2019 WIR Healthy Lifestyle Discussion

[ners]

Weekly check in

Was out of town last Monday so no update.

I have been slipping on many fronts- getting in steps, burning calories and tracking food.

This week I hope to get 77000 steps, burn 14000 calories and get back to tracking calories.


1/1/19 177.2
2/1/19 175.2
3/1/19 170.8
4/1/19 167.4
5/1/19 161.8
6//1/19 159
6/3/19 160.4
6/10/19 160.8
6/24/19 159.2

[raeoflyte]

Weight wise things are not awesome for me. But I'm super impressed with my strength building. I can tell such a difference in my balance and core strength. I'm doing 3-6 jiu jitsu classes a week and the kids and I are bike riding 2 miles in the morning. Tonight I rode my bike home from the dojo after 2 hours of class. It's only 1.5 miles, but all uphill home and holy moly can I feel it. It'll be a while before the kids can do it, but I think we'll switch up our morning ride to get more incline.

[ners]

raeoflyte Keep up the good work. Remember muscle weighs more than fat and burns more calories.

I know I need to start adding strength training to my routine.

Have a Terrific Tuesday everyone.

[ners]

Weekly check in

Hit step goal by 800.  Hit calorie goal by 70.  Need to get back to tracking calories.

This weeks goal 80000 steps.  14250 calories burned.  Do planks at least 3 times this week.   Get back to tracking food.


1/1/19 177.2
2/1/19 175.2
3/1/19 170.8
4/1/19 167.4
5/1/19 161.8
6//1/19 159
7/1/19  158.8

[wvugurl26]

I actually got 70,000 steps last week. That was the first time since a week in April.

We've been back in the cooking groove so that is helping. Need to add the gym back this week. I got sick in May and then life got busy in June. Our huge party is behind us now so we can get back to normal.

[Lizard Queen]

I think my only time getting 70k steps was during that vacation week.
Now, all the scrambling is done (with neices wedding, and cleaning for houseguests), so it's time to get back down to business... tomorrow. I'm still down on sleep and not up to exercising. Eating was okay, at least. Today's steps suck. Work sucks for that.

[wvugurl26]

I had to scroll back, the last time I did it was in April. Four of the days that week were pre Jamaica so I'm sure I was running around like crazy trying to get ready. Before that it was November when I was at Disney. I hit 100k that week.

I might have got 70k in February on the cruise but my Fitbit didn't sync correctly until I got back to land.

[ners]

Weekly check in 

Hit step goal by 280.
Missed calorie burn goal by 101.
Eating was not good.

This week goals
Steps 80000.
Calorie burn 14250. 
Get back on track with logging food.

I hoping some of the weight gain is water since I know I ate more salty foods than normal.  

Keep adult beverages in check.


1/1/19 177.2
2/1/19 175.2
3/1/19 170.8
4/1/19 167.4
5/1/19 161.8
6//1/19 159
7/1/19 158.8
7/8/19  160.8

[Knee Deep in Water Chloe]

My health is good enough that I can set some goals other than not having to nap during the day. 

I'm back on the calorie tracking train. 
My high goal is 1700 calories per day. 
A secondary goal is to have only one or none junk food items each done. 


I'm also able to increase my exercise levels. 
For this week: 
Core 3x
Cardio 5x

Water 50 oz per day 

[raeoflyte]

I would like to try a low carb push to get back to the low/mid 170's which is where I had been before I decided I could maintain and obviously can't if I'm not trying really hard all the time.  It's just such a slippery slope to give up which I don't want.  The more I exercise, the more I gain so that's not the answer right now--although I'm not going to stop any of my exercise.  I have to really focus on food.  I have to prepare meals in advance to maintain low-ish carb for any length of time, so we'll see if I can do that.  I am going to try though. 

(Low carb for me isn't low carb for a lot of people--I still get in about 80-100 carbs a day with just veggies and 1 serving of fruit and beans/lentils 1-2 times a day).  

[ners]

Weekly check in

Hit step goal by 700. Missed calorie burn goal by 257.

Could have done better on the adult beverage consumption.
Failed on tracking calories after Wednesday.

Keeping this weeks goals the same.

1/1/19 177.2
2/1/19 175.2
3/1/19 170.8
4/1/19 167.4
5/1/19 161.8
6/1/19 159
7/1/19 158.8
7/8/19 160.8
7/15/19 159.6

Have a good week everyone.

[countrygirl2]

wow, you guys are awesome, if only I could do that. 

I'm at 180 and pretty much staying there right now, so that is  something at least.  I can no longer exercise intensely.  I do yard work but a couple of hours any more is about it per day.  Having some heart issues and being older sure isn't helping me.  I'm sad about it. I know I need that 20 pounds off I keep talking about.  Probably only get it off if I'm sick.  I don't eat much junk food if any, in fact eat a lot less then I used to, apparently not enough less though.

[andi9899]

Gym day #1 today! It's starting to get easier. I'm hoping to be back in top form by August, which I think is a pretty realistic goal. I'm lifting tonight. I'm still not lifting as heavy as I was before, but I'm making my way there.

[andi9899]

Well, I lifted 120 pounds with my legs today. I did it for about 15 minutes. I felt funny walking after. I lifted weights too. Not very heavy, but I lifted. I have spin tomorrow night.

[Knee Deep in Water Chloe]

Jul 8, 2019 11:07:37 GMT -5 Knee Deep in Water Chloe said:

My health is good enough that I can set some goals other than not having to nap during the day. 

I'm back on the calorie tracking train. 
My high goal is 1700 calories per day. 
A secondary goal is to have only one or none junk food items each done. 


I'm also able to increase my exercise levels. 
For this week: 
Core 3x
Cardio 5x

Water 50 oz per day 

Cardio--yes, made it to five days
Core--no, only two days
Water--yes, I did make it to 50oz per day. 


I gave up on tracking calories as I was camping Thursday through this morning.
I only had one day with too much junk food. 

I'll weigh myself tomorrow to see how that's going. 
 

[Happy prose]

I need to start strength training. I walk everyday, eat well most of the time, and my weight is fine. But I'll be 60 this year, and have no muscles anymore! I thinkI just hate those exercises. Any tips to motivate me to start and stick with it? I hate gyms, so it would be all at home.  

[andi9899]

Maybe look for a challenge to try and stick to it. There are plenty online. You could participate with others or by yourself at home. Good luck!

[wvugurl26]

Going back to the gym today and hoping I don't die. The hotel gym is really nice. I was sick so DH wouldn't let me go then his parents anniversary party took over our lives.

[bobosensei]

I'm up to 189 again.  I've at least cleaned up my alcohol intake in the last week or so, and I'm back to prepping lunches for work.  I'm eating less junk food on the weekends too.  If we get pizza I just do 2 slices and stop and the next day I don't eat more.  Hoping I'll start losing soon.  If I think how long it took me to lose the weight last time and how easily it came back I think I'm fine with it taking 6 months again if it is something I can change permanently and never gain back.

[Knee Deep in Water Chloe]

DH and I went out to lunch today. I had salad instead of pizza or a sandwich. I’m proud of myself.

[Happy prose]

On Wednesdays in the summer, we have food trucks at work. I stayed in and ate yogurt and a peach. Yay for me! It helps that they are obscenely expensive. 

[andi9899]

I had a rough day and AF decided to make an appearance. I'm not going to the gym tonight.

[ners]

Weekly check in

Hit step goal by 2900.  Missed calorie burn by 90.  Failed at tracking.

This weeks goal 82000 steps.  14250 calorie burn.  Track calories.

Have a great week everyone.


1/1/19 177.2
2/1/19 175.2
3/1/19 170.8
4/1/19 167.4
5/1/19 161.8
6/1/19 159
7/1/19 158.8
7/8/19 160.8
7/15/19 159.6
7/22/19 158

[ners]

Weekly check in.

Missed step goal by 55.  Hit calorie burn goal by 45.  Too many empty calories.

This week goals are:
82000 steps
14250 calorie burn
0 adult beverages
No snacking after 8:00


1/1/19 177.2
2/1/19 175.2
3/1/19 170.8
4/1/19 167.4
5/1/19 161.8
6/1/19 159
7/1/19 158.8
7/8/19 160.8
7/15/19 159.6
7/22/19 158
7/28/19  159.4

[wvugurl26]

I've had 2 good step weeks in a row. I'm trying to make it number 3 this week. Hopefully I can also get to the gym at the end of the week. Monday through Wednesday is booked up after work.

[andi9899]

Gym day #1! I have to start adding in some cardio outside of spin twice a week. I have a date with the elliptical today. My zumba class starts back on Monday and it's hard. In need to get ready. I'm probably going to half ass it for a while. I did with spin.

Plus I want to get back to where I was with lifting soon. The doctor said this morning that I'm cleared for everything except ab work. He said it will be about 6 more weeks before I can start working my abs again. Then I'm going to work on getting a six pack!

[raeoflyte]

My unarmed class yesterday was a great workout.  We were doing these crazy throws and I had a great partner who very patiently walked me through all the steps to do it correctly which included being able to do squats with him on my back.  He's not a small guy!  But I did it and managed to throw him a few times.  He helped me with some of my rolls as well and gave me tips I'm sure I've never heard before.  

I'm so much stronger than I was 2 years ago, and even last year and I love that.  I feel strong and in shape which is what I wanted.  But in all honesty I'm frustrated with my weight.  I haven't tracked now for months, although I was for ages and I really feel like accurately and the weight still wasn't coming off.  I'm hoping that plateau is over.

I know I can't stay up late or I will just devolve to mindless eating.  Much harder not too with school about to start up, but hopefully will find a routine to ward that off.  If I can prep meals on the weekend and make sure I'm stocked I'm hopeful I can make some headway.  

[ners]

Weekly  check in

Did not meet any of my goals last week.  Was not feeling well Monday and was never able to overcome the deficit.

This week goals 82000 steps 14250 calorie burned.


1/1/19 177.2
2/1/19 175.2
3/1/19 170.8
4/1/19 167.4
5/1/19 161.8
6/1/19 159
7/1/19 158.8
8/1/19 156.6
8/5/19 156.8

[flamingo]

I over did the strength training at the gym yesterday. My arms/chest are feeling it today. My birthday was on Saturday and I used it as an excuse/reason to eat too much cake, and drink too many margaritas. While yummy, I'm feeling sluggish today. Although that could just be because it's Monday....

[Knee Deep in Water Chloe]

Must. Be. Consistent. 

Why is that so hard?

I started this morning with yoga and my PT arm exercises. 
Goals of Cardio 5x this week, core 3x, PT arms every other day. 
Need to eat fruit and veggies every day. I've totally dropped off on that accord.