Kicking *kitten* In Our Twenties - December Challenge!!
meagalayne
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Hey-O!
Well, it's that time once again... :drinker: Time to lay it all out, tell us how things went in November, and set your personal goals for the last push of 2010! You have thirty-one long days this month to meet your health and fitness targets, push yourself harder than ever before and motivate others through your posts on our thread. This group has been such a wonderful source of inspiration and support for so many of us in October and November, and I really hope that we can keep it up through the holidays and into the New Year :bigsmile:
Please post your November results in this thread along with your goals for December (scale and non-scale preferably). New members are always welcome - Just introduce yourself, set some reasonable goals you hope to meet by the end of the month, and add them to our growing list! Then all you have to do is check in regularly and let us know how things are going - Pretty easy!
***Please Read*** If you are going to join the challenge, copy the NEW DECEMBER GOAL LIST into your reply and add your screen name and goal to the bottom of the list. This will help to keep all the goals in one place! With dozens of people signing into this thread over the month, it can be hard to keep track. Thanks!
Since our thread now moves so quickly, here is the most recent November goal list I was able to find (thanks to Miss_Amy!) - Hope I haven't left anyone out!
So - How did you do? Post your results and your goals in a reply here and let's get December started off with a BANG! :drinker:
-Meag
Well, it's that time once again... :drinker: Time to lay it all out, tell us how things went in November, and set your personal goals for the last push of 2010! You have thirty-one long days this month to meet your health and fitness targets, push yourself harder than ever before and motivate others through your posts on our thread. This group has been such a wonderful source of inspiration and support for so many of us in October and November, and I really hope that we can keep it up through the holidays and into the New Year :bigsmile:
Please post your November results in this thread along with your goals for December (scale and non-scale preferably). New members are always welcome - Just introduce yourself, set some reasonable goals you hope to meet by the end of the month, and add them to our growing list! Then all you have to do is check in regularly and let us know how things are going - Pretty easy!
***Please Read*** If you are going to join the challenge, copy the NEW DECEMBER GOAL LIST into your reply and add your screen name and goal to the bottom of the list. This will help to keep all the goals in one place! With dozens of people signing into this thread over the month, it can be hard to keep track. Thanks!
Since our thread now moves so quickly, here is the most recent November goal list I was able to find (thanks to Miss_Amy!) - Hope I haven't left anyone out!
Kattungen: To lose 5 lbsStarting at 188.5 - want 183.5 by December 1st!
kvr413: lose 10 lbs, thanksgiving included, which will put me at 169!
Meggonkgonk: To reach 157 lbs & to run the first 2 weeks of my 10k running program (mileage13-14 and 15-16)
Emmyworthy: To reach 199lbs, swim 3 times a week, lose 8 inches over all with 1 inch coming from my upper arms
ksv123: to lose 3 pounds (yes, including Thanksgiving!!), and ramp up my workout routine that I have managed to ignore lately. The workout will include a minimum of 4 days a week of either elliptical or 30 Day Shred.
GuamGrly (Bethany) - To lose 5 pounds and work out at least 2 times per week.
meagalayne- To reach 130lbs, complete weeks 2 and 3 of the push-up challenge at my own pace, and run my 8k (Nov 13) under 50 mins
LostAlyKat (Aly) - To lose 6lbs from 172.6, follow my prescribed food plan, and workout 6 days a week!
Tjradd73-to lose 9.6lbs, and to continue on with the push-up challenge
allislefttogain: Maintain (120-125 range); no scale until December 1st; 2 days a week with strength/body weight training; run 3-4x a week and run my 10K in 56 minutes or under (be happy with 59:01 or under though!)
rai8759: loose 3 lbs by Thanksgiving, 5 lbs in total/workout 3x a week 60-90 minutes/5K in 30 min or less/be true to food diary even if i miss a day get right back into it the next day!!
tai_88: to lose 5 lbs, stopping eating candy for the month and continue working out at least 4 times a week.
wardiemelissa-my goal is to lose my last 0.5 pounds (taking me to 125 pounds-my wedding weight from 7 years and 2 kids ago), to maintain my weight, continue with my exercise routine (running 3-4 days and strength on off days) and finish my first 10K under 75 minutes on Thanksgiving Day!!!
spellbinder - Reach 146lbs, exercise 5 days a week, do strength training + crunches + squats 3 days a week, ensure that I don't put on any weight during thanksgiving week!!
SkierElle- reach 180lbs/exercise every day/limit sweets and desserts (apart from Thanksgiving)
ttaylortulsa: 8 lbs for month - C25K training 3 days/wk - 30 Day Shred (or equivalent) 2 days/week - YBB vid 1 day/week
allie7383: to get into the 150's (6.5 lbs away!), workout 6 days a week, and increase my water intake.
inskydiamonds: (November 1-14): eat vegetables with dinner every night / lose about 5 pounds (November 15-28): make low(er) cal Thanksgiving dishes. Lose at least 4 pounds.
mcanals123: To drop down to 165 and break my plateau :-)
finncmh: Lose 1 pound a week- bringing me to 198 by end of the month. Full body lifting routine two days a week. Get to spinning class at least two times a week.
miss_amy: lose a total of 25lbs, work out 5x a week & eat more fiber & protein.
purpleprose: lose 5 pounds from 10/29 weight, run the whole 5K on Thanksgiving (no walking), and to eat organic, whole foods at least 60% of the time
oreganoqueen: brave the gym at least once a week & eat more protein
coatadaycarrie: finally get down to 145, and to work out at least 5x a week for at least half an hour each time.
lauratx22- lose 8 pds!
ottawagirl613: lose 5 pounds to get me halfway to my goal weight of 130 pounds by christmas! also to complete my 15 mins a day of toning exercises EVERY DAY
stuartme123: lose 4 pounds, workout at the gym or attend yoga class lasting 30+ min, 3x a week, keep unhealthy snacking to under 200 calories/day - this includes YOU potato chips!!!
CraftyGirl4 - Do all the P90X workouts for this month (maybe taking off Thanksgiving Day). Not to step on the scale until Decemeber 1st, 2010.
vbos~ lose 8lbs, 8 cups of H2O a day, run/elliptical 4x/week, strength train 3x/week, 5k Turkey Trot in 30mins, oh and drink alcohol only once a week!!
cruan - Stick to my 2 shakes a day, really watch my calories so I don't go over, lose 5-7 pounds, somehow fit some exercise into the craziness that is my life!
lolahippie-to lose 5lbs!
Roobean33- to lose 4 pounds and tone up - and bring my hubby along for the ride!
emmarie1630- lose 5 pounds, 3x a week workout, more veggies
AshleyVeronica - lose 4lbs, DRINK less calories, monitor what I eat everyday...no holding back, stop eating after 9pm unless it's a weekend
trebhun - lose 4lbs, and work out more, start exercising again after knee scope surgery (last Thurs 11/4)
francesstewart1 - lose 3lbs (and join the Dec challenge!)
seripha - To have an entire week where I eat well and within my calories bounds + exercise for at least 30 minutes 5 x a week.
SkiptomyLou32: Get to 124 by end of November and then 120 by end of December. Make it to Christmas with no sweets (except Thanksgiving). Keep running through the winter and train for the half marathon in St. Louis in April.
So - How did you do? Post your results and your goals in a reply here and let's get December started off with a BANG! :drinker:
-Meag
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***Please Read*** If you are going to join the challenge, copy the NEW DECEMBER GOAL LIST into your reply and add your screen name and goal to the bottom of the list. This will help to keep all the goals in one place! With dozens of people signing into this thread over the month, it can be hard to keep track. Thanks!
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Hi! My name is Katy, I'm 22, and I've been on MFP for a while but I fell off the wagon once grad school started this semester. I would love to get back in the swing by joining a challenge and keeping myself accountable!
SW (11/30): 211
GW (12/31): 185
Other goals:
- Run at least four days a week
- Go to sleep before 2:00am every night
- No french fries in December!
- Update food and exercise journals every day
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Actually, I need some advice my friends. Tonight I ran my first mile straight! *Does wild happy dance* What is a normal increment from here? LOL! I'm working on my December goals and I have no idea where to go from here. I was trying to hard to get to that first mile and now that I'm here I don't know where to go. Do I just keep adding half a mile? Or do I say I want to run this many miles a week? I like having very distinct goals and I'm not sure what to say with this...
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Sorry - I should have been more clear!
A NEW DECEMBER LIST will form once people start posting their goals. Since I still don't have mine figured out yet, I'll be posting in the AM.
So far:
km323 - Reach 185lbs, run 4x per week, get to sleep before 2am each night, avoid french fries and log every day
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Tara - There are lots of different ways you can approach it... Either keep running the same mile and try to run it better - faster, with greater ease, etc. Or try increasing your distance gradually on SOME runs while maintaining the 1 mile on others. Did you walk or jog before/after the 1 mile you ran, or did you just run one mile and then stop exercising? If you walk some, run some, walk some, etc eventually just shorten your walking periods or make them less frequent. If you need a "plan", check out C25K or another beginner running program and follow that for ideas :happy: Good luck!0 -
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November went well for me! I hit 169, a 10 lb loss! I'm very excited about that. Very excited to see what december has in store!
December Goals:
km323 - Reach 185lbs, run 4x per week, get to sleep before 2am each night, avoid french fries and log every day
kvr414- Lose another 10 lbs. drink 10 cups of water a day, do a 3x to 5x a day routine of situps, pushups, lunges til fatigue.0 -
Hi all!
My November goal was to lose 4lbs and get my husband to start adopting a more healthy lifestyle. I lost 3lbs and my husband lost 6lbs. I am so excited about the progress we've made in just the first month! Thanks to all you ladies for your support! You all are awesome.
Tara - Congrats and way to push yourself! I'm not much of a runner myself, but I would do whatever option motivates you more/makes you feel more accomplished. Do you want to run faster or farther? :-) Eventually, I'm sure you'll do both!
Oh boy December: Here we go!
km323 - Reach 185lbs, run 4x per week, get to sleep before 2am each night, avoid french fries and log every day
kvr414- Lose another 10 lbs. drink 10 cups of water a day, do a 3x to 5x a day routine of situps, pushups, lunges til fatigue.
roobean33 - Reach 128lbs, drink more H20 daily, try new healthy recipes, avoid most of the holiday treats0 -
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Will be figuring out December goals tomorrow.
So excited for a new month with all you awesome and inspiring ladies (and any gents
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I actually decided I should post today instead of waiting until next Tuesday, even though technically I'm still in November right now.
km323 - Reach 185lbs, run 4x per week, get to sleep before 2am each night, avoid french fries and log every day
kvr414- Lose another 10 lbs. drink 10 cups of water a day, do a 3x to 5x a day routine of situps, pushups, lunges til fatigue.
roobean33 - Reach 128lbs, drink more H20 daily, try new healthy recipes, avoid most of the holiday treats
inskydiamonds - Continue my biweekly meal challenges, because they force me to reach outside the box for things to eat for dinner. (December 1-5: Suggestions from MFP friends / December 6-19: Low-Cal Desserts / December 20-31: Meals Under $10). Lose 4 pounds, bringing me to 183.0 -
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bump! i will post loss and Dec goals later this afternoon!0
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I really want to try and break out of my plateau, but since it is the holidays I know that will be really difficult. So instead I want to at the very least, maintain my weight. I want to start cooking more for myself and start doing more outdoor activities (because once I go home for break I won't have a gym to go to). I think the hardest thing will be the holiday parties, so i know I need to focus on them and take everything in stride.
DECEMBER CHALLENGE:
km323 - Reach 185lbs, run 4x per week, get to sleep before 2am each night, avoid french fries and log every day
kvr414- Lose another 10 lbs. drink 10 cups of water a day, do a 3x to 5x a day routine of situps, pushups, lunges til fatigue.
roobean33 - Reach 128lbs, drink more H20 daily, try new healthy recipes, avoid most of the holiday treats
inskydiamonds - Continue my biweekly meal challenges, because they force me to reach outside the box for things to eat for dinner. (December 1-5: Suggestions from MFP friends / December 6-19: Low-Cal Desserts / December 20-31: Meals Under $10). Lose 4 pounds, bringing me to 183.
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wish me luck!
DECEMBER CHALLENGE:
km323 - Reach 185lbs, run 4x per week, get to sleep before 2am each night, avoid french fries and log every day
kvr414- Lose another 10 lbs. drink 10 cups of water a day, do a 3x to 5x a day routine of situps, pushups, lunges til fatigue.
roobean33 - Reach 128lbs, drink more H20 daily, try new healthy recipes, avoid most of the holiday treats
inskydiamonds - Continue my biweekly meal challenges, because they force me to reach outside the box for things to eat for dinner. (December 1-5: Suggestions from MFP friends / December 6-19: Low-Cal Desserts / December 20-31: Meals Under $10). Lose 4 pounds, bringing me to 183.
Keysr-Cook for myself and become more active outside with fun winter sports
krishatherley - drop another 3-4 lbs0 -
November left me feeling inspired!!
Met my goal weight of 125 lbs (actual weight today was 123.5)
Ran my Turkey trot in 63 minutes (goal was to finish in 75 minutes)
Exercise 3-4 times a week (accomplished this most weeks-need to continue for this next month)
Here we go.....
DECEMBER CHALLENGE:
km323 - Reach 185lbs, run 4x per week, get to sleep before 2am each night, avoid french fries and log every day
kvr414- Lose another 10 lbs. drink 10 cups of water a day, do a 3x to 5x a day routine of situps, pushups, lunges til fatigue.
roobean33 - Reach 128lbs, drink more H20 daily, try new healthy recipes, avoid most of the holiday treats
inskydiamonds - Continue my biweekly meal challenges, because they force me to reach outside the box for things to eat for dinner. (December 1-5: Suggestions from MFP friends / December 6-19: Low-Cal Desserts / December 20-31: Meals Under $10). Lose 4 pounds, bringing me to 183.
Keysr-Cook for myself and become more active outside with fun winter sports
krishatherley - drop another 3-4 lbs
wardiemelissa-maintain current weight of 125 lbs.; continue exercise regimine of running 2-3 times a week (with one long run between 7-8 miles), strength training (30 day Shred), and stretching (yoga); plan healthy dinners for the week; and begin to tone those trouble zones (No More Trouble Zones)0 -
Yay for December! Probably my favorite month of all
I met my goal of 180lbs on Monday, I didn't have any desserts/sweets except thanksgiving, and I exercised daily!! All my goals accomplished, so I am hoping for the same this time! Thank you Meag for starting this and for all you other girls, & I will try to be involved with the thread this month!
DECEMBER CHALLENGE:
km323 - Reach 185lbs, run 4x per week, get to sleep before 2am each night, avoid french fries and log every day
kvr414- Lose another 10 lbs. drink 10 cups of water a day, do a 3x to 5x a day routine of situps, pushups, lunges til fatigue.
roobean33 - Reach 128lbs, drink more H20 daily, try new healthy recipes, avoid most of the holiday treats
inskydiamonds - Continue my biweekly meal challenges, because they force me to reach outside the box for things to eat for dinner. (December 1-5: Suggestions from MFP friends / December 6-19: Low-Cal Desserts / December 20-31: Meals Under $10). Lose 4 pounds, bringing me to 183.
Keysr-Cook for myself and become more active outside with fun winter sports
krishatherley - drop another 3-4 lbs
wardiemelissa-maintain current weight of 125 lbs.; continue exercise regimine of running 2-3 times a week (with one long run between 7-8 miles), strength training (30 day Shred), and stretching (yoga); plan healthy dinners for the week; and begin to tone those trouble zones (No More Trouble Zones)
SkierElle: Reach 175 lbs, still limit sweets but allow myself a few if they fit w/in calories, when I'm home for Xmas try to involve family in fun exercise!0 -
Hey Kris - Welcome to the group! Although we are already a well established group of friends on MFP working towards our goals and supportive one another, it's great to have fresh meat in the crowd I hope you kick it for a while with us! Best of luck and keep us updated - but be fore-warned, this thread REALLY moves.
Liz - I knew you couldn't stay away!!! :laugh: Love your cooking challenges and always try to think of something new to post for ya. You're keeping me on point, cooking new things entirely and testing out different flavours and cuisines. So thanks!
keysr - Great goals! Cooking at home is so much fun and a really great way to watch what you consume and track your calories. Definitely has helped me lose that last 15lbs or so :happy:
Roo - I LOVE your goals and I'm happy to see you back! Glad to hear the hubby is on board with you - It must make a world of difference! You have inspired my goals a little as well Thanks!
KVR - Those calisthenics are going to be rough - Good luck!! :drinker:
Aly, Meredith, Taylor, Tara, Melissa and everyone else - So happy to start a new month with you guys too! Post your results and goals when you get time and start this month off right! :drinker:
AFM-
I did not quite reach my 130lbs goal, but I got 3.6lbs closer to it and I managed to hit my other two NS targets so I am very pleased! I finished both weeks of the challenge (twice) and I raced the 5 miles in 49:47.4 :drinker: :bigsmile: :drinker: A hugely successful month for me! Now, if only I can make December a month to remember, as well...meagalayne- To reach 130lbs, complete weeks 2 and 3 of the push-up challenge at my own pace, and run my 8k (Nov 13) under 50 mins
DECEMBER CHALLENGE:
km323 - Reach 185lbs, run 4x per week, get to sleep before 2am each night, avoid french fries and log every day
kvr414- Lose another 10 lbs. drink 10 cups of water a day, do a 3x to 5x a day routine of situps, pushups, lunges til fatigue.
roobean33 - Reach 128lbs, drink more H20 daily, try new healthy recipes, avoid most of the holiday treats
inskydiamonds - Continue my biweekly meal challenges, because they force me to reach outside the box for things to eat for dinner. (December 1-5: Suggestions from MFP friends / December 6-19: Low-Cal Desserts / December 20-31: Meals Under $10). Lose 4 pounds, bringing me to 183.
Keysr-Cook for myself and become more active outside with fun winter sports
krishatherley - drop another 3-4 lbs
wardiemelissa-maintain current weight of 125 lbs.; continue exercise regimine of running 2-3 times a week (with one long run between 7-8 miles), strength training (30 day Shred), and stretching (yoga); plan healthy dinners for the week; and begin to tone those trouble zones (No More Trouble Zones)
SkierElle: Reach 175 lbs, still limit sweets but allow myself a few if they fit w/in calories, when I'm home for Xmas try to involve family in fun exercise!
meagalayne - Reach 130lb by 12/11/10 and maintain to 01/01/11, allow myself one cheat meal a week without guilt, try TWO new healthy recipes per week, and maintain my 3 x run/3 x strength per week workout regimen throughout the holidays - NO EXCUSES!
In other news, I made the mistake of weighing myself this morning for this thread... Wow does it make a difference when you aren't on your normal WI day. I have decided not to bother counting it since it's not my normal WI day and I know it will go down by tomorrow. Likely just water weight retention from yesterday's BOSS workout. Up 1.5lbs from Monday. Lame!
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DECEMBER CHALLENGE:
km323 - Reach 185lbs, run 4x per week, get to sleep before 2am each night, avoid french fries and log every day
kvr414- Lose another 10 lbs. drink 10 cups of water a day, do a 3x to 5x a day routine of situps, pushups, lunges til fatigue.
roobean33 - Reach 128lbs, drink more H20 daily, try new healthy recipes, avoid most of the holiday treats
inskydiamonds - Continue my biweekly meal challenges, because they force me to reach outside the box for things to eat for dinner. (December 1-5: Suggestions from MFP friends / December 6-19: Low-Cal Desserts / December 20-31: Meals Under $10). Lose 4 pounds, bringing me to 183.
Keysr-Cook for myself and become more active outside with fun winter sports
krishatherley - drop another 3-4 lbs
wardiemelissa-maintain current weight of 125 lbs.; continue exercise regimine of running 2-3 times a week (with one long run between 7-8 miles), strength training (30 day Shred), and stretching (yoga); plan healthy dinners for the week; and begin to tone those trouble zones (No More Trouble Zones)
SkierElle: Reach 175 lbs, still limit sweets but allow myself a few if they fit w/in calories, when I'm home for Xmas try to involve family in fun exercise!
meagalayne - Reach 130lb by 12/11/10 and maintain to 01/01/11, allow myself one cheat meal a week without guilt, try TWO new healthy recipes per week, and maintain my 3 x run/3 x strength per week workout regimen throughout the holidays - NO EXCUSES!
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My November Goals were to:
Loose 3 lbs by Thanksgiving, 5 lbs in total
Workout 3x a week 60-90 minutes
Be true to food diary even if i miss a day get right back into it the next day!!
Didn't reach my full 5 lbs, but what I didn't realize until I went to look at my November goals again is that I did drop 4.2 lbs! That means I would have been 4 lbs heavier if I had not been a part of this! I'd say that is a win win situation and I am absolutely ecstatic!!
Didn't get to workout as often as I had liked because of evil lingering colds, but I also think it 60-90 minutes was kind of intimidating to me. Sometimes I felt like if I didn't get 60 minutes in it just wasn't worth it which is soooo not true!! Will be adjusting that for December goals.
Lastly I did AWESOME on my last goal. I was diligent about tracking my food and I wound up only missing 2-3 days and getting right back on the next day!! Today is 30 days faithfully on MFP - have logged in every single day!! That is the longest I have ever stuck with something food/exercise related... AND plotted my food even when it was embarrassing... full disclosure.
December Goals:
Get from 167.4 to 162 (that was what i weighed at my wedding!!)
Workout at least 3x a week for approx 30 min each or more
Carry a water bottle around with me and drink 8-10 cups of water per day
Here it is again- Be true to my food diary even if i miss a day get right back into it the next day!!
I will also be keeping my Monday weigh-in. Meag- you kind of reminded me how your body can retain water after working out and I normally get a rest day on Sunday, so I think that my weigh-ins are more consistent on Monday when my body has had some time to rest.
km323 - Reach 185lbs, run 4x per week, get to sleep before 2am each night, avoid french fries and log every day
kvr414- Lose another 10 lbs. drink 10 cups of water a day, do a 3x to 5x a day routine of situps, pushups, lunges til fatigue.
roobean33 - Reach 128lbs, drink more H20 daily, try new healthy recipes, avoid most of the holiday treats
inskydiamonds - Continue my biweekly meal challenges, because they force me to reach outside the box for things to eat for dinner. (December 1-5: Suggestions from MFP friends / December 6-19: Low-Cal Desserts / December 20-31: Meals Under $10). Lose 4 pounds, bringing me to 183.
Keysr-Cook for myself and become more active outside with fun winter sports
krishatherley - drop another 3-4 lbs
wardiemelissa-maintain current weight of 125 lbs.; continue exercise regimine of running 2-3 times a week (with one long run between 7-8 miles), strength training (30 day Shred), and stretching (yoga); plan healthy dinners for the week; and begin to tone those trouble zones (No More Trouble Zones)
SkierElle: Reach 175 lbs, still limit sweets but allow myself a few if they fit w/in calories, when I'm home for Xmas try to involve family in fun exercise!
meagalayne - Reach 130lb by 12/11/10 and maintain to 01/01/11, allow myself one cheat meal a week without guilt, try TWO new healthy recipes per week, and maintain my 3 x run/3 x strength per week workout regimen throughout the holidays - NO EXCUSES!
rai8759 - Go from 167.4 to 162 by 1/3/11 (1.08 lbs/week); Carry a water bottle around with me and drink 8-10 cups of water per day; Be true to my food diary even if i miss a day get right back into it the next day!!0 -
Rai - 30-45 mins of exercise 3-4 times a week is definitely more than enough, especially if you tie that in with walks, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, and any other small steps you take to increase your movement throughout the day! Your goals are awesome and I love that you log no matter what - I think that's crucial to success in weight loss. You have to be accountable. And, btw - your diary is NEVER embarrassing! haha So don't you worry
WI's on Monday sound like a good plan to me! Especially since that's when I WI as well :laugh: You'll keep me on track!
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November recap I will be doing a review and improve session:
1- Well I know that I didn’t lose my 5 lbs. Honestly I worked til 8:30 last night (12 hour day:grumble: ) and didn’t manage to check my weight. Though not really sure I want to know. So this month I’m concentrating on measuring myself in an effort to forget about the scale.
2 - I met my “no eating candy” goal which is awesome:drinker: . Honestly I don’t even think about it now. So I’m going to continue that trend this month plus adding no soda. Need to kick the habit. But since every christmas I get a chocolate orange from Santa I am allowing myself on candy bar per week (if needed-for the holidays). Going to continue my running and get to the point where I can run my 2 miles continuously and get my time under 18:30.
3- I hoping that this month will be more motivating than last month. It was really a rollercoaster ride of good and bad days and in the end no seeing any results. So now I’m concentrating on having more good days:bigsmile: ! So I will be logging everything I eat.- especially when I don’t want to.
Here’s to a new month! Cheers!:drinker:
DECEMBER GOALS
km323 - Reach 185lbs, run 4x per week, get to sleep before 2am each night, avoid french fries and log every day
kvr414- Lose another 10 lbs. drink 10 cups of water a day, do a 3x to 5x a day routine of situps, pushups, lunges til fatigue.
roobean33 - Reach 128lbs, drink more H20 daily, try new healthy recipes, avoid most of the holiday treats
inskydiamonds - Continue my biweekly meal challenges, because they force me to reach outside the box for things to eat for dinner. (December 1-5: Suggestions from MFP friends / December 6-19: Low-Cal Desserts / December 20-31: Meals Under $10). Lose 4 pounds, bringing me to 183.
Keysr-Cook for myself and become more active outside with fun winter sports
krishatherley - drop another 3-4 lbs
wardiemelissa-maintain current weight of 125 lbs.; continue exercise regimine of running 2-3 times a week (with one long run between 7-8 miles), strength training (30 day Shred), and stretching (yoga); plan healthy dinners for the week; and begin to tone those trouble zones (No More Trouble Zones)
SkierElle: Reach 175 lbs, still limit sweets but allow myself a few if they fit w/in calories, when I'm home for Xmas try to involve family in fun exercise!
meagalayne - Reach 130lb by 12/11/10 and maintain to 01/01/11, allow myself one cheat meal a week without guilt, try TWO new healthy recipes per week, and maintain my 3 x run/3 x strength per week workout regimen throughout the holidays - NO EXCUSES!
Lauratx22-I want to lose 7 pds! trying to get to 173 by New Years!
rai8759 - Go from 167.4 to 162 by 1/3/11 (1.08 lbs/week); Carry a water bottle around with me and drink 8-10 cups of water per day; Be true to my food diary even if i miss a day get right back into it the next day!!
Tai_88 – continue my no candy streak (limit of one piece of candy per week); stop drinking soda for the month; at least 3 workouts per week; get my 2 mile time under 18:30; logging everyday – especially when I don’t want to.0 -
My goals for November:
- Maintain (120-125 range) - LOST 1 pound @ 121 now!
- No scale until December 1st - DONE!
- 2 days a week with strength/body weight training - DONE!
- Run 3-4x a week - 3/4 DONE...had to cut back down to darkness/safety
- Run my 10K in 56 minutes or under (be happy with 59:01 or under though!) - SMOKED IT! 53:41!!
I'm really pleased with how November went. It is harder to maintain than it is to lose. My experiment of not weighing for a month was good...as was my no logging for 2 weeks. I've been majorly listening to my body and trying not to eat just because I have calories left...especially on longer run/more intense workout days. At one point, I was trying to eat so much that I was making myself sick because I was already full. I'm bummed about cutting back on running, but it's just not safe and I have no access to a gym (though I hate the dreadmill)...I might try and run on it once I sort out my living/job situation.
I'll be back with my December goals. Going to have to be creative as I only have 1 race this month. Hmmm.0 -
TOTALLY EXCITED ABOUT THIS THREAD AND READY TO KICK A IN MY TWENTIES AND MOTIVATE ONE ANOTHER!! My current weight is 305lbs
DECEMBER GOALS
km323 - Reach 185lbs, run 4x per week, get to sleep before 2am each night, avoid french fries and log every day
kvr414- Lose another 10 lbs. drink 10 cups of water a day, do a 3x to 5x a day routine of situps, pushups, lunges til fatigue.
roobean33 - Reach 128lbs, drink more H20 daily, try new healthy recipes, avoid most of the holiday treats
inskydiamonds - Continue my biweekly meal challenges, because they force me to reach outside the box for things to eat for dinner. (December 1-5: Suggestions from MFP friends / December 6-19: Low-Cal Desserts / December 20-31: Meals Under $10). Lose 4 pounds, bringing me to 183.
Keysr-Cook for myself and become more active outside with fun winter sports
krishatherley - drop another 3-4 lbs
wardiemelissa-maintain current weight of 125 lbs.; continue exercise regimine of running 2-3 times a week (with one long run between 7-8 miles), strength training (30 day Shred), and stretching (yoga); plan healthy dinners for the week; and begin to tone those trouble zones (No More Trouble Zones)
SkierElle: Reach 175 lbs, still limit sweets but allow myself a few if they fit w/in calories, when I'm home for Xmas try to involve family in fun exercise!
meagalayne - Reach 130lb by 12/11/10 and maintain to 01/01/11, allow myself one cheat meal a week without guilt, try TWO new healthy recipes per week, and maintain my 3 x run/3 x strength per week workout regimen throughout the holidays - NO EXCUSES!
Lauratx22-I want to lose 7 pds! trying to get to 173 by New Years!
rai8759 - Go from 167.4 to 162 by 1/3/11 (1.08 lbs/week); Carry a water bottle around with me and drink 8-10 cups of water per day; Be true to my food diary even if i miss a day get right back into it the next day!!
Tai_88 – continue my no candy streak (limit of one piece of candy per week); stop drinking soda for the month; at least 3 workouts per week; get my 2 mile time under 18:30; logging everyday – especially when I don’t want to.
Hazeldiva1913---drink at least 12 cups of water a day, loose 10 lbs by christmas. Im at 299 need to be at 289 on xmas day...start incorporating more strength training...no eating out more than once a week!!!0 -
Hi Everyone! I'm officially new to the group but I've been trying to follow the group since mid-November. It was difficult to stay up to date - so many posts! My personal goal for November was be at 145 by Thanksgiving and I met that goal 11/22. My current weight is 144. Here is the December List. Good luck everyone! I'm looking forward to being inspired by all of you!
DECEMBER GOALS
km323 - Reach 185lbs, run 4x per week, get to sleep before 2am each night, avoid french fries and log every day
kvr414- Lose another 10 lbs. drink 10 cups of water a day, do a 3x to 5x a day routine of situps, pushups, lunges til fatigue.
roobean33 - Reach 128lbs, drink more H20 daily, try new healthy recipes, avoid most of the holiday treats
inskydiamonds - Continue my biweekly meal challenges, because they force me to reach outside the box for things to eat for dinner. (December 1-5: Suggestions from MFP friends / December 6-19: Low-Cal Desserts / December 20-31: Meals Under $10). Lose 4 pounds, bringing me to 183.
Keysr-Cook for myself and become more active outside with fun winter sports
krishatherley - drop another 3-4 lbs
wardiemelissa-maintain current weight of 125 lbs.; continue exercise regimine of running 2-3 times a week (with one long run between 7-8 miles), strength training (30 day Shred), and stretching (yoga); plan healthy dinners for the week; and begin to tone those trouble zones (No More Trouble Zones)
SkierElle: Reach 175 lbs, still limit sweets but allow myself a few if they fit w/in calories, when I'm home for Xmas try to involve family in fun exercise!
meagalayne - Reach 130lb by 12/11/10 and maintain to 01/01/11, allow myself one cheat meal a week without guilt, try TWO new healthy recipes per week, and maintain my 3 x run/3 x strength per week workout regimen throughout the holidays - NO EXCUSES!
Lauratx22-I want to lose 7 pds! trying to get to 173 by New Years!
rai8759 - Go from 167.4 to 162 by 1/3/11 (1.08 lbs/week); Carry a water bottle around with me and drink 8-10 cups of water per day; Be true to my food diary even if i miss a day get right back into it the next day!!
Tai_88 – continue my no candy streak (limit of one piece of candy per week); stop drinking soda for the month; at least 3 workouts per week; get my 2 mile time under 18:30; logging everyday – especially when I don’t want to.
Hazeldiva1913---drink at least 12 cups of water a day, loose 10 lbs by christmas. Im at 299 need to be at 289 on xmas day...start incorporating more strength training...no eating out more than once a week!!!
chawntamarie - Reach 140lbs by Christmas (4 lb. loss), Workout 5 times/week and cook my own meals 2-3 times per week.0 -
I LOVE how popular this thread has gotten. So great to have been a part of it this past. You all continue to motivate me and inspire me each and every day and I love you all for that.
November goals:
1. Lose 4 lbs bringing me to 198. Met it last week. Felt really good to get that accomplished! Would love to have lost more but my motto since I joined has been one lb a week. I just want to keep doing it slow and steady.
2. Full body lifting routine 2x week and spinning 2x a week- totally did not happen. Got sick in the beginning of the month and just turned in to a slippery slope of bad habits
So I am going to modify a bit for this month. 5 Fridays this month and that is my weigh-in day so my goal is to lose 5lbs this month. Definitely want to get that two days of full body lifting in. And by the end of the month I would like to have a set running/walking routine in place. LOVED the idea of trying healthy recipes every week so I am going to jump in on that as well.
Welcome to everyone who is joining us. This is a great thread! Funny how the MFP world gets smaller and smaller every day. Pretty cool that I already know a bunch of you that just joined.
Good luck all- and lets kick some *kitten*!!!
Cait
km323 - Reach 185lbs, run 4x per week, get to sleep before 2am each night, avoid french fries and log every day
kvr414- Lose another 10 lbs. drink 10 cups of water a day, do a 3x to 5x a day routine of situps, pushups, lunges til fatigue.
roobean33 - Reach 128lbs, drink more H20 daily, try new healthy recipes, avoid most of the holiday treats
inskydiamonds - Continue my biweekly meal challenges, because they force me to reach outside the box for things to eat for dinner. (December 1-5: Suggestions from MFP friends / December 6-19: Low-Cal Desserts / December 20-31: Meals Under $10). Lose 4 pounds, bringing me to 183.
Keysr-Cook for myself and become more active outside with fun winter sports
krishatherley - drop another 3-4 lbs
wardiemelissa-maintain current weight of 125 lbs.; continue exercise regimine of running 2-3 times a week (with one long run between 7-8 miles), strength training (30 day Shred), and stretching (yoga); plan healthy dinners for the week; and begin to tone those trouble zones (No More Trouble Zones)
SkierElle: Reach 175 lbs, still limit sweets but allow myself a few if they fit w/in calories, when I'm home for Xmas try to involve family in fun exercise!
meagalayne - Reach 130lb by 12/11/10 and maintain to 01/01/11, allow myself one cheat meal a week without guilt, try TWO new healthy recipes per week, and maintain my 3 x run/3 x strength per week workout regimen throughout the holidays - NO EXCUSES!
Lauratx22-I want to lose 7 pds! trying to get to 173 by New Years!
rai8759 - Go from 167.4 to 162 by 1/3/11 (1.08 lbs/week); Carry a water bottle around with me and drink 8-10 cups of water per day; Be true to my food diary even if i miss a day get right back into it the next day!!
Tai_88 – continue my no candy streak (limit of one piece of candy per week); stop drinking soda for the month; at least 3 workouts per week; get my 2 mile time under 18:30; logging everyday – especially when I don’t want to.
Hazeldiva1913---drink at least 12 cups of water a day, loose 10 lbs by christmas. Im at 299 need to be at 289 on xmas day...start incorporating more strength training...no eating out more than once a week!!!
chawntamarie - Reach 140lbs by Christmas (4 lb. loss), Workout 5 times/week and cook my own meals 2-3 times per week.
finncmh- lose 5lbs bringing me to 193 by New Years eve, strength training 2x's a week, develop a solid running/walking routine, try one new healthy meal a week!0
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