September Goals Accountability Thread
cayenne_007
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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 September 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!
Here is the suggested template:
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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!
Here is the suggested template:
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SW: 174kg
GW: 170kg
Goal #1: Do 3 weight training exercises a week
Goal #2: Walk a minimum 280k steps by the 31st of Sept
Goal #3: Move to 18/6 for IF. Currently doing 16/8
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I'm in! These mini/monthly challenges are really great. Started using MFP in March at 154 and have been on the yo-yo
CW: 148.0 avg (current goal to keep below 150 for 3 consecutive weeks by Labor Day 9/4, so far accomplishing this)
SW: I'll fill on 9/1 and adjust goal weight as needed
GW: Holding 146.0 Average (or 2lbs total in the month) - slow and steady small steps over time work best for me
Goal #1: 6 Minute Core/Ab Routine Every Other Day (Ultimate Goal of Great Posture!)
Goal #2: 2 Exercise Classes per week, OR 2 long walks or combo
Goal #3: Stay under daily calorie targets - with plans in place for night time snacking and special events. My concrete goal for September will be to track it all, even if I go overboard on a night binge or event food to build awareness in the process
I've been using Happy Scale and really liking it, so I'll post daily weigh-in and average
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SW: 74 kg # to be fine-tuned on 9/1
GW: 70 kg
Goal #1: Enjoy the holidays (1 week) but with healthy eating.
Goal #2: Track all food in MFP (just started again).
Goal #3: Start running 3x per week (I'm at 2x already on avg).
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SW: will be around 72 by then I hope
GW: between 70 and 71
Goal #1: Enjoy almost 3 weeks of holiday (woooohooo !!) and still stay on track
Goal #2: Get as active as I can during this period, diving and walking
Goal #3: Keep on logging my diary and check in here weekly to stay accountable, even though I'm on holiday and I won't be able to do a weigh-in4 -
Antiopelle wrote: »SW: will be around 72 by then I hope
GW: between 70 and 71
Goal #1: Enjoy almost 3 weeks of holiday (woooohooo !!) and still stay on track
Goal #2: Get as active as I can during this period, diving and walking
Goal #3: Keep on logging my diary and check in here weekly to stay accountable, even though I'm on holiday and I won't be able to do a weigh-in
3 weeks of Holiday?! So jealous!!!! I didn't get any vacation time in this summer- Now I feel I missed out...
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I can't believe 2/3 of the year GONE! 4 more months till 2020!!! Which means I will be 47 in 3 months! I guess we just have to Work HARD and Play HARDER!!!
SW: 107 ish I think
GW: 105 BF: 20%
Goal #1: Keep up with 4X a week of OTF
Goal #2: Meal prep more ( I do breakfast prep and 1 meal prep currently) Utilize Crockpot!
Goal #3: Start photo records of self... This is uncomfortable but to SEE the CHANGE, it's a must
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I know... both hubby and I can take a lot of time off, we appreciate every day that we have!weatherking2019 wrote: »Antiopelle wrote: »SW: will be around 72 by then I hope
GW: between 70 and 71
Goal #1: Enjoy almost 3 weeks of holiday (woooohooo !!) and still stay on track
Goal #2: Get as active as I can during this period, diving and walking
Goal #3: Keep on logging my diary and check in here weekly to stay accountable, even though I'm on holiday and I won't be able to do a weigh-in
3 weeks of Holiday?! So jealous!!!! I didn't get any vacation time in this summer- Now I feel I missed out...
Enjoy your free time whatever you decide doing!!!
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I’m in, I need this!
September is always the month I fall off track so I need to be held accountable for what I do this month.
It’s birthday month, plus my 2 sisters birthdays and a holiday, i am determined to conquer this month and not gain back anything and then some like I normally do!
SW: 166
GW: 166
Goal #1: Make healthier foods choices on holiday, be active and only one night of alcohol. (it’s just one holiday!)
Goal #2: birthdays - enjoy not binge and get back on track next day.
Goal #3: Maintain the weight, losing would just be a big bonus!
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I know... both hubby and I can take a lot of time off, we appreciate every day that we have!weatherking2019 wrote: »Antiopelle wrote: »SW: will be around 72 by then I hope
GW: between 70 and 71
Goal #1: Enjoy almost 3 weeks of holiday (woooohooo !!) and still stay on track
Goal #2: Get as active as I can during this period, diving and walking
Goal #3: Keep on logging my diary and check in here weekly to stay accountable, even though I'm on holiday and I won't be able to do a weigh-in
3 weeks of Holiday?! So jealous!!!! I didn't get any vacation time in this summer- Now I feel I missed out...
Enjoy your free time whatever you decide doing!!!
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Thanks ladies, we will! Still some work to do first 😉cayenne_007 wrote: »Antiopelle wrote: »
I know... both hubby and I can take a lot of time off, we appreciate every day that we have!weatherking2019 wrote: »Antiopelle wrote: »SW: will be around 72 by then I hope
GW: between 70 and 71
Goal #1: Enjoy almost 3 weeks of holiday (woooohooo !!) and still stay on track
Goal #2: Get as active as I can during this period, diving and walking
Goal #3: Keep on logging my diary and check in here weekly to stay accountable, even though I'm on holiday and I won't be able to do a weigh-in
3 weeks of Holiday?! So jealous!!!! I didn't get any vacation time in this summer- Now I feel I missed out...
Enjoy your free time whatever you decide doing!!!
That sounds fabulous!!! Enjoy it!
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I'll join in, will add each date as they come through.
41, 5'7"
GW: 128-132
HW: 163
CW: 147.5
Goal #1 - Steady loss, averaging 1/2 lb/week
Goal #2 - Daily workout routine min 5x/week (race weekend allows a 1 day exception)
Goal #3 - Track my food min 3/days/week.
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This is great for accountability! I generally fall off the wagon, but would like to stay on for motivation !!
H 5' 4"
CW 146
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Goal #1: No grazing. I am a heavy snacker. I would like to curb my habit of eating too many things between meals. It is more habitual than out of hunger. This is the most important goal for me in staying track.
Goal #2: 5-6 days of workout - ST/2m run combination (3x:2x)
Goal #3: 10k steps everyday
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SW: 160
GW: 155
Goal #1: Be consistent in meal prepping for the week ahead.
Goal #2: Achieve at least 45 minutes of physical activity a day.
Goal #3: Do not give in to social eating!
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SW: 125.6
CW: 113.4
Sept30GW: 109
FGW: 100
I have an ankle injury that isn't getting better so don't want to overestimate how much I'll actually be able to exercise 😟... still going to try to make this a good month!
Goal #1: No alcohol
Goal #2: Swim at least once a week
Goal #3: Consciously cut back on carbs
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Okay, I'm in! I need this because I have seriously been slacking lately
SW: 139.8
GW: 134
Goal #1: 1 hour minimum of activity at least 4 days a week
Goal #2: Track my food in MFP, the good, the bad and the ugly...so I'm accountable for what I am eating
Goal #3: Weekly meal prep so I am not tempted to binge eat when I'm being lazy and dont want to cook1 -
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Goal #1: Snack less at night
Goal #2: Move more at work
Goal #3: Eat more mindfully
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SW: 150.4
GW: 130
Goal #1: I will track my food and drinks every day and be under calories 6 days per week
Goal #2: I will do 20 minutes of cardio every morning (happy dance, eliptical,work out video)
Goal #3: I will lose 5 lbs by 9/31 (145 lbs)
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What a great idea! I'm in.
Height: 5'4"
SW: 134
GW for end of September: 130
(But more than weight, I'm working toward 1% reduction in body fat % and 1" reduction off my waist measurement)
Goal #1: Continue eating whole plant foods; also, no refined sugar, no white flour, no oil, no dairy.
Goal #2: Continue working out 4-5 days a week with walks on recovery days. Taking an introductory tennis class this month to enjoy more diverse physical activity as well.
Goal #3: Continue drinking very little to no alcohol (only drinking on special occasions)
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Antiopelle wrote: »SW: 72.5
GW: between 70 and 71
Goal #1: Enjoy almost 3 weeks of holiday (woooohooo !!) and still stay on track
Goal #2: Get as active as I can during this period, diving and walking
Goal #3: Keep on logging my diary and check in here weekly to stay accountable, even though I'm on holiday and I won't be able to do a weigh-in
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Check in for today!
SW: 174kg
GW: 170kg
Goal #1: Do 3 weight training exercises a week
Goal #2: Walk a minimum 280k steps by the 31st of Sept
Goal #3: Move to 18/6 for IF. Currently doing 16/8
9/1 - weighed myself.173.1kg! Drum roll! Walked 6.1 miles. Kept under my calorie intake for today. Not as much as I would like but I was 387 calories under. I aim to be at least 500 calories under. Had my last meal at 7pm today so on track for 17 hours fasting.
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GW: 128-132
HW: 163
CW: 147.5
Goal #1 - Steady loss, averaging 1/2 lb/week
Goal #2 - Daily workout routine min 5x/week (race weekend allows a 1 day exception)
Goal #3 - Track my food min 3/days/week.
9/1: 148. Been up the past few days - still on the tail end of the stupid summer cold someone was kind enough to "share" with me. But feeling better and will be back to my normal routines this week. Track day tomorrow though, so unlikely to check in here.2 -
HW Starting MFP in May: 154.0
Sept. SW: 147.0, Holding Average 147.7
Sept. GW: Holding Average Around 145.0
Goal #1: 6-7 Minute Core/Ab Routine Every Other Day (Ultimate Goal of Great Posture!)
Goal #2: 2-3 Exercise Classes per week, OR 2 long walks/biking/hiking outside or combo
Goal #3: Stay within daily calorie targets - with plans in place for night time snacking and special events. My concrete goal for September will be to track it all, even if I go overboard on a night binge or event food to build awareness in the process
*9/1: 147.0 (Moving Average 147.7)
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Here we go September! Had the intention of biking to the farmers market this morning but did a cycling class yesterday and was sore, so aerial yoga tonight instead. It's my off day for Core Routine. I've already pre-tracked my meals and snacks for today with some wiggle room for an evening snack and an afternoon coffee treat with a friend. Nice number at weigh-in this morning, I've been holding around 148 all week. Took my measurements as well and down an inch in both waist and hips since July! Starting off strong!!2 -
SW:145
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Goal #1: Lose 5 lb per month for next 3 month, to return to my "normal" weight of 130 lbs. We are going on a "mystery" holiday for my 50th birthday (I don't know where but assume a bathing suit will be involved) and I want to be back to 130 for this occasion.
This is the weight I had maintained from age 20 to age 46... I gained 15 lbs when I started living with my husband (then boyfriend).. he thinks I look great with larger boobs but I just feel fat now ;-(
Goal #2: Finish Zwift Academy in Sept (if any of you are Zwifters.. you know what I mean!). I have 3 workouts and two group rides left.
Goal #3: 1/2 plate vegetables every dinner, and fruit for dessert (even if there is a cookie or two involved, the fruit must be there!)
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I've decided to do a month or 2 of maintenance. I believe in the theory that your body has a "set" weight in mind that it desperately wants to keep so I'm going to give my body a break of trying to force it to shed fat. That way it can get used to this new weight, and then in 1-2 month's I'll start again with convincing it to drop some pounds
So goals:
1) Maintain weight between 65-66kg (143,3-145,51 lbs)
2) Continue all the workouts: run 2x/week, calisthenics 4x/week, squash 1x/week, add some parkour practice
3) Don't drink alcohol for at least 15 out of 30 days (August I only made it to 8 days...)
4) I've noticed that to sustain craving (looking at you goddamn Ben&Jerry's) I've actually skipped healthy dinner in favour of having enough calorie budget left for treats. Need to keep that behaviour in check and eat better again.
1 September: 66.1kg (145,73)
2 September: 66.7kg (147,05) // Great, of to a good start...; What the frick?!
Starting a 36h fast
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ThisisnotTinder wrote: »Okay, I'm in! I need this because I have seriously been slacking lately
SW: 139.8
GW: 134
Goal #1: 1 hour minimum of activity at least 4 days a week
Goal #2: Track my food in MFP, the good, the bad and the ugly...so I'm accountable for what I am eating
Goal #3: Weekly meal prep so I am not tempted to binge eat when I'm being lazy and dont want to cook
Holy smokes, I looked at your profile picture! What an inspiring change! Damn! How the hell did you get those gains?!1 -
Hi all, first entry of the month before going on holidays for a week. I won’t be able to weigh or check in here the next days. Goal: not gain weight.
SW: 74.1 kg
GW: 72 kg
Goal #1: Enjoy the holidays (1 week) but with healthy eating.
Goal #2: Track all food in MFP (just started again).
Goal #3: Start running 3x per week (I'm at 2x already on avg).
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Pumped for this bit of accountability and seeing other ladies motivated and setting goals. Thanks for starting this and looking forward to how it will help!!
SW: 173 lb
GW: 165 lb
Goal #1: Track food for the whole month to grow awareness. Stick under 1,700 calories a day - intentionally think about macro ratios
Goal #2: Do a full 30 minute or more workout 3x a week; be intentionally active 5x a week
Goal #3: Become aware of what my body needs and how fueling it affects my whole body health.
9/1 Meal planned and chose healthy options, chose grilled salmon while eating out at lunch #itsthelittlethings
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I've decided to do a month or 2 of maintenance. I believe in the theory that your body has a "set" weight in mind that it desperately wants to keep so I'm going to give my body a break of trying to force it to shed fat. That way it can get used to this new weight, and then in 1-2 month's I'll start again with convincing it to drop some pounds
I think this is a very sensible approach !
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HW Starting MFP in May: 154.0
Sept. SW: 147.0, Holding Average 147.7
Sept. GW: Moving Average Around 145.0-145.5
Goal #1: 6-7 Minute Core/Ab Routine Every Other Day (Ultimate Goal of Great Posture!)
Goal #2: 2-3 Exercise Classes per week, OR 2 long walks/biking/hiking outside or combo
Goal #3: Stay within daily calorie targets - with plans in place for night time snacking and special events. My concrete goal for September will be to track it all, even if I go overboard on a night binge or event food to build awareness in the process
9/1: 147.0 (Moving Average 147.7)
*9/2: 146.0 (Moving Average 147.1)
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This weigh in number is what I've been seeing as my recent lowest when it bounces down, maybe I'll move into a lower bounce down number soon! Definitely pushed my average down some.
Yesterday did some deep cleaning at home instead of aerial yoga... but I scrubbed windows and did deep dusting and vacuuming for like 3 hours so I'm counting it as activity! Plus my apartment feels amazing. I feel mega-accomplished as while I was cleaning I wanted to eat so much! I portioned out a couple of hearty snacks to give myself a treat within my calorie target and I resisted the temptation to binge. I really wanted to drink a beer but it didn't fit in so I'll plan today for enjoying one. Today is Ab Routine day, and I'm thinking of an active way to enjoy the outdoors today... maybe a bike ride or a hike. Meals and snacks are pre-logged for the day with some room for an evening beer and/or extra snack.1 -
September SW: 153
September GW: 148
Goal #1: Run 3x a week.
Goal #2: 3 core and upper body workouts a week.
Goal #3: Keep net carbs under 20g/day.
It took my a day or two to decide on this month’s goals. One and two are repeats from last month and really helped me to keep my exercise on track. I added #3 because my weight plateaued last month because I was getting up to 30g or 35g of carbs a day. So, I wanted to have at least one goal related to diet.
9/1 - 12 mile run and only 14g of net carbs! I ate so much bacon to make that work. I need pick up some avocados to get some MUFAs back in my diet.3
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