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 (September 21 – September 27, 2026):
My husband was gone all week, traveling to India and Kuala Lumpur for work. It was just me and the cats all week. As I mentioned in my post last week, I started my week off with a breast ultrasound (details HERE). Since my husband was gone, my friend came with me. We also went out for lunch. I went to a conference on housing and the economy in Concord on Wednesday. My cat, Coco, had a vet follow up on Thursday. The treatment for her feline asthma is working and she’s doing great. We had a big nor’ easter storm hit Saturday. I spent the day inside. I did several chores and put up all of the fall decor. My friends came over for dinner and we watched Love Hypothesis on Prime. I spent Sunday afternoon at the neighbors for the Pats game. We had chili and caught up with everyone.
My Health:
My numbers were a bit elevated last week, primarily to the consumption of seasonal (pumpkin!) beer and desserts I purchased to weather through the stormy weekend. Also, my exercise levels were down. While I did manage two yoga sessions and one tai chi last week, I barely did any walking so my active calorie count was also lower than usual. Altogether that resulting in no change in my weight. I’m good with that, as long as I stay the course with the changes I’ve made so far.
In many ways, I feel like I’m in a maintenance phase of my journey. I’ve made several small changes to my diet and lifestyle that have resulted in a lower A1C and weight loss. I’m not actively trying to hit a specific number or even necessarily lose more weight; however, I am continuing with my plan as is.
My daily averages for last week:
Calories: 1,825 (goal 1,800); Carbs: 194g (goal under 140g); Fiber: 23.7g (goal over 22g); Protein: 76.1g (goal 80g)
Weight: My weight did not change last week. I was down 2.8 pounds during September.
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.