Healthy Habits: Week of Jan. 13

Laurinda

The depths of winter here, the doldrums of summer elsewhere...

How is everyone doing?

I'm working on lengthening time in Yoga Plank pose, and gearing up for the Wheel pose. Baby steps - first the Bridge. (Photos below are not me !)

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13 years ago

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JulieJohn

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Hi Laurinda,

I love yoga. That backbend is something great to work up to. I can do one as far as the top of my head, but I can't yet get my arms to lift me the rest of the way. Hubby lifted me one day and it was fun, but I was sore afterward.

My goal this week is to spend more time outside. My weather is chilly but sunny, so it shouldn't be impossible to do. The challenge is to balance it with a lot of work that requires me to be inside at the computer.

Have fun!

13 years ago

citygirldc

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I'm back on track with training for my upcoming half marathon. I ran 9 miles today and didn't even know it until I logged onto mapmyrun.com. Yay me!! I did weigh in on Saturday but had maintained due to eating out this weekend. I will get back on track though.

Goal this week: watch what I eat, drink more water, eat less carbs and exercise/run.

13 years ago

Kari

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Hehe, I was never able to do a bridge even at age 6 (B's niece recently told me "oh, that's EASY!") I wish you well! I love yoga but I'm always the least flexible person in class.

My Start Small goals: get back to hitting the gym (either my real gym, or the small fitness center in my apartment complex) at least 3 days a week. Once I had that pattern built up, I was motivated to go MORE than 3 days a week without feeling like I had to do so.

13 years ago

Kristin L

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My goal is to up my walking to hour a day. It'll probably be broken down into 2 30 minutes walks, but I think that should be ok. I also want to try not to eat out this week until the weekend.

13 years ago

Caro in Oz

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My regular Pilaties & yoga classes start this week after the break. I've also upped my weights program at the gym - so I'll be busy (& sore).
I'm going away at the weekend for a wedding so I'm hoping to contain any damage:)

13 years ago

Raisin

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Week 2 of marathon training for me. Only 4 miles today as it was a low mile run. Thank goodness because I went back to cutting out sugar today (after so much of it over Christmas) and I had a headache most of the day and felt like crap. As I remember from last time, I think I will be in a sugar withdrawal fog for about 3 days.....

13 years ago

Anonymous

I'm planning three weight workouts and two Zumba classes this week. I want to continue to meditate for 15 minutes most mornings.

I aim to consume less of my two favorite food groups: wine and cheese!

I've been eating one ounce of dark chocolate every day, and I will continue doing so. Gotta have my half-and-half in my coffee too! As Julia Child said, moderation in all things, including moderation.

13 years ago

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Found out there is a free Wed yoga class at my chiropractor's down the street (donations accepted). Might try that out this week if my cold has cleared enough by then. Been working and sleeping basically. And it's also unusually cold since I moved back. Another record low this morning of -14. Someday I'll run again . . . someday.

13 years ago

Freckles

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What a great goal Laurinda!

JJ outside sounds wonderful, good luck.

DC awesome 9 mile run without even knowing it! What an accomplishment.

Kari love your workout thought process.

Good luck this week Kristin.

Good luck Caro, have fun at the wedding.

Hope the withdrawal isn't too hard Raisin.

Cheese is an impossible withdrawal for me Alicat, good luck with yours.

Hope you feel up to the yoga this week Mo, feeling sick is awful.

After a less than stellar week I'm back into doing my physio workouts. Finding them much more difficult but I know part of that is the repetition, my body starts to grind somewhat in the joints. Went out yesterday and bought new ankle weights which will be starting this week at physio's instruction.

Hockey is back, YAH!! Went to the team practice yesterday and it killed my hip, back and knee. Glad of this as it will come up at physio appt this week and it is a recurring problem so looking forward to hear her thoughts on how to cure it.

13 years ago

RoseandJoan

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Permission to join?

I'm now two weeks into my re-balancing diet, three healthy meals a day with no snacks and still have the post festive sugar cravings. I'm not really trying to lose weight but do need to change some bad eating habits.

I have started the week off well with a five mile run and a marathon home cleaning session (trying to build cleaning into the exercise schedule, hoovering 29 stairs must burn a few calories).

I plan to do another three runs this week and a couple of Zumba sessions too

I m wondering how to quantify the effects of the diet and exercise when my aim is not to loose weight? Enjoyment, energy, stamina...I'm undecided.

13 years ago

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Jules, good question. I am not aiming to lose either. I'm thinking more energy and firming up will be my barometers.

13 years ago

JulieJohn

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Also strength is a good barometer, for those not looking to lose. If you find you can do a few more reps, or do a harder exercise like lifting heavier weight, than before, you are stronger!

13 years ago

Laurinda

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I mentally give myself a gold star for each day I workout. Silly, but it works for me. My annual blood test (lipid panel and HbA1C) keeps me on the straight and narrow dietary path.

13 years ago

Raisin

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I've been running this week with my new iPod nano, and using the Nike+ app, and it's keeping me in line! Some days I feel like stopping for a minute, but I just can't because I know it will mess up up pace. It keeps me going that she keeps calling out my mileage and pace. And I need it right now because I am still worn out from the holidays!

13 years ago

Laurinda

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Oh, and Welcome RoseandJoan!

13 years ago

Anonymous

Just got my flu shot! They have been hard to find here, so I was lucky my local grocery store got a few doses in today. Now if I could just get my husband to get one.

13 years ago

RoseandJoan

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Thank you for the useful suggestions and warm welcome.

I think my goals are to tone up, have more energy and to build some endurance with my running. I LOVE the gold star idea!

13 years ago

Raisin

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Gold stars sound motivating! I guess I sort of do the same, I darken out the days that I complete my runs on. I'm looking forward to tomorrow, it's a rest day!

13 years ago

Raisin

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Long run day for me. 6 miles, should be hard though, it's mega cold outside. I could wait until tonight when the kids are in bed and run it on the treadmill, but running after supper makes me so tired.....hmmmm, maybe it will be a bit warmer after lunch.

How's everyone doing?

13 years ago

Elly

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I too am trying to get my SO to get a flu shot. He says that they make him feel crummy, and he has a great immune system so even when he gets sick it usually isn't bad, but I worry because he has a history of illness inducing asthma, and it has been in the negatives during the day here--- plus, even though I get a flu shot each year, because of my immune problems I am still at risk and I don't need him bringing it home.

My goal is to get myself to the gym this next week, and maybe hit SO's treadmill. From April to November I was doing great with exercise without having to shell out cash for the gym, but it hasn't been above 15 degrees here in 6 weeks and I would rather sit on a fire poker than get sweaty or showering and then having to go out in the wind.

I miss being able to feel my extremities!

13 years ago

anne

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Have managed to do a few laps while the kids have swimming lessons (only 500m one day and 750 another; nothing exceptional.

I have finally bought a GPS running watch and looking forward to putting though it's paces!!
I have been pretty undisciplined foodwise DD had her birthday the other day, so it has been cake city at our house! And I have just cooked another one, a recipe that has been my mind for some months.

13 years ago

Freckles

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Sounds like you guys are doing great.

I think you'll really enjoy that watch Anne. Also, you did do those laps while the kids were having lessons. That is a great feat actually. I like those small things we do. I figure they all add up to something awesome at the end of the year.

Why are flu shots such an area if contention Elly, my husband and son both won't get them and it drives me mad. Winter can be really difficult when it is windy. One day this week I huddled in warm clothing here at home. Luckily my physio doesn't make me sweaty so no shower required, that would have killed me. Good luck next week with your plan.

How did that long run go Raisin? That ipod nano sounds like it fits you perfectly.

So glad you got your flu shot Alicat. Good luck with your husband.

Welcome RoseandJoan, those are great goals.

Laurinda thanks for the idea. Maybe Starbucks once a month will be my gold star.

The physio session this week was hard. There is this one exercise that has to be done with pressure on bent knees for my hip and it has been reintroduced. She modified it from the way the last physiotherapist had me do it and it is much better. Hopefully her plan will work. I will try it for the second time today, wish me luck as the first time didn't go so well. I think my body just has to be slowly introduced to it and that it will work out in the end. I also had to get a little apparatus the right width and height for the exercise with the weights. After two fails I think I've got it. Will bring it in next time to be sure. A really good week all in all for physio/exercises (and five hockey functions).

13 years ago

Laurinda

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Freckles, slow and steady wins the race ;-).

I've been going to a weekly exercise class since October. At first I could barely do the easy options for every routine. Now I am almost up to doing the 'real' exercise versions, but the trainer is very good about showing us the things you can add "if you want more!"

I think the 'gold stars' were from when I was 3 or 4 - I remember a wall chart that listed things like brushing my teeth and making my bed. LOL, funny how that stuck with me.

13 years ago

Anonymous

My husband just emailed me that he got a flu shot. Hooray. Before he walked out the door this afternoon, I told him, "If you don't get a flu shot, I won't take care of you if you get sick!" I guess that scared him into action, ha.

13 years ago

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