Mini Goal One Week Challenge-9/11-9/17

Hearts_2015

Friday Check in

Hello everyone, hope your Friday went well and everyone gets a bit of time for themselves over the weekend!

My day went pretty good until I picked up a few sweets, then a few more...... plan on logging every single bite of it though and that's progress!! Eating an not logging I don't learn as much from, it's never easy to log everything when we've deviated from what our meal plans were in a less than positive way but... I do feel logging now is progress for me much easier to face the fact that treat choices need to be planned and I don't need all the choices all at once!:blushing: :glasses:

Here's my day so far:
1. Bedtime Thurs ended up being 8pm. :drinker: I did IT!! I did IT! Oh and did I ever sleep good, the best hour and 1/2 I've slept in I have no idea how long! Then it started getting noisy outside my apt. building like it always does at night. grrrr That's why I attempted the early bedtime so I could get a jump on the noise by getting a jump on my sleep. Not so sure the rest of the night was as restful but that early hour and some was Heaven!!
2. Food choices, I've already shared, workout foods were as planned and later in the day I began to eat sweet and salty foods which probably is indicative of PMS/hormonal stuff that's close by.
3. Good workout! Got 5 days in this week, pretty proud of that!
4. FOCUS, need to sit down and look over what my activities have been and see just how focused I am... think I need a bit more focus on some things but I know I'm making progress and to me, that's HUGE! Keeps me a bit more positive.
5. Bedtime tonight? Hm, since it's the weekend I might do a 10:30-11pm but no later! Maybe earlier but definitely head on my pillow by 11pm, with lights out. :bigsmile:

Thought of you all today and truly am grateful for each and everyone of you that joined us again from past mini goal weeks and are new to this weeks mini goals. It's so good to find some positive support again on MFP. I feel so safe in this thread!!:flowerforyou: I know we're all working on our own goals but are right there for one another for support when ever needed or asked.

ladygloria

Minadee, welcome! So sorry I missed your arrival. Great goals! I’m sure you’ll rock it.

La_ninita, wow, I can’t wait for the day when mine says that. Congrats! LOL, your humping joke cracked me up. Thanks for the laugh.

Kris, 2 out of three is great! Keep it up! You’re doing awesome this week! I’m a data nerd too, I just wasn’t sure if the regular subscription service was worth it. I have considered renting one for a week to determine what my actual bmr was per day. Given my thyroid issues, it would be nice to know what I really do these days and if I speed things up ever.

Lttee, enjoy! Great job on your goals! We will miss you!

Mrogers, life most definitely happens. Good job on keeping your goals up despite the craziness that we deal with in the real world. Keep going strong!

Philosohoe, enjoy your trip. Are you an lttee going to the same place? We’ll miss you both!

Mak, great job on the exercise. You’ll beat those BLTs in no time! Thank you for the support and encouragement.

Hearts Desire, bed time goals are the most difficult; although I’m sure our body does appreciate them. You will make it! Pick one that works and go for it (and hey, hopefully next time you’ll be too deep into sleep for your neighbor’s to mess it up). You can do this!

Papillion, you’re scaring me a bit with Lean. Then again, I’m about to start Push next week and I’m almost scared. Still can’t do push ups not on my knees and WOAH tricep push ups. Great job on your goals!

ParrisPenguin, amazing job on your goals. How many steps do you do on average?

10more, I think 150 is still pretty reasonable for dessert. Way to go! And I agree, life is insane lately. Imagine if we can keep up the healthy habits how much easier it will be when life slows down a bit.

Danlyn, we all have times like that. I haven’t been feeling much of anything in the last two days but a strong desire to sleep. We will return with the right motivation and energy because ultimately, we know that this is good for us. Sometimes, we all need a breather.

My progress:
1. Do week 4 of Chalean (final burn phase, yes)-keep in cardio of some form. Missed Burn 3 tonight because I went to a birthday party. Will have to double up with zumba tomorrow to make up for the end of this week.
2. Plan and pack lunches that keep me interested and are healthy.-due to the crisis response this morning, I skipped packing and went with a steak burrito bowl at chipotle.
3. Start my new job on Tuesday with longer hours and still manage to keep up the healthy routine. –were it not for the birthday party that I forgot about until on my way home (friend’s kid), then I would have been on point. Oh well, I can still do this.
4. Check in here everyday, even when I'm tired.-yep.

MAK_01

Papillon22 - YAY for good sore. Good luck with your next phase! And great job with the salad today. I think that's where I get a big part of my daily veggie intake my lunch salad. I throw all sorts of stuff in there.

ParisPenguin- awesome job with your goals. Keep up all the hard work! I like your idea of standing and moving around when your out with friends. Great thinking!

KrisPage - thanks for the info it sounds super cool!! I see a present idea in my future

Danlyn - take the time you need. Find your focus and when you are ready we will be here. HUGGS to you!

Hearts Desire - way to rock that bed time goal Thursday night. I agree with what you said about this thread. I really couldn't (wouldn't) be getting through this without the support of you guys. HUGGS to you all!

Ladygloria- sorry you missed your work out (I did too). You are my hero getting them both in one day! Woot woot!! Love your positive attitude on goal #3 keep it up.

Friday check in:
1. Week 13 of P90X (last week) – I had ever intention of doing of it, but we ended up doing family stuff. Even though I skipped today I'm still Planning on finishing Sunday.
2. Get in 3 non P90X workout's in – 2 for 3 hopping to get my 3rd in tomorrow.
3. Bring lunch and snacks to work every day – I woke up late today but I made my lunch. Didn't want to spend money in the cafeteria two days in a row.
4. No extra BLTS (bites, licks, tastes, sips) – two words my friends ... epic fail. This goal will be lingering around a while I think!

A little SV and NSV to share with you today. SV- lost 1.5 pounds as of this morning!!! NSV ... The "goal" jeans (size12 skinny fit Calvin Klein jeans) fit!!!!!!! I wore them to work. And I have to say I thought I looked ok !

Have a great night!!! Huggs!

Hope you all had wonderful Fridays here us to Saturday! :drinker:

mrogers52

Good to read about so many positive experiences many of you are having!:flowerforyou:

Struggled a bit with food choices this week and am up 1/2 pound. However, since I have a food journal, I know what my problem area is and I can make better afternoon snack choices.

Enjoy the weekend!

Ittee

mrogers - the awareness, I feel, is important. Afternoon snacking is also an issue for me, I tend to gravitate towards sweets. Good luck on making healthier choices.

MAK - I'm quite sure you looked more than ok in those tiny jeans, I'm sure you looked positively radiant, and what an NSV to hit! So proud and you're such an inspiration.

LadyGloria - hope your new job doesn't take you down too much, sorry about your rough night the other day, and thank you for hoping back in and offering the encouragment needed to get this group to thrive on. I miss this group, the last two days have been chaotic with traveling and no groceries (so eating out is always a challenge to do each and every meal).

HeartsDesire - I'm so excited to see you make your sleep goal, and hope that you can truly beat the noise level by attaining it. Great job on that.

Danlyn - hope to see you back soon, refreshed, energized, and as focused as you want to be!

MAK_01

So I had that moment today... and I came running to share it with all of you. My favorite group of MFP'ers. The moment when you relaize this is all working. I was looking at my new NSV jeans from yesterday as I was putting them away. As I put the new favorite jeans away I found, all at the bottom of my jean drawer, my old favorite pair of jeans, so I thought I'd give them a try on... BEWARE there is a bit of skin showing......


There was much jumping for joy (the jeans were help up for that part) Off to go get my P90X done.
HUGGS to you all have a GREAT Saturday!!!!

mrogers52

WAHOO!!!!!!!!!!!:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: Mak_1

danlyn

MAK - YOU LOOK FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so proud of you :drinker: :drinker:

Thanks to all of you for your encouraging words about my "mini break".

Papillon22

MAK: wow! amazing job! :flowerforyou:

ladygloria: don't be scared, it just hurts a little more! :laugh:


1- follow chalean schedule - DONE! did lean intervals for the first time, and I liked it better than burn intervals even if there's no way in hell I can do the whole thing...yet!
2- 5 fruits/veggies - DONE! I need to start thinking about variety now, 'cause I can't live on tomatoes, lettuce and green beans forever!

ladygloria

Happy Saturday everyone! I can't believe it's already the end of this week.

Mak, can’t believe you’ll be done on Sunday! I know you must be proud. You going to post more amazing progress pics? Your picture today was GLORIOUS and I’m so proud. How many inches and such have you lost since you started p90?

Mrogers, great outlook. We all have bad days/weeks. The key is to learn what works for you and what doesn’t. Keep up the positivity. We’ll be here to add backup.

Lttee, we all have difficult days, but at least yours came with a very nice visit with your hubby (I hope). Are you back yet? Thank you for your kind words and support. I’m much better, thanks.

Papillion, will do my best. I’ll let you know how Push goes on Monday. Now that Zumba class is cancelled after this Thursday, I may get back to those burn intervals. They kick my butt! What do you like better about Lean Intervals?

My progress:

1. Do week 4 of Chalean (final burn phase, yes)-keep in cardio of some form.-finished Burn today! Also did Zumba prior and man was it harder after an hour long class!
2. Plan and pack lunches that keep me interested and are healthy.-going to do better with this next week, but overall I did pretty well.
3. Start my new job on Tuesday with longer hours and still manage to keep up the healthy routine. –yep, done.
4. Check in here everyday, even when I'm tired.-indeed.

MAK_01

Hi everyone! Hope you all are having a great weekend!

Mrogers52 and Danlyn – Thank you both very much :happy:

Papillon22 – Thank you for the kind words. Nice job with your goals this week. I like your attitude for lean intervals. Keep it up. Good luck working more variety into your fruit and veggie options.

Ladygloria – I will post some pics and total inches lost Great job this week with your goals. Way to get Zumba and Chalean in today that’s so amazing!

Saturday check in:
1. Week 13 of P90X (last week) – workout done. 1 more day
2. Get in 3 non P90X workout's in – I was going to go for a bike ride, then the husband asked if we could have an evening out. So skipped my bike ride for some quality time with the husband. I will say we moved 70 lb sheets of dry wall today, felt like that was a bit of an extra work out.
3. Bring lunch and snacks to work every day – We ate lunch out this afternoon. But I made a good choice and had a salad, so dressing with grilled chicken. In the past when we would go to this particular restaurant for lunch/dinner I’d get a gyros (full loaded) cheese fries. I did a rough count that would have been roughly 800 calories. EEEEKKKK! I’d say I made a much smarter choice today.
4. No extra BLTS (bites, licks, tastes, sips) – Did pretty good today! I snagged a couple of his French fries at lunch today, also a few extra bites at dinner. Not 100% but better then yesterday!

Have a great evening everyone.

Hearts_2015

Oops...thought I was posting on the new thread.....never mind:blushing:

MAK_01

Oops...thought I was posting on the new thread.....never mind:blushing:

Speaking of.... new thread!
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/346200-mini-goal-one-week-challenge-9-18-9-24

Here's to a new week of mini goals!

MAK_01

Promised I'd post my results... I'll even include a few pictures :blushing:

So first the numbers:
Weight: Day 1 = 173.5
Neck: Day 1 = 14
Chest: Day 1 =39.5
Waist: Day 1 =36
Hips: Day 1 = 41
R. Thigh: Day 1 = 25.5
L. Thigh: Day 1 = 25
R. Arm: Day 1 = 13.5
L. Arm: Day 1 = 14

Weight: Day 90 = 158 (down 15.5 pounds)
Neck: Day 90 = 13.5 (down .5 inches)
Chest: Day 90 = 37 (down 2.5 inches)
Waist: Day 90 = 34 (down 2 inches)
Hips: Day 90 = 39 (down 2 inches)
R. Thigh: Day 90 = 24.5 (down 1 inch)
L. Thigh: Day 90 = 24 (down 1 inch)
R. Arm: Day 90 = 13 (down .5 inch)
L. Arm: Day 90 = 13 (down 1 inch)

Now the pics... eeekk
Day 1


Day 90:


Day 1:


Day 90:

Bunny393

Hey everyone So I just did my first week in this group...

I stuck to my goals of going to the gym and staying inside my calories but I ddint make the best eating choices with friends this weekend

This next week should be easier due to having to be in class and busy all week

This next weeks goals-

-Go to the gym before class 4 days this week
-Stay inside my calories, and make good eating choices
-Remeber to log what I eat right after I eat it

Best of luck to all of you

ladygloria

Wow! Mak! Great job!

Bunny, can't wait to hear how you do in our new thread. See you there!

KrisPage

Well I did get in C25k workout on Friday night then we helped husbands mother clean out a storage unit sat and today was rest day. Ate way too much today I know.

la_nanita

Great job everyone!

I have been very slack this weekend. I have managed to get some kind of exercise in there. But no true exercise like getting on the elliptical or walk/jog. I also did no do so well with the logging. SO not too sure how I did on the calories and water. I can say this, I am craving drinking water which is a good thing.

Its a good thing we are starting a new week. Good luck all!