Smlisley wrote: »

Smlisley
Monday Weigh-in
PW: 232.8
CW: 231

@jessicakrall8 and @TheMrWobbly I'd like to join the daily step challenge

Daily Step Goal: 6000

Got you registered for the step challenge, just need your first name for the chart, please. Nice goal!
Jessica

2/17-10,760
2/18-8,864
2/19-7,758
2/20-10,460
2/21-8,264
2/22-8,408
2/23-6,755
2/24-9,633
2/25-10,064
2/26-6,003
2/27-4,646

I didnt realize I was that far behind, oops. I did hearing screenings all last week, so that was a lot of non movement, then is was well below 0, like -22 to -32, so outdoor workout was not happening. Then my father in law flew in this weekend for my sons robotics competition so that didnt leave much room for working out. anywho, the in law is gone, the temps are above freezing, and time to move again

Daily Step Goal: 6000
2/27 - 6860
2/28 - 6292

Steps:
2/27 5,409
2/28 5,770

3/1 maintaining my goal of 64oz minimum water intake, im already half way there today LOL it's only 10AM. I'm trying my coffee black this week. day one (yesterday) was terrible bc i was trying it with almond milk (which i love) but with no sweet flavor it was terrible. HOWEVER just completely black goes down easier for some reason. IDK i dont understand it, but I am actually enjoying my black coffee today on day 2.

Welcome to all the new members!

I appreciate the photos and updates from everyone contributing energy to start the new month! It’s always interesting to hear how other Shape Shifters are doing.

My name is Patrice and I live in the USA - just across the Potomac River from Washington, DC in Alexandria, Virginia - with my husband and 11 year old (younger in heart and spirit) Boston Terrier dog. Our two grown sons (ages 20 and 21) live on their college campuses but return home during university breaks. I grew up in Boston, Massachusetts so I miss the ocean but I spend as much time as possible rowing on nearby rivers here in the DMV (DC, MD, VA metro area) during the warmer months. Our older son attends Boston College and most of our extended family members still live in MA so we often visit our friends and family there (and relieve siblings from caregiver tasks for aging relatives).

Right now, my exercise routine is less active than usual, so my goal is to add more cardio into my routine. Recently, I had a bone density scan and the x-ray showed some mild osteopenia (bone thinning) so I’m working on building more calcium and vitamin D into my meal planning. I started adding milk to my coffee instead of half & half but I might need to drink a glass of 1 or 2 percent milk instead. A tablespoon here and there won’t make a big difference. I’m a bit surprised at the bone scan results because I already eat a lot of high calcium foods (e.g., cheese, salmon, spinach and other leafy green vegetables, yogurt, etc.). I eat soy products regularly, too, but I’m going to add roasted soy nuts as a snack and maybe try some fortified cereals along with the extra milk. This seems to be something that can be corrected by diet so I’m determined not to resign myself to ‘aging’ at 55 years old.

I’m maintaining my weight between 120-130 now, which is in the middle range of a normal BMI for my height (a little over 5’3”). I’ve slacked off somewhat - during the darker, colder months - tracking less rigorously and finding it difficult to motivate myself for weightlifting and indoor rowing workouts on the erg. My husband and I share a 30-minute personal trainer appointment twice a week so that helps my accountability - but hurts the wallet 😂. We go to the local YMCA without too many frills at the gym. So, it’s not terribly expensive, and I rationalize that it’s cheaper than treating a health condition here in the USA.

I’m looking forward to hearing about your progress and what you are learning from this journey. I’m happy to answer any questions about my experience getting to my goal weight but I’ve still got a lot to learn about cultivating and maintaining habits over the long term! Best wishes to everyone! Let’s get those goals!!

jessicakrall8 wrote: »

ac204 wrote: »

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2/24 1072

@ac204 Is this correct for the 24th? Please advise.

Got you registered for the step challenge for March and upped your daily goal to 7500. Great job!
Jessica

@Jessicakrall8 yes sadly that is correct... it was a busy work day meaning I was stuck to the desk 😔

Steps
2/26 7,714

3/1 7,196