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 (August 3 – August 9, 2026):
We had another fairly quiet week at home, which is nice during these “dog-days” of summer. I worked from home on Monday, but my Wednesday meeting was cancelled, so I ended up being free most of the week. I went to the beach with my daughter and friends on Saturday, and it was warm enough to play in the water. We also grilled out both Saturday and Sunday, which I love to do.
My Health:
Last week was another successful week. I managed to keep my calories down around 1,600 during the week and didn’t go too crazy on the weekends. I only ate out or had takeout for two meals, which made a big difference. I also got in four walks and one yoga workout. While the scale didn’t move much, I am not discouraged because the loss the week prior was so significant. I have noticed that some of my “aches and pains” are returning now that I’m walking more. I’m going to try to get in some light yoga each week as a form of stretching and strength training. Other than that, my aim is more of the same this week, which helps create the healthier habits.
My daily averages for last week:
Calories: 1,736 (goal 1,600); Carbs: 146.4g (goal under 115g); Fiber: 15.4g (goal over 22g); Protein: 92.9g (goal 80g)
Weight: I lost 0.1 pounds last week.
My goals for this 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.