Pedometer Challenge 2008~ month to month reporting thread

[chinadoll]

Re: Pedometer Challenge 2008~ month to month reporting thread

Well. I will spill it. I woke up on July 4th totally depressed and unmotivated. I have not cheated on the WOE although I did consume 4-500 extra calories a couple of days. I have not wanted to exercise and have not been able to force myself to do so. I even stopped taking my vitamins and drinking enough water. I have NO IDEA why I did an overnight 180 degree turn except maybe hormone shifts. Soo weird! Up til now I have been gung ho and ready to face each challenge. Diligent with everything. Makes me realize how easy it is to get off track.

I put off exercise all day but told myself I would make myself do it today. Tonight my son joined me for a five mile walk at an easy 3.5 mph pace. I had told him I needed him to hold me to going for the walk or I might back out. I figured even if I did a slow walk, that would make me feel like I have at least made a start back. And I took my vitamins and am working on my water issues.

It is so illogical. I have no idea what has caused this blip. Anyone else ever feel like this?

SUN - slug
MON - 8201

[jimmie 48]

Re: Pedometer Challenge 2008~ month to month reporting thread

Well. I will spill it. I woke up on July 4th totally depressed and unmotivated. I have not cheated on the WOE although I did consume 4-500 extra calories a couple of days. I have not wanted to exercise and have not been able to force myself to do so. I even stopped taking my vitamins and drinking enough water. I have NO IDEA why I did an overnight 180 degree turn except maybe hormone shifts. Soo weird! Up til now I have been gung ho and ready to face each challenge. Diligent with everything. Makes me realize how easy it is to get off track.

I put off exercise all day but told myself I would make myself do it today. Tonight my son joined me for a five mile walk at an easy 3.5 mph pace. I had told him I needed him to hold me to going for the walk or I might back out. I figured even if I did a slow walk, that would make me feel like I have at least made a start back. And I took my vitamins and am working on my water issues.

It is so illogical. I have no idea what has caused this blip. Anyone else ever feel like this?

SUN - slug
MON - 8201

yep, lots of times. sometimes this is due to just taking on too much. i've seen it many times when new members come in all excited and join every challenge there is. within weeks, even if it takes that long, they burn out and drop away. you are not alone, chinadoll. just work through it by taking a step back or making notes on where you want to go from here. if challenges are too much, step back from this one for a week or so. i think all of us have done that from time to time.

[jimmie 48]

Re: Pedometer Challenge 2008~ month to month reporting thread

i took a rest day from everything. .

Week 28
July 6 = July 12

Sunday 3910
Monday 0
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

Total 3910

[chinadoll]

Re: Pedometer Challenge 2008~ month to month reporting thread

Thanks Jo. I nipped this one in the bud. The challenges weren't something new (the challenge is in recording it consistently-LOL) But I think you are right. I must have had a burn out of sorts. I also think TOM hits harder these days. The plus is that I recognized it quickly and took conscious steps to start turning it around before it snowballed. And I am working back up at a slow but steady pace this week so I don't get frustrated. The real test will be September when I go back to China. Jet lag always causes a lay off and I have to work through re-entry to my other life.

[jimmie 48]

Re: Pedometer Challenge 2008~ month to month reporting thread

i think everyone goes through some sort of burn out from time to time. i know i have on more than one occassion.

the plus is that you know all this ahead of time. allowing yourself to plan and take action before everything goes to pot, is a good thing.

[charks1]

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Evening...I'm glad I'm not the only one...the last week with worrying about the grandson...then the darn cat..I haven't had a heck of a lot of time for anything else..I got out of work thurs.at 1 and didn't go back until this morning..and the whole weekend sucked..yeah it was time off but i couldn't get out of my own way..if i wasn't feeding the cat I was hunting her down to make sure she was still alive...then pull her out of her hiding space give her medicine then feed her again..ughhhhhhh I didn't even finish my steps last week....I didn't even bother putting it on..so I'm lost...I'm glad you guys are here!!! I'm tired run down but got in 200 crunches...150 darn squats!( thanks jo)..lol ~!!! 3 miles and only 7910 steps...and a few free weights...oh and a dip in the pool..now that was refreshing...that was after checking in on the grandson at his memes...making lunches starting dinner..etx. etc..I got home at 500 an it's 650 now...bahhhhh..damn I forgot the pups... is it the weekend yet!!!!

[charks1]

Re: Pedometer Challenge 2008~ month to month reporting thread

oopppsssssssssssssssssss...
Saturday 0
Sunday 0
Monday 7910

[chinadoll]

Re: Pedometer Challenge 2008~ month to month reporting thread

Well, at least we are not alone! Hope the cat's better. I am going to lift today, no walking. It is beastly hot and humid so a/c today and I will walk tomorrow.

[jimmie 48]

Re: Pedometer Challenge 2008~ month to month reporting thread

150 darn squats!( thanks jo)..lol ~!!!

who me? are you talking to me???? LOL
it'll be fine though. i got ya graphic.
i'll share tomorrow when i get back from treatment.
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i wasn't planning on a break for today. as nice as the day started, it ended with pelting rain and high winds. no walk today except for what i did during mowing but i'm not counting those steps.

Week 28
July 6 = July 12

Sunday 3910
Monday 0
Tuesday 0
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

Total 3910

[sallyseachange]

Re: Pedometer Challenge 2008~ month to month reporting thread

Sorry to read that everyone's been having woes and difficulties. Hang in there everyone and keep the faith. Hugs to all.

Week starting July 6

Sunday - 10,399
Monday - 10,302
Tuesday - 9,672
Wednesday -
Thursday -
Friday -
Saturday -

Tot: 30,373/70,000

[charks1]

Re: Pedometer Challenge 2008~ month to month reporting thread

An in rides Sally with over 30,300 steps...gezzzzzzzzzzz..lol and it's only Wednesday...now I'm really embarrassed
Awesome numbers....

it's suppose to be high 90's here in Connecticut....with humidity..I'm gonna melt...it's so hot at work you can't even get your pants up or down to pee..

[chinadoll]

Re: Pedometer Challenge 2008~ month to month reporting thread

Okay, the weather stinks again today but I am committing to 8500 before I do them because even if it storms I will do my salsa dancing tape over and over til I reach my commit number. That way I am forced to complete it. So... 8500

SUN - slug
MON - 8201
Tues - weights
WEDS - 8500

[sallyseachange]

Re: Pedometer Challenge 2008~ month to month reporting thread

An in rides Sally with over 30,300 steps...gezzzzzzzzzzz..lol and it's only Wednesday...now I'm really embarrassed
Awesome numbers....

Hey! Don't be embarrassed! Only reason I get those numbers is because my doggies absolutely insist on it! How can I disappoint them??
When the weather was hot and humid, I slowed down lots... but they just bound around regardless! (well only one really; the other is too old to do much bounding).
Now we still have the heat, but it's so much better without the humidity, and I've been walking even earlier in the morning than usual.

Week starting July 6

Sunday - 10,399
Monday - 10,302
Tuesday - 9,672
Wednesday - 10,066
Thursday -
Friday -
Saturday -

Tot: 40,439/70,000

[charks1]

Re: Pedometer Challenge 2008~ month to month reporting thread

Thank goodness the humidity broke here over night...it was awful..my friggin dogs...don't know how to take a walk together..it isn't a pleasant thing!!


Sunday 0
Monday 7910
Tuesday 9750
Wednesday 9875
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

[jimmie 48]

Re: Pedometer Challenge 2008~ month to month reporting thread

weather problems all over the place! if it ever quits raining i might actually be able to take a walk again.

Week 28
July 6 = July 12

Sunday 3910
Monday 0
Tuesday 0
Wednesday 0
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

Total 3910