[RES]

 

For those who are new or behind, my main goal is weight loss, for health reasons as well as I want to look good naked, and fit in clothes I used to. I love 5Ks and kettlebells. I'm struggling with this goal because it doesn't get easier when you get older. My birthday happens in the middle of this challenge so there will be some flexibility for that if D decides to plan anything.

 

I work from home, (3 jobs) as an accountant, so making sure I have enough movement in my day as well as not eating "all the unhealthy things" is important. It's very easy to lose track of how much time I've been sitting trying to solve an issue. Not having "all the unhealthy things" in the house also helps.  I struggle to get enough sleep so that shall remain on the list until it's no longer a struggle.

 

I found a ‘diet’ plan, the Dr. that came up with its target audience is post-menopausal women. It’s really a combination of several different things like IF, Low Carb/Keto, and Macros. The common denominator is calorie reduction, of course, unless you burn more than  you take in, nothing is going to work! My biggest issue is I get tired of trying to figure it all out and do a lot better when someone just tells me how and when to do it, so I’m putting this on easy mode until I lose the weight!

 

I’ve decided to go back to the 5k training plan I used in 2019 that worked better than anything else I tried…it calls for one day strength training, three days ‘running’ (intervals at your pace is suggested) and one to two days cross training or rest days. I took a break in the middle of this because NF Journey had a 5K training that was very similar, so I’m doing that instead. I will be transitioning back mid-challenge because that will end, I’m also using the NF Journey app for workouts on the two days I’m not running.

 

Checking in to hold myself accountable is key to this being successful, I don't want to have to post bad news here. I plan on posting daily to make sure I'm on track where I need to be.

 

Workout - The 5k training plan/NF Journey App

Rest - Sleep (7 hours a night) - sleep is important

Extra - Rides, 5k's, events, and life events go here - because fun makes life worth living

Steps - Hitting my 7500 steps a day goal, minimum

Track - Food, follow Galveston Diet, track in Chronometer

 

Update - Post in thread at least three times a week. - self explanatory

Duolingo daily

[Tanktimus the Encourager]

Just would like to point out that if you added Love and Eat as goals it could spice up the acronym. 

[RES]

1 hour ago, Tanktimus the Encourager said:

Just would like to point out that if you added Love and Eat as goals it could spice up the acronym. 

And you've given me an idea for my end of year challenge  

[fleaball]

 

[RES]

It is COLD here today...I realize others live in areas that are colder but 37 is cold enough for me! The high is only supposed to be 54...I'll be burrowed under blankets in my chair and thanking a few choice deities that I don't have to leave the house.

 

Monday

Workout - Done

Rest - +7

Extra - Pedicure yesterday  

Steps - No

Track - Yes/Over

Update - Yes

Duolingo - Yes

[fleaball]

holy shit I didn't realize GA got that cold. it's warmer here. o.O

[RES]

1 hour ago, fleaball said:

holy shit I didn't realize GA got that cold. it's warmer here. o.O

Apparently it's quite unusual this early, not sure why it waited until I lived here 😝🤬

 

Forgot I had a call with my Dr to go over lab results, she wants me to start taking thyroid support meds, my T3 is low, which could explain my tiredness, as well as several other things. My triglycerides are also high, which this eating plan has addressed the changes she wants me to make there. 

Did I mention I've lost another pound?

 

[RES]

It was in the 90's last weekend, this weekend is supposed to be in the low 70's, and for the next 3 days the 60's

Mother nature needs to get on some HRT now, I promise her she'll feel better!

 

 

Tuesday

Workout - Done

Rest - -7

Extra - Emailed about my next tat

Steps - No

Track - Yes/Under

Update - Yes

Duolingo - Yes

[Mistr]

My housemate Cleo was complaining about the cold too. We had snow flurries two days ago and a hard frost last night. That is perfectly normal for this time of year in Wisconsin. It is going to be beautiful and in the low 70s this weekend. I'd rather have this than the hot weather you have.

 

Good to know about your thyroid. I don't know about humans, but my (previous) cat lost over half her bodyweight when her thyroid went from low to high.

[WhiteGhost]

Following along  

[RES]

19 hours ago, Mistr said:

My housemate Cleo was complaining about the cold too. We had snow flurries two days ago and a hard frost last night. That is perfectly normal for this time of year in Wisconsin. It is going to be beautiful and in the low 70s this weekend. I'd rather have this than the hot weather you have.

 

Good to know about your thyroid. I don't know about huumans, but my (previous) cat lost over half her bodyweight when her thyroid went from low to high.

I firmly believe that those who enjoy cool/cold weather should live where it is, instead of telling those of us who prefer warmer climate how wonderful it is for the cold to invade where we live to escape it  Which is a nice way of saying I would gladly send my friends in FL and GA who keep saying how wonderful it is up your way 

I had a cat with an overactive thyroid who did the same thing...which makes sense if I have the opposite issue why it's such a such a struggle to lose it 🤔

 

6 hours ago, WhiteGhost said:

Following along  

Yay!! Welcome!

 

Wednesday

Workout - Done

Rest - +7

Extra - 

Steps - No

Track - Yes/Under

Update - Yes

Duolingo - Yes

[RES]

Supposed to start warming up today, hopefully enough where I can work on continuing to break in the bike, who knew it would take me this long to get to 500 miles?

I haven't wanted to celebrate prematurely, but I'm down 3 lbs. in 2 weeks  Probably not going to hit my goal of being under 200 by my birthday, but I'm heading in the right direction I think.

 

Thursday

Workout - Done

Rest - -7

Extra - 

Steps - No

Track - Yes/Under

Update - Yes

Duolingo - Yes

[DarK_RaideR]

On 10/17/2022 at 4:17 PM, RES said:

And you've given me an idea for my end of year challenge  

I wouldn't hold my breath here, still no KRUSTy crab...

[RES]

On 10/22/2022 at 4:07 AM, DarK_RaideR said:

I wouldn't hold my breath here, still no KRUSTy crab...

 

So every morning I step on the scale and every morning it's been going down bit by bit...not complaining but will take it!

Yesterday we went to see Black Adam, personally I thought it was good, I haven't read the comics so wasn't what I expected but I enjoyed it.

 

The Plan...Week 0
Workout - 🌈🌈🌈🌈
Rest - 🌈🌈❄️🌈❄️🌈🌈
Extra - Went to the movies Saturday
Steps - ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️
Track - ❄️❄️🌈🌈🌈🌈❄️
 
Update - 🌈🌈🌈
Duolingo daily - 🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈

[RES]

Why is the weekend always over so quickly? Adulting was done yesterday, groceries and laundry, and binge watched the latest season of the handmaids tale, with exception of the last episode which drops this week. 

 

Sunday

Workout - Rest day

Rest - +7

Extra - binged season 5 of the handmaids tale

Steps - No

Track - Yes/Under

Update - Yes

Duolingo - Yes

 

Scheduled a booster with flu shot today, hopefully side effects won't be as bad as previous ones were.

[RES]

Got the updated Covid booster and flu vax, according to the experts I should be good till next year!

Hope so because I've gotten more shots the last two years than I have since I was about 14 when I needed boosters for the childhood ones🙄

 

Monday

Workout - Done

Rest - -7

Extra - 

Steps - No

Track - Yes/Under

Update - Yes

Duolingo - Yes

 

Finished the blanket for my grandbaby last night

 

 

Also got some pics of my granddaughter  which was a nice surprise

My next project is a unicorn pillow and unicorn sleep sack for her, hopefully for Xmas and/or her birthday.

 

[DarK_RaideR]

4 hours ago, RES said:

Finished the blanket for my grandbaby last night

Somehow I'd missed this part of you, but the crochet/knitting and bike riding contrast is awesome. You're awesome.

[RES]

15 hours ago, DarK_RaideR said:

Somehow I'd missed this part of you, but the crochet/knitting and bike riding contrast is awesome. 

In your defense it has been a while since I've posted about crocheting anything

16 hours ago, DarK_RaideR said:

You're awesome.

 

Tuesday

Workout - Noped out due to not feeling up to par after the booster

Rest - -7

Extra - 

Steps - No

Track - Yes/Under

Update - Yes

Duolingo - Yes

 

Didn't feel horrible but not energetic enough to do the workout. Have officially booked my flight to Vegas in December (work event) and am happy my boss approved the flight that allows me to fly back on the flight I'd already booked for D when she joins me after said event for a few days  let's hope I don't want her on a different flight after all that  

 

[RES]

Solved a mystery this morning, someone had sent me the cutest ghost salt and pepper shakers, with  no note...not a lot of people have my address so I assumed it was my boss, it wasn't 😱

Quick post on social media reveled it was my sister from my fathers 4th marriage (aka not his child  ) which was both fitting and unexpected  

 

Wednesday

Workout - Done

Rest - +7

Extra - 

Steps - No

Track - Yes/Under

Update - Yes

Duolingo - Yes

 

Thursday

Workout - Done

Rest - -7

Extra - Voted!

Steps - No

Track - Yes/Under

Update - No

Duolingo - Yes

 

 

[RES]

Was a good week, even though the temperature prevented any riding, we took a drive up to a little town here in GA for some fall foliage and discovered their annual Oktoberfest was still going on! Walked around, ate some really yummy food, and got back later than our normal bedtime, but so worth it (and I managed to stay under calories for the day so that caps a perfect week!) Back to reality today, adulting must be done so laundry and grocery shopping it is.

 

The Plan...Week 1
Workout - 🌈🌈🌈🌈
Rest - 🌈❄️❄️🌈❄️🌈🌈
Extra - Fall Foliage drive to Helen, GA
Steps - ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️
Track - 🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈
 
Update - 🌈🌈🌈
Duolingo daily - 🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈

 

Looking at this makes me think I need to start focusing on steps...it's the last holdout  

[RES]

Got adulting done yesterday and spent the rest of it relaxing...if you haven't seen the movie DOG I recommend doing so...it's a predictable tear jerker but still sweet.

 

Sunday

Workout - Rest day

Rest - +7

Extra - 

Steps - No

Track - Yes/Under

Update - Yes

Duolingo - Yes

[fleaball]

 

happy happy birthday ❤️

[DarK_RaideR]

Happy birthday

[RES]

7 hours ago, fleaball said:

 

happy happy birthday ❤️

+

6 hours ago, DarK_RaideR said:

Happy birthday

Thank you! It was

 

I did the NF Journey 5k yesterday on my treadmill, hadn't slept much the night before so was rougher than it needed to be but I got it done.

Everything else was good, I'm not counting the piece of cake D brought home because birthday  calories do not count in cake on ones birthday  and what is life without the occasional piece of cake?

 

 

Monday

Workout - Done

Rest - -7

Extra - Birthday

Steps - Yes

Track - Yes/Over

Update - Yes

Duolingo - Yes

 

 

[RES]

Was supposed to have a meeting yesterday and then get the car serviced, due to that I decided to take another rest day instead of working out...10 min before the meeting the person I was meeting with asked to reschedule, and I was reminded why I don't like people...

 

Tuesday

Workout - Rest

Rest - -7

Extra - 

Steps - No

Track - Yes/Under

Update - Yes

Duolingo - Yes