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Post by RunsforWineandCarbs on Apr 1, 2021 6:57:38 GMT -6
How is it already April.... And this is appropriate..especially for the end of the month
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Post by RunsforWineandCarbs on Apr 1, 2021 7:00:04 GMT -6
I can't remember last months goals but feel like Aprils will be close to the same.
April Goals: 1. Lose 3 pounds 2. No week night drinking 3. Mix in strength, stretching, and yoga into my running routine 4. Go on 2 group runs (this is hard for me to commit to, which is why it's a goal...time to get uncomfortable) 5. Eat cleaner - more fruits, veggies, lean meats and less processed foods.
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Post by RunsforWineandCarbs on Apr 1, 2021 7:04:14 GMT -6
I woke up 30 mins late. Which put a kink into my planned run/ core workout.
I fit in 20 min intervals with Jess Simms - and pushed myself for a rpe 8 i was in the 8 min mile mark. My legs felt like lead from yesterdays glute/leg workout!
I also walked in the door, a hot sweaty mess, jammin and realized today is my Friday! I may have busted out a move at that point..
Food: B: everything bagel with garlic cream cheese S: banana L: TBD D: stuffed chicken, rice, black beans and ceaser salad.
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Post by pearbear on Apr 1, 2021 7:09:12 GMT -6
March was a wash for me. It wasn't horrible, but it wasn't great. I averaged about 5 workouts a week and am exactly the same weight at the start of April. I suppose I'll take it.
For April I want to:
-get back into the groove of regular MM weightlifting -hit 600 Peloton rides (almost there!) -do core daily (this was a March goal that I did not achieve) -get back into the habit of regular nutrition tracking and avoid eating so much candy/sugar
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Post by GhoatMonket on Apr 1, 2021 7:09:28 GMT -6
I think March goals were get more protein (done) and get more cardio (oops). Workouts went well, despite last night being a shit show.
Pretty much same for this month- keep protein on track, work in some cardio, try to not die.
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Post by angelashly on Apr 1, 2021 7:10:13 GMT -6
Started April off right with Cardio and then lifted shoulders. This month I will be focusing on cutting calories.
ETA: March was good in that it got me back into working out, but not great food wise with how busy we were.
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Post by lunarscallion on Apr 1, 2021 7:10:46 GMT -6
I totally forgot I have to take my cat to the vet at 10 so I won’t be on for the 10:30 ride. I think I’ll try for the house ride at 2:45 PT.
I’ll be back later to update my goals!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2021 7:19:19 GMT -6
I always say I’m going to do something and never do. But I have to figure out something because my weight gain is ridiculous. I need to give an honest go of seeing if being active/ eating better helps or if I need my thyroid checked again.
Ive gained almost 55 lbs since last March (I’m eating more than before Covid but I ate like a bird before that) and I’m embarrassed and hate how I feel.
Goals for April Hit my steps each day (working on 5,000 right now because of stupid work meetings) Workout at least 4 times a week Lose 8-10 lbs Water intake Meal plan-especially lunches
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Post by edm on Apr 1, 2021 7:24:56 GMT -6
My April goals: Continue getting atleast 64oz of water a day. Be more consistent in my workouts. That should be easy now that all the construction and the basement is finished. At least three rides a week on the peloton and continue with my strength workouts.
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Post by abs on Apr 1, 2021 7:25:37 GMT -6
March was a mixed bag for me.
I had a hard time getting motivated to workout but I mostly did it. Food wasn't great. By the end of the month I was feeling better and getting back into a groove. Looking back I did better than I thought I did. I averaged 4 workouts a week, took lots of walks, and was great about my water. We are attempting a beach trip this summer so I tried on some clothes yesterday to see what I might need and actually things are fitting a lot better. That gave me the courage to step on the scale and I'm somehow down 3 pounds. When you are 5'1 this makes a big difference!
So with that in mind I'm trying something new for April. I don't think the workouts I was doing before are sustainable. I don't think my body likes being pushed 5-6 days a week on hard workouts. Mentally I enjoy it but my body has been complaining. Scaling back to 4 days a week seems to give my body more time to recover so I'm going to try that. I want to do 3 rides a week, one day of HIIT, and 4 days of some sort of strength. DH and I have gotten in the habit of walking 2 miles a day and I also meet a friend for a long walk once a week. I'll keep all that up, too. Hopefully cutting back will lead to a bit less burnout, too.
Food wise I just need to buckle down. I really struggle with warm weather meals though. Cooking in the winter is so much easier!!
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Post by notblanche on Apr 1, 2021 7:31:05 GMT -6
Will I keep up with this thread this month? Tbd. I logged 20 days of exercise in the month of March, which is approximately 17 days more than the month prior. My diet is garbage and I won't lose any of the baby (who's now a toddler) weight until I change that. But I'm a lot stronger than I was a month ago.
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Post by sakura on Apr 1, 2021 7:32:13 GMT -6
I completely crushed my March goals! I did all the calendar workouts each day + cardio, I managed to drink between 3/4 to a full gallon of water a day. Eating was fine.
My April goal is to stick with the calendar as much as I can and continue with the cardio, too. Keep up with water intake.
I’m considering tracking my macros, but I have some reservations. For one thing, I really hate logging food; it’s such a slog for me. I have concerns about tracking leading to restricting - it’s a cycle I fall into easily. I’m going to look into a bit more and then make a decision.
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Post by notblanche on Apr 1, 2021 7:34:04 GMT -6
sakura, what calendar are you following?
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Post by Rusty Red on Apr 1, 2021 7:36:10 GMT -6
So very very ready for active recovery tomorrow. I didn't hit my 100 mile goal for March but I wasn't too worried about it.
6 mile run w/hill repeats (3%, 8:34 pace, 6 x 400) LIIFT4 - Wk 3 Chest/Triceps 50/50
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Post by goldenbird on Apr 1, 2021 7:42:16 GMT -6
I only worked out 2 weeks last month. It was not great.
April goals -back to workouts 3x per week at least -stick with getting fruit and veg in -very little alcohol -no weighing myself. I did today and that's enough
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Post by sakura on Apr 1, 2021 7:49:09 GMT -6
sakura, what calendar are you following? I’m following the hardCORE on the floor calendar. It’s created by someone not affiliated with peloton, but it uses all peloton classes, and it’s focus is strength training. The creator has asked that people not share the calendar outside of the group, but you can join the Facebook group (#hardCORE On The Floor) or her IG (HCOTF2018) to get access to it. I like the FB page; it’s really supportive and everybody just has fun with it. The author/mod has said that it’s taking a while to approve new members, but she usually posts the stacks on the IG account daily, or you can just stalk my workouts until you get in - I’m usually done by 10am and my LB name is Hanami_Love 😊 **only the strength classes are calendar workouts, any cardio is what I’ve chosen to add on top of that** Tagging CurlieWhirlie because I think you asked about the calendar in the March thread
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Post by newspapers on Apr 1, 2021 7:53:40 GMT -6
Oh man. I don't even know where to begin (and I don't know if this the right thread for such a missive--if not, I'm sorry in advance).
I mentioned in my first ever post here that I gained 50 lbs since last March (and I was already obese, in the process of losing). As of this morning, I have not lost anything. I started SSRIs a year ago as well for long-standing issues, which my care provider thinks contributed to the incredibly rapid gain (of course, locking down and eating crap for months didn't help). My motivation to diet is GONE. And I can't get to where I want with workouts alone, though I enjoy them well enough (Peloton cycling and yoga). I know that change isn't possible unless it comes from within. But I have dieted and battled my weight since I was twelve years old, and I have lost varying amounts of weight and gained it all back every time. Now, the old tricks aren't working, probably due to age and health.
I will own up to the fact that I am ambivalent in other areas of my life, which contributes to the "what is this effort even worth" feeling. But I am just stuck. Working out (cycling and yoga) has made me feel better and improved my mobility. But I don't like the person I see in the rare occasions I look in the mirror, which I know isn't particularly feminist or forward-thinking. But it is how I feel.
Anyhow, if you've read this far, thanks!
Goals:
10 lbs by May 1st (maybe posting here will help) To do this: At least three cycling and two yogas a week no desserts during the week sandwich at lunch okay yogurt and protein at breakfast no potatoes or bread at dinner big thing of crystal light/fizzy water + cheese + fruit after work (when I am ravenous)
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Post by notblanche on Apr 1, 2021 7:54:15 GMT -6
sakura , i joined that group last week, actually! i'm super intimidated by the idea of finding so much exercise time every day, but i'm going to give it a try.
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Post by CestLaVie on Apr 1, 2021 8:10:40 GMT -6
March went alright for me! I upped my strength classes so decreased my mileage a bit but that's ok. I think I did just over 200 miles.
April: - More strength classes - I want to be in the 150s again. I am super close so I think it will happen. - No alcohol - sticking to my 2 workouts a day. - New PZP challenge is starting in about a week!
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Post by sakura on Apr 1, 2021 8:11:20 GMT -6
sakura , i joined that group last week, actually! i'm super intimidated by the idea of finding so much exercise time every day, but i'm going to give it a try. I’m not working right now, so I just do it all at once, but you can always break it up. Say, do 10 minute core and then get ready and go to work and do the rest when you get home. Or do a strength before work, core during a lunch break and the rest after work. I think the best way to start is to just do what you can at first and then see if you can find time for more later. The instructors are always saying “progress, not perfection” and I try to keep that in mind.
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Post by RunsforWineandCarbs on Apr 1, 2021 8:15:46 GMT -6
newspapers, my first response to all of that is then don't diet. Seriously. To make the change say you want you need to start with your thinking. You don't want to diet; you want to live a healthy life style. What do you need to do to achieve that? And remember you don't have to do it all at once; that shit won't work. Start small - like you have above, no week night desserts. Now add in more water. Maybe just 20 ounces extra a day. Next month add in another 20 ounces to your daily intake and add a 10 min after dinner walk. Etc etc. Small steps to start. those small steps will become bigger. You can do it. We are here to support you as you do it. No one here is perfect. We all have shit days/weeks/months. We all vent about it. In my opinion, you've already taken a huge first step. So congrats, and keep moving!
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Post by notblanche on Apr 1, 2021 8:17:52 GMT -6
sakura , i joined that group last week, actually! i'm super intimidated by the idea of finding so much exercise time every day, but i'm going to give it a try. I’m not working right now, so I just do it all at once, but you can always break it up. Say, do 10 minute core and then get ready and go to work and do the rest when you get home. Or do a strength before work, core during a lunch break and the rest after work. I think the best way to start is to just do what you can at first and then see if you can find time for more later. The instructors are always saying “progress, not perfection” and I try to keep that in mind. I'm wfh with both my kids at home still, and it's exhausting. But I've used it as an excuse for too long. Splitting it up through the day would make it easier to fit in, that's a good idea.
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Post by notexactly on Apr 1, 2021 8:29:05 GMT -6
My biggest April goal is to make sure that tread base swap happens!
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Post by willow on Apr 1, 2021 8:32:48 GMT -6
I basically just had goals of keeping up my consistent schedule and continuing to see progress on my body for March, and I did that. I'm at just over 800 miles for the year so far so easily on track to get my year goal already.
April will be continuing my 5-6 workout days per week including active recovery.
I am trying to figure out when I am going to go back to the gym. My trainer just texted me because I have over 30 sessions banked up that I haven't used since COVID and wanted to know if I was comfortable coming back yet. For myself, I have my second shot tomorrow and my H has his second on Monday so I feel like for us, it would be pretty safe to go back. I don't love the idea of working out in a mask though. But I DO really miss strength training at the gym. I haven't minded doing it at home but it is also just not the same. Even just going back once or twice a week would be nice.
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Post by Rusty Red on Apr 1, 2021 8:39:23 GMT -6
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Post by newspapers on Apr 1, 2021 8:41:32 GMT -6
newspapers , my first response to all of that is then don't diet. Seriously. To make the change say you want you need to start with your thinking. You don't want to diet; you want to live a healthy life style. What do you need to do to achieve that? And remember you don't have to do it all at once; that shit won't work. Start small - like you have above, no week night desserts. Now add in more water. Maybe just 20 ounces extra a day. Next month add in another 20 ounces to your daily intake and add a 10 min after dinner walk. Etc etc. Small steps to start. those small steps will become bigger. You can do it. We are here to support you as you do it. No one here is perfect. We all have shit days/weeks/months. We all vent about it. In my opinion, you've already taken a huge first step. So congrats, and keep moving! RunsforWineandCarbs, I appreciate this! The water is huge for me, definitely. I already average between 12000-15000 daily steps according to my fitbit (the dog has helped with that), so I know it's not for lack of movement, haha! This is super helpful
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Post by caer on Apr 1, 2021 8:41:35 GMT -6
My only goal for March was to train for my half marathon, which I did. Same goal this month - my race is the last weekend, so I only have two more heavy weeks then taper.
I did Andy’s latest 45 minute boot camp this morning. It was all songs from 80s movies, which was really fun. It was a good, straightforward workout. I got 3 mikes and that will be it for today.
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Post by CestLaVie on Apr 1, 2021 8:42:07 GMT -6
sakura I am following hardcore too! I don't do it every day but I'm trying to hit at least 3 stacks a week.
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Post by cnf on Apr 1, 2021 8:44:28 GMT -6
Well, March feels like a bust for me. My goals were don't eat like an asshole and start to get the scale to trend downward. I was hit or miss on eating and the scale is up. I missed NINE days of workouts this month. Nine! That's really atypical for me. I usually miss like 1-4 days. My water intake was down too.i averaged 101oz a day, which is still a lot, but like a good 10-12oz less than I've averaged the last five months prior, and I absolutely feel it.
I'm going into April with the same goals; don't eat like an asshole and try to make this baby weight move. The baby is 7 months now and I literally haven't lost anything since 2wpp. It's so fucking disheartening.
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Post by newspapers on Apr 1, 2021 9:00:36 GMT -6
Well, March feels like a bust for me. My goals were don't eat like an asshole and start to get the scale to trend downward. I was hit or miss on eating and the scale is up. I missed NINE days of workouts this month. Nine! That's really atypical for me. I usually miss like 1-4 days. This might have to be my mantra for April.
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