Fitness Fellowship 2026: Check-in Six
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sylvanwitchWe're still experiencing Arctic cold here, though tomorrow it's supposed to get up to 38F, a regular heat wave. The consequence of the cold has been deepening Seasonal Affective Disorder for me. Yes, I have a special lamp; no, I haven't been using it. *rolls eyes at self* I am pleased to report that unlike in previous years, this year I've avoided overeating and overspending to counteract my grim mood.
So far, anyway, I've stuck to my exercise and eating plans, and I'm proud of myself for that. Have you had a health- and/or fitness-related experience lately of which you're proud? I've learned over the years that it's important to take joy in even the smallest positive changes, and I hope you'll share one of those little happy moments with us all.
Weight: 193.4, down 1 pound from last week and a total of 19 pounds since I began in earnest on 1 September 2025. Yay!
Exercise: Yoga 4/4, strength-training 3/3, steps every day. We were able to get to the mall to walk on Saturday, and yesterday I used the elliptical to good effect. Otherwise, I've been getting steps in during free periods at work.
Eating plan: I've been mostly good, though depression means I don't always have the energy to cook fresh food. I did, however, make a creamy white bean and greens soup yesterday, which I'm hoping turned out well. (We'll have it today for supper.) I'm avoiding snacking, overeating, and too many sweets, though not all of my meal choices have been well-rounded.
Hydration: Yes!
Meditation: Yes!
Sleep: Ugh. I mean, I'm mostly in bed on time during the work week, but my dreams have been somewhat gnarly lately, and I've had a three-day weekend, during which I've gone off the rails with my night-owl ways, a fact for which I will definitely pay tomorrow. *sighs*
The week ahead: I need to focus on getting better sleep, if possible, and I'm hoping it's "warm" enough to get outdoors. We're heading to the zoo today to walk a bit, even though it's still pretty damned cold. I need fresh air and sunshine, though.
May the week ahead bring sunshine and blue skies, if those are conditions you'd enjoy.
So far, anyway, I've stuck to my exercise and eating plans, and I'm proud of myself for that. Have you had a health- and/or fitness-related experience lately of which you're proud? I've learned over the years that it's important to take joy in even the smallest positive changes, and I hope you'll share one of those little happy moments with us all.
Weight: 193.4, down 1 pound from last week and a total of 19 pounds since I began in earnest on 1 September 2025. Yay!
Exercise: Yoga 4/4, strength-training 3/3, steps every day. We were able to get to the mall to walk on Saturday, and yesterday I used the elliptical to good effect. Otherwise, I've been getting steps in during free periods at work.
Eating plan: I've been mostly good, though depression means I don't always have the energy to cook fresh food. I did, however, make a creamy white bean and greens soup yesterday, which I'm hoping turned out well. (We'll have it today for supper.) I'm avoiding snacking, overeating, and too many sweets, though not all of my meal choices have been well-rounded.
Hydration: Yes!
Meditation: Yes!
Sleep: Ugh. I mean, I'm mostly in bed on time during the work week, but my dreams have been somewhat gnarly lately, and I've had a three-day weekend, during which I've gone off the rails with my night-owl ways, a fact for which I will definitely pay tomorrow. *sighs*
The week ahead: I need to focus on getting better sleep, if possible, and I'm hoping it's "warm" enough to get outdoors. We're heading to the zoo today to walk a bit, even though it's still pretty damned cold. I need fresh air and sunshine, though.
May the week ahead bring sunshine and blue skies, if those are conditions you'd enjoy.