Love Your Health: Feb Challenge- Week 2 (2/8-2/14)
baconslave
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Repeat o' the challenge blurb: 
baconslave wrote: »Let's show some love to ourselves by selecting a goal that is going to further your health in some way, whether it be physical health or even mental health.
You could make sure your electrolyte levels are better.
Or commit to more exercise.
Or decide to forgo a bad habit you KNOW is hampering your health from being what it could.
Or start a good habit you've been putting off.
Or simply continue to focus on whatever health-conscious New Year's Resolution you made for last month.
And of course, hit dem Basics!
The Basics? Glad you asked
- Planning ahead!!!
- Staying under carbs
- Staying under calories
- Logging and measuring
- Getting in exercise/movement if that's one of your goals
- Keeping an eye on electrolyte levels
- Getting enough water
- Planning ahead!!! Oh, wait. I said that already? Yes, I frickin' did. Because you must! "Failing to plan is planning to fail."
Love your health by "sprinting," (focusing hard and giving your all) for the whole month. It's only 28 days.
You've got this!
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Up early I know, but I've been pulled in 80 directions lately and am afraid I shall forget.1
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Copy Pasta for manana
February goal - progress at least one difficulty level in pushups and get down to 25 minutes for 2 miles (currently at ~26 minutes) Keep food and water steady.
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Tg give up my addiction too sugar.1
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February goal - progress at least one difficulty level in pushups and get down to 25 minutes for 2 miles (currently at ~26 minutes) Keep food and water steady.
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Pulling into the gym parking lot this morning felt something weird under my shoulder blade, so I sat in the parking lot for 15 minutes stretching, massaging, trying to get my back to pop (it felt like a rib went out ever so slightly). Ultimately, since it was a shoulder/back heavy workout today I had to skip it...it just wouldn't have been safe and I couldn't have had correct form. I am SO BUMMED. Today's workout is my favorite.
Got to work, a few tiny back pops and now I'm feeling fine.
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February goal - progress at least one difficulty level in pushups and get down to 25 minutes for 2 miles (currently at ~26 minutes) Keep food and water steady.
Food -
Water -
Sleep -
Exercise -
Pulling into the gym parking lot this morning felt something weird under my shoulder blade, so I sat in the parking lot for 15 minutes stretching, massaging, trying to get my back to pop (it felt like a rib went out ever so slightly). Ultimately, since it was a shoulder/back heavy workout today I had to skip it...it just wouldn't have been safe and I couldn't have had correct form. I am SO BUMMED. Today's workout is my favorite.
Got to work, a few tiny back pops and now I'm feeling fine.
Hope it stays fine. I'm still doing yoga/Pilates stuff due to my lower back thing.
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Haven’t reported in for a while. Still working on only eating when hungry (making improvements) and stopping when satisfied. The latter remains a struggle but I’ll continue to focus and see how it goes. I broke at work today and had half a cookie, but damn, was it good. My stomach does not agree0
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baconslave wrote: »February goal - progress at least one difficulty level in pushups and get down to 25 minutes for 2 miles (currently at ~26 minutes) Keep food and water steady.
Food -
Water -
Sleep -
Exercise -
Pulling into the gym parking lot this morning felt something weird under my shoulder blade, so I sat in the parking lot for 15 minutes stretching, massaging, trying to get my back to pop (it felt like a rib went out ever so slightly). Ultimately, since it was a shoulder/back heavy workout today I had to skip it...it just wouldn't have been safe and I couldn't have had correct form. I am SO BUMMED. Today's workout is my favorite.
Got to work, a few tiny back pops and now I'm feeling fine.
Hope it stays fine. I'm still doing yoga/Pilates stuff due to my lower back thing.
Thank you! I think I might need to get myself to a chiropractor. 1 -
As I sit here at my desk it makes me sad that I only have 2800 steps so far today. At least wearing my Fitbit is demonstrating how little I've been moving. I did however remember that I have a fitness band (the one with handles) at my desk so I am using it every hour to get some arm work in.
Still no chocolate! Next time hubs goes to the grocery store I need to make sure he buys a flavor of ice cream I can't stand please!!!1 -
Exercise, cals and carbs have all been good but my scale does not acknowledge this fact. Boo.0
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Week 2 here we go! Still working on the damn sugar but today I am going to make some low carb treats and see if that helps me. I am also sure I figured out my lunch issue i.e.: needing more fat and protein. I think next week I will bring some beef meatballs along with my veggies and see if that works. Back to mayo and no sugar salad dressings too!
2/08 - food was pretty much spot on until I bought a giant cookie and devoured it - mind you it was my birthday and my only non-low carb treat and dang it was good! I also got in 13k+ steps and lifted weights!
2/09
2/10
2/11
2/12
2/13
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2/9
1) Steps
2) No candy
3) Carbs
One out of three yesterday. Horrible day...stressed. Better choices today!!!!1 -
Fasted Monday
Gym time Tuesday and Thursday. Having Lasik tomorrow, maybe I'll hit the gym today so I don't have to tomorrow or Sunday.
Protein goals have been abismal. Well below 100g daily. Need to give this some thought.0 -
Staying under carbs:
Staying under calories:
Logging and measuring:
Getting in exercise/movement if that's one of your goals: 10k steps including 36 min walking
Keeping an eye on electrolyte levels: Yes
Getting enough water: Yes1 -
2/9
1) Steps
2) No candy
3) Carbs
Yeah!!! Back on track!!!2 -
Staying under carbs:
Staying under calories:
Logging and measuring:
Getting in exercise/movement if that's one of your goals: 10k steps including a 1.5 mile run, some cycling and strength training
Keeping an eye on electrolyte levels:
Getting enough water: 0 -
2/10
1) Steps
2) No candy
3) Carbs
Reminder to self...cleaning out the fridge does not mean eat it...throw it out!!!!1 -
190.4 lbs yesterday. So I averaged 1.5 lbs per week since the start four weeks ago, and easier to lose the first four weeks anyways. I'd like to average 2lbs per week for the next 12 weeks. I need to do so much better. Still mourning the loss of progress with the binge in Nov and Dec. Will feel like progress after 12 more pounds when I pick up from where I left.0
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Week 2 here we go! Still working on the damn sugar but today I am going to make some low carb treats and see if that helps me. I am also sure I figured out my lunch issue i.e.: needing more fat and protein. I think next week I will bring some beef meatballs along with my veggies and see if that works. Back to mayo and no sugar salad dressings too!
2/08 - food was pretty much spot on until I bought a giant cookie and devoured it - mind you it was my birthday and my only non-low carb treat and dang it was good! I also got in 13k+ steps and lifted weights!
2/09 - apparently I forget to update! Friday was a great day - no sugar. Played around with keto baking and it was successful! Right now I love a biscuit in a mug with almond flour! So good!
2/10 - birthday breakfast with the fam. Didn't do too bad but higher carbs since we were at original pancake house.
2/11 - today is turning out not to bad! I received my Amazon shipment and I am enjoying honest syrup chocolate! It is so good!!!
2/12
2/13
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Back after taking a long hiatus...good to see so many familiar people still here
Most recent diet change is switching back to mostly just vegetables +MCT/EVOO & some meat. Keeping things real simple after playing around the past few months with PSMF.1 -
2/11
1) Steps
2) No candy
3) Carbs
Still working on that step goal!!!!!0 -
2/9-2/11
Bowling and more bowling
Fitbit is flashing saying I need a new battery. I really have to break down and get a new Fitbit.
Ugh, had a couple Lindt truffles Friday and a Dove chocolate heart last night. We had a bag of truffles as part of bridal shower prep, had to send them home with someone. Can't trust myself with them still.0 -
Food
Water
Sleep ugh
Exercise
Workout B
Deadlift - 3x7 @ 70 pounds
Standing press - 3x8 @ 40/30/30
Lat pulldown - 3x8 @ 70
Lunges - 3x16/10/12
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Staying under carbs:
Staying under calories:
Logging and measuring:
Getting in exercise/movement if that's one of your goals: Step goal and ran
Keeping an eye on electrolyte levels: This time I tried adding the salt and potassium to chicken soup instead of making the "keto-ade," since I'm out of Mio. It was really good!
Getting enough water: 0 -
2/12
1) Steps
2) No candy
3) Carbs
Sick. Caught a cold. Feel like crap. Had soup and toast yesterday. Today looks the same.0 -
Did not fast yesterday, My body threw a huge tantrum about food and hunger. Most likely because I had more wine than I've had in a while on Sunday. I didn't feel hungover but my body was insistent about food ALL. DAY. LONG.
Exercise has continued to be on track and Protein goals have been met the last 4 days so, perhaps I'll plan another 24 hour fast some other day this week.0 -
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Week 2 here we go! Still working on the damn sugar but today I am going to make some low carb treats and see if that helps me. I am also sure I figured out my lunch issue i.e.: needing more fat and protein. I think next week I will bring some beef meatballs along with my veggies and see if that works. Back to mayo and no sugar salad dressings too!
2/08 - food was pretty much spot on until I bought a giant cookie and devoured it - mind you it was my birthday and my only non-low carb treat and dang it was good! I also got in 13k+ steps and lifted weights!
2/09 - apparently I forget to update! Friday was a great day - no sugar. Played around with keto baking and it was successful! Right now I love a biscuit in a mug with almond flour! So good!
2/10 - birthday breakfast with the fam. Didn't do too bad but higher carbs since we were at original pancake house.
2/11 - today is turning out not to bad! I received my Amazon shipment and I am enjoying honest syrup chocolate! It is so good!!!
2/12 - wasn't a good day, but I'm moving on.
2/13
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Hi all - I'm new to this community. Adopted a keto lifestyle a little over six months ago, and enjoy it for the most part.
This month I want to focus on building regular activity into my week - at least 4x per week
2/6-2/13:
2/6-Cross training group class (so freakin painful!)
2/9 - Elliptical trainer
2/10 - 10 mile bike ride & 30 minute elliptical trainer
2/11 - 2 mile hike with kids & 30 minute elliptical trainer
2/13 - Cross training group class (I'm already crying)
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So far so good, trying to get a minimum 3,000kcal burn each day regardless of whether working (on my feet for 15+ hours/day only exercising about 30 mins/day yet burning an avg of 4,000kcal/day due to NEAT/standing, moving around for long durations) or non-work days (exercising 1.5+ hours/day yet only averaging about 2,500-2,700kcal due to lack of NEAT/too much internet & laying down)
Plenty of "regularity" on this new strategy due to emphasis of vegetables vs. lack thereof on PSMF (possibly the most killer/difficult diet ever even if done short term)0
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