The Diamond Challenge: Round 5: Wk 2 - Little Diamond's

nikkiws

Friday QOTD: Getting healthy means sometimes spending a little extra money on some particular thing - maybe specialized running shoes or workout clothes, a gym membership, buying certain foods to support your diet that cost more than other foods (like greek yogurt costs more than regular yogurt). List a couple things you spend extra on and why - or why you choose NOT to spend extra on certain things (ex: you make do with regular yogurt because of the cost savings).

I have gym membership and bought a hr monitor, new trainers and an expensive sports bra for exercise.... All of which I do not regret for a second.

I probably spend more on fresh fruit but am planting some soft fruit canes so hopefully I will be able to grow my own. Have been eating a lot of plums from a tree on our farm and always accept gifts of cooking apples etc. I think one day not too far in the distance we may all need to grow some food of our own so am getting some practice in!

miss_jamaica

Friday QOTD: Getting healthy means sometimes spending a little extra money on some particular thing - maybe specialized running shoes or workout clothes, a gym membership, buying certain foods to support your diet that cost more than other foods (like greek yogurt costs more than regular yogurt). List a couple things you spend extra on and why - or why you choose NOT to spend extra on certain things (ex: you make do with regular yogurt because of the cost savings).

I think one day not too far in the distance we may all need to grow some food of our own so am getting some practice in!

Nikki, oh my gosh I was just having this exact conversation with a friend yesterday! I recently grew veggies for the first time--herbs, tomatoes, peppers... not large quantities, but enough to say that I did it. I recently moved to a place with a little yard, so I really hope to start growing all of my own veggies. In fact, my ultimate goal is to go to the grocery store for luxuries rather than necessities... but that's a distant goal!

In response to the QOTD, I can say that I definitely spend a little extra on food. I figure, better to spend extra nourishing myself than on breaking myself down. I also bough a pair of boxing gloves today as well as membership to a wellness. I'm not too into gyms any more because I feel a little like a hamster in a cage, but I am excited to try this boutique wellness center that is more intimate and personal. This is the place:



Happy Long Weekend (United States) Diamonds!

lablovr108

I'm curious, where did you get your gait analysis done?

I went to a local running store that provided complimentary gait analysis. Most specialty running stores will do that. I highly recommend it to everyone. I have flat feet and tend to walk on the outsides of my heels. I got shoes with the support that I need and have never regretted it!

kimi131

Friday QOTD: Getting healthy means sometimes spending a little extra money on some particular thing - maybe specialized running shoes or workout clothes, a gym membership, buying certain foods to support your diet that cost more than other foods (like greek yogurt costs more than regular yogurt). List a couple things you spend extra on and why - or why you choose NOT to spend extra on certain things (ex: you make do with regular yogurt because of the cost savings).

I haven't been worrying about the cost of things too much if it is something I feel I need or really want. My most expensive weight loss purchase has been my HRM and it was worth every penny! I've bought a lot of workout dvds and Wii 'games' and I am always spending the extra $$$ for fresh fruit and veggies. I think it is all totally worth it. I figure, if I wasn't spending money on this stuff, I would be buying fast food and bigger clothes - this is the much healthier/better choice! )

blueillusion3

Friday QOTD: List a couple things you spend extra on and why - or why you choose NOT to spend extra on certain things (ex: you make do with regular yogurt because of the cost savings).

Honestly, I don't spend more on anything in or to support my weight loss. This is a life style change for me and I just make due with what I have. I am a mother of 4 kids rangeing from ages 5 to 15 so their various expenses consume me. I would love to have a gym membership but cheap workout videos and run/walks through the neighborhood fit me well. As for food. I may buy a little extra veggies but who doesn't need extra veggies in their diet.

i'm a little late for friday's question but i'm here to answer it ...

i'm the same way, although i'm not a mother, i help out my parents financially so i really don't have any extra money to spend on my weight loss journey. but the money i have spent has been on dvds & healthier food. i'm not against spending the money, if i had it, i'd definitely have a 5 star gym at home! and all the fun goodies to go with it, best HRM, top of the line personal trainer and a chef ! i LOVE miss jamaica's idea, growing my own veggies and herbs...

but... coming back to reality, i don't spend money on a gym or extra gym clothes, i just do with what i have . but that doesn't mean i won't in the future... i'm one of those people that doesn't rule anything out because at some point my views on what i will or won't spend money will definitely change. i LOVE miss jamaica's idea, growing my own veggies and herbs...

i hope everyone is having a fabulous long weekend!!

pverbarg

Friday QOTD: Getting healthy means sometimes spending a little extra money on some particular thing - maybe specialized running shoes or workout clothes, a gym membership, buying certain foods to support your diet that cost more than other foods (like greek yogurt costs more than regular yogurt). List a couple things you spend extra on and why - or why you choose NOT to spend extra on certain things (ex: you make do with regular yogurt because of the cost savings

little slow on the Friday question. I've spent extra money on personal training (1 time per week) and on really good running pants that provide knee and hip support. It really has made a big difference in my progress and I've seen amazing changes in what I can do physically, and honestly he pushes me to do things I otherwise would not have even tried to do.

food - I've pretty much offset the fruit and vegetable costs by no longer going out to lunch at work except for special occasions or while traveling...

Mandyw58

Friday QOTD: Getting healthy means sometimes spending a little extra money on some particular thing - maybe specialized running shoes or workout clothes, a gym membership, buying certain foods to support your diet that cost more than other foods (like greek yogurt costs more than regular yogurt). List a couple things you spend extra on and why - or why you choose NOT to spend extra on certain things (ex: you make do with regular yogurt because of the cost savings).

I've spent money on gear, like a heart rate monitor, running shoes, tennis shoes, and other small miscellaneous items (running cap, water bottles, etc). I don't have a gym membership, but I pay drop in fees to go to classes like zumba, step or aquafit. I've also signed up for tennis lessons/recreational leagues and running clinics and will be signing up for swimming lessons soon. It's definitely expensive trying to be healthy, but I don't mind when the activities are also fun.

stepbystep6

Friday QOTD: Getting healthy means sometimes spending a little extra money on some particular thing... List a couple things you spend extra on and why - or why you choose NOT to spend extra on certain things.

Cheese - if it's going to be little , it better be good quality.
Protein powder - it is expensive but such a dense source of protein, I've got to have it for morning smoothies
Fish - I hate picking around bones so I pay more for the fillets and enjoy eating fish more often.

As a family we don't spend money we don't have, so all the other fitness frills don't happen around here. Books are my trainers, my basement = my gym, my body = my weights! But my $100 used tredmill has made me so happy and more active.

carteremma

Friday QOTD: Getting healthy means sometimes spending a little extra money on some particular thing... List a couple things you spend extra on and why - or why you choose NOT to spend extra on certain things.

As part of my new lifestyle I plan to become fitter and part of this is running a 10k in a little over3 weeks time. Due to shin splints and severe muscle pain I have been splashing out and seeing a physiotherapist once a week which equates to £160/month. This is a huge expense for me as I only spend £15/month on my gym membership!!

I also splurged out on a proper pair of running shoes and a HRM (i figure if I want to do more than just 1 race I should probably monitor my progress and wear the correct footware!)

nikkiws

Friday QOTD: Getting healthy means sometimes spending a little extra money on some particular thing - maybe specialized running shoes or workout clothes, a gym membership, buying certain foods to support your diet that cost more than other foods (like greek yogurt costs more than regular yogurt). List a couple things you spend extra on and why - or why you choose NOT to spend extra on certain things (ex: you make do with regular yogurt because of the cost savings).

I think one day not too far in the distance we may all need to grow some food of our own so am getting some practice in!

Nikki, oh my gosh I was just having this exact conversation with a friend yesterday! I recently grew veggies for the first time--herbs, tomatoes, peppers... not large quantities, but enough to say that I did it. I recently moved to a place with a little yard, so I really hope to start growing all of my own veggies. In fact, my ultimate goal is to go to the grocery store for luxuries rather than necessities... but that's a distant goal!

In response to the QOTD, I can say that I definitely spend a little extra on food. I figure, better to spend extra nourishing myself than on breaking myself down. I also bough a pair of boxing gloves today as well as membership to a wellness. I'm not too into gyms any more because I feel a little like a hamster in a cage, but I am excited to try this boutique wellness center that is more intimate and personal. This is the place:



Happy Long Weekend (United States) Diamonds!

This place looks lovely!!

barbara1982

Hi everyone! Is there already a thread for this week?

CoCoMa

Hi everyone! Is there already a thread for this week?

I did a search and only saw the DITR posts. So I assume not yet.

shortee75

I created the new thread for our group:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/336250-the-diamond-challenge-round-5-wk-3-little-diamond-s