21 Day Challenge

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  • jdhubbard
    jdhubbard Posts: 26 Member
    I'm late joining as well, but think this is a great idea! Thanks for getting it started. I tried something similar a month or so ago, but didn't make it through the 21 days. Hopefully this challenge and support will help me build some new and healthier habits.

    1) Follow MFP calorie goal, tracking every day
    2) Exercise 6 days a week for 30min
    3) Continue C25K program so I am ready to start running outside
    4) Drink 1.5-2L of water daily
    5) Limit TV to one hour/night
    6) Continue habits on day 22 and beyond!

    Good luck to you all :)
  • rosettafaery
    rosettafaery Posts: 102 Member
    The challenges I've set myself are:

    1. Don't go over my set calories
    2. Do C25k 3 x a week
    3. Go for a walk each day
    4. Drink at least 2.5 litres daily
    5. Find something positive from my day
    6. Practice yoga poses daily

    :smile:
  • ditzie2009
    ditzie2009 Posts: 20 Member
    Ohh I'll join too please!

    1) Exercise 6 days a week (7 if I feel up to it and have time)
    2) no chocolate for 21 days - that is a challenge in itself!
    3) Drink more water (really hate it)
    4) Eat more fruit and veg
    5) Meal plan the day before
    6) aim to lose 6lbs in 21 days
    7) Carry on the 21 day challenge to get to goal before my 40th! :-)
  • mamahannick
    mamahannick Posts: 322 Member
    A friend and I were JUST talking about how it takes 21 days to form a habit.

    My goals:
    1. Follow my exercise schedule (C25k 3x/week, 30 Day Shred 2x/week, Killer Abs 1x/week, 1 day for rest).
    2. Hit my calorie goal each day, completing my diary each night.
    3. Drink at least 64 oz of water each day.
    4. Take a daily multivitamin.
    5. Aim for at least 7 hours of sleep each night.
    6. Identify one positive thing about myself each morning for these 21 days.
  • Renegade706
    Renegade706 Posts: 209
    Thought for the day- If some of you are like I used to be, You need to change mentally before you will be able to change physically. A few years ago I could do 10 things right, and 1 thing wrong, and i would focus all day on that 1 thing i didn't like. I could eat something I shouldn't have, and just beat myself up about it for hours. But all that negativity didn't motivate me to do better or get back on track. All it did was make me feel bad about myself , which led to more bad choices, which derailed my efforts before they even got started. I have leaned a better way, I accept I will never be perfect, and that's ok, I'm not trying to be perfect, just better. And better I can make happen. If you struggle with those emotions too, then commit to doing something different these 21 days, I don't care if you only do 1 thing right today, focus on that 1 thing. When the negative thoughts come, and they will, telling you that you didn't do this right, you shouldn't have done that, just fire back with," that may be true, but i did this right today, and that's better than yesterday, and I will do even better tomorrow!" Believe that you are worth the effort, and Believe that you can do it, because both of those things are true!
    P.S.- Welcome to everyone just joining in, there is no late to this party , I'm just on day 2 myself, no set days to begin or end just put 21 days together at whatever day is best for you to begin, just a place to encourage each other to strive for better and form new habits, We got this!
  • DFasso23
    DFasso23 Posts: 26 Member
    Day 1 complete, It's chest day at the gym-easily my favorite.
    Lets go!!!
  • 19Chatham70
    19Chatham70 Posts: 7 Member
    This is perfect as I've just re-joined MFP. Thanks, I am in! Trying to be realistic here:
    1. track my nutrition and exercise daily.
    2. Exercise at least 4 times a week.
    3. Drink 64 oz water daily.
    4. Meditate twice a day.
    5. Limit wine to 2 glasses per week (before dinner not with diner; water with dinner!)
    6. Cook one recipe from Cooking Light each week to share with friends.
  • geebeeyorkshire
    geebeeyorkshire Posts: 7
    Thank you for starting this thread Nathan - your positive attitude is really uplifting. My objectives aren't as tough as yours, as I am trying to be gentle with myself and develop habits for life, but if I can develop the habits in 21 days, a lifetime should then be a doddle mehopes!

    Here are my 21 day goals:

    1. Go to bed by 10pm and get up at 6am every day.
    2. Do 30 minutes of running 3 days per week.
    3. Eat 3 balanced meals of sensible portions each day.
    4. Drink only water and green tea, and one small glass of wine with dinner if wanted.
    5. Record my progress each day on MFP, and post to this thread.
    6. Take a breath and determine to be kind before everything I do and say (unless it's an emergency, obv!)
    7. Meditate for 5 minutes every morning, then mindfully keep my cool all day.

    8. After 21 days, review my progress and decide what I enjoyed and what I want to keep/change/develop.

    Here's wishing myself and everyone else good luck! gx
  • positivechic1978
    positivechic1978 Posts: 22
    I'm a day late but I'm in.

    1. Drink at least 12 cups of water daily.
    2. Log all food and drinks daily.
    3. At least 30 minutes of physical activity 3 days per week.
    4. 20 minutes of prayer/devotion/bible reading daily.
    5. Sleep at least 6 hours nightly.
  • angel5561
    angel5561 Posts: 142 Member
    Thought for the day- If some of you are like I used to be, You need to change mentally before you will be able to change physically. A few years ago I could do 10 things right, and 1 thing wrong, and i would focus all day on that 1 thing i didn't like. I could eat something I shouldn't have, and just beat myself up about it for hours. But all that negativity didn't motivate me to do better or get back on track. All it did was make me feel bad about myself , which led to more bad choices, which derailed my efforts before they even got started. I have leaned a better way, I accept I will never be perfect, and that's ok, I'm not trying to be perfect, just better. And better I can make happen. If you struggle with those emotions too, then commit to doing something different these 21 days, I don't care if you only do 1 thing right today, focus on that 1 thing. When the negative thoughts come, and they will, telling you that you didn't do this right, you shouldn't have done that, just fire back with," that may be true, but i did this right today, and that's better than yesterday, and I will do even better tomorrow!" Believe that you are worth the effort, and Believe that you can do it, because both of those things are true!
    P.S.- Welcome to everyone just joining in, there is no late to this party , I'm just on day 2 myself, no set days to begin or end just put 21 days together at whatever day is best for you to begin, just a place to encourage each other to strive for better and form new habits, We got this!

    I love this :) im working to overcome the little perfectionist in my head well said
  • DFasso23
    DFasso23 Posts: 26 Member
    does everyone track their drinks too? I usually drink 1 or 2 cups coffee in the AM and the rest of the day is water. And how does one go about logging the calories for a Juice?

    I log my drinks. One cup of coffee in the morning, water, and protein drink.
  • jaecobb86
    jaecobb86 Posts: 25 Member
    I am in. Here it goes:

    1. Be physically active at least 4 days a week for 30 minutes
    2. Drink at least 8 glasses of water daily
    3. Log work outs and food intake daily
    4. Ready my devotional and meditate on it daily
    5. Plan all my meals and snacks so I don't dip into the candy jar at work
    6. Encourage at least one person daily
    7. Lose 5 pounds at the end of 21 days

    Sounds so simple, but it is very easy to self sabatoge. I am ready for a change! Thank you for posting this and extending the challenge to us all!!!!
  • skyekeeper
    skyekeeper Posts: 286 Member
    Thank you Nathan for this! My name is Toni. Anyone can feel free to add me. We all could use a little extra support! Good luck everyone!

    Okay, I am in!

    1. work out 6 days a week
    2. Log all food, drink and exercise
    3. Pray/meditate everyday and read Bible
    4. Eat a fruit and/or veggie with every meal and snack
    5. Do something kind everyday for another person
    6. Plan my meals and snacks
    7. Lose 8-10 pounds in 21 days
    8. I liked this one~ don't stop on day 22!
  • haddy1000
    haddy1000 Posts: 2
    I'm in...:happy:

    1. Workout one hour a day/six days a week
    2. Log all food intake
    3. Drink 8-10 cups of water
    4. Plan my meals the night before
    5. Eat breakfast every day
    6. Pay and read the Bible for 1/2 hour every night
    7. Be kind to everyone even if they make me crazy
  • janet50561
    janet50561 Posts: 16
    I will begin today!
    1) Workout 5x/week- 3 cardio workouts and 2 strength workouts
    2) Log in Food and exercise every day
    3) Plan meals and snacks to avoid munchie attacks
    4) Recognize boredom eating and choose to go for a walk or workout instead of eating
    5) Lose 6#
    6) Drink a glass of H2O before each meal
    7) Report in to 21 Day Challenge message board at least 3x/week to maintain accountability

    Winter is long and cold and I lose my motivation to workout when I can't get outside for a run. This is a good time to get moving and skip the excuses! In 21 days we will at least be thinking about spring and I will be in better shape to get out there. I want to run a 5K in May!
  • Dory_42
    Dory_42 Posts: 3,588 Member
    Day 2/21 Success

    1) Complete all 10 workouts per week - 4 done so far, on track
    2) Reach water target daily (2 litres) - Yeah. Its easy on fencing days
    3) Stay within calorie budget daily - Within acceptable limit
    4) Spend 30 minutes each day in prayer or reading the Bible - listened to sermon x2
    5) Log workouts and ALL nutrition each day - yip, this is easy when you get things right
    6) Check in on this thread daily - here it is
    7) Avoid negativity - did better today. Endorphins help

    welcome newbies!
  • J3nnyBeanz
    J3nnyBeanz Posts: 134 Member
    SO dayone is gone and went good, I found out 2 things about my goals.. 1) I need to have two snacks so that is changing to be only two. and I walk a lot more than 7000 steps a day so I changing that to a goal of 15,000 steps a day, which unless I am doing a walking workout I will not be counting in my daily calorie burn. I will note it in the work out comments tho.

    Hope everyone is doing good with their goals!!
  • Heidijens123
    Heidijens123 Posts: 289 Member
    Thanks for doing this! Here are mine.
    1) log all food and exercise everyday
    2) exercise at least 5 times a week (preferably 6 times)
    3) learn and be able to perform both clogging routines w/o following somebody else.
    4) PATIENCE! Be more patient with my kids.
    5) Lose 10 lbs in 21 days.
    6) Be in top 2 of weight loss challenge I am in.
    7) continue on day 22 and beyond
  • amyx593
    amyx593 Posts: 211 Member
    I'm Amy, feel free to add me. I have a few things I'd like to accomplish as well!

    1) Exercise 6 days per week
    2) Morning work outs at least 2x/week (NOT a morning person!)
    3) Log my food and exercise on MFP every day
    4) Read 30 minutes per day
    5) Drink less alcohol!
    7) Fast food only 1x/week
    8) Limit sodium and carbs
    9) Eat clean most of the time
  • whollybologna
    whollybologna Posts: 87 Member
    I so want to do this!

    for the next 21 days I plan to
    1. write down what I eat
    2. get 6-8 glasses of H2O per day
    3. burn 100+ calories working the muscles in my legs
    4. lose 5 lbs

    not weight related
    spending time reading to my little girls from the word
    write at least 4 letters in the next month to my sisters
    finish 2 crochet projects already in progress.
  • Renegade706
    Renegade706 Posts: 209
    Day 2/21 Success

    1) Complete all 10 workouts per week - 4 done so far, on track
    2) Reach water target daily (2 litres) - Yeah. Its easy on fencing days
    3) Stay within calorie budget daily - Within acceptable limit
    4) Spend 30 minutes each day in prayer or reading the Bible - listened to sermon x2
    5) Log workouts and ALL nutrition each day - yip, this is easy when you get things right
    6) Check in on this thread daily - here it is
    7) Avoid negativity - did better today. Endorphins help

    welcome newbies! You are off to a great start! Keep inspiring!
  • Renegade706
    Renegade706 Posts: 209
    My day 2/21 was a success! Got all my goals in. I thought the workouts would be the toughest part, because The training program im doing is pretty intense. But i have been real motivated for that so far, the hardest thing has been to drink water instead of sweet tea or coke with my meals! Goes against every Southern bone in my body lol But I know it will get easier if I keep doing it. Proud of everyone who has started this, and Welcome to those fixing to start!
  • paperboy13
    paperboy13 Posts: 14
    Great thought, thanks! I missed my walking today due to working late - but this stage I can make it up tomorrow and keep moving forward. Day 2 is over.
  • pavenewpaths
    pavenewpaths Posts: 28
    This is a GREAT idea!

    1) Drink 8 glasses of water each day.
    2) Exercise 5x a week (weights or cardio).
    3) Read a chapter of any of my textbooks for class.
    4) Reorganize a section of my apartment.
    5) Finish one book per week.
    6) Write a blog entry every night.
    7) Use skin products daily.
  • J3nnyBeanz
    J3nnyBeanz Posts: 134 Member
    Went over my 1200 calorie goal by 1 calorie. I don't like to use my work out time toward food. My steps today was 20286, which is 10.48 miles and 722 calories. Tomorrow I want to stay at the 20k or go beyond. I kept with all my goals today. How did everyone else do?
  • J3nnyBeanz
    J3nnyBeanz Posts: 134 Member
    This is a GREAT idea!

    1) Drink 8 glasses of water each day.
    2) Exercise 5x a week (weights or cardio).
    3) Read a chapter of any of my textbooks for class.
    4) Reorganize a section of my apartment.
    5) Finish one book per week.
    6) Write a blog entry every night.
    7) Use skin products daily.
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  • Renegade706
    Renegade706 Posts: 209
    Went over my 1200 calorie goal by 1 calorie. I don't like to use my work out time toward food. My steps today was 20286, which is 10.48 miles and 722 calories. Tomorrow I want to stay at the 20k or go beyond. I kept with all my goals today. How did everyone else do?
    Wow over 10 miles! great work! The heck with that one calorie lol Doing great keep it up
  • BelleFierce
    BelleFierce Posts: 4 Member
    This is great---I am just starting to really use myfitnesspal, so here I am ready to commit to the next 21 days. I would love to fit in my goal dress (to wear to a Broadway show (a size 12 hanging on my living room wall) by May 9th, but really just starting to lose weight, and committing to self-improvement is a great place to start.

    1. 2 (30min) exercise sessions a day- one has to be with Richard Simmons on Youtube, because he makes me laugh and sweat!
    2. At least 10 bobbles of water a day (I love my bobble!)
    3. Go to bed by 11pm and get up at 7am, Mon-Fri
    4. Meditate for at least 30min Mon-Fri mornings.
    5. Face moments of depression/anxiety head on with compassion towards myself.
    6. Set up bi weekly sessions with therapist to work on depression/anxiety issues.
    7. Plan food a day ahead. Set a timer to remember to eat something healthy every 3-4 hours.
    8. Journal all my food & exercise & water each day.
    9. Weigh-ins on Fridays (with my friend!)
    10. Read for pleasure each day for a half hour.
  • amazinglyjae
    amazinglyjae Posts: 49 Member
    I'm in !

    1) Stop eating past 8 pm.
    2) Drink much more water, 8 cups a day.
    3) Work out for at least 45 mins everyday for three weeks (cardio)
    4) Log EVERYTHING that i consume on MFP
    5) Prepare all my meals and stop outside spending
    6) Tell myself everyday in the mirror, naked "You are so sexy!"
    7) Lose 10lbs by the end of 21 days
  • jdhubbard
    jdhubbard Posts: 26 Member
    Day 1/21 was a success
    - Food logged/under calorie goal, with the help of a few exercise calories. Sodium was high though, so I'll try to cut that back today
    - Drank 2L of water (finally measured my water bottle and found out it was 750ml, so I only have to drink 3!)
    - Completed week 2 of c25k program
    - Limited TV to 1 hour

    I counted out my 21 days and the challenge ends on my son's 2nd birthday. A great milestone to work towards!

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