Daily Check In - SPRING 2012

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  • ushkii
    ushkii Posts: 472 Member
    Did you stay within your nutritional goals? NO
    Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? - no 8 cups
    What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Got up and went to work again
    What would I have done differently? walked
    What is today's personal goals? drink 8 cups of water
    Exercise this week Sun-Sat -0/7

    Shirley I hear ya, I was hoping to lose one lb a week and here we are about 11 weeks in this year and I have only lost 5 lbs. Last couple weeks I have had small gains so I have lost my early momentum. I also changed my profile to lose 2 lbs per week and will try to keep closer to my goal.
  • lexidell46
    lexidell46 Posts: 143
    did you stay within your nutritional goals? yes
    Did I reach yesterdays personal goal? yes Less salt
    What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Helped a homeless person not become homeless. helped them move into their Apartment.
    What would I have done differently? not eat the ham.
    What are today's personal goals? walk more
    Excise this week Sun-Sat 6/7
  • Shirley61
    Shirley61 Posts: 7,758 Member
    Did you stay within your nutritional goals? Yes
    Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? Yes
    What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Racked the backyard, swept basement floor put laundry away,
    changed around my closet for summer clothes.
    What would I have done differently? I would have like to get my walk in too but it didn't happen.
    What is today's personal goals? Eat right and count all calories.
    Exercise this week Sun-Sat - Tuesday just did things around house.

    Ushkii: One pound a week is really all we need to do to be successful.
    Two pounds is good don't get me wrong, but trying to reach too high too fast
    maybe a recipe for not getting where you want. Good Luck on your plan and
    I wish you success.
  • goldk
    goldk Posts: 1,651 Member
    Did you stay within your nutritional goals? Yes
    Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? Didn't get the walk in before dinner
    What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? stayed slightly under on calories
    What would I have done differently? get the walk in
    What is today's personal goals? track calories and the elliptical

    •Mini goal - 3/31/12 190
    •Mini goal - 4/30/12 187
    •Mini goal - 5/31/12 184

    Week #4 - March 19 - Goal 250 minutes

    Mon 60 mins Yoga; 30 min walk
    Tues 35 mins Elliptical;
    Wed 56 mins Elliptical
    Thurs
    Fri
    Sat
    Sun
  • lstpaul
    lstpaul Posts: 2,013 Member
    Did you stay within your nutritional goals? didn't track but I ate in balance so I think it was a good day
    Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? pretty much
    What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? didn't buy chips & dip when I was tempted
    What would I have done differently? didn't need a snack so soon after lunch
    What is today's personal goals? track calories, eat in balance
    •Mini goal - 3/31/12 223
    •Mini goal - 4/30/12 217
    •Mini goal - 5/31/12 212
    Week #4 - March 19 - Goal 120+minutes exercise (since I've been sick all week with strep)
    Mon
    Tues
    Wed
    Thurs 60 minutes step ?
    Fri 60 minute walk
    Sat 60 minutes step
    Sun 30 minutes walk

    Total / min left: 0/ 120
  • Shirley61
    Shirley61 Posts: 7,758 Member
    Did you stay within your nutritional goals? Yes
    Did I reach yesterdays personal goal? Yes
    What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Cleaned the downstairs.
    What would I have done differently? Nothing
    What are today's personal goals? Walking
    Exercise this week Sun-Sat- Wednesday, Cleaned the downstairs and wiped down
    the patio furniture.
  • Shirley61
    Shirley61 Posts: 7,758 Member
    Did you stay within your nutritional goals? I didn't track dinner, we went out and I never tracked after that.
    Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? - Yes
    What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? 40 mins walk, cleaned inside my car and did errands
    What would I have done differently? I did have a beer and one glass of wine with friends.
    What is today's personal goals? Exercise and watch calories
    Exercise this week Sun-Sat -Thursday, 40 mins. walking

    Since I lowered my calories I am finally losing again. :bigsmile:
  • Hoosiermomma
    Hoosiermomma Posts: 877 Member
    :embarassed: Hadn't realized I had been AWOL sdince Tuesday! Busy days!
    Did you stay within your nutritional goals? Def. went over yesterday, snackin' and then dinner at a friends!
    Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? - Actually had an "accomplished day!
    What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Oodles of laundry?
    What would I have done differently? Got to NROL - Different people in and out of the house helped me to make an excuse not to get to it. Bad decision - led to a poor eating day besides! :angry:
    What is today's personal goals? NROL today (instead of yesterday)
    Exercise this week Sun-Sat 3/5 -


    Marjies Plan for the week: - List the plan. (Got it done = $ ) (NOT!= 0)

    Sun: walk $
    Mon: NROL4W $
    Tue: light cardio ) (moved A LOT to prep for Bunco though)
    Wed: Light Cardio- 0
    Thur: Heavier Cardio $
    Fri: NROL4W 0
    Sat: NROL4W (rescheduled)
  • Shirley61
    Shirley61 Posts: 7,758 Member
    Did you stay within your nutritional goals? No
    Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? - I did get a walk in on Sunday
    What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Rested and read my book
    What would I have done differently?Not had Falafal and salsa for a snack. Definitely
    not have that chocolate sundae on Sunday night.
    What is today's personal goals? Eat right, exercise
    Exercise this week Sun-Sat - No exercise on Saturday took day off. Sunday 35 mins. walking.

    I really blew it on the weekend. I had Japanse food, chip snacks and chocolate sundae.
    My Monday weigh in was not good. I hope to get back on track today and see a loss this week. :tongue:
  • goldk
    goldk Posts: 1,651 Member
    Did you stay within your nutritional goals? I can't imagined that I did
    Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? Didn't set any
    What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? not eat dinner - the nachos and beer did me in at lunch :explode:
    What would I have done differently? get the walk in - I talked about it but never did it.
    What is today's personal goals? track calories, yoga and the elliptical (DONE!)

    •Mini goal - 3/31/12 190
    •Mini goal - 4/30/12 187
    •Mini goal - 5/31/12 184

    Week #4 - March 19 - Goal 250 minutes

    Mon 60 mins Yoga; 35 mins elliptical
    Tues
    Wed
    Thurs
    Fri
    Sat
    Sun
  • goldk
    goldk Posts: 1,651 Member
    Since I lowered my calories I am finally losing again. :bigsmile:

    YAY! :flowerforyou: :bigsmile:
  • ushkii
    ushkii Posts: 472 Member
    Did you stay within your nutritional goals? NO
    Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? - no
    What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? kept close to serving size.
    What would I have done differently? walked
    What is today's personal goals? drink 8 cups of water
    Exercise this week Sun-Sat -0/7

    Have been sluffing for a couple days. Weight today and did not gain! That made me smile!
  • Hope1971
    Hope1971 Posts: 110 Member
    Hello everyone, I hope it is ok to just jump right in on this thread, I think it is a great idea to help keep on track!


    Did you stay within your nutritional goals? yes
    Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? yes
    What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? stayed within my goals
    What would I have done differently? drank more water!!

    What is today's personal goals? to get at least 30 minutes of exercise in, to drink 8 glasses of water, to stay below my calorie limits!


    Exercise weekly progress goal (Friday -Thursday) 7/7 days of exercise
    Goal 30 minutes a day! 210 minutes a week!

    Fri: 65 minutes
    Sat: 60 minutes
    Sun:105 minutes (stationary bike & walking included)
    Mon :
    Tue:
    Wed:
    Thur:
    :

    Total / min left: 270/ 210
  • goldk
    goldk Posts: 1,651 Member
    Did you stay within your nutritional goals? HECK YEAH!
    Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? See above
    What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Yoga, the elliptical and went back to the Y last night for a new bootcamp class. It was the first time in 2 years that I've attended a class in the evening -So proud!!! (The Y just added some new classes... look forward to taking some more). I usually work out at lunchtime.
    What would I have done differently? nothing
    What is today's personal goals? track calories and the elliptical

    •Mini goal - 3/31/12 190
    •Mini goal - 4/30/12 187
    •Mini goal - 5/31/12 184

    Week #4 - March 19 - Goal 250 minutes

    Mon 60 mins Yoga; 35 mins elliptical; 60 mins bootcamp
    Tues
    Wed
    Thurs
    Fri
    Sat
    Sun
  • goldk
    goldk Posts: 1,651 Member
    Hello everyone, I hope it is ok to just jump right in on this thread, I think it is a great idea to help keep on track!


    Did you stay within your nutritional goals? yes
    Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? yes
    What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? stayed within my goals
    What would I have done differently? drank more water!!

    What is today's personal goals? to get at least 30 minutes of exercise in, to drink 8 glasses of water, to stay below my calorie limits!


    Exercise weekly progress goal (Friday -Thursday) 7/7 days of exercise
    Goal 30 minutes a day! 210 minutes a week!

    Fri: 65 minutes
    Sat: 60 minutes
    Sun:105 minutes (stationary bike & walking included)
    Mon :
    Tue:
    Wed:
    Thur:
    :

    Total / min left: 270/ 210

    Definitely okay with it!!! :flowerforyou: Welcome :bigsmile:
  • ushkii
    ushkii Posts: 472 Member
    Did you stay within your nutritional goals? It could have been close, I did not log :frown:
    Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? - no
    What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Tried to keep withing serving sizes.
    What would I have done differently? walked
    What is today's personal goals? drink 8 cups of water
    Exercise this week Sun-Sat -0/7

    Been a slaker of late, trying to get back into it.
  • lstpaul
    lstpaul Posts: 2,013 Member
    Did you stay within your nutritional goals? YEAH! :drinker:
    Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? yes
    What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? ate in balance all day, under on calories
    What would I have done differently? not much
    What is today's personal goals? track calories, eat in balance
    •Mini goal - 3/31/12 223
    •Mini goal - 4/30/12 217
    •Mini goal - 5/31/12 212
    Week #4 - March 26 - Goal 300+minutes exercise
    Mon 60 minutes step
    Tues 60 minutes step
    Wed 60 minutes step
    Thurs
    Fri 60 minute step or walk
    Sat 60 minutes step
    Sun 30 minutes walk

    Total / min left:60/ 240
  • Shirley61
    Shirley61 Posts: 7,758 Member
    Did you stay within your nutritional goals? Yes I was under
    Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? -Yes
    What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Called my girlfriend she having knee
    replacement surgery on Wednesday and we are having dinner tonight.
    What would I have done differently? Nothing
    What is today's personal goals? Exercise eat right and drink water. Cut down coffee to
    one a day. Too much caffeine.
    Exercise this week Sun-Sat - Monday, stationary bike for 30 mins.
  • lstpaul
    lstpaul Posts: 2,013 Member
    Did you stay within your nutritional goals? YEAH! Day 2 meeting my goals!
    Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? yes
    What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? ate in balance all day, under on calories
    What would I have done differently? shouldn't have skipped afternoon snack, and was too under on calories
    What is today's personal goals? track calories, eat in balance, already did an hour of step
    •Mini goal - 3/31/12 223
    •Mini goal - 4/30/12 217
    •Mini goal - 5/31/12 212

    Week #4 - March 26 - Goal 300+minutes exercise
    Mon 60 minutes step X
    Tues 60 minutes step X
    Wed 60 minutes step X
    Thurs
    Fri 60 minute step or walk
    Sat 60 minutes step
    Sun 30 minutes walk

    Total / min left:180/ 120
  • ushkii
    ushkii Posts: 472 Member
    Did you stay within your nutritional goals? Yes!
    Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? - no
    What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? under goal for food yesterday!
    What would I have done differently? walked
    What is today's personal goals? drink 8 cups of water
    Exercise this week Sun-Sat -0/7


    Middle of the week, hump day! Today and yesterday are flying by, no time to snack! That is great for me. The more busy I am the less time I have to snack.
  • goldk
    goldk Posts: 1,651 Member
    Did you stay within your nutritional goals? No
    Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? See above
    What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? exercised
    What would I have done differently? not eat the boneless buffalo fingers - When will I learn? UGH!!!
    What is today's personal goals? track calories and yoga

    •Mini goal - 3/31/12 190
    •Mini goal - 4/30/12 187
    •Mini goal - 5/31/12 184

    Week #4 - March 19 - Goal 250 minutes

    Mon 60 mins Yoga; 35 mins elliptical; 60 mins bootcamp
    Tues 35 mins elliptical
    Wed 60 mins yoga
    Thurs
    Fri
    Sat
    Sun
  • Shirley61
    Shirley61 Posts: 7,758 Member
    Did you stay within your nutritional goals? Yes
    Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? - Yes
    What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Went out for dinner with friends because my girlfriend
    is having surgery today. We also gave her a get well card.
    What would I have done differently? Had more water
    What is today's personal goals? Drink more water, less coffee
    Exercise this week Sun-Sat -0/7 - Tuesday - Leslie Sasone Walking DVD 37 mins.
  • lstpaul
    lstpaul Posts: 2,013 Member
    Did you stay within your nutritional goals? YEAH! Day 3 meeting my goals!
    Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? yes
    What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? ate in balance all day, under on calories
    What would I have done differently? even though I was under calories - too much salt, and chips at lunch weren't great choice
    What is today's personal goals? track calories, eat in balance
    •Mini goal - 3/31/12 223
    •Mini goal - 4/30/12 217
    •Mini goal - 5/31/12 212

    Week #4 - March 26 - Goal 300+minutes exercise
    Mon 60 minutes step X
    Tues 60 minutes step X
    Wed 60 minutes step X
    Thurs
    Fri 60 minute step or walk
    Sat 60 minutes step
    Sun 30 minutes walk

    Total / min left:180/ 120
  • ushkii
    ushkii Posts: 472 Member
    Did you stay within your nutritional goals? Yes!
    Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? - no
    What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? under goal for food yesterday!
    What would I have done differently? walked
    What is today's personal goals? drink 8 cups of water
    Exercise this week Sun-Sat -0/7

    Still slacking on the exercise but eating ok. we wil see Monday.
  • Hoosiermomma
    Hoosiermomma Posts: 877 Member
    Did you stay within your nutritional goals? Not been tracking completely while traveling
    Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? - (see above)
    What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Not too much :frown:
    What would I have done differently? Not snacked when I got home and got to WORK
    What is today's personal goals? NROL today, Stay under calories, get back on track after traveling

    Exercise this week Sun-Sat 2/5 - (last week 4/5 - okay but not great)


    Marjies Plan for the week: - List the plan. (Got it done = $ ) (NOT!= 0)

    Sun: travel 0
    Mon: travel 0
    Tue: Walk $
    Wed: Walk $
    Thur: Travel 0
    Fri: NROL4W
    Sat: Heavy Cardio
  • Hoosiermomma
    Hoosiermomma Posts: 877 Member
    Did you stay within your nutritional goals? YEAH! Day 3 meeting my goals!

    :flowerforyou: Way to go ltspaul!
  • Shirley61
    Shirley61 Posts: 7,758 Member
    Did you stay within your nutritional goals? I didn't log too many things going on yesterday.
    Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? - NO
    What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Made an appt. for SS benefits for my retirement.
    Bought new chairs for the patio, visited my cousin who had brain surgery. He's doing fine. :flowerforyou:
    What would I have done differently? Not had the appetizer at the Olive Garden. Always too much
    sodium.
    What is today's personal goals? Walk, drink water, calorie count.
    Exercise this week Sun-Sat - Thursday - 25 mins. Strength training with weights and
    stretching exercises for my lower back.
  • Hoosiermomma
    Hoosiermomma Posts: 877 Member
    Did you stay within your nutritional goals? I did
    Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? -ditto ^
    What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Got stuff done and got started on cleaning up the basement. This is going to be a long project. I have to reclaim "mice territory" :sick: YUK!
    What would I have done differently? Earlier to bed. Adjusting from California time!
    What is today's personal goals? A good long walk, prep for Bible studies, bake for a care package to my college daughter, time in the dungeon (basement).
    Exercise this week Sun-Sat 3/5 - (last week 4/5 - okay for 4 days out of town!)


    Marjies Plan for the week: - List the plan. (Got it done = $ ) (NOT!= 0)

    Sun: travel - 0
    Mon: travel - 0
    Tue: Walk - $
    Wed: Walk - $
    Thur: Travel - 0
    Fri: NROL4W - $
    Sat: Heavy Cardio trading for a long walk - (sore from NROL)

    Am I the only one who post's here on the weekend? I have found it helps me stay on track a lot!

    :flowerforyou: Have a great weekend all!
  • Shirley61
    Shirley61 Posts: 7,758 Member
    Did you stay within your nutritional goals? Yes
    Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? - Kind of
    What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Relaxed for a change and read.
    What would I have done differently? Nothing
    What is today's personal goals? Eat right, no exercise a day off, track food
    Exercise this week Sun-Sat - Stationary bike for 38 mins 401 calories.

    I try to track here on the weekends but its difficult, we are not home a lot, but this weekend
    we are so I am deligent in tracking and eating right.
  • Hoosiermomma
    Hoosiermomma Posts: 877 Member
    Did you stay within your nutritional goals? Went over
    Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? -Did not walk, thus the calorie overage :grumble:
    What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Got that care package out. Got to bed just a bit earlier and logged my food even though I knew I was going to be over.
    What would I have done differently? Got to that walk!
    What is today's personal goals? A walk, prep for Bible studies, enjoy a relaxing Sunday
    Exercise this week Sun-Sat 0/5 - (last week 3/5 - I really needed that walk I didn't take yesterday.!)


    Marjies Plan for the week: - List the plan. (Got it done = $ ) (NOT!= 0)

    Sun: walk
    Mon: NROL
    Tue: cardio
    Wed: cardio
    Thur: NROL
    Fri: walk/jog
    Sat: travel to MI. hopefully some good housework in the morning

    :flowerforyou: Yay, for checking in on the weekend, Shirley!
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