April 2
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✅ Exercise - 10 miles of walking and pickle ball
✅ Calories -
✅ Tracking -
Closed all my Apple watch rings today
1 Pass days used
Documenting consistency (if there is a P=instead of number its a Pass Day)
UAC: P-23 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? No. But I did get an 11 minute walk. Maybe too much because I did not feel good this afternoon.
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? No. I was over
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank?no
Pass day 2. Hopefully I can sleep well and wake up feeling better.7 -
✔︎ 20+ mins exercise (45min walk)
✔︎ Within calorie budget
✔︎ Log everything
Consistency Tracking (🌱=3 ✔︎'s, 🏴☠️=pass):
🌱-🌱-3-4-5–6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20-21-22-23-24-25-26-27-28-29-30
Passes used = 0 / 3
Habit tracking this month:
✔︎ read/listen & take notes with intention 5+ days/week: “I am a lifelong learner”
📚-📚-3-4-5–6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20-21-22-23-24-25-26-27-28-29-30
✔︎ less processed food, this month no flour 5+ days/week
🫐-🫐-3-4-5–6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20-21-22-23-24-25-26-27-28-29-305 -
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Was def one of those days I walked until I made up for the calories I ate since kiddo asked for pizza for dinner, so I ended with 1 calorie to spare. Lol.
Two victories today:
1. Got back on the trail and walked 1, ran 3 without falling over. First run in a month. Also did a two mile walk with doggo after dinner.
Bonus victory: I ran even though I felt guilty making the time to do so.
2. I avoided going to Starbucks solely because the errands I was running gave me the opportunity to do so. (Wish me luck continuing this trend tomorrow.)
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victorious55 wrote: »Welcome new and old members.
Welcome April, 2022!
Welcome Spring for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere and welcome Fall/Autumn for those of us in the Southern Hemisphere.
The UAC challenge has only 3 rules.- 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?
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
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
) - These are the facts I like to remind myself every month.
Does it mean that I will not fail? I have learned to forgive myself and give myself the grace I will readily give others. All modern inventions we are enjoying today were created and designed many times. In failing you learn what will not work and what works. Failure gives me opportunity to know myself.
No, it is not about being perfect! But it about forming habits. Habits that will bless me and move me forward in life, it will also bless those around me. Everyone fails at a time in their life.
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 days and you are here everyday, you are in the Champion's circle. If you have more than 3 pass days please do not disappear. We are all in this together
I like reading about animals. The Sea Otters are very interesting. As big as these animals are, they have a secret that we can learn and apply here.
Do you know that "Otter groups are called rafts, and the animals famously hold hands to keep from drifting apart."
https://animals.net/sea-otter/
https://oceana.ca/en/marine-life/sea-otter/
https://northamericannature.com/why-do-otters-hold-hands/
Let's hold unto one another like the Sea Otters. Let's hold each other hands through this month!
(BTW, I have been maintenance for some years). I am here because I need your support and you need mine. We need you You can do it!
@victorious55
Brilliant post in every way, my friend❣️
I loved everything about it!! I specially the otters 🦦 🦦 🦦
You inspire me daily!
❤️
Maddie🌸
April 2
Pass Day 1️⃣
Resting legs per my athletic husband’s advice. Glad I did as going down one flight of stairs normally caused knee to act out & I never have knee issues.
Food & tracking ✅✅5 -
Yes x 3
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Pass #1. Away at a ladies retreat for the weekend, enjoying time at the spa with my daughter and friends.5
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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, 29 minutes of walking.
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? No
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
Pass days used- 2
Was happy to get back out for a bit of movement today but we had all our meals out and a few drinks with my husband's friends so I wasn't under my limit today.4 -
Exercise: 30 min nature walk
Food: No, over budget. ? a Pass
Tracked: yes
1/3 passes used4 -
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Today was good. I had salad with different proteins for lunch and dinner as planned and managed to walk several times today. This is the most relaxed day I’ve had in more than a month.5 -
Saturday April 2
✅ Tracked it all
❌ Over daily calories limit
✅ Activity goal reached
Pass day #13 -
@lodilas I'm a big fan of slow and steady and I recently changed my calorie goals to account for average exercise for the same reason. I think if you're doing some major athletic endeavor a few days a week you need to make sure to eat to fuel your exercise. But if you're like me and do more or less the same thing that burns <250 calories, no need to think exercise = food. 2
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@Jana_2020 wishing you well with this. I hope everyone remains as healthy as possible through the ordeal. We'll be here when you're ready to focus on this again - but I do understand de-prioritizing at the moment!
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April 2
Exercise: 20 minutes stretching, 1.5 hours walking (with my 10 year old, but she kept up a good pace)
Tracking: Pre-planned it all, adjusted as necessary. Even planned out the coffee shop treat with my daughter
Calories: Under
Pass days so far: 1
Feeling good about being on track, and today should be another good day.
I am starting to worry and strategize about an upcoming NYC vacation in 2 weeks. I may post about that in "What's on Your Mind" as I get further towards a plan. It's definitely going to be some pass days and some weight gain - the question is how to minimize that.
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April 2
Exercise: Yes
Tracked all: Yes
Calories under: Yes, barely
(1/3 pass days used)
Another stressful day. Ghah!
I don’t think that I let Monkey Brain get the best of me… but it was soo close! You all kept me from it. I thought of how I would have to report in & of how many of you have written nice, supportive comments to me over the past couple months & especially about “Monkey Brain”. Thank you @MadisonMolly2017 and @donna25trinity And how @victorious55 posts with a daily update about conquering being nuts over nuts (or something similar. Since I have that very same weakness. And @TerriRichardson112 & she inspires me. Etc.
Thank you all for “holding my hand” when I was just about to blow it after one thing after another kept happening & it got to a level of tears, even. I finally got this very important, time-sensitive thing accomplished at the cost of missing some other important goals. But, I knew y’all were here for me. Especially Monkey Brain thinking & suddenly recognizing it & remembering @MadisonMolly2017 & @donna25trinity
Thank you!!!8 -
- downtown walk, playing pool, 12/12 hrly activity
- Yes, resisted second slice of freshly baked cardamom loaf
- Yes
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~💐~ 4 / 2 /2022~~ Waving Hi ~~ 🙋🏼 ~~ April 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......... 26,480+.......... 180 = walking ......... 30 Cleaning...
oops I forgot to post yesterday steps... April 1........24,330 steps
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💖 Wishing EVERYONE all the BEST & Much Success In March 🏆 We Got This 🏆
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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 -
yes for 3
0/3 pass days used4 -
3/02
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? 👍🏻
(Documenting consistency (if there is a P=instead of number its a Pass Day)
UAC: 1-2-3-4-5-8-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20-21-22-23-24-25-26-27-28
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 logging3
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