August 18
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Exercise:✅
Tracked:✅
Under:✅
I definitely start out my mornings with exercise first thing. No coffee for me! When my kids were really little, I used to run at 4:30 so I’d be back and showered by the time they woke up. My last several years of working, I had to be at work by 7, so I got up and got going between 4:30 and 4:45. Now that I no longer work, I can sleep a little later. But days that I have to get up at 5:30 I tell myself that this is sleeping in compared to before! I’m one of those people who gets cranky if I don’t exercise, so I do almost every single day of the year. Not high intensity every day though.4 -
@WhatMeRunning @clutterqueen Thanks for the encouragement! Hmm...what's the worst that can happen? I flake and lose $55 dollars?3
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@znaoiec Due to lower back problems, I start each day with 20-35 minutes of active stretching. It’s my preparation for movement essential. At least two days a week, I add cardio strength exercises which do include 3 sets of pushups; squats; rope skipping, medicine ball. Lastly, intentional walking on most days.6
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Today’s report
Calories: squeaked in below my limit
Tracking: good
Exercise: 35 minutes of active stretching because I was really tight this morning. Walking for 20 minutes4 -
@RangerRickL 20-35 minutes of active stretching first thing every day is very impressive! I find the older I get, the more time I have to spend stretching after jogging, biking (spin or outside) , or hiking. I tighten up really fast if I don’t. I really should spend more time proactively stretching when I haven’t just exercised! I used to be really good about taking yoga classes. Since we’ve moved to TN, I’ve only done a few online ones, except the few I’ve done when we went back to NC to visit family.1
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During the school year, I start it off with a walk across town. For several months, I was really good starting my day off with yoga but I haven't been consistent with that for a while. It does improve my day when I do though.
Calories: Nope but only 18 over.
Tracked: Yes
Exercise: Yes (20 strength -arms)5 -
@znaoiec I really want to be able to do push ups too--it was actually a goal for this month to get started, but it hasn't happened. Still plenty of time I suppose, but I can't figure out how to get going to improve strength--modified push ups maybe?
Hi @bradcrew i hope u dnt mind me chiming in. Def start with modified push ups on ur knees and u can slowly increase the amount u do then after a while u will be able to do them on ur toes. It just takes time & patience to straighten those muscles. I had to take a year recovery break after hving bub and going back i honestly struggled to do 2 on my knees ha ha i never thought id ever be able to do them on my toes again but thankfully i can now!!! Xox2 -
clutterqueen wrote: »@donna25trinity I am the same way about exercise! If it’s not in the morning, I don’t enjoy it( unless it’s a hike). It can be the same exact exercise, same exact intensity, but it feels energizing in the morning and like torture in the afternoon!
Yep ur so right. Ha ha!! TORTURE is the best way to describe it. Ha ha3 -
Exercise:✅ 11 minutes yoga and a few walks totaling 80 minutes
Tracked:✅
Under:✅
Pass days used: 1/3 (Aug 16)
@bradkcrew I've been taking a suuuuuper slow approach to push-ups, but it's been working. Month #1 I committed to do one full push-up a day. Month #2 I went up to two... and now I'm on month #3 with three. I realize there is nothing glamorous about this approach, but the consistency and the fact it increases as my body weight is decreasing has helped me stick with it.
There are days I do more than three but honestly I try to just stick to my three as for me it's more about creating the little habit than anything else.
All that to say, you've got this (no matter how you get there!!)6 -
8/18/2021
Exercise? Yep, just over 20 minutes.
Tracking? Yep.
Calories? Nope.
How do I start my day? Usually whining in my head that I have to get up.
Seriously, I barely drag myself out of bed with enough time to get to the bus on time. For the most part, I would almost power walk (at least my version of it) to the first bus stop, then kind of schlep between the last bus stop and work. Then, after work, I'd power walk back to the bus stop, and then kind of stroll when I get off the bus to my apartment. On the weekends, if I ride or "run/walk," I have to get up extra early especially during the summer. I don't like mornings. Well, it's okay once I get going, it's the getting going that's an issue. 
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@bradkcrew
My PT said planks are the way to go. I find them very effective.There is a planks group challenge that is inspiring.4 -
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❤️❤️Sleep
Cutting off decaf & dark chocolate earlier seemed to work
as did substituting stitching instead of book reading
As did moving our episode of a mystery show from 9-10 pm to early evening.
And I think doing my long walk first thing in the morning is helping too. I’d get revved up on my evening walks (too close to bedtime?)
Fingers crossed for a good 3rd night 7 -
Yes x 35
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August 18
Yes X 3
I appreciate the postings today everyone. I am now convinced that getting some of my exercise done first thing is really worth a try. Will be starting this tomorrow.
Cooler here now and in even better news, my friends in BC learned tonight that their beautiful home was spared the fire. I am so grateful.
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Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? yes
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? yes
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? yes
Treadmill: 20 mins / 1.06 mi
Light Stretching (15 mins)
Passes used: 3/3
Apple rings closed: 18/31
How do you like to start off your day? I start my day on the treadmill as soon as I roll out of bed (well to be more precise I turn the espresso machine on first). After I'm done with the treadmill I have an espresso or two, eat something and do my weights unless it's a rest day.
Today was rough. I had the first shingles vaccine yesterday and I felt pretty bad today. Sore muscles, aches & pains, fatigue and a headache. Consequently, I only managed 20 mins on the treadmill and even had to slow it down because I was having pain in my ankle area which isn't typical at all. Since I didn't feel up to doing other exercise and still needed 15 mins for my apple ring I did some light stretching instead. I spent a good portion of the day in bed watching movies because I didn't feel like doing anything else. I'm feeling a little better this evening so hopefully I can go my full 35+ minutes on the treadmill tomorrow.9 -
3 YES day.6
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August 18th:
✅ Tracked all my calories
Stayed under calorie goal Exercised more than 20 mins
8/18 days
10/3 pass days used
This is not turning out to be the month I wanted it to be! But I will keep plugging away and hope to finish the month stronger!8 -
Pass day 3.
We had friends round and I made a few tapas dishes. Tracking was very approximate so I don't think I tracked everything.7 -
@TwistedSassette
Did deep you will find your willpower it just got temporarily misplaced! We have all been there don’t throw in the towel yet you still have time to re focus 12 days if my math is correct! You got this
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@TwistedSassette I agree with snowshoe072! On months where I was seriously struggling, I made my #1 goal to "just show up" !! My mother used to say that the "secret" (to most things, really) was just to NOT GIVE UP! In months when I was struggling, I would try to focus the remainder of the month on trying to establish some better "habits" so that I could set myself up for success for the NEXT month! I hope you don't give up! You can do this!!
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Yes to all 3
Pass days: 2/3
Freggie report:
Week of July 18 avg 4.42/day
Week of July 25 avg 3.42
Week of August 1 avg 4.57
Week of August 8: avg 4.57
Sunday: 2
Monday: 5
Tuesday: 5
Wednesday: 5
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Amazing, since I celebrated an anniversary yesterday. Had a very big lunch, but took it very easy the rest of the day.6 -
Awesome job staying on track on a special day @_JeffreyD_ You're doing terrific this month! Oh, and Happy Anniversary! 0
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LazyBlondeChef wrote: »
Today was rough. I had the first shingles vaccine yesterday and I felt pretty bad today. Sore muscles, aches & pains, fatigue and a headache. Consequently, I only managed 20 mins on the treadmill and even had to slow it down because I was having pain in my ankle area which isn't typical at all. Since I didn't feel up to doing other exercise and still needed 15 mins for my apple ring I did some light stretching instead. I spent a good portion of the day in bed watching movies because I didn't feel like doing anything else. I'm feeling a little better this evening so hopefully I can go my full 35+ minutes on the treadmill tomorrow.
I had shingles on my face and in my eye a couple years ago. It was the worst thing I’ve ever experienced. I still have numbness/pain in an eyebrow. So even though you had a reaction to the vaccine, it’s far better than getting shingles. Hope you recover quickly.TwistedSassette wrote: »
This is not turning out to be the month I wanted it to be! But I will keep plugging away and hope to finish the month stronger!
“Keep plugging away” is absolutely the secret to success. Transformation happens when you keep coming back when it gets tough. You’ll have better months, just stick with it.
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I just pop/wake up around 5:30-6:00am whether I want to or not. I tried really hard to start my mornings with a walk around 8 or 9:00 am but I was miserable. I am not a morning person. I like to be left alone and drink my coffee and do about 2-3 hours of work. Then I work out. Then finish up work.
@_JeffreyD_ - Happy Anniversary!!
Wednesday, August 18
Tracking: Yes
Calories: Under
Exercise: Yes - Yes, full body warm up 10 min, core 10 min, lift upper body 20 min, arms and light weights 10 min, stretching, cycle 30 min, cool down ride, post ride stretch
Pass days to date - 43 -
@LazyBlondeChef I’m so impressed you got in 20 minutes on the treadmill after suffering the nasty side effects of the shingles vaccine! I agree with @biketheworld that it’s better to suffer the side effects of the vaccine for a day than to battle shingles!
@TwistedSassette I am not having the August I planned either! I ate thru so much stress with my Mom but I think I’ve got a handle on things again! At least I hope I do!😉
I agree with @Mrs_Hoffer that the key to success is never giving up! We can do this!3 -
@_JeffreyD_ Happy anniversary!🎉
Great job earning those ✅’s on a celebration day! Very impressive!0 -
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Exercise for at least 20 minutes .................................... ✅ ... 180 + min.
Stay within my calorie budget for the day ...................... ✅ ... I am
Keep track of everything I ate and drank ....................... ✅ .... I did
STEPS.......... 26,800+ ........ 150 m Walking (3=40min + 30 min).... 30 m house cleaning .....
my foot is soooo much better... still a lil sore... I am able to get more steps in per min...
Documenting My CONSISTANCY = For personal ACCOUNTABILITY
(if there is a P=instead of number its a Pass Day)
1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-15-16-17-18
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✔️✔️✔️for all.4
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Yes, yes and yes
Walking, mini weight and stretching workout including push-ups!
I really enjoyed reading through everyone's responses and the varied ways that people start their day. I would have to agree with @SummerSkier that coffee is critical!
@Healthymumlife Thank you for sharing your beach walk with us. It looks so beautiful where you walk. What a way to start the day!
@bradkcrew For what it is worth, I have been working on doing modified push-ups on my knees and not very many. The goal is to build up strength slowly. I broke my shoulder several years ago and it took a long time to heal. It is still not fully functional and never will be according to my doctor. My upper body is so weak especially on that side. I have also found my knees don't like the pressure of push-ups either so I purchased a pad for them. The joys of aging!
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