Active April Challenge 2020
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4/19 Slowly getting back to activity and mindfulness. Once I get derailed it takes some time to jump on board again, but I think I am back.3
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Not sure how long the Sentai sale is going on, but some of the whole series were only $3...and I picked up one I have been looking for for $12 (it was $35 for each half on amazon).
Saturday was good, spent 4+ hours working in the garden...was supposed to stretch and didn't...food was maintenance level.2 -
4/18, 19 check in:
After my salad for lunch that made me feel miserable, I went back to carnivore for dinner. Because the albeit healthy carbs were unfulfilling, I snacked after dinner and went over on calories. But I did get another 17k steps one and closed the rings. Today has been better food wise but the day is young and I get into trouble in the evenings. I’ll load up on beef and try to distract from cravings. I’m on track to close my rings today too with a jog and some stretching and cleaning.3 -
Sunday was good, lifted the things (chest/tris)...food was on target...mostly a quiet day.4
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weekend check in:
4/17 1, 3 ✔ 2, 4 X
4/18 1-4 ✔ Ate good and long walk in the trail.
4/19 1-4 ✔ Did a long walk at the park!
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.3 -
Check in 4/17
1. >15,000 steps daily (Fitbit data). Beautiful weather and long walk in the evening, but my new (Feb1) running shoes are already wearing out and starting to hurt my right foot
2. > 3,000 calories burned daily (Fitbit data). success
3. Low carb < 35 net and low calorie < 1,500 day. Did good
4. Close the active ring on Fitbit. Success
Check in 4/18 & 4/19
Lost all focus and motivation. IDK where it went other than I am getting so tired of the quarantine. I have to blame it on something, I guess. Over goal on calories, under goal on steps, didn't close the ring, but I was under goal both days on carbs. I did get yardwork done but was not excited about it at all. I definitely had a "meh" weekend.
I am planning on finding a way to get my positive mood back. Hope everyone is doing well.4 -
@vkrenz send some of that positivity my way as I’m feeling the same. I think for me, boredom kicks in and I give in to poor choices. I managed this much better when I was going to work during the week. Now being at home, my activity levels are up a bit as I’m trying to stay busy but food choices are lacking. I’m locking it down this week!2
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Slothy weekend. I did plant some trees and do clean up from the last flood. There apparently are still a lot of people who toss their styrofoam cups on the side of the road and dump trash. It all washed up on our property. Lots of sticks, too. Did some cleaning. Still didn't translate to that many steps. That's fine. I slept on my shoulder weird Friday night and it pulled a muscle that still hurts. Now that my back is better, it's something else of course. But today is cardio day anyway. I'm not sure of the weather, so it will either be a yard hike or a Leslie Sansone 5 Mile video.
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@taylok23 I've talked to many folks that were feeling blah all weekend. I'm still at work but there isn't much to do. Many people are getting part time furlough but it's not my turn yet I guess. Maybe I just needed to "talk" about it b/c this afternoon I'm feeling like a have more motivation as well as hope this crazy stuff in this world it going to get better.2
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Had another supposed low calorie day turn into a maintenance day...I'm so not good at being hungry...I should have had a snack before going shopping...on the plus side, stocked up on food though fresh meats were scarce, toilet paper was nonexistent - I don't need any but two of my sisters are in dire need and hitting 3 stores resulted in zero...I'll need some in another week or two, and how the heck is it that it's still constantly sold out, don't the hoarders have enough already...anyway, was able to get the essentials, and even some fresh produce...prices are up, but I managed to avoid all the insanely high items for another week.3
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4/20 Check in:
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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
It was such a nice day, I went for a lunch run. I wish it was like that everyday. Now looks like it's going to rain everyday for a week starting Wednesday. So if the weather holds up till noon, I am def. going to get out there again today. Makes a huge difference on my mood.2 -
4/20:
Did Leslie's 5 Really Big MIles. I don't own that one so I had to stream it off Dailymotion. The ads are such a pain in the neck.
My lower back and shoulder are still tender so I'm not sure what to do today. Bodyweight strength again. Or lighter dumbbells? or just do another cardio day and let it all rest. Not sure why the heck I'm having these issues but I guess it's because I was trying to progress again and this is what the result is.
Again. *le sigh* 2 -
baconslave wrote: »tishsmith101 wrote: »tcunbeliever wrote: »spending lots of time prepping the garden, so lots of sunlight even if it's chilly and lots of activity. It boosts my mood, but the sneezing and coughing from allergies is kind of a pain...I should try to remember to take meds...
Yep, yep, yep, I need to get outside even if it's cold. But def too early this far north to prep my garden. Can't wait to get at it though. I have a friend with a greenhouse and will ordering my plant this weekend.
Yesterday was a better day mentally so I did a lunch workout of abs, chest presses and bicep curls. Sore today but worth it for the extra energy after and continued improved mood.
Today's lunch workout will be legs and cardio.
I've been waiting for our April freeze to come and go. We got our last (I think) last night. So I guess I'm good to go to town on the garden, so to speak. No real town trip for me. I've actually been in and around this house for 34 days or so. But I want some zucchini, tomatoes, and cucumbers (that's what grows best here) so I guess I better go fight with my garden bed. I like having a garden but loathe getting it in the ground. I'm such a child sometimes.
I think we just had our last freeze too. We started some seedlings in our dining room (because we're classy!) and got another 4 chicks. I am ready for all the outside items to move outside. We usually get one more snow in May, but it's typically a warmer, wet snow.2 -
Check in April 21
1. >15,000 steps daily (Fitbit data). Still no motivation, blah
2. > 3,000 calories burned daily (Fitbit data). Didn't meet goal but did pretty good with some outside yard raking
3. Low carb < 35 net and low calorie < 1,500 day. At least stayed well under goal for both
4. Close the active ring on Fitbit. Did get the ring closed for the day.
I am hoping I perk up and get a boost of motivation. The scale isn't disappointing, not lost any but haven't gained either.2 -
My exercise has not been consistent, but it has increased. Working on it.
April 12: 25 minute walk
April 13: 30 minute walk
April 17: 120 minutes heavy cleaning
April 18: 50 minutes walking and 10 minutes tap dancing
April 21 (Today): 45 minute walk. AND I baked a loaf of (coconut flour) bread, too. All before Noon. I will probably get in some more exercise later.1 -
4/20-4/21 check in:
I’ve closed my rings the last two days with about 15k steps which is down a bit. I swear I’m burning a hole in the carpet with all the pacing I do during work calls. Eating for the last two days has been on plan as well however I could have gotten by on less. But I won’t rain on this little streak!4 -
4/21 Check in:
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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
It was so cold and windy yesterday, I chickened out and didn't step outside. I did do elliptical session twice and got 5 mini workouts in total.
I also adjusted my macros back and lowered the carbs down. I am going to try keeping it low (10%) and see if I can kick start burning BF again.
@mistressPi, curious about the (coconut flour) bread. Got a recipe to share?4 -
4/22
Still back on track, albeit not a very low carb one. Decided this is my new normal for now and I just have to deal with it. Calories are low enough to keep weight stable and activity comes and goes with the weather! We all just have to accept what we have going on now and work with it as best we can. Would love to see a few higher temps!3 -
4/22
Still back on track, albeit not a very low carb one. Decided this is my new normal for now and I just have to deal with it. Calories are low enough to keep weight stable and activity comes and goes with the weather! We all just have to accept what we have going on now and work with it as best we can. Would love to see a few higher temps!
I have the same issue off and on right now. We have 6 or 7 to feed in this house,depending on my Dad, two of which are teenagers, and we had 4 chicken breasts for dinner as we're rationing meat a bit since it's been just too expensive to buy for our tastes. So I ended up with more carbs. Low enough calories still. If it were up to me I'd buy the meat, but DH just can't force himself to pay the greater expense on principle.
So I make do. It won't be forever.
You sound like you are doing great in spite of the challenges. We have to just keep swimming.
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4/21:
I did 2 Leslie videos, I using resistance bands (used my 10-12lb band) and one with light weights the whole time. One 45min and one 30.
I'm thinking I'll find a resistance band strength workout for today. Gotta get this back cooperating.
Ideas for a May challenge. The carnivores usually do a Meaty May one. But I just do a regular Basics challenge. Thoughts?4 -
@baconslave how about Move More May? Most of us will continue to have limited options all around, but I am finding the opportunity to move is very encouraging and it can be adapted to whatever your situation. Thank you for doing this. I mostly read here, but I feel very engaged with everyones stories these days.1
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I like Move More May. I was going to say Motivated May but I like Move more better, since that has been my issue for April. Thanks for planning ahead. I really like this accountability0
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Check in 4/21
1. >15,000 steps daily (Fitbit data). I just made it over goal. I had to walk in my living room for almost 2,000 steps but the feeling of success was worth it
2. > 3,000 calories burned daily (Fitbit data). Just made it over goal
3. Low carb < 35 net and low calorie < 1,500 day. Well under on both.
4. Close the active ring on Fitbit. I did it! I wonder if I can do it 2 days in a row, I'm going to give it a shot.
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April 12: 25 minute walk
April 13: 30 minute walk
April 17: 120 minutes heavy cleaning
April 18: 50 minutes walking and 10 minutes tap dancing
April 21: 45 minute walk & 30 minutes light cleaning.
April 22 (today): 1:37 walk through Irvington neighborhood. Map courtesy of Portland city government. They have a whole list of scenic neighborhood walks throughout the city, with notable sights marked. This increases my knowledge of the various areas. I enjoyed my outing very much and could have walked longer. My pace was relatively slow, because I kept pausing, looking for photo ops. Glad I had my umbrella, because it really was pouring at one point. I count 90 minutes. It was 2.5 miles. Now for my first meal of the day.
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weatherking2019 wrote: »4/21 Check in:
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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
It was so cold and windy yesterday, I chickened out and didn't step outside. I did do elliptical session twice and got 5 mini workouts in total.
I also adjusted my macros back and lowered the carbs down. I am going to try keeping it low (10%) and see if I can kick start burning BF again.
@mistressPi, curious about the (coconut flour) bread. Got a recipe to share?
No, it was not a successful recipe. I followed it exactly, but the damn thing didn't rise AT ALL even though I used fresh baking powder and the right size loaf pan. And the recipe used SEVEN eggs, so I'm pretty annoyed. Now I have to figure out what to do with the remainder of the loaf. I don't know if it'll make good croutons. Melba toast? I could possibly make a bread pudding out of it. I do have a successful recipe for coconut flour SF pumpkin muffins, though, if you're interested. And I've got a couple of successful recipes that I pinned on Pinterest that I also recommend, although I'm pretty sure they're not exclusively coconut flour. 1 -
baconslave wrote: »4/22
Still back on track, albeit not a very low carb one. Decided this is my new normal for now and I just have to deal with it. Calories are low enough to keep weight stable and activity comes and goes with the weather! We all just have to accept what we have going on now and work with it as best we can. Would love to see a few higher temps!
I have the same issue off and on right now. We have 6 or 7 to feed in this house,depending on my Dad, two of which are teenagers, and we had 4 chicken breasts for dinner as we're rationing meat a bit since it's been just too expensive to buy for our tastes. So I ended up with more carbs. Low enough calories still. If it were up to me I'd buy the meat, but DH just can't force himself to pay the greater expense on principle. So I make do. It won't be forever.
You sound like you are doing great in spite of the challenges. We have to just keep swimming.
@baconslave I'm curious: how much does it cost where you are? Our local Kroger outfit has whole chickens (Heritage brand) for $0.99/lb, and Foster Farms family pack drumsticks for $1.99/lb. But this grocery is by no means the cheapest in the area...0 -
MistressPi wrote: »
@baconslave I'm curious: how much does it cost where you are? Our local Kroger outfit has whole chickens (Heritage brand) for $0.99/lb, and Foster Farms family pack drumsticks for $1.99/lb. But this grocery is by no means the cheapest in the area...
WOW, that is cheap! Whole chicken in my area (Cleveland, OH) is about $3-4/lbs. Chicken drumsticks are cheap around $1.50-$2/lb.
But lately, I don't see any chicken on the shelf when I go. Lots of pork and sausages... Just finished the Chicken thigh big pack I scored last time I wend shopping. I miss Salmon & Tuna.1 -
4/22 Check in:
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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
It was another cold day, I did elliptical session twice and got 6 mini workouts in total! (trying to keep myself warm working in the basement too.)
I did pretty good with Carbs at 66g. I'd like to try to get it lower. Learning keto again.
@mistressPi, Thx for letting me know about the coconut bread recipe! lol I know its harder using coconut flour than almond. I still have yet to find a good one.
@baconslave , I like the Move More May too. I gotta keep the momentum going, whether or not I am going back to the office next month. (It will be hard to do the 10min workout break at the office...)1 -
4/22 check in:
Another good day of almost 21k steps that included a treadmill sesh in the morning. Calories were good until the evening which took me way over on carbs but it was worth it. Back at it today though.1 -
MistressPi wrote: »baconslave wrote: »4/22
Still back on track, albeit not a very low carb one. Decided this is my new normal for now and I just have to deal with it. Calories are low enough to keep weight stable and activity comes and goes with the weather! We all just have to accept what we have going on now and work with it as best we can. Would love to see a few higher temps!
I have the same issue off and on right now. We have 6 or 7 to feed in this house,depending on my Dad, two of which are teenagers, and we had 4 chicken breasts for dinner as we're rationing meat a bit since it's been just too expensive to buy for our tastes. So I ended up with more carbs. Low enough calories still. If it were up to me I'd buy the meat, but DH just can't force himself to pay the greater expense on principle. So I make do. It won't be forever.
You sound like you are doing great in spite of the challenges. We have to just keep swimming.
@baconslave I'm curious: how much does it cost where you are? Our local Kroger outfit has whole chickens (Heritage brand) for $0.99/lb, and Foster Farms family pack drumsticks for $1.99/lb. But this grocery is by no means the cheapest in the area...
That's how pricing used to look before COVID-19 hit at our Kroger.
Hubby insists on doing all the grocery stuff always. Which is not necessary as I know how to shop and be thrifty, but he can be more than a bit of a control freak so he insists. Like to the point that he loads the dishwasher b/c he is basically better at dish-Tetris than I am, or something. I have enough to do with homeschooling and other clean-up so he can go right ahead! I'll ask him. Some of it is still having empty spots on the shelves. Though margarine was the only thing he said was missing that he was looking for. We had COVID clusters in 2 Tyson plants here in TN, but we usually end up getting Heritage Farms stuff anyway, so that wouldn't necessarily affect us.
All I saw in the paper for meat (over his shoulder) was steak at almost $6 a pound and pork loin is $1.79/lb which pretty much guarantees we're having pork this week. He should get 2 loins but he's careful not to take too much right now so others have meat. The weekly says Chops for $3.49/lb. Bacon on sale for $3.99/package. Sacrilege! A 10lb bag of chicken leg quarters at $.49/lb this time finally, though I don't know if he'll grab at that. He just gets food and then we figure out what to do with it. Whatever. He has many plans in his head he doesn't share. After 20 years the path of least resistance is my go-to. It's not a dealbreaker. I'm serious when I say that I've almost been in this house for 40 days. I think Friday makes it 40. ugh. 40 days and 40 nights.
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