MINI GOAL WEEK CHALLENGE-10/1-10/8
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Thursday Check In:
1) P90X: 3.25/90 - Did not do the abs part, but I am OK with that
2) Water: 4/7
3) Bed: 4/7
4) Breakfast: 5/7
Today was better although my dinner choice was not that healthy. I was set on eating as soon as I got home from work so that I would have 1.5-2 hours before I worked out. With a stay at home husband you would think there would be dinner ready for me?!?! But NOOO, I had to come home and make something for myself!! GRRR he does not help with the stress level...0 -
Sunday Check-in:
1. Great water intake today! Not so good on food/logging as I'd hoped today.
2. Rest Day but did a TON of cleaning at my Sisters house..whew!
3. Still working on Refocusing.......:laugh:
4. Here I am checking in despite the food not logged completely and less than stellar choices. BUT I have kept this goal all week long!:drinker:
Looking forward to a brand new week with newcomers and regulars alike!:smooched:
....I plan on keeping the same goals for another week..
**My Goals for this week (10/2-10/8)**
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
** Monday Check-in**
1. Tracked my food, wasn't grandly happy with my choices today but it is what it was.. logged in the a.m. Creating healthier choices......I feel SO much better when I do, much more energy! Great on the water though!
2. Great workout and run after
3. FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!
4. Checking in, so glad I'm following through with this one faithfully, even if I'm struggling a bit with the food choices at some meals, knowing #4 is getting done daily feels awesome!!
Hope everyone had a good start to the week, love being here with you all it keeps me more accountable!:smooched: :flowerforyou:
**Tues. Check-in**
1. Conscious eating, some good choices, some less than healthy food but still feeling in control. I love the fact that I'm learning I CAN be and that it is possible to stay in control with less than healthy food. Though it's a fine line I'm finding and sometimes not worth the balancing act in case I tip to the other side.:laugh: Still working on the water and will continue drinking into the night. :laugh: Since I'm not much of a drinker, it's water that I'll be drinking into the night...just saying.
2. Pilates today for my workout, my knees started bothering me after due to some extra :blushing: sodium eating yesterday (amazing how I now can tell more than 1500 mg for me begins to effect my joints and my body simply doesn't need for more than 1500mg of it. I used to keep it at 2500 or below but once my body got used to the lower amount it showed me how appreciative it was and that it really does much prefer 1500 or less (which I'm finding without processed food is not all that hard to stay under, I typically am under 1000 easily). I found the same thing going on with sugars, they really effect my joints if eaten in excess. Painful? Heck Yea! But guess that's how my body reacts and sends it's signals so I listen!:blushing: :laugh: I love the lessons it's been teaching me on my journey to a healthier life. I imagine it's been yelling at me for some time now, so glad I've decided to finally listen!!
3. Every day my goal is to REFOCUS and begin anew, good day or less than good I want to make it a daily thing, to be aware & very conscience of my choices.
4. It's that time again, me keeping my Goal of checking in daily:drinker: This goal has really gotten me to push through many a night I've wanted to head to bed, put off logging etc., so...yay for this group and our goal setting!!!
You all are the best, the best group I've ever been apart of on here because it's been kept simple, friendly, kind and encouraging. I've never heard a negative word toward another yet & doubt I ever will on our Mini Goal Challenge group!
Love you guys:smooched: , really you make me smile when I come to check-in and when I read and when I go about my day thinking more consciously because of this group.
xo
**Weds. Check-in**
1. Did some logging, want to get more water than today but did OK. Still battling a bit with food choices. Not sure if I'm expecting to much from myself (perfection?) or I'm simply having a few 'days' being off kilter. :ohwell:
2. no workout (wow, did I ever miss it!)
3. I think it's time I sit down and reevaluate my goals, might help me focus a bit instead of simply typing the word. LOL
4. Checking in here and heading to bed.
Love you guys, big hugs!!!:smooched:
**Thurs. Check-in
1. Logged all the food, still working on my water. Sodium was way higher than typical for me. EEEK! I try to keep it under 1500 and it was 2300 and I didn't eat all that much. Looks like the TJ's stuff is going back, usually I'm very good at checking sodium on foods but this time, I guess not so much. I can't see eating a plain ole flour tortilla for nearly 500 mg of sodium.. BLEH...it all tasted weirdly salty too..little did I know! Glad they take things back if you don't like them.
Since cutting back my sodium some time back I can sooo taste the salt in foods, so if there's a lot in it, it's nasty to me now. Strange way back when I was eating junk I never noticed things were so salty but I sure do now. Anyone else notice that? Same with sweet...
2. no workout
so sad.... Friday I'll be working out though! YAY
3. hm... got nothing (to type here.. lol)
4. Checking in for the night, Good night all!:smooched:
Woo Hoo...it's almost Friday!
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Mak Just Deserts Wed night on Bravo simply amazing and yummy looking I just watch and drool!!0
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Papillon22 – Great job with your goals on Wednesday! Congrats on getting in your water before your meals!
Ittee – Thanks so much for the support! Evil tempting M&M’s, why do you call to me?
La_nanita – Yeah P90X at night is tough! The ab ripper is really difficult, I had to work my way up to it. I know some people that did it first before the other part of the video. You are doing great with all your other goals, keep it up! Husbands do have a way of adding stress to the day don’t they.
Danlyn – Great job with the walking and getting your bed time. I know you can rock your logging. Enjoy your last camping trip of the year. I hope you have a great weekend too! Good luck with your goals on your trip.
Hearts♥Desire – 500mg of sodium in a tortilla! What kind are these? I notice the really salty sometimes and I’m really sensitive to artificial sweetners, and I’ve noticed that more recently as well. YAY for Friday :happy:
KrisPage – I’ll be checking it out for sure!!
Thursday check in:
1. 30DS – Day 14 CHECK.
2. Get in 3 non 30DS workouts in – still at 3/3. Got in a nice walk/jog in with the dog. So fun.
3. Bring lunch and snacks to work every day – Brought the snacks, not the lunch. But I bought a salad from the cafeteria at work, and that’s what I would have brought, so it’s kind of ¾ success :laugh:
4. No extra BLTS (bites, licks, tastes, sips) – Avoided the M&M’s like the plague! But I did have a celebratory cookie at my meeting. A co-worker became a grandmother, so I thought a celebratory cookie was in order.
5. Get my weekends under control - been eating out WAY too much on the weekends lately. – plan in progress!
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Hi everyone! Late check in - on my way to bed. Foodwise, not such a good day. :blushing: too much sweets - but it was my hubby's birthday so we indulged a bit. :happy:
1) Exercise 6 days - on day 5 of exercise
2) Walk 10 miles - none today but up to 9.5 already.
3) 3 servings fruits/veggies - Ahhh - nope! Well, unless the salad I had at lunch counts as more than 1? Hmmm ---
4) Sodium - Yay - at least this was under!! Was over on just about everything else I track!
Thank god it's Friday!!! So looking forward to the weekend. Hubby and I get a night out on Saturday while Grandma babysits. :bigsmile: :bigsmile: Mind you, we're going out to eat so maybe another not so good day. I'll have to try to be good during the day.
Krispage - I've seen that Just deserts - I just love those shows! I'm addicted to Cupcake Wars myself!
Mak - I think that salad counts! You would have had that anyway so what's the difference? :happy: Yay for avoiding the M&M's again! I also, indulged in a cookie at work which I should not have done but oh well! It was good!0 -
bhurley: so happy you're going out on Saturday. Have fun!
MAK: so glad you've a plan in progress and that you enjoyed some pet activity time
Krispage: I couldn't watch those shows. Sweets are my weakness and if I saw them I would want them.
HeartsDesire: I haven't noticed any salty foods yet, can't wait for that day though.
la_nanita: glad you're rocking the P90X, sorry you don't have dinner waiting for you. I had a stay at home husband once who frustrated me...
My goals:
Follow chalean schedule adding in 3 abs, and 5 swims: day 2 of following a schedule- did a chalean burn it off (couldn't breathe for 27 minutes but got through and gave it my all) and the recharge (so nice afterwards)
3 fruits/veggies: yes, and over, and on veggies too!
Calories, with fat less/at 25%: outside of sodium, did really good today. Would still like fat to be a little lower.
Don't emotionally eat this week: yep, feels good to get back on track
Philosohoe gave me a NSV today (but she's awesome to me anyhow). She thought that my stomach was a goal (yet to be achieved), when really it is a motivation to improve upon. So I've already achieved something she thought I was aspiring for.0 -
Ittee's quote: "Philosohoe gave me a NSV today (but she's awesome to me anyhow). She thought that my stomach was a goal (yet to be achieved), when really it is a motivation to improve upon. So I've already achieved something she thought I was aspiring for."
Just to be perfectly clear about this ladies, the stomach to which I was referring is the incredibly cute and skinny tummy in Ittee's ticker. I thought THAT was her "I wanna get there" pic. No. That's her "This is where I am and I need to make it a six pack" pic. Just thought you should know.
Way too late Thursday night check in:
1) Exercise 5 days including 1 workout video (probably ChaleanX)--check 4/5
2) Keep macronutrient ratio at 50:25:25 for Carbs/Protein/Fat--42.2/25.8/32.1 too much fat, better on protein
3) Sodium under 2000--nope still 2/7 but I started cramping really badly during the last few minutes of elliptical, so I ate something to boost up my sodium to hopefully help me sleep through the night.
4) Get at least a 3500 calorie deficit total for the week-2422 so far.
Thank goodness it's finally Friday! I've been begging people at work to tell me it's Friday since Tuesday. Hope it's a great one for all! Good night Awesomest Group Ever!0 -
lttee: isn't burn it off deadly?! and recharge is heavenly, so it's a good combo. Well done! and I'm curious about your tummy! it sounds like it should be your profile pic!
Thursday (super late) check-in:
1- Keep up Chalean X schedule - rest day.
2- 5 fruits/veggies a day - done!
3- Have a glass of water before every meal - done two days in a row! oh my!
well done, everyone! have a nice weekend!0 -
Super super late check in for thursday
cal- did not log calories accurately too much of snacks all day
water- above 64 oz
Exercise- none
Hope to catch up with Zumba today and logging with mindful eating.
Catch up with everyone in the evening.0 -
lttee: isn't burn it off deadly?! and recharge is heavenly, so it's a good combo. Well done! and I'm curious about your tummy! it sounds like it should be your profile pic!
Thursday (super late) check-in:
1- Keep up Chalean X schedule - rest day.
2- 5 fruits/veggies a day - done!
3- Have a glass of water before every meal - done two days in a row! oh my!
well done, everyone! have a nice weekend!
Papillon: you're so wonderful for being able to keep up the schedule. burn it off is deadly and recharge is heavenly, completely agree!! Great job on your goals!
littlemount: hope you get in some zumba today, and rested plenty after your late post0 -
tried to make it my profile pic, but it doesn't look right with how the site crops. It is on my profile pics now though. Anyhow, it's my ticker.0
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lttee-Your ticker is very good I think you hardly have any weight to lose right ?
check in friday 10/7-
Calories- under 1200
Water-64oz
Zumba class- done.
What are everyone's plan for the weekend ?0 -
Sunday Check-in:
1. Great water intake today! Not so good on food/logging as I'd hoped today.
2. Rest Day but did a TON of cleaning at my Sisters house..whew!
3. Still working on Refocusing.......:laugh:
4. Here I am checking in despite the food not logged completely and less than stellar choices. BUT I have kept this goal all week long!:drinker:
Looking forward to a brand new week with newcomers and regulars alike!:smooched:
....I plan on keeping the same goals for another week..
**My Goals for this week (10/2-10/8)**
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
** Monday Check-in**
1. Tracked my food, wasn't grandly happy with my choices today but it is what it was.. logged in the a.m. Creating healthier choices......I feel SO much better when I do, much more energy! Great on the water though!
2. Great workout and run after
3. FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!
4. Checking in, so glad I'm following through with this one faithfully, even if I'm struggling a bit with the food choices at some meals, knowing #4 is getting done daily feels awesome!!
Hope everyone had a good start to the week, love being here with you all it keeps me more accountable!:smooched: :flowerforyou:
**Tues. Check-in**
1. Conscious eating, some good choices, some less than healthy food but still feeling in control. I love the fact that I'm learning I CAN be and that it is possible to stay in control with less than healthy food. Though it's a fine line I'm finding and sometimes not worth the balancing act in case I tip to the other side.:laugh: Still working on the water and will continue drinking into the night. :laugh: Since I'm not much of a drinker, it's water that I'll be drinking into the night...just saying.
2. Pilates today for my workout, my knees started bothering me after due to some extra :blushing: sodium eating yesterday (amazing how I now can tell more than 1500 mg for me begins to effect my joints and my body simply doesn't need for more than 1500mg of it. I used to keep it at 2500 or below but once my body got used to the lower amount it showed me how appreciative it was and that it really does much prefer 1500 or less (which I'm finding without processed food is not all that hard to stay under, I typically am under 1000 easily). I found the same thing going on with sugars, they really effect my joints if eaten in excess. Painful? Heck Yea! But guess that's how my body reacts and sends it's signals so I listen!:blushing: :laugh: I love the lessons it's been teaching me on my journey to a healthier life. I imagine it's been yelling at me for some time now, so glad I've decided to finally listen!!
3. Every day my goal is to REFOCUS and begin anew, good day or less than good I want to make it a daily thing, to be aware & very conscience of my choices.
4. It's that time again, me keeping my Goal of checking in daily:drinker: This goal has really gotten me to push through many a night I've wanted to head to bed, put off logging etc., so...yay for this group and our goal setting!!!
You all are the best, the best group I've ever been apart of on here because it's been kept simple, friendly, kind and encouraging. I've never heard a negative word toward another yet & doubt I ever will on our Mini Goal Challenge group!
Love you guys:smooched: , really you make me smile when I come to check-in and when I read and when I go about my day thinking more consciously because of this group.
xo
**Weds. Check-in**
1. Did some logging, want to get more water than today but did OK. Still battling a bit with food choices. Not sure if I'm expecting to much from myself (perfection?) or I'm simply having a few 'days' being off kilter. :ohwell:
2. no workout (wow, did I ever miss it!)
3. I think it's time I sit down and reevaluate my goals, might help me focus a bit instead of simply typing the word. LOL
4. Checking in here and heading to bed.
Love you guys, big hugs!!!:smooched:
**Thurs. Check-in
1. Logged all the food, still working on my water. Sodium was way higher than typical for me. EEEK! I try to keep it under 1500 and it was 2300 and I didn't eat all that much. Looks like the TJ's stuff is going back, usually I'm very good at checking sodium on foods but this time, I guess not so much. I can't see eating a plain ole flour tortilla for nearly 500 mg of sodium.. BLEH...it all tasted weirdly salty too..little did I know! Glad they take things back if you don't like them.
Since cutting back my sodium some time back I can sooo taste the salt in foods, so if there's a lot in it, it's nasty to me now. Strange way back when I was eating junk I never noticed things were so salty but I sure do now. Anyone else notice that? Same with sweet...
2. no workout so sad.... Friday I'll be working out though! YAY
3. hm... got nothing (to type here.. lol)
4. Checking in for the night, Good night all!:smooched:
Woo Hoo...it's almost Friday!
**Friday Check-in**
Popping in for a quick review of Friday
1. Good foods all day and good water intake, I'll finish logging tomorrow as I'm not feeling well so I'm going to bed.
2.Great workout and then ran in the water for awhile after, exhausted me but sure felt great!
3. FOCUS'd again!!! & boy oh boy does it feel good!
4. Really proud of myself checking in with you all every single day ..gonna keep this goal for next week as well... it helps A LOT!
You all are the best cheerleaders, I'm very grateful for each of you on this list. Together we are strong and continue to encourage one another!! :drinker:
I'll catch up on comments to me and check in to see how everyone else is doing tomorrow if I'm feeling a bit better!:smooched:0 -
Bhurley1424 – Happy birthday to your husband. Have fun on Saturday with your husband, enjoy your date night :happy: I’m a BIG fan of Cupcake wars too, and Chopped.
Ittee – I’m aspiring for my stomach to look like yours!!!! FABLOUS! I’m glad you are feeling like your back on track. Sounds like you really gave it all during your workout! Keep up all the great work on your goals. Isn’t it interesting… if I was at home, the house would be cleaned, laundry done, dinner made. When my guy was out of work and at home during the day… not only was none of the above done, but he thought it would be a GREAT idea to tear apart our finished basement to re-finish it. Then decided it made more sense to tear apart our half bath and family room. We finally got the half bath and family room back in order (except I still don’t have blinds) but the basement is now unfinished and a MESS! GRRRRRRRR!!!
Philosohoe – I agree thank goodness its Friday! Great job with your goals. You are doing such great work with your macros. I’m going to have to go looking through your diary and see how you are doing it. Hope your leg cramps didn’t interrupt your sleep.
Papillon22 – WHHOOO HOOO!!! Way to get your water goal two days in a row. Great job, you are really rocking it this week.
Littlemount – Great job getting a with Zumba today. Nice job Thursday and Friday, even though Thursday sounded a little tough! This weekend we are going to a fall fest bringing the dog. They have the usually fall frivolities for people, but they also have activities for the 4 legged visitors, there’s a doggie fashion show, doxie races, and a costume contest. It should be fun. Then Sunday I’m sure some football will be watched, but we have to get our house in order and cleaned top to bottom… MIL visit.
Hearts♥Desire – I’m sorry to hear you aren’t feeling well. Get some sleep and take care of you. Great job with your goals! So glad to hear you are refocused and feeling good. I’m so glad you are a part of the mini goals group you really are an awesome source of encouragement and positive energy. HUGGSS!!
Friday check in:
1. 30DS – Day 15 CHECK.
2. Get in 3 non 30DS workouts in – 4/3. I was able to get in another nice walk/jog in with the dog. :happy:
3. Bring lunch and snacks to work every day – I can literally keep the same answer from Thursday :laugh: brought the snacks, not the lunch, got a salad from the cafeteria for lunch.
4. No extra BLTS (bites, licks, tastes, sips) – 2 days in a row of M&M’s avoidance. Did not do so great at dinner… I had a bite(s) of everyone’s dinners.
5. Get my weekends under control - been eating out WAY too much on the weekends lately. – So my plan, Part 1 I’m going to try and eat out 3 times (including Friday night dinner). Now that might seem like a lot but some weekends I eat out 7 meals. Part 2 pre-plan meals as best I can and try to make healthy choices. Part 3 stop eating off everyone’s plates (more BLTS) :laugh: Part 4 work out! So Friday night dinner we went to Olive Garden, I looked at the menu on line and decided on the Herb Grilled Salmon and the salad with lite dressing. Which I did in fact order, it was really good! I didn’t do so well with the eating off everyone’s plates. And I did work out. So with the exception of the BLTS I did OK. On a side note I only ate half of the piece of salmon.
On other news I got my “friend” this afternoon, 10 days earlier than normal, and 3 days earlier then last month. <sigh>
Hope you all had a great day and a great evening. Time to go watch some hockey!0 -
MAK: seeing that 60 on your ticker is such an inspiring feat!! Sucks about the basement. I'm so glad you have a plan for the weekend, and that you looked online prior to, that really helps me out as well.
HeartsDesire: great job on your goals even if you aren't feeling well!! That takes hard work.
littlemount: Yeah, I'm at my goal weight, debating on a little lower if I tone and feel that it's not satisfactory. Don't forget to eat, you go under and unless you're mini stature, nutrition is a good thing. So glad to see you on and interacting with us all. My weekends plans are pretty packed with family errands, workout with friends, pumpkin patch on Saturday, Disneyland on Sunday, and then who knows what on Monday (yay a day to do great fun stuff like grocery shop, laundry, etc :grumble: ).
Some days I wish I were a kid again. When my son complains about one page of homework and no real other responsibilities, I'm envious. Or my dog, that would be a great life. Loved, pampered, brushed, fed and anything that I feel like. Sounds great!
Okay, back to being focused....
My goals:
Follow chalean schedule adding in 3 abs, and 5 swims: day 3 of following a schedule- did a chalean burn 2 and ab burner. Been too cold to swim but weather is changing and swimming is back on this weekend
3 fruits/veggies: nope, not even close. Staff breakfast combined with forgetting my lunch and eating breakfast leftovers wasn't good
Calories, with fat less/at 25%: Not so hot on this one, but technically made it. So yay
Don't emotionally eat this week: yep, still feel the need to make up for the two days in a row that I miserably failed this. Oh well, need to appreciate that I stopped after two days and am doing great. :drinker:0 -
lttee: look at that tummy! it looks like my ideal one, well done! :flowerforyou:
Friday (late and unwilling) check-in:
1- Keep up Chalean X schedule - didn't feel like it, and chose not to do it. On top of that, I went over the calorie limit by about 600 calories :noway: Oh, well, today's a new day.
2- 5 fruits/veggies a day - done!
3- Have a glass of water before every meal - done only at dinner time.0 -
Taking a goal from MAK today-getting my weekend eating under control. Off to buy more fruit and ingredients to make lasagna rolls (vegetarian) for dinner tonight.
Work has been crazy, busy but fun! Having a new principal at school that I admire and respect has recharged my soul this year : )
My mom's health is slowly declining and this is hard especially since I don't love near.
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Friday was not that good, but not completely horrible. I did not get my P90X last night but I did it this morning, I plan on doing another one tonight and the final one tomorrow morning. If I achieve this I willl have actually done all of this week's workouts. So I have hope! I have decided to make my week Monday to Sunday since I re-started my P90x last Monday.
I hope all of you have a great weekend!0 -
hoping there is another challenge for the upcoming week. would love to participate0
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hoping there is another challenge for the upcoming week. would love to participate
Every week we're here, glad you have you ladylu!
la_nanita: great job already doing some exercise first thing this morning, and your weekend goal sounds spectacular.
mrogers: isn't it amazing how wonderful a good principal can be? I love mine. I'm so sorry to hear about your mom, how rough.
papillon: thank you so much for your kind words. This group has helped me in so many ways. Don't worry about missing a day, you're strong and more than capable of making it up.0 -
Hi guys, sorry about not checking in the last few days. I've been honoring my goals this week and taking time for me and my family. So, here is my progress:
My goals:
1. Keep up with Chalean's schedule per my modifications with the cardio. -yep, including Zumba today so yay!
2. Take some time each day for myself. -have been spending tons of time away from the computer but relaxing.
3. Spend some quality time with the hubby and child. We don't get much time these days all together, so when I can, I'm going to take advantage of it. -yes, it's been great. Today we're going to see an ice show, so that should also be fun.
I will start the new thread tomorrow and be back in the game. I've read all of your progress and you guys are amazing. Lttee, I'm jealous of the stomach and Mak, 60, WOAH. How inspirational you guys are!0 -
Sorry no check in yesterday. I didn't log anything or exercise; my sinuses are horrible so suffering from sore throat, congestion. :sick: Needless to say no goal progress yesterday. We did get out this morning to the farmer's market and walked al ittle along the river. Maybe a mile but not sure. It was nice. I'd like to know when farmer's markets became more sweets and baked goods than fresh fruit/veggies?? :grumble: sheesh!
ladygloria - Glad that you are taking some time for your family. It's important to do that! I am looking forward to our 'date night' tonight. have fun at the ice show.
Ittee - WOW! I wish I had a tummy like that!
Welcome ladylu! This is a great group! :bigsmile:0 -
Mrogers “Having a new principal at school that I admire and respect has recharged my soul this year” That is SO fantastic! I’m envious and definitely in need of a soulful recharge at work. So sorry to hear about your mom. I know how that feels. Sending you lots of internet love. Hang in there. <<HUG>>
La_nanita—Way to pull yourself back on track! I always make my week Mon-Sun because Sunday is usually a rest day for me, so I don’t always feel in the right frame of mind to get serious. Monday works for me because I have to get my game face on for work. I have my fightin shoes on, so I’m ready to tackle my lifestyle too
You’re doing great!
Ladylu11—Welcome! Yes a new thread usually starts on Sundays. There will be a link when it goes up (thanks to the lovely ladygloria and MAK) Just think of a couple or a few goals that you would like to focus on and jump in! Lots of support here. You’ll love it.
Ladygloria—Congratulations on meeting your family & you goals! Transitioning to a new job can be so stressful even when it’s a positive change. I know that I have workaholic tendencies, and it’s so hard to keep your balance. WTG for your awesome efforts for yourself! BTW, love the new profile pic.
MAK—Thank you for the encouragement and inspiration. 60 is so tremendous. It gives me hope that I can hang in there, work hard, see good results and build a healthier lifestyle overall. I used to be really bad about BLTS, especially eating off other people’s plates at restaurants. I just wanted a little taste so I would know what I was missing. It was weird too because sometimes I wanted to try other stuff just so that I could be happy that my own was better, but if I liked theirs better, then I would be sad about eating my own. It was a vicious cycle. I still do it to some extent, but not to the level that I used to. Maybe if you think about them with the intention of trying to figure out how to log them (even your 7 M&M’s), then you might have your breakthrough moment. I KNOW YOU CAN OVERCOME THE BLTS! Or at least develop a healthier relationship with them. As for the macros, I don’t really know what I’m doing except that I front load most of my food into breakfast and lunch, then I kinda pick my dinner based on what I’m missing the most, although I’m always higher on fat than I should be. And I have a handy little spreadsheet that I made that I use to calculate everything so I don’t have to think hard. :P
Friday’s check in:
1) Exercise 5 days including 1 workout video (probably ChaleanX)--check 5/5 & Chalean Burn 2! I wouldn’t have met this goal if it weren’t for Ittee’s motivation and willingness to wait until 7:00 at night to workout with me. Thank you Ittee! GOAL ACHIEVED!
2) Keep macronutrient ratio at 50:25:25 for Carbs/Protein/Fat—49.5/21.4/29.1 pretty good today
3) Sodium under 2000--check 3/7 Still a few toe cramps, but not as bad as Thursday
4) Get at least a 3500 calorie deficit total for the week-3004 so far. I can totally do this!
I did weigh in early this week. However, I did not weigh obsessively, and I put the scale back in the drawer when I was done. I had a feeling that I had lost something over the last couple of days because of the cramping and other physical signs, so I just wanted to check. Sure enough, two pounds down. I am not working for super fast weight loss, so I’m not going to sweat it if I go a little high on calories or low on exercise this weekend.
Hope everyone enjoys the rest of the weekend. I will be spending some time on homework for my new online class followed by some quality time with bf & friends and hopefully another friend’s new baby (still waiting for the “She’s here!” call). Happy Saturday everyone!0 -
Saturday- 10/8
Ladygloria wonderful new profile picture.
Lttee -I think I need to look into this charlean dvd's
mrogers- I am sorry to hear about you mom.
Nice to read all the posts by papillon22, hearts desire,bhurley,krispage la nanita.
Calories- barely managed to stay under I have some rocky road icecream sitting in the fridge calling my name, I need to get away from it.This week only 4/7 days managed to stay on goal.
Water 7/7 did well.
Exercise -kept 3/3 cardio goal /1 zumba goal.
Tomorrow starts a new week, I think papillon 22 I might start similar goals to yours except no charlean. I feel stressed if I keep a calorie goal.
12 weeks to the new year. Need To refocus,12 more hours the rejuvenate myself for the new challenge with more focus.0 -
Hubby got up with kids and dogs and let me sleep today.:embarassed: And WOW I needed it, got up around 11AM I never do that. I felt so refreshed. :happy: Then we went to a special restaraunt Fritz's for a late surprise for our son, it is a dinner style place that has model trains running all around and a train delivery system that brings your meals to the table. I was so fun to see the kids expressions and excitement.
SO my goal of 10 miles complete FAIL I just could not get out of my funk from last week and got NO exercise this week :sad:
But my meals were better so I did ok
Deficits according to BodyFit Media Armband Sunday + 433 with a family reunion, Monday -885, Tuesday -1226, Wednesday +116 son's BDay, Thursday -1169, Friday -49, with out today that gives me an average of -463 calories a day.0 -
Hello all my fellow mini goalers, I hope you all are having a stellar Saturday!
Ittee – Thank you so much :happy: I still can’t believe I’ve lost 60 pounds. Great job with chalean! Yeah the weather has been so nice here lately, I’m going to miss it when it’s gone. Way to look at the positive side of the emotional eating those two days. Keep up the great attitude!
Papillon22 – Great job checking in, even if you think didn’t have the best day. But the good news it’s only one day and you get another chance to rock it tomorrow! And you are totally rocking so I know you will come back strong
Mrogers52 – I’m so sorry to hear about your mom. My heart goes out to you both. That’s so wonderful that you have a new recharged attitude for teaching. Lasagna rolls sound wonder… do share the recipe!
La_nanita – WOW tow P90X’s in one day! You are one tough chica! Rock it girl. Great job on your NSV’s and scale victory today :cheers:
Ladylu11 – Welcome! Keep an eye on this thread, we will post the link to the thread for next week, and we love to have new people to join in!
Ladygloria – No need to say sorry, family time and time away from the computer are very important. Keep it up! We love to hear from you and see you nailing your goals, even if it mean less time with us
Hope the ice show was fun.
Bhurley1424 – So sorry to hear you are not feeling well. I know all about fall alleriges and the congestion that comes with it. Have a great time on your date!
Philosohoe – Thanks for the advice on the BLTS, you are right I need to change my mindset on them.
I love how you and Ittee motivate and get each other working out. That’s so great. You are doing so great this week! When I saw your loss pop up on the wall today, I was like… hey it’s not Monday :laugh: Great job, all your hard work is paying off. YAY for spending time with bf and friends, and for new babies on the way!
Littlemount – Ohhh tell that rocky road ice cream to stop calling to you! I know all to well how that goes!! I didn’t even realize 12 weeks to the new year!! WOW, where did 2011 go! I tried doing a calorie goal too, but I did get stressed out about it as well.
KrisPage – How wonderful that your hubby got up with the kids and you were able to sleep in. What a great feeling that must have been. Next week you have th chance to get out of your funk and get your miles in. I know you can do this. That restaurant sounds like so much fun! I watched an episode of Just Desserts today, Jonnie was as yummmmy as some of the desserts :blushing:!!! Those chef’s have some AMAZING skills. I might be doing a mini marathon to catch up :laugh:
Saturday check in:
1. 30DS – Day 16 CHECK.
2. Get in 3 non 30DS workouts in – 4/3 for the week. Pretty happy about this one.
3. Bring lunch and snacks to work every day – no work today.
4. No extra BLTS (bites, licks, tastes, sips) – Did really good today. I will admit did have a fry from my husbands lunch.
5. Get my weekends under control – so for Saturday
Part 1: eat out only 3 times – ate out 2 times today so that’s it for me this weekend.
Part 2: pre-plan meals – Mc Donalds for lunch got the bacon ranch salad with grilled chicken, and I didn’t use the ranch. For dinner we had sushi, so I made pretty good choices and didn’t over order, which I tend to do.
Part 3: stop eating off everyone’s plates (more BLTS) – With the exception of the fry didn't try anything else.
Part 4: work out – DONE.
Feeling pretty good about my results for Saturday. Time to log off and watch a movie with the husband. Have great rest of your evening and I’ll see you all on the new thread!0 -
Sunday Check-in:
1. Great water intake today! Not so good on food/logging as I'd hoped today.
2. Rest Day but did a TON of cleaning at my Sisters house..whew!
3. Still working on Refocusing.......:laugh:
4. Here I am checking in despite the food not logged completely and less than stellar choices. BUT I have kept this goal all week long!:drinker:
Looking forward to a brand new week with newcomers and regulars alike!:smooched:
....I plan on keeping the same goals for another week..
**My Goals for this week (10/2-10/8)**
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
** Monday Check-in**
1. Tracked my food, wasn't grandly happy with my choices today but it is what it was.. logged in the a.m. Creating healthier choices......I feel SO much better when I do, much more energy! Great on the water though!
2. Great workout and run after
3. FOCUS FOCUS FOCUS GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!
4. Checking in, so glad I'm following through with this one faithfully, even if I'm struggling a bit with the food choices at some meals, knowing #4 is getting done daily feels awesome!!
Hope everyone had a good start to the week, love being here with you all it keeps me more accountable!:smooched: :flowerforyou:
**Tues. Check-in**
1. Conscious eating, some good choices, some less than healthy food but still feeling in control. I love the fact that I'm learning I CAN be and that it is possible to stay in control with less than healthy food. Though it's a fine line I'm finding and sometimes not worth the balancing act in case I tip to the other side.:laugh: Still working on the water and will continue drinking into the night. :laugh: Since I'm not much of a drinker, it's water that I'll be drinking into the night...just saying.
2. Pilates today for my workout, my knees started bothering me after due to some extra :blushing: sodium eating yesterday (amazing how I now can tell more than 1500 mg for me begins to effect my joints and my body simply doesn't need for more than 1500mg of it. I used to keep it at 2500 or below but once my body got used to the lower amount it showed me how appreciative it was and that it really does much prefer 1500 or less (which I'm finding without processed food is not all that hard to stay under, I typically am under 1000 easily). I found the same thing going on with sugars, they really effect my joints if eaten in excess. Painful? Heck Yea! But guess that's how my body reacts and sends it's signals so I listen!:blushing: :laugh: I love the lessons it's been teaching me on my journey to a healthier life. I imagine it's been yelling at me for some time now, so glad I've decided to finally listen!!
3. Every day my goal is to REFOCUS and begin anew, good day or less than good I want to make it a daily thing, to be aware & very conscience of my choices.
4. It's that time again, me keeping my Goal of checking in daily:drinker: This goal has really gotten me to push through many a night I've wanted to head to bed, put off logging etc., so...yay for this group and our goal setting!!!
You all are the best, the best group I've ever been apart of on here because it's been kept simple, friendly, kind and encouraging. I've never heard a negative word toward another yet & doubt I ever will on our Mini Goal Challenge group!
Love you guys:smooched: , really you make me smile when I come to check-in and when I read and when I go about my day thinking more consciously because of this group.
xo
**Weds. Check-in**
1. Did some logging, want to get more water than today but did OK. Still battling a bit with food choices. Not sure if I'm expecting to much from myself (perfection?) or I'm simply having a few 'days' being off kilter. :ohwell:
2. no workout (wow, did I ever miss it!)
3. I think it's time I sit down and reevaluate my goals, might help me focus a bit instead of simply typing the word. LOL
4. Checking in here and heading to bed.
Love you guys, big hugs!!!:smooched:
**Thurs. Check-in
1. Logged all the food, still working on my water. Sodium was way higher than typical for me. EEEK! I try to keep it under 1500 and it was 2300 and I didn't eat all that much. Looks like the TJ's stuff is going back, usually I'm very good at checking sodium on foods but this time, I guess not so much. I can't see eating a plain ole flour tortilla for nearly 500 mg of sodium.. BLEH...it all tasted weirdly salty too..little did I know! Glad they take things back if you don't like them.
Since cutting back my sodium some time back I can sooo taste the salt in foods, so if there's a lot in it, it's nasty to me now. Strange way back when I was eating junk I never noticed things were so salty but I sure do now. Anyone else notice that? Same with sweet...
2. no workout so sad.... Friday I'll be working out though! YAY
3. hm... got nothing (to type here.. lol)
4. Checking in for the night, Good night all!:smooched:
Woo Hoo...it's almost Friday!
**Friday Check-in**
Popping in for a quick review of Friday
1. Good foods all day and good water intake, I'll finish logging tomorrow as I'm not feeling well so I'm going to bed.
2.Great workout and then ran in the water for awhile after, exhausted me but sure felt great!
3. FOCUS'd again!!! & boy oh boy does it feel good!
4. Really proud of myself checking in with you all every single day ..gonna keep this goal for next week as well... it helps A LOT!
You all are the best cheerleaders, I'm very grateful for each of you on this list. Together we are strong and continue to encourage one another!! :drinker:
I'll catch up on comments to me and check in to see how everyone else is doing tomorrow if I'm feeling a bit better!:smooched:
Sat. Check-in
1. Good food choices today, got my water in.
2. no workout (well, guess I did some cleaning and rearranged the furniture)
3. Feeling Focus'd and wanting to put some dates to my losses. I currently write down mini goal losses and the date but I think I'd like to push myself and hopefully be even more motivated by adding deadlines. No idea why I've not done that up to this point. I think it's important though...so gonna try that.
4. Feeling good about keeping my goal of checking in with you all for the entire week, most definitely kept me from not logging my foods or going MIA for a couple days on my food choices.
Thanks all for that! I really appreciate you all being a part of this group.
Here's to a brand new week beginning tomorrow! xo
ETA: I think I'll keep my goals the same as this past week when the new week starts..I think it works for me so I'll go another round with the same ones to reinforce them even more. 0 -
My goals:
Follow chalean schedule adding in 3 abs, and 5 swims: day 2 of following a schedule- did a chalean burn interval, wow. Finally completed it all at one time. Then followed by a swim this evening. yay!! About time the weather agreed with this goal.
3 fruits/veggies: Right on, and the corn on the cob at the pumpkin patch is so amazingly delicious!
Calories, with fat less/at 25%: today, while calorie high (but not over) was just right
Don't emotionally eat this week: yep, and today would be a day to do it too!
Tomorrow is Disneyland, hope to stay in healthy eating but eating all meals out. Also don't know if I'll get home early enough to check in. Love you all, you've given me the courage to actually post a picture. Thank you for your support and encouragement.0 -
Quick Saturday night check in:
1) Exercise 5 days including 1 workout video (probably ChaleanX)--check 6/5
2) Keep macronutrient ratio at 50:25:25 for Carbs/Protein/Fat—49.5/20.2/30.3 another higher fat day, but I think I'm done with pie for a WHILE!
3) Sodium under 2000--check 4/7
4) Get at least a 3500 calorie deficit total for the week-3406 so far. Tomorrow I will meet this goal! Yay!
Looking forward to the new week with the bestest challenge group around! Happy Sunday everyone!0 -
4) Get at least a 3500 calorie deficit total for the week-3406 so far. Tomorrow I will meet this goal! Yay!
Philo... explain this one to me. How do you look up the info besides going to each day and are you counting workout calories burned?0
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