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  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 34,614
    edited April 2015

    Hi all, it's late but it's still Friday.  Checking in on time for the second week in a row!

    Friday check-in = 3 points

    Weight same = 1 point

    Exercise = 6 hours = 12 points 

    Daily H2O = 7 points

    Extra credit = 1 point – earned a badge for meeting goal weight*

    Total = 24

    * I can recommend loseit.com to track exercise and nutrition (e.g. cal, fat / sat fat, chol, sodium & sugar).  It really opened my eyes to what I was consuming in a day.  It also encourages movement (you can count chores like vacuuming) by subtracting the calories burned from your daily max (that you set yourself).  They award you virtual badges for posting every day, losing ten lbs, etc.  Last week I earned a badge for meeting my goal weight.  I probably should set a new goal...

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  • zogo
    zogo Member Posts: 20,329
    edited April 2015

    Patoo, moving is exhausting! How far away is your move? I alway say packing is easier than unpacking. At least everything has to go in a box. The unpacking requires finding the perfect spot for everything. When is the big day? Good Luck!

    Badger, congrats on the ELab low!

    NM, How is the fitbit working?

    Friday ~ 3

    Water ~ 6

    Wt (165.9) ~ 0

    Exercise ~ 3

    Total ~ 12


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  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited April 2015

    Friday Check in =1 points

    Weight:230 # =0 points

    Water Intake =5 points

    Exercise:=2 points

    Extra Credit: 1 point for not drinking soda this week

    Total = 9 points.

    Fitbit went and changed the way Very Active Minutes are calculated AND the battery on my unit needs to be charged every night.Not so happy with this replacement thingy.So I'm changing up my personal approach--reset the steps per day goal to 3500 this last week, going for 4,000 this coming week, giving myself 1 exercise point for each day I reach the steps goal.Got to work on logging the food eaten, and strategize a way to manage the eating during work time that isn't high in salt.Eating a whole box of Cheezits during a day IS NOT a good lunch on the run strategy, no matter how convenient and easy!


    Badger--Congrats on reaching goal! I have used MyFitnessPal.com for logging food and exercise, it interacts with FitBit, which is kind of fun. It is amazing when you see the salt and fat and other nutrients graphed out and compared to recommendations.

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  • zogo
    zogo Member Posts: 20,329
    edited April 2015

    NM, I used to use MFP and still do to find some food references. I had already put some recipes in it. But, when I got the Aria scale, I switched to Fitbit.com. I like it better and it tracks your steps/calories in a graph form.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited April 2015

    I also was using loseit.com (need to get back to doing it again) and it too syncs up with fitbit.com but I just haven't had the interest to really figure out how to really get them working properly. Now I can't even find my fitbit. The Omron pedometer also can sync to my computer but is, again, something you have to make do correctly. I'm certain one or the other of them is really easy and I'm the problem but technology is just escaping me from my DOS and card reader days. I want to just plug it in and have it do everything on it's own with no input from me.

    Will try to make myself get back to loseit starting Monday.


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  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited April 2015

    Sounds like we all have a mutual goal of logging our food intake this coming week. How about a small incentive? Let's give ourselves one point for each day we log, starting Monday, as a one-time special and positive reinforcement as we re-establish this habit.


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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited April 2015

    Great idea NM, I'm in.

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  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 34,614
    edited April 2015

    I'm in too.  Have a few pages left in the little notebook I bought to log food throughout the day.

    Haven't been on loseit since meeting goal weight but will go there today & set new goal of 165.

    Will be good to be vigilant this week as I have routine doc appt Fri and like to be down for that.

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  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited April 2015

    And the challenge begins!


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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited April 2015

    Whoops -heading over to loseit right now.

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  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 34,614
    edited April 2015

    OK we're on!  Yesterday, I set a goal to lose 1/2 lb/week and that gives me a daily budget of 1,373 cal. 

    So far today, with exercise credit for a 30 min walk, I still have a balance of 300 cal.  That includes BL&D plus a snack and a turtle candy.  Need the calcium & protein so will have a cup of Greek yogurt with fresh strawberries for dessert (instead of ice cream like DH is having).

    Good luck to all of us!

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  • zogo
    zogo Member Posts: 20,329
    edited April 2015

    I'm IN, as well.

    Tracked yesterday...55g protein, 55g fat, 8.5g carbs. Wish the scale would budge :-(

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  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited April 2015

    Zogo--I've been tracking all week, and I think I may have figured out why my scales aren't moving--I'm eating too much!

    I think next week's goal will be to start reducing calories in. (Duh).


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  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 34,614
    edited April 2015

    NM that's a good goal!  Awareness is the first step.

    Posted to loseit every day. With exercise credit, been under cal max, not by much but it's good to track.

    Mon (123), Tues (53), Weds (133) and so far today (255) so I can have a snack while watching Vikings.

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  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited April 2015

    Friday Check in =3 points

    Weight:229 # 2 points

    Water Intake = 6points

    Exercise:= 1 points

    Extra Credit = 1 point--visited a new organic food store and bought lunch there

    Challenge:4 points, logged my intake every day M-Th

    Total =17 points.

    Well, I am definitely eating way too many calories. My downfall is lunch. Work has been busy so I haven't been stopping for lunch, but grabbing lunch from convenience stores or fast food places and eating as I drive. So I"m looking for easy and quick and not paying attention to nutrition. What I need to do is research the food available at these places and figure out what is nutritionally reasonable as well as easy to eat in the car. There is one upside to the convenience store lunch, and that' s the 69 cent 32 ounce drinks, and they have iced tea and gatorade so I can avoid the sodas still!



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  • zogo
    zogo Member Posts: 20,329
    edited April 2015

    Friday ~ 3

    Water ~ 7

    Weight (165.0) ~ 2

    Exercise ~ 2

    Tracking ~ 3

    Total ~ 17

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited April 2015

    Friday = 3

    Weight = 1 (no change)

    Water = 7

    Exercise = 8

    Tracking = 4

    Total = 23

    My goal is also to make better choices. Was doing really well then fell back into bad habits so need to retrain my brain.

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  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 34,614
    edited April 2015

    Hi all, checking in on time for the third week in a row!  Will be gone on vacation next week, though.

    Friday check-in = 3 points

    Weight down = 2 points

    New E-LAB low = 1 point

    Exercise = 5.5 hours = 11 points 

    Daily H2O = 7 points

    Tracking = 4 points for Mon-Thurs (I'm glad we did this)

    Extra credit = 1 point – set new weight goal and stayed within calorie limit every day this week. 

    Total = 29

    NM, can you pack food instead of buying OTR?  I have an insulated bag that keeps my lunch cold for hours.

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  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited April 2015

    Badger--I have tried packing lunches in the past but it hasn't worked out well, mostly because I'm not good at remembering to bring the lunch bag back into the house at the end of the day. I've been thinking about trying it again, though. It would make the most sense, and may work well in the summer. In the winter I'm usually looking for someplace warm to sit for a few minutes while I eat lunch. But that's only half the year. Seems like i have a lot more thinking to do!


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  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 34,614
    edited April 2015

    NM I bet you can find nutrition info on the websites of the places you stop for sustenance.  I know it's hard OTR.  The mfg put all kinds ingred in prepared foods so the only way to be sure what's in there is to make it yourself.  It can save you money too.  Does your employer buy your lunch while you're in travel status?

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  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited April 2015

    I'm a visiting nurse, so I'm always on the road. I get an hour off for lunch but rarely take it, too much to do and still get done at a reasonable time if I do. My employer doesn't buy lunch, except for once in a while ordering pizzas delivered to the office. I do need to do my research, and know what I'm going to get in any particular place. That will help a lot, I think.


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  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 34,614
    edited April 2015

    NM I can relate except I'm a desk jockey.  Too much to do and not enough time to get it all done.  I don't get my lunch bought either unless I'm in 'travel status' i.e. OTR for work then I can claim up to $8 with a receipt.  I don't travel a lot so I usually bring my lunch & eat at my desk but been good about getting out for a walk and some fresh air mid-day.

    You know, I can see you driving to some little old lady's house for a home visit and having lunch with her. Winking

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  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited April 2015

    I have done that on occasion, usually I have brought the lunch with me for both of us. One way to get someone to eat more!


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  • zogo
    zogo Member Posts: 20,329
    edited April 2015

    Hi Birdies! The birds are singing outside. Makes it much more inviting to take a walk :-)

    Friday ~ 3

    Water ~ 7

    Wt (163.8) down ~ 2

    Tracking ~ 5

    Exercise ~ 3

    Ex Credit ~ 1 I did a 24 hour fast one day this week. My first one. I'm working towards doing a therapeutic water fast per Dr Thomas Seyfried.

    Total ~ 20

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited April 2015

    Friday = 3; Water = 7; Tracking = 6 (forgot Saturday); Weight = 2 (down .4) Exercise = 16 (2 hour and half walks plus at least an hour each day packing/lifting/pushing); Extra = 1 (my new fitbit now counts stairs and I earned a badge for climbing)

    Total = 35 - WhhHoo - my all time ELAB high

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  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited April 2015

    Friday Check in =1 points

    Weight:233 # =0points

    Water Intake =8.5points

    Exercise:= 5 minutes = 0.2 points

    Extra Credit = 0 points

    Total =9.52 points.


    Poor will power, poor choices this week. Not sure why I fell into eating everything in sight and then some this last week. I even caught myself eating when I wasn't hungry, just because I wanted the taste. Well, this week is past, time to reset.

    Zogo--A water fast sounds interesting,. Please let us know what it's like.

    Patoo-Congrats on the ELAB High!And the stairs badge!

    I've discovered that my Fitbit counts things very differently depending on where I wear it. If it wear it on my shirt where it would be if I wore a bra it counts a lot more steps and counts stairs I never did. When I put it in a pocket it barely counts anything at all. I'm afraid if I clip it on my waistband I'll lose it again. I guess I need to just choose one way and work with it.


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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited April 2015

    NM, I've only worn it on my bra so don't know how it would do in a pocket. Will try it sometime but think if you use one spot constantly it will all be relative. I can believe the steps and stairs on mine but seriously doubt the calorie usage it shows.

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  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited April 2015

    Good point. I'm going to decide on one spot for it and keep going with that.


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  • zogo
    zogo Member Posts: 20,329
    edited May 2015

    Friday ~ 3

    Water ~ 7

    Exercise ~ 3

    Wt (164.5) ~ 0

    Tracking ~ 4

    Total ~ 17

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  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited May 2015

    Friday Check in =1 points

    Weight:235 # =0points

    Water Intake =

    Exercise:=

    Extra Credit = 0 points

    Total =

    Using one spot for the FitBit so the info will be consistent.Now the thingy isn't synching, and the system can't find the thingy, so I' doing the troubleshooting thing. No data for the entire last week.Sigh.I'm getting less and less impressed with this thing over time.I've got a pedometer that tracks steps and mileage I'm thinking I need to get a new battery for it and go back to that plus MyFitnessPal.Have to think about it, I guess.

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