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Accountability // Health + Fitness Update # 1

June 9, 2017 by Rachel 15 Comments

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It’s been one week since my fitness update. And I feel amazing! Don’t get me wrong — things have not been perfect. Nope. In fact, I’ve barely been home to make dinner; I’ve been slacking on things around the house; and I’ve generally been a crazy person.

But I feel amazing.

In fact, I had gained three pounds over the Memorial Day holiday. Yep. That’s what happens when you go to a wedding and have family parties literally all weekend! But I did my Weight Watchers weigh-in Tuesday and I lost 6. SIX! This is: a.) the most I’ve ever lost in a week. Ever. and b.) it wasn’t easy. Not at all.

I know I’ve mentioned previously how much I love that WW allots points weekly to focus on the ‘bigger picture,’ and this week was a testament. I mean, I had days where I went way over with my points (and used my allotted weekly ‘wiggle room’); but I also had days where I was right on track. One thing was consistent — I consistently moved — Every damn day.

In fact, my fitness goal of 108 points was surpassed tremendously — I earned 116 fitness points! Those fitness points can essentially be ‘used’ towards food; but, I didn’t use all of them, thankfully.

The key to my success was this: I tracked everything. When you hold yourself accountable and actually track — whether it be through an app or writing it down — what you eat? It changes the whole freaking game, ya’ll. I mean, I looooove food. Love it. And I have an affinity for craft beer. But tracking it all still held me accountable. I was able to see how much or how little I was eating and where my ‘points’ went!

And that automatically makes a gal make better decisions. But I still lived my life like a normal person.

AND I STILL LOST SIX POUNDS. Crazy. pants. ya’ll.

So let’s real-talk this out — Here’s what my fitness routine looked like last week (PS. My weigh-in days are Tuesdays):

Tuesday = an easy walk with the kids but not much else.

Wednesday = 30 minutes of running.

Thursday = Treadmill workout; quick-walking pace + steady incline.

Friday = an easy walk with the kids in the double stroller.

Saturday = 45-minute, butt-kicking, cycling class.

Sunday = 30 minute run, outside, by myself, in the rain! ♥

Monday = 45-minute, butt-kicking, cycling class (again).

Also, I regularly met my own personal goal of 10k steps per day. I just made sure my booty got up and moving!

So, in short, I moved + I sweated a lot. But I also ate mostly healthy and still indulged on occasion. But from hereon out I’m not going to refer to it as ‘indulging;’ I’m going to call it living. Because that’s what it is. It’s living.


Other developments:

You’re looking at the newest head-coach of the Riverfront YMCA Girls on the Run, 5th-8th grade girls! We are launching this Summer/Fall and I’m SO excited to be a part of this!

Also, I’ve been doing lots of interval training, but during my rainy-day run I actually ran 22.5 minutes straight before stopping. This is huge! I thought, for sure, I could keep going. But then I came upon a HUGE hill and almost died and the end. But 22.5 minutes! And then I walked for about 2 minutes (killer hill) and then ran another 8 minutes. Not bad. Not bad at all!


So yeah. This past week was a good one. A very good one, health-wise. If you’ve been following since the beginning of this blog (which I’m guessing 99% of you haven’t — because that was a long, loooong, time ago), I finally feel like I’m getting back to my ‘roots’ again. It feels… amazing.

Mostly, I am happy. I am happy that I’m finally beginning to get back to myself again. I can’t wait to keep you updated on my journey!

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  1. Cayla

    June 9, 2017 at 12:57 pm

    I agree about tracking calories and food. It’s the only thing that has kept me accountable.

    Reply
  2. Deanna

    June 9, 2017 at 4:20 pm

    Awesome! Keep posting your updates. I need inspiration for my health and fitness!

    Reply
  3. Kim

    June 9, 2017 at 5:09 pm

    Good for you! It’s amazing what moving can do for a mama! Keep it up!

    Reply
  4. Corey | The Nostalgia Diaries

    June 9, 2017 at 10:11 pm

    Isn’t it amazing how good it feels to actually feel good, and how that feeling can inspire you to keep making good choices? Awesome job!

    Reply
  5. Charissa | thenotsobusymomc

    June 9, 2017 at 10:12 pm

    I enjoyed reading this update! I am working on losing 10lbs. I look forward to reading more updates from you as I found this one to be super encouraging. Thanks!

    Reply
  6. Sumer

    June 10, 2017 at 7:21 am

    Wow! This is so awesome, Rachel! Tracking your food really does make a huge difference, I completely agree! Loved your update. Keep them coming!

    Reply
  7. Kristian

    June 11, 2017 at 10:40 am

    awesome keep up the good work! I need to start taking more accountability! Thanks for the motivation!

    Reply
  8. Samantha Kuzyk- Raising Twincesses

    June 11, 2017 at 11:37 am

    Great job mama! I totally agree that writing things down helps with accountability! Keep up the great work + keep sweating!

    Reply
  9. Danielle @ A Sprinkle of Joy

    June 11, 2017 at 8:56 pm

    Way to go friend!!! It can be so tough to get in shape, but it sounds like you are rocking it! 🙂

    Reply
  10. Brittany

    June 12, 2017 at 7:37 am

    I’m new to Cleveland…lots to do and see! Glad I made the move

    Reply
  11. Darlene

    June 12, 2017 at 7:39 am

    Ive recently been diagnosed with diabetes so some of things you e accomplished gives me hope in reversing this disease

    Thank you

    Reply
  12. Carmen

    June 12, 2017 at 7:41 am

    Most of my family have some complication from high blood pressure, diabetes, or heart disease so staying healthy and in shape is a MUST for me some of the things you e been doing such as writing your meals down are helpful tips

    Reply
  13. Amber Battishil

    June 12, 2017 at 9:54 am

    I love reading updates like these! There is such a fine balance when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle between being obsessive about it or not getting too wrapped up in it. It looks like you’ve found the perfect balance!

    Reply
  14. Alyssa Funk

    June 12, 2017 at 12:11 pm

    That is so awesome on your weight loss this week! I need to start WW again.

    Reply
  15. My Teen Guide

    June 12, 2017 at 2:18 pm

    Congratulations and keep up the good work. I am currently at my ideal weight, so the only issue I need to address is to maintain my current weight. I don’t do well with counting calories, so I use apps and fitness trackers to do that for me.

    Reply

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