Nutrition & Diet August Health Challenge

[shyvas]

I'm looking forward to reading your posts.

Last month's thread is as follows : July Health Challenge | Vegan and vegetarian forums @ Veggie Views

 

[KLS52]

Down about 13 pounds...can't believe how slow it's going but supposedly it's how it should be with WW. Didn't move much the last two weeks but the 5k race/walk is in 5 weeks so I will be kicking it up a notch (hopefully, ha). Won't be as hot as it has been this week so I'm starting with a brisk walk this morning.

ETA: Thinking about this thread title...Challenge...and it is.

 

[shyvas]

Down about 13 pounds...can't believe how slow it's going but supposedly it's how it should be with WW. Didn't move much the last two weeks but the 5k race/walk is in 5 weeks so I will be kicking it up a notch (hopefully, ha). Won't be as hot as it has been this week so I'm starting with a brisk walk this morning.

ETA: Thinking about this thread title...Challenge...and it is.

That is fabulous KLS. How did you manage to do it besides the walking ?

I'm following the migraine plan ( not to the letter) and have less migraines. I also have to lose a few kilos but am getting there.

 

[Chryssie]

Hey all! I am in again; I am such a failure with this challenge. Way to go KLS52!

 

[KLS52]

^^^liking your way to go, not your failure, lol.

 

[KLS52]

That is fabulous KLS. How did you manage to do it besides the walking ?

10-15 minutes of Pilates with an exercise band, barely 2-3 times a week. It's mostly just sticking to my allotted 26 Weight Watcher points. I never go over, not even to use the additional 49 points a week for a cheat day. I can't imagine losing weight if I did use them since I'm pretty much only losing half a pound a week being as strict as I am. I'm sure if I could make myself be more active it would be a big help. I just don't really feel ready, yet. Hopefully, that will change as I see more results.

I have to say, I could stay where I'm at and be very satisfied, but another 3-4 lbs. will make me feel better once I go on maintenance, in case I gain a little as I adjust to eating a little more to maintain.

And just for the record, in case anyone is wondering, I am reaching for an attainable weight that is healthy for my age and size. My cholesterol has been a little high so I am hoping that dropping these few pounds will help with that. I do not want to go on medication for high cholesterol.

 

[PTree15]

KLS, that is awesome! Keep up the great work. Shyvas, so glad you are having fewer migraines! It's amazing how diet can affect our health.
Chryssie, I like your never-give-up attitude.

I had a pretty good July exercise-wise, though I am slipping with the sleep goals a bit, so I will try again to get 8 hours a night. I will continue with the five days of exercise a week and doing crunches three days a week. My weight has stayed the same again, which is great. I think this is the longest stretch of maintenance ever for me. I will aim to keep it that way.