ACTIVE AUGUST - Exercise Related August Challenge
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Have not met my goal since the 5th. On top of that I had a carb crash today where I ate a Hershey bar and a Little Debbie honey bun ..Lord help me.
Hang in there
Make your next meal a low carb one, and then the next one after that, and you'll be right back on track.
Also, you are pretty new to low carb right? If the 10k steps goal is a big step up from what you're used to, AND you're still fairly new to large diet changes, consider if its too many big changes at once. Activity level changes drive my appetite crazy at times, even after 20 months on keto.
I don't want to deter you from any goals you have, and I don't know how big these changes are for you at all, its just a suggestion to be sure about things. A lot of folks that start low carb (myself included back when I started) are making very large, very serious life changing decisions by changing everything about how they eat. For many, that's just about all they can handle at one time!
Thanks radiii. Yes I may be overdoing it a bit. I'll jump back on the wagon immediately.0 -
Also, you are pretty new to low carb right? If the 10k steps goal is a big step up from what you're used to, AND you're still fairly new to large diet changes, consider if its too many big changes at once. Activity level changes drive my appetite crazy at times, even after 20 months on keto.
I don't want to deter you from any goals you have, and I don't know how big these changes are for you at all, its just a suggestion to be sure about things. A lot of folks that start low carb (myself included back when I started) are making very large, very serious life changing decisions by changing everything about how they eat. For many, that's just about all they can handle at one time!
I agree. I've been low carb for 9-10 mths and I'm only just now thinking about more activity. I've been Keto for a long while and I've been feeling a bit "burnt out" for want of a better term. I've been hovering between almost no carbs to about 50g a day with an occasional higher carb thrown in while I've been dealing with some other life stuff that's landed in my lap. I'm holding a steady weight so I'm really pleased with that. Everyone deal with life in their own way. If you need to take little steps that's okay. It's still going forward. At the moment I'm not going backward and that's perfectly fine by me.
This is a marathon, not a sprint. These changes have to be for life and if it takes a little while longer to reach a goal weight then so be it.0 -
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Tuesday 8/4 7658 steps
Wednesday 8/5 4834 steps
Thursday 8/6 5737 steps
Friday 8/7 13907 steps * i am a waitress on the week end can you tell LOLOL0 -
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I'm going to participate in the monthly challenge from reddit's great flexibility sub:
https://www.reddit.com/r/flexibility/comments/3fewg8/august_is_hip_flexor_opening_month_look_inside/
Week 1: Did my stretching 6 out of 7 days last week. The "couch stretch" is brutal, but I've figured out that if I do loosen up properly first and work my way towards it I can do it, so far just seeing that I can do the exercises a little better is improvement/reward enough itself.0 -
What are your goals and expectations?
Goals:
1. Get at least 5000 steps (recorded by Fitbit one) and hopefully increase that to the 10000 recommended by the end of the month.
2. Take the stairs at work (three flights) twice a day.
3. Start a fitness program, focusing on weighs and fifteen minutes or so of cardio. Three times a week. I've even taken a week off work to figure it all out and try and work out what time of day to do it.
Week 1:
I used the stairs at work and every day and at all times. It was embarrassing how much I puffed and huffed and it did not get any easier throughout the week. But I did do it!!
My Fitbit one got here on Thursday.0 -
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How do you delete accidental posts?0 -
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Walking the dachshund every day and wandering around the house. Surgery Tuesday morning and then the real work will begin.
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My first week of strength training was mostly a struggle to find a routine. I tried to reduce my running/biking to 3 days/week and do strength 4 days/week. But I found myself somewhat addicted to the cardio.
Rather than fight my addiction, I decided to roll with it, and I'm doing a run or bike ride as a warm-up on my strength days.
For the strength program, I'm following You Are Your Own Gym, but I found it awkward to refer to the book during a workout, so I bought the app for $3. So far, so good. Currently doing his "ladder" training for strength endurance.0 -
So far on
Sun 2nd I made my goal with 10179 steps
Tues 4th 10558 steps
Haven't made it on 1st or 3rd Aug. I feel no different so far.Met my goal on Wend Aug 5th with 10524 steps..Lord I'm tired. Lol
great going everyone!
Have not met my goal since the 5th. On top of that I had a carb crash today where I ate a Hershey bar and a Little Debbie honey bun ..Lord help me.So far on
Sun 2nd I made my goal with 10179 steps
Tues 4th 10558 steps
Haven't made it on 1st or 3rd Aug. I feel no different so far.Met my goal on Wend Aug 5th with 10524 steps..Lord I'm tired. Lol
great going everyone!
Have not met my goal since the 5th. On top of that I had a carb crash today where I ate a Hershey bar and a Little Debbie honey bun ..Lord help me.
Sat Aug 8, I over made goal with 13414 steps. I'm not loosing but staying hungry. I actually gained 2 pounds from my carb crash.0 -
8-1 1533 steps
8-2 567 steps, my toe still hurts
8-3 1065
8-4 147
8-5 1488
8-6 0 I forgot to put the pedometer in my pocket.
8-7 6389 steps, doc said I'm OK for walking
8-8 760
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Thought I would give boot camp a try this morning. Up early to get there only to find it had been cancelled! Popped into the gym instead and did an hour on the machines, a mix of cardio and weights.
There doesn't seem to be much going on in my gym at the weekend. There are only one or two classes that you can never book onto and the pool shuts very early. Seems strange when this is the time when most people have more free time to go?0 -
I have been doing at least 30-60 minutes of something each day for the last 5 months. Mixing cardio with strength, HIIT, etc. My challenge this month is to tickle Brazil Butt Lift and Power Half Hour programs. So far so good! I think sticking to a program is good for me so I can actually see results.
Next month I want to do T25 and mix in some cardio with HIIT, looking to see what programs are available and go with it. I also walk Maligator at least 2x a day now, that's about 2 hours of walking and just enjoying time spend with the dog. Averaging 10k a day 0 -
Last week strength class left me sore with DOMS for 3-4 days. This week I'm sore but not as bad:) I also put in 1 hr spinning on top of the 1 hr strength class. Yday walked ca 18 000 steps and 14 km (8,7 miles). Bathed in the river on the way home. Today did 90 mins bodyweight-focused yoga. Haven't done so much of the accessory add-ons, but that's ok. Better build habits slowly, than stressing over trying to change too many things at same time. I'm happy:)
To all of you struggling or having to tweak goals a bit. That's ok! The point of a challenge is just to do something out of comfort zone/regular routine. Process oriented vs goal oriented. Carrot or stick. You choose what motivates you more!0 -
8-1 1533 steps
8-2 567 steps, my toe still hurts
8-3 1065
8-4 147
8-5 1488
8-6 0 I forgot to put the pedometer in my pocket.
8-7 6389 steps, doc said I'm OK for walking
8-8 760
8-9 4398 steps
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I will hit my 6000 step goal today and my average is now up to 4200 a day. Gotta work harder at reaching the goal on a daily basis. But I am more aware of my need to get moving, so I figure I'm on the right track to developing the habit of taking even a quick, short walk daily. I need to make it a habit for sure.0
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Not part of this challenge for me, but I went to a yoga class for the first time ever today. It was a "yoga basics" class for beginners, but it still kicked my butt big time. My 1 year commitment/contract to classes I've been taking at my local gym ends at the end of August and I've been trying to figure out what to do next. I like the classes and they've made me accountable, but its not what I want long term, I don't think. Too much "mixing it up", too little clear structure. I think I'm going to begin a structured weightlifting program where I lift 3 days a week on my own, along with 1-2 days of yoga a week on off days. I am pretty excited about it!0
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So far on
Sun 2nd I made my goal with 10179 steps
Tues 4th 10558 steps
Haven't made it on 1st or 3rd Aug. I feel no different so far.Met my goal on Wend Aug 5th with 10524 steps..Lord I'm tired. Lol
great going everyone!
Have not met my goal since the 5th. On top of that I had a carb crash today where I ate a Hershey bar and a Little Debbie honey bun ..Lord help me.So far on
Sun 2nd I made my goal with 10179 steps
Tues 4th 10558 steps
Haven't made it on 1st or 3rd Aug. I feel no different so far.Met my goal on Wend Aug 5th with 10524 steps..Lord I'm tired. Lol
great going everyone!
Have not met my goal since the 5th. On top of that I had a carb crash today where I ate a Hershey bar and a Little Debbie honey bun ..Lord help me.
Sat Aug 8, I over made goal with 13414 steps. I'm not loosing but staying hungry. I actually gained 2 pounds from my carb crash.
Sun the 9th, over goal again at 12420 steps. Dropped one pound overnight.0 -
8-1 1533 steps
8-2 567 steps, my toe still hurts
8-3 1065
8-4 147
8-5 1488
8-6 0 I forgot to put the pedometer in my pocket.
8-7 6389 steps, doc said I'm OK for walking
8-8 760
8-9 4398 steps
8-10 5499 steps
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Met my 30 minutes per day goal even while away on vacation. New boyfriend needed a nap every afternoon0
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fludderbye wrote: »Tuesday 8/4 7658 steps
Wednesday 8/5 4834 steps
Thursday 8/6 5737 steps
Friday 8/7 13907 steps * i am a waitress on the week end can you tell LOLOL
saturday 8/8 9308 steps
sunday 8/9 12894
monday 8/10 42180 -
8-1 1533 steps
8-2 567 steps, my toe still hurts
8-3 1065
8-4 147
8-5 1488
8-6 0 I forgot to put the pedometer in my pocket.
8-7 6389 steps, doc said I'm OK for walking
8-8 760
8-9 4398 steps
8-10 5499 steps
8-11 5748 steps
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Well, my goal in the challenge was to average 6000 steps a day at the end of each week and I have failed in that though I have brought the average up.
But after today, I have almost brought the weekly average up enough to get back on track! Lol
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I'm so close to seeing 6000 on my weekly average! I know its not a lot to many of you, but reaching this goal will mean I've doubled my activity, and that's something I really need to do.
Now I need to stay steady and not end up trying to make up for low days all at once at the end of the week...0 -
8-1 1533 steps
8-2 567 steps, my toe still hurts
8-3 1065
8-4 147
8-5 1488
8-6 0 I forgot to put the pedometer in my pocket.
8-7 6389 steps, doc said I'm OK for walking
8-8 760
8-9 4398 steps
8-10 5499 steps
8-11 5748 steps
8-12 4356 steps I should have made a few more trips to the water cooler.
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Longest walk in decades (literally).
Tonight, on the 606 elevated trail in Chicago, near Humboldt Park, I walked with my daughter 2.25 miles! They have mile markers on it, so this is verified...!
The only thing that is sore is the front side of my legs/shins. I have all day tomorrow to recover (in a 747 to China).
This definitely qualifies as into my E.A.S.Y. exercise program = walking with friends and family.
Dan the Man from Michigan
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Great photo Dan.
The garden is looking good. Fertilised, pots are pruned back for Spring growth. The frangipani and palms are next on the hit list. School excursion tomorrow. More potting to do on the weekend. 0
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