WaistAways-July Chat 2021
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i was more active than this but I did not carry a watch/phone with me so these are the data that I have for last week:
sunday 11'184 steps
monday 484 steps
tuesday 2'373 steps
wednesday 1'398 steps + 1.41km bike (11km/h)
Thursday 3'050 steps
friday 2'709 steps + 9.68km bike (14.12km/h)+ 10.35km bike (11.01km/h)+ 4.67km bike (12km/h)
Saturday 129 steps
sunday 102 steps
Thanks Masoumeh! When you put in your biking, could you give me the time rather than the distance? That would be a lot easier. The speed is good to have as well, but it is by the number of minutes that I record it. Thanks!1 -
I'm finally sitting down at the computer at the end of a long day outside. It looks like this was the only day sunny day without showers, thundershowers, or steady rain for the foreseeable, so I decided to spend it outside.
The week is off to a good start. The competition on the step/exercise team is impressive - I'm upping my game for sure. Can't let you youngsters outdo me too badly, right? I wish I could join you on your bike ride in Elk Island National Park, @ashleycarole86 - can't wait to see your photos and hear all about it. Next trip to Alberta, I'd like to go there.
@deniners2
Sounds like a delicious day! Your results are going to keep rolling in with that kind of dedication.
@micki48
Your salad sounds delish too - and your son sounds like my daughter with the kittens! I'm glad you have had such rich family time lately. I saw your most recent photo of your granddaughter on your feed - she has grown so much! Looking amazing. I was thinking of you while doing Pilates right before dinner today (yes, I had procrastinated for hours...). My internet kept stalling, so I had to do 20 reps or more of some of the exercises while I waited for the video to continue playing. It was my punishment for procrastination - so watch out! Your internet might get all wonky if you put off doing your Pilates!
Keep up the determination and hard work, everyone.4 -
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@MandiSaysHey
Do you have your steps for Saturday (the 3rd)? I could not find them. Thanks!1 -
@ashleycarole86 the Poison Ivy extraction seems to have gone well. I found more plants hiding under a lilac bush and managed to pull out some deeply seated roots so hopefully I'm getting to the end of the infestation soon. I'd never encountered the stuff before 2019 and the plants we have dont match the majority of the google image searches for it so I was rubbing up against it without knowing while trying to beat back the overgrowth over the whole property. This property had been abandoned and the landscaping left to run wild for 3 years until we bought it. The home Reno's are now at a point two years later that we can focus on fixing the yard. I don't have any side effects from this round of extraction so I think my precautions of rubber boots, long sleeves, plastic bags and triple gloves is working!
Ohh, soccer tonight was good, I have zero knee pain, I just need to get my cardio up so I can run more. It was fun though. Gonna go back next week for more!4 -
Steps for July 5
11,7643 -
Exercise 07/05 -
8,316 steps + 24 minutes yoga (low intensity) + 140 minutes biking (medium intensity)2 -
@PlaneMonkey That's great about the soccer... so happy you had fun!
@jugar We had a great day at Elk Island.. definitely recommend checking it out next time you're here. Being a Southern Albertan, this was my first time up there... so I had no idea what to expect. It was great! There are so many different trails with different levels of intensity. We did one of the trails marked strenuous for our bike ride... lots of roots and stuff to go over... glad we got the types of bikes we did to handle that kind of terrain as that's nothing I'm used to at all. The weather was perfect... about 20 degrees which was enough because it's been humid. And not the downpours my neck of the woods was having all day, so we definitely headed for the right direction today
We met lots of people on our bike ride who had seen the wood bison that particular trail was common for sightings of.. unfortunately I think we just missed them as they walked through the one clearing. One of the couples said they saw moose and deer too... everyone else we encountered was hiking so I wonder if I just notice less when I'm on a bike than I would if I were on foot.
When that was done we hopped over to the other side of the park and did one of the easier hikes and saw some beavers working on their dams, so that perhaps supports my bike theory
Both Brad and I felt like kids again riding in this type of way, it had a level of fun and adventure that felt novel to both of us. And I somehow didn't take my phone out for pictures at all - but I know we'll be back! There are so many different day trips you could do there.
All in all, a great first day of vacation! It was jam packed from morning to night and we came back to the trailer with big smiles on our face.4 -
@jugari was more active than this but I did not carry a watch/phone with me so these are the data that I have for last week:
sunday 11'184 steps
monday 484 steps
tuesday 2'373 steps
wednesday 1'398 steps + 1.41km bike (11km/h)
Thursday 3'050 steps
friday 2'709 steps + 9.68km bike (14.12km/h)+ 10.35km bike (11.01km/h)+ 4.67km bike (12km/h)
Saturday 129 steps
sunday 102 steps
Thanks Masoumeh! When you put in your biking, could you give me the time rather than the distance? That would be a lot easier. The speed is good to have as well, but it is by the number of minutes that I record it. Thanks!
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Wednesday 8min bike
Friday 121min bike2 -
Happy Tuesday all. The bike ride sounds fab @ashleycarole86 even if you didn't get to see loads of wildlife.
The weight lifting session didn't go to plan yesterday. I think I managed 5 (unloaded) squats which weren't entirely comfortable, then when I came to start the next set, my IT bands point blank said no. It's a long time since I've experienced pain (as opposed to discomfort) when training, so I listened! My theory is that my glutes are not as strong as I think they should be, so the smaller muscles tried to compensate and couldn't cope - this would explain why I was still aching 5 days after the first workout. Cue lots of frustration, disappointment and feeling demoralised, and anger at myself for giving up the body I had. It wasn't necessarily slim, but it was strong and would have had no issues with the workout.
Today I will decide how to move towards my goal of resilience.3 -
That is so frustrating! After a year with a glute injury, I can relate - lots (and lots) of glute bridges, ab work, and gradual re-starting of the quads and hammies is worth the time it takes to get all the muscles working together. My knees are the first to complain loudly when it isn't right - so you are smart to listen to the IT band. It is singing the song of patience.Happy Tuesday all. The bike ride sounds fab @ashleycarole86 even if you didn't get to see loads of wildlife.
The weight lifting session didn't go to plan yesterday. I think I managed 5 (unloaded) squats which weren't entirely comfortable, then when I came to start the next set, my IT bands point blank said no. It's a long time since I've experienced pain (as opposed to discomfort) when training, so I listened! My theory is that my glutes are not as strong as I think they should be, so the smaller muscles tried to compensate and couldn't cope - this would explain why I was still aching 5 days after the first workout. Cue lots of frustration, disappointment and feeling demoralised, and anger at myself for giving up the body I had. It wasn't necessarily slim, but it was strong and would have had no issues with the workout.
Today I will decide how to move towards my goal of resilience.
@CurvyCalorie
I must have missed your steps for July 4 - if you have them, can you post? Thanks!
Happy Tuesday, everyone!
I am reading about all these bike rides and it makes me want to get my bike out again. For some reason I have been more hike than bike for the past couple of years, but the bike is fun. I just forget about it, I guess... And horses are more my jam for covering long distances
Since I am currently horseless, the bike it should be!
What's inspiring everyone today? Or do you need some? This week's full F2F challenge is a good one for that - just read the thread and you'll get a good dose of it. https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10837580/july-week-two-challenge-fired-up-focused#latest2 -
Hey @jugar remind me again when you get your horse back?
@DD265 Injuries definitely aren't fun to be dealing with, and sorry to hear it's demoralizing (totally understandable!) Hope your day of reflection helps bring you some answers.
Brad has a meeting this afternoon, so our activities for they day have to fit around that. He forgot to book the time off until really close to the holiday and found there was this one meeting he just couldn't move. We slept in late today - must have been needed after yesterday's full day. As soon as he's ready I'm going to take him to an interpretive trail just north of Red Deer to check that out before the meeting.
What's on everyone's mind today?4 -
PW - 206.1 lbs
CW - 202.2 lbs6 -
@jugar steps for 7/3 were 7507, sorry that I missed reporting them.3
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happimess01 wrote: »PW - 206.1 lbs
CW - 202.2 lbs
THAT is an impressive week! You have been so amazing and I'll bet you feel that way too 3 -
Some great stepping and exercising was happening last week - a whopping 430,967 steps! That's around 328 km or 197 miles. 7 people reported in, so on average, each person did the equivalent of walking 28 miles (47 km) over the week which is not half bad!
Everyone put some wear on their shoes, but the top 3 were:
@ashleycarole86 - 96,313 steps
@sunny9847 - 76,487
@jugar - 67,304
Let's hit 500,000 this week!
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Heads Up!
Wednesday weigh-in people:
@PlaneMonkey
@AshenMoon
@EvMakesChanges
@KellyBgetsFit
@MoStacy
Always an exciting day.2 -
07/06 exercise -
Steps: 10,052
Playing catch - 15 minutes (low intensity)2 -
@happimess01 Wow, great loss this week and so close to the 100's now!! Way to go2
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Thanks @jugar and @ashleycarole86. I was so angry (with myself) for most of yesterday, then went for a run in the evening and calmed down lol. At least my body knows how to run, though if I don't run then within a week I'll be injured from no-use. There's something about my lifestyle that my body doesn't like... unfortunately I'm paid too much for working at a desk to consider changing career!
I've booked in with a sports injury therapist on Monday. I went looking for a physio-personal trainer and came up with this guy. Both (SIT/physio) have degree qualifications, and they'll do similar things but with a slightly different emphasis - of course, that depends on the individual too. This guy is an ex-marine commando, and is active in various sports now, so I'm hoping he's a good fit. Will start with the IT band/glute issues and fingers crossed it turns into more regular training. I do feel like I'm cheating on my PT, but he can't really fit me in and he'll understand. I'd still train with him if the opportunity arises.1 -
So felt like I was doing okay during the weekend, then yesterday wasn't very good...
I have somwhow twisted my knee, don't really recall anything that stands out as to how it happened, I just know when I step a certain way, my knee buckles... I sometimes think it might have to do with my shoes , its summer time so of course my shoes don't have as much support, but i don't know. I have a message in to my dr so we will see what she has to say.
Have a great day !!5 -
PW 149.8
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Steps so far this week. Despite my new desk job, I am trying to stay committed to moving throughout the day. It's been a struggle some days but I am thankful to have motivating people around to remind me I'll feel better after i take a walk. Plus the walk makes me feel better about having a bit of ice cream. 😋
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Hi all! Wow, I had like 5 pages to catch up on. Love the pics.
Tuesday Weigh In (forgot to post but this was the # yesterday):
PW: 216.4
CW: 214.6
@jugar and delinquent on steps!!
6/29: 10,545
6/30: 16,377
7/1: 15,697
7/2: 10,685
7/3: 10,397
And starting for this week:
7/4: 13,017
7/5: 13,076
7/6: 6,934
I am actually feeling pretty down this week. I was doing well last week up until about Saturday night (whole family was around, and brought italian food for the long weekend), saw some numbers below that 214, but then got behind on yoga, behind on workouts, you can see I didn't walk much yesterday, and now my job is swinging into one of our really busy months sooooo. It's an ugh feeling. And the anticipation of work stress has made me get poor sleep, which is unusual for me!
Going to try to just focus on food today since I know I won't have time for lots of movement. It's also very hot in this house haha. Ok. Complaint train leaving the station. Hump Day moving forward!3 -
@Kali225
Hang in there! You lost almost 2 pounds for the week - you're getting there even if there might be a tough time coming. You're right to focus on the food when you don't have a lot of time for movement, but be sure to take short stretching breaks, or do any phone calls while walking around if you can. 15 seconds doing some deep breathing can make a huge difference. You've got this! Thanks for all the steps - you were 3rd last week!
@MandiSaysHey
You are lucky to have colleagues who remind you to get up and walk - I used to ask mine to bug me if I had not been to the gym, and it was sometimes the one thing that made me get up and do it. And yes, ice cream afterwards can sometimes be another good reason
@Gidgitgoescrazy
Bummer about the knee
that can be really nasty. I hope it is minor and you can get back to full use soon.
@DD265 too - your plan sounds good, and at least you can keep running/walking. Enjoy the glute bridges
Off to the rest of the day. Have a good one!2 -
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@jugar Thank you, I feel so alive. Best part is the interaction with strangers. I have become so outgoing and confident, it's a total 180. Btw, like you, I enjoy hiking more than biking too. But biking helps me burn a lot of calories in very less time. And I am not very exhausted afterwards so that's perfect after a day of indulgence.
@ashleycarole86 Thank you so much. It's crazy how just a few months ago in September, I was moving from the 300s to the 200s and now I am on the cusp of hitting the 100s. Insane!3 -
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@jugar PW 185 CW 184
I'm glad the holiday weekend is done and over. Even though we've never done much for the 4th, there's enough stress in the air to make me feel crabby. It was good to get to the pond to swim, though. I'm seeing improvement in my shoulder strength, minor as it may be. Water movement feels a lot safer than using weights (even 3 pounds). My PT is very helpful and supportive during this adventure of healing from my overuse injury. I started to apply for other types of work. With any luck, I'll be able to land something by the end of July. We'll see!
More soon.
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220.1 woo!
I'm also 2% lower body fat since the beginning of the year or so says my fancy scale that measures that!3
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