In response to comments from yesterday’s post, SAME! We feel you; our entire team has slowed the pace this week.
At the track, a waving yellow flag tells the drivers/riders that there is an obstruction on the racing surface, and it prepares them to slow down and take necessary evasive action to avoid the incident.
Seasonal weather shifts, preparing for a major holiday (additional stressors included), and altered schedules are factors many of us are navigating. Sticking to our racing analogy, any of these are enough to get the yellow flag waving.
Here are a few encouraging tips:
You are not alone; we are running this race together!
Plan to meet and walk. It could be with someone in your Challenge group, with family visiting from out of town, or with a friend trying to escape all the family time, lol! We are likelier to stick to it when someone else depends on us. So, reach out, and schedule a time to meet and walk while you catch up. It’s such a healthy way to support one another and stay moving.
Embrace the cold. I know it’s harder to bundle up, but our hearts don’t have to work as hard; we sweat less and expend less energy, so we are more effective in our workouts! Today, there’s sunshine in town; get some!
Ditch the All-or-Nothing Approach. This week we’ve slowed down, the yellow is waiving, but the race isn’t over! As soon as we can, let’s get back on the gas! Reflect on your goal, visualize your ideal health state, and do what you can to make it happen!
Presents help, too 🙂 – Mandy Dewitt is our random prize winner this week! As a motivating member of the Fitbit Challengers, Mandy is also an active contributor to our social posts and has participated in every bonus round! I’ll catch up with you next week Mandy to pick up your Air Fryer!
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Congrats, Mandy!
Re: the yellow flag, not only have I slowed down, but when my (very old) Fitbit died a couple weeks ago, I replaced it with a Samsung Galaxy Watch 5. Now there is a drastic decrease in my steps. At first I thought the Watch wasn’t accurate, but I tested it multiple times, both while moving my arm and while holding it still, counting steps as I walked and comparing it to my Watch, and it’s correct. I think my Fitbit was counting too many steps for me, also as evidenced by my no longer getting “steps” while I sleep. I feel like I’m letting my team down and I need to double my efforts to make up for it haha!
Thanks for the tips.
Yes I set a goal for the holiday week to challenge myself to take advantage of the nice weather again and to escape and relax with my dog Maddison. Going hiking again tomorrow.
Congrats Mandy! And thanks for the encouragement Shelley!
Thanks for the encouragement to not give up.
Congratulations, Mandy.
Congrats Mandy!
Congratulations Mandy.
I plan to push a little harder.
Way to go Mandy! Enjoy your air fryer! Thanks for the encouragement to keep on moving.
Yay Mandy! Thanks for the much words of encouragement!
Thank you so much!! I’m excited and maybe this will help me pick up the pace this week too. Thanks so much everybody! Sounds good, Shelley!
Great analogy. I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving.
Congrats to Mandy!
What wonderful words of encouragement! Those steps are going to start adding up!