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healthy habits- 8/3

shedev

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I'm side lined on exercise for a bit due to some muscle strain in my neck. I have been getting in those fruits and veggies though. I hope you all had a better week than me.

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Peri

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I need to get in on this...I have lost control of my diet and gained 6 pounds this summer. Doesn't sound like so much, but it's enough to make my pants tight, my stomach uncomfortable since it all goes to my apple belly, and to just make me feel un-fab no matter what I'm wearing.

I'm doing okay on exercise and I eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, but then I also eat plenty of chocolate. I nibble on it all day long so I have no idea of the actual amount but it is obviously too much.

So...how does this work? I make a goal and post how I did?

I'm going to determine a set amount of chocolate and attempt to stick to a daily allowance. No more mindless nibbling.

Mo

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Peri, welcome aboard! You can tell us what you want for your week and/or how you did with last week.
Shedev, sorry you got sidelined.
I'm doing only okay. I had a few more days off than planned, and my cryo of my sun spots kept me laying low more than I wanted. I lifted twice, ran once, biked once, no swim.
Food is good and bad. Wine continues to be better overall.
This week I would like to lift twice, run twice, and bike and swim once.

annagybe

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I'm not exercising enough, but my diet is getting better.
Lost between 3-4 lbs.

shedev

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Peri, welcome. I'm short, little amounts of weight add up to tight pants quickly for me too. Cutting back on chocolate without cutting it out sounds very reasonable. Feel free to share whatever you want. Most of us do talk about what we did, or what we want to do. We aren't really limited to that.

Mo, I'm really hoping that I can jump back in tomorrow, but I kinda doubt it. Did you have to stay out of the sun after the cryo?

Anna, congrats on the loss. I have a version of on call where I am forced to stay over at my work. It does interfere with my fitness at times, then there is just regular life to get in the way.

I have to admit that I have been feeling every one of my 44 years lately. I think I need to go back to yoga to limber up.

MsMaven

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Although I didn't keep up with food diary, ate cookies dh brought home, and drank wine again I lost another pound. Strange. Did pretty well on exercise and arms are looking better. Next week: pay better attention and try on all jeans, pants. If they don't fit now I doubt they ever will again.

Sal

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I would like to jump in on this one too.

I am 44 and relatively fit, going to group gym sessions 3 times a week (mix of cardio and weights), one other group exercise session in the park, and normally a bike ride or walk as well. However I would like to lose a little fat.
I love eating and work from home, which can lead to too much snacking.

My goals this week are
Gym session 2
Group exercise 1
Walk or Run 1

I am doing an event called Tough Girl where you wade, climb and run 6km in a circuit!! This is on Saturday so Friday will be a rest day and Sunday may be a recovery day.
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Mo

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Kiwigal, enjoy that race. Sounds fun!
Shedev, it's more I didn't want to get the healing spots wet sweating heavily or swimming in the pool, and really was wary of chlorine as well. Now that they have sort of scabbed over, I'm just hiding from looking like a leopard and feeling self conscious!
I'll join in on the feeling every bit of 44 as well. Somehow 42 and 43 just felt like the late 30's, but 44 has HIT. My near perfect vision I enjoyed is now faltering. Threading a needle last week was entertaining, and now I have to find the right light and distance to read small lettering on pill bottles. Sigh.
Bending down sideways to grab something that fell and is rolling under the couch or whatever isn't as smooth a motion as it used to be. Nor is it as easy to climb on the kitchen counter to get to the top shelves. Middle age. Boo!
I think getting back into yoga more regularly is a fantastic idea.

Sal

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A few of us then the same age...
I cannot thread a needle without my glasses on now, and find the light at restaurants too dim and the menu always a little small.
Yay for still being here kicking and screaming though!

Carla

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Got back on my bike, and yesterday am got up early and went for a 50km ride on a quiet road the follows Lake Ontario (Lakeshore Rd !!!). A little over my usual time, but overall I'm super happy with how I did and felt afterwards.

Don't know how I'm going to work things on the week days with the longer work/commute schedule, but since tomorrow is a day off (holiday in Ontario) I have another active day planned.

We have been entertaining a lot, and I did get into the ice cream this weekend, but with all the fresh local produce available, nutrition has been good.

Suja

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I thought I was doing well with the diet and definitely went running on schedule but I stepped on the scale this morning and found out that I had gained 2 pounds! I am going to double down and get even stricter with the diet and stick with my exercise routine.

BTW: Does anyone know of or have success with an online weight loss community? I have really been struggling with this for the last few months. I never had body image issues before but I can't stop thinking about my weight, how my clothes feel tight, looking at a room and comparing my body to everyone there. I feel like I need to get more support/help to lose the weight as I'm not in a good place with this issue right now.

shedev

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Ms Maven, you are really on a roll.

Kiwigal, tough girl does sound fun.

Mo, I still have good vision, but I'm super light sensitive. I'm gonna be in big trouble when I cant jump on the counter.

Carla, your bike ride sounds really nice. Glad you have fresh produce

Suja, I'm really sorry that you are feeling this way. I'm sure there are good supportive groups out there for you. Maybe one where the people have chosen a similar food plan.

texstyle

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I had a good week - got in 3 nice hikes as we had cooler weather with mornings in the high 60's. I did weights 3 times, which I'm very happy about. My food was good and I've cut my wine down as well (High Five Mo!) I'm still trying to keep a 7 pm limit on food and not too much later than that for wine, except maybe on the weekend.

I used to eat 2 eggs nearly every morning and I've been trying to keep it down to just one (I also eat vegetables and multi-grain toast with those eggs). I figure the extra 70 calories x every day adds up! Lunch is typically the bigger meal and dinner is often just a nice salad with some protein (steak, chicken, fish).

shedev

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Textile, sounds like you have a very good plan.

kellygirl

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Sorry to hear about your muscle strain, Shevia. That's a bummer but it sounds like you are taking it in stride. IKWYM about feeling your age. I've noticed the same thing. Many a day, I feel like I could take a nap.
@Peri: No time like the present to jump in and get started. Too often I find myself letting the the pounds creep up. The older I get, the harder it is to get rid of. Sounds like you have a plan and we are here to keep you motivated!

@Mo: That’s a pretty good week from where I’m standing. Hope the scabs subside and you make your goal this week.

@Anna: That’s awesome. I wish I could get my scale to budge. DH has been practicing moderation and cut out snacking and has lost 31 lbs to date. I’m very happy for him because it was all in his belly but it’s also so ANNOYING that it just seemed to melt off with no effort. Argh. To have a male metabolism!

@Susan: That’s terrific. You are doing great. Sleeveless dresses here you come!

@Kiwigal: That sounds like a great event. Good luck.

@Runcaria: You are a machine! Great job on your ride!

@Suja: Argh. I don’t know about you, but lots of exercise tends to make me hungry. My lowest weights on the scale are when I’m less active. I’ve also noticed more water retention after lots of running--so the extra few pounds are likely to disappear in a few days. I don’t know of any weight loss forums but I can suggest taking a deep breath and focusing on all of the great things your body can do right now. I have neurotic tendencies and that’s the approach that I’ve been using.

@Tex: Excellent work! I wish I was as disciplined as you with the eating. I need to work on that!

As for me, I pretty much stayed on schedule. I counted hiking/walking one day as a workout even though it wasn't terribly strenuous. I'm taking this week easy as we will be leaving for a vacation.

Keep up the good work, Everyone!

Kristin L

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The past couple of weeks have been pretty good. My fitbit is still on the fritz, but I think I'm still keeping up with my steps. Overall, I think things are going pretty well.

I hope everyone has a great week!

Sal

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Thanks to everyone for the support. People on this forum are so kind and accepting. I will report back on the race!

Suja - please don't panic. Muscle weighs more than fat so you may be slimmer but weigh more. The weight itself is immaterial. We can plateau as well so sticking with the exercise is the main thing. An online community support could be a great thing if you are feeling down about it - I can't point you in the right direction but there will be one out there.

shedev

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Kellygirl, enjoy your vacation. It's great that you aren't completely slacking off.

shedev

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K, It,s great that you are keeping up with the steps.

Back at ya Kiwigal.

As for me, I'm down to a small knotted feeling on the left side of my neck. With a little luck it'll work out real soon.

Suja

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Shevdev, Kiwigal and Kellygirl- Thanks for your support.

I think it is a water retention/body adjustment issue to the new diet and exercise plan. I lost the two pounds I gained yesterday this morning. I guess I shouldn't let the scale jerk me around in terms of my general happiness and mood but I'm feeling a lot better today.

I have been 100% compliant with my diet so far this week and it feels great. I have also resisted multiple urges to make exceptions to no-shop August (i know, it is only day 5) and have stayed strong. Being disciplined is giving me a huge sense of accomplishment.

shedev

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Glad things are looking up for you Suja.