Active April Challenge 2020
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Lazy, rainy day yesterday.
Today will be a no-go as far as outside exercise but I haz videos. No excuses today.
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4/10 1-3✔ 4X
4/11 1-4✔
4/12 2,3✔ 1,4X
1. Mini Break workouts (10 min x 4, 5 times)
2. Eat low carb
3. Limit drinks to weekends
4. Close all 3rings on Apple Watch (stand, move, exercise) daily.
1st time I didn't close the rings! I exercised and did everything but didn't close the Move by a tiny bit. And yesterday I didn't do workouts but I sure was active in the garden.
I made a pallet garden and planted herbs and some kale. It's raining today, hope they are ok.
Back to Monday- Will be doing some burst mini work outs soon!1 -
4/11-4/12 check in:
Closed my rings both days over the weekend with 18k and 16k steps. I tried to stay active since my food planning was beyond poor. No planning= over on calories and carbs by a mile but today started with a fast and I’m back on plan. A couple weeks left in the month gives me time to at least shed a few pounds. Now if the weather would cooperate!2 -
@weatherking2019, yeah sometimes those rings sneak up on you and your off by a tiny bit. It happened to me recently too. I think being active in the garden would surely make up for it.
Check in for 4/12.
1. >15,000 steps daily (Fitbit data). Beautiful day before the cold rain and wind came in the afternoon, missed step goal by about 1,000 though
2. > 3,000 calories burned daily (Fitbit data). Just reached the goal with body weight exercises.
3. Low carb < 35 net and low calorie < 1,500 day. Well nope, not with all that good ham to eat, I pigged out (hahaha)
4. Close the active ring on Fitbit. Set at 250 an hour. Did manage to close the ring.
Well regrouping for the rest of this month to plan to be successful. Weight loss is stalled likely b/c of my up and down carb intake. I have to be more diligent if I'm going to continue to lose weight.
I do have a new goal incentive. My son is getting married on 10/2/2021 so I have to be my stunning self for my debut as the mother of the groom. I'm very excited they set the date.
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4/13 check in:
Another good day of closing rings and being active with 18k steps. Over on calories and carbs so that is a definite area of improvement. I think the boredom of being home so much is definitely contributing. Hopefully as the weather continues to improve I can get out and take my mind off mindless munching.3 -
4/13 check in:
1-3✔ 4X
1. Mini Break workouts (10 min x 4, 5 times)
2. Eat low carb
3. Limit drinks to weekends
4. Close all 3rings on Apple Watch (stand, move, exercise) daily.
Another day that I didn't close the Move ring! I don't get it?? I exercised close to an hour, did 5 mini workouts and not enough movements?? I don't understand.
Anyway, today is another day. I will try harder. At least I dropped 0.4% of body fat. That I am happy about.
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4/13:
Completed Leslie Sansone's 5 Mega Miles. Over 12k steps for the day. 3 -
Y'all are doing great! I on the other hand have been a complete slacker the past week, I've let little things under my skin that sabotage my efforts. My resolve is weak but I'm still trying. Weather in my neck of the woods is so inconsistent.2
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@tishsmith101 Oh, I understand about allowing little things sabotage. For myself the summing up of the little things have resulted in a bigger thing, LOL. Weather for our world is snowy, windy, and cold again today. Keep trying, you'll get there.1
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Check in for 4/13
1. >15,000 steps daily (Fitbit data). Cold and windy but still got myself bundled up for a 3.6 mile walk.
2. > 3,000 calories burned daily (Fitbit data). Did reach goal and I'm glad.
3. Low carb < 35 net and low calorie < 1,500 day. Back at it for a successful day.
4. Close the active ring on Fitbit. Set at 250 an hour. nope, didn't get the last hour. I'm not sure why. I couldn't have missed it by much.2 -
4/14:
Lordy, it's mid-April.
https://www.fitnessblender.com/videos/build-a-booty-workout-strength-and-pilates-workout-for-butt-and-thighs
https://www.fitnessblender.com/videos/kellis-upper-body-workout-for-people-who-get-bored-easily-arms-shoulders-upper-backup
6k steps, good for a non-cardio day for me. And up from 5k. I'm working on it.
Chilly here. Mid-50s. I will try to walk outside today though.1 -
4/14 check in:
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1. Mini Break workouts (10 min x 4, 5 times)
2. Eat low carb
3. Limit drinks to weekends
4. Close all 3rings on Apple Watch (stand, move, exercise) daily.
YAY! Got all 4 checked.
Made enough turkey meat for lettuce wraps last night, I will sprinkle that on my lunch salad today. It's so cold today, woke up to that white stuff on the ground. Killed what I planted over the weekend... (I even covered it yesterday) Don't feel like going outside, will probably do more floor exercises today.1 -
4/14 check in:
Got 14k steps in yesterday along with closing all my rings. Eating on plan was much better but over a bit on cals and carbs. This will remain my focus. My saboteur offered up carby fun after dinner but I stayed strong and declined. If only every day were that way!0 -
Check in 4/14
1. >15,000 steps daily (Fitbit data). Really cold and windy with snow flurries, but I bundled up for an outside walk anyway
2. > 3,000 calories burned daily (Fitbit data). Did good with goal
3. Low carb < 35 net and low calorie < 1,500 day. success
4. Close the active ring on Fitbit. Got 'em all!
I might have overdid the exercise yesterday. When I came back from my chilly walk I was so tired I barely had the energy to get ready for bed. I slept well thou and feel fine today. Not sure about another long walk in the 20 degree wind chill after work today.2 -
4/16
Baked cookies yesterday so we know what happened there: love the cookie batter. Resolved to start over today. Am running out of household projects and the temperature outside has dropped back to 32 degrees in the morning. So what I am doing is blaming everything for my complete lack of mindfulness
Can't believe I even admit to this nonsense. Okay get up and back on track. 3 -
4/15 check in:
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4 X Didn't move enough by 12 cals?
1. Mini Break workouts (10 min x 4, 5 times)
2. Eat low carb
3. Limit drinks to weekends
4. Close all 3rings on Apple Watch (stand, move, exercise) daily.
There's about 4,5 inches of snow outside when I woke up.
That already got me in a depressed mode. I'm not motivated at all today- Urgh...
I'm going to dive into work, stick to my 10 min mini workout breaks and drink my water. That's what I decided. (just now) Hope you all have a good day!!1 -
4/15:
Manged a chilly yard stomp. Over and hour while listening to podcasts. Got almost 12k steps, I was very close.
Strength today. My lower back is deciding to be a jerk again. I don't know what the deal is. Seems like every time I lift weights any more this happens. Oh well. Stretching and I'll do a bodyweight focus today.2 -
Half way through the Active April Challenge! We are having ALL the weather conditions this month, so I am concentrating on getting outside whenever the weather allows, for as long as the weather allows. Am on track to reach my step goals, possibly even over achieve as I have already clocked 5 days at +20,000 steps. Eating is good most days, a couple of bingey days (low carb treats!) but am staying within my maintenance weight range, albeit at the top right now. I am “okay enough” which is my goal these days
Stay Healthy everyone, thank you for continuing to share here, it really helps me stay focused and motivated.3 -
Oh, the weather and COVID. I'm feeling it too.
1. >15,000 steps daily (Fitbit data). Just got over step goal
2. > 3,000 calories burned daily (Fitbit data). Just squeaked over calorie goal too.
3. Low carb < 35 net and low calorie < 1,500 day. Did good
4. Close the active ring on Fitbit. Made double sure I got up and walked every hour.
Got discouraged about the wind chill being in the 20's so only did a short walk after supper. Weatherman says warmer wind is coming, I sure hope so.
Over half way onward to May, keep up the good vibes everyone!1 -
4/15 check in:
Got in about 18k steps and closed the rings. Eating to plan was ok but snacked a little after dinner. Got the carby stuff out of the house to reduce excuses/ temptation. Weather in OH is 20 degrees below normal with a little snow yesterday and expected for tomorrow. I just feel like laying on the couch but I’ll pull it together and keep moving!1 -
I haven't been posting much, but I'm still here and still active...been totally on target with the exercise...trying to be better about the food tracking...this week has been good...the weeks before were off and on...also spending lots of time prepping the garden, so lots of sunlight even if it's chilly and lots of activity. It boosts my mood, but the sneezing and coughing from allergies is kind of a pain...I should try to remember to take meds...3
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tcunbeliever wrote: »spending lots of time prepping the garden, so lots of sunlight even if it's chilly and lots of activity. It boosts my mood, but the sneezing and coughing from allergies is kind of a pain...I should try to remember to take meds...
Yep, yep, yep, I need to get outside even if it's cold. But def too early this far north to prep my garden. Can't wait to get at it though. I have a friend with a greenhouse and will ordering my plant this weekend.
Yesterday was a better day mentally so I did a lunch workout of abs, chest presses and bicep curls. Sore today but worth it for the extra energy after and continued improved mood.
Today's lunch workout will be legs and cardio.2 -
4/16: check in: activity and closing if the rings remains high for me this month. It was my anniversary so hubs and I had some carby treats after a nice ribeye for dinner. Today is still dreary and I don’t feel like doing much but will try to find things to keep me occupied.3
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tishsmith101 wrote: »tcunbeliever wrote: »spending lots of time prepping the garden, so lots of sunlight even if it's chilly and lots of activity. It boosts my mood, but the sneezing and coughing from allergies is kind of a pain...I should try to remember to take meds...
Yep, yep, yep, I need to get outside even if it's cold. But def too early this far north to prep my garden. Can't wait to get at it though. I have a friend with a greenhouse and will ordering my plant this weekend.
Yesterday was a better day mentally so I did a lunch workout of abs, chest presses and bicep curls. Sore today but worth it for the extra energy after and continued improved mood.
Today's lunch workout will be legs and cardio.
I've been waiting for our April freeze to come and go. We got our last (I think) last night. So I guess I'm good to go to town on the garden, so to speak. No real town trip for me. I've actually been in and around this house for 34 days or so. But I want some zucchini, tomatoes, and cucumbers (that's what grows best here) so I guess I better go fight with my garden bed. I like having a garden but loathe getting it in the ground. I'm such a child sometimes.
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4/16:
While babying my back:
--https://www.fitnessblender.com/videos/32-minute-bodyweight-workout-total-body-toning-and-functional-strength-training-exercises
--10 Minute Abs Core Conditioning Circuit Workout (Jessica Smith YouTube)
--AND this twice: 5-Minute Bodyweight Workout For Arms (POPSugar YouTube)
I can't post YT links b/c they embed and pop up a big ugly thing in the thread.
Today should be mid to upper 60s. And sunny so today will be a yard stomp.
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4/16 check in:
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4 X Didn't move enough by 90 cals?
1. Mini Break workouts (10 min x 4, 5 times)
2. Eat low carb
3. Limit drinks to weekends
4. Close all 3rings on Apple Watch (stand, move, exercise) daily.
It's snowing again. So not going out. Sticking to the elliptical and floor work.
I just did my 10 min and panting. I will have to do 3,4 more later today. My internet wasn't working earlier and had to spend time on the phone with Spectrum. Ate into my work day so even though it's Friday, I have to work more!
Anyway, planning on getting a take out for dinner today. We didn't last friday so no cooking today. Getting mexican. Ahh can't wait!!!
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It's snowing here again too this morning, another snow globe scene outside.
Check in for 4/16
1. >15,000 steps daily (Fitbit data). Did good with a later evening 3 mile walk. Winds were light so not as cold
2. > 3,000 calories burned daily (Fitbit data). Calorie burn was over goal
3. Low carb < 35 net and low calorie < 1,500 day. Success, on a 4 day streak now and the scale is showing it
4. Close the active ring on Fitbit. I have to be mindful about getting up every hour and moving while at work.
I am hoping our weatherman is right to forecast a nice weekend. I need to get outside to my yard and flower beds.2 -
Beast Shoulders at lunch, cardio after work, couple hours gardening (weeding and raking) after that...meals on target...and ordered 6 new anime series on sale, so got it all under $40 after shipping!!!1
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4/17:
1hr-and-something yard stomp. 12.6k steps for the day. Rainy-rainy today so far.
DANG! You scored a deal!tcunbeliever wrote: »Beast Shoulders at lunch, cardio after work, couple hours gardening (weeding and raking) after that...meals on target...and ordered 6 new anime series on sale, so got it all under $40 after shipping!!!
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4/17 check in:
I was able to close all my rings on the Apple Watch, ended up with 17k steps and was under on calories with minimal carbs. Ideal day! Today so far I decided to mix it up with a salad as I’ve been mainly carnivore since February. Mistake! So it will be back to ribeyes for dinner.3
