Daily check in Wed 5 Feb.

Track: Yes
Calories: Under
Water: 3+ Litres
Exercise: 30 mins Spin Bike
Steps: 8600

I wasn't sure how my legs were going to feel today after my outdoor cycle yesterday, but I'm not too bad. And I didn't set off a migraine or any neuralgia which is a huge win for me. I just did a gentle half hour on my spin bike for some recovery today, and I'll go back out for a ride tomorrow with my husband and son. Tomorrow is a public holiday here - Waitangi Day - so we have a day off work and school.

@Mrsbell8well I'm happy you're doing well, make sure that you rest and take care of you!

@tryingagain5 that's scary for your dad, I'm glad he has you for support. I've passed out a few times with my medical issues and injured myself from the fall, not fun.

@kirsten11872 I hope you've had a good day today and are feeling a bit better.

@rundgrenrocks I am literally typing this reply on my phone right now and it's really not fun! Bonus that the app is letting me respond (it wasn't a few days ago) but I need a bigger screen if I'm going to acknowledge more posts.

I am cheering you all on, hope you all have a brilliant day!

@sleepymom5 I appreciate that you post the daily question here; it reminds me to head over to the other thread and join in the conversation.

@rundgrenrocks Music is a great motivator, especially when you find those songs that speak to you. What a fun idea for an instagram page!

@Mrsbell8well Welcome home

@xX_PhoenixRising_Xx Well done on the cycling workouts!

Day 4. OK. Let's just call it February 5th. Wednesday.



What keeps you going? What inspires you to keep at it when you don't want to?

Remember you can discuss here on our thread or over at the thread for the challenge (or both)


https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10783307/leaping-groundhogs-the-02-2020-questions-challenge#latest

Tuesday check in

Food - logged and on track 15:9 IF
Exercise - 30 min exercise bike
Water - 1.2 l

I need to get better with the water, so that is my goal for today. Good day yesterday and I do great when there are no surprises! The regular hockey season is winding down for my boys, but playoffs are coming mid-month, which means more driving & hockey arenas! My next trip is to see one of my best friends in Phoenix for March break (my husband will take the boys to Montreal, and then to his Mom’s place for March break sports camp). My Phoenix trip will be very low key, which is what I will need by then. Even though I just returned from the sun, I am already dreaming about the sun in Phoenix!

@rundgrenrocks - Welcome! I totally get the issue of driving kids around! Today is a new day, so don’t worry about any overeat. Afternoons can be tough, so a distraction, including a nap sounds like a plan! You can also post here if you are tempted and want to vent. I love music too, but my sons high jack the music in my car and play Old Town Road on repeat (I don’t mind that song, but not on repeat!).

@kirsten11872 - Sorry that you were not feeling well and it looks like you feel better as I saw your elliptical workout on my new items! We can conquer the menopause midsection! I am doing some planks today as part of that plan!

@tryingagain5 - I am sorry about your dad and hope that he is ok. It is tough having aging parents and you are a great daughter!

@sleepymom5 - Great day yesterday! I love your hump day meme! It really does feel like hump day today!

@amsandos - Amazing loss!! Congratulations!

@Freeglerock - A loss is a loss! Congratulations! Hope that you are taking care. How is the no smoking going?

@xX_PhoenixRising_Xx - Great day yesterday and glad that your cycling did not cause any issues. Keep it going! I had to look up Waitangi Day! Hope that you enjoy the day off!

@brown6267 - Fantastic steps!!

@starcrystal - Hope that you are doing well! There is something about your handle that is relaxing when I read it. I think about the stars at night

@Mrsbell8well glad you are doing well & in good spirits! Please take care of yourself!

Hello & Happy Hump Day! I am feeling good!

Yesterday was a success, I ate well & went to the gym after my dentist appointment. Normally, I would have told myself, I have a late dentist appointment so I will skip my workout, but when I got home, I got ready for the gym and headed right over as soon as my appointment was done. I got home around 8:45, but I am glad I went. I ate well today, just not sure what I am going to eat for dinner. I will workout when I get home, I will do my hour dvd which incorporates cardio and weights.

@tryingagain5 sorry to hear about your dad, I hope he is feeling ok.

@Mrsbell8well that is sobering! You seem to be doing everything you can to live a healthy life, some things are out of our control!

@sleepymom5 I am determined to have a successful month!

Have a wonderful evening!

@xX_PhoenixRising_Xx it must be warm where you live, if you bike outside

@Cafelelia It sounds like you had a wonderful vacation. Feels good to have IF bodies in here

@Mrsbell8well I am glad you are feeling better.

@kirsten11872 great job on going to the gym and eating well yesteday

@Freeglerock 5 days non-smoker YAY - you can do it!!!!

Wednesday 2/5 check in
Food: logged and under
Water: 64 oz
Exercise: 30 minute session with my trainer at the gym and 30 minute walk with the community walking group

I stayed for 2 hours OT today. Not sure why I said yes when they asked. I had told my my coworkers I would probably say no and just work a normal 40 hour week this week. I can't stay late Friday morning and I do plan on saying no for tomorrow morning.

I slept about 4 1/2:hours and then got ready for my session at the gym. I worked pretty hard there. After the session we talked about nutrition for a few minutes. I haven't been doing very well with his suggestions on fat, carbs and protein and going over calories a little too much, also exercising less this year than last year. He wants me to concentrate on just the calorie range and protein to make it a little easier and getting in the more intense exercise that I was doing.

After the walking group I went home, had supper and got in an 1 1/2 hour nap so I ended up with 6 hours of sleep today, which is fairly normal, except it was broken up today.

Thank you for your thoughts about my dad. I talked with him this afternoon. He didn't hear back from the doctor so we still don't know the results of the CT scan. He sounded like his normal stubborn self. I asked if he wanted me to come over and he said, no, stay away. Then I know he's fine.

@Mrsbell8well
Glad you are feeling a little better. Concentrate on getting well and do what the doctor is telling you.

starcrystal3 wrote: »

@hope002 - Nice booty! LOL - hope that's not inappropriate, especially since I don't know you yet, but you look amazing; those jeans are great on you! Congrats on your results!

Thanks 😁😁

Thursday 6 Feb check in
Food: Tracked
Calories: Under
Water: A lot.
Exercise: Cycling - 16.5 km/ 10.25 miles in one ride.
Steps: 5000.

I generally had a pretty good day, I felt the difference between this ride and Tuesday's ride. Already able to cycle up the hills better! You really don't appreciate just how many hills there are or how steep they are until you have to cycle up them! Also, walking up them now seems like a breeze compared to cycling them! lol

It being a public holiday on a Thursday has really thrown me however; it feels like the weekend but I have to go to work tomorrow. I'm pretty steady with calories each day now, so I think I"ll just do a cruisy cardio session when I get home from work tomorrow evening and then plan to go out for a bike ride this weekend.

@hope002 It's summer here in New Zealand. It's been up around 28C/82F most days, and humid, but it was a much nicer 23C/73F today. So okay for outdoor cycling. It never snows in Auckland either, just gets a bit wet in winter. Also I love your jeans, and I cannot wait until I look that good in my jeans again!

@Freeglerock 5 days, woohoo! Keep up the good work!

@kirsten11872 Way to keep your head in the game So much of this is mental, and creating habit!

@tryingagain5 Your trainer sounds very sensible, which is awesome! I used to be a Personal Trainer and I've met some that gave some, shall we say... interesting? nutrition advice... when you find one that knows what they're saying and doing, grab them and don't let go!

@Cafelelia My kids play Basketball, and the season is just starting here. So I get to spend the next months driving all over the North Island visiting basketball courts! I have no breaks planned anywhere for the foreseeable future however, drat!

Rundgrenrocks
Weigh in day: Thursday
Week 1
PW: 225
CW: 224

Been getting my steps in and started short exercise sessions again. I just have to remember to do them first thing in the morning, otherwise I forget.

@starcrystal3
Thanks!
Great job on making up the missed workout!
I enjoy my book clubs too. What are you reading?

Hello & Happy Friday Eve! It is rainy here today, but in the 40's, so not too cold! Looking forward to the weekend!

Yesterday was another success! I got home from work, did my workout, then made myself a veggie burger on 647 bread with tomato, avocado, mustard & a light Laughing Cow spreadable cheese & some pickles, it was good! I started my fast as soon as I finished eating so I would not start grazing.

I have dinner plans tonight with my sister & cousins, we are going to a local Hibachi restaurant. I have already planned out everything I am going to eat & I have logged it all. I am going to try to fast until 2:30-3:00, I just have a banana & an 80 calorie yogurt to eat when I break my fast. I am trying to save my calories for dinner. I will have one glass of wine & chicken & shrimp hibachi dinner. I will not workout tonight unless I get a burst of energy and decide to go to the gym, but very unlikely, but you never know.

@Freeglerock congrats on not smoking! I can't imagine how hard it must be to quit smoking & go through the loss of your brother! Hang in there!

@hope002 Thanks! Looking good in the new jeans! That is a long fast! The most I have done is 26 hours, it wasn't too bad.

@tryingagain5 glad your dad seems to be doing well!

@starcrystal3 thanks! Great job on your run!

@xX_PhoenixRising_Xx thanks! Sounds like you are improving on your workouts & building up your endurance!

@nstephenson01 great loss!

Have a wonderful day!

Daily Check In: Thursday
Food: Logged, under
Water: Lots... too much LOL
Exercise: JessicaSmithTV 30 minute strength training

So relieved to be back in the 160's. With my husband away, its been a lot easier to be disciplined with my eating. Cooking all that food on Sunday has worked out well as it removes the guesswork or succumbing to cravings. I just eat what's in the fridge. I also don't mind leftovers. I need to do that again this weekend. Its been snowing for 24 hours straight but fortunately hasn't accumulated as much as predicted. I do need to get out and shovel but fortunately I don't need to put the plow attachment on the tractor.. .yet (fingers crossed). Hubby usually does the plowing. I've only done it a couple of times under his direction and felt very uneasy. I'm feeling a little run down today for some reason so other than shoveling snow and a bit of housework, I'm planning a rest day.

Have a great day everyone!!