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It's Friday again, y'all! Take a breath, realize, and remember that you are awesome. Wherever you are on your journey, just getting to this point makes you awesome. Having the courage and commitment to keep going makes you awesome. Go be awesome!

Happy Friday, everyone! Many of us have learned new things on our weight loss/accountability journeys. And, one of the best things about UAC is how much we learn from one another. Whether it is additional knowledge about nutrition, or discovering a new activity, take some time to appreciate what you have learned and how…

Happy Friday UAC! Focus on all of your positives today!

August 12: Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, 45-minute dance video. Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes. Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes. I fell off the accountability wagon in the sense that I have not checked in here all week. :o But, I have been exercising and tracking. :)

I don't know about the rest of the group, but I can't believe it is already August! Do you have a plan or goal for summer that still needs to be checked off the list? There is still time. B) If it is related to weight-loss, tracking, or accountability, how can the UAC group help? If it is something fun, let us know, so…

August 5: Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, two 45-minute walks. :) Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes. Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes. Pass days used: 1/3 My weight loss journey: before the age of 35, I did not need to lose any weight. Since that time (7 years ago), I have…

August 4: Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? No. It was "a day," as my late grandmother used to say. I realize in hindsight that exercise would have probably made it a better day. Lesson learned. Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? No. Exercise would have off-set my calories. But, I am proud that I did…

Congratulations to the July Champions! You achieved the goals of the UAC! Woohoo! August 3: Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, a 45-minute walk. Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes, just barely, but yes. Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes. Pass days used: 0. So far, so good for…

August 2: Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes. I went for what should have been a 30-minute walk. It was (finally!) an amazingly beautiful day with the lowest humidity we have had all summer. I was out for more than an hour because many neighbors that I have not seen in so long were also out walking. Oh how I wish…

Congratulations to everyone in the Winners Circle! Great Job! Woohoo! This month, I am determined to be accountable. My goals are to track every day, check in here every day, and exercise more than 30 minutes every day. I hope to also stay below my calorie limit, but my main goals are accountability and exercise as I get…

Hello Friends! I am happy to say that I am back and committed for the month of August and beyond! I joined MFP in late May, found UAC in time to join the June group, and loved the accountability and support of everyone here. Some personal issues derailed my participation in July. But, I received so much support from my…

To follow-up on @WhatMeRunning's post from yesterday, with 20 minutes of exercise per day, we are lapping everybody on the couch. ;) So, congratulations to everyone here in UAC! Let's keep it up! How do you get this exercise in each day? Do you have a set exercise schedule - a time on your calendar that is respected like…

July 22: Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes. A 1-hour walk, and I went to the part of the neighborhood that has hills! Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes. Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes. @WhatMeRunning - Thank you for such dedication to your content creation today! Wow! While…

July 21: Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, 45-minute walk. Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes. Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes. @znaoiec - that will be an amazing trip! Have a wonderful time! My husband and I, and my mom and I, bond with walking and hiking. Members of my…

July 20: Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, a 45-minute walk. Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes! For the first time in several days. Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes. Pass days: Let's just say I am way over. I have missed at least three more days of posting, and all of those…

July 15: Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes - 30 minutes of a dance video. Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes! Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes! NSVs -- I love NSVs. Thank you everyone for sharing such wonderful, inspiring victories! My NSV: I am down one clothing size!

July 14: Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? No. This will hopefully be the last day in several that I haven't exercised. I have been in a funk, and I need to work myself out of it so I can be there for my friend and stay healthy myself. Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes, I haven't been eating much.…

July 13: Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? No. Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes. Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes. Pass days used: 5/3, including today. My why's are that I don't feel good about myself at higher weights, and I don't like how I look. I know that may be sound…

July 11: Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Nope, road trip day. Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Nope, road trip day. Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Nope, road trip day. Pass days used: 3/3, including today.

July 12: Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? No. Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes. Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes. Pass days used: 4/3, including today.

July 10: Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Nope. Road trip day. Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Nope. Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Nope. Pass days used: 2/3, including today. Hobbies: At the moment, I do not have any. I work too much. As I get back into shape, however, I have a…

Wow! What helpful and insightful comments from this group! Thank you all! July 9: Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, I got in a 45-minute dance video before we left for our road trip. And, we got a late start because my husband did not cancel his client meetings (as I did), so I was able to eat well! Did I stay…

Hello everyone! Thank you @SModa61 for checking on me! I am just coming up for air today. After returning from our weekend road trip, I got some very bad news about one of my dearest friends. One of the healthiest people I know - great shape, ideal diet, full of energy - was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, though she was…

July 8: Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, 30 minutes on the stair stepper, and I will be cleaning like a mad woman shortly. We are going away on a last minute weekend road trip tomorrow (the first time I will have traveled more than 10 miles since February 2020!) and my husband refuses to board/kennel the dog.…

Happy Friday! Let's celebrate us! Everyone here in UAC should celebrate setting goals, tracking, holding ourselves accountable, and supporting one another. That said, as the recent July 4th celebration reminded me, many celebrations are centered around food. Holidays, birthdays, milestones, and achievements are widely…

July 7: Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, it was quite a day today, but I got in a 30-minute walk. Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Barely! Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes. Pass days used: 1/3 I would say July is off to a pretty good start. I am keeping things in perspective.…

July 6: Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, 45-minute walk. Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes. Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes. Pass days used: 1/3 Thank you @biketheworld for the inspirational post today! I have to admit, I generally do not share a lot. At any point in time…

July 5: Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, in my book. 3 hours organizing and cleaning the garage. And the heat/humidity was back. So, I am counting that as exercise! :) Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes. Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes. Pass days used: 1/3 I posted last…

July 3: Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, a 45-minute walk. Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes. Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes. Thank you @SModa61! Checking in every day and tracking is really helping me stay focused and not slip into past habits.

July 4: Pass day #1 for me. I hope that everyone in the U.S had a very Happy 4th!