https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-week-of-feb-9 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:10:44 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-week-of-feb-9#post-1166439 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 05:26:15 +0000 anne 1166439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bit of a bust here. Haven't been to the gym since Monday 3rd though last week was doing lots of lifting heavy staff with the move (which was a way more tiring time than a normal work week) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-week-of-feb-9#post-1166420 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 04:36:50 +0000 Debbie 1166420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am doing pretty good. The scale is not discouraging me and I am still working with the personal trainer and I am going to do the yoga class a couple of times a week. I still like a piece of chocolate every now and then. So a ways go but progress is being made. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-week-of-feb-9#post-1166327 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 02:23:48 +0000 Parsley 1166327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, after weeks and weeks of snowy and frigid weather I've finally despaired of ever going for a long walk outdoors so I've joined a gym, too. Or actually a large community center with multiple gyms, pools, dance and yoga studios, and just about any fitness opportunity you could ever want. I don't know why we waited so long- it's fabulous! DH and I just went to our first spinning class today and loved it.</p> <p>I'm so impressed with the commitment to fitness that so many of you here demonstrate. I'm hoping to take full advantage of my new opportunities and try to follow in your footsteps! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-week-of-feb-9#post-1165659 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 14:37:51 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1165659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is an interesting time of year to maintain the fitness challenge. &nbsp;We are well past the new year's resolutions which is great because the gyms are less crowded. &nbsp;:)</p> <p>K, Fredericton is the capital city of New Brunswick which is eastern Canada. &nbsp;It is a very nice small city with a lot of history. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-week-of-feb-9#post-1164536 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 11:01:48 +0000 Debra 1164536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I am very happy to post that I have finally committed and joined a gym.<br /> I also have a personal trainer who will "whip" me into shape and help me achieve my goals I usually walk but feel I need more than this now.....some professional help </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-week-of-feb-9#post-1164417 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 05:14:23 +0000 JAileen 1164417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We are going to go to Hawaii this year and I really need to lose some weight - maybe 10-15 pounds. It's very doable, but maybe by someone else!</p> <p>I've been walking about an hour every day because my dogs insist on it. I'm avoiding wine, and am having only one beer a week. Sweets are my downfall, but fortunately all the Christmas chocolate has finally been consumed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-week-of-feb-9#post-1164345 Wed, 12 Feb 2014 03:43:55 +0000 Elly 1164345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My work schedule, the dark, the extreme cold are keeping me out of the gym and killing my energy. </p> <p>I've also been eating a lot of junk because my housemates are "eating healthy" to loose weight and lower cholesterol and BP and I was loosing too much weight eating my normal portions. However, their "healthy food" (which I normally love) isn't doing it for me and I've overeaten of sugar a time or two because I'm missing vitamins and good fat but haven't had the get up and go to make a special shopping trip for good-fat and vitamin loaded snacks that I really don't have time to eat. Sigh . . . .</p> <p>I've had good chocolate (like afternoon tea, good coffee, or wine chocolate) in the house since December and haven't had an opportunity to savor it . . .&nbsp; literally haven't had an afternoon "off" since then. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-week-of-feb-9#post-1163984 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 20:51:37 +0000 Aquamarine 1163984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's been a yo yo week for me. Various medical stuff including PT for a nagging injury has thrown my momentum off. Plus it's been really, really cold and I want to eat warm, filling foods. WAH! But I have been exercising almost every day so the damage to my scale is not too bad. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-week-of-feb-9#post-1163737 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 18:05:08 +0000 minimalist 1163737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've secretly added swimming to my Sunday-morning routine. Hadn't been in years, so it's taking a while to feel it again. This week, one of the pool attendants "promoted" me from the slowest lane to a medium one. </p> <p>Yesterday I packed bentos for today, even though I'm working from home. It felt good to just warm up the breakfast layer when I got hungry, instead of having to figure out what to eat. </p> <p>Dianthus has me inspired re returning to weight-lifting. But I have a cold *again* so strength training won't happen this week.</p> <p>Still using FitBit (thanks for the nudges, Mo!) albeit officially just to track sleep. Can't help looking at the step count, though, and there are days when that means I walk instead of taking the bus. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-week-of-feb-9#post-1163706 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 17:46:16 +0000 Carla 1163706@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>On the road travelling this week, and decided to take a break from training, do left the workout gear at home. Subbed an extra serving of veg for the carbs at dinner Sunday and Monday. Lots of walking, so feeling virtuous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-week-of-feb-9#post-1163660 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 16:53:59 +0000 Alassë 1163660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mmm, unfortunately, no progress here. I've gotten lazy about indoor exercising when too cold to walk outside, and had major chocolate episodes. At least now I'm feeling un-enthused at eating any more chocolate goodies! Heh. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-week-of-feb-9#post-1163613 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 16:14:55 +0000 Kristin L 1163613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone! I'm glad I'm not completely crazy thinking (and mentioning) bloating. :)</p> <p>Celeste and Mo, it's okay to splurge every now and then. :P&nbsp;</p> <p>Yay! Congrats Maven!</p> <p>If you're not feeling up to it, don't do it Diane. The last thing you want to do is risk getting sicker by pushing yourself too hard. I hope you get feeling better soon.&nbsp;</p> <p>What is Frederiction Dianthus?</p> <p>Good luck Citygirl! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-week-of-feb-9#post-1163552 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 15:33:40 +0000 citygirldc 1163552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Due to the unusually cold weather this winter, I've had no desire to exercise, or bike to work, or&nbsp;run even though I'm supposed to being training for a 10-miler in 8 weeks. Unfortunately, my clothes feel a little snug so it's time to get back on track this week. </p> <p>My goals this week: &nbsp;<br />Tues: run 5 miles<br />Wed: stationary bike for an hour<br />Thur: run 5 miles <br />Fri: HIIT class or break day<br />Sat: Run 7 miles.</p> <p>Let's hope I&nbsp;&nbsp;can keep up it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-week-of-feb-9#post-1163482 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 14:34:22 +0000 Mo 1163482@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi. &nbsp;Not so great over here. &nbsp;Wine tasting Sunday put a bump in the road to health. &nbsp;<br />The training for a 10K is keeping me running, though. &nbsp;I'm doing my bodyweight exercises about 80% of the time, which I'll call a mild success. &nbsp;Food and wine continue to be the trouble spot. &nbsp;Progress, not perfection is my mantra there. &nbsp;<br />I have heard that the extra fiber from fruits and veg can bloat you and to introduce them gradually into the diet. &nbsp;I don't eat nearly enough of them myself. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-week-of-feb-9#post-1163348 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 10:49:42 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1163348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't posted in a while mainly because I'm in Mexico on vacation. &nbsp;My goal with fitbit is to get in 10000 steps per day. &nbsp;I was averaging closer to 25K for most of the vacation and exceeded 30K on a number of days. &nbsp;Yesterday I walked well over 10 miles and most of it was on the beach or in the water.</p> <p>I have decided to start lifting weights when I get home. &nbsp;I go home on Friday but am only home a week and then off to Fredericton for a week. &nbsp;I am trying to decide if I should start right away even if it means a 1 week break or wait.</p> <p>Thanks for posting the thread K. &nbsp;I plan to be far more consistent in the next while and hopefully make a good habit of it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-week-of-feb-9#post-1163330 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 09:04:44 +0000 Anonymous 1163330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, I said I would post on this thread come hell or high water and here I am, but... although I have been good with what I've eaten I have a throaty virus hanging around so I'm afraid no energy whatsoever for exercise :(</p> <p>Next week I hope I have better news.</p> <p>&nbsp;ETA .Oh, I meant to say that I sometimes get bloating with lots of fruit and veg. I've found that some are worse than others, don't get me started on cauliflower </p> <p>So I guess what I'm saying is to try different combos as well. You may find certain fruits eaten after certain veg may be lethal mixes!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-week-of-feb-9#post-1163228 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 04:30:02 +0000 MsMaven 1163228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for posting, K. &nbsp;I did quite well this week--actually lost some more weight and did well with exercises. &nbsp;Tried on a longer sweater I haven't worn out yet--I bought it weeks ago--and I looked pretty good. &nbsp;Hooray. &nbsp;It was snug over the belly and has stripes and wasn't too flattering at my higher weight. &nbsp;</p> <p>I normally eat a lot of fruits and veggies and I don't generally notice any bloating. &nbsp;Perhaps it will work for you as your body gets used to them? &nbsp;The main thing that causes immediate noticeable bloating for me are white carbs--even if I eat only a small amount.</p> <p>And I finally got serious and am off wine (except for Valentine's) until I reach my goal.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-week-of-feb-9#post-1163190 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 03:57:39 +0000 LACeleste 1163190@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi K,</p> <p>Thanks for kicking off! &nbsp;I am proud of you!</p> <p>I slipped up this past week with a few cookies.....and then a few more.&nbsp; Although my goal was originally to kick the daily chocolate candy habit, I know I need to avoid most sugar to to accomplish this as my cravings kick in. &nbsp;I restarted today. &nbsp;I will consider the past 2 weeks a practice run. &nbsp;To 40 days!</p> <p>Exercise is going well.</p> <p>Best of luck to everyone! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/healthy-habits-week-of-feb-9#post-1163157 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 03:27:21 +0000 Kristin L 1163157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi everyone. Sorry I'm a bit late posting. :)</p> <p>How was your week?</p> <p>I'm proud to say that my willpower over delicious baked goodies/candy&nbsp;is improving! I did have 2 chocolate turtles today, but all last week I prevailed. And the rest of this week I will try to do better as well. The exercise is still going pretty well.&nbsp;</p> <p>I hope this isn't too personal of a question, but I've been working on adding more fruits and veggies to my diet and I've noticed something. I've felt like I have a little bit of extra bloat going on. It's not painful or anything like that. It's just enough that only I notice it.&nbsp;Has anyone noticed that when doing the same? What did you do it to help get rid of it?</p> <p>What are your goals for the week?</p> <p> </p>