Somewhat oddly, this year I have not set myself any knitting goals. This year, I really need to focus on fitness, my weight, and some other wellness-related stuff. I have been getting regular exercise for about a month now. I got a Fitbit to help in tracking my activity, along with some other stuff. Getting good sleep has always been a struggle for me, so this will also help me look at my trends there.
Next step is being consistent with calorie counting and sticking with a set number of calories a day. I know many people have specific diets or nutrition programs they like to follow, but in the past I have found that sticking to a set number of calories a day works pretty well. 1 cheat day a week is part of the diet routine for me as well, as I have found that without it I get resentful and snap, and then way overindulge. Cheat days keep me on track.
Finally, I can see from the photo that I need to get more serious about moisturizing, especially my hands.
This isn’t going to change into a wellness blog, but I may well be mentioning the topic from time to time.
Anybody want to share their fitness/weight loss/wellness tips? Are you working on similar items right now? Do tell!
Quite A Yarn 
In my clearing up I found lots of moisturiser that I have started applying daily, I am trying to lose some weight and once it is less treacherous on our walking paths I will bump up my steps per day. I’d like to start doing daily yoga again, it was easy when my husband wanted to do it as well but once he stopped I find it tough to motivate myself. I need to drink mire fluids too, I probably have half what is recommended as it never occurs to me to get a drink except between 3-4 I have a hot chocolate.
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I am right there with most of that with you! I am doing OK on the fluids, mostly because I drink a lot of herbal tea, but still I’m not getting all the water I should be.
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Eek the tea cupboard will need to be tackled this week and it has loads of herbals teas I don’t drink because I always have the redbush &honey bush tea bags
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I need to get back to walking/running and yoga/Pilates routines. I tried last week but my foot still hurts. And while I think I will let go of counting calories for a while, I will try to stick with smaller portions and substituting vegetables for carbs. I’m with you on getting resentful and snapping.
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Veggies for carbs is always a good swap! Definitely don’t push it with your foot hurting – good idea to wait on that 🙂
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I am with you on this one. I enter my 50s and everything goes nuts. I have to cut back on wine. I have an excellent diet, but if I have a glass or two of wine, I feel lousy.
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Same. I’m in my mid-50s and things have definitely changed.
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I am trying not to dull the news of the world with food or wine. It ain’t easy!!
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You are not kidding!
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I got a Fitbit a year ago and it changed my life. I love that it buzzes me to walk if I sit too long and challenges me to hit 10K steps a day. I did a lot more walking earlier in the year but we have so much going on that I am satisfied with 10K steps. Good luck to you.
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I’m hoping it will motivate me similarly! You have a lot going on right now – you will get back to it!
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I am fortunate that I don’t struggle with weight, but I do have a wellness tip. If you are not on a supplement regimen, you may want to look into it. I was recently diagnosed with osteopoenia, and my doctor recommended vitamin D supplements. Vitamin D deficiency is very common, especially in those who don’t get sunshine daily. In addition to helping my bones, I found that my skin, digestion and gums all improved over time. With the COVID-19 pandemic, I added a Vitamin C tablet daily as well, to support my immune system.
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I’m on a big dosage of D. Vitamin D deficiency is very common up here, so it’s one of the things they test for regularly. Good tip!
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I’m working on getting rid of the ten pounds that crept on. I’m using MyFitnessPal app to count calories as I also find that is the best way for me. I’m trying to limit my sweets and drink more water.
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I like My Fitness Pal for calorie counting as well – it’s a great app!
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Yes and I love how it works with my Garmin watch
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I have yet to sync it with my Fitbit app – hoping they will work together reasonably well 🙂
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I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you
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Those are great goals and hopefully you will continue to moisturize (laugh) – but seriously congrats on looking out for your health, I am trying to do the same thing in 2021 (and I need to seriously moisturize, the Colorado dryness is making me crackle!) 🙂
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LOL! It is super dry here too – really need to stay on top of it or my hands are bleeding out of a dozen tiny cracks by the end of the day!
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We got a treadmill way before SIP so it’s been very helpful and I like how I don’t have to go walking outside as I’ve almost been hit by stupid drivers a couple of times. My husband bought a stationary bike, a cheaper version of Peloton’s. I have old barbells that I use. Weight &/or resistance training is a must after 30; it helps kick up your metabolism. My husband and I also practice intermittent fasting; we fast for 18 hours and have a 6-hour eating window. I lost 12 lbs over a year, 3″ off my waist which is so amazing, and an 1″ off my hips and arms. I’m maintaining now; if I stop eating chips, sweets, and ice cream I’d probably lose a few more but I ain’t gonna give those up.
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My exercise regimen: exercise during the ketosis period (when I’m fasting). Cardio 5-7 days a week. Weights, crunches, squats, lunges 5x a week. Lunges, squats really shaped up my butt!
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You are really active!
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Wow! You are doing a lot for your fitness! Great to have the treadmill and stationary bike in the house as well as the barbells – it gives you a lot of options 🙂
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