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Old 03-19-2012, 04:38 PM
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"EAT CLEAN" PACT
*Jho82, Mern, nobe, Hope, Ama, Amy, & Luv*

*STARTS anew weekly thru 4/28. Sun MN thru Sat MN.*

"You can set your own clean eating terms--it may mean different things for different people Just be honest with yourselves--there are no food police here." ~ Mern

Please let me know if you want to opt in or out.

~~~~~~*****~~~~~
Changing Caloric intake from 1600-1700 TO 1500-1600. We'll see how this goes. Still working on eating well related to good portions & different food groups spread throughout the day. Sometimes I think I make great progress, then other times I think I'll never get it. That all-or-nothing thinking. Thus, the motivational saying for this week. I need to persist.

FITDAY Challenge *~* PERSIST
Champions keep playing until they get it right. -Billie Jean King
Check-in: MON -
Sun = Cushion Day -> Respite with Reason . . . Daily = x6/wk


____FIT___health_____daily

FOCUS (2) Mind & Heart
1. Audio Bible &/or Hlth Group Bk Study *~* YES {M_ }
2. Thankfulness Journal Entry *~* YES {M_ }

INTAKE (4) Nutrition
FOOD .'. {5 Grain/Meat/Veg/Oils} & {3 Dairy~1½ Fruit} & {1-2 Extra}
3. Eat Clean (Avoid Junk) -> YES {M_ }
4. 1500-1600 Calorie -> YES {M_ }
5. Water (64 oz) -> YES {M_ }
6. Supplements -> YES {M_ }

TRAIN (2) Movement
7. Focused Exercise (5 times) *~* YES {M_ }
*** Aerobic (150"): 30"
*** Muscular (Circuit x3): x1
*** Distance - Feet (10 mi): 2.5 mi.

8. Lifestyle Activity (Min. 1 hr daily) *~* YES {M_ }

___DAY____life_____weekly
Tally hrs/tasks during week. Stamp "Done" or "Incomplete" @ end of week.
DAZZLE (3):
1. Kitchen *Food, Dishes, Clean* (4 hr)*~* 40"
2. Cleaning *Surface & Deep* (3 hr) *~*
3. Clothing *Laundry, Iron, Mend* (x5) *~*

ADMINISTRATE (1):
4. Deskwork (30") *~* 10"

YOMP-Outside Work (1):
5. Spring Clean-up (1 hr) *~*

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Old 03-19-2012, 05:12 PM
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So it was my birthday, I was sick as a dog, I worked 8 hours, and my work turned into Peyton Place when my boss got fired for no reason by the idiot owner (which means I'll probably be walking out in the next few days). My numbers probably reflect all of that.

1) 1,700 calories max/day - 2243
2) walk for 1 hour, lift weights for 1/2 hour every day except work days (I only work 2-3 days a week), but do it on work days too if I feel like it - no but worked
3) eat more protein, get up from 17% - 23%
4) 64oz water minimum - 48oz
5) calorie deficit at least 500 - 284

Better day tomorrow!
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Old 03-19-2012, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Mern
WeightlossBoo, welcome! Nice goals! I can see you already are off to a great start with losing 12 lbs. since Feb. 7. I hope you will be able to lay off your diet enough to enjoy a nice dinner and some birthday cake on your birthday. There are no food police here and most of us allow ourselves a "controlled cheat" for special occasions. Great Monday report! I hope you sleep well tonight.
Hi Mern, thanks for the nice message. I'm actually a returning 'regular' shall we say, after a major backslide and many hours of soul searching before being mentally strong enough to get back on the wagon. I started here in July '10 (I think) at 298lbs and got down to 223.5lbs by early December that year before being struck down by Swine Flu and then infection after infection for the next couple of months. I ended up in that downward spiral some people take when they are ill, eating anything that I could swallow and I never managed to put the breaks back on. I kept going to the gym until about November of '11, but was still gaining weight as I can put a whole lot away when I'm not paying attention to what's going in! However, after many months in denial, and then many more whinging and not doing anything about it I decided to start back at the gym while work's quiet. And that's where I am now!
I would love to hear your story, if there's any of it you'd like to share.

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WeightlossBoo ~Hello! I'm not sure if I ever met you before, but it's great to have you aboard the FitDay Fitness train. Congrats on your goals well met today. I'm curious, what are some fitness classes that you are taking - if you care to tell us?
Thanks fit4luv. I explained ^^^ about my journey etc, and I think Amy might recognise from back then. I don't see many of the other old faces around.
I didn't want to set my goals too high for the first week, they are a bit of a cop-out really.
I do a few different classes over the space of a week. 2-3 times a week I'll do "BodyPump", a barbell weights class, twice a week I'll do "BodyCombat" cardio, high energy martial arts style workout. I also do Spinning once or twice a week and then other cardio, toning classes maybe twice. Along with that I try to get a longish walk in 3 times a week and will occasionally get in the pool. Although I hate swimming with a passion!
Do you have any tips on anything I may be missing out?
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Old 03-20-2012, 12:01 AM
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GOALS (5th week postpartum)

- log calories - Y

- stick to under 1700 calories with 2 days around 2000, maybe adjust if feel too weak/crabby or feel milk supply going down - Y

- walk every day 30 min - Y , in two 2 15 min chunks

- modified light aerobics DVD, 20min 2x (ideally I'd do more but I'm so sleep deprived and also have diastis recti so don't want to aggravate that) - Y but spotted/bled a little more than I have been so I think I'll take a break today
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Old 03-20-2012, 12:05 AM
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I may not be online much today: woke up too early this morning really miserable with an alternating (never had it like that before ) runny and stuffy nose, sinus pressure and congestion, headache, and itchy, watery eyes due to seasonal allergies of tree pollen and mold, both of which are high in my area right now. Boo freakin' hoo!

Fess up time for me. After an eight pound loss since Feb. 29, three of which I lost this past week, and meeting all my goals with green last week, I fell off the wagon last night. Sweetened coleslaw happened--it put me 5.5g carbs over (substantial for me) and sat fat only 1% over, but it triggered carb cravings that I honestly did not even try to fight. I binged on pre-sweetened cereal with milk, chocolate chip cookies, a snack cake, AND a brownie. I don't even want to know the numbers--I know they're horrible. My plan of attack: a very low carb and high protein day today, lots of water, and as much of my 2 mile aerobic walking DVD as I can achieve with feeling this lousy.

Without calculations, here's my honest, best guess Monday report:

Eat Clean Pact: Carb binge in evening
Calorie Limit 1600 Well over 2000
Carb less fiber limit 25g Don't want to calculate, but I'm positive it was dreadfully high
Carbs less fiber Would be a green number
Saturated fat limit average 12% of total calories Well into red
Cholesterol limit average 300mg--I THINK would have been GREEN as the rest of my day was way lower than normal, but I can't swear to it.
Protein average 120g For sure green

Exercise 5 days Yes
Water 64 oz. Yes
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Old 03-20-2012, 12:12 AM
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GOOD MORNING!!!! I'm starting to get the body "hurts so good" feeling from my first workout in weeks!! I probably won't be able to move later but I love that feeling! Ok so I think I've covered everyone and I got my fill of all the Fitday juicy gossip!!! Here goes:

Luv - It's reality TV - what can I say!! Good luck on the calorie change!

WeightlossBoo - Any goals are better than no goals at all - which is what I am learning as I go! Welcome back and Awesome green on your goals too!!

Terri - I hope that you and your BF were able to "get your grill on" hehe This weather is amazing!

Nobe - hang in there girl! Its a new day and we are all here for you!

Ama - you are hilarious - loved your "recent discovery" LOL Congrats on the smaller notch - isn't that a great feeling! I'm opposite of you and eat when I'm stressed (or bored)... still avoiding the scale - its only week2 for me and I really can't handle the scale ruining my mood.... I'm doing this for me - not for my scale.

Deborah - sorry you were dragged behind the wagon lol but thankfully you worked up the energy to pull yourself back on and thats hard! Welcome back - and 80 oz of water?! wowzer - I think I would just have to carry around my sons portable potty with me at all times.

Quinn - you sound crazy busy!!! - And I love that movie! At least you got to relax and have some fun for a few minutes!

Tori - I'm the worst runner in the world (if you can remember Phoebe on "Friends" - yeah thats me!) So awesome job with that!

Amy - thanks for the "food porn" LOL I just need to wipe the drool off my face and chug down some water now BOOOOOO!

Mern - I'm dangerous with a whip.... mainly because I've never used one and will probably take out my own eye or something!! Only the awesome ppl would get my Marilyn reference - I knew you would be one! That darn coleslaw will get you every time! Hopefully that craving/temptation is out of your system for a few weeks!

Mike - Great to hear you are on schedule with your auto policies! Your new toy looks.....dangerous...? You better drink 2 gallons today to make up for yesterday!

Sorry if I missed anyone.... Looks like another beautiful day out there so LETS GET THIS PARTY STARTED!!! and by party I mean cleaning
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Old 03-20-2012, 12:56 AM
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1) no more than 1700 calories per day: <1300
2) 6 glasses of water minimum, 7
3) walk or gym 3 times this week, NO MORE SLACKING: nice walk with DD
4) really stretch: Yeeeeessss
5) eat clean: no sugar, low carb: Y
6) meditate: Y
7) get back to serious writing, 2 hours per day at least 5 days no matter what: tried so Y &N
8) clean up office, even a bit at a time: Y, Y
9) clothes to Goodwill: N
10) return ill fitting sneakers: N
11) stay positive:Y
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Old 03-20-2012, 01:09 AM
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Mern, honey, feel better!!! I feel your pain!!!The allergies are the worst!!! And we all have our binges. Everyone is congratualting me for losing 2 pounds but I gained back 2 of the actual 4 I lost. And like you, am getting back on that ol' low carb wagon. Just take care of yourself the way you take care of everyone else!!!

Weightlossboo, welcome back!!! Glad you're here; that's what counts. YOU CAN DO IT.

Same for you Deborah. Glad you're back.

Nobe, I am so sorry. No one should have a day like that and especially not a b-day. Big hugs to you (((Nobe))) I hope you feel better and that the work situation works out. You sound like a good person willing to stick up for a co worker like that.

Crazigerl it is tough to keep up. I have the same problem but just being here whenever is good. The energy and caring on this thread are awesome. And the humor - which bring shout outs to Tori, Amy and Mike. Amy you got me wanting frosting and as I said I don't even like the stuff. But I could picture you and DH - all too well!! On that note, I better go eat my sad little low carb breakfast... sniff! sniff! Don't feel bad for me. That was just a shameless bid for sympathy.

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Old 03-20-2012, 01:17 AM
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Health Goals:

1. Calories 1,400 max. 1,348
2. Water 100 oz daily. Y
3. Workout 5 hours total. 0 min,
4. Protein 25% or better. 28%
5. Calorie deficit 3,500 or more. -861
6. Log everything and post daily. Y
7. Do not be a weekend slacker. So far so good.
8. Pedometer, 10,000 daily, 2,000 aerobic. 8,550/0
9. Live the pact and eat clean. Y

Other Stuff:

1. Call and get additional cookie booth arranged and make sign-up sheet. N
2. Work on April and May calendar for G.S. N
4. Call guy about the elliptical. N
5. Work on rabbit cages. Y
6. Make appointment for shoulder. Y
7. Housework 45 min daily + 1 load of laundry. YY,
8. Make calendar for History Club. N

Lenten Goals:

No white flour. Y
No white sugar Y
No skipping workouts, and no more than 2 consecutive days off. N
No cheating Y
No profanity

I did fairly well yesterday, and had great plans for getting more done today, but late last night (or early this morning?) disaster struck. In the face of the stomach bug we fell like a house of cards in a hurricane. The oldest 2 DD's spent the wee hours of the morning playing musical barf bucket with the toilet, and then mom got that woozy-gonna-hurl feeling. So far I've managed not to, but it's a near thing. And I have soooo much to do today. Right after school we have our weekly Girl Scout meeting and then at 6:30pm the History Club has to make a presentation to the PTO, because of course we're begging money to pay the application fees for the state competition. Ugh, I need coffee, but I'm really not sure my stomach will roll with that.
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Old 03-20-2012, 01:25 AM
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Originally Posted by canary52
Crazigerl it is tough to keep up. I have the same problem but just being here whenever is good. The energy and caring on this thread are awesome. And the humor - which bring shout outs to Tori, Amy and Mike. Amy you got me wanting frosting and as I said I don't even like the stuff. But I could picture you and DH - all too well!! On that note, I better go eat my sad little low carb breakfast... sniff! sniff! Don't feel bad for me. That was just a shameless bid for sympathy.
I'll give you some sympathy, there there little camper, it's gonna be alright, the sun will shine today and your sad little low carb breakfast will be yummy and satisfying.

I was wishing last night as I fought to keep dinner down that I had eaten one of my problem foods like peanut butter or chocolate, but no I had Jambalaya which already sort of looks like barf. Oi.
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