Healthy habits 12/14

shedev

Due to the wedding yesterday, I'm sure I'm up a couple lbs. It was a lot of fun. I got to see people I hadn't seen in a long time.

My sister wants to start going to the gym with me. She tried this last year, but found the gym to be intimidating. She went for a few weeks and then said she was too fat for the gym. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that she will like it more this time.

9 years ago

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Laura (rhubarbgirl)

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DH and I went for a long walk in a local park yesterday - probably a couple miles at least. It was nice to be out since we got a break from the rain. And he got a Fitbit monitor from his company as a Christmas gift and has given it to me. Anyone use any of the Fitbits or similar? It's one of the wrist ones.

9 years ago

Sal

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Thanks Shedev for these threads.

Few too many holiday parties around here, lots of wine and nibbles. Exercise okay but scope for improvement.

We are off to Chile this week so I likely won't check in here much for the next few weeks. See you all in January!

9 years ago

shedev

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Laura, great to enjoy the break in the weather.

Kiwigal, we all get a little of that at the holidays. Have a great time in Chile.

9 years ago

Runcarla

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3 runs, 1 bike, 1 swim. Nutrition was very good. Sleep hygiene not so much. First 2 nights were okay, but frequent waking followed. I stayed out of the fridge (I have a new dental plane/guard that helps!) but did check the computer once or twice.

This coming week the challenge will be to get to the gym, and the parties are starting!

9 years ago

Deborah

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May I join you??

About a month ago I made some adjustments to my general diet and am feeling good. Clear headed and a lot more energy. And this week I have started walking. I am not a lover of exercise but I do enjoy a good walk, so Master 11 has appointed himself my 'coach' and we are walking together each night for approx 45 mins to an hour. Today was only our fourth walk but I believe I am already feeling the benefits.

9 years ago

Alassë

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Maybe not as good as could be (long weekend = exercise break), but I'm hoping to get back into the workout/walk routine again. My wrist ache is healed, however.

9 years ago

shedev

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Runcarla, I have a lot of sleep problems too. Haven't found a solution yet.

Deborah, of course you can join in. Walks can be such a great time to connect. Your coach is awesome.

Alasse, so happy your wrist is healed.

9 years ago

cheryle (Dianthus)

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Hello healthy fabbers. I am up at 4:00 so thought I would read YLF. I haven't posted on this thread in a while now. I had sciatic nerve issues off and on since February so have focused on diet. I completely cut out carbs for about 4 months and joined weight watchers a month ago. I was not too far from goal and admit I joined primarily to get my partner to go with me since he had gained a fair bit of weight over the last two years and his family has a history of heart disease and diabetes.

We had our WW meeting last night and I was within the magic 2 lbs of goal weight. I have lost about 13 lbs since June. Slow and steady wins the race, right? I am leaving for Mexico in 18 days and have a new pair of running shoes ready to go. I usually walk between 8 and 12 miles per day while there and may pick up 10 lbs dumb bells and do a bit of exercise in the mornings to get started.

9 years ago

MsMaven

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Congratulations dianthus! Slow and steady worked well for you.

I'm late checking in this week, but I think I've only missed once or twice this whole year and don't want to quit now.

Christmas baskets, boxes of See's chocolates in the mail--a challenging time of year. I'm managing to maintain, but at about 4-5 pounds above my goal. Dark rainy days don't inspire me to move around, but hooray for the rain! I'm not walking at much, but have resumed regular workout schedule.

Next week comes the big challenge: holiday travel.

9 years ago

shedev

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Dianthus, that's awesome. Congratulations and have a wonderful trip.

Ms Maven, its a very challenging time of year, I think maintaining thru December is good. Hope your travels are a lot of fun.

I'm sidelined with the flu this week, so no exercise but food doesn't really taste like anything so I'm not tempted to overeat.

9 years ago

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