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Post by charlotte21 on Mar 31, 2021 10:19:11 GMT -5
I am definitely not an exerciser. I have old injuries, so I tend to start, it hurts and I stop.
Treadmill works, I did two days, but two in a row is too much. I do DIsney + and watch a show, so I want to watch another episode so I need to walk.
I need to add other things as well, I have a bunch of Holly Dolke, Betty Rocker and FitOn things I can do that are not too long.
Starting with 15 mins.
I need to convince myself that 15 mins is enough. WHen I do something I want to get to 45 mins to an hour, and that is too long and I stop.
15 mins daily is good, and treadmill 3 times a week too.
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Post by digplantweed on Mar 31, 2021 11:03:10 GMT -5
charlotte21 , "enough" can be such a hard concept to deal with! I need to avoid comparing myself to others in the fitness challenge thread, many of whom are posting lengthier and more challenging things than I'm doing. If I can accept that 20 minutes of standing/floor exercises is enough, I'm more likely to do it.
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Post by lani on Mar 31, 2021 11:03:31 GMT -5
I have been slacking on exercise as far as cardio. When the gut acts up I am mostly dragging myself around.
Tuesday credits:
Weighed - down 1 lb.
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Strength & flexibility exercises (these are body weight only)
Ended day 165 calories under plan
DH visited the new Italian restaurant in town and brought back some leftover veal scallopini, mashed potatoes and other vegetables, some sort of chocolate dessert. Had a tiny bite of the veal and potatoes only.
Wrote plan for today
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Post by pirouette on Mar 31, 2021 11:20:29 GMT -5
Here.
Journal. Daily weight. Food plan. Check.
Road trip this weekend, I need to have a solid plan in place BEFORE I leave. Winging it doesn't work well for me.
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Post by Cyn on Mar 31, 2021 11:30:05 GMT -5
Hi, ((( bonzee))) you're grieving a loss, even if it's a sadness over what could have been. There is no timetable or right/wrong way to get through it. "He who lacks time to mourn, lacks time to mend." Shakespeare You're worth the time. I need to look up the source of this quote: "Comparison is the thief of joy." I got a great walkabout in this morning, and may do another this afternoon. Sun's out. I'm finding alternate walking routes. Tomorrow is basically hide at home, as it's Cubs home opener crazy. Listening to my hunger and fullness cues, MSS. Thinking about how to incorporate more foods that I have previously restricted myself from back into my life. Maybe. 🙂 Planning, tracking, OP'ing. Smiled in the mirror. My pants are getting baggy-woo hoo! |
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Post by charlotte21 on Mar 31, 2021 12:01:26 GMT -5
digplantweed, great point. Comparing to others leads nowhere.
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Post by phoenix on Mar 31, 2021 15:06:22 GMT -5
WIth the help of an active link to track I found out years ago that I could be super inactive while being a gym bunny . This was a revolution for me because I found that I could be active with out being a gym bunny . SO yep , I do like to be fit and wow! walking is great with a few push -ups off the kitchen counter tossed in . Letting it be comfortable and easy has made a big difference to me .
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Post by digplantweed on Mar 31, 2021 16:13:12 GMT -5
Credit: Bought (online) a new pair of jeans, in a size I haven't worn for a decade. They fit. Woot!
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Post by charlotte21 on Mar 31, 2021 17:27:46 GMT -5
Going in COVID lockdown again tomorrow night.
It is taking all my Beck tools for me not to jump in wine chips or chocolate. Or all three.
I am so pissed at the idiots who still don’t take this seriously. I could separate their heads from their bodies. Would this count ad APs?
I still have 6 DPs left, I think a nice Nutella latte would help me calm down while sticking to my plan.
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Post by Cyn on Mar 31, 2021 18:05:50 GMT -5
charlotte21, where do you live? I am so sorry. Can you use it as a kind of 30 day personal April reset?
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Post by charlotte21 on Mar 31, 2021 19:45:26 GMT -5
Cyn, I am in Quebec. I own the business, so I still get to work and worry about the rest. April reset for activity is a good idea, if I can get home early enough daily.
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Post by jonik on Mar 31, 2021 20:51:12 GMT -5
Had 2 meals out today but did OK. Played pickle ball for a couple hours and had over 15K steps. So, credit for that. Ordered a light lunch; brought home at least half my supper.
I do a lot of exercise but honestly do not love it. So, right or wrong I break it into small parts. For example, I lift weights 5 exercises with weights 5 times a week instead of 2 longer sessions a week. I also break up doing yoga and balance exercises that way. I row 3 times a week, kettle ball once, do an abs video once and get 10K averages steps daily. My knee is no longer made for running and oddly that makes me sad. It was a quiet time for me to listen to music and process thoughts. Now I walk the hills to get in cardio but nothing like running.
I managed to meet about 99% of my weekly exercise goals through COVID. The conclusion is that I can not manage my weight with exercise. Duh, I knew that.
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Post by charlotte21 on Apr 1, 2021 6:31:12 GMT -5
jonik, thank you for the inspiration of breaking things down. Like you I also miss running. But my feet and ankles can’t take the pounding anymore.
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Post by lani on Apr 1, 2021 11:44:37 GMT -5
Wednesday credits: See ya March! And don't hurry back.
Weighed - down 0.2 lb.
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Ended day 205 calories under plan
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