Fitness Fellowship 2025: Check-in 46
Nov. 17th, 2025 04:40 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
sylvanwitchGreetings and salutations, friends! I hope the week that was has passed easily for you and that you've had some successes to share with us today.
Please do tell us how your fitness journey has been the past week. You know we won't judge, no matter what you report.
Weight: 199.2, down 1.4 from last week. I was SO EXCITED to break 200 and sustain that loss! Wooo-hoooo! My original goal was to lose ten pounds by 31 December. Since I've surpassed that, I'm hoping to lose 15 pounds by then. I'm trying not to fixate overmuch on the scale number because that way leads to dangerous eating habits, but it does feel good to see the changes in my clothes, as well, and in my overall level of energy and strength!
Exercise: I did yoga four times out of four pledged this week, strength-training four times out of three pledged, and got lots of steps in except for Monday and Tuesday, when I was still sick from my cold. I'm mostly recovered now and am doing my best to get at least 10K steps per day in.
Eating plan: I've been focused on eating whole foods, unprocessed whenever possible, with lots of fruits, veggies, beans and other legumes, etc. I'm not depriving myself of anything--I still eat dessert after dinner every day--but I have been eating smaller portion sizes and have mostly avoided snacking at night.
Hydration: Yes!
Meditation: Yes!
Sleep: Meh. I'm still struggling with adjusting to the time change. I go to bed on time, usually, but often have difficulty falling asleep. I'm working on it, though, and hoping I'll adjust soon. Being mildly sleep-deprived at work is kind of miserable.
The week ahead: More of the same good habits, more quality sleep (*crosses fingers*).
Have a great week ahead and good luck on reaching your fitness goals!
Please do tell us how your fitness journey has been the past week. You know we won't judge, no matter what you report.
Weight: 199.2, down 1.4 from last week. I was SO EXCITED to break 200 and sustain that loss! Wooo-hoooo! My original goal was to lose ten pounds by 31 December. Since I've surpassed that, I'm hoping to lose 15 pounds by then. I'm trying not to fixate overmuch on the scale number because that way leads to dangerous eating habits, but it does feel good to see the changes in my clothes, as well, and in my overall level of energy and strength!
Exercise: I did yoga four times out of four pledged this week, strength-training four times out of three pledged, and got lots of steps in except for Monday and Tuesday, when I was still sick from my cold. I'm mostly recovered now and am doing my best to get at least 10K steps per day in.
Eating plan: I've been focused on eating whole foods, unprocessed whenever possible, with lots of fruits, veggies, beans and other legumes, etc. I'm not depriving myself of anything--I still eat dessert after dinner every day--but I have been eating smaller portion sizes and have mostly avoided snacking at night.
Hydration: Yes!
Meditation: Yes!
Sleep: Meh. I'm still struggling with adjusting to the time change. I go to bed on time, usually, but often have difficulty falling asleep. I'm working on it, though, and hoping I'll adjust soon. Being mildly sleep-deprived at work is kind of miserable.
The week ahead: More of the same good habits, more quality sleep (*crosses fingers*).
Have a great week ahead and good luck on reaching your fitness goals!
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Date: Monday, 24 November 2025 07:24 am (UTC)Anyway, it looks like you're doing well, go you! Congratulations on the weight loss and doing well on your habits. : )
I'm...so-so? I damaged/overstrained a thigh muscle a couple of weeks ago, and while it's better (I went to a physical therapist and got some exercises), still it's not back to normal. And I did some stupid things working outside this weekend, so my back is stiff and achy. I am frustrated with myself.
I have realized that I need to get much better at having proper posture and technique while doing physical work and working out, so that I don't damage myself. To this end, I am now reading a book on the topic, and also booking a couple of times with a personal trainer. We have a health-and-fitness voucher from work which I can use for the latter.
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Date: Tuesday, 25 November 2025 03:25 pm (UTC)I'm so sorry to hear you're struggling with an injury, and I do hope the physical therapy helps and also that you're able to find new ways to work without causing strains and injuries. I can well relate to how I can no longer do some things the way I always have before, at least not if I want to remain hale and hearty!
May you find your strength and flexibility, my friend, and get back to working in ways that work for you!