Tag: #FitReaders

#FitReaders Check-In

Published on by Rachelle
  • This check-in is for May 21st – 27th.
  • I’ve been trying to tackle the wilderness that my yard has become all week.  I literally had to take a weed wacker to the grass to cut it down enough to mow it.  My arms were hurting so badly from all of the yard work that I had to take Thursday off to recoup; otherwise, I’m sure my numbers would be just as high as last week, if not higher.
  • If you have a FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Active Days: 4/5
  • Steps: 33,219
  • Miles: 13.52
  • Total Miles: 254.14/1,000
  • Active Minutes: 231/150

#FitReaders Check-In

Published on by Rachelle
  • This check-in is for May 14th – 20th.
  • Since closing on the house, I’ve been spending a lot of my time getting it ready for the Boyfriend and me to move in (cleaning and such).  That has meant a significant increase in active minutes and steps, but I’m being careful to listen to my doctor and not do anything strenuous.
  • If you have a FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Active Days: 3/5
  • Steps: 38,863
  • Miles: 15.88
  • Total Miles: 240.62/1,000
  • Active Minutes: 263/150

#FitReaders Check-In

Published on by Rachelle
  • This check-in is for May 7th – 13th.
  • I’m disappointed with the little exercise bike I ordered.  There’s no way to reset it back to ‘0’ to start a new workout, and though it has RPMs, Time, and Calories (which I never look at because of how inaccurate it is), it doesn’t have Distance, which is what I really want to know without having to do a mathematical formula to figure out.
  • If you have a FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Active Days: 1/5
  • Steps: 19,547
  • Miles: 7.95
  • Total Miles: 224.74/1,000
  • Active Minutes: 122/150

#FitReaders Check-In

Published on by Rachelle
  • This check-in is for April 30th – May 6th.
  • I got bad news on Tuesday.  My heart condition is serious and will require another appointment with a cardiologist and probably more tests.  They need to figure out the cause to know how to treat it.
  • My little exercise bike arrived on Monday, and I’ve got it set up.  So far, I’ve only tried it out to make sure it works properly, but I will start using it either today (after my workout session) or tomorrow while I’m sitting around.
  • If you have a FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Active Days: 1/5
  • Steps: 26,215
  • Miles: 10.69
  • Total Miles: 216.79/1,000
  • Active Minutes: 59/150

#FitReaders Check-In

Published on by Rachelle
  • This check-in is for April 23rd – 29th.
  • I had another test done yesterday to hopefully figure out what’s wrong with my heart, and now I’m back playing the waiting game.  In the meantime, I attended an online workout session through the weight management program I’m in, and it was a little bit of light cardio and strength training, so I plan to continue attending.
  • I ordered a small “under desk” exercise bike for when I’m watching TV or can’t get outside for a walk.  It should arrive on Monday, and I’m a little excited to get it.  I know it won’t solve all my problems, but it’s a little something more I can do to help myself, and that’s what counts.
  • If you have a FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Active Days: 2/5
  • Steps: 26,485
  • Miles: 10.85
  • Total Miles: 206.10/1,000
  • Active Minutes: 131/150

#FitReaders Check-In

Published on by Rachelle
  • This check-in is for April 16th – 22nd.
  • My Doctor got me set up with a weight management program before discovering my heart condition, but I went ahead with the first appointment and discussed my concerns with my “coach.”  I can go for walks and I can certainly work on my eating habits, so I don’t see this as a waste of time.
  • One of the things I’m working on is getting more vegetables.  I’m only tracking how many times I eat a veggie right now (along with how many times and for how long I go for a walk), but just the tracking is making me decide to choose veggies over other foods.
  • If you have a FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Active Days: 2/5
  • Steps: 32,441
  • Miles: 13.25
  • Total Miles: 195.25/1,000
  • Active Minutes: 137/150

#FitReaders Check-In

Published on by Rachelle
  • This check-in is for April 9th – 15th.
  • Last week, I didn’t say why I was having more doctor’s appointments and tests done. It’s my heart, and it’s not something that can be fixed with diet and exercise, though I am taking steps to reduce any strain on my heart at least until I know what needs to be done.
  • I also quit my job so that I can deal with the appointments without having to worry about requesting the time off, and also so I can spend more time with my family.  The job I had required me to work pretty much every weekend and some evenings, and my days off never matched up with my boyfriend’s.
  • If you have a FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Active Days: 2/5
  • Steps: 31,333
  • Miles: 12.81
  • Total Miles: 182/1,000
  • Active Minutes: 46/150

#FitReaders Check-In

Published on by Rachelle
  • This check-in is for April 2nd – 8th.
  • What was supposed to be one of the last Doctor’s appointments I had resulted in a need for more tests.  I also started a new job this week, and now have to spend the majority of my time off at those appointments, assuming my scheduling requests get accepted.  I’m grateful for the medical care, but I am so tired of there being something wrong with me and not knowing exactly what it is.
  • If you have a FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Active Days: 2/5
  • Steps: 29,775
  • Miles: 12.18
  • Total Miles: 169.19/1,000
  • Active Minutes: 136/150

#FitReaders Check-In

Published on by Rachelle
  • This check-in is for March 26th – April 1st.
  • Only a couple more Doctor’s appointments to go, and then hopefully I’ll be done until next year.
  • If you have a FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Active Days: 2/5
  • Steps: 29,618
  • Miles: 12.08
  • Total Miles: 157.01/1,000
  • Active Minutes: 84/150

#FitReaders Check-In

Published on by Rachelle
  • This check-in is for March 19th – 25th.
  • I have yet another Doctor’s appointment today, and I’m honestly starting to get tired of it.
  • If you have a FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Active Days: 1/5
  • Steps: 18,707
  • Miles: 7.65
  • Total Miles: 144.93/1,000
  • Active Minutes: 11/150