https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-week-of-april-13 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:35:59 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-week-of-april-13#post-1225786 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 18:32:51 +0000 citygirldc 1225786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As usual I'm late in replying.&nbsp; I've began my personal training 2x a week and with the usual 3x a week cardio run thrown in.&nbsp; Since I was out on travel this past weekend, I have a lot of catching up to do.&nbsp; Next week will be a little different. Looks like everyone is doing well.&nbsp; </p> <p>Weight is a different story. I lost one pound event though I was expecting more. Hey, a loss is a loss, right? :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-week-of-april-13#post-1224494 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 08:12:13 +0000 anne 1224494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Amicable - I crave sweets a lot more in the second half of my monthly cycle - do you find that as well as the tired factor?</p> <p>Dianne Mae - I am not a Catholic, but I will be going to church on Fri and Sun and also am looking forward to 4 days holiday. I plan to both sleep in and exercise though because being on holiday means I can do both!</p> <p>I am logging back in to say I have just completed on my my mini personal goals - to run 5km in less than 25 minutes. It was on the treadmill (on 1 degree incline) but I am still pleased! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-week-of-april-13#post-1223499 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 04:46:06 +0000 Dianne Mae 1223499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow...reading everyone's goals sure motivated me to actually think about my goal for this week. Hmmm.., I am a Catholic and this week, we are observing Holy Week (anyone out here a Catholic, too?) and I am looking forward to it because that means 4 days of HOLIDAY! YAY! Capitalized that because I barely get a day off from my almost 12-13 hours a day work (and that's for 6 days mind you). Soo..I am really happy that I am getting this loooong vacation. I am thinking I could grab a good sleep (top of my list) and be a couch potato for once ...but then again ... I find that very unhealthy. </p> <p>I am living a very sedentary life working in front of the computer all day and I barely have the time to move my body. Soo...with the coming vacation, I will try to get up early, exercise and eat healthy foods (leafy greens and stay away from junk food). Besides, summer is here and I long to fit in my swimwear ...lol ...:D </p> <p>I think that's it... I hope ya'all find this interesting </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-week-of-april-13#post-1223229 Mon, 14 Apr 2014 21:06:03 +0000 amiable 1223229@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My goal for this week is to train my mind that when I'm craving something sweet, I'm thirsty. &nbsp;It's mostly true, and I'm finding that I crave sweets also when I'm tired. &nbsp;So getting enough water and getting enough sleep are moving higher on my priority list. &nbsp;I'm not doing either especially well at the moment. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-week-of-april-13#post-1223212 Mon, 14 Apr 2014 20:42:04 +0000 Aquamarine 1223212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are all inspiring me! I am down a pound from last week but feel oh-so-flabby. This week I am cutting the starchy carbs and seeing if that makes a difference. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-week-of-april-13#post-1223009 Mon, 14 Apr 2014 16:26:21 +0000 shedev 1223009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mo, I may have to add you to my list of fitness heros. My big deal last week was beginning to formulate a food plan for strength training. I looked some up and the calories are way higher than I can manage if I'm eating healthy foods. I could easily do it in cheesecake though. I have been doing the macronutrient ratios though.<br />My only goal this coming week is to make my wedseday workout before I start my 18 hour shift. It would be so easy to just stay home. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-week-of-april-13#post-1222985 Mon, 14 Apr 2014 15:45:17 +0000 Alassë 1222985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The lowest weight since that I mentioned last week? I hit that 3 or 4 days in a row. I'm back up a little, but I wasn't watching my servings. This week will be a bit of a challenge with the drop in temperature requiring bundling up again for walks.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-week-of-april-13#post-1222956 Mon, 14 Apr 2014 14:56:35 +0000 Emily 1222956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>K, glad to hear that your effort is paying off!</p> <p>I kept up with my 3x running 1x strength workout goal last week. &nbsp;I also&nbsp;packed a big water bottle to work every day which I think helped keep me away from the afternoon snacks.</p> <p>I've noticed that I am significantly happier all day after I work out! &nbsp;It is excellent motivation to continue. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-week-of-april-13#post-1222866 Mon, 14 Apr 2014 12:37:30 +0000 anne 1222866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done Mo - doing 10 km in less than&nbsp;an hour is my goal too. I hear you on the endurance/ fitness model thing too!!</p> <p>Dianthus - I have been eating lots of icecream too. I hadn't eating any since my celiac diagnosis, but my sister made made me me a batch for my birthday and I am tucking in. I made myself some too. I received lots of GF of GF treats and catered for a party, but I don't have any real regrets about this deviation = one only has a birthday once a year!!</p> <p>I only ran once last week, but went once already this week, and hope to get back to 3 times a week. I am aiming for 1 weight session - I know more is better, but I am still struggling with enjoying them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-week-of-april-13#post-1222588 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 23:38:40 +0000 lyn* 1222588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I do drink tea on my night shifts - usually boy drinks iced tea, so I've been trying to switch to that. I miss my bubbles, so I have a bottle or two of perrier in the staff fridge :)</p> <p>I like to snack on vegetables at night though, and raspberries! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-week-of-april-13#post-1222522 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 21:12:07 +0000 Kristin L 1222522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It sounds like everyone's doing well! Yay for us!</p> <p>Mo - Congrats on your race! And good luck training for your next one.</p> <p>Lyn - Have you tried drinking tea on your night shifts?</p> <p>Minnie - Congrats getting your workouts in!</p> <p>Maven - I didn't think about tree pose to help with balance. I hope you meet your goal!</p> <p>MaryK - It's always hard getting back into the swing of things, isn't it? It sounds like your doing really well getting back.</p> <p>Dianthus - Good luck with good food days. I had a run in with frozen yogurt this weekend as well. But, we still have to a few vices. :)</p> <p>Anna - Good job!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-week-of-april-13#post-1222503 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 20:46:32 +0000 annagybe 1222503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My weight isn't really down. But I measured myself and I lost an inch around my waist and hips.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-week-of-april-13#post-1222468 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 19:56:39 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1222468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was generally good with my diet until Friday. &nbsp;I had a run in with some ice cream but was down 1 lb so that is good. &nbsp;I had a goal of lifting weights three times for the week and got them all in. &nbsp;I think my quads are too weak for squats with weight so I'm doing leg extension for a few weeks to get used to working those poor things. &nbsp;I am doing deadlifts too so it isn't all bad.</p> <p>My goal is to have 6 good food days and lift 3 times this week. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-week-of-april-13#post-1222417 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 18:45:52 +0000 MsMary 1222417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hooray for progress!</p> <p>I am pleased to report that I am back to something within spitting distance of the straight and narrow, now that my house guest has departed.&nbsp; I did three boot camp classes and two trainer sessions this week, so that was a big win.&nbsp; Food was pretty decent, too.&nbsp; Weight is down a pound, although still too high for my liking. </p> <p>Up for next week:&nbsp; More of the same. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-week-of-april-13#post-1222401 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 18:36:06 +0000 MsMaven 1222401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Balance is more important than ever as you get older. &nbsp;I've had a couple of falls in the last two years that just missed giving me a serious injury. &nbsp;I've added tree pose to my daily yoga, and at first I could barely stand 5 seconds without wobbling or needing support. &nbsp;After only a week I'm up to 30 seconds each slide.</p> <p>Strange couple of weeks. &nbsp;Up and down 4 pounds, but the down is only a pound from my interim goal. &nbsp;I keep to my exercise schedule and counting steps. &nbsp;Wonder if it's time to get my thyroid checked. &nbsp;</p> <p>Next week: hang in there, and by the end of the week I want to fit into last summer's jeans. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-week-of-april-13#post-1222300 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 17:26:04 +0000 Minnie 1222300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good to hear some us are making progress :-)</p> <p>I didn't stick to my diet again and didn't lose any weight, but at least I took four 1-hour barre classes.<br />My goal for this week is to finally get serious about my diet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-week-of-april-13#post-1222252 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 16:44:36 +0000 lyn* 1222252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh; those balance problems - sometimes I have to crouch down for long periods of time (in heels) and I can definitely feel it in my calves at the end of the day!</p> <p>I have started to use kettle bells in addition to my free weights - and I think I may eventually go to kettle bell only. I really like the cardio workout it gives me (although I know it isn't true cardio), but it seems to leave me more tired than my free weights. I suppose we'll have to see which gives me the better results! </p> <p>My goals for this week is soda pop only once a week (although this will be hard because I have three night shifts and I rely on my soda pop to get me through them), and to try to do at least 15 minutes a day of some type of weights. I think I might have to go to an average of 15 minutes because of my three overnight shifts - unless I take my weights with me. Now there's an idea!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-week-of-april-13#post-1222159 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 14:52:00 +0000 Mo 1222159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hooray for better balance! &nbsp;My BF hits door frames too, lol. &nbsp;I think it's his depth perception. &nbsp;He's blind without glasses. &nbsp;<br />I had a good week. &nbsp;Tapered for my race, and finished under an hour, as was my goal. &nbsp;<br />This week will start off with weights at the gym with BF today. &nbsp;I have downloaded a training plan for a sprint triathlon in July. &nbsp;That's 15 weeks away which makes training start tomorrow. &nbsp;That means twice a week each of biking, swimming, and running. &nbsp;I'm not committed yet, but going to jump in to the training. &nbsp;I'd rather be ready&nbsp;than decide later&nbsp;I want to do it and not be ready at all!&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />What this means is I'm likely to be doing less weights. &nbsp;It's been noted that endurance physiques and strength training physiques differ, with endurance athletes being a bit softer. &nbsp;I have to ask myself if I want a body that looks great, or one that can go the distance. &nbsp;<br />Lastly, I still need to monitor the wine. &nbsp;I've been great with keeping the amount down, but still have some most nights. &nbsp;I'd like to have more wine free nights each week. &nbsp;Progress. &nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-week-of-april-13#post-1222119 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 14:23:48 +0000 Kristin L 1222119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi everyone. How was your week?</p> <p>I've noticed a couple of changes that make me very happy. I sometimes&nbsp;have to squat at work and I've noticed that when I go to get up, I don't have to hold on to anything to help myself up. And I'm a ess wobbly when I'm walking. Now if only I could do something about running into door frames and counters... :)</p> <p>One of my big goals this week is to try and figure if there is a pattern for when I have a sugar craving. And now that the weather is nicer, I want to spend part of my lunch break walking around my building.&nbsp;</p> <p>What are your goals for the week? </p>