Motivation, Support and Accountability Thread, January 12th - 18th
Italian_Buju
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A new week is upon us!
Hopefully you all got your photo from last week....and are ready to ROCK THIS WEEK!
Just tonight I bought a new kitchen scale....I have an old cheap one, but this one is nice and looks like it will be easier to use, and more accurate.....I have wanted one for a while, but am a bargain shopper, and one just went on sale very cheap today! I should have it by Wednesday....
My goals for this week are:
1. Follow a proper morning hydration routine
2. Post on this thread every day
3. Log my food six days this week (anyone else feel they need a day off from that?)
4. Get to the YMCA twice (I still have a cold, but its a little better and need to start somewhere)
5. Get to bed by 10pm from tonight until Thursday.
I wish I could make getting rid of this cold a goal!
How about the rest of you? What are your goals?
Weekly Mini Challenge
Post the recipe from either your favorite healthy meal you ate last week, or this week.
Note: next week's challenge will be to try someone else's recipe from this weeks post, so pay attention!!
Hopefully you all got your photo from last week....and are ready to ROCK THIS WEEK!
Just tonight I bought a new kitchen scale....I have an old cheap one, but this one is nice and looks like it will be easier to use, and more accurate.....I have wanted one for a while, but am a bargain shopper, and one just went on sale very cheap today! I should have it by Wednesday....
My goals for this week are:
1. Follow a proper morning hydration routine
2. Post on this thread every day
3. Log my food six days this week (anyone else feel they need a day off from that?)
4. Get to the YMCA twice (I still have a cold, but its a little better and need to start somewhere)
5. Get to bed by 10pm from tonight until Thursday.
I wish I could make getting rid of this cold a goal!
How about the rest of you? What are your goals?
Weekly Mini Challenge
Post the recipe from either your favorite healthy meal you ate last week, or this week.
Note: next week's challenge will be to try someone else's recipe from this weeks post, so pay attention!!
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Well, I started strong last week but ended worn out and let things go. This week, I set my goals with that in mind as I anticipate having a lot of the same things go on this week as last.
Goals:
1) daily logging is a must for me to stay calorie count
2) spend time on Monday creating week's meal plan (with a new healthy recipe!) and grocery shop for it
3) drink less coffee/tea and more plain water (the school district gave all staff a great new water bottle so I put filling it up 3 times a day on my daily agenda)
4) increase my steps to 8,500 a day (60 minutes of exercise planned daily and put into my planner which helps me follow through with it)
5) made plans to work out with friends later in the week
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Last week, I walked to work four times and walked home three times. I didn't exercise before work, so I'm going to adjust my walking schedule to accommodate walking in the morning.
Goals- Walk to work everyday & home at least three times (and during all my breaks)
- Exercise before work twice
- Try one new recipe for meal prep on Sunday
- Take photos in my goal jeans - I want to take monthly photos on how well I'm fitting into them. For the longest time, I couldn't even get them over my thighs. Now I just can't button them!
Spicy Coleslaw Recipe
INGREDIENTS
1 whole cabbage (sliced thinly)
2 whole carrots (julienne sliced)
10 jalapenos (julienne slices - I pickled them in advance, but you don't need to... this can be adjusted based on how much you want)
10 banana peppers (julienne sliced - pickled in advance... this too can be adjusted based on how much you want)
1/2 cup of vinegar (estimate)
salt & pepper (I am very liberal with the amount of pepper I put in)
Mix together, cover and leave in the fridge until ready to eat. Each serving is less than 50 calories. I just learned to make this. I'm still in the midst of my home cooking challenge and was craving this incredible chicken sandwich from my favorite food cart. He adds this coleslaw and sriracha mayo, and it's SO GOOD. I'm going to make more next weekend and add to fish tacos.
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So I feel like I've been doing good. I started with decreasing my calories and have been doing great with that I have come under my goal every time. So now I can put it off no longer I need to increase the exercise. I found out how weak I am with the times I have worked out since I started. I have a membership to Planet fitness but the closest one was a 40 min drive so I was not going. The great news is one is opening up 1 mile away from me WOO HOO! It will open its doors by the end f the month so my goals are:
1. Continue to log my food everyday
2. Do 30 min of stepping or bike every evening
3. Walk to Planet Fitness (my goal is to walk to and from my work outs as long as the weather is ok) I plan on working out when they open on MWF so I will start by walking there MWF to help build the endurance and keep to the schedule.
4. Try to reach out to some other friends in the area to gain a local work out buddy.
I will post an update and a recipe mid week. Good luck everyone have a great week!!0 -
Just got over my goal so I'm looking forward to getting down to business this week
1. Continue logging on MFP
2. No stimulants after noon
3. get 5000 steps in before breakfast
4. complete the 10,000 steps goal daily
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everyones goals are great. today i weighted my self and lost 3.8 lbs. so I'm sticking with my goals of
tracking everything
getting in at least 30-60 mins of exercise a day ( on my rest day just doing a light walk)
getting up early on wed to try and new class its called Booty barre and a new class zumba step ( don't know what this is)
I also want to try and get 15k in steps in 5 days this week.
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I didn't do very well with my goal last week of sticking with my menu plan, but I didn't totally derail myself either. I lost 2.2 pounds last week.
This week I'm renewing my goal of sticking with my menu plan, adding drinking only 1 soda a day, and doing my Move app every time it pops up (if I'm not in a meeting or something.)0 -
WTG Flora on the loss, thats great work
well i went to my little gym to get in some exercise because I have a dentist apt in an hour to get some fillings done, so I may or may not do zumba tonight, but I did jog for 15 min straight, thats my NSV which I'm super proud of my self because a year ago I couldn't walk longer then maybe 30 mins now I'm jogging 15.0 -
So I didn't post on here last week but my goals were back to tracking every day, which I did, even on the day I was over (but by less than 100 calories) and exercising at least 3 times (which I did 4). This week my goals are the same:
-Track every day
-Exercise at least 30 min 3 times this week
-Drink at least 8 cups of water a day.
I ended up losing 4.4 lbs over the course of last week, I was down 5 but after I did 30 Day Shred and had a glass of wine I think I have some water hanging around, so hopefully that will be gone in the next day or so.0 -
Today went well....I woke up at 4:30am for some unknown reason.....but am still awake and did NOT nap...so hopefully I sleep well tonight.....had a bit of a busy night so I am just cooking dinner now.....I did get OVER 10K steps today, even without the gym....work was kinda dead at times, so instead of sitting down reading a magazine like usual, I walked laps in the isles.....
Tomorrow I shall reintroduce myself to the YMCA lol
Does anyone else feel logging is a LOT of work lol, I am aiming for six days because I do not want to get fed up and stop altogether again...I am going to still watch what I eat that day, but I just need a break day from the actual logging part.....0 -
Well last week I started off on the right foot. Ended not so well. One thing that i have been able to do is log my food daily. My goal this week is to get my work out in. I haven't wanted to get up before work to go to the gym because of the weather then at night I haven't wanted to go to the gym because of the weather and I'm just tired. So, starting tomorrow my goals are:
1. go to the gym before work
2. get 10,000 steps every day
3. Stay at my calorie goal
4. Get my water in
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Last week was good, I did overindulge after church yesterday but logged it all and didn't beat myself up about it even though I went way over goal for the day. Keeping the same goals for this week.
1. Log every bite
2. Drink water!!!
3. Move my rear end aka. workout 30 minutes
4. Take and record my measurements
I found a park today that has outdoor gym equipment. My 10 year old had a blast and asked if we could go again tomorrow. I think he might turn out to be my workout buddy.
I think I'm only going to weigh in on Monday mornings from now on. I have lost 10 lbs. so far this month. Woo hoo!!! I think I am really going to strive for 50 lbs. down by the end of June. I have a lot coming up in the next couple of months (sister's wedding, moving, eh!).0 -
Good morning everyone!
I am hoping to have a great day today, as yesterday was wonderful....
I am currently waiting on some meds to get here, then I have to make a trip to a clinic to receive them which was unplanned, but I am not going to let that muck up my whole day. After that, I am going to the gym and to run some errands like I usually do on Tuesdays.
I guess nobody shares my sentiments on logging? Another question, how often do you weigh in, and do you record that weight every time?0 -
you guys are doing great, just remember it takes one day at a time.
yesterday i made it to 20k in steps, but only because I worked out before the dentist and wasn't sure if I'd make it to zumba and body pump later that evening and I did. as for today i'm up early so I'm going to do a class in about 40 mins and I have zumba tonight.
so as of goals, 1/5 days done with the 15k in steps
1/7 days done with tracking all my food
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I'm a little discouraged today.
I have an app on my phone called Move which encourages me to get up out of my chair and do some small type of exercise. (You can see the types of things in my blog posts.) I joined the gym last week and have been swimming three times since then.
I'm exercising and eating much better, but I am SO TIRED! I thought exercise was supposed to give me more energy?
FWIW, my thyroid levels were fine the last time I was at the docs.0 -
when did you start working out, did you change how much your doing, or for how long?
I know when i first started my body had to get use to it so I was sore and tired a lot in the beginning but after a while I got use to it. also make sure your getting enough sleep, and drinking water, this helps too. also after about a month of really not exercising I left tried again as well sore because again i had to get use to it. if your feeling tired take a cat nap, or try and rest. this may help some
so today I went to a gym class because I was up early enough and I did walk on the treadmill after class, so later tonight zumba.0 -
Skittles2183 wrote: »when did you start working out, did you change how much your doing, or for how long?
I know when i first started my body had to get use to it so I was sore and tired a lot in the beginning but after a while I got use to it. also make sure your getting enough sleep, and drinking water, this helps too.
Perhaps that's the problem. I've only been focused on exercise for about a week. I get plenty of sleep and have been drinking 6-8 glasses of water a day.
I guess I just need more time to acclimate.
Thanks for your input.
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unknownsister, I was really thinking about the logging thing and I remember that when I first started on MFP a couple of years ago I found it super difficult to log everything/day. I was working 50 hrs. a week back then and I just couldn't make the time to do it and then of course staying on track was harder too as I was a baker for a living. This time around has been so much easier (all 13 days so far, lol) because I am home with my kids now (praise God). I don't think you are alone in your sentiment AT ALL! Congrats on having a great day yesterday and here's hoping today is even better.
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Well today I woke up but didn't feel like going to the gym. The warm bed was to good to get out. But later on I was like boy I should have went to the gym.
I weight almost daily. My husband said that I shouldn't. What's even crazier I let that little thing dictate on how I'm feeling.
I only log my weight if I lose something. So, far my weight keeps going up and down a few pounds. But I need to break that cycle.
I am planning on ending this day off on a good note. I am leaving work and going to the gym.0 -
One day at a time, Michelle. Sometimes even one hour at a time!
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My day today was -alright-.....I never made it to the gym, but I still got to nearly 10K steps, which new for me, so pretty good. I went to the clinic and the DR there said not to push my luck...hopefully if my problem corrects by Thursday I can go then. I got lots of errands done today, logged everything and am within my calorie goal, again, so I am calling today a win!
I was weighing in like every 5-8 weeks....lol...every day?? Maybe I will weigh in soon I guess....how about everyone else??
BTW guys, don't forget your recipes! I am gonna do mine on Thursday.....we all need one or we are all gonna be eating spicy coleslaw next week lol0 -
Flora just give it some times, somewhere I read it really takes up to 3 months for our bodies to really adjust to exercise and eating right to really see and feel the difference ( now I don't know how true this statement is )
Michelle I know some times I have to take it a day at a time and some times even force my self to do any exercise and I think about food allllll the time lol. some days are easy and others suck. BAD. but we learn how to deal with it and I believe talking about it really helps so we are all here for you.
Unknown aka italian haha I really do hope you feel better soon.
goals so far
2/5 days done with the 15k in steps ( both days I hit 20k )
2/7 days done with tracking all my food
2/7 days done with 30-60 mins of exercise
tomorrow are two new classes if I wake up in time I'll try both of them
I have been on a smoothie kick the past few days, I just maked a cake batter one today ( wasn't as good as I was hoping ) but this one is pretty good.
1/2 c. Milk ( I use my almond breeze )2 heaping Tbs.Peanut Butter 1 c. Quaker Oats 1 Bananas Sweetener to taste 2 c. Ice ( I don't use any sweeteners or ice, but it says to try it lol0 -
I'm doing really well despite knee and foot pain. I'm still slowly walking as much as I can. My walk home tonight was particularly beautiful, so I took a ton of photos on the bridge. I also don't feel out of breath walking up hills anymore.
All of my clothes are starting to get really loose. I'm okay with shirts/dresses, but all of my leggings are falling. I think once I reach 75 pounds lost, I'll purchase some leggings and ACTUAL PANTS. I've only worn leggings for the past few years.
I really want to start working out in the morning, but I keep on waking up late. I want to do my marathon training before work, but I'm so nervous. I think it's the usual "I'm afraid of failing, so I just won't try at all." I'm also thinking about how much training is involved, and I know it will be painful and there will be setbacks at times. But I can't think about what I need to do in October. I need to focus on what I need to do right now and build up my endurance. It's time to suck it up and do it! I know I'll feel so much better once it's done. I've come so far and want to keep pushing myself.
So y'all aren't stuck with coleslaw, I'm sharing a couple recipes I tried this week and love:
turkey & zucchini meatballs: http://www.kimshealthyeats.com/turkey-zucchini-meatballs/
chicken, spinach & artichoke pasta: http://www.the36thavenue.com/chicken-pasta-with-spinach-and-artichoke/0 -
Hey everyone,
This is gonna be short until tomorrow when I get to the pc. I am so motivated by what I've read in this post. I see 2 lbs lost last week, 10 lbs lost this month, and at first I wondered "gee mat, why have you only lost .4 lbs last week?" And then I realized that I had gotten sloppy. Not logging all my food, skipping workouts, just slipping slowly into the habits that got me here. Tonight I ran for the first time since Christmas. I reset my c25k and started over and I feel great! Thank you all for being my motivation. For reminding me that I can do this if I stay on the wagon, and stop looking for excuses.
God bless y'all.0 -
Mat! Good job man! Running is so inspirational to me. I am just not able to yet so those that can are my heros. You got this buddy.0
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Jocoblossoming - I'm going to try that turkey meatball recipe! The only new recipe I've tried so far this week is Symphony Onion Soup and although it tastes delicious, MFP tells me it's really high in fat, so I don't want to recommend it here. I'll try to find a good one to post later.
I went swimming last night and tonight is an actual Aqua class at the gym so I'm looking forward to it.
Matt - Congrats on recognizing that you were sliding and refocusing!0 -
I ended the day off great. Made it to the gym, worked out with weights. I made all my daily goals yesterday except for making it to the gym before work. I think I am going to put off the morning gym until after all the ice is gone.
Mat, I am like you I have gotten sloppy too. But it seems like now, I am getting back with the program sooner then I have in the past. Great job for getting back to your routines.
I have noticed that everyone starts running at one point. When I was younger I didn't like to run (even though I played basketball and tennis). I guess that is something I'm going to have to learn to like.0 -
Hey everyone!! Today was another great day!
I made almost 13K steps....was at my 10K fitbit set goal by 6pm!
I have been trying to walk the isles between work instead of reading a magazine, lol
Jocoblossoming - you are blowing me away with your step count! You must just walk all day long....amazing.....you rock!
Matt - good for you for realizing and getting back on track so quickly....wtg!
Flora - How did you like the aquafit? I love that type of exercise!
Michelle - getting to the gym at all is a win, no matter when you go!~
Speaking of which, I do believe that shot is working, and I was super active today with no negative side effects, so I am gonna make sure I get a good time on the track tomorrow....If I feel it is doable midday, I might go for my fitbit 15K badge......0 -
Hi, everyone! Nice work reaching your goals! You are right Mat, reading about what everyone is doing is very motivating.
I'm logging daily (yeah it's a boring task but necessary), one cup of coffee before work and water only at work, new recipe for supper tomorrow (will post if it's good), haven't passed the 8,500 steps yet, and looking forward to meeting a friend to workout after work tomorrow. So far so good this week.
Gotta get to bed...0 -
yesterday was my rest day and it sucked because I just wanted to move and get steps in and do something, but my body needed a break. so I became a bum on the couch ( I did like that part) but in the back on my mind I left like I was doing something wrong, which I wasn't. well back at it. today I have body pump and maybe the treadmill. we will see0
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Good morning folks!
Just finishing my morning hydration routine, going MUCH better now that I can breathe through my nose lol
Slept in a bit today, until 8:30, really really needed it....was very sore when I woke up from all the extra walking, but now that I have moved around a bit and had my giant glass of lemon water I am already feeling better.
I am going to do some housecleaning and then go to the Y and try and get to 10K steps before I leave there....then I have to head to Wal-Mart and do some shopping for some projects I have going on this weekend, so hopefully I will make my 15K badge today.....
I am also going to get my recipe on here either tonight or tomorrow, depending how early I can finish my step goal! So glad this cold is finally totally gone, that was terrible.....my other 'problem' is still lingering but now getting worse, so I will take that as a win for now, as long as its gone in another day or two....
I am going out to my favorite restaurant for a friend's birthday Sunday (her favorite too), and while I am going to use that as my non log day...I am concerned about really going overboard......I do plan to indulge a bit but I want to make sure I bring some home for later instead of just eating everything there. This is going to be a challenge itself. Like I said in a post weeks and weeks ago, when I do go out to eat, I am stubborn that I get what I really like, I won't compromise and get 'healthy fare' or whatever when I am paying good money to eat out with company, but I just want to try and make it more than one meal, hope I am making sense.....I am also going to make sure I eat super light in the morning beforehand so most of my calories for the whole day will come from that one meal. Anyone care to add their two cents? LOL
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