WEEKLY CHECK-IN MAY 6TH~
Hey Everyone! WELCOME TO THE MONTH OF MAY!
How has everyone been doing this past week?.....How have you been feeling?
Whats new? Do you have any new goals?
What have you been doing or working on?
What have been your highs or lows?
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@PoliteOcean
Hi all this was avery hard week stress at work
Because of bad weather my chronic pain was on level 10/
I cant seem to get motivated the way I used to be and staying on my food plan hasnt affected the scale much,
I need to do more cardio and am trying to stick to a more paleo food plan.
I wish all have a good weekend I am going to try to hit my yoga class that I love so much
@Dancersoul
Sorry to hear that you are having pain Dancer..... But I think its great you are still managing to stay on track with your eating plan inspite of it all. Thats an accomplishment within itself. And its great that you are still able to manage Yoga, I know that has some wonderful Health Benefits. Keep up the great work! Every little bit counts and helps
I have been seeing a dietician... I lost 7 pounds in a month!
The week has been alright except the weather hasn't been the best......We had one or two nice days so it was difficult to get out for workouts as much as I normally try to. And its harder to keep anxiety in check when the weather isn't cooperating as well.... My puppy also had a procedure done this week, so I was also little anxious about that and just wanting it to be done and over with.... I had an appointment this week, which I did manage to keep, and that went well so that was good.
I managed to do mostly indoor workouts this week, however, I did get ZUMBA classes in twice this week.So that was great, and feeling a little sore from that but, thats a good thing.~ Kept up with healthy eating and tracking, and Journaling as well.
. Hope everyone else's week has been going well.
@PoliteOcean I got selected to teach rural students online.. And am really happy for that.. I wanted to volunteer for the cause and got selected! :)
@YourFriendforever
Thats awesome!...Anything that makes you "Happy" has great health benefits! (Sounds like this is a great benefit to your mental, emotional, and social well-being). Keep up the great work!
I had a good week in terms of cardio. I went biking several times, and inline skating twice.
I need to set aside two days a week for engaging in strength training. I think creating a set fitness schedule, with the days in which you will do activities, is a good idea. Next week, I will do strength training exercises on Tuesday and Saturday.
My diet has been pretty good. I've been trying to eat vegetables and drink a lot of water, while still allowing myself to have balance in it, and have treats.
@IsabelleJ
Great Job Isabelle! Sounds like you know what it takes to stay on track. Keep up the great work!
@PoliteOcean
Thank you, Ocean!
After a week of not eating so healthy, I made the decision yesterday to hold fast on eating better. I will be eating a cheeseburger today, but it will be paired with a big salad...and a small piece of cake lol
@essdee
Lol......thats still great Essdee.. At least you have a "plan". Great job
@PoliteOcean thank you 😊 I'm going to do my best.
@PoliteOcean
I am feeling pretty good! I am a little tired today because I didn't sleep as much as I usually do last night. I have started jogging again, which is a plus to my week. Also, been trying to eat healthier snacks.
@Mellietronx
Great job Mellie!... Way to go with incorporating Jogging! Great Health benefits there. Keep up the great work!
Hiya.
I've been successfully recovering from a pretty bad cold, but it really interfered with my goal for this week: starting daily meditation. Coughing fits every 3 min really break the concentration. I'll see if next week is better, and in any case loads of walks in the nature should be a good substitute.
I have missed the past check-ins and I dont want to miss this one...
How has everyone been doing this past week?.....How have you been feeling?
I have been doing great, thank you :D I have lost weight since starting on my weightloss journey. I track my weight loss progress using my FitBit and my meals on Sparkpeople. I have lost 10lbs since April (I know its water weight, but it's an accomplishment for me and my srubs feels like it's not sucking me in hahahaha). I am feeling fantastic :D
Whats new? Do you have any new goals?
New goal is to loose 5lbs by May 31st and increase my cardio workout and add core exercises.
What have you been doing or working on?
I have just been working on and focusing on my diet, I need to get it in control a little bit more, I luv luv carbs hehe.
What have been your highs or lows?
My highs have been when I see that I still have left over calories to eat in a day and not feel hungry or deprived.
My lows, well, plantar fasciitis is flared so I havent been dancing these past few days plus I caught the stomach flu so I am down with no major cardio while that is going, but i still have my exercise ball that I sit on plus my resistance band so when I have the energy, I just do a little work.
We want to hear from YOU!!
I hope everyone is having a funtabulous week so far...stay healthy my friends <3
@AliNurse
AliNurse!... Thank you so much for participating in this thread! Whoa! YOU are on top of your game! You know your highs, your lows, you know what you need to work on and what to focus on... and you know how to get to where you want to go! These are awesome accomplishments and focuses. I swear You and I are must be like "Soul-Health partners" or something!??! LOLOL
Your goals are alot like mine, as well as My goal for May is to drop another 5lbs!,... and .... I too, have suffered from Plantar Facsitis 
NOT fun at all! Especially when you LOVE to Dance! (Or teach it) 
...Remember too Ice, use a ball massage the center, LOTS of stretching that tendon, (I even bought my own boot to wear at night and during the day so I wouldn't be on it)...All of this helped me so much.. And I didn't have any other issues after that... Just takes some time...
Keep up the great work that you've been doing! 
@PoliteOcean ... Soul Health Partners that's awesome :D love it. Thank you, I truly need to be focused, I have let myself go so much since my depression got really bad. I'm now much more in control of it and have been med free for 3months now. I'm pushing myself to be a better me xD I'm truly happy and fortunate to have so much support and another chance to get on the weight loss journey xD
@AliNurse
Yep... I know what you are saying Ali... I do get it. I've been there myself. Building this community has really helped me to get back out of that slump. Continued luck on your journey!
@PoliteOcean ... Thank you <3
I didn't have the healthiest weekend! but I did spend a little time outside & I went for a run along a river path, that was really nice. I love to see the trees these days, they are so green!! <3
@Laura
I think its safe to say that alot of us tend to "indulge" a little on the weekends Laura! Lol... but thats ok. You acknowledge whats done, and you keep moving on and forward!... Its also great that you chose to get outside and do something great for your health. Getting outdoors can cater to our Physical, Mental and Emotional wellbeing! Great job! Keep up the great work!