Healthy Living Wednesday

[ironbaby]

This is a weekly check-in thread, posted each Wednesday, to hold each other accountable for healthy living, whether that be diet, exercise, emotional health, etc.

Healthy living goal:

What are you doing to achieve your goal?

How has this week been?

Mini-goal for the coming week:

Rants/raves/questions:

[ironbaby]

Healthy living goal: Lose 20 pounds

What are you doing to achieve your goal? tracking on MFP to try to stay under 1200 calories/day

How has this week been? last week we were on vacation, so I am up 2 pounds. I have been more mindful this week, but I am going back to tracking today!

Mini-goal for the coming week: Track every day.

Rants/raves/questions: I start coaching in 2 weeks. I really want to see some kind of progress by then so I feel better about the upcoming marathon season.

[doodler]

Healthy living goal: Get back to maintenance weight (lose 5 lbs).

What are you doing to achieve your goal? Running, tracking on MFP, drinking water

How has this week been? Good. I partied and ate this weekend and then got on the scale and was up 7 lbs. I also have my period so I'm sure some of that was water weight. I have since worked out twice and started tracking on MFP again. I'm doing good with not snacking, which is my downfall. 2.5 lbs already came off since Sunday.

Mini-goal for the coming week: Continue running.

Rants/raves/questions: Nope.

[pinkcat]

Healthy living goal: I'd like to lose around 10 more pounds, which would put me at a 25 lb loss. 20 more would be ideal, but I think 10 is much more realistic and will put be back at my college weight, so I'd take that!

What are you doing to achieve your goal? Running 3 or 4 times a week, being mindful of what I eat.

How has this week been? Well, the 3 day weekend was a bit of a struggle since we were at an all weekend party at my parents house. I did pretty good though and was pleased when I weighed myself this morning and hadn't gained anything! I also got a few good workouts in.

Mini-goal for the coming week: Try to not go crazy on the weekend, and maintain my healthy eating then. I can do great during the week, but struggle on weekends.

Rants/raves/questions: I need to stop buying Goldfish crackers. They are my weakness!

[ironbaby]

Great job on the running doodler and pinkcat! I usually run 4-5 times per week, but it's just not been happening, partly due to me, partly due to migraines. Back at it this week!

[gabride2010]

Healthy living goal: Lose 100lbs total (I've lost 26.5 so far!) and get in shape

What are you doing to achieve your goal? Cold turkey cut out Coke, going to the gym, counting calories with MFP, drinking more water, portion control, and listening to my stomach telling me when I'm full.

How has this week been? Great! My parents were here, and I still went to the gym on Friday, and we went for a hike on Saturday. I stayed within my calorie goals (except one day). I lost 3lbs last week.

Mini-goal for the coming week: Have the number in the scale be less than last week (no matter how much)

Rants/raves/questions: Edited because I forgot to answer this question! Umm...I'm so excited because my jeans are finally getting loose! I've lost almost 30lbs, and I'm still not down a jean size yet...maybe soon though!

[teraiin]

Healthy living goal: Lose ~25 pounds (I have lost about 7, but I'd still like to lose 25 in addition to that...)

What are you doing to achieve your goal? Cutting out snacking, healthier food choices, and exercise.

How has this week been? I show a loss of about 7 pounds as of the beginning of this week. The 4th and a birthday party resulted in some not great food choices, but I tried to be 'smart' with what I at.

Mini-goal for the coming week: Cut out my habitual protein shake for breakfast in favor of 'clean eating' and better for me breakfasts.

Rants/raves/questions: Since I joined the clean eating challenge I realized I really need to cut that protein shake out in favor of the better foods. From a calorie stand point the shakes aren't bad, but I don't think they really fill me up. So I may need to eat something slightly denser, but it will result in less hunger later? I'm able to just barely fit into a size smaller shorts so I'm fairly happy. Not that I can actually wear them because they're sort of tight... but the fact that I can actually fasten them makes me ridiculously happy.

[teraiin]

Jul 8, 2015 8:08:28 GMT -5 starbuck27 said:

I'll play!

Healthy living goal: In general, I just want to eat healthier. I have gotten really bad lately.

What are you doing to achieve your goal? At meal time, I am loading up on as many veggies as possible and trying to eat a variety.

How has this week been? I am stress eating. I had Cheetos for breakfast. So, this week is not going well.

Mini-goal for the coming week: I need to develop a new coping mechanism for stress other than eating junk food. Something I can do when I'm at home or at the office. Suggestions welcome.

Rants/raves/questions: Nada.

I'd be interested in hearing suggestions too. I think I tend to binge-eat my feels which obviously isn't healthy or helpful in terms of weightloss.

[nepatsgal]

Healthy living goal: Lose 20lbs

What are you doing to achieve your goal? C25K, water, controlling portions.

How has this week been? Not too good. I lost, gained and I think I'm about the same as last Wednesday. I ate so unhealthy this week.

Mini-goal for the coming week: Limit fast food to one day.

Rants/raves/questions: I felt so bloated all weekend and then I got my period on Monday. Starting to get over the bloat now.


Edited: To fix words.

[rooskie]

Thanks for starting ironbaby

Healthy living goal: lose 5lbs

What are you doing to achieve your goal? MFP and being more active.

How has this week been? No part of me wants to work out right now and I ate like crap all weekend. I always feel like I don't want to work out during the TWW

Mini-goal for the coming week: I've been trying trying to walk 3 days a week on my lunch and we are going to do a 20 mile bike ride Saturday.

Rants/raves/questions: my Fitbit won't sync to my phone. Any ideas?

[wannabmama]

Healthy living goal: lose 30lb from peak; currently down 5

What are you doing to achieve your goal? Doing "something" every day in terms of exercise, eating well, more water, less wine

How has this week been? Pretty good. Did a hike on the 4th and aggravated my knee so workouts have been scarce, but eating well with tons of water.

Mini-goal for the coming week: get back on exercise track, catch up on 30 day challenge

Rants/raves/questions: none today

[wannabmama]

starbuck27 and teraiin, I have a really sedentary job and eat out of boredom, so it's not the same exactly but three things I do to avoid mindless eating (esp of bad food):
1. Only keep healthy options around, cherries, apples, carrots are good, as is healthier versions of popcorn.
2. Always drunk a large glass of water before snacking or a glass of tea (peppermint seems to really help, or ginger), often by the time I drink it, the urge to eat has passed. If I'm still hungry, it's more likely I'm actually hungry and not just bored.
3. Go for a quick walk. I go around the block at my office or run an errand and take really deep breaths of air. At home sometimes I run up and down the stairs or do a quick task like put laundry away or empty the dishwasher.

[kayladawn91]

Healthy Living Goal: Lose 30 lbs

What are you doing to achieve your goal: Paleo, exercise

How has this week been? Awful (again). When I get back from vacation on Thursday I'm going to jump back on the Paleo horse!

Mini-goal: Just to get back into the right mindset and get healthy food in the house.

R/R/Q: I'm so angry with myself for not following my diet the last couple of weeks

[shadesofgold]

ironbaby, 1200 calories is so little! Are you sure that will be helpful?

Healthy living goal: Lose 5 pounds

What are you doing to achieve your goal?: Daily yoga, periodic cardio, clean eating (tracking calories and macros in MFP this week until I'm in the groove.)

How has this week been? Started clean eating challenge on Monday - so far so good. Will be drinking a bit of wine tonight at dinner with my girlfriends and on an overnight trip this weekend. I'm being strict with cutting out sugar, so a little red wine will be my treat.

Mini-goal for the coming week: Stick with clean eating and make sure I get my exercise in.

Rants/raves/questions: Every time I try clean eating, MH is a little bit of a pill about it. We eat pretty clean at home anyway, but when I asked him to omit the breadcrumbs on my chicken last night he said "you can't even have a little?" It is the "can't even have" line that he often repeats. I constantly am saying "I can, but I am choosing not to." It is less than helpful.

[titania]

Healthy living goal: Gain back upper body strength and fit in my clothes better

What are you doing to achieve your goal? eating clean, moving more, and doing strength training

How has this week been? Well this past weekend was an eating/drinking disaster, BUT I am eating healthy this week and going to the gym so that is something.

Mini-goal for the coming week: Just get through one week of clean eating!

Rants/raves/questions: I saw pictures of myself from the 4th party and I almost cried. I am really disappointed with myself, but I am going to try really hard to get back to my old self!

[ironbaby]

shadesofgold, the 1200 calories is per MFP. I workout a lot, and I always eat the extra calories allowed for that.

starbuck27, I eat out of boredom. Try making yourself do pushups, jumping jacks, etc. before grabbing a snack. Or keep your hands busy: fold laundry, do dishes, etc?

rooskie, my Fitbit has problems connecting, too. I found that I have to completely close the program then reopen it or it won't sync. Not just navigate away from the problem, but actually go into running apps and close it. I hope that helps.

[LovesMeSomeCake]

Healthy living goal: lose enough weight to quit insulin...so 40, or 60? Also, it would help if I didn't need to buy new clothes since nothing is fitting. damn insulin.

What are you doing to achieve your goal? mindful eating, moving more, more water, less crap, trying for LOW carb.

How has this week been? great so far. but mostly do to some meds I take, not my willpower.

Mini-goal for the coming week: I'd like to start the C25K again, but I've been walking with a lady at work who has lost 85 pounds so far, and I always try to do too much too soon, so I think I want to just be consistent for a few weeks before amping up.

Rants/raves/questions: I do believe there is a mental reason for my never following through on a diet, but I can't figure it out, anyone have books/suggestions on how to work through this?

[LovesMeSomeCake]

today started off well, and then things started going downhill quickly... I swear the food is talking to me

[doodler]

Jul 8, 2015 8:30:26 GMT -5 teraiin said:

Jul 8, 2015 8:08:28 GMT -5 starbuck27 said:

I'll play!

Healthy living goal: In general, I just want to eat healthier. I have gotten really bad lately.

What are you doing to achieve your goal? At meal time, I am loading up on as many veggies as possible and trying to eat a variety.

How has this week been? I am stress eating. I had Cheetos for breakfast. So, this week is not going well.

Mini-goal for the coming week: I need to develop a new coping mechanism for stress other than eating junk food. Something I can do when I'm at home or at the office. Suggestions welcome.

Rants/raves/questions: Nada.

I'd be interested in hearing suggestions too. I think I tend to binge-eat my feels which obviously isn't healthy or helpful in terms of weightloss.

Mine are to either go for a run or a walk outside, or to read. I can lose myself in a good book and the stress melts away.

[emilie]

pinkcat Goldfish are also my downfall. So good.
rooskie maybe look at the fitbit support forums? I've found them to be helpful in the past. My fitbit can be really finicky.

Healthy living goal: continue with healthy eating. trying to cut out caffeine.

What are you doing to achieve your goal? I am doing the clean eating challenge. I am not being super anal about everything (like I ate sriracha yesterday, which has a little sugar) but I am not in general eating processed food (including bread), dairy, or refined sugar. 2 days in I feel okay, but that bagel in the work kitchen is still calling me

How has this week been? It's been okay, but I still haven't been able to completely cut out coffee. I am down to half a cup and hope to kick it to the curb by week's end. Maybe. I dunno. I love coffee.

Mini-goal for the coming week: Get some workouts in.

Rants/raves/questions: Some days it just feels so hard to get everything done between work, life obligations, and trying to take care of yourself.

[rooskie]

Jul 8, 2015 11:13:14 GMT -5 doodler said:

Jul 8, 2015 8:30:26 GMT -5 teraiin said:

I'd be interested in hearing suggestions too. I think I tend to binge-eat my feels which obviously isn't healthy or helpful in terms of weightloss.

Mine are to either go for a run or a walk outside, or to read. I can lose myself in a good book and the stress melts away.

doodler & teraiin - I always hide food to keep myself out of it. Also I have some easy games to play on my phone that can distract me until I calm down.

[littlelion]

Healthy living goal:
Lose 10 lbs by end of Aug (goal since June) And I could def do with losing more than that!


What are you doing to achieve your goal?
I'm BF'ing but stopped pumping at work a couple weeks ago. Trying to adjust my eating (less cal) and also choosing healthier meals.  BF'ing makes me an addict to the breads (esp pastries)


How has this week been?
Bad, I picked up fried chicken last night. And had a coffee roll (or 2).  I am stress eating for sure. 


Mini-goal for the coming week:
Eat better breakfast. I had cereal this morning. I need to commit.


Rants/raves/questions: I am down 3 lbs...but then gain 1 or 2 and then drop again. It's playing with my emotions.