Week One (June 1st to June 9th)
TarynWilk
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Week One
Set a goal SPECIFIC TO YOU to achieve by Saturday June 9th and WRITE IT DOWN somewhere.
Since its only a week, your goal should be small, realistic, and easy to achieve. For example: I am going to lose 2 lbs this week, I am going to get checked off in the RC gym so I can begin to workout, I am going to park farther away at work and when shopping so I have a longer walk, etc.
Week ONE Challenge: Our challenge begins by tracking your food and activity 7 days in a row.
Tips for success:
1. Don't get overwhelmed - you don't need to put down EVERYTHING- but make sure you are putting in SOMETHING every single day this week. Maybe you want to just log your dinners this week, or just your lunches. But the key is to get started and be consistent.
A little change is better than no change at all.
2. Set a reminder: Set custom reminders so you never forget to track meals. Choose when you want to be reminded, and MyFitnessPal will send you notifications so you remember to track. Another thing you can do is to get in the habit of logging your activity at the same time every day. Maybe you always do it during the commercial breaks of your favorite show. Having a reminder in place helps to be accountable when tracking.
3. Be honest and consistent. Be truthful with yourself about what you're really eating. Last night I had a salad for dinner but I ate a scoop of ice cream each time I opened the freezer door, and that really adds up! You're only bettering yourself by tracking those nibbles and bites. If you aren't honest, you won't see the areas for improvement, and you won't see results.
4. Don't be afraid to ask for help. Post your thoughts, struggles, successes, tips, ideas, etc. in this group. We're all in this together, one day at a time.
Set a goal SPECIFIC TO YOU to achieve by Saturday June 9th and WRITE IT DOWN somewhere.
Since its only a week, your goal should be small, realistic, and easy to achieve. For example: I am going to lose 2 lbs this week, I am going to get checked off in the RC gym so I can begin to workout, I am going to park farther away at work and when shopping so I have a longer walk, etc.
Week ONE Challenge: Our challenge begins by tracking your food and activity 7 days in a row.
Tips for success:
1. Don't get overwhelmed - you don't need to put down EVERYTHING- but make sure you are putting in SOMETHING every single day this week. Maybe you want to just log your dinners this week, or just your lunches. But the key is to get started and be consistent.
A little change is better than no change at all.
2. Set a reminder: Set custom reminders so you never forget to track meals. Choose when you want to be reminded, and MyFitnessPal will send you notifications so you remember to track. Another thing you can do is to get in the habit of logging your activity at the same time every day. Maybe you always do it during the commercial breaks of your favorite show. Having a reminder in place helps to be accountable when tracking.
3. Be honest and consistent. Be truthful with yourself about what you're really eating. Last night I had a salad for dinner but I ate a scoop of ice cream each time I opened the freezer door, and that really adds up! You're only bettering yourself by tracking those nibbles and bites. If you aren't honest, you won't see the areas for improvement, and you won't see results.
4. Don't be afraid to ask for help. Post your thoughts, struggles, successes, tips, ideas, etc. in this group. We're all in this together, one day at a time.
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the tracking really helps... the other day a co worker brought donuts to share! No thank you! Down 6 lbs and do not want to blow it! It really keeps you motivated to track it and stick with it! I did miss a day of tracking but got right back on track!1
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5 TRACKING TIPS to MAKE WEEK 1 CHALLENGE EASIER!
1. SAVE YOUR FAVORITE MEALS
Whether it’s yogurt and granola for breakfast, celery and peanut butter for a snack or a turkey sandwich for lunch, many of our users eat the same meals regularly. Save your favorite meals so you can add them to your diary with one click.
2. SEARCH THE DATABASE
We have the biggest food database in the world. With over 18 million foods and more added daily, you should find what you want to log. Just in case you don’t, you can add foods directly to our database.
Look for the when you search for a food. This icon appears next to items in our database that have been vetted and include complete nutrition information.
3. USE THE BARCODE SCANNER
Simply scan a food’s barcode to enter it into your diary. It’s that easy.
4. USE THE RECIPE TOOL
This tool lets you save recipes from anywhere on the web without having to manually add each ingredient. You can also use this tool to calculate the nutrition information for any recipe. Users who track recipes on MyFitnessPal lose nearly 40% more weight that users who don’t.
5. TRY RESTAURANT LOGGING
Simply search for a restaurant name and you’ll see nutrition information for the items on the menu. You’ll have the information you need to choose an item that fits your calorie and nutrient goals.
Does anyone have any other tips to make tracking easier? Does anyone need help? How are you doing so far?0