Fitness Fellowship 2025: Check-in 35

[sylvanwitch]

Phew, how is it September already? I mean, don't get me wrong--Autumn is my favorite time of year! But, honestly, I'm not sure where the rest of the year went, you know?

Thankfully, there is one constant regardless of the season, and it's that I ask you to share your fitness journey ups and downs with us here. If you're so inclined, please do tell us how this past week has gone for you.




Weight: I'm down .2 from last week, which I will totally take.

Exercise: Yoga 4 times out of 4 days pledged; strength-training 7 times out of 3 days pledged; walking every day.

Eating plan: I think I had an evening snack only twice and both times it was popcorn. I've been extra careful about not eating too large a portion of anything, including desserts, and I definitely feel better in terms of digestion and energy. I've also been focusing on lots of fruits, veggies, legumes and beans, greens, etc. I'm excited to report that the first of the local apples are in, and they're my FAVORITE--Ginger Golds! Apple season ROCKS! So, there will be much apple-enjoying in my future.

Meditation: Yes, at least twice.

Hydration: Yes, I've been keeping track.

Sleep: Mostly this has been good. I got to bed on time on those nights when I had work the next morning. I am having some trouble staying asleep, but I'm hoping once I'm back into the regular rhythm of school life, that will subside. (It's mostly anxiety dreams waking me up, I suspect.)

The week ahead: As I mentioned last week, my plan is to lose 2.5 pounds a month for the next four months, so my goal for this week is to lose .6 (since my scale only measures in even numbers). I intend to do this by continuing the habits I've reinvested in this past week. That is to say, I'll go on as I've begun. ;-)

I'm sending you all the good vibes I can spare, my friends. We've got this (whatever 'this' is)!

Comments

[batdina]

I have been not paying much attention to anything except the upcoming High Holidays. However, I have been exercising and doing a chunk of walking. Avoiding the scale something fierce.

It's always good to see you and your progress and determination.

[sylvanwitch]

I'm so glad you're able to get out to walk and exercise and whatnot. I know in past years there have been significant impediments. As you're in my daily prayers, I think of you often and always with hope that you are doing well. I so appreciate you stopping by, so to speak; it always does my heart good to hear from you. *hugs*

Good luck with preparation for the High Holidays!

[oschun]

I used to think autumn was probably my favourite season, but I'm not so sure anymore. The weather suddenly turned at the end of last week and it feels like it's been raining for a week straight. It's miserable.

I finally managed to do a weight training session at the gym last week. I could barely walk down the stairs afterwards! This week I have done nothing because I'm in a state of school shock. This job just gets harder and harder every year.

My plan from next week onwards is to do at least one 45min pilates class and one 45min strength training session at the gym. I'm going to start slow and try to build it into a regular routine.

Enjoy the autumn apples!

[sylvanwitch]

I can definitely see how constant rain and gloom would knock autumn out of the favorite spot, for sure! I hope the weather has improved since you wrote this.

YAY for weight training! It is SO good for you, especially for helping to maintain muscle mass and bone density as we age. But I know how painful it can be, and I hope you have recovered from that pain, so you don't mind doing it again once the shock of the new school year eases.

I'm currently fourteen minutes away from being able to leave. I cover the library two days a week for the students who get picked up late. I like it because it's usually quiet, and I can get a bunch of work done, so I don't have to take it home. BUT, today, I am definitely feeling like someone whose body has to remember how to do this teaching thing. It is *so* draining, and I am wearing SO many hats, and I don't have time for ANYthing, never mind my actual job, i.e. instruction, grading, etc. Grrrr.

Anyway, this is to say that I hope you got to the Pilates class and the strength training session and that the weekend gives you time to relax and recharge.

*hugs*

[lenzes]

I also can't quite believe that it's already September. Time flies, right? But I'm so grateful for this fellowship you created <3 Reading about your fitness journey motivates me to keep working toward my own goals. And once again I'm in awe of your exercise habit – walking *and* strength training every day, that's amazing!

Goal 1 – walking: I walked once, same as the week before.

Goal 2 – push-ups: One more incline push-up :D

[sylvanwitch]

Aw, thank you for the kind words, truly. It means a lot that this little weekly check-in has helped you. And go, you, for adding an additional push-up! That’s awesome!