Get in Shape & Lose Weight for August 2014 Group

[Pikester]

Over did it yesterday - took the dog to the dog park, no idea how far the walk was, but it's a solid 30 min of strenuous exercise. Also did some yoga, and abds, but today I feel crummy. I did some yoga today, and that's it. But it's something and I like the positive direction I'm heading in.

You are right. Something is better then nothing. Keep up the good work!

 

[digiMom]

How do you all balance your cardio and strength training? Up until this point I've been more focused on cardio and now I want to ramp up my strength training. I get about an hour of good cardio a day 6 days a week. 3 days C25K (about half running at 10.5mph, other half fast walking), 2 days of Zumba, and 1 day of cardiobarre. For strength I've been doing 30min/3xweek of squats, lunges, lots of pilates based leg stuff. Now want to add abs and lots of arms. Should I cut back on my cardio a little or just add in 3 days of arms as well? The problem is I actually LIKE all of my cardio activities (who am I all of sudden??? ) and I don't want to give any of them up!!

I'm not an expert, but here's my 2 cents: Keep the cardio. I would start with the arms 2 days a week. Unless you're lifting kids (I'm past that stage) you'll be surprised how much you're arms hurt the next day. I would add this to either 2 of your current "leg" days or alternate with them, depending on how it fits into your schedule. My understanding with ab work is that unless you are really doing hard core weight resistant ab workouts (so normal crunches, etc, not on machines or with weight balls) you can really do them just about every day. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong. So I'd sneak them in. Also think about what you are doing during Zumba and the cardio bar. You may actually be working arms and abs in those, so add them to the days you're walking/running.

Over did it yesterday - took the dog to the dog park, no idea how far the walk was, but it's a solid 30 min of strenuous exercise. Also did some yoga, and abds, but today I feel crummy. I did some yoga today, and that's it. But it's something and I like the positive direction I'm heading in.

Good job listening to yourself!

I've been doing good but came home to pizza last night and had too much of it. Also, I'm cooking corned beef meal today and only do once a year so I am having it will try to do some wii fit damage control while it cooks all day. And my real birthday is Tuesday- is it wrong that I want birthday cake?! Help!! When you are in a good place, how do you keep yourself from going off track?

I had Chinese food last night (DHs birthday) I think it's important not to feel guilty. I think that does as much damage as the food itself. Working out makes sense. Remember that these foods have a lot of salt, so if you see a gain on the scale a lot of it will be water retention. And try to eat a lot of low calorie, high volume food with the "bad" food and at the other meals during the day to help fill you up without a big hit. It will also help keep you full so you can keep your portions of the "bad" food down. Oh, and before you eat drink a glass of water. As far as the cake, the cupcake idea is great. Along with eating a lot of those low calorie, high volume foods during the day to compensate. Also, when you're having your cake don't feel guilty about it. Give yourself permission to take your time and really enjoy it. Eat it as slowly as you can. I've heard that if you have water afterwards to get the flavor off your tongue that also helps with not wanting more. I've never tried it, but hey, couldn't hurt...

A few years ago when I was in great shape, I was on a wheat-free diet. Not because I'm allergic, but because it was one simple rule that forced me to eat whole foods (because nearly everything that comes in a box has it) and not load up on empty calorie carbs. I did it for about a year and it was great. I've fallen off the wagon, but I've had yogurt, blueberries, and raw oats for lunch every day this week, which was my go-to lunch when I was fit, so that's progress!

I agree getting rid of bread helps a lot. I didn't eat it for a while last summer along with other possible trigger foods and felt a lot better. I never figured out exactly why though and hope to later this summer. For me, it's possibly the wheat, gluten, or even the yeast since I'm allergic to molds...

 

[WAHkoMom]

I was disappointed to see that I went up a pound this week , but I'm chalking it up to "my friend" arriving yesterday (you know, the one who visits once a month? ).

I did everything right - journaled in MyFitnessPal every day (even the beers and cookies on a couple of days), went to the gym every day and walked between 7000 and 9000 steps each day. Given that, I'm not getting discouraged, and plan to keep it up this week.

Good job everyone - - we can do this!

 

[digiMom]

Hey everyone, time to check in! (Sorry, this is going to be long.)

Check In...
Well, I lost another 2 lbs this week, but just barely. I hit it yesterday. All other mornings this week I was at 1 lb. I actually feel great! I feel so much better that I did 2 weeks ago. The foggy feeling is almost gone, I'm more awake and alert during the day, I'm more patient, my posture at work is better. I don't feel like I'm just trying to make it through the day. And I've been going to bed and actually falling asleep. I was having trouble before. But I have been waking up around 3 am. I've been able to go back to bed, but it's like my body is used to 5 hours of sleep and thinks it should get up. I'm hoping this goes away and I sleep through the night soon.

Goals...
Morning Cardio Workout: I did my morning workout except for two mornings, but I did other things those days to compensate. We went to the zoo one of those days and took my dog for a brisk walk the other.

Morning Breakfasts: I also had good, high fiber breakfasts most mornings. I think one morning I had a pop tart

Strength Workout: I did a workout Wednesday. I felt really sore the next day, especially my arms and abs. I need to do another one today or tomorrow.

Afternoon Snack: This goal was really a mixed bag. I bought yogurt, almonds, and raw broccoli, cauliflower and baby carrots, along with an organic ranch dressing. I did eat those, but I also broke down and snuck in peanuts, doritoes, left over pizza.. So I thought I'd really look at what I'm eating and why. I think some of it may be that I'm not 100% eating because I'm hungry. Here's the situation. I work part time and even though my DD is 17, she has special needs and I really don't want her to come home alone. My mom is retired and wants something to do, so before I go to work I pick her up and bring her to my home (she lives about 15 blocks away). She helps around my house, keeps my puppy company and is home for the kids. I love her dearly, she's a wonderful person... But there are many ways she also drives me crazy. Don't want to explain everything, but she moves my things and changes my electronics and let's me know who's called when (she takes notes) and tells me all the horrible things that have happened in the world that day... Uurgh.. I think to some extent I'm eating to help me deal with the frustration of it. So I don't know if I should keep working on a healthy snack for the time or if I should just try and not snack at all during this time. At least until I come to terms with those feelings and find some other way to deal with them. I can't ask her to stop; I've already tried. She's just set in her ways and sees what she's doing as helping me. I think I'm going to try and not snack and see how that goes. Or bring my snack to work and have it before I come home so I have more control over it.

So my goals this week...
Since I don't feel like I really have my goals from last week settled, I'm going to keep working on those before I add more. If I'm up to it, though, I'm going to try to have a salad for lunch at work since it's going to be warmer this week. I'm also going to figure out my BMI and start tracking that along with my weight.

Some other things I did for myself...
I wanted to do some nice things for myself that didn't involve food. So I got contacts. I used to wear them, but they didn't really work for the last year because my near vision is going. I went and got a prescription that has one contact for far and one for near. It's hard getting used to, but I feel better about the way I look. I also got a teeth whitening kit and some face and neck firming cream. Workin' on myself..

Some closing thoughts...
I'm trying to not focus on the weight. If I do, I get this emotion that's a combination of frustration and embarrassment. I've lost 4 lbs total in two weeks, but as you know I'm approaching this so differently then I have in the past and it's hard for me sometimes to not think in terms of "have I been perfect this week" and just on "was I able to accomplish my goals." I'm 12 lbs less than I was last year at this time, but I'm still 5 lbs more than I was at the end of last summer. So I try not to focus on the feeling that I'm still playing catch up. I can think through it logically, but the emotion is so automatic that I know it's there. Writing this, it sounds more negative than it really is because I'm so thrilled with how much better I'm feeling and I'm focusing on that.

The other thing I want to put out there is I have this milestone of 4-6 weeks. That's the point at which I usually start slipping. And it's coming up in a few weeks. I don't want to do that self-prophecy thing, but it's in the back of my head. I'm really going to need some encouragement as we get to that point.

My kids have Spring Break this week. I'm not sure how that will effect things. We'll see...

To end this on a good note, I'm looking forward to this week and hearing how everyone is doing. There are some people who joined us that we haven't really heard from yet, so I'm hoping they check in this week.

Here's to another good week!

 

[digiMom]

I was disappointed to see that I went up a pound this week , but I'm chalking it up to "my friend" arriving yesterday (you know, the one who visits once a month? ).

I did everything right - journaled in MyFitnessPal every day (even the beers and cookies on a couple of days), went to the gym every day and walked between 7000 and 9000 steps each day. Given that, I'm not getting discouraged, and plan to keep it up this week.

Good job everyone - - we can do this!

Yeah, my friend was around this week and just left yesterday. It sounds like you're really doing everything you're supposed to, so WOW! Maybe look at if you were stressed about anything this past week. (???) That can sabotage you for sure...

 

[digiMom]

Hello,

I notice that through my daily routine of exercise I lose some weight but my belly fat is really annoying. My goal now is to flatten my belly and get back into a good shape. My friend recommends a new fat burning metabolism and I am so excited to try it because it is specially designed for female fat loss.

I didn't add jenn25 to our group yet because we haven't heard back. Also, that's her only post on these boards (#209). Maybe it's just an "advertisement" for a product .. Anyway, let us know if you want to join our group, and I'll add you to post #2.

Also, if I missed anyone else please let me know, and I'll add you to the list as well.

 

[DisMom1981]

Thanks everyone! Been pacing while cooking trying to get lot of steps in and on to he way out for a walk in this gorgeous weather!

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[Pikester]

Hey everyone, time to check in! (Sorry, this is going to be long.) Check In... Well, I lost another 2 lbs this week, but just barely. I hit it yesterday. All other mornings this week I was at 1 lb. I actually feel great! I feel so much better that I did 2 weeks ago. The foggy feeling is almost gone, I'm more awake and alert during the day, I'm more patient, my posture at work is better. I don't feel like I'm just trying to make it through the day. And I've been going to bed and actually falling asleep. I was having trouble before. But I have been waking up around 3 am. I've been able to go back to bed, but it's like my body is used to 5 hours of sleep and thinks it should get up. I'm hoping this goes away and I sleep through the night soon. Goals... Morning Cardio Workout: I did my morning workout except for two mornings, but I did other things those days to compensate. We went to the zoo one of those days and took my dog for a brisk walk the other. Morning Breakfasts: I also had good, high fiber breakfasts most mornings. I think one morning I had a pop tart Strength Workout: I did a workout Wednesday. I felt really sore the next day, especially my arms and abs. I need to do another one today or tomorrow. Afternoon Snack: This goal was really a mixed bag. I bought yogurt, almonds, and raw broccoli, cauliflower and baby carrots, along with an organic ranch dressing. I did eat those, but I also broke down and snuck in peanuts, doritoes, left over pizza.. So I thought I'd really look at what I'm eating and why. I think some of it may be that I'm not 100% eating because I'm hungry. Here's the situation. I work part time and even though my DD is 17, she has special needs and I really don't want her to come home alone. My mom is retired and wants something to do, so before I go to work I pick her up and bring her to my home (she lives about 15 blocks away). She helps around my house, keeps my puppy company and is home for the kids. I love her dearly, she's a wonderful person... But there are many ways she also drives me crazy. Don't want to explain everything, but she moves my things and changes my electronics and let's me know who's called when (she takes notes) and tells me all the horrible things that have happened in the world that day... Uurgh.. I think to some extent I'm eating to help me deal with the frustration of it. So I don't know if I should keep working on a healthy snack for the time or if I should just try and not snack at all during this time. At least until I come to terms with those feelings and find some other way to deal with them. I can't ask her to stop; I've already tried. She's just set in her ways and sees what she's doing as helping me. I think I'm going to try and not snack and see how that goes. Or bring my snack to work and have it before I come home so I have more control over it. So my goals this week... Since I don't feel like I really have my goals from last week settled, I'm going to keep working on those before I add more. If I'm up to it, though, I'm going to try to have a salad for lunch at work since it's going to be warmer this week. I'm also going to figure out my BMI and start tracking that along with my weight. Some other things I did for myself... I wanted to do some nice things for myself that didn't involve food. So I got contacts. I used to wear them, but they didn't really work for the last year because my near vision is going. I went and got a prescription that has one contact for far and one for near. It's hard getting used to, but I feel better about the way I look. I also got a teeth whitening kit and some face and neck firming cream. Workin' on myself.. Some closing thoughts... I'm trying to not focus on the weight. If I do, I get this emotion that's a combination of frustration and embarrassment. I've lost 4 lbs total in two weeks, but as you know I'm approaching this so differently then I have in the past and it's hard for me sometimes to not think in terms of "have I been perfect this week" and just on "was I able to accomplish my goals." I'm 12 lbs less than I was last year at this time, but I'm still 5 lbs more than I was at the end of last summer. So I try not to focus on the felling that I'm still playing catch up. I can think through it logically, but the emotion is so automatic that I know it's there. Writing this, it sounds more negative than it really is because I'm so thrilled with how much better I'm felling and I'm focusing on that. The other thing I want to put out there is I have this milestone of 4-6 weeks. That's the point at which I usually start slipping. And it's coming up in a few weeks. I don't want to do that self-prophecy thing, but it's in the back of my head. I'm really going to need some encouragement as we get to that point. My kids have Spring Break this week. I'm not sure how that will effect this week. We'll see... To end this on a good note, I'm looking forward to this week and hearing how everyone is doing. There are some people who joined us that we haven't really heard from yet, so I'm hoping they check in this week. Here's to another good week!

For snacking when I just can't seem to help myself I bought a container of trail mix at Walmart. It's the Great Value brand and called A little bit of everything. Dried fruit, almonds, coconut, chocolate chips, it's so good. Just a little bit in my hand to snack on while I'm cooking dinner helps to stop my tummy growls.

Another thing I've been eating that I love ( not sure if I have mentioned it before) is the parfait I make. 1/4 cup on Dannon Light & Fit vanilla yogurt, cut up strawberries and 2T of Special K touch of honey low fat granola. It is so good that I actually look forward to eating it. Having some right now.

 

[Disneylover99]

No weight loss, but no weight gain this week. That's okay, it's March break with the kids and I've been home loafing around. I'll be back to a regular routine on Monday.

 

[nadira36]

I had a peanut butter sundae last night. I'm not sorry. And I'm going to the theater and dinner with girlfriends tonight. I won't go crazy, but I'm having dessert--and a beer! For me, the key is to keep moving (I'm on the treadmill right now) and to realize that these occasional indulgences/slips do NOT mean I've blown it. The key is to let yourself "mess up" but to get back on track at the next opportunity. All to say: Have your birthday cake! (And happy early birthday )

YES!

You are right. Something is better then nothing. Keep up the good work!

Thanks. I've never been sick before -not in this way anyhow. So it's tough to have the desire, but not be able to follow through. Gotta look on the positive side!

I was disappointed to see that I went up a pound this week , but I'm chalking it up to "my friend" arriving yesterday (you know, the one who visits once a month? ).

I did everything right - journaled in MyFitnessPal every day (even the beers and cookies on a couple of days), went to the gym every day and walked between 7000 and 9000 steps each day. Given that, I'm not getting discouraged, and plan to keep it up this week.

Good job everyone - - we can do this!

Getting the routine and habits in place to start with (for me anyhow) is the majority of the battle. Going up a lbs means nothing at all - excess fluid from AF can mean a difference of 5 lbs - so being up 1 lbs is very minimal. And will likely be lost quickly once AF leaves.

No weight loss, but no weight gain this week. That's okay, it's March break with the kids and I've been home loafing around. I'll be back to a regular routine on Monday.

No gain during break is awesome!

 

[nadira36]

Checking In

I'm not weighing myself very often, going based on feel alone.

I am feeling more positive (Sunshine helps with that!) and that's huge for me!


I've been focusing on posture more than anything, but have managed to actually get a decent workout twice this week. And I've managed to get to sleep 2 hours earlier than my usual three times this week!! I think lack of sleep is half (maybe over half) of my battle.

the problem is food, and energy to make supper with a fussing baby and grumpy kids each day. I'm managing, but it's getting trickier - I can hardly wait until summer is here and I can toss them outside!

 

[digiMom]

OK, so I calculated by BMI and it's 30.2 (I used this: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/obesity/BMI/bmicalc.htm)

So I'm a little bummed as I'm obese. Good new is if I loose 1 more pound I'm just overweight. (I suppose that's good news.)

ETA: I need to lose 32 pounds to be normal...

 

[Disneylover99]

So I'm a little bummed as I'm obese. Good new is if I loose 1 more pound I'm just overweight. (I suppose that's good news.)

That's great news!

 

[tukogirl]

Hey everyone, time to check in! (Sorry, this is going to be long.)

Afternoon Snack: This goal was really a mixed bag. I bought yogurt, almonds, and raw broccoli, cauliflower and baby carrots, along with an organic ranch dressing. I did eat those, but I also broke down and snuck in peanuts, doritoes, left over pizza.. So I thought I'd really look at what I'm eating and why. I think some of it may be that I'm not 100% eating because I'm hungry. Here's the situation. I work part time and even though my DD is 17, she has special needs and I really don't want her to come home alone. My mom is retired and wants something to do, so before I go to work I pick her up and bring her to my home (she lives about 15 blocks away). She helps around my house, keeps my puppy company and is home for the kids. I love her dearly, she's a wonderful person... But there are many ways she also drives me crazy. Don't want to explain everything, but she moves my things and changes my electronics and let's me know who's called when (she takes notes) and tells me all the horrible things that have happened in the world that day... Uurgh.. I think to some extent I'm eating to help me deal with the frustration of it. So I don't know if I should keep working on a healthy snack for the time or if I should just try and not snack at all during this time. At least until I come to terms with those feelings and find some other way to deal with them. I can't ask her to stop; I've already tried. She's just set in her ways and sees what she's doing as helping me. I think I'm going to try and not snack and see how that goes. Or bring my snack to work and have it before I come home so I have more control over it.

Some other things I did for myself...
I wanted to do some nice things for myself that didn't involve food. So I got contacts. I used to wear them, but they didn't really work for the last year because my near vision is going. I went and got a prescription that has one contact for far and one for near. It's hard getting used to, but I feel better about the way I look. I also got a teeth whitening kit and some face and neck firming cream. Workin' on myself..

The other thing I want to put out there is I have this milestone of 4-6 weeks. That's the point at which I usually start slipping. And it's coming up in a few weeks. I don't want to do that self-prophecy thing, but it's in the back of my head. I'm really going to need some encouragement as we get to that point.

The snacking thing after work gets me too. For some reason even though I'm not hungry I always want a 'snack' when I walk in the door. Growing up I was a latchkey kid so I think it has something to do with the fact that now I get home before everyone else and I'm by myself and I need that comfort after a long day. Anyway, two things that have helped me. I don't let myself have a snack when I walk in the door. If I need a snack I have to wait an hour until someone else is home. Occasionally when I do have a snack right after work I want one again the next day. Its amazing how fast those habits come back! So I really try to make myself wait that hour. Also, I really get that 'I need a snack' (when I really don't) feeling when I get something out of the snack cupboard. But I don't get that when I open say, the fridge. So my other rule is if I really need a snack right after work I can have one but it has to come from the fridge and not the snack cupboard that seems to be a trigger for me. Anyway, I hope one of these tips might be helpful for you!

Good for you for doing something nice for yourself! Especially when our weight loss isn't very noticeable yet it is very helpful to see yourself improving in other ways. Next month when I get to my next mini goal I'm getting a teeth whitening kit too!

You can do it! You will not give up at 4-6 weeks. Keep telling yourself no matter what you are going to do this for 10 weeks. By then you will have lots of good habits ingrained and it will be easy to continue.

No weight loss, but no weight gain this week. That's okay, it's March break with the kids and I've been home loafing around. I'll be back to a regular routine on Monday.

I think those weeks where you have something unusual going on but don't lose are totally ok. It's hard to be off schedule and not gain. Good for you.

I've been focusing on posture more than anything, but have managed to actually get a decent workout twice this week. And I've managed to get to sleep 2 hours earlier than my usual three times this week!! I think lack of sleep is half (maybe over half) of my battle.

Posture is a hard one, isn't it! I didn't realize how bad mine had gotten until I started stretching my front and upper back. I think focusing on your posture is a great tool in weight loss.

 

[tukogirl]

Check In...
This week I'm down a pound. My goal is to lose 1.2 each week, so this was a little lower than I hoped for, but I was on antibiotics all week that caused a lot of tummy distress. So I think my whole system was 'off'. Also hubby said something really stupid about my butt (he totally didn't mean anything, it was just one of those stupid things men say and I was not feeling great) and I LOST IT. I was in a funk and stressed and thought about giving up for two days. Thank goodness I got over it quickly and got over myself, but I'm sure being in a bad head space for two days didn't really help my weight loss

Goals...
I did my 6 days of cardio, 3 leg days, and my newly added 3 ab workouts.

So my goals this week...
Stick with the 6 days cardio, 3 leg days, and bump it to 4 ab workouts. Add an additional 16 oz water every day.

Some closing thoughts...
I get up at 5 and I'm out the door for my hour commute at 5:35. I get to work and answer a few emails and do a few things and suddenly it's 7:15 and I haven't had any water yet for the day. So I think I'm going to bring a 16 oz tumbler to work in the morning, drink half of it on my hour long drive to work and then finish it during my 1 hour commute home.

 

[DisMom1981]

OK, so I calculated by BMI and it's 30.2 (I used this: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/obesity/BMI/bmicalc.htm) So I'm a little bummed as I'm obese. Good new is if I loose 1 more pound I'm just overweight. (I suppose that's good news.) ETA: I need to lose 32 pounds to be normal...

I am literally in the same boat as you. Is feel so much better to just be "overweight"......a few pounds to go. I'd love to be normal but that is a lot further away and a territory I haven't seen since high school I think?!?!

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[Pikester]

Goals for this week. Will continue as I am and work on adding more minutes to my runs. Will also keep reaching my 10,000 steps per day with some days being more. One of these days I'm going to get 20,000 but I don't think I'll get that until I can get outside. Go away snow and cold!

 

[digiMom]

I am literally in the same boat as you. Is feel so much better to just be "overweight"......a few pounds to go. I'd love to be normal but that is a lot further away and a territory I haven't seen since high school I think?!?! Sent from my iPhone using DISBoards

It will be nice. I don't feel obese, although I suppose the hbp should be a clue. I've always had that hourglass kind of shape.. Granted I'm a bigger hourglass now... And my bottom half is an hourglass from almost any angle .. But I still have had a waist. And I'm at about a size 14-16. I've been here since my son was born about 13 years ago. But lately I've really been feeling worse and worse and I'm sure the weight plays into that. I don't know that I see myself like I currently am. I think I picture myself younger and lighter

Today I did my cardio and strength. Woohoo! DH likes to workout with me on the bowfex, but I've found that together it takes really long with all the adjustments the bands and pulleys need.
So I used the machine for upper and did legs and abs off the machine while DH did his reps. It cuts the time in half. Next time, I'm not sure if I should do the same thing, or switch and do upper with dumbells and lower with the bowflex. ?? I'd appreciate any thoughts..

I also ate pretty good. Everyone wanted to go to a custard place so I got a garden salad with water. It actually felt good to be in control.

Thanks for the snack suggestions. I think the trail mix might be a good fit. I'm having yogurt in the morning. 2-3 in the afternoon just such a hard time of day..

Hoping everyone has a great week!

 

[DisMom1981]

Goals for this week. Will continue as I am and work on adding more minutes to my runs. Will also keep reaching my 10,000 steps per day with some days being more. One of these days I'm going to get 20,000 but I don't think I'll get that until I can get outside. Go away snow and cold!

Yes I agree. The nice weather can't come soon enough. I've been kind of psycho pacing my house to keep from couch potato ing - back and forth, back and forth. LOL

It will be nice. I don't feel obese, although I suppose the hbp should be a clue. I've always had that hourglass kind of shape.. Granted I'm a bigger hourglass now... And my bottom half is an hourglass from almost any angle .. But I still have had a waist. And I'm at about a size 14-16. I've been here since my son was born about 13 years ago. But lately I've really been feeling worse and worse and I'm sure the weight plays into that. I don't know that I see myself like I currently am. I think I picture myself younger and lighter Today I did my cardio and strength. Woohoo! DH likes to workout with me on the bowfex, but I've found that together it takes really long with all the adjustments the bands and pulleys need. So I used the machine for upper and did legs and abs off the machine while DH did his reps. It cuts the time in half. Next time, I'm not sure if I should do the same thing, or switch and do upper with dumbells and lower with the bowflex. ?? I'd appreciate any thoughts.. I also ate pretty good. Everyone wanted to go to a custard place so I got a garden salad with water. It actually felt good to be in control. Thanks for the snack suggestions. I think the trail mix might be a good fit. I'm having yogurt in the morning. 2-3 in the afternoon just such a hard time of day.. Hoping everyone has a great week!

Good for you! I got kind of got out of control this weekend with St. Patricks feast and birthday celebrating. I still got my steps in so that makes me feel better somehow- I realize how much stationary time I've spent day to day! Also, I really killed it at the gym this morning. I'm up to two four minute runs and two three minute runs!!! EVEN WITH ANOTHER BROKEN TREADMILL TV!!

I'm thinking about going every am this week to make up for my over indulging- walking/running every other day.

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[Pikester]

Yes I agree. The nice weather can't come soon enough. I've been kind of psycho pacing my house to keep from couch potato ing - back and forth, back and forth. LOL




Good for you! I got kind of got out of control this weekend with St. Patricks feast and birthday celebrating. I still got my steps in so that makes me feel better somehow- I realize how much stationary time I've spent day to day! Also, I really killed it at the gym this morning. I'm up to two four minute runs and two three minute runs!!! EVEN WITH ANOTHER BROKEN TREADMILL TV!!

I'm thinking about going every am this week to make up for my over indulging- walking/running every other day.

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Saturday night I was walking laps around my dining room table, through my living room, down the hall to the kitchen, through the kitchen and back into the dining room so that I could make 10,000 steps.

I work as a substitute one on one para educator and on Fridays the class I'm in has PE. While the kids are playing games I do laps around the gym to get my 10,000. Works out great because it's still early then and I'm usually able to hit 15,000 by the time I go to bed.