UAC members are a fantastic resource. There is always someone willing to answer any questions you may have. However, did you know that there are other resources within the UAC? They are on the group page under ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Introductions - This is where you can tell us a little about yourself
• What’s on your mind today? - Our general chat thread.
• Rules - an explanation of how UAC works
• FAQ’s - First port of call if you have a query

These are all great places to go to find out about the UAC. Learn more about your fellow members in “Introductions” and check out the "What's on your mind today” for a little extra chit-chit and finding out where the cool kids hang out.

Let's rock and roll, folks.

Tuesday November 2nd
Exercise - Yes - just the 30 minute dog walk today
Calories under- Yes
Tracked all - Yes
(0/3 pass days used so far)

✅ Exercise - 20 minutes of glorious yoga
✅ Calories - and within macros too! I did a cheeky swap between gin and a slice of avocado but I fit it in.
✅ Tracking

✅Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? yes, 30 min dog walk this morning and a 20 min home Zumba workout this afternoon
✅Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yep just sneaked under!
✅Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yep, including weighing everything

Personal goals for November 2021:

Every month, I like to revisit my previous goals and reset them for the new month.

1. Plan to be in winners circle (track everything as expected in this UAC)
2. Not more than 3 pass days
3. Stay honest (even if it puts me out of the circle for the month). This is very important to me. This UAC challenge is a honour system.
4. Maintain the habits of "kitchen close"
5. Create a habit of not eating more than 1 serving of nuts. "Don't go nuts". I am getting a handle on this goal. But will continue to maintain it!
6. I will like to work on not going over my micro for sugar for the day. This means I need to work on the fruits I eat since most of my sugar come from my fruits. I like fruits, but I have discovered that they could derail you.
5. Forgive my mistakes (forgive myself) and don't leave the UAC for this month even if I failed. Very important for consistency and accountability.
6. Encourage others where possible.

Welcome new and old members.

Welcome November, 2021!
For those of us in the northmost part of the northern hemisphere, we celebrated our Thanksgiving last month. Therefore, we over the Thanksgiving "weight gain"
For those of you in the Southern hemisphere, I hope you are enjoying your warmer weather

The UAC challenge has only 3 rules.

1. Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes?
2. Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day?
3. Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank?

At first glance, they look very simple. From my experience these rules are applicable to anyone at any stage of this health journey (I called it "health journey" not "diet"). Whether you are just beginning this health journey, advanced in this process or just maintaining. (BTW, I've being in maintenance for the past 11 years).

I have come to realized that these are the only things that nobody in this life will do for me. Nobody can eat for me/you, exercise for me/you or track what I/you eat, lick or bite in this world. This is all about me/you, my/your health, and my usefulness to those around me! If I don't take care of my health then I cannot take care of anybody. (You are always advised to put on your mask when there is low pressure in the plane before helping your child/anybody, else both of you will/may die )

Does it mean that I will not fail? No, it is not about being perfect! But it about forming a habit. A habit that will bless me and move me forward in life, it will also bless those around me.

Therefore, as you join us in this month's UAC, you do not have to be perfect. We are not There is nothing you are going through that no one in this group has not experienced. You are not the only one out there! This is a very supportive group. We will support you as you learn these habits. Come by everyday, read encouraging, funny, and realistic posts, and post something.

If you have at most 3 pass days (pass day is a day where you could not say "Yes" to any of these 3 rules). Then you are in Winner's circle.

If you have more than 3 pass day but you were here everyday, you are in the Champion's circle.

Welcome, let's hold unto one another like the Sea Otters. Let's each other hands through this month!
"Otter groups are called rafts, and the animals famously hold hands to keep from drifting apart." (https://animals.net/sea-otter/)

Nov 2
Exercise - yes, 2x 35 minutes dog walk. My dog is my best friend at the moment :-)
Tracked - Yes
Calories - Yes. I feel really hungry today. I ate crap though, too much fat and not enough carb.
Pass days - 0

November 2
✅✅✅
Today's exercise was a strength routine (3 sets dumbbell row, dumbbell overhead press, dumbbell bicep curl)

Exercise- yes lots!! 25 minutes of Pilates, a 30 minute dog walk and 20 mins on the elliptical at the gym in the evening. So excited to have my energy back at last (had covid in August and recovering from it has been a real drain)
Tracking - yes
Calories - yes

All three done for me another busy day. Did some spin and some flex work the arm still tender will reduce my weight work for awhile.

Exercise:
Tracking:
Calories:

Horrible, stressful day, but on the up side it didn't compel me to eat, and actually strengthened my resolve to exercise.

November 2
Exercise yes, Pahla B Cardio Toning day 2 November.
Tracking yes
Calories yes. I was under