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Getting back into the swing of things after vacation is always tough…but I managed to get in 2 5K’s and some yoga. I think my priority over the next few weeks has to be making sure I’m eating enough. I’ve been so tired lately…and I don’t really think it’s that I’m not getting enough sleep – I’ve never been one to need a lot of sleep. I’m starting to think it’s that I’m not eating enough. I need to take a hard look at what I eat throughout the day and make sure its enough calories, protein and fat. I’m not a bit fan of tracking/writing down what I eat all day, but in this case I just might have to. Any tips or tricks would be greatly appreciated!!!
My August Goals:
* Because I will be starting my training schedule for the big walk in September, I am using August as a “rest month.”
- 10K steps M-F, at least 7,500 steps on the weekend – Still on vacation over weekend, but nailed it from Monday on!
- 30 minutes of active walking every day, M-F – 5/5
- Eat
mindfully – Work was a bit stressful this week, so this wasn’t as sucessful 🙁
Here’s how my week went:
Aug 13: 10,533 steps
Aug 14: 5,660 steps
Aug 15: 16,136 steps (5K – 4.02 Charity Miles for MS, 10 min Yoga)
Aug 16: 13,162 steps (5K – 3.28 Charity Miles for MS)
Aug 17: 11,517 steps (30 min fitness walking, 15 min Yoga)
Aug 18: 10,226 steps (30 min fitness walking)
Aug 19: 10,660 steps (30 min fitness walking)
Total Steps: 77,894 steps
Audiobooks listened to this week:
- Started and Finished The Opposite of Everyone by Joshilyn Jackson, narrated by Joshilyn Jackson
How did your week go? You can find this week’s link-up here.
***In March of 2017, I’ll be doing the CHALLENGE WALK MS in Savannah, GA. It is a three-day, 50-mile walk that tests your strength and your
spirit, and makes an extraordinary difference in the lives of people
with MS and their families.
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| To help me reach my fundraising goal, click here 🙂 |
Virtual 5K /10K Tally:
January: May:
5K – 3 5K – 9
10K – 0 10K – 2
February: June:
5K – 4 5K – 5
10K – 1 10K – 5
March: July:
5K – 4 5K – 3
10K – 1 10K – 1
April: August:
5K – 4 5K – 6
10K – 5 10K – 1
Coming off vacation is always rough. I swear I gain more the week I return than the week I was gone. You did a great job getting in your exercise!
So, I've tracked my food intake for over two years. I really like the LoseIt app, which also has an online component. I like that you can add in your own recipes and foods you commonly use. I also like that once you use a food, it stays in your list. It also ties into many restaurants and grocery stores. Of course the bar code scanner is the easiest. I know that there are other comparable apps, like MyFitnessPal, so just find one that works for you. It's easier than having to log things by hand in a journal. Email me if you have any specific questions!
I used a site called FatSecret to keep track, when I was tracking calories and what-not. I've been tired a lot lately myself but I think it's the heat that's getting me.
I have a hard time getting back into things too
I use MyFitnessPal, which I see someone mentioned. I have lost 40 pounds in 10 months, and log my exercise AND food. It is a free app, and it has opened my eyes about what I eat, how much I eat, and the exercise I have done. Im a believer and now that I am at my goal, I will still continue to use it, just to keep on track.
Even if you don't want to lose weight, its a good tracking tool.
More importantly, I seriously love your blog and seeing your book reviews!
Kayo