Active April Challenge 2020
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4/9 check in:
3, 4 ✔
1, 2 X
1. Mini Break workouts (10 min x 4, 5 times)
2. Eat low carb
3. Limit drinks to weekends
4. Close all 3rings on Apple Watch (stand, move, exercise) daily.
I did 3 mini's yesterday. It was intentional as I needed to check on my daughters progress. And I am glad I did. She needs LOTS of hand holding (IEP) and she needs to keep up with homeschooling for the duration. She did great and I'm hoping that it will last. I will try to sit down with her again today during lunch and help out.
I totally missed on the 2. I made Veggie Black Bean Enchiladas and it was so G O O D!!! https://cookieandkate.com/vegetarian-enchiladas-recipe/
But my scale showed no change, so I'm good. It was definitely worth it!3 -
4/10
Have been struggling a bit. I would classify everything as "mediocre." Start the day ok but toward the evening I lose grip a little.
Monday I am having someone come to estimate a price for a small portion of fencing. Never thought I'd be looking forward to an estimate, but it is someone on the property besides hubby and I. Hooray!
It's a new day and a new chance to be both mindful and active!
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@supergal3, that's right! A new day and a new chance. I like that.
Check in for 4/9
1. >15,000 steps daily (Fitbit data). Got in 2 walks again, goodness it's cold outside. It snowed and looked like a snowglobe out the window.
2. > 3,000 calories burned daily (Fitbit data). Managed to get over goal.
3. Low carb < 35 net and low calorie < 1,500 day. Both well under.
4. Close the active ring on Fitbit. Set at 250 an hour. Closed the ring!
Grocery store shelves looked worse last night over all, but I was able to buy a 9 roll pack of Cottonelle. Felt very proud and victorious. My house is good thru the end of April now, no problem. Hope it's the same for all of you! Take care.3 -
4/10:
Yard stomp in GLORIOUS weather, if a bit chill but it was sunny! Got over 12K steps yesterday.3 -
Check in for 4/10.
1. Got in 2 walks for >20,000 steps for almost 10 miles.
2. Fitbit data recorded>3,500 calories burned
3. Carbs higher since Friday night restaurant food so I figured I'd better take a really long evening walk.
4. Missed a ring early in the day,very busy work day.
We'll see how motivated I stay for the weekend.
Take care everyone!
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4/10 check in:
Another good day of activity and was under calories and on plan. Was really craving sweets but I shoved it down and carried on. Hubs is motivating me with some nice losses in the last week but I have to be sure not to undereat when he chooses to fast or I get hangry. Not feeling super motivated today so we’ll see what the weekend brings. Happy Easter to those celebrating!2 -
The sun broke out, the snow is melting! Days in the mid 50s are coming!! I can start going on walks (waddles) again.
[our streets are hilly/icy and I don't have a maternity coat, so couldn't really walk in the snow]3 -
Today’s activity: 1:52 minutes walk. I talked with a friend who lives about half a mile away and we decided to meet up at her house. We walked (6’ apart) about the neighborhood for over an hour, then we headed back to our homes. We travelled at her pace, which is slower than mine, due to mobility issues. We kept pausing so she could tell me details about this or that particular house (she’s a retired realtor). But that’s OK; I’m interested in architectural history. I count about 90 minutes of activity.
Made a BLT roll up (with mayo!) on a low carb tortilla for lunch. Now baking salmon in the oven for dinner.
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It feels good to get outside especially when you're able to meet up with a friend.
Check in 4/11.
1. 2 walks again, one on my own and then I successfully rousted my husband outside for a short walk later, so got a little over 16,000 steps.
2. Just made it over 3,000 calories for the day
3. Carbs right at goal and calories well under. I decided to check and see if I was still in ketosis since carbs have been periodically on higher side. Measured a trace. I'm gonna have to get more consistent if I am going to lose any pounds.
4. Made sure I was got the ring closed. Not much else to do since we're quarantined.
Happy Easter everyone!2 -
4/11:
Though I don't usually workout on weekends, yesterday was so lovely I did another hour-plus yard stomp. Over 11k steps for the day.2 -
Lazy, rainy day yesterday.
Today will be a no-go as far as outside exercise but I haz videos. No excuses today.
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4/10 1-3✔ 4X
4/11 1-4✔
4/12 2,3✔ 1,4X
1. Mini Break workouts (10 min x 4, 5 times)
2. Eat low carb
3. Limit drinks to weekends
4. Close all 3rings on Apple Watch (stand, move, exercise) daily.
1st time I didn't close the rings! I exercised and did everything but didn't close the Move by a tiny bit. And yesterday I didn't do workouts but I sure was active in the garden.
I made a pallet garden and planted herbs and some kale. It's raining today, hope they are ok.
Back to Monday- Will be doing some burst mini work outs soon!1 -
4/11-4/12 check in:
Closed my rings both days over the weekend with 18k and 16k steps. I tried to stay active since my food planning was beyond poor. No planning= over on calories and carbs by a mile but today started with a fast and I’m back on plan. A couple weeks left in the month gives me time to at least shed a few pounds. Now if the weather would cooperate!2 -
@weatherking2019, yeah sometimes those rings sneak up on you and your off by a tiny bit. It happened to me recently too. I think being active in the garden would surely make up for it.
Check in for 4/12.
1. >15,000 steps daily (Fitbit data). Beautiful day before the cold rain and wind came in the afternoon, missed step goal by about 1,000 though
2. > 3,000 calories burned daily (Fitbit data). Just reached the goal with body weight exercises.
3. Low carb < 35 net and low calorie < 1,500 day. Well nope, not with all that good ham to eat, I pigged out (hahaha)
4. Close the active ring on Fitbit. Set at 250 an hour. Did manage to close the ring.
Well regrouping for the rest of this month to plan to be successful. Weight loss is stalled likely b/c of my up and down carb intake. I have to be more diligent if I'm going to continue to lose weight.
I do have a new goal incentive. My son is getting married on 10/2/2021 so I have to be my stunning self for my debut as the mother of the groom. I'm very excited they set the date.
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4/13 check in:
Another good day of closing rings and being active with 18k steps. Over on calories and carbs so that is a definite area of improvement. I think the boredom of being home so much is definitely contributing. Hopefully as the weather continues to improve I can get out and take my mind off mindless munching.3 -
4/13 check in:
1-3✔ 4X
1. Mini Break workouts (10 min x 4, 5 times)
2. Eat low carb
3. Limit drinks to weekends
4. Close all 3rings on Apple Watch (stand, move, exercise) daily.
Another day that I didn't close the Move ring! I don't get it?? I exercised close to an hour, did 5 mini workouts and not enough movements?? I don't understand.
Anyway, today is another day. I will try harder. At least I dropped 0.4% of body fat. That I am happy about.
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4/13:
Completed Leslie Sansone's 5 Mega Miles. Over 12k steps for the day. 3 -
Y'all are doing great! I on the other hand have been a complete slacker the past week, I've let little things under my skin that sabotage my efforts. My resolve is weak but I'm still trying. Weather in my neck of the woods is so inconsistent.2
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@tishsmith101 Oh, I understand about allowing little things sabotage. For myself the summing up of the little things have resulted in a bigger thing, LOL. Weather for our world is snowy, windy, and cold again today. Keep trying, you'll get there.1
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Check in for 4/13
1. >15,000 steps daily (Fitbit data). Cold and windy but still got myself bundled up for a 3.6 mile walk.
2. > 3,000 calories burned daily (Fitbit data). Did reach goal and I'm glad.
3. Low carb < 35 net and low calorie < 1,500 day. Back at it for a successful day.
4. Close the active ring on Fitbit. Set at 250 an hour. nope, didn't get the last hour. I'm not sure why. I couldn't have missed it by much.2
