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OT: Anyone up for a Healthy Habits challenge/series?

rae

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No outfit pic from me today because I ran out of time. My depressed state is really hitting me, and though I have a policy of Fake It Till You Make It, I really let it get to me this morning.

I was showing hubs the dress I am deciding on, and let me tell you, he and I have a very hard time agreeing on dresses. I'm picky as it is, so I don't end up with many. Anyway, I said something about how I'd tried on a lot of comfortable knit dresses and this was the only one that looked good on my hips/thighs, and he said that maybe it would fix that if I lost a few pounds.

Bless him, I know what he meant... he knows I'm not at my normal weight and translated into DH speak, once you take the foot out of his mouth, he was saying that I'll be back to normal soon and not have such a hard time. But lord, no woman wants to hear that she should maybe lose a few pounds!

So anyway, I need to drag myself out of this hole and focus on something positive and productive. Anyone in for some co-dependancy? *hopeful smile*

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Mo

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I have had a week of slothfulness and am on a 'get your butt in gear' kick. I started with a 2 mile run today and a 200 meter sprint at the end. I belong to a Facebook fitness group that is doing an Olympic inspired challenge this week. Fun! https://www.facebook.com/events/325213667571908/

Sometimes just putting it out there is enough to make you get up and do it! And we all know the hard part is taking that first step.

Sona

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Oh hon you look rae-tastic always. but yes, now that I am slowly getting my strength back I'm up for a healthy habits challenge!

Anonymous

Me... I lost a couple pounds over the weekend but I still have a few more to go. I told my SO a few days ago, it's not vanity, I need to fit my " investments" properly.

rae

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Great group, Mo! Yes, I was hoping to get it out there myself with this thread. I didn't know you had bouts of slothfulness!

Sona, very glad you are feeling better!

Great job this weekend, Zap - your my inspiration, then. I, too, am very motivated by the desire to stay "in" my investments.

Kim

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That hole you are in, is that the one you dug to bury the body?? Lol
Silly dh! No wonder they don't talk that much, look what happens when they intend to be helpful! Lmao

Mochi

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I'm in, absolutely.

Kirti

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I'm in too! I should be getting more exercise and eating healthier for sure.

Transcona Shannon

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Count me in too! On a new med dosage for my endocrine imbalance so the timing is perfect!

And Rae? You look gorgeous - don't let it get in your head.

rae

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Ha! So *that's* what the hole is for... didn't know it as I dug it, but the purpose presents itself.

Shannon, wonderful news that they have worked out a new dosage!

MsMary

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Yes! I'm 5 pounds over where I'd like to be and on short little me, that's a lot!!

annagybe

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I'm in. I've lost three of the ten pounds that I want to lose. Though honestly I'd be happy to just lose another 4-5 lbs to get my BMI back to normal. Normally when I go out of town my diet goes out the window. But I was thrilled I didn't gain a single pound in Portland.

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I'm in! Did a fun Zumba class this morning.

Janet

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I'm in. I have not been running much in the heat but have been trying to make up for it with a half hour or so of swimming every other day or so. The last run I did was only a couple of miles in San Francisco the morning that I got so sick. I really need to suck it up and just run in the heat.

The week of being sick probably helped my weight a little bit, since I had zero appetite for about five days, but it sure didn't help my strength!

And this weekend we had houseguests, which meant snacks and food and desserts and margaritas. I am trying to behave much better this week.

Marley

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I'd like to participate in this - but someone is (first!) probably going to have to come and pull me out of the hole that I am in! I know there are healthy habits that I could be developing that would pay off in the long run - once in awhile I stick my head out of the hole and I see my bicycle in the garage, or my running shoes - and they look vaguely familiar!

So, how would we do this? Just establish our own goals and then report in to each other or . . . ? I'm not needing to lose weight, I;m needing to get fit and to recover from a pervasive, lurking "down under the surface feeling" of depression and anxiety. (Of course, a stable financial income might also do the trick!) LOL

Janet

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Marley, I also want to regain my healthy habits for mood reasons. I'm in a little bit of a funk this week. Probably nothing much -- was sick last week, birthday coming up, a small health concern (fibroids getting worse, might need treatment), feeling a little stale in my work these days, and a touch of PMS.

I always know that exercise will help me feel better, but dang, I have to drag myself out to do it! Starting is the hardest part. Yesterday morning I must have procrastinated for a solid hour before I finally jumped in the pool and started swimming.

rae

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High five, Anna! Not gaining is the first step to losing.

Marley, that is exactly how I feel! Only it's not the lack of income but the lack of mental stimulation. I cannot wait to be on my way, and the limbo is no fun.

Janet, heat is no fun. Good job switching tactics and swimming!

I think in the past one person would start a thread each week, and then everyone would "report in" on what healthy things they have done each day. I have done things in the distant past before YLF where we would have a shared online chart of all the participants and what they have done... then if you cheated you had nowhere to hide! I don't know that anyone here wants to be called out like that, though...?

citygirldc

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Just popped in quickly to let you know that I'm setting myself a goal to exercise at least 5-6x a week the month of August. work will be quite slow so I have to get my butt back in gear.

July hasn't been good in terms of exercise, but I blame the heat and cold brews for my weight gain, plus the recent vacation . So, that's why I plan on my making goal starting August 1 - August 31. I actually started yesterday.

These are my goals for the rest of August:
Sun: rest day
Mon: HIIT class
Tue: Run 5 miles. (Hope to get my bike back from the shop tonight)
Wed: Bike to work, HIIT class at lunch, then bike home
Thu: Run 5 miles in the morning, bike to work, yoga at lunch, bike home
Fri: Bike to work, HIIT class, bike home
Sat: weigh myself, ballet class

So what are your weekly exercise?

rae

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Citygirldc, you are wonderfully dedicated! Love your plan.

With my rotten mindset the way it is, my goal is just to do 30 mins of something other than laying around, reading, or working on the internet. Yesterday, I took a walk with hubs, and today I think I'll force myself to take my returns into the b&m store instead of mailing them back. Then I'll take a lap around the stores... not impressive, but I'm hoping it will do me good to get out.

Mo

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Wow, DCGirl, you aren't messing around. I hope to run 3x a week (it is sooo hot though) and yoga again. I have to admit the cockroach/palmetto bug situation has me not feeling exactly like letting go lying on the floor, though. Maybe just the running and some push ups and planks before bed to start with

Anonymous

I'm a walker so my hope is to walk at least an hour a day, each day. Quite feasible living where I do. I cannot go to a gym for anything. It feels like torture to me, so I'm doing my Zumba Wii game and - don't laugh - I actually bought that Brazilian butt lift series. Hey, 30 day money back guarantee, plus I can take the DVDs with me when I go away...:)
As far as diet, I am trying to stay off ice cream and excessive snacking. That is my summer nemesis.

JR

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I've been stuck at the same weight for over a month now, so I need a bit of a kick in the rear too. I need to start walking more again. I do have to be very careful though - with chronic fatigue, overdoing it once can set you back weeks. But being accountable for a daily walk - even a short one - or equivalent would probably be good for me.

CocoLion

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I'm in too! I may just have a few lbs to lose, so that is not my #1 goal.

My #1 goal is to make better food choices. I eat a lot of junk food. And drink a ton of diet Pepsi. The only reason I'm not bigger is that I am on my feet all day and have an active job.

My second goal is to do something about my jiggly midsection. I have finally realized, that this requires WORK at my age. I used to be able to just lose a few lbs and the jiggle would disappear. Now, it won't budge. So I'm thinking of doing my own yoga routine or actually making it to a class.

I've never joined one of these challenges, so I'm clueless as to what we do. Just check in with each other? How often?

Sylvie

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Definitely in. I liked the weekly workout/checkin threads that we used to have. I've *sigh* put back on10 pounds in the past year - the same 10 I lost the year before.

After several weeks of sloth, I dragged myself to the gym for a 3 mile run last Sunday and I did another 3-miler today during lunch.

My goal is (as it has always been) to work out at least 3x/week.

I don't set dietary goals because as soon as I work out, I find I naturally start to eat better and having rules makes me want to cheat on them.

MNsara

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I *should* be in! This summer has been one of my laziest ever!

I'm still doing yoga classes 3 times each week, but I could and should just get up, get going, and get outside. We've had our 2nd hottest July on record and had broken AC for the first two weeks of it, so now I feel like I'm hiding inside -- usually on the computer. It makes me feel lethargic and down.

I'll take any weight loss that might accompany changes, but my main goal needs to be psychological changes!

rae

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Seems like many of us are craving a little structure for our health goals - very glad to have the company.

You all are doing a great job by getting up and out. Denise, I don't know what jiggle you speak of, but I'm sure you'll beat it!

Nadya

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I'm in. I've fallen out of my exercise routine with company and vacations and need to get back to it - I have some much more bounce when I exercise even three times a week!

cjh

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I would like to join in, too, *as she puts away the chips and salsa*

My need is to quit eating so much candy and junk, really. I am not too bad at getting lots of veggies, fruit and whole grain stuff, home cooked meals 90% of the time or more. I could stand to drop 2-4 lbs, which doesn't sound like much but has been gained and stubborn for the last several months. It's menopause, gals, a fight against flab I wasn't aware I'd have to fight!

My exercise plan that I've been sticking to decently considering having to squeeze runs into cool parts of the day (which means short and early):
Mon. Lift wts at gym, combination of free wts and machines, about 50 min.
Tues. run 3-4 miles, depending on time available.
Wednesday. Lift wts.
Thurs. run 4 miles, or less if time crunched
Friday rest, and usually eat too much
Sat. Run 5 miles. Housework and yard work add some active hours
Sunday extreme rest.

I write in my calendar and check off the days I complete my exercise, which is most of the time. If I don't follow the plan, my mood declines rapidly and that is good motivation. So I am kind of left with eat less or add even more exercise.

I could see if I can add another short run or walk on Sunday, maybe. QUIT eating candy. Count calories. All would help, I'm sure. So I'm ready to join the reporting and encouraging. Yay to all who plan to start or add active time to your days.

Jjsloane

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I desperately need to join in. I am crazy busy at work on proposals which means I am in rooms stocked with bad food all day (they think it motivates, but it's the proposal curse I tell you) I'd been going back and forth with the same 3 lbs which then became 5 and now there seems no more back and a little more forth than I care for and it's showing in how my clothes fit which also makes me feel worse about myself. And that was 10-15 lbs heavier than my goal weight (but I was kind of ok there) Not to mention I really should be thinking of health in terms of heart and aging blah blah.

I'm in.

Abie

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I'm in! We have a big disney vacation at the end of sept that will be days of walking 10 miles a day or more so I need to get in gear so it doesn't kick my butt.

I don't have a lot of time, and it's crazy hot. I'm hoping to do 3x a week high intensity intervals in the eliptical. Yoga + body weight exercises 2-3x a week.

On the weekends I'd like to get in one long walk with the kiddo in the jogging stroller and one swim. The swimming isnt always possible because we don't have a pool, but we can go to friends sometimes. I have been taking Katie but I need to ask the hubs for 30 minutes by myself and then take katie because I can't really use my arms much holding her in the pool.

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