Weekly Challenge: March 1st-March 7th

Mjtckwnow
Mjtckwnow Posts: 528 Member
To kick off our weekly challenges we are going to go with an easy one that somehow, sometimes, is easy to forget. We are going back to basics with these 3 simple steps:

1) Eat Less: Log your calories, plan your meals, make healthy (or healthy-ish) choices that keep you feeling fuller longer with lower calories, & stay in a deficit
2) Move More: Get those workouts in, take the stairs instead of the elevator, don't take the closest parking space when out and about, find the time to put you first and burn those calories
3) Repeat: This is the part that's tricky, you have to keep doing it! But that's what we are all here for to encourage, motivate, and hold each other accountable.

So post in this thread this week what you are doing to achieve these goals and let's get started!!cno4n07l1nk6.png
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  • tbollig3
    tbollig3 Posts: 3 Member
    I am back MFP as of the other day. I am eating KETO because its the only thing that ever seems to help. As far as movement, last night I walked 3 miles and I plan to keep doing that and I want to start getting back into some Crossfit. I think this group is going to really help!!!
  • shiri171
    shiri171 Posts: 16 Member
    Started littlw over a week ago. I'm also doing keto like @tbollig3 but only have another week left. The plan is to keep up the good work! Been doing lifting 3x a week but need to start fitting cardio in. Good luck everyone!
  • croftie4
    croftie4 Posts: 221 Member
    I joined MFP last Monday and due to GF and WF decided to follow low carb diet as it will help adjust to my new lifestyle. Amazed I've lost 6lbs possibly just water though but still cool!
  • thevalgilbert
    thevalgilbert Posts: 3 Member
    Ive been logging food and exercise with MFP religiously since January as part of my New Year Goals; down 6 lbs in January and 2 lbs in Feb. I have great friends who don't mind going for a run or to yoga rather than happy hour. This week I will walk at least a mile everyday in addition to regular workouts, a perfect goal for a week when I will be traveling to a new city! I cant promise my diet will be extraordinary (Hello... Nashville HOT chicken!?) but I will log and hope that encourages me to mind my calories!
  • krissyskayla1018
    krissyskayla1018 Posts: 15 Member
    Hi I just joined yesterday which was my first day here logging my food i belong to the ymca. I don't drive so I walk a lot.
  • krissyskayla1018
    krissyskayla1018 Posts: 15 Member
    Oh and thank you for having me.
  • htimpaired
    htimpaired Posts: 1,404 Member
    I am trying to get myself back on track because over the past few months I stopped being consistent with eating right and exercising, and the weight is coming back. I've got a goal of 8-10 lbs gone by the end of April, when the bf and I are going to a comicon and I'll be in lots of pics!
  • TheCupcakeCounter
    TheCupcakeCounter Posts: 606 Member
    I got a Fitbit over the weekend so using that to make sure I get up and move more often at work. I also workout in the morning since it never seems to work if I plan it for later in the day. I have a nice home setup so that makes it easy. Eat less isn't really my goal at the moment as I have a low calorie goal anyway. I am trying to eat smarter so that those calories really count and I don't feel the need to over eat.
  • Mjtckwnow
    Mjtckwnow Posts: 528 Member
    I got a Fitbit over the weekend so using that to make sure I get up and move more often at work. I also workout in the morning since it never seems to work if I plan it for later in the day. I have a nice home setup so that makes it easy. Eat less isn't really my goal at the moment as I have a low calorie goal anyway. I am trying to eat smarter so that those calories really count and I don't feel the need to over eat.

    Sounds like a good plan....the "eat less" doesn't mean to eat less than your already low calorie, only means to eat at a deficit. Just wanted to clarify that, I don't want anyone thinking that this group advocates eating at a overly restrictive calorie count. Eating smarter is a great tool!
  • lionessNV
    lionessNV Posts: 136 Member
    htimpaired wrote: »
    I am trying to get myself back on track because over the past few months I stopped being consistent with eating right and exercising, and the weight is coming back. I've got a goal of 8-10 lbs gone by the end of April, when the bf and I are going to a comicon and I'll be in lots of pics!

    I have stopped the consistency too. I just rejoined MFP Feb. 20. Took a brief hiatus to try out another app, but I liked MFP's stuff better so I came back.

    I use Daily Burn as my daily exercise. I've only taken one day off since joining (also on the 20th) and that was only because I have consistent Friday night plans. I like the variety of workouts it gives me and the variety of programs it offers.

    I've lost a solid one pound since starting both MFP and DB. My goal weight is about 24 lbs away.
  • Simlake
    Simlake Posts: 3 Member
    I am going to focus on staying within my calorie range. Reducing carbs and increasing protein intake is key for me. Started my spin and boxing classes again so hopefully this helps this week!
  • laureljenn
    laureljenn Posts: 267 Member
    Thanks for adding me to your group! I'm 5'8 and weigh 192. I'm going to focus on planning my meals in order to stay on track with my calories. I had shoulder surgery February 6th so my exercise is limited. I am determined to not use this as an excuse to skip exercise and to not eat cleanly. We can do this!
  • Fitgirllife72
    Fitgirllife72 Posts: 500 Member
    I am so excited to be in this group to get back on track! I too am doing keto as I find when i eat on that plan I feel more satisfied and less hungry. I am also sticking to my calories and working out 6 days per week. The working out is always the easy part for me. It's the food intake that tends to be the problem........I plan to repeat all of this for all 31 days of march. Even on my birthday which is the 29th!
  • kristensangster100
    kristensangster100 Posts: 10 Member
    I am going to focus on trying to up my exercise routine to at least 5 days a week and not splurging when eating on the weekends. Which tends to be my weak point. I hope being in this group will strive each of us to hit our goals!



  • katepauul26
    katepauul26 Posts: 11 Member
    To get 4 workouts in, I wake up at 5 am and go to the gym three times.
    I prep meals on the weekend so I have healthy choices that are also easy.
  • tbollig3
    tbollig3 Posts: 3 Member
    I'm excited to be part of this group!!!! Let's do this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • megd44
    megd44 Posts: 119 Member
    I have ordered a tracker and will be fascinated to see how much I actually move (outside of working out) when it arrives. I have been a crazy workaholic for the last 20 plus years and this fall, resigned from my position (running a non-profit here in Vegas.) I loved my job, loved our mission, but hit complete burn out, a result of 5 years of 6+ days and 60+ hour weeks and not healthy habits . Took November and December to really enjoy my husband, friends and the holidays. Now, it is time to solidify my new healthier habits before I start working again. So, this week I will:
    • Log ever food/drink item that passes through my lips
    • Workout six times per week, adding in the March Arms workout to my routine

    Good luck to all - we've got this!
  • asherella
    asherella Posts: 11 Member
    To get to the gym 5 times a week and start lifting some weights !!
  • abbezen
    abbezen Posts: 405 Member
    Looking forward to being in this group and sharing this journey to better health and fitness. CICO is working for me and continue hitting the gym. I'm leaving town today for my daughters wedding this Saturday. I'm sure I'll face some challenges, but I will never, ever give up. Let's kill it Ladies!
  • jurapak9960
    jurapak9960 Posts: 32 Member
    I want eat less, be more active AND drink more water! Hydration is an easy way to burn an extra 100-200 calories per day. I am going to stick to my diet, workouts and keep myself hydrated throughout this week!
  • dbackgrammy
    dbackgrammy Posts: 229 Member
    I am looking forward to these weekly challenges. I am hoping they will help to keep me on track each day. I am cutting out sweets and most carbs, using my tracker and walking 5 miles a day. I need to work on hydrating myself more each day. Thanks for letting me join your group.
  • broomnic
    broomnic Posts: 56 Member
    Log daily and hit at least 10,000 steps
  • Shiloh2112
    Shiloh2112 Posts: 32 Member
    This week (So far) I have walked 20,000 steps a day, posted my meals on MFP, and I pre-planned meals and snacks. Last night I posted this:

    Grocery shopping Accountability

    2 marinaded chicken breast
    1 lb marinated fajita beef, onions peppers
    1 bag of salad with carrots and cabbage,
    Ole Mission taco kit w/ soft & hard tacos
    Huge veggie tray (on sale)
    Chobani crunch yogurt (100 calories only)
    A little cup of Nutter butter bites
    Blueberry cream protein smoothie
    Saute mix of asparagus, onion, mushroom
    Tub of fresh made guacamole
    150 count multi gummy vitamins (ran out on Tuesday)


    This is what I figured out for meals:

    Use veggie tray, bag salad, guacamole, and fajita beef to make tacos. (Tuesday and Wednesday)

    Veggie tray for weekly snackies

    Chicken breast meat, bag salad, guacamole and veggie tray for taco wraps (Thursday and Friday)

    Saute mix with chicken breast meat. (Saturday)

    Bag salad, veggie tray with tuna fish for tacos OR salad. (Add pumpkin seeds and dressing) (Friday and Sunday)

    Protein smoothie added to oats to make overnight oats. (For Breakfast some time this week)


    I try to remember this: What I eat in private, shows up in public. So any sneaky junk food eating (which I haven't been doing since I have been eating healthy fats like avocados, pumpkin seeds, almonds, and salmon, curbs all my cake, cookie and junk food eating.) shows up on my body. Eat clean, live clean, be happy. :)

    Good luck everyone!!!
  • dkayingram
    dkayingram Posts: 737 Member
    Working out at least 5 times per week. Eating less and moving more!
  • JewelsM40
    JewelsM40 Posts: 11 Member
    I plan to follow an Eat-Clean lifestyle program, complete a couch potato to 5K Runner program that runs for 8wks, 3x a week. This is one thing I have not done before (Run a 5K Marathon). So with your challenges and everything else I plan for me... I hope to get to where we all hope we get to be by the end of these 3 months.
  • Zulu87
    Zulu87 Posts: 119 Member
    edited March 2017
    My fitbit broke for good this time today for a second time I had to krazy glue it together before but now it's toast. Still pumped on the next few weeks just no step tracking right now lol I'll get a new one once I'm done school in the spring! Just a little sad
  • karenleona
    karenleona Posts: 3,959 Member
    My plan is to check in here daily even if I am at work and it is 4 am!! I am getting better at logging everything and string under calories. Now I need to get more active. My last go-round I loved going to the gym several times a week but now I seem to have an aversion to it. Could be due to the fact that I am now working full time shift work and am constantly tired!!
  • MissCarol863
    MissCarol863 Posts: 35 Member
    My daily step goal is now 10,000 steps ....from 7,000/day. I got rid of my ice cream, and made a vow to myself to not have any more Whoppers with cheese. I bought brussel sprouts, baby carrots, and apples to snack on instead of chips. It's a big change for me, but I'm ready! (I work 12 hour night shifts, so I'm home 4 nights a week with Netflix. Snacking is a major, major problem for me.) I plan on reading and utilizing the different diet tips. Thank you for this group!
  • twosteplove
    twosteplove Posts: 41 Member
    Hi everyone. My weekly goal this week is start off strong and stick with it. I've had an account on here for awhile but never really used it. Now I am going to use it everyday, especially to log what I eat. I am also started an Isagenix program and am going to stick to it. I am wearing my fitbit as well to log my daily steps. I have a step goal of 10,000 daily. I hope everyone has a great first week!
  • Snowfairy2015
    Snowfairy2015 Posts: 21 Member
    I will strive to incorporate as much movement into my day as possible. I installed a pull up bar in my doorway and will hang from it whenever possible. Working on restoring range of motion on my hips and knees after a traumatic fall so I will follow the 30 day squat challenge by Ido Portal. Spend a total of 30 minutes a day for 30 days in a relaxed squat. This will be spread throughout the day. Also striving to take at least 10,000 steps. Following the monthly challenge as well.
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