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I've joined many groups and challenges over the years, but this is by far the most sensible, helpful, and supportive group I've tried. It's not easy - few end up with 3 or less pass days. However, that's OK because it's the long run that counts. These 3 UAC goals are simply tools to help you achieve your long term goal.…

I've been part of the UAC since early 2020 (with a couple months hiatus recently). I've lost 35 pounds and KEPT them off. I'm now focused on losing the last 20 and the UAC provides the encouragement, accountability, and help I need. Remember - it's NOT all about meeting the 3 goals every day (although yes, that is the…

This November I will: do my 20 minute Essentrics workout every morning after coffee and before getting dressed. So far so good. I’ve missed 3 days, all because of early morning scheduling so I’m happy about this. I also tend to sit and stare out the window or at my iPad far too long. Maybe that will be next months goal.…

This November I will: do my 20 minute Essentrics workout every morning after coffee and before getting dressed. I haven’t reported daily but have fulfilled my goal 9 of 11 days so far. It really helps to have this built in reminder/habit - coffee - workout - dressed. The days I missed were days I had to be somewhere early…

This November I will: do my 20 minute Essentrics workout every morning after coffee and before getting dressed. Progress: 3/30 These workouts are so marvelous for range of motion, strength, and overall well-being. You’d think that (on top of the fact I pay every month for access) would be motivation enough to do one each…

I joined this group a couple months ago but have been inactive. Time to refocus. I’ll be working on a couple habits but the one I’ll report on here is: This November I will: do my 20 minute Essentrics workout every morning after coffee and before getting dressed. Progress: 1/30

How do I plan to end strong? Well, I’m going to make the best possible choices available. We have family from Germany here all week. Today we took them to our local Amish community, including an Amish buffet dinner. I did a stellar job of reasonable choices, although I probably was over on calories. I was full but not…

Life isn’t quite “normal” again, but it’s close, and really, I think this is normal going forward. 1. Having brunch with 2 other couples this morning, something we’ve done only twice in the last 2 years. 2. I booked a 2023 trip to the Netherlands this week - a goal for 2 years ago and only now feasible. 3. For 2 years, the…

Leave it to Canadians to come up with a common sense healthy eating list! @jamcnewman - thanks for this. It’s thought provoking and makes so much sense. I’ve not been reporting my freggies - seems like I either have 3, or 8. Exhausting day. Prepped the garden - pulled out fences, yanked out weeds, turned and spread…

I’m generally in bed between 10 and 10:30. I read a few minutes and then am sound asleep. The only trouble I have is sometimes I can’t get back to sleep when I get up to pee. But generally I can get 7 to 8 hours.

@donna25trinity - great question, and a complicated issue, at least for me. I have a horrific sweet tooth which is mostly the cause of my weight gain over the past 30 years. I’ve read all about how addictive sugar is, how the body responds just as it would to cocaine (or maybe it’s heroin, either way……). There was a long…

@lesdarts180 - “Take it Easy” by the Eagles.

@BMcC9 - brilliant idea - I love it!

@jamcnewman - my husband and I were sitting on our porch Monday having this exact “jungle” conversation. We live on 3 heavily wooded acres and it’s beautiful and secluded, but it’s a constant battle to keep the areas around the house from taking over. I love being out there working on it, but it never ends! Another 3 yes…

Wow - so many great NSV’s! These were such fun to read, and very inspiring. The only thing that comes to mind for me, is my energy level. I’ve become an energizer bunny, it takes a lot to really wear me out - the more energy I expend, the more that gets created. Didn’t happen overnight, but seems like I can go and go and…

So I am spending the weekend with 2 women I met on a Facebook biking page. We rented an Airbnb and rode bikes together today. Each of our families thought we’d lost our minds “how do you know she isn’t a serial killer” kinds of things. It’s worked out great, we’ve had a blast, and it’s hilarious each time one of us gets a…

@stella7x7 - I’m so sorry about your son. I can’t imagine such heartache. @jamcnewman - very insightful input. My husband does all the shopping but every week he gives me the rundown on how much more expensive everything is. We’ll plant our garden next week and now I wish it was twice as big. Our asparagus has been pretty…

Yesterday’s comments got me thinking about freggies. Several months ago we tracked and reported our daily servings of freggies and I’m going to challenge us to do that again. Here in the States, the recommendation is 5 servings/day. Those of you in other countries, I’m interested to know if your recommendation is the same.…

Exercise yes Tracked yes Under yes Pass days 1/3

@snowshoe072 - like you, I try to not be judgmental when I see someone who clearly has food/health issues because I know that could easily be me, and I have no idea their history. It breaks my heart knowing they’re caught in a trap. Is it the fault of our junk food obsessed culture, genetics, trauma? Who knows. I do think…

3 yeses for me today. Pass days 1/3

@Mrs_Hoffer - oh my goodness I hope your eye gets better soon. That must be so frustrating! Talk about terrible timing. @lesdarts180 - “revenge travel” is the term I’ve used for the number of people booking trips and hitting the road right now. I inquired about a spring 2023 trip to the Netherlands and was told they are…

@victorious55 - I wish there was a “love” button for your post. Thanks for those awesome reminders/sayings. And now I have to ask, what is your mothers language? A 3 “yes” day Pass days: 1/3

Another good day - 3 yeses, 1/3 pass days

@MadisonMolly2017 - what a superb question! This is EXACTLY what happens to me. One little extra something one day turns into a quart of ice cream 2 days later, and 3 weeks later I’m still struggling to get back into “coast” mode. I wish I had something powerful to say about this so am eager to hear other strategies.

@Caroline_slowandsteady - your day is very impressive! I can guarantee you I can’t top that, but this would be an example of a good day for me, pulled from last week: Breakfast - plain Greek yogurt with granola and fruit (this is my breakfast 90% of the time) Lunch - romaine salad with various veggies and for protein,…

@Jana_2020 - thanks for this reminder. I was just thinking about how much my morning routine has changed and whether it’s good, bad, or just different. I’m trying to set myself up for success each day without making unrealistic goals. I’ve been defining success lately as items checked off a list and need to start thinking…

@TerriRichardson112 - WOW your “how” post is amazing and inspiring! All those journals and goals - that’s remarkable - giant kudos to you! @Elbee1 - hugs to you regarding your mom. That has to be tough. This was pass day #1 - was so busy that I didn’t get in any formal exercise (I suppose I could count the climb to the top…

@victorious55 - what a fabulous opener and so absolutely true! When I think back to different times in my life when I was mired in yo-yo dieting, the “why” was usually something like “to wear this size by this event”. Now my “why” is about being healthy and living life to its fullest as long as possible. I want to be that…

May 5th Exercise: yes Tracked: Yes Calories: yes Pass days - 0