Daily Check In - Spring 2014

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  • goldk
    goldk Posts: 1,651 Member
    Hi gals! I just thought I would check in. Weight Watchers is doing nothing for me so far ... but it really has nothing to do with their program, I am just not in the right place mentally to stay motivated with any eating plan right now. I'm basically the same weight as when I started, maybe even up a couple of pounds if the scale this morning wasn't just water weight... very frustrating, but evidentally not frustrating enough. But I signed up for 6 months of Weight Watchers, so I need to make more of an effort to actually count my points and try to stay under them.

    So here are a few goals, I'm going to write them down and hope they stick that way! -
    I'm hungry all the time ... so I need to start bringing veggies to work to feed that munchy need.
    I haven't been going to the Y as regularly as I was 6 months ago ... need to establish a new 'have to' schedule.
    I've been very hit or miss with tracking my WW points - I need to do that at least 5 days a week, including evenings (which is what I have been skipping).
    I haven't 'connected' with a WW group - so I need to try some different groups.

    I hope you are all doing well, I will have to peruse the last few pages of check-ins to see how everyone is doing!

    Don't beat yourself up!! :-) I didn't like WW or tracking points. I prefer tracking calories (when I do...) Maybe that's why I'm still in the same place on my healthy lifestyle journey. LOL I love Kind bars - dark chocolate and sea salt. It keeps me full for quite a while. Filled with almonds, nice crunchy texture... yummy! Veggies are good too. Keep checking in - we'll be here going through the same things that you are :-)

    The past week was terrible - conference food and beverages. I did notice something - when I ate I never went with my first instinct which were healthy choices. I caved in to dessert... was going to have soup/salad decided to have hot wings instead. This is the first time I've noticed this behavior. Hopefully - lesson learned.
  • Shirley61
    Shirley61 Posts: 7,758 Member
    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? ?
    What would I have done differently? Nothing
    What is today's personal goals? Drinking my water, stay on track, log, log, log,



    Mon - Gardening/yard work 60 min.
    Tues - Leslie Sasone w/weights 30 min. + Biking 20 min.
    Wed - Leslie Sasone Walking and Strength 37 min + 20 min biking
    Thurs - Pilates mat work 51 min (kicked my butt) harder than reformer (no class) just me and the mat. :ohwell:
    Fri -
    Sat -
    Sun
  • Shirley61
    Shirley61 Posts: 7,758 Member
    Okay I tried to quote someone on here and am not doing it right. Can someone explain how to
    quote someone else's comment?




    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? ?
    What would I have done differently? Nothing
    What is today's personal goals? Drinking my water, stay on track, log, log, log,



    Mon - Gardening/yard work 60 min.
    Tues - Leslie Sasone w/weights 30 min. + Biking 20 min.
    Wed - Leslie Sasone Walking and Strength 37 min + 20 min biking
    Thurs - Pilates mat work 51 min (kicked my butt) harder than reformer (no class) just me and the mat. :ohwell:
    Fri -
    Sat -
    Sun
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 20,041 Member
    Did you stay within your nutritional goals? yes
    Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? close - 12,537 steps
    What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? no trigger foods
    What would I have done differently? started exercised earlier
    What is today's personal goals? no trigger foods - 15,000 steps

    GW at the end of the Spring check in? 129

    Sun - 255 minutes on challenges and walking
    Mon - REST DAY
    Tues - REST DAY #2
    Wed - 90 minutes on challenges and steps
    Thurs - 60 minutes walking with hubby and grandpuppy
    Fri -
    Sat -

    Chris
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 20,041 Member
    Okay I tried to quote someone on here and am not doing it right. Can someone explain how to
    quote someone else's comment?

    Shirley...hit QUOTE...the entire message will come up in the POST REPLY screen. Delete anything you don't want BUT KEEP THE ...quote...at the top and the ...quote...at the bottom. Place your curser under the bottom ...quote...and type your message. When you are done, hit the POST REPLY button. Give it a try and see what happens.

    Chris
  • JessieSky
    JessieSky Posts: 79
    Did you stay within your nutritional goals? Yes and no. Calorie deficit was good, but didn't hit all my macros.
    Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? Yes.
    What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Ate in moderation and worked it off anyway ;)
    What would I have done differently? Got some exercise in earlier in the day.
    What is today's personal goals? Hit my macros, burn off a good amount but focus on low impact to let my ankle heal up more.

    GW at the end of the Spring check in: 180 or less

    Sun -
    Mon -
    Tues -
    Wed -
    Thurs - 40 minutes of walking, 10 minute HIIT, 30 minute low impact circuit, 20 yoga and lots of cleaning.
    Fri -
    Sat -
  • Shirley61
    Shirley61 Posts: 7,758 Member


    The past week was terrible - conference food and beverages. I did notice something - when I ate I never went with my first instinct which were healthy choices. I caved in to dessert... was going to have soup/salad decided to have hot wings instead. This is the first time I've noticed this behavior. Hopefully - lesson learned.

    GOLDK - Read your post about eating at the conference. The fact that you realized what you ate and should not have
    eaten is a big plus. Next time just look over the buffet table very slowly and pick out only the good stuff.
    I have been to few buffets lately and that is what I am doing now. Just walking around first and looking then going
    back to the beginning and then picking out the good stuff. Maybe that will help.

    Shirley
  • Shirley61
    Shirley61 Posts: 7,758 Member
    CHRIS - Thanks for the instruction I finally have it. I was copying and pasting and that wasn't
    working. :ohwell:

    Well my hard work this week paid off. I lost the 3 pounds of my vacation weight. Now I can
    continue on my journey to a healthier me. I also managed to get below my ticker weight. :drinker:


    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? Did some Pilates mat work, since I am not
    going to the reformer classes anymore. Too expensive.
    What would I have done differently? Nothing
    What is today's personal goals? Drinking my water, stay on track, log, log, log,



    Mon - Gardening/yard work 60 min.
    Tues - Leslie Sasone w/weights 30 min. + Biking 20 min.
    Wed - Leslie Sasone Walking and Strength 37 min + 20 min biking
    Thurs - Pilates mat work 51 min (kicked my butt) harder than reformer (no class) just me and the mat. :ohwell:
    Fri -
    Sat -
    Sun
  • goldk
    goldk Posts: 1,651 Member
    Did you stay within your nutritional goals? not sure - didn't track
    Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? yes
    What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? went to the Y
    What would I have done differently? track
    What is today's personal goals? check in, track food, walk and yard work. Already 10,000+ steps for the day.

    Sun-
    Mon -
    Tues -
    Wed -
    Thurs -
    Fri - elliptical 35 mins
    Sat - 4 mile walk and yard work
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 20,041 Member
    Shirley - Welcome!

    Did you stay within your nutritional goals? yes
    Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? no - 10,665 steps
    What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? no trigger foods - didn't lose my temper at work.
    What would I have done differently? started exercised earlier
    What is today's personal goals? no trigger foods - 15,000 steps

    GW at the end of the Spring check in? 129

    Sun - 255 minutes on challenges and walking
    Mon - REST DAY
    Tues - REST DAY #2
    Wed - 90 minutes on challenges and steps
    Thurs - 60 minutes walking with hubby and grandpuppy
    Fri - 60 minutes challenges
    Sat - 120 minutes walking

    Chris
  • Shirley61
    Shirley61 Posts: 7,758 Member
    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? Bought some rose bushes and a flowering plant, anyway
    it is a start to the Spring even though our ground is so wet we can't plant yet.
    What would I have done differently? Nothing
    What is today's personal goals? Drinking my water, continue on my journey to a healthier me



    Mon - Gardening/yard work 60 min.
    Tues - Leslie Sasone w/weights 30 min. + Biking 20 min.
    Wed - Leslie Sasone Walking and Strength 37 min + 20 min biking
    Thurs - Pilates mat work 51 min (kicked my butt) harder than reformer (no class) just me and the mat. :ohwell:
    Fri - Leslie Sasone w/weights 3 miles - 47 min
    Sat - Biking on turbo trainer 30 min
    Sun- REST DAY
  • suejoker
    suejoker Posts: 317 Member
    Spring Daily Check-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 110 min & did some intense cleaning for 90
    What would I have done differently? Nothing.
    What is today's personal goals? Relax & eat well.

    GW at the end of the Spring Check-In? 170

    Mon: 70 mins: Yoga & Dance
    Tue: 100 mins: Walk & Dance
    Wed: 70 mins: Walk & Dance
    Thur: 90 mins: Walk
    Fri: 80 mins: Walk & Dance
    Sat: 200 mins: Walk & Deep Cleaning
    Sun: 65 mins: Yoga & Dance
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 20,041 Member
    Did you stay within your nutritional goals? yes
    Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? yes, 18,278 steps
    What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? no trigger foods
    What would I have done differently? exercised
    What is today's personal goals? no trigger foods - 15,000 steps

    GW at the end of the Spring check in? 129

    Sun - 83 minutes walking
    Mon - REST DAY
    Tues -
    Wed -
    Thurs -
    Fri -
    Sat -

    Chris
  • goldk
    goldk Posts: 1,651 Member
    Did you stay within your nutritional goals? didn't track
    Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? didn't set any
    What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? ran errands
    What would I have done differently? track and go for a walk
    What is today's personal goals? check in, track food, and the elliptical

    Sun-
    Mon -
    Tues -
    Wed -
    Thurs -
    Fri -
    Sat -
  • goldk
    goldk Posts: 1,651 Member
    Did you stay within your nutritional goals? yes
    Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? yes, 18,278 steps
    What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? no trigger foods
    What would I have done differently? exercised
    What is today's personal goals? no trigger foods - 15,000 steps

    GW at the end of the Spring check in? 129

    Sun - 83 minutes walking
    Mon - REST DAY
    Tues -
    Wed -
    Thurs -
    Fri -
    Sat -

    Chris

    Impressive!!!! 18,278 steps :flowerforyou:
  • goldk
    goldk Posts: 1,651 Member
    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? Bought some rose bushes and a flowering plant, anyway
    it is a start to the Spring even though our ground is so wet we can't plant yet.
    What would I have done differently? Nothing
    What is today's personal goals? Drinking my water, continue on my journey to a healthier me



    Mon - Gardening/yard work 60 min.
    Tues - Leslie Sasone w/weights 30 min. + Biking 20 min.
    Wed - Leslie Sasone Walking and Strength 37 min + 20 min biking
    Thurs - Pilates mat work 51 min (kicked my butt) harder than reformer (no class) just me and the mat. :ohwell:
    Fri - Leslie Sasone w/weights 3 miles - 47 min
    Sat - Biking on turbo trainer 30 min
    Sun- REST DAY

    "continue on my journey to a healthier me" Love this!!
  • suejoker
    suejoker Posts: 317 Member
    Better late than never!

    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 reached 675 minutes of exercise for the 1st time!
    What would I have done differently? Nothing
    What is today's personal goals? Try Jillian Michael’s Killer ABS

    GW at the end of the Spring Check-In? 170

    Mon: 60 min—yoga, dance & killer abs
    Tue:
    Wed:
    Thur:
    Fri:
    Sat:
    Sun:
  • Shirley61
    Shirley61 Posts: 7,758 Member
    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 a nice walk around the neighborhood
    What would I have done differently? Nothing
    What is today's personal goals? Drinking my water, keep focused and continue logging, be
    mindful of what goes in my mouth.



    Mon - Walking outside 40 min + biking turbo trainer 10 min
    Tues -
    Wed -
    Thurs -
    Fri -
    Sat -
    Sun-
  • suejoker
    suejoker Posts: 317 Member
    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 burned more calories in less time
    What would I have done differently? Nothing
    What is today's personal goals? Get at least an hour of walking in

    GW at the end of the Spring Check-In? 170

    Mon: 60 min—yoga, dance & killer abs
    Tue:
    Wed:
    Thur:
    Fri:
    Sat:
    Sun:
  • goldk
    goldk Posts: 1,651 Member
    Did you stay within your nutritional goals? over by 100
    Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? yes
    What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? elliptical
    What would I have done differently? not eat the oreos
    What is today's personal goals? check in, track food, and a nice long walk around the neighborhood (4 miles)

    Sun-
    Mon - 40 mins elliptical
    Tues - 4 mile walk
    Wed -
    Thurs -
    Fri -
    Sat -
  • Shirley61
    Shirley61 Posts: 7,758 Member
    I just want to say WELCOME Sue to the group of ladies here. We are accountable for our actions being
    good or not. This post will keep you honest. :bigsmile:


    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? Scrubbed down all the patio furniture and went for a
    40 min walk.
    What would I have done differently? Nothing
    What is today's personal goals? Drinking my water, keep focused and continue logging and
    be accountable for my actions. :smile:





    Mon - Walking outside 40 min + biking turbo trainer 10 min
    Tues - Walking outside 40 min
    Wed - Biking w/ turbo trainer 30 min + cleaning 3 hours
    Thurs -
    Fri -
    Sat -
    Sun-
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 20,041 Member
    Did you stay within your nutritional goals? no
    Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? yes, 17,847 steps
    What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? got all my exercises done
    What would I have done differently? no trigger foods
    What is today's personal goals? no trigger foods - 15,000 steps

    GW at the end of the Spring check in? 129

    Sun - 83 minutes walking
    Mon - REST DAY
    Tues - 175 minutes - 85 mins on challenged & DVD, 85 mins walking
    Wed - 45 minutes on bike ride.
    Thurs -
    Fri -
    Sat -

    Chris
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 20,041 Member

    Impressive!!!! 18,278 steps :flowerforyou:

    Thank you! Today I barely got in 5,000 steps. Think my mojo fell asleep on the commute home!! I did ride my new bike though!

    Chris
  • suejoker
    suejoker Posts: 317 Member
    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 pretty fast on hills
    What would I have done differently? Nothing
    What is today's personal goals? Get a good night’s sleep

    GW at the end of the Spring Check-In? 170

    Mon: 60 min—yoga, dance & killer abs
    Tue: 80 min—yoga, hilly San Francisco walking
    Wed: 95 min—hilly San Francisco walking, killer abs
    Thur:
    Fri:
    Sat:
    Sun:
  • lstpaul
    lstpaul Posts: 2,013 Member
    Did you stay within your nutritional goals? YES!!!!!! Finally I'm feeling motivated again!!!!! I just need to keep it up (which is the hard part!) :happy: :noway:
    Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? YES
    What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? ate within my WW plan and went to step at the Y
    What would I have done differently? should have eaten more for dinner
    What is today's personal goals? stay within my WW plan, do 30 minutes exercise somehow (walk?)

    I went to WW on Monday night with a friend that joined at the same time I did, and she has done well. She is doing their newer program Simply Filling instead of the Points Plus ... you try to eat mostly foods on their 'power foods' list - no limits other than judging when you are full and stopping. You also get points per week to eat outside of the power foods - so you still count points, but it's different. I decided to give it a try, and so far it is working to get me motivated. I've had 2 good days in a row (I know ... barely a start - but at least it's SOMETHING!!!). I'm fudging a bit because I don't agree with some of their philosophies on what makes the 'power foods' list ... but if I manage to lose something then I'm going to keep on fudging. It feels good to be in a 'groove' again .... I just have to get this groove to last awhile! I'm going to focus on getting through the weekend.

    Sun - rest
    Mon - missed step because of work and too lazy :sad: :sad:
    Tues - 60 minutes body pump - DONE
    Wed - 45 minutes step - DONE
    Thurs - 30 minutes walk
    Fri - 60 minutes step
    Sat - 60 minute step, 45 minutes body pump

    other goals - keep trying the Simply Filling plan
    follow workout plan
    more veggies for snacks
  • goldk
    goldk Posts: 1,651 Member
    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? elliptical
    What would I have done differently? check in
    What is today's personal goals? check in, track food, and yoga

    Sun-
    Mon - 40 mins elliptical
    Tues - 4 mile walk
    Wed - 35 mins elliptical
    Thurs - 60 mins yoga
    Fri -
    Sat -
  • goldk
    goldk Posts: 1,651 Member
    Did you stay within your nutritional goals? YES!!!!!! Finally I'm feeling motivated again!!!!! I just need to keep it up (which is the hard part!) :happy: :noway:
    Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? YES
    What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? ate within my WW plan and went to step at the Y
    What would I have done differently? should have eaten more for dinner
    What is today's personal goals? stay within my WW plan, do 30 minutes exercise somehow (walk?)

    I went to WW on Monday night with a friend that joined at the same time I did, and she has done well. She is doing their newer program Simply Filling instead of the Points Plus ... you try to eat mostly foods on their 'power foods' list - no limits other than judging when you are full and stopping. You also get points per week to eat outside of the power foods - so you still count points, but it's different. I decided to give it a try, and so far it is working to get me motivated. I've had 2 good days in a row (I know ... barely a start - but at least it's SOMETHING!!!). I'm fudging a bit because I don't agree with some of their philosophies on what makes the 'power foods' list ... but if I manage to lose something then I'm going to keep on fudging. It feels good to be in a 'groove' again .... I just have to get this groove to last awhile! I'm going to focus on getting through the weekend.

    Sun - rest
    Mon - missed step because of work and too lazy :sad: :sad:
    Tues - 60 minutes body pump - DONE
    Wed - 45 minutes step - DONE
    Thurs - 30 minutes walk
    Fri - 60 minutes step
    Sat - 60 minute step, 45 minutes body pump

    other goals - keep trying the Simply Filling plan
    follow workout plan
    more veggies for snacks


    Glad to hear the great news! Keep it up! :flowerforyou:
  • magnifiquee
    magnifiquee Posts: 85 Member
    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? no cheating
    What would I have done differently? should have gone to the gym
    What is today's personal goals? THE SAME AS EVERYDAY: KILL IT!

    GW at the end of the Spring check in? 45kg

    Sun - Calisthenics (pushups, sit-ups), vigorous effort
    30 Day Shred: Level 1
    Running (jogging), 8.4 kph (7.2 min per km)
    Strength training (weight lifting, weight training)

    Mon - Walking, 12.5 mins per km, mod. pace, walking dog

    Tues - Walking, 15 mins per km, leisurely pace
    30 Day Shred: Level 1
    Yoga

    Wed - Bicycling, 19-23 kph, moderate (cycling, biking, bike riding)
    30 Day Shred: Level 1

    Thurs - Bicycling, 19-23 kph, moderate (cycling, biking, bike riding)
    30 Day Shred: Level 1

    Fri -
    Sat -
  • suejoker
    suejoker Posts: 317 Member
    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 killed the cardio!
    What would I have done differently? Nothing
    What is today's personal goals? Relax & get a good night’s sleep

    GW at the end of the Spring Check-In? 170

    Mon: 60 min—yoga, dance & killer abs
    Tue: 80 min—yoga, hilly San Francisco walking
    Wed: 95 min—hilly San Francisco walking, killer abs
    Thur: 125 min—lots of walking
    Fri:
    Sat:
    Sun:
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 20,041 Member
    Did you stay within your nutritional goals? yes
    Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? no, 5,232 steps
    What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? went on a bike ride w/hubby
    What would I have done differently? my challenges
    What is today's personal goals? no trigger foods - 15,000 steps

    GW at the end of the Spring check in? 129

    Sun - 83 minutes walking
    Mon - REST DAY
    Tues - 175 minutes - 85 mins on challenged & DVD, 85 mins walking
    Wed - 45 minutes on bike ride.
    Thurs - 150 minutes on challenges and steps
    Fri -
    Sat -

    Chris

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