Monday, January 9, 2012

Spring Chick Challenge Update Number 1

Time for the weekly update for the Spring Chick Challenge hosted by Stormy at Real Chicks Getting Fit.


Here's my update:


RUNNING: Nope. The knee simply stopped hurting on Thursday but I'm still afraid to push it just yet. SOON though. Very soon!


WALKING: 
  • Monday: 4.5 miles
  • Tuesday: 2 miles
  • Wednesday: 2 miles
  • Thursday: 4.5 miles
  • Friday: 2 miles
  • Saturday:  3 miles
  • Sunday: 3 miles
(Wow, somebody was a total slacker this week. Must step (haha, no pun intended) this up!)
    WATER INTAKE: 
    • Monday: 72 oz
    • Tuesday: 64 oz
    • Wednesday: 88 oz
    • Thursday: 80 oz
    • Friday: 80 oz
    • Saturday: 64 oz
    • Sunday: 64 oz
    CALORIE INTAKE:
    • Monday: 1336
    • Tuesday: 1227
    • Wednesday: 1216
    • Thursday: 1227
    • Friday: 1148
    • Saturday:1327
    • Sunday: 1212
    WEEK TOTAL:  8693


    TRACKING: YES- every single day.

    EATING AFTER 8:00 PM: There were two days that we ate later than usual due to anniversary and birthday!
    ORGANIZING: Working on it.
    SUPPORTING OTHERS: I can do so much better on this one.
    DAILY WRITING: Yeppers!
    WEIGHT: -2 lbs

    NEEDS IMPROVEMENT/WEEK 2 GOALS:
    1. Support and encouragement off others
    2. Exercise- need to add some strength training in there somewhere. AND either add distance while walking OR get back to running.
      To help with my running/fast walking, I've joined Julie in her running challenge for 2012! We've committed to fast walking/running at least 650 miles this year! (Just click the bunny button to go to Julie's blog).


      Ok, y'all: ONE DAY AT A TIME!

      The winner of Mari's Most Musefull Journaling Tips (spiral bound) is:

      Doylene Brents at A Gracious Home for comment number 4!

       

      22 comments:

      1. You are doing great. I totally fell off the wagon this weekend. I went to a dinner party Friday night (french cuisine menu) and then grazed the rest of the weekend. Trying to get back on track today. Hopefully I can have a good week.

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      2. Betty- It's there! Just above the needs improvement part- minus 2 lbs!

        Kim-You can do it! Just take it one day at a time and do NOT dwell on the past! It's done and today is a brand new day!

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      3. Inspiring. I am just trying to stick to the walking bit. ;-)

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      4. I gave up running a lot of years ago due to a bad knee. My doctor told me that brisk walking would be as good for my heart as running and way better for my knees. Seemed like good advice.

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      5. Kara- Thanks! If anyone gets inspired to be healthier by anything I'm doing, then it's all worth the effort!

        Nicole- We have to start somewhere! And walking is a great start!

        Stephanie- BestSonInLawEVER is a chiropractor and he tells me the same thing. Problem? I LOVE running and I am stubborn. Wait. That's two problems. LOL

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      6. Go slow with that knee kiddo. You'll get there. And the streets will be waiting for you.

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      7. What a fantastic job! Don't stress running with a bad knee, that's just not worth the risk!

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      8. I think you had a great week! Way to go.

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      9. Michele- I'm trying. But this is yet another area in which I am impatient.

        Maren-Thanks! I know- but I really am itching to get back out there.

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      10. AWESOME!!!!!!!! Excellent job! You are doing great! Can't wait to see what you accomplish in this challenge!

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      11. Good job on the loss for week 1! An awesome start to the challenge :)
        Keep up the great work this week.

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      12. You're great!
        I'm not into running either, and unless you run on grass/beach, it's hard on your joints.But walking, that is just the most brilliant exercise!

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      13. great job!!! My knee is bad too, but I do all kinds of work outs that don't
        stress my knee.

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      14. Congrats on the loss. I think your mileage is awesome .... Have great week....

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      15. Wow that is so good and you lost 2 pounds!! really that does amaze me. You loose or have lost every single week.
        What did you do to your knee? I was walking this morning thinking about jogging and I just wondered how you hurt it.
        Great Job!

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      16. When I read your posts , I wish I had pom poms so I could cheer you on!! Your weight loss is fantastic, have you ever hit a plateau during this journey? It seems like you have continued on the slow and steady which is the best, and safest, way!

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      17. I think you did great!!! 650 miles with a bum knee? Get that knee better then kick it :) till then walking is good

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      18. Great job on the walking and water. Hope that knee allows ya to run soon:-) Welcome to the 650 miles club... I'm part of that too:-)

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      19. Yeah you're smoking on this! Great goals
        A lot of walking for sure will work for ya. Sorry about your knee.

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      20. WHen you said "wow someones been slacking" I take it you were referring to me cuz youre doing amazing ;0) Hope your knee is in better condition this week.. i'm a little late getting to reading all the updates! <3

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      Thank you so much for taking the time to comment! It makes me feel connected to everyone even though we may live far apart! Have a wonderful day!

       
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