Fitness Fellowship 2024: Week 34 Check-in (late)

[sylvanwitch]

I actually remembered this post last night but was too brain-fried to actually sit down at the computer to do it. I spent a lot of yesterday in this same chair working on school stuff. Today was a full day of meetings, with some time for classroom set-up. I was there until 4:30 because that's how I roll. Ugh.

How was this past week for you in terms of fitness (or anything else you'd like to share)? Please do let us know how you're doing on reaching your goals.



Weight: A little down from last week, maybe? I haven't been keeping track from week to week (even though I weigh myself daily).

Eating plan: Oi. What plan? Lol! I was definitely in "stressed and feeling sorry for myself" mode, and I ate a lot of things (and a lot of a lot of things) that I should have avoided. Ah, well. A week or two back in the grind, and I'll be on track again.

Exercise: This, I have been good at/with. Yoga, walking, weights. An hour, at least, per day.

Sleep: Last night, I was very good. All the previous nights, when I was supposed to be walking back my bedtime? HA!

Meditation: See yoga.

Hydration: No. I actually found myself desperately thirsty several times while I was working at my desk and couldn't manage to tear myself away to get something more to drink. I am a bonehead. I'm back to carrying a large, insulated water bottle, however, so at school, at least, I should be alright.

The week ahead: I would like to say that I will get an hour's exercise a day, sleep enough, eat well, etc., etc. I will try. Whether I succeed or not is often up to how I feel when I finally drag myself in the door at the end of a day. These first couple of weeks back are usually a painful adjustment period, no matter how long I've been doing this for a living. We'll see. I can say with some certainty that I will, at least, maintain my fasting window and eat fewer calories because who has time to eat? Lol!


Here's hoping this week is a good one for everyone!

Comments

[batdina]

OK. I give. Tell me about your Yoga app?

Also, I got on the scale and remembered why I don't get on the scale. But my exercise levels are improving, and my food intake is decent, if not great. So baby steps.

Sorry you have to return to school. I miss students, but I don't much miss school, if that makes any sense. Also? Am now chest deep in preparations for the High Holidays, and have found myself rereading Ken McLoud over and over again. I'm not sure what that's about.

[cornerofmadness]

Started PT yesterday. We'll see where this goes

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[oldtoadwoman]

I've been kind of stuck for a few weeks, but given how crazy life has been lately, I'm counting it as a win that I haven't gained anything. (I'm so prone to both comfort eating when things aren't going well and reward eating when things are going well. And the last month has involved a lot of emotional ups and downs.)

Once I get my first paycheck from the new job, I plan to work out a formal budget and then see if I can get into a habit of planning my meals based on what is healthiest instead of cheapest.

[adore]

I've started self-defence classes this week, I had the first one on Monday and will do the second one today! I also plan to poledance on Friday.

[luzula]

Aww, I'm sorry work is being difficult! : ( Best of luck to you in adjusting.

I spent most of last week outdoors, sleeping in a tent, cooking over a campfire, and being out in the forest by day. So that was nice, even if we did have some rain, so that I was constantly thinking of keeping my clothes dry, and drying them when I could, etc.

Also, I'm surprised at how easy it is for me to stay at my current weight goal! I was even down below it for a while.

[oschun]

Oh babe, I sympathise. I'm back next week. The thought of sitting in meetings and training sessions for two days straight on Mon and Tues makes me want to crawl back into bed and hide under my pillow. Those first couple of weeks at the start of the year NEVER get easier.

Although I have to admit that part of me is sort of looking forward to more structure. (I've decided I hate the word routine and am banning it from my own vocabulary :D) Once I'm back at work I know I'll find things like fasting and cutting back on alcohol easier.

GOOD LUCK and remember that it eventually gets easier!

[sylvanwitch]

The app is called Yoga-go, and it's by subscription. You fill out a survey first and then it offers you a plan. My experience has been that the plan is usually at a "deep discount" from its usual fees. I've been using it for close to three months and really like it. Here's the link: https://yoga-go.io/start-age-full2?branch-name=google&test-name=go1&gender=female&tack=true&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&campaign_id=19067507745&adgroup_id=144752666580&ad_id=637954493752&utm_term=yoga%20go&track=right&matchtype=p&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwlbu2BhA3EiwA3yXyu1eGKKn9EE8oToZrxCbmHMGS8gaumCd4hZXZgVPM6nFXn9sF2C3BbRoCjdAQAvD_BwE

(Ugh, sorry that's a mess.)

I'm so glad you're feeling good about exercise levels and food intake, and I hope both of those continue to be true. I feel you on the scale situation. Often, the number I see doesn't seem to reflect how I feel about my level of fitness, and I think I am slowly finally coming to release some of the value I place on that number, which is a big deal for me, given the time in which and the way I was raised.

Also, I do SO know what you mean, re: students vs. school. This year is definitely offering a more significant struggle for me than usual. I had to look up Ken McLoud because I confess I hadn't heard of him, but his work sounds fascinating! I hope you're finding comfort in it and that the reason for your current fixation is revealed, as so often these things are.

Big *hugs* to you just because. :-)

[sylvanwitch]

Good luck! I read from your post that the PT seems super self-explanatory. I'm sorry you have to go through these hoops before your insurance will let you have an MRI. That is ridiculous!

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[sylvanwitch]

I think that absolutely counts as a win, particularly given your current circumstances. YAY for having a paycheck coming, though, and for healthy food plans to come!

[sylvanwitch]

Oh, awesome! Enjoy those classes! I hope they give you an even greater sense of empowerment to go with what you get from poledancing! :-)

[sylvanwitch]

Thank you, my friend. It will even out, but boy, the adjustment curve seems to get less forgiving every year. ;-)

Your daily life sounds amazing, but I can definitely sympathize with the concern over dry clothes. I definitely remember that sensation from my own backpacking days many moons ago.

YAY for staying your weight goal (or below it)! I'm so glad that what you're doing is working for you! Woooo-hoooo!

[sylvanwitch]

I knew you would understand. I'm sorry you're facing a wall o' meetings next week. That suuuuucks. I have a half-day (noon to four) today, but it's freshmen stuff (even though I don't teach freshmen), and I have a half day in the earlier half tomorrow for transfer student orientation, but it's easy stuff, so at least there's a little time to breathe. We hit the ground running with classes on the third.

I do understand what you mean about structure. Once I'm past the adjustment period, I usually do better in terms of how much and what I eat because I'm restricted by the day, and I find ways to fit exercise into the work day, so I don't have so much to do when I get home at night. It makes sense to me that you, too, enjoy the structure!

Good luck getting yourself ready!

[cornerofmadness]

Insurance has become a monster in serious need of rehauling. That said, working on strength and balance ain't gonna hurt me

[delphi]

"stressed and feeling sorry for myself" about sums up my week too. *hugs* Take care, and I hope things ease up soon as the school year gets underway.

I'm managing all right on the sleep, walking, and three meals front, which I'm counting as a success. All three required more mindfulness than they might have otherwise, but they're hanging in there. I'm aiming this week to cut down my sugar consumption, because I think it's adding to the stress.

[sylvanwitch]

*hugs* right back at you, my friend. I sincerely hope things get better for you, too, and that the stress eases up for you. Congratulations on maintaining healthy habits in spite of life's efforts to derail them, and I hope your focus on reducing sugar has proved successful!

Here's hoping we both have a good long weekend!