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shedev

The holidays are over and now its just winter. I'm up a couple lbs for the week but down a few for the season. Time to get health back on track. Tommorrow, I'm going to stock up on fruits and veggies and hit the gym.

Do you have any changes in the way you plan to approach health and fitness?

11 years ago

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MsMary

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Okay, shedev, just seeing the title of this post spurred me to go to my gym's website and sign up for personal training on Monday and boot camp classes TWThF. I have slacked off way too much and it's time to get back to Serious Gym Rat Mode for 2014!

Also, I went to Trader Joe's yesterday and stocked up on a lot of nice healthy vegetarian food. So... bring it on!!

11 years ago

Kim

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I am going to sit down this week and come up with my fitness and health goals for the year, but for now I am going to STOP eating after dinner. I have gotten into that bad habit and it stops now...

11 years ago

shedev

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Yup, time to get down to business.

11 years ago

MsMaven

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Finished all the chocolates and weight up a bit. Did manage to start on some yoga along with getting in one workout. Despite still feeling under the weather with the cold I caught, my body feels better.

I don't plan any big changes this year--I just want to get back to a regular routine and get the weight back down.

11 years ago

ATLynn

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I've planned my meals for the week and have healthy lunches packed for the next two days. I didn't participate in the healthy habits thread in 2014, but my change for 2015 is to make an external commitment to do something very active 3x a week. In the winter, this will mean signing up in advance for classes. In the spring, maybe a race. When internal motivation is low, external commitments keep me moving.

11 years ago

Sal

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Hola from Buenos Aires. We are here for a week,then back to Santiago!

Exercise has been okay, lots of walking, three runs, two gym sessions, hiking up a mountain, and hiring bikes for seaside trips. And lots of city walking.

Eating was okay in Chile, the fruit and veges were stunning. So tasty. And we ate in a lot. Here we are eating out and the options are not always healthy.

I have drunk lots if red wine though!!!

I am reading the forum some days and will add some observations on my return!!

11 years ago

Alassë

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I'd like to get back to workouts (took a break over the holidays), but will give myself a pass on walks due to cold.

11 years ago

trekkiegirl

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The last couple of weeks were very indulgent for me, so now I'm working on getting back on track with using my fitness pal and exercising every day even if it's just a few minutes.

11 years ago

citygirldc

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The last 4 weeks have been bag. I'm up 3 lbs. and feel it in my tummy and thighs. I'm tracking what I'm eating and trying to eat healthier, plus increase the activity. The main thing is cutting back on the wine intake.

I took a HIIT class yesterday and by the end of class my legs felt like jello, and today, well you can imagine how sore I am. Remember the old school motto: No Pain, No gain? Well, I definitely feel the PAIN. It felt good to get back. Now if I can only 10 lbs. off of me.

11 years ago

amiable

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I weighed in on NYE, and was dismayed at the weight. So I made a plan. I want to lose 27 pounds.

My first steps are to only eat fruits and veggies between meals (no sweet snacks) and to work out daily. I'm also tracking fruits and veggies - trying to get 5 or more per day.

I also set up rewards for myself - the first one is at 7 pounds lost, then every 5 pounds after that. They are generally all fashion purchases, and I'm genuinely looking forward to them

Since New Years day, I've been sick, and have lost almost 6 pounds. I seriously doubt my ability to keep it off, so I'm not shopping for warm sweaters quite yet (that's my 7 pound reward).

But I feel good about this new system. And in spite of being sick, I've done a light-weight work out each day.

11 years ago

shedev

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Lots of getting back on track. I did my first workout of 2015 yesterday. I'm feeling it a little in my abs, but it's not as bad as I thought it would be. It's stretching for me today.

Ms Maven, getting back into our regular routines is really helpful.

AT Lynn, external motivation helps. My sister enlisted me to work out with her.

Kiwigal, sounds like your vacation is really great. Looking forward to your observations.

Alasse, it's way too cold for outdoor walking here too.

Tr3kkie9rl, a little a day is a great start.

citygirldc, that first day back can be rough. I shortened some of my sets, but I,m still feeling it a little.

Amiable, I switched to fruits for snacks too. A reward system is a good idea.

11 years ago

karymk

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I was soooooo good at over the holidays with avoiding the sweets! So now that everyone is getting back to plant matter and the gym, all I want is a CHOCOLATE PIE to plant my face in!!! HELLLLP! Marie Callenders, here I come baby!

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