April Showers brings May Fitness - May 4, 2024
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Wednesday
Workout: 5 mile walk
Weigh In: no weigh in
Nutrition: Unacceptable (Good/Acceptable/Unacceptable/Terrible)
Thursday
Workout: 5 mile crosstrainer
Weigh In: 105.7 lbs
Nutrition: Good
(Good/Acceptable/Unacceptable/Terrible)
Goals:
1. Read entire Bible in order starting w/ New Testament 1 chapter/day. (John 3)
2. Reach 104.0 lbs by 4/20/24
3. Nutrition level Good daily
4. Switch to dayshift0 -
SherryRueter wrote: »Thanks @justagirl81
I'm kinda getting into this mindset of lowering my calories. I don't know but, I'm starting to feel the vibe.
I think that's great Sherry! I've read so much research on the longevity benefits for body and brain when a low calorie nutrient dense diet is implemented and utilized. The standard American "more is better" greedy attitude towards eating (and many other things) has proven unhealthy and disturbingly ugly/gross. I learn a lot from other cultures who live simply and enjoy beautiful health. Many of them place deep value on water, sufficient sleep, and abundant movement.0 -
Just Logged into work - no clue how focus is going but I will be alone in doing all the work for our area by noon. At least I should stay busy.
Today, I'll have to have regular coffee / keurig if I want a pick me up. But if I order a starbucks again Saturday, I'll get 70 points... bringing me to 300 .... at 400 I can buy a mug and gt $20 discount.
✅ Thur, April 11th = Within 200 of planned target (1200, rounding up)
🤸🏼♂️ Total Body day, 65mins -373 cal
I' m proud of Meeting my food goals, even on a birthday/eat out nightMothers day weight around 105#
2100 Calories at maintenance
-300 Calories for Cut
1800 : New calorie target
✅ Tuesday, April 9th = 1600 calories (tracked at 1450, but I missed my 2pkt sugar, my 3 Lifesavers, so I am rounding up!
✅ Wed, April 10th = Within 200 of planned target (1200, rounding up)
🤸🏼♂️ Leg day, 60mins0 -
Continuing to do well. I just feel soooo much better when I’m at 1200 max -maybe - maybe 1250. This may go against the 1200 is too low but it works for me and I have already lost the 5 pounds of crap weight from last week. Food prepping has been helping too. The test will be today until Monday. Weekends have a way of doing me in but I’m going to extract every cell of discipline (is that the right metaphor??) 😜😜 from my body to continue the course!0
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@ceebeeslim I've been around 1000 the past 3 days. It feels great. Im also only 5'0" We're all different. AND if you're eating nutrient dense foods vs crap..... huge difference there also.
Mediatate on the fact that "THIS WEEKEND WILL BE EASY". and mantras like that. Mindset is the only thing holding you back.
Right now i'm enjoying a coffee with OUT sugar! I just added a 1/2 tbsp of cinnamon protein. perfect 5 ounces.
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Friday
Workout: 8 mile run
Weigh In: 106.8 lbs
Nutrition: Terrible (Good/Acceptable/Unacceptable/Terrible)
Goals:
1. Read entire Bible in order starting w/ New Testament 1 chapter/day. (John 4)
2. Reach 104.0 lbs by 4/20/24
3. Nutrition level Good daily
4. Switch to dayshift
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Saturday
Workout: 5 mile walk
Weigh In: no weigh in
Nutrition: Terrible (Good/Acceptable/Unacceptable/Terrible)
Sunday
Workout: 8 mile run
Weigh In: 106.5 lbs
Nutrition: Good (Good/Acceptable/Unacceptable/Terrible)
Goals:
1. Read entire Bible in order starting w/ New Testament 1 chapter/day. (John 5)
2. Reach 104.0 lbs by 4/20/24
3. Nutrition level Good daily
4. Switch to dayshift1 -
CeeBee and Sherry, I am so impressed with how well you exercise discipline in your calorie consumption. I'm NEVER under 2100 calories anymore. I hope to improve.0
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Happy April, I'm new to this group, but not to FitnessPal! I don't have much to lose (5-10 lbs) so I wanted to find a group like this. I'm 135 lbs at 5'5". Been stuck at 135 lbs for 2 years but don't feel my best at this weight. Most of my adult life I've been in the 115-125 range but 125-130 is a more realistic goal for me now. I am also trying to gain muscle and maintain bone mass. Cheers!1
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Hi everyone! Lost track of things for the first half of the month. I guess I just wasn't feeling it. Got a few walks and runs in, but not nearly as many as I should. And diet went totally out the window. We've eaten out a lot lately. Weight is pretty much where it's been since the end of Februrary (lost 1 lb by end of March, so only regained 1), so I really need to get back on track.
This is always a busy part of the school year, and between stress at work and travel/holidays, it's just been really hard.
Going to try to track calories and go for a run after school today and we'll see where that takes me. One day at a time!0 -
✅ Mon, April 15th = Goal - below Cal. 🤸🏼♂️ Mobility and Kickboxing 75 m
I am proud Saturday that I ate to my maint. calories (more as a refeed day, since I've been under for several days now).
I am proud of Sunday, that I ate healthy for Breakfast and Lunch. And in the afternoon I got in my steps. And my water. I ate balanced 3 meals.
I could have done better with: Having the freaking slice of cake instead of munching on the peanuts and peanut butter M&Ms instead. They put me off track.
Today I am focused on being back in my deficit - which should be an easy feat for today. AND, I'll be having coffee... YUM.Mothers day weight around 105#
2100 Calories at maintenance
-300 Calories for Cut
1800 : New calorie target
✅ Tuesday, April 9th = 1600 calories (tracked at 1450, but I missed my 2pkt sugar, my 3 Lifesavers, so I am rounding up!
✅ Wed, April 10th = Within 200 of planned target (1200, rounding up)🤸🏼♂️ Leg day 60m
✅ Thur, April 11th = Within 200 of planned target (1200, rounding up) 🤸🏼♂️ Cardio 60m
✅ Fri, April 12th = Within 200 of planned target (1200, rounding up) 🤸🏼♂️ Total Body 60m
✅ Sat, April 13th = At Maint. Cal 🤸🏼♂️ PiYo 50m
✅ Sun, April 14th = Over Maint Cal 🤸🏼♂️ Mobility and Kickboxing 60m
✅ Mon, April 15th = _______________________ 🤸🏼♂️ Mobility and Kickboxing 60m0 -
justgirl81 wrote: »CeeBee and Sherry, I am so impressed with how well you exercise discipline in your calorie consumption. I'm NEVER under 2100 calories anymore. I hope to improve.
Your journey sounds like mine. For a couple years I could not figure out how to get under 2100 calories. I too am 5'0" and petite. *(goal weight would be to go from 108 to 104 and see if that helps define muscles/CUT). I finally enrolled myself with an online coach to help me with emotional eating for a couple months. That slowly started to help me mentally get into the headspace I needed to get into. I recently have been RE-following Chalene Johnson and took a 14 day free course from her called Phase it up. (Honestly, didn't listen to everything daily). But she talks about how she just stopped eating snacks between meals and --- I have no clue how, but its starting to click.
I've only recently been able to hit the 1200 mark and reduce those calories and stay off of snacks. I just told myself "no" and it honestly feels good to be a little hungry and, I've been able to recognize when I am satisfied. AND I've been having better sleep. And feel more focused and clear and less like a drug addict trying to get a hit. Sunday I had too much sugar 4p-9p and that made me have hot sweats all night. Common with women 50+ as the sugar spikes tend to magnify the night sweating. Another good reason to just have a 300 calorie dinner and stay hungry and drink water at night.
Last night was a *kitten* nights sleep. 3 shirts and a pair of shorts. woke up all night --- so not fun. SOOOO NOT FUN. I'd rather be hungry than to repeat that all.
I'm babbling so I'll stop talking.... Hope this helps. Just letting you know, you're not alone. I 100% recommend an online coach for emotional eating. Mine was: https://www.kellylwellness.com
https://www.instagram.com/kellylwellness/0 -
@SherryRueter I had never heard about sugar and night sweats, but I feel like that could explain some of my sleep. I'm not over 50, but I do have night time hormonal hot flashes. I'll have to try keeping track of evening snacking and see if that is what's causing it for me.0
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Yes- I actually google searched a pod cast asking google about sugar and hot flashes. A podcast from a doctor came up and the last set of points were how lifestyle things can trigger night sweats and hot flashes. Mine have ALWAYS been coming after a night where I don't eat as I should. AND I have my best sleeps when I have a light meal that is greens and a little protein. I would guess you will find the same. You could also PURPOSEFULLY do a carb heavy snack close to bed time- and see if that "sets it off".
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Monday
Workout: 7 mile crosstrainer
Weigh In: 106.4 lbs
Nutrition: Unacceptable (Good/Acceptable/Unacceptable/Terrible)
Goals:
1. Read entire Bible in order starting w/ New Testament 1 chapter/day. (John 6)
2. Reach 104.0 lbs by 4/20/24
3. Nutrition level Good daily
4. Switch to dayshift0 -
Sherry,
I appreicatite the reply. i'm actually 5'4" with a goal of 105lbs . As a very active person (RN and avid hiker), most calorie calculators say my body needs 2050 cal per day. I always assume they overestimate, so I go with 1700 goal. I am impressed that you can have energy on so little.0 -
@justagirl Looks like your numbers are headed in the right direction. AHHH an RN and a hiker. I like to walk, hiking makes me wonder if I would get lost. And my shoes would get so dirty. LOL. I only know that for me to maintain 108# I needed about 2000 calories a day. And a solid 60mins intense workout plus 15,000 steps / active days.
I'm really just at the beginning of a 'lower calorie' & Plant forward lifestyle shift.
Saturday's I will plan to be at maint. around 1900-2100.
Sunday's a little less 1500-1800
Weekdays since I am at a desk job, 1200-1500 should be okay.
I'm not counting calories per-se but I am really trying to find my hunger cue's and listen to them. I've been updating my LOSEIT app at 9pm at night, as a daily recap. I've not been hitting 1200. But I have been starting to feel hunger before meal times - and sit thru the hunger instead of immediately quenching the urge. A lot of this I can pin point back to my EMotional eating coach and her methodology.
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✅ Tue, April 16th = started my morning with Mobility work from my physical therapist. Trying to make wise choices so my shoulder will heal while I am taking a 2 week hiatus from weights. Added on 30mins of steady state cardio - its harder than it looks. and ended with 10mins of ABS - because I had the time. Got into work 15mins early.
I am proud that Monday, I ate plant forward all day long and minus having a few too many coffees - I did great. I still had some night sweats last night, but not as intense as the night before. I had a fan on me all night - not my favorite thing - I may have to get accustomed to this.
I could have done better MOnday with having 2 cups less cold brew.
Todays focus: to have hunger before I eat food. No hunger, then its not time to eat.Mothers day weight around 105#
2100 Calories at maintenance
-300 Calories for Cut
1800 : New calorie target
✅ Tuesday, April 9th = 1600 calories (tracked at 1450, but I missed my 2pkt sugar, my 3 Lifesavers, so I am rounding up!
✅ Wed, April 10th = Within 200 of planned target (1200, rounding up)🤸🏼♂️ Leg day 60m
✅ Thur, April 11th = Within 200 of planned target (1200, rounding up) 🤸🏼♂️ Cardio 60m
✅ Fri, April 12th = Within 200 of planned target (1200, rounding up) 🤸🏼♂️ Total Body 60m
✅ Sat, April 13th = At Maint. Cal 🤸🏼♂️ PiYo 50m
✅ Sun, April 14th = Over Maint Cal 🤸🏼♂️ Mobility and Kickboxing 60m
✅ Mon, April 15th = Within 200 of planned target 🤸🏼♂️ Mobility and Kickboxing 75m
✅ Tue, April 16th = ____________ 🤸🏼♂️ Mobility and Steady state cardio + 10 mins Abs. (75m total) - woke up feeling lighter. still haven't weighed in. And Loving that!0 -
Todays food:
Breakfast: 1 Apple and 3T Yogurt with 1/2 Tbs Peanut butter
Lunch: 2c Lettuce, 1 handful spinach, 10 sweet hamburger slices, 1/4c BLueberries. 1/4c Pinto beans, small slice of Tofu. 1.5T Homemade poppyseed dressing. 1 Tbsp Miso paste in 1C hot water. Salt/Pepper/Garlic and non-salt seasoning.
Snack: Cold brew with 1 pump Cinnamon syrup and 2 oz Unsweetened Almond milk and 2Tbsp Whey Brand: GHOST. Flavor: Cinnabon Ghost
Dinner tonight: 2c green Veggies. 4oz meat (probably ham tonight). 1/2c - 1c fruit. 1/4c Chickpeas/northern beans mixed.0 -
Up and down up and down. As I “type” - I’m sitting in a cardiologist’s office waiting for my dad to be finished with his annual tests. I’m astounded by how many young (ish) - folks I see here. And a plaque for an athlete under 50 who died after his third heart attack. The reasons could be anything but it’s enough of a “cold water in face” moment to stop -;/(:):&;@/“$ around and start taking with better care of myself when it comes to nutrition - not just calories but nutritional foods!
Haven’t been eating well - the doc appts stress me out but have to find a better way to deal with it.2 -
Tuesday
Workout: 9 mile hiike
Weigh In: 108.3 lbs
Nutrition: Unacceptable (Good/Acceptable/Unacceptable/Terrible)
Goals:
1. Read entire Bible in order starting w/ New Testament 1 chapter/day. (John 7)
2. Reach 104.0 lbs by 4/20/24
3. Nutrition level Good daily
4. Switch to dayshift1 -
Hey all, I joined the "new" FB group, I missed weigh ins the start of this month, but currently sitting around where I was, but day to day is varying wildly due to workouts/schedules/races/trackdays/inconsistent eating due to schedule being wild.
Feeling good overall though, and staying on top of the important things at least!
Had a great first-race-back after a few years off from actually racing - made my "reasonable stretch" goal for the weekend, and had fun.
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The new FB group needs to be set to private. I'm not 100% sure who can all see my stuff but, at least one friend commented on it and...I was taken aback. Once its set to private,I'll share a lot more within the FB group.
That photo is awesome. Looks highspeed and dangerous. LOL
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✅ Thur, April 18th = (goal) UNDER Calories [/color]🤸🏼♂️ Elliptical 40min and 20min Mobility. Will NOT have sugar/candy today. WIll not have Coffee after 1:30pm. Going back to the Gym at noon for more elliptical.
work is slow again.
Today's focus: be @ or Under caloriesMothers day weight around 105#
2100 Calories at maintenance
-300 Calories for Cut
1800 : New calorie target
✅ Tuesday, April 9th = 1600 calories (tracked at 1450, but I missed my 2pkt sugar, my 3 Lifesavers, so I am rounding up!
✅ Wed, April 10th = Within 200 of planned target (1200, rounding up)🤸🏼♂️ Leg day 60m
✅ Thur, April 11th = Within 200 of planned target (1200, rounding up) 🤸🏼♂️ Cardio 60m
✅ Fri, April 12th = Within 200 of planned target (1200, rounding up) 🤸🏼♂️ Total Body 60m
✅ Sat, April 13th = At Maint. Cal 🤸🏼♂️ PiYo 50m
✅ Sun, April 14th = Over Maint Cal 🤸🏼♂️ Mobility and Kickboxing 60m
✅ Mon, April 15th = Within 200 of planned target 🤸🏼♂️ Mobility and Kickboxing 75m
✅ Tue, April 16th = At Maint. Calories 🤸🏼♂️ Mobility and Steady state cardio + 10 mins Abs. (75m total) - woke up feeling lighter. still haven't weighed in. And Loving that!
✅ Wed, April 17th = OVER Calories 🤸🏼♂️ Yoga 30min and Steady state cardio. Urges for sugar all day. Night before sleep was horrible/sweaty icky gross. No wonder I had sugar cravings!
✅ Thur, April 18th = (goal) UNDER Calories [/color]🤸🏼♂️ Elliptical 40min and 20min Mobility. Will NOT have sugar/candy today. WIll not have Coffee after 1:30pm. Going back to the Gym at noon for more elliptical.0 -
@CeeBeeSlim
I heard this yesterday.
Every choice you make is either to
1) Avoid Pain
or
2) Gain pleasure.
So, while your post said you were at doctor appointments that stress you out. You are evidentially using food to "avoid pain".
We all do that. Use food to avoid pain, which doesn't work.... because then we have the pain of the food.0 -
...Just updating....
6 days under calories
2 days at calories
2 days above caloiresMothers day weight around 105#
2100 Calories at maintenance
-300 Calories for Cut
1800 : New calorie target
✅✅ Tuesday, April 9th = 1600 calories (tracked at 1450, but I missed my 2pkt sugar, my 3 Lifesavers, so I am rounding up!
✅✅ Wed, April 10th = Within 200 of planned target (1200, rounding up)🤸🏼♂️ Leg day 60m
✅✅ Thur, April 11th = Within 200 of planned target (1200, rounding up) 🤸🏼♂️ Cardio 60m
✅✅ Fri, April 12th = Within 200 of planned target (1200, rounding up) 🤸🏼♂️ Total Body 60m
☑️✅ Sat, April 13th = At Maint. Cal 🤸🏼♂️ PiYo 50m
❌✅ Sun, April 14th = Over Maint Cal 🤸🏼♂️ Mobility and Kickboxing 60m
✅✅ Mon, April 15th = Within 200 of planned target 🤸🏼♂️ Mobility and Kickboxing 75m
☑️✅ Tue, April 16th = At Maint. Calories 🤸🏼♂️ Mobility and Steady state cardio + 10 mins Abs. (75m total) - woke up feeling lighter. still haven't weighed in. And Loving that!
❌✅ Wed, April 17th = OVER Calories 🤸🏼♂️ Yoga 30min and Steady state cardio. Urges for sugar all day. Night before sleep was horrible/sweaty icky gross. No wonder I had sugar cravings!
✅✅ Thur, April 18th = (goal) UNDER Calories [/color]🤸🏼♂️ Elliptical 40min and 20min Mobility. Will NOT have sugar/candy today. WIll not have Coffee after 1:30pm. Going back to the Gym at noon for more elliptical.0 -
Wednesday
Workout: 5 mile hike
Weigh In: no weigh in
Nutrition: Good (Good/Acceptable/Unacceptable/Terrible)
Thursday
Workout: 7 mile run
Weigh In: 106.5
Nutrition: Good (Good/Acceptable/Unacceptable/Terrible)
Goals:
1. Read entire Bible in order starting w/ New Testament 1 chapter/day. (John 8)
2. Reach 104.0 lbs by 4/20/24
3. Nutrition level Good daily
4. Switch to dayshift0 -
My oh my - I've been doing a lot of Plant forward eating. Getting my protein calories from mainly Tofu, or a boca/meatless burger and Beans. The abundance of adding more veggies sure increased my fiber so that "all systems" are running well.
Cardio felt great. Sleep last night was good also, I had a TON of dreams. Woke up a good 4-5times but, seemed to go back to sleep easily. Changed my shirt once, as it was damp. Not having coffee later in the day was helpful I guess.
@justagirl81 Looks like you went on a long hike - I hope the scenery is beautiful on your hikes. I typically walk a trail that is around a man made lake and its just around 2.25 miles.Mothers day weight around 105#
2100 Calories at maintenance
-300 Calories for Cut
1800 : New calorie target
✅✅ Tuesday, April 9th = 1600 calories (tracked at 1450, but I missed my 2pkt sugar, my 3 Lifesavers, so I am rounding up!
✅✅ Wed, April 10th = Within 200 of planned target (1200, rounding up)🤸🏼♂️ Leg day 60m
✅✅ Thur, April 11th = Within 200 of planned target (1200, rounding up) 🤸🏼♂️ Cardio 60m
✅✅ Fri, April 12th = Within 200 of planned target (1200, rounding up) 🤸🏼♂️ Total Body 60m
☑️✅ Sat, April 13th = At Maint. Cal 🤸🏼♂️ PiYo 50m
❌✅ Sun, April 14th = Over Maint Cal 🤸🏼♂️ Mobility and Kickboxing 60m
✅✅ Mon, April 15th = Within 200 of planned target 🤸🏼♂️ Mobility and Kickboxing 75m
☑️✅ Tue, April 16th = At Maint. Calories 🤸🏼♂️ Mobility and Steady state cardio + 10 mins Abs. (75m total) - woke up feeling lighter. still haven't weighed in. And Loving that!
❌✅ Wed, April 17th = OVER Calories 🤸🏼♂️ Yoga 30min and Steady state cardio. Urges for sugar all day. Night before sleep was horrible/sweaty icky gross. No wonder I had sugar cravings!
✅✅ Thur, April 18th = UNDER Calories ]🤸🏼♂️ Elliptical 40min and 20min Mobility. Will NOT have sugar/candy today. WIll not have Coffee after 1:30pm. Going back to the Gym at noon for more elliptical.
✅ Fri, April 19th = (goal:) UNDER Calories ]🤸🏼♂️ Cardio 45mins + 20min Mobility. Will NOT have sugar/candy today. WIll not have Coffee after 1:30pm. It would be nice to get in 15mins elliptical today.1 -
Friday
Workout: 6 mile crosstrainer, 2 mile walk
Weigh In: 107.2
Nutrition: Good (Good/Acceptable/Unacceptable/Terrible)
Goals:
1. Read entire Bible in order starting w/ New Testament 1 chapter/day. (John 9)
2. Reach 104.0 lbs by 4/20/24
3. Nutrition level Good daily
4. Maintain dayshift schedule (5a/5p/9p)1 -
...Just updating....
6 days under calories
2 days at calories
3 days above calories
Need to mix those above days and find a way to incorporate fun foods without going overMothers day weight around 105#
2100 Calories at maintenance
-300 Calories for Cut
1800 : New calorie target
✅✅ Tuesday, April 9th = 1600 calories (tracked at 1450, but I missed my 2pkt sugar, my 3 Lifesavers, so I am rounding up!
✅✅ Wed, April 10th = Within 200 of planned target (1200, rounding up)🤸🏼♂️ Leg day 60m
✅✅ Thur, April 11th = Within 200 of planned target (1200, rounding up) 🤸🏼♂️ Cardio 60m
✅✅ Fri, April 12th = Within 200 of planned target (1200, rounding up) 🤸🏼♂️ Total Body 60m
☑️✅ Sat, April 13th = At Maint. Cal 🤸🏼♂️ PiYo 50m
❌✅ Sun, April 14th = Over Maint Cal 🤸🏼♂️ Mobility and Kickboxing 60m
✅✅ Mon, April 15th = Within 200 of planned target 🤸🏼♂️ Mobility and Kickboxing 75m
☑️✅ Tue, April 16th = At Maint. Calories 🤸🏼♂️ Mobility and Steady state cardio + 10 mins Abs. (75m total) - woke up feeling lighter. still haven't weighed in. And Loving that! ❌✅ Wed, April 17th = OVER Calories 🤸🏼♂️ Yoga 30min and Steady state cardio. Urges for sugar all day. Night before sleep was horrible/sweaty icky gross. No wonder I had sugar cravings!
✅✅ Thur, April 18th = UNDER Calories ]🤸🏼♂️ Elliptical 40min and 20min Mobility. Will NOT have sugar/candy today. WIll not have Coffee after 1:30pm. Going back to the Gym at noon for more elliptical.
❌✅ Fri, April 19th = OVER Calories 🤸🏼♂️ 🤸🏼♂️ Cardio 45mins + 20min Mobility. Urges for sugar all day. Gassy.
✅ Sat, April 19th = (goal:) UNDER Calories ] 🤸🏼♂️1
