December 19
Mrs_Hoffer
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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes?
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day?
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank?
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day?
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank?
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During this holiday season ... for those of us who drink alcohol ... we might want to consider these mocktails as a substitute during gatherings. This could be helpful in lowering total calorie intake.
https://www.thespruceeats.com/holiday-mocktails-for-the-family-760195
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Some tips for the holidays:
https://medium.com/exploring-wellness/holiday-weight-gain-prevention-99550d5e6106
Also, I wanted to remind everyone about food/drink pushers that I posted about last Sunday.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10849609/december-12/p12 -
19th dec
* Walk.
*Meditation and journaling
* Under calories
* Tracked blt
* Monitored sugars and under
* 2 passes used
* 2.4 kgs left to go
I hve increased my calories limit today as it was really disheartening yest wen I completed my diary to see how much little weight I'll loose 5 weeks from now. I hope though that the low calories do not bring on feelings of hunger and restriction then bingeing. Inpatince vs slow and steady?? Hmm am I setting myself up for failure?
XoxLazyBlondeChef wrote: »During this holiday season ... for those of us who drink alcohol ... we might want to consider these mocktails as a substitute during gatherings. This could be helpful in lowering total calorie intake.
https://www.thespruceeats.com/holiday-mocktails-for-the-family-760195
Yummmn, Thank you. Xo5 -
DEC 19
Exercise ✅ [3:15 h walk + 5 min stair climbing + 45 min strength training]4 -
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Pass days used 0
The mocktails are interesting. I don’t really drink so more i have to deal with food pushers.5 -
3X Yes today. Managed to get out for a run and kept below my target.
Pass days - many. I am just here for fun now :-)
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✅ - Exercise 20+ Minutes: 86 minutes, walking/dancing/flex
✅ - Calories within budget
✅ - Tracked everything
2️⃣ Pass Days left
I often have non alcoholic alternatives. And I quite like chilled plain water. But I will have a glass of champers. 🥂
We’re just with close family this year, and they are sympathetic to my efforts. The food is there but it’s not pushed at me. And there are healthy options. I take my food scale with me so that I know exactly what I’m eating. It’s my choice if I indulge. Can’t blame others for my choices.7 -
Did 5 miles of spin hope that helps reduce the calorie load if I stay under 160 through the holidays I will consider it a win
1/3 pass days may have a house of quarantine so could be easy to control the excess calories keep you all posted and my fingers crossed. Only a really bad cough for my son so far let’s stay that way will see ….6 -
✅ Exercise: 30 minutes walking
✅ Calories
✅ Tracked
0 pass days used ( )
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@donna25trinity - I never close out my diary anymore because the “you will weigh this amount in 5 weeks” tends to be unrealistic and messes with my head.
Off topic - but I committed to post my avg weight in a spoiler this month to hold myself accountable and keep me focused on my goal of an avg weight of 195 by Christmas.Dec 2 - 197.4
Dec 4 - 196.8
Dec 7 - 196.3
Dec 10 - 195.7
Dec 13 - 195.0
Dec 16 - 194.3
Dec 18 - 193.9
Well I would certainly never encourage someone to drop weight this fast - but for whatever reason, it’s the case for me. Maybe this makes up for months of little progress.
All 3 yeses today
Pass days : 2/3[/quote]
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December 19
✅ Exercise - workout video
✅ Calories
✅ Tracked
2 Pass Days Used4 -
Dec 19:
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Pass Days Used: 3/3
Thanks @LazyBlondeChef for the links above - great information, including the tips for the holidays. And although those mocktails look very interesting... I don't drink very much alcohol.3 -
December 19
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4 pass days used
Sunday = done!
Onward!5 -
Exercise: A few exercises here and there, that added up to 20 minutes, so technically yes.
Tracking:
Calories: Ate very little and managed to get through 1 day at least.
Yes x 3, 5 pass days used.
Really appreciated "Happy" Scale asking me today if I was sure I entered the correct weight.6 -
@LazyBlondeChef : thanks for those links, esp the one about mocktails!
Yay collective UAC for closing out the year nicely!
@donna25trinity: kudos on tracking other measures that are important to you as well!
@oh_jackie : wow! impressive, comprehensive workout today!
@SummerSkier: bravo to your no pass days and for posting!
@davert123 : yes, to being here for fun and that run today!
@TerriRichardson112 : I like that idea of packing your food scale for fam visits. Also, kudos on your wkout today!
@snowshoe072 : bravo to your spin session. Hope your son's cough subsides!
@ideas2 : okay, I like your catchy mfp name Also, bravo on a 3-yes day!
@biketheworld: yay on your spoiler alert note--keep on and kudos!
@yrc_pr: bravo on your 3-yes day!
@Mrs_Hoffer: whoop, whoop on your 3-yes day too!
3 yeses for me as well. After a decadent brunch, my buddy and I took a nice hike.
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yes for 3
1/3 pass days3 -
Thanks for the Medium article today @LazyBlondeChef - I found it really helpful!
Calories - under
Tracking - yes
Exercise - yes
One pass day used (December 13)2 -
Dec 19
Exercise: got in the 21 minutes of exergame with 50 minutes to spare (just under 6000 steps - have I mentioned recently that I have just discovered this great library e-book author ,,,,, and that I am on Holly Daze Break from the office .... ).
Logged: All logged
In Range: even had enough for an evening snack (without touching any fitbit activity credit calories)
Personal Extra Challenge: A 30-day "3 doodles-a-day" self-challenge to break through my fear of active-creativity / "not drawing it correctly". Started Dec 6 (14 for 14 so far!)
WK1 (mon=>sun)
Wk2 (mon=>sun) (two days in one on Sat, so stayed all caught up )
Day-by-day Doodle themes:- WK1 - M electronics (cell phone / earbuds / laptop);
T paper-based (banner / paper scrap / coil-spine notepad);
W sweet treats (doughnut / ice cream cone / cookie);
Th unicorn (unicorn toy / gem-stone / lollypop) ;
F around the kitchen (coffee mug / frying pan / stand mixer) ;
S magic (crescent moon / crystal cluster / potion bottle);
Sn self-care ( candle / claw-tub / wine glass); - WK2 - M mental self-care ( journal / pencil / pen-holder cup ) ;
T on the desk ( globe / highlighter / washi tape );
W florals (blossom / vine / leaves );
Th stationary ( envelope / push-pin / paper clip );
F home electronics ( tv/ gaming controller / big chair ) [done on Saturday];
S home decor (potted plant / lamp / wood-grain picture frame );
Sn fitness activity ( water bottle / barbell / bathroom scale) ; - WK3 - M ;
T ;
W ;
Th ;
F ;
S ;
Sn ; - WK4 - M ;
T ;
W ;
Th ;
F ;
S ;
Sn ; - Day 29 & 30 -
M ;
T
2 - WK1 - M electronics (cell phone / earbuds / laptop);
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Dec 19
2 hikes totally 15,900 steps✅✅
Tracked all✅
Calories at my maintenance range ✅
Feeling really strong. My walks & hikes help me manage stress/sadness & really bring me so much joy & beauty!5 -
🎄🎄🎄🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻🎄🎄🎄
✅ - Exercise: 4.75 mile walk. Quite a few mountain lion tracks observed including some along my home.
✅ - Calories
✅ - Tracked
1 Pass Day Used
At get togethers, Instead of something alcoholic, I like sipping on club soda and citrus on ice. A number of years ago a friend needed help with sobriety, I agreed to abstain in support and discovered I prefer that. If someone opens like an '82 Bordeaux, ok I'm in :-).
As far as holiday food, that for me is challenging. Thanks for the info @LazyBlondeChef.5