Join me in the sprint to Christmas!

mtjohnston42
mtjohnston42 Posts: 180 Member
in Motivation and Support
Hello friends!

We have 10 days to get to Christmas Eve. After that things are going to get tough eating-wise for a bit.

So why not use the 10 days between then and now to make some real progress!

I am committing to log my food on my fitness pal and hit my daily goal every day until Christmas Eve morning, and work out at least 3 times a week for 30 minutes.

Want to join me? You can do anything for 10 days!!
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  • knolan147
    knolan147 Posts: 69 Member
    I'm in! The only way to make progress is to keep moving. :)
  • mameo
    mameo Posts: 14 Member
    Someone said to me "why bother" just eat what you want because you can't lose weight over the holidays. No! That is not the right attitude - don't pig out...keep trying. I'm in.
  • mtjohnston42
    mtjohnston42 Posts: 180 Member
    Awesome! Let's do it!
  • pislari_poljnamd
    pislari_poljnamd Posts: 45 Member
    Yep! Me me me and me
  • mtjohnston42
    mtjohnston42 Posts: 180 Member
    Let's go!
  • mtjohnston42
    mtjohnston42 Posts: 180 Member
    This is always the hardest time of day for me. All I want to do is kick back with a beer! Not today and not for 10 days though! TIME TO BE STRONG
  • mtjohnston42
    mtjohnston42 Posts: 180 Member
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  • Flybeetle
    Flybeetle Posts: 387 Member
    Yes! Me too!
  • mtjohnston42
    mtjohnston42 Posts: 180 Member
    Game on! How's everyone doing so far? Day 1 is one of the hardest!
  • momallnight
    momallnight Posts: 52 Member
    I'll join too. What have I got to lose but weight?
  • Marikanna
    Marikanna Posts: 73 Member
    I'm in. Need all the help I can get this time of year. Went over today but logging all the nonsense!
  • Becky_44
    Becky_44 Posts: 227 Member
    edited December 2015
    I'm in! I'm really needing to feel like I have someone to do this with. I'm struggling alot and I want the new year to be different, I know I have to get my head back in the game now to be fully focused when the New Year comes.
  • nikesandbows
    nikesandbows Posts: 38 Member
    I'm in!!

    First day back in the gym since my hip injury. Still on low imapct exercises (aka elliptical / bike) plus gonna start working my upper body tomorrow =)

    Day 1 went well =D I went a little over on calories, but majority was protein =D Anyone follow IIFYM?
  • mtjohnston42
    mtjohnston42 Posts: 180 Member
    edited December 2015
    You are all rock stars!!!! It's a tough time to do it, and that's what makes it the best time! Here's something that always helps me ... when it's evening and all I want is a beer or some gloppy food I think about how amazing I feel the mornings after I eat healthy and exercise the day before. I'm always so grateful!
  • Fairysoul
    Fairysoul Posts: 1,361 Member
    I am also in. I think its nice to share healthy food with the ones you love after all food gives you health. What could be better then that? Let's do this!
  • Marikanna
    Marikanna Posts: 73 Member
    mtjohnston42 wrote: »
    You are all rock stars!!!! It's a tough time to do it, and that's what makes it the best time! Here's something that always helps me ... when it's evening and all I want is a beer or some gloppy food I think about how amazing I feel the mornings after I eat healthy and exercise the day before. I'm always so grateful!

    Thank you for this.
  • Flybeetle
    Flybeetle Posts: 387 Member
    What a nice group this already is!

    Tonight I noticed I was going to be over and instead of giving up and eating even more (something I've often done over the last weeks ) I did a workout to keep me under my calorie goals.
    This group helped to give me that little push I needed :)
  • Flybeetle
    Flybeetle Posts: 387 Member
    nikesandbows wrote: »
    I'm in!!

    First day back in the gym since my hip injury. Still on low imapct exercises (aka elliptical / bike) plus gonna start working my upper body tomorrow =)

    Good luck! So nice to get back to it after an injury :)
  • citylife624
    citylife624 Posts: 29 Member
    Yesterday, I was below calorie goal, so I'll consider that day 1. I'm in!
  • gela130
    gela130 Posts: 50 Member
    I want in too! down to my last 10 and need a push to get it done:) good luck everyone!

    May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears. Mandela
  • mtjohnston42
    mtjohnston42 Posts: 180 Member
    Flybeetle wrote: »
    What a nice group this already is!

    Tonight I noticed I was going to be over and instead of giving up and eating even more (something I've often done over the last weeks ) I did a workout to keep me under my calorie goals.
    This group helped to give me that little push I needed :)

    Now that's a great decision!! :)
  • mtjohnston42
    mtjohnston42 Posts: 180 Member
    edited December 2015
    Day 2 everyone! I woke up feeling great today. Always an awesome reward on the other side of a healthy day before. And welcome to new folks joining us!

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  • jirwin323
    jirwin323 Posts: 40 Member
    Day 2 of not drinking myself to sleep. I feel great.
  • mtjohnston42
    mtjohnston42 Posts: 180 Member
    jirwin323 wrote: »
    Day 2 of not drinking myself to sleep. I feel great.

    #progress
  • Becky_44
    Becky_44 Posts: 227 Member
    edited December 2015
    jirwin323 wrote: »
    Day 2 of not drinking myself to sleep. I feel great.

    Fantastic!!
    This was me, no alcohol last night after I had it the last 3 nights prior. I also watched 3 hours of TV without snacking at all which is huge. Course I'm lacking sleep and it's early for me, but hey you all have motivated me to get my but up and see what I can do for a run! Have a great day everyone!
  • Becky_44
    Becky_44 Posts: 227 Member
    I'm tired and have a long day ahead of me but I ran Day 2 of Week 8 in C25k! Thanks for the push to get it done no matter what! Now if I can stay with my calorie goal today with the triggers I face working with my husband at the store!
  • Marikanna
    Marikanna Posts: 73 Member
    Becky_44 wrote: »
    jirwin323 wrote: »
    Day 2 of not drinking myself to sleep. I feel great.

    Fantastic!!
    This was me, no alcohol last night after I had it the last 3 nights prior. I also watched 3 hours of TV without snacking at all which is huge. Course I'm lacking sleep and it's early for me, but hey you all have motivated me to get my but up and see what I can do for a run! Have a great day everyone!

    @jirwin323 Congrats! I struggle with this too! It feels so good to skip the booze!

    @Becky_44 no snacking with the tv is huge for me too. I managed it for two nights (but not last night). With you guys here I'll be able to be strong tonight!
  • Marikanna
    Marikanna Posts: 73 Member
    mtjohnston42 wrote: »
    Day 2 everyone! I woke up feeling great today. Always an awesome reward on the other side of a healthy day before. And welcome to new folks joining us!

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    How nice to wake up to this!
  • mameo
    mameo Posts: 14 Member
    Day 1 stayed within goal and walked for an hour after dinner and so far of Day 2 is great. I can eat well all day and even my dinner, but it is around 9-10pm when I am looking to put something in my stomach. Last night I ate some peanuts - but wish I could learn to love that empty pit stomach feeling. Any ideas?
  • Sunshine1337
    Sunshine1337 Posts: 56 Member
    Count me in! Love all the motivation to keep us from backsliding at the end of this year! Let's instead get strong and meet the new year head on!

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