Health and Fitness Check-in 8/11

MississippiCatfish

How was last week?  Victories?

Things to improve upon?

Bonus:  Do you celebrate when you reach a goal?  How?

MississippiCatfish

How was last week?  Victories?

I ate really well and only had one treat - a coffee drink yesterday while DH and I were on a date.  And I lost 3 pounds.  Happy with that for the first week! 

Things to improve upon?

I exercised 4 days last week and my goal is at least 5.  I'll work on that this week.

Bonus:  Do you celebrate when you reach a goal?  How?

It's been a long time since I've reached any kind of goal, haha.  I think in the past I've bought new clothes or running shoes, and I've also totally pigged out on junk food.  Whoops.  This time, I will buy a few new wardrobe pieces in whatever size I am when I feel like I'm at a healthy weight.

melody921

How was last week?  Victories?

Last week was sort of a transition for me. I knew there were going to be a lot of opportunities to eat not-so-healthy food, and I pretty much decided that the true buckling down begins TODAY. So I'm currently eating my oatmeal with a banana.

Things to improve upon?

My biggest thing is going to be dietary changes. I need to severely cut down on my sugar intake and limit portions. Packing my lunch will be helpful too because I tend to overeat if I go out.

Bonus:  Do you celebrate when you reach a goal?  How?

I'm telling myself I can buy some new clothes in a month when I'm going to be near some outlets.

jayja2007

How was last week? Victories?
It was okay. I did 30ds for three entire week besides slacking last night. I need to workout earlier so I don't feel so tired before I workout.

I did lose the few pounds I gained from vacation but then I went over to my mom's and stuffed my face and I feel awful about it.

Things to improve upon?
I still need to build some upper body strength and work on cardio more.

Bonus: Do you celebrate when you reach a goal? How?

It use to be make something sweet but I'm going to change it a new piece of clothing or something.

MommaP12

MississippiCatfish said:

How was last week?  Victories?

I ran 2 miles each on Friday and Sunday.  I counted/tracked every point.  I did not buy anything at the bakery when I went yesterday.

Things to improve upon?  Get better in social settings.  I didn't really need the 2 cookies and caramel corn I ate at a party Saturday night.

Bonus:  Do you celebrate when you reach a goal?  How? Not unless it's major like 5+ pounds.

Flamingemu

melody921 said:

How was last week?  Victories?

Last week was sort of a transition for me. I knew there were going to be a lot of opportunities to eat not-so-healthy food, and I pretty much decided that the true buckling down begins TODAY. So I'm currently eating my oatmeal with a banana.

This is me too. I packed breakfast and lunch today. I have plans for dinner at home. We should be good. Last week I did cut down on my booze and ate relatively healthy. The BBQ this weekend busted everything though - too many sweets, too much Sangria, just too much.

I got on the scale this morning. I updated my MFP to reflect my current info and started tracking my calories. 

I celebrate too much. My first goal will be celebrated with new workout gear. I need to purge some of my old clothes and figure out what I actually wear. That likely won't happen until late fall since I set my first goal for farther out than normal. 

27boo

I did not do well last week, but did okay this weekend. Also, I haven't had a Mt. Dew since Thursday. This is pretty big for me. I drank iced tea on Friday, but didn't even have that over the weekend. Hopefully I can keep it up.

 I need to step it up with my workouts. I did great for a little over a week and then my hip got pretty bad, so I took a couple days off and haven't started again yet. Hopefully AF doesn't show up this week, because my eating always goes to crap the first few days. A BFP should help keep me on the right track. Lol. 

I would like to reward myself with a new outfit, so a ways away. I put paragraphs in, but my tablet sucks at that.

OceanLover26

How was last week?     I didn't start the 30 day challenge like i wanted to.  I told myself I would today, but I can't really do anything until Dex goes to sleep.  I believe for my sanity I need to start this.  I'm worrying in my spare time, and I need to be more productive and cut out the stress.

Victories?   I've been drinking water this week.   I feel like I could drink more, but I'm proud of what I have been drinking.  I'm going to grab a new water bottle the next time I go to the store.

Things to improve upon?  Besides water intake I just need to improve on staying committed to the workout.  My new job starts Monday and I'm already wondering about starting the 30 day challenge because I'm afraid I won't commit to doing the workouts after work.  I just have to get my mind in the right place.

Bonus:  Do you celebrate when you reach a goal?  How? I celebrate as I see progress. I might treat myself to a new piece of clothing.

MrsKipper

I was on vacation last week. I had every intention of doing a small workout each day but I just never really had time. I tried to eat as well as I could but still let myself have some treats here and there. I think I did all right.

I have to get back in to by workouts this week. I know I'll be sore after taking over a week off but I just have to suck it up and do it! I also need to focus on pushing more fluids.

I celebrate by feeling good about myself? I don't know, I don't really have a set thing that I do, I just get really excited when I see another pound gone!

MississippiCatfish

mnkate said:

How was last week?  Victories? Last week was really bad. I was in a wedding on Friday, so there was rehearsal on Thursday, gift opening on Sat and we hosted DH's family on Saturday night. Way too much booze and not enough good food. I'm ready to get back on the Healthy Train.

Things to improve upon? I need to get back to yoga and working out. The wedding threw me off, so I need to pick it up again. And I started meal planning, so DH and I can plan our daily meals better.

Bonus:  Do you celebrate when you reach a goal?  How? I buy myself clothes.

Love the fancy wedding pictures!  A is too cute in the mini tux:)

cmarie520

How was last week?  Victories? I did ok this past weekend.  Only ran once, but didn't totally destroy it by eating either.  I really didn't want to run on Saturday, but I made myself and in the end was glad I did.  I did interval running and challenged myself to get burn 300 calories and get 3 miles in as quickly as possible.  27 minutes and done; including warm up and cool down. 

Things to improve upon? I need to get better about setting an exercise time and sticking to it.  Next week DH is gone, so I'll need to plan ahead in order exercise. 

Bonus:  Do you celebrate when you reach a goal?  How? Nope, I don't celebrate. But I do try to hold myself accountable using the my fitness
pal ap on my phone. I get a lot of satisfaction about tracking all of my calories in and exercise.

tyrannasaurusjess

OceanLover26 said:

How was last week?     I didn't start the 30 day challenge like i wanted to.  I told myself I would today, but I can't really do anything until Dex goes to sleep.  I believe for my sanity I need to start this.  I'm worrying in my spare time, and I need to be more productive and cut out the stress.

Victories?   I've been drinking water this week.   I feel like I could drink more, but I'm proud of what I have been drinking.  I'm going to grab a new water bottle the next time I go to the store.

Things to improve upon?  Besides water intake I just need to improve on staying committed to the workout.  My new job starts Monday and I'm already wondering about starting the 30 day challenge because I'm afraid I won't commit to doing the workouts after work.  I just have to get my mind in the right place.

Bonus:  Do you celebrate when you reach a goal?  How? I celebrate as I see progress. I might treat myself to a new piece of clothing.

This was me, too! All week last week I thought 'today is the day'... it was never the day. BUT I did it today-- I actually decided to go with the Catching Fire challenge... it kicked my ASS. Hopefully Dex lays down for you so you can get your workout in!!!

AKB090609

How was last week? Victories?

I thought last week went well until Sunday, I started noticing a lot of swelling at my incision site and it's been quite painful/tender today We were walking 2-3miles every day and playing at the park.

Things to improve upon? 

I'm not sure, I think my plan for not is to take the next few days easy and then try to make a plan to start in September.

Bonus: Do you celebrate when you reach a goal? How?

I usually have something as my 'prize' it depends what I really really want, but often it is an item for the kitchen or house I think that this time it will be clothing.

Bighair12

MississippiCatfish said:

How was last week?  Victories?

No victories really last week.  I did work out every other day and I have stuck with the Heroine Training Physique plan on the Spitfire Athlete app for three weeks now.  I started my 8 week 10K training plan yesterday.

Things to improve upon?

Buying crap food at work and eating when under mental stress.  I am coming up on my last week of classes and birthdays.  Must stay away from the sweets.

Bonus:  Do you celebrate when you reach a goal?  How?

Wine and more wine.  I also like to buy new clothes.  New workout gear.  It is sad that my closet is full of expensive workout gear and really no real clothes.

MississippiCatfish

AKB090609 said:

How was last week? Victories?

I thought last week went well until Sunday, I started noticing a lot of swelling at my incision site and it's been quite painful/tender today We were walking 2-3miles every day and playing at the park.

Things to improve upon? 

I'm not sure, I think my plan for not is to take the next few days easy and then try to make a plan to start in September.

Bonus: Do you celebrate when you reach a goal? How?

I usually have something as my 'prize' it depends what I really really want, but often it is an item for the kitchen or house I think that this time it will be clothing.

Ouch, I'm sorry:/  Hope your incision starts looking better quickly!

OceanLover26

@jessk86 I did it yesterday!  I LOVED that workout.  I didn't get to do the second video for the extra burn (I normally do both Lisa Maries AND Seans for the regular bodyrock videos) but I still think it was a great workout.  I'm ready for day 2

melody921

Bighair12 said:

MississippiCatfish said:

How was last week?  Victories?

No victories really last week.  I did work out every other day and I have stuck with the Heroine Training Physique plan on the Spitfire Athlete app for three weeks now.  I started my 8 week 10K training plan yesterday.

Things to improve upon?

Buying crap food at work and eating when under mental stress.  I am coming up on my last week of classes and birthdays.  Must stay away from the sweets.

Bonus:  Do you celebrate when you reach a goal?  How?

Wine and more wine.  I also like to buy new clothes.  New workout gear.  It is sad that my closet is full of expensive workout gear and really no real clothes.

This is me. My closet has work attire and workout attire. I'm severely lacking the everyday normal wear.