Goals for September (maybe find some friends!)
figureitout87
Posts: 126 Member
Hey guys,
What are your goals for this September? I figured we could share and maybe if people have similar goals they can join forces!
Here are mine:
1. 30 days of no alcohol - I go to shows a lot, and most socialising revolves around drinking so this is going take determination. However, alcohol really irritates my stomach and it's terrible for weight loss so I'm giving it a go!
2. StepBet challange (4 days - 13,188 steps, 2 days - 17,144) - it's pretty much DietBet but with steps rather then a weight loss goal.
3. Pack my lunch for work - it's expensive, and my cafeteria serves garbage food. This is going to give me control over how I'm eating and save me a ton of money.
What are your goals for this September? I figured we could share and maybe if people have similar goals they can join forces!
Here are mine:
1. 30 days of no alcohol - I go to shows a lot, and most socialising revolves around drinking so this is going take determination. However, alcohol really irritates my stomach and it's terrible for weight loss so I'm giving it a go!
2. StepBet challange (4 days - 13,188 steps, 2 days - 17,144) - it's pretty much DietBet but with steps rather then a weight loss goal.
3. Pack my lunch for work - it's expensive, and my cafeteria serves garbage food. This is going to give me control over how I'm eating and save me a ton of money.
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Nice I hope you achieve them! My goals for September are:
1. To track my water intake for the whole month (98 oz a day)
2. To log what I eat for a month
3. To eat out once a month
4. To have progess photos monthly
And those are my goals for right now!8 -
Hi! Hope you guys achieve all your goals.
For September I'd like to:
1. Drink more water daily (6L)
2. Get my food right on the weekends.
3. Don't drink any alcoholic beverages (Until December actually)
4. Get stronger (more weight on all gym exercises)
5. Work out at least 5 times a week (900+ calories burnt per session)
6. Drop at least 1kg a week.
Those are my prospects for this month!
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Hey y'all!! Hope you're all working towards a beautiful and productive September. Feel free to send me a friend request if you want some extra motivation!
My goals are:
1. Keep up with clean eating but allow myself treats every now and then
2. Keep track of my emotional health
3. Learn how to shop smarter for healthy food
4. Drink more (~120oz) of water a day
5. Work out twice a day 5 days a week and once a day on the weekends.7 -
For me it will be to keep walking. I start week 6 tomorrow and havent once weighed myself or felt the need to eat food that has no nutrition (probably because Im now fuelling my body with what it needs), but my biggest issue is doing deliberate exercise rather than incidental like housework (which equates to just over 4000 steps for 45 minutes worth thanks to stairs). Yesterday my son and I went for a quick 20 minute walk so for September it will be to increase the amount of time daily. I dont calculate exercise into mfp as I don't want to eat them back and for now am feeling satisfied with my calorie allowance
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Chilli7777 - you should check out StepBet! If you have a way to track your steps (there are a few options) it might be a great way to keep motivated on increasing your total daily steps. It's not based on who can do the most, but on your own personal progress.1
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You all can do it!!
My goals:
Meal plan & pack work lunches
Walk 10k steps a day
Record my food in MFP0 -
Alright, maybe if I write it out.....I will do it:
My Goals for September:
1. Log my food on MFP every day
2. Exercise in some way 3 days a week
3. Get more sleep
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I've actually started to write down and track my goals in a journal. It's really satisfying to tick things off, or mark everyday as completed.2
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My #1 September goal is to stop sabotaging my hard work during the week on the weekends! I'm so tired of relosing the same pound or two at the beginning of every week.
I also want to start reaching 10k steps more consistently!5 -
My goals are to watch my sodium intake, drink more water, and finish the couch to 5k program! 3
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Goals for September:
1) Drink less pop and more water
2) Get down to 185 by the end of the month
3) Go running at least 3 times a week (it only has to be 2 km, so long as I get out there)0 -
My September goals are (in theory) straightforward -
1) HONEST LOGGING!!! I have started to weigh exactly and intend to do so until its second nature
2) Drink enough water every day - I have downloaded the Plant Nanny app (ADORABLE and I recommend it) and so far my plant 'Cuppy' is growing well
3) Bring my own, bread-free lunch to work every day. Bread messes with my energy levels and feeling of satiety.3 -
My goals
1) More intake of water.
2) Eat healthy and fight my carving for junk food!!
3) Work out daily.
4) Plan proper sleep time.
5) Should lose atleast 4 lbs this September!!!
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September will be month my 3rd month at MFP and I could certainly use some focus! My goals:
1. Get a handle on my sodium intake
2. Increase water to 96 oz
3. Sustain running up to 3/4 mile0 -
Nice idea! Feel free to add me!
1. Weigh every day but not get freaked out by the number
2. Log everyday
3. Alternate running with circuit training 4x week0 -
My goals for September:
- Reach 10,000 steps daily
- Get better at meal planning and prep
- Eat more veggies – plan one meatless meal each week
- Alternate cardio and strength training 5-6 times a week
- Lose 2.5 – 3lbs by the end of the month
Anyone who would like to add me, please do!
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You all have great goals!!0
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My main goal for September is exercise related. My IBS gets in the way a lot, but I've signed up to the British Heart Foundations 'MyMarathon'.
It's to run 26.2miles in however long it takes you through September.
I've raised nearly £200 for them so far
And to log every day, with an open diary. No poiny hiding 2 -
Metric century in late Sept in preparation for my century in October.0
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My September Goals:
*Lose 5lbs so that I am down to 183
*Strength train 3-4 days a week
*Cardio: Run 1 mile, Bike, Stair Climber 2-3 days a week for 30min
*Get my water intake up to where it should be
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My goals are:
1. Gym at least 5 days/week.
2. Eat clean and no sweets
3. Join cash only challenge for at least two weeks.
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My goals are:
1. Drink more water
2. Drink less sodas
3. Walk and run every day
Not much but have to start somewhere!1 -
Great goals so far everyone!
I've spent the last couple of months working hard Monday to Friday, only to ruin it at the weekends so my goals are:
1. Cut out alcohol
2. Walk 10k steps every day (on average)
3. Honest logging every day (I often don't log weekends!)
Good luck everyone!
Sharon
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September goals:
Drink more water.
10,000 steps per day.
Meal planning and prep.
Take time for meditation daily.
Doing random acts of kindness!
Have a great month ya'll!1 -
#1: Stop ruining a good week with a mindless weekend! Vkr2q7 said the same thing above and this is going to be my big goal: To plan weekend meals and log food and exercise just like during the week.
#2: Exercise at least 4 times per week for at least 30 minutes.
#3: Significantly reduce carb intake. I'm not low carb crazy, but I need to get better at resisting bread...which leads to butter....or leads to olive oil and herbs.....or leads to cheese....Aargh!0 -
1. Stop eating after 8 pm (I get insane cravings around 10 pm)
2. 15500 steps a day
3. Track my food for the full month
Does anyone else struggle with late night cravings?
I could really use some people to keep me motivated 1 -
If anyone with step goals uses FitBit, add me as a friend and we can do some step challenges! https://www.fitbit.com/user/4W6W881
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Does anyone else struggle with late night cravings?
I struggle with random cravings and giving into those cravings. I find tea really helps. There is also the strategy of keeping apples on hand, and when you get cravings just ask yourself if you eat an apple. If you're not truly hungry, you probably won't eat it. Poor apples.
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Hi everyone,
This is a great post. In the past I've had a 'go big or go home' mentality to weight loss. It worked well in the beginning, but the weight never stayed off. It was too big a lifestyle change too quickly. The weight always came back with a few extra pounds for company. This time I'm focused on small changes that I can make part of my life. That said, here are my September small changes:
1) limit of 3 units of alcohol per week
2) take my lunch to work 3 days per week
3) burn a minimum of 1200 calories per week in exercise.
Wish me luck!2 -
Would like to connect with other ladies trying to lose weight and get into shape. Adds welcome! (58-78lb goal) 0
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