September Goals Accountability Thread
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I've decided to do a month or 2 of maintenance. I believe in the theory that your body has a "set" weight in mind that it desperately wants to keep so I'm going to give my body a break of trying to force it to shed fat. That way it can get used to this new weight, and then in 1-2 month's I'll start again with convincing it to drop some pounds
So goals:
1) Maintain weight between 65-66kg (143,3-145,51 lbs)
2) Continue all the workouts: run 2x/week, calisthenics 4x/week, squash 1x/week, add some parkour practice
3) Don't drink alcohol for at least 15 out of 30 days (August I only made it to 8 days...)
4) I've noticed that to sustain craving (looking at you goddamn Ben&Jerry's) I've actually skipped healthy dinner in favour of having enough calorie budget left for treats. Need to keep that behaviour in check and eat better again.
1 September: 66.1kg (145,73)
2 September: 66.7kg (147,05) // Great, of to a good start...; What the frick?!
Starting a 36h fast
3 September: 66kg (145,51 lbs) // That's better! Didn't make the 36h though, only did 24 and no exercises! Must (and will!) do better today Already did core & upperbody this morning, tonight running and glumstrings
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Regained some after taking a break, back for accountability.
Sept SW: 141.6
Sept GW: 137.6
Goal #1: Work out 5 times a week
Goal #2: Eat more veggies and less processed foods
Goal #3: Take time to pamper myself every day
9/1 - 141.6
9/2 - 141.6
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46, 5'2"
SW: 107 ish I think
GW: 105 BF: 20%
Goal #1: Keep up with 4X a week of OTF
Goal #2: Meal prep more ( I do breakfast prep and 1 meal prep currently) Utilize Crockpot!
Goal #3: Start photo records of self... This is uncomfortable but to SEE the CHANGE, it's a must
9/3 107.2 / 20.4%
Friday was dinner with friends visiting- Salads, grilled meat, quinoa sides, meatballs, potatoes, fruits, pies, drinks, you name it, it was on the table.
But I did good. Had a little of everything and didn't over do.
Saturday, worked out 1st thing in the morning, hung out with family, did some cooking nice chill day by the pool then Mexican fiesta with friends! Lots of margarita but I had it with lots of ice:)
Sunday, another OTF in the morning and 2 mile charity walk with friends. Got a lot of steps in. Burgers at the event then more food at our neighbor friends. Israelis knows how to cook!!
Monday, Slept in, did some cleaning etc. Went to a local fund raising event (Ribs!) and had some falafels and ribs. Completely stuffed, I skipped dinner
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SW:145
GW: 140
Goal #1: Lose 5 lb per month for next 3 month, to return to my "normal" weight of 130 lbs. We are going on a "mystery" holiday for my 50th birthday (I don't know where but assume a bathing suit will be involved) and I want to be back to 130 for this occasion.
This is the weight I had maintained from age 20 to age 46... I gained 15 lbs when I started living with my husband (then boyfriend).. he thinks I look great with larger boobs but I just feel fat now ;-(
Goal #2: Finish Zwift Academy in Sept (if any of you are Zwifters.. you know what I mean!). I have 3 workouts and two group rides left.
Goal #3: 1/2 plate vegetables every dinner, and fruit for dessert (even if there is a cookie or two involved, the fruit must be there!)
9/1 - 144.4
9/2 - 143.5 but ate dinner late and had red wine which always messes with my system so I know tomorrow will start heavy..
9/3 - 144.9 and it did!2 -
H 5' 4"
CW 146
SW: 147
GW: 142
Goal #1: No grazing. I am a heavy snacker. I would like to curb my habit of eating too many things between meals. It is more habitual than out of hunger. This is the most important goal for me in staying track.
Goal #2: 5-6 days of workout - ST/2m run combination (3x:2x)
Goal #3: 10k steps everyday
9/1 On vacation
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5'8" 42yo
SW: 145.6
Sept GW: 140
GW: 133
August SW 145.8 EW 145.6
I'm going to add in one thing to force myself to measure at the end of the month......
Bust: 38 - Aug (-1")
Band: 33 - Aug (-1")
Waist: 28.5 - Aug (-.5")
Hips 38.5- No change in Aug
Goal #1: Workout 5 days a week - Yoga Burn/Bike/Walk
Goal #2: Build Upper Body Strength - 90 Second Planks - Forearm & Extended Do 25 real push ups in a rep
Goal #3: Limit alcohol to 3 days a week
Goal #4: Drop 1" off waist
Goal #5: Stay under on intake min of 5 days a week
9/1 - out of town on vaca - lots of walking - didn't weigh
9/2 - 145.61 -
Goal #1: Run 3x a week.
Goal #2: 3 core and upper body workouts a week.
Goal #3: Keep net carbs under 20g/day.
9/1 - 13 g of carbs
92 - Got off the couch and lifted weights while watching TV with the family, because I had set a goal of weight lifting 3x a week! I probably wouldn't have done it without this group! 13 g of carbs.5 -
33, 5' 4"
SW: 139.4
GW: 130
Goal #1: Snack less at night
Goal #2: Move more at work
Goal #3: Eat more mindfully
Sept 1: 139.4
Sept 2: 140.4
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41, 5'7"
GW: 128-132
HW: 163
CW: 147.5
Goal #1 - Steady loss, averaging 1/2 lb/week
Goal #2 - Daily workout routine min 5x/week (race weekend allows a 1 day exception)
Goal #3 - Track my food min 3/days/week.
9/1: 148.
9/3: 149, but no surprise - track day yesterday, plus salty dinner, plus just barely over last week's sickness *grrrr*2 -
I've decided to do a month or 2 of maintenance. I believe in the theory that your body has a "set" weight in mind that it desperately wants to keep so I'm going to give my body a break of trying to force it to shed fat. That way it can get used to this new weight, and then in 1-2 month's I'll start again with convincing it to drop some pounds
So goals:
1) Maintain weight between 65-66kg (143,3-145,51 lbs)
2) Continue all the workouts: run 2x/week, calisthenics 4x/week, squash 1x/week, add some parkour practice
3) Don't drink alcohol for at least 15 out of 30 days (August I only made it to 8 days...)
4) I've noticed that to sustain craving (looking at you goddamn Ben&Jerry's) I've actually skipped healthy dinner in favour of having enough calorie budget left for treats. Need to keep that behaviour in check and eat better again.
1 September: 66.1kg (145,73)
2 September: 66.7kg (147,05) // Great, of to a good start...; What the frick?!
Starting a 36h fast
3 September: 66kg (145,51 lbs) // That's better! Didn't make the 36h though, only did 24 and no exercises! Must (and will!) do better today Already did core & upperbody this morning, tonight running and glumstrings
WTG!!!! Strong start to the month!2 -
SW: 173 lb
GW: 165 lb
Goal #1: Track food for the whole month to grow awareness. Stick under 1,700 calories a day - intentionally think about macro ratios
Goal #2: Do a full 30 minute or more workout 3x a week; be intentionally active 5x a week
Goal #3: Become aware of what my body needs and how fueling it affects my whole body health.
9/1 Meal planned and chose healthy options, chose grilled salmon while eating out at lunch #itsthelittlethings 1,410 calories
9/2 Completed 30 minutes of working out, 1,815 calories
9/3 Didn’t make time to work out, but the alarm is set for tomorrow. And went over calorie budget at 2,285. Ate too much bread at breakfast cause there were a lot of delicious options 😬2 -
Hello all! Brand new to the group and loving this thread.
SW: 215
CW: 202
GW: health and balance 💕
Goal #1: 30 more days of sobriety for a total of 21 weeks!
Goal #2: Meditate once a week, even if it’s for 15 minutes.
Goal #3: Go through my closet and finally get rid of my “someday” and “skinny” clothes. Live in the moment and be present with THIS body.4 -
HW Starting MFP in May: 154.0
Sept. SW: 147.0, Holding Average 147.7
Sept. GW: Moving Average Around 145.0-145.5
Goal #1: 8.5 Minute Core/Ab Routine Every Other Day (Ultimate Goal of Great Posture!)
Goal #2: 2-3 Exercise Classes per week, OR 2 long walks/biking/hiking outside or combo
Goal #3: Stay within daily calorie targets - with plans in place for night time snacking and special events. My concrete goal for September will be to track it all, even if I go overboard on a night binge or event food to build awareness in the process
36, 5'4"
9/1: 147.0 (Moving Average 147.7)
9/2: 146.0 (Moving Average 147.1)
*9/3: 146.0 (Moving Average 146.7)
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Ended up enjoying a grill out meal and a couple beers last night, went in the red over calorie targets but not too bad. I did track it all so that was my goal! Meals pre-tracked today, having a picnic dinner and not completely in control but I've got some wiggle room for the evening and doing good so far. Upped my Ab Routine to the Intermediate level (from Beginner) to start tomorrow for the next 3 weeks now for 8.5 minutes up from 6 every other day. Scale is giving me some reads I like but next week is TOM and I'm happiest still just focusing on tracking and exercise goals and watching the averages.2 -
Check in for today!
SW: 174kg
GW: 170kg
Goal #1: Do 3 weight training exercises a week
Goal #2: Walk a minimum 280k steps by the 31st of Sept
Goal #3: Move to 18/6 for IF. Currently doing 16/8
9/1 - weighed myself.173.1kg! Drum roll! Walked 6.1 miles. Kept under my calorie intake for today. Not as much as I would like but I was 387 calories under. I aim to be at least 500 calories under. Had my last meal at 7pm today so on track for 17 hours fasting.
9/2 - Fasted 18 hours! Whoop, whoop. Walked 12k steps and 1.8 miles. Went over my calories by 36. Boo. Went to my local gym and signed up for weight training.
9/3 - Fasted 17 hours. Walked 5.6 miles and 22k steps. Had my first weight training session. Oh boy! 721 calories deficit. Also down 2 bra sizes which I'm not very happy about! Now a DD cup.
9/4 - Fasted 18 hours. Did a bodypump class of 30 minutes. I feel so sore. Walked 10km miles and 14.5k steps.
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Sept SW: 141.6
Sept GW: 137.6
Goal #1: Work out 5 times a week
Goal #2: Eat more veggies and less processed foods
Goal #3: Take time to pamper myself every day
9/1 - 141.6
9/2 - 141.6
9/3 - 140.4
9/4 - 140.62 -
5'8" 42yo
SW: 145.6
Sept GW: 140
GW: 133
August SW 145.8 EW 145.6
I'm going to add in one thing to force myself to measure at the end of the month......
Bust: 38 - Aug (-1")
Band: 33 - Aug (-1")
Waist: 28.5 - Aug (-.5")
Hips 38.5- No change in Aug
Goal #1: Workout 5 days a week - Yoga Burn/Bike/Walk
Goal #2: Build Upper Body Strength - 90 Second Planks - Forearm & Extended Do 25 real push ups in a rep
Goal #3: Limit alcohol to 3 days a week
Goal #4: Drop 1" off waist
Goal #5: Stay under on intake min of 5 days a week
9/2 - out of town on vaca - lots of walking - didn't weigh
9/3 - 145.6 - Push Up Challenge 10,12,8,8,10 = 48, lots of walking, took horses to a practice & worked thru lunch so no yoga or bike. Kept intake under 1400 & no alcohol
9/4 - 146.4 -3 -
CW: 153 lbs
September GW: 148 lbs
GW: 130 lbs
Goal #1: Run 3x a week.
Goal #2: 3 core and upper body workouts a week.
Goal #3: Keep net carbs under 20g/day.
9/1 - 13 g of carbs.
9/2 - Got off the couch and lifted weights while watching TV with the family, because I had set a goal of weight lifting 3x a week! I probably wouldn't have done it without this group! 13 g of carbs.
9/3 - First run of the week and kept carbs down to 12 g!
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33, 5' 4"
SW: 139.4
GW: 130
Goal #1: Snack less at night
Goal #2: Move more at work
Goal #3: Eat more mindfully
Sept 1: 139.4
Sept 2: 140.4
Sept 3: 140.2
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H 5' 4"
CW 146
SW: 147
GW: 142
Goal #1: No grazing. I am a heavy snacker. I would like to curb my habit of eating too many things between meals. It is more habitual than out of hunger. This is the most important goal for me in staying track.
Goal #2: 5-6 days of workout - ST/2m run combination (3x:2x)
Goal #3: 10k steps everyday
9/1 On vacation
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9/3 147.8
9/4 146.2 Back to where I was. I have been doing well eating wise. Need to get back on workout. walked 16k steps each over the last 2 days
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41, 5'7"
GW: 128-132
HW: 163
CW: 147.5
Goal #1 - Steady loss, averaging 1/2 lb/week
Goal #2 - Daily workout routine min 5x/week (race weekend allows a 1 day exception)
Goal #3 - Track my food min 3/days/week.
9/1: 148.
9/3: 149
9/4: 151.8 Okay, the water weight is getting downright silly now....there are several valid reasons for it, but still LOL!!2 -
Hi ladies!! I've been fairly active on MFP now for the past few months - but I've found that a lot of my older friends just aren't "active" anymore.
Please feel free to add me as a friend! I love meeting new people and encouraging others to reach their goals
SW:147
GW: Healthy-fit-toned
Goal #1: Finish Rachel Attard's 8 week course (just started this week)
Goal #2: Continue to run/bike, exercise 5-6 times a week
Goal #3: Crush more water and eat mostly paleo
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SW: 173 lb
GW: 165 lb
Goal #1: Track food for the whole month to grow awareness. Stick under 1,700 calories a day - intentionally think about macro ratios
Goal #2: Do a full 30 minute or more workout 3x a week; be intentionally active 5x a week
Goal #3: Become aware of what my body needs and how fueling it affects my whole body health.
9/1 Meal planned and chose healthy options, chose grilled salmon while eating out at lunch #itsthelittlethings 1,410 calories
9/2 Completed 30 minutes of working out, 1,815 calories
9/3 Didn’t make time to work out, but the alarm is set for tomorrow. And went over calorie budget at 2,285. Ate too much bread at breakfast cause there were a lot of delicious options 😬
9/4 Worked out before going to work, didn’t challenge myself a whole lot but was active and did a work out. Stayed under calories at 1,648🎉1 -
goingforexcellence wrote: »Hi ladies!! I've been fairly active on MFP now for the past few months - but I've found that a lot of my older friends just aren't "active" anymore.
Please feel free to add me as a friend! I love meeting new people and encouraging others to reach their goals
SW:147
GW: Healthy-fit-toned
Goal #1: Finish Rachel Attard's 8 week course (just started this week)
Goal #2: Continue to run/bike, exercise 5-6 times a week
Goal #3: Crush more water and eat mostly paleo
Quick question: how much more fit/toned looking are you thinking of getting?! I stalked your profile a bit (sorry 
) and you look amazingly toned!
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Check in for today!
SW: 174kg
GW: 170kg
Goal #1: Do 3 weight training exercises a week
Goal #2: Walk a minimum 280k steps by the 31st of Sept
Goal #3: Move to 18/6 for IF. Currently doing 16/8
9/1 - weighed myself.173.1kg! Drum roll! Walked 6.1 miles. Kept under my calorie intake for today. Not as much as I would like but I was 387 calories under. I aim to be at least 500 calories under. Had my last meal at 7pm today so on track for 17 hours fasting.
9/2 - Fasted 18 hours! Whoop, whoop. Walked 12k steps and 1.8 miles. Went over my calories by 36. Boo. Went to my local gym and signed up for weight training.
9/3 - Fasted 17 hours. Walked 5.6 miles and 22k steps. Had my first weight training session. Oh boy! 721 calories deficit. Also down 2 bra sizes which I'm not very happy about! Now a DD cup.
9/4 - Fasted 18 hours. Did a bodypump class of 30 minutes. I feel so sore. Walked 10km miles and 14.5k steps.
9/5 - weights session today. 20 hours fast today! 13,627 steps. 5.5 miles in total. Calorie deficit of 515. Yay! Rest day tomorrow so lots of walking.
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46, 5'2"
SW: 107 ish I think
GW: 105 BF: 20%
Goal #1: Keep up with 4X a week of OTF
Goal #2: Meal prep more ( I do breakfast prep and 1 meal prep currently) Utilize Crockpot!
Goal #3: Start photo records of self... This is uncomfortable but to SEE the CHANGE, it's a must
9/3 107.2 / 20.4%
9/5 108.2 / 20.8%😓
I had to take my girl to the psychiatrist and therapist yesterday. She’s been suffering depression and ptsd for some time now. 4th day at school, she got half day suspension... I’ve been getting calls from school everyday for her not doing work... it’s stressful.
I see her curled up on bed and crying 😭
I wanna cry!
Anyway, so there. I’m blaming this to stress.
BUT it’s only a pound and 5th day in. I’ll be sweating out the stress and walking away this funk👍🏻
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Sept SW: 141.6
Sept GW: 137.6
Goal #1: Work out 5 times a week
Goal #2: Eat more veggies and less processed foods
Goal #3: Take time to pamper myself every day
9/1 - 141.6
9/2 - 141.6
9/3 - 140.4
9/4 - 140.6
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33, 5' 4"
SW: 139.4
GW: 130
Goal #1: Snack less at night
Goal #2: Move more at work
Goal #3: Eat more mindfully
Sept 1: 139.4
Sept 2: 140.4
Sept 3: 140.2
Sept 4: 140.0
Sept 5: 140.42 -
5'8" 42yo
SW: 145.6
Sept GW: 140
GW: 133
August SW 145.8 EW 145.6
I'm going to add in one thing to force myself to measure at the end of the month......
Bust: 38 - Aug (-1")
Band: 33 - Aug (-1")
Waist: 28.5 - Aug (-.5")
Hips 38.5- No change in Aug
Goal #1: Workout 5 days a week - Yoga Burn/Bike/Walk
Goal #2: Build Upper Body Strength - 90 Second Planks - Forearm & Extended Do 25 real push ups in a rep
Goal #3: Limit alcohol to 3 days a week
Goal #4: Drop 1" off waist
Goal #5: Stay under on intake min of 5 days a week
9/2 - out of town on vaca - lots of walking - didn't weigh
9/3 - 145.6 - Push Up Challenge 10,12,8,8,10 = 48, lots of walking, took horses to a practice & worked thru lunch so no yoga or bike. Kept intake under 1400 & no alcohol
9/4 - 146.4 - So exhausted today, struggled thru Yoga Burn 7&8 at lunch. Deadlines at work made for super long day 7-5:30. Ended day at 1275 intake.
9/5 - 145.22 -
SW:145
GW September: 140
GW End Nov: 130
Goal #1: Lose 5 lb per month for next 3 month, to return to my "normal" weight of 130 lbs. We are going on a "mystery" holiday for my 50th birthday (I don't know where but assume a bathing suit will be involved) and I want to be back to 130 for this occasion.
This is the weight I had maintained from age 20 to age 46... I gained 15 lbs when I started living with my husband (then boyfriend).. he thinks I look great with larger boobs but I just feel fat now ;-(
Goal #2: Finish Zwift Academy in Sept (if any of you are Zwifters.. you know what I mean!). I have 3 workouts and two group rides left.
Goal #3: 1/2 plate vegetables every dinner, and fruit for dessert (even if there is a cookie or two involved, the fruit must be there!)
9/1 - 144.4
9/2 - 143.5 but ate dinner late (parents visiting) and had red wine which always messes with my system so I know tomorrow will start heavy.
9/3 - 144.9 and it did!
9/4 - Did not weigh in today, gave myself another day to recover from family visit and associated bloated feeling. I doubt I lost anything over these last few days, but hope to maintain my small step in the right direction. Drinking lots of water to balance out my sodium which I am sure is sky high and causing the bloat.
9/5 - 144.4 - whew - back to day one - now onwards.. Will do my 7th Zwift Academy workout today at lunch (This is an online cycling platform, using my race bike on a trainer - it is a 1 hour ride that will burn about 500 Kcal)4 -
H 5' 4"
CW 146
SW: 147
GW: 142
Goal #1: No grazing. I am a heavy snacker. I would like to curb my habit of eating too many things between meals. It is more habitual than out of hunger. This is the most important goal for me in staying track.
Goal #2: 5-6 days of workout - ST/2m run combination (3x:2x)
Goal #3: 10k steps everyday
9/1 On vacation
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9/3 147.8
9/4 146.2 Back to where I was. I have been doing well eating wise. Need to get back on workout. walked 16k steps each over the last 2 days
9/5 146.6. I am still sore from the workout yday. I hit 11k steps and ate well last 2 days, so hoping for a good loss this week!
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