Readers’ Workouts – 1/9

Readers’ Workouts – 1/9

Even though my steps don't show it very well, I feel like I'm getting back on track. I went to my first actual yoga class on Saturday. I don't usually do group activities, but the local yoga place was having a beginner's workshop and I decided to give it a shot. I'll admit, introvert me was a bit nervous going by myself, but I really liked it. I'll probably go back. In all honesty, I didn't even know the place existed. It's in a nearby town, about a 15 min drive or so. The lady leading it was welcoming and nice and I think I could be comfortable going there regularly. It's easier to go someplace a second time if I've already been there once. This week's activities: Tuesday - Pilates Thursday - Elliptical, Pilates Saturday - Yoga Sunday - Elliptical Monday - Pilates Dinners: Tue: Taco Salad Wed: Rigatoni (at church) Thur: Spaghetti Bolognese (National Spaghetti Day) Fri: Chili (at Mom's) Sat: Chicken pot pie Sun: Left-overs Mon: Shrimp Stir fry Goals for January Gym -...
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Readers’ Workouts – 1/2

Readers’ Workouts – 1/2

I did not do very well over the holidays. This past week I didn't make my step goal even one day. And I don't even want to talk about all the junk I ate. New year, fresh start, right? It's been way too cold to go out and walk much though.   This week's activities: Monday- Pilates Goals for January Gym - 4 times Pilates - 12 times (Done: 1) 45 pts in the #PlankAwayJanuary Challenge Meal ideas for next week: Taco salad Pork stew Spaghetti with bolognese Coconut shrimp Burgers with green beans 2018 Fitness Goals: - Lose weight. Goal - Lose 25 lbs. - Run 4 races of any length - Hit my weekly step goal (average 8,000 steps/day) for 48 weeks. How was your week? Readers’ Workouts is hosted by Joy at Joy’s Book Blog....
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Readers’ Workouts – 12/19

Readers’ Workouts – 12/19

I am on a roll with my steps lately. Let's see if I can keep it up over Christmas. Since I averaged over 8,000 steps, I'm counting it. But I had a dream that Amber told me to raise my steps to 9,000 cause she was worried about my health. I wonder if I should take it as a sign? This week's activities: Tuesday - Pilates, Jumping jacks Wednesday - Jumping jacks Friday - Elliptical Sunday - Jumping jacks Goals for December: Gym - 4 times (Done: 3) Pilates - 12 times (Done: 3) I can still reach this goal, but need to make time almost every day #Starcember - 10/18 so far This week's dinners: Tuesday - Chicken pot pie Wednesday - Chili with macaroni Thursday - Cracker Barrel chicken and dumplings Friday - Chili with macaroni Saturday - Pizza Sunday - Chicken noodle soup and grilled cheese Monday - Chicken noodle soup and grilled cheese Meal ideas for next week: Spaghetti with bolognese Pork chops and apples, sweet potatoes Roast chicken and carrots Year Fitness Goals: So, I've failed at these,...
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Readers’ Workouts – 12/12

Readers’ Workouts – 12/12

I actually made my steps this week again!! This week's activities: Tuesday - Pilates, Jumping jacks Wednesday - Jumping jacks Thursday - Elliptical Friday - Jumping jacks Sunday - Elliptical, Jumping jacks Monday - Jumping jacks Goals for December: Gym - 4 times (Done: 2) Pilates - 12 times (Done: 2) #Starcember - 7/11 so far This week's dinners: Tuesday - Baked ziti Wednesday - Sloppy joe Thursday - Egg and cheese McMuffin Friday - Eggplant rollettes with spaghetti Saturday - Turkey, sweet potatoes, scalloped potatoes Sunday - Tortellini soup Monday - Spinach artichoke chicken Meal ideas for next week: Spaghetti with bolognese Pork chops and apples, sweet potatoes Chili Year Fitness Goals: So, I've failed at these, but we'll see by how much at the end of the year. And think what my goals should be for next year. - Lose weight. Goal - Lose 26 lbs. (Currently at -15.6) - Run 2 5ks, 1 10K and 1 half. Completed - 1 10K; 1 5K (The half I was planning on doing got cancelled.) - Hit my weekly step goal (56,000 steps) for 48 weeks. Weeks completed:...
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Readers’ Workouts – 12/5

Readers’ Workouts – 12/5

I actually made my steps this week!! This week's activities: Tuesday - Walk with the dog, Elliptical Wednesday - Lunges Thursday - Lunges, Elliptical Friday - Jumping jacks Sunday - Jumping jacks Monday - Jumping jacks, Pilates Goals for December: Gym - 4 times (Done: 0) Pilates - 12 times (Done: 1) #Starcember - 3/4 so far This week's dinners: This week's dinners were not terribly healthy. Tuesday - Kielbasa and macaroni and cheese Wednesday - Chips, coleslaw, apple turnover (church) Thursday - Spaghetti Friday - Fried chicken and scalloped potatoes Saturday - Chicken tenders and cheese fries (restaurant) Sunday - Hot dog and soup (church) Monday - Chicken nuggets and fries Meal ideas for next week: Chicken fajitas Hawaiian chicken Chili Year Fitness Goals: So, I've failed at these, but we'll see by how much at the end of the year. And think what my goals should be for next year. - Lose weight. Goal - Lose 26 lbs. (Currently at -15.6) - Run 2 5ks, 1 10K and 1 half. Completed - 1 10K; 1 5K (The half I was planning on doing got cancelled.) - Hit my weekly...
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Readers’ Workouts – 11/28

Readers’ Workouts – 11/28

I had a cold for most of the week. Combine that with Thanksgiving and my steps were just way off. This week's activities: Tuesday - Elliptical Lots of sleeping Goals for December: Gym - 4 times Pilates - 12 times I'm also going to try the #Starcember challenge, even though I'm not a big fan of jumping jacks. This week's dinners: Tuesday - ? Wednesday - Pizza Thursday - Thanksgiving Friday - Spaghetti Saturday - Leftovers Sunday - Bread and gravy Monday - Shrimp fried rice Meal ideas for next week: Kielbasa and macaroni and cheese Hawaiian chicken Chili Pork tacos Year Fitness Goals: So, I've failed at these, but we'll see by how much at the end of the year. And think what my goals should be for next year. - Lose weight. Goal - Lose 26 lbs. (Currently at -15.6) - Run 2 5ks, 1 10K and 1 half. Completed - 1 10K; 1 5K (The half I was planning on doing got cancelled.) - Hit my weekly step goal (56,000 steps) for 48 weeks. Weeks completed: 30 How was your week? Readers’ Workouts is...
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