Don't Quit December

[mojoboy31]

Fitness goals? Life goals? Financial goals? Just any goal in general? Post them here, and we'll keep track! Having accountability partners helps, and also, kinda keeping a journal and posting your progress is fun!

 

[timewerx]

Looks like everyone has quit whatever they are doing.

 

[sampa]

Today it's official, I had my last physical therapy session. She said I'm strong enough that I don't need to continue at this time. She did a test and I am stronger than I was when she did the first test 3 months ago. I wanted to continue but insurance has certain requirements that I don't meet. It is good news that I've made progress though. My glutes still need some work though.

I will continue Aqua jogging twice a week along with strength training once a week. And try to fill in with some of the physical therapy exercises she gave me. My Hope is my February to be able to do walking as exercise. For aqua jogging I'm up to 116 leg strokes in 1 minute. I'm pretty nervous about the day that I can start activity outside of the water. I just pray that I can work out my core and back side, as they are very important for balance. Also the discipline of stretching.

 

[TheRealAriel]

Alright, I’m finally not wheezing as much when I breathe so it’s time to get back on the wagon!

Goals for December:
-finish the Bible (I’m currently ahead of schedule, woohoo!)
-push myself to be social with my small group. A lot of introverts in there so I’ve been pushing myself to organize weekly lunches and making people feel welcome and wanted at the holiday parties. I’m even thinking of hosting a New Year’s Eve party.
-eat the food I have (my pantry is overflowing so I need to make more meals with what I have instead of always seeking new things)
-finish the year with one last mile run that beats my beginning of year time. The RSV/flu I got last month did a number on my already asthmatic lungs, so I imagine my running has totally backslid. Still… I think if I work at it I can beat my start of year time.

Let’s go!!

 

[mojoboy31]

Looks like everyone has quit whatever they are doing.

Quitting, is unfortunately, not really my thing. I can't quit eating too much, can't quit cursing, can't quit doubting, can't quit jumping to conclusions, can't quit being lazy, can't quit procrastinating... I really am terrible at this whole concept of quitting : p. Lol, kidding.

In all seriousness, being stubborn and "never giving up" can be a major character flaw-- I probably would be a lot happier had I quit my job a long, long, long, looooooong time ago. Long before I became the manager.... but alas...

So all my goals are going to be the same as last month. Get my lazy rear out of bed, do not eat out, do not get sugary lattes, do workout, do read my Bible, do carve out time to walk while at work. Just hopefully this month, I can be more consistent.

 

[timewerx]

In all seriousness, being stubborn and "never giving up" can be a major character flaw-- I probably would be a lot happier had I quit my job a long, long, long, looooooong time ago. Long before I became the manager.... but alas...

Stability is a good thing. Could have been worse if you quit earlier. It's a gamble.

I on the other hand quit more than is necessary and the consequences were never good.

 

[sampa]

Row machine today before strength training. Quads are definitely feeling it. Worked time back and shoulders. Had a little help with the EZ bar in the free weights room and figuring out how to hold it to pull it up. They don't have the same equipment as the other YMCA that I did my training at.

I was given an alternative since there was no wall space for me to bounce the medicine ball off of... I was supposed to have a 5 lb medicine ball to bounce off the wall and twist turn bounce off the Wall catch and twist turn right. But instead I laid out on my mat in the aerobics room and took the 15 lb medicine ball, the only one they have, and did a bounce and twist on the floor to each side. That was a fun workout.

A side note, I think I embarrassed some of these younger guys. I remember when I was younger and just starting out how it took some time to build muscle. But I've also got some fat under there through the years. I felt like Amazon woman standing next to them.

 

[mojoboy31]

Top four file on the row machine today before strength training. Quads are definitely feeling it. Worked time back and shoulders. Had a little help with the EZ bar in the free weights room and figuring out how to hold it to pull it up. They don't have the same equipment as the other YMCA that I did my training at.

I was given an alternative since there was no wall space for me to bounce the medicine ball off of... I was supposed to have a 5 lb medicine ball to bounce off the wall and twist turn bounce off the Wall catch and twist turn right. But instead I laid out on my mat in the aerobics room and took the 15 lb medicine ball, the only one they have, and did a bounce and twist on the floor to each side. That was a fun workout.

A side note, I think I embarrassed some of these younger guys. I remember when I was younger and just starting out how it took some time to build muscle. But I've also got some fat under there through the years. I felt like Amazon woman standing next to them.

Impressive!

Today went pretty alright. Didn't snooze like there's no tomorrow, didn't get sugary coffee, DID eat out for lunch, but chose the most healthy option, did walk on my break, though I only carved out time for one. Need to workout and make something healthy for dinner, read my Bible, and get to bed at a semi-decent hour. Wish me luck.

 

[Saucy]

I'm picking back up my exercises and doing well so far! Maintaining that daily will be a new goal.

 

[Niels]

Mountain biking is my main form of exercise. Unfortunately, it can be tough to get out there in the off season. It gets dark earlier, the trails can be covered with leaves, and this year has been particularly rainy. Wet trails are closed around here. Fortunately, there are hilly gravel roads near where I work that are usually open the main trails are closed. However, those gravel roads run through a forest that is now closed on weekdays for deer hunting. This means I can't just bring my bike to work and ride during my lunch break. When the deer hunt ends in a couple weeks, that's what I'll start doing.

Nevertheless, I do what I can to stay active. I have another bike on a trainer in my garage, which is basically stationary bike now, but rather be out on the trails. I also have a small gym in my basement with a weight bench, rowing machine, kettle bell, and ab roller but that isn't enough in and of itself. This is where VR dancing enters the picture. At least I can do something fun while exercising when I can't be outside.

 

[sampa]

Tough workout yesterday. Usually Thursdays I don't work out but I was planning on going to a Christmas concert tonight at a church at a distance.

So I bumped my Aqua jogging to that day but my quads were still sore from Wednesday's indoor rowing machine. I still had a pretty good pace and got up to 110 in a minute. I think some parts are a little bit sore today. I've decided I'm not going to the Christmas concert and keep things simple since I still have to work on my Christmas cards at labels.

 

[mojoboy31]

Buried in work, but I brought coffee from home, so let's go!

 

[TheRealAriel]

Put a meal plan in place to follow until family gets here for Christmas- it’s a last push to be a little healthy before holiday celebrations cause me to gain 5-10lbs.

Breakfast: coffee
Lunch: smoothie or bag salad
Dinner: protein and roasted veggies
Dessert: fruit popsicles

 

[mojoboy31]

Put a meal plan in place to follow until family gets here for Christmas- it’s a last push to be a little healthy before holiday celebrations cause me to gain 5-10lbs.

Breakfast: coffee
Lunch: smoothie or bag salad
Dinner: protein and roasted veggies
Dessert: fruit popsicles

Nice!

I really, really, really, really, really ought to meal plan.

 

[TheRealAriel]

Just finished my first run getting back into it! Slow for sure, but I’m proud for making myself do it in the midst of a busy day.

 

[Saucy]

I've been successfully working out every day. I didn't today because I was playing with my nieces and that was a workout in itself lol. I do think I need heavier weights though.

 

[Niels]

The regular trails were closed on Saturday, so I took a fire instead road. It started off with a downhill section, and I did the climb on the way back. Usually, I do it the other way around with climbing first, but it had to do with where I aprked. Thankfully, I upgraded the cassette from 11-42 to 11-46 which gives me additional climbing power when I need it.

I've been successfully working out every day. I didn't today because I was playing with my nieces and that was a workout in itself lol. I do think I need heavier weights though.

Nice. Nieces and nephews are fun.

I recently ordered more weight plates for my home gym, and feel kind of bad for the delivery driver. Not that I ordered a lot or they're unusually heavy, but thin boxes full of cast iron are probably annoying to ship.

 

[Niels]

Hopefully, it's okay to double post. I rode again yesterday afternoon despite riding the day before. Usually, I'll allow for a recovery day between rides but I wanted to take advantage of the dry weather. Tonight, I'm planning to lift weights in my home gym. Alternating between cardio and resistance. If it rains tomorrow, I'll do more dancing in VR and maybe ride the indoor bike.

 

[sampa]

Rest for this week except maybe one workout. I feel I overdid it Wednesday and Thursday back to back and my shoulder was hurting over the weekend and body in general that I need some more rest. I will focus on some of the Christmas stuff I have to get done and make sure that I stay healthy as a lot of sicknesses going around.

 

[mojoboy31]

Did good today, coffee from home, did not eat out at lunch, making a homemade dinner now. Just gotta squeeze in a workout and some Bible time.