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Healthy Habits Week of June 2

Kristin L

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Hi everyone. How has your week gone?

Mine's been pretty well. I'm trying to figure out how to get more walking in because the summer heat is finally here and it's too hot to walk in the afternoons. I'm not much of morning person, but I think I may try getting up early to walk this week.

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Thanks for starting the thread, Kristin.

I stayed active on vacation with some long beach walks. Also did some Jessica Smith Youtube workouts while out of town. My 26-year-old niece even did the Jessica Smith Beach Body Pilates one with me, so fun!

Next week I plan on doing Week 3 of the Jessica Smith Summer Challenge.

For your amusement, here are a few vacation pics on the beach! So fun to get together with my sisters, sister-in-law, and one of my nieces.

In the first photo I'm goofing around with my two sisters. I'm on the far left.

The second photo is the whole gang. I'm second from left.

Finally, a beautiful South Carolina sunrise!

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annagybe

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I went for a five mile hike on Saturday. This morning I went to the gym, even though I was still sore from the hike.

Caro in Oz

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Off to Pilates mat this morning then yoga tomorrow. After that x 2 more sessions for the week. Beautiful clear winter days here so I'm walking on the beach a lot

anne

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Thanks for sharing your fun pics Alicat!

I haven't managed to write on this thread for ages, owing to computer difficulties and the pressures of moving house.

I am trying to use up the personal trainer session that I get with my gym membership here.

My family is doing a 5km fun run next weekend so I have been trying to sneak in a few runs and a few spin sessions.

Mo

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Didn't run But am doing a 30 day plank challenge starting at 30 seconds and hopefully progressing to 4 minutes.
Still sticking with trying to maintain for the week for starters.

MsMary

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Alicat, you look so cute in your swimsuit!!

I had a good week. Four boot camps, tap class, one trainer session. Weight is stable. Being able to come home for lunch has helped with the food. Also my BFF, who loves to come over and bring goodies, has been out of town and that's helped a lot, too!

Up for the coming week: More of the same.

qfbrenda

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Alicat, just wanted to say I'm doing Jessica's challenge too. I really like her.

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Cool, Brenda! We can be Jessica Smith junkies together! I feel like I'm already stronger and more flexible after just two weeks of the challenge.

Mary, thanks! Sounds like you are rocking your workouts.

Anne, thanks for commenting on my photos! Good luck with the 5K!

Caro, I want to come walk on the beach with you. I'm back to my landlocked city, and I miss the ocean.

Kim

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I tried a kettlebell workout for the very first time yesterday.

Oh. my. I am sore!!! (And I'm pretty fit and used a light kettlebell! LOL)

I think I've found my new love to replace my running (which has been out for nearly a year due to a foot injury that won't play nice!).

Cardio, strength and flexibility and no impact all in one workout! How much more could a girl want??

Oh and we've been biking everywhere since the weather turned nice and I borrowed a bike from my SIL.

I'm loving that too! Feel like a kid again when I hop on the bike and head out! Funny, a 51 year old kid...LOL

I'm back on WeightWatchers using the Simply Filling method (no point counting) and I'm shedding the 10 pounds that I've put on since last year (see the no running for a year comment above...)

All in all, a good week!

Kristin L

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I didn't know you could do all of that with a kettleball. I think I'll have to try that workout.

It sounds like everyone is having a great week. I feel like I should also apologize for being a bit later than I anticipated with the post. I had another migraine yesterday and it took a bit more than normal out of me.

Anonymous

Kristin, I don't think you owe anyone an apology -- you do a great job and this is a guilt-free zone! Hope you feel better quickly.

Ingunn

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You are all doing well! After hibernating through winter with far too little activity, I'm finally back on track, literally. Two 5K runs and a 20K bike ride completed last week's workouts. This week I aim for three more. I've also thanked no to an ice cream today. Feels good!

Carla

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Good recovery from the 10K race the last weekend of May, with runs and swims. Only one bike due to poor weather ( rain and cold). Coach is increasing the length of swims ( up to 3300 m. now) and I'm still able to get it done in the time allotted.

Got invited to a 1.5 hr training ride this pm, and quads are still sore from leg day Sunday. Hope I can keep up.

First triathlon of the summer is in 2.5 weeks and I still haven't had an open water swim. It snowed yesterday, but is supposed to warm up this week.

Janet

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Well, I'm in the slow but steady return to my former levels of activity. I drove for the first time in two weeks today, so I took the opportunity to drive to one of my favorite running trail parks and took a 2.4 mile walk. I took it slow and no big hills (doc's orders) and felt good at the end.

I'm trying to stay away from sweets, which is hard. I know calorie counts are more of a concern while I'm not running 15 or so miles a week.

A week from now I can resume swimming! Yay! And after my soreness in my abdomen is better, I can start back on gentle yoga too. Running is still another month away.

citygirldc

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Well, after a few weeks of "relaxing", the weight has finally caught up with me. I have set up a challenge for myself to lose a few lbs. between June 1 - mid-August by increasing my activity levels, and decreasing the favorite bad foods (i.e red wine, cheese, crackers, and ice cream). My goal is to tone up and get at least 5x a week of exercise.

M, W, F - cardio (bike and run or take a tabata class)
T, Th - weight training

Raisin

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After 3 weeks on no activity whatsoever, I did 2 20-minute runs this week. Oh. My. God. How the heck did I run a marathon? I feel so out of shape already! Haha! I'm hoping it's just the cold I have going, and mayeb my body is still rebelling against running. Lol, I feel like I'm a new runner.