https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-115 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:22:47 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-115#post-1770251 Fri, 20 Jan 2017 02:06:52 +0000 L'Abeille 1770251@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Staysfit, I'm glad to hear you're allowed back on your foot again. When my son had a severe crush injury to his foot, the Ortho told him it would hurt for a year, and then stop, and that's about the way it played out.</p> <p>I really don't think I'm operating at the same level as the rest of you guys, but I'm doing my darnedest to get some cardio in every day, and I seem to manage it 4 or 5 times a week anyway. This week, the sun was shining and the walks were clear of snow, so even though it was -15C I got in a couple of walks during the daytime. My fallback is to go on the recumbent bike while watching The Crown on Netflix, but I admit I don't work very hard at it...</p> <p>I got a set of hand weights for Christmas, so I'm beefing up my resistance exercise which is now up to twice a week. The hard part with all of this is to continue to make it a priority to take the time, even when life gets busier, like weekend ER shifts and the resumption of band and choir practice after the holiday break... But even though I'm still fighting with the pounds I regained over Christmas, my waist is still smaller as evidenced by all the safety pins I need. (I'm waiting till I reach goal to take things to be altered.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-115#post-1770118 Thu, 19 Jan 2017 12:25:34 +0000 Helen11 1770118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm happy to read about everyone's success this week.<br /> I got very lazy after Christmas, and was wondering how to get back into exercise again, and if I had now undone any previous benefit!<br /> Going back to work this week seems to have helped.<br /> Two shorts walks with my dog, and a 20min jog today. My usual route was blocked for roadworks. I took that as a sign to do a shorter run!<br /> Push ups and plank on 2 days, aiming for 3 times a week. I need some motivation to work harder at these. Would it be unfair to challenge my 11 yo?? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-115#post-1769933 Wed, 18 Jan 2017 19:03:32 +0000 gradfashionista 1769933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MSMaven, have you tried foam rolling along your IT band? Brutal, but worth it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-115#post-1769931 Wed, 18 Jan 2017 18:32:31 +0000 MsMaven 1769931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Strange week, but better than last. Had to slow down on exercise and now I feel better, but I need to get stretching again, especially the illiotibial band, which isn't the easiest body part to stretch. No wine for a week and almost eliminated sugar. I wish that so many diet snacks and "healthy" snacks didn't have sugar listed as one of the main ingredients.&nbsp;</p> <p>Rain that started today is predicted to last into next week. When there is a break I plan to take walks.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-115#post-1769540 Tue, 17 Jan 2017 10:56:26 +0000 Staysfit 1769540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just starting back to a regular exercise routine of some sort after my Lisfranc Injury October 6th. I saw my Orthopedic surgeon Friday and he gave me the go ahead to do anything including running, although my left foot still hurts and is swollen. He said it could remain like this for a full year ~ argh! My plan is to start with some slow slow treadmill walking. 15-20 minutes at 15 minute/mile pace 5-6 days/week if I can handle it. My left calf and ankle are understandably very tight, and my left leg needs strengthening. </p> <p> I have managed to gain 9 pounds, which may not sound like a lot on my frame, but it's enough to make my clothes feel more snug than usual. This also happened when I broke my femur in 2009. My appetite didn't slow down as quickly as my activity, which came to a sudden halt! Hopefully, the weight will go away once I start moving again! If not, I will need to modify my diet. If I have time, I'm going to add in three Pilates workouts during the week, and two on weekends in addition to the walking. No Yoga for now. The Pilates is good for strengthening and stretching and that's what I need. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-115#post-1769292 Mon, 16 Jan 2017 15:38:32 +0000 Angie 1769292@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Kelly. And you look perfect to me.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-115#post-1769094 Sun, 15 Jan 2017 21:26:04 +0000 Anonymous 1769094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm just glad I was able to walk on my treadmill, without foot pain, for an hour today. This foot thing has really slowed me down. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-115#post-1769089 Sun, 15 Jan 2017 20:57:16 +0000 Meredith 1769089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice work everyone! As I mentioned, my gym did a series of challenges last week. I wanted to focus on the mile. I ran a respectable time and had a lot left in the tank. The experience tells me I can up the pace of my training runs and gives me a better benchmark when I'm goal setting for the next challenge. This time last year I was just beginning to get back into shape, so I'm pleased with the progress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-115#post-1769081 Sun, 15 Jan 2017 20:27:53 +0000 chirico (Chiara) 1769081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great work!<br /> I went to the gym when I was supposed to and stretched and exercised every day. Food choices could be better, but overall It wasn't bad.<br /> I need more sleep. My body let me know this morning with a terribile headache. After lunch I had a nice nap, but when I am in this condition It seems more like a fainting than a nap: I just suddenly black out and find It very difficoult to get up later. I hope this week is less tiring... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-115#post-1769065 Sun, 15 Jan 2017 19:54:25 +0000 kellygirl 1769065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Impressive weight work, GF! I hope to be able to join the 200 club for back squats this year. If I can lose five pounds, I'll have met my goal of benching my body weight too :)&nbsp;</p> <p>Angie, you are such a great role model. I am so impressed with your sensibility when it comes to diet and exercise! I love that you enjoy cooking and a few naughty indulgences from time to time.&nbsp;</p> <p>Runcarla, take care of that achilles. Stretching is so easy to forget to do. My only resolution this year was to spend more time with the foam roller.&nbsp;</p> <p>I had my resting metabolic rate (RMR) and body fat measured this week at the gym. I can't blame my weight on my slow metabolism--mine is apparently a little faster than average. I started tracking calories on MFP this last week and hope to lose 5-6 pounds this year (hopefully by summer.) </p> <p>In case anyone is interested, I think the on line RMR calculators are pretty accurate (at least for average people like me.) I plugged in my data--age, weight, activity level and it spit out pretty much the same RMR as the RMR breathing tube test. The RMR test confirmed my suspicion that I don't need to eat as many calories as I do :P</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-115#post-1769042 Sun, 15 Jan 2017 18:34:00 +0000 Carla 1769042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The past week was about getting back into routines after the holidays, since I returned to work Jan. 9th. The summer race schedules are coming out, and work is asking that we submit our vacation requests for the next cycle (April through September.) I like to do 4 sprint triathlons over the summer - so it looks like two in June, one in July, one in August, plus a special race in September. Knowing the schedule, and committing to the events, helps focus my training. This weekend is for signing up for the races.</p> <p>I'm still not running, but the PF is starting to resolve. It was the massage therapist who figured it out. She said my foot was fine, but my Achilles was tight! When I started doing Achilles stretches I could FEEL it into my heel! I realize that I had stopped doing stretches when i started doing yoga. Then when I stopped doing yoga (because of a conflict with my schedule-and just not enough time!) I didn't resume doing stretches! I'm back on track and hope I can put running back into the routine next month. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-115#post-1769006 Sun, 15 Jan 2017 15:56:51 +0000 Angie 1769006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't really know what the weights mean as I have no context and don't do gym, but I'm happy to hear that you are satisfied and proud of these accomplishments, GF. Well done.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm in a really good place with my nutrition and exercise. Lots of yoga and walking, and cooking up a storm from scratch. Do not deprive myself of moderate naughty food either since that goes against my philosophy of celebrating life.&nbsp;Feeling fit, healthy, positive and energetic - although as always, I need more sleep. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-115#post-1768981 Sun, 15 Jan 2017 14:04:06 +0000 gradfashionista 1768981@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I popped into the gym six times this week to do my daily squat and bench. Since my new program doesn't really have much deadlifting, lest it inferefere with one's squats, I've neglected it considerably. Yesterday, I was able to pull 255lb without much issue, but the 275lb attempt was ugly and very lopsided, and I put the bar down halfway up through the pull. </p> <p>Notable highlights of the week include: squatting 190lb on two occasions; benching 140lb again, this time on a bench where it's difficult for me to unrack the bar because the pegs are too high for my arms; and managing a set of 5 pull-ups (not to failure), even though I'm not training them. </p> <p>Food was on point. I'm enjoying tuna salad on brown cakes, which sounds hopelessly "diety," but is really a satisfying evening snack. </p> <p>How was your week? </p>