Leslie Sansone November 2021 Walk Challenge
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@JustEm2015 -Some days I rock those steps 250/hr AND STILL don't hit 1k/day without really being intentional. Other days (like this weekend) I can run for miles. NO SHAME AT ALL in a baby goal. In fact this month, my goal was just to walk something every day, and for me with Leslie sometimes that happy 1 mile makes me feel better inside too, even when I didn't feel like working out. My wish is that Leslie's walks (when you get there) do the same for you and make you feel good (and powerful) inside and out. I don't have the step counting app but I have found her walk at home app very nice for choosing workouts beyond what I used to watch on you tube. Welcome.1
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November Goals
Mileage Goal: 42.61 / 85 miles tracked
Apple Watch Challenge: 7 / 14 workouts of 15min or more.
Surprised me to find that I'm about halfway on both goals.
The snowy weekend has come and gone. As usual, most of it has melted and they are teasing us with near 60 on Wednesday before it drops back into the low 40's. Snow tires go on tomorrow.
@JustEm2015 I don't have the App but from what I hear all of Leslie's workouts are on there. I usually stick to her youtube page. There is a nice selection of 15 minutes 1-mile workouts there if you haven't looked into it.3 -
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I jogged 1.5 miles and did the rest of my 10k steps pretty fast this evening after a long work day. My plan is to get the 10k steps on BEFORE WORK and my long drive tomorrow so that tomorrow evening I can rest and my legs are ready to jog Again Thursday.
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Took 3 intentional sessions today to get 7500 steps but I'm home And happy and looking forward to big workouts the next 4 days!3
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@Deeder522 and @mypinkbikini thank you so much for your support of my baby goal! I feel so much less ashamed and welcome! It's hard to find a place to fit in in this community.
@deeder522 I think I'll stick to YouTube also 👍🏻 one less app to deal with and a great price point!
I had a lot of pain Sunday and Monday and didn't even get 1000 steps either day🤦🏼♀️ but Tuesday despite still having some pain and bleeding I got it back together and was back on it meeting my goal! I noticed yesterday after work on a work day when I sit focused at my desk, guess how many steps I had from when I got dressed (right after getting out of bed) to after work? 192. That's not a typo. No number is missing. One hundred ninety two. 😳
I'm worried about Thanksgiving day. My husband usually doesn't do any walking w with me so "how about we go for a walk?" Will feel awkward. It's a huge personality flaw but I just never want to bother anyone or make anyone uncomfortable. Not a great trait a lot of the time. Wednesday we'll be driving BUT I have a doctor appointment at the cancer center that morning so I'll have no problem getting in 2000 steps of I get up, do 500 steps, then have my appointment. Friday we'll spend enough time away from my in laws I think that I'll feel comfortable? Oh! We are staying in a hotel! Great thinning guys! That will help Thursday! Duh!
I don't want to "stress" about it, I'm not "stressed" but every day I reach my goal I feel better. I didn't care at all Sunday and Monday when I felt like someone stabbed me. Didn't even check.
I'm going to increase my goal SO HIGH. I'm going to increase it to 2100 for next week. 💪🏻‼️🏋🏼️3 -
I jogged a few miles Thursday, did aerobics Friday, and jogged 3 and 4 miles this weekend. I have foot pain and possibly nerve pain in the back of my hamstring. I knew I'm not stretching enough but it's hard to motivate for that!
This weekend has been focused on baking with friends and a meal with friends tonight! My negative is that my dog had a few really concerning incidents this weekend healthwise. Dh and I are supposed to leave him the first weekend in December and my heart is feeling panic and worry about how he will do. I don't want him to die when we're away and I don't think he's there yet but anytime he shows decline i get nervous and have trouble imagining leaving him alone.
Ok, closing out this chapter of the novel with well wishes to all of you this week. I'm still trying to walk that first mile every morning and keeping it under 2 cups of coffee daily.
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@mypinkbikini how old is you sweet puppy? I can imagine you must be worried? Are you leaving him with a friend to check in?
Do both your feet hurt or just one? Do you have shoe inserts?
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@JustEm2015 he's approaching 12 and not only has he aged in the last year but this fall he got a vet diagnosis that suggested to me this may be his last holiday with us. We love him so very much and it's just hard to watch him age and I want him comfortable mentally and physically so I worry when anything unusual happens.
Since he was a pup, like months old, he'd been going to this commercial boarding place. He's always loved going there. A trusted friend in the area is his main support person in case something Happens and a decision has to be made but.... never till this year did I consider i might actually need her to show up and handle things for him. Thank you for reminding me, I'll reach out to her this morning and give her a heads up before next week. Normally it's a text the week of but in this case I feel I need to give her a real thorough pretrip report. Its just hard to imagine leaving him but my husband says he's sure the dog will be fine there because it's as familiar as our house. He's spent MONTHS THERE (not all at once!) Every year of his life. They take good care of him, send photos and He's always come home calm and satisfied after we leave.
But it's hard to watch him age and I want to be with him when it's time. Last night A friend referred me to a vet he worked with who will come to your home when it's time so I will definitely utilize that resource if possible.
As for my foot it is one leg, I think it's related to calf pain and its the back of my heel, not the bottom of my foot. I have high arches but no orthotics. It hurts in bed at night when I'm sleeping and sometimes during the day. I need to stretch more!2 -
@mypinkbikini he sounds like a vital part of your family 🤗. Hopefully your friends preparation will fall under an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cute and you'll come home to a happy waggy tail.
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November Goals
Mileage Goal: 59 / 85 miles tracked
Apple Watch Challenge: 8 / 14 workouts of 15min or more.
We lost power last night due to some wicked winds that ushered in a cold front. Nothing like no power and freezing temps and wind chills. After almost 20 hours power was restored and I was able to cook a nice modern dinner with my instant pot.
My doctor is ordering physical therapy for my foot. I'm looking forward to walking pain free again. I'm noticing its affecting my whole stride now. It's for sure been an excuse on not getting my workouts in.2 -
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Hey y'all, I just stumbled across your group and joined!! I love Leslie Sansone but had kinda forgot all about her for the last 10 years or so. She is so kind & encouraging - now normally rah rah sweetness would get old fast for me - but somehow I love Leslie 😍 🤣
I started with MFP mid-August and have lost 26 lbs - hurray - but have lots more to go.
And I am very sedentary with zero desire to be all that active, however I do have a desire to be at least somewhat fit 😉, so in addition to monitoring my food for November I dusted off my Fitbit and started tracking my steps. I was trying for a daily 15 minute walk, preferably outside pending weather & darkness. I started off the month hit & miss, but at least went out a few times, then I went on vacation and did great while away, actually thought this boded well but came back home and bumpkiss. Literally zippo.
So this group is great! I see there are several options on YouTube and can explore them while looking for my old DVDs (I have some VHS too 😆) and figuring out a way to play them or get the app to work using my firestick, but all in good time my friends, YouTube will get me started with no excuses.2 -
**Way behind in posting, been a busy month!
November Goal: 130 miles plus strength/Pilates each day
Nov 1: 4 Miles WATP Express+ 19 min Winsor Pilates buns & thighs sculpting
Nov 2: 6 Miles ~ 5 Fat Burning Miles + 1 Mile Heart Healthy + 26 min Pilates Mat Workout w/Ana Cabán
Nov 3: 4 Fast Miles Walk Slim + 19 min Winsor Pilates buns & thighs sculpting
Nov 4: 6 Miles (4 Mile Walk and 2 Dance Miles) + 26 min Pilates Mat Workout w/Ana Cabán
Nov 5: 5 Fat Burning Miles + 19 min Winsor Pilates buns & thighs sculpting
Nov 6: 5 Really Big Miles + 18 min GymRa full body strength with Lindsay
Nov 7: 7 Miles ~ 4 Mile Fast Walk + 3 Miles Dance and Walk to deep house mix + 19 min Winsor Pilates buns & thighs sculpting
Nov 8: 6 Miles ~ 4 Mile Fast Walk + 2 Miles Woman's Walk + 15 min HASfit strength for legs
Nov 9: 6 Miles ~ 3 Miles Walking for Weight Loss + 3 Miles 5K With a Twist! + 26 min Pilates Mat Workout w/Ana Cabán
Nov 10: 5 Fat Burning Miles + 15 min HASfit strength for legs
Nov 11: 2 Miracle Miles + 26 min Pilates Mat Workout w/Ana Cabán
Nov 12: 6 Miles ~ 4 Miles Fast & Firm + 2 Miles The Big Burn + 19 min Winsor Pilates buns & thighs sculpting
Nov 13: 7 Miles ~ 5 Fat Burning Miles + 2 Miles Heart Healthy + 26 min Pilates Mat Workout w/Ana Cabán
Nov 14: 5 Boosted Miles + 15 min HASfit strength for legs
Nov 15: 6 Miles ~ 4 Fast Miles Walk Slim + 2 Miles Belly, Buns & Thighs+ 26 min Pilates Mat Workout w/Ana Cabán
Nov 16: 4 Miles Punch Up Your Walk + 19 min Winsor Pilates buns & thighs sculpting
Nov 17: 4 Miles WATP Express + 26 min Pilates Mat Workout w/Ana Cabán
Nov 18: 3 Miles Walk & Firm + 15 min HASfit strength for legs
Nov 19: 4 Fast Miles Walk Slim + 10 min HASfit abs strength
Nov 20: 3 Miles 5K with a Twist! (rest from strength)
Nov 21: 5 Mile Advanced Walk + 15 min HASfit strength for legs
Nov 22: 5 Miles ~ 2 Miles Women’s Walk + 3 Mile Express + 13 min Karen Lord Pilates Movement legs & butt
Nov 23: 3 Miles Walking for Weight Loss + 26 min Pilates Mat Workout w/Ana Cabán
Nov 24: 3 Mile Express + 15 min HASfit strength for legs
Nov 25: 3 Miles Walking for Weight Loss + 26 min Pilates Mat Workout w/Ana Cabán
Nov 26: 2 Fast & Fun Miles + 19 min Winsor Pilates buns & thighs sculpting
Nov 27: 6 Miles ~ 3 Fast Miles + 2 Mile Super Walk + 1 Mile Walk Party + 26 min Pilates Mat Workout w/Ana Cabán
Nov 28: 3 Miles Walk to the Hits Radio Remix + 13 min Karen Lord Pilates Movement legs & butt
Nov 29: 5 Fat Burning Miles + 26 min Pilates Mat Workout w/Ana Cabán
Nov 30: 5 Really Big Miles + 15 min HASfit strength for legs
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mypinkbikini wrote: »@VeggieGirlforLife
Since going dairy-free last year I find myself ordering the vegan options and scouring vegan recipes. We still eat meat and I try to eat eggs and fish a few times each week, but I've noticed since going dairy-free that we definitely eat fewer animal products and I find when I do have steak or meat I don't desire huge cuts anymore. Instead it's fine to have just a little bit of meat mixed in with a lot of veggies/carbs in a lot of my meals so I'm feeling good about those changes. I'm trying to bolster with veggie protein sources which honestly can be a bit of a struggle and one of the big reasons I could never imagine going totally vegan. This week I've been making smoothies with trader joe's almond butter or refried beans in a breakfast burrito to try to up my morning protein. My nut milks and occasionally yogurts have very small amounts of protein.
We're an ongoing conversion over here for sure I am a little nervous about travelling again-- every menu seems to be loaded with cheese and milk now that I don't eat it!
Hey @mypinkbikini, I'm sorry I didn't see this message earlier. I know a lot of people find it a struggle to be vegan for many different reasons and you should do what you feel is right for you. Protein hasn't been an issue for me. Some examples of things I eat which have protein are lots of spinach, black beans, asparagus, avocadoes, broccoli, mushrooms, pumpkin seeds (bonus of zinc, too!), bananas even have some protein. Oh and I use a lot of nutritional yeast! Some grains contain protein, but I cannot eat grains. Peanut butter is also great, but I have to be careful - it's the one thing that weakens my willpower and I have gained weight from eating too much!
Travelling can be a challenge! I don't eat in restaurants (with the exception of a local raw vegan one) because I have too many dietary issues. I pack a lot of my food, sometimes grocery shop on the trip and hopefully stay somewhere I can cook in the evenings. If I can, I will cook and take along hot foods in a thermos for the day or plan for a raw food day.
I'm happy to offer suggestions! I love cooking, love experimenting with recipes and trying all kinds of veggies and fruits. Message me anytime!1 -
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Good evening everyone. It has been a very busy month on several fronts. I just managed to post December's starter post. I felt like I was in an old Twilight Zone episode when I logged in. Oh, my, everything is so changed. I'm not even going to ask why the changes 🤷♀️🤦♀️😄🙈. I am really tired right now with the last minute cleaning and preparing for our DS's visit, so it probably only seemed harder to navigate all the changes on the groups on MFP.
This month I did an odd mix of my usual walking some outdoors/ gazelle/ rebounder/ indoors walking and some yard and garden. But mostly I did a lot of really deep cleaning/ decluttering/ rearanging in the "kid's room" which has doubled as a sort of guest room for adults and in the past playroom/ bedroom for grandkids' overnight visits, and my "little room" which is my little hide a way to color and be a bit creative etc.
The guest room had gotten quite crowded over these pandemic months with boxes or things that I didn't have the energy or need to take care of, and kid's stuff that is too young for them now.
Well My DS is coming in tonight quite late, so my goal for 3/4 of this month was to declutter and deep clean so that room could be transformed back into being a Guest Room again. My Little Room I needed cleared and tidy, so that he can have a desk and a clear space since he works from home, and will do so while visiting. Also of course, I decided that I may as well do my normal Autumn/ Early winter cleaning in the rest of the house at the same time as well. I usually do that now instead of the "Spring Cleaning" that many people do. My "spring cleaning" is in the yard and garden 🌹🌼 instead.
Any way all is completed and I'm awaiting to hear that his plane landed. Then I remembered that tomorrow is December.... oh, my. This month has passed by so quickly.
I saw some new people posting this month! Welcome! I will go back and re-read everything again that I skimmed through earlier. Ok, my DS came in and we chatted for a while. So I just went back to read through the posts more thoroughly this time. Well done on all the miles and steps etc! And the big goals as well as smaller goals were awesome! Good work y'all 👍🤸♀️🏃♀️ 😅.
See you in December... 👟👟,
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