Today I Will ______________
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Today I will get back on track with my eating. I think this is when it all gets to me. I am tired from working a lot, I have no time or energy to cook, meal plan or get groceries because of soccer, work & fatigue. Throw DH's birthday in there and it is a free for all! I have had restaurant food 4/4 days for supper since Friday. AAACCCCKKK!
Goals for today.
1. Short run, gotta get those steps in
2. Drink 3 litres of water to flush the crap out of my system
3. Eat 7 servings of veggies
4. Meal plan for the rest of the week
I will still be eating leftover broasted chicken for supper & lunch (restaurant food!) but I will take the skin off & only eat the chicken, with salad. I won't eat the leftover fries or anything else that is saved in the fridge. I will skip the leftover cake if I do not have the calories for it.
Gotta get moving to get my run in! Have a great day!0 -
Today I will do my best to get my walk/run in (w3D3). It's supposed to be storming here by this afternoon. As long as there is only rain (no thunder, lightening, wind, etc.), I'm planning to do it. Otherwise I will make today my rest day and go out tomorrow evening.
Maureen, I bet those flower beds are going to be beautiful this summer! I used to love gardening, but I got out of the habit when I had my back surgery 10 years ago.
Lisa, hope you have some time to get in that meal planning. I started using an app called menuplanner at the first of the year. I like it a lot. I can import recipes I find on the web and then have easy access to them. This past weekend, I did a trial run of freezer cooking. I made about up about 5 things to put in the freezer for this week. It took a lot of prep time - making lists, grocery shopping, and then the cooking, but I feel like it was worth it. Going to try to keep doing it.
This weekend will likely be tough for me as I'm tentatively planning to go home to visit my dad for Father's Day. My step mom is a great, country cook! She knows my favorite meal is roast, rice and gravy, butterbeans, and homemade biscuits! If I go, I'm going to have to give her the heads up on my diet, and somehow I have to survive the weekend without too much negative impact on my diet.
Have a great day everyone!0 -
Today I will
Stay within my eating plan
Get at least a total of 60 minutes of exercise, including cardio and strength training
Drink at least 10 cups of water
Get at least 7 hours of sleep (This is the hardest one)0 -
Today I will
Stay within my eating plan
Get at least a total of 60 minutes of exercise, including cardio and strength training
Drink at least 10 cups of water
Get at least 7 hours of sleep (This is the hardest one)
Jetta,
Getting enough sleep is tough! It's so important though when trying to workout. I didn't sleep well last week while my husband was out of town, and now I'm catching up. I feel so much better!0 -
Today, my plan is to go to an exercise class that I haven't been to in a few months. Its a mix of strength and cardio. One thing I don't like about the class is that you never know what its going to be, sometimes its more cardio....no cardio...all strength...etc etc. I like the strength part as I get plenty of cardio on my own. So tonight I'm going to go and see how it goes. Its an hour class right after supper so might have to eat a bit early.0
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Today I did JMBR p3w10. I walked over 6000 steps today. That's a first for me on a work day!
Emy, I'll have to give that app a try. I've attempted to plan meals but can't seem to get organized. Stay strong this weekend if you go to your Dad's!
Hope everyone had a good day!0 -
Good morning everyone! It is going to be a long day for me since I woke up at 3:45 & could not fall back to sleep!
Yesterday I managed to get over 10 000 steps & my run, but my eating & meal planning left A LOT to be desired. Oh well, today is a new day! I may have to go on a more restrictive diet for a few days if I can't get this eating under control. I had the munchies really bad last night, and nothing satisfied them. I probably should have just gone to bed! I think it is partly because when I have restaurant food, the portions are smaller & the calories are higher, so I don't really feel like I have eaten.
Today I will meal plan, do heavy lifting, and try to get those 10 000 steps in. I will also eat my fruits & veggies & cook supper tonight.
@Emy: I will take a look at that app. I am usually really good at menu planning & getting groceries, just seem to have run out of steam last weekend. I will do better!0 -
Today I will do my weights and continue on with my eating plan. Tomorrow is the last day of cycle one for me on the 17 day diet, and Friday I will start cycle 2. I'm pretty happy so far with the diet and how I feel. The first week or so I was pretty hungry, but I took Cindy's advice and made sure to have ready sources of protein available for snacks. I feel great and I'm now loving my two servings of fruit and yogurt every morning. I started added vanilla whey protein to my first yogurt of the day, and I think it is helping as well.
Lisa and Brenda, I found that app on some list of the best apps for mom. I do use it a lot, mainly just to keep track of the recipes I find. It will make a grocery list from your menu for the week (or whatever frequency you would like). I used it for the first couple of weeks, but because I never really spent the time to set up my pantry in the app I stopped used the grocery list option.
I've found it successful for using to help out the husband as well. If I know I won't be home in time to get started on dinner, I just leave my ipad set to the recipe I was planning for that day for him to get started on.
Lisa, I'm the same way with eating out. I enjoy it and feel full while eating, but I always feel hungry a short time later. Who knows why!0 -
Today I will
Stick to my eating plan
Get at least an hour of cardio
Strength train for at least 30 mins
Drink at least 10 cups of water
Sleep for at least 6 hours0 -
Today I will
Stay within my eating plan
Get at least a total of 60 minutes of exercise, including cardio and strength training
Drink at least 10 cups of water
Get at least 7 hours of sleep (This is the hardest one)
Jetta,
Getting enough sleep is tough! It's so important though when trying to workout. I didn't sleep well last week while my husband was out of town, and now I'm catching up. I feel so much better!
I heard it's harder to lose weight when you don't get enough sleep, but most of our lives are so busy. I've been sleeping on average only 4 hours per night and I know it's unhealthy. I'm trying very hard to make sleep a priority like I do my workouts.0 -
Ran 8km this morning. Then did some walking lunges with my 8lb weights. Will probably get my mat out tonight and do some floor exercises.
I agree about the sleep, definitely important!0 -
Today I will: Get in my P90x3 workout (already did actually!), take the dogs for a walk, and eat within 100 calories of my goal.
(I'm giving myself a tiny bit of wiggle room with the calories because today's workout was a strength one and you don't burn many calories with those (at least not right away). And, I don't have time for another workout today.)0 -
Today I ran 3km. Doesn't seem like much compared to most other runners here, but I'll get there! Also got in a little over 3000 steps. Only two more weeks before I finish JMBR and then I can focus on running.0
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Today I ran 3km. Doesn't seem like much compared to most other runners here, but I'll get there! Also got in a little over 3000 steps. Only two more weeks before I finish JMBR and then I can focus on running.
Good job on running. Any distance is an better then sitting on the couch.
I personally love running 3km! (that's what I ran yesterday!) That is still my favourite distance. My son will sometimes run that with me. I can play with my speed if I feel up to it, do intervals or I can just take it at a nice slow pace & enjoy. That is the distance that I always have time for (even if I walk it) so no excuses.0 -
Yesterday I did my weights and today I will do W4D1 of C25K. A little nervous about the 5 minutes straight of running, but I'm optimistic I will get through it!
Brenda, I am doing about 1.8 miles (which is close to 3K right?) when I do my C25K. I'm hoping that I will get faster and cover more distance as I get further along in the program, but I'm taking it slowly right now. I've read that there are a lot of people who complete C25K who aren't doing a full 5k in the time allotted, and I won't be upset if I'm one of them. I plan to find another app like B210K or C25K+ to try to increase my speed and distance after finishing C25K. Right now though I'm just happy I'm getting active and doing something, and I'm feeling so much better already!0 -
Yesterday I did not quite get my 10 000 steps but I find that hard to do on lifting days because that takes a lot out of me. I had paper work to do that minimized my walking around.
Today I will get those 10 000 steps. It is a running day, but I did not sleep very well last night & woke up late. I had to pee a zillion times, so I guess my body did not like the water it was retaining from the restaurant food. I don't have time to run this morning, but maybe I will be able to leave work early or go for a walk tonight.
Emy & Brenda: I still do not finish 5km in 30 minutes. As I lose weight I am getting faster & faster. Also doing intervals has been helping. I think the point that you can run for 30 minutes is more important then the actual distance. In the 5km race last Saturday, there were lots of people around me going the same pace as me.0 -
Today I will try to eat at my calorie allotment. I will try to get on my treadmill and get in at least 15 minutes of running. I have a 5k on Saturday and it's a trail run, and I've not trained in about 2 weeks due to stuff going on in my life. So I will make the effort to at least get that 15 minutes in tonight. I got in my 100 squats this morning. I will also do my best to get my water in since I want to be fully hydrated for Saturday.0
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Looking forward to getting to a point where I can run like you guys. I used to really love running before my back problems.
Today I will
Stay within my eating plan
Get at least 1 hours of cardio
Do my leg workout
Drink at least 10 cups of water
Sleep for at least 6.5 hours
I finally got under 180 pounds after trying for almost 2 months, so I'm really pumped up today
Have a great day everyone and happy running!0 -
Looking forward to getting to a point where I can run like you guys. I used to really love running before my back problems.
Today I will
Stay within my eating plan
Get at least 1 hours of cardio
Do my leg workout
Drink at least 10 cups of water
Sleep for at least 6.5 hours
I finally got under 180 pounds after trying for almost 2 months, so I'm really pumped up today
Have a great day everyone and happy running!
Jetta,
Congratulations on making one of your milestones! That's great! I can't wait until I get there too.
I've always worried about running due to my back issues, but so far it hasn't bothered me. Of course, I'm still doing mostly walking, with intervals of running mixed in.0 -
Today I did JMBR p3w9. Forgot my fitbit at home today so not a clue how many steps I got in! Did grocery shopping so hopefully got at least 5000. Thank you Emy and Lisa - I do need to focus more on the fact that at least I'm running - not sitting on the couch!
Congratulations Jetta!!
Diane, 100 squats - that's awesome! Makes my thighs hurt just thinking about it!0 -
Good morning! I feel like I am just repeating myself over & over.. did not run yesterday, didn't even go for a walk, was exhausted when I got home. I did cook supper though, I made fajitas, with plenty of onions & peppers. Home cooked meals are so much more satisfying & yummier then restaurant food. I also feel so much better after eating them!
Today I will do heavy lifting. I woke up at 4am, and couldn't fall back to sleep so it is going to be a long day! Should be another busy day at our store, at least that helps me get my steps in!
My weight is coming down slowly but surely. I wish it was faster, but every 0.2lbs counts
Have a great Friday!
ETA: Change of plans my mom isn't feeling well, so I will go for a run. Happy to do that since I am behind on my mileage for this month 0 -
Happy Friday all! Congrats to Jet for meeting her goal of getting under 180! Way to go! Bhox.. any movement is better than couch sitting.. so good job! Lpelt.. hope your mom gets to feeling better soon!
I did not get on the treadmill last night.. but did get in 20 minutes hula hoop. I really need to get myself back on track and get my butt to the gym. The stress is easing up.. my aunt will be moved to a nursing home today is what we are being told.. so that is one less worry.. and the nursing home is just a hop and a skip from my house so visiting will be easier. I have a 5k tomorrow... a trail run... I will be walking most of it I believe. But it will still be calories burned.
Soooo... today I will.... finish drinking the large cinnamon chai I bought and THEN watch my calories for the rest of the day :blushing: ....I did 125 squats this morning... will stay at that number for a few days then bump to 150... not sure about doing treadmill since I have the 5k tomorrow so I will try for 30 - 45 minutes of hula hooping... depends if I go to the nursing home to visit/check on my aunt.
HOpe everyone has a great day and a wonderful weekend!0 -
Looking forward to getting to a point where I can run like you guys. I used to really love running before my back problems.
Today I will
Stay within my eating plan
Get at least 1 hours of cardio
Do my leg workout
Drink at least 10 cups of water
Sleep for at least 6.5 hours
I finally got under 180 pounds after trying for almost 2 months, so I'm really pumped up today
Have a great day everyone and happy running!
Congratulations on getting under 180!!
Today I will get in today's P90x3 workout and tomorrow's because I'll be at the beach tomorrow all day. Today I will also drink more water!! My skin needs it!0 -
Tonight I will restart C2K5 from the beginning. I'm happy to be back to it.
Question: Anyone deal with heel cracking from running? Noticed 2 weeks back when I was running and I wonder if the running caused it???0 -
Today I did JMBR p3w10. So far I've walked 3400 steps, but the day isn't over so hope to get to 4000.0
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Tonight I will restart C2K5 from the beginning. I'm happy to be back to it.
Question: Anyone deal with heel cracking from running? Noticed 2 weeks back when I was running and I wonder if the running caused it???
Glad to see you back! We gave missed you!
I used to get that all of the time. I file my heels in the shower & coconut oil also helps. I do t think it is from running because I do not have cracked heels anymore0 -
Today I will get 10 000 steps. I am not sure how, yet, because I am tired & I have to make house cleaning & yard work a priority today, since I am not working. I will run if I get some really important things done, as I am behind on my mileage goal for the month, but I really have to get this house in order & get some meal planning/prepping done. I am afraid that if I run before doing the things I need to do I will just be a lump & not be able to do anything today.
Have a great Saturday!0 -
Today I ran 30 minutes and did half of the ab challenge. I'll complete the rest of the ab challenge as well as get in at least 5000 steps. I'll be cleaning house and doing laundry as well, so should be able to hit the 5000.
I know what you mean, Lisa, by feeling like a lump after a run. I have that problem every Saturday because I don't work in town. So I sit down for breakfast after I run and then it's really hard to get moving again!
Have a great day!0 -
Today I will try to eat at my calorie allotment. I will try to get on my treadmill and get in at least 15 minutes of running. I have a 5k on Saturday and it's a trail run, and I've not trained in about 2 weeks due to stuff going on in my life. So I will make the effort to at least get that 15 minutes in tonight. I got in my 100 squats this morning. I will also do my best to get my water in since I want to be fully hydrated for Saturday.
Hope your 5k trail run went well! Sounds like fun! I can't wait until I can do a 5k. Thinking about doing a twilight 5k on Auguat 16th.0 -
Good morning! I feel like I am just repeating myself over & over.. did not run yesterday, didn't even go for a walk, was exhausted when I got home. I did cook supper though, I made fajitas, with plenty of onions & peppers. Home cooked meals are so much more satisfying & yummier then restaurant food. I also feel so much better after eating them!
Today I will do heavy lifting. I woke up at 4am, and couldn't fall back to sleep so it is going to be a long day! Should be another busy day at our store, at least that helps me get my steps in!
My weight is coming down slowly but surely. I wish it was faster, but every 0.2lbs counts
Have a great Friday!
ETA: Change of plans my mom isn't feeling well, so I will go for a run. Happy to do that since I am behind on my mileage for this month
Lisa,
I made a freeze ahead steak fajita recipe that turned out pretty well. The link to the recipe is here: http://www.food.com/recipe/freeze-ahead-steak-fajitas-51115. It was pretty good. I just bought a bag of Trader Joes fire roasted peppers and onions (frozen), froze my sirloin steak with the marinade, and made sure to have all other ingredients on hand. My family enjoyed it and it was super easy and fast. I'm planning to do this again soon.0
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