#FitReaders Check-In: August 25, 2023

Posted August 25, 2023 by Jen in #FitReaders Tags: ,

graphic of woman lifting weights with text "FitReaders" "Mind" "Body" "Spirit" "Believe You Can Do More"

Welcome to #FitReaders2023!! Felicia the Geeky Blogger and I are super excited to be co-hosting this fitness-oriented group for another year! If you have any questions about #FitReaders, you can leave them in the comment section or email me at twimom227(at)gmail(dot)com.

Most of our support is done via our Facebook Group. I will post my weekly check-in posts on Fridays, as it helps me be accountable. You are welcome to do your own check-in posts, check in below, in the comments, or check in with the Facebook group – whatever works for you!

Info:
#FitReaders information page
#FitReaders 101
Facebook Group

I check in here every Friday, but my fitness week is Monday – Sunday. So my check-ins are always about a week behind.

Last Week (August 14 – August 20, 2023):

Last week was a good one. On Monday, I took my four 12th grade Girl Scouts to an escape room, which we solved with only 3 minutes to spare. The girls were so excited! I took them out to dinner after. I also had some “me” time this week when I got a massage and a pedicure. I liked that I managed to walk every day, and I made great choices on the days we went out to dinner so that I wouldn’t be eating too much.

Weight: I was down a 0.9 pounds for the week.

Goals: I made a true effort last week and overall did really well. The only goal I didn’t make is the alcohol one, and with that, I made the choice to drink a small glass of wine because it was a gift from our neighbor. I felt pretty good all week and would like to keep the momentum going. My fear is that I have some event revolving around food every day next week!

Don’t forget to join the Facebook Group and check in with us there!

Goals for August:

  • Stretch for 10 minutes 5 days per week. – 6/5 days
  • Close all three “rings” in Apple Watch, 5 days per week. – 7/5 days
  • Move with purpose (exercise) at least 30 minutes, 5 days per week. – 7/5 days
  • Be under my DAILY caloric intake maximum on at least 3 days. – 4/3 days
  • Be no more than 500 calories over my total calorie consumption goal each week. – YES (-156 cals)
  • Limit alcohol intake to 2 days per week (for a total of 4 servings per week). – 3 days (5 servings)

My overall goals for 2023 are:

  • To maintain a healthy weight and not exceed my January 1st weight. I will do with through healthy eating and exercise. I don’t have to be perfect, but I do need to make a true effort. 
  • To add yoga and add meditation to my weekly routine. I will do this with the Peloton app, with a goal of yoga at least one time per week. I will do this with the Apple Watch Breathe app, with a goal of a short breathing meditation every day.
  • To remain an active member of FitReaders and support my fellow members. I will do this by actively participating in the FitReader Facebook Group and continuing to share my journey with my weekly check-in on the blog.
So are you ready to lace up your sneakers? Are you ready to up your commit to fit?
Jen