Fitness Fellowship 2026: Check-in Seven
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sylvanwitchWe're finally having tolerable temperatures (mid- to high-thirties F), so that has meant some walking outdoors, and it's been glorious! I know better than to think we're past the worst of the winter weather, but I'm so grateful for this thaw to give me a chance to get outside.
What are you grateful for, fitness-wise or otherwise, this week? I hope you have something bringing you joy in your life.
As usual, please do share as much or as little as you'd like of how the past week has gone and any plans you have for your fitness in the week to come.
Weight: 194.4, meaning I've regained the pound I lost last week, alas. It's to be expected, though. For Valentine's Day, T. got me a half-dozen gourmet vegan cupcakes from a local bakery. I've been parsing them out to make them last, but between the unusual sweets intake and our weekend of vegan oven pizza and French fries, I did expect to see an uptick, and I'm okay with it.
Exercise: 4/4 yoga sessions, 2/3 strength-training sessions, walking every day. We got out for a 2.4-mile ramble yesterday, and I took a 2.3-mile walk today. I'm on my winter break this week, and the weather is looking conducive to at least two or three more outdoor walks. I'm *so* pleased. The missing strength-training is a combination of exhaustion and forgetfulness. Last week was stressful at work, and I was also on the struggle bus in the first half of the work week, thanks to SAD. That's not an excuse, just a fact of life this time of year. Anyway, I'll do better this week, for sure.
Eating plan: Other than the aforementioned exceptions, I've been eating healthy. The white bean and green soup I made last Monday was excellent for lunches all last week--hearty, filling, delicious, and very healthy. Yum! I've stocked up some chopped salad kits and made a pan of vegan "chicken" to throw in, so I'll have easy meals for break and will still be getting my roughage. I have one cupcake left, and then that temptation will be gone as well.
Meditation: Yes!
Hydration: With the exception of one day, when I basically forgot to drink until just before bed, I was good about this.
Sleep: Friday night into Saturday, I slept 9.5 hours, which is rare for me. My body really needed it. Since then, I've been good about getting to bed at a reasonable hour. I'm trying *not* to lean hard into my night-owl habits because that just makes returning to work that much more difficult. The sleep is deep and lovely, if a little plagued by weird dreams. I always sleep better on breaks; work makes me anxious. *sighs*
The week ahead: We didn't get takeout for Valentine's Day, deciding to save it for a midweek treat, so I do have some Indian takeout in my future, and I'm going to an early dinner with a friend on Thursday, but we go to this amazing multicultural food court, and there's a West African restaurant there with the most amazing red beans and rice and greens, so even there, I'll have healthy options. This is to say that I am on break, and I might indulge more than I'd otherwise do, but I'm going to try to balance that with lots of exercise and also watching portions.
I'm sending you all the good vibes I can spare, friends. Happy Mardi Gras to those who celebrate it! (T. brought home a king cake, but it's PACKED with cream cheese, so that's pretty easy for me to ignore.)
What are you grateful for, fitness-wise or otherwise, this week? I hope you have something bringing you joy in your life.
As usual, please do share as much or as little as you'd like of how the past week has gone and any plans you have for your fitness in the week to come.
Weight: 194.4, meaning I've regained the pound I lost last week, alas. It's to be expected, though. For Valentine's Day, T. got me a half-dozen gourmet vegan cupcakes from a local bakery. I've been parsing them out to make them last, but between the unusual sweets intake and our weekend of vegan oven pizza and French fries, I did expect to see an uptick, and I'm okay with it.
Exercise: 4/4 yoga sessions, 2/3 strength-training sessions, walking every day. We got out for a 2.4-mile ramble yesterday, and I took a 2.3-mile walk today. I'm on my winter break this week, and the weather is looking conducive to at least two or three more outdoor walks. I'm *so* pleased. The missing strength-training is a combination of exhaustion and forgetfulness. Last week was stressful at work, and I was also on the struggle bus in the first half of the work week, thanks to SAD. That's not an excuse, just a fact of life this time of year. Anyway, I'll do better this week, for sure.
Eating plan: Other than the aforementioned exceptions, I've been eating healthy. The white bean and green soup I made last Monday was excellent for lunches all last week--hearty, filling, delicious, and very healthy. Yum! I've stocked up some chopped salad kits and made a pan of vegan "chicken" to throw in, so I'll have easy meals for break and will still be getting my roughage. I have one cupcake left, and then that temptation will be gone as well.
Meditation: Yes!
Hydration: With the exception of one day, when I basically forgot to drink until just before bed, I was good about this.
Sleep: Friday night into Saturday, I slept 9.5 hours, which is rare for me. My body really needed it. Since then, I've been good about getting to bed at a reasonable hour. I'm trying *not* to lean hard into my night-owl habits because that just makes returning to work that much more difficult. The sleep is deep and lovely, if a little plagued by weird dreams. I always sleep better on breaks; work makes me anxious. *sighs*
The week ahead: We didn't get takeout for Valentine's Day, deciding to save it for a midweek treat, so I do have some Indian takeout in my future, and I'm going to an early dinner with a friend on Thursday, but we go to this amazing multicultural food court, and there's a West African restaurant there with the most amazing red beans and rice and greens, so even there, I'll have healthy options. This is to say that I am on break, and I might indulge more than I'd otherwise do, but I'm going to try to balance that with lots of exercise and also watching portions.
I'm sending you all the good vibes I can spare, friends. Happy Mardi Gras to those who celebrate it! (T. brought home a king cake, but it's PACKED with cream cheese, so that's pretty easy for me to ignore.)
still eating too much
Date: Tuesday, 17 February 2026 03:59 am (UTC)I was doing well until the end of the week when the anxiety spiral took over.
Thoughts
Date: Tuesday, 17 February 2026 06:54 am (UTC)It's been 40s-50s here. We have a few more nice days, then it's supposed to get cold again. My honeybees are flying out of their bee tree. O_O I may have to put out some sugar water for them, because there is NOTHING anywhere near blooming yet.
I've been out doing a little yardwork. I've spread mulch around several trees.
Today I walked around taking pictures, if you want to see:
Photos: House Yard and South Lot
Photos: Savanna and Prairie Garden