https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-117 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 03:31:03 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-117/page/2#post-282972 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 20:10:20 +0000 MsMary 282972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations, Tricia! That's HUGE!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-117/page/2#post-282892 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 17:09:05 +0000 Polly (thunalata) 282892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So impressed with you all! Thinking of you, Lynne and MsMaven. So sorry things are bad for you at the moment.<br /> I'm plugging on with my healthy habits, adding something very small each week. So far it's been drinking a pint of water first thing and eating every three to four hours. The week my focus is to make sure I eat 5 portions of fruit and veg a day, which is going well so far.<br /> Keep it up everyone! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-117/page/2#post-282890 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 17:03:32 +0000 chewyspaghetti 282890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tricia- that's awesome, congrats!</p> <p>Elly- I started out strictly following a special diet, but fruit was never a trigger for me. As I have been on the diet a while, I am starting to see changes that I need to make. The diet allowed for certain types of grains in small amounts, but I can't handle them. Sugar substitutes were supposed to be a crutch for me, but my family quickly got into the expectation of sugar free dessert every night, and wanting baked goods. I am trying to switch our craving for something sweet after meals to some fresh fruit instead. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-117/page/2#post-282887 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 16:59:38 +0000 Carole 282887@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just found this thread again, I've been MIA! I just realized how to make it a "favorite" so I can get motivated again with all of you!</p> <p>I've been using my treadmill most days for at least 40 minutes and preparing WW worthy meals. I've had a few slip ups, too many commitments and have been sick which makes things a little challenging, but I'm hanging in! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-117/page/2#post-282864 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 16:25:12 +0000 Lynne 282864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tricia - congratulations, fantastic news! And you look absolutely fantastic to boot!</p> <p>Elly - good luck with the skiing. I'm sure there will be a way you can still enjoy it and am looking forward to hearing how you get on. </p> <p>Kari, well done for helicoptering back and finetuning your boundaries to what is doable. I cannot live without healthy snax - low blood sugar does not bring out my best self :). Almonds work for me </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-117/page/2#post-282858 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 16:16:22 +0000 LeahJanes 282858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The salmon burgers from TJ's are quite good too. But the snack aisle is dangerous! </p> <p>This week I have successfully exercised for at least 1/2 hour (mostly more) for 5 days running. I'm hoping for the entire week, though I think today is a write off. I'll report back on Friday! I am 7 pounds away from my target weight which is pretty cool. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-117/page/2#post-282752 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 06:21:44 +0000 Kari 282752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Medusa, I have also had some successes at Trader Joe's recently. I picked up some frozen Mojito Salmon from their frozen section, and *love* it. I just cooked it as is, put some capers on top, and served it with a salad. Delicious! I just need to avoid the snack aisle from now on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-117/page/2#post-282750 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 06:16:36 +0000 anne 282750@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tricia - congratulations!!!!</p> <p>As for me, I am coasting along a fair bit, as I am on holidays away from home. But I did swim 3.6km this morning,which I am pleased about.</p> <p>Also, my daughter is getting good enough to ride her bike (without trainer wheels) so that I have to run at least some of the time I accompany her on it and we have done some 3 and 4km trips out together. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-117#post-282633 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 02:30:45 +0000 medusa 282633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elly - I think you should look in to the adapted skiing program! Why not? The people who run it know about disabilities, so they know about the concept of hidden disabilities. They won't be surprised. Besides, if you do fall down snow is a great place to do it - it's much softer than hitting the ground.</p> <p>Lisa - Don't be discouraged, and stick with it. It will get there.</p> <p>Tricia - WOW!! Congrats, that's amazing.</p> <p>Kari - I have the same problem with Trader Joe's. They do sell healthy things, but they are REALLY putting sweet treats in your face all the time. And the names of the snacks and the packaging just makes them all sound extra delicious. It's hard. And you do need snacks, so great idea to find some healthier ones. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-117#post-282621 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 02:15:13 +0000 Kari 282621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really slipped up on snacking yesterday &amp; today. I guess I need to allow myself more wiggle room and say that snacks like cheese or air-popped popcorn (plain) are okay in moderation so I don't grab the nearest *bad* snack in Trader Joe's.</p> <p>I'm off to the gym, grumpy with myself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-117#post-282620 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 02:12:52 +0000 Tricia 282620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done, everyone! I have good news - I hit my goal weight on Saturday! I'm down 24 pounds from just after my miscarriage in August, and about 17 pounds from where I'd been since I had my first child six years ago. I haven't been this weight since my wedding!</p> <p>I'm doing well with eating - I hit Maintenance on WW, so I get a few extra points a day, and I hadn't been feeling deprived anyway. I'm not doing so well with exercise. I was doing great all fall and into the winter, but now with the weather being gross I just don't have the same motivation. I can go to my office gym after work, but something always seems to come up. We do have an elliptical machine in our basement, so I need to committ to doing that on days when I can't run outside OR go to the office gym. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-117#post-282610 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 02:04:04 +0000 Lisa 282610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The scale has not budged here. I am still going to the gym 5 days a week, but the weather is interfering. Ice storm today and snow last week interrupted the 5 day a week plan. I tried to do weights at home instead to keep the habit. I've been cooking more meals at home, which is a help. Now if the scale would just budge, just a tad. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-117#post-282544 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:42:17 +0000 Elly 282544@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lynne, Ms. Maven -- I am sending good wishes for your husbands and also to be with you while you are going through this stressful time. </p> <p>Theresa, I hope your groceries make it to you soon. One of the kiddos in my family had horrible asthma for years where he was frequently hospitalized. The only thing that lessened the amount of attacks he had was a completely organic diet eliminating many foods. I feel for you!</p> <p>I am one of the ones who can get much fitter without loosing a pound. I put on muscle very easily, so I can weight exactly the same and be the same size or close to it, but be either very fit or very out of shape. During one of my fitness peaks (running, lifting, ect) I was exactly the weight and can wear the same pants as I do now (they are a little tighter though). Sadly I wish it was because I am still in good shape!</p> <p>Chewy-- do you mind my asking as to your decision to switch to eating more fruit and less artificial sweetner? I am just wondering because I read your post on your hypoglycemia issues and it seemed like fruit was a trigger for those issues. Hopefully you can work around it, I've had some issues with artificial sweetners myself, but I didn't want to jump in because they seemed to be your only option. </p> <p>Ooo--- skiing, fun! I live within an hour or two pretty decent ski areas, but I never ski. I used to, but now the whole "fainting when standing" thing is holding me back. Can you imagine the injuries I could accumulate! There is a local organization that does adapted skiing, and I have been thinking about checking them out, but I think I might feel silly since I walk unassisted (I just avoid walking very far!)</p> <p>I had another meeting today with the person organizing the program I had talked about. If everything goes ok, I should have my first session on Thursday or Friday. Yeah, slow start to this year, I know. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-117#post-282453 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 20:50:12 +0000 Lynne 282453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Teresa, I hope things start getting through soon. It's awful worrying about groceries with little children, especially with allergies!</p> <p>MsM (!) and Medusa - thx. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-117#post-282163 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 04:26:56 +0000 MsMaven 282163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for your kind thoughts about hubby. I know what Lynne means by feeling fragile. Tomorrow he is going to try to go to work. He does too much too soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-117#post-282091 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 02:20:55 +0000 medusa 282091@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone for posting! It's so encouraging to see what everyone is doing.</p> <p>Lynne and MsMaven, I hope things improve with your husbands' health soon. Best wishes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-117#post-281996 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 23:00:48 +0000 Theresa 281996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well Done everybody!! I hope the colds and flu's disappear fast and Lynne &amp; Ms Maven I hope your hubby's are on the mend.</p> <p>I blogged about my week on Sunday - its Tuesday here, so I feel like I'm halfway through the next week and it kind of feels funny looking back at it now LOL</p> <p><a href="http://fitnessclothesspending.blogspot.com/2011/01/week-2-healthy-habits-check-in.html" rel="nofollow">http://fitnessclothesspending......ck-in.html</a></p> <p>My main issue last week was sleep - I absolutely cannot sleep in or everything else goes out the window - but school goes back on Monday, so only a few more days of no daily commitments to get me up and going!</p> <p>Saw the physio again yesterday, so based on what we are doing, I'm only doing the exercise he is prescribing as I am not keen to cause more issues and he has banned me from doing things like mowing or weeding for a while! So I'm aiming for 5-10mins walk on the treadmill (or outside) daily, neck stretching exercises, a pilates exercise he has given me and also plevic floor exercises - they teach different way of doing them these days compared with how I was shown whilst pregnant with #1around 7 years ago.</p> <p>Food is fine as long as I'm sleeping well!</p> <p>Khris I know what you mean about cooking every meal from scratch - I have to do a fair bit of that with the girls because of their allergies - every single day I cook at least 2 things like biscuits or bread etc to freeze/store, as well as then all their meals throughout the day (they need a lot of fresh meat as its their only complete source of protein) - it sure takes the enjoyment out of food when you spend most of your day cooking, or washing up, or preparing for the next round of cooking.</p> <p>My town has been isolated for around 2 weeks due to the flooding, so not only are the supermarkets very bare, but my regular organic F&amp;V delivery hasn't been able to happen so I'm really missing quite a lot of my regular bits and pieces. But road is open now, so hopefully in the next few days the supermarket shelves will be restocked.</p> <p>Keep up the great work everyone!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-117#post-281859 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 18:34:40 +0000 Lynne 281859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MsMaven, all the best for your hubby - I hope he has the right a/b now. I'm sure the effort you put into dressing nicely during this time helps keep life positive, well done </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-117#post-281848 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 18:22:23 +0000 MsMaven 281848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This was a stressful week for me--my DH was back in the hospital for a few days. They have ID'd the infection that was making him miserable and at last he seems to be on the road to recovery. </p> <p>Nevertheless, I didn't calm my nerves with sweets or wine. I have now lost 10 pounds since the peak last July and I almost feel like my old self again. I lose weight if I stick to around 1300-1500 calories average per day. I write down a rough estimate of what I eat in a daily log. This works much better for me than WW points or sticking to a strict diet list of allowable foods.</p> <p>I've gradually added more core exercises and yoga--I don't want to aggravate my arthritic joints. So far so good. I have tightened up my mid-section already, and as this is where my extra pounds go, it's a double bonus. </p> <p>Instead of partaking of comfort foods and drink, I've allowed myself some slack as far as spending time on YLF and all of my favorite fashion sites. </p> <p>I've been feeling too ragged and worn out to take photos lately, but I am working on being dressed and wearing pretty colors, even if I don't go out much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-117#post-281835 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:59:52 +0000 Lynne 281835@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done, all!</p> <p>On the positive - I made it to one workout and enjoyed a long walk with DH this past week. And we only ate pre-prepared food once (a quiche - very salty!) In addition to my normal cooking I made a very nice vege soup and came up with a lovely salad combo that included pecans and avacado oil. yum!</p> <p>Re exercise, I have reverted to babysteps, and will aim to make it to the gym 4 times in the next fortnight. </p> <p>My gorgeous man is facing some serious health issues at the moment and I am feeling very sad and fragile. So my healthy habits are aimed at keeping me in a good place to deal with life one day at a time. Please keep us in your prayers, and keep patting yourselves on the back for any good thing you do for yourself, however small! Sorry if I am ranting... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-117#post-281814 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 15:48:38 +0000 chewyspaghetti 281814@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Medusa- yes I experience the body changes without weight changes at some point in weightloss, too. You are very active with all of your cycling/walking, so you need those extra calories. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-117#post-281805 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 15:21:11 +0000 Queen Mum 281805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm doing well...5 workout days last week, I'm tracking my food on loseit.com and I'm guzzling water like crazy. I'm down 2.5 pounds from January 1st and it feels really good. I'd like to lose a total of 10 pounds, but I'm not trying to do it in a hurry. Even half a pound a week would be fine with me. I'd just like to be closer to the lower end of my current weight decade.<br /> Medusa- I know what you mean about the calories. On my non-workout days loseit only gives me 1400 calories and that is really hard to stick to. When I earn calories for working out, it is much easier to finish the day on budget. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-117#post-281802 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 15:04:36 +0000 Mellllls 281802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>also, i'm planning to take my husband skiing for a weekend. i love skiing but am always deterred by the hassle and expense of it (need to rent a car, rent skis, lift tickets, and probably a hotel room because we don't live too close to any slopes). but i figured it's a healthy way to spend a weekend much better than putting the money into a trip to lay on a beach. so we are going to try to go late jan/early feb. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-117#post-281801 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 15:00:40 +0000 Lorem Ipsum 281801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm off to a slow start, but I've made some progress. I'm doing well with my commitment to floss my teeth daily. And I've managed to go a whole week without drinking any Coke! I still need to drink more water though. </p> <p>Unfortunately, my yoga class was cancelled. I felt it was important to get out to do some physical activity at least once a week, so I enrolled in a Zumba class based on jen321's testimonial:</p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ot-loving-zumba-and-seeing-results" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....ng-results</a></p> <p>The first class was a fun workout. I'll be missing this week's class due to another commitment, but will go back next week. </p> <p>I'm pleased I've started making these small changes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-117#post-281799 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 14:55:59 +0000 Mellllls 281799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am making up for the large lunch by stopping at the grocery store on the way home to stock up on fruits and vegetables </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-117#post-281798 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 14:48:22 +0000 kellygirl 281798@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We're doing pretty good over here. The girls have pretty much given up on the complaining--they've been good about eating whatever I make. I do try to mix it up a bit and make sure they get a couple dinners a week that they really like (mac and cheese from scratch) with the side of veggies or salad. I met my fitness goals and am back to my "normal" weight. </p> <p>You posted an interesting question, Medusa. I feel like my weight doesn't change much at all but I do notice a difference in how clothes fit--looser through the waist and thighs. For me, the scale can be very discouraging--I may think I have lost a pound or two but it doesn't show on the scale. Perhaps for people with a lot of muscle mass already, it might be more beneficial to measure than to use the scale as a means to track progress. Just thinking out loud here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-117#post-281793 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 14:26:14 +0000 Anonymous 281793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I need to replenish the veggie supply as I've been snacking on nuts and cheese too much. It's been soup weather here. I've not done well with my exercise goal this past week. Time to pick up and start again.<br /> Medusa, I've had that. The scale will probably show weight loss all of a sudden. Congratulations on losing at the waist...my hardest area. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-117#post-281784 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 13:43:48 +0000 medusa 281784@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lyn, -35?!?! Where do you live?</p> <p>MaryK, that's awesome! Way to stick with it.</p> <p>Kim, very smart - no running when you have a cold.</p> <p>Jenava, great progress! And getting orthotics sounds smart. I couldn't function without mine.</p> <p>Melllllls, enjoy your lunch, sounds like it will be delicious!</p> <p>Mo, sounds like a good goal. Congrats on all the running!</p> <p>LJ, amazing progress. Wow.</p> <p>Stringy, isn't it sad about ice cream? I totally feel your pain.</p> <p>Khris, I'm impressed by how much cooking you do! That's amazing. You are the do-everything mom.</p> <p>I'm also amazed by how few calories some of you eat. I get pretty crabby if I drop below 2000, usually I have more like 2000-2400. Last week when I was skiing a lot it was more like 3000-3500!</p> <p>I weighed in today and I'm down 2 pounds from my upward blip 10 days ago, but still a couple pounds above where I was a bit before that. I still think I'll continue with my current plan, because my waist measurement is dropping - I think I shouldn't pay too much attention to the scale. Has anyone else had that experience of losing inches but not pounds? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-117#post-281779 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 11:21:02 +0000 chewyspaghetti 281779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Doing good! I missed one Yoga class last week, but for a busy week that was good (since I actually missed two and did one make up). I'll miss again tomorrow morning because of a doctor's appointment, but I will try to go to the evening class again. I've been moving towards no grains and less sugar substitutes/more fruit. I'm cooking three meals a day from scratch right now (and I'm not talking oatmeal and sandwiches here), and I need to figure out more ways to pre-prepare and keep snacks on hand because it's causing me a lot of anxiety. So, my goals for this week are to get in three Yoga classes and continue working on easier ways to keep food on hand. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-117#post-281776 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 10:40:35 +0000 stringy 281776@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I did pretty well - eating right and getting my exercise. I had a shock though when I looked at how many calories are in my standard serve of ice-cream! It feels like deprivation to have just 100g, but I've got a very good quality one that's quite rich, so at least I feel like I'm getting a treat still. </p>