MINI-GOAL ONE WEEK CHALLENGE-8/21-8/27
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Friday Check in:
Still working on my water
Good food day
A bit disappointed I didn't manage to get very many workouts in this week but back to every day next week when my gym re-opens.
Logged everything
SO all in all it was a pretty good day, though I AM so missing my workouts at my gym, I've felt so lost this week. Even doing workouts at home, I'm itching to go back to the water and weights. :sad:
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I would like to concentrate on my sleep schedule much more...I might just add that for next weeks goals. Anyone else need to work on this one? MAC I think you mentioned it as well right? The more the merrier!:drinker: 0
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FaithsVegWorkout, I have to know how you can eat so many veggies and not overdose on the taste of them. What are your favorite veggies and, if you cook them, how do you do it so it’s tasty? I’m not a huge veggie fan, but I’m trying to experiment and find ways to get more of them in my body and would appreciate the help. Great job on your goals this week.
Mrogers, way to make your goals! It’s been hot, but not oppressively so as it was a few weeks ago. Then again, I’ve been in buildings most of the day with AC, so it’s hard to tell anymore.
Meg, thanks. Just trying to keep the thread alive and give you a week off to focus on you. You and Dee have set high standards and created a sense of community here. I hope we keep it going! *Hugs* And OMG, so proud of you for getting back on the horse and running it ragged in one day. Way to get back in the groove!
Lttee, way to exercise even with back to school night going on. I am very impressed! I would have collapsed.
Hearts Desire, that is an amazing NSV! I wish I would have been confident enough back in the day to keep my smaller clothes. As it stands, now I have to figure out very soon what my new size might be as the belt loops don’t exist on my work pants and all of them have been falling down for a very long time. BTW, congrats on not beating yourself up. You deserve that everyday! As for missing the gym, at least you can go back. I’m about to drop my membership because I’ve found some great exercise at home dvds and can still go to classes without being a member. I also bought weights for home so I can get the full range of workouts and not have to worry about leaving the house. Makes it easier with the little one around. Oh, and sleep, who couldn’t use more of that!
Philosohoe, thanks for the information! I’m loving how I am benefitting from your research. Great job with the eating and exercise this week!
Aims2lose, keep working on it and you will get that protein goal. Look how easily you do the others! Great job!
Papillion, way to keep the exercise despite the exhaustion. It does help you get your rest, that’s for sure!
Danlyn, we all have our days. I definitely understand your yard work concern, though I live in a place where we can enjoy it more. I still hate doing it. In fact, I plant bushes and plants that only need me to cut them back once a year just because I hate it so much. I love the look of cute flowers, but the work for the little bit of enjoyment is not worth it. I do NOT have a green thumb either. But hey, look at the bright side, it is exercise! Oh, and you can totally do this night time eating goal…I have faith!
1. check in everyday and leave you all feedback on your progress. –here I am, and it’s Friday already! Wow, this went faster than I thought.
2. Remember to pack and bring healthy lunches 4/5 workdays this week.-done, it was easier than I thought.
3. Exercise as scheduled even if I'm fully back in work mode.-Burn circuit 3 today with Chalean, so tired.
4. Start chalean extreme. I got the weights, now it's time to use them.-done!
Goodnight everyone! It's been a long week and I'm zonked!0 -
It's Friday already, so checking in.. I logged again today, 6 days in a row and did my 2nd workout for the week. I've really enjoyed this mini goal challenge, great idea!
Thanks for the support, and have a wonderful weekend!! :flowerforyou:0 -
My check in:
Excercise daily: yep, though lightly, I did do it
Calorie goal: went over today, it was a complete and utter emotional eating day
Wise choice: tough one today, I'm too drained to even consider if I accidentally did this one. Um, I'm having my aunt pick up my daughter tonight because I'm too tired and am going to sleep. There!0 -
Friday night check in:
1) exercise everyday--yep! 5/7 (actually, I went back and counted--it's been 8 days in a row!)
2) calories in the green/over 1200--yep! I'm really digging the exercise points.
3) Research lower sodium alternative to highest sodium item of the day: Today's highest sodium item of the day was the 2 pieces of pepperoni pizza that I had for dinner that came in a whopping 1,040mg of sodium, so about 520 per slice. I was able to find a couple of recipes for making a low sodium pizza, but if you haven't already noticed, I'm more about the time convenience than anything, so cooking is a not so much. Anyway, I did find out that just by switching from regular crust pizza to thin crust pizza, I can reduce the sodium by more than half! According to healthaliciousness.com, the lowest sodium chain pizza is Dominoes 14 in Crunchy Thin Crust cheese pizza at 194mg per slice. I can totally get on board with this as a convenient alternative!
Thanks LadyGloria & MAK for the encouragement with the research. I was worried that I was totally just boring everyone to death. :yawn:
Hope all the East-Coasters in the group are staying dry. Keep up the great work everyone & have a lovely Saturday!:flowerforyou:0 -
I would like to concentrate on my sleep schedule much more...I might just add that for next weeks goals. Anyone else need to work on this one? MAC I think you mentioned it as well right? The more the merrier!:drinker:
I do! I do!0 -
Hi everyone! Checking in for Friday. I am gonna be blunt and honest, I failed at every single goal...I didnt even log anything. I had a awefully emotional day and also only about fourr hours sleep. I just did not have the energy to even think about any of this. I am still having a really bad day (so now we are on to bad day number two). Alot of crying and a huge lack of sleep. Even though I am still not in a good place, I am gonna try harder today. I know I cant let my emotions run my life, or what goes in my mouth, need to work on that. I am going to bed (and yes it is 1030am) and I just got back from work from last night. I am going in tonight but most likely will be stuck there until monday morning due to the flooding expected from the hurricane. Now, thats gonna be a sh**y time all around.
OK, thanks for letting me rant! Maybe I will feel better when I wake up. Have a great day everyone and stay safe if you are in the path of the hurricane.
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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 think your weeding serves two wonderful purposes: it keeps you active, and it produces such a beautiful visual to your surroundings. Both would be a benefit, I'd think. And vent away, I realize that I, too, am comfortable with this group will do partake of it from time to time. The positive support that I receive in response increases me to a more positive outlook. Love this group!0 -
Laumar: I hope you feel better soon. We all have those days (mine was yesterday) where we let the day flood into our resolve; great job on still checking in and not losing sight of your goals. When you're ready, I'm sure you'll find your way back to following them. When you are ready.0
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Laumar: I hope you feel better soon. We all have those days (mine was yesterday) where we let the day flood into our resolve; great job on still checking in and not losing sight of your goals. When you're ready, I'm sure you'll find your way back to following them. When you are ready.
Thank you very much for the kind words! I am hoping I can sleep it off and when I get up for work tonight my head will be a bit clearer0 -
Hi Everyone!
Checking in with Friday's goals:
YES! 1.. drink at least 10 - 8oz glasses of water each day
no 2. make an exercise plan for the week and STICK WITH IT
no 3. no food after 8pm
TRYING BUT HARD (STILL HAVE TO KEEP THOSE CALORIES LOW) 4. increase my protein consumption
Did not do as well Friday as I would have liked but not giving up. Today is another day and I can do better!
I read about so many other's struggles and can understand. It is just nice to know that I'm not the only one with these struggles as so many times I feel like I'm all alone. And that just not food issues, it includes sleep, depression, employment issues, family, etc........We are meant to help others, be supportive and not judge; none of us know what tomorrow will bring and we may find ourselves in a position that we never thought possible.0 -
Hi All ~
Checking in for Friday and I promise, no complaining today!! Once I get that kind of whining out of my system I am able to remind myself of how many things I have to be grateful for and this group is right at the top of that list
1. I was successful last night at staying in bed once I got there for the night - YES!!!!
2. Just some short walks with the dog, but I guess that counts.
Everything outside has been put away in case Irene hits badly. Stay safe everyone, by Monday it will be behind us. 0 -
Saturday check-in: exercise done.
Since I can't afford heavier weights (and I already need them after a month with chalean!), I bought a set of resistance bands. I thought they'd be annoying for some reason, but they are not. And they are tough!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 -
Hi everyone! Checking in for Friday. I am gonna be blunt and honest, I failed at every single goal...I didnt even log anything. I had a awefully emotional day and also only about fourr hours sleep. I just did not have the energy to even think about any of this. I am still having a really bad day (so now we are on to bad day number two). Alot of crying and a huge lack of sleep. Even though I am still not in a good place, I am gonna try harder today. I know I cant let my emotions run my life, or what goes in my mouth, need to work on that. I am going to bed (and yes it is 1030am) and I just got back from work from last night. I am going in tonight but most likely will be stuck there until monday morning due to the flooding expected from the hurricane. Now, thats gonna be a sh**y time all around.
OK, thanks for letting me rant! Maybe I will feel better when I wake up. Have a great day everyone and stay safe if you are in the path of the hurricane.
Laura
Hope you are feeling better Laura!
One of my mom's wise friends use to set a timer for 10 minutes and cry, rant and rave about whatever ailed her at the moment. She then tried to move on and make it a better day. I try this a lot when things are going down the tubes for me.
Just a thought
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10more, glad to have you on board. Hope you join us next week as well. Great progress on your goals!
Lttee, I’m sorry you had such a trying day yesterday. I hope today was better. Way to still find a positive in helping yourself despite the rough day.
Philosohoe, I wish Domino’s delivered here! I have always done thin as it’s my preference, but sadly I must deal with Papa Johns. Then again, I like them better than Domino’s so I guess I’ll live with the sodium on those days. Oh, and great job on your goals. Like you, I’m a huge fan of exercising to eat more. I love knowing I can make my own wiggle room if I need to (plus it’s healthy as well).
Laumar, I hope the rest helped and that you are feeling better. Also, I don’t know where you are, but I hope you are safe through Irene!
Aim2lose, we all have our bad days and you’re right about our roles to support one another. People do enough tearing each other down in the world, no need to add to it here. I hope you had a good Saturday!
Danlyn, way to stay in bed! And any bit of exercise counts. I hope you’re safe through Irene! We only got some wind here, but we’re further westward than they thought the hurricane would stretch.
Papillion, those bands are no joke! I am loving Chalean as well. Only in one week and I can see the need to increase the weights will be coming soon. I feel so strong already! Glad you’re doing such a great job keeping the exercise in your day!
Mrogers, I think that’s a great plan for releasing pent up emotions. Too often people don’t release them at all or go overboard with them and let the emotions consume them, so that seems like a good balance for typical stress. We might need a bit more time as individuals, but the idea is definitely good because we can’t stay living in extremely emotional stress for long and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
My goals:
1. check in everyday and leave you all feedback on your progress. I did it! Tomorrow is a new thread, but I’ll be sure to check this one as everyone winds down their weeks.
2. Remember to pack and bring healthy lunches 4/5 workdays this week.-check and also ate a healthy one to balance my big breakfast today.
3. Exercise as scheduled even if I'm fully back in work mode.-did a full week of Chalean Extreme’s schedule. Yay me!
4. Start chalean extreme. I got the weights, now it's time to use them.-Done!0 -
Thanks Ladygloria :flowerforyou: I will definitely join next week!
Checking in for Saturday: I did it! I logged every day and completed my 2 workouts. Looking forward to next week! :happy:0 -
Hope you are feeling better Laura!
One of my mom's wise friends use to set a timer for 10 minutes and cry, rant and rave about whatever ailed her at the moment. She then tried to move on and make it a better day. I try this a lot when things are going down the tubes for me.
Just a thought
I love this wisdom piece. I may have to do it. Gives me a chance to give in and then get over it!0 -
Saturday check in:
1) exercise everyday--yes 6/7 (9th day in a row)
2) calories ending in the green--yes; feels like I was eating all day long, but swam a LOT, so ok on calories
3) research high sodium alternative--Today's highest sodium item was pizza again, but this time it was a Kashi frozen veggie pizza. You would think because it's Kashi it would be super healthy, and it was, relatively speaking, but it was still 630mg sodium per serving. I specifically searched for low sodium frozen pizzas. Amy's has a single serving low sodium spinach pizza with only 390mg/serving. I read something about Trader Joe's having a low sodium pizza too, but I couldn't find it on their website, so probably Amy's is the way to go.
Awesome week everyone! Even if there were hard days or days where we feel like we fell short of the goal, the fact that we are still here & keep coming back means that better days are coming. Hugs to all!0 -
LadyGloria: excellent job meeting goals!
My check in:
I excercised twice today
I ate within my calories, even though I feel hungry (still emotional)
Wise choice to me: Besides meeting above goals, I can't think of anything I did just for me. So I guess I met my goals.0 -
LadyGloria: excellent job meeting goals!
My check in:
I excercised twice today
I ate within my calories, even though I feel hungry (still emotional)
Wise choice to me: Besides meeting above goals, I can't think of anything I did just for me. So I guess I met my goals.0 -
Finished up the week with a tater tot binge last night. Did not stay under carbs/fat for the past couple of days. I think I'm not going to focus on that too much for now. As long as I'm under my calories and eating enough veggies, I'll be fine.0
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Hi Everyone!
Checking in with Saturday's goals:
YES! 1.. drink at least 10 - 8oz glasses of water each day
began a new plan, 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
Thanks for the great week everyone! This mini challenge was so wonderful and I'm looking forwrd to the next mini challenge starting today. Where do I find it begins on the message boards?
Good Luck everyone with your continued challenges; you're the best!0 -
Ok, so yesterday was a bust all around. My day started with breakfast out with a friend who I hadn't seen in a while and just went downhill food-wise from there. So...yesterday is behind me and today is the beginning of a brand new day and week!! Thinking about my goals and hoping everyone is doing the same. WE CAN DO THIS!!!!!0
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Hi all, sorry I haven't checked in for a few days. Hope everyone finished up strong. Here's the link to next weeks' goals!
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/329356-mini-goal-one-week-challenge-8-28-9-30 -
Great job everyone and thanks Mak for putting up the new thread! I know we'll have an awesome week. This has been a great one!0
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It was a long weekend at conference and I didnt make the best choices and TOM to boot and that rather crashed my goals. heres to a better new week.0
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