Monday 4th
Exercise: Yes
Tracked: Yes
Calories: Yes

(0/3 pass days used)

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, lots of walking around Niagara Falls and area today - 87 minutes intentional walking and many more steps above that
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? No
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes, although some of it was very loose estimates

I have had a pass day every day this month so I'm out for Winners Circle but of course I'll still be here every day

@Mrs_Hoffer Lovely post and I couldn't agree more with everything you said!

For me, tracking gives me the data I need to feel confident about the choices I make. If I wasn't weighing and accurately entering my food, I'd have no idea what I had left to eat, and left to my own devices I can easily overeat. So, honest and proper tracking allows me to be clear on what I can and can't eat for the rest of the day. As I don't really have any other food rules aside from that, my success completely hinges on my tracking.

This is the most days I've been outside plan since I started. I knew I'd be eating at maintenance but I'm averaging slightly over for this vacation. There were way more occasions of bigger meals that I was expecting, and at the start it was almost more sedentary than I thought. So, I guess what I'm taking away from this is that things are in some ways harder on trips when that urge to celebrate (with my husband, friends, or family) is there.

The good thing about tracking as honestly as I can throughout it (like tonight, for example.. when I knew I'd eaten a ton of food and thought for a second it didn't matter if I entered it in and then thought.. wait a second, sure it does) is that at least I know what to expect... I can get my mind straight that it's worse or better than I thought and be factual about it at least.

Anyway - we fly home in under 48 hours and being on track at home is what I do best so I will be curious on Thursday to see how my weight has behaved and to move forward from there.

04/04/2022

Exercise – yes, bike ride, gym and cardio.
Tracking – yes
Calories – yes

I still track my food even after nearly 3 years maintaining. I can estimate fairly well after all this time (I’ve been at this for about 50 years on and off!). But maintaining involves lots of up and downs so it’s good to be able to get a grip on things quickly after a holiday. I’m still learning new things and these days I like to track my calcium (diagnosed with osteoporosis) which is a new thing for me.

April 2
Pass Day 2️⃣

exercise & tracking ✅✅
food/ slightly high

Diagnosed with osteoporosis today. Despite walking and hiking daily since my last test which I thought was 2 years ago, but was 4 years ago (I think Dr & I postponed it due to COVID outbreak) my left and right hips as well as my arm have lost a large percentage of bone mineral density- startling really.

I’m sure it’s due to my kidney meds. And last I checked I can’t do the medicines for osteoporosis due to other kidney-related reasons.

So I ate an extra 14 grams of raw almonds lol

Such a splurge hahah but hey I’ll bounce back. Spent several hours researching…. “Take action or relax”

The weird thing is doctor sent it with no note. The action I take might be getting a new doctor. This test should have been done sooner. Missed a few other things too.

My husband put it best. (We both seen this guy for decades). “I’m thinking he’s a great doctor if you don’t have serious medical issues.”

I need a doctor who Wants to figure out what’s up & can advise/decide when competing ailments conflict.

Maddie 🌸

I must end with 3 Gratefuls
1. My totally committed, uplifting, kind & loving husband. ❤️
2. Our wonderful son (and wife) who has been a continual joy his whole life. 🌻
3. That I received an excellent kidney match & am doing great 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩
4. Ok have to add a couple more. That I am able to maintain my weight & my exercise
5. That I have successfully developed an art practice that makes my heart sing. 🎨🧵
As recently as early January, I almost gave up & then it all clicked!! 🎉

#NeverGiveUp 💪🏻

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~💐~ 4 / 4 /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......... 27,440+.......... 180 = walking ......... 30 Cleaning...

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💖 Wishing EVERYONE all the BEST & Much Success In March 🏆 We Got This 🏆
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