https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-131-good-rewards Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 02 May 2026 23:29:42 +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-131-good-rewards/page/2#post-291658 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 09:56:17 +0000 Theresa 291658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Anne &amp; Kari - I'm feeling a little better today already which is a really good sign! A friend reminded me last night that the last time I did a huge amount of decluttering and rearranging furniture I got sick too - it got me thinking - I suspect I feel good, over do it (rearranging furniture alone is probably a little silly!), and stir up all the dust in the house - and on top of being a bit run down from a stressful and hectic past few months it all just got too much for me.</p> <p>I just can't help myself though - when I get the bug to clean and rearrange, I get the bug LOL </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-131-good-rewards/page/2#post-291647 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 07:42:19 +0000 Kate 291647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I put off posting earlier in the week because I haven't come up with any good rewards. Exercises are going well, and I stocked up on almonds and toasted soy beans that are in my desk drawer so that when I get hungry at school I much on some of those rather than going down to the vending machine and buying junk.</p> <p>One exciting thing is that my guy and I have started working out together. He made a comment on Monday that he wanted to wait to exercise until I was in the shower so that I didn't judge him. I offered that we could workout together so that I would be too busy with myself to watch what he was doing, and he thought it was a great idea! So far (just Monday and Wednesday this week) we're doing the same routine, and then he just ups the number of repetitions on some of the exercises (pushups and crunches come to mind). We don't need to workout together every time, and it will be fine if our workout routines become a bit different, but it's been a lot more fun exercising together than I thought it would be! He appreciates the consistency and focusing on muscles he usually neglects, and we both enjoy the company! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-131-good-rewards/page/2#post-291646 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 07:41:46 +0000 stringy 291646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A week and a half ago I discovered that my scales weren't giving me an accurate reading because a cable had gotten stuck under there (yes, that part of the house is a mess, and will be for a couple more months). I nearly cried when I realised that I'd only lost 1 kilo instead of the 2 I was so happy about. I had a bit of a slump, where I felt like it didn't matter what I did and I was supposed to have reached that goal by now, blah blah blah.</p> <p>But I got back on the bandwagon after a few days, and I'm seeing good results again. My 7-day average looks a bit flaky but a few more days will put it back on track again. </p> <p>re: exercise bumping up your calorie allowance - I'm using LoseIt! which keeps your allowance at the same level until you meet your goal, but subtracts from calories eaten for that day if you do exercise. It makes more sense to me that way, because you've worked off a portion of what you've eaten. And because it gives you a weekly graph as well, I treat being under my daily amount as a way of offsetting the days when I miscalculate and end up a little bit over. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-131-good-rewards#post-291619 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 06:07:20 +0000 Lena 291619@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a little bit off topic. Whoever recommended making smoothies from raw spinach - THANK YOU! It's becoming a treat that I look forward to making. Seriously, I kid you not. I blend spinach, unsweetened almond milk, whatever fruits or berries; or a bit of orange juice. It's so much easier to consume lots of leftover spinach in one go, and you don't get spinach aftertaste all over your teeth. I look forward to the time I can slow down and whip one up. It feels fun and rebellious, too </p> <p>Kari, oatmeal or oat bran, savory style, is one of my favorite comfort foods and I would eat it with every meal if I could. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-131-good-rewards#post-291594 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 05:11:14 +0000 Kari 291594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also wanted to share a recommendation for one of my new favorite breakfast items. Totally simple - regular (not instant) oatmeal plus a tablespoon of low-fat peanut butter stirred in. Utterly delicious, and requiring no other flavoring. Yum! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-131-good-rewards#post-291212 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:53:52 +0000 kellygirl 291212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm chugging along--we lapsed a bit in the veggie department due to poor planning on my part. I get sick of going to the grocery store every few days for fresh veggies. Need to plan a little better. Exercise is the same--my weight is up a pound but that's a normal fluctuation for me. I know what I have to do to maintain--I need to create a deficit if I'm going to lose weight and that means more exercise because I enjoy my meals way too much! So, that's where I'm at : ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-131-good-rewards#post-291164 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 13:52:54 +0000 Barbara 291164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been EXTRA good! </p> <p>My weight hasn't fluctuated more than a pound or two. I've switched up my cardio by adding Zumba (my version) and swimming twice a week.</p> <p>Since I gave up Cheetos (no more orange fingers!) I actually crave cauliflower, asparagus and brussels sprouts. My body wants the good stuff!</p> <p>I've been eating South Beach style for three years now. It works! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-131-good-rewards#post-291163 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 13:50:05 +0000 Kari 291163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Theresa, funny enough, the same thing happened to me a couple weeks ago (3 weeks in.) But I also know a big factor in me feeling run down is my lack of sleep. </p> <p>Lately I'm lucky if I can get 5 hours per night since I start waking up regularly around 1 or 2 AM. It's not exercise related - I've been this way before when I was inactive too, and unfortunately insomnia runs in my family.</p> <p>Anyway, I hope that you are able to stay healthy this time around! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-131-good-rewards#post-291159 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 13:40:19 +0000 anne 291159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Theresa - I can really identify with the getting sick after (in my case) upping my exercise a bit. Happens really frequently and my Mum was telling me she used to be the same. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-131-good-rewards#post-291015 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 03:17:49 +0000 Mellllls 291015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm only .2 lbs above my goal weight which makes me feel great. BUT, I haven't worked out today (Tuesday) or Monday. Just too exhausted. I too need a lot more sleep than the average person although my doctor has run tests and hasn't come up with any reason why this is so. My exhaustion keeps me from tracking my food--when I get home from work, I am just too exhausted to sit at a computer and think about tracking....I'm hoping to get better about this. BUT, on the up side I made chicken noodle soup tonight and there is plenty left over. Nice and healthy!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-131-good-rewards#post-291002 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 02:49:35 +0000 Theresa 291002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>arrrgghhh I've woken up today feeling awful - I have a sore throat, and massive headache and can feel the snuffles starting :(</p> <p>The thing that makes me most annoyed about this is that it seems to be a pattern - every single time I start to make significant changes to my lifestyle, within about 3-6 weeks of starting, I get sick - and I usually end up really sick.</p> <p>I'm really not sure why - you would think getting more sleep and exercise and eating better would be a good thing, but I can almost guarantee this will happen every time. My body just must not like change LOL</p> <p>Usually I would be out for a week or so, then I'd just go back to my old habits... but hopefully this time I can stay on track seeing as I have you girls to report in to.</p> <p>Another difference this time is that both girls are now at school, so I can rest up today - and hopefully beat it at the beginning - usually I go downhill slowly (whilst still having a child at home to keep me busy), and then the weekend the girls go to their dad's I completely collapse and get way worse. </p> <p>Anyone else experience a decline in health coinciding with improving their lifestyle? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-131-good-rewards#post-290476 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 09:42:16 +0000 Theresa 290476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Far Out Kari!!! What a great effort - well done!!</p> <p>Anne I have to be in bed by 9.30pm at the very latest (usually around 9pm and then read for a bit), in order to get up at 7am feeling great. A few of my health issues mean that I need a fair bit more sleep than a lot can get away with, but 9.5-10 hours really is the amount I personally need. It makes for very busy days as unlike a lot of my friends, I don't have a whole lot of time of an evening once the girls are in bed, and if I were to get up earlier, I would have to be in bed even earlier! But, this is what my body needs, so that is what it gets :)</p> <p>If I eat too much wheat or gluten containing foods, I need even more sleep - I can tell when I'm overdoing it with them when I'm struggling to stay awake all day! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-131-good-rewards#post-290470 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 08:03:06 +0000 anne 290470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari - you could probably run a 10km in a few weeks after than stellar performance! Well done.</p> <p>Theresa, do you mind my asking what is your waking and sleeping times? I am really trying to focus on getting enough sleep and find it difficult. I did have a couple of good nights last week and felt the difference, but it involved going to bed pretty soon after my kids!<br /> This is going to be my rest-up week ready for my swimming event this Sun.</p> <p>Food and weight wise am not making real progress. Had a mini binge (4 or 5 weetbix) on Sun night to help me get through picking out photos to print, which is hardly that stressful! (hadn't printed any since 2005)</p> <p>This challenge thread has prompted me to book the creche tomorrow so I can do a class at the fitness centre, as my other girls will start school tomorrow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-131-good-rewards#post-290278 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 02:41:28 +0000 Elly 290278@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn't post my reward ideas the first go around, but Desmo April has some great suggestions. I hear a lot of you with feeling as though rewards have to cost money or be food. Of course, there are other ways to make yourself feel rewarded. I know a lot of us live very busy lives or are busy moms and sometimes just taking time to do something for yourself that is special is enough. Taking a bath or giving yourself a pedi are both things I don't do often enough. There is also the option of renting a redbox movie (a buck) or a older movie ( a buck at our local radioshack) or borrowing a movie, CD, or fun book from the library and TAKING THE TIME to enjoy it. As a student I spend way to much time reading and at the college library researching, but I do love to read. Sometimes when I just need a break I will slip off for an hour and look at art books or a fashion book in the sunny corner of the public library down the street from my house. Same with coffee or a drink somewhere (what, 3 bucks or so?). I enjoy having the time to sit and collect myself, my thoughts, think about me, plans, write for fun, ect. </p> <p>I have another one, but this is kinda expensive (eh, maybe about the same as a meal at a restaurant). I like to shoot old-fashioned b&amp;w film. I am not a professional by any means, but have won a couple of awards and love experimenting. However, the film is at least 5 bucks a roll and to get it processed can be between 7 and 14 dollars (I don't have access to a darkroom atm). I like to shoot though, because it helps me to slow down and notice the little things and focus on the beauty in the world. </p> <p>Another thing I enjoy doing is watching comedy. I don't have time for much TV, but laughing really helps. ComedyCentral is part of our cable, so sometimes I will tune into that, or watch on Youtube or just read jokes. </p> <p>Oh, and thanks for all the well wishes! I am trying hard to stay healthy . . . people just don't understand how harmful a little cold can be to people that aren't 100% healthy. But don't get me ranting on that . . . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-131-good-rewards#post-290275 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 02:37:13 +0000 Kari 290275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I posted about a setback yesterday, so I wanted to come back today to share a big accomplishment.</p> <p>I am somewhat of a jogger, but I'm slow and don't have super long endurance. My goal is to work my way towards a 10K sometime this year, and I have a long way to go. Last Spring my boyfriend I trained towards and completed a 5K together, but I really haven't run much since summer. I try to run on the treadmill but get really, really bored and sore and tired and de-motivated after about 3/4 mile and move on to the elliptical or recumbent bike, or some other cardio activity that I enjoy more while indoors. I don't really like to run in circles or on a machine, even if I'm staring at a TV. So all in all, it's been at least 5 months since I have ran more than 1.5 miles at a time.</p> <p>Well, today it was actually SUNNY and wasn't raining - hooray! So I went out for an outdoor jog on this neat little trail by my house. I had my workout mix going and really got into the "groove" where you stop feeling sore, and just want to keep going, one foot in front of the other.<br /> But it started getting dark quickly, and though I really didn't think I'd run that much, I had to turn back since the trail has no lights at all.</p> <p>When I got home, I mapped out exactly where I had run, and I was flabbergasted - I actually ran 4.6 miles, or 7.4K. And my pace was actually not bad for where I'm at right now. I felt good, energized, and well-hydrated.</p> <p>This gives me a lot of hope that I will be able to successfully run a 10K by the end of the year, and feel okay afterwards! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-131-good-rewards#post-290192 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:52:49 +0000 yublocka 290192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MaryK you are so close! That's exciting! It'll happen soon.</p> <p>Mo that's really interesting about the sleep. Is this the only pedometer type thing that does it I wonder. Does it also measure your heart rate, or movement only? Do you find it works well for determining calories when you are runnning/jogging? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-131-good-rewards#post-290084 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 22:29:46 +0000 MsMary 290084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi, ladies! I had a pretty good week, although the scale is still driving me batty! I came within .2 pounds of my 50-pounds-lost weight, but then it's bounced up half a pound or so for the rest of the week! Driving. Me. Nuts. Maybe I'll see the magic number this week.</p> <p>I had a great exercise week -- I tried out an indoor boot camp gym near my house, and I LOVED it! Just what I have been looking for. I am definitely signing up for classes, and I am also having a personal training session with the owner this week and may do that, too. Plus starting next week I will be doing two tap classes a week instead of one.</p> <p>I, uh, dropped out of grad school this week so I will have plenty of time to really concentrate on getting into great shape. My aim is to do something -- boot camp, training, tap class, six days a week and rest on Sundays. Hopefully that will get the scale moving.</p> <p>Food was fine. I track on <a href="http://www.fitday.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.fitday.com</a>. It's not the best program out there, but I've been using it for YEARS and at this point I'm loathe to change! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-131-good-rewards#post-290035 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 21:20:50 +0000 MsMaven 290035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Last week started on a high point with new goodies from the swap and the lowest weight I’ve been for several years. I did add some gardening time every day and kept up with the exercises, trying new ones to see if I can find the most effective moves that won’t threaten creaky joints. Then I had a few setbacks with a swollen knee, but all in all I’m doing fine.</p> <p> Any self-reward usually involves buying something or eating something. I did go to the mall last week (Valley Fair) “just to look at any new spring items.” Sure. I found a pair of Joe’s Jeans and one of Paige Premium jeans on sale in my new size. Tried them on and bought them. Also had to go check out Ann Taylor and bought a couple of tops there. I’m going to have to take the jeans back to be hemmed now that I’ve washed them (and they still fit--just too long.) </p> <p> On three different occasions I’ve reached my goal at Weight Watchers, but have never made it to lifetime. Usually in the weeks following goal I end up travelling and missing meetings, then don’t go back, and eventually gain weight again. Now that I’m close to where I want to be I’m thinking about maintenance. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-131-good-rewards#post-289786 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 15:04:58 +0000 Mo 289786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pollly, your trick of one new small habit a week seems to be adding up to a great set of healthy habits!! Way to go. I still don't get in the fruits and veg I should but I do try. </p> <p>Tam, I do have the fitbit itself, as well. And yes, I do track my sleep with it. I love it. Can't live without it. You might be able to see a little bit of how it works by going to my page. It offers much more detailed information, but I have my settings for the general public set a little higher I don't want just any stranger to know what time of day I went running, etc! Or how much wine I drink lol! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-131-good-rewards#post-289706 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 11:54:05 +0000 Polly (thunalata) 289706@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Everyone's doing really well! Sorry to hear about various minor setbacks people are experiencing but glad you're keeping going. I'm happy with my little changes I'm adding each week and am down a couple of pounds from my lowest weight in the last couple of years, which I'm pleased about. I've noticed I'm much more keen to eat veggies now and am heading to the fruit bowl for snacks more too. Current habits are:<br /> - pint of water in the morning<br /> - eat every 3-4 hours<br /> - 5 portions of fruit/veg each day<br /> - pint of water at lunchtime<br /> This week it's 'mindful eating' - basically chewing and tasting your food properly.<br /> I'm not rewarding myself with anything as the habits are so small, but I probably will when my habit is more exercise orientated!<br /> Polly </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-131-good-rewards#post-289699 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 11:29:37 +0000 yublocka 289699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting Mo. Do you use the actual fitbit device? Does that work well. Do you keep it on in your sleep too?</p> <p><a href="http://www.fitbit.com/product" rel="nofollow">http://www.fitbit.com/product</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-131-good-rewards#post-289597 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 04:22:50 +0000 Mo 289597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tam, I record my calories - the good, the bad and the ugly and I don't adjust according to daily output. I figure more in terms of weekly balance and in a larger scale, monthly. I use <a href="http://www.fitbit.com/user/229T63" rel="nofollow">http://www.fitbit.com/user/229T63</a> that correlates with my pedometer/activity tracker. So today I pigged out at Olive Garden and had several glasses of wine. I'm way over calories burned, but I will (hopefully) run later in the week and cut back on the food to balance out over the course of the week.<br /> And thanks for the understanding and input regarding my running injury Kim and Lisa! It means a lot. I feel better about being able to still do the half marathon in 2 weeks even if I can't do my 12 mile run on Tuesday I'd had planned. I'm sure I'll be fine. But wearing Birkenstocks today to go out to lunch was not a happy side effect of my foot injury </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-131-good-rewards#post-289590 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 04:04:45 +0000 yublocka 289590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow you guys are doing well!!!</p> <p>I've had a mixed week. Exercise was good on the whole. There were a few days that I was tired and skipped when really I should have just gone for a walk. On the good side I swam 1km for the first time without stopping, and I've signed up for a teeny-weeny triathlon in March which I'm pretty excited about, so motivation is good right now.</p> <p>The food side I don't feel like I've made any consistent gains with. I'm still awful at tracking (yet to complete a whole day). Still too much ice-cream and too much wine/cider/cocktails. I think if I got serious about tracking I wouldn't be able to ignore the different a snack here and a glass of wine there make, so I should be more motivated to give it a miss. Therefore I'm still making tracking my major focus for the week! </p> <p>One question I have about calorie tracking...the application I am using on my iPhone (myfitnesspal.com for anyone who wants to try it) automatically adjusts my calories remaining for exercise done. For example my daily calorie allowance is 1400, but since I've done 594 calories work of exercise its telling me I should have 2000 today. Is that what you guys do, or just stick to the same 1400 number regardless of activity? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-131-good-rewards#post-289518 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 02:19:43 +0000 chewyspaghetti 289518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Everyone is doing so well! Bravo, ladies!<br /> I had a pretty good week, as well. I was proud of myself yesterday- we went to a wedding, and i was able to keep on track with my food choices. They had both a very rich chocolate cake and cupcakes, and I wasn't even really tempted. It seems like any 'rewards' cost extra money- something I can't do right now. I've been feeling pretty good all week, and that is reward enough </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-131-good-rewards#post-289506 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 02:06:17 +0000 Theresa 289506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I was so busy last week that I didn't even check into last weeks check-in thread! Last weeks and this weeks updates are on my blog though.</p> <p><a href="http://fitnessclothesspending.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">http://fitnessclothesspending.blogspot.com/</a></p> <p>I feel like I'm still fluffing around a bit - school only started back last week, and for the first time ever I have been a single mum with no kids at home, so I'm still sorting my head space out I think...</p> <p>BUT, having said that, I now have sleep completely under control - it did cost me a new pillow, and setting my alarm strictly every single day (and rising when it went off!), but I'm very happy with the effects.</p> <p>I saw my physio again this morning and he's pretty happy with how I'm going, so I now have a 20 min work out he's given me, as well as a pilates DVD he approved, and he wants me to alternate his workout, my pilates dvd, and also playing the Wii (He said the exercises that help with your balance and core strength are ideal for me). So that's my activity plan for this week. Last weeks activity was entirely from decluttering and rearranging furniture LOL</p> <p>The biggest issue I am having is my diet now. So this week my focus is going to be getting my diet sorted. Medusa I like your meal plan idea and have started a similar plan myself - listing just a couple of options for each meal so I don't have to think through it each meal.</p> <p>As for rewards, honestly, for me, getting a good night sleep, waking up with energy and not spending my days in pain has been the best reward ever! At this very point in time now, I have absolutely zero funds for any bought rewards, so feeling great is a very good reward for me LOL</p> <p>It sounds like, barring a few little hiccups, everyone is on track here and doing well! Elly I hope you stay well... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-131-good-rewards#post-289501 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 01:47:44 +0000 Kim 289501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, flowers! Good idea! Especially during these loooooonnnnng cold months! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-131-good-rewards#post-289491 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 01:28:09 +0000 Desmo April 289491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here are some of my reward ideas in varying price ranges--</p> <p>-manicure<br /> -massage - especially nice for a major fitness goal<br /> -new workout gear<br /> -taking a new class - yoga can be good<br /> -buy yourself flowers - I can get a cute bouquet for under 5<br /> -get to a farmers market - really FRESH produce is a treat<br /> -get new workout music - just a dollar at itunes!<br /> -good technical socks</p> <p>I do a weekly lunch for work. We make it up on Sundays and I eat it all week and try to switch to something else the next week. This week is cut-up chicken breast with black beans, corn and mexican seasoning. It controls my portions and I don't have to worry about it during the week. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-131-good-rewards#post-289484 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 01:21:04 +0000 Kari 289484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have done well with my exercise goals and tracking my eating. I haven't noticed a difference in fit in my clothes at all, however, and although I had lost about 9 pounds total by the middle of this week - I cheated and weighed in mid-week instead of waiting until my normal weigh-in day - I was back 3 pounds up again today. (I can fluctuate as much as 5 pounds from day to day, really - it varies a *lot*, especially around certain times of the month.)<br /> So... I guess I'm a little bummed that loss has stalled temporarily, but am just going to keep on doing what I'm doing. </p> <p>Kim - I'm not counting workout gear towards my SYC, either. My athletic/active wear isn't something I have too much of. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-131-good-rewards#post-289481 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 01:17:24 +0000 Lisa 289481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so excited, I lost 2 pounds! Finally, something! I still have not been to the gym, but have been working out hard at home. In fact, harder than I do when AT the gym, go figure! I tend to plan my meals too. I have been baking a fruit bread or muffins to make with my egg whites for breakfasts and three dishes on weekends that become lunches and dinners during the week. I am eating a lot healthier with my own meals than grabbing and going as I used to do during the week. When I leave cooking for after work, it never happens and I end up with take out. </p> <p>Hope things turn around for you Elly!</p> <p>Mo-If you were on track for most of your training, missing at the end will barely affect your conditioning at this point. Far better to listen to your body than end up with a real serious injury. One time training for a half marathon, I twisted my ankle and missed my last 3 long training runs. And still ran the race, and ran faster than my goal time. Chin up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-challenge-check-in-131-good-rewards#post-289476 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 01:13:18 +0000 Kim 289476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Mo, I feel your pain! I couldn't complete my first 10k race (last summer) because I tried to run through an injury that I *knew* I shouldn't have, but I did anyway as I was traveling, and racing with a friend, and it was my first 10k...Yeah, about 6km in I couldn't even walk and had to hobble the last 4km...(I have a great pic of it though, the photographer caught the dejection in my face as I limped back to the finish line...)</p> <p>6 weeks of physio later I learned my lesson (I hope! LOL) I'm now using the Run Walk Run method as it's said to reduce injury to almost nil, no matter how long the race you are training for. We shall see. I'm going to start training for another 10km in June and and hopefully a half marathon next year when I turn 50!</p> <p>So I was off of running for the last two weeks due to a very bad cold. I *finally* got back out again on Friday night and it was *sooooo* good! I ran 5k again this morning and I think I'm back in form, and didn't seem to lose much in the way of endurance. It was -14C (6 Farenhiet) and I have decided that I'm going to find some windbreaker type pants for winter running since my butt was soooo cold this morning I thought it might actually fall off! LOL (I was wearing running pants and thermal long johns too).</p> <p>So wind pants will be my reward this week, and it won't be breaking my SYC resolution since it's gear I NEED.</p> <p>Rewards are tough for me right now. Normally I'd say clothes! LOL Or something sweet, but if those are off the table I'm not sure what I'd use! I'm going to watch this thread and see what others are doing. Maybe it will spark some ideas for me. </p>