February 5
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Exercise: not today, I feel like I am getting sick and needed a day of rest. Feeling bummed about it, but I think its for the best.
Tracking: yes, everything
Calories: yes, under
1 pass used for today. Hopefully I feel better tomorrow.
I just need to remember that this one day does not undo all the progress I am having towards eating right and exercising.9 -
✔︎ 20+ mins exercise (25 min brisk walk, 5 mins squats)
✘ Within calorie budget (had a planned indulgence "date night" and enjoyed every moment! still within overall deficit with exercise calories but over CI target so this needs to be a pass day)
✔︎ Log everything
Consistency Tracking (🔥=3 ✔︎'s, 🏴☠️=pass): 🔥-🔥-🔥-🔥-🏴☠️-
Passes used = 1 / 3
Other habits I’m tracking this month:
✔︎ ✘ Morning meditation📿-📿-📿-✘-📿- (I feel so different with that morning meditation in place; such a transformative practice I'm grateful for incorporating into my morning routine)
✔︎ ✘ Drink >64oz water💧-💧-💧-💧-✘-3 -
3 Yesses
Exercise - 4 mile run ☁️🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️3 -
✅ Exercise - 1 hour of Jazzercise and a 50 minute walk around the neighborhood
✅ Calories -
✅ Tracking -
Closed all my Apple watch rings today
0 Pass days used
Documenting consistency (if there is a P=instead of number its a Pass Day)
UAC: 1-2-3-4-5
What are your goals?
My goals are to establish life-long habits that lead to good health and wellness. I worry that slip-ups will lead to breaking those habits.
How are you working to achieve those goals and how important is exercise to that mix?
Focusing on all the things we've been talking about the last few days: tracking, understanding my calorie/macro requirements and exercise. The biggest thing I'm working on is consistency. This last month has been very good, but I've been in a very controlled environment. No travel, no social events, no take-out or eating out. Tomorrow will be my first social engagement this year, dinner out with some long-time friends. I'm hoping that I keep the focus on not mindlessly nibbling and drinking.4 -
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Exercise: 79 minutes Peloton, 20 minutes boxing footwork, 47 minute outdoor walk, 30 minutes full body strength, 25 minutes stretching
Calories: within
Tracked: every bite
Pass days used - 0/3
My goals:
-use Power Zone Training on the Peloton to continue to increase my FTP and transition these improvements to outdoor rides in the spring
-finish a total body strength program
-focus on yoga, stretching and balance work
-reach a healthy BMI
-pick habits every month to focus on and continue to rewire my daily patterns and habits into positive ones
-remain engaged in the MFP community and learn from others
-have a physical with my doctor and see if there are any items to work on
-continue to challenge negative thought patterns, find healthy coping mechanisms for stress, rework my brain into no longer thinking in the ways I did when I was obese
-when I "get there", maintain for life6 -
Posting late. It was a pass day. I will try not to have the 2nd in row. Will do my scheduled HIIT right away. Pass days 1/34
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Track: yes
Calories: no
Exercise: yes- Treadmill: 1.03 mi / 20mins
Pass Days: 2/3
I'm sorry to say that today was a pass day. We went out for breakfast and did a bunch of errands ending the night at a birthday party for a friend. I was pretty happy that our host roasted a bunch of veggies (broccoli, cauliflower and Brussel sprouts ... they were delicious) but it wasn't enough to stay within my calorie limits.4 -
This is embarrrasing, but again... Nope, all 3.
I had stress binge today and last night...
Don't give up on me, yet!
(accountability only...)8 -
Feb 5
Exercise: Feeling better, I was able to do so much more than I have been doing! I was outside for probably 3 hours in the cold yesterday. Some of it was just standing around, but I was walking for at least 20 of it for sure.
Tracking: Planned the day
Calories: Followed the plan - under!
My exercise practice is not about weight loss at all. It's really very minimal. But I do a 15 minute MommaStrong video most days. That program is focused on helping you recover from pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting young children, which all kind of destroy your body. From that program I gained the ability to go up and down stairs without feeling like I'm going to fall, slip on ice without falling, my posture is much better - basic daily living stuff is easier.
And I walk at least 20 minutes a day. That's even more crucial now that I work from home, though I actually would take a midday walk when I was in the office too. I think of it as my mandated outdoor time. Courts have ruled that even prisoners in solitary confinement should get some minimal outdoor time. I really start to lose my mind if I don't get it, especially working from home.
It's tied to weight loss only because I do count the calories into my daily budget - it's 150 calories so not major but when I am trying to eat 1200 that 150 makes a difference.
I do find the weight loss makes the exercise easier and more enjoyable.3 -
A late post busy day but did manage rowing and some spin. Tracked and logged good day overall
As some may have read before, my weight loss journey began before consistently using MFP. My goal has always been stay focused increase exercise and”try” to make wise food choices we do need some fun foods. I know that the scale is my friend we meet every morning and it helps me stay focused just like my exercise routine. I do notice it’s a bit harder when the weather is colder but that’s where I did deep and find different options for indoor exercise I have added resistance bands, kettlebells and medicine balls not overly heavy due to elbow injury but enough that it makes a difference. When I exercise I feel better and my mood is better.5 -
@Elbee1 We won’t give up IF you don’t give up. We have all been there before and will at some point visit that binge place again. Use the tools in your toolbox if you have only a few in there what can you add in?5
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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? yes
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? yes
1 pass day used.
Thank you all for posting your unique stories and approaches. The biggest lesson I see is that we are all working towards a goal. Even if it is hanging on by our nails or just posting here briefly.4 -
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~💖~ 2 / 5 /2022~~ Waving Hi ~~ 🙋🏼 ~~ BLESSings Everyone ~💖~
Exercise for at least 20 minutes .................................... ✅ ... 210+ min.
Stay within my calorie budget for the day ...................... ✅ ... I am
Keep track of everything I ate and drank ....................... ✅ .... I did
STEPS......... 27,830+.......... 180 = walking ......... 30 cleaning
Documenting My CONSISTANCY = For personal ACCOUNTABILITY & Celebration
(if there is a P=instead of number its a Pass Day)
1-2-3-4-5
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💖 Wishing EVERYONE all the BEST & Much Success 🏆 We Got This 🏆
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Yes x3. Morning after check in today, I was so tired last night!
My goals are a bit weight loss related - I’ve got this 10lb range I swing up and down in and when I get to the high end, I find my way to mfp because my clothes fit better when I’m closer to the low end. My exercise goals are more to do with health. I’m nearing 40 and the aches and pains are a lot more prominent now than they were even a couple years ago. I know for me that when I'm slacking on strength training and lose muscle and stability around my core, I experience a lot more back pain, especially in the night. It is motivating to feel stronger or have more endurance, no matter what the scale may say. .6 -
Feb 5th
✅ Exercise: 90 minute snowshoe. Absolutely beautiful 16 degree day with crystal blue skies, bright sun, sparkling ice on trees, and fresh powder. Delightful
✅ Calories: on target
✅ Tracked
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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? 👍🏻
Used 0
3 passes remain
February goals
1 Miracle Morning ~ S.A.V.E.R.S
2 Wake up EARLY for meditation
3 Yoga (5/6 times weekly)
4. Minimum sweets (work them in my calorie goal)
5. 30 day squat challenge 6. No late night snacking
7. Daily journal logging
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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? yes
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? yes4 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes an hour walk
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
Today was a challenge because I had friend errands to run and all three involved food spots. I got the fab 5 at Perkins, nibbled on an English muffin at ihop and had a 6 ounce steak with broccoli and salad at longhorn (with enough calories left for a Blue Moon) phew - on an unaccountable day that would have been triple the calories easily without blinking.
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Don't give up on me, yet!
We don't give up on anyone! You have such a lot on your plate right now. Exercise is very good for stress and can help you to relax. Walking outdoors is known to help mental health. I found it really helpful. If you're in the Nothern hemisphere you might not see much sun but every little helps.4
https://youtu.be/g83v1m2P4_g
