Getting Healthy: Updates

[Emerald1486]

@pdx18 I hope you don't mind me starting one of these.

How are you doing in your goals?
Any victories? 
Anything not going so well that you want help on?
Anything new that you are looking forward to doing/trying?

[Emerald1486]

My weight hasn't started dropping yet, but I am noticing changes in how I feel. I am feeling more definition in the muscles, and there is a more noticeable difference to me in the muscle vs the fat. The fat is just getting more in the way during the workouts.
My victory today was doing the Core workout, there are 2 40-sec forearm planks. I was able to do them without a break! I didn't even realize it until the trainer started saying 3...2...1

I looked ahead and there is Kickboxing starting this week. I've never done kickboxing so I'm excited.to try it.

[Deleted]

Of course not!


How are you doing in your goals?

I'm doing really well on the eating front. I was totally rocking the exercise the first week, but I'm slipping really bad. I love barre, but work makes it SO hard. I hate getting home at 8pm everynight if I workout. I'm going to try super hard to do a 6am class tomorrow.

Any victories?

I found a form of exercise I love in my barre class. I just start lacking the motivation to go.

Anything not going so well that you want help on?

Keeping up on goals when life goes to shit. I think I'm going to use the weekend to totally regroup.

Anything new that you are looking forward to doing/trying?

No I think just keeping on with what I've been doing and try to adhere to it all better.

[sweetchix]

I planned to go to the gym tonight but I'm not feeling well. So instead, I ate dinner, had some ice cream, did my two 65 second planks, attempted a plyo prank-hold (and failed miserably), and am now bundled in a blanket on the couch.

But... I weighed myself at bootcamp last night and I've lost 5lbs in 2 weeks And, DJ said I looked good (first time he saw me completely naked on Sunday) and that a certain position showed off my muscles 

[dreamcrisp1]

I haven't weighed myself as I don't own a scale but I've been doing great with eating well and working out. I can already feel a difference and see it in my body. Im proud of myself. And my new job will allow me to work out in the AM rather than the PM which makes me more inclined to do it as I hate working out at night.

[1confused1]

Keep it up ladies!!

How are you doing in your goals? Doing well!! I've cut back on the alcohol that has helped a lot.

Any victories? I lost 2.5 pounds this week!!!!

Anything not going so well that you want help on? Just need to continue keeping the booze to a minimum.

Anything new that you are looking forward to doing/trying? I'm excited to keep adding mileage to my running distance.

[mcc]

Popping in because I'm trying to eat healthy and cook more at home - working on getting more exercise in too.

How are you doing in your goals? Good! Except for one night last weekend where I went out for drinks, I have eaten breakfast, lunch, and dinner with food from home.

Any victories? I cancelled my monthly yoga membership this month (it's pay as you go, no contract) because they had a flash sale 5 classes for $50. I usually go around 6x a month for $100 (but last month I only went twice) so I get to go the same amount of times for $50 less!

Anything not going so well that you want help on? I need to get back to yoga but it's soooo hard with the snow and whatnot.

Anything new that you are looking forward to doing/trying? I want to start walking to a farther T stop a few times a week. This would give me at least a mile of walking before work! I also want to use my standing desk at work more.

[peppermint]

I haven't set specific goals, but I've been trying to eat healthier and had been doing a good job of it until I went to my parent's last weekend - hot damn, my Mom can cook but most of it isn't as healthy as I'd like, LOL. (Probably why it's so delicious)

I, too, just got a Groupon for my yoga studio and went to my first class in forever last night. It felt so good and reminded me why I go - so now I just have to remember that when I want to snuggle up inside instead of going out in the freezing weather to get to class!

[ladyk]

Can a lurker join?

How are you doing in your goals?
I'm hitting CrossFit 3-4 times a week and it's holding steady. I'd like to get more consistant about going 4-5 times a week but life (and my 2nd job) gets in the way.

Any victories?
I was able to complete last night's WOD (Workout of the day) with the 26 pound kettlebell instead of the baby bell (18 pounds). It was 50-40-30-20-10 reps alternating with kettlebell snatches and situps. So 50 snatches, 50 situps, 40 snatches, 40 situps...

Anything not going so well that you want help on?
My diet is not good. Overall, I eat pretty clean but I just don't eat enough. I struggle to get in 1000-1200 calories a day and I know I need to eat more. I just struggle with my fat girl brain. I still need to lose 80-100 pounds and in the past, I could put on weight with the snap of your fingers so I just don't eat. My metabolism is completely jacked because of it too. So I'm trying to up my calories by 50-100 a day for a week because the thought of trying to eat what my BMR says to eat is overwhelming. I think it's like 1927 calories, not counting my exercise. I think I just need to go see a nutritionist at this point.

Anything new that you are looking forward to doing/trying?
My roommate and I are going to try this eating/working out program for the next 6 weeks, starting on Sunday. I'm pretty excited.

[Emerald1486]

Jan 29, 2015 10:36:05 GMT -5 ladyk said:

Can a lurker join?

Always welcome!

[WinterIsComing]

January has a total bust for me health/exercise wise. Between work stress, dealing with moving crap, and just being lazy, I have been eating out way to much and not exercising at all. Combined with drinking more to deal with the stress, I've managed to gain about 5 lbs since Thanksgiving. Ugh.

I'm trying not to beat myself up about last month and just trying to focus on being better in the future. Once I get moved on Sunday, I am going to get back on the healthy wagon and my half marathon training starts on Tuesday.

[seabitch]

Victories, we have them here! Go girls go!

I am eating so much better the last three weeks, combined with regular exercise I am starting to see movement on the scale. I am definitely feeling healthier.

My biggest struggle has been giving up the soda and the cheeze-it crackers. I have totally cut out chips, crackers, and cookies. And cut my soda down to 1 per day. Hey, I can't expect results if I continue doing what I was right?

[Deleted]

seabitch I cannot give up soda. I know it's terrible for me and the bubbles make me bloated. But I honestly don't think I'd be able to maintain my healthy eating from the start if I didn't have my soda. I'll wean off it eventually. But it's so.damn.good.

[WinterIsComing]

Jan 29, 2015 15:30:11 GMT -5 @pdx18 said:

seabitch I cannot give up soda. I know it's terrible for me and the bubbles make me bloated. But I honestly don't think I'd be able to maintain my healthy eating from the start if I didn't have my soda. I'll wean off it eventually. But it's so.damn.good.

I'm the same way. I can give up chips, cookies, ice cream, etc. with no problem but I need my damn coke! I've realized that I just need to stop worrying about it and accept that I am going to drink some of my calories in soda. And it makes me a much more pleasant person to be around.

[pinkdutchtulips]

I slacked off at the rowing thing but I've started back up again SLOWLY increasing my stroke counts (no giggling !!) from 24/min on sunday to 27/min today. I'm hoping to hit 30-32/min then increase the tension on my machine and go from there.

food wise its been a disaster -too much convenience food eating ! it didn't help that we celebrated the older of the 2 dogs bday's last night - cue up grocery store bakery cupcakes w/ the NASTIEST frosting ever !!

I notice that when I keep up w/ the rowing, my core is starting to tighten up and my hips are starting to slim down I also notice that when I don't row regularly, I feel it in my core - it feels flabbier, etc.

[seabitch]

Jan 29, 2015 15:30:11 GMT -5 @pdx18 said:

seabitch I cannot give up soda. I know it's terrible for me and the bubbles make me bloated. But I honestly don't think I'd be able to maintain my healthy eating from the start if I didn't have my soda. I'll wean off it eventually. But it's so.damn.good.

I hear you!  It is so hard.  I was drinking 3-4 16 ouncers a day and knew I needed to cut back.  It is hard, but again, I can't expect results if I continue to go down the same path.

[seabitch]

WinterIsComing, I am the same way, it is so hard. Today was a terrible day. I just wanted to walk away from a job I totally love! My first thought after I thought I should just quit and walk away, was damn, I need a soda. hmmmpf. Instead, I pouted, kicked dirt, almost cried, and then said, girl you got this. You are going to look so damn cute this summer.

[Deleted]

seabitch I try to tell myself it's okay because it's diet. Which it's really not and studies show that people who drink diet gain weight anyways.

[Deleted]

Great job everyone!

I am doing ok. I have overall been eating a lot better this month - I have had some small treats, and a couple of cheat days, but most days most weeks I've been staying within my calorie goals and focusing on eating things that are good for me. I have cut down a lot on drinking - I got super drunk at a family party last Saturday (whoops) but have mostly cut out alcohol during the week and have managed to drink somewhat moderately the rest of the time. I'm going to HH today but haven't had a drop of alcohol since Saturday - that's not THAT long, but it's a lot longer than my recent habits have been. So it's something. I've also focused a lot on portion control and/or overeating veggies if I'm going to overeat.

Working out has been so-so. I barely went to the gym last week so this week I'm repeating week 2 of C25k. But I found it manageable last time I was at the gym, so I think I'm getting something out of it. I need to add in weights but haven't yet. I figure changing a few things at a time is probably better for long term success anyway. I can't really go from NOT working out to working out 6 days a week, but if I can get in the habit of going 3x a week maybe I can add other days.

[seabitch]

Jan 29, 2015 17:14:50 GMT -5 @pdx18 said:

seabitch I try to tell myself it's okay because it's diet. Which it's really not and studies show that people who drink diet gain weight anyways.

I did that too!  Up until 6 days ago.  I finally switch back to full octane pepsi and ONLY ONE A DAY.  It is so hard, I sometimes want all of the soda!

[pantsoffdanceoff]

I have not been doing well. I have still managed to go to the gym 2 times a week and walk my dog at least 3 times a week, so I wouldn't say that I am doing horrible, but I have not gotten my eating under control.

I did just sign up for another dietbet that starts on Monday. So hopefully the thought of losing that money will light a fire under me.

[Deleted]

How are you doing in your goals? shitty
Any victories? no
Anything not going so well that you want help on? My weight is not budging!
Anything new that you are looking forward to doing/trying? Looking forward to losing weight!!