What are your diet and fitness goals during this challenge?

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  • crb1770
    crb1770 Posts: 8 Member
    Thanks so much for the encouragement! Yes, gently, I think is so important. We can be so hard on ourselves. Passion, excitement, and determination are important to achieving goals, but those qualities can easily slip into a kind of self-directed aggression that can wound us and take the air out of our sails. Everything is always a balance isn't it? Something we must daily and moment-by-moment recalibrate - pouring on the self-love when we need it and at other times saying 'Just for today, put that doughnut down!!!' :)
  • groder123
    groder123 Posts: 6 Member
    'Just for today, put that doughnut down!!!' I love the simplicity of this! And recognize what a mindset shift it requires... it isn't easy at all.

    Thank you for this perfectly timed challenge. I'm new to myfitnesspal, and am really looking forward to being part of this journey with you all.

    My goals for Valentine's Day 2016:

    • run a 10k without stopping
    • cardio 3x/week (jogging mostly, some stationary bike & elliptical)
    • core &/or classical stretch 3x/week
    • log food on myfitnesspal 6x/week (Sunday is my usual rest day)
    • weigh 138 or size 8 pants - either is fine by me!
    • get my body fat under 30%

    I'll be 50 years old next February. I'm excited about working toward a stronger, healthier life.
  • kefalo
    kefalo Posts: 182 Member
    groder123 wrote: »
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    • run a 10k without stopping

    Good luck on the running goal!! I have just gotten up to being able to run 5K and am very proud of myself (but really need to work on strength and speed). To celebrate I've signed up for my first public run in Feb! After I get my 5K down to 30 minutes, I am going to start working up to be able to run 10K!
  • groder123
    groder123 Posts: 6 Member
    kefalo wrote: »
    groder123 wrote: »
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    • run a 10k without stopping

    Good luck on the running goal!! I have just gotten up to being able to run 5K and am very proud of myself (but really need to work on strength and speed). To celebrate I've signed up for my first public run in Feb! After I get my 5K down to 30 minutes, I am going to start working up to be able to run 10K!

    It's a genuine challenge! I *just* got through a 5k run without stopping, like you, and am looking for the next benchmark. I ran 4.5 miles on Monday, but that was in three increments. It's a great idea to sign up for a public run...such a motivation.
  • kefalo
    kefalo Posts: 182 Member
    edited November 2015
    groder123 wrote: »
    groder123 wrote: »
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    • run a 10k without stopping


    It's a genuine challenge! I *just* got through a 5k run without stopping, like you, and am looking for the next benchmark. I ran 4.5 miles on Monday, but that was in three increments. It's a great idea to sign up for a public run...such a motivation.

    I have found that the Endomondo training program has really helped me and their 5K to 10K program looks alright. Have you tried Strava? Well done on the 4.5 miles!! Good luck on your goal - keep us updated!!
  • crb1770
    crb1770 Posts: 8 Member
    I have to say that I am SO motivated and inspired by all these fitness goals - you all are amazing!!!! :)
  • groder123
    groder123 Posts: 6 Member
    kefalo wrote: »
    I have found that the Endomondo training program has really helped me and their 5K to 10K program looks alright. Have you tried Strava? Well done on the 4.5 miles!! Good luck on your goal - keep us updated!!

    Thanks for the recommendations--I'm looking up Endomondo & Strava now. I've been using the C25K and 10K pro apps from fitlab.
  • shipsatc
    shipsatc Posts: 1 Member
    edited November 2015
    Hi everyone! I've just found this community and am loving everyone's goals!

    Mine are revolve around finding balance and moderation in my life. I just started a stressful program at school and my fitness goals have gone completely out the window. I'm hoping to get back on track by joining this community :smile:

    1. Do moderate exercise 4 times a week for 30 minutes (*bonus* do strength training)
    2. No eating after 8 pm
    3. No overeating/binge eating
    4. Find healthy ways of dealing with stress (no stress eating!!)
    5. Try some new forms of exercise, be it yoga, weight lifting, or zumba
  • J3inOTT
    J3inOTT Posts: 4 Member
    Just joined today. I am refocussing on heath following a back injury!

    My goals are:

    1. Log every day
    2. Cardio 3x week
    3. Swim
    4. limit sugar
    5. Mst importantly - Do my back exercises every night
  • kts1988
    kts1988 Posts: 108 Member
    My goals are similar to many of yours:
    1. Log daily
    2. Stick to 1500-1600 calories/day
    3. Eliminate eating after dinner and emotional eating
    4. Continue exercise routine and a (mostly) paleo diet
  • SweetPeasMom55
    SweetPeasMom55 Posts: 3,503 Member
    goals
    exercise daily
    eat within my calories
    stay positive
    When it comes to work just go with the flow
  • rkosol
    rkosol Posts: 1 Member
    My goals:)
    Complete my diary every day
    Exercise or at least 60 mins each day
    Stick to my calorie range
    Avoid eating when bored and after dinner
  • thom2369
    thom2369 Posts: 271 Member
    J3inOTT wrote: »
    Just joined today. I am refocussing on heath following a back injury!

    My goals are:

    1. Log every day
    2. Cardio 3x week
    3. Swim
    4. limit sugar
    5. Mst importantly - Do my back exercises every night

    Wow love your goals! Does swimming count as your 3x a week cardio? Make sure you are diligent to take care of your back. Good luck.
  • j116325
    j116325 Posts: 7 Member
    Hello all! I just joined. My goals are to not go over my calories and lose those 15 lbs!
  • kts1988 wrote: »
    My goals are similar to many of yours:
    1. Log daily
    2. Stick to 1500-1600 calories/day
    3. Eliminate eating after dinner and emotional eating
    4. Continue exercise routine and a (mostly) paleo diet

    My goals are similar to yours. I struggle with emotional eating in the evenings. I am feeling overwhelmed right now as work and personal committments have kept me from a regular routine. Lots of eating and not the exercise I am used to.
  • lesliewynn14
    lesliewynn14 Posts: 130 Member
    my diet and fitness goals are:
    1. exercise 5X every week, adding more challenge to my routine each week
    2. keep my calories at or under the goal of 1200
    3. don't go above on the sodium, this has been a consistent problem for me, I can manage the sugar, fat and carbs just fine. It is making me focus more and more about steering away from processed foods and restaurants.
    4. log my food before I eat it so I can think about it and adjust if necessary
    5. loose a total of 60 pounds, so far I've lost 18.2 of those in the last 50 days
    6. my non-diet/non-fitness goal is to wear my wedding ring again, my fingers got too fat!
  • radhaganesh
    radhaganesh Posts: 1 Member
    Hello Everyone,
    My goals are
    1. Workout 5-6 days a week
    2. Jog for 20 minutes non stop
    3. No junk food or mindless eating
    4. No Sugar other than fruits
    5. Make sure to eat enough protein ( as I am mostly Vegetarian :))
  • candicelh79
    candicelh79 Posts: 42 Member
    Ugh my main goal is to stop falling off the healthy wagon! It's so frustrating loosing the same weight over and over. My goals for this challenge are to..
    1. Lose 15 lbs (of course)
    2. Finish my current running training program, this month. Then begin a new one at the end of this month or beginning of Juanuary.
    3. Cross train at least 4 days per week.

    Can't wait to see how everyone does! All of us WILL meet our goals!