Day 9: Wednesday, 10/01/14
balancedwalker
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I am confident that during the preceding eight days we have challenged ourselves, our temptations and our comfort zone. If the scale moves it's just a cherry on top of the challenger spirit that we all have acquired by being part of this challenge.
Stating my goals and follow ups here have been very helpful. On Day 8, I did 136 minutes of walk and stayed within my calories limit. For Day 9, the 30 minutes walk-calories limit combo is on the menu again.
Stating my goals and follow ups here have been very helpful. On Day 8, I did 136 minutes of walk and stayed within my calories limit. For Day 9, the 30 minutes walk-calories limit combo is on the menu again.
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I met Day 9's goals
and will keep the same goals for tomorrow.
Steps 8500
Day 10 of 30 DS with 5lb weights - May go onto Level 2, not sure yet.
Stay within Calories
8 8oz glasses of water today :drinker:0 -
I can't believe how well I have done over the last 8 days. I've stayed within my calorie goals save for 1 day. I've been walking 30 minutes every week day. And one of my upcoming weekend goals is to do some sort of fitness activity on the weekends. All of my walking is going to prove to be a bit more difficult as we move into winter and hit the -30 C weather but i'll worry about that when it hits.
One of my goals this week is to avoid all the treats at work. I misstepped on Monday and had a small starburst fruit candy without thinking but yesterday was really a test of my resolve. One of my coworkers brought in super fresh straight from the bakery donughts. They smelled so good, I'm sure I inhaled calories just being in the kitchen. However, I did resist and triumph.
My goals for today continue to be the same:
Stay under the calorie limit
8 glasses of water
30 minute walk
I can't wait to weigh in tomorrow0 -
Just got invited to this wonderful group a couple minutes ago and accepted and joined my name to the spreadsheet! good luck all 0
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I have stayed within my calorie goals,drank all my, water and can now do planks for 30 seconds. next goal, do planks for 35 seconds!0
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Went to the gym and swimming. Probably horseback riding later today. Exercise-wise doing very well today Have all my meals planned out, too, so I just need to stick to the plan and today will be easy! 0
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I missed yesterday, didn't log anything, and was certainly over my calories...
Well, today is a new day, and i will start with the basics:
log everything
8x water
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Another great day of exercise and caloric intake. Today is my "25th" birthday and it may sound weird but glad that I can't do the birthday cake and ice cream thing. Even better my office mates can't give me cakes and ice cream. T25 Total Body Circuit is done. Great way to start my birthday off!!!!0
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Another great day of exercise and caloric intake. Today is my "25th" birthday and it may sound weird but glad that I can't do the birthday cake and ice cream thing. Even better my office mates can't give me cakes and ice cream. T25 Total Body Circuit is done. Great way to start my birthday off!!!!
Happy Birthday Wishing you a new healthy year!! Keep it up. 0 -
Didn't exercise yesterday but I had no time or effort to do anything. But what is important is that I'm watching my calories and trying to drink as much water as I can!
Day 9 same goals and I'm happy I'm committed to the challenge!0 -
Haven't been doing much at all lately apart from watching my cals. and after a few weeks of no kgs lost, I got on the scale this morning and -0.7kgs!
My weight is officially the lowest it has been since I was 15.
I know my body is now in its happy place so I know I'll have to push harder to get more weight off.0 -
Yesterday I met my goals.
90 min. exercise - check - 95
Calories under -check
Logged all food -check
Water- check- Still not where I would like to be on this. I did manage 50% more yesterday than I do typically which also resulted in 50% more trips to the ladies room! Hey I am a positive person so woohoo to the extra calories burned as a result of all the up and down!
Day 9 goals:
90 minutes exercise
Calories under
Log
Water
*60 min. me time (new). A workaholic I neglect this most important part of a well balanced life. "Me Time" might consist of reading, creative time (art), journaling, prayer/meditation, mani-pedi etc. Anything that can't be considered work! I want to shoot for 3 times weekly on this one.
Have a fab day all!
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Goal for today is 800-1000 calorie deficit.
Getting ready to go out for a 4 mile walk, might actually run a mile of that.
In class most of the day so that will help cut down on snacking.
Have a great day everyone.0 -
My goal for this 9th day (for me the 2nd )...do not eat more than 1000Kcal and tring to get less stressed during my job
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Another great day of exercise and caloric intake. Today is my "25th" birthday and it may sound weird but glad that I can't do the birthday cake and ice cream thing. Even better my office mates can't give me cakes and ice cream. T25 Total Body Circuit is done. Great way to start my birthday off!!!!
Happy Birthday ????0 -
I am feeling pretty good today. Yesterday I realized that the pain meds I thought weren't working at the beginning of the week actually are working. My pain level is the same today as is was yesterday and the day before. That is a huge improvement. Usually as my steroids wear off each day gets worse. The new medication doesn't block all of my pain but it is definitely at a level I can handle. Tomorrow I get my first epidural and then I start my physical therapy next Tuesday. I am so ready to get started. The sooner I start the sooner I can see some results.
As for my daily goals. Today I plan to make better food choices. I did pack my lunch so that is a big help right there. No spontaneous ordering of bad food cause I'm starving. Also I set an alarm on my phone to go off every two hours and remind me to get up and take a lap or two around the office. Sitting for long periods makes my pain worse. I do get up on occasion but sometimes the work starts flowing and next thing I know it's been 4 hours and my back is killing me. I should add drinking more water to the list. It will help me get up more as well if I have to go to the bathroom every hour.0 -
My goal for today is to not only track everything I eat but to eat nutritious meals only. I'm also plan on getting in all my water and reach my 10K steps a day goal. I only have 4,300 to go.0
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Yesterdays Challenges
Eat under calories (but only just) DONE
Walk at least 10000 steps DONE
Swim at least 25 lengths (20m) pool and only second time I've swum in a year. WELL AND TRULY DONE MANAGED 32
Drink at least 8 glasses of water DONE
Today's challenges are:-
10000 steps may be difficult as have Sports massage booked at walkies time.
Eat under calories
Drink 8 glasses of water (5 down already)0 -
Loving the group motivation and support! Is has been a good thing to state my daily goals and know that I will be accountable for them in the morning and yet at the same time know that if I fall short it is ok and that I can start fresh the next day with new goals.
I met my goals yesterday and think I may do a repeat today. The next few days are going to be tricky for me to stick to my calorie and step goals let alone get to the gym.
Goals:
stay under calorie limit
eat balanced meals
drink more water
10692 steps (this is according to my vivofit)
Stay motivated everyone. Tomorrow is weigh in day!0 -
Good morning! Today I have a day full of paperwork - I'd like to get it done and take whatever time I can off (any overtime we can take off of other days). If I'm feeling up to it, it has been a week since I went to the gym. I miss it, but I don't want to have a miserable workout with chest congestion.
Today's goals include staying on track with food intake, getting enough water, keeping my sodium at/below goal, and getting enough veggies.0 -
Day 8 was a success! I only went over by 26 calories (yay!!) I walked 5 miles (over 10,000 steps) and lifted weights!
Today's goals:
Stay within my calorie budget
Walking 10,000 steps (~5 miles)
and do something else after work..yoga maybe tonight!
Do we weigh in tomorrow? I'm thinking I remember our first weight in is 10/02!
Have a great day everyone!!0 -
Did well yesterday, did beginner shred DVD, spin class and boot camp and was under calorie goal.
Today my goal is to continue on the same way, weigh, measure and log, the ever important and hard to reach (for me) water intake and trying a yoga class today after work. Add something new to the mix.0 -
Hi everyone , you're doing great!
I'm happy to be back to normal after my B-day!
Yesterday was a success and accomplished all my goals.
For today it's the usual: calories, exercise, sleep.
Have a great day all!!!!0 -
Day 8 was a successful day. I reach all my goals, stayed within my calories, and had a great workout at the gym.
Day 9 Goals
Walk 10000 steps (5000 while at work)
Drink 5 large glasses of water before I leave work
Stay within my calories
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One of my goals this week is to avoid all the treats at work. I misstepped on Monday and had a small starburst fruit candy without thinking but yesterday was really a test of my resolve. One of my coworkers brought in super fresh straight from the bakery donughts. They smelled so good, I'm sure I inhaled calories just being in the kitchen. However, I did resist and triumph.
THATS AWESOME AND REALLY HARD!!!! CONGRATS!0 -
I met all but one goal for day 8 but even that one goal was better than I have done in the past. I wanted to jog for the entire 2 miles. While I didn't reach that, I did jog for 1 mile until I stopped for about 2/10th of a mile and then jogged the rest of the way. That was better than what I had done up until that point, so I'm happy about that.
Goals for Day 9
- Drink 80-90 oz of water
- Stay under calorie goal
- Do strength training and light cardio (walking)
Good luck and looking forward to see how everyone does for the first weigh in tomorrow!0 -
Day 9.
Day 4 of my SL 5x5 weight session was this morning. I sweat for 15 minutes on the elliptical as a warm up, and then got to it. I am getting stronger. Today's session was Squats, Overhead press, and Deadlifts.
Only a week ago, I was squatting 25 lbs, now I'm squatting 45.
I was pressing 25, now it's heavy, but I managed 35 very well.
and Deadlifts, started at 55, and this second session - did my set of 65lbs.
I started this workout a week ago, claiming I was a weakling, but I now know I'm getting stronger. I'm looking forward to seeing how well I'll do now on Saturday.
So, the gym workout for today is done. I am at work now, and feeling a bit achey in my hips from the deadlifts - but, overall, feeling good, worked out, happy.
I got half my daily walks done. 25 minutes done, 15 to go (my walk from work back to the train).
Separate topic - Food. I struggled last night over my dinner. I cooked, an attempt at a beanless chili. Added Eggplant, onion, and grass fed beef, mixed in tomato sauce and a chili flavor packet... and then when it was done, mixed in a whole bunch of roasted cauliflower, and a bit of cheddar cheese.
It came out tasting a bit salty, but tasty. I didn't realize it was going to be so high carb though with the mix between all the veggies and that tomato sauce, and it threw my carb total above the 100 gram mark I strive for. It was painful to know that I'd made something that was healthier (minus the salt) - but not in line with my macro goal.
Such a shame it didn't work out - and, on top of that, I have enough left over 'chili' to last about 5 more meals. I even had some on my eggs this morning. Have to find some way to get rid of the stuff... and try not to eat to much of it in a day because it's just too many carbs to account for in a final meal of the day. It probably would have been fine on a weekend, when I'm eating fewer meals.
Oh well, lesson learned.
today, I will reach & stay below 100 gram carbs.0 -
I'm so tried of these gray, rainy days! Get it together New England weather!
I stayed under my calories, but I didn't get my walk in thanks to the rain. So today:
Take a walk to go check out that trail in the woods
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Today is my rest day!!
Goals:
1. stay within calorie goal (always)
2. be active at work (in lieu of 10k step goal)0 -
OOh....today is my day 7...my rest day for ALL workouts. I think I'll still take a walk....
9 cups of water today. I can do it....
Be good to myself today! After all...it is my birthday!!0
