Ultimate Accountability Challenge: January 2014

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Optional Mini-Challenge: Week One

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caradae Posts: 743 Member
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Optional Physical Mini-Challenge:
Do at least 1 hour of cardio every day this week.

Optional Mental Mini-Challenge:
List your resolutions in this thread.
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  • grillnchill
    grillnchill Posts: 772 Member
    Optional Physical Mini-Challenge:
    Do at least 1 hour of cardio every day this week.

    ^
    I'm IN! buttrock.gif


    Optional Mental Mini-Challenge:
    List your resolutions in this thread.

    I've decided to break up my resolutions in quarters. Here is what I will accomplish in the next three months:

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    continue logging
    continue exercising
    make Mondays the official "Meatless Monday" - either have an entire vegetarian meal, or a serving of fish in lieu of any meat protein. Effective on Jan. 6th :)
    drop another 15 pounds
    sign up for 5k in the end of Spring

    My best to all of you out there.

    Make 2014 YOUR success story!
  • Jagreene62
    Jagreene62 Posts: 4,782 Member
    Optional Physical Mini-Challenge:
    Do at least 1 hour of cardio every day this week.

    ^
    I'm IN! buttrock.gif


    Optional Mental Mini-Challenge:
    List your resolutions in this thread.

    I've decided to break up my resolutions in quarters. Here is what I will accomplish in the next three months:

    sHa_workout.gif

    continue logging
    continue exercising
    make Mondays the official "Meatless Monday" - either have an entire vegetarian meal, or a serving of fish in lieu of any meat protein. Effective on Jan. 6th :)
    drop another 15 pounds
    sign up for 5k in the end of Spring

    My best to all of you out there.

    Make 2014 YOUR success story!

    Very impressive thoughts!! LOVE IT!! :bigsmile: Really like the idea of breaking it down to quarters.....smart lady!! :drinker:
    Judy
  • Jagreene62
    Jagreene62 Posts: 4,782 Member
    Optional Physical Mini-Challenge:
    Do at least 1 hour of cardio every day this week.

    Very Doable!! I'm in!!! :bigsmile:

    Optional Mental Mini-Challenge:
    List your resolutions in this thread.

    I have a couple that I NEED this year!!
    1. Stop drinking ALL soda!! I am soooo addicted!! :drinker:
    2. Tone, Tone, Tone!! I have got to start getting rid of the flab!! :cry:
  • zacksnana
    zacksnana Posts: 3,230 Member
    Mini challenge:
    1 hour cardio. Wow that will be a challenge!! We are going to our daughters today so the plan is to have my hubby drop me off 20 min from her house. ????. So i have no choice! Have to finish by foot if i want to get there!

    MINI MENTAL CHALLENGE:

    Every day repeat the Yoda mantra:

    Do, or do not. There is no "try".
  • 1LoveChips
    1LoveChips Posts: 260 Member
    I've done 59 minutes of cardio according to my logging. Off to "play" with the kettlebells to make the hour.

    As for resolutions... I have none. Apart for getting better at my job :)
  • 1LoveChips
    1LoveChips Posts: 260 Member
    I've done 59 minutes of cardio according to my logging. Off to "play" with the kettlebells to make the hour.

    As for resolutions... I have none. Apart for getting better at my job :)

    So I've done 10 sets on 10 KB Swings with a 20Kg KB. Thing I qualify for the challenge now :happy:
  • jennegan1
    jennegan1 Posts: 677 Member
    My oldest doesnt go back to school til Monday so the 1 hour isnt do able this week....

    Get back to drinking more water and keep on losing the weight
  • init2beatit
    init2beatit Posts: 23 Member
    Do at least 1 hour of cardio every day this week.

    I'm in, I would say it's no problem but this week with all three kids home from school and family parties. It will be a challenge this will keeping me going to try and make this challenge.

    List your resolutions in this thread.

    Lose 65lbs before the end of September.
    Eat whole food plant based for a month
    Drink more water
  • lakenawebster
    lakenawebster Posts: 11
    I'm in ! 1hr of cardio a day it is ! I'm sure it will yield results !
    My resolution is to lose 60 lbs by then end of this year and maintain it.
    Also to not let the scale discourage me !
  • cblue07310
    cblue07310 Posts: 85 Member
    Cardio - will be a challenge...I will make this happen.


    Resolutions

    1. Lose the remaining 30 pounds by next New Years Eve!
    2. Implement a meatless day. Haven't chosen a day yet...
    3. Drink more water. Get rid of soda.
    4. Stay consistent with logging
    5. Complete a 5k this summer
  • melissaerrington3
    melissaerrington3 Posts: 56 Member
    I'm in :)

    My resolutions this year are to
    Log everyday and Exercise at least 30 minutes 5 days a week
  • DouMc
    DouMc Posts: 1,689 Member
    I only saw this now and the day is over so too late to do the whole week but starting tomorrow I am in!

    I don't really have and resolutions but I am joining the gym tomorrow and I am going to start lifting heavy so I am excited about that.
  • jantura
    jantura Posts: 14 Member
    I'm in! 1/2 hr today. I will start the one hour tomorrow.
  • jantura
    jantura Posts: 14 Member
    .......and my mental-mini is to complete this Ultimate Challenge for the month of January.
    It will be quite a committment for 31 days but a great way to start off the year.
  • BLillard68
    BLillard68 Posts: 309 Member
    Optional Physical Mini-Challenge:
    Do at least 1 hour of cardio every day this week.

    I will do my best to get as close to 60 mins of cardio in every day this week. Today, 01/01/2014, I did 53 total minutes of cardio.

    Optional Mental Mini-Challenge:
    List your resolutions in this thread.

    1. Continue to log my food and exercise daily.
    2. Continue to get at least 30 minutes of cardio in at least 3 days a week.
    3. Continue to lose weight until I am within my normal range BMI.
    4. Set mini goals for myself...10 lbs. at a time!!! Right now I am shooting to weigh less than 190...when I reach that, I will be shooting for 180,
    5. Continue to eat healthier meals. This is not a diet....it is a lifestyle CHANGE!!!!
    6. Join groups on MFP that will continue to CHALLENGE me to stay on track!!!!
  • GrandmaJackie
    GrandmaJackie Posts: 36,983 Member
    Optional Physical Mini-Challenge:

    120 mins cardio - 80 mins run / 40 mins walk

    Optional Mental Mini-Challenge:

    1 Stay focus for the whole week with diet and exercise
    2 Log everything even the unhealthy food!
    3. Get up early for morning runs
  • Jagreene62
    Jagreene62 Posts: 4,782 Member
    Day #1 - Check :bigsmile:

    I did it.... NOT ONE SODA TODAY!! PHEW!! This is a huge deal for me!!! :drinker:

    Cardio - No worries 135 minutes done....Cardio-holic here!! :blushing:

    Judy
  • jstmee
    jstmee Posts: 107 Member
    I didn't see this until now. I did 30 minutes cardio today. I am going do 60 min. cardio rest of week.

    I didn't make any resolutions other than continuing on my journey one day at a time, one exercise at a time, one food at a time and logging, logging, logging, and measuring and weighing.:heart:
  • Jagreene62
    Jagreene62 Posts: 4,782 Member
    I didn't see this until now. I did 30 minutes cardio today. I am going do 60 min. cardio rest of week.

    I didn't make any resolutions other than continuing on my journey one day at a time, one exercise at a time, one food at a time and logging, logging, logging, and measuring and weighing.:heart:

    Sounds like you have a great plan!! 2014 better watch out!!! :laugh: Fat, move aside!!
  • goldthistime
    goldthistime Posts: 3,213 Member
    I'm in. Did my hour today, albeit at a fairly gentle intensity. As to resolutions, I'm not going to set weight loss goals, but rather commit to the process (eat right and exercise). I also resolve to have a better net game in tennis by the time 2015 rolls around, and to spend a little more effort on my appearance now, rather than waiting for my "hard body" to show up first.
  • amina_a10
    amina_a10 Posts: 75 Member
    In for the cardio! I didn't see it yesterday, but today I did a 55 minute workout plus a one mile run... one hour and seven minutes!

    Here are my main resolutions. I have some more personal ones as well. If any of you guys have similar resolutions and would like to hold eachother accountable, send me a friend request!

    -Log and workout every day
    -Beat this plateau. I don't care if I lose 1 oz, I am tired of being at this weight! :)
    -No bingeing
    -Eat only whole grains and don't eat carbs after 3pm (makes me bloated)
    -Do yoga on Saturdays (my rest day)
    -Only one treat per week, preferably less
    -Finish 12 weeks of turbofire, repeat Insanity, complete the two asylum workouts, les mills combat and maybe P90X3
    -Run an 8 minute mile
    -Run 5 miles without stopping
    -Weight train once a week (would love some accountability for this one, please!)
    -Run once a week
    -Lose my "muffin top" and get down to <20% body fat
    -Have visible abs
    -Read the entire Bible
    -Finish the year with a 3.8 or higher GPA
  • Bebubble
    Bebubble Posts: 938 Member
    Optional Physical Mini-Challenge:
    Do at least 1 hour of cardio every day this week.
    Okay I am in. I avg that any how! LOL! :)

    Optional Mental Mini-Challenge:
    List your resolutions in this thread.
    1. Continue to lose weight.
    2. Able to read the scale without getting depressed.
    3. Continue to learn to eat healthier meals. And like BLillard68's -- This is not a diet or exercise plan it is my lifestyle.....NOW !!!!
    4. Exercise the earliest I can in each day.
  • 1LoveChips
    1LoveChips Posts: 260 Member
    1h cardio completed today before 1pm; and I haven't walked my dogs yet. Feeling good!
  • marye2021
    marye2021 Posts: 225 Member
    Just saw this today but I did an hour yesterday so I'm jumping in!

    Mini resolutions:
    Quit smoking (day 2)
    Give up soda altogether
    Reach mini goal of 180 by March
  • dancingj2
    dancingj2 Posts: 4,572 Member
    I did one hour yesterday between my treadmill and a walk.

    I think snow shoveling will help get me over an hour in the few days.
  • 1LoveChips
    1LoveChips Posts: 260 Member
    I did one hour yesterday between my treadmill and a walk.

    I think snow shoveling will help get me over an hour in the few days.

    Wish we had snow, rather than ALL THIS RAIN!!! 33min walk, 33min run and then another walk. Day two and I'm still in.
  • Jagreene62
    Jagreene62 Posts: 4,782 Member
    Day #1 - Check :bigsmile:
    I did it.... NOT ONE SODA TODAY!! PHEW!! This is a huge deal for me!!! :drinker:
    Cardio - No worries 135 minutes done....Cardio-holic here!! :blushing:

    Day #2 - Check Check!!
    I can't believe how easy it's been to stay away from the soda!! I think it's because it's winter, liking my coffee more now!! Who cares, right?? Whatever works!! :drinker:

    Cardio - 1 hour (Treadmill, Aerobics, Curcuit Training)

    :heart: Loving this mini challenge so far!! :bigsmile:
  • Jagreene62
    Jagreene62 Posts: 4,782 Member
    Just saw this today but I did an hour yesterday so I'm jumping in!

    Mini resolutions:
    Quit smoking (day 2)
    Give up soda altogether
    Reach mini goal of 180 by March

    AWESOME!!! News about the smoking!! WOOHOO!! :smokin: :noway:
  • BLillard68
    BLillard68 Posts: 309 Member
    01/02/2014 62 minutes of cardio done!
  • jstmee
    jstmee Posts: 107 Member
    53 min treadmill, 6 min eliptical

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