Week 1 (6/7-6/13)

MzLaLa29
MzLaLa29 Posts: 258 Member
Check in daily and tell us how you did.
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  • downongreenacres
    downongreenacres Posts: 327 Member
    Tomorrow is officially the beginning of our 21 days. I wish each of you the best of luck!!
  • MzLaLa29
    MzLaLa29 Posts: 258 Member
    Hey guys! I've been doing laundry ALL DAY. I know it's early, but I haven't done much in the way of tracking anything and I wanted to check in before I forget. I got my water in. No workout today. 2340 steps as of 3:21 pm? That can't be right lol

    We're child free for the next two days so hubby is taking me out for dinner. I should be able to stay green since I've had nothing but cereal today... I'll let you all know how it goes. Toodles!
  • downongreenacres
    downongreenacres Posts: 327 Member
    Have a great tme with your husband tonight!
  • downongreenacres
    downongreenacres Posts: 327 Member
    Finishing up day #1 on our 21 day challange. Despite a challange mid day I made ok chices and stayed within my calorie goal (1200).
    I got some exercise in despite heat and humidity and drank lots of water so it was a good day! :smile:
    How about you?
  • bigsmoove2
    bigsmoove2 Posts: 7 Member
    Got em all in. Pre-cooking meals helped a lot.
  • downongreenacres
    downongreenacres Posts: 327 Member
    bigsmoove2 wrote: »
    Got em all in. Pre-cooking meals helped a lot.
    Good for you!
    I agree about precooking. I find a day of "prep" once or twice a week makes it certain I will have fresh veggies cut and read to go for omelets, salads, etc.

  • MzLaLa29
    MzLaLa29 Posts: 258 Member
    I've been feeling sick since Friday so I finally went back and logged my entire weekend. Not too bad... I definitely have to do the shopping today though. I normally fall off if I don't prep for lunch.
  • downongreenacres
    downongreenacres Posts: 327 Member
    Mzlala I sure hope you are feeling better soon!
  • MzLaLa29
    MzLaLa29 Posts: 258 Member
    Mzlala I sure hope you are feeling better soon!

    Thanks! I think my son gave me the bubonic plague LOL Meanwhile all he has is a runny nose. I might stay home from work tomorrow to recover.
  • ddif
    ddif Posts: 16 Member
    Prepared lunches for rest of week. Yeah!!!!
  • Suede242
    Suede242 Posts: 49 Member
    edited June 2015
    Yesterday I took some time to plan out meals which I've been doing for a few weeks. It's more of a guideline rather than being firm. Today I went to the gym, but made it a light day. I've been off for almost a week after taking a fall off my bike. I was sore for a day or two but otherwise fine.
  • downongreenacres
    downongreenacres Posts: 327 Member
    ddif wrote: »
    Prepared lunches for rest of week. Yeah!!!!
    good planning! That will be a big help sticking to your plan :smile:

  • downongreenacres
    downongreenacres Posts: 327 Member
    Suede242 wrote: »
    Goal: 1400 net calories, 2 liters water, limiting sweets to 1 or less a day and 8000 steps 6 days a week but occasionally my step counter gets reset or forgotten on me
    I've been working towards clean eating, limiting my processed food where I can
    Great goals!
    We will look forward to hearing your successes!
  • downongreenacres
    downongreenacres Posts: 327 Member
    Today I worked in my veggie garden a lot and it was hot so I drank lots of water.
    One neat thing for me was I used fresh garlic, onion & oregano from the garden with my lunch and for dinner had fresh mint tea and strawberries from my garden with my chicken salad.
    So today was a success! :smile:
    Tomorrow my work week starts (Tues-Sat). Thats where I am really challanged!
  • JimCrackinDandy
    JimCrackinDandy Posts: 146 Member
    @downongreenacres and @MzLaLa29 - Thanks so much for starting this group and for the invite.
    My name's Katie. My goal is to run at least 108 miles in the month of June. I'm using a ticker (found at TickerFactory.com) to monitor my progress. These tickers are really helpful. I hope to post it with an update each day.
    Are you are feeling better now MzLaLa29? I sure hope so.
    @ddif - Lovely job preplanning your meals for an entire week! I see a lot of us are jumping on the bandwagon with prepared meals! Great idea. With summer here, maybe I can do some of that too.

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  • MzLaLa29
    MzLaLa29 Posts: 258 Member
    Day 2 check-in

    Almost finished my water. Logged two workouts. 1,000 steps left to go. I haven't logged dinner yet, but probably not green. Last kid free night. We're having lamb steak, mac n cheese, cabbage and bread pudding for dessert.

    I feel crummy @JimCrackinDandy but it's all good. I tapped out halfway through my workout and hubby made me walk the block lol No excuses. I guess I have to push forward. Thanks for asking! I will be logging some theraflu this evening.

    @downongreenacres Your garden sounds delicious and awesome! I did the shopping for meal prep and I'm excited to try some new dishes. I'll post them on the "sharing is caring" board tomorrow.
  • downongreenacres
    downongreenacres Posts: 327 Member
    Hey Katie, love your ticker!
  • JimCrackinDandy
    JimCrackinDandy Posts: 146 Member
    @MzLaLa29 - Oh, so sorry to hear. I'll be praying for you. It's terrible being sick in lovely weather.
    @downongreenacres - Yes! It would be nice to see some photos of your garden. Must be lovely to walk in on cool evenings.

    12 miles this am.

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  • CullinsK
    CullinsK Posts: 80 Member
    I'm on my 2nd round of 20oz cup of water
  • downongreenacres
    downongreenacres Posts: 327 Member
    CullinsK wrote: »
    I'm on my 2nd round of 20oz cup of water
    Woo Hoo!

  • downongreenacres
    downongreenacres Posts: 327 Member
    Today I got to work and there were 2 different cakes from bakeries, (not the everyday kind), a bag of tortilla chips and a bag of Gardettos...arghh.
    I don't have an issue with salty foods like I do with sweets so I had a 1/4 cup of the Gardettos with my lunch and cut back on a few of the other things I had brought to make it balance out.
    For me that was a REAL success! Now to get the rest of my waters in! :0
    I hope you are all doing well also. :smiley:
  • MzLaLa29
    MzLaLa29 Posts: 258 Member
    I had to float to a different center today. I was greeted by chocolate cupcakes in the breakroom. I didn't eat one though. I'm trying to figure out if I can have bread pudding when I get home. Probably not lol
  • borntowin4me
    borntowin4me Posts: 178 Member
    Hi everyone!

    My motivation is lacking but I'm trying to stay accountable by checking in here.

    Weight 8 June : 146.6 lbs

    21 day goals:

    Workout at least 3 days a week
    Drink at least 2 litres of water daily
    Stay within calories.

    Thinking of maybe starting a workout videos instead of just regular running. Might do a Jillian Michaels DVD. I have Bob Harper Workout for Beginners but trust me that thing is not for beginners. Lol. Maybe I might give that one a try again though, I haven't touched it in over a year.

  • downongreenacres
    downongreenacres Posts: 327 Member
    Hang in there borntowin4me!
  • downongreenacres
    downongreenacres Posts: 327 Member
    MzLaLa29 wrote: »
    I had to float to a different center today. I was greeted by chocolate cupcakes in the breakroom. I didn't eat one though. I'm trying to figure out if I can have bread pudding when I get home. Probably not lol

    Good resolve!
  • MzLaLa29
    MzLaLa29 Posts: 258 Member
    Day 3 check-in

    I walked at lunch so that will count as my workout. No water, only half my steps. But GREEN by the hair on my chinny-chin-chin lol No bread pudding :neutral: I may have to freeze it for another time since hubby made a big ole pan of it.

    I drove through two separate work zones to get home which threw off my evening routine. but today was not a bad day overall.
  • downongreenacres
    downongreenacres Posts: 327 Member
    Congrats for a successful day MzLaLa!
  • Suede242
    Suede242 Posts: 49 Member
    Did pretty good with eating, and reached my water goal. I've done 11705 steps today most of which is accounted for by biking at least 14 kilometers (approx 8 miles)
  • CullinsK
    CullinsK Posts: 80 Member
    I Reached by goal of 80 fluid ounces today and completed 1hr strength training and 20 min of cardio. I really like this group. Everyone is so supportive. Keep up with the good work guys for day 3.
  • JimCrackinDandy
    JimCrackinDandy Posts: 146 Member
    @CullinsK - way to go with reaching that water intake, the strength training and cardio workout! You are doing so well!
    @suede242- That's a lot of steps! (8miles!) KIU
    @MzLaLa29 - It's so nice to get out and take a walk in the middle of your workday. I'm praying your feeling better.
    @borntowin4me - You have some nice goals listed. Those videos will serve as good cross training for your running.

    My knees are clicking and sore after yesterday's run. This am I walked instead- 3mi.

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