Fitness Fellowship 2022: Week 7 Check-in

[sylvanwitch]

Hey, everybody! (I always hear that in Fozzie the Bear's voice.) How's it going today? I hope you're all hanging in there.

Here's the spot to share how your fitness journey has been and what you've got planned for the near and/or far-flung future. As always, we're here to listen and not judge. *offers preemptive hugs*



Weight: About a half-pound down from last week, which is fine.

Exercise: I've been doing pretty well, as usual, with this, and we even got out for a long walk in the woods and by the river on Wednesday, during a brief uptick in the temperature before the wild weather we've got right now moved in. Otherwise, I've been doing stairs at work and the elliptical at home. I've let the strength training drop off altogether and need to get back to it. One impediment to further exercise is likely to be my left ankle, which is exhibiting some of the same symptoms it had back when I was hobbled for almost the entire summer of 2020--posterior tibial tendonitis. Thankfully, I still have my brace, and I'm not ignoring these preliminary warning signs this time, so I'm hopeful I can get on top of it before it develops into crippling pain. *crosses fingers*

Eating plan: Still nighttime snacking, which has been balanced by super-healthy breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. If I could have half the motivation I exhibit in exercising every day and apply it to not snacking, I'd be losing pounds like nobody's business. Alas, I am weak-willed.

The week ahead: I'm on winter break, which means I'll have both more challenges (I'm home where the food is) and more time to cook good meals and get lots of exercise. My plan for the week is to relax my calorie restrictions somewhat but not binge or overdo the sweets, snacks, etc., and to get more than the usual exercise to help counteract any negative effects. I think this is doable, and I'm pretty motivated not to gain anything because in a couple of pounds, I won't fit into my work pants, and I refuse to buy the next size up!



I hope the week ahead offers you moments of peace, relaxation, and some of the little joys that make life a wonder.

Comments

mixed results

[oldtoadwoman]

As expected, my average for the week is up, but my actual weight as of today is down. This is due to me giving into the junk-food cravings last weekend. And I'll admit the cravings are strong again today. Again, it's not really hunger. It's "I've had a long week and I deserve it!"

When my tax refund comes through, I think there might need to be some retail therapy (incense, art supplies, etc) because my "Winter sucks and I deserve a treat!" impulse is so strong lately and I need to find non-food ideas to sooth that.

Re: mixed results

[sylvanwitch]

OMGs, I think you and I are having the same experiences relating to weekend binges because I am DEFINITELY off-reservation on the weekends lately and then spend the weekdays regaining ground (or relosing, as the case is ;-). I love the idea of retail therapy as a replacement for the food rewards. Unfortunately, I'm also a somewhat compulsive shopper (though not nearly so bad as I was in my much younger and more foolish days), so I am doing BOTH the bingeing AND the shopping? Ugh. I hate February. March isn't looking to be much better either. GRRRR!

Solidarity, my friend. We can get through this!

Re: mixed results

[oldtoadwoman]

I'm going to admit that I just gave in and ordered takeout. Still... it's one meal and I'm trying to tell myself that "normal" people (who aren't obsessed with food) order takeout occasionally too. (Whereas last weekend was way more food than a normal person would eat at once.)

[cornerofmadness]

Honestly feeling bad. Picked up another 10 pounds in under 2 weeks. Still need to have those labs drawn. Having muscle weakness to go with.

[sylvanwitch]

Holy crap! There has got to be something going on there, for sure. Thyroid? (You'd know much better than I would, of course.) I hope the labs show something remediable.

[cornerofmadness]

everytime this has happened in the past no one has a clue why. i go for the bloodwork on wed

[oschun]

I hope your ankle doesn't start giving you too much trouble. Look after yourself, hon.

My weekend has been slovenly, to say the least. I've done nothing but read, eat junk food, drink wine and watch back to back episodes of The Expanse. (I'm even thinking of getting a Belter buzzcut and OPA tattoo from watching so much of that show). We had Friday off because of red weather warnings - seriously wild weather! Luckily our electricity was only off for a day and we didn't have any big trees coming down near the house, or garden sheds and fences flying around in the winds. Lots of people I know, including our next door neighbours, still have no power.

We're going to Wales tomorrow for four nights and are planning to do some hiking - hopefully! as the weather is still pretty horrendous. Either way, it will be good to just get away.

[sylvanwitch]

Wales! Oh, enjoy your break, hon. Also, you should totally do the hair and tattoo thing! Also, also, A+ for your style of relaxing, babe. It all sounds marvelous!