healthy habits 7/18

shedev

I had a great week for stronglifts. 4 sessions and I'm really progressing well. Krav wasn't as good. So far this week the RNC is creating traffic nightmares in Cleveland. I'm mostly on a rest day, but I'm trying to do something toward my fitness every day so I did a little yoga.
Food was good. I'm working on increasing my protein.

7 years ago

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anne

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Well done on the strong lifts! How much protein are you eating now?

(And I've just looked up Krav, after seeing you mention it several times on this thread. Sounds serious!)

I'm working on getting my 10000 steps a day (I bought a fitbit recently). Generally I haven't acheived it unless I've walked at lunch or on a shopping day.

I'm working on a programme from my physio, with walks, walk/jogs, my weights at the gym, and daily strength exercises. I do well with someone telling me know to do! I had a great walk on Sunday that I wouldn't have done if it wasn't on the programme!

I'm also working on getting enough sleep, which I'm now tracking on said fitbit. I think I'm improving as gauged by less falling asleep at my desk! Last Friday night I actually managed to wash up that night and even put away some clothes - that level of activity is often beyond me by Friday, though it was helped by not having to drive the kids around.

But my average is less than 8 hours and is boosted by weekend totals - I need to work on going to bed earlier, which has been particularly hard recently as the kids have been on school hols and going to bed late.

Food was pretty indulgent on the weekend, as the DDs are getting into cooking while they have more time!

7 years ago

MsMaven

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Doing better this week. I got over my craving for sugary treats. Did exercises on schedule and my aching back is quite a bit better. I remembered to put on sunscreen before I went outside most days--I've been lax about it--I go out early in the morning to check on things--something ate my lantana and all the lobelia--rabbits I am sure. So I get carried away and stay outdoors working in the yard and forget the sunscreen. I've had too much skin damage to be so careless.

And today I'm wearing a pair of white jeans I bought last year and haven't worn this year because they were too tight in the waist and too nice (see Angie's blog post from today.) Well, they fit and I wore them all day. Another week like this past one and I should be able to wear everything in my closet.

I have morning stiffness now, which I don't like. It gets me down and makes me feel old. Then I think about all that happened this last week and reflect on how incredibly happy and lucky I am to live in this time and this place. So many people around the world wake up with so much worse problems than morning stiffness.

7 years ago

Runcarla

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Happy with my week - 3- 5 K runs, 2- 2000m swims, 2- 30K bike rides, 1 weight training session (2 days had noon and night workouts. ) A little too much ice cream early in the week, but then switched over to fruit. DS#2 and I have been going through 1 watermelon and one cantaloupe per week, shared, by way of post workout snack. Got some local peaches and raspberries this week.

7 years ago

Helen11

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Shedev, that's a great goal to do something for your fitness every day. I imagine it's harder to keep up the motivation when you're on a different sleep schedule to most others. You're having a great week!
I know I need more sleep, too, Anne. I think I will look for a fitness tracker as a Christmas present. Sounds like it's helpful for keeping you on track.
Ms Maven I bet you rock those jeans! I was surprised something eats lantana. The Australian version is a weed and a pest , though the little flowers are pretty.
Carla, your schedule alternately inspires and exhausts me !
My plan this week is to do a 30 day shred workout each morning that I won't be able to get out for a walk. One down, 3 to go!

7 years ago

qfbrenda

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Last week went well as far as tracking my food. There were days I ate too much, but I still tracked it all. I plan to continue with that, hopefully seeing some weight loss eventually.

7 years ago

Style Fan

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I continue to do Yoga 5 times a week. The weather has cooled down so I hope to start walking again. My feet seem better.

7 years ago

shedev

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Anne, I've been hitting about 60 grams a day. I do need to calculate my lean mass to see if it's enough. I,m glad you are getting more rest.

Ms Maven, woohoo. Bet you are rocking those white jeans.

Runcarla, yeah for fruit.

Helen11, yeah, it can be tough. I woke up 2 hours after I hit the bed this morning. I got sunburned on the back of my neck over the weekend. My motivation for to go put a bunch of weight on top of the burn to do squats was near the bottom of the barrel. I gave myself a little pep talk and went to the gym.

Qfbrenda, great logging, I,m really consistant with that too.

Style fan, I'm so glad your feet are on the mend.

7 years ago

Barbara Diane

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Walked once, swam once, half my goal.
Lots of shopping walking, and off the coach more, so that is good.

Not what I ate so much as quantity was a little off.

Left the living room for bed by midnight 5 out of seven nights and I get a pass on one of them because NAS online went live. This is a big improvement.

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