Step-It-Up September Week 2 (9/8-9/14)
baconslave
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Welcome to our September monthly challenge! Week 2.
Re-hash o' the challenge parameters:
Re-hash o' the challenge parameters:
This month we're doing "Step-It-Up"So we are going to focus on a goal we've let slack a bit. Some people might go literal and try to increase step count (walking) or ramp up exercise frequency or intensity. Or maybe someone has been letting good habits slide a little bit.increase the amount, speed, or intensity of something.
Choose whatever it is in your life that requires you to "step up" your effort to improve your health and/or fitness.
Every week we'll have a thread to talk about our goals, progress, life stuff, and to encourage one another.
Go ahead and post your goal for this month.
I'll plop a stickie at the top of the group for easy access should the thread get buried.
This is your challenge.
The bad news is: You are the ONLY one who can make positive changes happen in your life.
The good news? YOU are the only one who CAN make positive changes happen in your life. You have that power. Believe it.
And make it happen.
Get to steppin'!
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Running late this morning.
Homeschooling and soccer...ugh.
Had to get some meaty chili on so we can shovel food in fast before we have to run kids all over town tonight. 3 practices, 3 different locations, 2 vehicles. Lord ha' mercy...
You guys are doing great meeting your goals. KIU!
And have a magnificent day.1 -
Hi, I'm new to this group. I spent a large portion of August reading up on Low Carb/LCHF, Keto and just started eating this way on 9/6.
So I guess what I'm stepping up this week is carb reduction. I've been at ~25-30 net carbs so far and have resisted cookies twice thrust in my face. Monday felt great, yesterday a little tired and headachy, today great so far.
Glad to find this group!7 -
Hi, I'm new to this group. I spent a large portion of August reading up on Low Carb/LCHF, Keto and just started eating this way on 9/6.
So I guess what I'm stepping up this week is carb reduction. I've been at ~25-30 net carbs so far and have resisted cookies twice thrust in my face. Monday felt great, yesterday a little tired and headachy, today great so far.
Glad to find this group!
Welcome!
FYI: Remember to read the sticky about electrolytes. That often helps with headaches. Track your sodium. We often think we are getting enough, but if we aren't tracking it, chances are we're not. I had to track my sodium in the beginning to make sure I was. And it turns out I was getting less than I thought.
Great job on avoiding the temptation. It gets easier. I promise. Just keep exercising that resistance muscle.2 -
Hi everyone! My goals are to get at least 10k steps in daily, drink at least 66 oz of water daily and log, log, log! Have a great week!!2
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I thought what I'd do to Step It Up is not only to meet (or beat) my step goal daily, but to "step up" my goal each week as well. So since last week my goal was 7500 steps a day, this week it will be 8,000. I'm well on my way today already!6
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September Step It Up Goal: 1200 minutes cardio
September 8: 30/30=60 minutes
Too freaking hot outside (96) so walked only to the library and turned around. 3.58mph, 1.96 miles, 32:46 duration. + 30 minutes Adapted Low Impact Aerobics. Adaptation is due to torn rotator cuff and subluxated bicep back in May. Obviously not swinging the left arm too much or too fast but getting some body movement. 800 minutes remaining to goal.
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I thought what I'd do to Step It Up is not only to meet (or beat) my step goal daily, but to "step up" my goal each week as well. So since last week my goal was 7500 steps a day, this week it will be 8,000. I'm well on my way today already!
I like this idea. For my second week I'll step it up to 11,000
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Last week was great I managed to get my 30 plus minutes of fitness in. I was actually getting in an hour on most days. This week has been a little rougher and tougher battling a bug. I think that this is an awesome challenge. I'm getting in a lot more gym time than I have in a very long time.2
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My step it up goal for Sept. was to lose 2lbs. So far I gained 1 lb.
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My first week I was successful at consistent logging and holding myself publicly (profile page) accountable whether I met my steps, carbs or calories or not (unfortunately I had more fail days on that count than I would prefer).
For week two, I want to do a better job of having more days of success than fail.3 -
Well, I finally figured out where my lack of willpower & motivation these past few days came from- Aunt Flo came this morning. Suddenly I feel like myself again.
Managed to stay on track with my Sept goal of 5 workouts a week. If it hadn't been for this thread I surely would've blown this off! But persistence is paying off- after 2 or so weeks of running 2 miles on the treadmill, I finally managed to complete it without my heart rate skyrocketing over 170! Woo hoo!5 -
For right now I seem to be back in my keto happy place again; yay! Not hungry all the time, not craving carbs (e.g. a friend posted about pumpkin muffins, which I normally LOVE, and I thought about making a keto pumpkin shake instead and that sounded totally satisfying to me). I realized I ran out of Prilosec on Tues and so far after 3 days, I haven't needed it again!
Cals: Under
Carbs: 24 net (goal is back down to 20-30 net)
Exercise: Hit 10k steps plus did my PT/strength exercises
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I struggle w/Fitbit step goals b/c on days I swim or do strength training for exercise, I won't necessarily hit 10k without pushing myself too hard (I have MS so that can backfire), but I hate that it looks like I've failed or am slacking! Maybe I should just set a lower goal. Fitbit also doesn't seem to count as "active minutes" stuff I log on my own (e.g. other forms of exercise).0
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baconslave wrote: »Running late this morning.
Homeschooling and soccer...ugh.
Had to get some meaty chili on so we can shovel food in fast before we have to run kids all over town tonight. 3 practices, 3 different locations, 2 vehicles. Lord ha' mercy...
You guys are doing great meeting your goals. KIU!
And have a magnificent day.
Dang, that is a lot! And DH complains if we have two extracurriculars in a week.
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Steps: 11,462/10,000 - did some meandering around the new neighbourhood and wandered around a giant grocery store helped this a lot! I ended up with a grocery basket full of bacon hehe
Water: 2000ml/1500ml - surpassed my goal! Very proud!
Keep up the awesome!3 -
9/8
17,344 steps (15,000 step goal)
Food measured/weighed- for the most part yes, but had some cubes of cheese at daughter's school curriculum night which I eyeball measured (DH enjoyed the wine though! His kind of curriculum night!).2 -
Day 2 on my new treadmill, I think im getting the hang of it. It's truly a workout, hoping to see some good slimming and tightening in my thighs by the end of the month. 20k steps is starting to feel normal to me now.4
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120 minutes dancing
10- 5.8 lbs =4.2 lbs to sept goal
Basic plank/ unscheduled rest day.
Not perfect: but, not bad. Did have some extra carbs at a brewing co...hope it didn't mess me up too bad.
Two more dance days this week, so hopefully I can undo the damage, and will be prepared with my own vodka flask next time!
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Yesterday was another fail. I have to travel for work tomorrow so my head is not really in this.
Plank - yes
7500 Steps - no
Food variety - I had PB & J (sugarfree) on cloud bread for breakfast.0 -
Goal >11,000
9/8 9577 another husband sabotage. Impromptu date night. So close!0 -
Update from yesterday.
1.Danced for 120 minutes to a grateful dead tribute band that I luv.
2.Gained 3 lbs overnight from 16 oz of beer! I think it's water. Usually takes 3 days to come off. I'm having 2 drinks tonight as well...wonder if that will be another 3 pounds, or if 3 pounds is my body's holding carb weight. I dont usually have two dance nights in a row. We'll see...so hard to juggle fun and dieting. But I'm hoping all the dance calories burned off will make Monday or Tuesday really really awesome weightloss-wise. If not, the booze is gone for the remainder of the challenge!
3.basic plank/ Nope. Did not. Try again today. It's killing me at over 3 minutes. I'm shaking for the last minute and a half. Might have to modify for my age and increase time after 4 or 5 days instead of 3. Otherwise I'm afraid I'll just bail out.1 -
Met my goals last week!
This week my goals are:
1. Exercise
Week 2 - Walk at least 1/2 every other day (even days) and ride my tricycle on odd days
2. Diet - all month: stick with the plan (protein, fat, salt), record my food, adjust for issues.1 -
Update from yesterday.
1.Danced for 120 minutes to a grateful dead tribute band that I luv.
2.Gained 3 lbs overnight from 16 oz of beer! I think it's water. Usually takes 3 days to come off. I'm having 2 drinks tonight as well...wonder if that will be another 3 pounds, or if 3 pounds is my body's holding carb weight. I dont usually have two dance nights in a row. We'll see...so hard to juggle fun and dieting. But I'm hoping all the dance calories burned off will make Monday or Tuesday really really awesome weightloss-wise. If not, the booze is gone for the remainder of the challenge!
3.basic plank/ Nope. Did not. Try again today. It's killing me at over 3 minutes. I'm shaking for the last minute and a half. Might have to modify for my age and increase time after 4 or 5 days instead of 3. Otherwise I'm afraid I'll just bail out.
Nothing wrong with doing that.2 -
macchiatto wrote: »baconslave wrote: »Running late this morning.
Homeschooling and soccer...ugh.
Had to get some meaty chili on so we can shovel food in fast before we have to run kids all over town tonight. 3 practices, 3 different locations, 2 vehicles. Lord ha' mercy...
You guys are doing great meeting your goals. KIU!
And have a magnificent day.
Dang, that is a lot! And DH complains if we have two extracurriculars in a week.
Soccer season is always insane.1 -
3.basic plank/ Nope. Did not. Try again today. It's killing me at over 3 minutes. I'm shaking for the last minute and a half. Might have to modify for my age and increase time after 4 or 5 days instead of 3. Otherwise I'm afraid I'll just bail out.
My son who play NCAA football and was very into training and fitness as you can imagine, told me that anything over a minute is really not a benefit for your body. We do better to break it up and add difficultly movements (lifting a leg, hip dips, side planks, etc.) I think mixing it up is good.
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3.basic plank/ Nope. Did not. Try again today. It's killing me at over 3 minutes. I'm shaking for the last minute and a half. Might have to modify for my age and increase time after 4 or 5 days instead of 3. Otherwise I'm afraid I'll just bail out.
My son who play NCAA football and was very into training and fitness as you can imagine, told me that anything over a minute is really not a benefit for your body. We do better to break it up and add difficultly movements (lifting a leg, hip dips, side planks, etc.) I think mixing it up is good.
many people use planking similar to yoga as a meditative tool, there are multiple benefits to connecting your mind with your body during those routines0 -
I like all the comments above about planking. Very helpful and I plan to change it up using the above info.
I do like it the plank because in only a short while I've noticed changes in posture and feel tighter. I like that it's over and done quickly, and I can actually get up and down off the floor again without dragging myself up holding on to something, so I feel stronger.
I'm going to do the variations idea, breaking up the time and the yoga piece is interesting as well.
Thanks pals! I feel reinvigorated.4 -
60 minutes. Step Aerobics. Wooohooo! Haven't done this since the 90s. Youtube is loaded with step aerobic videos. 740 minutes remain to goal.4
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Being on track feels amazing. I should do it more often.
Cals: under
Carbs: 28g net
Exercise: Swam laps with one of my twins. We are both taking (very affordable!) private lessons right now from the same teacher, so it was fun bonding to practice together and show off what we've each been learning. His brother's been a good swimmer for a while, but this little guy (who has some special needs) has come SUCH a long way in the water this summer. I'm so proud of him. 5
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