Determined December challenge : P

elimay59

:flowerforyou: Determined December challenge :bigsmile:

1 : Pick 2 or 3 goals of your choice { these can be updated every week if needed}
2 : Check in every day good or bad Even if its just to say hello.
3 : Pick a good habit you want to work on ( does'nt have to be diet related}
4 : One free day a week { you do not have to take it, but its there if you need it}

If you let me know you want me to ,I will send a little message as a reminder if I havent seen you for a day or 2 sometimes people forget, I will only do that if you ask for it I dont want to bug anyone :ohwell:

Lets be determined to make December a succssesful month !!!!!!!!

My goals

1 : stay under 1500 calories
2 : drink 64 ounces of water
3 : excercize 30 mins a day I have had this goal the last 3 months and its my habbit to excersize almost every day now.
4 : water pic my teeth before bed Good habit !!!!!!
5 : free day I will choose week to week

Now its your turn

DeeBear

I'm going to try this again. Will post more tonight. Off to work for now. Thanks Elimay59. Ankle surgery kind of did me in for the month of November. Did not gain anything but did not lose. I guess that is an accomplishment in itself. LATER!

rudd13

Sure, can always use more motivation. :-)

Ok, 1.: Goals.

-Stick to salads, at least one a day, like my multivitamin!
-Remain within nutrient, not only calorie goals. (at least when it comes to sugar and such).
-Cardio, cardio, cardio, if nothing else, everyday! Walk, jog, bike, swim, jump some rope, hula hoop, something!
**edit** - Here's one that is less body related... Clean out my closet! I am an out of control clothing packrat. I need to let go of the things I haven't worn in years, try on everything, and separate things to be kept, tailored, and tossed. Ultimate goal is half the closet/dresser GONE.

2.: Check-in daily.

No problem here, I always log... Even the horrible, horrible binge type days. Sigh.

3.: Good habit.

This is one I'm determined to start. I have two little at home calesthetic type routines to be repeated 2-3+ times daily. So my hopefully new habit will be to wake up each morning, stretch, feed the pup, potty and do one of the two routines however many times, alternating between the two daily. Followed by a dog walk or jog. Maybe an hour per morning? And a great way to jump start my day and efforts. This will take will, but I hear it takes 2 weeks to create a habit, I hope this routine becomes a solid one!

4.: Free day.

I'm hoping to stick to ONE, (uno, um, ich!) free day a week if that, and not going wild on said day. I know being a little bad doesn't have to derail everything!

Good luck to you!

sammylc

You know I'm in Elimay - you should have a career in the motivation of others :happy:

Will have a think about what goals I will work towards and then post again later. I am thinking about easing up on the exercise a little just in the run up to Christmas, as I have so much to do and extra hours at work also. Its actually starting to stress me out, so if I reduce the exercise then that's one less pressure.

macjenkins

I'm in! I need something to keep me motivated since I started my new job. Going from part-time to full-time has taken it's toll. I have to learn how to balance everything that needs done.

Goals-

30 mins of exercise a day / 50 crunches & pushups-- WITH OR WITHOUT THE GYM
Drink 64oz of water a day
Stay within my calorie goal

Good habit-

Take the stairs at work all the time not just when I feel like it

Free day- This may differ from week to week. My hubby works out of town and is usually home on the weekends. I'll be bad then lol.

elimay59

Welcome everyone :flowerforyou:

Some great goals !!!!!! Reachable goals are so helpful when you reach them you feel empowered to do even more
DeeBear I know you had a rough month with surgery so glad you are here again :bigsmile:

Sammy you are so sweet thank you . I Love people !!!!! and it really does help me when I am encouraging others

I had some ups and downs too but it was really helpful to get back on tract when I had the goal of checking in good or bad :happy:

Lets have an awesome month. Determined December challenge friends

srp2011

I'd like to join and try this!

Goals:

Drink at least 6 glasses of water a day (I know it's supposed to be 8, but right now I'm lucky if I get 3...)
Exercise at least 30 minutes a day
Get at least 2 veggie and 2 fruit servings a day
(non-diet related - inspired by rudd13) Declutter home and clean out closets

Habit:

Get up and moving by 6:30 am (I work for myself, from home, and it's far too easy to sleep late, but the day goes so much better when I get up and moving early).

elimay59

Sounds great :happy: We are nearing the start , are we ready to be determined ? see you soon

DeeBear

Goals for December.
1. Drink 2 liters of water a day.
2. Stay at 1,200 or less a day.
3. Exercise 30 minutes a day.
4. One cheat day a week but keep it reasonable.
5. Log in everyday.
6. NO MORE EXCUSES!!!!!!

FuerImmerStark

Hi, I was looking for a December type challenge to join. Glad I found one! (:

Goals for December:
1. Lose at least 2 pounds a week SW: 230
2. No soda
3. Exercise a minimum of 45 minutes a day
4. Log in Everyday
5. Be happy, smile, and work hard.. everyday!

alibyouss

I am in
My goals
1 : stay under 1200 calories
2 : drink 3 liter of water a day
3 : excercize at least 30 mins a day and at least 315 mins per week.
4 : Excercise calories (3500 min per week)
5 : No sugar in food or drink
6: No oil in food
7: No tea
8: No coffee
9: 1% fat milk instead of 2%
10: Lose at least 8 #

elimay59

welcome everyone !!!!!!! nice goals I especially like smile and be happy , very good. we are going to have an awesome month :bigsmile:

mamamiaof3

I can definitely use some motivation and accountability for December. I hope I can still join this December challenge.

My goals:
1) stay within my calorie goal each day
2) exercise at least 30 minutes 6 days/week
3) log in and track on MFP everyday

Good habit:
-go to bed before 11

Here's hoping we all can keep our motivation going!

Angela

mamamiaof3

I can definitely use some motivation and accountability for December. I hope I can still join this December challenge.

My goals:
1) stay within my calorie goal each day
2) exercise at least 30 minutes 6 days/week
3) log in and track on MFP everyday

Good habit:
-go to bed before 11

Here's hoping we all can keep our motivation going!

Angela

elimay59

Welcome mamamia Yes Im still letting people join my november challenge the more the merrier . Nice goals Thursday is our start date its getting close.

I stay up to late too that is a good one . I deleted angry birds off my phone, I could not stop playing it Dumb but true . I was up till 2am last night :grumble: Ha Ha Ha Im 52 you would think I would have out grown that :ohwell:

Look forward to the month

babybellyfat

My goals:
1) stay under 1200
2) exercise at least 30mins a day
3) drink 8 glasses of water every day
4)STAY AWAY FROM JUNK FOOD!!

Free day: sat and sun!

Good habit:
Do all the goals!!!

sammylc

November hasn't ended well for me, my energy levels have really dropped meaning that I haven't exercised properly for the last week. Will be stocking up on vitamin supplements tomorrow and hope to start December feeling a bit better. I'm completing extra hours at work and so want to set myself easier goals this month, here goes:

1. stay under calorie allowance each day
2. include 2 or 3 portions fruit/veg each day
3. log in each day (no problem, MFP is an addiction!!)
4. half hour cardio 3 or 4 times per week, on top of my usual working to and from school/shops/work

Good habit - the caffeine reduction didn't last long in November so much easier habit this month. Be Organised. So much to get done this month, I need to keep track of everything.

Great to see some new faces on Elimay's challenge, look forward to getting to know you all.

Sam x

amsw1275

I'm in!

Goals:
1. Get at least 30 minutes of cardio 2-3 times per week
2. Watch portion sizes (and limit the chips to once a week)
3. Drink at least 8 glasses of water per day

Healthy Habit: Make sure to get one non-starchy vegetable or fruit at each meal

Free Day: date night

sumnerfan

This is exactly the kind of challenge I have been looking for. Thank you so much for starting this thread. Please oh please email me if I go MIA. Sometimes I slip into a funk.

Goals:
1. Meet or be under calorie goal set by MFP not including exercise calories
2. Go to the fitness center 3 times per week
3. Drink 4 glassfuls of water each day at school

Healthy habit: Practice positive self talk to boost mood and self esteem

I'm not sure about a free day.

elimay59

Welcome new challenge friends and old ones Im looking forward to the month cant believe its already december :noway:

Glad this will work for you sumnerfan , I will email you but you will have to send me your email sounds good. Your welcome :happy:

Looks like everyone has reachable goals good job !!!!!!!!

Lets be determined in Dec :bigsmile:

mononez87

This challenge looks great!!! And the extra motivation and support during the holidays sounds awesome! Okay here I go:

1. Goals:
- Stay under/meet my daily allotted MFP calories
- lose 4 inches from my waist
- improve my 5K time by 2min/ mile

2 . Check in
-Sounds good to me!

3 : Good habit
- Get better at following up and following through, less procrastination!!!

4 : Free day
- Will determine week by week, oh and Christmas of course!

If I forget please bug me about it!! haha

mkath4

I am in. It will really help me to check in with this group daily:

Goals:
Exercise at least 50 min. 5 days a week
Drink 64 oz of water a day
Continue with good eating habits during the week.
Improve eating habits on the weekend: More fruits, veggies and water
+++Use MFP to record weekend food+++ Hope it will help me not to make unhealthy choices
Log on to this group daily. If I don't please feel free to remind me.

Thanks for posting a December challenge.

reeniesing

I am in. I need all of the support I can get. Please add the reminders.

marpeters

So I'm in to:
Goals:
1. loose 5 - 7 pounds by New Year's Day by sticking to calorie goals and NOT eating all my exercise calories. I have previously lost a lot of weight and just now started building it back up slowly. Now is the time to stop the downward spiral and take my life back.
2. exercise 6 days a week: 3 power yogas, 8 aerobics on elipticals...two "double days" that consists of 30 min in morning and 30 at evening. I'll work into strength training 3 days a week once my doc. says my neck is better.
3. Kick the compulsive eating habit by setting "carrots" out in front of me. This week's carrot is to have my husband snow shoe with me this weekend if I can resist eating after dinner. The goal was only after dinner, but it seems I'm also resisting compulsive eating during the day...goes to show how powerful challenges are.
4. TRACK EVERYTHING I EAT...gotta own up to what goes in my mouth...lying to myself doesn't help me AT ALL!!!

So this is my promise, commitment, challenge, goal and DREAM!!!
WOW won't it be great to be us at the end of this month.
Good luck to all of us.
Marcia

elimay59

Welcome girls look forward to seeing your posts and getting to know you and yay I get to "bug" you all ha ha ha just kidding :laugh: Some have been on MFP and just forgot to log into challenge so thats why I leave it open as an option.

Ok get ready one more day to prepare :flowerforyou:

LisaLittle05

I would love to join! December will be a tough month for me as well. Finals in college, christmas food and birthdays. This way I am held accountable! Its also great to know we can support eachother

Goal #1- sleep less. Im a stay at home mom and my husband goes to bed early. I usually go to bed at 9 (sometimes)and sleep til 9. Im lucky my son is a good sleeper too lol! This weather makes me want to sleep too much!

Goal#2- drink a lot of water. Im bad about not drinking enough expecially during the winter.

Goal#3- excersize at least 30 minutes 5days a week!!

I sure hope I posted this correctly!?

elimay59

Welcome Lisa :happy: You picked some great goals happy to have you see you tommorow

kerryannk

I'm in!! I fell off the wagon in November due to a knee injury. Back in action. I'll post my goals shortly!!

kerryannk

Goals:

1. Log every day. Stay within 150 cals.
2. Sleep Less, Exercise More!

Non-Diet Goals:

1. Quit smoking! I've never thought that quitting could even be something I'd be able to tackle. It's been 1.5 days since I've had one.
2. Keep up on chores! Wash the dishes in the sink every day before work.

SW: 142.6

sbenskin001

Okay I am interested! Love the extra motivation and having a check in. Message me for sure if I do not check-in!

Goals:
1.) stay in my carb count (health) shot to also stay in calorie count!
2.) Exercise at least 30 minutes everyday.
3.) this is a comination one I would like to clean out my kitchen and pantry to reduce clutter as well as unhealthy foods and snack.

Healthy Habit
Getting up by 7 am every morning even on the weekends.

So excited!! I know December will be a struggle for me with all the holiday get togethers so I am hoping this will help!!

elliemay63

I need some motivation!
1. eat more salads
2. drink more water (I have to force myself to do these two when it is cold outside!)
3. watch my intake of all the holiday sweets!

Goal - relax!! I tend to put off life (meeting friends after work, holiday shopping during the week while it is less crowded, etc.) for a workout but as long as I am getting in 3 or 4 workouts a week, I will not let life pass me by!

My cheat day will be determined by my goal!

Thanks for making me 'put it on paper' as they say!