Welcome to #FitReaders2026!! 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 (June 8 – June 14, 2026):
The week kicked off with my usual Tai Chi and prayer group. Tuesday and Wednesday were typical work days. On Thursday morning, I had a meeting for work, then I spent the day volunteering at a pop-up care village for unhoused and homeless folks. It was a rewarding afternoon. That evening, I went out to dinner with some friends. My daughter and I took the train into Boston on Friday afternoon where we met friends for dinner and then saw Les Misérables. It is my absolute favorite Broadway show (I’ve seen it at least a half dozen times). Saturday we made it to the beach for a couple hours and then grilled dinner with our neighbors. On Sunday, I went out to brunch with a friend who was in town (she moved to Florida several years ago).
My Health:
Once again, I managed to track everything. I consumed more calories last week (than the previous week), and I only exercised three days. But I’m good with the choices I made at the three meals I ate out. My numbers are all higher because of the extra food consumption. My daily averages for last week:
Calories: 1,874 (goal 1,600); Carbs: 183g (goal under 115g); Fiber: 29.4g (goal over 22g); Protein: 89.9g (goal 80g)
Weight: I was up 0.1 pounds last week.
I had up’d my goal for movement from 4 to 5 days last week, but I only did three days, so I fell short with that goal. I did pretty well with my other goals, so I’m going to keep my same goals this week.
My goals for the week:
- To move with purpose for a minimum of 20 minutes for 5 days during the week.
- To track food intake to include carbs, sugars, and proteins every day.
- To limit alcohol consumption.
- To read a daily meditation/devotional.
During 2026 I plan:
- To be mindful of a healthy relationship with food. I will do this by being thoughtful of my food choices when I grocery shop, work from home, and eat out.
- To move and be mindful. I will do this by finding ways to integrate movement and options for mental wellbeing into my life. I will set weekly or monthly goals to help me achieve a better fitness balance.
- 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.