RESUMING: Fitness Fellowship 2022
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sylvanwitchReal life has taken a toll on me this summer. There have been any number of challenges that have stressed my mind, body, and spirit, but I'm getting through it one day (sometimes one hour) at a time.
I'm going to resume weekly fitness updates, probably on Mondays (possibly Sunday nights once the school year resumes). For those of you who aren't familiar with the Fitness Fellowship, it's pretty simple: Choose a goal or goals (short-, long-term, or both) related to fitness as you define it for yourself, check in with a comment when you feel like it, and feel free to talk to each other in the comments too.
There's no judgement, only encouragement.
I'll get us rolling!
I've been a yo-yo dieter most of my life, losing a LOT and then regaining some (or sometimes ALL) of what I lost.
This year I've been gaining slowly but surely, and over the past month, I've gained about ten pounds in addition to that other, steadier gain. This is in part due to stress related to preparing to travel and, of course, to eating while on vacation.
Weight on Sunday, 7/31: 206.6
Weight today: 203.4
My short-term goal is to get down to 197 for the start of the school year, circa 1 September. That means I have 6.4 pounds to lose in four weeks. I think that's doable with some simple lifestyle changes.
My long-term goal is to get back down to around 170-175lbs. by 1 January 2023.
I'm comfortable in that weight range, my clothes fit, and I have many fewer health issues when I'm lighter. But, I only make myself miserable trying to achieve an even lower goal, so I'm going to shoot for that range.
I'm going to achieve these goals by continuing to use MyFitnessPal to track my calories daily. Those calories will be primarily whole foods--brown rice, whole grain bread or tortilla, lots of veggies and fruit, beans and legumes, and the occasional treat. The week will still feature a splurge *meal* (emphasis on a single meal, not extras for leftovers the next day), probably on Saturday evenings.
I will continue to exercise at least 35 minutes daily (I've always been good about this, even when I'm heavier).
I will get at least 7 hours of sleep a night.
I may try (again) to do some yoga (my flexibility is suffering as I get older) and to incorporate strength training (light weights, body weight resistance, etc.).
I'll report in next week to let you know how I'm doing so far! I'm looking forward to your comments!
I hope the week ahead is a good one for each and every one of you!
I'm going to resume weekly fitness updates, probably on Mondays (possibly Sunday nights once the school year resumes). For those of you who aren't familiar with the Fitness Fellowship, it's pretty simple: Choose a goal or goals (short-, long-term, or both) related to fitness as you define it for yourself, check in with a comment when you feel like it, and feel free to talk to each other in the comments too.
There's no judgement, only encouragement.
I'll get us rolling!
I've been a yo-yo dieter most of my life, losing a LOT and then regaining some (or sometimes ALL) of what I lost.
This year I've been gaining slowly but surely, and over the past month, I've gained about ten pounds in addition to that other, steadier gain. This is in part due to stress related to preparing to travel and, of course, to eating while on vacation.
Weight on Sunday, 7/31: 206.6
Weight today: 203.4
My short-term goal is to get down to 197 for the start of the school year, circa 1 September. That means I have 6.4 pounds to lose in four weeks. I think that's doable with some simple lifestyle changes.
My long-term goal is to get back down to around 170-175lbs. by 1 January 2023.
I'm comfortable in that weight range, my clothes fit, and I have many fewer health issues when I'm lighter. But, I only make myself miserable trying to achieve an even lower goal, so I'm going to shoot for that range.
I'm going to achieve these goals by continuing to use MyFitnessPal to track my calories daily. Those calories will be primarily whole foods--brown rice, whole grain bread or tortilla, lots of veggies and fruit, beans and legumes, and the occasional treat. The week will still feature a splurge *meal* (emphasis on a single meal, not extras for leftovers the next day), probably on Saturday evenings.
I will continue to exercise at least 35 minutes daily (I've always been good about this, even when I'm heavier).
I will get at least 7 hours of sleep a night.
I may try (again) to do some yoga (my flexibility is suffering as I get older) and to incorporate strength training (light weights, body weight resistance, etc.).
I'll report in next week to let you know how I'm doing so far! I'm looking forward to your comments!
I hope the week ahead is a good one for each and every one of you!