WIR ~ Let's Get Fit 2018

[empress of self-improvement]

Did my second walking workout of the year. Not an auspicious beginning. Spent most of last week sleeping off my cold. It seems to have mostly gone so I'm up for sweating myself to death again. Finally got under 200 pounds and would really like to stay there.

[Lizard Queen]

Did my kettlebell workout again today. Can't believe how quickly I got out of shape this last month. Getting old is a bitch.

The stridekick app is still not updating past days for me. The Garmin connect is getting them. I'm not doing anything spectacular anyway.

Drinking water today, but I ate 2 slices of pizza.

[Cookies Galore]

Went to run club for the first time in about a month and had a walking buddy (someone else who had surgery in 2017). We walked 3.1 miles in 50 minutes. Not too bad.

[finnime]

I make full-fat yogurt just about every week. I flavor it with vanilla extract and sweeten with stevia, then eat with fruit most of the time, or just as is. Started this last year when I was losing all that weight (40 pounds.) Great breakfast or mid-afternoon snack, fits well also into low-carb and in intermittent fasting at about 200 calories.

I make it instead of buying it because: I have an Instant Pot, which makes it really  easy; it's much better than most I can buy, and I'm perenially cheap. It costs about $3 for ten Greek-style yogurt servings.

[gs11rmb]

finnime - how do you make full-fat yogurt?  I've been thinking about buying an Instant Pot.

[finnime]

Jan 12, 2018 9:08:28 GMT -5 gs11rmb said:

finnime - how do you make full-fat yogurt?  I've been thinking about buying an Instant Pot.

I've got the Duo model which has a yogurt function. It brings the milk to a boil, then you let it cool to about 105 F, add starter (1 tablespoon of last batch yogurt, or buy one with active cultures), then IP will incubate for however many hours you set. I let it go overnight, for 9 hours. In the morning: yogurt! To make it Greek style I drain the whey out using my colandar lined with coffee filters.
Good stuff, at least as good as Siggi.

[andi9899]

I said I was going to workout at home last night and I didn't. And I drank my dinner. I fail.

[Chocolate Lover]

Yesterday's yogurt was a fail. It was a 0 fat version, and I didn't like the flavor. (chocolate, but not really) Today's is a different brand and has fat so I hope I like it better. 

[ilovedolphins]

Jan 10, 2018 22:17:43 GMT -5 Lizard Queen said:

Jan 10, 2018 21:27:51 GMT -5 ilovedolphins said:

We have thought about a home health aide but right now they feel a little hesitant about having a stranger come in.  But I have to congratulate myself.  I just finished the 35 minute crossfit workout and am still alive.  I can do it apparently when I am tired I just have to get up and do it.

Grear job! Is that online, or did you get a DVD?

I totally understand about the stranger in the house, but it sounds like you could really use the help--for your own sake. It's only going to get worse from here.

I found a workout online that just lists what you should do.  I made it through another workout tonight and after a couple of weeks I am going to try to add 8 more minutes to it.  I could really feel the first workout today so I know I at least worked a few muscles.

[ilovedolphins]

I buy the plain greek yogurt and add 1 teaspoon of vanilla and half teaspoon of stevia to an 8 oz portion.  I like it that way.  But I have started putting granola in it too.

[dee27]

Nutrition Facts
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, an 8-ounce serving of plain full-fat yogurt provides about 140 calories, 8 grams of protein, 7.4 grams of fat, 11 grams of carbohydrates and sugar, and 275 milligrams of calcium. The same serving size of nonfat yogurt contains about 130 calories, 13 grams of protein, 0.4 grams of fat, 17.4 grams of carbohydrates and sugar, and 450 milligrams of calcium. Eight ounces of nonfat, plain Greek yogurt has 130 calories, 23 grams of protein, no fat, 9 grams of carbohydrates and sugar, and 250 milligrams of calcium.

From: healthyeating.sfgate.com/nonfat-yogurt-vs-fullfat-yogurt-6056.html

This site rates the top 5 full fat yogurts for losing weight:
www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/full-fat-yogurt-is-trending-here-are-the-5-best-120611522833.html

[startsmart]

I'm still doing Whole30 so on day 14 of no added sugar, grains, dairy or alcohol. Overall I'm feeling really good and strong but it's going to get more complicated with being on the road so I'm going to focus on keeping good snacks available and working out regularly.

I'm 9/13 days for working out and this weekend may be a bust because I am traveling - the place I'm staying out of town has a gym and a pool so I am hopeful that I can adapt my schedule while I'm there. Weighed in today and down about 3 lbs from the start of the year for the dietbet I'm doing but I won't be able to check in again for a couple weeks so I'm focusing on the good habits. 

[Knee Deep in Water Chloe]

Happy Saturday!
Not fantastic on the eating front for me this week. 
Decent on the steps and getting cardio in. Forgot to do abs any of the weekdays. 
Weight is maintaining. 

[Cookies Galore]

Jan 12, 2018 19:42:18 GMT -5 dee27 said:

Nutrition Facts
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, an 8-ounce serving of plain full-fat yogurt provides about 140 calories, 8 grams of protein, 7.4 grams of fat, 11 grams of carbohydrates and sugar, and 275 milligrams of calcium. The same serving size of nonfat yogurt contains about 130 calories, 13 grams of protein, 0.4 grams of fat, 17.4 grams of carbohydrates and sugar, and 450 milligrams of calcium. Eight ounces of nonfat, plain Greek yogurt has 130 calories, 23 grams of protein, no fat, 9 grams of carbohydrates and sugar, and 250 milligrams of calcium.

From: healthyeating.sfgate.com/nonfat-yogurt-vs-fullfat-yogurt-6056.html

This site rates the top 5 full fat yogurts for losing weight:
www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/full-fat-yogurt-is-trending-here-are-the-5-best-120611522833.html

Siggi's is my jam! I love the strawberry rhubarb. That one has 140 calories, 4.5 fat, 8 g sugar, 12 g protein.

[Sam_2.0]

Only keeping up on my steps so far, and making mats or chasing kids has been my cardio. Today I did a mat class for a local community group. They were also serving a meal and offered for me to go through the line as well. I knew I would be busy making a mat so I had eaten before I got there. One lady looked at me and said, "You know, you don't have to not eat in order to lose weight." Um.....thanks?

[sarcasticgirl]

Jan 12, 2018 19:42:18 GMT -5 dee27 said:

Nutrition Facts
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, an 8-ounce serving of plain full-fat yogurt provides about 140 calories, 8 grams of protein, 7.4 grams of fat, 11 grams of carbohydrates and sugar, and 275 milligrams of calcium. The same serving size of nonfat yogurt contains about 130 calories, 13 grams of protein, 0.4 grams of fat, 17.4 grams of carbohydrates and sugar, and 450 milligrams of calcium. Eight ounces of nonfat, plain Greek yogurt has 130 calories, 23 grams of protein, no fat, 9 grams of carbohydrates and sugar, and 250 milligrams of calcium.

From: healthyeating.sfgate.com/nonfat-yogurt-vs-fullfat-yogurt-6056.html

This site rates the top 5 full fat yogurts for losing weight:
www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/full-fat-yogurt-is-trending-here-are-the-5-best-120611522833.html

I trust nothing from the USDA 😂

[chen35]

Jan 13, 2018 15:30:07 GMT -5 Sam_2.0 said:

Only keeping up on my steps so far, and making mats or chasing kids has been my cardio. Today I did a mat class for a local community group. They were also serving a meal and offered for me to go through the line as well. I knew I would be busy making a mat so I had eaten before I got there. One lady looked at me and said, "You know, you don't have to not eat in order to lose weight." Um.....thanks?

OMG, what did you say?

[Sam_2.0]

Jan 13, 2018 20:26:17 GMT -5 chen35 said:

Jan 13, 2018 15:30:07 GMT -5 Sam_2.0 said:

Only keeping up on my steps so far, and making mats or chasing kids has been my cardio. Today I did a mat class for a local community group. They were also serving a meal and offered for me to go through the line as well. I knew I would be busy making a mat so I had eaten before I got there. One lady looked at me and said, "You know, you don't have to not eat in order to lose weight." Um.....thanks?

OMG, what did you say?

I sucked and didn't have a good response. Just said I was busy making a mat and I would eat again later.

[chen35]

I wouldn’t be able to come up something good on the spot like that either. Then later I’d have all these things I wished I would have said.

[empress of self-improvement]

Jan 13, 2018 22:16:55 GMT -5 chen35 said:

I wouldn’t be able to come up something good on the spot like that either. Then later I’d have all these things I wished I would have said.

Same here. I come up with the greatest comebacks to the shittiest comments-usually 2 or 3 days later. I do so hate that.

[empress of self-improvement]

I did nothing today. I got up at 3:45 this afternoon and had absolutely no interest in doing anything before coming in to work. So I sat on the couch reading. I exercised my mind!

[bobosensei]

I've been thinking of giving up alcohol for a while now.  I cut way back over the last 8-9 months.  What was a daily habit dropped to just a few times a week, and less on the days I did consume.  After my divorce I was listening to Buddhist podcasts, and some talked about how things that dull your senses don't allow you to grow.  I've been listening to weight loss podcasts too, and they say a similar thing about overeating.  That you hurt yourself and perpetuate an unhealthy cycle when you put something in your body to avoid feeling emotions.

I know at the height of my working out that when I exercise regularly I don't ever feel the "need" to consume alcohol, and that exercise has always made me feel better about any situation than a drink ever did.  I had some wine on my birthday, and the sleep I got that night was absolutely awful.  I went from waking 1-2 times a night to 5 times, and my time awake was 3-4 times higher.  I also found that even one drink dulls my ability to play my cello.  My fingers don't move as fast or with as much coordination.  It also makes it difficult for me to run the next morning.  So plenty of reasons- spiritual, health, music etc. 

Has anyone else given up drinking? I've always thought of it as such an extreme thing to do.  I didn't have any champagne this year for New Years and didn't miss it at all.

[Knee Deep in Water Chloe]

I had a brilliant plan for the morning. Up at 6:30 go to the gym, breakfast at 7:45, complete morning routine, be dressed and ready to take DD and two of her dance friends to dance class at 9:00. Brilliant. 

My alarm was set for 6:30 am...on weekdays. 

[flutterby]

I did better this week. The weather has been good, which helps a lot.

Goal 50,000 steps - I did over 67,000

Gym 3 times - only made it once, but I got a good hike in too

Down a pound

I have tomorrow off for the holiday, so I may actually make it to the gym TWO WHOLE TIMES this week! 

Have a great week everyone!

[msventoux]

Down 4.6 pounds so far this year. I’ve logged my food every day and stayed within my calories goal every day except one. I was over by a couple hundred calories.

Still not exercising. I have been reasonably active though with home projects, rearranging the living area furniture and doing a deep clean. I want my house in good order before busy season hits completely at work. This is probably the last weekend I can get away with not working during the weekend for awhile, so I’m making the most of it.

[ners]

Weekly check in

Steps 72790. Missed step goal.

Weight no change.

This weeks step goal 75000.  Try to drink more water.  

Keep up the good work everyone.

Have a great week.

[Sam_2.0]

Jan 14, 2018 11:19:30 GMT -5 bobosensei said:

I've been thinking of giving up alcohol for a while now.  I cut way back over the last 8-9 months.  What was a daily habit dropped to just a few times a week, and less on the days I did consume.  After my divorce I was listening to Buddhist podcasts, and some talked about how things that dull your senses don't allow you to grow.  I've been listening to weight loss podcasts too, and they say a similar thing about overeating.  That you hurt yourself and perpetuate an unhealthy cycle when you put something in your body to avoid feeling emotions.

I know at the height of my working out that when I exercise regularly I don't ever feel the "need" to consume alcohol, and that exercise has always made me feel better about any situation than a drink ever did.  I had some wine on my birthday, and the sleep I got that night was absolutely awful.  I went from waking 1-2 times a night to 5 times, and my time awake was 3-4 times higher.  I also found that even one drink dulls my ability to play my cello.  My fingers don't move as fast or with as much coordination.  It also makes it difficult for me to run the next morning.  So plenty of reasons- spiritual, health, music etc. 

Has anyone else given up drinking? I've always thought of it as such an extreme thing to do.  I didn't have any champagne this year for New Years and didn't miss it at all.

I have been thinking about this for awhile. Nightly drinks have become too much of a habit. For many reasons I think it's probably best for me to scale it back considerably. Those podcasts sound interesting - could you share what they are?

[Sam_2.0]

Down 2 lbs, and I've reached or exceeded my 10,000 step/day goal since I started. On the right track Still a lot of improvement to make but I am happy with this one part so far.

[andi9899]

My clothes are starting to finally feel better. I haven't weighed since I don't feel like it's something that I should be measuring by.

Tonight is weights, spin, and then Zumba. And all our clearance clothes and shoes at the PT job are an extra 50% off right now. I got some super cute workout clothes for almost nothing! I'm going to look super cute doing it! Yay!

[Knee Deep in Water Chloe]

I put the sworkit app back on my phone. It's far more challenging that creating my own ab workouts. It also keeps a timer going with a voice talking to you about the time. It's a thing that I hate that I need.