MamaBear
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@Fremen @PetiteSheWolf Thank you for the encouragement. I am starting the Foundation program. Here is to Day 1! 
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Mamatigerj
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Welcome! 
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Here's to a strong foundation! 
MamaBear
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Thank you everyone for the warm welcome. I started the Foundation program yesterday and did one set. I tried to get back to it but kept getting distracted. I think I came up with a workable schedule this morning I will do one set at 10am, at 12pm and at 2pm. This will allow me to get the three reps for level one in before I get off work. Those of you that are seasoned do you think this will keep me on track?
PetiteSheWolf
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Yay! Fractioned exercise may be a good way with your schedule.
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A belated welcome and congrats on the first day 
MamaBear
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I read through a post @Damer put out about the why behind your fitness. I woke up this morning and my legs were sore. Nothing terrible or that I couldn't handle but in the back of my mind there was this dread. When I was younger I played fast pitch softball. I was a pitcher. I also was in track. I did the triple jump, the long jump, sprint, discus and shotput. I am saying all this to explore the meaning behind my dread and possibly my weight gain and lack of desire to get fit again. That first year as a pitcher I remember that my dad had me out in the backyard and I threw the ball over and over at a netting to bounce it back to me while he said again. do it again. That Saturday I am not sure now how long it was but I remember on Sunday I could barely move my legs ached and were so sore. We had to go to the store and I could barely walk I cried and cried. I remember him telling me I was faking and that I was lazy. I never played softball again. I really loved the game and did like to play. That was the only year I was in track, too. The long runs and him pushing me to do the moves over and over again. I developed bronchospasms and pleurisy from it. I really loved track. I competed in the state meet and placed 5th in the triple jump. I really do hate that I never went back. I think it could have change how I lived life after that.
This morning I was dreading the workout today. The thoughts were if it is like that again I will quit. I looked at day 2. It really wasn't that bad. But I do feel I need to deal with these feeling and be kind to myself about them. I am going to add some meditation and some stretching to my routine so that I can still workout and not have fear stand in my way.
Foundation Day 2 1st set done.
This morning I was dreading the workout today. The thoughts were if it is like that again I will quit. I looked at day 2. It really wasn't that bad. But I do feel I need to deal with these feeling and be kind to myself about them. I am going to add some meditation and some stretching to my routine so that I can still workout and not have fear stand in my way.
Foundation Day 2 1st set done.
PetiteSheWolf
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Hugs, interesting this is bringing back memories of being pushed too hard, and being told of not listening to your body. Those are hard wrong lessons as a kid... Stretching will help prevent / alleviate DOMS, and therefore your fear of it. And one set is enough. YOU do enough.
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Hello and welcome!
Mamatigerj
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Being kind to yourself is so important!
You've got this, and we will be here with cheers, encouragement, and hugs.
You've got this, and we will be here with cheers, encouragement, and hugs.
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"doing grad school and getting buff"
It sounds like that was really hard for you, and it makes total sense why this memory would come up again and be a reason you dread working out. Like those above said, be kind to yourself, and be proud that you're doing something. Wherever you start, you're on the right track.
Is it foundation or foundation light that you do ?
You should do foundation light, baseline or even Vitality, recover, square one... they're difficulty 0.5 to 1 especially if you struggle already.
Take it form the very beginning, even if recovery or vitality looks easy, they have some stretch included.
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MamaBear
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I wanted to post yesterday once I had finished work, but I left 30 minutes late. Some people quit so I am being nurse and secretary at my school. It was a really busy day yesterday and I am doing the same thing today. I have walked the building twice today already. I have been back and forth to my office.
I have to say that I have been sleeping better every night even when I do only one set. The thing that has surprised me the most is that my mood has been so great! I hadn't even noticed how down I had been until I felt better. Yesterday Foundation Day 2 one set.
@Deadoks I choose to start with Foundation. I will look at the other ones you meantioned.
My husband asked me about the workouts last night. I told him about the community here and how encouraging you guys have been. He said he doesn't how time to workout. He works at a steel fabrication shop and works 10-12 hours a days 5-6 days a week. I tried to encourage him to look at the foundation program.
@Montserrat I hope that I can find some that are fun to do and don't seem like such a chore. My husband and I love to hike but we work every other weekend and it seems like wwe are too busy to get out there.
Thank you everyone for the encouragement. I am believing I can get past this.
I thought I posted this yesterday before I left work, but I didn't.
Good morning, beautiful is done this morning.
I have to say that I have been sleeping better every night even when I do only one set. The thing that has surprised me the most is that my mood has been so great! I hadn't even noticed how down I had been until I felt better. Yesterday Foundation Day 2 one set.
@Deadoks I choose to start with Foundation. I will look at the other ones you meantioned.
My husband asked me about the workouts last night. I told him about the community here and how encouraging you guys have been. He said he doesn't how time to workout. He works at a steel fabrication shop and works 10-12 hours a days 5-6 days a week. I tried to encourage him to look at the foundation program.
@Montserrat I hope that I can find some that are fun to do and don't seem like such a chore. My husband and I love to hike but we work every other weekend and it seems like wwe are too busy to get out there.
Thank you everyone for the encouragement. I am believing I can get past this.
I thought I posted this yesterday before I left work, but I didn't.
Good morning, beautiful is done this morning.
PetiteSheWolf
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Grins, exercise has a true effect on sleep and mood! Good work.
MamaBear
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Good Morning or Afternoon Bees!
I am still doing well though I had a busy week then another busy weekend. I did not workout this weekend since I was baking. A friend ordered a cake for her daughter's 18th birthday so I spent time cleaning house, baking and decorating the cake.... also I prep on the weekend for the upcoming week for my litter. The cake was a success and she loved it.
I am hoping to get back to my workout routine this week but with no new help at work it might be more of a challege than it was before. I am going to try to do a little something every hour if I can. Even small steps are still steps. I started tracking my weight this time around on my fitness pal on January 17th. I weighed yesterday and I have lost 7 pounds. I want to be healthy no matter what the number happens to be. I would like to lose about 20 pounds.... however, maybe I just need my clothes to fit better and have more energy to go on hikes with @PapaBear and our cubs.
I am still doing well though I had a busy week then another busy weekend. I did not workout this weekend since I was baking. A friend ordered a cake for her daughter's 18th birthday so I spent time cleaning house, baking and decorating the cake.... also I prep on the weekend for the upcoming week for my litter. The cake was a success and she loved it.
I am hoping to get back to my workout routine this week but with no new help at work it might be more of a challege than it was before. I am going to try to do a little something every hour if I can. Even small steps are still steps. I started tracking my weight this time around on my fitness pal on January 17th. I weighed yesterday and I have lost 7 pounds. I want to be healthy no matter what the number happens to be. I would like to lose about 20 pounds.... however, maybe I just need my clothes to fit better and have more energy to go on hikes with @PapaBear and our cubs.
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Mamatigerj
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Such a pretty cake!
MamaBear
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Good morning Bees,
Well yesterday was a busy day and no workout. Today should be better as the students are testing and that usaully means a quiet day.
quietly! I expect to have a great workout day today. Talked with @PapaBear last night about breaking our workouts into manageable pieces. I work at a school and he works in a metal shop. We talked about maybe focusing on arms one day, legs another day, core another day, cardio, etc. We didn't come to a solution but thought 5-10 minute workouts three or four times a day might be something we could manage.
I am also thinking our diet needs a little help. Yesterday I was not very hungry so I didn't eat very much. I am going to try to find out how much fruits and veggies we should be eating and see if I can add more to our menu. I have a menu that spans 13 weeks. It includes breakfast and lunch for a full week with various supper meals. I usually make everything at home. There are a few things I buy premade or in boxes like pizza and mac-n-cheese. If anyone has any advice about diet please feel free to offer your advice. Please remember that we are a large family with six children ages 16-7. We both work average paying jobs and have the usual bills that people have.
I will post more probably near the days end about the workout I fit in today. Have a great day!
Well yesterday was a busy day and no workout. Today should be better as the students are testing and that usaully means a quiet day.
quietly! I expect to have a great workout day today. Talked with @PapaBear last night about breaking our workouts into manageable pieces. I work at a school and he works in a metal shop. We talked about maybe focusing on arms one day, legs another day, core another day, cardio, etc. We didn't come to a solution but thought 5-10 minute workouts three or four times a day might be something we could manage.I am also thinking our diet needs a little help. Yesterday I was not very hungry so I didn't eat very much. I am going to try to find out how much fruits and veggies we should be eating and see if I can add more to our menu. I have a menu that spans 13 weeks. It includes breakfast and lunch for a full week with various supper meals. I usually make everything at home. There are a few things I buy premade or in boxes like pizza and mac-n-cheese. If anyone has any advice about diet please feel free to offer your advice. Please remember that we are a large family with six children ages 16-7. We both work average paying jobs and have the usual bills that people have.
I will post more probably near the days end about the workout I fit in today. Have a great day!
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I give you major credit for having 6 kids! I wish I could give you advice, but I don't have any, just me and my husband.
MamaBear
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Yesterday, I forogt to hit post...
I did get a workout in!
I am still working on Foundation. I am pn day three and I got two sets in so far. I am hoping to do another set right before students dismiss for the day. I also got two sets of feel good now.
Foundation
Day 3: 2 sets
Feel Good Now: 2 sets
Steps: 5,732
GOALS:
47 pounds to go
Foundation: 3 sets per day
Add-On: 3 sets per day
Yoga/ Stretching: 3 sets per day
Walk: 15,000 steps
Food: 6 veggies/fruit per day
I did get a workout in!
I am still working on Foundation. I am pn day three and I got two sets in so far. I am hoping to do another set right before students dismiss for the day. I also got two sets of feel good now.
Foundation
Day 3: 2 sets
Feel Good Now: 2 sets
Steps: 5,732
GOALS:
47 pounds to go
Foundation: 3 sets per day
Add-On: 3 sets per day
Yoga/ Stretching: 3 sets per day
Walk: 15,000 steps
Food: 6 veggies/fruit per day
MamaBear
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I am still going to work on Foundation. I feel like I need to add some meditation/ yoga-type activity to my workout. I also think I need to add some stretching exercises to my routine as well to keep me going without the tightness I am feeling now. I have looked arounf but I am open to some suggestions. I also think I need to focus on just one thing with my diet. I was diagnosed with reactive hypoglycemia about ten years ago and have tried to maintain a good blood sugar. However, I have not done the best with it. I have tried to watch what I am eating, craving and going too when I am think I need to eat. I think I need to focus on eating more fruits and vegetables. But I asked myself this morning... What causes weight loss? Is it reduced calories? Is it healthier eating? Is it cardio? Is it resistance training? Is it yoga or mediation training? What actually causes people to lose weight?
Goal for 2/15
Foundation Day 5: 3 sets
Farmer: 2 sets
Steps: 8,000
Weight: 220 pounds (update on Saturday)
GOAL FOR JUNE 14, 2024:
Weight: 200 pounds
Foundation: 3 sets per day
Add-On: 3 sets per day
Yoga/ Stretching: 3 sets per day
Walk: 15,000 steps per day
Food: 6 veggies/fruit per day
Goal for 2/15
Foundation Day 5: 3 sets
Farmer: 2 sets
Steps: 8,000
Weight: 220 pounds (update on Saturday)
GOAL FOR JUNE 14, 2024:
Weight: 200 pounds
Foundation: 3 sets per day
Add-On: 3 sets per day
Yoga/ Stretching: 3 sets per day
Walk: 15,000 steps per day
Food: 6 veggies/fruit per day
Hello @MamaBear
this is a very good question, you can find a lot of guides here, search weight in the filter, you should find a lot of informations. I would answer the balance between how much calories you put in and out, so it is a bit of everything. And you will have to find what works for you. Stress reduction is not easy but could help.
I fully agree with your diet plan, eat better, and take your time, you have already a lot of things to do.
this is a very good question, you can find a lot of guides here, search weight in the filter, you should find a lot of informations. I would answer the balance between how much calories you put in and out, so it is a bit of everything. And you will have to find what works for you. Stress reduction is not easy but could help.
I fully agree with your diet plan, eat better, and take your time, you have already a lot of things to do.
MamaBear
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I came up with a meal plan this morning.
Breakfast: 2 eggs + 1 grain + 2 small fruit + milk
Lunch: 1 protein + 1 grain + 2 veggie (1 starch, 1 non-starchy) + water
Supper: 1 protein + 1 grain + 1 bean + 1 green vegetable + kefir
Snack #1: 1 dairy + 1 fruit
Snack #2: 1 protein + 1 fruit + herbal tea
PRN Snack: Variety + herbal tea
I paired the Foundations Day 1-9 with an add on workout. I think I will repeat these next week again then possibly move on to the next set. I am still really doing this on my own. I am going to try to implement some of this into my husband and children's diet since I am in charge of meals.
I have felt pretty good this week even though some days are not that great and I didn't do well. Today I don't feel the best even though I felt good this morning. I am trying to figure out why that is. I will have lunch here shortly and maybe that will help. I ran out of strips so I haven't been checking my blood sugar. That could be the problem that I am running low right now. I am hopeful that tomorrow will be good even though I am working a 12 hour shift and next week will be better.
Done for 2/15
Foundation Day 5: 3 sets
Farmer: 3 sets
Basic stretches: 2 sets
Steps: 8,016
Weight: 220 pounds (update on Saturday)
Goal for 2/16
Foundation Day 6: 3 sets
Workout I needed Today: 3 sets
Steps: 8,000
Weight: 220 pounds (update on Saturday)
GOAL FOR JUNE 14, 2024:
Weight: 200 pounds
Foundation: 3 sets per day
Add-On: 3 sets per day
Yoga/ Stretching: 3 sets per day
Walk: 15,000 steps per day
Food: 6 veggies/fruit per day
Breakfast: 2 eggs + 1 grain + 2 small fruit + milk
Lunch: 1 protein + 1 grain + 2 veggie (1 starch, 1 non-starchy) + water
Supper: 1 protein + 1 grain + 1 bean + 1 green vegetable + kefir
Snack #1: 1 dairy + 1 fruit
Snack #2: 1 protein + 1 fruit + herbal tea
PRN Snack: Variety + herbal tea
I paired the Foundations Day 1-9 with an add on workout. I think I will repeat these next week again then possibly move on to the next set. I am still really doing this on my own. I am going to try to implement some of this into my husband and children's diet since I am in charge of meals.
I have felt pretty good this week even though some days are not that great and I didn't do well. Today I don't feel the best even though I felt good this morning. I am trying to figure out why that is. I will have lunch here shortly and maybe that will help. I ran out of strips so I haven't been checking my blood sugar. That could be the problem that I am running low right now. I am hopeful that tomorrow will be good even though I am working a 12 hour shift and next week will be better.
Done for 2/15
Foundation Day 5: 3 sets
Farmer: 3 sets
Basic stretches: 2 sets
Steps: 8,016
Weight: 220 pounds (update on Saturday)
Goal for 2/16
Foundation Day 6: 3 sets
Workout I needed Today: 3 sets
Steps: 8,000
Weight: 220 pounds (update on Saturday)
GOAL FOR JUNE 14, 2024:
Weight: 200 pounds
Foundation: 3 sets per day
Add-On: 3 sets per day
Yoga/ Stretching: 3 sets per day
Walk: 15,000 steps per day
Food: 6 veggies/fruit per day
Mamatigerj
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I hope you feel better soon. 
MamaBear
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I felt ok working Saturday. Then Sunday I felt so bad. I had a fever and was so tired. My son was also sick and had fever. Today he tested positive for strep. So.... I am going to try to keep going. My husband has not gotten on board with the whole workout thing. I am going to try to keep at it. I didn't do well yesterday and today is not much better. There is several kinds of sickness going around the school and I have had so many students in and out of the office today. I sent five home due to illness and several more went home. I was busy all day. This is the first that I have gotten to update my post. I know that I will need to find some way to help with my stress. Working out is not a stress reliever for me. I do like walking but I don't seem to have time after work. At work I have to be in my office in case kids are sick. I would like to walk on the weekend but that doesn't work well either. I am hopful that I can have my daughter take an updated picture of me and my husband this weekend when we go on a hike. It should be sunny....
Done for 2/19
Foundation Day 6: 2 sets
Workout I needed today: 1 set
Basic stretches: 2 sets
Steps: 4,935
Weight: 223 pounds (update on Saturday)
Done for 2/20
Foundation Day 7: 1 set
Dumbell Tricep: 1 set
Basic stretches: 2 sets
Steps: 7,031
Weight: 223 pounds (update on Saturday)
Goal for 2/21
Foundation Day 8: 3 sets
Yoga: 3 sets
Steps: 8,000
Weight: 223 pounds (update on Saturday)
GOAL FOR JUNE 14, 2024:
Weight: 200 pounds
Foundation: 3 sets per day
Add-On: 3 sets per day
Yoga/ Stretching: 3 sets per day
Walk: 15,000 steps per day
Food: 6 veggies/fruit per day
Done for 2/19
Foundation Day 6: 2 sets
Workout I needed today: 1 set
Basic stretches: 2 sets
Steps: 4,935
Weight: 223 pounds (update on Saturday)
Done for 2/20
Foundation Day 7: 1 set
Dumbell Tricep: 1 set
Basic stretches: 2 sets
Steps: 7,031
Weight: 223 pounds (update on Saturday)
Goal for 2/21
Foundation Day 8: 3 sets
Yoga: 3 sets
Steps: 8,000
Weight: 223 pounds (update on Saturday)
GOAL FOR JUNE 14, 2024:
Weight: 200 pounds
Foundation: 3 sets per day
Add-On: 3 sets per day
Yoga/ Stretching: 3 sets per day
Walk: 15,000 steps per day
Food: 6 veggies/fruit per day
MamaBear
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I think I will have to come up with a new plan.... I did not start this project as an athlete or even a fit person. I did not workout regularly. I just lived life and didn't worry about my activity level. I have been known to ride a bike, jump on a trampoline and hike up a mountain. Trying to do several sets of foundations a day has been hard on me. My legs finally stopped hurting yesterday. I have noticed that my muscles seem overly tight, not that I have been stiff. I am and have been a very flexible person. I am still going to follow my eating plan. But I am going to alter my workouts to better fit me and keep me from quiting.
I started 30 days of Yoga. I will continue Foundations but only push for one set a day. I started Unbound. I am also going to try to warm-up in the mornings. Then try some before bed wind downs that will help with my wound up and tense feeling.
Done for 2/21
4-minute warmup: 1 set
30 days of Yoga: 1 set
Foundation Day 8: 1 sets
Unbound: 1 set
Steps: 5,095
Weight: 223 pounds (update on Saturday)
GOAL FOR JUNE 14, 2024:
Weight: 200 pounds
Foundation: 3 sets per day
Add-On: 3 sets per day
Yoga/ Stretching: 3 sets per day
Walk: 15,000 steps per day
Food: 6 veggies/fruit per day
I started 30 days of Yoga. I will continue Foundations but only push for one set a day. I started Unbound. I am also going to try to warm-up in the mornings. Then try some before bed wind downs that will help with my wound up and tense feeling.
Done for 2/21
4-minute warmup: 1 set
30 days of Yoga: 1 set
Foundation Day 8: 1 sets
Unbound: 1 set
Steps: 5,095
Weight: 223 pounds (update on Saturday)
GOAL FOR JUNE 14, 2024:
Weight: 200 pounds
Foundation: 3 sets per day
Add-On: 3 sets per day
Yoga/ Stretching: 3 sets per day
Walk: 15,000 steps per day
Food: 6 veggies/fruit per day
I told you to not continue with Foundation that is a difficulty 2
And to do one of these difficulty 1 programs!
Unbound is a difficulty 2 also...
Difficulty 1 to 5 are there for a reason and if you struggle with sets of foundation you should go lower and do the 0.5 to 1 difficulty and see if you can do the sets level 1, 2 or 3...
And to do one of these difficulty 1 programs!
Unbound is a difficulty 2 also...
Difficulty 1 to 5 are there for a reason and if you struggle with sets of foundation you should go lower and do the 0.5 to 1 difficulty and see if you can do the sets level 1, 2 or 3...
MamaBear
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Good Morning Bees,
I have been away for some time now—almost a year. It seems hard to come back since I was not here faithfully like I should have been. I am going to try to post something on here twice a week just to keep myself accountable.
One of my kittens wants to lose weight. She is about 5' 6" and weighs 257 pounds. She wants to reduce that weight to around 160 pounds and is looking to me for direction and guidance. Another kitten is fit and runs several times a week. She would like to join the fitness plan we might have. I am 5'10" and sad to say that I am 237 pounds. I looked back and saw that last year I ended my posting at 223 pounds. I am looking to get back to the exercises and healthy eating plan.
I don't know exactly where I am going with this. I have an app on my phone that I have followed for three days. I know this is a small start and I don't expect someone on here to comment every day. I want to do this for myself. I have never weighed this much and I feel weaker. I used to be active and stronger but I was always overweight. I want to be a good example for my litter and possibly add some more to it. I know that I cannot do that while being unhealthy, it is not wise for me. I would like to encourage my husband to get on board with the workout program as well. I don't know where I am going with this but I have to start. Every day that goes by is another day lost to laziness and bad habits.
Day 4 01/06/25 10am
4-minute warmup: 1 set
Pelvic Floor exercises: 1 set
Squats: 10
Bridge: 5
High Knees: 10
Steps: 2,866
Weight: 237 pounds 12/27/24
I have been away for some time now—almost a year. It seems hard to come back since I was not here faithfully like I should have been. I am going to try to post something on here twice a week just to keep myself accountable.
One of my kittens wants to lose weight. She is about 5' 6" and weighs 257 pounds. She wants to reduce that weight to around 160 pounds and is looking to me for direction and guidance. Another kitten is fit and runs several times a week. She would like to join the fitness plan we might have. I am 5'10" and sad to say that I am 237 pounds. I looked back and saw that last year I ended my posting at 223 pounds. I am looking to get back to the exercises and healthy eating plan.
I don't know exactly where I am going with this. I have an app on my phone that I have followed for three days. I know this is a small start and I don't expect someone on here to comment every day. I want to do this for myself. I have never weighed this much and I feel weaker. I used to be active and stronger but I was always overweight. I want to be a good example for my litter and possibly add some more to it. I know that I cannot do that while being unhealthy, it is not wise for me. I would like to encourage my husband to get on board with the workout program as well. I don't know where I am going with this but I have to start. Every day that goes by is another day lost to laziness and bad habits.
Day 4 01/06/25 10am
4-minute warmup: 1 set
Pelvic Floor exercises: 1 set
Squats: 10
Bridge: 5
High Knees: 10
Steps: 2,866
Weight: 237 pounds 12/27/24
aku-chan
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Welcome back!
MamaBear
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I just found out that my second job is offering an 8 week challenge and a 45 day challenge.
The 8 week challenge includes:
week 1-2: hydration 80 ounces, minimum 15 exercises 3-5 days and sleep 7-8 hours
week 3-4: hydration 80 ounces, minimum 15 exercises 3-5 days and sleep 7-8 hours, palm size protein with lunch, no chips, cookies, pastries, candy, creamers, sugar drinks 5 days
week 5-6: hydration 80 ounces, minimum 15 exercises 3-5 days and sleep 7-8 hours, palm size protein with lunch, no chips, cookies, pastries, candy, creamers, sugar drinks 5 days, deep breath meditation for 3 minutes, cupped hand complex carb at lunch
week 7-8: hydration 80 ounces, minimum 15 exercises 3-5 days and sleep 7-8 hours, palm size protein with lunch, no chips, cookies, pastries, candy, creamers, sugar drinks 5 days, deep breath meditation for 7 minutes, cupped hand complex carb at breakfast, lunch and supper, thumb size fat at breakfast, lunch and supper, Fist size portion of fruit or veggies ar lunch and supper.
The 45 day challenge includes:
Write out the goals you want to achieve. Review them daily.
Pick a diet of your choice and stick to it
Exercise with intent 30 minutes a day
Help another person every day
Read 10 pages every day
Drink water 80 ounces for women and 100 ounces for men
Visualize the person you want to be three times a day
Eliminate alcohol
I think I will join these and complete these challenges. I will be adding the results to my daily update.
The 8 week challenge includes:
week 1-2: hydration 80 ounces, minimum 15 exercises 3-5 days and sleep 7-8 hours
week 3-4: hydration 80 ounces, minimum 15 exercises 3-5 days and sleep 7-8 hours, palm size protein with lunch, no chips, cookies, pastries, candy, creamers, sugar drinks 5 days
week 5-6: hydration 80 ounces, minimum 15 exercises 3-5 days and sleep 7-8 hours, palm size protein with lunch, no chips, cookies, pastries, candy, creamers, sugar drinks 5 days, deep breath meditation for 3 minutes, cupped hand complex carb at lunch
week 7-8: hydration 80 ounces, minimum 15 exercises 3-5 days and sleep 7-8 hours, palm size protein with lunch, no chips, cookies, pastries, candy, creamers, sugar drinks 5 days, deep breath meditation for 7 minutes, cupped hand complex carb at breakfast, lunch and supper, thumb size fat at breakfast, lunch and supper, Fist size portion of fruit or veggies ar lunch and supper.
The 45 day challenge includes:
Write out the goals you want to achieve. Review them daily.
Pick a diet of your choice and stick to it
Exercise with intent 30 minutes a day
Help another person every day
Read 10 pages every day
Drink water 80 ounces for women and 100 ounces for men
Visualize the person you want to be three times a day
Eliminate alcohol
I think I will join these and complete these challenges. I will be adding the results to my daily update.
MamaBear
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Day 6 01/08/25 4pm
4-minute warmup: 1 set
Leg exercises: 1 set
Pelvic Floor exercises: 1 set
Bridge: 8
Squats: 15
High Knees: 15
Steps: 4,461 01/08/25
Weight: 237 pounds 12/27/24
The 8 week challenge includes:
week 1-2: hydration: 40 ounces, exercises: 30 minutes and sleep: 6 hours 49 minutes
The 45 day challenge includes:
Write out the goals you want to achieve. I haven't written down any goals
Pick a diet of your choice and stick to it I have decided to go with a more Mediterranean diet.
I am adding eating three veggies and two fruits a day to my challenge. I have had a small salad and pomegranate seeds
Exercise with intent 30 minutes a day I did my workout this morning.
Help another person every day I work as a nurse so this one is easy
Read 10 pages every day I haven't read anything today but I plan on reading Refresh by Shona and David Murray
Drink water 80 ounces for women and 100 ounces for men I have had 40 ounces of water so far
Visualize the person you want to be three times a day I am not sure of the person I want to be
Eliminate alcohol I haven't had anything substantial to drink since 2008. I used to have a problem with drinking too much alcohol.
4-minute warmup: 1 set
Leg exercises: 1 set
Pelvic Floor exercises: 1 set
Bridge: 8
Squats: 15
High Knees: 15
Steps: 4,461 01/08/25
Weight: 237 pounds 12/27/24
The 8 week challenge includes:
week 1-2: hydration: 40 ounces, exercises: 30 minutes and sleep: 6 hours 49 minutes
The 45 day challenge includes:
Write out the goals you want to achieve. I haven't written down any goals
Pick a diet of your choice and stick to it I have decided to go with a more Mediterranean diet.
I am adding eating three veggies and two fruits a day to my challenge. I have had a small salad and pomegranate seeds
Exercise with intent 30 minutes a day I did my workout this morning.
Help another person every day I work as a nurse so this one is easy
Read 10 pages every day I haven't read anything today but I plan on reading Refresh by Shona and David Murray
Drink water 80 ounces for women and 100 ounces for men I have had 40 ounces of water so far
Visualize the person you want to be three times a day I am not sure of the person I want to be
Eliminate alcohol I haven't had anything substantial to drink since 2008. I used to have a problem with drinking too much alcohol.
Mamatigerj
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Battle Master
from
Southern Ontario, Canada
Pronouns: She/Her
Posts: 454
"Getting strong enough to keep two tiny humans from unaliving themselves."
Battle Master
You got this @MamaBear it's always hard finding the balance of what you feel is best for you and how to be the best example for the chilluns. I'm in the same boat of wanting to decrease where I'm at but with my two 5 and under I want them to learn balance with food and try and avoid the bad side of diet culture as much as possible. It sounds like you're doing a great job and well on your way.
Your work challenges sound fantastic, it's great to hear that there's a supportive group there.
Your work challenges sound fantastic, it's great to hear that there's a supportive group there.
MamaBear
Well-known member
Hello Bees,
Sorry for the absence. We had winter weather in my part of the world and I was absent from my work computer. I thought I would log in from my phone but couldn't remember my password
I didn't want to change it so I waited until I was back.
I did pretty well with exercising and eating while I was away. I grew up in a place where we had snow, off and on from about October until March. I surprised myself at how excited I was to shovel snow in our church parking lot. Papa and I directed our small army to assist with shoveling the snow. We worked clearing the parking lot for about two hours and I was energized when we finished it. I haven't found routine that I can commit to every week yet but I think I am getting closer. Part of my challenge is to workout with intent for 30 minutes each day. I think I would like to include some strength training but I also want to get to place where I can maintain this for the long term. My college classes start today as well, so I hope to be faithful to this new lifestyle. I am going to school to become a nurse practitioner. I have three or four more years ahead of me. It is similar to becoming a doctor. I will be able to treat patients, prescribe medications, and order tests. Depending on what Papa does I will easily transition to the next level of classes or I might have to take time off and get back to it sometime later. I am praying Papa goes ahead with his plan and change careers.
Day 12 01/14/25 9am
4-minute warmup: 1 set
Arm exercises: 1 set
Pelvic Floor exercises: 1 set
Bridge: 8
Squats: 15
High Knees: 15
Steps: 2,602 01/08/25
Weight: 233 pounds (-4 pounds) 01/11/24
The 8 week challenge includes:
week 1-2: hydration: 70 ounces, exercises: 30 minutes and sleep: 7 hours 14 minutes
The 45 day challenge includes:
Write out the goals you want to achieve. I haven't written down any goals, but I am going to try to get that done today.
Pick a diet of your choice and stick to it I have decided to go with a more Mediterranean diet.
I am adding eating three veggies and two fruits a day to my challenge. I have had a small apple today, but have a salad for lunch and two mandarin oranges as well.
Exercise with intent 30 minutes a day I did my workout this morning. It was an arms focused workout.
Help another person every day I work as a nurse so this one is easy
Read 10 pages every day I read a little of this while we were off but I think only two days. Refresh by Shona and David Murray
Drink water 80 ounces for women and 100 ounces for men I have had 70 ounces of water so far
Visualize the person you want to be three times a day I am not sure of the person I want to be
Eliminate alcohol I haven't had anything substantial to drink since 2008. I used to have a problem with drinking too much alcohol.
Sorry for the absence. We had winter weather in my part of the world and I was absent from my work computer. I thought I would log in from my phone but couldn't remember my password
I didn't want to change it so I waited until I was back.I did pretty well with exercising and eating while I was away. I grew up in a place where we had snow, off and on from about October until March. I surprised myself at how excited I was to shovel snow in our church parking lot. Papa and I directed our small army to assist with shoveling the snow. We worked clearing the parking lot for about two hours and I was energized when we finished it. I haven't found routine that I can commit to every week yet but I think I am getting closer. Part of my challenge is to workout with intent for 30 minutes each day. I think I would like to include some strength training but I also want to get to place where I can maintain this for the long term. My college classes start today as well, so I hope to be faithful to this new lifestyle. I am going to school to become a nurse practitioner. I have three or four more years ahead of me. It is similar to becoming a doctor. I will be able to treat patients, prescribe medications, and order tests. Depending on what Papa does I will easily transition to the next level of classes or I might have to take time off and get back to it sometime later. I am praying Papa goes ahead with his plan and change careers.
Day 12 01/14/25 9am
4-minute warmup: 1 set
Arm exercises: 1 set
Pelvic Floor exercises: 1 set
Bridge: 8
Squats: 15
High Knees: 15
Steps: 2,602 01/08/25
Weight: 233 pounds (-4 pounds) 01/11/24
The 8 week challenge includes:
week 1-2: hydration: 70 ounces, exercises: 30 minutes and sleep: 7 hours 14 minutes
The 45 day challenge includes:
Write out the goals you want to achieve. I haven't written down any goals, but I am going to try to get that done today.
Pick a diet of your choice and stick to it I have decided to go with a more Mediterranean diet.
I am adding eating three veggies and two fruits a day to my challenge. I have had a small apple today, but have a salad for lunch and two mandarin oranges as well.
Exercise with intent 30 minutes a day I did my workout this morning. It was an arms focused workout.
Help another person every day I work as a nurse so this one is easy
Read 10 pages every day I read a little of this while we were off but I think only two days. Refresh by Shona and David Murray
Drink water 80 ounces for women and 100 ounces for men I have had 70 ounces of water so far
Visualize the person you want to be three times a day I am not sure of the person I want to be
Eliminate alcohol I haven't had anything substantial to drink since 2008. I used to have a problem with drinking too much alcohol.
MamaBear
Well-known member
It is difficult to find a balance especially when I feel that I am living at such a fast pace.
I have tried to practice being mindful. I have time to slow down. I have time to plan. I have time to discard unnecessary activities that take up space in my life. I feel it is good to show kids this practice as well. I hope I can continue to encourage you to keep practicing. Sometimes it takes a while to find what works for you and your family, even if it is something that doesn't look like others.