Mini Goal Challenge - Week of December 11th to 17th
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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I am going to stick with these because these are the most important mini goals for me. Others I am doing fine on. I am consistently hitting my 7000 step goal 4 or more days a week and 15 to 20 min 3 days a week. The group on Fitbit is helping me keep up with my fitness goals. Love my fitbit
I am so excited, I finally had a weekend I did not blow my weight loss....Can't weight to weight in at WW tomorrow...
I have hope I can reach my year end goal!
Have a great week!
Goals week of 12/11/17:
1) WW blue dot day – 0/5
2) 6.5 hrs of sleep – 0/3
2) 7 hrs of sleep - 0/2
3) 10 min housework 2 days - 0/2 (de-clutter)
* Tu, W, Th, F, Sa, S, M (no check in -)
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Hello again friends! Last week was rough - the scale is moving the wrong way. AGAIN. I hope I'm retaining water, though I'm not sure why I would be. I'm feeling pretty discouraged. Here are some quotes that will hopefully help me keep plugging away:
We have to do the best we can. This is our sacred human responsibility. - Albert Einstein
I figure if a girl wants to be a legend, she should go ahead and be one. - Calamity Jane
Daily:
1. Eat only what has already been logged into MFP.
2. Plan dinner before leaving for school. (Today: Baked Chicken)
3. Steps goal: 5k during school day, finish up at gym on treadmill for 10k/daily.
4. 2x 8 floor push-ups, 2x 30 sec wall sit, 2x 60 sec plank, 2x 20 sec lunges, 2x 15 side leg lifts, 2x 20 sec tree pose, 2 x 30 sec frog pose during breaks.
5. Gym immediately after school DAILY.
6. Before dinner, take meds, prep next day’s breakfast and lunch.
7. Cleaning: 20 minutes putting away dishes or laundry.
8. Duolingo practice, 30 minutes writing.
9. Check in, teeth flossed/rinsed/brushed; in bed by 9:30 on non-rehearsal weeknights; 11:15 on rehearsal nights.
Non-daily:
1. With husband, brainstorm meal ideas for next week by Thursday. Check ingredients and enter recipes if needed.
2. Strength class Tuesday.
3. Rehearsal Sun-Wed evenings.
4. Go to see Star Wars: The Last Jedi on Thursday.
5. Zumba and yoga on Saturday.
Scale goals
Dec 1 weigh-in: 176.6
Jan 1 goal: 169.6 - 7 lbs, should be ~1.5/week
Sunday weigh-in goal: 172.5; actual: 174.2
Next Sunday goal: 171.0 - don't know if I'll make that. Depends how much water I'm retaining and if it goes away
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Happy Monday all.
Molly- thanks for getting us started the week. soo happy for you that you kept your weight loss over the weekend. nice loss. smart to keep your goals and improve.
clicketykeys- hang in there and keep working on things. I hope you do not get discouraged.
My goals (same as last week)
1. Average steps 5,000 daily
2. Workout 3 times
3. Check in with the group 4 times2 -
Popping in to say hello. Makes me happy to see this challenge continue on. Kudos to all of you. I will be back in January (sooner if I can get a little time to myself). If I were to write out my mini goals right now it would be something like "Spend 90% of free time on Christmas prep, squeeze in exercise when possible, try to avoid sweet treat binges". Blew it on the last goal yesterday. I typically let health and fitness take a backseat this month, it's the only way I know how to get everything done. Up 4 lbs right now and we're not even half way through December. I just have to look at this time of year as an extended diet break. Keep up the good work ladies. Proud of you!3
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@goldthistime - Thanks for popping in!! We look forward to seeing you back soon or in January. We understand completely. Have a great rest of the year
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I got my 25 pound charm today at WW!! finally!! now to keep the 25 off... I wanted to make my 10% by Dec 31st. I just dont think that is a realistic goal, but I can try to get as close as possible to it.
btw - 10% would be 40.6, which means I would have to lose 5.2 pounds every week which would mean I would have to be perfect and that I am not but 10% is the next goal I am shooting for I will be happy whenever I hit it. I don't want to pressure myself. My goal is to get those weekends in check so I can at least lose 1.5 pounds every week.
I am loving WW new freestyle plan and I am thinking it may help me lose more weight too. Time will tell.
I am adding weekend game plan to my goals so I can focus on not going wild on not losing focus and control on weekends.
Goals week of 12/11/17:
1) WW blue dot day – 0/5
2) 6.5 hrs of sleep – 0/3
2) 7 hrs of sleep - 0/2
3) 10 min housework 2 days - 0/2 (de-clutter)
4) Have a game plan for weekend, so I do not sabotage myself
* Tu, W, Th, F, Sa, S, M (no check in -)
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Great goals everyone!
Thanks Paulette!! I was so happy to celebrate my 25 pound milestone in class today!!
@clicketykeys - Thanks for quotes!2 -
As of 12/11, day 1:
1) Interval cardio 3x.................0/3
2) Bodyweight exercises 2x...0/2
3) Real weight exercises 1x.. 0/1
4) 3 servings of veggies........ 0/7
5) At least 60g protein........... 0/7 (54g)
6) 2L water .............................. 0/7
7) No added sugar ..................1/7
8) Sleep by 11pm ................... 0/7
I'm keeping the same goals, these are basically lifetime goals. No added sugar today.
Accomplished today: week's grocery shopping done, went to dentist, long nap.2 -
Molly- congrats on your 25 pound milestone. try to focus on your goal of 10% but not look too far ahead. it will come as you are doing it and you will continue to do it. glad the WW is working for you and that you are looking for a weekend plan.
Goldthistime- thanks for popping in and see you in January. not sure where you are on your journey and I get letting things slip in December. Do the best you can and make as many healthy choices as you can. that can't hurt.
jcsacto- you have good goals so keeping them the same will work for you. good job with the no sugar added and all of your day's accomplishment. now onto another successful day.
Monday check in
My goals (same as last week)
1. Average steps 5,000 daily - 1/7
2. Workout 3 times 0/3
3. Check in with the group 4 times 1/43 -
Monday is my splurge day Sleep is hard!! Wow, but not giving up on it....
Goals week of 12/11/17:
1) WW blue dot day – 0/5
2) 6.5 hrs of sleep – 0/3
2) 7 hrs of sleep - 0/2
3) 10 min housework 2 days - 0/2 (de-clutter)
4) Have a game plan for weekend, so I do not sabotage myself
* W, Th, F, Sa, S, M (no check in -)
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As of 12/12, day 2:
1) Interval cardio 3x.................1/3
2) Bodyweight exercises 2x...0/2
3) Dumbbell exercises 1x ..... 0/1
4) 3 servings of veggies........ 0/7
5) At least 60g protein........... 0/7
6) 2L water .............................. 1/7
7) No added sugar ..................2/7
8) Sleep by 11pm ................... 0/7
Accomplished today: made appts for two medical tests, took boyfriend to dr appt, paid a very small bill that's been buried on my desk for a couple of months (oops), colored my hair, made a batch of seitan for my week's lunches, cleaned the bathroom, went for a run.2 -
Happy Wednesday! I will be going out of town until Sunday, so not sure how much I will check in but I will try.
Tuesday check in
My goals (same as last week)
1. Average steps 5,000 daily - 1/7
2. Workout 3 times 0/3
3. Check in with the group 4 times 2/42 -
Checking in after day 2:
Daily:
1. Eat only what has already been logged into MFP. 0/7 SO MUCH NOPE. *sigh*
2. Plan dinner before leaving for school. 2/5
3. Steps goal: 5k during school day, finish up at gym on treadmill for 10k/daily. 2/5
4. 2x 8 floor push-ups, 2x 30 sec wall sit, 2x 60 sec plank, 2x 20 sec lunges, 2x 15 side leg lifts, 2x 20 sec tree pose, 2 x 30 sec frog pose during breaks. 2/5
5. Gym immediately after school DAILY. 2/7!
6. Before dinner, take meds, prep next day’s breakfast and lunch. 2/7
7. Cleaning: 20 minutes putting away dishes or laundry. 1/7
8. Duolingo practice 2/7, 30 minutes writing 0/5. (I'm doing SOOO much grading :P )
9. Check in, teeth flossed/rinsed/brushed; in bed by 9:30 on non-rehearsal weeknights; 11:15 on rehearsal nights. 2/7
Non-daily:
1. With husband, brainstorm meal ideas for next week by Thursday. Check ingredients and enter recipes if needed. ❌
2. Strength class Tuesday. ✔
3. Rehearsal (Mon)-Wed evenings. 2/3
4. Go to see Star Wars: The Last Jedi on Thursday.
5. Zumba and yoga on Saturday.
Scale is moving in the right direction again. I know the whole "weight loss isn't linear" thing, but right now it feels like it just ISN'T. :P But I'm finding that going to the gym is extra helpful, because it keeps me physically away from the food, hahaha! I keep very few snacks in the house, but like... I will go raid the fridge and just EAT, y'all. There's cheese for sandwiches, and I'll have some of that. And an apple. And a granola bar. And some yogurt with cereal. It's the ANDs that keep getting to me. *sigh* It's relatively nutritious, and none of it is particularly calorie-dense... but it adds up!
Molly, I agree that trying to lose over 5 lb/week is probably not a good idea! But keep at it - you're doing great!
@cjsacto you've accomplished quite a bit! Way to go!
Paulette, good job working on your goals!2 -
As of 12/13, day 3:
1) Interval cardio 3x.................1/3
2) Bodyweight exercises 2x...0/2
3) Dumbbell exercises 1x ..... 0/1
4) 3 servings of veggies........ 0/7
5) At least 60g protein........... 0/7
6) 2L water .............................. 1/7
7) No added sugar ..................2/7
8) Sleep by 11pm ................... 1/7
Accomplished today: Fairly productive day at work, in the evening went with almost all my co-workers to someone's home and we had a fancy dinner, I even wore a skirt. Going to the dinner is an accomplishment because I don't socialize much, though it wasn't very good for my diet goals.
@clicketykeys You are doing great on your goals, and you're so busy. This week I didn't buy any cheese because last week I kept snacking on it, so I know just what you mean.
@forestrose910 Hope your trip goes well.
@IsMollyReallyHungry 25 lbs is a great milestone. BTW, great work setting a plan for the weekend way ahead of time!1 -
Happy Thursday! I did check in yesterday, I just forgot to post lol
Anyway week not the greatest but going to stay on track today.
Goals week of 12/11/17:
1) WW blue dot day – 0/5
2) 6.5 hrs of sleep – 2/3
2) 7 hrs of sleep - 0/2
3) 10 min housework 2 days - 0/2 (de-clutter)
4) Have a game plan for weekend, so I do not sabotage myself
* F, Sa, S, M (no check in -)
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As of 12/13, day 3:
Accomplished today: Fairly productive day at work, in the evening went with almost all my co-workers to someone's home and we had a fancy dinner, I even wore a skirt. Going to the dinner is an accomplishment because I don't socialize much, though it wasn't very good for my diet goals.
@IsMollyReallyHungry 25 lbs is a great milestone. BTW, great work setting a plan for the weekend way ahead of time!
Great job on coming out of your comfort zone and socializing! I bet you had a great time too! Unfortunately socializing and food go hand and hand but if you focus on the socializing more and eating less you will do fine next time. I know you looked great in your skirt too!
I have been eating too much at pot lucks at work this week, so today no leftovers for me! Thanks for encouraging words!!
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Congrats on scale moving in the right direction!! Thanks for your encouraging words too!clicketykeys wrote: »Checking in after day 2:
Scale is moving in the right direction again. I know the whole "weight loss isn't linear" thing, but right now it feels like it just ISN'T. :P But I'm finding that going to the gym is extra helpful, because it keeps me physically away from the food, hahaha! I keep very few snacks in the house, but like... I will go raid the fridge and just EAT, y'all. There's cheese for sandwiches, and I'll have some of that. And an apple. And a granola bar. And some yogurt with cereal. It's the ANDs that keep getting to me. *sigh* It's relatively nutritious, and none of it is particularly calorie-dense... but it adds up!
Molly, I agree that trying to lose over 5 lb/week is probably not a good idea! But keep at it - you're doing great!
@cjsacto you've accomplished quite a bit! Way to go!
Paulette, good job working on your goals!
I love my cheese too.....
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Good job Paulette!! Have a great trip!! Enjoy!!forestrose910 wrote: »Happy Wednesday! I will be going out of town until Sunday, so not sure how much I will check in but I will try.
Tuesday check in
My goals (same as last week)
1. Average steps 5,000 daily - 1/7
2. Workout 3 times 0/3
3. Check in with the group 4 times 2/4
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As of 12/14, day 4:
1) Interval cardio 3x.................1/3
2) Bodyweight exercises 2x...0/2
3) Dumbbell exercises 1x ..... 0/1
4) 3 servings of veggies........ 0/7
5) At least 60g protein........... 1/7
6) 2L water .............................. 1/7
7) No added sugar ..................3/7 Yet.
8) Sleep by 11pm ................... 1/7
Accomplished today: Got pretty caught up at work, back to dentist in the afternoon for TWO root canals and temporary crowns. Desperately want to have comfort sweets (cocoa!) but haven't yet. Yet. Ow.
ETA: OK, I compromised with a frozen banana chocolate milkshake, sweetened with a date, no sugar.1 -
Checking in after day 4:
Daily:
1. Eat only what has already been logged into MFP. 2/6 - doing much better! Today I'm giving myself a pass because it's a food day here at work so I have no idea what's going to be for lunch.
2. Plan dinner before leaving for school. 4/5
3. Steps goal: 5k during school day, finish up at gym on treadmill for 10k/daily. 4/5
4. 2x 8 floor push-ups, 2x 30 sec wall sit, 2x 60 sec plank, 2x 20 sec lunges, 2x 15 side leg lifts, 2x 20 sec tree pose, 2 x 30 sec frog pose during breaks. 3/5 - was a little late getting in yesterday and only did one set before I had to start GRADING ;p
5. Gym immediately after school DAILY. 4/7! yay!
6. Before dinner, take meds, prep next day’s breakfast and lunch. 3/7 - couldn't yesterday; went straight from the gym to the movie.
7. Cleaning: 20 minutes putting away dishes or laundry. 2/7
8. Duolingo practice 4/7, 30 minutes writing 0/5. (Still grading :P)
9. Check in, teeth flossed/rinsed/brushed; in bed by 9:30 on non-rehearsal weeknights; 11:15 on rehearsal nights. 4/7
Non-daily:
1. With husband, brainstorm meal ideas for next week by Thursday. Check ingredients and enter recipes if needed. ✔ - still need to enter the recipes though! I can do that tonight
2. Strength class Tuesday. ✔ Was able to get to the one last night as well! Wasn't sure I'd have time for it before the movie.
3. Rehearsal (Mon)-Wed evenings. 3/3
4. Go to see Star Wars: The Last Jedi on Thursday. ✔
5. Zumba and yoga on Saturday. ❌ (Not yet - but hopefully I'll get to change this! ^.^)
Right now the scale is stalled. It tends to do that around this time of week, but I have to make ABSOLUTELY SURE that I don't end up with a net gain, which is what had been happening during October and November. I'd overeat over the weekend, gain, then drop some of the water I'd retained to show a loss over the first few days of the next week, but then NOT lose later in the week and end up higher overall.
I know I sound busy, but I find that if I don't stay busy, I munch! I feel a little bit hungry most of the time - like right now - but the thing is, I don't have any food available right now, so there's not anything I can do about it to ruin my deficit.
When I'm at home, there IS food available, even if I have to cook it. :P 2 -
As of 12/15, day 5:
1) Interval cardio 3x.................1/3
2) Bodyweight exercises 2x...0/2
3) Dumbbell exercises 1x ..... 0/1
4) 3 servings of veggies........ 0/7
5) At least 60g protein........... 2/7
6) 2L water .............................. 1/7
7) No added sugar ..................3/7
8) Sleep by 11pm ................... 1/7
Accomplished today: Took the morning off work, my mouth hurt and I felt groggy. Even with a short day, I made progress on a project someone's been waiting for. Jaw still hurts, I didn't exercise - excuses, excuses but I just don't feel like doing anything jarring.0 -
As of 12/16, day 6:
1) Interval cardio 3x.................1/3
2) Bodyweight exercises 2x...0/2
3) Dumbbell exercises 1x ..... 0/1
4) 3 servings of veggies........ 1/7
5) At least 60g protein........... 2/7
6) 2L water .............................. 1/7
7) No added sugar ..................4/7
8) Sleep by 11pm ................... 1/7
Accomplished today: I took the weekend off work because I put in a lot of extra hours in Oct and Nov. So today about the only thing I did was get a little shopping done. Jaw still hurts but a little tequila worked better than the pain meds, lol. (I very rarely have alcohol.)0 -
Checking in after day 6:
Daily:
1. Eat only what has already been logged into MFP. 3/6 - sadly, that's an improvement, hahaha!
2. Plan dinner before leaving for school. 5/5 ✔
3. Steps goal: 5k during school day, finish up at gym on treadmill for 10k/daily. 5/5 ✔
4. 2x 8 floor push-ups, 2x 30 sec wall sit, 2x 60 sec plank, 2x 20 sec lunges, 2x 15 side leg lifts, 2x 20 sec tree pose, 2 x 30 sec frog pose during breaks. 4/5
6. Before dinner, take meds, prep next day’s breakfast and lunch. 5/7
7. Cleaning: 20 minutes putting away dishes or laundry. 4/7
8. Duolingo practice 6/7, 30 minutes writing 0/5.
9. Check in, teeth flossed/rinsed/brushed; in bed by 9:30 on non-rehearsal weeknights; 11:15 on rehearsal nights. 6/7
Non-daily:
1. With husband, brainstorm meal ideas for next week by Thursday. Check ingredients and enter recipes if needed. ✔ - still need to enter the recipes though! I can do that tonight
2. Strength class Tuesday. ✔ Was able to get to the one last night as well! Wasn't sure I'd have time for it before the movie.
3. Rehearsal (Mon)-Wed evenings. 3/3
4. Go to see Star Wars: The Last Jedi on Thursday. ✔
5. Zumba and yoga on Saturday. ❌ ✔ (I went but they were both cancelled! UGH!)
@cjsacto I hope you get to feeling better! Major dental work is no fun But at least it's taken care of now? 0 -
Hello, has anyone else has issues with using the quote function?0
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As of 12/17, day 7:
1) Interval cardio 3x.................1/3
2) Bodyweight exercises 2x...0/2
3) Dumbbell exercises 1x ..... 0/1
4) 3 servings of veggies........ 2/7
5) At least 60g protein........... 3/7
6) 2L water .............................. 1/7
7) No added sugar ..................4/7
8) Sleep by 11pm ................... 1/7
I had a pretty unimpressive week, and my weight is up.
Molly, the quote function hasn't been working for me, either.1 -
I've heard that it had problems through the boards and they've fixed it in the main ones, but not the groups. I'm just using copy-paste for now.1
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Sorry that I don't have more time to comment on each of your progress. I have to say that a trip to Las Vegas and I stayed within my calories and fat grams with the exception of onel day. did lots and lots of walking. Now onto a busy holiday. but I know I can stay on track.
Weds-Sunday check in
My goals (same as last week)
1. Average steps 5,000 daily - 7/7
2. Workout 3 times 1/3
3. Check in with the group 4 times 2/42 -
I checked in Sat and Sunday and forgot I was never able to get quote function to work on Saturday. Then I remembered it on Sunday that it was not working. Anyways I only had one blue dot day and I did do better on sleeping this week. One 7 hr day and two 6 and half days which is great and I managed to squeak in a 0.2 loss which I consider a maintain My scale showed a maintain. I blew it over weekend still though. I had a 2.4 loss on Saturday morning and Dad went to emergency that evening and up Sunday and Monday. But could have been worse and it will be gone in a few days. I am good with it. It better than the old days for sure because now I am closely monitoring and know the whys.
My Dad is back in the hospital and it is because he will not eat, drink water and follow directions. He is still grieving loss of my Mom and it is really stressful. Going to try to get back on track this week for sure. 0
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