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Post by Carmichael on Apr 1, 2021 12:45:13 GMT -6
Happy Birthday lunarscallion! I did a 30 min pop ride w/Cody and didn’t realize until I was done it was my 150th ride. Food is planned out for the day and will be good.
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Post by MelanieCarmichael on Apr 1, 2021 13:19:25 GMT -6
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Post by notblanche on Apr 1, 2021 13:26:14 GMT -6
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Post by MelanieCarmichael on Apr 1, 2021 13:26:16 GMT -6
March was a pretty good month for me workout-wise.
Except for the 6 days I skipped any sort of workout because I was just too dang tired - mentally and physically. But I guess listening to my body and doing self-care via meditations is actually a good thing, right?
Food is still all over the place. I started and stopped tracking so many times because it just makes me irrationally annoyed even if I feel like tracking does help. I don't know. I really want to lose another 10-15 pounds and I know that food is a huge part of that (what and the portion sizes, especially).
I think part of it (probably an excuse) is that I'm still splitting chunks of time at my mom's or MIL's and it's hard to get in a good rhythm that way. And the stress of all of that is making me want to eat all the sweet and salty things. And I am laughing at naive me that thought getting Invisalign would help. I don't snack, true, but I tend to cram in way too much during my 2 golden hours for eating.
But it's a new month and I'm going take the suggestions of making some small steps, i.e. with water and adding in healthier options in terms of food/hydration.
I also want to get back into running and see how my IT band handles it as well as aiming for 3-4 Peloton stacks/week. I feel so accomplished when I do those.
Finally, thanks to all of you so much for keeping me motivated to do better, even if it's not always my best.
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Post by goldenbird on Apr 1, 2021 13:30:09 GMT -6
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Post by jrun2013 on Apr 1, 2021 13:55:52 GMT -6
Happy birthday lunarscallion! We’re almost birthday buddies, mine is tomorrow.
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Post by jrun2013 on Apr 1, 2021 13:58:15 GMT -6
My goals for April are to get in 30 minutes of movement a day and for my ankle to heal.
I twisted it on vacation this week and I can walk on it, but I feel twinges of pain if I move it a certain way. So, to go to the doctor or not? What would April motivation do?
I’m going to do a 20 minute bike ride and a 20 minute strength workout. Upper body and some core.
Have a great day!
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Post by imapenguin on Apr 1, 2021 14:02:18 GMT -6
Hello! April is peloton month here—our bike should be delivered next week!
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Post by willow on Apr 1, 2021 14:10:49 GMT -6
Well I scheduled my first training session back at my gym on April 19, which is a couple days after my full 2 weeks post 2nd dose, and I'm so excited! I have missed the friendship and encouragement from my trainer. He has always pushed me to do better and lift heavier than I think I can, and he's always been right.
Arms/shoulders day today
5 min warm up ride with Jess K 15 min HIIT ride with Cody 10 min arms/shoulders with Matty 10 min arms/shoulders with Andy the golden retriever
My arms are feeling good and pumped, whew.
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Post by caer on Apr 1, 2021 14:18:13 GMT -6
I’m sorry about your ankle jrun2013. If it were me (and this is probably terrible advice) I’d probably give it a few days of rest and see how it feels and then call my doctor if it was still bothering me. I’ve twisted my ankle a few times and it took forever to heal. Such a pain.
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Post by MelanieCarmichael on Apr 1, 2021 14:18:42 GMT -6
10 min arms/shoulders with Andy the golden retrieverLOL but it is so true. The chest/back I did with him the other day - he was extra-Andy. A thing I didn't think was possible.
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Post by caer on Apr 1, 2021 14:20:55 GMT -6
10 min arms/shoulders with Andy the golden retrieverLOL but it is so true. The chest/back I did with him the other day - he was extra-Andy. A thing I didn't think was possible. I’m so happy this stuck, I can’t even tell you. Sorry Andy 😂
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Post by lemons on Apr 1, 2021 14:22:12 GMT -6
Hello! April is peloton month here—our bike should be delivered next week! you too?! Exciting!
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Post by lunarscallion on Apr 1, 2021 14:47:42 GMT -6
March was a pretty good month for me workout-wise. Except for the 6 days I skipped any sort of workout because I was just too dang tired - mentally and physically. But I guess listening to my body and doing self-care via meditations is actually a good thing, right? Food is still all over the place. I started and stopped tracking so many times because it just makes me irrationally annoyed even if I feel like tracking does help. I don't know. I really want to lose another 10-15 pounds and I know that food is a huge part of that (what and the portion sizes, especially). I think part of it (probably an excuse) is that I'm still splitting chunks of time at my mom's or MIL's and it's hard to get in a good rhythm that way. And the stress of all of that is making me want to eat all the sweet and salty things. And I am laughing at naive me that thought getting Invisalign would help. I don't snack, true, but I tend to cram in way too much during my 2 golden hours for eating. But it's a new month and I'm going take the suggestions of making some small steps, i.e. with water and adding in healthier options in terms of food/hydration. I also want to get back into running and see how my IT band handles it as well as aiming for 3-4 Peloton stacks/week. I feel so accomplished when I do those. Finally, thanks to all of you so much for keeping me motivated to do better, even if it's not always my best. I definitely count those self care days of just stretching or meditating as still intentionally doing something because they are investments in your future workouts. To me skipping a day means doing absolutely nothing intentional. Also I feel you on the Invisaligns. I’m on week 20 and just got scanned again for the next batch of trays. But I will tell you that I only have them on about 20 hours/day and I’m still right on track. YMMV
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Post by coconutbacon on Apr 1, 2021 14:53:52 GMT -6
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Post by loki on Apr 1, 2021 15:12:12 GMT -6
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Post by August Blooms on Apr 1, 2021 15:13:26 GMT -6
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Post by MelanieCarmichael on Apr 1, 2021 15:22:02 GMT -6
lunarscallion , I am pretty good on the 22-hours 5 days/week but there's always 1-2 days where nope, it's more like 20 (usually a work call that runs way long) and like you, I'm on track. I'm on tray #11 (of 15, although I'm sure I'll have refinement trays coming). I think I need to go back to 3 meals + snacks and oh well if I have to brush/floss more and don't always adhere to the 22 hours.
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Post by August Blooms on Apr 1, 2021 15:24:53 GMT -6
I did really awesome with exercise in March due to a switch in jobs. I got some sort of movement in almost everyday and hit my goal of at least 2 days of strength training each week. Food needs to get under control so I redid my macros and it’s very manageable if I make a plan. I’ve already stuck to my numbers everyday.
My April goals - lose 1-5 lbs -lose 1-5 inches - keep up with 2-3 strength training /week, 4-6 runs or rides per week and at least one yoga class. -eat a huge ass salad at least 4 days a week, I want to work on eating more fiber and veggies -stick to macros with a few exceptions but track everything. I’m bad at not tracking when I overeat.
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Post by loki on Apr 1, 2021 15:27:52 GMT -6
My goals are mostly the same for April as they were for March. I did get the matching dumbbell this month and have been using it for my arm workouts. I didn't get stretching in every day when I was in a bit of a funk the middle of the month, but have picked it up in the latter half. I also didn't get back to jogging, but I'm in PT to get to that goal. I have a virtual 5K on the calendar this month that I will obviously not be running in, so I'm not sure what I'm going to do about that yet. I might postpone it (at least in my mind) and then run it once I'm feeling better.
Stretch every day Strength 3x a week Finish PT and hopefully get back to jogging
This morning was 30 minute upper body strength with Matty, a common theme lately. I had PT this morning and will be doing my stretches tonight.
You all are such a motivation!
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Post by budders on Apr 1, 2021 15:34:45 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 I just joined the FB group last night and was approved almost immediately!
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Post by budders on Apr 1, 2021 15:50:04 GMT -6
My March was mostly good. I completed every single training run and made progress in my endurance and pace. I also incorporated more stretching and strength, which has been a goal forever. Food was my downfall, I didn't track well and it shows. I weighed myself for the first time since Feb 28 and I'm up about 5 lbs. Not a big deal, but it's not muscle, def all in my midsection, so I need to get back on track.
With that in mind, goals for April: -track faithfully everyday, even if I'm over -continue following half training plan -follow modified HCOTF to continue strength training
I also bought some weighted resistance bands since I can't find any hand weights and my highest is a pair of 5s. Though based on what you're all saying maybe I should check Target.
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Post by radiantfate on Apr 1, 2021 15:53:01 GMT -6
Happy April everyone! I'm pretty sure my scale played an April Fools joke on me this morning because I lost another 2.1 lbs. I'm down a total of 17 now, 9.1 of which were in March. Also hit my lowest weight since June of last year. April goal is just to keep up the momentum and try to do the same as March.
I'm also in absolute love with Chase Tucker's Pop Punk walk. He's so motivating and positive. Since I've really been inactive for the last, oh, four years, I'm easing in and doing that + HC's resistance band upper body every other day and one of the 10 minute ab workouts on the off days. I used to run 5ks, it's somewhat sad that making it through the 30-minute walk is so challenging but hey, it's better than continuing to sit on the couch.
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Post by caer on Apr 1, 2021 15:58:39 GMT -6
That’s awesome radiantfate! And I also love Chase. If you haven’t tried Adrian yet, you should - he’s also full of positive energy.
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Post by radiantfate on Apr 1, 2021 16:09:49 GMT -6
newspapers, I'm in a similar situation. Was already obese, struggled with mental health/binge eating disorder, gained weight from that, then SSRIs added to that weight gain and here I am almost 41 with arthritis and low mobility and frustrated by my health AND what I see in the mirror. I've lost 17lbs over the last three months without cutting ANYTHING out, just moderating portions. Like today I had six mini Kit Kats that I stole from DS's Easter candy supply. I'm still within my calorie limits so *shrug*. Cutting out specific foods entirely just makes me obsess over them. Could I lose faster if I cut carbs and sweets out entirely? Maybe, but it wouldn't be sustainable. I also use Noom, which I joined at my doctor's recommendation last year -- IMO it's a little overpriced but it has helped a bit as well. FWIW I also talked to my psychiatrist and we're weaning off of Lexapro and starting Wellbutrin instead, which also helps with the appetite. It's one of the two medications in Contrave, which is a prescription weight loss medication, the other of which is Naltrexone, which I also took to "make Contrave" out of what I was already taking, but the Naltrexone just had some side effects I didn't like. It worked, but I couldn't keep taking it. Might be worth bringing up with your doctor since SSRIs are a factor in your weight gain. I can also understand if you don't want to, if your medication is already working it's scary to try and change that up.
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Post by radiantfate on Apr 1, 2021 16:11:46 GMT -6
That’s awesome radiantfate ! And I also love Chase. If you haven’t tried Adrian yet, you should - he’s also full of positive energy. Ooh nice! Thanks, I will check out his workouts too!
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Post by budders on Apr 1, 2021 16:23:37 GMT -6
As for today, I did my 3 mile training run and had a PR. 30:14, 10'02" avg, and the last two miles were both under 10 mins! It feels so good to be making progress, especially with only 2 months left until the half. It was snowing today, so I was nearly alone on the trail, which definitely helped.
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Post by newspapers on Apr 1, 2021 16:37:05 GMT -6
radiantfate, that was super helpful, and a good reminder to just plug everything into MFP, which has worked in the past. I know it will take time!
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Post by cnf on Apr 1, 2021 18:17:16 GMT -6
My goals for April are to get in 30 minutes of movement a day and for my ankle to heal. I twisted it on vacation this week and I can walk on it, but I feel twinges of pain if I move it a certain way. So, to go to the doctor or not? What would April motivation do? I’m going to do a 20 minute bike ride and a 20 minute strength workout. Upper body and some core. Have a great day! I would not go if you can put weight on it. Rest, ice, maybe tape it for good measure, and give it a couple of weeks before you try to run on it.
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Post by cnf on Apr 1, 2021 18:20:24 GMT -6
My March was mostly good. I completed every single training run and made progress in my endurance and pace. I also incorporated more stretching and strength, which has been a goal forever. Food was my downfall, I didn't track well and it shows. I weighed myself for the first time since Feb 28 and I'm up about 5 lbs. Not a big deal, but it's not muscle, def all in my midsection, so I need to get back on track. With that in mind, goals for April: -track faithfully everyday, even if I'm over -continue following half training plan -follow modified HCOTF to continue strength training I also bought some weighted resistance bands since I can't find any hand weights and my highest is a pair of 5s. Though based on what you're all saying maybe I should check Target. All the Target's around me have been having weights back in stock consistently. I really need to go get some 15s.
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