Mini Goal Challenge - Week of October 30th to November 5th

In the weekly Warrior Mini-Goal Challenge focus on your "short term goals"

Focusing on one week at a time, when the big picture seems too overwhelming. Small changes can bring on big results!!

Choose one or more things you want to work on for just this week. Don't set it too high or unreachable!!

Please, make sure your week works for you. Sun to Sat or Mon to Sun, whatever is YOUR week!

You can reach your main goal if you break it into small actionable steps. It could be as easy as 1-2-3!

1) Choose something you know you can do easily.
2) Add more difficult tasks to your plan.
3) These small steps will get you started, motivated & help build routine for long term success!!

Anyone interested in joining us for another week, or a first week, or a get back on track week?

Check in often, have a great week and do the best you can! :)




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  • IsMollyReallyHungry
    IsMollyReallyHungry Posts: 15,385 Member


    *** SOME INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES TO PUMP US UP THIS WEEK ***


    “ Energy and persistence conquer all things.” -– Benjamin Franklin


    “ Great things are not done by impulse but by a series of small things brought together.” — Vincent Van Gogh


    “Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is usually more important than the outcome.” — Arthur Ashe


    :smiley: HAVE A GREAT WEEK AND REMEMBER, IT IS NOT ABOUT PERFECTION, BUT CONSISTENCY :smiley:


  • IsMollyReallyHungry
    IsMollyReallyHungry Posts: 15,385 Member
    edited October 2017

    Goals week of 10/30/17:
    1) No fast food - 0/6
    2) WW blue dot day – 0/6
    3) 7 hours of sleep - 0/3
    4) 10 min housework 2 days - 0/2 (de-clutter)
    * Tu, W, Th, F, Sa, S, M (no check in -)


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  • goldthistime
    goldthistime Posts: 3,213 Member
    1. Exercise (cardio or strength): 0/6
    2. Strength train 3 days a week: 0/3
    3. Eat minimum 5 fruits/veggies a day: 0/7
    4. Eat adequate protein 7 days a week: 0/7
  • Wiseinwellness
    Wiseinwellness Posts: 1,116 Member
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  • Wiseinwellness
    Wiseinwellness Posts: 1,116 Member
    edited October 2017
    One of my favourite quotes above - along the lines of "Progress, not perfection!"

    So I have hired the personal weight loss coach...for 12 weeks, doing a half hour skype session once a week.

    She had me do an intake questionnaire, then we had a discussion to see if I had any insights. My insights were:
    - I eat when I'm bored;
    - I continue to eat even when I'm full (that whole finishing my plate scenario we were discussing);
    - I eat to escape sometimes
    - I feel the need for an "eating reward" (a treat)

    She also asked - what am I willing to give up in my life to look after myself..., so I am giving up 2 things which consume my time (and make me feel guilty if I don't read or cook when I get them)...

    1) my Saturday newspaper; - in place I will go to the gym on Saturday mornings
    2) my Wednesday organic food box; - in place I won't cook things mid week, but rather on Sunday afternoons

    So my goal this week is to do mindful eating. To pay attention to hunger signals and my feeling of fullness too.

    The main question to examine then, while I'm eating is...

    Am I hungry?

    If I'm not hungry, then I have to ask "Why am I eating?" (am I bored? anxious? tired?) - this way I can start to identify the event that created the trigger for me to eat when I'm not hungry.

    I know this is really going back to basics, but I'm excited for the learning! My goal this week is to do an evening review that looks at the above question and helps me with breaking down those events/ triggers.

    Julie's Mini-goal this week


    Evening review - did I eat when hungry, if not, why did I eat when not hungry? (0/6)
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,593 Member
    Somehow the days get away from me and all of a sudden a new week is here. I'd really like to get better about checking in daily and posting an update. So that's going to be one of my goals for this week. I didn't do so well with the laundry... there was more than one time that I grabbed something out of the clean basket and it was wrinkly, so I threw it in the dryer with a wet towel ;)

    There are so many people out there who will tell you that you can't. What you've got to do is turn around and say 'watch me.' - Layne Beachley

    It is better to look ahead and prepare than to look back and regret. - Jackie Joyner-Kersee

    Determination, patience, and courage are the only things needed to improve any situation. - Peter Sinclair

    My goals for this week:

    1. Check in by 8 PM on weeknights; in bed by 9:30
    2. Kickboxing Monday; gym 5 days. Get schedule and check for classes. Update chart immediately upon return.
    3. 10k steps, 2x 12 push-ups, 2 min wall sits, 2 min plank, 10 lunges daily.
    4. Prep next day’s breakfast and lunch immediately upon return from school.
    5. With husband, brainstorm meal ideas for next week by Wednesday. Check ingredients and enter recipes if needed.
    6. Fold laundry - 20 diligent minutes daily.
  • IsMollyReallyHungry
    IsMollyReallyHungry Posts: 15,385 Member


    @clicketykeys - thanks for quotes! I especially like Peter Sinclair quote :)



  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,593 Member
    Well, I'm checking in and it's after 8, BUT I'm going to count that as a win because I came home from school, changed, we took the car for a checkup, went to the gym, I dropped the husband off at home and went straight to kickboxing. I did NOT update my chart immediately or prep breakfast and lunch immediately; the first thing I did when I got back was SHOWER, hahaha! But I'm definitely going to do both of those here in a bit.

    Thanks for doing this, @IsMollyReallyHungry! I like the Peter Sinclair one, although in my mind I add "compassion" to the list. I think sometimes our patience is the white-knuckled tough-it-out sort, and I'm not certain that's always the best option. I believe it's important to be gentle with ourselves :)
  • IsMollyReallyHungry
    IsMollyReallyHungry Posts: 15,385 Member
    One of my favourite quotes above - along the lines of "Progress, not perfection!"

    So I have hired the personal weight loss coach...for 12 weeks, doing a half hour skype session once a week.

    She had me do an intake questionnaire, then we had a discussion to see if I had any insights. My insights were:
    - I eat when I'm bored;
    - I continue to eat even when I'm full (that whole finishing my plate scenario we were discussing);
    - I eat to escape sometimes
    - I feel the need for an "eating reward" (a treat)

    She also asked - what am I willing to give up in my life to look after myself..., so I am giving up 2 things which consume my time (and make me feel guilty if I don't read or cook when I get them)...

    1) my Saturday newspaper; - in place I will go to the gym on Saturday mornings
    2) my Wednesday organic food box; - in place I won't cook things mid week, but rather on Sunday afternoons

    So my goal this week is to do mindful eating. To pay attention to hunger signals and my feeling of fullness too.

    The main question to examine then, while I'm eating is...

    Am I hungry?

    If I'm not hungry, then I have to ask "Why am I eating?" (am I bored? anxious? tired?) - this way I can start to identify the event that created the trigger for me to eat when I'm not hungry.

    I know this is really going back to basics, but I'm excited for the learning! My goal this week is to do an evening review that looks at the above question and helps me with breaking down those events/ triggers.

    Julie's Mini-goal this week


    Evening review - did I eat when hungry, if not, why did I eat when not hungry? (0/6)

    Awesome post Julie! Love love this goal of mindful eating..... thanks for sharing and keep it coming. I know I need to do this too, so I think I am going to do it with you.
  • IsMollyReallyHungry
    IsMollyReallyHungry Posts: 15,385 Member

    Goals week of 10/30/17:
    1) No fast food - 0/6
    2) WW blue dot day – 0/6
    3) 7 hours of sleep - 0/3
    4) 10 min housework 2 days - 0/2 (de-clutter)
    5) Practice mindful eating by slowing down eating & ask myself “Am I hungry” – 0/7
    * Tu, W, Th, F, Sa, S, M (no check in -)

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  • cjsacto
    cjsacto Posts: 1,421 Member
    edited October 2017
    Goals for week of 10/30-11/5:

    1) 2.5 hours of exercise total for the week
    2) 5 servings of fruit and veggies daily
    3) At least 50g protein
    4) 2L water
    5) Sleep by 11pm

    For 10/30, day 1/7:
    1) Exercise: No, 0/7
    2) Fruits & Veggies: Yes, 1/7
    3) Protein: Yes, 1/7
    4) Water: Yes, 1/7 (but had to catch up late)
    5) Bedtime: No, 0/7

    I'm keeping my same primary goals, clearly I still struggle with them.

    It's my day off, and I had breakfast + one big meal and stayed in my target calories. We talked about eating til overfull, which I admit I did today but not terrible choices (except tortilla chips and one sauce), and as I said I stayed well within my calorie goal. Confession: We eat at a buffet every Monday. That might sound crazy given my food issues but I haven't gotten dessert since I think June and I can find healthy stuff. My BF loves them and, well, it's something we like to do together, plus we always get coupons so we get a variety of food we don't cook at home and it's affordable. When we got home I had a lovely food coma nap. That might sound awful but I LOVE a nap in the afternoon on my day off and I'm usually running a sleep deficit. It's 10pm and I'm actually hungry again but I haven't eaten after 8 in well over a month, will wait for breakfast.

    @torontojulie I like your goal this week, too. Right now, for the last 90 days almost entirely, I haven't eaten perfectly but I really haven't done unplanned snacking/mindless eating (though obviously I've overeaten at a sitting). I'm sticking to my series of rules, no sugar being the one that helps the most with cravings, snacking, & and eating when I'm not hungry. The hard thing, though, is whether I can or want to be so rigid long term or forever. When I'm just in normal mode, all the things you listed are huge issues for me. I rarely even feel true hunger when I'm not actively watching what I eat, because that's not really why I eat. Actually feeling genuine hunger makes me feel healthy, lol.
  • orlybayu
    orlybayu Posts: 125 Member
    1) My goal is to not go over my calorie count.
    2) Want to stop polarized thinking toward my diet.
    3) Prep-snacks
  • Wiseinwellness
    Wiseinwellness Posts: 1,116 Member
    @cjsacto & @IsMollyReallyHungry Thanks for sharing. I love this phrase - "feeling genuine hunger makes me feel healthy" - this is where I need to get to! As soon as I read that I was thinking that makes sense to me intellectually, but I have a voice that pops up to counter, "You are in a state of emergency - find food now and fix this!" And by find food - junk will do just fine.

    Clearly nothing is going to happen if I am hungry, but I see now that I avoid feeling it. My blood sugar will dip if I'm playing tennis without properly eating beforehand (i.e. not too much, not too little) and I run out of gas halfway through the game, but that is a different issue altogether.

    Julie's Mini-goal this week

    Evening review - did I eat when hungry, if not, why did I eat when not hungry? (1/6)

    I did my evening review at 11pm last night. I observed that I get very antsy between 2-5pm. This is when I prowl for snacks at work, even though I am just back from a healthy lunch and am not hungry. I am bored, and also I feel a bit overwhelmed by then as there is still lots of work for me to finish before the day is done. So I am seeking distractions from those feelings. I also use it as a reward mechanism if I get certain things done.
  • Wiseinwellness
    Wiseinwellness Posts: 1,116 Member
    I realize I need to come up with strategies now, to address those feelings (boredom, overwhelmed, anxious, reward seeking) with something other than food. But something that is also sanctioned for me to do at work. I feel somewhat curtailed in what I can do in this context. Perhaps meditating for a few minutes to wait for the craving to pass?

    Any ideas or thoughts from your own experiences are most welcome!!!
  • IsMollyReallyHungry
    IsMollyReallyHungry Posts: 15,385 Member
    Mondays is like my splurge day :smile: So nothing to report from yesterday!


    Goals week of 10/30/17:
    1) No fast food - 0/6
    2) WW blue dot day – 0/6
    3) 7 hours of sleep - 0/3
    4) 10 min housework 2 days - 0/2 (de-clutter)
    5) Practice mindful eating by slowing down eating & ask myself “Am I hungry” – 0/7
    * W, Th, F, Sa, S, M (no check in -)

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  • forestrose910
    forestrose910 Posts: 688 Member
    I realize I need to come up with strategies now, to address those feelings (boredom, overwhelmed, anxious, reward seeking) with something other than food. But something that is also sanctioned for me to do at work. I feel somewhat curtailed in what I can do in this context. Perhaps meditating for a few minutes to wait for the craving to pass?

    Any ideas or thoughts from your own experiences are most welcome!!!

    Hi Julie,
    I think what you are doing with a coach and your goals is great. In terms of the antsy time at work, have you tried a cup of hot tea. perhaps flavored. sometimes that helps move past the feeling of wanting to snack. I think that your meditating idea is a good one also. Can you do that?
  • forestrose910
    forestrose910 Posts: 688 Member
    Molly- how great that you have continued to keep this going. I remember not so long ago that it was just you and I. Sadly I have not been involved lately but see lots of great support for one another. Right now I am doing well with healthy eating and that is as much as I can give. I have been the go to person in so many areas of my life and right now, I cannot be that person. I have to take care of me.

    so mini goaler Warriors- know that I do read the posts and I will see what I can do about joining in soon. keep trying and making goals because it is worth it. Molly and Julie have been here for some time and have great advice and good quotes for inspiration. Each of you can be honest and that honesty and sharing will help the rest of us who come here.

  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,593 Member
    10/31, day 2:

    1. Check in by 8 PM on weeknights; in bed by 9:30 - on track for 2/2
    2. Kickboxing Monday; gym 5 days. Get schedule and check for classes. Update chart immediately upon return. 2/5! And I've signed up for a class I want on Thursday. Woot!
    3. 10k steps, 2x 12 push-ups, 2 min wall sits, 2 min plank, 10 lunges daily. I'm gonna say 2/2. I'm at 9978 so I'll likely hit 10k by bedtime, hahaha!
    4. Prep next day’s breakfast and lunch immediately upon return from school. 0/2 but I *have* gotten them prepped before bed.
    5. With husband, brainstorm meal ideas for next week by Wednesday. Check ingredients and enter recipes if needed. 0/1
    6. Fold laundry - 20 diligent minutes daily. I am GOING to do this tonight, which will make it 1/2.

    So in just a few minutes here, I need to:

    1. Prep breakfast and lunch for tomorrow, then
    2. Take my meds and brush my teeth - actually maybe I should do that FIRST, so that I won't be tempted to nibble as I prep! hahaha
    3. Fold laundry.

    Then it'll be bedtime! YAY!
  • cjsacto
    cjsacto Posts: 1,421 Member
    edited November 2017
    Goals for week of 10/30-11/5:

    1) 2.5 hours of exercise total for the week
    2) 5 servings of fruit and veggies daily
    3) At least 50g protein
    4) 2L water
    5) Sleep by 11pm

    For 10/31, day 2/7:
    1) Exercise: No, 0/7
    2) Fruits & Veggies: Almost, but no, 1/7
    3) Protein: Yes, 2/7
    4) Water: Yes, 2/7
    5) Bedtime: No, 0/7

    @torontojulie, Prowling for snacks at work wasn't my thing (always more about snacking in evening) EXCEPT 1) if there were leftovers or treats calling my name, or 2) if I was trying to avoid working on something specific, like a phone call I didn't want to make or a project I didn't want to start. (I worked from home for a short time a few years ago and the snacking was off the chain for these reasons then). Is there an element of procrastination in looking for snacks at work, or maybe just a need to get up and away from your desk for a few minutes? Do you have stairs? Instead of heading for the break room, maybe go up and down the stairs a few times? I'm fortunate that I work somewhere that I have reasons to get outside and walk if I'm restless. Is there an outdoor area that's nice, so you could get a little change of scenery and some fresh air to refresh you a little? Meditation sounds like a good idea, maybe also stretches, or even burpees or other in-place exercises if you have any privacy.

    @clicketykeys It sounds like you have this pretty dialed in with a great routine and a partner who helps.

    @IsMollyReallyHungry Thanks for all you do to support this group!

    @orlybayu Welcome! Or if you aren't really new, nice to meet you. :) I've just been here a few rounds myself so I don't know everyone.

    @forestrose910 Thanks for your encouraging words.
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,593 Member
    @cjsacto - Well... his "helping" kind of varies. Last night he also baked crescent rolls. And it's just two of us... and I couldn't just leave him to eat all of those rolls! So I kind of had one... or two... which didn't ruin my deficit for the day but SIGNIFICANTLY reduced it! Ah well. They were tasty ;D

    @torontojulie - What kind of job do you have? I bring celery sticks with me and a dip I make out of fat-free cream cheese with sage and thyme mixed in. Also, I have a free app on my phone called "Booster Buddy" that is designed to help with anxiety, depression, and other similar challenges. Each day that you check in, it gives you three tasks, usually involving setting goals and managing your thoughts and well-being. As you work on them, the little character cheers you on (if you click on her, she'll giggle, as though it tickles!) and when you complete them, she gives you an inspirational quote. That's actually where I've gotten several of the ones I've posted!

    Some of the self-care ideas include mindful breathing, listing things you're grateful for, planning something to do for someone else, stretching, and mini-massages. I find rubbing my knuckles and especially the fleshy bit between my thumb and forefinger to be particularly soothing.
  • Wiseinwellness
    Wiseinwellness Posts: 1,116 Member
    @cjsacto I do have a private office luckily - and lo and behold, brought in my yoga matt and roller and strap for stretching. I even thought I should bring in my ipad so I can do 10 minutes of yoga each day. I still need a curtain though, for ultimate privacy. That is just an on-line click away so I will commit to getting one. To be honest, it feels a bit out there to do this. But I think I just need to try it out.

    I do think I go hunting for snacks because I am procrastinating as well. Or I'm stuck and need to get away from the problem to come back to it with fresh eyes. I do have the freedom to go take a quick (reasonable) walk. But perhaps a yoga posture is all that I need.

    @clicketykeys Thanks for the app suggestion, I will definitely check it out. And the rubbing idea is awesome, I was doing it right away as I was reading. I do have a fidgeter spinny thing which I like as well. And having a snack option is a great idea. Something to divert me from the chips!

    @IsMollyReallyHungry Nice picture there Molly! I like that you have a splurge day too. It's nice to get a bit of a break that is sanctioned :-) It's also nice to be here with you too!

    @orlybayu this is a great group, especially if you keep reporting back to us on how it's going a few times through the week. It will just keep reminding you of what you decided to focus on.

    @forestrose910 Sounds like you have made some really good decisions to protect your time, and you definitely deserve it. I can see how you would become the ultimate go to person for so many loved ones. You are warm and kind and supportive in a truly genuine way. Who doesn't want to have some of that in their lives - but it should be you first all the way. Best of luck and looking forward to having you back when it makes sense.

    I will get some nice teas going here at the office, and think of you as I'm drinking something yummy :-)
  • Wiseinwellness
    Wiseinwellness Posts: 1,116 Member
    edited November 2017
    Julie's Mini-goal this week

    Evening review - did I eat when hungry, if not, why did I eat when not hungry? (2/6)

    I found out last night, after going for a swim, a walk, and a bike ride, that I also like to reward myself a little too much. I came home and ate a veggie stew, but then I indulged. My thinking was I deserve treats because of my good behavior. In the end, I was stuffed. I slowly ate with a half-sized little spoon, straight from the container, some kozy shack rice pudding. I ate it while watching some TV. And very very slowly, bite by bite, the container disappeared. The WHOLE container. It's not the end of the world, but I was really annoyed with myself for essentially voiding all my hard work through mindless nibbling.
  • IsMollyReallyHungry
    IsMollyReallyHungry Posts: 15,385 Member
    I realize I need to come up with strategies now, to address those feelings (boredom, overwhelmed, anxious, reward seeking) with something other than food. But something that is also sanctioned for me to do at work. I feel somewhat curtailed in what I can do in this context. Perhaps meditating for a few minutes to wait for the craving to pass?

    Any ideas or thoughts from your own experiences are most welcome!!!
    Morning Julie, You are right at work is hard. Fortunately for me I can get up and go for a short walk and get in some movement at the same time. I work in a big building complex and I can even go for a quick walk around my floor which is about 300 steps. This diverts my thoughts from food when I am not hungry.

    Do you chew gum? Does this make you hungry? I know it does not work for some, but I chew gum or do a peppermint too with more water if I am having cravings when not hungry too.

    Last 2 days for me have been horrible. Still candy at office but determined to not have any today! NO more candy because now it will be around the office for weeks :(



  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,593 Member
    11/1, day 3:

    1. Check in by 8 PM on weeknights; in bed by 9:30 - on track for 3/3
    2. Kickboxing Monday; gym 5 days. Get schedule and check for classes. Update chart immediately upon return. 3/5 - and I'm going to take my chart to check in with the trainer
    3. 10k steps, 2x 12 push-ups, 2 min wall sits, 2 min plank, 10 lunges daily. 2/3 - today I was SORE, and I could only manage one set of push-ups/sits/plank/lunges. But I did that one! :D
    4. Prep next day’s breakfast and lunch immediately upon return from school. 0/3 but I *have* gotten them prepped before bed.
    5. With husband, brainstorm meal ideas for next week by Wednesday. Check ingredients and enter recipes if needed. 1/1 - Woot! Upcoming meals: baked fish, low country boil, and mushroom quesadillas. Yum! Now I just need to get the recipes entered.
    6. Fold laundry - 20 diligent minutes daily. I am ... still struggling with this, lol!

    Watching DWTS with my husband. Should be folding laundry... ;D
  • cjsacto
    cjsacto Posts: 1,421 Member
    Goals for week of 10/30-11/5:

    1) 2.5 hours of exercise total for the week
    2) 5 servings of fruit and veggies daily
    3) At least 50g protein
    4) 2L water
    5) Sleep by 11pm

    For 11/1, day 3/7:
    1) Exercise: No "workout" per se, 0/7
    2) Fruits & Veggies: Fruit but not veggies, 1/7
    3) Protein: Yes, 3/7
    4) Water: Yes, 3/7
    5) Bedtime: No, 0/7

    I spent 9 hours mostly on my feet today, if I counted steps it would be SO many. I also lifted and carried heavy things (chairs, crates of fire extinguishers, metal barriers). I have an identical day planned for tomorrow, but probably more lifting because there's event tear-down. Ate as planned, no vendor food, no added sugar. Drank a literal gallon of water but still feel pretty dehydrated.
  • goldthistime
    goldthistime Posts: 3,213 Member
    edited November 2017
    1. Exercise (cardio or strength): 3/6
    2. Strength train 3 days a week: 2/3
    3. Eat minimum 5 fruits/veggies a day: 5/7
    4. Eat adequate protein 7 days a week: 5/7

    Hasn't been a big exercise week for me because I've got a sore foot, but as of this morning I'm at a new low weight-wise, so it's still been a good week.

    A couple days ago I composed a chatty reply to all the great posts on here, but my battery on my laptop died and I lost it. So let me just hit the last few posts here:

    @cjsacto : Bravo for getting through that big day without seeking out comfort food. Hope it goes smoothly tomorrow.

    @clicketykeys: Dinners look great. You also inspired me to do a few at home exercises, and I can't believe how sore I am! I obviously need to branch out in types of exercise I do.

    @IsMollyReallyHungry : Halloween candy has been irresistable for me for years. I feel your pain. Do you have a method/approach that you use when you have overeaten sweet treats? For me, piling in the protein works. It feels to me as though my blood sugar spikes up and then gets "over cleared", sending me looking for more. My guess is that the protein keeps it at a steadier level. Whatever is happening physiologically, the extra protein stops me from continuing to over indulge.

    @torontojulie: Congrats on all that activity. My guess is that there was a net improvement to your health even if you ate back every last exercise calorie. I know that feeling of being hungry and eating a bit and still hungry, eating more, then more, then suddenly you realize you've taken it too far and you're stuffed. Do you think it was mostly just mindless eating in front of the tv or are you one of those people (like most of my friends) who are ravenous after exercise? Me, I tend to be ravenous much later, typically the next day. I think it's easier for me somehow.
  • cjsacto
    cjsacto Posts: 1,421 Member
    edited November 2017
    Goals for week of 10/30-11/5:

    1) 2.5 hours of exercise total for the week
    2) 5 servings of fruit and veggies daily
    3) At least 50g protein
    4) 2L water
    5) Sleep by 11pm

    For 11/2, day 4/7:
    1) Exercise: No "workout" per se, 0/7
    2) Fruits & Veggies: No, 1/7
    3) Protein: Yes, 3/7
    4) Water: No, 3/7
    5) Bedtime: No, 0/7

    Another event day, this time I didn't find the time to eat the food I brought and I didn't get enough water.
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,593 Member
    So, I *did* pop on last night by 8, but the thing is, usually by that point I haven't had a chance to get laundry folded if I went to the gym. Additionally, my daily exercise goal needs to be clearer/adjusted.

    Belated report for 11/2, day 4:

    1. Check in by 9 PM on weeknights, meds taken, teeth flossed/rinsed/brushed; in bed by 9:30. 3/4 - we watched The Mighty Ducks last night and it went to 10:00. I've seen it before, but I wasn't worried about staying up a little bit later since it was close to the weekend! :D
    2. Kickboxing Monday; gym 5 days. Update chart immediately upon return. Went to kickboxing on Monday and I'm 3/4 for gym. Did NOT go last night because I had a message that my strength class was cancelled because the instructor was not going to be able to make it :( Did call the gym back and reschedule for next week! AND also I went for a walk at the park. Yay!
    3. 10k steps, 2x 12 push-ups, 2x 20 sec wall sit, 2x 45 sec plank, 2x 20 sec lunges daily. 4/4 - I may try to add an additional set today! Feeling pretty energetic... maybe it's because I didn't get to the gym XD
    4. Prep next day’s breakfast and lunch immediately upon return from school. Okay, so I haven't done this most days, because I've gone to the gym or for a walk first. I'm okay with that. I just want to make sure that I do it before I go into 'relax mode' because then it doesn't get done before it's close to bedtime, and then either I'm rushing around and getting stressed out before trying to go to sleep, which isn't good, OR it doesn't get worked on until the morning and then I'm REALLY stressed out!
    5. With husband, brainstorm meal ideas for next week by Wednesday. Check ingredients and enter recipes if needed. 1/2; meal ideas have been chosen - I still need to put them in the recipe builder.
    6. Fold laundry - 20 diligent minutes daily. Getting better! I did this last night, so I think I'm 2/4. :D

    Hey @torontojulie, I picked up some of my favorite teas at the grocery store last night. Harney & Sons Cinnamon Sunset is awesome - they also have a Cinnamon Spice I really like but my store doesn't carry that one. The only down side is that it's a little bit pricey; over $5 for a tin of 20 bags. Not as bad as many other mid-level brands, but certainly more than, say, Celestial Seasonings. And I also like Stash brand a lot - I got Chai Spice last night, and another favorite from them is Breakfast in Paris, which is black with lavender.

    @goldthistime - Way to go on the at-home exercises! What did you do?
  • IsMollyReallyHungry
    IsMollyReallyHungry Posts: 15,385 Member
    Happy Friday Everyone!!

    Hope all is well. Good job everyone!
  • goldthistime
    goldthistime Posts: 3,213 Member
    cjsacto wrote: »
    Goals for week of 10/30-11/5:

    1) 2.5 hours of exercise total for the week
    2) 5 servings of fruit and veggies daily
    3) At least 50g protein
    4) 2L water
    5) Sleep by 11pm

    For 11/2, day 4/7:
    1) Exercise: No "workout" per se, 0/7
    2) Fruits & Veggies: No, 1/7
    3) Protein: Yes, 3/7
    4) Water: No, 3/7
    5) Bedtime: No, 0/7

    Another event day, this time I didn't find the time to eat the food I brought and I didn't get enough water.

    But, I see from my newsfeed that you lost 2lbs!!!

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