Health and Fitness August 2026

[Lady Maverick]

Yesterday started out great and then i got hit by muscle cramp in my back. It was brutal that made me sweat from the excruciating pain every time I tried to move. As long as I was still then nothing hurt. I was determined to keep moving with the thought that the muscle cramp would eventually release the more it was used. Nope.
So I sat still for hours only moving when i absolutely had to.
DH shared his ice cream and chocolate chip cookies with me.
Long story to say that yesterday was a flop according to my plans and what actually happened.

I am so very thankful to wake up this morning and be able to move without pain. Everything feels so easy and joyful to do.

My meal plan for today -
** Coffee, creamer, collagen
** Pitted prune

** Omelet with
** grilled onion, peppers & salsa

** Protein drink in coffee
** Cup of homemade veg soup

** Cranberry gelatin Jello
** cucumbers in sweat/sour brine

** Quest Chips
** Pickled okra

** Tuna Salad wraps
** corn on cob

** Frozen Lemon treats
** celery sticks

1076 Calories 110grams protein 31grams fiber

>>>> Food <<<<<<<
100% = Plan meals & record in Cronometer
81% = Follow food plan
65% = Interact with mentorship____ __ __ __ __ ____ __
>>>> Move body <<<<<<<
58% = Steps >7000
48% = Walk 30+ minutes outside __
65% = Hourly movement =>10 hours
>>>> Mental support <<<<<<<
96% = Paper capture & planning__
100% = Digital SHE cards used
>>>> Emotional support<<<<<<<
100% = Be Creative - Do something different
68% = Dare to Declutter! ____ ____ __ ______

Success
Effort made
__ No effort made

[Kittykatt]

I'm glad you're feeling better, Lady M. That pain sounded nasty!

[Kittykatt]

Friday:
I've done my exercises for today: 28 hearts

Drink 8 glasses of water: 20 hearts

Sit to stand 5 repetitions: 28 hearts

Clear kitchen table once a day: 27 hearts

Go for a walk: 18 hearts

[Lady Maverick]

>>>> Food <<<<<<<
100% = Plan meals & record in Cronometer
78% = Follow food plan
67% = Interact with mentorship____ __ __ __ __ ____ __
>>>> Move body <<<<<<<
56% = Steps >7000
46% = Walk 30+ minutes outside __
63% = Hourly movement =>10 hours>>>> Mental support <<<<<<<
96% = Paper capture & planning__
100% = Digital SHE cards used
>>>> Emotional support<<<<<<<
100% = Be Creative - Do something different
67% = Dare to Declutter! ____ ____ __ ______ __

Success
Effort made
__ No effort made

[Kittykatt]

Saturday:
I've done my exercises for today: 29 hearts

Drink 8 glasses of water: 21 hearts

Sit to stand 5 repetitions: 29 hearts

Clear kitchen table once a day: 28 hearts

Go for a walk: 18 hearts

[Kittykatt]

Sunday:
I've done my exercises for today: 30 hearts

Drink 8 glasses of water: 22 hearts

Sit to stand 5 repetitions: 30 hearts

Clear kitchen table once a day: 29 hearts

Go for a walk: 18 hearts

[Lady Maverick]

>>>> Food <<<<<<<
100% = Plan meals & record in Cronometer
76% = Follow food plan
69% = Interact with mentorship____ __ __ __ __ ____ __
>>>> Move body <<<<<<<
55% = Steps >7000
46% = Walk 30+ minutes outside __
62% = Hourly movement =>10 hours
>>>> Mental support <<<<<<<
97% = Paper capture & planning__
100% = Digital SHE cards used
>>>> Emotional support<<<<<<<
100% = Be Creative - Do something different
69% = Dare to Declutter! ____ ____ __ ______ __

Success
Effort made
__ No effort made

[Kittykatt]

Monday:
I've done my exercises for today: 31 hearts

Drink 8 glasses of water: 23 hearts

Sit to stand 5 repetitions: 31 hearts

Clear kitchen table once a day: 30 hearts

Go for a walk: 19 hearts

[Lady Maverick]

I am so glad to see this month come to an end.
When a goal is set and I do lousy at it (45% really?) the motivation and inspiration to even try again is lagging.
Even though there were circumstances out of my control that kept me from doing better, I still don't like it.
On the bright side, the numbers show I lost 2 lbs this month, hit my 7-hour sleep target, and met my calorie, protein, and fiber goals. I’ll take those small wins as motivation to keep moving forward and look ahead to a reset and fresh start next month.


>>>> Food <<<<<<<
100% = Plan meals & record in Cronometer
73% = Follow food plan
70% = Interact with mentorship____ __ __ __ __ ____ __
>>>> Move body <<<<<<<
53% = Steps >7000
45% = Walk 30+ minutes outside __
60% = Hourly movement =>10 hours
>>>> Mental support <<<<<<<
97% = Paper capture & planning__
100% = Digital SHE cards used
>>>> Emotional support<<<<<<<
100% = Be Creative - Do something different
70% = Dare to Declutter! ____ ____ __ ______ __

Success
Effort made
__ No effort made

[Kittykatt]

WTG hitting those targets, Lady M!

I need to do better at walking and with the water. I did read that one of the medications I take may, as a side effect , actually suppress the "I feel thirsty" feeling. So, maybe setting a reminder each hour to drink even a small amount might be the way forward - I'll try this for September.

Also, I need to prioritise walking more. Over the summer.Ibe used the excuse."it's.too.hot" (walking earlier would have been the solution here ) I'm not sure what to do about "it's too wet" yet, but we'll take that as it comes. I need to prioritise walking for my health and look on it as a gift I'm giving myself.