One day at a time in december

HappilyRubina
HappilyRubina Posts: 206 Member
edited November 8 in Motivation and Support
Hey! I'm getting back at losing some weight (after having lost and gained half of it back). This is just beginning and I want to focus one day at a time and win small goals to make me stick to it.
My plan is to log my food in everyday in December 2014 and be under my calorie goal.
And therefore, lose approximately 3-4 pounds by the end of this month.
Anybody in?
I'll post a day end report everyday.
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  • cristinfaldetta
    cristinfaldetta Posts: 16 Member
    I'm in!
  • lastfewpoundstolose
    lastfewpoundstolose Posts: 3
    I'm dreading December but I've come back on to fitnesspal to help me keep track of my portions. Put on two stone. I'd need to lose a little more than two stone to get back to what would be considered my normal weight. I can't promise I'll post every day but will be back to offer any advice or tips I've had over the years.
  • michaeljacksonfan333
    michaeljacksonfan333 Posts: 56 Member
    Im in!
  • HappilyRubina
    HappilyRubina Posts: 206 Member
    I have 34 pounds to lose. And if I lose a pounds every week starting 1st Dec, I'll be in Onederland by 27 July 2015. I know its not so simple and the closer you get, the slower you lose and many more comments but well, I'm aiming for that 27 July 2015.
    So Let's do it. Let's keep each other accountable and nail this month. :)
    Good luck girls. :)
  • fat2strongbeth
    fat2strongbeth Posts: 735 Member
    I'm in!
  • ttd71
    ttd71 Posts: 5 Member
    I'm in.....
  • TheProudDadLife
    TheProudDadLife Posts: 654 Member
    In
  • dori_777
    dori_777 Posts: 1
    I'll try!
  • izu87
    izu87 Posts: 267 Member
    In.
  • Chandler330
    Chandler330 Posts: 378 Member
    I'd love to join you :) Any interest in making it a group thing so everybody would have a central place to post and check in?
  • HappilyRubina
    HappilyRubina Posts: 206 Member
    My day 1 was good. I was under my calorie goal, though I couldn't exercise. Hoping day 2 would be better!
    So how was everyone's day 1? Fill me in. :)
  • lambchoplewis1
    lambchoplewis1 Posts: 156 Member
    My day one was great. Came back from my thanksgiving holiday of too much wine!!! I am logging and weighed myself. Aarrgghh. Here we go day 2
  • 1201april
    1201april Posts: 35 Member
    One day at a time, I love that attitude! We got this. My Day 1 was great until I put my son to bed and had a few seconds to myself. I ate so much, it's ridiculous. But today's a new day!
  • fuhrmeister
    fuhrmeister Posts: 1,796 Member
    Sounds good. I need accountability. My goal is to log no matter what and to get at least 8 cups of water.
  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    I'm in! Just saw the post. I want to lose the same. Weigh in Dec 1 and weigh in again Dec 14th. I exercised (ran and cycling). I ordered an elliptical over the weekend. It will be here fist of next week.

    I need friends.. Please add me!
  • HappilyRubina
    HappilyRubina Posts: 206 Member
    lambchoplewis1 wrote: »
    My day one was great. Came back from my thanksgiving holiday of too much wine!!! I am logging and weighed myself. Aarrgghh. Here we go day 2
    Holidays are tough for everyone. But together , we can do it. :)
  • HappilyRubina
    HappilyRubina Posts: 206 Member
    1201april wrote: »
    One day at a time, I love that attitude! We got this. My Day 1 was great until I put my son to bed and had a few seconds to myself. I ate so much, it's ridiculous. But today's a new day!
    Happens with everyone, sweetheart! I swear to God, I've completed my day here and am still hanging around those roasted rice-flakes like every 10-15 minutes.
  • HappilyRubina
    HappilyRubina Posts: 206 Member
    fuhrmeister wrote: »
    Sounds good. I need accountability. My goal is to log no matter what and to get at least 8 cups of water.

    Very nice that you're starting with being honest about logging. It has a huge impact. You can do this girl. :)
  • HappilyRubina
    HappilyRubina Posts: 206 Member
    gia07 wrote: »
    I'm in! Just saw the post. I want to lose the same. Weigh in Dec 1 and weigh in again Dec 14th. I exercised (ran and cycling). I ordered an elliptical over the weekend. It will be here fist of next week.

    I need friends.. Please add me!
    Hi there girl! Glad to have you as friend. Lets keep doing what we need to and we'll all be lighter by Dec 14th. :)
  • HappilyRubina
    HappilyRubina Posts: 206 Member
    My Day 2 was good. I was tired but I made it a point to atleast go walking. I walked as fast as I could for 35-40 minutes.
    Food wise, the day was good, despite having lunch outside. :smile:
  • mrscronkhite
    mrscronkhite Posts: 21
    My workplace is doing a Christmas challenge where you're given a new challenge each day in the month of dec and the idea is if not to loose weight, then to at least maintain it. Not all the challenges are fitness related (dec 1 was to create and budget your xmas list) - but some are. Day 2 was to ADD an extra mile each day to your fitness routine (so if you already run/walk a mile a day, do 2. If you do 2, do 3...). I'll try to remember to post any fitness related challenges in case they're useful to anyone.
  • mrscronkhite
    mrscronkhite Posts: 21
    1201april wrote: »
    One day at a time, I love that attitude! We got this. My Day 1 was great until I put my son to bed and had a few seconds to myself. I ate so much, it's ridiculous. But today's a new day!

    Nighttime is the worst for me...especially after the kids are in bed! I did well Thanksgiving (ate on a small plate, didn't go back for seconds), but had a horrible weekend!! I tried to have the same attitude on Monday - today's a new day!
  • HappilyRubina
    HappilyRubina Posts: 206 Member
    mrscronkhite wrote: »
    My workplace is doing a Christmas challenge where you're given a new challenge each day in the month of dec and the idea is if not to loose weight, then to at least maintain it. Not all the challenges are fitness related (dec 1 was to create and budget your xmas list) - but some are. Day 2 was to ADD an extra mile each day to your fitness routine (so if you already run/walk a mile a day, do 2. If you do 2, do 3...). I'll try to remember to post any fitness related challenges in case they're useful to anyone.
    That really does sound interesting. Lets see if we can make this process less painful by such. :)

  • HappilyRubina
    HappilyRubina Posts: 206 Member
    So How's day 3 going people?
  • GrnEyes839
    GrnEyes839 Posts: 74 Member
    I'm in!
  • HappilyRubina
    HappilyRubina Posts: 206 Member
    My day 3 went well. :)
    Though I had a heavy breakfast and lunch, but they were protein rich and by the end of the day, I'm under my calorie goal.
    I did go for a walk today. 40 minutes total. So, all in all satisfactory. :)
    Do fill me in with all your day end reports.
  • sherbear702
    sherbear702 Posts: 650 Member
    I think one day at a time is the best way to lose weight. Of course we all have our end goal, many months from now, but I have found when I think about the future it's much harder to stay in the moment. If you take it one day at a time, stay on track and exercise that is one small victory every day, and that feels pretty good.
  • 1201april
    1201april Posts: 35 Member
    Day 3 is going alright so far, I made good protein choices to keep me full for breakfast. Lunch will probably be a lite salad, and dinner will be shameless....nachos. But I know I'm going to eat junk today for dinner, which means I'll eat lighter the rest of the day! And If I weren't so sore, I would work out. But man, I can barely move!!
  • 1201april
    1201april Posts: 35 Member
    HappilyRubina wrote: »
    My day 3 went well. :)
    Though I had a heavy breakfast and lunch, but they were protein rich and by the end of the day, I'm under my calorie goal.
    I did go for a walk today. 40 minutes total. So, all in all satisfactory. :)
    Do fill me in with all your day end reports.

    Nice job! It must be warmer where you live, it was 15 degrees F here :D
  • 1201april
    1201april Posts: 35 Member
    sherbear702 wrote: »
    I think one day at a time is the best way to lose weight. Of course we all have our end goal, many months from now, but I have found when I think about the future it's much harder to stay in the moment. If you take it one day at a time, stay on track and exercise that is one small victory every day, and that feels pretty good.

    So true! I get caught up in the grand scheme of things, and get overwhelmed. One day at a time, with small goals in mind, is the way to go for most people. I am looking forward to hitting 160, because my mini reward is to get a manicure :)
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