Fitness Fellowship 2026: Check-in Eight
Feb. 23rd, 2026 03:59 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
sylvanwitchGreetings from the once-again-snowy north. *sighs*
How did your week go, friends? Whatever your answer, please pick a victory and share it here. I think we can all use the reminder that joy comes in packages of all sizes. Of course, you're also welcome to share your non-victories. Share whatever you'd like, in fact! :-)
Weight: 194.0, down .4 from last week.
Exercise: 4/4 yoga, 3/3 strength-training, steps every day! I or we got outside for walks five out of seven days this past week, and we walked at a mall on one of the other two. Yesterday, I used the elliptical.
Eating plan: I was on break, so there was/were more takeout and treats than usual, but I still did my best to be moderate in portion sizes and not overeat. I am definitely proud of myself for not overindulging. Typically, I see a significant weight gain after a break, but I did well this time. Yay! :-)
Meditation: Yes!
Hydration: Good!
Sleep: I sleep so well during breaks, when my work-related anxiety has a chance to dissipate. I did my best to get to bed at reasonable hours, though I didn't quite manage it on a couple of nights, but I did get to bed on time last night, so I expect I'll be back on track, sleep-schedule-wise, until the next break.
The week ahead: Back to the grind, with all the usual goals in place.
Wishing the week ahead is a good one for us all.
How did your week go, friends? Whatever your answer, please pick a victory and share it here. I think we can all use the reminder that joy comes in packages of all sizes. Of course, you're also welcome to share your non-victories. Share whatever you'd like, in fact! :-)
Weight: 194.0, down .4 from last week.
Exercise: 4/4 yoga, 3/3 strength-training, steps every day! I or we got outside for walks five out of seven days this past week, and we walked at a mall on one of the other two. Yesterday, I used the elliptical.
Eating plan: I was on break, so there was/were more takeout and treats than usual, but I still did my best to be moderate in portion sizes and not overeat. I am definitely proud of myself for not overindulging. Typically, I see a significant weight gain after a break, but I did well this time. Yay! :-)
Meditation: Yes!
Hydration: Good!
Sleep: I sleep so well during breaks, when my work-related anxiety has a chance to dissipate. I did my best to get to bed at reasonable hours, though I didn't quite manage it on a couple of nights, but I did get to bed on time last night, so I expect I'll be back on track, sleep-schedule-wise, until the next break.
The week ahead: Back to the grind, with all the usual goals in place.
Wishing the week ahead is a good one for us all.
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Date: Tuesday, 24 February 2026 08:06 am (UTC)Weighted myself for the first time in probably a year, and I have not gained weight but also not lost any. Looks like 70kg is my new norm. It's a bit worrying, because I have some issues with my legs that benefit greatly from weighting as little as possible, but I think I'm doing a good job keeping that in check with regular exercise (= having a job that keeps me physically active) since it's not flaring up any more than usual.
Eating is so-so... I want to think my diet is decent for the most part, but I realized I've been snacking a lot as an anxious response, which is not fun.
Btw, if anybody uses the default Samsung Health app to track their step count and wants to be friends (no need for challenges if you're not into that, just seeing someone else in there is fun already) feel free to add me:
https://shealth.samsung.com/s/hyPeimF
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Date: Tuesday, 24 February 2026 02:19 pm (UTC)YAY for not having gained weight, though I also appreciate that that's a double-edged sword in this case. I am glad your work (though anxiety-inducing and sometimes soul-killing as it can be) helps to keep you active, but I'm sorry you're having issues at all.
Boy, do I hear you about snacking. I am *such* an emotional eater, though when I'm anxious, I can't eat at all, so I guess I'm lucky in that regard. (Let's put "lucky" in big air quotes. *rolls eyes at self*) But yeah, snacking is one of my areas of struggle, so I completely relate to wanting to reach for something that gives you a temporary sense of contentment.
I'm not on Samsung Health, but I hope someone might be. It does help to have connections on your health app, right? (My husband and I have the same fitness watches, so he's my only connection on that app.)