Fitness Fellowship 2023: Week 35 Check-in
Aug. 27th, 2023 02:28 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
sylvanwitchAnother week down and we're almost done with August. Where has the summer gone?
How has your week been in terms of your fitness goals (or any other goals, for that matter--we're not picky here)? I hope it's been a good one for you. As always, please share what you're comfortable sharing. We're here to listen and not to judge.
I lost a little weight this week, which I attribute to resuming the intermittent fasting and to getting lots of exercise. My OB/GYN mentioned when going over my labs on Thursday that my good cholesterol is *really* good, and she said that's a level we can affect positively by exercising. That made me feel pretty awesome and also motivated me to make sure I'm getting at least 30-45 minutes every day.
My sleep has been pretty good, too, now that the film festival keeping T. out into the wee hours has finished. I've been working on going to bed earlier, and so far, I've backed it up to midnight. During the school year, I try to be in bed by 11:00pm because I get up at 6:00am, so I have to try to step that bedtime back by an hour before Tuesday.
I've been good about hydrating and have done a wee bit of breathing but also lots of mindfulness stuff while out walking/hiking.
My goals for next week are to STICK TO THE PLAN! Sometimes, the wheels fall off when the school year starts. Next week, I have three days of weird schedules for faculty meetings and freshman orientation days, but I'm going to try to be good about my bedtimes and am absolutely going to work on maintaining my IF.
On the subject of fasting, I'm going to start "skipping" breakfast, having a mid-morning snack instead of a full meal when I get up. There are several good reasons for this, but the most significant one is that if I'm doing, say, 12:12, there are going to be days (many) when I cannot possibly eat dinner before 6:00pm, and I really do want a minimum of 12 hours of fasting, so that requires a later breaking of my fast. (I will still be drinking my morning coffee, however; that's non-negotiable. ;-)
For probably the first decade or more of my current job, I didn't eat breakfast as a matter of choice, but then some diet or other I started emphasized how I MUST eat breakfast, so I got into the habit. It'll be weird not eating it when I get up, but I'm also kind of excited about having a little more time in the morning to maybe stretch as well as read a bit longer over coffee before showering, dressing, and leaving the house for the commute.
Anyway, this coming week, as I said above, is kind of an odd one, since my usual schedule doesn't commence until the 5th, but it'll be good practice for my fasting plans. Also, it'll give my body time to adjust to the new sleep schedule.
I'm sending you all the good vibes I can spare. Wish me luck on the resumption of my work life next week!
How has your week been in terms of your fitness goals (or any other goals, for that matter--we're not picky here)? I hope it's been a good one for you. As always, please share what you're comfortable sharing. We're here to listen and not to judge.
I lost a little weight this week, which I attribute to resuming the intermittent fasting and to getting lots of exercise. My OB/GYN mentioned when going over my labs on Thursday that my good cholesterol is *really* good, and she said that's a level we can affect positively by exercising. That made me feel pretty awesome and also motivated me to make sure I'm getting at least 30-45 minutes every day.
My sleep has been pretty good, too, now that the film festival keeping T. out into the wee hours has finished. I've been working on going to bed earlier, and so far, I've backed it up to midnight. During the school year, I try to be in bed by 11:00pm because I get up at 6:00am, so I have to try to step that bedtime back by an hour before Tuesday.
I've been good about hydrating and have done a wee bit of breathing but also lots of mindfulness stuff while out walking/hiking.
My goals for next week are to STICK TO THE PLAN! Sometimes, the wheels fall off when the school year starts. Next week, I have three days of weird schedules for faculty meetings and freshman orientation days, but I'm going to try to be good about my bedtimes and am absolutely going to work on maintaining my IF.
On the subject of fasting, I'm going to start "skipping" breakfast, having a mid-morning snack instead of a full meal when I get up. There are several good reasons for this, but the most significant one is that if I'm doing, say, 12:12, there are going to be days (many) when I cannot possibly eat dinner before 6:00pm, and I really do want a minimum of 12 hours of fasting, so that requires a later breaking of my fast. (I will still be drinking my morning coffee, however; that's non-negotiable. ;-)
For probably the first decade or more of my current job, I didn't eat breakfast as a matter of choice, but then some diet or other I started emphasized how I MUST eat breakfast, so I got into the habit. It'll be weird not eating it when I get up, but I'm also kind of excited about having a little more time in the morning to maybe stretch as well as read a bit longer over coffee before showering, dressing, and leaving the house for the commute.
Anyway, this coming week, as I said above, is kind of an odd one, since my usual schedule doesn't commence until the 5th, but it'll be good practice for my fasting plans. Also, it'll give my body time to adjust to the new sleep schedule.
I'm sending you all the good vibes I can spare. Wish me luck on the resumption of my work life next week!
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Date: Monday, 28 August 2023 11:49 am (UTC)Last week was a total write-off for me. We visited friends earlier in the week and then we had my wild cousins staying with us over the long weekend - so much drinking and staying up late!
I've put on weight over the summer. I'm up to 73.8 kgs. Dammit. I need to get down to 69kgs to be at the top end of the 'normal' BMI range. So that's the first goal. I've booked my gym sessions for the next two weeks. My plan is initially just to do one stretch session like pilates, one gym session with a bit of cardio but mainly focusing on weight training, then one cardio. If I set a goal of doing focused exercise every day, I am going to fail. I know this.
I'm also fasting two days this week. Yes, the whole thing about breakfast being vital is nonsense. I think I can do a 19hr window from dinnertime to about 3pm the next day which is when I finish school. I'll see if it's manageable. Or maybe just make it to 1pm. In general, I don't really do a lot of snacking between meals. Anyway, the next 3-4 weeks will be about experimenting with what works as a long-term routine. I turn 50 in October and that's what I want to give myself as a gift.
Have a great week!
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Date: Monday, 28 August 2023 03:27 pm (UTC)All your goals here sound sensible and doable, and I think it’s especially good that you’ve already lined up your exercise sessions because, if you’re like me, making a public commitment of time and money makes it more likely that you’ll follow through. Plus, I know you enjoy the classes once you’re at them, and the effects are also good for you. :-)
I am wishing you a smooth transition back to your school sleep schedule and success with your plans to achieve your goals by your birthday!