August Goals - Daily Check In
cayenne_007
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(Shamelessly stole this from one of the main forums - I'd rather do it in a smaller group - it's easier to find the thread and keep up with other people's progress to encourage them/discuss things. Thoughts?)
Since a new month is nearly upon us, it's the perfect time to set a new challenge and achieve some goals! So this August I'm going to challenge myself to reach a goal weight by focusing on 3 things/habits I want to achieve, and I invite you to do the same! They don't have to be the same goals as mine so feel free to join in and make your own. I encourage you to let these goals reflect different areas of life e.g. food/nutrition, exercise, lifestyle etc.
The idea behind this is that, by being specific with your goals/habits, together we can strive to achieve them!
This is just a place where you can track your progress, get some tips, and also be accountable on your journey. If you want then you can do daily weigh-ins, but also feel free to just check in every few days to update everyone on your progress. To join just simply comment below.
So let's support each other and do amazing things this month!
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Since a new month is nearly upon us, it's the perfect time to set a new challenge and achieve some goals! So this August I'm going to challenge myself to reach a goal weight by focusing on 3 things/habits I want to achieve, and I invite you to do the same! They don't have to be the same goals as mine so feel free to join in and make your own. I encourage you to let these goals reflect different areas of life e.g. food/nutrition, exercise, lifestyle etc.
The idea behind this is that, by being specific with your goals/habits, together we can strive to achieve them!
This is just a place where you can track your progress, get some tips, and also be accountable on your journey. If you want then you can do daily weigh-ins, but also feel free to just check in every few days to update everyone on your progress. To join just simply comment below.
So let's support each other and do amazing things this month!
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Thanks for starting an August Challenge! This is my first challenge ever so we'll see how it goes! 😄
SW: 137.4
GW by end of August: 132
GW final: 120
Goal #1: Get 3 servings of veggies a day
Goal #2: Exercise at least 2x/week
Goal #3: Reduce/eliminate alcohol consumption for month of August (easy way to cut calories)
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Haha lol this was my post! But great idea for getting a smaller group involved. I'll try to post regularly in both forums as another form of accountability.
I only recently came up with this challenge so I hope you guys find it really helpful! Lets do this!
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OK, I can't believe it's already August!! But here we go:
SW: 109.4
BF: 21.1%
GW by end of August: 107
GW final: 105
GBF final: 20%
Goal #1: OTF 3x week
Goal #2: Lower body fat to 20%
Goal #3: Reduce/eliminate alcohol consumption for month of August (me too!!!)
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I'd like to join. July did not go well, I need lots of accountability in August. I'll be on vacation 8/23-8/31 so ideally I'd like a lot of focus those first 23 days.
SW: 140.7
GW by end of August: to be in the 130's and stay there, not keep bouncing above
Goal #1: movement every day
Goal #2: track food intake every day up until vacation
Goal #3: try to live in moderation during vacation - not restrict but not let myself get out of control
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CaityGracie67 wrote: »Haha lol this was my post! But great idea for getting a smaller group involved. I'll try to post regularly in both forums as another form of accountability.
I only recently came up with this challenge so I hope you guys find it really helpful! Lets do this!
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SW: 146.3
August GW: 140
GW: 133
I'm going to add in one thing to force myself to measure at the end of the month......
Bust: 39
Band: 34
Waist: 29
Hips 38.5
Beach vacation from the 7th-12th - won't weigh in or check in much during that time, but I do plan to be very active with exercise and keep food within reason.
Goal #1: Workout 5 days a week - Yoga Burn/Bike/Walk
Goal #2: Build Upper Body Strength - 90 Second Planks - Forearm & Extended Do 7 real push ups
Goal #3: Limit alcohol to 3 days a week
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Woohoo, I’m in! First challenge I’ve done here. 😄
SW: 154.2
GW: 152 for end of August
Goal #1: no eating past 9pm
Goal #2: actually stick to my motherf@&#ing calorie budget on 6 out of 7 days of the week!
Goal #3: weight lift 2x/week and cardio 2x/week
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Hello I would like to join in might keep me accountable!
SW: 168lbs
GW: 160lbs
Goal #1: exercise in some shape or form twice a week.
Goal #2: stay under my calorie goals 6 days a week. (My birthday doesn't count right?lol)
Goal #3: get some proper sleep.
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I like these threads a lot, however I think checking in every day is a bit overkill. Check in weekly for sure, and then maybe extra times when it was a really good or bad day is more interesting?
SW: 66,6 kg (146,83lbs)
GW: 65,x kg (for this month, I'll be happy to break my current plateau and see that 65 pop up).
I'm adding in measuring as well because the scale hasn't really moved in 2-3 weeks (just the same couple 100 grams up and down) but I did notice change when measuring.
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Chest: Don't want to depress myself so refusing to track this
Band: 82cm (32,28in)
Waist: 75cm (29,53in) - good progress, came from 80
Belly: 91cm (35,83in)
Hip: 99cm (38,98in) - hard to judge because I'm also trying to grow the glutes...
Thigh: 56cm (22,05in) - specifically happy with these, was 58 last month and 60 the month before
Goal #1: Shave of some centimeters of the measurements
Goal #2: Work up to regular pushups (instead of on the knee, pathetic I know)
Goal #3: Do my fav core routine in 1 go. I can do it pretty well because my core is well trained but there is usual these tiny extra few pauses I take.
If anyone wants to join in that sub-challenge, here is the routine:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-vuR4PJh2c&t=
Goodluck everyone! Work hard & feel good!
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Female 20y
166cm / 5"5
SW: 61kg / 135lb
GW1: 58kg / 127lb
GW2: 55kg / 121lb
Goal #1: Stop eating/snacking after dinner or when I'm not hungry (substitute with a cup of tea)
Goal #2: Exercise daily - I will be doing Chloe Ting's Ab challenge as well as walking daily and attending the gym when I can
Goal #3: Make healthier food choices (choosing vege/fruit and also choosing smaller portions of the more classical 'unhealthy foods')
1/8 - 60.7kg - Really excited to start, and it's so lovely to see how many people are wanting to join in! Today was pretty good and I started the day with my workout which was fun. I bought a cookie at lunch (not very healthy) and totally regretted it, but otherwise I was pretty healthy and stuck to my calorie counts. Also currently enjoying my tea instead of snacking which I'm really proud of! Would have been so easy to give in as I'm pretty exhausted but yay for tea! 3 -
OK, 8/1 here we go:
SW: 109.4
BF: 21.6%
GW by end of August: 107
GW final: 105
GBF final: 20%
Goal #1: OTF 3x week
Goal #2: Lower body fat to 20%
Goal #3: Reduce/eliminate alcohol consumption for month of August (me too!!!)
8/1 109.4/21.6%
I was down consistently at 21.1% but I got on the scale today and it was 21.6%
Is it because I changed my macros? Increased my carbs and protein? Not getting a hang of fat control?? Not sure.
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SW: 157 lbs
GW: 152 lbs
Goal #1: Stick with my new strength training plan (3x a week for abs, arms, legs for a total of 9 strength training sessions a week).
Goal #2: Run 3x a week.
Goal #3: Stick to my 18/6 intermittent fasting
1/8 - Leg day, and a big hike planned!
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Joined my sister in a Dietbet this month!! I think the motivation of losing money will be what I need to start losing some of this weight
Height: 5'4"
Ultimate goal: 125-130
Current Weight: 143.4
August Goal: 137
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I have been looking for a challenge and perfect way to start with it being the 1st of the month.
SW:149
End of August GW:140
Real GW:135ish (I would like to stay between 140 and 135)
Goal #1:at the end of August my work is doing a body composition test and I would like to get the points for being in the healthy range of body fat.
Goal #2: less “cheat meals” on the weekends, I really struggle there.
Goal #3: just really try to eliminate that extra unhealthy snack just because I’m bored. Biggest weakness!!
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Well..... here we go..........
SW: 145.8
August GW: 140
GW: 133
I'm going to add in one thing to force myself to measure at the end of the month......
Bust: 39
Band: 34
Waist: 29
Hips 38.5
Beach vacation from the 7th-12th - won't weigh in or check in much during that time, but I do plan to be very active with exercise and keep food within reason.
Goal #1: Workout 5 days a week - Yoga Burn/Bike/Walk
Goal #2: Build Upper Body Strength - 90 Second Planks - Forearm & Extended Do 7 real push ups
Goal #3: Limit alcohol to 3 days a week
Goal #4:(I had to add 1 more). Stay consistent on Push Up Challenge group. First Day will be August 5th.
1/8 - 145.8 - rode my colt before work3 -
Goal #1: movement every day
Goal #2: track food intake every day up until vacation
Goal #3: try to live in moderation during vacation - not restrict but not let myself get out of control
1/8 - 141.1. Did a 45 min RPM class and a 25 min walk with my dog this morning before work. Have tracked everything I've eaten so far today. Very stressful work day here, trying to keep snacking at a minimum to stay at my calorie goal.
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SW: 50.9kg/112lb
August GW: 49kg/108lb
Ultimate GW: 47kg/103lb
Goal #1: Lights out and electronics off by 10pm on work nights
Goal #2: Weekly meal planning and prep Saturdays
Goal #3: Run x 4 Strength train x 5 per week
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Thanks for starting this! I’ve trying to lose those last 10 pounds forever (5+ years since hitting TW). Normally I’d be “uh whatever” like I’ve been doing but dr tells me I need to lose those 10 lbs for my health (arthritis in knees). So here I go...
SW—169
GW — 160
GW for August— 167 (I would love to see 166)
Goal #1 — Stay within my calorie budget
Goal #2 — Meet my step goal everyday
Goal #3 — Set up Mealless Mondays (for healthier protein plus leftovers for lunches)
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SW: 168lbs
GW: 160lbs
Goal #1: exercise in some shape or form twice a week.
Goal #2: stay under my calorie goals 6 days a week. (My birthday doesn't count right?lol)
Goal #3: get some proper sleep.
1/8 -Today went well calories are under, just back from spin class, gonna have dinner and a nice bubbly bath.4 -
8/1: weight 153.5, stayed under calorie goal so far, so crushed goal #2! 😎 ate dinner past 9pm though just bc I wasn’t hungry until later. Lifted heavy yesterday so did a nice 30 minute walk today with my doggo.3
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Hi everyone! I'm starting a new set of goals for myself to get my *kitten* back in shape and to actually keep with my exercise!
SW: 140lbs
GW: 120lbs
Goal #1: exercise 2-3x a week
Goal #2: track my calories for the month
Goal #3: drink more water!!
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I'm already on a daily thread under Challenges. So, I'll check in here weekly.
SW: 74.6 kg
GW: 72 kg
Goal #1: Bike to work 2 times a week - a total of 66 km a day with an electric bike
Goal #2: Stay around my goal calories, regardless of extra exercise
Goal #3: Prep for homework days
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Female 20y
166cm / 5"5
SW: 61kg / 135lb
GW1: 58kg / 127lb
GW2: 55kg / 121lb
Goal #1: Stop eating/snacking after dinner or when I'm not hungry (substitute with a cup of tea if I need)
Goal #2: Exercise daily - I will be doing Chloe Ting's Ab challenge as well as walking daily and attending the gym when I can
Goal #3: Make healthier food choices (choosing vege/fruit and also choosing smaller portions of the more classical 'unhealthy foods')
1/8 - 60.7kg - Y Y ~
2/8 - 60.8kg - I started drinking more water so I'm assuming that's why the scale went up even though my count was low yesterday. But I went over my calorie count today which was super disappointing , but I stopped myself from giving in and snacking/eating extra! Proud of myself for acknowledging that I didn't need to make the day worse and give into my cravings. I'm making a change!! Exercised as per usual and chose a salad and a piece of carrot cake for lunch, so probs need to work more on eating healthier oops 3 -
Goal #1: movement every day
Goal #2: track food intake every day up until vacation
Goal #3: try to live in moderation during vacation - not restrict but not let myself get out of control
1/8 - 141.1. Did a 45 min RPM class and a 25 min walk with my dog this morning before work. Have tracked everything I've eaten so far today. Very stressful work day here, trying to keep snacking at a minimum to stay at my calorie goal.
2/8 - 141.8. UGH. I had a late dinner with a friend, she made a meal from Blue Apron and it was delicious but higher in calories and sodium than I usually eat. I'm really hoping the uptick is due to the late time I ate and sodium and that it drops off soon. Today is my rest day from the gym but my goal is to take a long walk, and track all my food again.0 -
SW: 145.8
August GW: 140
GW: 133
I'm going to add in one thing to force myself to measure at the end of the month......
Bust: 39
Band: 34
Waist: 29
Hips 38.5
Beach vacation from the 7th-12th - won't weigh in or check in much during that time, but I do plan to be very active with exercise and keep food within reason.
Goal #1: Workout 5 days a week - Yoga Burn/Bike/Walk
Goal #2: Build Upper Body Strength - 90 Second Planks - Forearm & Extended Do 7 real push ups
Goal #3: Limit alcohol to 3 days a week
Goal #4:(I had to add 1 more). Stay consistent on Push Up Challenge group. First Day will be August 5th.
8/1 - 145.8 - rode my colt before work. Did Week 3 & 4 Yoga Burn at lunch. Stayed under cal allowance & NO alcohol (or chips & salsa)
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SW: 109.4
BF: 21.6%
GW by end of August: 107
GW final: 105
GBF final: 20%
Goal #1: OTF 3x week
Goal #2: Lower body fat to 20%
Goal #3: Reduce/eliminate alcohol consumption for month of August (me too!!!)
8/1 109.4/21.6%
8/2 110 / 21.4%
It keeps going up! What's going on?! I was under and burned over 550 cals at OTF last night...
It might be the stress. I had to go get my daughter at camp again yesterday due to her outburst. They won't take her back if she does it again... And I have 10K this Sunday. I haven't done distance lately and I have a Twilight party tonight, Farewell party tomorrow and a birthday party on Sunday. How am I going to get through this?! Bit overwhelmed
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weatherking2019 wrote: »SW: 109.4
BF: 21.6%
GW by end of August: 107
GW final: 105
GBF final: 20%
Goal #1: OTF 3x week
Goal #2: Lower body fat to 20%
Goal #3: Reduce/eliminate alcohol consumption for month of August (me too!!!)
8/1 109.4/21.6%
8/2 110 / 21.4%
It keeps going up! What's going on?! I was under and burned over 550 cals at OTF last night...
It might be the stress. I had to go get my daughter at camp again yesterday due to her outburst. They won't take her back if she does it again... And I have 10K this Sunday. I haven't done distance lately and I have a Twilight party tonight, Farewell party tomorrow and a birthday party on Sunday. How am I going to get through this?! Bit overwhelmed
Take a deep breathe and tackle one thing at a time. I'm shooting for the 'best I can do under the circumstances' rather than perfection. 6.5 hour road time after work tonight - spend sat/sun helping at a memorial event for a family member - it's going to be long days on my feet. Probably get home around 10-11ish sunday night (dreading that drive) and back at it. I've decided I can sleep when I'm old and just do one thing at a time..just one. I almost cried last night feeling overwhelmed with it all. You'll get thru it.3 -
SW: 50.9kg/112lb
August GW: 49kg/108lb
Ultimate GW: 47kg/103lb
Goal #1: Lights out and electronics off by 10pm on work nights
Goal #2: Weekly meal planning and prep Saturdays
Goal #3: Run x 4 Strength train x 5 per week
1/8 - 50.9kg/112lb
2/8 - 50.8kg/112lb
I saw my physio today and she vetoed running and gym for another week (I’ve hurt my lower back) 😕 So for the next week my goal #3 is Run/Walk x 4 and Steady stationary cycle 1hr x 5 🙃1 -
SW:149
End of August GW:140
Real GW:135ish (I would like to stay between 140 and 135)
Goal #1:at the end of August my work is doing a body composition test and I would like to get the points for being in the healthy range of body fat.
Goal #2: less “cheat meals” on the weekends, I really struggle there.
Goal #3: just really try to eliminate that extra unhealthy snack just because I’m bored. Biggest weakness!!
1/8 -149.2, let’s do this!
2/8 - 147.4. Did another Insanity workout this morning, feeling super sore after this one tho.1
