Mini Goal Challenge - Week of October 16th to 22nd
IsMollyReallyHungry
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In the weekly Warrior Mini-Goal Challenge focus on your "short term goals"
Focusing on one week at a time, when the big picture seems too overwhelming. Small changes can bring on big results!!
Choose one or more things you want to work on for just this week. Don't set it too high or unreachable!!
Please, make sure your week works for you. Sun to Sat or Mon to Sun, whatever is YOUR week!
You can reach your main goal if you break it into small actionable steps. It could be as easy as 1-2-3!
1) Choose something you know you can do easily.
2) Add more difficult tasks to your plan.
3) These small steps will get you started, motivated & help build routine for long term success!!
Anyone interested in joining us for another week, or a first week, or a get back on track week?
Check in often, have a great week and do the best you can!
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*** SOME INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES TO PUMP US UP THIS WEEK ***“Difficulties should act as a tonic. They should spur us to greater exertion.” — B C Forbes"Whether you’re trying to lose weight, lower your stress level, or looking for new ways to eat healthy, each day is a new day to tackle your goals" -- Author Unknown"Never go backward. Attempt and do it with all your might. Determination is power. " -- Author Unknown
HAVE A GREAT WEEK AND REMEMBER, IT IS NOT ABOUT PERFECTION, BUT CONSISTENCY 2 -
Hello Warriors!
I had to add the Weight Watcher blue dot days back in Need to keep track it to stay on track for now. Blue dot days with WW is the same as in the green on MFP.
Goals week of 10/16/17:
1) No fast food - 0/6
2) No junk food – 0/6
3) WW blue dot day – 0/7
4) 7 hours of sleep - 0/3
5) 10 min housework 2 days - 0/2 (de-clutter)
* Tu, W, Th, F, Sa, S, M (no check in -)
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Hi everyone - I will get a jump start on my week and set my goals today for the week.
I am back to work in the morning after two weeks off. Today though, I feel frustration and disappointment because I did not get all the things I had hoped to do done...and now I'm back in the rat race with little breathing room...it has been puzzling me why I don't end up doing the things I'd hoped to do, which I know would feel GREAT to do. I feel there is some self-sabotage at play - but I don't know why.
Week of October 16-22
1) Track and be green
2) Quality sleep focus! + lights out by 11pm Sunday-Thursday
3) Come home for lunch each day4 -
Plan for the next week
1. workout 5 times in week
2. drink 2l of water everyday
3. don't eat bread and sweets (only low carb)
4. 15 minutes of decluttering 5 times in week3 -
Hi guys. Life got busy for a while. I'm back to basics again, trying to re-establish those healthy habits. Tomorrow is Day 1.
1. Exercise (cardio or strength) 6 days a week
2. Strength train 3 days a week
3. Eat minimum 5 fruits/veggies a day.
4. Eat adequate protein 7 days a week.2 -
This week is going to be tough- vacation the second half! That helps with my goals though
10k steps per day: 0/7
Weight train 3 times + increase weight: 0/3
DRINK WATER! 100oz/day: 0/7
10k steps keep me motivated, even if they are just from casually walking around. I neeeeeeed to drink more water. I'm the worst at this.2 -
Hello again everyone! Disney was awesome but boy did I pack the weight on. Time to get back to it! Here are some more of my favorite quotes.
We are like tea bags; we don't know our own strength until we are in hot water. - Sister Buche
A lot of the time people look at the negative side of what they can't do. I always look at the positive side of what I can do. - Chuck Norris
We may encounter defeats, but we must not be defeated. - Maya Angelou
Goals for the week:
1. In bed by 9:30 on weeknights.
2. Gym Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday. Goal is at least 4; stretch is all 5.
3. Prep breakfast and lunch for the next day each day.
4. Plan dinners with husband.
5. 10 push-ups and 2 minutes of planks daily.
6. Log everything.
7. Workout group Tuesday. Fingers crossed! This will be something new for me.2 -
I promised to be back this week, so here I am. I have to start a little slow though.
1) Stay hydrated 1/7
2) Go to gym 0/2
3) Get one personal task done every day 1/7
I was trying to find a motivational quote and it took me a while, but I am definitely going with this for this week:
If you have the courage to begin, you have the courage to succeed.
David Viscott2 -
It's not technically the end of the day yet, but I've already met my goals so:
1. Exercise (cardio or strength): 1/6
2. Strength train 3 days a week: 1/3
3. Eat minimum 5 fruits/veggies a day: 1/7
4. Eat adequate protein 7 days a week: 1/7
Btw, I am implying that these habits will enable me to eat fewer calories than I burn, and that I don't need or want to specifically track calorie consumption. It might not be true 100% of the time, but for me, overall, it definitely is.1 -
Week of October 16-22
1) Eat all my meals and snacks mindfully.
2) Eat all my meals at the table!
Will definitely help my relationship with food!2 -
I would like to join this week! I need to get back on track.
Goals for week of October 16-22
1. Workout 4 times a week (1/4)
2. Log calories every day (1/7)
3. Drink at least 2 L of water (1/7)2 -
Goals for week of 10/16:
1) 2.5 hours of exercise total for the week
2) 5 servings of fruit and veggies daily
3) Meet macro goal of 20% protein
4) Phone/Kindle/TV off by 11pm
Getting enough water, not eating added sugars, and not eating after 8pm I think have become the norm for me, I'm focusing on the areas where I'm struggling.
For 10/16, day 1/7:
1) Exercise: none today 0 mins
2) Fruits & Veggies: yes 1/7
3) Protein: met goal 1/7
4) Bedtime: I'll have to report this one day behind. Sun night I think I turned off the phone at 10:30. 1/72 -
End of Monday:
1: 10k steps per day 1/7
2: Weight train 3 times + increase weight: 1/3
3: DRINK WATER! 100oz/day: 0/7
I increased all of my machine weights by 15lbs and kicked my own butt. But it felt good!
Water. Oh water. Only got about 64 ounces yesterday. I am buying a fruit infusing bottle today though, and I'm excited to try it out!!
Oh and the scale finally moved!! Not as much as I wanted, but in the right direction. I'll take it!
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Congrats on weight loss and weights too!!man_dee_gee wrote: »End of Monday:
1: 10k steps per day 1/7
2: Weight train 3 times + increase weight: 1/3
3: DRINK WATER! 100oz/day: 0/7
I increased all of my machine weights by 15lbs and kicked my own butt. But it felt good!
Water. Oh water. Only got about 64 ounces yesterday. I am buying a fruit infusing bottle today though, and I'm excited to try it out!!
Oh and the scale finally moved!! Not as much as I wanted, but in the right direction. I'll take it!
I need to start doing something on lifting lol
BTW - I have a cheap Taylor scale from Walmart. I paid about $30 for it and so far it is ok but I can tell difference from other scale for sure. I move into the next decade today and I want to try to stick it. I go to dr next week. I am going to her for weight loss so I am buckling down this next 2 weeks
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Hello Warriors!! Welcome to the new faces I see too!!
Yesterday was great!! I tried have a premier protein shake for breakfast and surprisingly it was very filling. I had a fruit with it but it was all good. Going to do it again today.
Goals week of 10/16/17:
1) No fast food - 1/6
2) No junk food – 1/6
3) WW blue dot day – 1/7
4) 7 hours of sleep - 1/3
5) 10 min housework 2 days - 0/2 (de-clutter)
* W, Th, F, Sa, S, M (no check in -)
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1. Exercise (cardio or strength): 2/6 - Tennis match this morning
2. Strength train 3 days a week: 1/3
3. Eat minimum 5 fruits/veggies a day: 2/7 - Bananas count, right?
4. Eat adequate protein 7 days a week: 2/7 - How many ways can I eat chicken breast
Easy to stay on track today. The sunshine helps. Looking at the posts so far, we're all doing well. Nice work ladies!3 -
Well as usual I am really good about being on here during the beginning of the week and suck from Thursday on. I did not do too bad last week with my goals so I am going to stick with them this week.
Goals for week of 10/16
1. Walk/run with the dogs at least 20-30 mins:1/6
2. Log all of my food in MFP: 2/7
3. Stick to my 21 Day Fix food guidelines:2/7
Yesterday I did not get any exercise in with the dogs but I got back on the ball this morning. I need to continue to work on my 21DF food, I am making better food choices and if I get off track on one meal I don't let it discourage me and get back on it. I do need to work on drinking more water and exercising more.
Lets rock this week!1 -
Goals for week of October 16-22
1. Workout 4 times a week (2/4)
2. Log calories every day (2/7)- Had 4 coconut macaroons but still managed to stay under calories.
3. Drink at least 2 L of water (2/7)3 -
Goals for week of 10/16:
1) 2.5 hours of exercise total for the week
2) 5 servings of fruit and veggies daily
3) Meet macro goal of 20% protein
4) Phone/Kindle/TV off by 11pm
For 10/17, day 2/7:
1) Exercise: 15 min of intervals plus 15 minutes steady run. 30 mins
2) Fruits & Veggies: yes, barely 2/7
3) Protein: I tried but didn't get enough today. I have a better plan for tomorrow. 1/7
4) Bedtime: Well, I went to bed on time so I get to count it as a technicality - but I woke up very early so only 5 hrs sleep. 2/72 -
Happy Hump Day!!!
Goals week of 10/16/17:
1) No fast food - 1/6
2) No junk food – 2/6
3) WW blue dot day – 2/7
4) 7 hours of sleep - 1/3 (will know in the morning)
5) 10 min housework 2 days - 0/2 (de-clutter)
* Th, F, Sa, S, M (no check in -)
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So far I have been doing good, although I felt horrible yesterday. I am not so sure about today yet. I have a headache and I forgot to take my water bottle to work... not hydrating way enough. At least I went to the gym yesterday and plan to go on friday.
1) Stay hydrated 2/7
2) Go to gym 1/2
3) Get one personal task done every day 2/73 -
Keep up the good work Everyone!!
I went to store this morning and resisted the chips and skins. I have a bad habit of getting skins as the healthier option. I know they are better than chips but I still consider them junk food and empty calories and I have plenty of fruit I can snack on that are not empty calories. I had fast food yesterday but not too bad and was still able to stay in the green (blue..lol)
Have a great day!!
Goals week of 10/16/17:
1) No fast food - 1/6
2) No junk food – 2/6
3) WW blue dot day – 2/7
4) 7 hours of sleep - 1/3
5) 10 min housework 2 days - 0/2 (de-clutter)
* Th, F, Sa, S, M (no check in -)
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IsMollyReallyHungry wrote: »Keep up the good work Everyone!!
I went to store this morning and resisted the chips and skins. I have a bad habit of getting skins as the healthier option. I know they are better than chips but I still consider them junk food and empty calories and I have plenty of fruit I can snack on that are not empty calories.
What are skins? Like pork rinds, or like potato skins? I've only ever seen potato skins in restaurants.
Today while I was steaming some broccoli, my bf walked in with the mail. A good friend sent me a little care package out of the blue. Very sweet -- but she sent little snack packs of crackers and some flavored chocolates I've never had before that I KNOW I'd like. She's known me a long time, knows I have a really hard time passing up sugar, and that I'm currently trying not to eat it. She was just trying to be funny but this is a genuine problem for me. I'm not sure what to say to her. Anyway, so far I've resisted.1 -
1. Exercise (cardio or strength): 2/6 - No exercise today
2. Strength train 3 days a week: 1/3
3. Eat minimum 5 fruits/veggies a day: 3/7 - strawberries, tomato, red pepper, broccoli x3, banana
4. Eat adequate protein 7 days a week: 3/7 - Egg, whey & tuna2 -
IsMollyReallyHungry wrote: »Keep up the good work Everyone!!
I went to store this morning and resisted the chips and skins. I have a bad habit of getting skins as the healthier option. I know they are better than chips but I still consider them junk food and empty calories and I have plenty of fruit I can snack on that are not empty calories.
What are skins? Like pork rinds, or like potato skins? I've only ever seen potato skins in restaurants.
Today while I was steaming some broccoli, my bf walked in with the mail. A good friend sent me a little care package out of the blue. Very sweet -- but she sent little snack packs of crackers and some flavored chocolates I've never had before that I KNOW I'd like. She's known me a long time, knows I have a really hard time passing up sugar, and that I'm currently trying not to eat it. She was just trying to be funny but this is a genuine problem for me. I'm not sure what to say to her. Anyway, so far I've resisted.
I have a friend who did that kind of thing for years and years. I think she just wanted to treat me but it was hard to shake that little thought that she was trying to sabotage my diet. SHE is trying to lose weight now and finally gets it. Update us on how you handle it.
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Goals for week of 10/16:
1) 2.5 hours of exercise total for the week
2) 5 servings of fruit and veggies daily
3) Meet macro goal of 20% protein
4) Phone/Kindle/TV off by 11pm
For 10/18, day 3/8:
1) Exercise: Walked 20 min ea way to/from work. 1 hr, 10 mins for the week.
2) Fruits & Veggies: yes 3/7
3) Protein: Yes, pre-logged to make sure 2/7
4) Bedtime: Again, went to bed on time but woke up earlier than I needed to. 3/7
So, I decided I didn't need water as a goal any more but today was too low. I'm trying to finish enough before it gets too late.2 -
Check in for three days
1. workout 5 times in week 3/5
2. drink 2l of water everyday 2/7
3. don't eat bread and sweets (only low carb)2/7
4. 15 minutes of decluttering 5 times in week 2/52 -
Goals for week of October 16-22 Day 3
1. Workout 4 times a week (2/4) Didn't workout yesterday as I am coming down with a cold and feel quite ill. Will see how I feel later today.
2. Log calories every day (3/7)
3. Drink at least 2 L of water (3/7)
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Goals for week of 10/16:
1) 2.5 hours of exercise total for the week
2) 5 servings of fruit and veggies daily
3) Meet macro goal of 20% protein
4) Phone/Kindle/TV off by 11pm
For 10/19, day 4/7:
1) Exercise: Walked a mile at work to check a construction site, did 15 min of sprint/walk intervals this evening. 1 hr, 50 mins for the week.
2) Fruits & Veggies: yes 4/7
3) Protein: Yes, 3/7
4) Bedtime: Went to sleep on time, actually got close to 8hrs. 4/71 -
goldthistime wrote: »IsMollyReallyHungry wrote: »Keep up the good work Everyone!!
I went to store this morning and resisted the chips and skins. I have a bad habit of getting skins as the healthier option. I know they are better than chips but I still consider them junk food and empty calories and I have plenty of fruit I can snack on that are not empty calories.
What are skins? Like pork rinds, or like potato skins? I've only ever seen potato skins in restaurants.
Today while I was steaming some broccoli, my bf walked in with the mail. A good friend sent me a little care package out of the blue. Very sweet -- but she sent little snack packs of crackers and some flavored chocolates I've never had before that I KNOW I'd like. She's known me a long time, knows I have a really hard time passing up sugar, and that I'm currently trying not to eat it. She was just trying to be funny but this is a genuine problem for me. I'm not sure what to say to her. Anyway, so far I've resisted.
I have a friend who did that kind of thing for years and years. I think she just wanted to treat me but it was hard to shake that little thought that she was trying to sabotage my diet. SHE is trying to lose weight now and finally gets it. Update us on how you handle it.
I waited til today and texted her. I thanked her for thinking of me but told her I couldn't eat them and to please not send me sugar. I tried to be light about it. She thought it was funny... She suggested I hold on to them to give them to my mom, who I won't see for a while. She really doesn't understand the genuine struggle I have, that I don't want them around the house. I don't want to be ungrateful, I mean she took the time to send me a card and little gifties, but she knows I'm not eating sugar, she even put a joke about it on the wrapping. She's a dear, good friend, like a sister to me, but has always been something of a food pusher, and I've almost always given in.1
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