https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-129 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:22:12 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-129#post-1774135 Sat, 04 Feb 2017 02:57:23 +0000 anne 1774135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>GF coconut ice is made of icing sugar and coconut, mixed with milk and set in a tray, then cut into squares.&nbsp; I'm actually quite fussy about sweets and lollies and don't like many of them ( or can't eat them if they aren't Gluten free) but then go mad when there is some I can eat. Plus these are sweet rather than very fatty. I got given some homemade chocolate caramel nut things and I could only eat them one at a time because they were much richer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-129#post-1773923 Fri, 03 Feb 2017 15:49:32 +0000 L'Abeille 1773923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>With an unseasonal amount of sunshine (clear sunny days, walks clear of snow and limited amount of ice, temperatures around -10C), I have resumed walking outside in the daytime where possible. Since it's dark by the time I leave work, this means doing the Waterfowl Park on the way to the office in the morning. I encounter any combination of slush, snow, ice, frozen gravel, and slippery boardwalk, so I have to make footwear and outfit decisions to match.</p> <p>I've also started walking to and from the hospital at noon to make rounds (about 1/2 mile each way). I think the fitness is improving, because there's a small hill midway where I've always had to shorten my stride in order to maintain the pace, and this is no longer happening. </p> <p>This past week, I've started to pump my arms when I walk. I was surprised to discover that my stride is longer, thus a quicker speed for the same pace, when I do so. And then last night, that my upper body is aching as a result. The down side, this has kept me from picking up the hand weights again.</p> <p>Despite getting back into the daily exercise routine, I have failed to shake off the 5 lb. I regained over the holidays, and I know it can't ALL be increased muscle mass. Which means I have to start paying more attention to what I eat as well. So this is the week I was going to start tracking my intake (the first step). So far I was only successful on Monday. Harder than usual this week, with 2 ER shifts. Still. I resist doing it, because it takes time. Time that when it's limited, I'd rather spend on exercise (which I know is less of a contributor to weight loss, but more important to my overall health).</p> <p>I'm thinking the next step may be to give up following certain social media accounts that are not only sucking up time but bathing me in negativity... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-129#post-1773601 Thu, 02 Feb 2017 18:16:06 +0000 gradfashionista 1773601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anne, coconut ice sounds intriguing--what is it? &nbsp;To answer your question, when I started lifting, I started with an empty bar for all of my lifts, except for deadlifts, which were my strongest lift. I do remember really struggling with squats, because of forward lean, knee caving, etc. Those are still issues today, but I have a better understanding of why they happen, and how they can be mitigated. I also distinctly failing on an 85lb bench, and thinking that I would never reach 100lb. :)&nbsp;</p> <p>JAileen, ugh, yes! At least it's over with.</p> <p>Kiwigal, you sound very positive and focussed here.</p> <p>Helen11, congrats on the parkrun!</p> <p>MsMaven, I agree, long talks with close ones are so important. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-129#post-1773088 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 19:50:07 +0000 MsMaven 1773088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a month. January is my least-favorite time of year and this year it was worse. Still haven't lost holiday weight--up and down--but I have said farewell to the bursitis that was coming on a few weeks ago.&nbsp;</p> <p>Right now I feel it is important to take care of my mental health. Long telephone conversations with my sisters helps a lot. We mostly email and it is good to talk with a real friend.&nbsp;</p> <p>I had good intentions, but life and temptation got in the way. Well, erase all the bad stuff and we'll just start over and do better this time.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-129#post-1773010 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 13:06:17 +0000 anne 1773010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done Helen. Parkrun is great. I walked some of last week too. Very hot! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-129#post-1773002 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 12:05:34 +0000 Helen11 1773002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great work ladies!<br /> I achieved a personal goal last week - completed my first parkrun.<br /> I ran with my DS 11 , we walked a couple of bits but finished well and can push harder next time.<br /> Being sent an email with my time is very motivating! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-129#post-1772938 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 04:28:56 +0000 Carla 1772938@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gosh, don't ask me to give up my caffeine! Worked out 6 out of 7 days. Though not up to 'two a days', I'm happy with what I accomplished. Weight work outs translating into strength in swims and cycle. No runs due to plantar fasciitis' but that is resolving! Managed to squeeze in yoga, and I think the 'aggressive' stretching of the Achilles (downward dog, etc.) is releaving the PF. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-129#post-1772850 Mon, 30 Jan 2017 20:42:38 +0000 Sal 1772850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done all. &nbsp;GF I love your attitude. Jane -I suspect it is also caffeine withdrawal, I know I would getting those headaches too. &nbsp;Jaileen - well done. &nbsp;If you find the right gym it can be such a positive, convenient way to exercise.</p> <p>Anne - I work from home so do have that tempation. &nbsp;I find setting a firm lunch time important- and not undereating at lunch or breakfast - otherwise I make up for it later. &nbsp;</p> <p>I had a good week last week, two gym workouts, two runs, and lots of incidental exercise at the beach. &nbsp;Eating has been okay. &nbsp;Being away and on holiday mode does mean more glasses of wine and more crisps and cheese, but I think no damage was done. &nbsp;I am not making too many promises about abstaining from certain foods right now - I'm focussing on getting in the exercise, eating lots of healthy foods, and removing a couple of my negative attitudes which lead to poor food choices. &nbsp;I hope by being more positive in these aspects it will lead to a reduction of some poor food habits (eating when bored in work for example).</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-129#post-1772784 Mon, 30 Jan 2017 16:25:18 +0000 JAileen 1772784@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have cut out alcohol, sugar, white flour, and potatoes as much as possible. I also had a colonoscopy this past week. Not the most fun thing, but it sure beats cancer!</p> <p>My exercise mostly involves walking the dogs. My husband visited a potential gym a week or two ago, and I need to visit it, too. He'd like to join it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-129#post-1772701 Mon, 30 Jan 2017 07:16:14 +0000 anne 1772701@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>GF - how much were you lifting when you first began? As you know, I'm continually impressed by your results!</p> <p>Jane - I think your food resolutions are great and similar to mine (not the caffeine thing though - I reckon you are may be getting headaches from caffeine withdrawal)</p> <p>I haven't commented this year, so I'll summarize a little.</p> <p>I have nearly 3 weeks off work and 10 days of that away from home and had a wonderful, relaxing holiday. I really needed to unwind and that happened.</p> <p>Exercise wise I was fairly slack - a few runs and some bushwalking.</p> <p>I ate too much over Christmas and while away, and lost the groove of the healthier eating habits I had been keeping since November. I have identified now that cornflakes, raw sugar and coconut ice (which my MIL made trays of) are foods around which I have no self control! And they are my gateway to further overeating. It has been a struggle to get back to healthy eating, not helped by the fact that I had some family birthdays. I have some weight to lose now too, not surprisingly, though I am down a bit. Around 2 kgs to go.</p> <p>I have dropped one day a week at work (my choice) which is great in terms of work/family/church (my DH is pastor and lots happens at our house) balance. Not so great for eating though, as I tend to overeat on the days I am home all day. Need to work on strategies for that and suggestions are welcome!</p> <p>Exercise has been better since I got back to work. Have cycled in a couple of days a week (weather permitting) and back to 3 runs a week, and had a refresh of my gym programme that I am still aching from! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-129#post-1772629 Sun, 29 Jan 2017 21:36:33 +0000 Jane 1772629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I too feel strong and enthusiastic! Well done with your PRs.</p> <p>I had a reasonable week. I did two yoga classes, including accidentally attending an advanced class yesterday. I have so enjoyed them and I am thinking of taking an annual membership.&nbsp;</p> <p>I have also cut out tea and coffee, and avoided bread, cakes and pasta. I had a massive headache this afternoon, but feel lighter for having cut out some foods. If I could do this for a month, I would be pleased.&nbsp;</p> <p>I would really like to think I can keep up a slightly more fruit / veg orientated diet. I eat well enough but there is always room for improvement - which for me would be more mindful choice of food at weaker moments.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-129#post-1772621 Sun, 29 Jan 2017 21:17:10 +0000 gradfashionista 1772621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>January's almost over. For those of you who made fitness or health resolutions, how have they been going?</p> <p>I had a great week in terms of workouts, making it in everyday to do my daily squat and bench, even when I didn't feel well.&nbsp;</p> <p>I hit two PRs, squatting 200lbs and benching 145lbs (approximate bodyweight). Both have been very long term goals of mine, so it was exciting to reach them in the same week. </p> <p>Yesterday, I also deadlifted two singles at 275lbs, after not training the lift for 1.5 months. Feeling strong and enthusiastic.&nbsp;</p> <p>How was your week? </p>