August Goals/Challenges
Wooken3
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While I didn't lose any weight in July…I didn't gain any either so I'll take that as a Win!
For August, I'm setting trackable goals -- I seem to function better with firm commitments.
Exercise:
Hand Bike -- 4x a week -- Building up to 30-minutes workouts by end of the month
Pool Exercise -- 4x a week -- 1 hour sessions
Food:
Eating back no more than 1/4 of exercise calories
Staying within daily goals after verify all nutrition values
-- Many of the values in the database are incorrect or left blank causing the carbs/fat number to be too low.
"A commitment without a goal is like a trip without a map: odds are you won’t get where you want to be." ~Mark Sanborn
Have a Great August Everyone!
For August, I'm setting trackable goals -- I seem to function better with firm commitments.
Exercise:Hand Bike -- 4x a week -- Building up to 30-minutes workouts by end of the month
Pool Exercise -- 4x a week -- 1 hour sessions
Food:Eating back no more than 1/4 of exercise calories
Staying within daily goals after verify all nutrition values
-- Many of the values in the database are incorrect or left blank causing the carbs/fat number to be too low.
"A commitment without a goal is like a trip without a map: odds are you won’t get where you want to be." ~Mark SanbornHave a Great August Everyone! 0
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Good Early Morning!! I am happy to start out August on a good note. My goal is to reach a 6lb loss this month. I am changing my weigh in day to Sunday. I think I will have better luck remembering!
Sunday weigh in
Goal 1 6 lb weight loss
Walk 3 days/week I will check in tomorrow, I wish everyone a great day!!0 -
Good morning all, So let's start with my July goals...
July Goals;
Exercise goal - Walk 60 miles during July - Missed this one, but close 53.5 miles :ohwell:
Food/Diary Goal - Be under my daily goal 95% of the month - Right on the money on this
Weight Loss goal- Lose 10 lbs during the month of July. - Did not quite make this, ended up losing 8 lbs in July
August Goals:
Exercise - Walk 60 miles / increase to 60 minutes 6 days a week, Play More Golf :laugh:
Food/Diary Goal - Be under my daily goal 95% of the month
Weight Loss - Lose 10 lbs during August (it's a long month
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I know that setting a weight loss goal may not be such a great idea, but I hope it will help me stay focused0 -
I posted my July goal accomplishments and failures under July goals, so here goes:
Starting weight 174.5
Goal by August 31: 166.5
Continue with 1000 calories a day deficit.
Continue walking.
Continue Stationary Bike.
Do resistance bands 20 times or some type of strength training.
Try a new form of exercise at least 3 times to see if I like it.
Try to get more sleep.
(Non-weight related goal: Try to save money for September vacation!)
Good luck, everyone!
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August for me is to keep my head above water. I just can't think about weight lose or exercise under the situation I 'm in with Mom. Just staying where I am and sane will be a big one.0
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Good Morning!!
I am so ready for August! So, August here I come!!
AUG GOALS
1. I will NOT eat when I am stressed!! I must learn to deal with stress -
2. Stay within my calorie allowance
3. Continue building on steps - I0,000 per day
4. Go for loss of 1.5 lb / week = 243 lb
August 1st is a 60* morning!! I would love to see August like this all month - but we will enjoy the day that we have and not wish it away!
I hope each of you have a wonderful day!!0 -
Good Morning All: happy to be back as I didn't join our July challenges as I had too much to do with the sale of my MIL's house and move to the independent living retirement residence. Your Resident's Sloth's goals are:
Number of walks: 16
Time per walk: 20 minute minimum
Research: local community programs for the fall, maybe aqua fit, or length swimming, or a fitness machine - all of which sounds frightening! :noway:
Weight Loss: No real goals for weight loss :ohwell: too much pressure for me to handle, I am good with logging and weighing, so I hope that I will continue to lose weight this month
NSV: if I can meet my exercise goals for 2 months straight I will graduate from the Sloth Academy of Exercise (& get a new title!) so this is month 1!
Good Luck everyone, remember we don't have to be perfect, just happily show some improvement over time! Cheers Marian0 -
NSV: if I can meet my exercise goals for 2 months straight I will graduate from the Sloth Academy of Exercise (& get a new title!) so this is month 1!
Hey let's have a contest for your new title!! :bigsmile:
Because we know you are going to deserve it! :drinker:0 -
Wooken--looks like you have achievable goals. Go for it and good luck!
Marian--I'm right there with you at the Sloth Academy and I'm really trying to do better. I get bored with the entire program and always have to find new things to do that are fun. Good luck to both of us for graduating from the Sloth Academy!!!!
Reba--easy way to stop eating when you are stressed is not to be stressed (LOL) There's a saying that used to be popular that went something like "don't sweat the small stuff, and it's all small stuff." I know it's easier said than done, but it is worth trying.
My goals for the month are simple--keep doing my fun workouts to try to firm up this old flab and stay flexible; and staying within 100 calories of 1200 calories each day no matter how many calories I burn.0 -
Wooken, love your humorous icons that go with your strong commitments - thanks!
I had success in July with a weight loss of 2 lbs that I have kept off. Moving off my plateau of 3.5 years (cough, cough) finally!
My goal for Aug is 2 lbs. My starting weight in July was 155.0 and I weigh 153.0 today. End of month I want to weigh 151.0 lbs. I will exercise 60 min a day and have a 250 calorie deficit a day. I still am aiming for 0.5 lbs a week but I am really stepping it up this month and next month because we are going on vacation end of Sept.
Rebamae and friends: I read a few behavioral changes for weight loss this morning off the internet that I'd like to share with you and our group:
^^Eat smaller pieces. (I started cutting up my grilled cheese sandwiches into bite sizes)
^^Take 15 min walk to boost metabolism before eating,
^^Use ginger, cinnamon, rosemary and basil to increase sensory enjoyment,
^^Eat rye crackers and bread,
^^Slow down when eating putting utensils down between bites and take a deep breath.
Marian: You are beautiful as you are - sloth or no sloth
Sara: You have your heart in the right place, sending you strength to deal with your Mom.
Charlie, JB, Wanda: You have a hefty goal that's do-able. It is good and all about the journey - I will walk with you.
We are going to go out to eat tonight so I am going to work out my full time before we go. I hope to see a good movie too. Hope you are all able to find enjoyment to be alive this day and every day Peace and Love
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I realize it is the journey and not the actual destination that makes life worth living.
My relationship with food had a story to tell, so I told it. And regardless of what the numbers reveal on any particular scale, I can choose to be happy (or not) about the results. Who knew I could have that much power!
I am in the process of writing about my journey with my life long struggle with weight and the above is quote from that book. I can honestly say that my journey has been considerably more pleasurable since I found some great friends in the 60 and older group on MFP.
My measureable goals for August 2014 are: :happy:
1. I will log everything that goes in my mouth.
2. I will exercise away at least 700 calories each week (with the week starting on Wednesday morning and ending on Tuesday evening). Each week will begin again on Wednesday (no carry-overs from the week before).
3. I will allow my body to heal from the surgery but I will not use the surgery as an excuse to do be unhealthy. I'm not sure how I will measure this...any suggestions?
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Lyndal,
If you log what you eat and you log your exercise, I think you will be measuring the health benefits. You can look at your nutrients and we know that exercise is needed for fitness! If you succeed with 1 & 2, you will automatically fulfill 3! Good luck. Great goals and great attitude! :flowerforyou:
Charlie0 -
August Goals:
Walk every single day without fail.
Eat to improve my health with just a little to satisfy my spirit
Lose 4 lbs (that's one a week which is a struggle for me)
Try to enjoy something about every single summer day before it slips away!
:glasses: Wishing everyone good health and a good month!
Joyce0 -
Thank you for commenting on my food intake regularly I appreciate it. Love your quotes and it seems like you have goals etc. all together. Good luck.0
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You have done so well and are inspiring. Your travels are the best. Keep up the spirit.0
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August goals -
Coach bocce at the Special Olympics tournament on August 9th and 10th
Take a first aid class and a CPR class
Get to the gym 5 x per week between 6 and 7 each morning :sick: Alternate days of cardio and strength.
Do simple yoga every day - like "sleeping baby" and "dog-and-cat". These are extremely easy stretches.
Bike 10 miles on one day each week, extend it 10% every ride.
Meet the August Accountability Challenge. that group requires me to sign in every day, stay under the calories, and exercise 20 minutes per day.
Brew two batches of beer - one a dark porter, the other a gruit.:drinker:
Get started on that model railroad. I've been procrastinating for months
Hopefully all that will help me lose 8 lbs this month and increase my cycling distance to 15 miles.0 -
ukaryote--you have a very busy month planned. Can you send some of the beer this way (LOL) Enjoy!0
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My August goals
More of the same - gym 4 or 5 times a week to do a mixture of heavy weights and HIIT exercise in order to assist with body recomposition
2 or 3 short runs between 30 and 40 mins each week
1 proper chin up or pull up
Keep on eating the way I am doing, and not slip back into old habits. The remaining fat around my middle and hips IS going to melt away!!0 -
I am so thrilled to have just found this group! My August goals are:
*Continue to weigh myself daily - because it keeps me honest and because I want to get used to normal weight fluctuations as a fact of life and not a reason to freak out or feel depressed.
*Find a way to cope with my back problems so that I can walk more. This would include getting real about building some abdominal strength.
*Stick to my program while away from home. I spend a few days each month with my mom and am going away to meet my first grandchild in an area with LOTS of yummy restaurants.
This will be a challenge!0 -
My goal for August is to do 150 minutes of aerobic exercise per week, not counting walking the dog who seems to be getting as little slower on our walks. And to do 2 weight workouts a week at the gym using free weights and machines.0
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I only lost 1 lb in July - not my goal at all, but at least I didn't put it on. I want to loose 3 lbs in August - summer is so hard for me to exercise in! Nothing like the heat and humidity to wear you out quick.
Let's all have a great month and hit our goals!0 -
My August goals:
(1) Log everything into MFP daily. Post weight every 4 days or more often.
(2) Work out (usually water aerobics) four hours a week minimum.
(3) Eat fewer calories than my allowance (always at least 1200).
(4) Think about food less often than exercise. It seems I have no problem doing this in the middle of the summer, but really am challenged in the winter.
Thank you for MFP!
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August goals, hmmm.
I haven't set my August goals yet because I feel like I'm in a rut and can't dig myself out. I haven't lost any weight in so long that I stopped logging it. And I'm frustrated. I've tried everything... cutting calories, increasing calories, exercising more. Nothing works. The scale won't budge. I don't have much more to lose (about 8-10 pounds) and I know I should be happy that I haven't gained, but it's making me crazy. Maybe I just need to take a break from all this and just see what happens???
The worst part is that we start a few days vacation tomorrow and, knowing my hubby, that will include lots of eating out. He loves to go out to eat. It's his favorite activity! So I can see that there is no way I'll be staying on course or losing any weight during vacation. :sad:
Everyone seems to be doing so well, and you're all so positive. I hate to be the bummer. But I'm just not feeling very good about things. Does anyone have suggestions for moving beyond this point? I'm willing to try anything.
Thanks!
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Rose,
It must be so hard once you get near goal. I have talked about how difficult it must be in the past and I admire everyone for sticking with it. I know when I get close, IF I stick to 1200 a day and IF I stick faithfully to my workout regimen, I might be able to lose 1 pound every 5-6 weeks. That doesn't give you much room for screw-ups or fun! It will be hard to be focused. I know that now and I've got a long way to go!
But...is not logging really the answer? How can you be sure you are cutting back if you don't log? I imagine logging everything for the rest of my life. It is just a good habit, I think. But then I've only been here 7 months, not over two years like you. I may feel differently then.
I eat out a lot and find it almost easier because I have a set amount of food in front of me. No seconds! The pitfall of eating out is the things I might think are low in calories, but aren't. I'm usually better with the 6 oz. sirloin than the chicken dish on the menu. Muffins are worse than donuts when it comes to calories. And salads, unless I get them without cheese, croutons, nuts, or fruit, and dressing to dip my fork into on the side, are usually a disaster. People say get an appetizer. Right. Almost always higher than the meals are. Again, that is where logging helps me. Also, so many restaurants now post their calories. However, I'm probably preaching to the choir on these points, huh?
Not being near goal, like you, I don't know all the successful tricks. Jean or a few others probably know better.
I guess it just gets harder to have that calories deficit. My daughter would say that the answer would be to speed up your metabolism then and the way to do that is by strength training. I try but don't really like it Yet, I still try and people here remind me to do them. I use a resistance band and it is easy to travel with.
Vacations usually give you good opportunities to get in a lot of walking don't they? At least mine do.
Hope you have a great vacation. Hope someone has some other ideas that might help. Just don't give up! And don't quit posting here.
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Rose: As Charlie has mentioned, I also am a way away from getting anywhere near my goal weight and don't assume to understand that with which you are struggling :blushing: but we have been at stages (besides weight loss) where we get frustrated and think, oh what the heck, give up! So here are some of my thoughts:
Stepping back and looking from a different perspective helps sometimes, but it doesn't mean giving up! Logging is much harder than we realize when we are not attaining our goals! I would encourage you also to log again, but perhaps look at it as for a different reason for a few weeks? You are going away for a few days and sound concerned about all the yummy food. I too have a DH who enjoys dining out (and he doesn't have a weight control issue. :grumble: ). Why not consider your challenge to just try to control what you eat, enjoy your time together, and count it a very successful day when you eat a maintenance type of day and even if you have a binge/bad day, your challenge will be to return to maintenance the next day? These are not easy challenges believe me, as we have all struggled with these circumstances at times! :flowerforyou:
Focus is a great thing, but you can burn out if the focus can be all consuming, don't you think? You have had great success with your weight loss to date, sincere congrats, it is ok to take a break to remove your tension and frustratation. Maybe August should be your "lighten up" month, and I don't mean lost pounds
If in Early August you consider to not strive for losing weight but giving yourself and your body some rest and recovery time, and challenge yourself to "enjoy" some maintenance time, you might get back a feeling of success and later this month start another plan!
I also agree with Charlie's suggestion, that vacations give opportunities for lots of walks! Don't think exercise, just movement!
Pls stay with us, relax and enjoy your next week or so, aware all the time that everyone needs rest and recovery time!
Just some thoughts, and am sure some other members of the Group may offer some more insight, keep in touch and cheers Marian0 -
Hi Rose, I wouldn't worry too much about a few days vacation -- restaurants certainly can be difficult -- I find the salt content a problem --but for a few days just think about better, not necessarily best choices, enjoy your meals and plan your return date as your reboot date. Appetizers can be good options, also great if you can have more veggies and salad on your plate than other things. I find breakfast to be especially tricky when traveling, and will hunt out oatmeal, yogurt or the egg special minus the bacon, toast and potatoes If I am not mindful a breakfast buffet can shoot 70% of my planned calories. Also 100 calorie pack of nuts or other snack help me, avoid reaching that too hungry point before dinner. 0
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My own remainder of August goals --
Lose 4 pounds
Increase calcium from dietary sources (I take a supplement if my daily intake is too low)
Actually use fitdesk (more than 20 min per week)0 -
Hi All,
Just logged-in to revisit my August goals as already half-way through the month!!
:grumble: I'm not keeping up with the pool workouts, gotta make more of an effort.
:happy: I'm getting the kranking time in. Combining the hand bike with computer time is really working out well.
Hope everyone is having a successful month! :flowerforyou:0 -
:happy: I'm getting the kranking time in. Combining the hand bike with computer time is really working out well.
Would you please tell me how you are doing this? I am at my computer a lot!
Thanks
I am working on my Aug goals even though I have not been reporting.
I am walking as I can with the SM disease, but really trying to do it. But not up to 10,000 steps at all - more like 7000, but I know as I feel better the steps will come
I am staying within my calorie amount - which is good
Hope each of you have a fantastic day :flowerforyou:
Onward and downward we go
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:happy: I'm getting the kranking time in. Combining the hand bike with computer time is really working out well.
Would you please tell me how you are doing this? I am at my computer a lot!
Thanks Rebamae
I set the hand bike directly on the desk in front of the monitor and krank away while either reading or watching a video on-line.
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WHOO HOO! I lost 2 lbs finally! Yesterday I exercised for 2 hours total and watched the calories at dinner. Now I want to do more Little success but BIG INSPIRATION!. I just got tired of looking in the mirror and seeing no change. Who cares what the scale says, my heart tells me more about how I feel and my head tells me what I should do. Thanks for being here so I can share with you all I actually will have a challenge to keep those 2 lbs off even for a week! So not getting myself into a halo, just saying, I have a big relief and reward from yesterday. YEAH! Have a great week you all! 0
