Tag: #FitReaders

#FitReaders Check-In

Published on by Rachelle
FitReaders2016
  • This check-in is for August 19th – 25th.
  • My goal for this week was 8K steps per day.  This was yet another bad week thanks to not feeling well.  However, I’ve signed up for a free health and fitness program offered through my job’s health insurance.  I’ve got an appointment on Monday and I should be able to start the program shortly after that.  I’m hoping it works better than the one I was on through the VA.
  • My best day was Thursday when the Boyfriend and I went for a walk together after dinner.  Even though I didn’t meet my step goal, I did meet my active minutes goal for the day.  I also walked up more flights of stairs than on any other day, and that’s the only reason I met my stairs goal for the week.
  • I’m going to try for 8K steps per day again, but my goal(s) might change depending on how the program works.
  • If you’d like to add me as a friend on FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Steps: 24,415/49,000
  • Miles: 10.04/17.5
  • Flights of stairs: 80/70
  • Active Minutes: 69/175
  • Monthly 5K Races Completed: 3/10
  • Monthly 1 Mile Fun “Runs” Completed: 2/10
  • Total Money Donated: $21.58/$25.00

#FitReaders Check-In

Published on by Rachelle
FitReaders2016
  • This check-in is for August 12th – 18th.
  • My goal for this week was 8K steps per day.  This was another bad week.  Between the weather and having to run last minutes errands most days of the week after work, I wasn’t able to walk during my breaks and I didn’t have the time to get on the treadmill after I got home.
  • I’m going to try for 8K steps per day again.
  • If you’d like to add me as a friend on FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Steps: 26,330/49,000
  • Miles: 10.81/17.5
  • Flights of stairs: 91/70
  • Active Minutes: 93/140
  • Monthly 5K Races Completed: 3/10
  • Monthly 1 Mile Fun “Runs” Completed: 2/10
  • Total Money Donated: $21.36/$25.00

#FitReaders Check-In

Published on by Rachelle
FitReaders2016
  • This check-in is for August 5th – 11th.
  • My goal for this week was 8K steps per day.  I didn’t get anywhere near meeting it.  I was sick for most of three days and was so far behind on my steps that I knew I wouldn’t catch up.
  • If you’d like to add me as a friend on FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Steps: 29,252/49,000
  • Miles: 12/17.5
  • Flights of stairs: 111/70
  • Active Minutes: 109/105
  • Road to Hogwarts miles: 50/50
  • Monthly 5K Races Completed: 3/10
  • Monthly 1 Mile Fun “Runs” Completed: 2/10
  • Total Money Donated: $21.25/$25.00

#FitReaders Check-In

Published on by Rachelle
FitReaders2016
  • This check-in is for July 29th – August 4th.
  • My goal for this week was 7K steps per day.  I didn’t meet my goal, but I got very close to averaging 6K steps per day, and I made over 7K for four days of the week without any problems, so I’m going to try for 8K.
  • The heat here in Texas has finally gotten to be too much for me.  I’m not going to be able to go walking outside during my breaks at work until the temperature comes back down to somewhere below an oven in Hell.  That means most of my exercise is going to come from getting on the treadmill after I get home.  If I’m not able to reach my goal with that, I’ll consider moving on to the Couch to 5K running program early.
  • If you’d like to add me as a friend on FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Steps: 41,316/49,000
  • Miles: 16.98/17.5
  • Flights of stairs: 111/70
  • Active Minutes: 213/105
  • Road to Hogwarts miles: 47.36/50
  • Monthly 5K Races Completed: 3/10
  • Monthly 1 Mile Fun “Runs” Completed: 2/10
  • Total Money Donated: $20.86/$25.00

#FitReaders Check-In

Published on by Rachelle
FitReaders2016
  • This check-in is for July 22nd – 28th.
  • My goal for this week was 6K steps per day, but I spent most of the week not feeling well.  Even though I didn’t meet my goal, I’m sticking with my walking program.  So, my new goal is 7K steps per day.
  • I’ve gone ahead and lowered my donation goal.  I figured out that Plus3 changed their rate from 5 cents to 2 cents per mile at the end of May.  Even if I’m successful at getting back to running by the end of August, I highly doubt I would get anywhere near $50.
  • If you’d like to add me as a friend on FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Steps: 24,907/35,000
  • Miles: 10.23/10.5
  • Flights of stairs: 94/70
  • Active Minutes: 44/105
  • Road to Hogwarts miles: 30.38/50
  • Monthly 5K Races Completed: 3/10
  • Monthly 1 Mile Fun “Runs” Completed: 2/10
  • Total Money Donated: $20.67/$25.00

#FitReaders Check-In

Published on by Rachelle
FitReaders2016
  • This check-in is for July 15th – 21st.
  • My goal for this week was 5K steps per day, and I just barely met it.  My new goal is 6K steps per day.
  • I completely forgot to mention in last week’s check-in that I joined the Harry Potter Alliance’s Road to Hogwarts 2: Escape from Privet Drive virtual race.  Participants have until August 31st to complete 50 miles.  I’ll be updating my progress below with the rest of my goals.
  • I’m not 100% sure on this, but I think Plus3 lowered or did away with the amount of money donated for certain activities.  Last year, I was donating at least $1 or $2 a week, but this week I’ve only donated a little more than 25 cents.  I may have to lower my goal again.
  • If you’d like to add me as a friend on FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Steps: 35,635/35,000
  • Miles: 14.63/10.5
  • Flights of stairs: 124/70
  • Active Minutes: 122/105
  • Road to Hogwarts miles: 20.15/50
  • Monthly 5K Races Completed: 3/10
  • Monthly 1 Mile Fun “Runs” Completed: 2/10
  • Total Money Donated: $20.57/$50.00

#FitReaders Check-In

Published on by Rachelle
FitReaders2016
  • This check-in is for July 8th – 14th.
  • My goal for this week was 4K steps per day, and once again, it was easy.  My new goal is 5K steps per day.
  • If you’d like to add me as a friend on FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Steps: 32,940/28,000
  • Miles: 13.53/10.5
  • Flights of stairs: 124/70
  • Active Minutes: 112/70
  • Monthly 5K Races Completed: 3/10
  • Monthly 1 Mile Fun “Runs” Completed: 2/10
  • Total Money Donated: $20.31/$50.00

#FitReaders Check-In

Published on by Rachelle
FitReaders2016
  • This check-in is for July 1st – 7th.
  • My goal for this week was 3K steps per day, and since that was easy, my new goal is 4K steps per day.
  • If you’d like to add me as a friend on FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Steps: 24,684/21,000
  • Miles: 10.12/7
  • Flights of stairs: 84/70
  • Active Minutes: 64/70
  • Monthly 5K Races Completed: 3/10
  • Monthly 1 Mile Fun “Runs” Completed: 2/10
  • Total Money Donated: $20.08/$50.00

#FitReaders Check-In

Published on by Rachelle
FitReaders2016
  • This check-in is for June 24th – 30th.
  • Week two of wearing  a back brace whenever I’m not laying down.  I decided that since I can’t exercise, I would take a break from my FitBit and not track any of my goals.  It goes back on my wrist today, even though I can’t do any exercise until Monday (and only if my back feels up to it).
  • Since I also have to start over with my walking plan, I’ve set my new goal at 3K steps per day.
  • If you’d like to add me as a friend on FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Steps: /21,000
  • Miles: /7
  • Flights of stairs: /70
  • Active Minutes: /70
  • Monthly 5K Races Completed: 3/10
  • Monthly 1 Mile Fun “Runs” Completed: 2/10
  • Total Money Donated: $19.55/$50.00

#FitReaders Check-In

Published on by Rachelle
FitReaders2016
  • This check-in is for June 17th – 23rd.
  • I started out strong on Friday and Saturday with over 9K steps each day.  I was determined to finally hit my step goal and start the Couch to 5K program.  However, my back had other plans for me.
  • I can’t do any exercise for a total of two weeks and I have to wear a back brace whenever I’m not laying down.  I can’t even do my physical therapy exercises for my knees, and my ITBS is already flaring up as a result.  By the time I can start exercising again, I’ll have to start over from scratch with my walking program and work my way back up to being able to run.
  • I’m trying to stay on the positive side of all this, but considering how close I got to running again, after nearly 5 years of only being able to walk or use an elliptical machine while I watched my weight steadily rise to a depressing point, it’s been difficult.  I especially miss getting out of the office to walk during my breaks.
  • If you’d like to add me as a friend on FitBit, you can find me HERE.
  • Steps: 31,911/63,000
  • Miles: 13.11/22.75
  • Flights of stairs: 89/70
  • Active Minutes: 148/210
  • Monthly 5K Races Completed: 3/10
  • Monthly 1 Mile Fun “Runs” Completed: 2/10
  • Total Money Donated: $19.55/$50.00 – I’ve cut my goal by half since I know I’m not likely to get anywhere near $100.