Tag: #FitReaders

#FitReaders Check-In

Published on by Rachelle
  • This check-in is for March 5th – 11th.
  • I haven’t lost any weight this week.
  • I got the materials to put together a second raised bed for my garden, and I started seeds for broccoli, celery, and lettuce, but I wasn’t able to do anything else thanks to the weather.  I tried to paint the boards that make up the raised beds, but it was too cold, even in the garage with a space heater.  Hopefully, I’ll be able to finish the raised beds next weekend.
  • If you have a Fitbit, you can find me HERE.
  • Active Days: 4/5
  • Steps: 40,797
  • Miles: 16.61/17.26
  • Total Miles: 141.45/900
  • Active Minutes: 154/150

#FitReaders Check-In

Published on by Rachelle
  • This check-in is for February 26th – March 4th.
  • I haven’t lost any weight this week.
  • I got one of my raised beds built this weekend, and I’ll hopefully be able to build the second one next weekend.  I’ll also start seeds for some broccoli and celery today and set up my new compost bin.  Future projects will include setting up a rain barrel and installing a garden fence.  All of my plans are making me wish I didn’t have to work and then try to squeeze everything into weekends and evenings.
  • I finally earned another $5 towards something on my wishlist.
  • If you have a Fitbit, you can find me HERE.
  • Active Days: 2/5
  • Steps: 43,186
  • Miles: 17.67/17.26
  • Total Miles: 124.84/900
  • Active Minutes: 74/150

#FitReaders Check-In

Published on by Rachelle
  • This check-in is for February 19th – 25th.
  • I’ve lost one pound this week, bringing my weight down by a total of 9 pounds.  This has been a super stressful week, and I’m very surprised that I lost weight instead of gaining.
  • Though my original change in diet included being allowed to have one fast-food meal per month, I’m finding that I’m sorely disappointed in the taste and quality and I don’t want it anymore.  I’d rather make a burger and fries at home.
  • I will be trying my hand at gardening this year, and I’m really excited about it!  I’ll be outside and more physically active and will hopefully end up with a lot of great-tasting produce.
  • If you have a Fitbit, you can find me HERE.
  • Active Days: 3/5
  • Steps: 33,385
  • Miles: 13.60/17.26
  • Total Miles: 107.17/900
  • Active Minutes: 128/150

#FitReaders Check-In

Published on by Rachelle
  • This check-in is for February 12th – 18th.
  • I didn’t lose any weight this week.
  • The weather has been so crazy that one day it was 70 degrees and sunny, and the next day it was 28 degrees and snowing.  I’m so done with February already.
  • If you have a Fitbit, you can find me HERE.
  • Active Days: 2/5
  • Steps: 32,230
  • Miles: 12.26/17.26
  • Total Miles: 93.57/900
  • Active Minutes: 78/150

#FitReaders Check-In

Published on by Rachelle
  • This check-in is for February 5th – 11th.
  • I didn’t lose any weight this week.
  • The constant up and down with the weather is messing with my back and sinuses, and that makes me glad I chose the free option for the Taji 100.  I won’t be signing up again as long as I live in Ohio.  February is just not a good month here.
  • If you have a Fitbit, you can find me HERE.
  • Active Days: 1/5
  • Steps: 34,362
  • Miles: 14/17.26
  • Total Miles: 81.31/900
  • Active Minutes: 49/150

#FitReaders Check-In

Published on by Rachelle
  • This check-in is for January 29th – February 4th.
  • I didn’t lose any weight this week.
  • I signed up for this year’s Taji 100 after I learned that I could register for free and not get the t-shirt, medal, and other things that come with the paid registration.  Unfortunately, I got sick soon after I signed up and am already behind on my miles.  Life happens when you’re busy making plans.
  • Despite getting sick, I managed to get my miles for the week toward my annual goal, which means I’ve earned $5 toward something from my Amazon wish list.  The Boyfriend and I are doing a “No-Spend” month, though, so I’ll be saving that for March.
  • If you have a Fitbit, you can find me HERE.
  • Active Days: 4/5
  • Steps: 38,530
  • Miles: 17.78/17.26
  • Total Miles: 67.31/900
  • Active Minutes: 140/150

#FitReaders Check-In

Published on by Rachelle
  • This check-in is for January 22nd – 28th.
  • I’m down 8 lbs.
  • I would really like to sign up for this year’s Taji 100, which starts February 1st, but I’m concerned that I won’t be able to get anywhere near 100 miles in 28 days with how the weather is affecting my back and hip.
  • If you have a Fitbit, you can find me HERE.
  • Active Days: 4/5
  • Steps: 30,497
  • Miles: 12.43/17.26
  • Total Miles: 49.53/900
  • Active Minutes: 128/150

#FitReaders Check-In

Published on by Rachelle
  • This check-in is for January 15th – 21st.
  • I’ve got my elliptical about halfway set up, but I’ve been having a lot of back pain and other health issues this week.
  • I’m down 6 lbs, which is great considering I haven’t been able to be nearly as active as I want to be.  I see losing a pound in the past week as proof that my new way of eating is at least helping, especially when I’m not able to exercise much.
  • If you have a FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Active Days: 2/5
  • Steps: 22,838
  • Miles: 9.32/17.26
  • Total Miles: 37.10/900
  • Active Minutes: 64/150

#FitReaders Check-In

Published on by Rachelle
  • This check-in is for January 8th – 14th.
  • My new elliptical didn’t arrive until Tuesday, and I was too busy during the week to set it up, but I’m hoping to get it set up either today or tomorrow.
  • One aspect of Fitness that I don’t talk about much here is my eating.  However, I’ve read several books about eating and health, specifically the microbiome and how what we eat affects it and then affects our whole body and brain.  I made a decision that after my Birthday, I was quitting sugar and processed foods, including fast food.  Partly because I’m Pre-Diabetic, partly because I wanted to see if it would affect my weight, but primarily because of what I’ve been reading regarding the connection between the microbiome and mental health.  I figured that it couldn’t hurt me, and even if all I did was improve my overall physical health, I would be better off regardless of any benefit to my mental health.
  • One stipulation to my new way of eating is that I’m allowed a fast-food burger and fries once a month, a little dark chocolate once a month, and a treat on special occasions (there’s no way I’m not having a slice of the 1886 cake I make for the Boyfriend’s Birthday!).
  • So far, I’ve lost 5 lbs in 2 weeks, and I have more energy and generally feel better.  It’s obviously not a cure for mental illness, but it does seem to help, and as I said, it’s not hurting me.  It’s also saving me money and the food I’m eating tastes better.  I don’t feel deprived.  I will say, though, that this has been a fairly easy transition for me since I already wasn’t eating/drinking a lot of things that I knew weren’t good for me (soda being the big one), and I got to this point by taking small steps and making little changes here and there instead of trying to overhaul everything overnight.  Will I continue to lose weight?  I don’t know.  Will my A1C be lower when I get my labs done again?  I don’t know.  The important thing for me right now is how I feel right now, and having more energy and feeling even a little bit better on average without costing me money is a win in my book.
  • If you have a FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Active Days: 2/5
  • Steps: 35,761
  • Miles: 14.59/17.26
  • Total Miles: 27.78/900
  • Active Minutes: 59/150

#FitReaders Check-In

Published on by Rachelle
  • This check-in is for January 1st – 7th.
  • Welcome to my first check-in of 2023!  I’m switching things up this year and posting check-ins on Sundays instead of Saturdays.
  • My big goal for 2023 is to walk 900 miles.  I still haven’t decided on a big reward yet, but my weekly goal of 17.26 miles will earn me $5 towards something on my wishlist, and my monthly goal of 75 miles will earn me a trip to the bookstore.
  • I finally bought a piece of home gym equipment – an elliptical!  It’s supposed to arrive tomorrow, and once I get it set up, I’ll be using it to get some cardio on days when the weather isn’t cooperating (and that seems to be more days than not).
  • If you have a FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Active Days: 3/5
  • Steps: 32,354
  • Miles: 13.19/17.26
  • Total Miles: 13.19/900
  • Active Minutes: 76/150