Let's Do this! - 2019 Challenge - Be the best you can be!
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@milley1985 Welcome to the challenge. You don't need an Apple Watch it is just another way to stay motivated. I look forward to getting to know you throughout this challenge.0
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Wow! Today few by for me. I didn't have to work today, but I spend the last 16 hours learning about and working on creating a digital planner, and I am still not done.
I did a bit of reading while I had my coffee and breakfast this morning at 7:00 am. Then I started watching videos on digital planning and testing things out in the different apps. Before I knew it, it was 2:00 pm, and I hadn't eaten anything since 7:00 am. My stomach was growling like crazy.
I had some lunch and then set a timer for 2 hours, otherwise I probably would have lost track of time again. When the timer went off I knew I had to get up and workout. I ended up running about 5 miles. there were some walk breaks in there when my heart rate was up. I was using the Peloton App and the workout had specific heart rate goals, so I tried to follow even though I am still pretty much out of shape, and couldn't run the entire time without my heart rate being higher than the instructor wanted
As far as the Digital Planner, I am using an iPad Pro with apps GoodNote and Procreate. I am also utilizing my MacBook Pro with Adobe Illustrator & Indesign, while watching YouTube Videos. There is so much to learn, but I am having so much fun with it.1 -
I hope you enjoy your digital planner. I’ve been doing a bullet journal (not digital) this year and love it. I like using markers and colored pencils to design and decorate my layouts. I guess it is my own adult coloring book. I have been tracking my steps, distance and sugar intake in it.0
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I’d like to join. I’m starting Jan 1 . I need to lose at least 50 lbs before my knee surgery in June. I have a new fit bit so if anyone wants to friend me for challenges.0
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Wow, thanks for the inspiration! I’m in. I log everything on my Apple Watch as well. I carry around a litre water bottle with me and try to fill it twice. I’ve been trying to cut down on meat over the last couple of months and have felt better for it.
The second half of 2018 was pretty bad health wise for me. I struggled with a back injury for a few months and then in November I had surgery on my abdominal area so my core strength, what little I had, has completely gone and I’ve done little exercise.
My goals for 2019 are to exercise regularly every week, lose 10 kg, eat more healthily and drink a lot less alcohol.1 -
@loonyhiker
I had planned on starting a bullet journal this year, using stickers and doodling. In fact I had the first couple of weeks set up for January, and then I found the digital planning. I can do all the same things digitally as I would be able to do in a paper journal, and more with the digital version. My pens will never run out of ink, and I have an unlimited number of colors. Plus, I can use the stickers OVER and OVER again, and I can recolor everything. This year I also want to draw more, so I am planning on using Procreate to create my on stickers. Like I need another creative outlet. LOL! But it is fun.1 -
@Jaynee1961 Hi, and welcome to the group. We can definitely help to keep you on track to meet your June deadline. Do you have a plan as to how you will get there?0
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@katefen2, Welcome. It sounds like a lot of us have the same goals for 2019. Exercise Regularly, eat better and drink more water. I definitely see a pattern here. Maybe we should have a few challenges involving these 3 things to help us stick to it.
I will send you a private message to connect on Apple Watch, if you are interested that is.1 -
I got up early this morning so that I could join a LIVE treadmill running class at 6:00 am. I mentioned yesterday that I am using the app Peloton, and I really think it will keep me motivated to increase my mileage in 2019. I only did about a 2.5 mile run this morning. The class was 30 minutes. I will probably walk another 30 minutes later this afternoon just to get my steps over 10,000 for the day.
For January I want to exercise a minimum of 45-60 minutes daily, walking or running, and hit a minimum of 10,000 steps a day. So far I am averaging over 10,000, but I want to keep it un and try to challenge myself to do more.
Does anyone else have specific daily goals they are trying to meet? What challenges do you have planned for yourself in January?
Is anyone interested in a bit of a competition? You would be competing with yourself to push a little further during each challenge. Let me know and I will come up with the baseline rules.
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Yesterday was super easy to stay at my allotted calories of 1200. Today was a birthday party and that went up to 1757 calories ouch! Not a pretty day. This is why we can’t celebrate fun things every day- or at least *I* can’t lol. Here’s to a much better tomorrow!!!2
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@Jaynee1961 Hi, and welcome to the group. We can definitely help to keep you on track to meet your June deadline. Do you have a plan as to how you will get there?
I plan on following Keto plan . I’ve done whole 30 and paleo and they have worked . I also plan on using my Fitbit to keep me on track either walking outside or using a treadmill and light weights . I work nights so it will be a challenge but I want to exercise daily.1 -
@pinkmomma6 Don't be so hard on yourself. There will always be days those days. You can't expect to forgo every Celebration for the rest of your life just so that you can maintain your allotted calories.
The idea is moderation. Sticking to your calories 6 out of 7 days in a week and then splurging just a little on the 7th day is not a big deal. If you had told me that you at 4000 calories on the 7th day, I might say that you went a little over board, but an addition 500 calories above your normal isn't bad. Give yourself a pat on the back.
You need to think of your diet in terms of what you can live with FOREVER. I think one of the main reason that I have lost and regained EVERY time I have dieted is because I have done it in a way that I can't live with for the rest of my life.
Sure I can completely cut out sugar and white flour and rice for a few weeks to drop a few pounds, but can I eliminate it from my diet for the rest of my life. Probably not. If I had some sort of allergy or reaction to the foods I am eliminating then maybe, but I don't so why torture myself. I enjoy food, I just need to learn MODERATION.
This is one reason why I am not tracking my food right now, and just getting back to regular exercise. I am hoping that the increase in my calorie burn, and just paying closer attention to what I eat, will result in weight loss. I can't say it will get me to my goal weight but hopefully it will be a good start.3 -
Does anyone else have specific daily goals they are trying to meet? What challenges do you have planned for yourself in January?
Is anyone interested in a bit of a competition? You would be competing with yourself to push a little further during each challenge. Let me know and I will come up with the baseline rules.
Yes I have specific goals. I would like to get back up to 10k steps a day. 60 minutes of activity. Holidays threw me off track with traveling and eating. I seem to have picked up a cold and don’t feel like doing anything. Went home sick from work Thursday. Starting to feel a lil better now but not pushing myself.1 -
pinkmomma6 wrote: »This is why we can’t celebrate fun things every day
Someone told me about rolling calories for the week. Like if one day you know is going to be bad, you eat less the next couple of days so it balances out the rest of the week. Make sense??1 -
@Jaynee1961 I have also had good results with Whole 30. I plan on trying to eat most of my meals in this fashion, but I love sweets, so I don't want to completely eliminate them from my diet. I might do a Whole 30 cleanse sometime over the next several months, but I don't plan on it being a complete lifestyle for me. I just need to learn how to have a little bit of the sweets and not over do it.
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This morning I finally got back to Aquafit. We go to a 8 AM class on Saturday usually. It is harder to do something when it isn't part of your routine. I think this is another reason why holidays are hard. They disrupt our normal healthy routine. Last Saturday wasn't that bad though since I went to the Market (in Seattle that means the Pike Place Market) to shop for Christmas Eve dinner items. Then I cooked. So I got in my exercise. But this past week hasn't been good for exercise except for a bit of extra cleaning so it feels good to get back to it.
Tina, the day you described getting into digital journals was like one day I had this past week but I got stuck in Genealogy. I took one family back many generations and finally found out where they came from before America. I had dropped my daughter off at work but had breakfast with her at an espresso bar near where she works. Then once I got home forgot to eat at all until my husband got home.
Yesterday the only thing I did healthy was make split pea soup. It was good.
Today I am planning on being active cleaning, drinking water, and eating healthy. So glad I started it off with exercise. I want to also get a new spreadsheet set up for tracking calories and activity for 2019. I also read everyone's posts on here since I posted earlier and before posting myself. Good for us starting now and not waiting for the new year.2 -
Hi @KeriA, I can tell you that the Apple Watch is awesome, but it is pricy. It is much more than a pedometer, which is why I like it so much more. I just did my first ECG on it tonight. I love technology, LOL!
Drinking enough water is another area that I need to improve. Even when I keep a glass of water next to me I always seem to forget.
Does anyone have any tricks that they have used to drink more water?
I did spend some time checking the Apple Watch out online. Still hoping I will find my fitbit when I clean up more this weekend.0 -
I've been off/on MFP since 2012. I'd like to get to a healthy weight and maintain and not be so off/on. I most recently added heavy lifting, it really recomposed my body and reduced body fat. Then I had surgery and haven't lifted again. I'd like to add heavy lifting back, but for now I want to lose pounds. I am walking one mile 5 days per week, just to get the day started. Eating the ZERO belly diet, no added sugar and fiber g more than total sugar g. Using TDEE less 20% for calorie count. I have a Fitbit Blaze. I like the data it provides but sometimes it is way too much data.
Goals for 2019
Lose 0.5 - 1.0 lbs per week
Add more healthy recipes to the weekly rotation.
Do a better job at plan ahead meals.
Add heavy lifting once I lose 20 pounds.
Make eating choices that will change habits for the long term.
My weakness is not being prepared, not having a healthy snack ready if I miss a meal for some reason. Anyone have a go to snack that is easy to keep in the pantry?
Friend me! Good luck everyone.
Kathy
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BackInSoFL wrote: »Eating the ZERO belly diet, no added sugar and fiber g more than total sugar g.
I had to look up zerobelly diet. A lot of what I read made sense but wondering if you eat salads and if so what kind of dressing?
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Tina, the day you described getting into digital journals was like one day I had this past week but I got stuck in Genealogy. I took one family back many generations and finally found out where they came from before America. I had dropped my daughter off at work but had breakfast with her at an espresso bar near where she works. Then once I got home forgot to eat at all until my husband got home.
It is so easy to do. LOL! I have a feeling that the next few days are going to be similar for me. A friend of mine just got me into MineCraft, and I have a feeling that is going to be a blackhole time suck. I still need to finish my journal set up, and also one for my husband before January 1. I am nearly done with his because he wanted something really basic. Mine is going to take a bit more time and thought. But by doing his first I am getting this ideas before tackling my project and then having to do it all over again.
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@BackInSoFL Welcome to the group! I love your goals for 2019. I really need to focus on both of these things.
Add more healthy recipes to the weekly rotation.
Make eating choices that will change habits for the long term.
Which reminds me, maybe we can share some recipes here. When we try a new recipe and we LOVE it we should share it. For that matter, why don't we share our favorite Healthy Recipe now. I will pick one out tomorrow and post it here. I need to go play MineCraft now!1 -
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Love this cabbage soup recipe. Low carb. Low fat. Low calorie. It’s warm and fills me up. I’ll make a big pot and freeze into single servings.1
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StacySunshine8 wrote: »BackInSoFL wrote: »Eating the ZERO belly diet, no added sugar and fiber g more than total sugar g.
I had to look up zerobelly diet. A lot of what I read made sense but wondering if you eat salads and if so what kind of dressing?
I do eat salads, usually spinach, vegis and a lean protein, I make them in a pint mason jar with dressing on the bottom. Dressing is homemade 1:3 olive oil & flavored vinegar with salt pepper & small amount of Dijon mustard to bring it together. The ZERO belly recipes omit gluten and dairy since many have trouble digesting. I don't omit, just moderate. I am post menopausal and need the calcium, I don't take vitamins (no confidence in the "guaranteed analysis") but try to get nutrients from my diet.
I love soup! Thanks for sharing.2 -
I agree with nutrients from diet. I love spinach instead of lettuce. Lettuce is just an empty filler. Spinach is good for you. And before spinach goes bad, I’ll through it in a soup. So none gets wasted.
I’m going to try your dressing recipe. Sounds yummy!!!BackInSoFL wrote: »Dressing is homemade 1:3 olive oil & flavored vinegar with salt pepper & small amount of Dijon mustard to bring it together.
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One of my most favorite FAST meals is the Portobello Pizza. I always pick up Portobello Mushrooms each week at the grocery store and it is easy to keep the other ingredients on hand for a quick meal option.
Portobello Pizza
"2 large Portobello Mushroom Caps
garlic salt or powder
dried oregano (powder or crushed)
pizza Sauce
mozzarella cheese
turkey pepperoni
other veggie toppings of your choice3 -
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Hi everyone! I came across this on the boards and would love to join! I have lost quite a bit of weight with diet but haven’t been doing ton of exercise due to a surgery and physical therapy. I’ve been released from PT and I believe I’m ready to get back to a routine that includes working out, I just need help with accountability!
I have an Apple Watch and am actually going to go upgrade to a new one today. What do I need to provide to get on board with that connection?
Looking forward to a healthy new year!!!!1 -
One of my most favorite FAST meals is the Portobello Pizza. I always pick up Portobello Mushrooms each week at the grocery store and it is easy to keep the other ingredients on hand for a quick meal option.
Portobello Pizza
"2 large Portobello Mushroom Caps
garlic salt or powder
dried oregano (powder or crushed)
pizza Sauce
mozzarella cheese
turkey pepperoni
other veggie toppings of your choice
Omgosh that sounds easy and delicious!! I love mushrooms!! I think this would be one recipe that could convert easily to low carb (boyfriend) and low fat (me). We could build our own. 😋0 -
Hi @jennicase, Welcome to the group.
I will send you a private message to get connected on the Apple Watch.
For that matter, I think anyone who has an Apple Watch and wants to connect with other Challenge members should do so. Here is the current list of Apple Watch users. Please feel free to connect with one another to share your activity, but don't be offended if someone prefers not to share.
MsArobix
StacySunshine8
jhonnamitchell618
LoonyHiker
jennicase
I will try to keep this list updated as more members are added.
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