Day Three For My ActiveLink

Monday, October 15, 2012

Today is day three for using my new ActiveLink activity tracker. I'm having such a great time with this. I did 110 minutes in the pool (I attached the AL to my suit) and later did a 10 minute walk for a total of 120 minutes of activity. I didn't take it off until about 9:15p.m. tonight and logged my daily activity into the computer. Then the excitement began!!!

Saturday, when I put my Link into the computer no image popped up. I was bummed. Sunday, when I put the Link into the computer I could see hour by hour how active I was. Two bars on the graph were dark green indicating a higher intensity of activity. One bar showed a brisk 20 minute walk and the other showed me climbing stairs and walking around the yard as I toured my friends' new house.

Today, when I put my Link into the computer all kinds of activity showed up. I had dark green lines when I was working out and medium green lines when I walked and did things around the house. It looked to me like I was non stop motion from 7a.m. to about 1:30p.m. No wonder I was so tired today!

Since I'm in the process of setting up my baseline, I'm going to take SLENDERELLA61's advice and not wear my Link in the pool tomorrow when I do 3 aerobics classes. I feel that this would really set the bar way too high and since I do have a physical disability, that wouldn't work. I think that I'll just leave the device on my shirt when I lock up my clothes. I will wear it the rest of the day and maybe even take a walk later in the day just to keep the activity level going.

This is turning out to be so much fun!!! At the end of 8 days, my ActiveLink will set up a 12 week fitness challenge for me. As I progress each day, I will look to see how many of the little lights on my Link light up by the end of the day. If I can move enough to light up all of the lights around the outside of the ActiveLink, I will achieve my goal for the day. Yes, I know, I'm like a little kid with this thing. The great thing is how motivated I feel!

  

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Day Two of ActiveLink

Sunday, October 14, 2012

Today is day two of using my ActiveLink activity tracker. I did have a little trouble reigning myself in yesterday as I work to establish my activity baseline. I think that I'll just walk about 20 minutes today since Sunday is my rest day. I will make an effort to do normal daily activity as much as possible. This is not the time to tackle any big cleaning jobs or marathon workouts.

I want to keep my baseline low to moderate, so that as my activity increases later I can still keep up with the new activity levels. The idea is to increase your activity level slowly over time. For those of you who know me, slowing down hasn't been in my vocabulary recently and sometimes it should be. Sometimes I become obsessive about exercising and that tendency needs to be controlled a little better!

I am hoping this tool will help me to use moderation so that I don't exhaust myself in my morning workouts and then be unable to do anything else for the rest of the day. I'm working toward becoming active for the whole day and not just during workouts. I'm off to my walk now!

  

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SLENDERELLA61 10/14/2012 2:54PM

Very interesting process. I have heard some people say they took their Active Link off to run or workout during the baseline process. I have no idea if that is what you are suppose to do. Keep up the good work. I am very curious as to whether it will end up being a help or not. -Marsha Report Inappropriate Comment

PMFISH 10/14/2012 12:49PM

Enjoy your walk! Report Inappropriate Comment

DONNABRIGHT 10/14/2012 12:24PM

Enjoy! Report Inappropriate Comment

L*I*T*A* 10/14/2012 11:58AM

great plan.......enjoy your walk...... blessings and hugs.......lita Report Inappropriate Comment

Day One Using My ActiveLink

Saturday, October 13, 2012

Technology can be really awesome sometimes! This week I purchased an ActiveLink to track my actual activity calorie burn. It's an impressive tiny gadget that I wear daily and insert into my computer before retiring for the night. Starting today and continuing for eight days, I am setting my baseline of activity. The great thing is, that the ActiveLink is waterproof and I can wear it in the pool while I'm swimming and doing water aerobics. I was advised to limit my activity level as the base line is gearing up so the gadget won't set my workout level too high.

Why do I need one of these, you might ask? Well, I didn't think that I needed one at first but sometimes my activities show such a high calorie burn that I wondered if it was accurate. I'm hypothyroid and I have orthopedic issues so I need to know if I'm overdoing things. My Weight Watchers activity points were 88 for last week. I have trouble using the 49 flex points per week and I very much doubt that I could lose weight if I used an additional 88 points. There are days when I struggle to meet my regular daily point total. The ActiveLink looked like a viable solution for me.

How it works: It measures your body's motion going in all directions. (It is different from a pedometer which only measures activity as you move forward and back.) The measure of total body motion gives me feedback about how active I am overall during the day. You take the device off when you go to sleep at night.

My Activity Link will give me feedback on peak activity times as well as times when I don't move around to any great degree. I feel that knowledge is power. If my feedback indicates that I'm not moving around enough, then I can look for exercise opportunities throughout my day. If my feedback indicates that I'm overdoing my workouts, then I will cut back on my workout time and spread out my activity throughout my day. Either way, it's a win, win situation for me. I'm very excited about my new gadget and how I can use it to help me achieve my goals.

  

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DONNABRIGHT 10/14/2012 9:10AM

I'd never heard of this gadget but I do want to look in to it as I sometimes wonder about how high the burned calorie count is, also. It seems like the weight should be falling off but I continue with 1/4 and 1/2 lb losses at a time. Thanks for sharing and keep us posted how it works for you. Report Inappropriate Comment

SLENDERELLA61 10/14/2012 8:38AM

That is exciting, Cyndi. I haven't gotten one, but hope you will continue to share your experience. I would consider getting one. Did I read that you lost weight again this week? That is fantastic. Good going. You are doing so well! Take care, Marsha Report Inappropriate Comment

L*I*T*A* 10/13/2012 7:34PM

sounds very interesting as a tool...... hope you get the information you need...... what are the costs involved???? where do you but it???? blessings and hugs........lita Comment edited on: 10/13/2012 7:35:14 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

ALIDOSHA 10/13/2012 5:32PM

Thanks for a good idea - I'll consider getting a Lin k myself. Report Inappropriate Comment

Down Another 1.4 Pounds This Week!

Friday, October 12, 2012

I'm pleased but also disappointed. My allergist put me on antibiotics and steroids for fluid in the sinus yesterday. (The inside of my nose was so swollen and red that I couldn't breathe) I gained .6 pounds over night. I weighed .6 pounds lower in the doctor's office yesterday before taking my medicine. I am pleased that I lost 1.4 pounds this week, but I worked out, measured, tracked and stayed in my range every day. I

I'll be patient and wait it out. It usually takes me forever to shed steroid weight (I'm hypothyroid) but I don't have much choice. As it is, the doctor cut my dose down to 4 days because I didn't want to take them at all. My health is more important than the number on the scale. I hope those antibiotics won't add to the problem too!

Since this isn't a diet but a way of life, the waiting game is on my side. It isn't a sprint either but a slow, steady, healthy road to weight loss. This is just a small bump in the road. I will prevail!!!

  

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SLENDERELLA61 10/14/2012 8:41AM

Yes. Medications can slow you down, but in the long run, your eating and exercising is what matters. Congrats on that 1.4 pounds. With the steroid, that is an incredible loss! Keep up the great work, Cyndi. I know you have the determination and will to achieve your goal and live healthy for life!! -Marsha Report Inappropriate Comment

AQUAGIRL08 10/13/2012 5:05PM

I'm doing one now! I got on the scale this morning and I had dropped another 2 pounds! Report Inappropriate Comment

DONNABRIGHT 10/13/2012 7:24AM

Yes, you will prevail. You have the right attitude and a sinus infection is no fun. Overall loss - how can you be disappointed? Do a happy dance and you'll feel better. Report Inappropriate Comment

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Pictures Of My Polyester Swimsuits

Sunday, October 07, 2012

I have had many requests to post pictures of my two polyester swimsuits, so here they are. (Please excuse the palm tree background.)







This suit has a back clasp.







This suit has a scoop back.

Both suits are 100% polyester which is chlorine resistant. The red suit is guaranteed to last at least one year. Both suits are very comfortable for swimming and water aerobics. The red one is able to be ordered in regular length, short length or long length. The pink one is just regular length. I purchased some stuff that takes most of the chlorine out of the suit if you soak the suit in a sink of water for about 15 minutes. The suits can't be washed in the washing machine and must be line dried.

I hope this was helpful!

  

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BARCLE 10/8/2012 1:40AM

Cool colours - they look really nice Report Inappropriate Comment

SCOOTDOG 10/7/2012 11:38PM

Hope you enjoy your H2O suits as much as I have mine. Report Inappropriate Comment

MOM23CUTIES357 10/7/2012 9:56PM

I love them!!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

DONNABRIGHT 10/7/2012 7:59PM

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SLENDERELLA61 10/7/2012 7:32PM

The purple one looks really good on you, too!! I haven't seen you in the H2O suit yet but hope we'll both get to the Y at the same time soon. really nice suits. Good photography. Take care, Marsha Report Inappropriate Comment

NIGHTSKYSTAR 10/7/2012 5:47PM

ooo BEAUTIFUL!! thanks for posting!! Report Inappropriate Comment

KAI_ZEN 10/7/2012 4:46PM

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L*I*T*A* 10/7/2012 4:45PM

wondering where you purchased these........ i can't seem to find a really good polyester one that lasts!!! thanks for sharing......... blessings and hugs.............lita Report Inappropriate Comment