08/03 - 08/09 Track Club
Skeemer
member
It's a new week guys. If you're like me last week had a lot of learning curves & a reality check about how many steps I actually DON'T take. I'm not going to be discouraged though. I'm going to try to use the info to make this week better & to work on hitting both non-scale victories & scale victories. Speaking of the scale, mine is super crappy & I need a new one. I've been thinking about getting the scale that goes with the FitBit for a year now & couldn't justify the price. My birthday is coming up in November so I'm considering asking for one then. Does anyone have one?
My goals this week -
Steps: 35,000 +
I want to break past the amount of steps I did last week & hit the 35,000 or more mark.
Weight: 2 lb loss
I'd love to set this goal higher but realistically a 2 lb loss for the week is a great one.
Calories: Continue tracking what I eat for this whole week.
I want to be consistent with tracking & eat better foods.
August Goal: Fit into those size 16 cute jeans comfortably.
They **almost** fit but not quite. It's annoying & the muffin top is not-so-cute.
Take a second when you can to create some goals for yourself this week. Without creating clear goals we won't know if we hit or miss. We all made a lot of effort last week & in many ways we saw improvement. Let that motivate you! Don't focus on what you didn't get done...focus on what you DID get done & be proud of that.
So who's ready for a brand new week? Let's go get 'em tigers! 
Re: 08/03 - 08/09 Track Club
1. Track food diligently/consistently all week
2. 8000 steps, 3 times this week
3. 2 pound loss
Here's to a great week everyone!
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I'm just at one and a half weeks PP so haven't done much exercising except some walking. I purchased a Fitbit flex a couple days ago and have it linked it to my myfitnesspal account. I feel like it is racking up steps arbitrarily or maybe I am taking a lot more steps than I thought.
Goals for the week:
Get to 10,000 steps at least one day this week
Eat healthy foods but allow myself a small reward each day.
DH:34 - Me: 33
Emmaline Winifred - 1.25.2013
Wesley Daniel - 7.24.2014
#3 EDD - 6.24.2018
Goals
1. Drink at least 2 Nalgenes a day.
2. Walk for 30 minutes 5 times this week.
3. If cleared start mommy and me yoga on Wednesday!
@2lacyblue I live in a rural area so I would have to drive about 15 minutes to the closest park to walk with the stroller. This week I'm going to have to make the time to walk on my mom's treadmill (they live across the street) when DH gets home from work in the afternoons & can watch the two children. I do really want to get the stroller out with my babies sometime this week though. Even if it's just to walk the mall. And I totally need to up my water intake.
DH:34 - Me: 33
Emmaline Winifred - 1.25.2013
Wesley Daniel - 7.24.2014
#3 EDD - 6.24.2018
I totally think I should get bonus steps for carrying a screeching infant through Target while pushing the stroller and walking the service dog today though. I'm not sure how it happened, but we lost DH (and the D is not currently "dear") and I was left in the card isle with the whole crew. I would have killed him when I found him, but then I would have been stuck with baby and dog longer.
There's a chance that I am mobile bumping from the baby's room (while he has the baby and all 3 dogs), rather than doing the pumping I am supposed to be doing. And this glider is super comfy. It would be just tragic if I nodded off...
Me too. That's how most of my training plans are done, so that's what I stick with. It all sorts itself out, though.
I hit my goal of 4plus walks for the week, 45 minutes or longer. I even jogged part of the walks. I can't believe the shame I've been feeling in relation to the extra weight. The times I've jogged, I looked to see if people are out and may be looking at me thinking how fat I am. I am not proud of my self consciousness regarding my appearance and weight. One of the things I'm feeling embarrassed about when I walk my neighborhood, is that my crotch is eating my shorts. One leg of my shorts rides up the front and gathers in my crotch. I hate this and hate constantly pulling it out or walking with wide steps to prevent it.
********My goal is to end my shorts riding up, to stop feeling ashamed of my body and appearance, to keep motivated and exercise despite the results, to walk/jog 2 1/2 miles 4xs per week, to swim 30 mins 4 xs/ week, and to find some core exercises to begin getting in to a routine. I have my 6week pp drs apt tomorrow!
Thanks @Skeemer, I keep reminding myself that my body is pretty amazing to have created life and while I may not rock my shorts in a flattering way right now, my priorities include getting more active to feel better in between keeping my baby alive. I am struggling with body shame, this is the heaviest I've been in my life and I need to learn how to wear my weight without shame.
@argonne, Sorry original post was eaten and then crying baby got my attention... I wrote something along the lines of how great I think it is that you can do under an 8 min mile pushing your baby in a stroller! I love how diverse the skill levels here are! I hope to do a 9 minute mile with no stroller in a few months. Keep up the healthy exercising and reporting here as inspiration to others like me!
@abundancenow I'm sorry you're struggling. I've struggled with it too. More times than just right now. I was at my heaviest (except this pregnancy) a few years ago & literally cried after Thanksgiving dinner because I knew I had over ate...AGAIN. It took time but I did take off 30 lbs & it's the lightest I've been since I was 18 years old.
We're going to get there. This will be the zillioneth time I will have been there. But babies & life have a way of becoming priority over our health. But this is one step at the time & one bite at the time. We're changing how we feel about ourselves & we're going to gain the confidence back. ((hugs))
I will most likely be cleared for exercise on Wed. I'm excited because new classes begin at the gym in a couple weeks so I am hoping to join one. Anyone like Zumba? I'm trying to decide between that and Yoga. I know, very different types of classes.
This weeks goals
1. Go for a walk with kiddos 3 times this week. I have a double stroller so I'll alternate the other two in and out for them to get some exercise as well.
2. Make healthier food choices. The past few days I have just been grabbing stuff to eat instead of balanced meals and healthy snacks.
3. Lose a pound this week.
Thanks! I was actually pretty shocked that I was running in the 7s since it felt like i was going fairly slow. I love that there is a running crew here. Running is so awesome no matter what your pace or skill level. It's just so great to see more people getting out there.
All of us will have set backs, but you've shown me that consistency is key - take these two days to get your head back and get back on the horse Wednesday!
DH:34 - Me: 33
Emmaline Winifred - 1.25.2013
Wesley Daniel - 7.24.2014
#3 EDD - 6.24.2018
Today has been a little miserable because the baby didn't sleep lay night at all (I just took a nap instead of walking), but I hit my 8000 step goal two days in a row and even did 10000 yesterday! I also made my calorie goal yesterday too, which is a plus. Not sure if I'll make it today, but I'll get back to it tomorrow
Ugh, I did terrible the past couple of days. DD has been super fussy & DS wouldn't nap yesterday. I did fairly well on my food even though I didn't track as much as I'd like. I'm on it today. I hope to get DS out to the splash pad for a little while this morning & also get on the exercise bike for a while if both Minions act right! Lol. Wish me luck! Happy Thursday y'all. Let's get moving.
So why do I buy crap that I know I eat uncontrollably? I keep saying that I will be better, portion everything out...and then promptly eat about 3 portions of skittles. I was doing pretty well until yesterday and just majorly went overboard for lunch today. Thank goodness my 18 cousin was here the last few days and made a huge dent in my stash and now all of the candy is gone. I am thinking that I can stay under my calorie goal today especially if i get my butt moving. All is not lost!
DH:34 - Me: 33
Emmaline Winifred - 1.25.2013
Wesley Daniel - 7.24.2014
#3 EDD - 6.24.2018
BUT, I've lost enough weight through my pregnancy with GD that I an no longer close to being pre-diabetic. Woo hoo! Gotta keep this up.
@bpaws - No butter! That's impressive! I love your suggestion of the berries and fruit. After having DD last year, I got my sweet tooth under control with fresh berries and some whipped cream for snack/desserts. It is so much more filling than a handful of candy too.
I am definitely going back to that route so now I just need to go more fruit!
DH:34 - Me: 33
Emmaline Winifred - 1.25.2013
Wesley Daniel - 7.24.2014
#3 EDD - 6.24.2018
DS had a blast at the splash pad but we left after about an hour. Daaaaang it's hot today. Where's the 80's that we enjoyed last week around here? Anywoo, I'm about to dust off the exercise bike. Yeah...I guess I'll need to move the clothes that are hanging on it too? What a glorified closet it's been for the past year.
And for Pete's sakes people...shut your pie holes with the chocolate talk!!! Mmmmmm...pie....
ETA: I hope my sarcasm was evident here but just in case it wasn't...
@BPaws I hear ya on the pain. For me it's my hips! I stand up and wait until pain goes down enough to walk without looking like I'm 95.
It's Friday! w00t! Last night we went to Buffalo Wild Wings. I had a steak wrap on the recommendation of our server. It was YUMMO. I got home to figure up the calories & daaaaang that sucker was like 1,300! I hadn't had a lot of time to eat yesterday so I didn't blow my calorie goal (miracle!) with it. Next time I'm researching what I should eat BEFORE I go.
I'm cleaning house today, doing laundry, working with these kiddos & I hope to get 30 minutes on the exercise bike. I got 15 minutes in yesterday. If I sit down to watch TV today, I'll be pedaling. No pedaling, no TV. That's the deal I'm making with myself today.
I have a church function tonight that I'm leaving for about 5:30 pm so that will be taking up my evening. Gotta stay on track today! I can tell my cute size 16 jeans are fitting better but not great. Fitting happily in them is my August goal.
Good luck today ladies.
@bpaws I had Vietnamese food a few years ago for the first time & we are totally hooked now. Too bad the closest one is 45 minutes away. Or is that a good thing? :P I love the chicken vermicelli. It's like grilled chicken over a bed of thin rice noodles with an amazing clear sauce of some sort. I have a shellfish allergy or I would try the shrimp version. Let me know how you like the food there.
ETA: @bpaws , DH got the bike for his birthday a few years ago from Academy Sports. It's super comfortable. We love using it...when we use it. As I said before, the amount of dust & clothes hanging on it were just embarrassing. Lol.
@2lacyblueYay for your mom! Longer sleep stretches are amazing. You will feel so much better & probably begin to eat better as a result of feeling so rested. I know when I'm tired I will grab anything to eat. My mom takes apple cider vinegar daily. It's supposed to help you lose weight but I think she takes it for the health benefits although I'm not sure what those are.
PEOPLE! I actually got the 30 min of stationary biking in today! This may be the first goal I've met all week. Thank Ya Jes-us-ah! <--- Old school preacher shout.
@BPaws - Pho is the BEST cultural food invention of all time. I always get shrimp. Try it, and you'll love it (it's soup with the vermicelli noodles in it). So, so yummsie.
I'll be readjusting my goals for next week...