Daily Check In - Fall 2014

I don't really post much so hi everyone. Here's my information for today.

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? Finished my homework
What would I have done differently? wouldn't shove food in my face.
What is today's personal goals? Eat less
Did you try something new recently (food, exercise, etc...)? Tried vegan noodles. They're pretty nasty. Not buying them again.
Mood today? Tired. I haven't been sleeping much recently because of assignments at school. Very discouraged because I stopped losing weight and I seem to be stuck in the state I'm in.
Sun - Cardio
Mon - Cardio + legs
Tues- Cardio+ arms
Wed - Cardio
Thurs -
Fri -
Sat -

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? Even though I was over today, I still kept in focus what I am trying to do and didn't go overboard. Even though there was a big dinner at someone's house, I did pretty good.
What would I have done differently? not had the brownie.
What is today's personal goals? follow my food plan.
Did you try something new recently (food, exercise, etc...) Yes, Pomegranite seeds and a date. Also, sweet kind of carrots & Sugar Challah and a leek. Yuk on everything except the Sugar Challah. That was so delicious.
Mood today? Tired. Anxious. rushed.


Sun - Walked 29 minutes and back exercises.
Mon - Walked 24 minutes
Tues- Walked 23 minutes.
Wed - Part of the back exercises and a 20 minute walk
Thurs -
Fri -
Sat -

Welcome back lstPaul:flowerforyou: Welcome to all the other posters who has joined our checkin! It was buried in my checkin but I made it official at work. I'm fully retiring early December! I can really concentrate on my weight loss then!

Dahlia - Good for you!!!! Congratulations on your retirement!

Every day gets easier! Stay strong and know that you're doing this for YOU! Best of luck!

Did you stay within your nutritional goals? Yes
What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? i could have had 40 g chocolate to reach my goal but I was satisfied w only 32 g
What would I have done differently? More meal planning
What is today's personal goals? nervous for tomorrow happy hour at a friends house but I offered to bring something and I added some healthy sides to that. I am also brining white wine and will limit myself to 2 glasses max.
Did you try something new recently (food, exercise, etc). Nope
Mood today? Good

Stay positive everyone. We're doing this!

I am new here but I appreciate your support and encouragement. I like simple!

Did you stay within your nutritional goals? Yes
Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? didn't get my workout in ... I took a nap instead
What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Tracked all of my food.
What would I have done differently? I should have gone to the gym.
What is today's personal goals? Keep logging, need to take a walk sometime today
Did you try something new recently? Actually did not snack on junk when I was hungry.
Mood today? Content

Mon - .
Tues -
Wed -
Thurs- walk...I hope
Fri -
Sat -
Sun-

Did you stay within your nutritional goals? A little over on my sodium but good on everything else
Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? Nope
What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Planned eating, ate clean
What is today's personal goals? Want to get below 190! This will stay my daily goal until I hit 189.
Did you try something new recently (food, exercise, etc...)? No
Mood today? :yawn: tired but good. Today is my Friday so have 4 day weekend.
9/21 Weight 191.8
Goal by Thanksgiving - 175
Goal by end of Fall - 170

Sun - 45 min walk
Mon - 30 min treadmill & 70 min walks (2)
Tues- None
Wed - 100 min treadmill
Thurs - 35 min treadmill and 15 min elliptical
Fri -
Sat -

How did I miss that you are a runner, KeriA?!

Welcome to all the new folk!!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

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? Fought the strong urges that I had to eat out at Mexican Restaurants. Didn't exactly stick with my plan, but did stay under in calories.
What would I have done differently? not had the Dipped Cone from McDonalds.
What are today's personal goals? try not to overeat. It will be a challenging day. Eating out at someone's house for lunch... No food plan for today.
Did you try something new recently (food, exercise, etc...) = Dipped Cone from McDonalds. I won't get that, again. It was okay & not worth the extra 100 calories. Would rather just have the Vanilla Cone from there in the future.
Mood today? Rushed in the morning, later relaxed and happy.


Sun - Walked 29 minutes and back exercises.
Mon - Walked 24 minutes
Tues- Walked 23 minutes.
Wed - Part of the back exercises and a 20 minute walk
Thurs -
Fri -
Sat -

Linda

Did you stay within your nutritional goals? Went a little astray last night. My guy brought over something to drink
Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? Yes, took my stepson to gym, tho it was short visit as I was crazy busy, still worked my arms.
What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Nothing really, went over budget in cals and didnt get enough exercise in. Oh well, it's a new day, right?.
What would I have done differently? Definately would've like more time. Busy with work, dinner, son's birthday party this evening, Daughter's school project, etc. Wish I wouldn't keep forgetting to bring my tennies into work, I could walk on breaks and lunch. Hard to do in heels.
What is today's personal goals? Try to find time to workout AT ALL today, as my son's party is this evening. And to try NOT to eat any of the pizza, cookie cake and ice cream that I will be serving. I am making a 'zucchini pizza' casserole dish where you use zucchini as a 'crust' and I bought skinny cow 150 cal ice cream sandwhiches so that I do not feel too deprived tonight. (I am making sure I take it light today as I def wanna sneak a piece of crazy bread this evening!)
Did you try something new recently (food, exercise, etc...)? Made cooking light's Quinoa Meatballs with spaghetti squash (like spaghetti and meatballs) surprisingly a very good substitution on occasion.
Mood today? Extremely happy the weekend is here!


Sun -
Mon -
Tues- 20 minutes on the elliptical, 2 hours of leisurely walking, lifted weights focusing on arms
Wed - 2 miles on the treadmill, weight machines focusing on my legs
Thurs - Did the weight circuit on my arms again, pathetic 10 minutes on elliptical (due to time crunch) Busy day yesterday.
Fri -
Sat -

Didn't think to add in total daily steps/miles, so I will add those on too. (They count for something, right? lol)

Sun -
Mon -
Tues- 11532 steps/4.82 miles
Wed - 12060 steps/5.03 miles
Thurs - 11958 steps/5.01 miles
Fri -
Sat -

Did you stay within your nutritional goals? No
What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? maintained some control at Happy Hour w all the food
What would I have done differently? skipped the piece of chocolate when I got home (was it a reward for being mostly good at Happy Hour? Or "ok...I went over on calories anyway, might as well have more"??)
What is today's personal goals? Do some fitness today
Did you try something new recently (food, exercise, etc). Romanian potato salad (no mayo dressing)
Mood today? Ehhhh

Did you stay within your nutritional goals? Yes
What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Proud of tracking food all week
What would I have done differently? Exercised more
What is today's personal goals?reorganize closet, clean
Did you try something new recently (food, exercise, etc). No
Mood today? ok

Did you stay within your nutritional goals? Didn't track everything but sure I was okay. Just wasn't the most nutritional day. Worked a wine tasting event so calories were from dips & spreads and alcohol
Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? Nope
What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Loaded and unloaded booth. Probably stood about 5 hrs. Still walked 45 with husband after I got home.
What is today's personal goals? Want to get below 190! This will stay my daily goal until I hit 189.
Did you try something new recently (food, exercise, etc...)?
Mood today? Okay but sluggish. Slept awful last night
9/21 Weight 191.8
Goal by Thanksgiving - 175
Goal by end of Fall - 170

Sun - 45 min walk
Mon - 30 min treadmill & 70 min walks (2)
Tues- None
Wed - 100 min treadmill
Thurs - 35 min treadmill and 15 min elliptical
Fri - 2 hours cleaning & Fall decorating, 45 min walk, 30 min treadmill
Sat - 45 min walk. 1 hr loading & unloading and lots of standing

1stPaul -- I hope your Mom is better, now.

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?
What would I have done differently? had better self-control.
What is today's personal goals?
Did you try something new recently (food, exercise, etc...) Pecan Kugel - was really good!
Mood today? :yawn:
Weighed in: 145 - Rats! Gained back a couple pounds over the last few days. Need to plan food, stick with it & exercise -- like most people in order to lose weight... :ohwell:



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Mon -
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Did you stay within your nutritional goals? Yes a bit light
Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? yes
What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? aquafit and cleaning carport
What would I have done differently? nothing
What is today's personal goals? I burned alot of calories working on the carport, Tomorrow I want to go for a run and make a healthy breakfast
Did you try something new recently (food, exercise, etc...) reading some MFP blogs to get inspired
Mood today?:ohwell: then

Sun - walk
Mon -
Tues- walk on site visit for work and about to go to Aquafit
Wed - walk/run
Thurs -
Fri -
Sat - aquafit

Keri