Healthy Habits week of May 11

Kristin L

Hi everyone. How was last week for you?

Mine was a little crazy. I worked my first graduation with my new position, but I think it went really well. DF also graduated, so I was busy getting him ready and entertaining his family who came up to see us. So I missed a couple of workouts. And my eating wasn't as good as it could have been because everyone wanted to go out for lunch and dinner. But, if this is biggets problem I face, I'm doing pretty good.

This week my goal is to get my 10,000 steps everyday. I finally bought a fitbit, so that's what I'm going to use to measure my steps and hold myself accountable. I also need to get back to eating right, but I think that one will be pretty easy.

What are your goals for the week?

11 years ago

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gardenchick

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Let's see-- 5 workouts this week, so I hit my goal. Ran 3x plus 2 high intensity workout classes at the gym.

I've started tracking what I'm eating with myfitnesspal.com If you are on there, DM your email address and I'll friend you

Eating wise, fascinating to track it. I basically did well during the week, but had some family events this weekend that put me over my "budget". But tracking has made me more mindful about what I'm eating...mostly!

11 years ago

Kristin L

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Great job gardenchick! It's amazing how once things start to ad up once you really begin recording it. I'm not on myfitnesspal yet, but I've been thinking about it. If I get on, I'll let ya know!

11 years ago

shedev

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Did great at my workouts, food plan not so much. Gonna try to eat cleaner this week.

11 years ago

gardenchick

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Thanks K!

Yes, tracking those calories is revealing

Congrats on buying the fitbit, and keep us posted.

11 years ago

MsMaven

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Good week until today. Kept accurate calorie count, exercised and lost another pound and a half. I'm back to where I was last September! And another week of no wine, although I did want some today, I admit.

It is worthwhile to keep track of calories. I know people have different methods, but when you actually see what that piece of chocolate or the cookie will cost, it helps a lot in budgeting in one or two goodies and then stop.

I need to back off on exercising a bit--knee is acting up. Not sure which exercise is doing it, but I think I know.

So next week I plan to keep on what I've been doing.

11 years ago

anne

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I am happy to say that I acheived a minor goal for myself in doing a 10km race in under an hour yesterday. (57:15 - waving at Mo!!) Have to find a new goal now- I have been working on that one for years!

Foodwise I kept off sugar til the weekend (as planned) but indulged somewhat with Mother's day etc so the weight is up a pound. I cooked a very vegetable intensive meal last night (thanks to Diane G for the reminder about vegies

Hope your knee improves soon MsMaven

11 years ago

Alassë

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Lots of walking (good), a little too much eating and not the best choices (not so good). Plans for this week: keep walking, try to hold off on food/make better choices.

11 years ago

citygirldc

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Hi all. This weekend was a break for me. I worked out 5x last week but as usual by eating habits are all over the place. If I can control that, I'd be in great shape.

Gardenchick - I'm on MFP and love it. (search for DCRESIDER). I pretty much track everything.

11 years ago

Aquamarine

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I have been eating very clean and very low sodium to keep the bloat at bay! I am hoping that will keep my weight stable, too. Trying to exercise every day despite plantar fasciitis...blech.

In awe of all you runners....one item on my bucket list was to run a 5K this year in honor if a significant birthday, but I have so many annoying injuries I am not sure it will happen.

11 years ago

Kristin L

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Has anyone had problems with their big toe joints? I started to work out tonight and it's painful enough that I know I need to rest it. I probably need to go see a physician, but I didn't know if anyone had dealt with this before.

11 years ago

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Gone for a few days and come back to see a new Fitbitter and an under hour 10K! Woohoo!
K, I once had sensitivity under the big toe when training for my half marathon. The sesamoid bones. I backed off and it healed itself eventually. I think I got newer shoes, too.

My weekend was full of treats and not much exercise beyond some leisurely laps in the hotel pool and a 3 mile riverfront walk Sunday night. The week was good for workouts, though. Still just one swim workout but 2 of each of the others. Oh, 3 bike rides actually. And 2 gym sessions of lifting.
I'm WAY up on the scale. Like more than I've been in 10 years. But some of it is just my body adjusting to triathlon training and the other is birthday madness of wine and food lol.
This week I'm back to the routine. Having a hard time with my sinus situation but still getting in those workouts. 45 min bike this afternoon to kick things off.

11 years ago

Kristin L

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Thanks Mo! Good luck with your training.

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