March Mindfulness Challenge 2021
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3/8-3/11
1) Keep carbs <50 - ✔
2) Workout total 4 hours/week - 3 hours so far, more importantly I'm moving every day
3) Eat more slowly to enjoy my food - this has been more successful
SW 173
CW 173
GW 167
I'm going to have to make a much larger workout effort to get past this weight set point my body has established. Music while working out has been helpful, I just need to do MORE.2 -
3/11
Protein on the low side but overall an okay eating day. Movement was good and I’m through the first night of my overnight schedule. Tonight should finish it out so the trick is to not snack late even if the belly grumbles. Have extra dinner simmering now for healthy leftovers if I need them.2 -
3/12 food okay over on carbs .....went for a 2.66 mile walk in new shoes and my feet hurt but they hurt before ...it is never ending with me ughhh ...I hope everyone has a great weekend ..
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Fri 12/3
HbA1c (mmol/mol): Highest 111 (2017) 118 (2019) Lowest 45 (2017) CURRENT: 48 (2020)
MARCH 10st 9lb, Ending Weight
1) Swipey the Libre Sensor - FBG (mmol/L) 6.8 ➡️
2) Carb Goal < 100g 🟢 (94g) (And this was with an impulse stop at the Indian takeaway for poppadoms and onion bhajis for dinner, because I felt I deserved a treat after returning to the workforce)
3) Calories Goal < 🟢
4) Workout: Planned resistance but left it too late. ❌
5) Water - 31oz 💧 💦 (One big bottle at work and a little bit for meds. Better than yesterday but still need to be much better)
I have been asked to come in Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday next week so absolutely yes. I have no idea when this will stop, once lockdown eases and they bring people back to the office, so I need to make the most of this.
My workout plan for next week.
MON - C25K W1S3 (Treadmill)
TUE - C25K W1S3 (Spinbike)
WED - Cardio Boxing
THU - Resistance/Weights
FRI - Wii Fit Muscle, Balance
SAT & SUN - Qi Gong Tai Chi.
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »/12 ....went for a 2.66 mile walk in new shoes and my feet hurt but they hurt before ...it is never ending with me ughhh ...I hope everyone has a great weekend ..
My feet hurt regardless of which shoes I'm wearing too. I put different supports in each pair which helps somewhat. But it is noticeable at the start of every walk.
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tishsmith101 wrote: »Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »/12 ....went for a 2.66 mile walk in new shoes and my feet hurt but they hurt before ...it is never ending with me ughhh ...I hope everyone has a great weekend ..
My feet hurt regardless of which shoes I'm wearing too. I put different supports in each pair which helps somewhat. But it is noticeable at the start of every walk.
One of the things I have found really helpful is slipper socks with ice packs. I have plantar fasciitis in both feet over varying years and they absolutely kill me after a round of golf, and these socks are an absolute godsend. I have the ones with a pack for the bottom of the whole foot, and half a pack for the top of the foot and I swear by them.
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3/13 Food good but over on carbs and we walked 7.28 miles
3/14 food good but over on carbs and it is rest day (I got blisters on my baby toes from my new hiking boots)3 -
3/12-3/14
An overindulgence weekend where calories and carbs were over each of these days but protein was good. I decided to flex and ate some sweets the last two days and have definitely had my fill so back to the grind tomorrow. I had a busy weekend move-wise with lots of yard work- thinning beds and laying mulch so hopefully it helps balance the higher calories. I’ll jump on the scales in the morning to see how much water weight I’ve gained.
I’ve decided to give my body a break from strength training this week so will be walking/running only and pick up a new 30 day challenge in a week.2 -
3/12-3/14
An overindulgence weekend where calories and carbs were over each of these days but protein was good. I decided to flex and ate some sweets the last two days and have definitely had my fill so back to the grind tomorrow. I had a busy weekend move-wise with lots of yard work- thinning beds and laying mulch so hopefully it helps balance the higher calories. I’ll jump on the scales in the morning to see how much water weight I’ve gained.
I’ve decided to give my body a break from strength training this week so will be walking/running only and pick up a new 30 day challenge in a week.
Not a bad idea. You'll be rested, not sore, and able to tackle the new challenge afresh. I do this every little while.0 -
3/12-3/15
1) Keep carbs <50 - ✔
2) Workout total 4 hours/week - 6.25 Plus 30 min yesterday toward this week
3) Eat more slowly to enjoy my food - Made a couple new recipes over the weekend and enjoying most the fathead cheese danish
SW 173
CW 172
GW 167
Ordered a Charge 4 since my Zip is dying. Arrived yesterday and will set it up today after work.2 -
3/15
Back to a relatively normal day with calories, carbs and protein on track. Being it was my birthday, hubs offered morning donuts but I had my fill over the weekend and declined. Smart because when I weighed in for my competition this morning I was only up .2 for the week. Win! Surprisingly I didn’t have stiff joints from the carbs but I balanced them with healthy stuff all weekend. Another extended work week starting tonight but I feel good about not eating because of being tired- will just catch a cat nap instead.3 -
3/15 Food was okay ..I was over by 200 something but I sure enjoyed 1/2 of that bone-in ribeye ...will be having the other 1/2 today for lunch with eggs .......we walked 4.64 miles3
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Mon 15/3
HbA1c (mmol/mol): Highest 111 (2017) 118 (2019) Lowest 45 (2017) CURRENT: 48 (2020)
1) Libre Sensor - BREAK - Giving arms (and bank balance) time to recover
2) Carb Goal <150g 🟠 (110g)
3) Calories Goal < 🟢
4) C25K W1S3 (Treadmill) ✅
5) Water - 43oz 💧 💦3 -
Tue 16/3
HbA1c (mmol/mol): Highest 111 (2017) 118 (2019) Lowest 45 (2017) CURRENT: 48 (2020)
1) Libre Sensor - BREAK - Giving arms (and bank balance) time to recover
2) Carb Goal <150g 🟠 (108g)
3) Calories Goal < 🟢
4) C25K W1S3 (Spinbike) ✅
5) Water - 43oz 💧 💦
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3/16
Calories, carbs and protein were all on goal for the day. I made smart choices at dinner and was mindful that while I wasn’t stuffed, I was satisfied and could live without a snack. That will have to do until I can get some mediation going. I miss my strength workouts already but will stick with cardio for the week and hit it again come Monday.1 -
3/15-16
Cals✅✅
Carbs✅❌
Exercise ❌✅
Happy St Paddy’s Day!2 -
3/17
Cals 1410
Carbs. 41
Exercise NO
Had delicious prime rib for dinner. Must cook that more often.2 -
3/17
Well, dinner went a bit off the rails and I wanted all the food. Consequently calories and carbs were over for the day. I got a lot of exercise and movement in but was more at maintenance eating than at a deficit. That will be my focus today however I woke up ravenous but have stuck to coffee thus far. I still want to shed a couple of pounds to finish off my weight loss comp strong as I’m behind where I wanted to be overall.2 -
3/16 food was okay...Did Richard Simmons Broadway Blastoff Video and we walked 5.69 miles
3/17 food was good...we walked 2.70 miles (bought New Balance shoes so I was breaking them in)
3/18 over on carbs yesterday ...and we walked 6.49 miles (love my new shoes )3 -
3/18
Calories and protein on goal but carbs were a bit high thanks to my saboteur sneaking in an order of chips and queso with our Mexican salads for dinner. I was mindful that I didn’t need this but indulged anyway and dealt with a full stomach and heartburn after the fact. Today is turning out to be better. I closed my watch rings yesterday and did plenty of cardio. Can’t wait for the weather to turn so that I can get back to outdoor walks without freezing or getting rained on.3 -
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First some news. As some of you may remember - I have had no freelance shifts since lockdown - and save for a couple of writing gigs for a week at a time, no money outside of rental income from lodger coming in.
Lodger has fixed me up with some part time work where he works - payroll for film and Tv productions. I started yesterday - a year to the day that I had my last freelance shift. The stress has been astronomical over the last few months wondering how I will continue to make ends meet after Govt furlough finishes in Sept, so now at least that might ease the worry. Now I just need to deal with the arthritis!
There is no kitchen to speak of. A smelly microwave that looks unappealing to use, and a kettle so it might be cup-soup or Pot Noodles as it was yesterday, or limited takeaway choices (none healthy) in the vicinity (further limited until lockdown restrictions start to ease). Also not keen on having smelly food at a desk in an open plan area (no breakout area and too damn cold/rainy to eat outside at the moment).
Also need to figure out how I get my workouts in - favouring super early in the morning (and hopefully not annoying lodger (and effectively boss) by waking him early by working out in my home office or in my room above his!). So will try and start next week (AGAIN!) - but also have to work late on my own sports website when I get back from work, take time to talk to Besties and Boyf etc so it is going to take time to get all these ducks in a row.
Anyway - here goes - and to be honest BG was fine this morning so I can live with a spike with carbs lunches. As you know - I do not consider myself to be accountable to anyone but myself and my ONLY focus is a steady BG (managed by exercise and meds) so for now I can cope with a carb lunch if I have a decent breakfast and dinner on the LC front.
HbA1c (mmol/mol): Highest 111 (2017) 118 (2019) Lowest 45 (2017) CURRENT: 48 (2020)
MARCH 10st 9lb, Ending Weight
1) Swipey the Libre Sensor - FBG (mmol/L) 5.9 ➡️
2) Carb Goal <125g 🟠 >150g (129g)
3) Calories Goal < 🟢
4) Planned Resistance/Weights but gale force winds the day before first day at new job meant no sleep from 4am! BUT There is a bit of walking - 15-20 mins to ferry, and from there to office so around 30-40 mins and walk into town and back for lunch probably ❌
5) Water - 15g 💦 WOEFUL - Taking two bottles of water with me as they don't have a water machine in the office.
looks like the answer to my question in the other post on when you measure FBG is answered here - in the morning..I too get high morning FBG ..
FYI that kitchen at the new work sounds like the perfect excuse to extend Fasting. can still have green tea as there is a kettle and surprising how that can be effective to hold off hunger pangs.. Int Fasting has worked in my case even with no cardio due to calf tear.. stress sucks and really flattens the impact of insulin,, I am trying CBD oil during the day.. I am definitely more chillllll..good luck with your journey..1 -
the CBD (indica based) also will assist with sleep... add a bit more THC to the mix and you have to get comfy as you will not move all night 1
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3/16-3/21
1) Keep carbs <50 -3 out of 6 Not great
2) Workout total 4 hours/week - almost 4 if I count bowling by tonight
3) Eat more slowly to enjoy my food - this is still going well
SW 173
CW 175
GW 167
Not sure what's going on with my weight. I know I should take measurements but I'm apprehensive to be even more disappointed. I may need to take a break and start over.3 -
3/19 food okay .....we walked 6.63 miles
3/20 food okay ....we walked 5.58 miles
3/21 food good..... rest day5 -
3/19-21
Cals ✅❌✅
Carbs ✅✅✅
Exercise ✅✅❌
Weighed myself this morning and was up 0.6 pounds from last week. Ugh. Time to get my rear in gear I suppose.3 -
CW 173- my scale is a big jerk
Just doing my normal thing today, strength training at lunch and a walk after.3 -
tishsmith101 wrote: »CW 173- my scale is a big jerk
Just doing my normal thing today, strength training at lunch and a walk after.
Mine too! Must be going around.
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3/19-3/21
Calories on track all days, protein a bit lower 1 of the 3. Carbs trended a bit higher two of the days as I ate mostly salads/vegetables but had some chips laying around that needed to be gotten rid of so they went in my mouth.
I’ve felt extra hungry this weekend but tried to be mindful that I really didn’t need the extra calories. I got a lot of movement in during the break in the weather and painted baseboards yesterday that have needed it. Still gotta focus on the meditation as time permits.4 -
3/22
Cals ✅
Carbs✅
Exercise✅
My scale is still refusing to give up the .6 pound so I guess it’s real. Thinking about cutting my hair😀2
