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No F-Ups February 2017 Week 4 (2/22-2/28)

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  • nikoba
    nikoba Posts: 291 Member
    So February has come to an end, and so has my first month back at low carb after at least a year of damage. I lost 10 pounds...despite 2-3 cheating moments of booze & carbage. Sadly, I think I failed at all my goals (no weighing, no drinking, no cheating, and eating slower). I did take my measurements and lost some inches since the 1st, so that made me happy.

    Now with March, I'm wanting to add regular exercise into my routine. I already walk daily with my dogs, but since I like to let them sniff, it's a pretty leisurely pace. So I want to start adding things in like squats, lunges, planks, and 5 pound hand weight exercises. I also bought some exercise bands last year that I never used, so I'd like to try to incorporate those. Anyone else use the bands and have favorite exercises for them?
  • nikoba
    nikoba Posts: 291 Member
    I also want to say thank you for welcoming back an old yo-yo to the group and all the positive support this team offers!
  • baconslave
    baconslave Posts: 7,021 Member
    nikoba wrote: »
    So February has come to an end, and so has my first month back at low carb after at least a year of damage. I lost 10 pounds...despite 2-3 cheating moments of booze & carbage. Sadly, I think I failed at all my goals (no weighing, no drinking, no cheating, and eating slower). I did take my measurements and lost some inches since the 1st, so that made me happy.

    Now with March, I'm wanting to add regular exercise into my routine. I already walk daily with my dogs, but since I like to let them sniff, it's a pretty leisurely pace. So I want to start adding things in like squats, lunges, planks, and 5 pound hand weight exercises. I also bought some exercise bands last year that I never used, so I'd like to try to incorporate those. Anyone else use the bands and have favorite exercises for them?

    My resistance bands are still sitting in the bag they came in :smirk: ...but I'm sure there are a couple workouts on Youtube that might help. I did go as far to look for some after hubby gave them to me.
    nikoba wrote: »
    I also want to say thank you for welcoming back an old yo-yo to the group and all the positive support this team offers!

    We're glad to have you back. :+1:



  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    kpk54 wrote: »
    fanncy0626 wrote: »
    Hi! I'm new here and would like to join March's challenge. Anything special I need to do?

    Just show up in life with your plan and commitment to move forward. (And check in on the thread which will be posted by March 1). Welcome!

    Thanks! I'm excited and ready to go!
  • baconslave
    baconslave Posts: 7,021 Member
    SuperCarLori wrote: »
    baconslave wrote: »
    Yo!
    I'm still here. I've been reading. I'm just surly and in a pissy mood lately so I'm just staying quiet. :tongue:
    Did nothing productive this weekend. Ate too much.

    Did a Hero90 workout today...whew. I'll only be doing low-impact tomorrow.
    That's all I'm going to say cuz like I said. Me=pissy.
    I'll get the new challenge up tomorrow.
    Have a good rest of your day.

    How's about some SuperLoriLove, eh? ;)<3:*

    :heart:



    Thanks @macchiatto. :mrgreen:



    I did good for the month. Worked my tail off. Lost some inches. Scale didn't care. But pfffft. Considering all the crap going on with me, I'm happy with it.

    Last night was terrible. I was woken constantly by foot cramps despite ample electrolytes and mag oil rubbed into my legs. I'm achy this morning. All I need is to develop fibromyalgia with this awful thing... oh well. Still waiting on the bloodwork results and for the dr to set up the adrenal testing. I just keep getting worse... Feel free to imagine an epic eye-roll from me.


    Annnnnyway.....
    March Challenge.
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10522056/super-shape-up-march-2017-week-1-3-1-3-7/p1?new=1
  • kpk54
    kpk54 Posts: 4,474 Member
    Goal: Walk 80 miles in February, 3.5 mph or greater.

    76.5 miles of yesterday so 3.5 miles to goal. I thought.

    I was waiting for my phone to charge so decided to double check my month to date mileage on runkeeper. 3 times. Grrrrr. 5.81 miles needed to hit 80 miles. And so I walked...

    Today = 6.09 miles. 3.79 mph. Increased speed from no backpack, no groceries, fewer elevation changes. I walked the flat land. Done.
  • mmultanen
    mmultanen Posts: 1,029 Member
    Finished Feb with a 11.3 minute mile. Goal was 10 and I didnt quite make it but considering where I was end of Jan I'm pleased. Did a total of 2.3 miles in 30 min.

    Its clear lung capacity is an issue. Not sure what's causing it (other than being out of shape) guess I expected better results 28 days in.

    Onward and upward! Have that 10k looming.
  • macchiatto
    macchiatto Posts: 2,890 Member
    Today has been good! Calories and carbs are on track. I've decided my exercise goal is run MWF and strength Th/Sat. Now I just need to keep my evening snacking under control! (I only have about 100 calories left.)
  • Ringbearer2
    Ringbearer2 Posts: 592 Member
    February wrap-up:

    I'm pretty happy with my compliance, particularly my activity goals. I am, however disappointed that I only lost 5 pounds. I don't feel like I could hit it much harder, particularly on a long-term basis, and it's just a drop in the bucket for the weight I need to lose. Oh well. I guess it'll take however long it takes. Just wish I could press the fast forward button.
  • TravellerRay
    TravellerRay Posts: 94 Member
    Yeh, hit my goals for work outs and reduced alcohol. Usually February is the beginning of the slide for me after a good January. This forum has helped to keep me on track.

    Even better my weight is falling steadily and I have much more energy. Started boxing classes last month and really enjoying the workout :)
  • genmon00
    genmon00 Posts: 604 Member
    edited March 2017
    baconslave wrote: »
    Yo!
    I'm still here. I've been reading. I'm just surly and in a pissy mood lately so I'm just staying quiet. :tongue:
    Did nothing productive this weekend. Ate too much.

    Did a Hero90 workout today...whew. I'll only be doing low-impact tomorrow.
    That's all I'm going to say cuz like I said. Me=pissy.
    I'll get the new challenge up tomorrow.
    Have a good rest of your day.

    Hi! Just wanted mention a new low impact but supposedly highly effective workout called Piyo. Have you heard of it? It's kinda expensive but there's a bootleg version lol called toned by ten and it's supposed to be just as good and waaay more affordable. Google it if you like :) Hope you are having a better day today!
  • kpk54
    kpk54 Posts: 4,474 Member
    There are Piyo videos on youtube. Those i have tried were pretty tough- a good workout but i fail to see the Pi-yo pilates/yoga connection. Thanks for mentioning. I'll add a couple in March.
  • anglyn1
    anglyn1 Posts: 1,802 Member
    2/28: another sick day. Carbs good. Weight good. Neglected to take collagen. No workout. I took some trash out if that counts as a chore. Not a great end to February due to illness but otherwise a stellar month.
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