Healthy Habits Week of March 2

Kristin L

Hi everyone. How was your week?

Nothing terribly exciting happened this week, which could be a good thing. I need to start rethinking my morning walks because I'm about to change jobs and the distances from where my DF and I park (we carpool) to my new office is a lot closer. But, I've got 2 weeks to figure it out.

My goals for this week are to continue working on mediation and keep exercising. I had a Dr's appt this past week and saw my weight for the first time in a few months. It was heavier than I expected, but I feel like I've I'm getting leaner, so I think it's just muscle. Yay!

What are your goals for the week?

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Latest reply was from citygirldc

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I want to run 3x this week and lift weights 3x. I got sidelined yesterday by a stomach bug, so we'll see if it interrupts my schedule or I'm healthy again by tomorrow. I lost one weight workout yesterday and a run today due to it. Blergh.

11 years ago

MsMaven

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Glad I decided to focus on inches because I am having a hard time losing weight and still can't get into last year's pants and skirts.

I did, however, look at myself in the mirror today when I was wearing a stretchy top and stretchy pants and I saw an hourglass! Okay, a high waisted hourglass with a bit extra around the middle where my real waist used to be. Side view: not nearly so apple-ish. More oval-ish. (Not going to post photos!) Also, the upper arms look a lot better.

I'm keeping up with the exercises I learned at physical therapy five months ago and have added some. Even without weight loss I look better and feel stronger.

This week the challenge will be to maintain. I've got eating events coming up.

11 years ago

Anonymous

Lent begins this week with fasting and such, a discipline I need after eating too many bites of a flourless chocolate cake that I made for a meeting we hosted this week. Even though it was made without flour or sugar and only the darkest chocolate for the diabetics, it still had lots of eggs and butter. Lots of fish and veggies for the next 6 weeks is a good thing!
Exercise: I hope that today's snow will melt quickly to be able to take long walks with Maggie, bu it may be the gym more often this week. I need to budget for a personal trainer visit too.

11 years ago

amiable

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I switched to a new workout regimen this week, and while I'm sore, I can tell I'm gaining muscle, and I lost about 1.5 pounds too. That's enough motivation to keep it up for me. I need to improve my eating though - lots of sugar and carbs the past two days.

11 years ago

LACeleste

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Hi everyone,

Going to try acupuncture for wrist and elbow pain and weakness. It may sound very LA but I am hopeful I can get some relief.

Hope you all have a fit, healthy, and happy week!

11 years ago

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Amending my goals to allow for recovery from being sick. Just going to watch food intake for the next few days and try and get back to lifting on Thursday, maybe a gentle run/walk today or tomorrow. Couldn't even handle half a cup of coffee yet this morning. Man. I'll get there, though.

11 years ago

texstyle

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I'm going to try Valter Longo's 5:2 fasting concept. I posted about it in Una's thread on thyroid. Here's the idea:

I'm considering intermittent 5:2 day fasting as per Valter Longo recommends. I'm not overweight but I have gained over the past 10 years or so and I'd like to lose that "extra". His research suggests to eat normal on 5 days of the week and limit calories (for women) to 500 (that's the "fast" part) on 2 days a week for better health, to greatly reduce cancer risk and to lose unwanted body fat. I'm going to try using a juicer for those 2 days to make it easier to keep the calories low but I think I will still eat an egg for breakfast and a small mid-day meal.

I've already given up wine for the past 10 days and I think I want to make it a special weekend treat only in the future. I figure it will be much easier to do the above without drinking. A family member with a terminal illness has prompted me to reconsider my own healthy habits (again). I've always focused on health and nutrition but I do love food and love to cook.

11 years ago

Alassë

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Some exercising has happened (strength workouts), and I've been eating great! I may even be noticing energy benefits.

11 years ago

MsMary

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I'm on vacation this week so I'm out of the gym and trying to hold it together as best I can with the eating. My Marine is a non-drinker and vegetarian, so at least I have that going for me!

11 years ago

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Texstyle, I have read up on different IF recently. I do a version of it overnight with a 12 to 14 hr fast. Jury is still out lol. But I do think our insulin needs a break from pumping out all day all night with these prescribed "small, frequent meals".
I ran for 40 minutes today. Had a stop at the drugstore and wine store, so not all strung together. But I'll call it good after being so sick over the weekend. I've also been wine free for about a week, but probably going to dabble tonight or tomorrow to go with some shrimp alfredo. I'd like to make it a less often than most nights habit, though, going forward.

11 years ago

anne

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So so here.

I have had yet another flat tire, so am back to catching the bus instead of cycling to work, I try to go for the chaper fare and walk an extra 12 minutes to get to it.
I did 4km on the treadmill on Tues but have been suffering with sore hamstrings ever since. My plans to do a 10km race in a few weeks are not looking possible. Also am weighing up sleep and running and since I have to travel for longer since my move sleep keeps winning!

Weight - has gone down a bit and is around the middle of my acceptable range. I would attribute this to lack of opportunity to eat higher calorie food rather than my gluten free diet itself.
I can't find my tape measure so can't do inches.

Am intrigued to hear about 5:2 diet. I tried it for a while last year but just found the 500 calories days too hard - I'd have to just go to bed early at the end of the day because I wasn't good for much. Also though I lost a bit at first it tapered off quickly and then I think I overate on the 5 days, though you aren't supposed to. But of course it has worked for lots of people.

11 years ago

citygirldc

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Well, I've upped my exercise as much as I can since the weather hasn't really cooperated here in DC. It's been way to cold to ride my bike to work let alone train for my upcoming 10 miler in early April. I have managed to get on the dreaded treadmill on Monday for a 7 mile run. Luckily, the temperatures are going up this weekend and I'm going to take advantage. I've also tracked my food intake and feel like I may have lost a few pounds. I won't know until I weigh in on Saturday. Wish me luck.

Goals for the rest of the week:
Thurs: run 5 miles
Fri: run 3 miles or break
Sat: 20 mile bike ride with hubby

next week goals:
Sun: 9 mile run scheduled
Mon: break or HIIT class
Tue: 4 mile run
Wed:

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