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I got some trekking poles with the goal of just making it out to the mailbox on the road and back....to start! If I can build up my strength and stamina, we live near a state park with a lake and I would love to be able to 'walk' around the lake someday. Here's to 1st steps toward goals 🥂🚶♀️
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149.0 lb
Lost so far: 46.0 lb.
Still to go: 14.0 lb.
Diet followed reasonably well.
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Diet Calendar Entries for 28 November 2021:
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1051 kcal
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Fat: 28.10g | Prot: 58.10g | Carb: 145.55g.
Breakfast: Dairy Pure Fat Free Half & Half, Bananas, Quick Oatmeal (1 or 3 Minutes), Dannon Light & Fit Greek Yogurt - Vanilla (Cup), Lucerne Sugar Free French Vanilla Coffee Creamer, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla Milk, Decaffeinated Coffee. Lunch: World's Finest Chocolate Wafer Bar, Roma Tomatoes, Best Foods Low Fat Mayonnaise Dressing, Mustard, American or Cheddar Imitation Cheese, Franz Organic Redwood Forest The Great Sprouted Bread. Dinner: Orville Redenbacher's Smart Pop! 94% Fat Free Butter 100 Calorie Mini Bags, Beef, Potatoes and Vegetables (Mixture). Snacks/Other: Apples, Simple Truth Organic Free Range Hard Boiled Eggs. more...
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2298 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Washing Dishes - 30 minutes, Cooking - 30 minutes, Walking (slow) - 2/mph - 15 minutes, Watching TV/Computer - 4 hours, Fitbit - 18 hours and 45 minutes. more...
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losing 1.4 lb a week
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Sound like a place you want to be out there everyday to enjoy. That's a big step forward Crystal 👍
28 Nov 21 by member: Tai_1-9
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Thank you Tai 😃 Normally I use my powerchair 👩🦼 but I remember just maybe 6 or 7 years ago, being able to walk our neighborhood in Everett (with sidewalks) and I LOVED it! Now the arthritis has progressed rapidly and walking is painful in back & hips. I see how my friends here take glorious long walks or bike rides and it inspires me to at least TRY.
28 Nov 21 by member: CrystalJo74
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BTW...it really vexes me that my FitBit doesn't count my steps when I'm using the walker or pushing a shopping cart! Maybe I should wear it around my ankle instead!!
28 Nov 21 by member: CrystalJo74
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28 Nov 21 by member: Diana 1234
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28 Nov 21 by member: Tai_1-9
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lovely, I look forward to hearing about your adventures to the mailbox and beyond
28 Nov 21 by member: cindylynnwho
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That's a great idea! I wouldn't have thought of track poles.
FitBit uses change in center of gravity to determine steps, so if you stabilize your hand to carry something or to lean on something - it cannot determine those steps. I wore my watch on my ankle for a bit to see whether it makes any difference and it does, but I prefer to have a watch on my wrist.)
28 Nov 21 by member: EyesoftheBlueDog
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I love my trekking poles. I can't use them with the puppy, unfortunately. It's all I can do to keep her from tangling up my legs. Imagine the mess with poles!
28 Nov 21 by member: liz-andra
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Thanks BlueDog...I think I might try it for just 1 day 😜 or maybe I just need a pedometer in my pocket?
28 Nov 21 by member: CrystalJo74
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@Liz...oh my! No leashes tangled in poles please!
28 Nov 21 by member: CrystalJo74
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Ok...I just tried it to the mailbox...only about 400 steps according to FitBit on my wrist. The poles kept my posture straighter than the walker and my upper arms actually got a little workout too! Now, if I can just do this regularly, I think I'm onto something! Yes!😎
28 Nov 21 by member: CrystalJo74
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these are fantastic exercise and I know a number of people of all levels of fitness including one who took them to the top of Mt Whitney, not a small accomplishment. I'm not sure if he used them the whole way as I wasn't there, but this guy also survived a heart attack in the Grand Canyon and had something to prove.
28 Nov 21 by member: Katsolo
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So proud of you. You will improve, absolutely!!! The determination you have will take you far, I’m sure of it!!! And dare I say, it’ll improve your aches and pains too!! 🤜🏻🤛🏻
28 Nov 21 by member: wifey9707
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28 Nov 21 by member: bgr12
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Way to go Crystal🙌🏽, cheering you on 🎉
28 Nov 21 by member: Daughter of the_King
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Walking just a little bit more every day and you eventually you will reach your goal! Good luck
28 Nov 21 by member: Livetoeat70
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Thanks for the encouragement everyone! It'll take some getting used to...looking like Heidi climbing the Alps! lol 🤣 But who cares! This is for ME!!
28 Nov 21 by member: CrystalJo74
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