Mini Goal Challenge - Week of November 13th to 19th
IsMollyReallyHungry
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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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*** SOME INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES TO PUMP US UP THIS WEEK ***"Success is not a place that we aspire to. It is a process in which we live by, Often the only ingredient being the ability to not quit." — unknown
“I wouldn’t say anything is impossible. I think that everything is possible as long as you put your mind to it and put the work in time into it.” — Michael Phelps
"Don't Stop when you are Tired. Stop When You are Done." -- David Goggins
HAVE A GREAT WEEK AND REMEMBER, IT IS NOT ABOUT PERFECTION, BUT CONSISTENCY 1 -
O snail / Though slowly / You climb Mount Fuji.
Kobayashi Issa
There are two ways of dealing with difficulty: you alter the situation, or you alter yourself to meet it.
Phyllis Battorne
1. Eat only what has already been logged into MFP.
2. Plan dinner before leaving for school. (Today: Low Country Boil / Salad)
3. Gym 3 days. Upon return, update chart. (Probably 3 out of Th/F/Sa/Sun)
4. 10k steps, 2x 12 push-ups, 2x 20 sec wall sit, 2x 45 sec plank, 2x 20 sec lunges daily. (Giving myself a pass on all but the steps today. Gonna try to get a walk in when coming back from school.)
5. Before dinner, take meds, prep next day’s breakfast and lunch.
6. Cleaning: 20 minutes putting away dishes or laundry.
7. Practice daily: Duolingo, audition monologues.
8. Daily writing: 30 minutes.
9. Check in by 9 PM on weeknights, teeth flossed/rinsed/brushed; in bed by 9:30.
Non-daily:
1. With husband, brainstorm meal ideas for next week by Wednesday. Check ingredients and enter recipes if needed.
2. Kickboxing Tuesday.
3. Christmas Garden: Monday/Wednesday; on call Friday.
4. Yoga on Saturday.
Honestly, I don’t know if all of this is possible. I’ll need to do some walking in the afternoon to hit 10k. And then there’s prepping breakfast and lunch, having dinner, cleaning, daily writing - can I do all of that around going to the gym or kickboxing or the garden? Any of those take easily 2 hours out of the day.
So this week’s list is kind of a trial, to see what’s possible. I may need to cut back and prioritize.1 -
Goals for week of 11/13-11/19:
1) Exercise: interval runs 3x, bodyweight strength exercises 2x, other exercise bonus.
2) 3 servings of veggies daily
3) At least 60g protein
4) 2L water
5) Sleep by 11pm
6) Make foot dr appt
For 11/13, day 1/7:
1) Exercise: Yes, interval run plus a regular jog. 1/7
2) Veggies: Yes, 1/7
3) Protein: No, 0/7
4) Water: Yes, 1/7
5) Bedtime: No, 0/7
6) Tried! Couldn't get through by phone so I sent an email request. Also made an appt for another minor medical follow-up.
I'm feeling a little overwhelmed at work and a bit brain dead. Sorry to all for not being very supportive, I'm finding the last few days just posting my stats here is the most I can do and I haven't felt quite capable of making intelligent comments on how everyone is doing.
@torontojulie That looked like a great work setup, and it's great you found an app for just what you need. I've never heard of SWORKIT.
@IsMollyReallyHungry Thank you once again for creating this space!
@clicketykeys I've been out of it for about five years, but for ten years prior I was really into community theatre. Do you do community, or are you a professional? Or student? Good luck on your audition!!0 -
No apologies necessary at all. Support when you can. We understand life is what it is for sure. Like now I am very busy at work so no time to support as much as I would like too but I do read everything and appreciate you all support of the thread and commitment to the process.Goals for week of 11/13-11/19:
I'm feeling a little overwhelmed at work and a bit brain dead. Sorry to all for not being very supportive, I'm finding the last few days just posting my stats here is the most I can do and I haven't felt quite capable of making intelligent comments on how everyone is doing.
Great goals Everyone and I will post mines tomorrow -- I am pooped! and going to bed!! Nite nite until tomorrow!
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Goals week of 11/146/17:
1) WW blue dot day – 0/7
2) 7 hours of sleep - 0/3
3) 10 min housework 2 days - 0/2 (de-clutter)
4) 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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1. Didn’t work yesterday. Wasn’t feeling great and ate some rice cakes instead of my planned dinner, and … I could have logged them beforehand. I just didn’t. I’m really not sure why I can’t seem to remember to do this! UGH.
2. Today’s dinner is theoretically going to be portobello quesadillas.
3. No gym yesterday. Did make it to the garden. Kickboxing tonight!
4. Met my step goal yesterday! Wasn’t sure I would Working on steps. Going to switch out the workout for a darebee that's required for my Harry Potter group.
5. Yeah, that didn’t work due to the timing of my training last night. I should have done it when I got back. Probably need to do this upon return from kickboxing? Meds might do better right before going. Not sure.
6. Didn’t happen yesterday. *sigh*
7. I did this!
8. Didn’t do this.
9. I think I was a little late with bedtime, but not much.
Why is prelogging so hard for me?? UGH!2 -
@cjsacto - Just community theater. I live near a moderately-sized city, and there's a pretty robust theater population
1. Eat only what has already been logged into MFP. So far, so good!
2. Plan dinner before leaving for school. Two for two! WOOO! And those quesadillas are super yummy.
3. Gym 3 days. Upon return, update chart. None yet but I wasn't planning it.
4. 10k steps, 2x 12 push-ups, 2x 20 sec wall sit, 2x 45 sec plank, 2x 20 sec lunges daily. Met my step goal and did my darebee!
5. Before dinner, take meds, prep next day’s breakfast and lunch. Done!
6. Cleaning: 20 minutes putting away dishes or laundry. Haven't done this yet but I can do that after my check-in here.
7. Practice daily: Duolingo, audition monologues. Duo yes, and hopefully I'll get to rehearse with my DH once he's done hangin' with his buddies.
8. Daily writing: 30 minutes. Nope and probably not happenin tonight!
9. Check in by 9 PM on weeknights, teeth flossed/rinsed/brushed; in bed by 9:30. On track!
Non-daily:
2. Went to kickboxing! 2 -
Goals for week of 11/13-11/19:
1) Exercise: interval runs 3x, bodyweight strength exercises 2x, other exercise bonus.
2) 3 servings of veggies daily
3) At least 60g protein
4) 2L water
5) Sleep by 11pm
6) Make foot dr appt
For 11/14, day 2/7:
1) Exercise: No, interval runs aren't supposed to be done every day but I should have done some strength training. 1/7
2) Veggies: Yes, 2/7
3) Protein: Yes, 1/7
4) Water: Yes, 2/7
5) Bedtime: No, 0/7
6) Yes, have an appt and did what I needed to get xrays to bring with me.1 -
Goals for week of 11/13-11/19:
1) Exercise: interval runs 3x, bodyweight strength exercises 2x, other exercise bonus.
2) 3 servings of veggies daily
3) At least 60g protein
4) 2L water
5) Sleep by 11pm
6) Make foot dr appt
For 11/15, day 3/7:
1) Exercise: Ran today 2/3, Strength: 0/2
2) Veggies: Yes, 3/7
3) Protein: Yes, 2/7
4) Water: Yes, 3/7
5) Bedtime: Yes, 1/7
6) done1 -
1. Eat only what has already been logged into MFP. Alas, didn’t happen yesterday. I had some rice cakes and fat-free cream cheese; I have no idea why I couldn’t remember to just STOP and LOG them first. And then today has just been a complete wash.
2. Plan dinner before leaving for school. Yup! Yesterday’s was a chickpea curry, which we didn’t actually like that much. Tonight I *was* going to go to Panera, and planned to get the half-and-half with the ancient grains salad and the chili. But then the friend I was getting together with wasn't feeling well, so leftovers it was!
3. Gym 3 days. Upon return, update chart. Did go to the gym, but I don’t have to update my chart, cuz I took a class instead of doing the weights.
4. 10k steps, 2x 12 push-ups, 2x 20 sec wall sit, 2x 45 sec plank, 2x 20 sec lunges daily. Made this yesterday, and just managed it today.
5. Before dinner, take meds, prep next day’s breakfast and lunch. SO did not happen yesterday. This morning was incredibly hectic as a result. BUT! I did it tonight!
6. Cleaning: 20 minutes putting away dishes or laundry. I’ll be able to do some of this tonight.
7. Practice daily: Duolingo, audition monologues. I did it!
8. Daily writing: 30 minutes. Yeah, this isn’t happening at ALL.
9. Check in by 9 PM on weeknights, teeth flossed/rinsed/brushed; in bed by 9:30. I’ve GOT to shower yet, and I’m moving pretty slow thanks to that class. Fingers crossed!1 -
Goals for week of 11/13-11/19:
1) Exercise: interval runs 3x, bodyweight strength exercises 2x, other exercise bonus.
2) 3 servings of veggies daily
3) At least 60g protein
4) 2L water
5) Sleep by 11pm
6) Make foot dr appt
For 11/16, day 4/7:
1) Exercise: Interval running 2/3, Strength: 1/2
2) Veggies: No, 3/7
3) Protein: Yes, 3/7
4) Water: Yes, 4/7
5) Bedtime: No, 1/7
6) done
Going to sleep on time is so incredibly challenging for me. I'm basically a toddler; no matter how sleepy I am, I fight it until I can't keep my eyes open. I used to at least stay asleep, but now I wake up an hour or two before the alarm most days so I'm losing sleep on both ends.2 -
Ditto for me on this one! Some times I go to bed early and I still get up before my 7 hrs so I still do not hit my 7 hours.Goals for week of 11/13-11/19:
Going to sleep on time is so incredibly challenging for me. I'm basically a toddler; no matter how sleepy I am, I fight it until I can't keep my eyes open. I used to at least stay asleep, but now I wake up an hour or two before the alarm most days so I'm losing sleep on both ends.
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@cjsacto - I find it helps to take the melatonin supplement. Have you ever tried one?1
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Happy happy Friday!
Goals week of 11/13/17:
1) WW blue dot day – 2/7
2) 7 hours of sleep - 0/3
3) 10 min housework 2 days - 0/2 (de-clutter)
4) Practice mindful eating by slowing down eating & ask myself “Am I hungry” – 2/7
* Sa, S, M (no check in W, Th)
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Hello ladies - thought I'd say hi! I am working on identifying my cognitive distortions this week.
Here are some examples
My partner will leave me if I don't get thin (mind-reading)
I am constantly behind in everything and disappointing everyone (all or nothing thinking)
Then I have to re-frame!! I'll check in next week on that task.
In the meantime - I hope you have had a successful weekend and enjoy the weekend!!1 -
Goals for week of 11/13-11/19:
1) Exercise: interval runs 3x, bodyweight strength exercises 2x, other exercise bonus.
2) 3 servings of veggies daily
3) At least 60g protein
4) 2L water
5) Sleep by 11pm
6) Make foot dr appt
For 11/17, day 5/7:
1) Exercise: Interval running 2/3, Strength: 1/2
2) Veggies: Yes, 4/7
3) Protein: Yes, 4/7
4) Water: Yes, 5/7
5) Bedtime: Yes, 2/7
6) done
@clicketykeys I have never tried melatonin. My sleep patterns have changed over the past few years, maybe I should. If I don't have anxiety, of course I sleep better.
@torontojulie What an admirable reflection. That can't be easy. I recognize your examples, that's for sure.0 -
1. Eat only what has already been logged into MFP. Actually, I think I did this yesterday! Yay me!
2. Plan dinner before leaving for school. Well, this doesn't apply today or tomorrow, and I did it yesterday. I'm so grateful that I have someone who takes requests ;D
3. Gym 3 days. Upon return, update chart. Went just about straight from school to my second job at the garden, so nope. Gotta gym today and tomorrow if I'm goin gto meet this.
4. 10k steps, 2x 12 push-ups, 2x 20 sec wall sit, 2x 45 sec plank, 2x 20 sec lunges daily. Barely made the steps yesterday, and I did do my exercises. It's harder to remember over the weekend because I don't have a standard schedule.
5. Before dinner, take meds, prep next day’s breakfast and lunch. Doesn't apply as much Friday/Saturday because I don't go to school Saturday/Sunday. Need to make sure I do this Sunday evening though.
6. Cleaning: 20 minutes putting away dishes or laundry. Yeah, definitely didn't happen yesterday, hahaha!
7. Practice daily: Duolingo, audition monologues. Did this as well! Hurray!
8. Daily writing: 30 minutes. Yeah, this isn’t happening at ALL. I just have so much going on that I can't focus.
9. Check in by 9 PM on weeknights, teeth flossed/rinsed/brushed; in bed by 9:30. Last night wasn't a weeknight. And I was lucky to be in bed by midnight! But I had a GREAT time on opening night, so it was totally worth it.
@cjsacto I don't notice a big difference in my sleep time, but I DO notice that I have fewer intensely stressful dreams if I have some melatonin. I wake up and I'm more relaxed.
@torontojulie - So what do you reframe those thoughts as?
@IsMollyReallyHungry - Keep it up! Happy weekend! 1 -
Goals for week of 11/13-11/19:
1) Exercise: interval runs 3x, bodyweight strength exercises 2x, other exercise bonus.
2) 3 servings of veggies daily
3) At least 60g protein
4) 2L water
5) Sleep by 11pm
6) Make foot dr appt
For 11/18, day 6/7:
1) Exercise: Interval running 3/3, Strength: 1/2
2) Veggies: Yes, 5/7
3) Protein: Yes, 5/7
4) Water: Yes, 6/7
5) Bedtime: Yes, 3/7
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I use melatonin from time to time also. I take 5mg that dissolve under tongue.clicketykeys wrote: »@cjsacto - I find it helps to take the melatonin supplement. Have you ever tried one?
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Hope everyone had a good weekend!
Goals week of 11/13/17:
1) WW blue dot day –3/7
2) 7 hours of sleep - 1/3
3) 10 min housework 2 days - 0/2 (de-clutter)
4) Practice mindful eating by slowing down eating & ask myself “Am I hungry” – 2/7
* M (no check in W, Th, Sa)
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Goals for week of 11/13-11/19:
1) Exercise: interval runs 3x, bodyweight strength exercises 2x, other exercise bonus.
2) 3 servings of veggies daily
3) At least 60g protein
4) 2L water
5) Sleep by 11pm
6) Make foot dr appt
For 11/19, day 7/7:
1) Exercise: Interval running 3/3, Strength: 2/2, plus two hour birding walk today. ★
2) Veggies: No, 5/7
3) Protein: Yes, 6/7 ✩
4) Water: Yes, 7/7 ★
5) Bedtime: No, 3/7
6) done
Did better than last week at these goals. I'm going to keep the same for next week. I'm supposed to make another lab appointment next week, too. I feel like a used car, basically sound but there are a few things that need diagnostics and repair. Dentist and eye doctor coming up next month.1 -
IsMollyReallyHungry wrote: »
I use melatonin from time to time also. I take 5mg that dissolve under tongue.clicketykeys wrote: »@cjsacto - I find it helps to take the melatonin supplement. Have you ever tried one?
Thanks @IsMollyReallyHungry, I think I'll try it. One big problem for me is, I don't want to go to sleep. I love my time reading in bed, and I hate to stop just to go to sleep. Of course I'm sleepy the next day and regret it. It takes a lot of discipline to put everything away and turn off the light.0 -
Goals week of 11/13/17:
1) WW blue dot day –3/7
2) 7 hours of sleep - 1/3
3) 10 min housework 2 days - 0/2 (de-clutter)
4) Practice mindful eating by slowing down eating & ask myself “Am I hungry” – 2/7
(no check in W, Th, Sa)
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