Daily Healthy Habits Challenge for March

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  • newbie2143
    newbie2143 Posts: 328 Member
    edited March 2016
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    Date: 3/7 (reporting for 3/6) - still messed up my dates somehow

    Stayed under/at calorie goal: yes
    Exercised: YES - gym for weights (mostly arms), elliptical for warm up, 2.5 km walk
    Vitamin: yes
    Practiced meditation: yes

    Goal weight for 4/1: 134 (1.5 lbs/week)
    Current weight: tbd tomorrow
    Gain/loss vs last week: tbd

    Current struggles: Doing OK....

    Current strengths: Feeling motivated again. :)

    @bellew62802 - don't even give those Doritos a second thought. I know you will get back on track today, and you had a mammoth workout! Recognizing triggers for emotional eating is huge and allows you to take steps to truly overcome it.... Learning coping strategies sounds like it might be just the thing... Good for you!

    @White_hibiscus , what kind of recipes are you looking for?
  • White_hibiscus
    White_hibiscus Posts: 1,594 Member
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    Im not vegan but I would like to find healthy vegan recipes...
  • bellew62802
    bellew62802 Posts: 60 Member
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    Date:3/7 (reporting for present day)
    Stayed under calorie goal: yes
    Vitamins/ meds: yes
    Water 8+: no
    Exercise: 30 minutes stationary bike, 25 minutes elliptical. Crunches and stretching

    Goal Weight by 4/1: 165
    Current Weight:167.7
    Gain/loss vs last week: WOOHOO!! A break through another plateau wall! 2 lbs and something ounces lost!! Pumped!!

    Current Struggles: Nothing today thank you
  • bellew62802
    bellew62802 Posts: 60 Member
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    Ugh cut my post off again!

    Current Strengths: The support, encouragement,inspiration and motivation that is right here with all of you. Thank you!

    @White_hibiscus , I have a lot of fabulous recipes I can share. Just not sure where to though.

    @newbie2143 , thank you so much for your inspirational words! They mean a lot to me! Also, so glad you have your motivation back! ☺
  • White_hibiscus
    White_hibiscus Posts: 1,594 Member
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    Date:3/7
    Stayed under calorie goal: yes
    Vitamins/ meds: yes!
    Water 8+: yes!
    Exercise: p90x& insanity over 1000cal burned

    Goal Weight by 4/1: 159
    Current Weight:166
    Gain/loss vs last week: same

    Current struggle: snaking @ night

    Current Strengths: this awesome community
  • gsheppy
    gsheppy Posts: 283 Member
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    Can I join? I know I have missed a lot. I need something to keep me focused.
  • newbie2143
    newbie2143 Posts: 328 Member
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    @gsheppy - of course! Hop on in.... We are a very welcoming group :).
  • newbie2143
    newbie2143 Posts: 328 Member
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    @bellew62802 - congrats on beating the plateau.... Me too!!

    Date: 3/8 (reporting for 3/7)

    Stayed under/at calorie goal: yes
    Exercised: NO - got caught up being a standby taxi service for my son... Grrrr..... gym tonight
    Vitamin: yes
    Practiced meditation: no

    Goal weight for 4/1: 134 (1.5 lbs/week)
    Current weight: ✨✨139✨✨ broke the plateau!!! Down 13 lbs since starting this adventure.
    Gain/loss vs last week: -1.5 lbs

    Current struggles: Not enough time in the day some days.... I really wanted to get out for a run, but had to be on standby to pick up my son from an activity instead. Have already made arrangements for him for tonight so I can get to the gym.

    Current strengths: So happy to be under the magical (read: psychological barrier) 140 lb mark. Like I have said before, I haven't been here since before my second child was born, almost 15 years ago. Feeling motivated to continue on to my goal weight....

    Happy International Womens' Day, everyone!
  • newbie2143
    newbie2143 Posts: 328 Member
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    Date: 3/9 (reporting for 3/8)

    Stayed under/at calorie goal: yes
    Exercised: Yes, such a beautiful night, I skipped the gym and went for a long walk
    Vitamin: yes
    Practiced meditation: no

    Goal weight for 4/1: 134 (1.5 lbs/week)
    Current weight: 139

    Current struggles: Hungry!

    Current strengths: Tracking, tracking, tracking....
  • bellew62802
    bellew62802 Posts: 60 Member
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    WooHoo @newbie2143 ! That is awesome you too have broken through your plateau! Ain't it grand?!

    Welcome to @gsheppy! Glad to have you join us!

    @CaptainBoing, how are you?

    Missed yesterday so doubling up today

    Date:3/8 & 3/9 (reporting for present day)
    Stayed under calorie goal: yes to both days
    Vitamins/ meds: yes to both days
    Water 8+: no yesterday, yes today
    Exercise: Playing like a child with my grandson Eli in the beautiful outdoors for like 5 hours yesterday. I thought I'd catch some rays but nada. Still pasty white! Lol! Today was 68 minutes on treadmill.

    Goal Weight by 4/1: 165
    Current Weight:167.7
    Gain/loss vs last week: Loss

    Current Struggles: Making sure I check on macro counts

    Current Strengths: I am here right now to check them out
  • Dory_42
    Dory_42 Posts: 3,587 Member
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    I'm still struggling with symptoms so seeing neuro today. I have been able to stick to calorie goal most days, but don't always make the best choices (stress makes me crave comfort food). I'm getting lots of time to read which is good but I really miss my training.
  • White_hibiscus
    White_hibiscus Posts: 1,594 Member
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    Date:3/9
    Stayed under calorie goal: yes
    Vitamins/ meds: yes!
    Water 8+: yes!
    Exercise: p90x/ walked my dogs

    Goal Weight by 4/1: 159
    Current Weight:166
    Gain/loss vs last week: same

    Current struggle: chocolate


  • newbie2143
    newbie2143 Posts: 328 Member
    edited March 2016
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    ^ @CaptainBoing , I'm sorry to hear you are still feeling symptomatic... Good luck at the neuro today.
    ^ @White_hibiscus Chocolate cravings are the worst!! I plan on figuring out a way to get some vegan recipes to you....

    Date: 3/10 (reporting for 3/9)

    Stayed under/at calorie goal: yes, although found myself straying a bit with food.... Only at goal b/c I ate some of my exercise calories
    Exercised: Yes, 40 minute swim, mostly front crawl
    Vitamin: oops...
    Practiced meditation: no
    Avoid late afternoon snack

    Goal weight for 4/1: 134 (1.5 lbs/week)
    Current weight: 139

    Current struggles: Noticing my craving to eat after work has returned.... Maybe only on the stressful days? I have added "avoid late afternoon snack" back on to my list of healthy habits to keep myself in check.

    Current strengths: Feeling faster in the pool.... Did a few timed 50 m sprints and I can be like 3 seconds faster than I was last year!
  • puglife456
    puglife456 Posts: 127 Member
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    Hi! I'd like to join in on this because I'm trying to reduce sugar and highly processed foods from my diet
    Date: 3/10 (reporting for 3/9)

    Stayed under/at calorie goal: yes
    Exercised: 60 minutes on the stair master
    Vitamin: yes
    Practiced meditation: no
    Avoided sugar/highly processed foods: yes! Day #1

    Goal weight for 4/1: 149
    Current weight: 153

    Current struggles: there are always so many snack options where I work, and I tend to reach for them without thinking and then overfill myself on junk.

    Current strengths: I felt so satisfied after a day of clean eating yesterday that I feel encouraged to make today another good one ! I'm also encouraged by this thread, as it will hopefully keep me accountable :)
  • carosheppard2
    carosheppard2 Posts: 8 Member
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    I would like to join if I may! My healthy habit today will be no unplanned eating this evening! A major challenge for me! I plan to reward myself wit a new case for my ipad! It is sadly in need of replacing.
  • bellew62802
    bellew62802 Posts: 60 Member
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    Date:3/10
    Stayed under calorie goal: yes
    Vitamins/ meds: yes
    Water 8+: yes
    Exercise: 75 minutes stationary bike and elliptical.

    Goal Weight by 4/1: 165
    Current Weight:167.7
    Gain/loss vs last week: Loss

    Current Struggles: Nothing new to report just sleep, watching sodium intake and cravings.
  • White_hibiscus
    White_hibiscus Posts: 1,594 Member
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    newbie2143 wrote: »
    ^ @CaptainBoing , I'm sorry to hear you are still feeling symptomatic... Good luck at the neuro today.
    ^ @White_hibiscus Chocolate cravings are the worst!! I plan on figuring out a way to get some vegan recipes to you....

    Date: 3/10 (reporting for 3/9)

    Stayed under/at calorie goal: yes, although found myself straying a bit with food.... Only at goal b/c I ate some of my exercise calories
    Exercised: Yes, 40 minute swim, mostly front crawl
    Vitamin: oops...
    Practiced meditation: no
    Avoid late afternoon snack

    Goal weight for 4/1: 134 (1.5 lbs/week)
    Current weight: 139

    Current struggles: Noticing my craving to eat after work has returned.... Maybe only on the stressful days? I have added "avoid late afternoon snack" back on to my list of healthy habits to keep myself in check.

    Current strengths: Feeling faster in the pool.... Did a few timed 50 m sprints and I can be like 3 seconds faster than I was last year!


    Thank you so much! I truly appreciated.
  • White_hibiscus
    White_hibiscus Posts: 1,594 Member
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    bellew62802 wrote: »
    Date:3/10
    Stayed under calorie goal: yes
    Vitamins/ meds: yes
    Water 8+: yes
    Exercise: 75 minutes stationary bike and elliptical.

    Goal Weight by 4/1: 165
    Current Weight:167.7
    Gain/loss vs last week: Loss

    Current Struggles: Nothing new to report just sleep, watching sodium intake and cravings.

    Omg!! Your recipes sound so yummy. All of them. Can't wait to make the cauliflower pizza crust & the veggie burger. Thank you
  • White_hibiscus
    White_hibiscus Posts: 1,594 Member
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    Date:3/10
    Stayed under calorie goal: yes
    Vitamins/ meds: yes
    Water 8+: yes!!
    Exercise: p90x legs& back & walked my pups.

    Goal Weight by 4/1: 161
    Current Weight:167
    Gain/loss vs last week: remained

    Current Struggles:getting my workout done
  • Dory_42
    Dory_42 Posts: 3,587 Member
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    Neuro have me meds to help with headaches and a guide on how to gradually return to exercise which can start a week or two after my symptoms are under control. No full contact until September, but luckily fencing isn't full contact so I can focus on that and swimming with my fitness and weights classes. The meds are known to stimulate appetite so I need to be cautious with that, esp until I am training again, but I'm only on them for three months to help my brain heal.

    I no longer have the excuse to eat badly because I'm stressed, now I will focus on eating healthy!

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