Healthy Habits week of Feb 16

Kristin L

Hi everyone. How was your week?

I'm pretty proud of myself this week. Even though we were stuck at home for a pretty good chunk of the week, DF and didn't resort to eating junk food and watching TV all day. We got out and walked a but in the snow/ice (yay!) and didn't let the snow days keep us from eating healthy.

My goal for this week it to continue adding more raw veggies to my diet. I took everyone's advice (thanks again!) and I haven't been bloating. I consider that a win.

What are your goals for the week?

11 years ago

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I am following a training plan for a 10K and that went well. 3 runs, one my first speedwork training. The week started with a wine tasting, so it could only go up from there! Actually, I had 3 days of no wine afterwards. I did have some Valentine's chocolate but a manageable amount. I did my body weight exercises 75% of the time. Good enough!
This week I have 3 runs scheduled, one is a fun run 5K at a pub. I aim to keep portions under control and wine moderate. Push ups, sit ups and squats to round things out.

11 years ago

MsMary

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Somehow I missed last week's thread -- sorry about that!

I had a great exercise week last week -- did six out of seven days including a 2.5-miles-each-way hike up a local mountain!

But that's not what I came here to talk to you about. I was sitting in the chair at the hair salon yesterday and one of the stylists came up and gave me a menu from a new juicing place that had just opened. And all of a sudden it hit me! That's how I can use up the fruits and veggies in the veggie box! Juicing!! And lo and behold they are having a small appliances sale at Target today, so as soon as I get myself up and out of bed I am going to head right over to Target and get myself a juicer and start juicing all that lettuce, and those lemons and apples and oranges that I can't seem to find time to eat. Big fun!!

I am having a small medical procedure on Tuesday that will keep me out of the gym for a week or so but I do have a trainer session on Monday and I'll be watching what I eat and cheering the rest of you on from the sidelines!

11 years ago

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K, I'm glad you persevered with the veggies and you've had no bloating. Keep up the good work. Mo, you're doing great as always I see; and I hope you enjoy all your lovely juices Mary!

The throaty virus I mentioned last Sunday developed into a full-blown cold I'm afraid and I did nothing but feel sorry for myself till Friday when I felt tons better only to go out for a Valentines meal and eat and drink, yummy food and wine... So, I guess I'm back to square one this week and a fresh start. I want to move a bit more and eat well next week. Wish me luck.

11 years ago

MsMaven

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Arms! I wear long-sleeves all the time in the colder months and I hadn't noticed my arms. When I was doing P/T they had me work arms and shoulders as well on the pulley machines. When I finished with that I got an exercise band so I can continue to do the arm exercises at home. Well, last week I noticed that I am a lot stronger and firmer. I took a look at my bare upper arms this morning and behold: I am going to wear sleeveless this summer.

Last week I was perfect: food diary, no wine, even got 11,500 steps one day--shopping. We did have a long Valentine's lunch (we're done with going out in the evening--nothing romantic there) with fried stuff and wine. Only exception,

And I went up a bit in weight. I do know, however, that eventually that will change. Next week, food diary, exercise, and a good report. (No long lunches scheduled.) And I'm going to add another biceps exercise.

11 years ago

lyn*

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I had my annual weigh in and I weigh 10 lbs more than I did last year.

Given that; I used to be able to only do the same exercises at the gym that I do now with 3 lb free weights, but I have just progressed to 20 lbs.

I know that my arms are bigger - my ill-fitting blazers are evidence enough of that

I don't feel really big. Bugs me a bit that I still weigh more : (

11 years ago

LACeleste

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Hi everyone,

Good work on getting and staying healthy!

I am experiencing intense wrist and elbow pain--completely new to me. Most likely a combo of too many/too heavy kettle bell tri dips and maybe expected rain? It hurts to open a bottle of water and hooking my bra is damn near impossible. wahhhhhhh.
Thank you for letting me vent! Funny how you don't even think about eating chocolate when you can't do the basic things you need to do. This too will pass.

Wishing you all a great week! Thank you for your motivation.

11 years ago

rebekahphoto

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very inspiring to read all your posts! I received a Vitamix for christmas and have been having green smoothies nearly every day... Its been so good. Smoothies for breakfast, & one with a very small dinner, & somedays replace 2 meals with green smoothies---about 50/50 veg fruit, with a few add ins. Great use of our garden goodies

Both the Mr and I are feeling great, and even missed them this weekend while we were down visiting the in-laws! They eat much more processed food than we are used to, but this visit we even ate well there--I cooked for everyone & we went out to eat to have a little more control over the menu. worked very wel!

11 years ago

Alassë

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Congratulations on your weight-lifting-level, Lyn*!

I didn't overeat at a late night meal last night, and had lots of healthy sacks earlier in the day. Also did lots of walking on the weekend.

11 years ago

anne

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I've been missing from this thread for a while I think.
My knee has been bothering me a little and I have stopped after only 10 minutes on the treadmill a couple of times this week.
Today I rode in to work for the first time since I moved house (11km trip) and hope to do that a few times a week.

My eating has been in adjustment to my celiac diagnosis (mentioned in another thread) and working out how to stay full enough etc.There is certainly room for improvement in this area!

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