My Challenge For Me : )

calpeachmfp

I am doing a 110 story 911 Fireman's Climb in 26 days.
I am pledging to eat only healthy food and stay within my caloric guidelines.
I am pledging to eat nothing after dinner, except for some clean protein, if needed.
I am pledging to workout in the AM, and use the treadmill for HIIT workouts at night.
I believe in myself.
I trust myself.
I love myself.
I shall prevail! : )

brandon_2A

That's intense....but sounds awesome.

Susan111222

You can do it good on you good luck

KarlaH9801

You know what, if you can stick to it, you are a SuperHero! And a hero regardless. Firefighters are true heroes! P.S., just give yourself one 'cheat' day. You deserve it!

calpeachmfp

Thanks, brandon, Susan, and queenie!
I wish you guys wellness and happiness, too!
This is my first time starting a topic and I'm fairly new to MFP . . . this is SO cool to be able to post something and, like magic, people respond in an encouraging fashion! Gotta love it! : )
I've read before that the best way to lose weight and keep it off is to follow these five guidelines:
1. Plan Ahead
2. Eat Breakfast
3. Exercise
4. Get Support
5. Set Goals
I have always done 1, 2, 3, and 5, but didn't really know where to go get support . . . well, yahoo! Here it is!.
Being accountable to an outside source is crucial, I think.
Good luck to all of you, too, and thanks again for your nice responses!
Day 2 is lookin' good!

calpeachmfp

Day 3 and feelin' great!
I LOVE the feeling of waking up and not saying, "Crap, I can't believe I ate that last night!"
This community if GREAT!
Thanks to MyFitnessPal & all you great folks!
I wish you all wellness and health!

calpeachmfp

Day 4 and I am off to exercise right now!
Been busy creating business cards . . . very fun.
But it's time to MOVE . . . all the sitting makes me batty!
Stay well, All!

calpeachmfp

Very proud right now!
Volunteered last night @ a charity function where I was a food server, of all things! At the end of the night I wrestled with my conscience about having the gelato or not . . . I won in all ways! I didn't eat it, and woke this AM feeling so happy I followed through with my intentions.
Before I went, I reminded myself of my nutrition goals, and I stuck by them.
Day 6 should prove to be a good one . . . I don't have to live with the remorse and guilt of breaking a promise to myself . . .
I think I just got stronger! : )

diadia1

hey good job .keep up.
you have your mind set for a goal and that's good.
but be sure not to get tired or bored too fast.

calpeachmfp

Good observation, Diadia1!
I said I was going to work out twice a day, and I have only done that a few times. Life happens! I am a teacher and go back to work on Friday, so I am jammin' trying to get myself all set. But I am getting in the one work out per day. In fact, I am about to go do that right now . . . and it's 11:20 PM here. : )
I am happy about my food, though, clean as a whistle!
Hope you are doing well, too!
Lynne

prgirl39

Great job! Keep up the good work! Thanks for sharing!

SquishyVicki

Great work and keep it up!!
It's amazing what we can achieve with some willpower and motivation!

nino07110922

@Cal - this is incredible and you're remarkable! I'll be checking in regularly to check your progress, be supportive & just generally be awe-inspired by commitment to your goal and your positive attitude!!!!

calpeachmfp

@ prgirl,
Thx, I appreciate the thumbs up! I see you have lost 14 lbs . . . way to go!
It's all about the consistency, isn't it?
I am now on Day 7, feeling great!

@ SquishyVicki,
Thank you for your note!
Good luck to you, too!

@ nino,
I appreciate your support! 20 days until my climb! : )
My best to you, too!

calpeachmfp

Woohoo! Day 9 and goin' strong! It is amazing what a deadline will do you. And one that is not too far in the future. I have to remember to keep breaking my goals down into smaller chunks, celebrate those little victories, and keep moving forward.

calpeachmfp

Day 10! Made a plan for the day ~ goin' to Sea World!
Packed my lunch and snacks. Not gonna eat ANY of their junk!
Gotta love the prep! Keeps me on track.
Stay well, All! : )

calpeachmfp

Finishing off my 13th day . . . AND 13 more days to my climb! I am thrilled at how strong I have been . . . I think the meditation is really paying off. I'm kind of a hyper sort, and it has such a calming effect on me. I'm a little shocked, quite frankly! The biggest challenge of my life has been my eating. So I'm gonna keep this going! In fact, I will probably begin meditating 2x/day. It's only 10 or 15 minutes at a time, and the advantages really seem to be showing up! Have a great week, All! : )

calpeachmfp

So I had a streak of 14 days going, then I fell off pretty badly for one day (nutritionally, that is). But the next day I was WAY better. And today . . . perfect eating. My exercise stayed good all the way through, though! Yay!
Tonight I may hit the treadmill . . . just to make it a little more equal. : )

calpeachmfp

Good day today! 4 days 'till my climb . . . my exercise is making me stronger . . . my eating has slowed my weight loss.
Tonight I regain my nutritional goals! : )

calpeachmfp

Woohoo!!!
The climb is tomorrow!
Did not hit my goal weight, but made progress . . .
I will renew my goals on Monday! : )

cjohn2278

Good luck on your climb tomorrow!!!

rsemsem

good luck, one step at a time and don't look up

Jcsmith5210

Good luck for tomorrow

calpeachmfp

Thx for the good wishes, All!
It is Tuesday the 10th and the climb on Sunday the 8th went great!!! I climbed 1,875 steps . . . 90 floors!
I was waiting for the 2nd day (today) to feel any soreness, but have had none! Guess my training paid off!
It was a terrific experience and I encourage everybody to give it a go! Such a great cause . . .
Firefighters Rock!

Now . . . onto a new goal to accomplish!
Best to all,
Lynne