Rainbow Warriors: Getting Fit & Fabulous!

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  • shar140
    shar140 Posts: 1,158 Member
    Does anyone revise their goals, if they are not making them?

    I have met my goals for the week... managed exercise, but my goals are pretty modest.



    I found a really cool, intense, exercise website (that's free) that I think I'm going to try tomorrow!

    Debbie

    I've never (to my recollection) revised goals for not making them, but I have increased my goals if I attain them sooner than I planned.

    Got in a walk with my dog today, and had a yummy salad for lunch!!
  • backwardslant
    backwardslant Posts: 101 Member
    Hey everybody, just found this thread (thanks for the tip, debbiequack). I'm Chris, 37, from Arizona. I've gotten to where my job takes up too much of my day, and all I do it sit in front of the computer. I'm going good so far with my workout plan but could definitely use some camaraderie and support.

    I know it's half-way through the month, but my goal for this month was to lose 10 pounds. I'm at 6 already, so going good so far.

    Nice to meet you all!!
  • peacehawk
    peacehawk Posts: 421 Member
    Welcome attacus :-)
  • shar140
    shar140 Posts: 1,158 Member
    Great job so far, Atticus!

    It's a new week, and halfway thru the month - let's finish August strong!! :flowerforyou:
  • debbiequack
    debbiequack Posts: 275 Member
    I don't set weight goals, myself... mostly bc I try to focus on health and god knows what the scale will do. But my goals are the same this week: exercise 30 min, 6X/week. I might try to increase my running distance to 2.3 miles :)

    Debbie
  • unsuspectingfish
    unsuspectingfish Posts: 1,176 Member
    Question(s) of the Week (and a half...sorry about that):

    What is your number one obstacle in achieving your weight loss/health/fitness goals? What have you done to overcome that?

    I'd have to say that mine is the time-suck that is TV. I have no problem admitting that I'm totally addicted and that I waste more time that I should watching it. Since getting on MFP, though, I've stared using TV as my motivation for exercise. I can't start a show up unless I'm in the process of working out or I've already worked out. Of course, that's led to this new mindset that I have to at least start other stuff before I watch TV.
  • debbiequack
    debbiequack Posts: 275 Member
    Question(s) of the Week (and a half...sorry about that):

    What is your number one obstacle in achieving your weight loss/health/fitness goals? What have you done to overcome that?


    Food has never really been a problem for me: slothfulness is a problem. I REALLY hate exercise for some reason! I have never had "runner's high", and sometimes I find myself exercising saying "I hate it, I hate it" lol.

    That's my obstacle... chronic hate of exercise.
  • amschulte
    amschulte Posts: 7 Member
    Question(s) of the Week (and a half...sorry about that):

    What is your number one obstacle in achieving your weight loss/health/fitness goals? What have you done to overcome that?

    I'd say mine is apathy on certain days. There are days when I have a fire lit under me and I'll do all the dishes in the house, 5 loads of laundry and go for a walk/run. Other days I get home from work and just don't feel like moving or doing anything. And I know the days I do physical activities I will sleep better on those nights and be more well rested the next day. The days I don't do anything I end up eating less healthy that I would on a motivated day. It's a cycle.

    I'm still working on overcoming bum days but I try to set a manageable goal for each day like one household chore plus a walk or run so I don't burn myself out and I can keep up with house/yard/life. I also am working on getting right into activities instead of sitting down on the couch "just for a minute" in front of the TV right away. The TV is indeed a time-suck. It's a struggle but I'm working on it. =)
  • shar140
    shar140 Posts: 1,158 Member
    Question(s) of the Week (and a half...sorry about that):

    What is your number one obstacle in achieving your weight loss/health/fitness goals? What have you done to overcome that?

    I had to think about this one a while...mine isn't tv (I hardly ever have time to watch tv except weekends), it's my computer. I mean, I waste like an hour a day catching up on a full days' worth of fb updates (not even playing games or anything!). I actually gave up fb for the month of June, and it was AMAZING how much more time I had!! Unfortunately, it is a good communication tool, and I missed out on some invites from my friends for get-togethers. And also unfortunately, it is too easy to fall back into that trap. it's not uncommon for me not to be able to check my email/fb until 9pm, due to my schedule & unable to access either from work.

    But this obstacle is two-fold - my other challenge (has been since FOREVER!) is getting to bed at a decent time, 10-10:30. If I wasn't getting to check email/fb until 9pm or later (it was 10 last night!), then I waste an HOUR...yeah, totally not getting to bed on time! So, I just have to try to use my time more wisely. It's just so easy, when I finally get to sit down & relax at my computer at home, to sit & waste time catching up on fb.

    Other things I have done to help overcome this...if I have time to stop at home between work and rugby practice, I go ahead then and make my lunch & snacks for the next day - so I don't have to worry about it when I get home at 8 or 9:00 (and still have to eat dinner then too!). I've even started making 2 days of lunches at a time, if I'm already preparing one meal, it's not too hard to make 2 at once.
  • backwardslant
    backwardslant Posts: 101 Member
    Question(s) of the Week (and a half...sorry about that):

    What is your number one obstacle in achieving your weight loss/health/fitness goals? What have you done to overcome that?

    Mine is generally fatigue. I work a lot of hours during the week, and I'm always so tired in the evenings that it's hard for me to get motivated to work out and get going. The best way I've found to combat that is to just recognize that no matter how excited I am to get home and work out, once I get home I will want to crash. So I force myself to get up earlier in the morning and do all my workouts first thing before I can think of any excuses. Even though some days I hate hearing the sound of the alarm, once it goes off and wakes me up I can't usually fall asleep again anyway so I might as well get up. :) Seems to work for me for the most part.
  • Camppryor21
    Camppryor21 Posts: 41
    There is more than 1 for me so let make a list:

    1)My computer. I can spend hours on it.
    2) TV. Total couch potatoe here.
    3) Just plain lazy
    4) I work wild hours so by the time I get home from work, I am just so tired and exhausted.
    5) And probably the most important I DONT PLAN MY MEALS!! Like NEVER. So When I get hungry I grab something fast.

    How have I gotten better? I try to get more sleep in and although I Dont work out daily, I do plan my meals better, I might not plan them everyday but at least i have it all thought out. I now add my whole day in my food journal as im eating breakfast and thats how I stick to my meal plans. Slowly but surely I will kick all these in the *kitten* :)
  • dawnm92
    dawnm92 Posts: 56 Member
    Hi,

    My name is Dawn. I'm 36, 5'4" and 233 lbs and flying my rainbow flag. I am hoping to lose 75+ pounds in the long run. I joined MFP a couple of months ago and started tracking my calories and exercise but hadn't made any friends until now. I'm just starting to find more friends here and hopeful that a group like this will help me meet more great rainbow-loving people on a similar journey and that together we can all achieve our fitness goals!

    Anyone interested in adding me as a friend, please feel free. :-)
  • Anoble17
    Anoble17 Posts: 37 Member
    My name is Alex. I'm 22 years old, 5'7" and approximately 163 lbs. I'm trying to get down between 145 and 135 eventually. I box at an amateur level. I'm also a student at WVU studying Civil Engineering.
  • Anoble17
    Anoble17 Posts: 37 Member
    My name is Alex. I'm 22 years old, 5'7" and approximately 163 lbs. I'm trying to get down between 145 and 135 eventually. I box at an amateur level. I'm also a student at WVU studying Civil Engineering.
  • Anoble17
    Anoble17 Posts: 37 Member
    Question(s) of the Week (and a half...sorry about that):

    What is your number one obstacle in achieving your weight loss/health/fitness goals? What have you done to overcome that?

    Patience. I go to the gym 5 days a week and I go hard. I get discouraged because my number isn't as low as I want it to be. Just gotta remember there are a lot of variables going in your body, sometimes they don't all wanna synch up at once.
  • CaffeineGenie
    CaffeineGenie Posts: 6 Member
    Anyone else depressed that the "is anyone else [rainbow]" thread was deleted? I feel kind of unwelcome on myfitnesspal now as a [rainbow] individual :/
  • unsuspectingfish
    unsuspectingfish Posts: 1,176 Member
    Question(s) of the Week (and a half...sorry about that):

    What is your number one obstacle in achieving your weight loss/health/fitness goals? What have you done to overcome that?

    I had to think about this one a while...mine isn't tv (I hardly ever have time to watch tv except weekends), it's my computer.

    I guess, technically, mine is the computer, too, but that's only because I watch all of my TV on the computer.
  • unsuspectingfish
    unsuspectingfish Posts: 1,176 Member
    Also, welcome to all the newcomers! You're always welcome here and on my blog. Feel free to add me as a friend, as well. It makes it easier if we ever have to start a new group for any reason.
  • shar140
    shar140 Posts: 1,158 Member
    YAY new rainbow warriors!! Glad you found us :flowerforyou:

    CaffeineGenie - I felt the same way at first, but we must press on - how will we ever be accepted if we turn away??

    Alex - YAY for new rainbow warrior engineers!! I'm Mechanical. Also, my gf went to WVU.
  • amschulte
    amschulte Posts: 7 Member
    YAY new rainbow warriors!! Glad you found us :flowerforyou:

    CaffeineGenie - I felt the same way at first, but we must press on - how will we ever be accepted if we turn away??

    Alex - YAY for new rainbow warrior engineers!! I'm Mechanical. Also, my gf went to WVU.

    Hooray rainbow engineers! I'm also an engineer - metallurgical.
  • Lisa__Michelle
    Lisa__Michelle Posts: 845 Member
    I just noticed this thread. I have been on MFP for 10 months now and have lost 32 pounds. I started at 202 and am now down to 169. I have had the support of my partner the entire time. She is on here also doing it with me! We can do this!
  • amccrazgrl
    amccrazgrl Posts: 315 Member
    I just noticed this thread. I have been on MFP for 10 months now and have lost 32 pounds. I started at 202 and am now down to 169. I have had the support of my partner the entire time. She is on here also doing it with me! We can do this!

    I would be the supportive partner :-)
  • debbiequack
    debbiequack Posts: 275 Member
    Weekly/Monthly goals.

    How is everyone doing with their goals?

    I've pretty much met mine which were 30 min exercise/6 days a week. My other was to break the 2 mile mark in running and I ran about 2.2 miles on Wednesday.

    Happy Weekend!
    Debbie
  • amschulte
    amschulte Posts: 7 Member
    I just noticed this thread. I have been on MFP for 10 months now and have lost 32 pounds. I started at 202 and am now down to 169. I have had the support of my partner the entire time. She is on here also doing it with me! We can do this!

    I would be the supportive partner :-)

    Welcome! You both rock and are an inspiration. =)
  • shar140
    shar140 Posts: 1,158 Member
    Update on my monthy goals:
    1. 1000 fitness minutes.
    890 for the month so far, so I'm still on track and will probably exceed - rugby practice started this week, so I'ma bust out the exercise!! (except fat girl+running sprints=exhausted, crampy, dehydrated last night!)

    2. strength train 2-3x week.
    only once this week so far...I need to come up with a good plan to stick with 2x/week, with 2 practices a week plus games on Saturdays.

    3. track all food even on bad days
    Check!

    4. Dog walks
    doing better, even if it's just a short 5-10 min walk. He had minor surgery this week, so I've not been pushing him to walk further yet.

    5. Bedtime of 10-10:30pm at the latest!
    REALLY need to work on this one!

    6. Get up early enough to make breakfast, or make ahead.
    Still not getting up early enough, but been making bfast at home, then taking to work and eating.


    7. train for a 5 minute burpee challenge
    only once this week, but def making progress! :)

    8. goal weight 190 (that's a 6.6lb loss)
    Down to 189.4 this morning, so I've already exceeded this goal. Therefore, my new goal will be 185 for the month!
  • shar140
    shar140 Posts: 1,158 Member
    Weekly/Monthly goals.

    How is everyone doing with their goals?

    I've pretty much met mine which were 30 min exercise/6 days a week. My other was to break the 2 mile mark in running and I ran about 2.2 miles on Wednesday.

    Happy Weekend!
    Debbie

    WTG, Debbie! :flowerforyou:
  • backwardslant
    backwardslant Posts: 101 Member
    Excellent job, Debbie and Shar!!! Keep up the good work! I'm not totally sure how my goal is going this month - which was to lose 10 pounds - because my scale broke a few days ago. (Seriously, isn't that some kind of horrible fat person cliche/joke??) I swear, it wasn't because of me. :) Last weigh in was 8 pounds down, though, so I feel like I'm on track to meet or surpass it. I'll know for sure tomorrow when my fancy new scale gets here.

    Keep up the good work everybody!!
  • xo_jewel_xo
    xo_jewel_xo Posts: 696 Member
    hi! Can anybody join? I would love to have some friends to do challenges etc. with.


    My name is jewel, i am in Canada, and have 63 pounds or so to lose. i am looking for new friends to be mututally supportive of.
  • unsuspectingfish
    unsuspectingfish Posts: 1,176 Member
    hi! Can anybody join? I would love to have some friends to do challenges etc. with.


    My name is jewel, i am in Canada, and have 63 pounds or so to lose. i am looking for new friends to be mututally supportive of.

    You're definitely welcome to join!
  • Camppryor21
    Camppryor21 Posts: 41
    Ok so this is pretty serious. I went clothes shopping with my sister and niece today, the outcome wasnt very good. As I looked around to noticed that the biggest size was XXXL. That would be me. Also the biggest size in mens jeans were 42 or 44. I can only squeeze into a 46. This really made me want to sit and cry cause I realized that if I got any bigger, stores like Walmart, Academy, Hibbet, ect wont be the places i can shop anymore. Then I was thinking,"How did I let myself get like this and this far." So I bought a few shorts and shoes (thank god I cant go up in shoe size) Thats it, Im back on track. Im just really gonna need the help warriors.
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