MISSDEEHERE'S ONE WEEK CHALLENGE~FOR SHORT TERM GOALS

missdeehere
missdeehere Posts: 420 Member
edited September 25 in Motivation and Support
MISSDEEHERE'S ONE WEEK CHALLENGE~FOR SHORT TERM GOALS
FOCUSING ON ONE WEEK AT A TIME, WHEN THE BIG PICTURE SEEMS TOO OVERWHELMING.......

FOR THE WEEK OF: MARCH 20 to MARCH 26, 2011

I'M MOTIVATED & LOSING AGAIN!! AND SO ARE THE OTHERS WHO PARTICIPATED! WHY NOT JOIN US??

My goal for the new week starting today is to EXERCISE for 120 minutes. I am lazy and need to try to make exercise a part of my daily routine. So I am sticking with exercise.

If you want to join me, PLEASE support me, and I will support you.
Who would like to make a 1 week pact with me of what YOU need to work on?
ESPECIALLY THOSE THAT NEED TO LOSE MORE THEN 50 POUNDS OR THOSE HAVING DIFICULTY.


Focus on just this one week and commit to either.....
examples (may be changed to fit your need)

1. Lose 1 or 2 pounds this week, and post how & results by next Sunday

2. Exercise 100 minutes (or your choice) this week, and post how & results by next Sunday

3. Journal daily, and post how & results/menu by next Sunday

4. Maintain my current weight, and post how & results by next Sunday

5. Choose your own that you have the most problems with, and post how & results by next Sunday


REMEMBER I ONLY WANT YOU TO PICK ONE THING FOR MY 1 WEEK CHALLENGE.

“Set new short-term goals. When you feel you've mastered the previous short-term goals you set for yourself, create some new ones. Remember this is a journey, not a destination. Accomplishing any goal, whether it's weight loss or anything else in life, requires a lifelong commitment. You will always have to set new goals and work on new areas even when you accomplish your big long-term goals.”


Thank you and you may friend me if you like. I have been following Weight Watchers old CORE program, and can do well following good eating habits........... I have difficulty staying focused for a long time and EXERCISE!!

Anyone joining me for another week, or a first week?

Good Luck to ALL!!


THIS IS A NEW WEEK!



*HERE IS LAST WEEKS LINK*
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/192102-missdeehere-s-one-week-challenge-for-short-term-goals
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  • missdeehere
    missdeehere Posts: 420 Member
    :noway: I had a 1.8 loss this past week & met my goal of 120 minuts of exercise. I actually did 130/120 so I am excited about that!!:noway:


    One Week at a Time!!
    Works for me!!


    :drinker: What a GREAT GROUP you guys are!!:drinker:

    Good Luck for this new week!!


    I am going to shoot for 120 minutes again this week but TRY extra hard to get that with EXERCISE only!!

    WISH ME LOTS OF LUCK! LOL
  • Seesaa
    Seesaa Posts: 451
    aimin to lose atleast another pound and a half this week like i did last week. Hoping for it to be more then that. Also going to have 2 salads a day starting monday. so gonna make that a goal too.
  • MAK_01
    MAK_01 Posts: 553 Member
    Hey all! I'm in again to. My goal is a 1.5 pound loss.
    Good luck everyone! We can do this!
  • DST513
    DST513 Posts: 140 Member
    I'm in this will be my first week with you guys hopefully not the last. My goal is 300mins of exercise. Hopefully as a result of that i will lose at least 2lbs.
  • bachooka
    bachooka Posts: 719 Member
    I'm IN! TIred of this plateau... so my challenge will be... um... to have the food guide recommended portion sizes for grains....(i'm really bad for over eating rice, etc)
  • savvynurse
    savvynurse Posts: 292
    im in again will post goals tonight
  • MissWait
    MissWait Posts: 160
    I'm in :)

    My goals for this week are...

    375 hours exercise (30DS + walking my Dogs)
    Logging and staying within my Calories
    Drinking more water & no alcohol
  • crazyquilter36
    crazyquilter36 Posts: 74 Member
    I am in again this week for 350min of exercise. I would change it to losing 2lbs, but I am afraid I might slack on the exercise so I am keeping it the same ;) Good luck with the new week everyone.
  • AGoodExample
    AGoodExample Posts: 33
    This is so great!
    Last week my goal was 300 minutes of exercise. I have 305 minutes down and still have a 60 minute workout planned this afternoon. Woo hoo!!!

    So this week/starting tomorrow, my goal will be 350 minutes of exercise.
  • SuzMac1981
    SuzMac1981 Posts: 708 Member
    I'm in again this week! Last week my goal was 150 and I managed to get in 160 total! Even with that head bump. I also lost 7 lbs this week (remember, I only just started this journey and I am UP THERE in my number so it's easier to shed rapidly in the beginning... I will be evening out soon, I'm sure).

    This week I will stick with 150 minutes AND I will walk after dinner, outside, 3 times this week along with the Walk At Home program on the other days. I'd also be happy with a 5 pound loss this week as well.

    GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!! WE CAN DO IT!!!!
  • OhItsOn
    OhItsOn Posts: 36
    Hi, All. My name is Dana and I'm new to all this.

    I have been eating well for the last 2 weeks or so and am down in weight... until I had an emotional/stress eating moment and ended up sabotaging myself. Enough of that though. Back on track. What I need to add into the mix now is exercise.

    So, my goal for this week is to exercise.... 150 minutes for the week. Hopefully, combined with continued good eating, I'll be down a couple pounds by next week. (2 would be nice to make up for the pound I gained... smile.)

    Have a great week everyone!!! WE CAN DO THIS!!!:smile:
  • djthom
    djthom Posts: 651 Member
    Due to family obligations I only got 135/150 mins. this week.:sad: Fell a little short of my goal, but I still lost 3 lbs.:happy: I will shoot for 150 again this week.
  • missdeehere
    missdeehere Posts: 420 Member
    Hi, All. My name is Dana and I'm new to all this.

    I have been eating well for the last 2 weeks or so and am down in weight... until I had an emotional/stress eating moment and ended up sabotaging myself. Enough of that though. Back on track. What I need to add into the mix now is exercise.

    So, my goal for this week is to exercise.... 150 minutes for the week. Hopefully, combined with continued good eating, I'll be down a couple pounds by next week. (2 would be nice to make up for the pound I gained... smile.)

    Have a great week everyone!!! WE CAN DO THIS!!!:smile:



    Dana
    I too am an emotional eater. I am trying soooo hard to stay focused this time. My hubby has been very ill and if I let it, I will allow myself to forget about myself and indulge myself in him and food for comfort. Seen it happen too often. That's why I NEED these ONE WEEK FOCUSES. I have ADDand the long term focus is just too far for me to reach.





    HELLO & WELCOME NEW PEOPLE!! GOOD LUCK AND LEAN ON US FOR SUPPORT! YES WE CAN & WILL GET THROUGH THIS ......................one week at time!
  • jamaka1
    jamaka1 Posts: 412 Member
    Hi Dee, d/t school i missed out on this challenge but i will do this week's challenge.
    I already exercise like crazy so i guess i will challenge myself to drinking more water & eating more salads this week.:happy:
  • newdaydawning79
    newdaydawning79 Posts: 1,503 Member
    Welcome to those who are new to the group! Dee has done a FANTASTIC job with this and is an amazing motivator! :D

    I made my goal last week of losing at least one pound. This week, as crazy as it sounds, my goal is going to have NOTHING to do with the scale. My goal is to get my house clean, which will also be great exercise! I'm going to go for at least 200 minutes of exercise to get this place in order!
  • swimgirl1006
    swimgirl1006 Posts: 22 Member
    hey I'm in again, I hit my goal last week completing ~ 160 minutes of exercise out of the 100 minute goal. My goal for this week is 120 minutes of exercise and hopefully to see some loss on the scale, Good luck everyone!
  • nannyciriaco
    nannyciriaco Posts: 13
    Ok Dee, I am here and need your help...you have always been there for me before...but I have really messed up this time...I just can't do both, WW and here, and I like the way the calories are all broken out along with all the other nutrition stats as I need to know when I have exceeded my sodium cause I think this is where I have a realy problem...
    So I have really blown it this past week and continued to do so yesterday, I have not been to the gym in a few days, just so stressed with getting ready to work from home..but that is no real excuse, I have just plain been out of control...
    So here we go today is Sunday March 20th, and I will go to the gym at least 5 times this week...starting tomorrow...I will be busy today, we are having a little B'day party here today for my DGD she turned 14...so need to get ready for that now and hope that I can resist the overindulgence of eating too much B'day cake if I eat any at all...I am so weak when it comes to those kind of things...
    So I need to lose this week and I will get at least 120 minutes of exercise in this week by going to the gym or working in the yard...I will get all my veggies and fruit in and I will try and stay within my sodium intake...
    I re-upped my membership with WW when they changed the points system but I think I am canceling today...that way I can concentrate my efforts here and only post on the thread...
    Love Ya, and thanks for letting me know about this site...
  • mytime60
    mytime60 Posts: 176 Member
    Hey Dee! I'm in this week; I need to get back in the exercise mode again. I'm doing fairly well with my calories and food diary, but can easily shrug off exercising; so this week my goal is to get 120 minutes of exercise in.
  • newdaydawning79
    newdaydawning79 Posts: 1,503 Member
    Welcome Nanny and Mytime! I hope you find this site and this team extremely helpful! This has become my go-to place for support this past month and it's been amazing!!

    Nanny, I honestly think that this works a lot better than WW because you don't have to calculate points, just count the calories and use the handy food database to see where you are! Best of luck with the birthday party...maybe bring yourself a little treat so you won't feel like you're cheating yourself if you don't have the cake?

    Mytime exercise is the one thing I shrug off too so I'm with you there. Good luck!!
  • Grandee47
    Grandee47 Posts: 261 Member
    I'm in Dee! Setting short term goals make so much sense. Thanks for motivating us and keeping us going. I exceeded my goal of walking 10 miles last week (and lost 2 pounds). This week I will set my goal of 10 miles again, only because I have a really, really busy week ahead and I'll have to work hard to make the time for walking. Hello everyone......it's too much for me to remember everyone's names, but know that you have my support and I am cheering you on! :drinker:
  • bethikabob
    bethikabob Posts: 128 Member
    I'd love to lose the weight I gained back during my brother's spring break and make it to 200 min of exercise. Last week I tried for 250, but I didn't quite make it. Thanks for doing this, it's so very helpful.
  • jimmymonkey
    jimmymonkey Posts: 28
    ok, well I've just seen this, so I guess I'm a day late....but on board anyway ! I'll be walking wounded, but I'll do my best to walk each evening.(I hate exercise, but you people are so inspiring)....I'll do it....I know I will !! :bigsmile:
  • SuzMac1981
    SuzMac1981 Posts: 708 Member
    Welcome to the newcomers!!! I am so excited to be walking side by side with each of you as we continue our goals for a new lifestyle!!!

    I had an emotionally trying day today but instead of being lazy and tying into the feedbag, I went outside and walked the sidewalks around my building while my daughter played with her friends outdoors. Trust me, if I had junk in the house, today would have been the day I had eaten it.... I am SUCH an emotional eater. But I tossed all that junk 2 weeks ago and now I just have healthy choices. :drinker: I didn't really feel like eating something healthy so outside walking it was! :happy:
  • SammieGetsFit
    SammieGetsFit Posts: 432 Member
    Sam here, and you all seem like a great group, so I'm in!

    My biggest problem is distracting myself while I am waiting for the big pay off at the "end" of this journey. I'm doing really well at only weighing in twice a week and not spending an entire day at the gym. I even forced myself to take today off (which was not easy, and I'll probably still go for a walk soon).

    So my one-week goal is: Be able to run for 5 minutes straight.

    It's ridiculous, but my conditioning is so bad I had trouble with 2 solid minutes the other day. *sigh* I think if I focus on adding a little more each day, I can do it. And focusing on that instead of the scale or tape measure is a great distraction. :)
  • jimmymonkey
    jimmymonkey Posts: 28
    Welcome to the newcomers!!! I am so excited to be walking side by side with each of you as we continue our goals for a new lifestyle!!!

    I had an emotionally trying day today but instead of being lazy and tying into the feedbag, I went outside and walked the sidewalks around my building while my daughter played with her friends outdoors. Trust me, if I had junk in the house, today would have been the day I had eaten it.... I am SUCH an emotional eater. But I tossed all that junk 2 weeks ago and now I just have healthy choices. :drinker: I didn't really feel like eating something healthy so outside walking it was! :happy:

    Hey, good for you ! Believe me, I know how hard that is, and you made a healthy and wise choice .... you're not alone, we can all do it.
  • newdaydawning79
    newdaydawning79 Posts: 1,503 Member
    I'm making boneless pork chops in the crock pot tonight with a salt-free marinade. No sodium at all in the marinade and very very lean chops...SO excited!
  • newdaydawning79
    newdaydawning79 Posts: 1,503 Member
    @Jimmy, you're never too late to join us! Welcome!!

    @Suzanne GOOD FOR YOU! That's awesome. Breaking those habits seems to be one of the hardest things to do and you're well on your way!

    @Sam, welcome and that's a GREAT goal! I can't do that yet myself and probably won't for awhile LOL But I WILL get there!
  • arwamya
    arwamya Posts: 304
    I love the fact that we have options since i have given up on the scale for the month :)

    My goal is : walking for at least 750 minutes this week
  • Grandee47
    Grandee47 Posts: 261 Member
    Today was a big day for me. I walked 2-1/4 miles at 3 mph without stopping, without problem and with energy to spare. Two years ago I was so weak I couldn't even climb the stairs to the second floor of my home. It's been a 4-year long ordeal getting my meds right and my energy back. I can't tell you how good it feels. :drinker: :bigsmile:

    This week's goal is to walk 10 miles
    Sunday - 2.25 miles
  • missdeehere
    missdeehere Posts: 420 Member
    I love the fact that we have options since i have given up on the scale for the month :)

    My goal is : walking for at least 750 minutes this week



    arwamya
    Yesssssss!!!! Everyone has different needs, but we all need SUPPORT!! WELCOME!!!!! I sure wish I could give up the scales.................. for I am a daily weigher. YIKES!!
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