Healthy Habits- 3/21

shedev

Worked a lot this week, so exercise wasn't great. That may not let up any time soon. Gained 4 and lost 3, so I'm up 1. I think that it's just some bloating. I'm still a couple lbs below my normal weight so I can't complain. How was your week?

9 years ago

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Latest reply was from citygirldc

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Did a four cleanse (day 1: fruit (no bananas, day 2: herbal tea, day 3: veggies, day 4: vegetable broth) this week and light on the exercise. Lost 5 lbs and feel very good. Hoping to keep weight off but more importantly a time to reconsider my nutrition and get on a better track. Also needed some motivation to loose the rest of the weight. Again, thanks shedev for these posts. Glad to keep me accountable and support each other.

9 years ago

gradfashionista

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Weight is up. I think I found the culprit, which is sad, because it happens to be a prebiotic that is used in otherwise healthy protein bars. I'm so dependent on it for my own recipes and for getting enough protein.

But the good news is the same as the bad news: the weights are up! My powerlifting total (squat+bench+deadlift) for work sets, not one-rep maxes, is now in the 500s.

9 years ago

amiable

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I'm doing pretty well - not losing much, but maintaining at 17 pounds lost, 10 to go. This coming week is business travel and a conference full of unhealthy food options for me. My goal is to consider carefully what I eat, and make wise choices, and continue 30 minutes a day of working out. I expect my weight to rise a bit, but not astronomically

9 years ago

Runcarla

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First week of a 10 week training countdown for a 10k the end of May. 4 runs on target. Also, 1 bike, 1 swim, 1 yoga. Continuing to have some gastro problems, so have been very careful with food.

Sleep hygiene was my new year's resolution. 3 months in, and I've beat the night time fridge raid. Not so good with the staying in bed though. Too much checking the 'net or looking at pretty things on Pinterest.

I'm on vacation until after Easter, and very much looking forward to the down time!

9 years ago

MsMaven

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Several difficult days, but I am on track. I'm maintaining, but I wish I could maintain at five pounds less.

I bought a new pair of Paige jeans. The SA urged me to buy the smaller size, just pull that waistline tight. Since I already have several pair of jeans in the smaller size that are still too uncomfortable to wear, I went for the ones that fit now. I can no longer tolerate a tight waistband on top of my hip bones.

This week should be better for me. I should be able to stay on schedule.

9 years ago

Sal

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Steady week although lots of socialising in the weekend. I do plan a couple of extra activities this week to - every now and then I like to have a bigger exercise week.

9 years ago

shedev

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AM, what else did you eat besides what you listed? Great way to jumpstart a healthy eating plan.

Gradfashionista, great about the weights, not the weight.

Amiable, great on maintaining.

Runcarla, great job.

MsMaven, I wish I could maintain at 5 less too.

Kiwigal, it's really smart to change up the routine.

9 years ago

anne

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Weightwise - mine went up and I am just at the very top of my "acceptable" range. One culprit was 2 packets of GF cornflakes that the girls and I demolished in 2 days! I wasn't buying these often, but we clearly can't control ourselves so I am planning to stop buying them at all (unless requested for a birthday - our kids get to choose the day's menu on their birthday).

Another culpit was going to a gluten free expo where we had LOTS of free samples. And then having indian takeaway with lots of rice and the next day corn couscous.

I am thinking through how much I allow myself in the way of grainy carbs - I am not really keen on complete elimination but want to work out what it the right amount for me.

As for exercise, I was pretty slack with just one PT session and one park run (all extra time was devoted to ridding my pantry of pantry moth!) but I was really glad to finally do a park run and did much a better time than I expected after just getting back into running. Will definitely be going back.

9 years ago

Anonymous

Despite the lousy weather we have had here in SE PA (6 inches of snow last Friday) I have lost 6 pounds so far and hoping for another 9. My FitBit has been an immense motivator, keeping me right on track to losing weight, exercising, and getting quality sleep.

My initial goal was to lose 10 pounds, but 15 would be my ideal and now I feel it is doable.

But what I am happiest about is that my legs really rock now! My calves and thighs and insanely toned now and the muffin top almost non existent. All due to walking at an incline on the treadmill since I have been unable to do anything outside this winter, and yoga. But squats are my go to for sculpting my thighs and butt. Using weights and yoga to build my upper body strength as well.

Oh and all of this has improved my stamina and sleep quality.

9 years ago

citygirldc

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I completed most of the exercises last week (see below) with the exception of Wednesday and Saturday's run. I think my legs needed the rest after all this strength training. I feel that heavy strength training has made a big impact on my body. I see minute changes but changes nonetheless. Food intake has been good and have increased my protein to help me stay fuller longer.

Sun: 8 miler run - DONE
Mon: rest from running, Stronglifts 5 x 5 - begin week 2 - DONE
Tue: easy run 4 miles -DONE
Wed: Stronglifts 5 x 5 - DONE, 5 mile intervals 2min jog:2min hard - X
Thu: easy recovery run 4 miles- DONE
Fri: rest from running; Stronglifts 5 x 5- DONE
Sat: easy recovery run 4-6 miles - X

This week:

Sun: 9.2 mile run - DONE
Mon: rest from running; Stronglifts 5 x 5 - DONE
Tue: easy 4 mile or rest
Wed: SL 5x5, 5 mile intervals
Thu: easy recovery 4 milers
Fri: rest, SL 5 x 5
Sat: easy recovery run (one more long run on Sunday before tapering for the week)

9 years ago

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