https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-may Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:04:49 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-may#post-1923747 Tue, 29 May 2018 17:50:45 +0000 Anonymous 1923747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't believe that I am doing 70 lb lat pull downs and 15 lb (free weight) chest presses. I am not squatting with weights yet as I am still working on my anterior pelvic tilt (injured back rib is fine - no pain) so a lot of hip cross overs, wall sits, squats, hip bridges, clamshells to develop the glutes and realign my hips (right hip to be exact) (tomorrow a chiro appt for an adjustment) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-may#post-1923636 Tue, 29 May 2018 12:47:18 +0000 gradfashionista 1923636@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Last week of May, time flies!</p> <p>With back-to-back holiday weekends in my neck of the woods, I had a few breaks from the gym. Cardio sessions were generally shorter, but I had a solid two-hour workout yesterday and followed that up with squatting 5 reps @ 135lb, 3@155, 3@175, and 3@185. I still have a bit of pain and discomfort when standing with weight, but narrowing my stance has helped,<br /> and the PT offered a squat alternative should I need one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-may#post-1923514 Mon, 28 May 2018 23:37:29 +0000 Sal 1923514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am trucking on.&nbsp; I have not achieved my no sugar/no alcohol stated goal,&nbsp; I have cut down casual drinks, casual snacking and upped exercise and am feeling better for it,</p> <p>I am not good with rules - but I am better with moderation so I have set a new moderate level.</p> <p>I was sick in bed Mon afternoon/Tuesday last week but I got in two gym workouts, one walk, two runs and a hill climb.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-may#post-1921476 Tue, 22 May 2018 17:13:21 +0000 Carla 1921476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Exercise has been less regimented since retirement, however I am much more physically active than previous. Lots of gardening and yoga, some running, swimming, and biking. 2 hour walks with DH 3-4 days a week. First weight training workout since April 1 was yesterday - and I can feel it! Weight is steady in the 135-140 lbs range which is the mid range for my height (5 ft 7 in.) and bone structure (medium frame). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-may#post-1921417 Tue, 22 May 2018 13:33:48 +0000 texstyle 1921417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been struggling with a virus since traveling late last month so not really doing much heavy exercise. Oh and added to that was the chigger attack leaving my feet and ankles very uncomfortable so hiking had to be put on hold for a while. I've been giving up wine this past month, and really limiting my carbs/starches. I'm not much into sugar so didn't have to give that up. I think I feel better overall. I'm not overweight but whenever I give up alcohol and limit carbs, I always notice less bloating in the belly area. Since it's swimsuit season here, that is a welcomed change.</p> <p>I'm actually also trying to limit my protein intake (too much protein is hard on the kidneys and other organs they say) - which leaves mainly vegetables and fruit since I can't really eat nuts. All this is fine by me. </p> <p>Julienne Jicama/Carrot slaw with lime juice, cilantro and a touch of hot chiles; Avocado/tomato salad with homeade vinaigrette, fresh organic berries whenever I feel like it, celery filled with pico --- these have been all popular dishes or snacks for me lately, along with reasonable portions of protein. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-may#post-1921321 Tue, 22 May 2018 04:11:59 +0000 gradfashionista 1921321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, my goal of squatting more frequently will be put on hold, but I had a great workout on Friday. Squatted 5.135lb, 3.155lb, 3.175lb, and decided to try deadlifting, which I haven’t done since the Fall. Usually I deadlift sumo style, but I wasn’t able to stand with a wide stance without pain. I switched to conventional with a narrow stance, worked my way up to a triple at 205lb, and a double at 215lb. After, I did a few sets of 10 of seated dumbbell overhead presses at 25lb. </p> <p>I reached the halfway point through my third trimester, and while I have no expectation of being able to keep this up, I’m grateful that I haven’t lost too much strength. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-may#post-1921319 Tue, 22 May 2018 03:54:08 +0000 Sal 1921319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done Wilsxo.</p> <p>I did have drinks on Sat night at the royal wedding party and a piece of chocolate mousse cake. No willpower!!</p> <p>But back on track since then . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-may#post-1921144 Mon, 21 May 2018 14:57:14 +0000 Wilsxo 1921144@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well since May began, I've been trying my best to achieve an overall lowered amount of alcoholic bevarages and snacks - while achieving at least 4 workouts each week. </p> <p>So far, I've managed to cut snacking completely out (although I still drink occasionally), and I have managed to complete at least 3 out of my intended 4 workouts every week! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-may#post-1919322 Mon, 14 May 2018 22:41:23 +0000 Anonymous 1919322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>GF- thank you so much for doing this monthly. It is a great way to support one another, get great ideas and a gentle way to keep my feet to the fire- lol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-may#post-1919274 Mon, 14 May 2018 19:38:16 +0000 Anonymous 1919274@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ribs feeling better; no tenderness. Seeing chiropractor this week and then every 2 weeks - trying to realign my hips. Training involves more lower body stretching and strengthening the glutes, hips, quads. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-may#post-1919196 Mon, 14 May 2018 15:59:28 +0000 Style Fan 1919196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Trying to do about 4 Yoga practices a week.&nbsp; Diet fine.&nbsp; I have never been all that concerned about it so that is nothing new.<br />I am teaching a course at the University in Hamilton (I do this every May and June).&nbsp; This makes it hard to do all the Yoga I want to but I do enjoy the change in my routine and the interact with the students. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-may#post-1919141 Mon, 14 May 2018 13:06:09 +0000 Anonymous 1919141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>With the nicer weather and heart behaving itself we are getting more and longer daily walks in.<br /> The local rails to trails is undergoing maintenance at moment so biking is on hold for a week or so.<br /> Been real good about diet and pants fitting better........until yesterday- boy did the diet go off the rails in a big way.<br /> Have to get back to being good with vacation at end of month. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-may#post-1919084 Mon, 14 May 2018 04:50:42 +0000 Sal 1919084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My update (I added this in April but have added it here as well)....</p> <p>No glasses of wine or alcohol (small win)<br />No sweets or chocolate or added sugars (jam, honey, syrup etc) I did have a date scone one day and I know some sauces and dressings have small amounts of sugar (I am not worrying about them because they are pretty small quantities and part of making ethnic foods). I also had some no refined sugar apple crumble (no sugar in apple but small amount of coconut sugar in topping).</p> <p>I turned down chips/crisps twice but did have a small amount on Saturday evening...</p> <p>Two gym sessions last week, one walk and one run. One less than my ideal.&nbsp; I have joined the new gym, have a new programme and attended once.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>What this makes me realise is how many opportunities there are to "treat" yourself - it is a bit mad really - and as I replied to Carla - I prefer to be a moderate rather than a puritan - I am not an all or nothing person!!&nbsp; But I am trying to reset what moderate means when there is easy tempting food available everywhere....</p> <p></p> <p>And well done GF on your squats and photos.&nbsp; I am pleased your pain was less but sorry you have been fatigued.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-may#post-1919076 Mon, 14 May 2018 03:04:11 +0000 gradfashionista 1919076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We’re nearly halfway through the month, and it just occurred to me to create a single monthly thread where you can pop in and out with your goals, accomplishments, and challenges. </p> <p>My mini watch challenge has been to complete 27 “exercise” rings, and I’ve hit it 13x so far. My elliptical workouts have been shorter because of fatigue and scheduling, but the silver lining is reduced nerve pain. I’ve managed to squeeze in two quick maintenance squat sessions per week and I will probably increase that to every other day, unless it becomes too uncomfortable or I get diastasis recti. </p> <p>I taped one session doing triples at 175lb for the purposes of a form check, and everything looked normal. </p>