MINI GOAL WEEK CHALLENGE-9/25-10/1
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Checking in for Sunday goals:
I logged all my food, went to bed at 10 and wasn't scheduled to walk. :drinker:
I feel so much better getting back on track. I hope everyone had a wonderful day
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Hi everyone
9/25 sunday exercise goal- 4230 Aerobic steps/47 minutes-done
water- 64 oz- done
calories=1147
9/26- monday- exercise-3682 aerobic steps/34 minutes
water- 64 oz done
calories- 1042
I am 5' 2" weigh 191.4 and the calories set by mfp is 1200 and I do not want to eat my exercise calories.0 -
littlemount: yeah, I try to not eat my exercise calories as well, I fully support that. Now that I'm stagnant and close to my goal, this week I'm upping my calories and seeing if that helps any. Great job on the goals!
danlyn: I'm so so glad you're back! Sounds like your had a super Sunday, and glad you're feeling better.0 -
Mak, I’m amazed that you can do the 30DS and then turn around and go on a bike ride the same day. Your legs aren’t falling off yet? I guess Tony really did get you into super ninja shape! Way to go!
Bhurley1424, welcome to the group! I know the feeling of needing a recovery week. Lately I’ve just been in a funk and am trying to get out. Great goals! I think sometimes we do forget that our body needs fuel in addition to weight loss. I’m sure you’ll do great with your goals.
Philosohoe, thanks, you rock too. Glad you’re here. It wouldn’t be the same without you. I laughed at your 4th goal, because it’s one we all feel and yet you have picked healthy ways of expressing your anger. You rock! BTW, I’m so proud of you for doing so awesome with the weighing goal. You are getting strong in more ways than one!
Lttee, it’s always nice to hear things like that from other women. We can be so harsh on one another. Also, so happy you found a buddy to keep you motivated with Chalean. Remember, go heavy or go home! LOL.
Hearts Desire, way to go on a nice start to your week. It does feel good to get it right, doesn’t it?
Papillion, I think the same goals are great. I know I keep Chalean in mine to remind me of my commitment to myself with this program. I also have taken a cue from you on the fruits/veggie goal (though I’m not as ambitious as you just yet). Glad to see you back!
Carolineb81, welcome! Of course you can join. The more the merrier. I really like your goals (although just reading the first two exhausted me). I’m always super impressed with anyone who can run; but to do that and 30DS and I find you super amazing! Good job on hiding the scale. Sometimes that helps. Philosohoe also tries to eat very quickly in the morning so she’s not able to weigh herself at her smallest. Maybe that would help?
Danlyn, so happy that you’re feeling better and back on track. Way to go on the goals today! So glad you’re here.
My goals this week:
1. Do something for myself every day.-had lunch with friends. It was short, but nice.
2. Have at least three fruits/veggies a day.-done, though barely.
3. Do Chalean X as scheduled.-Push 1, week 2 tonight. Did better with form today. Also did ab burner and remembered why I stopped (stupid neck).0 -
For my week 9/25- 10/1
Easy goal
1) Track exercise....
try and run 3 times a week and bike 2 times a week
Harder goal
2) log everything i eat - even the bingee stuff that i eat.
SW 143
CW 136.6
GW 1230 -
I'd like to join this challenge! After the week I had last week (no logging, eating out too much and no exercise due to travelling) I need to get myself back into the game! :bigsmile:
1) exercise 5 days this week
2) walk at least 10 miles this week
3) stay under calories, but make sure to eat enough ('m bad with 'planning' and end up being way under alot)
4) at least 64oz of water daily
Thanks for the welcome! Well, I accomplished 2 days of exercise (yesterday and today), walked 4 miles yesterday, stayed under calories and drank my water. Not sure how my calory count is tonight; think I'll be pretty short again. :blushing:0 -
:yawn: only minutes before bedtime... so I'll be back in the a.m to catch you all up on my day and read everyone's post. (but wanted to keep the goal I made to check in daily)
Cheers!:drinker:0 -
Bhurley1424 – Welcome good luck with you goals this week! Great job accomplishing your goals Sunday and Monday. Keep up all the hard work!
Philosohoe – Great goals this week, I especially like your mental/anger management goal for the week. Keep up your chat as long as you need to! As for Sunday sodium, it’s ok we all have days like that (sometimes weekends like that!) But you are doing so great one day over sodium isn’t going to get you down!
Ittee – CONGRATS on the NSV!!! You’ll get those fruits and veggies this week. I know you can do it!
Hearts♥Desire – Way to go with your goals. Glad to hear you are back on track and feeling good about it. Keep it up. :blushing: Thank you for the kind words about my pics :happy: I still do a double take when I look at my pics LOL!!
Papillon22 – Glad to hear you are back and working on your goals. I know you can do it. How long is the Chalean schedule? You sounds like you are doing so well with it. Keep it up!
Carolineb81 – Welcome, glad you are joining us! Good luck on your mini goals. Congrats on getting all your goals in on Sunday and Monday. Congrats on 30DS day 15! That’s AMAZING. I did day 6 today, level 1 is tough, but I’m looking forward to the challenge of level 2! Good call on hiding the scale, hopefully the out sight/out of mind will help. I know it has helped me when I start to obsess
mrogers52 – Couldn’t we all use a mental health goal
la_nanita – Oh yeah right there with you about Tony’s voice. Way to get through day 1 + ARX!!! Way to go with the push up’s 5-10 is awesome! Did you have chest and back today? The push up’s are intense on that one. Keep it up I know you can conquer P90X and Tony!
Danlyn – Glad to hear you are back on track, great job with logging all your food and getting to bed at 10. Keep it up.
Littlemount – Great job with your goals. Keep up the great work!
Ladygloria – Super ninja shape too funny!! Tony did whip me into pretty good shape, but don’t’ get me wrong 30DS is kicking my behind!
Stephabee38 – Great goals! Good luck with your easy goal and your harder goal!
Monday check in:
1. 30DS - day 6 done.
2. Get in 3 non 30DS workouts in – still 1 for 3
3. Bring lunch and snacks to work – Done and done.
4. No extra BLTS (bites, licks, tastes, sips) – OHH YOU CURSED M&M’s!!!!! Will I ever have the strength to walk past you around 3:30? Today was not that day.
5. Get my weekends under control – only time will tell.
I love the support from this group and how we reach out to each other, hold each other up, and when needed pick each other up. Keep it up everyone. We can do this together! Good night everyone :yawn:0 -
MAK - I hear you, for me it was the blasted donut again this weekend, but m&ms would've done me in too. Glad you brought lunch and snacks, that helps for your day I'm quite sure.
HeartsDesire: way to make that goal, and still realize that bed is important to make yet another goal! awesome
bhurley: excellent consistency already with the exercise!
stephabee: I think it's awesome how you threw in two goals that you're confident about and one goal that challenges you.
ladygloria: so thankful you turned me on to chalean. Are you lifting with your neck or do you have neck problems? Glad you enjoyed lunch with friends, and really glad you're taking the step to making you a priority!
My check in:
Exercise 7 times, 3 chalean, 3 abs: did all three, yay me!!
Calories, with protein being higher than fat: yeppers, this is getting a tad easier
3 servings of fruits/veggies daily: ah yeah, I made this one!! go me!!0 -
Monday night check in:
1) Exercise 6 days--check! 1/7
2) 10-12 cups water EVERYDAY--check 1/7
3) Sodium under 2000 EVERYDAY--check 1/7 (I'm going after this goal with a vengeance this week because I'm so mad about Sunday. Mad, but over it and using the anger as motivation.)
4) Take a walk or do some deep breathing exercises when I get that "I'm about to strangle:mad: punch
maim:explode: stab someone" feeling. (This is my mental health/anger management goal for the week ) --I took about 2 extra walks away from my desk today and did a few deep breaths while I was at it. This is a good goal for me to work on. It should help my blood pressure too. Plus, you know, the not committing violence against my boss is probably a good thing. I guess.
5) DO NOT WEIGH IN ON ANY DAY OTHER THAN MONDAY. check 1/7 I had a 1/2 pound loss today, but I'm already feeling the urge to weigh in again because a lot of the issues that I had last week have resolve (TOM is over!), so I feel like surely tomorrow's weigh in would be even better, especially since I had a really good swim and a really good food day. So in the spirit of NOT blowing my goal so early in the week, here we go: I PROMISE, AVOW, AND AFFIRM THAT I WILL NOT WEIGH IN TOMORROW.
Thanks for the encouragement everyone. Today was actually not terrible for a Monday, so that's pretty good. Hope everyone has a great Tuesday!:drinker:0 -
lttee: it's funny how our ideas of rest day differ! for me it's not working out at all, for you is a video and a sport :laugh: don't you love recharge? I do it on mondays, and love it. It's super relaxing.
MAK: Chalean X is a 4 month program. I'm scheduled to finish on my birthday at the end of november. What will I do afterwards??!!
Monday check-in:
1- Follow Chalean's schedule - done!
2- 5 fruits/veggies a day - done!
3- 1 glass of water before every meal- I forgot! I have two midterms this week, so my head is somewhere else.
Welcome to the new girls! :flowerforyou:0 -
Hi! I am checking in!
1) I am logging in my food
2) I am remembering to eat little meals
3) I got 3 miles done yesterday - gonna need to get on a bike soon to get in my 13 miles!
How are you guys doing?
I'm still getting to know you guys. You're all inspirational!! Thanks for letting me tag along.0 -
Achieved my goals today I had 30ds and c25k to do, did my run before breakfast and just done 30ds as well & im still hiding from the scales! 0
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1. Do at least 1 hour of loggable exercise every day
2. Do strength exercises at least 3 days.
I was going to do Monday to Monday since I took the dog running yesterday, but since I didn't log the walking to and from the trail I've now decided to go Tuesday to Tuesday.0 -
Did not get up at 5am to do my P90X, went to bed too late and had a restless night. Therefore I am creating a new goal....
5) Go to bed by 10pm
I will do my Plyometrics tonight when I get home from work.
Mak - When you did the P90x did you follow the nutrition program too? I am thinking about it, I want to get as much benefit from the program as a whole but not that motivated to follow the nutrition.0 -
Welcome kitinboots!
Tuesday check-in:
1- Follow Chalean's schedule - done! it was a rest day :laugh:
2- 5 fruits/veggies a day - done!
3- 1 glass of water before every meal- I forgot again but had soup, so i'll consider it done.0 -
Papillon: awesome day today! It's a rest day for me too, and I'm really thinking of doing absolutely nothing today. Have a computer date with my husband tonight, and feel like I don't want to do anything anyhow. I consider the soup a beverage as well!
la_nanita: five goals?! wow! You're right though, in order to get up early you need to get to bed on time. Good luck with tomorrow.
kitinboots: welcome, Tues to Tues sounds great, even though technically you did do loggable exercise yesterday. Do you do your strength training at a gym?
caroline: great job on both the hiding and the exercise!
RealMe: sounds as though you're doing great on your goals! MAK rides her bike, and I am planning on it once the weather turns cooler. Love bikes.0 -
My goals this week:
1. Exercise 4x ***2/4
2. Stay on track even though eating out several times this week. (I cook all our meals and pack both my breakfast and lunch, so eating out is not something I have done much of since June). ***1/2
3. Take vitamins daily ***2/7
4. Add more protein ***1/7
Really difficult to add protein without adding more carbs. I am shooting for 90 protein and 30 carbs. I will keep trying though!
Looks like everyone has some great goals!0 -
Tuesday 9/27- water 64oz- done
calories- 1126
exercise- 3886- 32 minutes.
Thanks to all for letting me be part of your team.0 -
Tuesday 9/27- water 64oz- done
calories- 1126
exercise- 3886- 32 minutes.
Thanks to all for letting me be part of your team. We love having you! 0 -
Tuesday check in:
1) P90X: 2/7 (2/90)
2) Non-P90X: 0/3
3) Water: 1/7
4) Breakfast: 2/7
5) Bed by 10pm:
Mangaged to do almost all of the Plyometrics, but all of the jumping hurts my knees. This video will be the hardest for me.0 -
Goals for this week (9/25-10/1)
1 - Track food daily, make healthier choices
2 - Workout 4-5 days this week
3 - Stay FOCUSED on the Game!
4 - Check in EVERY DAY no matter what type of day I've had
:flowerforyou: Monday Check-in:
I got everything tracked and made good food choices
Got a workout in & a run after that
Focused? Yup!
Checking in with you all in more detail since I needed to shut down last night.
:flowerforyou: Tues Check-in:
Everything tracked today as well
No workout..hard day emotionally
Still focused on the goal!
Check in time.. Here I am! :smooched:
Off to bed, I'll work to catch up and see how everyone is starting out their week... Have an awesome Wednesday My Dear Friends!! 0 -
Stephabee38, welcome! I love how different things are easy and hard for people. Your idea of running three times a week would have me passing out. I have yet to be able to go on long bike rides (at least ones on a real bike). I think I’m better at logging. Great goals!
Bhurley, amazing workouts. 4 miles in one day. Woah! Are there high calorie foods that you can add into your day to make up for your deficits? I know when I’m running short I throw in almonds and other things that don’t make me feel stuffed, but get in vital nutrients.
Hearts Desire, way to keep checking in. Some days, it’s just hard to get a free moment here. So glad you’re keeping up! And amazing work with those goals!
Mak, glad I could make you laugh. You amaze me. I’m so proud of your progress with your goals and your exercise. I too have had a love affair with chocolate and sweets this week.
Lttee, so glad you like it. It’s definitely a tough, but doable workout routine. It’s hard to make me a priority, but I’m working on it. The new job is taking away time I used to have after work to have more me time. I will do this! As for my neck, I have been in more than 6 car accidents in my life that were serious and as such, my neck has no curve in it. I’m working to add the curve back in through therapy, but in the meantime even with modified crunches I’ve learned in PT, it can hurt very quickly.
Philosohoe, I’m glad you didn’t blow up at your boss. LOL, I’ve had days like that too. It’s nice to have that time away to think more rationally and keep your job. Stay strong—you can avoid the scale tomorrow. And the payoff will be that your loss next week may be bigger than you expected.
Papillion, way to keep up the exercise despite mid-terms. I hope it helps you with stress relief. And don’t worry, you will get this water thing down soon.
RealMeSomeday, way to get in three more miles. I am amazed! You are doing so well with your goals. Keep it up!
Carolineb81, wow. You are amazing. Keep up the good work!
Kitinboots, welcome! Great goals! Do whatever works for you. Just be sure to keep up with us as we move threads week to week. So glad to have another new person this week!
La_nanita, I think bedtime goals are so good for us and so hard to do. Good luck! You can do it! As for plyometrics, I always do modifications. Knees are something I don’t want to add to the injuries.
Mggirl0122, way to go on your goals so far! I know how hard that eating out one is. Today at lunch alone I went over sodium. BTW, what proteins are you adding? I too need to up my protein, especially on days I don’t eat meat at lunch. Keep up the good work!
Littemount, way to go! You are doing a great deal of stepping! So glad you’re here. :-)
My progress:
1. Do something for myself every day.-exercised even though I had nurse duty with my hubby and child.
2. Have at least three fruits/veggies a day.-done, although my sodium level today was embarrassing.
3. Do Chalean X as scheduled.-today was a rest day, but in order to make up for my hunger I did burn intervals. Haven’t been doing it because I’ve been substituting and had forgotten how intense it is. Would like to keep this on Tuesdays instead of having a 2nd rest day. Then if all goes well, I’ll have three intense cardio workouts each week.0 -
Hello everyone! So far so good -
Exercise in - worked out with my trainer tonight (after a week off) and thought I was gonna die! :yawn: I ended burning a ton of calories though so it's all good. :bigsmile:
Calories are good so far - I need to learn how to eat better especially on 'trainer' days. Part of my problem is I just get so busy with work and then taking care of the baby I just don't eat enough. :ohwell: That and I'm probably too obsessed with calories.
Water - 72oz so far :bigsmile:
ladygloria - Thanks! The four miles was actually a Leslie Sansone video - they can really get you going and burn calories. It's still a little to hot to walk outside! I can't wait untill it cools down and I can walk outside in the afternoon with the baby.0 -
3. Do Chalean X as scheduled.-today was a rest day, but in order to make up for my hunger I did burn intervals. Haven’t been doing it because I’ve been substituting and had forgotten how intense it is. Would like to keep this on Tuesdays instead of having a 2nd rest day. Then if all goes well, I’ll have three intense cardio workouts each week.
wow, I was feeling lazy today, and then felt like I at least needed to try to exercise, and only got through 22 minutes of interval. That is intense. Last week I had to cut it in half as well, more due to time constraint. Next week I'm turning it into a goal! Kuddos to you!0 -
My check in:
Exercise 7 times, 3 chalean, 3 abs: did absolutely nothing, was a bum, and feel exhausted today
Calories, with protein being higher than fat: crap, is it awful that I have to check every single time right before I type the answer? And check.
3 servings of fruits/veggies daily: nope, 2, not 30 -
Ittee – Those cursed doughnuts!! Way to rock the fruit and veggie goal!
Papillon22 – WOW 4 months! That takes some serious dedication! Good luck with your midterms!
La_nanita- I didn’t follow the eating program, I was thinking about it too, but I looked through the book and I wasn’t sure how it would fit into my life and budget. So I decided to skip it. But there were some really recipes I might try. Plyo is definatly the mother of all P90X workouts. Even the doing the modified moves you still get one heck of a burn. I did learn to love Plyo though. During round 2 I did the lean program, no plyo, and I missed it!!! I never thought I would miss Plyo :laugh:
Tuesday check in:
1. 30DS - rest day. But I did have bowling, and I did really good YAY!!
2. Get in 3 non 30DS workouts in – still sitting at 1 for 3
3. Bring lunch and snacks to work – worked from home so this one was easy :happy:
4. No extra BLTS (bites, licks, tastes, sips) – today was better then yesterday, but there were a few extra BLTs.
5. Get my weekends under control – only time will tell.
Sorry for the quick check in tonight. Got home late from bowling and I have to get up early to take the husband to the train so off to bed I go. But know that I am rooting all of you on. Keep up all the great work.
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Tuesday LATE check in:
1) Exercise 6 days--check! 2/7
2) 10-12 cups water EVERYDAY--check 2/7
3) Sodium under 2000 EVERYDAY--check 2/7 (Super happy about this one because I was meeting friends for dinner at a Mexican restaurant, which is like the Nirvana of Sodium Yummy-ness.)
4) Take a walk or do some deep breathing exercises when I get that "I'm about to strangle punch maim stab someone" feeling. check--1 extra walk and several minutes of deep breathing throughout the course of the day.
5) DO NOT WEIGH IN ON ANY DAY OTHER THAN MONDAY. check 2/7.
mggirl--just a thought on upping protein without carbs/fat, my dietician recommended looking for a protein shake that has between 20-25 grams of protein with less than 5 grams of carbs per serving. The one's that I've found that meet those requirements that are actually palatable are Vitamin World 4 Ever Fit Whey Isolate (I like Strawberry Kiwi, but Ittee likes Vanilla) and Body Fortress Chocolate. I know MAK drinks Shakeology, but I haven't tried that one yet. The dietician said I should be drinking 2 per day, but I find that I don't get enough calories if I use it as a replacement meal. (I did today only to save room for bigger dinner.) Most days I use it as my morning snack because I have a long break between breakfast and lunch.
Anyway, hugs to all! Great to catch up on everyone's check-ins. I'd comment more if it weren't already after 11pm. Apparently, I need a bedtime goal too. :laugh:0 -
Lttee: You're right - I did run on Monday, but not for an hour, and I'm not convinced that walking to and from the trail can be counted to make it up to an hour...I have to be strict on myself.
Wednesday update: up early to go running (well, earlier) and I'm going to try extending my route by 5 or 10min. It's my last day running with the dog (although I've been asked to look after another now) so I have to make the most of it.0 -
I logged 3 more miles walking early this morning! yay! 6.5 more and I'll get to my goal before the month is over.
I love all you guys chatting to all of us! Makes this more personal, ya know?
Can any of you guys offer advice on how to do the elliptical? That machine scares me!!! ha! :laugh:
Lttee - gonna get on the bike a lot more in the winter cuz I KNOW I'll get bored of the treadmill. and it's cold here in Cleveland in winter time!
Kitinboots - how fun to go running with a dog! and good exercise for the doggie too!
Philosohoe - way to go keeping the salt down at a Mexican restaurant! how in the world did you accomplish that?
MAK - BLTS!!! I love that! I'm so going to copy that one. thanks!
and to all the rest of you! thanks for sharing. To quote from "Annie" - I think I'm gonna like it here! :bigsmile: :flowerforyou: :drinker:0
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