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LazyBlondeChef
LazyBlondeChef Posts: 2,809 Member
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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes?
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day?
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank?
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  • donna25trinity
    donna25trinity Posts: 3,038 Member
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    Let's talk about work out routines.... What does your week look like? How do you ensure that you do not get bored and stay engaged and motivated? Xo
  • IsraaQ
    IsraaQ Posts: 60 Member
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    Happy Eid whoever is celebrating today 😌
  • znaoiec
    znaoiec Posts: 1,986 Member
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    donna25trinity wrote: »
    Let's talk about work out routines.... What does your week look like? How do you ensure that you do not get bored and stay engaged and motivated? Xo

    @donna25trinity Thank you for the intro post. I was signed up for this and got to this late. This is a great topic. Thank you!

  • StrongerJan
    StrongerJan Posts: 242 Member
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    Boy - good question for me - better is what do you do when you fall off the wagon and cannot seem to get going again. I usually start back walking. Then add little stuff. I am in a tough spot right now as I am awaiting my second shoulder replacement. Pain prohibits some of my activity. So for now - I am going to focus on the walking - even when I really don't want to do it. I need a buddy!!
  • itladyee
    itladyee Posts: 4,089 Member
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    My workout routine is boring :) but it's a must do for me to get my steps in. I getup around 5:15 each morning and walk on the treadmill for a minimum of 30 to 45 minutes M-F. Weekends I'm usually busy enough to get the steps in and try to work in some stretching.
  • BMcC9
    BMcC9 Posts: 4,403 Member
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    StrongerJan wrote: »
    Boy - good question for me - better is what do you do when you fall off the wagon and cannot seem to get going again. I usually start back walking. Then add little stuff. I am in a tough spot right now as I am awaiting my second shoulder replacement. Pain prohibits some of my activity. So for now - I am going to focus on the walking - even when I really don't want to do it. I need a buddy!!

    Do you happen to have a fitbit? I could be a virtual walking buddy. (it would keep me walking too)
  • BMcC9
    BMcC9 Posts: 4,403 Member
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    I just found a book called "Fitness Hacks for Over 50" by K. Aleisha Fetters It has lots of little things (divided into a minimum of Basic Types, such a flexibility, balance, strength, endurance) to pick a choose from. I am looking to get a personal copy.
  • jamcnewman
    jamcnewman Posts: 4,109 Member
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    itladyee wrote: »
    My workout routine is boring :) but it's a must do for me to get my steps in. I getup around 5:15 each morning and walk on the treadmill for a minimum of 30 to 45 minutes M-F. Weekends I'm usually busy enough to get the steps in and try to work in some stretching.

    You may think it boring @itladyee — I find it inspiring! Dedication 🌟
  • jamcnewman
    jamcnewman Posts: 4,109 Member
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    IsraaQ wrote: »
    Happy Eid whoever is celebrating today 😌

    Wishing happiness and blessing to all who celebrate! 🥰 @IsraaQ
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  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 18,215 Member
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    2️⃣ pass days left

  • deskjockey925
    deskjockey925 Posts: 4,621 Member
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    Workout Routine
    Leisure walk with 10min stretch or yoga in the mornings.
    30 Min Cardio Video afterwork.
    2-10 Min ST during the day or before bed

    Yes x 3 today o:)
  • rstanford3
    rstanford3 Posts: 3,144 Member
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    Yes x 3.
  • iLive2Walk
    iLive2Walk Posts: 3,472 Member
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    It's a pass day for me. Away for weekend.
    1 of 3 pass days used.
  • stella7x7
    stella7x7 Posts: 2,627 Member
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    4/21
    Caleries yes
    Exersised yes
    Logged-yes
  • jamcnewman
    jamcnewman Posts: 4,109 Member
    edited April 2023
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    donna25trinity wrote: »
    Let's talk about work out routines.... What does your week look like? How do you ensure that you do not get bored and stay engaged and motivated? Xo
    Such a great opener Donna — thank you and thanks to everyone who has or will respond ☺️ @donna25trinity

    My work out week looks different depending on the season. On Sunday we will hit the six month “anniversary” of icy, snowy conditions. I hope that the blizzard this past week is our last of the “winter” season. Right now we have abundant wet heavy snow making the clearing, even of the car, a workout in itself. 😵‍💫

    I do weight lifting/training twice a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) at the gym at my doctor’s where I have the support of a physiologist to help with adaptations.

    Normally, I also do two long walks a week on the treadmill when it is snowy/icy/slippery outside. I keep myself “amused” on the “dreadmill” by listening to audiobooks and/or watching YouTube walking videos where I can feel like I am somewhere sunny and warm. ☀️🏖️🌊 Hawaii oceanside walks are my favourite. For the past six weeks I have done less of this because of some persistent pain issues. Instead, I have been doing numerous shorter walks each day and have added yoga, core, and Pilates to my workout times.

    I also swim and water jog, which I love as the fused ankle means no more running or jumping on land. I have been going less than once a week in the past few months as my schedule and the very full event schedule at the large indoor pool complex have not been compatible.

    I cannot wait until the outdoor pools open for the season as I use them to swim lengths and water jog 4-6 times a week. In addition, I do longer and faster outdoor walks when we have warmer (than freezing) weather and no ice on the ground. The pups love these long walks. I want to get back to golfing and biking again this summer, and some of the conditioning in the gym is to help prepare for this. Finally, I started to amend soil and landscape quite a large front and back yard at our home two years ago and hauling soil, compost, mulch, and water have kept me very physically active, so I look forward to that again this summer.

    I use an Apple Watch and it really helps me with motivation and engagement. When I first got it I took advantage of the free 3 month access to Apple Fitness. I tried out lots of different workouts and found I really enjoyed some of them! Once the three months was up it was summer and outdoor walking, swimming, and gardening kept me very busy.
  • znaoiec
    znaoiec Posts: 1,986 Member
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    Yes, yes and yes

    My routine is pretty consistent. Walking every morning followed by a short yoga workout. I aim to do a weight workout twice a week and a long distance walk on weekends. I am also working on core workouts and generally fit in bits and pieces of exercise when possible. I consistently remind myself of the 'why' to keep myself motivated.
  • vgulyash
    vgulyash Posts: 333 Member
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  • CarolAnnM2
    CarolAnnM2 Posts: 1,073 Member
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    DATE: April 21
    EXERCISED: YES - 3,158 Steps
    CALORIES; YES
    TRACKED: YES
    (7 Pass Days Used)
  • jamcnewman
    jamcnewman Posts: 4,109 Member
    edited April 2023
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    Friday April 21
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    My Apple Watch sent a message saying I’d need to do a 30 minute workout for an Earth Day Badge. So I did an Apple Fitness Mixed Cardio workout. Then realized that Earth Day is tomorrow (April 22) 🙄🤦‍♀️

    Tracked it all and under base (1400). I start a new medication tonight which must be taken on an empty stomach (they suggest 4 hours after eating). I think I have officially found a way to stop nighttime snacking. 😜🥳

    3 pass days used
  • IsraaQ
    IsraaQ Posts: 60 Member
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    Tracked everything, stayed within my calories but didn't work out

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