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Those Small Goals... Ideas
collegefbfan
Posts: 346 Member
I asked this at the end of one of my other posts. Are there any small goals that anyone has done or attempted to keep things fresh and new? Like I am trying for 12,000 steps a day. My eating is pretty good so far. I have a few too many keto snacks on the weekend for my liking.
Any ideas would be appreciated.
Any ideas would be appreciated.
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Small goals are great, because they give you something to work towards and even breaking down your big goal into smaller chunks makes them feel more attainable.
For example, losing 100 lbs (just picked a number) may seem daunting but what about losing 10lbs 10 times? It seems easier to digest that way.
Same thing with your steps. Maybe even shoot for adding on 100 steps per week or something like that.
I know that you were looking for exercise suggestions on one of your other posts, so maybe even having a goal such as completing a workout or something like that.
I am all for small goals. Big goals can be scary.
For myself, I set a goal to achieve a 200lb deadlift (one rep max) by the end of the year. Considering my deadlift sucked for a good portion of the year, it felt scary. But then things clicked and I am working on that goal, chipping away, by adding 5lbs per week until I get to 200.
It is always easier to break it down.4 -
I'm trying to add 1000 steps to tje day before number1
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What about dietary also? Does anyone try to have a streak with as little or no "fill in the blank". Like sweetener, dairy, fat bombs, etc. So many days or meals without sweetener, for example.1
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Anything can be a small goal.
- pounds lost
- steps taken
- weight lifted
- carbs decreased
- calories decreased
- days without cheating
- days logging accurately
- inches lost
- measurable health information like improved BP or BS
- start exercising or increase days/minutes/hours of exercise
Only you can decide what is small though. For me vs say @samanthaluangphixay the difference between a small lifting goal would be night and day. Hers may be lots of pounds for several reps where mine would be lift the darn thing once and it only weighs 20 lbs.
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Well, one of my goals for November is to complete all the "rings" (Apple Watch users know what I am talking about). It involves standing at least 12 hours a day, meeting my calorie walking goal, and 30 minutes of exercise.
As far as food, I am going to try drinking and tracking at least 8 glasses of water per day. I am REALLY bad at drinking water.2 -
My mini goals are:
- Meet my step goal of 7,000 per day (I'm so bad at this one! I work in an office, lol)
- Get from a size 20 to an 18
- Try a new recipe each week
- Eat healthy and stay on track every day with the exception of Tuesday, I up my calorie limit to allow for wing night. Still stay under 20 carbs though.
- Weigh in every day
- Drink over 40oz of water a day
I also like the idea of mini rewards for hitting your milestones. If I ever manage to hit 7,000 steps every day for the week for example, I'd reward myself with a pedicure. It could be anything from a night out to getting your hair done. Hitting a size 18 though, I'd be rewarding myself with a hot new pair of jeans in my new size to celebrate that!! I've been trying to squeeze into them at Torrid and they refuse to go over my butt.. Lol.4 -
@Sarahb29 has a great idea with the new recipe each week. One of the biggest complaints I hear is the repetitiveness of the food and wanting some variety. I know there are a couple of older threads with recipe ideas.1
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@cstehansen if you haven't tried this recipe yet, it's my favorite new recipe I've found so far! http://lilluna.com/creamy-swiss-chicken-bake/3
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muchas gracias, @Sarahb290
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I found the small challenges here fun and that helped me. The October one. You check in daily with goals you decided for the month. One of mine is working on my fear of fat. Was a big help! Since I'm older, losing muscle is a real thing for me so I work out on my bowflex at least 3x a week and each time I try and increase my weight lifted. Uhm .. OH and I try and find one low carb food I haven't tried OR I don't particularly care for and see what I can do with it. See my thread on Kale LOL0
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RowdysLady wrote: »Anything can be a small goal.
- pounds lost
- steps taken
- weight lifted
- carbs decreased
- calories decreased
- days without cheating
- days logging accurately
- inches lost
- measurable health information like improved BP or BS
- start exercising or increase days/minutes/hours of exercise
Only you can decide what is small though. For me vs say @samanthaluangphixay the difference between a small lifting goal would be night and day. Hers may be lots of pounds for several reps where mine would be lift the darn thing once and it only weighs 20 lbs.
THIS!!!!
I celebrate my mini goals, they keep me going. They inspire me and my rewards are never food related.
Massages, new clothes, quality time with SO, cinema visit, new book, handbag, shoes, a day off work just chilling out. I look forward to hitting the next of my mini goals.0 -
A lot of these are great. Thanks peeps. Keep 'em coming.0
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@cstehansen if you haven't tried this recipe yet, it's my favorite new recipe I've found so far! http://lilluna.com/creamy-swiss-chicken-bake/
I am making this tomorrow!!!!! Oh my gosh, so much drool!!!!1 -
My short term goals for now are eat 3-4 days meat and fat only. Walk every night. Lose 10lbs vs the entire 30lbs I want to lose. Drink more water. Get down one pant size from 10/12 to 8/100
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I like goals I can see and touch, like a pair of jeans that are too small, or an outfit that I want to look amazing in!!!0
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if you haven't tried this recipe yet, it's my favorite new recipe I've found so far! http://lilluna.com/creamy-swiss-chicken-bake/
I just pinned this for future reference - looks amazing!
I love trying new recipes...I think my future goal is to start exploring some different foods. I shop at Costco pretty regularly and end up buying the same items over and over. I'm still working on my 50# block of cheddar cheese, lol.
I was walking pretty regularly every day, but fell off the wagon last week because I had so much to do. Activity is sometimes the first thing that I drop, when it should be the first thing I do daily.
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@esaucier17 explain more about eating meat and fat 3-4 days only. What will your other nonfat nonmeat days consist of?0
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I just started back to carnivore...meatavore...whatever you want to call it. I am just doing it for 3-4 days to start so I don't overwhelm myself. I am trying to go ZC or as low as possible. But if after the 3-4 days I want some LC veggies I will but still stay LC. The other days won't be nonfat or nonmeat if I eat some veggies too. However, if I feel good I'll keep doing meat and fat only.
There are quite a few others on here who eat ZC...carnivore and do really well!1 -
Perhaps it means that 3-4 days of meat and fat only with no carbs.
Meat and fat EVERY day, no carbs 3-4 days.0 -
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Oh I am sorry, I read that wrong. Okay. got ya. Well, that is an idea. Would not having greens and such cause some digestive highway blockages? Just asking.0
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SuperCarLori wrote: »@cstehansen if you haven't tried this recipe yet, it's my favorite new recipe I've found so far! http://lilluna.com/creamy-swiss-chicken-bake/
I am making this tomorrow!!!!! Oh my gosh, so much drool!!!!
Tell me how it turns out! It's my favorite!0 -
coloradoartstudio wrote: »if you haven't tried this recipe yet, it's my favorite new recipe I've found so far! http://lilluna.com/creamy-swiss-chicken-bake/
I just pinned this for future reference - looks amazing!
I love trying new recipes...I think my future goal is to start exploring some different foods. I shop at Costco pretty regularly and end up buying the same items over and over. I'm still working on my 50# block of cheddar cheese, lol.
I was walking pretty regularly every day, but fell off the wagon last week because I had so much to do. Activity is sometimes the first thing that I drop, when it should be the first thing I do daily.
I love Costco, that's where I bought the swiss cheese and the chicken from. I wish my freezer was bigger though, Lol. On my last trip I got chicken thighs, brussel sprouts, asparagus, green beans, feta cheese, goat cheese, heavy whipping cream, butter, strawberries, italian meatballs, their kirkland stir fry blend... so much stuff!1 -
Mmm...Feta...I bought Feta last night to make olive and feta salad. I ate that with my wings last night and I'm going to make some more today with pepperoni for my lunch. Cheese of any kind I just love and you can't go wrong with Greek flavors!1
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LOL @Bonny1321
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collegefbfan wrote: »Oh I am sorry, I read that wrong. Okay. got ya. Well, that is an idea. Would not having greens and such cause some digestive highway blockages? Just asking.
No I have done this in the past and didn't have issues. I am officially on day 2 now, so we will see. I feel good so far!
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