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#FitReaders: Weekly Check-In (2)

 

This was a crazy week!  My daughter was sick and the hubs started working 2nd shift (3pm to 11pm) again and it totally changed up our routine so I was definitely off my game.  I did okay at eating healthy (no vending machine) but we had a couple of work breakfasts and lunches this week so that completely messed up my eating on those days.

I did meet my goal of exercising 4 days this week.  I did two days of Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred and two days of running on the treadmill.  It actually felt good to get those workouts in since I was pretty stressed.  I really like the 30 Day Shred but it is only a 20 minute workout so I'm looking for a slightly longer workout DVD to try.

I'm shooting for completing 4 workouts again this week; if I can get in 5 that's great but I'm not going to feel terrible if I don't.  I also want to continue to make good choices during the day at work (stress is not a good reason to snack!).  One thing I plan to work on over the next few weeks is to eat better on the weekends.  Last week I felt like I did great during the week but ate pretty poorly over the weekend.  

Hope everyone had a great week!
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  1. Mary (Bookfan)January 17, 2015 at 7:10 AM

    Denise, I think you had a good week! It's amazing how exercise relieves stress, isn't it?

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  2. UnknownJanuary 17, 2015 at 7:34 AM

    It is difficult to maintain a good diet when there are special events. I think I need to go with weekly goals too. I set my goals for the entire year. Have a great week.

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  3. Nise' January 17, 2015 at 8:43 PM

    Glad you were able to get the exercise in despite the schedule changes for your family.

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