Questions, Struggles, Progress
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My goal this week is to get exercise in and make healthy food choices while on vacation later this week.1
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It's always good to have a plan when on vacation! You can do it
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britnaii22 wrote: »Happy Monday!
I've got some mini goals for this week
1. No chocolate
2. Exercise 5/7 days
3. Drink a min. of 10 cups of water daily
Do you guys have any goals you'd like to share?
No chocolate?!!? Eeks! Lol, I still eat it. Just...not nearly as much.
I haven't really set goals like this. I'm working on the couch to 5k program now, so I guess sticking to that is my immediate goal. Tonight I'll be doing day three of week two. Woot woot!1 -
I just came back from a mini, four day vacay. Not eating out for a meal or two a day would have been borderline impossible. I managed to come back at the same weight I left at. I'll take it for sure.typeitdaily wrote: »My goal this week is to get exercise in and make healthy food choices while on vacation later this week. 1 -
@rickc74 - the no chocolate thing is going to be the hardest! We have a fridge full of candy at work and I'm guilty of eating 4/5 pieces a day
so I'm avoiding it! Gum has actually helped me a lot! Day 1 down, 4 more to go! 0 -
Nice start, you can do it! Sucks living with the temptation though.britnaii22 wrote: »@rickc74 - the no chocolate thing is going to be the hardest! We have a fridge full of candy at work and I'm guilty of eating 4/5 pieces a day so I'm avoiding it! Gum has actually helped me a lot! Day 1 down, 4 more to go!
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For sure!!0
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There is something to be said for having it there and not eating it, though. It's definately a good feeling when people offer me donuts and other junk food and I pass. Makes it easier to do it the next time, too 2
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Already down 2lbs on the scale! Feeling good this week
How are you all doing? Any SV's or NSV's you'd like to share?1 -
That's awesome! I knew the progress would come. The weight sorta sticks sometimes, but if you keep at it, results always show up
I have found that A LOT of people are noticing my weight loss lately. I know some people don't like it being noticed, and feel it is rude for others to comment on their weight loss. I get that point of view, but I like to know that my hard work shows. It feels kinda nice when people mention it.
I've also been working my way through the Couch to 5k program. I start week 4 tonight. So far so good. I don't think I will be a runner long term, but I think I want to do it just to be able to say I did it. 5 months ago, I wouldn't have considered running 5k.2 -
Thanks!! I'm pretty happy about it
That's awesome, I also find it nice when people comment on my weight loss, I don't really talk about my weight loss with anyone (in person) or bring up how much I've lost - I'm one of those people that would rather "Work hard in silence, and let my success make the noise"
Definitely a gratifying feeling that people notice how hard you're working!!
Also congrats on the C25K app! It's a hard program and I got up to week 4 day 3 when I kind of fell behind, I found week 4 the hardest! I'm doing a 5K on Sunday actually, haven't trained for it at all this month but I'll be doing a mix of running/walking and I'll just be happy to complete it 0 -
britnaii22 wrote: »Thanks!! I'm pretty happy about it
That's awesome, I also find it nice when people comment on my weight loss, I don't really talk about my weight loss with anyone (in person) or bring up how much I've lost - I'm one of those people that would rather "Work hard in silence, and let my success make the noise"
Definitely a gratifying feeling that people notice how hard you're working!!
Also congrats on the C25K app! It's a hard program and I got up to week 4 day 3 when I kind of fell behind, I found week 4 the hardest! I'm doing a 5K on Sunday actually, haven't trained for it at all this month but I'll be doing a mix of running/walking and I'll just be happy to complete it
I'm similar - I never brought it up until people mentioned it to me. Definately makes it feel better when people comment, cuz you know it is genuine.
Good luck on the 5k! I'm thinking about trying to run one in September, there is one shortly after I finish the program...assuming I finish it. 1 -
Exactly! Thanks, I'm really looking forward to it, the adrenaline from being in a crowd with the same goal is incredible. Regardless of if you finish the program or not you should definitely do it for the experience, it's really awesome! I'm sure by then you will either be running the whole thing or at least most of it! 0
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Yeah, I think doing a 5k would be awesome. Last night went great, it was a 3 minute run, a 5 minute run, then another 3 and another 5, all broken up by some walking in between. More running time than I've ever done for sure...and it was no problem. I could have gone further/longer on all of the runs. I'm getting my breathing figured out better, which is key. I used to feel like I couldn't run all that far cuz I'd be tired out. Now I feel like it isn't all that tiring - it's definately getting easier 2
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That's awesome, I've always had a hard time with endurance lol but that's great that means next week shouldn't be too hard for you either! 0
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Here's hoping. Week 5 has a 20 minute run. I'm terrified of it, and I can't wait to do it, all at the same time 1
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You can do it! 0
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Yeah I can. And I will 1
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Week 4 of C25K complete...it really wasn't that bad 1
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Woohoo nice job!!0
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Thanks! Week 5 starts tonite. Three 5 minute runs. Should be no problem2
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I have stayed off the scale since last friday... nervous for my results tomorrow!
I've been thinking... after this challenge I would like to throw my scale out.. not literally, or meaning I'm giving up, but being so "numbers-focused" takes away from my overall reason I'm doing this.. to be healthy.. to be strong. I'm thinking I'd do a 30 day trial.. where I continue eating the same as I do now, and add in a strict exercise routine, 20 mins a day 7 days a week. Anyone have thoughts or experience with this?
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I think that is smart. At the end of the day, like you said, it is about being healthy and eating well, not necessarily hitting a certain number on the scale. If we do the right things consistently, we'll get to the number we want to be at. Sometimes, when just chasing a number, people starve themselves, which doesn't really help things at all.
I'm doing good this week. Sticking to the plan, and focusing more on hitting micronutrient goals. It has me feeling better, and, based on comments I'm getting, looking better as well 2 -
Just finished week 5 day 3 of C25K. This was the twenty minute run. I had my doubts, as the longest run I had done previously was 8 minutes. It went fine, though. The running part is actually easy. The only tricks are getting your breathing right, and your frame of mind. Once I believed I could do it, I knew I would do it, if that makes sense 2
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That's great, I'm super impressed with your success in the C25K app that's awesome!!0
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britnaii22 wrote: »That's great, I'm super impressed with your success in the C25K app that's awesome!!
Thanks! The program works really well. So far, at least...
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britnaii22 wrote: »I have stayed off the scale since last friday... nervous for my results tomorrow!
I've been thinking... after this challenge I would like to throw my scale out.. not literally, or meaning I'm giving up, but being so "numbers-focused" takes away from my overall reason I'm doing this.. to be healthy.. to be strong. I'm thinking I'd do a 30 day trial.. where I continue eating the same as I do now, and add in a strict exercise routine, 20 mins a day 7 days a week. Anyone have thoughts or experience with this?
How are you all doing this week?
I did the Whole 30 program in March. You must stay off the scale for 30 days. It was hard to do but I did it! I was able to follow the plan (first time for me). I lost 10 lbs. I felt so good during this month.1 -
britnaii22 wrote: »I have stayed off the scale since last friday... nervous for my results tomorrow!
I've been thinking... after this challenge I would like to throw my scale out.. not literally, or meaning I'm giving up, but being so "numbers-focused" takes away from my overall reason I'm doing this.. to be healthy.. to be strong. I'm thinking I'd do a 30 day trial.. where I continue eating the same as I do now, and add in a strict exercise routine, 20 mins a day 7 days a week. Anyone have thoughts or experience with this?
How are you all doing this week?
I did the Whole 30 program in March. You must stay off the scale for 30 days. It was hard to do but I did it! I was able to follow the plan (first time for me). I lost 10 lbs. I felt so good during this month.
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@Eava57 that's amazing! I would be over the moon if I lost 10lbs in one month! I'm going to look into the Whole 30 program and see if that's something I could do 0
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It was the first time I could stick to a program. I felt great and lost sugar cravings in three days! I am trying to adjust my eating plan I love wine too much! Lol There are online sites. Believe me, if I could do it anyone can!1
