Health/Fitness/Wellness Check In

LauraB1016 · September 2014

Beginning of the month and it is a perfect time to get my butt in gear! Let's get this check in back up and going! All are welcome!

- How has it been doing? Did you fall off or stay on the band wagon? Or like me-- hanging onto the back bumper trying to hang on....

- What helps you keep organized on track with healthy eating and fitness?

- Any goals that you have for the upcoming week/month?

LauraB1016 · September 2014

I fell off the band wagon and have been trying to run behind it for the last month. Luckily I haven't gained any weight from my binge but I certainly haven't lost any.

If your BMI is over 30, my health insurance will pay 100% for weight watchers so I will be starting that this week. Anyone else ever stuck with Weight Watchers? I think I really need to KEEP going to the meetings, hopefully that will help.

Planning out my week on Sundays has helped for the most part. DH and I will pick days to exercise and meal plan for the week. I definitely need to find some healthier quick meals for week nights. I struggle with packing lunches. I tend to run out of time in the morning and run out without my lunch. Then I end up with McDonalds or Taco Bell.....

Goals. I would like to lose 10 pounds by Halloween. Small goals, small steps. Does anyone do a reward system for themselves, like if I excerise three times this week I can buy the new scarf?

gutsymama · September 2014

DH and I are getting it in gear. We have just let our diet and exercise go, to an alarming level. I stress eat. I stress drink. I have been exhausted and not cooking and not working out.

We have committed ourselves to menu-planning and doing as much prep as possible on Sundays. We are going to do a round of P90X3 - the workouts are only 30 minutes so there's no excuse for not doing them. We have also made an until-New Year's resolution that we won't go to any chain places (i.e. fast food, etc.) until after the first of the year, and no drinking until New Years with the exception of one beer or glass of wine per holiday dinner or per outing with friends (because we're also making an effort to do more things outside the house).

We have also made a bucket list of things to do in our city, so we are using the food things on there as rewards/occasional treats. And the no chain places goes toward this too - if we're going to indulge, we're going to make it worth it

One hangup I foresee is that I need to keep offering L tons of things, and it's hard not to nibble on his leftovers and refusals. I hate wasting things. Like, I'm going to try giving him a quesadilla tonight but I kind of doubt he'll eat it, and he will eat pizza but not the crust. I don't want to just trash those things. Maybe my dog will get fat while I get skinny? :-/

I have not done WW but my mom has had a lot of success with it. If it's free especially, I would absolutely go for it!

LauraB1016 · September 2014

@iandloveandyou1 I love the cutting up the veggies on Sundays. We having been getting a lot more fruits and veggies to give to Allison and we are hoping that having them in the house will let us make better choices. That way if I stealing from her at least I am still fruits and veggies!

@gutsymama Hats off to you with P90X3, I sweat just watching the commercials! Love the bucket list idea. I would love to get out more and this definitely gives you reason to adventure out.

I stress/boredom eat too. I have actually tried to keep a stress ball in the car because I "think I am hungry". The stress ball also stopped my texting and driving a couple years ago (mutli uses)

lancomechica · September 2014

I think weight watchers is a great plan!
It is very lifestyle focused. I have lost a little over 10 lbs.
I did it in the past and lost 38 lbs and kept it off until getting pregnant.
Good luck to us all! I have 42 lbs to lose.

Pink724 · September 2014

I'd like to play! Obviously my goal is not to lose weight, but I'd really like to keep up with my exercise because I love it and it makes me feel pretty great.

I take about 4 classes a week and hope to continue as long as I can. I'm trying to keep my heart rate down to around 85% or less (the point where I still feel like I can have a conversation - I hate that rule, though), which is proving hard. I'm sure as I get bigger it will be easier to hold back a bit.

I'm also trying to make healthy choices when possible but not beating myself up if I don't. Mostly trying to eat less processed things.

[Deleted User] · September 2014

@Rmnam1‌ I did the 21 Day Fix and loved it! I'm going to do it again starting next week. It's an amazing workout and "diet" and I had great results

gutsymama · September 2014

Breaking news on the health and fitness front: DH's office just announced that they are changing their dress code. He can now wear jeans to work and grow his hair out. Which means he is 100x more motivated to get in shape, because "I don't want to be the long-haired fat guy." Whatever it takes I guess, right?

I'm just super excited that he can grow his hair out again. He has fabulous hair. I'm jealous of it. I also think it's super sexy

gutsymama · September 2014

I haven't done it, but I also came across this Dr. Oz 30-day detox and I saved the link because some of the recipes sound delicious:

https://www.cleanprogram.com/media/files/dr-oz-clean-detox-manual.pdf

[Deleted User] · September 2014

@casey78 it's a really awesome workout and meal plan type workout. It's all about the right foods and the right portions. When I got the containers I was like whattttt? They seem small but I was never hungry. Sometimes I didn't even eat all my containers in a day because I was so full.

LauraB1016 · September 2014

@casey78 i wish I could get past the two weeks do great then something happens and I get derailed.

How long do they say you have to do something to make it a habit?

I may have to look into this 21 day fix concept. Portions are also a tough go.

stephyfaith · September 2014

I'm in week 3 post breastfeeding and have lost 9 lbs so far and would like to at least lose another 20-30 before TTC. I'm trying Isagenix (a shake/cleanse program) and trying to exercise 4-5x a week. Last week I worked out 5x and even had a couple nights where I splurged on my "healthy meal"

and still have kept it all off. Here's hoping I can keep losing as you all are making the baby fever worse!

fabk · September 2014

I have made progress with running. Last week I ran 3.5 k in 24 min, straight. A personal best!!
But I pulled a tendon the next day so only walking since. I try to walk/run 5-7k a day with at least 15000 steps (still addicted to my fitbit).

I am not really dieting but am considering going sugar free for a couple of weeks again. I am addicted to circus peanuts/ marshmallow bananas.

I need to concentrate on my abs. I have been neglected my situps.

lancomechica · September 2014

Just an FYI but shakes and cleanses are not a long term solution nor are they effective long term.
Don't wanna stir the pot but it's true.

redhead610 · September 2014

I downloaded my fitness pal about 3 weeks ago. It has made me really aware of what I am eating. I was finding it really hard to not snack all day or grab a few extra goldfish/ crackers/cheese etc since I am at home. Since tracking my food, I am making a much better effort to eat less, as well as snacking on things that may fill me up more (like nuts). I am a very picky eater, so I am trying to do my best to make healthy choices I enjoy.

I am 10 lbs above pre-preg weight (it was a healthy weight for me). I don't have a specific goal, but I would like to be closer to that number.

My other issue is that I hate exercising! We don't have the $ for a gym membership. I am trying to go on walks with ds, but he ends up falling asleep or zoning out enough to not take his naps that day. So I have to weigh exercising vs. a super cranky toddler who gets a 20 min nap.

LauraB1016 · September 2014

@fabk cutting out the sugar is a great start. The past two weeks I have tried to cut down my caffeine intake. I can't go cold turkey like DH so I am down to 1.5 cups a day.

I think by cutting something like that is a good start.

@lancomechica‌ is right. I think for anything to work for the long haul it has to be a lifestyle change.

jemasa33 · September 2014

I have been really trying, but I cannot figure out this weight loss process. For two months I went to an amusement park and/or the zoo twice per week while lugging the wagon. I did a lot of other walking an active things with the kids. I did not lose a single pound.

Over the past few weeks, I lost 12 pounds by being lazy and stopping my exercise routine. I can't figure this out!

I have 8 pounds to go to my pp weight. I still can't believe I am under 200 again. I thought I was going to be wearing my moms work pants forever.

fabk · September 2014

@mystererae this is the first injury I've had in months (other than my hand thing being a constant pain). Today it is killing me. I won't be hitting my step count today.
The last time I ran that long was probably 2009. I just decided to blow my running plan that day and see how far I could go.

@lauraB1016 I cut out all sugar back in March and April. The first two weeks were not fun. I don't think I'll go as long this time (halloween candy is soon!)

rondosa · September 2014

I'm so glad this is back, I missed our check ins!

I've been doing okay, it's been a bit tough sticking with my T25 workouts since going back to work and still pumping on lunch break, which is my normal workout time at the office. But I've stuck with it for the sake of challenge group I'm hosting (full disclosure: I'm a Beachbody coach as a side job).

@LauraB1016‌ as for habits, I've been told that it takes three weeks to form a habit, hence the concept around 21Day Fix

I enjoyed it when I did it back in the spring, the workouts are pretty good and the portion control/nutrition plan is easy to follow. It's been a super popular program because it helps ppl with both exercise AND diet.

I'm bummed fall is around the corner, I find I'm so much more active in the nicer weather. Won't be long until the bike and rollerblades are packed for the season

bumpuser8571475 · September 2014

I'm also glad that this check-in is back. I had also fallen off the wagon somewhat for a few months :-S but now I'm in the 4th week of the Couch to 5k program. I really like it but it does get hard. I've never done this much running before ever. I love running outside though, it's so much nicer than on a treadmill.

I have 10 "vanity pounds" as @casey78 called them... (Perfect description!) that I want to lose. My body is holding on to them hard, but I'm working on it.

bumpuser8571475 · September 2014

@casey78 Thanks.. I hope I can do it! I'll push through!

LauraB1016 · September 2014

@SummerBebe47‌ you can do it! Once you pass week4 something just kicks in! Seriously! Keep it up!

bumpuser8571475 · September 2014

@LauraB1016 That's good to hear! Thank you!

Clyde013 · September 2014

Hi all! I've been doing well. Moving and starting a new job has really curbed my appetite and I've continued to run 6 days a week. I'm about 8-10lbs below my pre baby weight and to the point where I no longer want to lose any more weight. So now it's more about toning up and continuing with healthy habits.

fabk · September 2014

@rondosa I agree about fall. I am afraid of what will happen to all my progress once it gets cold.

karen0477 · September 2014

So glad to see this back!! I definitely jumped off the wagon this summer...eating and drinking all the things!! Luckily I didn't gain much , just didn't lose! I'm motivated though as we are ttc again, so I'm trying to make really good choices. Meal prep is back in. I go back to work in 2 weeks, so planning to do crock pot meals for the freezer. I started a 30 day challenge today on Facebook and just did my fit test....ugh!

@LauraB1016‌ thanks for starting this up again!!

danielledunning · September 2014

I started Weight Watchers in June and have lost 20 lbs so far. I'm 26 lbs less than I was when I got pregnant, but still have 4 lbs to lose before I'm in the "normal" category instead of the "overweight" category. My personal goal is 9 more lbs. I love WW and have done it with great success in the past. As long as I go to the meetings for accountability, I stay successful. It's when I stop going that I fall off the wagon. Making sure I write down everything I eat is really what helps me because I don't want to write down things like candy and cake. I'm hoping that once I get to my goal, I will be able to continue to maintain that weight and not feel deprived.

karen0477 · September 2014

@mystererae‌ I'm not sure, I wasn't going for gluten free, so didn't pay attention!! Hope your lo is doing ok....

LauraB1016 · September 2014

I love freezer meals! They are soo convinent. While I probably don't make the healthiest freezer meals for the time being I think it is better then going out to eat where I would most likely get French fries and something fried.... WTG @Karen0477!

Speaking of French fries I almost caved and went downstairs for French fries. Luckily DH reminded me of the carrots he packed for me! That was a close call.

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