MINI-GOAL ONE WEEK CHALLENGE-8/21-8/27
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So pretty!It is Camelback Mountain in Paradise Valley, Arizona!0 -
Kris, while the calorie count is high, it sounds delicious! I’ve heard zig sagging is very effective, so no worries!
FaithsVegWorkout, I have reduced most of those things as well (although I do still eat out once a week at least and when lazy enjoy an occasional boxed meal). As long as you’re cooking with healthy fats, I really wouldn’t worry too much if you’re a little over. Great job on the veggies (again, wow) and staying under carbs!
Meg, I hope you feel better and had a great day today with the exercise and energy.
10more, wow! Congrats on being so close!
Lttee, you’ll make it through just fine! Stay strong! Our kids come back tomorrow. Should be fun!
Laumar, great Monday! It sounds like you had life creep on you on Tuesday.
Philosohoe, great job on your goals. So are you saying that if you buy the kid’s chicken nuggets there is less sodium at Burger King? Fascinating that kids can be okay with that, but adults need all of that salt.
Papillion, way to work out around the school work! You’re doing awesome! So glad you’re here in this challenge.
Aim2lose, great job on your goals. Three out of four is something to be proud of and working on the last one may take time (I still struggle with my protein at times too, especially since I’m slowly reducing my carb percentages). What proteins do you typically eat? Perhaps there is a way to balance both in something you enjoy?
Danlyn, yay on another night binge free! You’re doing great!
And now, my goals:
1. check in everyday and leave you all feedback on your progress. Here!! Woo hoo! Tomorrow is the big test as it’s the kids’ first day back so it will be a long one.
2. Remember to pack and bring healthy lunches 4/5 workdays this week.-used my new bento lunch box today. It was awesome and I had a super healthy lunch!
3. Exercise as scheduled even if I'm fully back in work mode.-Did Chalean Extreme Burn 2 today. Wow, I’m like it.
4. Start chalean extreme. I got the weights, now it's time to use them.-see #3!!!0 -
Ate my veggies and was under my carbs and fat!0
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Morning Friends:flowerforyou::smooched:
Goal Check in for Monday:
Good water day
Pretty good on the food though it didn't manage to get logged:glasses:
no workout :sad:
Hope everyone is having a great beginning to the new week! I'll check back in later when I can catch up on you all as that's one of my favorite things to do! You all inspire me to keep putting one foot in front of the other! I appreciate you all because of that support!! :flowerforyou:
Sending you all hugs of support
**Tues/Weds Check in**
Got in my water
Worked out for a couple hours in the pool, felt so good in the heat, and my sunburn proves I was in it!.
Logged my food but way below cals, need to work on that.
Hm, I think I'm behind a day? Well, I'll catch up, perhaps I mixed my days up.
Sleep well Friends!:smooched:
ETA:
Oops, I did miss a day:blushing:
**Weds. Check in:**
Need to get my water up tomorrow, pretty low today, I still have time though!
no workout
Logged food, under cals again, bit low on groceries so out of luck until then. I'm trying to make do.
Did do well on the Mindful eating though.0 -
Donated blood today and hit my 6 gallon mark and earned my 6 gallon pin.
well better calorie day w2d2 was good burned 358 calories and did 15 mins of weightlifting. and now I am exhausted. probaqbly shouldn't have worked so hard tonight after my donation but I didn't want to fall behind on workouts.0 -
My check in:
Excercise daily: did this in abundance today. I tried P90X with some coworkers for the first time after school. I liked it. We're going to try to get together once a week. I know it's supposed to be done every day, but I don't own it and it's better than nothing. And then after over an hour of that, went swimming for another hour.
Calories: Was pleasantly in goal. Was very low for whatever reason, but then had a large dinner and even dessert
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Wise choice: I did everything I wanted to, even if at times it was stressful on timing. Spent quality time with my kids, swam with a friend (and kids), excercised at work, ran to the grocery store, a great dinner (already premade, but hey, from the store, so not as unhealthy), and now about to spend time with my hubby. Yay for having it all, at least today!!0 -
Hello everyone :flowerforyou: Checking in for Wednesday. Logged again, 4 days in a row yay! I'll do my 2nd workout either tomorrow or Friday :drinker:0
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I know I keep saying tomorrow is the day, tomorrow is the day. Well I'm one step closer today then I was yesterday.
1. In bed by 10:30 every night. - ok missing this one a little bit.
2. Week 11 P90X - still no P90X - I really need to get my workout mojo back.
3. Get 5-7 servings of fruit/veggies in each day. - CHECK!!!
Ok I know 1 for 3 isn't great, but I had been running 0 for 3 so I'm glad I got one. Keep going everyone, and that includes me :happy:0 -
yes, it is 4am and I just got home from a very long day and am starting laundry---UGH! anyway, here is my wed check in---
1. drank way over my 8 glasses of water thanks to the giant cups at work
2. reached my fruit/veggie goal!!
3. Got some good nutrition info i needed off the web
4. dunkin iced coffee with nonfat milk today
overall, other than a crazy long day, i am happy with my goals for wednesday!0 -
yes, it is 4am and I just got home from a very long day and am starting laundry---UGH! anyway, here is my wed check in---
1. drank way over my 8 glasses of water thanks to the giant cups at work
2. reached my fruit/veggie goal!!
3. Got some good nutrition info i needed off the web
4. dunkin iced coffee with nonfat milk today
overall, other than a crazy long day, i am happy with my goals for wednesday!
good job!0 -
I know I keep saying tomorrow is the day, tomorrow is the day. Well I'm one step closer today then I was yesterday.
1. In bed by 10:30 every night. - ok missing this one a little bit.
2. Week 11 P90X - still no P90X - I really need to get my workout mojo back.
3. Get 5-7 servings of fruit/veggies in each day. - CHECK!!!
Ok I know 1 for 3 isn't great, but I had been running 0 for 3 so I'm glad I got one. Keep going everyone, and that includes me :happy:
great!0 -
I know I keep saying tomorrow is the day, tomorrow is the day. Well I'm one step closer today then I was yesterday.
1. In bed by 10:30 every night. - ok missing this one a little bit.
2. Week 11 P90X - still no P90X - I really need to get my workout mojo back.
3. Get 5-7 servings of fruit/veggies in each day. - CHECK!!!
Ok I know 1 for 3 isn't great, but I had been running 0 for 3 so I'm glad I got one. Keep going everyone, and that includes me :happy:
You're doing great, even if you don't hit all the goals every day. Maybe your body is trying to tell you something by not letting you get into the workout mojo Are you feeling drained? Maybe your body wants to slow down for a bit. Whatever it is, you're still doing an awesome job and logging in every day and being accountable is really the most important goal to be consistent with.
Everybody seems to be really getting into the swing of being accountable!! I love the fact that this is a "safe" place to celebrate goals met, but also be truthful about goals not met without being made to feel badly about it.
Speaking of that, I didn't make my goal of not getting up last night. I woke up starving and had a bowl of cereal However, I did get good exercise in with walking the dog and weeding.
Good luck today!! For those of you working, you're over that "hump" day and are closer to the end of the week One week from today, I'm back to school and the kids will be there the day after Labor Day - YIPPEE :noway: 0 -
Running late, so quick Wed night check in:
1) exercise--yep
2) calories in the green--yep
3) research highest sodium item of the day--nope, got home late from the fair, and the internet was slow. Highest sodium item was pretzels at 470mg/serving. Will look up low/no salt version later
Love you guys!!! Have a great Thursday and hang in there with those goals<3<3 0 -
Good Morning, Everyone!
Checking in for Wednesday's goals:
YES! 1.. drink at least 10 - 8oz glasses of water each day
YES! 2. make an exercise plan for the week and STICK WITH IT
YES! 3. no food after 8pm
TRYING BUT HARD (STILL HAVE TO KEEP THOSE CALORIES LOW) 4. increase my protein consumption
That protein consumption is hard! Guess I get most of my protein from meat. Do not care for cottage cheese, don't want to eat more than one egg a day. Think I may have to check out protein shakes I see people write about. Just have to watch for the number of calories they add. Can anyone recommend a good tasty protein drink? Or any other protein?
Thanks much to everyone; this mini goal challenge is great!
So many of you are doing so well and are an inspiration! Looking forward to new goals next week!0 -
Good Morning, Everyone!
Checking in for Wednesday's goals:
YES! 1.. drink at least 10 - 8oz glasses of water each day
YES! 2. make an exercise plan for the week and STICK WITH IT
YES! 3. no food after 8pm
TRYING BUT HARD (STILL HAVE TO KEEP THOSE CALORIES LOW) 4. increase my protein consumption
That protein consumption is hard! Guess I get most of my protein from meat. Do not care for cottage cheese, don't want to eat more than one egg a day. Think I may have to check out protein shakes I see people write about. Just have to watch for the number of calories they add. Can anyone recommend a good tasty protein drink? Or any other protein?
Thanks much to everyone; this mini goal challenge is great!
So many of you are doing so well and are an inspiration! Looking forward to new goals next week!
aim2lose,
Any kind of Greek yogurt gives you tons of protein. I actually like the plain (fewer calories and less sugar) and I add a packet of the sweetener from the stevia plant, either Truvia or Purevia. I think it tastes good, although you may prefer one of the flavored greek yogurts. Either way, lots of protein!! I don't like cottage cheese either :frown: Good Luck!0 -
I know I keep saying tomorrow is the day, tomorrow is the day. Well I'm one step closer today then I was yesterday.
1. In bed by 10:30 every night. - ok missing this one a little bit.
2. Week 11 P90X - still no P90X - I really need to get my workout mojo back.
3. Get 5-7 servings of fruit/veggies in each day. - CHECK!!!
Ok I know 1 for 3 isn't great, but I had been running 0 for 3 so I'm glad I got one. Keep going everyone, and that includes me :happy: 0 -
Hello :flowerforyou: Just checking in for Thursday, completed day 5 of logging in. Didn't get my workout in yet but will tomorrow. :happy:0
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FaithsVegWorkout-way to go in meeting all three goals on the same day!
Hearts Desire-I’ve never had a problem eating too little, although I do find on big exercise days I have trouble finding filler foods if I don’t plan my day well in advance. Good job on Tuesday with the water and exercise.
Kris, drink plenty of water and make sure to be careful with that blood donation in your system. Congrats on reaching the six gallon mark. Also, congrats on the C25K exercise continuation. I’m in awe of anyone who wants to run.
Lttee, sounds like you had an amazing day. P90 sounds like fun, though I’m a huge fan of Chalean Extreme at the moment so I’ll stick with that until I’m stronger. Glad you guys have a plan to do this together.
10more, way to go on the logging! Remember, it only takes a few weeks to make it a habit and before you know it, 100 days will just fly by!
Meg, way to go on the fruits and veggies! Glad you got your exercise groove back today. Keep it up!
Laumar, sorry your day went so late; but way to go all around on your goals!
Danlyn, sometimes you have to listen to your body; but every day is a new day and I’m sure you can stay strong and resist the urge. Too bad you can’t figure out how not to wake back up until you’re ready (but if you do, let me know…been getting up to pee since I was pregnant 4 years ago in the middle of the night). Now, if I don’t, I can’t go back to sleep.
Philosohoe, great job on your goals! I do believe they make no-salt pretzels. I tried them once (of course, I prefer mine coated with chocolate or yogurt, but that’s another issue entirely).
Aim2lose, I’ve heard flaxseed ground and sprinkled on things you already eat helps a lot. I haven’t tried it yet, but am considering it. I don’t do any protein drinks, I can’t stand the taste; however, I’m a big fan of chocolate milk after heavy exercise so that has decent protein. Greek yogurt is also super high in protein (equivalent of 2 eggs) and if you can stomach the taste, go for it (I like the Oikos honey one and blueberry one so far).
My goals:
1. check in everyday and leave you all feedback on your progress. –Back again, and after the first day of school even!
2. Remember to pack and bring healthy lunches 4/5 workdays this week.-OMG, I am so proud of today’s lunch. Spinach, peppers, and almond salad, cut cucumbers, blueberries, and greek yogurt. No one would believe me if I told them. Gotta love the bento packing!
3. Exercise as scheduled even if I'm fully back in work mode.-did Burn Intervals and Ab Burner from Chalean Extreme. Woah.
4. Start chalean extreme. I got the weights, now it's time to use them.-done, see above! Woo hoo!0 -
Went over my carbs and fat today, but I'm still under for the week, so I'm ok with it. I've eaten plenty of veggies today.0
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Good Morning, Everyone!
Checking in for Wednesday's goals:
YES! 1.. drink at least 10 - 8oz glasses of water each day
YES! 2. make an exercise plan for the week and STICK WITH IT
YES! 3. no food after 8pm
TRYING BUT HARD (STILL HAVE TO KEEP THOSE CALORIES LOW) 4. increase my protein consumption
That protein consumption is hard! Guess I get most of my protein from meat. Do not care for cottage cheese, don't want to eat more than one egg a day. Think I may have to check out protein shakes I see people write about. Just have to watch for the number of calories they add. Can anyone recommend a good tasty protein drink? Or any other protein?
Thanks much to everyone; this mini goal challenge is great!
So many of you are doing so well and are an inspiration! Looking forward to new goals next week!
Try some nuts or nut butters0 -
Checking in for Thursday!
Heat has been awful here.
Drinking water here 10-12 glasses a day.
Staying 10% under sodium every day.
Exercised 5 of 7 days 0 -
laumar3012 - way to go making your goals and working those crazy hours!! Keep it up your doing great.
danlyn - sounds like your body was talking to you like mine was talking to me. Seems like you made a good choice for your snack.
philosohoe - You are doing so well with your goals, and I'm really enjoying your investigations, thank you for sharing your findings with us!
aim2lose - I second the Greek yogurt option. I've tried a few kinds and chonbani and dannon are both good. I have to admit I go for the flavored ones. Tried the plain, couldn’t do it, I like a little something something in my yogurt.
10more - you are doing so great with your goals this week. Keep it up!
Ladygloria - Your lunch sound SO good. nice packing... hehe. Great job getting your workout in since you've gone back to work. You are doing an AMAZING job with the thread. HUGGS!!!!!
FaithsVegWorkout - great job with the veggies! Those fats and carbs are HARD. I went over fat today... too many nuts I think.
KrisPage - good call on the nuts or butters! Hope you are feeling better after donating yesterday. I ran into the same issue the last time I donated... had to go easy on the next two workouts.
mrogers52 - Great job! Way to go with the water, gotta keep hydrated in the heat and in the heat while you are working out. Stay cool.
Thursday check in:
1. In bed by 10:30 every night. - Might miss this one. I ate late and I'm not quite ready to hit the sack.
2. Week 11 P90X - Guess who's BAACCKK... that's right this kid right HERE!!!! Got in my day 1 of week 11. And I feel great. Plus I got in a bike ride, but mini challenge, AND my exercises for my physical therapy. It was a busy day for me
3. Get 5-7 servings of fruit/veggies in each day. - I did great on veggies, I think I got all 7 servings from veggies, but I don't think I ate a single fruit.
I'm 2 for 3 today. Working my way up. Thank you all so much for your support. I couldn't do this without all of you! This thread keeps me going and coming back. Have a great night and have an awesome Friday.0 -
mrogers - great on excercising even with the heat factor!
MAK - awesome job coming back!!! yay
My check in:
I excercised today -even though I work incredibly hard all day (back to school night). Thought I was going to use that as an excuse, and didn't
In my calorie goal
Wise choice: I made sure to move excercising after my day was done at work so that I didn't have the stress of getting ready after excercising. Oh, and then I actually followed through and excercised instead of collapsing from exhaustion.
The collapsing part sounds fantastic right now, good night all! So proud of us all!0 -
Great Job!!:drinker:mrogers - great on excercising even with the heat factor!
MAK - awesome job coming back!!! yay
My check in:
I excercised today -even though I work incredibly hard all day (back to school night). Thought I was going to use that as an excuse, and didn't
In my calorie goal
Wise choice: I made sure to move excercising after my day was done at work so that I didn't have the stress of getting ready after excercising. Oh, and then I actually followed through and excercised instead of collapsing from exhaustion.
The collapsing part sounds fantastic right now, good night all! So proud of us all! 0 -
Thurs. Check in:
-Did good on the food, made healthy choices and logged it all.
-Good job on my water
- Didn't beat myself up today, went 'closet shopping' instead! :bigsmile: Who knew shopping in a closet could be such a joy?!
Need to drop a few more inches to wear most but it's exciting jeans from the past fit back over my hips at least:laugh: ! Hooray!
Only a month or two back and I'd tried them all on and it was a long ways before I thought they'd fit, now I know it won't be long before I'll be wearing a few more pairs of them. So fun to see the sizes dropping and the shirts and pants getting so baggy! Really helps keep the motivation going!
Off to bed:yawn:
..Sweet Dreams All and Happy Friday!:smooched:0 -
Hi everyone! Thursday night check in:
1) Exercise everyday--check. This was day 4/7 with swimming & walking.
2) Calories in the green--check. I met my 1200 minimum, but I actually kind of want to eat more, but now that it's 10:30 at night, I'm thinking I'll just wake up early and have a really good breakfast.
3a) Research alternative to highest sodium item of the day (for Wednesday; couldn't research last night so making it up tonight with two today): yesterday's highest sodium was sourdough hard pretzels. I found two cool alternatives. First, a website for Bachman's All Natural pretzels--they have lots of neat versions that are less than 200-300mg per serving, including a low-sodium version for only 50mg per serving, and they support the Autism Speaks organization, so go Bachman's! Second, I found a blog called "Sodium Girl" with a quick recipe for turning leftover pasta into pretzel bites using herbs & spices, no salt & bake for 18-20 min. I'm not really the cooking person, but I thought it was a cute idea.
3b) Today's highest sodium item was a Jimmy Dean sausage, egg, & cheese muffin sandwich. 800mg/sodium per sandwich. Since I started MFP I quit eating the tasty sausage croissants that my step-mom insists on keeping in the house, but today I was running late, so I caved. Anyway, I did some research on the JD site, and it seems that there are a FEW lower sodium items that they offer, but mainly only the ones that don't have egg & cheese. I think my best bet is to avoid these & get my lazy butt out of bed early enough to have a fresher breakfast.
LadyGloria in regards to BK chicken tenders...
"Philosohoe, great job on your goals. So are you saying that if you buy the kid’s chicken nuggets there is less sodium at Burger King? Fascinating that kids can be okay with that, but adults need all of that salt."
I think that they actually changed the recipe that they use to make them lower in sodium, but the specific thing about the kids meals is that they have to meet certain nutritional criteria now. The 4 piece kids meal is supposed to have under 600mg of sodium (still high in my opinion) but at least they are giving lower fat options like fat free chocolate milk and apple fries. I suppose it's a start. I saw someone else post that it would be awesome if the nation would spark into a "low sodium" fad the same way that low-fat and low-carb has gotten popular, but that probably won't happen too soon.
Thanks for listening to my rants. I truly appreciate the support and the motivation. I'm SO inspired by this group! Have a wonderful Friday everyone!!0 -
Need to drop a few more inches to wear most but it's exciting jeans from the past fit back over my hips at least:laugh: ! Hooray!
Only a month or two back and I'd tried them all on and it was a long ways before I thought they'd fit, now I know it won't be long before I'll be wearing a few more pairs of them. So fun to see the sizes dropping and the shirts and pants getting so baggy! Really helps keep the motivation going!
That's what I want my NSV to be, obvious pant-fitting-into! yay for you! love it0 -
Good Afternoon, Everyone!
Checking in with Thursday's goals:
YES! 1. drink at least 10 - 8oz glasses of water each day
no, have to make a new plan. 30 Day Shred was a knee killer and just couldn't handle another day! continued with a brisk walk but will have to add a new program with NO impact. 2. make an exercise plan for the week and STICK WITH IT
no, ate dinner AT 8pm 3. no food after 8pm
MUCH BETTER but still have to keep those calories low 4. increase my protein consumption
Will try the Greek Yogurt and check into ground flaxseed. Also my grocery list has some nuts; just need to watch calories and fat.
I am so glad to see how well everyone is working toward their goals. We might not get each goal each day but we are trying very hard!
This is a great challenge for me! THANK EVERYONE IN THIS GROUP FOR ALL THEIR SUPPORT!!!!!!0 -
Congrats, everyone! we're all working so hard! :flowerforyou:
Thursday was a rest day.
Friday check-in: workout done despite being exhausted. I think I'll sleep like a baby tonight!Since tomorrow starts my week back to school, my goal is to follow the exercise schedule I've set for myself instead of putting it off because school is "more important."0 -
Thursday's check-in:
1. Got up again!! I think I must be stressing about something. I'll need to figure that out and get control over it so I won't so easily talk myself out of being in control when I get up in the middle of the night
2. More weeding for my exercise. I really think my next house will be surrounded by cement. This yard work is not worth it here in Massachusetts where we really only get to enjoy it for about 4 months out of the year. The rest of the time we're covered in snow!!
As I type this I realize that I'm whining and I find that to be a very unattractive quality :frown: However, I feel comfortable enough with this group that I think you'll understand that I'm not really serious, but it helps to complain once in a while
I'm planning on making better choices tonight with respect to staying in bed or if I get up I'm just getting something to drink and going back to bed.
I thank you all for your support and for listening to my complaints I hope you all have a wonderful Friday and for all of us in the path of Hurricane Irene - STAY SAFE! 0
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