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  • It is great to see everybody do well and I am glad to be here. @RangerRickL : Thank you so much for keeping this group going. I have been missing here the last few days. On Friday, one of my relatives happened to say something very demotivating and I was totally dejected. I am an emotional eater and was tempted to give up.…
  • Checking in for yesterday Exercise : 30 minutes of circuit training with dumbbells Tracked : Yes Calories : Yes
  • Today was not such a good day for me. I went to a potluck and I couldn't track everything I ate. Was on my feet a lot but can't be counted as exercise. So No,Not sure and No today ! Stepping out of the winner's circle. But overall this month has been a huge success for me. I joined UAC just to see if I can actually stick…
  • Late check in for yesterday Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes - 25 minutes total body dumbbell circuit Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes It is so great to see everyone do so well. This is my first month at UAC and its amazing to be a part of…
  • Quick check in Exercise : Yes 5 mile walk Tracking : Yes calories : Yes ! Under by 500
  • Used up all my pass days but got back on track today Exercise : 1 hour walk and strength training Tracking : yes Calories : under by 300 2 more days to go !
  • Pass day 3
  • Late check in for Saturday Exercise : an hour on stationary bike and weights Tracking : yes Calories : yes under by 150
  • Pass day 2 Exercise : Walked with daughter but not fast enough to be considered exercise. Tracking : Yes Calories : Yes
  • @craigo3154 Many more happy returns of the day ! Will be checking in later.
  • Quick check in Exercise : Yes 4.59 miles in 84 minutes. Was a bit slow today. Calories : Yes . Was not entirely healthy though. Carbs seem to be creeping back in. Tracking : Yes
  • @Gus130 Hope you fell better soon, do take care. @am_change : I used to eat left overs too. I also used to eat while cooking but once I actually started logging it and measuring my food I realised how much these add up to. A pat on the back for you for actually throwing it out. I struggle with protein too. I am not…
  • Quick check in exercise : 30 mins Yoga Calories : yes under by 100 Tracking : Yes
  • @aeshippers Thank you ! I am so happy to be in the 160's :) @craigo3154 Superb picture of the wallaby ! Never seen a picture of one before. Thank you ! And now that you tell me, it makes so much sense to do squats and lunges than walking on the balcony. Will keep this is mind next time :smiley: @debodom1962 : Wow ! You are…
  • Fair warning : Long post :wink: Mixed day today. The good part : Weighed in and have lost 3.8 pounds from my last weigh in ( last before Monday) along with 1% loss in body fat and .5 inches off my waist and hips. With this I am past my weight loss goal for the month !!! I joined UAC at 175.6 lbs and my target was 170 and…
  • Exercise : Yes 5 mile morning walk. Then evening in the park with my daughter. Great day ! Tracking : yes Calories : Yes under by 350 calories
  • Late check in for yesterday Exercise: yes - 20 mins dance workout and 30 minute total body dumbbell workout Tracking : yes Calories : yes under by 300
  • Exercise : yes but just 20 mins walk Calories : yes Tracking : yes Great going everyone !
  • @fightingthetideofaging Belated wishes to you ! Hope you had a great day :) Just reading all he NSV's is so inspiring :) Everyone is doing so great. My NSV : 1) I actually set a weight loss goal. I didn't have one on June 1 but now I do ! 2) Walking : I used to walk only for 20-30 minutes before but from last week I have…
  • Quick check in Calories : yes Exercise: yes Tracking : yes
  • @bocasdelbobdog : Thank you so much for sharing. I specially like the grilled pita sandwich :) will try that for sure. I am trying to eat the same breakfast everyday as well, just to make logging easier. @Slimpossible007 : I loved the batch idea, in fact I tried it today and I am glad I won't have to enter all the…
  • Check in for yesterday : Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes 5 mile morning walk Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
  • Almost fell off the wagon today. Overslept, missed morning walk and this led to a binge eating spree in the morning. When I logged my lunch I had only 146 calories left and hadn't exercised. It was really hot outside, so there was no way I could go for a walk. Did a dumbbell workout indoors and found that calories are not…
  • Pass day 1 for me. Wedding anniversary today so decided to got out and you know how it is. Skipped dinner though. Its so great to see everyone's progress. Exactly ! The guilt creeps in for me and it has such a negative effect. I end up eating more and actually gain weight leading to more guilt and feeling helpless and…
  • Late checkin for yesterday Exercise : Yes. 5 mile walk in the morning Calories : Yes Tracking : Yes
  • Late checkin for yesterday Exercise : Yes. Credit to my daughter for coming out on a walk with me. Overall not so bad day, almost 10k steps Calories : Yes, credit to the walk Tracking :Yes ! @scubachick67 I have tried to lose weight many times, I have been overweight half my life and lost weight and gained it back so many…
  • Late checkin for yesterday Exercised?: Yes Calories?: Yes (Barely there though, just 55 calories deficit ) Tracked?: Yes.
  • Hi all, Wasn't able to check in last 2 days but have been on track Exercised?: Yes (4.3 mile walk) Calories?: Yes ( about 400 deficit) Tracked?: Yes
  • Great job everyone ! Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes. 30 min walk and 30 min stationary bike Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes, 250 I think, but unhappy with my food choices. Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes. I started out on a morning walk wanting to walk at least 4.5…
  • Really late today, so a quick checkin first. Exercised?: Yes. 4 mile walk in the morning Calories?: Yes. 250 deficit Tracked?: Yes ! @Dosse1320 : Happy birthday ! I know its really late and might be tomorrow for you already, so just in case a Belated Happy Birthday as well ! I hope you had a really great day. @pribud :…
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