I didn't track much today but I'm pretty sure there wasn't much iron in the foods I ate today!
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CATLADYX8
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Only 51 today. Didn't make the goal all week. Oh well.
"Stay committed to your decisions, but stay flexible in your approach." - Tom Robbins
Do your best today and do better tomorrow.
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"Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ..." 2 Corinthians 2:14
"Whether you think you can, or think you can't you're probably right." - He
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LIVINGSIMPLY355
Posts: 1,124 4/8/12 2:25 A
still 2/7 did not make goal today.
Saturday: 49
Good thing I take vitamins every day.
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CATLADYX8
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Still did not make my iron goal.
"Stay committed to your decisions, but stay flexible in your approach." - Tom Robbins
Do your best today and do better tomorrow.
"Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit." - Conrad Hilton
Pet Lovers Team - Co-leader
"Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ..." 2 Corinthians 2:14
"Whether you think you can, or think you can't you're probably right." - He
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LIVINGSIMPLY355
Posts: 1,124 4/7/12 2:40 A
I have been bad at tracking my food this week. Not good. Tuesday: 49 did not meet goal. Friday: 101
Will see what the next two days bring.
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BLOSSOMKITTY
Posts: 1,452 4/7/12 2:35 A
been taking my vitamins that have iron....but have to watch my intake of iron due to family history.
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plan I have for you, says the Lord, They are plans for good and not disaster, to give you a future and a hope.
You can take no credit for beauty at sixteen. But if you are beautiful at sixty, it will be your soul's own doing. ~Marie Stopes
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CATLADYX8
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only 61 today. I'll never make the goal:(
"Stay committed to your decisions, but stay flexible in your approach." - Tom Robbins
Do your best today and do better tomorrow.
"Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit." - Conrad Hilton
Pet Lovers Team - Co-leader
"Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ..." 2 Corinthians 2:14
"Whether you think you can, or think you can't you're probably right." - He
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MINNIE
Posts: 13,598 4/5/12 11:46 P
L, i told you you'd make right decision. how did the rest of the day go?
9 mg. but my tracker says 109% so i'm claiming day 3.
keep your EYE ON THE BALL. what is the goal?will this action get you closer?
zip ya' lip (please see pic)
“Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right." – Henry Ford
slowly but surely.
God, grant me the serenity to accept the people I cannot change, the courage to change the one I can, and the wisdom to know it's me.
face your stuff. don't stuff your face.
be so busy improving yourself that you have no time to find fault with o
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KKENNEY67
Posts: 1,765 4/5/12 6:43 P
Monday 41 Tuesday 43 Wednesday 71 Thursday 41
No surprise here, I rarely ever get to 100% on this one without a supplement.
Kris
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CATLADYX8
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Only 38 today. This iron thing is kicking my butt!
"Stay committed to your decisions, but stay flexible in your approach." - Tom Robbins
Do your best today and do better tomorrow.
"Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit." - Conrad Hilton
Pet Lovers Team - Co-leader
"Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ..." 2 Corinthians 2:14
"Whether you think you can, or think you can't you're probably right." - He
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LABRYANT
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Well, I went for it! And I decided to go this morning at 5:45am (ouch!) I did the treadmill, bike thingy, then I got in the pool and did some laps at 6:30am, then I got in the hot tub for a few minutes and let the strong jets blast my back. Then, I got in the shower and got ready for work.
I feel like I've been to a 5 star resort, I tell you!!! Like a million bucks! I would have paid the monthly fee just for this morning...holy cow! :D I think I made the right decision.
Now, I may end up face down and drooling on my desk about noon time since I had to get up at 4:30 this morning but we'll see.
For my iron yesterday, I haven't logged my food yet, but I will shortly!
L.
"Brick walls are there for a reason. They let us prove how badly we want things." -Randy Pausch, Carnegie Mellon Univ. Professor
"Do or do not. There is not try." - Yoda, Jedi Master
"Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has a genius in it!" - Goethe
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MINNIE
Posts: 13,598 4/4/12 11:52 P
L, glad you've recovered. you'll decide well , i'm sure.
i'm sure i made it yesterday cuz i had chicken, but i didn't track.
i'll claim only day 2- 21 mg , 239%. attributable to oatmeal and kidney beans again.
keep your EYE ON THE BALL. what is the goal?will this action get you closer?
zip ya' lip (please see pic)
“Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right." – Henry Ford
slowly but surely.
God, grant me the serenity to accept the people I cannot change, the courage to change the one I can, and the wisdom to know it's me.
face your stuff. don't stuff your face.
be so busy improving yourself that you have no time to find fault with o
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CATLADYX8
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Still low on the iron. I got 59 today. Better than yesterday though.
"Stay committed to your decisions, but stay flexible in your approach." - Tom Robbins
Do your best today and do better tomorrow.
"Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit." - Conrad Hilton
Pet Lovers Team - Co-leader
"Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ..." 2 Corinthians 2:14
"Whether you think you can, or think you can't you're probably right." - He
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LABRYANT
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Mon: 32 Tues: 48
Looks like I'm not going to make it without the supplement. Hmmmm....nothing new really.
Back to working out after my minor surgery! Yay! Will end with doing Zumba 4-5 times a week this week. Love Zumba class!
I'm also trying to decide if I should join the gym within walking distance of the office. It's double what I'm paying now but it's got a pool, sauna, lots of classes and hot tubs. Just not sure I'd find the time in the middle of the day to say, run over and jump in the hot tub....decisions, decisions.....
How is everyone else's week going???
L.
"Brick walls are there for a reason. They let us prove how badly we want things." -Randy Pausch, Carnegie Mellon Univ. Professor
"Do or do not. There is not try." - Yoda, Jedi Master
"Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has a genius in it!" - Goethe
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MINNIE
Posts: 13,598 4/3/12 9:41 P
didn't track my food today.
keep your EYE ON THE BALL. what is the goal?will this action get you closer?
zip ya' lip (please see pic)
“Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right." – Henry Ford
slowly but surely.
God, grant me the serenity to accept the people I cannot change, the courage to change the one I can, and the wisdom to know it's me.
face your stuff. don't stuff your face.
be so busy improving yourself that you have no time to find fault with o
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AFERRARI
Posts: 20,904 4/3/12 3:23 P
didn't make my numbers yesterday
Angela Edmonton, AB, Canada Mountain Time Zone
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CATLADYX8
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Yikes, I only got 11 on my iron today.
"Stay committed to your decisions, but stay flexible in your approach." - Tom Robbins
Do your best today and do better tomorrow.
"Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit." - Conrad Hilton
Pet Lovers Team - Co-leader
"Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ..." 2 Corinthians 2:14
"Whether you think you can, or think you can't you're probably right." - He
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MINNIE
Posts: 13,598 4/3/12 12:41 A
just got my 18 gms, but my tracker says 220%. i'm not losing iron monthly any more. most from oatmeal (suspect added) and kidney beans.
keep your EYE ON THE BALL. what is the goal?will this action get you closer?
zip ya' lip (please see pic)
“Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right." – Henry Ford
slowly but surely.
God, grant me the serenity to accept the people I cannot change, the courage to change the one I can, and the wisdom to know it's me.
face your stuff. don't stuff your face.
be so busy improving yourself that you have no time to find fault with o
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DAZZEEDOO
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Well, I didn't know I could track certain nurtrients like that. Interesting. I too take a multi vitamin, but still interested in the outcome.
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LIVINGSIMPLY355
Posts: 1,124 4/2/12 3:23 P
Hmm this one will be a good one. I always seem to be able to take in enough iron or at least I think I do. This week I will find out for sure! Adding iron to my tracker now.
Sue
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SLIMMERME13155
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target 100-150 for fe on my tracker Food for Mon to Thur already organised as I pre-organise and carry to the office and it is not looking good. This is wake up time I think. I am taking these bits a step at a time though and have got my calcium well and truly sorted since we had that one. If I don't make it this week I will certainly get it kicked into touch soon
2/4/12 38 3/4/12 18 4/4/12 27 5/4/12
Edited by: SLIMMERME13155 at: 4/4/2012 (13:07)
Every day I look at my own worst enemy in the mirror. Some day we will be friends. My ticker is lbs not kilos
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KKENNEY67
Posts: 1,765 4/2/12 1:04 P
It's already on my tracker and I am always below. I guess this week will be a good reminder to take my vitamins!
Kris
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OSTERA15
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I take a multi with iron, but I've never really thought about how much I get. Adding it to my tracker so I can see if I'm where I need to be.
Amy ~ shrinking in a small town in Kansas
The difference between try and triumph is a little umph. ~ Marvin Phillips
There is an eagle in me that wants to soar, and there is a hippopotamus in me that wants to wallow in the mud. ~ Carl Sandburg
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CATLADYX8
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Just added iron to my tracker. So far for today I am below the suggested level.
"Stay committed to your decisions, but stay flexible in your approach." - Tom Robbins
Do your best today and do better tomorrow.
"Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit." - Conrad Hilton
Pet Lovers Team - Co-leader
"Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ..." 2 Corinthians 2:14
"Whether you think you can, or think you can't you're probably right." - He
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SLIMMERME13155
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yes, Impetus to check on this one. Count me in
Every day I look at my own worst enemy in the mirror. Some day we will be friends. My ticker is lbs not kilos
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GERALDINE16
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I take a multi vitamin that contains iron, however it will be interesting to see how much iron I do actually eat.
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PAOLINA
Posts: 7,581 4/1/12 11:49 P
had blood tests in march and iron was right in the middle of the recommended range. surprised as i eat very little red meat. guess i must be doing something right.
There is no failure except in no longer trying. –Elbert Hubbard
"A year from now you may wish you had started today." -- Karen Lamb
"Every day do something that will inch you closer to a better tomorrow." -- Doug Firebaugh
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LABRYANT
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How did you do on the HFCS challenge?
On to the 2nd Intake Challenge of the month!
Did you know that nearly 70% of Americans don't get enough of iron as a nutrient?
Iron is a mineral that is important to all body cells. It is particularly important for blood cells because iron is needed to make hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the protein in blood cells that carries oxygen to body tissues. This was taken from a website:
"If you don't have enough iron you may develop iron deficiency anemia, a condition in which your blood contains less hemoglobin than normal. People who have iron deficiency anemia are often tired and lack energy.
Iron deficiency anemia may result from: a diet that lacks enough iron blood loss body changes during pregnancy.
Did you know it could also you help with your energy level?
This week's MC, is for us to "pump up" the Iron for 4 of the 7 days this MC is in effect.
Add Iron as a nutrient to your tracker. You'll notice we should be taking in as much as 18 milligrams per day. Track your iron daily and report your progress here!
Here's a SP article to read and get 3 points from to: tinyurl.com/2xk4ag
Here's another very interesting article about iron, how much we need and what it does for the body: www.revolutionhealth.com/healthy-living/food-nutrition/food-basics/essential-nutrients/vitamins-minerals/iron-deficiency-supplement
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