Healthy Habits Every Day Challenge - April 2016

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  • GrandmaJackie
    GrandmaJackie Posts: 36,886 Member
    edited April 2016
    April 11th: Reporting for Today
    Under Calorie Goal: Yes (1400)
    Exercise: Arc trainer 70 mins / Treadmill 3 mph - 80 mins / Run 25 mins / Strengh 45 mins

    Sodium Intake Check - 2300: Yes and below :smile:
    Protein Intake Check: Yes :smile:

    Primary Goal: Get back to my highest maintence weight about 10 more pounds, this time stay within 5 pounds ..
    1. log calories :)
    2. Regular runs (3-4 days a week) :)
    3. Consistent gym workouts to include (4-5 days a week) :)
    4. No late night snacking :)
    6. Strengh (3 days a week) :)


    Current Weight: 145.5 (144.1 new weight will adjust tomorrow, :))
    Goal Weight June 1: 135

    Current Strength: I'm able to stay away from late night snacking.
    Current struggles: tonight was extremely hard not snacking so I decided to have an apple with hummus)[/b] :)
    newbie2143 wrote: »
    ^ Welcome, @GrandmaJackie , great goals!


    Thanks
  • puglife456
    puglife456 Posts: 127 Member
    4/12 (reporting for 4/11)
    Under Calorie goal: no
    Exercise: 60 min bike ride
    Meditation: no
    Weight lift: no
    Avoided processed foods/ excessive sugar: no

    Current Weight: 150 pounds
    Goal Weight 5/1: 146 pounds

    Current Struggles: I came down with a bad cold and I think I over did it with the biking yesterday. I'm gonna just do some walking and light biking today to make sure I don't hurt myself again

    Current Strength: although I frequently go over my calorie goal, I at least log everything I eat so I'm hoping this will ultimately lead to me being more mindful of all my late night/ 3 pm snacking as currently that is what is holding me back.
  • charchriscam
    charchriscam Posts: 9 Member
    Reporting for yesterday
    134.5 weight
    had a salad for lunch
    Stayed on calorie goal including fats
    worked out on Sunday
    Was so tired when I got home, cleaned, cooked dinner, went to bed wanted to squeeze in exercise but was just spent
  • newbie2143
    newbie2143 Posts: 328 Member
    Date: April 12, 2016 (reporting for yesterday)
    Logged food intake: Yes, under calorie goal
    Exercised: Yes, 5K run
    Vitamin: Yes

    Current weight: tbd Friday

    Current struggles: Feeling like I am just running from one thing to the next.... Life is busy at the moment,and currently talking myself out of going to the gym because I have so many other things on my plate.
    Current strengths: I have achieved my daily physical activity goals every day for the past week. I don't really want to wreck that, so I guess I will talk myself back into going to the gym tonight. :neutral:


  • puglife456
    puglife456 Posts: 127 Member
    4/13 (reporting for 4/12)
    Under Calorie goal: no
    Exercise: 60 min bike ride
    Meditation: no
    Weight lift: no
    Avoided processed foods/ excessive sugar: yes

    Current Weight: 150 pounds
    Goal Weight 5/1: 146 pounds

    Current Struggles: still struggling with my cold, but it has gotten a lot better

    Current Strength: I had pizza last night but didn't go overboard like I normally would have. Was still at a calorie deficit yesterday, although not at my goal
  • newbie2143
    newbie2143 Posts: 328 Member
    Date: April 13, 2016 (reporting for yesterday)
    Logged food intake: Yes, under calorie goal
    Exercised: Yes, 35 mins bike
    Vitamin: Yes

    Current weight: tbd Friday

    Current struggles: All of a sudden I am needing to eat my exercise calories.... I'm going to take a night off the exercise tonight and see if I can reset that.
    Current strengths: Made it to the gym yesterday, even though I was SO CLOSE to talking myself out of it....

  • puglife456
    puglife456 Posts: 127 Member
    @newbie2143 congrats for making it to the gym! I know that late night feeling of not wanting to go at all!
  • puglife456
    puglife456 Posts: 127 Member

    4/14 (reporting for 4/13)
    Under Calorie goal: no
    Exercise: no
    Meditation: yes
    Weight lift: no
    Avoided processed foods/ excessive sugar: yes

    Current Weight: 150 pounds
    Goal Weight 5/1: 146 pounds

    Current Struggles: staying under calorie goal, although I was still at a deficit

    Current Strength: went to the store last night and got only fresh produce- nothing heavily processed. And I'm looking into healthy recipes to get me motivated to stick with the whole foods diet. I also feel like I'm slowly learning not to overeat, which will help me keep this weight off in the long run (a few years ago a lost a lot of weight really quickly, then gained it back just as quickly because I hadn't had time to really adjust to the clean-eating lifestyle )
  • GrandmaJackie
    GrandmaJackie Posts: 36,886 Member

    Sorry keep forgetting to report, :'(:'(
    April 14th Reporting for Today
    Under Calorie Goal: Yes (1400)
    Exercise: Arc trainer 50 mins / Treadmill 3 mph - 90 mins / Run 50 mins / Strengh 30 mins

    Sodium Intake Check - 2300: Yes and below :smile:
    Protein Intake Check: Yes :smile:

    Primary Goal: Get back to my highest maintence weight about 10 more pounds, this time stay within 5 pounds ..
    1. log calories :)
    2. Regular runs (3-4 days a week) :)
    3. Consistent gym workouts to include (4-5 days a week) :)
    4. No late night snacking :)
    6. Strengh (3 days a week) :)


    Current Weight: 144.1 (-1.4)
    Goal Weight June 1: 135

    Current Strength: I'm able to stay away from late night snacking.
    Current struggles: letting stress keep me from working out!
  • newbie2143
    newbie2143 Posts: 328 Member
    edited April 2016
    ^Great job, @puglife456 , I hope the new recipes keep that motivation going! Please share any favorites :)
    ^ @GrandmaJackie , your physical activity goals are an inspiration to me.... Keep up the great work!

    Date: April 15, 2016 (reporting for yesterday)
    Logged food intake: Yes, missed calorie goal by 50 calories
    Exercised: No
    Vitamin: Yes

    Current weight: 137 (-1.0)

    Current struggles: Did not get my workout in last night.... No excuse other than lazy, but today is a new day. We are FINALLY going to get a bit of spring weather up here this weekend, so I KNOW I will want to be out running in it. Weight loss a bit slower than goal, but I recognize that eating my exercise calories isn't helping with that, and also realized that now I have lost 15 lbs, I should probably recalculate my calorie goal.... Unlikely to be the same.

    Current strengths: 15 pounds down!! I am going to spend a bit of time today reflecting on how awesome I have done so far. Others have lost more and more quickly, but I have been trying (and failing) to get this weight off for years, and I am finally DOING IT! I don't care how long the last 7 pounds takes to come off really, I know I am going to do this!
  • newbie2143
    newbie2143 Posts: 328 Member
    Side note - I just went to the "goals" page, and it seems that as long as you are updating your weight in "progress", MFP will recalculate your goals automatically. My current weight was reflected in the calorie calculator already. Calorie goal hasn't changed, but I think that's because I am at the minimum allowed (?), 1200/day.

    (So ignore what I said earlier about having to go manually recalculate my calorie goals.)
  • puglife456
    puglife456 Posts: 127 Member

    4/15 (reporting for 4/14)
    Under Calorie goal: no
    Exercise: 30 minute out door run (wow, I haven't done that in a while)
    Meditation: yes
    Weight lift: no
    Avoided processed foods/ excessive sugar: no

    Current Weight: 150 pounds (re-weigh on Monday)
    Goal Weight 5/1: 146 pounds

    Current Struggles: Getting serious about avoiding candy and getting over this sugar addiction

    Current Strength: I usually try to overestimate calories consumed and underestimate calories burned, but yesterday I think I way overestimated a few snacks lol so that is probably the only reason I went over my goal. Although I went to an event with tons of yummy food last night, I allowed myself one plate and then told myself "no more!" As I knew I would go way over my goal, and it actually worked this time! I just had to ask myself if a second serving of everything would really bring me long-lasting joy, and the answer was DEFININTELY NOT.
  • puglife456
    puglife456 Posts: 127 Member
    @newbie2143 CONGRATS on the 15 lbs lost! make sure to soak in that victory and let it inspire you to do more great things :) I hope to be joining the 15 lbs lost club soon, maybe in May !
  • foxygirl14
    foxygirl14 Posts: 158 Member
    Date: April 14, 2016 (reporting for yesterday)
    Logged food intake: Yes, under calorie goal
    Exercised: Yes, 60 min strength trainging and 90 min walking
    Vitamin: Oops..not taking vitamins right now

    Current weight: 109
    Goal weight for May 1: 107 (1 lb per week)

    Current struggles: Being hungry all the time and staying motivated.
    Current strengths: I've been changing my focus from outcomes to habits/behavior and it helps me stay positive; even if I don't see the changes I want to see I'm doing what I need to do.
  • GrandmaJackie
    GrandmaJackie Posts: 36,886 Member
    edited April 2016
    April 15th Reporting for Today
    Under Calorie Goal: Yes (1400)
    Exercise: Treadmill 3 mph - 80 mins / Walk 120 miles at Sring Fair plus this evening / Strength 10 mins

    Sodium Intake Check - 2300: Yes
    Protein Intake Check: Yes

    Primary Goal: Get back to my highest maintence weight about 10 more pounds, this time stay within 5 pounds ..
    1. log calories yes
    2. Regular runs (3-4 days a week)
    3. Consistent gym workouts to include (4-5 days a week) yes
    4. No late night snacking
    6. Strengh (3 days a week)


    Current Weight: 144.1
    Goal Weight June 1: 135

    Current Strength: I'm able to stay away from late night snacking.
    Current struggles: being able to adjust my dairy when our dinner plans change, :'(:'(:'( [/quote]
  • jppiehl
    jppiehl Posts: 12 Member
    edited April 2016
    Ok dropped off the face of the fitness planet but getting back on track and starting over! I think the last time I was here posting was end of Feb.

    Date reporting about: 4/17
    Took vitamins & other meds: took vitamins but that's it. Need to get back on track.
    Physical activity: around 3,000 steps
    Water (24-64floz): did not track
    Logged food intake: Yes (stayed between 1,500-1,800 =yes)
    Eating 3-6 times daily: completely failed the last few days. Today I ate only twice but ate enough calories, but it was not all that good for me.

    Goal weight for 5/1: 194
    Current weight: 196.7

    Current struggles: eating through out the day and not eating 1-2 hr before bed.

    Current strengths: The strength to see that I'm not treating my body well and that's the reason I have stayed the same weight for years. I was unintentionally starving myself and so my body held onto every calorie I ate. I also ate high carb & sugar and low protein which was killing my metabolism.
  • GrandmaJackie
    GrandmaJackie Posts: 36,886 Member
    ~~~~Sorry the last few days has been horrible since this is my husbands first week of retirement. I'm having problem get my mojo back. I plan on waking up early BEFORE he wakes up to hit the gym! I'll post tomorrow ~~~~
  • GrandmaJackie
    GrandmaJackie Posts: 36,886 Member
    April 20th Reporting for Today
    Under Calorie Goal: Yes (1400)
    Exercise: Treadmill 3 mph w/ 7 incline / Amt @gym / Walk 120 - 9.75 miles / Strength 20 mins

    Sodium Intake Check - 2300: Yes
    Protein Intake Check: Yes

    Primary Goal: Get back to my highest maintence weight about 10 more pounds, this time stay within 5 pounds ..
    1. log calories yes
    2. Regular runs (3-4 days a week)
    3. Consistent gym workouts to include (4-5 days a week) yes
    4. No late night snacking
    6. Strengh (3 days a week)


    Current Weight: 149.1
    Goal Weight June 1: 135

    Current Strength: getting back to logging and exercising
    Current struggles: being able to adjust my dairy when our dinner plans change. Also making time for a workout [/quote]
  • GrandmaJackie
    GrandmaJackie Posts: 36,886 Member
    April 21st Reporting for Today
    Under Calorie Goal: Yes (1400)
    Exercise: Treadmill 3 mph w/ 7 incline / Run@gym / Walk / Cross trainer 11 miles / Strength 20 mins

    Sodium Intake Check - 2300: Yes
    Protein Intake Check: Yes

    Primary Goal: Get back to my highest maintence weight about 10 more pounds, this time stay within 5 pounds ..
    1. log calories yes
    2. Regular runs (3-4 days a week)
    3. Consistent gym workouts to include (4-5 days a week) yes
    4. No late night snacking
    6. Strengh (3 days a week)


    Current Weight: 147 (-2.1)
    Goal Weight June 1: 135

    Current Strength: getting back to logging and exercising
    Current struggles: being able to adjust my dairy when our dinner plans change. Also making time for a workout [/quote][/quote]
  • newbie2143
    newbie2143 Posts: 328 Member
    ^ @GrandmaJackie , you must be getting lonely posting here, all by yourself... Sorry I have dropped off the face of the earth for the last week... Took a bit of a break after 3 months of steady attention to diet and exercise, but see that old habits are starting to creep back in to my life, so time to get back on track!

    Date: April 22, 2016 (reporting for yesterday)
    Logged food intake: Only partially, back on track today
    Exercised: No, back on track today
    Vitamin: Yes

    Current weight: 139.5 (+1.5)

    Current struggles: Have not been exercising for almost a week... To be fair to myself, I was not feeling great and probably fighting something off, but it is SO EASY to stick to that no activity momentum and ride the lazy train! I figure the break was necessary for whatever reason, and just a bump on the road. Back at it today. I also was not tracking food too carefully, so now my weight is up and it's time to get started again.

    Current strengths: January 1 I decided it was time to get serious and do what I had to do to get this damn extra weight off, and I have been slow, but successful so far.... It is hard work to stick to 1200 calories per day, and I DO get sick of having to be careful every stinking day.... but I know it is what I need to do and the motivation to put in the effort. So glad to have MFP to help me plan my meals and this board to be accountable to for my other healthy habits....
  • GrandmaJackie
    GrandmaJackie Posts: 36,886 Member
    @newbie2143, I completely understand about needing a break, been there done that! I'm super impressed about you jumping RIGHT back on the wagon the next day, yessss! I've gone 4 or 5 days, ugh!

    April 22nd Reporting for Today
    Under Calorie Goal: Yes (1400)
    Exercise: Run@gym / Walk / Arc trainer 9 miles / Strength 20 mins

    Sodium Intake Check - 2300: Yes
    Protein Intake Check: Yes

    Primary Goal: Get back to my highest maintence weight about 10 more pounds, this time stay within 5 pounds ..
    1. log calories yes
    2. Regular runs (3-4 days a week)
    3. Consistent gym workouts to include (4-5 days a week) yes
    4. No late night snacking
    6. Strengh (3 days a week) (2 good days yes)


    Current Weight: 147 (-2.1)
    Goal Weight June 1: 135

    Current Strength: Even while my husband snacked these past two nights I was able to have fruit, yay for me! Plus I even made him a banana pie and resisted, :)
    Current struggles:Being able to adjust my dairy when our dinner plans change. Also making time for a workout but getting better! I'm going to try and make a class tomorrow at the gym [/quote]
  • GrandmaJackie
    GrandmaJackie Posts: 36,886 Member
    April 23nd Reporting for Today
    Under Calorie Goal: Yes (1400)
    Exercise: Run@gym / Walk at lake / Arc trainer / Body Works class

    Sodium Intake Check - 2300: Yes
    Protein Intake Check: Yes

    Primary Goal: Get back to my highest maintence weight about 10 more pounds, this time stay within 5 pounds ..
    1. log calories yes
    2. Regular runs (3-4 days a week) (3 days this week)
    3. Consistent gym workouts to include (4-5 days a week) yes
    4. No late night snacking (yes)
    6. Strengh (3 days a week) (Body Works class)


    Current Weight: 146.8 (the scale is moving the right way, again)
    Goal Weight June 1: 135

    Current Strength: Even while my husband snacked these past two nights I was able to have fruit, yay for me! Plus I even made him a banana pie and resisted, :)
    Current struggles:Being able to adjust my dairy when our dinner plans change. Also making time for a workout but getting better! I'm going to try and make a class tomorrow at the gym [/quote]
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  • GrandmaJackie
    GrandmaJackie Posts: 36,886 Member
    April 25th Reporting for Today
    Under Calorie Goal: Yes (1400)
    Exercise: Run@gym / Walk after dinner / Arc trainer

    Sodium Intake Check - 2300: Yes
    Protein Intake Check: Yes

    Primary Goal: Get back to my highest maintence weight about 10 more pounds, this time stay within 5 pounds ..
    1. log calories yes
    2. Regular runs (3-4 days a week) (first day this week)
    3. Consistent gym workouts to include (4-5 days a week) yes
    4. No late night snacking (yes)
    6. Strengh (3 days a week) (Yes )


    Current Weight: 145.5(the scale is moving the right way, again)
    Goal Weight June 1: 135

    Current Strength: Even while my husband snacks at night I'm still able to ONLY have fruit!!!!!!I

    I've had trouble remembering to make time for my protein drink: [/quote]

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