The E-LAB Project

zogo

Hi Birdies,

Friday ~ 3

Wt (160) ~ 2

Water ~ 7

Exercise ~ 5

Ex Credit ~ 1 It's my Birthday and I subbed sauteed spinach for the fries at my lunch out :-)

(I'm sure my wt. will be up from a couple cheats today)

Total 18

badger

attawoman patoo! 

hi all ~ Roadrunner checking in

Friday check in = 3 points

Weight down = 2 points

Exercise = 12 points

Daily H2O = 7 points

Extra credit = 1 point – completed survey #3 in the Dr. Susan Love HOW (Health of Women) study.

https://www.healthofwomenstudy.org/

Total = 25

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JANE!!

NativeMainer

Roadrunner checking
in:

Friday Check in
=0 points

Weight 232# = 0
points

Water Intake =4
points

Exercise =1 points

Extra Credit = no
points

Total = 5 points

OK, it's been a rough couple weeks at work, and I've done way too much comfort food seeking.  Where am I going to dig up some motivation to do better????

badger

((NM)) while external forces can help, what really matters is what's inside your head.

I happen to be currently motivated by summer vacation plans (macro-motivation) but it comes down to each moment (micro-motivation).  Will I eat a donut or not?  Should I get up from my desk and stretch my legs?  Water or soda? 

Every decision is an opportunity.  As I feel better and see improvement, it gets easier to make the healthier choice.  I still make bad decisions but they tend to be the ones I make without thinking. 

If that doesn't help, how about knowing it's only 18 days, 9 hours, and 20 mins 'til Spring!

http://mycountdown.org/Other/Spring/

NativeMainer

Yeah for Spring!  

I know I need to get more exercise.  That's what I need to work on.  But the day to day, minute to minute choices do make a big difference.  

I think I need to settle on a single, baby step goal, work on that for a week or two, and then move on.  

badger

Good luck NM, and to us all.  Spring is coming!  We can do this!!

One good thing about small decision points is you can control "now".

(TY Ruth who shared this on Let's Post our Daily Exercise thread.)

NativeMainer

LOL!!!!!!!

zogo

Friday ~ 3

Water ~ 7

Wt (159) ~ 2

Exercise ~ 5

Extra credit ~ 1 Got a Fitbit for my b-day and started wearing/tracking.

Total ~ 17

Going to do a Jillian Michaels video today! It has been months :-(

Ainm

Roadrunner here

Friday     3

Water.     7

Exercise.  20

Weight down.(186)  2

Bonus point   1  

At last 3 years after surgery - got nipple tattoo! 

Total 33

Anonymous

Roadrunner here:

Friday=3; Weight down (184.6) = 2; Exercise=8; Water=4; Extra=1 (eye doctor tonight; made periodontal appt also)

Total=18 - still under my goal of 20.

badger

hi
all ~ Roadrunner checking in

Friday check-in = 3 points

Weight same = 1 point

Exercise = 14 points

Daily H2O = 7 points

Extra credit = 1 point – finally calibrated new pedometer.

Total
= 26

Aimn congrats on nip tat!  

Let's keep up the good work birdies! ♥ 

NativeMainer

Roadrunner checking
in:

Friday Check in
=0 points

Weight 231# = 2
points

Water Intake =5
points

Exercise =1 points

Extra Credit = no
points

Total = 8 points

Ainm

Roadrunner checking in and wishing you all a very Happy St. Patrick's weekend!! 

Friday Check in =3 points

Weight down 185.5 = 2 points

Water Intake = 7 points

Exercise = 22 points

Extra Credit = 1 It was my birthday on Monday - but I still went to my gym class!!

Total = 35 points

Anonymous

Roadrunner here - wreck of a week!!!!

Friday = 3 pts; Weight (up) = 0 pts; Water =4; Exercise = 8; Extra (went to yet another talk on hip replacement) =1

Total = 16 - phooey, I'm not happy, no, really disappointed as I know I can do better.

NativeMainer

Roadrunner checking
in:

Friday Check in
=0 points

Weight 228# = 2
points

Water Intake =5
points

Exercise =2 points

Extra Credit = 1
point,switched to water or unsweetened
ice tea from soda at lunch.

Total = 10 points

Ainm--HOORAY for
going to the gym on your Birthday!And
Happy Birthday!

Patoo--it's been a
wreck of a week all the way around, hasn't it?Time to kick it to the curb, right!

badger

hi
all ~ Roadrunner checking in

late check-in = 1 point

Weight down = 2 points

Exercise = 15 points

Daily H2O = 7 points

Extra credit = 1 point – signed up for a Bunny Hop 5K in April.

Total = 26

I'll be gone the next two Fridays.  Going to a conference for work for a few days then headed to FL to move mom.  Will fly down then drive her car north ahead of the moving van.  It's a big change and I hope she adjusts to life in an apt.  I found a nice place that has indep. living (for now) and assisted living (should she need more services in the future).  Been working on getting everything ready.

Happy belated Birthday, Ainm, and keep it up birdies!  It's almost Spring!!  ♥ 

Anonymous

Safe travelling badger!

NativeMainer

Badger--praying you
have a good trip and your Mom adjusts quickly.

Ainm

Thanks badger.  Safe travels 

zogo

Hello, back on board....Mom emergency landed her in the hospital with a bleeding ulcer and super thin blood. Yikes!

Friday ~ 3

Water ~ 7

Wt (155.6) ~ 2

Exercise ~ 7

Ex Credit ~ 1 Didn't make potatoes with the corned beef and cabbage.

Total ~20

Anonymous

Roadrunner here

Friday=3; Exercise=11; Water=4; Weight=2 (down .4 - yeah, a point before the '4'); Extra=1 (made Retina specialist apt though may have to cancel due conflict)

Total = 21 (yay made it over 20)

Zogo, hope mom is okay.

NativeMainer

Roadrunner checking
in:

Friday Check in
=0 points

Weight 227# = 2
points

Water Intake =5
points

Exercise =2 points

Extra Credit = 0
point,

Total = 9points

Ainm

Friday Check in = 0 points

Weight down 184 = 2 points

Water Intake = 7 points

Exercise = 17 points

Extra Credit = 1 tried doing weights at the gym for the first time

Total = 27 points

Zogo hope your mum is well. Patoo good for you making it over 20. NativeM like you I'm late posting this week but at least we made it! !

Anonymous

Yes, I am thrilled you both made it.  Accountability really helps.

zogo

Hi Birdies,

Thanks for the thoughts. Mom is feeling better but we are all sick of this lousy weather. Will Spring ever arrive? 

Friday ~ 3

Water ~ 7

Wt (154.4) ~ 2 Down

Exercise ~ 8

Extra Credit ~ 1  Made (from scratch) sugar free healthy gelatin.

Total 21

badger

hi
all ~ Roadrunner checking in

Friday check-in = 3 points  (BTW you get 1 point for late check-in)

Weight ?? didn’t check this a.m. and not doing it now! = 0
points

Exercise = 10 points 

Daily H2O = 5 points

Extra credit = 1 point – got mom moved, unpacked & settled
in. Phew!

Total = 19

Jane, we are supposed to have temps in the 60's on Sunday!

NativeMainer

Roadrunner checking
in:

Friday Check in
=0 points

Weight 230# = 2
points

Water Intake =5
points

Exercise =2 points

Extra Credit = 0
point,

Total = 9points

Comfort eating over
a bad situation at work.Need to get
back in control, but how????

badger

NM I wish I knew what to tell you.  I read food labels and buy the option that's better (or less bad) for me.  For example, I bought some Girl Scout cookies today and chose Cranberry Citrus Crisps (serving of 4 cookies has 150 cal, 40 of which are from fat (27%) over Caramel Delights (serving of 2 cookies has 130 cal, 60 of which are from fat (47%) or Lemonades (serving of 2 cookies has 150 cal, 60 of which are from fat (40%)).   Four cookies is a more satisfying snack than two cookies, eh? ♥ 

Anonymous

badger, I like your way of justifying!  heehee

Roadrunner checking in

Day late = 1; Weight up = 0 (may as well had bought the girl scout cookies!); Water = 5; Exercise = 4; Extra = 1 because I want it (okay, changed periodontist appt instead of cancelling altogether since I'm a big baby)

Total = 11 - at least I got in double-digits

badger

OK patoo, we have 8 weeks until Cali Dreaming trip.  Let's use that for motivation and make an extra effort in April & May.  Deal?

NM you have at least 10 because you get 1 point for checking in even if late.  And, maybe you did something good for yourself last week to earn an extra point??