Mini Goal Challenge - Week of December 25th to 31st
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'm not going to worry much about today, but otherwise I want to finish the year strong.
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I'm not going to worry much about today, but otherwise I want to finish the year strong.
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If I don't get even close to 5 blue dot days this week. I will adjust the blue dot days to 3 until I adjust to my new allotment
Goals week of 12/25/17:
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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For goal purposes, I'm treating this week as if it only has six days.
As of 12/26, day 1:
1) Cardio 3x ................................0/3
2) Bodyweight exercises 2x ... 0/2
3) Dumbbell exercises 1x ....... 0/1
4) 3 servings of veggies ......... 1/6
5) At least 60g protein ............ 1/6
6) 2L water ................................ 1/6
7) No added sugar ....................1/6
8) Sleep by 11pm ..................... 0/6
9) Eat under 1500 calories ..... 1/6
Accomplished today: Well, even though I'm not counting yesterday for the challenge I would like to say I logged everything I ate. I came in around 1800 calories, not that bad - but 173g of sugar, I'm embarrassed to say, and low protein. I did at least drink water.
Today I did well with food, although I was tempted to get a sugar free dessert at dinner. I had a medical test done and they told me no strenuous exercise for 24 hrs. Seems silly, it was just a needle stick but I have to confess I don't mind the excuse.
I hope you all had a lovely holiday. Let's make it through this last week of 2017 and onward.0 -
So this will be a short week (Wed-Sun) since I spent most of the first few days being juggled between different branches of the family. Looking forward to some down time!
Daily:
1. Eat only what has already been logged into MFP.
2. Plan dinner before bed the previous night. (Tomorrow: Steak!)
3. Steps goal: 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 balance, 2 x 30 sec flexibility during breaks.
5. Gym for strength work and cardio; go for 3-min runs at 7 m/hr, interspersed with 4 m/h walks.
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, 1 hr grading.
9. Check in, teeth flossed/rinsed/brushed; in bed by 11:00.
Non-daily:
1. With husband, brainstorm meal ideas for next week by Thursday. Check ingredients and enter recipes if needed.
2. Strength class Wed/Thu/Fri.
3. Update Plated menus.
Scale goals
Dec 1 weigh-in: 176.6
Jan 1 goal: 169.6 - 7 lbs, should be ~1.5/week
Sunday weigh-in goal: 169.5; actual: 177.3
*sigh* Merry Christmas At least all my family obligations are over. I hope I can turn this around fairly easily.1 -
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I forgot I did sleep over six and a half hours last night! yay!
Goals week of 12/25/17:
1) WW blue dot day – 1/5
2) 6.5 hrs of sleep – 1/3
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
* Th, F, Sa, S, M (no check in -)
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As of 12/27, day 2:
1) Cardio 3x ................................1/3
2) Bodyweight exercises 2x ... 0/2
3) Dumbbell exercises 1x ....... 0/1
4) 3 servings of veggies ......... 2/6
5) At least 60g protein ............ 2/6
6) 2L water ................................ 2/6
7) No added sugar ....................1/6
8) Sleep by 11pm ..................... 0/6
9) Eat under 1500 calories ..... 1/6
Accomplished today: Productive day at work. Went to the treadmill even though I didn't feel like it.
On the negative side, I was given some sweets today and for some reason I gave in completely. Oh well, back at it tomorrow.1 -
As of 12/27, day 2:
1) Cardio 3x ................................1/3
2) Bodyweight exercises 2x ... 0/2
3) Dumbbell exercises 1x ....... 0/1
4) 3 servings of veggies ......... 2/6
5) At least 60g protein ............ 2/6
6) 2L water ................................ 2/6
7) No added sugar ....................1/6
8) Sleep by 11pm ..................... 0/6
9) Eat under 1500 calories ..... 1/6
Accomplished today: Productive day at work. Went to the treadmill even though I didn't feel like it.
On the negative side, I was given some sweets today and for some reason I gave in completely. Oh well, back at it tomorrow.
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As of 12/28, day 3:
1) Cardio 3x ...............................1/3
2) Bodyweight exercises 2x ... 0/2
3) Dumbbell exercises 1x ....... 0/1
4) 3 servings of veggies ......... 3/6
5) At least 60g protein ............ 3/6
6) 2L water ................................ 2/6
7) No added sugar ....................1/6
8) Sleep by 11pm ..................... 1/6
9) Eat under 1500 calories ..... 1/6
Ate candy again today, stupid Skittles I don't even love. Don't feel like exercising tonight, either.1 -
As of 12/28, day 3:
1) Cardio 3x ...............................1/3
2) Bodyweight exercises 2x ... 0/2
3) Dumbbell exercises 1x ....... 0/1
4) 3 servings of veggies ......... 3/6
5) At least 60g protein ............ 3/6
6) 2L water ................................ 2/6
7) No added sugar ....................1/6
8) Sleep by 11pm ..................... 1/6
9) Eat under 1500 calories ..... 1/6
Ate candy again today, stupid Skittles I don't even love. Don't feel like exercising tonight, either.1 -
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IsMollyReallyHungry wrote: »I am with you on that for the most part for sure. You are young, as you get older your taste buds will change. I used to be a fast food and junk food junkie.
I'm not THAT young, lol! I'll admit, I've experienced my taste buds changing - but the thing is, I now like MORE foods than I used to! Used to avoid mushrooms; now I love them! And just recently, I can tolerate onions. NEVER would have figured on that one. About the only thing I still can't stand are bell peppers.
*hugs* for @cjsacto I know what you mean about not wanting to exercise. I find that if I can get myself TO the gym, I can get through a workout. Maybe not with perfect form or really pushing myself all that hard. But it's not nothing!
After day 2, Thursday:
1. Eat only what has already been logged into MFP. 0/2 (yeah, I suck at this)
2. Plan dinner before bed the previous night. 1/2
3. Steps goal: 10k/daily. 2/2!
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 balance, 2 x 30 sec flexibility during breaks. 0/2 - my strength classes at the gym have been kicking my butt. Maybe I can give this a go today!
5. Gym for strength work and cardio; go for 3-min runs at 7 m/hr, interspersed with 4 m/h walks. 1/2 - did NOT make it there yesterday coz I was SUPAH SICK.
6. Before dinner, take meds, prep next day’s breakfast and lunch. 1/2
7. Cleaning: 20 minutes putting away dishes or laundry. 2/2
8. Duolingo practice 2/2, 30 minutes writing 0/2, 1 hr grading 0/2. MUST! GRADE! TODAY!
9. Check in, teeth flossed/rinsed/brushed; in bed by 11:00. 2/20 -
Molly, clicketykeys and Cjsacto- good job sticking with your goals and the group. This is a tough week to stay on track. Whatever you do accomplish is a plus. We can all reset next week but still make some good choices each day.
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As of 12/30, day 5:
1) Cardio 3x ...............................1/3
2) Bodyweight exercises 2x ... 0/2
3) Dumbbell exercises 1x ....... 0/1
4) 3 servings of veggies ......... 4/6
5) At least 60g protein ............ 5/6
6) 2L water ................................ 2/6
7) No added sugar ....................1/6
8) Sleep by 11pm ..................... 3/6
9) Eat under 1500 calories ..... 1/6
Managed not to stop at Taco Bell when I had an errand nearby. Otherwise goals are out the window this week. I'm still here though!0 -
I hear @cjsacto on goals out the window this week, but I am getting in my zzzzz's at least lol
I will post new week tonight before midnight, going out for Chinese tonight. I will be back 100% January 2nd!! or maybe even tomorrow but if not tomorrow the 1st for sure!
Goals week of 12/25/17:
1) WW blue dot day – 2/5
2) 6.5 hrs of sleep – 4/3
2) 7 hrs of sleep - 1/2
3) 10 min housework 2 days - 0/2 (de-clutter)
4) Have a game plan for weekend, so I do not sabotage myself
* M (no check in -)
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After day 4, Saturday:
1. Eat only what has already been logged into MFP. 2/4! Much improved!
2. Plan dinner before bed the previous night. 1/2
3. Steps goal: 10k/daily. 4/4!
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 balance, 2 x 30 sec flexibility during breaks. 0/4 - Nope! Gym time is kicking my butt, and I'm quite okay with that.
5. Gym for strength work and cardio; go for 3-min runs at 7 m/hr, interspersed with 4 m/h walks. 3/4. I may have to reduce the amount of running I'm doing; my calves were really sore yesterday and today and I was walking funny, hahaha!
6. Before dinner, take meds, prep next day’s breakfast and lunch. 3/4
7. Cleaning: 20 minutes putting away dishes or laundry. 4/4 WITH BONUS! House is looking pretty good for guests
8. Duolingo practice 4/4, 30 minutes writing 2/4, 1 hr grading 0/4. Yeesh!
9. Check in, teeth flossed/rinsed/brushed; in bed by 11:00. 3/4 - took a nap yesterday then stayed up late last night to help get ready to go out on the town tonight! WOOT!
I'm really pleased at how well I've gotten back on track. This group has been REALLY helpful for that. I tend to set really ambitious goals, but then I'm pretty good about giving myself some wiggle room and forgiveness if (well, WHEN) I don't meet them all.0 -
clicketykeys wrote: »After day 4, Saturday:
I'm really pleased at how well I've gotten back on track. This group has been REALLY helpful for that. I tend to set really ambitious goals, but then I'm pretty good about giving myself some wiggle room and forgiveness if (well, WHEN) I don't meet them all.
So glad this group has helped you Sweetie!! It helps keep me on track also and I am so grateful to you, this wonderful group and MFP! To another wonderful year!!
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