Welcome to #FitReaders2025!! Felicia and I are excited to co-host this fitness-oriented group. 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 post my weekly check-ins 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!
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 (July 21 – July 27, 2025):
The week started on a high and a low. On Monday, my daughter and I drove about 1.5 hours to go to a Van Gogh immersive experience and out to lunch with my high school best friend. I hadn’t seen her in at least six years, but probably more like eight years. Her daughter lives about three hours away in Connecticut, so we were able to meet in the middle. It was so nice. But the day was also horrible because my boss (and friend) passed away very suddenly. I’m still in shock nearly two weeks later. She will be missed so much.
I did some work from home on Tuesday and the staff met at the office on Wednesday so we could grieve together. The rest of my week was pretty low key. I have my out-of-office email on for the next month, but will continue to check in weekly. On Sunday morning, my husband, daughter, and I took a ferry boat trip to a local island and explored a bit before the rain came.
Weight: I was down 0.6 pounds last week, but I am up 0.4 pounds for the month of July.
Goals: I did a lot better staying on track last week. I tracked my food and ate less. I also got out and moved more. It didn’t result in a big weight loss, but I’m going in the right direction.
Goals for next week: My goal will be to track food 5 days, exercise/move 4 days, limit alcohol to 2 days.
Don’t forget to join the Facebook Group and check in with us there!
Goals for last week:
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- Walk/Move 3 days – I walked 4 days and closed my rings 5 days.
- Track food 5 days – 6 days.
- Limit alcohol 2 days – 3 days.
During 2025 I plan:
- To maintain or be less than my January 1st, 2024 weight. I will do with through exercise and making adjustments to my caloric intake. I don’t have to be perfect, but I do need to make a true effort.
- To move. I will do this primarily via walking, four to seven days per week. I also need to stretch most/all of the days I exercise.
- 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.