Don't Wait til Jan 1! 6 Day-End the Old Year Challenge!

bri170lb

I've worked hard this year and I put a lot of effort into meeting my goals for December. I'm not going to give up NOW!

I am making a commitment to follow through ALL THE WAY TO DECEMBER 31ST WITH MY GOALS!!!

Everyone is welcome to join me:
1. Post your commitments to yourself here.
2. Check in every day to let us know how you are doing.
3. Provide positive encouragement for others.
4. Don't quit!!! Remember that you only fail when you quit!

bri170lb

Name: Bri
Starting weight:180
Goal:178

My Plan:
1. Stick to 1200 per day. Any leftover Christmas goodies must fit into calorie goal.
2. Exercise at least 1 hour each day. 3 days of weights and 3 days of cardio.
3. Do Ab Challenge each day.


Results:
Sat 12/26:
Sun12/27:
Mon 12/28:
Tues12/29:
Wed 12/30:
Thu12/31:

MrsMizart

Ok...

Don't usually do these, but I like your spirit :-)

Name: MrsM.
Starting weight: Not sure as not weighed for a few days.
Goal weight: Hard one as don't know starting, weight loss for me is ad hoc, so let's go with .5lb (given the cold et al, I'll just be pleased if I do the the things I've noted below!).

Plan:
1. Stick to my MFP guide of 1380.
2. Do 30 mins cardio every day - can't do more as coming out of stinky cold and know what my limitations are.
3. Hm. 3rd one... Get me and MrM. signed up to the local gym.

Marikanna

Hi Bri! I recognize you from the Christmas challenge. I'm so glad you started this one!

Name: Mari
Weight: don't know my current weight, I am visiting relatives.
Goals:
1. stick to my daily calorie goal.
2. Exercise, same as bri: weights 3x per week , cardio 3x. Monday I am starting week 2 of c25k.
3. No snacks after dinner unless I am truly hungry. (Mindless evening eating is a problem for me.)

We can do this! Let's stick to our plans for a solid week!

bri170lb

MrsMizart wrote: »

Welcome! Please don't feel obligated to worry about how much weight you lose. You should just work on your own goals in whatever way works for you.

Marikanna wrote: »

I'm so happy you saw it. I'm glad that you have joined!

bri170lb

Name: Bri
Starting weight:180
Goal:178

My Plan:
1. Stick to 1200 per day. Any leftover Christmas goodies must fit into calorie goal.
2. Exercise at least 1 hour each day. 3 days of weights and 3 days of cardio.
3. Do Ab Challenge each day.


Results:

Sat 12/26:
1. Done
2. Done
3. Done
Day one down, only 5 days to go!

Sun12/27:
Mon 12/28:
Tues12/29:
Wed 12/30:
Thu12/31:

Marikanna

My results today:
1. A tiny bit over on cals
2. Done!
3. Done!

Marikanna

bri170lb wrote: »

Name: Bri
Starting weight:180
Goal:178

My Plan:
1. Stick to 1200 per day. Any leftover Christmas goodies must fit into calorie goal.
2. Exercise at least 1 hour each day. 3 days of weights and 3 days of cardio.
3. Do Ab Challenge each day.


Results:

Sat 12/26:
1. Done
2. Done
3. Done
Day one down, only 5 days to go!

Sun12/27:
Mon 12/28:
Tues12/29:
Wed 12/30:
Thu12/31:

Good first day, us!

helensingssongs

Can I join in? Want to grab the opertunity to be accountable while the motivation is strong and hit the new year on a roll.
Name Helen
Starting weight 239
Goal to take back control of my eating

My plan
1) stick to my calorie goal any left over Christmas goodies must fit in to my goal
2) exercise for at least one hour a day outside
3) move at least one piece of furniture a day


Sun 27
Mon 28
Tues 29
Wed 30
Thur 31

littlehappystitches

Hi Please can I join too!!
Name Wendy
Start weight 138.8 lbs
Goal weight by New Year's Eve 137lbs
The plan....
1. Get back to my normal eating as I'm missing my healthy food
2. Do 200 cals on treadmill each day
3. Pre log each day to help keep myself focused
4. Up the water to 3 tall glasses a day

Sun 27
Mon 28
Thus 29
Wed 30
Thur 31

MrsMizart

Think I'm out of kilter (time wise) as I'm in the UK.

Here's my attempt!

Name: MrsM.
Starting weight: 13st 9lbs / 191lbs (at 27/12/15).

Goal weight: 13st 6.25lbs / 188.25lbs - this was my weight before The Cold and Christmas, so add in hopeful that part of the gain is water from excess salt and bread, then I'm aiming to buck my own tend of .5lb a week :-)

Plan:
1. Stick to my MFP guide of 1380.
2. Do 30 mins cardio every day - can't do more as coming out of stinky cold and know what my limitations are.
3. Hm. 3rd one... Get me and MrM. signed up to the local gym. Still trying to think of a autism one for this challenge as can't sign up everyday lol.

27/12 (Sun) - Have started the day right and have logged :-)
28/12 (Mon) -
29/12 (Tues) -
30/12 (Weds) -
31/12 (Thurs) -
01/01 (Fri) -

danzrlove

Name: Stacia
Starting weight:156
Goal:155

My Plan:
1. Stick to 1240 per day.
2. No diet soda!
3. Do 1 mile challenge each day.


Results:
Sun12/27:
Mon 12/28:
Tues12/29:
Wed 12/30:
Thu12/31:

bri170lb

Ohhh! Welcome everyone! Of course you can join in any time. Everyday is a good day to work toward a new goal!

When I am struggling or actually fall off the wagon, I try to think back to when I was doing really well and think about what I was doing differently compared to now.

I remembered last night that I should try to pre-log my food. That really helps me stay on track instead of waiting til I'm hungry to make decisions about what to eat.

bri170lb

Name: Bri
Starting weight:180
Goal:178

My Plan:
1. Stick to 1200 per day. Any leftover Christmas goodies must fit into calorie goal.
2. Exercise at least 1 hour each day. 3 days of weights and 3 days of cardio.
3. Do Ab Challenge each day.
4. Pre log food whenever possible


Results:

Sat 12/26:
1. Done
2. Done
3. Done
Day one down, only 5 days to go!

Sun12/27:
Mon 12/28:
Tues12/29:
Wed 12/30:
Thu12/31:

u307731

Great idea to add accountability. Thank you.

My commitments:
1) an hour of exercise each day (which is doable since I am not at work this week)
2) do all 3 "couch to 5K" week 1 workouts (I get to count these towards goal #1).
3) eat less than 1500 calories, irrespective of calories earned exercising.

I will weigh in on Jan 1. I do better if I focus on the exercise and calorie goals rather than # of pounds lost.

Sat 12/26 - commitments 1 and 2 - done. Commitment #3 150 calories over.

dianelill

Thanks for getting this going! I picked up 4# since summer and am ready to re-commit to my healthy lifestyle. My Fitness Pal held me lose 20# so I'm back to tracking.
12/26 all done!

bri170lb

"Learn from the past, set vivid, detailed goals for the future, and live in the only moment of time over which you have any control: now."

Denis Waitley

I am planning to spend some time between now and Thursday working on planning new goals for next year.

I have found that in order to reach my goals it is important to do 2 things. I have to know where I'm going ( what my long term goal is) and how I am going to get there (what my short term goals are).

Example: My long term goal is to lose 26 pounds in 26 weeks. I will break that into 6 months and refresh my plans at the beginning of each month. I will set goals for each week and even each day so that I am always headed in the right direction.

One of my friends on MFP recently wrote that she doesn't like to set up definite goals with a time restriction because she feels so bad when she doesn't meet the goal and she feels like she is setting herself up for failure.

I don't feel that way when I don't quite make a goal in time. I consider all progress forward as sucess and any negative aspect as a chance to learn and make changes for next time. I make my goals do-able and I make my plans flexible to set myself up for sucess.

littlehappystitches

Yay first day I stuck to my goals!!

helensingssongs

helensingssongs wrote: »

Can I join in? Want to grab the opertunity to be accountable while the motivation is strong and hit the new year on a roll.
Name Helen
Starting weight 239
Goal to take back control of my eating

My plan
1) stick to my calorie goal any left over Christmas goodies must fit in to my goal
2) exercise for at least one hour a day outside
3) move at least one piece of furniture a day


Sun 27
1

helensingssongs

Hum still not quite getting the hang of the piston but day one and all gaols met. Bring on day two!

MrsMizart

Well done Helen!

Name: MrsM.

Starting weight: 13st 9lbs / 191lbs (at 27/12/15).

Goal weight: 13st 6.25lbs / 188.25lbs - this was my weight before The Cold and Christmas, so am hopeful that part of the gain is water from excess salt and bread, then I'm aiming to buck my own trend of .5lb a week :-)

Plan:
1. Stick to my MFP guide of 1380. Caveat: unless I've exercised then have choice to eat back some or all calories.
2. Do 30 mins cardio every day - can't do more as coming out of stinky cold and know what my limitations are.
3. Drink enough water - some days it's easy and some days it really isn't!

27/12 (Sun) - Done all three :-)
28/12 (Mon) -
29/12 (Tues) -
30/12 (Weds) -
31/12 (Thurs) -
01/01 (Fri) -

Marikanna

1. Stuck to my calories today
2. Did my bodyweight and barbell exercises even though we are at the in-laws!
3. No late night snacking

It was hard but knowing I had to report helped.

bri170lb

Name: Bri
Starting weight:180
Goal:178

My Plan:
1. Stick to 1200 per day. Any leftover Christmas goodies must fit into calorie goal.
2. Exercise at least 1 hour each day. 3 days of weights and 3 days of cardio.
3. Do Ab Challenge each day.
4. Pre log food whenever possible


Results:

Sun12/27:
1.
2. Went sledding with my family! The last time we went sledding, I didn't sled because I couldn't walk back up the hill!
3. I ate too many carbs and felt like crap in the evening but did the Ab Challenge because of the commitment. Whew!
4. I pre logged but didn't follow the plan and just barely squeezed by close to my calorie goal and way over on carbs.

Just 4 days til the New Year. We can do this folks! Keep at it!


Mon 12/28:
Tues12/29:
Wed 12/30:
Thu12/31:

bri170lb

I've got my day planned for Monday. It should be easier to follow through since I will be back to my normal routine?

danzrlove

Name: Stacia
Starting weight:156
Goal:155

My Plan:
1. Stick to 1240 per day.
2. No diet soda!
3. Do 1 mile challenge each day.
Results:
Sun12/27: 1.
2. But only one which is down from 3
3.
Mon 12/28:
Tues12/29:
Wed 12/30:
Thu12/31:27:

danzrlove

For some reason the results will not save

danzrlove

danzrlove wrote: »

Name: Stacia
Starting weight:156
Goal:155

My Plan:
1. Stick to 1240 per day.
2. No diet soda!
3. Do 1 mile challenge each day.
Results:
Sun12/27: 1)

1)

dallpruitt

My name is Dall
My starting weight is 170
My goal weight is 168 by Dec. 31
My plan is to not eat fried food
Workout everyday until the 31st
Eat no sweets
Write down how I'm feeling
12/26 went as plan
12/27 went as plan

Dootzy1

Well, you inspired me to finish this year reasonably. Okay, my specific goals:
Hop on the scale on my normal weigh in day, to survey the damage. (That would be Wednesday.)
Drink 6-8 glasses of water each day, since I have not been drinking my water.
Log accurately--!!!

bri170lb

Happy Monday everyone. We are so close, there's no point to giving up now! We might as well just follow through!

helensingssongs

Calories ok - just
Exercise done- nice walk on beach
Cabinet moved

Bring on day 3