April Week 2 Group Challenge - Question Week
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jessicakrall8
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Let's take some time to question ourselves, share the answers, and see where it takes us. Here is a list of questions - pick any one of them every day and post an answer. Or ask one of your own! Use the answers to find the best ways to keep on going with this challenging journey to weight loss, health, and fitness.
- What do I need to do this week?
- What lessons did I learn from things that did not go so well last week or recently?
- What is your greatest accomplishment so far in *month*?
- What can you do right now to make the coming week less stressful?
- What is one thing you need to do this week that you have been putting off?
- What good habits do you have?
- What are you resisting?
- How can your teammates help you? How can you help them?
- What is the next step towards your goal?
- What excess baggage are you carrying that you can drop this week?
- What will help keep you on plan this week?
Looking forward to great discussions this week and some sharing conversation between all of us. Every time we share, we're giving hope and new ideas to someone else. I've seen it happen a MILLION times in our groups. What will you share this week that will touch or be JUST what someone else needs to hear?!
Jessica
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Thanks Jessica for putting this together. Lots of great reflective questions to think about. I often don’t have a lot of time during the work week so here’s my stab at them.
For this upcoming week I need to continue to focus on fiber and protein. I didn’t do as well as I would have liked last week but I got some good momentum going so I feel I need to keep at it until it’s second nature. Roadblocks include years of focusing on calories instead of macros. It’s hard to redirect especially when that tactic did work. However, I think to finally get the scale moving again and reach and maintain goal means focusing on macros and choosing more natural foods. Last week it was easier to hit one macro but not both on the same day. The one day I reached both I also went over calories so it may have just been from the extra food. In addition I prep breakfast, lunch and snacks to bring to work and even though everything is portioned out for easy grab and go packing they don’t necessarily meet my fiber and protein goals. So better planning and preparing are needed.
Best accomplishment so far this month is recommitting to my health and finally joining F2F.
To make week 2 less stressful I need to plan, prep, pre log and most importantly stick to it. Making Easter dinner tonight so there should be some leftovers for the first half of the week. Then planning to make a curry mid week. I spend a lot of effort planning and prepping but still find myself sabotaging often due to cravings or boredom of repeat meals. I like variety but it’s easier to meal prep the same thing. Some things can be easily frozen so I’m trying to build up a rotation to select from. I also got these bento snack boxes to help with portion control and still allowing variety with snacks so I’m hoping that helps. I don’t really feel like I’m putting off anything at the moment other than laundry and I guess reorganizing and decluttering my clothes because I fear not having anything to wear. I have donated my largest sizes but still keep a 3 size range in my closet. So yes putting that off until I lose 20 more pounds and I’m confident I won’t regain. For this week I will try on three items of clothing and decide whether to keep and wear now, donate or save for goal. I eventually want a closet where everything fits and I feel good in. Okay that went way off tangent from fiber and protein goals. I’m really not sure what I’m putting off in regards to that other than eating and feeling full and satisfied from fruit/veg/protein and stop thinking about and feeling like I’m missing out on the treats in the break room… yes I have food FOMO 🤣 I joke but it is very real for me but I’m working on being mindful and appreciative of the foods I can have instead of the things I shouldn’t and will probably make me feel blah.
As for this group everyone has already been more than supportive. I do tend to use my page more than the community and have several F2F members as friends and I’m always so thankful for their encouragement and support. I do keep my diary open so feedback on fiber and protein would be helpful since those are my main focus until I get it down. I’ll do my best to also be your cheerleader and coach if needed. Taking things one day at a time and looking to getting a few more green checks this week✅
Hope everyone has a Happy Easter Sunday and great week ahead🌸5 -
@NouveauRee - Congratulations on your re-commitment to your health and joining the F2F group! I’m inspired by your ability to plan and prepare your meals ahead of time. I’m also focusing more on macronutrient balance to increase my protein. I also want to eat more ‘clean’ natural foods like fruit and vegetables.
I’m relatively short at just under 5’4” so I have to keep my daily calorie limit fairly low to maintain a healthy weight. I have a similar fear of missing out (FOMO) and most people can manage larger portions or more calories because they’re taller than I am, so I’ll sometimes take a smaller sample of the ‘treat’ or put it aside in a bag or container for later. That way, I can plan better and work the calories into my daily target at some point.
To make the coming week less stressful, I’m trying to get a number of tasks done today. Success will depend on my ability to focus my attention and not get distracted so I’m going to build in a ‘reward’ break after working steadily for two hour increments. I’m going to put my laundry in the washing machine now and, while it’s running, I’m sorting items to organize or donate them. I’ll put the donations directly in the car so they are ready for drop off after my break at noon.
I also need to get ahead on some work tasks later tonight. I need to remind myself how satisfied I’ll feel when the jobs are done. I hope I can gain positive momentum throughout the day by checking items off my list. Best wishes to everyone!3 -
What will help keep you on plan this week?
1. Have a PLAN and a schedule
2. Prep the day before (food, workout clothes/equip)
3. Start the day with an On-Plan action, first thing (put on workout clothes, or do one set of something, or make that breakfast smoothie)
-Mica/Mission Slimpossibles
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What can you do right now to make the coming week less stressful?
I just returned from traveling to visit my mom for her birthday, so I am spending time doing some household chores (laundry is in, bathroom has been cleaned), and then creating my pre-logged meal plans for Monday - Friday with a focus on getting my protein goal each day. I will also commit to my gym classes and write all of it down in my journal.3 -
What good habits do you have?
I'm doing pretty well with exercise and staying consistent with walking. I'm also doing really well with water intake. Last week, I did a little better with fruits and vegetables but want to continue working on that this week. Also, I need to pay more attention to protein in my meal planning. I have plans to pick up groceries after work tomorrow and that will give me food for the rest of the week. I already have my fruit for snacks (apples and bananas) and I plan to do sandwiches for lunches. Probably will have baked chicken with steamed veggies for dinners. I have oatmeal packets for breakfast if I'm hungry...I don't do breakfast every day.
Hope you all had a wonderful weekend!
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What do I need to do this week?
Be consistent- keep tracking, eat more fiber, fruits & veggies, less carbs/processed foods
My food is prepped for the week
Happy Easter to those that celebrate
Sometimes, I feel like I'm just talking to myself here when I post3 -
What am I resisting?
This is always a useful, if difficult question. I have been resisting a lot lately - resisting my usual exercise program, and portions are getting a bit out of control. So this is a good week to concentrate on GO for the first, and STOP for the second.5 -
What can you do right now to make the coming week less stressful?
As much as it is helpful… I need to plan and possibly pre-track. Usually when I go overboard it’s because I didn’t plan and so in the moment I don’t make the best choice. And yet I will say.. I really dislike meal planning. Everything sounds complicated and nothing sounds exciting so it takes me way longer than it should, but I still need to do it! For accountability I will come back on here once I’m done.4 -
Well Monday is pretracked …. Now let’s see how I follow through tomorrow… I really need a good week this week!6
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what do I need to do this week?
I need to continue with tracking my protein. I never realized that I was eating so little of it. I'm going to work on getting at least 70g a day this week. Today I got 30.8g. Tomorrow will be better.4 -
Thanks @PatriceFitnessPal hope you were able to check off the tasks you had planned for yesterday. I like how you break everything down into manageable steps. I definitely need to incorporate this more with every day tasks. Also good to know I’m not the only one with food FOMO. Those close to me do not get it but then again they are able to eat more without it impacting their weight. I’m closer to 5’3” than 5’4” and always used to round up but with the weight situation must face and accept I am not able to eat as much daily without consequences. I’ll have to try your tactic of reserving some foods for later when I can fit it in my daily plan. Then I won’t feel as if I’m depriving or missing out.
It looks like several have goals to plan and most importantly stick to the plan. Hope it goes well this week and it helps motivate you to keep at it. The meal planning does get easier. I’ve been leaning towards cooking more separate items that I can easily mix and match. I also store them separately too. This also helps when scanning the fridge to see if I need to cook another grain or vegetable or protein during the week. Thankfully the fam isn’t picky and will eat leftovers plus they can grab or make things for themselves if they don’t like what’s available.
@Jugar I remember learning the Start, Stop, Keep Doing method but haven’t applied them to my food and fitness journey but will now. In a nutshell that sums up a lot of this weeks questions. What are you going to start doing to help you get to your goal? What are you going to stop doing that’s preventing you from getting to your goal? What are you doing that’s working and you will keep doing to get you to your goal?
Hope everyone has a fantastic week and let’s turn those plans into action! Best Wishes🌸4 -
What do I need to do this week?
I need to meal plan and prep this week. And I need to get outside as much as possible to work in the yard and get fresh air3 -
What is one thing you need to do this week that you have been putting off?
I have been putting off unpacking more of my clothes and books, and setting up my office. I should spend some time and take at least one box this week/weekend and make it an effort to officially unpack more things.3 -
LaurieWrobo wrote: »What do I need to do this week?
Be consistent- keep tracking, eat more fiber, fruits & veggies, less carbs/processed foods
My food is prepped for the week
Happy Easter to those that celebrate
Sometimes, I feel like I'm just talking to myself here when I post
And that's ok @LaurieWrobo ...sometimes we have to talk ourselves through things...don't you also feel like you get your best ideas when doing so?! I certainly do...
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What is the next step towards your goal?
My next step is to take off the next 8-10 pounds, get below 300 and stay there...not losing focus is hard...I've been here SO many times over many years...not sure whether it's fear of change...moving into a new realm of possibilities or what, but I always self-sabotage. Really hoping to stay on track, keep moving downward and enjoy the changes, not fear them. But trust me, I talk a good game...saying things is so much easier than doing them and BELIEVING them...
It makes ABSOLUTELY no sense to fear losing this weight. I KNOW I'll feel better...so why do I avoid doing what I know I need to do to succeed?!
Does anyone else feel this way? Or am I the only nutty one in the group?! Even as I re-read it, it makes no sense...**SMH**
Jessica5 -
OH MAN. The fear is real. I remember all the times I had to start over. Every single time, there was this weird fear about it. It makes no sense. Two things made it finally move and mostly stay where I want to be. One was the start - plan and get through one "perfect" day. Kill the sabotage for one single day. Go spot on calories, fibre, whatever you are counting. Spot on exercise. Often that one day gets you out of the fear zone. The second thing was community. I worked with a trainer (weekly at first, later monthly) and started tracking and connecting here. Going to a gym in combination with working out at home made it harder to slack off. People would comment when things looked great, but also when I had been conspicuously absent, or had put some weight back on. Gradually the new level of eating feels normal and the exercise starts to make you feel strong and great. Then a new level needs to be adjusted to, after a new round of fear, etc. Rinse, repeat!jessicakrall8 wrote: »What is the next step towards your goal?
My next step is to take off the next 8-10 pounds, get below 300 and stay there...not losing focus is hard...I've been here SO many times over many years...not sure whether it's fear of change...moving into a new realm of possibilities or what, but I always self-sabotage. Really hoping to stay on track, keep moving downward and enjoy the changes, not fear them. But trust me, I talk a good game...saying things is so much easier than doing them and BELIEVING them...
It makes ABSOLUTELY no sense to fear losing this weight. I KNOW I'll feel better...so why do I avoid doing what I know I need to do to succeed?!
Does anyone else feel this way? Or am I the only nutty one in the group?! Even as I re-read it, it makes no sense...**SMH**
Jessica
But yeah. Saying is so much easier than consistently doing. Rewards have to be things like - I ate such a reasonable dinner I am not too full to exercise bike my way through an episode of whatever! That feels so great! Or funny little things like check marks or stickers on the calendar. Or a chance to do .... I hope you find your way through the fear and self-sabotage. It really does feel great. But it is always, always a challenge. You've got this!5 -
For myself, I did the exercise today. Food not bad, but included a piece of birthday cake from yesterday. It's gluten free and all kinds of good, but it still is more food than I need, for sure! But exercise felt good. Tomorrow I will try to do a sweatier session, and get to it in the morning.2
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What do I need to do this week?
I need to stick to my plan for fuel, exercise, and sleep and make good choices on the one day that I plan to go out to eat by choosing very healthy items for the rest of the meals that day.
I’ve gone shopping, and have all my meals planned and almost prepped for the week.2 -
What will help keep you on plan this week?
Drink at least 1 protein shake to get in 70g a day. Continue tracking everything I eat and drink.
I'm still not getting enough protein. I'm limited to what I can eat and drink which is frustrating. I have to watch my Phosphorus and potassium intake which eliminate a lot of food that I can have.2 -
What one thing have you been putting off do you need to do this week....
Taxes 🫣. I have my own small business selling on ebay and other online sites...but I'm so bad at bookkeeping. I had a great bookkeeping website that I used, but halfway through the year last year they all of the sudden decided to shut it down. So now I gotta go and pull the numbers and such.3
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