Daily Check In - Spring 2014

goldk

Did you stay within your nutritional goals? didn't track everything
Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? see above
What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? a nice walk and dinner with my dad
What would I have done differently? track all meals
What is today's personal goals? check in, track food, and yoga

GW at the end of the Spring check in? 195

Sun-
Mon - 33 elliptical
Tues -
Wed - 60 min walk
Thurs -
Fri -
Sat -

I'm so glad to be posting a new check in. I didn't meet my goal but I didn't gain any weight. Work outs were 3-5 a week (mostly cardio) so I can't complain too much. The winter was not kind to me. First my husband was in the hospital for a week at Christmas with the pneumonia. Second my mother passing away 6 weeks ago. Time for some reflection and moving forward. I hope the nice weather comes soon! Happy Spring everyone! Good luck meeting your spring goals.

Kristen

lstpaul

Thanks Goldk for sending me the new topic for spring! I didn't make my goal - in fact I gained 10 pounds over the winter (and I had gained 10 pounds the previous year too ... so that is 20 pounds back on of the 35 that I lost a few years ago)! AAARGH! This last month I haven't been doing any tracking, eating whatever is in front of me, and exercising less ... a sure recipe for disaster. I have been under a lot of financial stress, and I let it get the better of me. I need to stop this train that is going in the wrong direction - my blood pressure is up, cholesterol is up, and I feel like crap. Time to make a change.
I am thinking strongly of joining weight watchers, mainly just for the in-person group support and accountability on the scale. I'm not very interested in their 'points' program though, so I'm not sure if it will be motivating for me. I've done weight watchers many times with no success, but it was a long time ago. I need to decide by Saturday because they have a 6 month 50% off special going on that ends on Saturday. I'm just wondering if I need that accountability and group meetrings right now. Have any of the rest of you done Weight Watchers lately and what are you opinions?

Elbee1

GoldK -- We really appreciate these Daily Check In threads that you start, even if we don't always check in regularly. You did, indeed, have a rough winter. I did too! I am glad that it is over and we can have a fresh start now that it is Spring.

1stPaul -- Although I know lots of people who have lost a lot on WW in the past, it did not work for me. I mainly did it to have the group support and accountability, as well. At first I followed it, but then gradually slacked off. The 2 subsequent times, I really never did it right. They did change their system up during the time that I was trying to do WW... and there were so many complaints and people gaining, but I did not stick it out long enough to see if they got the bugs worked out. If you do it, I advise you to do their system and NOT go in as I did just to have the support group. Looking back, I think it would have worked, if only I had done it right.

I gained 3 pounds last month instead of losing... but it truly was a rough Winter for me, too. My FIL died. Was out of town over a week. Then, my Mother got very sick and had to go to the ER & was hospitalized. I went out of town to be with her and help as much as I could. Ended up staying a month as the same night she was discharged from the hospital from the GI problem, she had a heart attack. Just over this past weekend, my cousin died. Monday, the day of the funeral, there was a big buffet lunch & that evening a buffet style dinner. I am only just now ramping up my diet and exercise. Planning my meals in advance helps a lot, but I need to stick with the plan!

March 19, 2014 - Wed.
Did you stay within your nutritional goals? yes
Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? yes
What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? stuck with my meal plans & exercised
What would I have done differently? nothing

GW at the end of the Spring check in? 134

Wed - 17 min. Turbo Jam DVD, Biceps Curls, push-ups, back exercises including planks & sit - ups,

March 20th - Thursday
Did you stay within your nutritional goals? yes
Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? yes
What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? stuck with my meal plans & exercised
What would I have done differently? more exercise

Thurs. - Triceps Extensions & 65 dips

Linda

positive2015

Like to be part of this daily check in.
Just starting out logging and strength/cardio training.
GW - end of spring 180 lbs
Plan to do a 5K early June.

suejoker

Happy Spring!

I like this seasonal daily check in thing! I'm in.

Did you stay within your nutritional goals? yes
Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? yes
What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? I walked for 70 minutes, planned the next week's meals & went grocery shopping
What would I have done differently? I would have started the day with yoga
What is today's personal goals? do 20 minutes of yoga, 20 minutes of dancing, and 50 minutes of walking

GW at the end of the Spring check in? 175

goldk

Thanks Goldk for sending me the new topic for spring! I didn't make my goal - in fact I gained 10 pounds over the winter (and I had gained 10 pounds the previous year too ... so that is 20 pounds back on of the 35 that I lost a few years ago)! AAARGH! This last month I haven't been doing any tracking, eating whatever is in front of me, and exercising less ... a sure recipe for disaster. I have been under a lot of financial stress, and I let it get the better of me. I need to stop this train that is going in the wrong direction - my blood pressure is up, cholesterol is up, and I feel like crap. Time to make a change.
I am thinking strongly of joining weight watchers, mainly just for the in-person group support and accountability on the scale. I'm not very interested in their 'points' program though, so I'm not sure if it will be motivating for me. I've done weight watchers many times with no success, but it was a long time ago. I need to decide by Saturday because they have a 6 month 50% off special going on that ends on Saturday. I'm just wondering if I need that accountability and group meetrings right now. Have any of the rest of you done Weight Watchers lately and what are you opinions?

I'm not a fan of WW but I probably didn't utilize to it's full capacity. My work ran a special - 50% online membership. I didn't like the point system at all. Calories is so much easier!!! The food dbase was limited and I hated adding stuff. Spend the Spring focusing on just the 10 lbs that you gained during the winter. This works but maybe the support of others (in person) will help. My sister in-law loved WW and has kept the weight off. I love food - good food and bad food! I need to focus on portions especially when I'm eating out. Also, I found out that my mother's father died at 65, my mother's mother 35 and my mother at 71. I need to take care of myself!! Although on my father's side my grandmother lived to 100. Yeah - I'm not taking a gamble on which genes I inherited :-) So far my numbers are good but I suspect when I hit 50 that will change - LMAO!!! That gives me 5 years to get a healthy relationship with food!

Kristen

goldk

GoldK -- We really appreciate these Daily Check In threads that you start, even if we don't always check in regularly. You did, indeed, have a rough winter. I did too! I am glad that it is over and we can have a fresh start now that it is Spring.

1stPaul -- Although I know lots of people who have lost a lot on WW in the past, it did not work for me. I mainly did it to have the group support and accountability, as well. At first I followed it, but then gradually slacked off. The 2 subsequent times, I really never did it right. They did change their system up during the time that I was trying to do WW... and there were so many complaints and people gaining, but I did not stick it out long enough to see if they got the bugs worked out. If you do it, I advise you to do their system and NOT go in as I did just to have the support group. Looking back, I think it would have worked, if only I had done it right.

I gained 3 pounds last month instead of losing... but it truly was a rough Winter for me, too. My FIL died. Was out of town over a week. Then, my Mother got very sick and had to go to the ER & was hospitalized. I went out of town to be with her and help as much as I could. Ended up staying a month as the same night she was discharged from the hospital from the GI problem, she had a heart attack. Just over this past weekend, my cousin died. Monday, the day of the funeral, there was a big buffet lunch & that evening a buffet style dinner. I am only just now ramping up my diet and exercise. Planning my meals in advance helps a lot, but I need to stick with the plan!

March 19, 2014 - Wed.
Did you stay within your nutritional goals? yes
Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? yes
What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? stuck with my meal plans & exercised
What would I have done differently? nothing

GW at the end of the Spring check in? 134

Wed - 17 min. Turbo Jam DVD, Biceps Curls, push-ups, back exercises including planks & sit - ups,

March 20th - Thursday
Did you stay within your nutritional goals? yes
Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? yes
What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? stuck with my meal plans & exercised
What would I have done differently? more exercise

Thurs. - Triceps Extensions & 65 dips

Linda

Linda - I'm sorry you had a rough winter. I hope spring is better to you! :flowerforyou:

Kristen

seltzermint555

March 20, 2014

Did you stay within your nutritional goals? yes
Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? yes
What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? staying within my calories and drinking a lot of liquid (water & hot tea)
What would I have done differently? less sugar indulgence due to being stressed out. I stayed within my sugar goal though.
What is today's personal goal(s)? same as every day! Be more active, eat within my allotted calories.

GW at the end of the Spring check in? I don't know how long this will continue...to the end of Spring? If so I would like to see 180 lb. This morning's weigh in had me at 189.8 lb.

Elbee1

selzermint -- Looks like you are already doing such a fantastic job! Welcome & keep up the great work!

Kristen -- Thank you!

March 21, 2014 - Fri
Did you stay within your nutritional goals? yes
Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? yes
What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? stayed under in calories
What would I have done differently? exercised!

GW at the end of the Spring check in? 134

Wed - 17 min. Turbo Jam DVD, Biceps Curls, push-ups, back exercises including planks & sit - ups,
Thurs. - Triceps Extensions & 65 dips
Fri - None


Linda

Shirley61

HAPPY SPRING! Thrilled to be joining the same ladies for our continuing weight loss journey. WELCOME
to the new ladies who just joined. :bigsmile:

GOLDK - Thanks again for all your support in doing this for us. Everyone here had a tough winter and thank
goodness its coming to a close.

I hope we can all do better this Spring, it's a new and fresh start!!:drinker:

I have to say my winter was hard due to constant snow, but I did lose 17 pounds on the South Beach Plan.
I can't complain, I am now doing Phase 2 until my goal which will take me a while to get to my goal.
I will probably bounce back and forth from Phase 1 to Phase 2 to get the metabolism working again. At
my age it's harder to lose at that constant pace. I will continue working out 6 days a week with Sunday as
my rest day. I am looking forward to my vacation which will start April 1st for a week in Jamaica.
My goal was to lose for my vacation. I will continue this after I return staying on the same plan.

One more thing, about WW, I am a lifetime member from years ago. I did return twice but could not
get into the points program anymore. I say try it and see how it goes, it can't hurt to give it a go.
I like calorie instead and when I started here was amazed how many calories is in everything we
put into our mouth.:noway:

Good luck to everyone this Spring and let's kick some butt!!

Did you stay within your nutritional goals? YES
Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? YES
What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? got outside for my walking and enjoyed the air.
What would I have done differently? Nothing
What are today's personal goals? Drink water, stay on track, log and focus.

Mon- Biking 45 min
Tues - Cleaning day and 35 min walking
Wed - Strength training with weights, 25 min + finish cleaning.
Thurs - Leslie Sasone Walking 33 min + Biking 15 min.
Fri - Walking outside 45 min + 15 min Biking
Sat - Biking 45 min.
Sun - REST DAY

goldk

Look at me!!! I'm checking in on a Saturday!!!! LOL

Did you stay within your nutritional goals? didn't track
Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? see above
What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? not much - Friday's have been sad days for me. It's been 7 weeks since my mom's passing.
What would I have done differently? track all meals and not have a liquid lunch :grumble:
What is today's personal goals? check in, track food, and Zumba

GW at the end of the Spring check in? 195

Sun-
Mon - 33 elliptical
Tues -
Wed - 60 min walk
Thurs - Yoga
Fri -
Sat - Zumba

positive2015

3/22 Sat check in

Did you stay with nutrional goals -no
Did you reach yesterdays personal goal- no
What did you do yesterday that you are proud of - kept my positive mood
What would you have done differently- like today planning a concrete nutritional and exercise plan for spring.A vision board for being commited.
What is todays goals- see above

Earlier mentioned my goal wt was 180 for end of spring like to change it to 170lbs.

Starting slow and with the help of this group hopefully will see changes.

Renu

goldk

Did you stay within your nutritional goals? YES!
Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? YES - but I tracked my food this morning
What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Zumba
What would I have done differently? log my calories yesterday and not this morning
What is today's personal goals? check in, track food and take care of myself

GW at the end of the Spring check in? 195

Sun-
Mon -
Tues -
Wed -
Thurs -
Fri -
Sat -

goldk

3/22 Sat check in

Did you stay with nutrional goals -no
Did you reach yesterdays personal goal- no
What did you do yesterday that you are proud of - kept my positive mood
What would you have done differently- like today planning a concrete nutritional and exercise plan for spring.A vision board for being commited.
What is todays goals- see above

Earlier mentioned my goal wt was 180 for end of spring like to change it to 170lbs.

Starting slow and with the help of this group hopefully will see changes.

Renu

An exercise plan for Spring - What a great idea!!!! Thanks!

I know what I'll be doing Wednesday - shoveling snow :grumble:

Elbee1

Did you stay within your nutritional goals? no
Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? no
What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? tracked everything & did some exercise
What would I have done differently? more exercise & not had those Coconut Toasted Vanilla Covered Cashews!

GW at the end of the Spring check in? 134

Wed - 17 min. Turbo Jam DVD, Biceps Curls, push-ups, back exercises including planks & sit - ups,
Thurs. - Triceps Extensions & 65 dips
Fri - None
Sat - Back exercises including planks & sit-ups, Biceps Curls & Push-ups

Linda

positive2015

3/23

Did you stay with nutrional goals -limited carb intake
Did you reach yesterdays personal goal- no
What did you do yesterday that you are proud of - planned to start strngth training exercise this week with group.
What would you have done differently-more mindful eating
What is todays goals- see above


Renu

suejoker

Did you stay within your nutritional goals? yes
Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? no, I surpassed it!
What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? I danced and walked all the way around Lake Merritt, burning 1,018 calories!
What would I have done differently? not a thing
What is today's personal goals? have a true rest day and eat up to my calorie goal

GW at the end of the Spring check in? 175

goldk

Did you stay within your nutritional goals? No
Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? No - didn't track everything
What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? visited my sister, did a little shopping.
What would I have done differently? log my calories - I always have a difficult time when I eat out.
What is today's personal goals? check in, track food and the elliptical

GW at the end of the Spring check in? 195

Sun-
Mon -
Tues -
Wed -
Thurs -
Fri -
Sat -

sunshyncatra

Did you stay within your nutritional goals? Yes
Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? Yes
What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Ran around with my son
What would I have done differently? Tried not to choose my food with my emotions
What is today's personal goals? Stay under and exercise at least 15 minutes

GW at the end of the Spring check in? 150

Sun- 15 minutes "playing football" with my son, 10 minutes PT exercises for my ankle
Mon -
Tues -
Wed -
Thurs -
Fri -
Sat -

Shirley61

Did you stay within your nutritional goals? YES
Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? YES
What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Rest day, spent time with my daughter
What would I have done differently? Nothing
What are today's personal goals? Drink water, stay on track, log and focus.

Mon- Leslie Sasone upper body w/weights 30 min + Biking 15 min
Tues -
Wed -
Thurs -
Fri -
Sat -
Sun -

suejoker

Did you stay within your nutritional goals? yes
Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? yes
What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? I rested all day
What would I have done differently? nothing
What is today's personal goals? to do at least 50 minutes of exercise

GW at the end of the Spring check in? 175

Mon- yoga 20 min, walking 4mph 30 min
Tues -
Wed -
Thurs -
Fri -
Sat -
Sun -

Shirley61

Did you stay within your nutritional goals? YES
Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? YES
What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Talked to my sister who is having problems.
What would I have done differently? Nothing
What are today's personal goals? Drink water, stay on track, log and focus.

Mon- Leslie Sasone upper body w/weights 30 min + Biking 15 min
Tues -
Wed -
Thurs -
Fri -
Sat -
Sun -

suejoker

Did you stay within your nutritional goals? yes
Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? yes
What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? I walked 4mph for the first time
What would I have done differently? nothing
What is today's personal goals? to do at least 50 minutes of exercise

GW at the end of the Spring check in? 175

Mon- yoga 20 min, walking 4mph 30 min
Tues - yoga 20 min, walking 4mph 30 min
Wed -
Thurs -
Fri -
Sat -
Sun -

Shirley61

Did you stay within your nutritional goals? YES doing well on last week before vacation.
Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? YES
What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Just grateful for my good health.
What would I have done differently? Nothing
What are today's personal goals? Drink water, stay on track, log and focus.

Mon- Leslie Sasone upper body w/weights 30 min + Biking 15 min
Tues - Leslie Sasone lower and upper body w/weights 49 min.
Wed -
Thurs -
Fri -
Sat -
Sun -

goldk

Did you stay within your nutritional goals? Yes
Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? Yes
What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? yoga and booked a trip to Disney for my daughter and I in July.
What would I have done differently? nothing
What is today's personal goals? check in, track food and the elliptical

GW at the end of the Spring check in? 195

Sun-
Mon - elliptical 40 mins
Tues - Yoga 60 mins
Wed - elliptical 40 mins
Thurs -
Fri -
Sat -

lstpaul

Thanks for the WW advice gals! I did end up joining WW, and to be honest haven't made enough of an effort yet to really do the program. I've been super busy at work and home, but that's just an excuse because if I really wanted to I would take the time to get going with it! I did lose 1.5 according to the WW scale - but went to a different meeting than last week and different clothes. I'm up .6 according to my home scale. Bleh! Anyhow ... I'm taking some time right now to get into their online etools and hopefully get this train going in the right direction! I will check in with you girls from time to time, maybe start checking in daily again, but not until I'm really trying with WW. I signed up for 6 months - so I need to make it work!

Elbee1

1stPaul -- Good luck on WW!

I've had a bad couple days...
Today, was better, but no exercise.

I did stay under in calories.

GW at the end of the Spring check in? 134

goldk

Did you stay within your nutritional goals? Didn't track everything - UGH at night I never log my dinner!!!
Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? not all of them
What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? increasing the elliptical to 40 mins
What would I have done differently? track everything
What is today's personal goals? check in, track food and yoga.

GW at the end of the Spring check in? 195

Sun-
Mon - elliptical 40 mins
Tues - Yoga 60 mins
Wed - elliptical 40 mins
Thurs - yoga 60 mins
Fri -
Sat -

Elbee1

March 27th & 28th
Did you stay within your nutritional goals? yes
Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? yes
What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? stayed under in calories & exercised
What would I have done differently?nothing

GW at the end of the Spring check in? 134

Sun. - nothing
Mon. = nothing
Tues - nothing
Wed. - nothing
Thurs - Played Tennis for 1 hr 15 min.
Fri - Back exercises including planks & sit-ups



Linda

Shirley61

Well as of today I am down 20 pounds from New Year's Day when I started my goal to
my vacation which will be April. 1st. It can be done :drinker: even for us older gals.

ISTPAUL: Congratulations on trying WW, I hope you have success. Also try and be
accountable here even if you are on WW. I have been doing South Beach Diet and I have
been logging everyday my calories, I just make a note at the bottom that I am doing
a different plan so not to look at the calorie count because it will be different than MFP
recommends. It will still keep you on track.


Did you stay within your nutritional goals? I didn't track my dinner yesterday.
Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? Not sure
What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Went for lunch with a friend and did some shopping.
What would I have done differently? Probably tracked my dinner.
What are today's personal goals? Drink water, stay on track until I leave for vacation.
Then I will enjoy myself.

Mon- Leslie Sasone upper body w/weights 30 min + Biking 15 min
Tues - Leslie Sasone with weights upper and lower body 49 min.
Wed - Leslie Sasone walking 33 mins
Thurs - No exercise - I had a pedicure and just didn't do it.
Fri - Biking 45 mins.
Sat -
Sun - REST DAY

positive2015

3/29

Did you stay with nutrional goals -yes
Did you reach yesterdays personal goal- yes
What did you do yesterday that you are proud of - water 8 cups.
GW end of spring 170 lbs.
Start of new week tomorrow.