Hi everyone!
I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving! I have had a pretty crazy and busy week both at home and work. I have slipped on my walking and a few other things, but I did manage to keep my calorie intake in check throughout the week, including Thanksgiving day! Here is how it went…
Lessons Learned
- These boots WERE NOT made for walking! It’s boot season and getting pretty cold out, so I figured it was time to bust out my beautiful Fryes boots I got for my birthday last year. I tried to do all of my normal walking in them. NO GO! My feet are pretty sore now. The bottom of my feet feel like one giant bruise. I am going to try some inserts in them and see if that helps, if anyone else has some pro tips about this issue, I’m all ears!
- Sometimes you just need a break. I had a good start this week, but with all the extra work involved with Thanksgiving, I just couldn’t keep up with all my goals. I didn’t bet myself up about it, I just backed off a bit and took a break this week.
- It puts the lotion on it’s skin or else it gets the hose again. I don’t recall my skin ever getting so dry during the colder season. I guess I just wasn’t out in it that much until this year (because I hate the cold and will try to avoid it at all costs). Anyway, I have stocked up on moisturizers to try and keep this dry skin in check. My poor hands got all chapped. Blah!
Week 20 Goals Check
- Stay Hydrated – A+ Nailed it
- Maintain a 500-calorie per day deficit EVEN ON THANKSGIVING! – A+ – Can’t believe it, but I did it!
- 10,000 steps a day – F – I really slacked off on this one. I didn’t hit 10k once this week. I just needed a break.
- Get of the MAX train one stop early every commute day – A – I actually did do this one every day.
- Walk home from the MAX train stop three times per week – B – I got in two walks home this week.
- Get out of my chair for a spin around the block three time a day – C – I didn’t do this every day. I am trying to get into the groove with my schedule and my new role at work. This is a work in progress.
- Tai Chi two times per week – C – I got in one Tai chi session.
- Practice my squat form every day, get it done Marci! – F – Didn’t even attempt it.
- Stay off the elevator at work and take the stairs – B – I did get some good stair workouts in, but not everyday.
- Meditate four times per week – A – No problem with this one, I got in four days.
- Reflect on my goals every day and keep my vision board updated – A – I have been reflecting on my goals and noting both the good and the bad.
- Keep posting on my blog and Facebook, posting my Fitbit Dashboard everyday – B – Posted on the blog and Facebook, but I didn’t get any 10K Fitbit Dashboards posted this week =(
- One hiking/adventure day per week – C – Got in a concert this weekend, but didn’t get out for a hike or any quality Mt. Tabor time in this week.
- Lose 1 pound per week – A+ – Okay this is pretty crazy given how much I slacked on my goals this week. I lost 1.5 pounds this week! WTF? I will take it!
Week 21 Goals
- Stay Hydrated
- Maintain a 500-calorie per day deficit
- 10,000 steps a day
- Get of the MAX train one stop early every commute day
- Walk home from the MAX train stop three times per week
- Get out of my chair for a spin around the block three time a day
- Tai Chi two times per week
- Practice my squat form 4 times a week
- Stay off the elevator at work and take the stairs
- Meditate four times per week
- Reflect on my goals every day and keep my vision board updated
- Keep posting on my blog and Facebook, posting my Fitbit Dashboard everyday
- One hiking/adventure day per week
- Lose 1 pound per week
Some pretty mixed and interesting results. I didn’t get the steps in, but I managed to keep the food intake in check. It was a fast and furious week and this week is ramping up to be the same. I have lots of stuff going on at work and lots of stuff going on at home with the Christmas season upon us. I also have a 5K this week, the Jingle Bell Run! The cold weather also continues to be a challenge for me, I despise it! I am going to do my best this week to stay on track with all of my goals. Out of all of this, I am pleasantly surprised at the weight loss, I can’t figure that one out. I have now lost a total of 40 freaking pounds you guys! I am so excited and happy about this! This is working for me and I am going to continue to do it! Thanks for checking in and reading about my week 20 summary guys! I will see you all next week!
WAY TO GO!!!
The break did wonders for your mind and was able to assist the body!
Yes! Good shoes if you walk that much sis. Invest in a cute boot that you can actually walk in. You may pay more, but man. Worth it. Maybe walk in your tennies and pack your boots? I know I have just “for show”, “only a couple of hours” and” I can wear these all day” boots.
You are walking a lot of miles. Your feet deserve comfort!
It’s Winter. Dry. Cold. Skin being our largest organ takes the brunt and protects us from the elements. Sometimes it looks a lil icky doing it! lol Take brown sugar and coconut oil mix them together. Put in plastic container to use in shower. Scrub yourself all over with it. While you wash your hair or when you are conditioning. Rinse after a few minutes. Do this 2-3x a week. Use a good lotion. Your skin should feel soft and glowing!
40 pounds! So wonderful Marci! Great work!
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LOVE YOU TAWN! Thank you so much for all the awesome ideas!
Great job on the weight loss! The cold and wind is finally gone for awhile! Now we just have to deal with rain but for the most part that’s easy! Keep up the good work!