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30 Day BACK TO BASICS Challenge

JudyNY said:
Friday

Protein: 74
Calories: 1403
Water: 78
Steps: 5250
Exercise: walking

Yesterday I took a walk in the next town over where they are filming a Hallmark Christmas movie. It was fun to see the decorations and the fake snow. They weren't actively filming when I was there because I heard that they were going to film a night scene. The movie is called "One December Night" and will tentatively air November 13.

Oh, and the farmers market was also going on in town, so I went to that. What temptations.... awesome breats, croissants, cookies, pies, etc but I said no to all. Wow! And when I got home and got a little hungry I told myself, don't even think about eating that junk when you passed up delicious croissants!!! :D

Here are some pics of my walk:

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What fun Judy!
 
missyinacage said:
Planet Fitness, like every gym, has joining fees. But you can get their basic gym membership for $10 a month. If you want to be able to bring a friend for free and use their massage and/or tanning beds, it's $20 a month. It's no frills but they do keep cleaning supplies everywhere. Supposedly for people to clean up AFTER themselves, but I always cleaned before and after. People are gross, I agree lol

I am thinking of joining the Y though, because they have a sauna, hot tub and a pool. But even the Y is quite a bit more expensive than PF.
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I get my gym membership for free through Medicare silver sneakers program.
 
missyinacage said:
Planet Fitness, like every gym, has joining fees. But you can get their basic gym membership for $10 a month. If you want to be able to bring a friend for free and use their massage and/or tanning beds, it's $20 a month. It's no frills but they do keep cleaning supplies everywhere. Supposedly for people to clean up AFTER themselves, but I always cleaned before and after. People are gross, I agree lol

I am thinking of joining the Y though, because they have a sauna, hot tub and a pool. But even the Y is quite a bit more expensive than PF.
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I wish the Y was in my budget; I'd join in a hot minute, or at least when Covid booster becomes available for Moderna. Last time I checked, membership was over $500. :oops:

Thanks for the info about PF. I'd like to try them one of these days. Strength training for my muscles is definitely in my future plans.
 
dianeseattle said:
Wow, that's a lot. What do the give you, gold lame towels?

Because I live way below the poverty line, first from SSI disability, then as a senior citizen, the Y gave me a reduced membership, less than $20 a month. It covers full access.

YOU have to ask the membership supervisor for the discount, but they are happy to give a limited number of memberships which they call scholarships.

YMCA fees are affordable for the upper crust, but the organization encourages people with poverty funds. I named my price and they gave it to me.
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OMG thank you for that idea. I never even thought about asking for a reduced fee/scholarship. We also are below the poverty line. I don't know if the towels are golden, but that price always seemed to be ridiculous even for a college town with so much poverty & a large elderly population. Think I'll give them a call next week.
 
dianeseattle said:
Wow, that's a lot. What do the give you, gold lame towels?

Because I live way below the poverty line, first from SSI disability, then as a senior citizen, the Y gave me a reduced membership, less than $20 a month. It covers full access.

YOU have to ask the membership supervisor for the discount, but they are happy to give a limited number of memberships which they call scholarships.

YMCA fees are affordable for the upper crust, but the organization encourages people with poverty funds. I named my price and they gave it to me.
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Diane, I am on disability too. I have Medicare through disability. My silver sneakers gets me free membership at the Y. Oh but that is through my supplemental plan.
 
Saturday

Protein 86
Calories 1592
Water 78
Exercise yes

I was really hungry (stomach hungry) about 9 or 10 pm last night and I am trying not to eat after a certain time of day, but this was a nagging hunger. So I followed one of the Intuitive Eating mantra's, "honor thy hunger, respect thy fullness." So I picked a healthy snack of grapes and a cheese stick. Pushed my calories higher than I wanted but I am proud that I didn't reach for something unhealthy. I am getting there!!! (My positive affirmation of the day.)

For me, I am correcting a bad behavior that I got into the last month or two. It made me realize how addicted to food I am and I let it take over for a time. It was hard to stop at first and I had a few setbacks along the way, but I really feel good about it now. I learned a lot and have my eyes wide open. I hope I can always pause and make sure it actually stomach hunger and then nourish that hunger with healthy food and wise choices.
 
JudyNY said:
Saturday

Protein 86
Calories 1592
Water 78
Exercise yes

I was really hungry (stomach hungry) about 9 or 10 pm last night and I am trying not to eat after a certain time of day, but this was a nagging hunger. So I followed one of the Intuitive Eating mantra's, "honor thy hunger, respect thy fullness." So I picked a healthy snack of grapes and a cheese stick. Pushed my calories higher than I wanted but I am proud that I didn't reach for something unhealthy. I am getting there!!! (My positive affirmation of the day.)

For me, I am correcting a bad behavior that I got into the last month or two. It made me realize how addicted to food I am and I let it take over for a time. It was hard to stop at first and I had a few setbacks along the way, but I really feel good about it now. I learned a lot and have my eyes wide open. I hope I can always pause and make sure it actually stomach hunger and then nourish that hunger with healthy food and wise choices.
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JudyNY said:
Saturday

Protein 86
Calories 1592
Water 78
Exercise yes

I was really hungry (stomach hungry) about 9 or 10 pm last night and I am trying not to eat after a certain time of day, but this was a nagging hunger. So I followed one of the Intuitive Eating mantra's, "honor thy hunger, respect thy fullness." So I picked a healthy snack of grapes and a cheese stick. Pushed my calories higher than I wanted but I am proud that I didn't reach for something unhealthy. I am getting there!!! (My positive affirmation of the day.)

For me, I am correcting a bad behavior that I got into the last month or two. It made me realize how addicted to food I am and I let it take over for a time. It was hard to stop at first and I had a few setbacks along the way, but I really feel good about it now. I learned a lot and have my eyes wide open. I hope I can always pause and make sure it actually stomach hunger and then nourish that hunger with healthy food and wise choices.
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Yay Missy & Judy!!!

Day 25
Protein: 70 (finally got it above 60!!!)
Water: 80
Exercise: 20 min walk with a bit of an incline
Tracking: yes
 
Day 25

I started keeping track but did not keep with it.
Water ?? but I know I had at least 64
Protein well under I think 12
Exercise 5 hours with some stopping along the way. We got some hard, hard rain that they were not calling for so wet all over. But all but my feet were dry by the time I got back. Now today I hurt and my feet are killing me I think my blisters have blisters. Even with this all I had such a nice day will do this again as soon as I can.
 
dianeseattle said:
This is so smart. My dad used to snack between meals, even minutes before supper, and I asked him why he couldn't just wait five more minutes. He said the snack "took the edge off" his sense of painful hunger.

But he could have dipped into the salad bowl or pinched a bite of the entree. Instead, he'd eat a bowl of cereal or have a sandwich.

There are great strategies like putting a clock on eating, that help curb irregular eating. You did make a SANE choice, Judy, and I salute you. With all you have going on in your life, your instincts to save your life are stronger than sabotage.
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Thank you Diane and EVERYONE in this group! Being here keeps me accountable, and I sure need that!
 
Well, I had my Sunday Funday .. which involved a lot of wine tastings, as you can imagine, since we were driving through Michigan!!
And since I can't keep track mentally, it's anybody's guess. I did only take a taste when hubby hit the fudge shop though, so WIN! And also, I had a great, fun day and bought the WEIRDEST pants I have every seen. The lady who made them said her BFF was wearing them to complete her pirate costume. I said I'm wearing them Tuesday lol
 

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missyinacage said:
Well, I had my Sunday Funday .. which involved a lot of wine tastings, as you can imagine, since we were driving through Michigan!!
And since I can't keep track mentally, it's anybody's guess. I did only take a taste when hubby hit the fudge shop though, so WIN! And also, I had a great, fun day and bought the WEIRDEST pants I have every seen. The lady who made them said her BFF was wearing them to complete her pirate costume. I said I'm wearing them Tuesday lol
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Glad you had a good day Missy. Kudos for only having a taste of the ice cream.!
 
Let me preface this by saying, I truly LOVE how much we share on this site and how much feedback we give whenever anyone has a question.

That being said, this thread is for a 30 day SELF challenge. Unsolicited feedback on other people's stats is really not helpful. This is not to say you should not share your daily details or dish about whatever is going on in your life. But, when we comment on others statistics, it can make them uncomfortable. I would not appreciate anyone commenting on my stats, and doubt anyone else is feeling open to it either.

In the interest of honesty, I've thought "WOW! That's a LOT of exercise!" or "WOW! That's not many calories!" Which then leads me down the "Am I doing this right?!?" road that we've all been on at some point. But I feel good at the amount of calories I am eating and the amount of exercising I am getting. And only i can be the judge of that.

The point of this thread is to hold ourselves accountable in a judgement free zone. Unless a poster asks specifically for feedback, let's try to keep thsi an encouragement only zone. Thank you.
 
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