January 2023 Accountability Month - Check-In

nikkit321

Nikki
restarting after health and life issues in 2022
2023 start weight - 209.0
January goals:
-5lb on the scale
gluten free month
alcohol free month

I used to run 3 miles daily, but that was before 2 foot breaks (2015 and 2016), round of breast cancer/radiation in 2016, 2 leg breaks (2017 and 2022), neck surgery 2020, and hysterectomy 2021. Geesh, the 50s have done a number on my body! I'm s.l.o.w.l.y getting back into running. Each week I'll add 1 minute to the run portion of my walk (3 runs per week). So the last week of 2023 I'll be at 52 solid run minutes. I tend to push too hard and pull a muscle so keep me honest and don't let me progress too fast!



1/1 - 209.0 45m walk
1/2 - 207.6 (had wine & piece of cake w. gluten) 45m walk
1/3 - 207.6 30m walk + 15min fitness 'test' on the treadmill
1/4 - 207.2 slight progress, but I'll take it! Walk 45m
1/5 - 206.6 successfully avoiding gluten this week and the fluid retention is leaving. 90min walk w/ 1min run
1/6 - 205.2 now to stay focused for the weekend
1/7 (taking sons to Chicago to fly to London for a week) - rest day
1/8 - weighed but didn't log in and don't remember - rest day
1/9 - 206.6 not surprised to bump back up since I didn't exercise this weekend. Back at it today with a 45min walk w/ 2min run today
1/10 - 207.6 geesh, a few gluten-free tortilla chips yesterday and the salt sent me right back up. Off for a 45min walk now.
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kelliward1

kelliward1 wrote: »

kelliward1 wrote: »

Hello! I'm Kelli. I'm 47 and want to get back on my health journey after the holidays. First goal is to lose the 6 lbs I gained back during the holidays. Also be better with my water intake. I do 2 martial arts classes a week (about 60 to 90 minutes long) and plan to add 1 more day of exercise at home.

Jan. 1 - 260.6
Jan. 2 -
Jan. 3 -
Jan. 4 -
Jan. 5 -
Jan. 6 -
Jan. 7 - 256.2

Getting back into eating or drinking a high protein breakfast...smoothies, breakfast tacos, protein pancakes, etc. Helps keep me from needing to snack before lunch. 90 minute martial arts class this evening...our instructor worked us hard...gonna feel it in the morning for sure!

Jan 8 - 255.0
Jan 9 - 256.8 - forgot to take my BP yesterday and I realized I made myself older..I'm only 46..LOL!!

nikkit321

Nikki
restarting after health and life issues in 2022
2023 start weight - 209.0
January goals:
-5lb on the scale
gluten free month
alcohol free month

I used to run 3 miles daily, but that was before 2 foot breaks (2015 and 2016), round of breast cancer/radiation in 2016, 2 leg breaks (2017 and 2022), neck surgery 2020, and hysterectomy 2021. Geesh, the 50s have done a number on my body! I'm s.l.o.w.l.y getting back into running. Each week I'll add 1 minute to the run portion of my walk (3 runs per week). So the last week of 2023 I'll be at 52 solid run minutes. I tend to push too hard and pull a muscle so keep me honest and don't let me progress too fast!



1/1 - 209.0 45m walk
1/2 - 207.6 (had wine & piece of cake w. gluten) 45m walk
1/3 - 207.6 30m walk + 15min fitness 'test' on the treadmill
1/4 - 207.2 slight progress, but I'll take it! Walk 45m
1/5 - 206.6 successfully avoiding gluten this week and the fluid retention is leaving. 90min walk w/ 1min run
1/6 - 205.2 now to stay focused for the weekend
1/7 (taking sons to Chicago to fly to London for a week) - rest day
1/8 - weighed but didn't log in and don't remember - rest day
1/9 - 206.6 not surprised to bump back up since I didn't exercise this weekend. Back at it today with a 45min walk w/ 2min run today
1/10 - 207.6 geesh, a few gluten-free tortilla chips yesterday and the salt sent me right back up. Off for a 45min walk now.
1/11 - 207.2 on the way back to where I was last Friday. Today is walk+2min run.
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kelliward1

kelliward1 wrote: »

kelliward1 wrote: »

kelliward1 wrote: »

Hello! I'm Kelli. I'm 47 and want to get back on my health journey after the holidays. First goal is to lose the 6 lbs I gained back during the holidays. Also be better with my water intake. I do 2 martial arts classes a week (about 60 to 90 minutes long) and plan to add 1 more day of exercise at home.

Jan. 1 - 260.6
Jan. 2 -
Jan. 3 -
Jan. 4 -
Jan. 5 -
Jan. 6 -
Jan. 7 - 256.2

Getting back into eating or drinking a high protein breakfast...smoothies, breakfast tacos, protein pancakes, etc. Helps keep me from needing to snack before lunch. 90 minute martial arts class this evening...our instructor worked us hard...gonna feel it in the morning for sure!

Jan 8 - 255.0
Jan 9 - 256.8 - forgot to take my BP yesterday and I realized I made myself older..I'm only 46..LOL!!

Jan 10 257...up again, but most likely hormonal weight gain.
Jan. 11 ? Forgot what my weigh in was...was supposed to add in some exercise today, but spent most of the day cleaning and working on organizing my office area.
Jan 12 256.4 Back at work today, trying to find ways to sneak in more steps.

nikkit321

Nikki
restarting after health and life issues in 2022
2023 start weight - 209.0
January goals:
-5lb on the scale
gluten free month
alcohol free month

I used to run 3 miles daily, but that was before 2 foot breaks (2015 and 2016), round of breast cancer/radiation in 2016, 2 leg breaks (2017 and 2022), neck surgery 2020, and hysterectomy 2021. Geesh, the 50s have done a number on my body! I'm s.l.o.w.l.y getting back into running. Each week I'll add 1 minute to the run portion of my walk (3 runs per week). So the last week of 2023 I'll be at 52 solid run minutes. I tend to push too hard and pull a muscle so keep me honest and don't let me progress too fast!



1/1 - 209.0 45m walk
1/2 - 207.6 (had wine & piece of cake w. gluten) 45m walk
1/3 - 207.6 30m walk + 15min fitness 'test' on the treadmill
1/4 - 207.2 slight progress, but I'll take it! Walk 45m
1/5 - 206.6 successfully avoiding gluten this week and the fluid retention is leaving. 90min walk w/ 1min run
1/6 - 205.2 now to stay focused for the weekend
1/7 (taking sons to Chicago to fly to London for a week) - rest day
1/8 - weighed but didn't log in and don't remember - rest day
1/9 - 206.6 not surprised to bump back up since I didn't exercise this weekend. Back at it today with a 45min walk w/ 2min run today
1/10 - 207.6 geesh, a few gluten-free tortilla chips yesterday and the salt sent me right back up. Off for a 45min walk now.
1/11 - 207.2 on the way back to where I was last Friday. Today is walk+2min run.
1/12 - 206.6 45min walk today. runs are going well, it's irritating to stop so quick which is better than sucking air like last week.
1/13
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1/15
1/16

nikkit321

Nikki
restarting after health and life issues in 2022
2023 start weight - 209.0
January goals:
-5lb on the scale
gluten free month
alcohol free month

I used to run 3 miles daily, but that was before 2 foot breaks (2015 and 2016), round of breast cancer/radiation in 2016, 2 leg breaks (2017 and 2022), neck surgery 2020, and hysterectomy 2021. Geesh, the 50s have done a number on my body! I'm s.l.o.w.l.y getting back into running. Each week I'll add 1 minute to the run portion of my walk (3 runs per week). So the last week of 2023 I'll be at 52 solid run minutes. I tend to push too hard and pull a muscle so keep me honest and don't let me progress too fast!



1/1 - 209.0 45m walk
1/2 - 207.6 (had wine & piece of cake w. gluten) 45m walk
1/3 - 207.6 30m walk + 15min fitness 'test' on the treadmill
1/4 - 207.2 slight progress, but I'll take it! Walk 45m
1/5 - 206.6 successfully avoiding gluten this week and the fluid retention is leaving. 90min walk w/ 1min run
1/6 - 205.2 now to stay focused for the weekend
1/7 (taking sons to Chicago to fly to London for a week) - rest day
1/8 - weighed but didn't log in and don't remember - rest day
1/9 - 206.6 not surprised to bump back up since I didn't exercise this weekend. Back at it today with a 45min walk w/ 2min run today
1/10 - 207.6 geesh, a few gluten-free tortilla chips yesterday and the salt sent me right back up. Off for a 45min walk now.
1/11 - 207.2 on the way back to where I was last Friday. Today is walk+2min run.
1/12 - 206.6 45min walk today. runs are going well, it's irritating to stop so quick which is better than sucking air like last week.
1/13 - 206.2
1/14 - 205.2 staying focused...
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1/20

nikkit321

Nikki
restarting after health and life issues in 2022
2023 start weight - 209.0
January goals:
-5lb on the scale
gluten free month
alcohol free month

I used to run 3 miles daily, but that was before 2 foot breaks (2015 and 2016), round of breast cancer/radiation in 2016, 2 leg breaks (2017 and 2022), neck surgery 2020, and hysterectomy 2021. Geesh, the 50s have done a number on my body! I'm s.l.o.w.l.y getting back into running. Each week I'll add 1 minute to the run portion of my walk (3 runs per week). So the last week of 2023 I'll be at 52 solid run minutes. I tend to push too hard and pull a muscle so keep me honest and don't let me progress too fast!



1/1 - 209.0 45m walk
1/2 - 207.6 (had wine & piece of cake w. gluten) 45m walk
1/3 - 207.6 30m walk + 15min fitness 'test' on the treadmill
1/4 - 207.2 slight progress, but I'll take it! Walk 45m
1/5 - 206.6 successfully avoiding gluten this week and the fluid retention is leaving. 90min walk w/ 1min run
1/6 - 205.2 now to stay focused for the weekend
1/7 (taking sons to Chicago to fly to London for a week) - rest day
1/8 - weighed but didn't log in and don't remember - rest day
1/9 - 206.6 not surprised to bump back up since I didn't exercise this weekend. Back at it today with a 45min walk w/ 2min run today
1/10 - 207.6 geesh, a few gluten-free tortilla chips yesterday and the salt sent me right back up. Off for a 45min walk now.
1/11 - 207.2 on the way back to where I was last Friday. Today is walk+2min run.
1/12 - 206.6 45min walk today. runs are going well, it's irritating to stop so quick which is better than sucking air like last week.
1/13 - 206.2
1/14 - 205.2 staying focused...
1/15 - 204.6 heading to my treadmill for a 45min walk with a 3min run. Feeling good adding 1min run time per week, keeping eyes on the goal and not solely focused on the scale number.
1/16
1/17
1/18
1/19
1/20

nikkit321

Nikki
restarting after health and life issues in 2022
2023 start weight - 209.0
January goals:
-5lb on the scale
gluten free month
alcohol free month

I used to run 3 miles daily, but that was before 2 foot breaks (2015 and 2016), round of breast cancer/radiation in 2016, 2 leg breaks (2017 and 2022), neck surgery 2020, and hysterectomy 2021. Geesh, the 50s have done a number on my body! I'm s.l.o.w.l.y getting back into running. Each week I'll add 1 minute to the run portion of my walk (3 runs per week). So the last week of 2023 I'll be at 52 solid run minutes. I tend to push too hard and pull a muscle so keep me honest and don't let me progress too fast!



1/1 - 209.0 45m walk
1/2 - 207.6 (had wine & piece of cake w. gluten) 45m walk
1/3 - 207.6 30m walk + 15min fitness 'test' on the treadmill
1/4 - 207.2 slight progress, but I'll take it! Walk 45m
1/5 - 206.6 successfully avoiding gluten this week and the fluid retention is leaving. 90min walk w/ 1min run
1/6 - 205.2 now to stay focused for the weekend
1/7 (taking sons to Chicago to fly to London for a week) - rest day
1/8 - weighed but didn't log in and don't remember - rest day
1/9 - 206.6 not surprised to bump back up since I didn't exercise this weekend. Back at it today with a 45min walk w/ 2min run today
1/10 - 207.6 geesh, a few gluten-free tortilla chips yesterday and the salt sent me right back up. Off for a 45min walk now.
1/11 - 207.2 on the way back to where I was last Friday. Today is walk+2min run.
1/12 - 206.6 45min walk today. runs are going well, it's irritating to stop so quick which is better than sucking air like last week.
1/13 - 206.2
1/14 - 205.2 staying focused...
1/15 - 204.6 heading to my treadmill for a 45min walk with a 3min run. Feeling good adding 1min run time per week, keeping eyes on the goal and not solely focused on the scale number.
1/16 - 205.0 rest day
1/17 - 204.6 45min walk including a 3min run span. Dinner is salsa chicken (boneless/skinless chicken thighs, can of drained black beans, can of chopped tomatoes w/ chiles, served on brown rice)
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nikkit321

All are welcome to join me! Feel free to jump in at any point.

nikkit321

Nikki
restarting after health and life issues in 2022
2023 start weight - 209.0
January goals:
-5lb on the scale
gluten free month
alcohol free month

I used to run 3 miles daily, but that was before 2 foot breaks (2015 and 2016), round of breast cancer/radiation in 2016, 2 leg breaks (2017 and 2022), neck surgery 2020, and hysterectomy 2021. Geesh, the 50s have done a number on my body! I'm s.l.o.w.l.y getting back into running. Each week I'll add 1 minute to the run portion of my walk (3 runs per week). So the last week of 2023 I'll be at 52 solid run minutes. I tend to push too hard and pull a muscle so keep me honest and don't let me progress too fast!



1/1 - 209.0 45m walk
1/2 - 207.6 (had wine & piece of cake w. gluten) 45m walk
1/3 - 207.6 30m walk + 15min fitness 'test' on the treadmill
1/4 - 207.2 slight progress, but I'll take it! Walk 45m
1/5 - 206.6 successfully avoiding gluten this week and the fluid retention is leaving. 90min walk w/ 1min run
1/6 - 205.2 now to stay focused for the weekend
1/7 (taking sons to Chicago to fly to London for a week) - rest day
1/8 - weighed but didn't log in and don't remember - rest day
1/9 - 206.6 not surprised to bump back up since I didn't exercise this weekend. Back at it today with a 45min walk w/ 2min run today
1/10 - 207.6 geesh, a few gluten-free tortilla chips yesterday and the salt sent me right back up. Off for a 45min walk now.
1/11 - 207.2 on the way back to where I was last Friday. Today is walk+2min run.
1/12 - 206.6 45min walk today. runs are going well, it's irritating to stop so quick which is better than sucking air like last week.
1/13 - 206.2
1/14 - 205.2 staying focused...
1/15 - 204.6 heading to my treadmill for a 45min walk with a 3min run. Feeling good adding 1min run time per week, keeping eyes on the goal and not solely focused on the scale number.
1/16 - 205.0 rest day
1/17 - 204.6 45min walk including a 3min run span. Dinner is salsa chicken (boneless/skinless chicken thighs, can of drained black beans, can of chopped tomatoes w/ chiles, served on brown rice)
1/22 - 203.8 today will be a 4min run as part of my walk. Working this afternoon too so the treadmill will be my only movement.
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nikkit321

Nikki
restarting after health and life issues in 2022
2023 start weight - 209.0
January goals:
-5lb on the scale
gluten free month
alcohol free month

I used to run 3 miles daily, but that was before 2 foot breaks (2015 and 2016), round of breast cancer/radiation in 2016, 2 leg breaks (2017 and 2022), neck surgery 2020, and hysterectomy 2021. Geesh, the 50s have done a number on my body! I'm s.l.o.w.l.y getting back into running. Each week I'll add 1 minute to the run portion of my walk (3 runs per week). So the last week of 2023 I'll be at 52 solid run minutes. I tend to push too hard and pull a muscle so keep me honest and don't let me progress too fast!



1/1 - 209.0 45m walk
1/2 - 207.6 (had wine & piece of cake w. gluten) 45m walk
1/3 - 207.6 30m walk + 15min fitness 'test' on the treadmill
1/4 - 207.2 slight progress, but I'll take it! Walk 45m
1/5 - 206.6 successfully avoiding gluten this week and the fluid retention is leaving. 90min walk w/ 1min run
1/6 - 205.2 now to stay focused for the weekend
1/7 (taking sons to Chicago to fly to London for a week) - rest day
1/8 - weighed but didn't log in and don't remember - rest day
1/9 - 206.6 not surprised to bump back up since I didn't exercise this weekend. Back at it today with a 45min walk w/ 2min run today
1/10 - 207.6 geesh, a few gluten-free tortilla chips yesterday and the salt sent me right back up. Off for a 45min walk now.
1/11 - 207.2 on the way back to where I was last Friday. Today is walk+2min run.
1/12 - 206.6 45min walk today. runs are going well, it's irritating to stop so quick which is better than sucking air like last week.
1/13 - 206.2
1/14 - 205.2 staying focused...
1/15 - 204.6 heading to my treadmill for a 45min walk with a 3min run. Feeling good adding 1min run time per week, keeping eyes on the goal and not solely focused on the scale number.
1/16 - 205.0 rest day
1/17 - 204.6 45min walk including a 3min run span. Dinner is salsa chicken (boneless/skinless chicken thighs, can of drained black beans, can of chopped tomatoes w/ chiles, served on brown rice)
1/22 - 203.8 today will be a 4min run as part of my walk. Working this afternoon too so the treadmill will be my only movement.
1/23 - 203.4 treadmill walk today
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elfbarton

Hey all. I am Eleanor! I am late to the January weight/fitness goal planning but today is the day! Weighed in at 188lbs which is my heaviest. Struggled with mental health and bereavement so I have gained a stone in the last two months (probably my quickest weight gain ever). My overall goal is to lose 40 lbs so hit 148lbs. I am not setting a timescale because I want it to be sustainable! I having done yo-yo diets and all the "plans" over the years but I am now setting myself the task of not restricting, eating good foods and reduce the amount of takeaways I am having!

I hope you're all doing well!

nikkit321

elfbarton wrote: »

Hey all. I am Eleanor! I am late to the January weight/fitness goal planning but today is the day!

Hi Eleanor, glad you joined the thread! I am sorry for everything you've gone through lately but am glad you're taking the step to focus on your own health. I hope you can find support and encouragement here on this thread as well as MFP.

Nikki

nikkit321

Nikki
restarting after health and life issues in 2022
2023 start weight - 209.0
January goals:
-5lb on the scale
gluten free month
alcohol free month

I used to run 3 miles daily, but that was before 2 foot breaks (2015 and 2016), round of breast cancer/radiation in 2016, 2 leg breaks (2017 and 2022), neck surgery 2020, and hysterectomy 2021. Geesh, the 50s have done a number on my body! I'm s.l.o.w.l.y getting back into running. Each week I'll add 1 minute to the run portion of my walk (3 runs per week). So the last week of 2023 I'll be at 52 solid run minutes. I tend to push too hard and pull a muscle so keep me honest and don't let me progress too fast!



1/1 - 209.0 45m walk
1/2 - 207.6 (had wine & piece of cake w. gluten) 45m walk
1/3 - 207.6 30m walk + 15min fitness 'test' on the treadmill
1/4 - 207.2 slight progress, but I'll take it! Walk 45m
1/5 - 206.6 successfully avoiding gluten this week and the fluid retention is leaving. 90min walk w/ 1min run
1/6 - 205.2 now to stay focused for the weekend
1/7 (taking sons to Chicago to fly to London for a week) - rest day
1/8 - weighed but didn't log in and don't remember - rest day
1/9 - 206.6 not surprised to bump back up since I didn't exercise this weekend. Back at it today with a 45min walk w/ 2min run today
1/10 - 207.6 geesh, a few gluten-free tortilla chips yesterday and the salt sent me right back up. Off for a 45min walk now.
1/11 - 207.2 on the way back to where I was last Friday. Today is walk+2min run.
1/12 - 206.6 45min walk today. runs are going well, it's irritating to stop so quick which is better than sucking air like last week.
1/13 - 206.2
1/14 - 205.2 staying focused...
1/15 - 204.6 heading to my treadmill for a 45min walk with a 3min run. Feeling good adding 1min run time per week, keeping eyes on the goal and not solely focused on the scale number.
1/16 - 205.0 rest day
1/17 - 204.6 45min walk including a 3min run span. Dinner is salsa chicken (boneless/skinless chicken thighs, can of drained black beans, can of chopped tomatoes w/ chiles, served on brown rice)
1/22 - 203.8 today will be a 4min run as part of my walk. Working this afternoon too so the treadmill will be my only movement.
1/23 - 203.4 treadmill walk today
1/30 - 204.4
1/31