Join me in a 3-week sprint to kick off 2016!
Replies
-
Great idea. I'm in. My goal for this week is staying under my calories for the day.0
-
Oooh oooh me too! Thank you for hosting this thread, mtjohnston, and for the encouragement. Your enthusiasm--all your enthusiasm--is infectious. I love the three goals for three weeks specificity. Here are mine:
1. Log every day for three weeks, even--especially--the bad days.
2. Maintain an end-of-day routine that includes completing that day's food journal, planning the next day's meals, making and/or packing the next day's meals, and setting some small goals for the coming day.
3. Only eat the food I bring with me to work while at work. (I'm a pastry chef. Absent-mindedly nibbling on the treats I'm making is a habit I would very much like to break.)
Three weeks! We can do anything for three weeks. Small, achievable goals. Let's go.0 -
Im in. I need some motivation support! This would be a jump boost to my goals.0
-
Got back last night from vacation to our son's in PA. Great visit with him and his boys who are 2 and 5. Ate and drank way too much.
Back to logging and exercising today.
Weighed in at 122 this morning. Up 3 lbs from goal weight. I have 12 days before we leave for our 12 day Florida vacation.
But my goals for these 12 days are:
1. Log all my food
2. NO alcohol
3. Get in my 10,000 steps daily
My walking will have to be at the Y today because it is really cold here in NC today.
Good luck to all.0 -
Monday was awesome! Early morning fitness class, lunchtime snorkel and evening bjj. Lunch with friends when I chose salad instead of fries and didn't eat the bun with the burger.
Tuesday is going great as well. Morning fitness class was brilliant and this evening I have judo. Met a friend for lunch which was planned as a treat meal so was a bit over what I normally have. That puts me over my calorie goal for the day (I work TDEE, so never eat exercise calls back) but I consider that acceptable on planned treat days.
Today marks a year since I first started training at my MMA gym. In that time I have lost over 20 kgs (which means I am now within the weight category I need to be for competition next month!) but I have achieved so much more than that. I am so grateful to my fitness tribe who have all helped me get to where I am and looking forward to the amazing year ahead of us!0 -
I'm in! This thread is the perfect accountability for me! I am a chronic "starter-stopper". Every time I log, I have fantastic results! Unfortunately, I do not have the "stick-to-it-iveness" I need!0
-
Day 2! Get after it y'all!
And welcome to new folks!0 -
Day 1 was a great day for me. I was down 2 pounds since the New Year, I hit 10,000 steps, did 4 hours of house cleaning, (I have a big hundred year old house), and though I had a soda and too much chocolate I still stayed within my calorie goals.
Today will be a rest day, as I had feared I over did it yesterday. So no run and probably no walk either, I do have a baby to watch so my arms will not get a much needed break.
Have a great Day 2 everyone!0 -
OH--just found you! I really appreciated your 3 day sprint to the New Year, so I'd love to join this 3 week one! K eep them coming--shorter goals seem more manageable! Thank you--on to 30 lbs gone and, more importantly, a fitter bod!0
-
Resolved2016 wrote: »OH--just found you! I really appreciated your 3 day sprint to the New Year, so I'd love to join this 3 week one! K eep them coming--shorter goals seem more manageable! Thank you--on to 30 lbs gone and, more importantly, a fitter bod!
And a better feeling you!0 -
Martin2028 wrote: »I'm in! This thread is the perfect accountability for me! I am a chronic "starter-stopper". Every time I log, I have fantastic results! Unfortunately, I do not have the "stick-to-it-iveness" I need!
Hopefully this challenge will help you find it!0 -
mtjohnston42 wrote: »So many people make an open-ended New Year's resolution to "lose weight," or "be healthy."
But, let's be honest, those goals are so non-specific that hardly anyone sticks to them!
But 3 weeks with a specific result, we can stick to that!
Join me! I am committing to 3 straight weeks of logging in My Fitness Pal and hitting my goal. And exercising at least 3 days a week for 30 minutes.
The best way to change your life is one little goal at a time! Let's do it together! Who's with me?
0 -
I'm with you!0
-
I'm in.
One daily goal for three weeks: stay within my calorie limit.0 -
Okay. Day 2 done. Finished under my calories...but only by a few. I also drank my 100 oz of water. Tomorrow will be a workout day. Woo hoo!!!!!!0
-
Hi all, I have been away for a while but would love some new MFP friends to help keep me motivated. Feel free to add me! Day 2 is in the books.... good luck all!0
-
Love it everyone!!! One day at a time to feel the way you deserve to feel. Bravo.0
-
Log all my good - check. Stayed under 1200 cals
NO alcohol- check
10000 steps - check
Staying under 1200 cals today was hard but it is the price I have to pay for the extra treats I had the last few days.
But proud of myself for reaching my goals today.0 -
A little late to the party, but I've been Getting it done the last two days anyway!
Let's do this!0 -
So far, so good for days 1 & 2. Under my cals both days, and got in a pretty decent walk in today. Still working on getting in the water, but today was better than yesterday which was better than the day before.0
-
Working2BBetter wrote: »A little late to the party, but I've been Getting it done the last two days anyway!
Let's do this!
Yes!!
Great day 2 everyone. Gives yourselves a pat on the back and look forward to that beautiful feeling when you wake up knowing you did your best and you're ready to take on the day.0 -
Day 2 and everything is logged. On to tomorrow!0
-
Right here! I'm on day 3 of no refined sugars for two weeks. Warm brownies in my face almost broke me today. ALMOST!
0 -
I'm going to need to join you all tomorrow, I need a bit of support! Monday and Tuesday are write offs!
My goals for the next 3 weeks are:
-log all food everyday
-no binging twice my calorie goal
-more water and sleep0 -
Tuesday 1/5
1. Ask for God's help each day to reach my goals
2. . Log everything and stick to calorie goals one meal at a time
3. Exercise 1 hour, 5 days per week
4. Finish Ab Challenge and start something new
I didn't have time to get to the gym today, but it's ok to take a day off. Planning to go twice tomorrow.
0 -
Down 4 lbs, need to drink more water. Stayed under my calorie goal again without a workout!!! Good luck everyone0
-
Day 3 let's go!!!!0
-
Day 3 - scale says down 2 today from holiday gain. I am encouraged!
I am drinking more water , walking at lunch and not snacking after dinner. Hoping I can complete a full week of being on target! Fingers crossed!0 -
-
Day 2 was a rest day for me, still was within my calorie goal and and I continue to lose. I would like to get more running in and then things would be fantastic. But the walking has been great when I cant run.0
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.4K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.2K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.4K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 426 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.7K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions