Mini Goal Challenge - Week of April 2 to April 8
cjsacto
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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!
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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Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other. -Walter Elliott
In the realm of ideas everything depends on enthusiasm... in the real world all rests on perseverance. -Johann Wolfgang van Goethe1 -
As of Monday:
1) Physical Activity 3x --- 1/3
2) 3 servings of veggies --- 0/7
3) At least 60g protein --- 1/7
4) 2L water --- 1/7
5) Eat under 1500 calories --- 1/7
Happy Monday!
I'm not going to make sugar a goal here because I want to try Kombucha and I can't find any made without sugar. So, I still shouldn't have straight up "sugary" stuff but I'm not going to aim for no added sugar this week.
I want to stay engaged and post every day to help me keep my goals I mind.0 -
Hi cjsacto- Thanks so much for getting the group started. I like the quotes. It looks like your week is off to a good start. I hope you can keep it going and post daily. It does help.
My goals- same as last week until I can get back to more activity. I will add staying within my calorie and fat goals as the weekend derailed me a bit. lots of fat in chocolate and cookies. I did not go super crazy but did indulge in goodies.
Week of 4/2-4/8
1. average 5,000 steps- 1/7
2. workout 2 times- 0/2
3. stay within calories and fat grams goals 1/71 -
Hello again everyone! I would have thought that with it being spring break, I'd have more time to keep up with my goals. But such is not the case. It stormed last Thursday, and so the fairyland event up at the garden was cancelled, but that's the only evening I've had off in the last two weeks. And then I've been getting caught up with visiting family and friends that I haven't seen because I've been working... yikes!
Daily:
1. Attempt to log what I eat, even if it's a guess.
2. AM run - work toward getting up at 5:15 (which will be necessary next week when we return to school!) Teeth & meds!
3. Grade and enter all back work for half of one class. Daily Duolingo.
4. 7k steps in before heading to the garden. Take meds along!
5. Munch on celery if feeling snacky.
6. Check in, teeth flossed/rinsed/brushed; in bed by 10:00 if working; 9:00 if not.
Non-daily:
1. With husband, brainstorm meal ideas for next week on Friday. Double-check Plated meals and make changes if needed. Select recipes to make. Check ingredients and enter recipes if needed. Grocery shopping Saturday or Sunday.
2. Missed my doctor's appointment yesterday. Managed to reschedule for Friday morning. NEED TO GO TO THIS!
3. Pay dues for the state not-a-union. *sigh* I feel ambivalent about this, but it's something I ought to do. Pay for new course.
4. Set out ingredients for Hawaiian steaks; borrow skewers from parents? Thursday - try baking the protein angel food cake?
5. Finish grading by Thursday. Draft next unit Wednesday; finish by Friday.
6. Print boxing gym email and tape to door as reminder of free week April 16-21. Movie with D Thursday after grading is done? Kickboxing Friday 6 PM.
7. Zumba and yoga Saturday morning (remember to check FB/Meetup/texts).
Quote for this week:
Let us fill our hearts with compassion toward ourselves and all living beings. - Thich Nhat Hanh0 -
As of Tuesday:
1) Physical Activity 3x --- 2/3
2) 3 servings of veggies --- 0/7
3) At least 60g protein --- 2/7
4) 2L water --- 2/7
5) Eat under 1500 calories --- 1/7 lol not today
I got up early and went to a TRX class, then my SO and I went down to The Strip and walked about three miles. So, good day for exercise but we also gave into temptation and had a fancy buffet... So many calories, including several bite size desserts. Theoretically still a deficit today but I might be up in weight for a few days.
I spent some time when I got home prepping my meals for the week so I should be on plan for the next five days. I don't mind eating the same thing quite a few days in a row if it means I don't have to spend much time preparing before & after work.
Tomorrow I plan to try a brand new class at my yoga/TRX gym; I'm going to try kettlebells.
@forestrose910 Those are great goals for staying on track.
@clicketykeys Whew, busy spring break. Good for you for jumping on getting your dr appt rescheduled, hope all goes well.0 -
As of Wednesday:
1) Physical Activity 3x --- 3/3
2) 3 servings of veggies --- 1/7
3) At least 60g protein --- 3/7
4) 2L water --- 3/7
5) Eat under 1500 calories --- 2/7
Went to the kettlebell class today. I think it'll be good for me as long as I keep good form and don't hurt myself. Coordination is not my strong suit. I liked it, but not as much as TRX or Vinyasa flow yoga.0 -
Hi everyone! I'm doing good with getting my steps in, but less good with logging my food and getting to bed on time. It doesn't help that my husband is a night owl, and it's nice to spend time with him. When I'm up in the mornings - even now! - he's still in bed.
@cjsacto - What makes you like TRX and Vinyasa better than kettlebells?0 -
Hi Clicketykeys- great job getting in your steps. keep doing what you can with your logging. tough when you are on different schedules. keep going strong.
Hi Cjsacto-awesome job with your physical activity. so smart to do so much walking while at the Strip. great job with water, protein and calories. I know you can get in a few more veggies. maybe you can start to add to sauces. I know you can keep your great week going. Smart to prep things for meals. I don't have trouble eating the same things several days in a row.
Week of 4/2-4/8 - as of Wednesday
1. average 5,000 steps- 1/7 (average is 4568)
2. workout 2 times- 0/2
3. stay within calories and fat grams goals 3/7
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As of Thursday:
1) Physical Activity 3x --- 4/3
2) 3 servings of veggies --- 2/7
3) At least 60g protein --- 4/7
4) 2L water --- 4/7
5) Eat under 1500 calories --- 2/7 oops today
@clicketykeys I guess just because I like the other two SO much. I have a lot of improving to do in both, but the way they are taught I get a lot out of them and I always feel accomplished and all endorphined up at the end of class. And they both include great stretches. With kettlebell I couldn't quite get the one basic move right - I didn't stick out my tush enough, didn't keep my shoulders down and back, used my arms too much ... The instructor was nice (one of the TRX ppl actually) but my coordination is off. I'm sure I'll get better eventually but I'm concerned about injury if I don't get it right. If I can get off work a little early I might try another new class tomorrow, ropes. (The one where you work out your arms waving heavy ropes.) I also have a co-worker who has been trying to talk me into hot pilates. These are all at the same place I bought a membership for, they have a lot of classes.
I sympathize on getting to sleep on time. It's hard, especially when it's your relaxation time with your partner. It was a bit easier when I gave up coffee, I naturally just got sleepier earlier... But I missed the coffee and went back to it.
@forestrose910 Thanks for the encouragement. The meal prep I did on my day off was mainly roasting a ton of vegetables and tofu, so that gives me four dinners with plenty of servings. The other days, though, I need to get creative to get more, and I need to get veggies in all meals instead of mostly just dinner. I bought beets to put in my morning smoothie but somehow I don't actually want to try it.
Great job on your steps. I know you want 5000 but averaging over 4500 is solid, shows you've been consistently active!0 -
As of Friday:
1) Physical Activity 3x --- 5/3
2) 3 servings of veggies --- 3/7
3) At least 60g protein --- 5/7
4) 2L water --- 5/7
5) Eat under 1500 calories --- 2/7
I went to the ropes class today. Only a half hour, but it's pretty intense. I was actually proud of my cardio stamina, I didn't stop early on any of the intervals. Wondering if I can move my arms tomorrow.0 -
Cjsacto- you are doing an amazing job with your physical activity. impressive that you are continuing to try new classes and exercises. looks like you are paying attention to your food choices and making progress with those goals. keep it going. I hope your arm muscles were not too sore.
Molly- as always we miss you but know that you have a lot going on. so great that you continue to log in and are doing well with that. let us know if you need anything and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
clicketykeys- how is your week going and are you adjusting to that "night owl"? keep doing as much as you can and make each day a new opportunity to be healthy.
Week of 4/2-4/8 - as of Friday
1. average 5,000 steps- 2/7 (average is 4550)
2. workout 2 times- 0/2
3. stay within calories and fat grams goals 5/70 -
As of Saturday:
1) Physical Activity 3x --- 6/3
2) 3 servings of veggies --- 4/7
3) At least 60g protein --- 6/7
4) 2L water --- 6/7
5) Eat under 1500 calories --- 3/7
Surprisingly, my arms and shoulders weren't sore after the ropes class, but my legs were - there were a bunch of lunges in both Thursday and Friday's classes.
@forestrose910 Nice work with the steps and calories!0 -
Going to bed in just a little bit because I've got to get up STUPID EARLY if I'm going to get my exercise in tomorrow. Friggin heck, it's APRIL. Tired of the cold. :P
Way to go on your steps, @forestrose910! I'm impressed that you've set a goal that's at a good stretch level for you
Yeah @cjsacto our trainer has us squat to do the rope stuff and OW it leaves me sore! How did it compare to the others?
Bedtime for me, ladies!0 -
As of Sunday:
1) Physical Activity 3x --- 6/3
2) 3 servings of veggies --- 4/7
3) At least 60g protein --- 7/7
4) 2L water --- 6/7
5) Eat under 1500 calories --- 4/7
@clicketykeys That's a lot of dedication, to get up stupid early in the cold for exercise! I mean, foolish early or below average early, meh. To answer your question, I did like ropes, I had a sense of accomplishment when I was done. It was only a half hour so it goes quickly, too. Yes, we did squats and lunges and the cardio workout is good. Still enjoy TRX best, I think. But I want too mix it up.
@forestrose910 Hope you had a great weekend.
@goldthistime Howdy, hope all is well.
@IsMollyReallyHungry Thinking of you, take care.1 -
Hello Ladies,
I am going to finish up for this week and move on. I did not do well with activity but I am still a work in progress. Thanks for all of your encouragement especially cjsacto and clicketykeys. It helps to know that you are in this with me.
cjsacto - such a great week you had with your goals. very impressive. I hope you can keep up all of the physical activity. It inspires me to do better on that front.
clicketykeys- so impressive that you are planning to exercise and deal with this crazy cold weather.
goldthistime- hope all is going well with you.
Molly - you know that we think of you often.
Week of 4/2-4/8 - as of Sunday
1. average 5,000 steps- 2/7 (average is 4535)
2. workout 2 times- 0/2
3. stay within calories and fat grams goals 7/72
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