September Day by Day Challenge (OPEN!)
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Question for those in this challenge-if you do not complete goals for one day, do you keep them as your goals until you complete them?
I try to make my goals resonable on what I think I can accomplish each day, so no I don't keep the same ones. The beauty of this topic is it is up to you to decide how you wish to do your goals. Keep up the wonderful work!0 -
Hi ! I don't know if it's too late to join ? I begin the challenge each month and stop. But I read your challenges and it's inspiring.
I'm Niki. I'm 52 and retired family practice physician. I retired cause I was too sick to keep practicing 3 years ago. I live with 2 lovely dogs. I don't have neither child nor boyfriend. I take care of my 85 years old lady neigbourgh. I still have 30 pounds to lose. If only I could start losing again I would be so happy but I even had a small gain recently. Recently, I bought a bodybugg and it seems that I don't burn much calories during a day and this is something that I will add in my challenges.
my challenges for 9/6
wake up before 9h
8 cups of water
1 hour on treadmill
non diet related
no more than 2 hours for senior citysen comitee preparation
Niki :flowerforyou:0 -
Hello everyone......I know I am late getting started on this but I haven't been in the loop of anything since I left August 17th for South Dakota to run the half marathon on August 21st. I haven't even switched my calendar yet!
I got back from SD on at 2:30 am on August 31st and my husband and I left for a camping/kayaking/mountain biking trip at 10:00am on September 2nd. We just got home today at 4:00pm. I AM SO TIRED!
For those who are new and probably the old ones too cause I don't think I ever really introduced myself....(LOL)
I am a 38 year old woman who has been married to my first love for almost 20 years. January 11, 2012 will be 20 years. We have an 18 year old daughter who needs to find somewhere else to live! LOL....just joking, don't stone me!
My husband has been in the army for over 21 years and we have lived at Fort Bragg for the last 16 & 1/2 years.
I work on a farm and love it and I love to run, mountain bike and camp. I love people and have never met a stranger. I even made 4 new friends at the campground this weekend! I am brutally honest and usually say things before I think....sorry if I hurt your feelings, I don't mean to, I just think honesty is ALWAYS the best policy and usually my tongue works before my brain. I am working on this.
Glad to meet ya all.
September....I don't even know tomorrows date.....let me change my calendar real quick! ......................hang on.
OH MY GOODNESS, is it really the 5th already?
Okay, September 6th goals
1. WATER WATER WATER......a gallon at least. Got to get back into this water thing.
2. Don't eat junk food at the farm tomorrow cause I know the guys will ask me to go eat lunch at some nasty fast food place with them. TAKE MY LUNCH!!!!!
3. Get a menu made so my husband doesn't have to eat horrible nasty tuna helper again (even though he likes it and lived on it when I was in SD)
4. Get my living room floor uncovered, it is covered in out camping junk.
5. Get my new gym/running scheduled figured out so it can start on Wednesday!
Hope everyone sleeps great tonight. So glad to be back!0 -
sl1immy- Welcome aboard! Never too late to make goals. Love the ones you have made.
9/5/11
1. 30 push ups-forgot walk/jogged one mile with heart attack recovering friend (trying to encourage exercise!
2. Pack car- 3/4 done, just last minute stuffs
3. Make wise food choices (going to fair)- I did well, but somehow got a day with NO fruits or veggies, not sure what happened!
Momma-Sounds like you have been on a wild ride! Such fun though! Welcome back home!
Travel time today, so will need to adjust goals
9/6
1. Munch on some fruits/veggies today
2. Water, Water, Water
3. 40 jumping jacks and 20 pushups!
Have a great one!0 -
Good Morning!
Okay I have had the worst weekend ever (diet wise) I ate under my calorie goaks but I gained each day and I dont know why! I am back to 203 and I am so discouraged right now. I even worked out every day! I began the C25K program on Sunday because I had been conditioning or the past few weeks by walking and running. So I am so down right now!
I am so glad to see the new people I am not that old myself so welcome! Please excuse the the upset but know that I am as real as it gets.
I am going to push no matter what!
So September 6
1. Water Water Water
2. Go to the grocery store and get the items I was eating for dinner at the beginning of the weight loss
3. Stay under my numbers
4. Workout as many days as I can this week (kids will have homework so this is a challenge)
Non Fitness Goals
1. Stop beating myself up so bad when I know I am doing my best- I am the worst when comes to this!
2. No DEPRESSION OR BAD EATING BECAUSE OF THE SCALE TODAY
3. Look into Wii Fitness Information
Have a blessed day guys....
Shanae`:sad:0 -
I will say that My weekend was VERY productive!!!!! My husband is wonderful. We have our whole house in shape. Everything clean. Everything organized. Everything outside clean, grass mowed. Camper cleaned out for the season. So Even though I did not post weekend goals----my weekend well surpassed an goals that I could have came up with on my own!!
Not good food wise.......... I am broke. So high carb here we go until payday (hopefully then I can get some food). I did work out last night. Started the Turbo Fire prep course again.
9/6 Goals
1.) be productive at work.
2.) See how long I can go without a cig. (didn't bring any with me)
3.) water
4.) just dance with my daughter this evening
5.) TurboFire Stretch 40 tonight!!!0 -
Shanaedunn - Don't get discouraged! We're about the same weight! I gained some this weekend too (I have a hard time keeping track on the weekends). Also I find that sometimes, I weigh myself (when I've done everything right) on day, I'll have gained, and the next I'm down 2 pounds!
Goals today:
1. Water water water
2. Charger Challenge - 250 Tricep dips (gulp!)
3. Get to the gym tonight
Non-wright:
1. Get ready to teach Photoshop class on Monday!0 -
Goals for Sept. 5:
1. Water--Yes.
2. Exercise for 30 minutes and Charger's Challenge.--15 minutes and yes (all 250 of them!)
3. Stay on plan--HEALTHY CHOICES!!!! (Esp. at this evenings barbecue.)--Yes, yes, yes!!!
I feel much better and I did well at the barbecue, too.Question for those in this challenge-if you do not complete goals for one day, do you keep them as your goals until you complete them?
I do because my goals are things I need to focus on ALWAYS or I go back to old habits. Sometimes, though, I will put in some more temporary goals (a phone call I've been putting off, for example) to remind myself to just do it! It's whatever works best for you.
Hi, Niki! It's never too late and you are always welcome here!
Momma--Nice to see you back!
Shanae--Don't worry about a small gain! Could be from sodium--especially if you had a barbecue or ate out (even at a friend or relative's house). Drink lots of water and give yourself a break, okay?
Everyone--Have a wonderful day!
Goals for Sept. 6:
1. Water.
2. 20 minutes exercise and Charger's Challenge.
3. Stay on plan!0 -
9/5 goals
1) don't know charger's challenge yet, will edit when i find it out. but i will do that
- the challenge was 250 power knees.... i though since its been two weeks i would try both sides on this. I got to 90 and my ankle decided that was enought - fortunately its not cranky today so maybe next week i can get back into my normal exercise
2) going to go for 1.25 mins for each section of the upper cardio today
- didnt even do this
3) 6 bottles of water (which by the way consists of a little over 96 oz. either through water or tea)
- got in 3
4) get through one problem of the electronics homework. (and yes it will take longer then you might think)
- got through half of it
9/6 goals
1) chargers challenge is 250 tricep dips - since i cant do the tricep dips as i dont have anything that doesnt scoot along the floor. i will attempt 100 - 10 lb weight tricep curls - http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/335871-tuesday-mini-challenge
2) 5 bottles of water
thats it for the goals, i'm kind of tired today and can't think of anything. sleep is not happening right now which is going to affect everything.0 -
Hey everyone! Sorry I was MIA the last couple of weeks last month. I had so much going on and a lot on my mind and then this past weekend, the family and I went to Tennessee for a mini vacation/get away and it felt AWESOME! Visited family and got to do some exploring and got away from the "stress". I'm so feeling better and I'm ready to rock n roll this month! I've got so much planned and hoping to get back into the swing of things.
Welcome all newcomers! :flowerforyou:
Goals for Sept. 7
1. Water
2. Ab Circle
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1- Begin a craft project
2-Read a bit of scripture (something I hate to admit that I have not done in a while)
3-Drink a cup of chamomile tea before bed
So I finally got started on my decoupage project yesterday and the first of three trays that I am making is almost done and I also read one of my favorite passages: Philippians Chapter 1. I actually forgot my cup of tea, so I am going to try to go for that tonight.
But my three goals for today are:
1-Get a birthday card together for my friend to mail out tomorrow
2-Get to bed at a decent hour
3-Do a load of laundry0 -
my challenges for 9/6
wake up before 9h ..........................YES
8 cups of water ........................NO only 5
1 hour on treadmill .................YES
non diet related
no more than 2 hours for senior citysen comitee preparation............... will be tomorrow
pmjsmom and kymarai - Hi and thank you for welcoming me.
It's late. Just make quick challenges for tomorrow. More tomorrow.
Goals for 9/7
wake before 9h
water 8 cups
Zumba
non fitness
2 kitchen cupboards0 -
My very first post even though I have been using MFP for quite some time. Am 39 and on disability for bipolar disorder. Really, really hard to get up and get motivated. I'm starting slowly on the exercising. Am so hoping this thread will help.
Goals for tomorrow:
1. Stay under calories
2. Recumbent bike for 20 min at 12.5 mph
3. No fast food
Another goal to fit in:
No caffeine (I love caffeine, but it's a migraine trigger for me)0 -
my goals for tuesday sept 6:
- no chocolate/nutella! [done]
- at least 30min of cardio [done]
- stop eating at 8pm [half-done]
yea i'm gettin there!
goals for wednesday sept 7:
- no chocolate/nutella
- go for a 30min walk
- stay under caloriegoal0 -
Goals for Sept. 6:
1. Water.--Should have been better.
2. 20 minutes exercise and Charger's Challenge.--Yes and yes (20 more than last time!)
3. Stay on plan!--Went off a little last night--will do better today!.
I did some mindless eating yesterday evening--I will have to watch that! I did catch myself and stopped, though, so that's good.
Nice to see you back, Barb!
Welcome, cfloyd72! Nice looking kitty in your avatar!
Goals for Sept. 7:
1. Water.
2. 20 minutes exercise and Charger's Challenge.
3. Stay on plan!!!0 -
Good Morning!
So September 6
1. Water Water Water - 6 GLASSES
2. Go to the grocery store and get the items I was eating for dinner at the beginning of the weight loss - YES
3. Stay under my numbers - SOMEWHAT under calorie but not carb and a few others
4. Workout as many days as I can this week (kids will have homework so this is a challenge) - NO WORKOUT raining
Non Fitness Goals
3. Look into Wii Fitness Information - YES going to have to save had no clue it was so expensive
Have a blessed day guys....
Shanae`
September 7 Goals
1. WATER WATER WATER
2. Under calorie and carb numbers
3. Continue to research workout options for in the house I like the Wii possibility since I have the game I just need to find a few products that dont cost an arm and a leg but it is going to rain for the next few days here not to mention the fact that we will go into snow season soon and I need to have indoor plans until next spring season.
Okay have a blessed day and good luck on your goals!
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9/6 goals
1) chargers challenge is 250 tricep dips - since i cant do the tricep dips as i dont have anything that doesnt scoot along the floor. i will attempt 100 - 10 lb weight tricep curls - http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/335871-tuesday-mini-challenge
- got in 45
2) 5 bottles of water
only 4
thats it for the goals, i'm kind of tired today and can't think of anything. sleep is not happening right now which is going to affect everything.
9/7
1) 84 oz of water
2) within 300 cals
3) chargers challenge is 5 min straight - how many crunches - attempt this http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/336786-wednesday-mini-challenge
4) get in bed by 9:300 -
Last time's goals:
JM Dvd - FAIL
Avoid Cookies - DONE
Organize Room - FAIL
Today's goals:
JM DVD
Walk dogs
Laundry (*if I have hot water)0 -
Good news, bad news.
Bad news: I didn't do my planned workout for Monday, and I overslept and didn't do my planned workout for today (and there's no time to squeeze it in).
Good news: I did my half-hour walk yesterday.
Bad news: A half-hour walk really wore me out.
Good news: Now I'm really motivated to get in better shape!0 -
Goals for Tuesday the 6th:
1. Water water water - DONE
2. Charger Challenge - 250 Tricep dips (gulp!) - FAIL!
3. Get to the gym tonight -DONE
Non-wright:
1. Get ready to teach Photoshop class on Monday! - FAIL
Oh well.
Today's goals:
1. C25k - Week 5, Day 1 - DONE
2. Water, water, water
3. No junk food!
Non-weight:
1. Get ready to teach Photoshop class on Monday!0 -
Hi! I'm Desirae. 22 year old mom of 2 biological and 1 step full time! From Oklahoma! Trying to get back in shape and feel good about myself!
Goals for Wednesday, September 7, 2011
1. Water
2.10 reps of 10 crunches
3. Clean house
I want to be at 135 by Thanksgiving!
I want to be at !20 by New Years Eve!0 -
Good Morning!
So September 6
1. Water Water Water - 6 GLASSES
2. Go to the grocery store and get the items I was eating for dinner at the beginning of the weight loss - YES
3. Stay under my numbers - SOMEWHAT under calorie but not carb and a few others
4. Workout as many days as I can this week (kids will have homework so this is a challenge) - NO WORKOUT raining
Non Fitness Goals
3. Look into Wii Fitness Information - YES going to have to save had no clue it was so expensive
Have a blessed day guys....
Shanae`
September 7 Goals
1. WATER WATER WATER
2. Under calorie and carb numbers
3. Continue to research workout options for in the house I like the Wii possibility since I have the game I just need to find a few products that dont cost an arm and a leg but it is going to rain for the next few days here not to mention the fact that we will go into snow season soon and I need to have indoor plans until next spring season.
Okay have a blessed day and good luck on your goals!
Shanae`
HEY GUYS JUST WENT TO WALMART (yes my lunch hour was well spent LOL) AND PICKED UP THE JILLIAN MICHAELS 30 Day Shred dvd and a pair of weights! That should get me started the Wii stuff will have to wait! OK IM READY for tonight..... I see a few of you are doing this (workout videos) so lets encourage each other.....0 -
Okay, September 6th goals
1. WATER WATER WATER......a gallon at least. Got to get back into this water thing. - Got in half a gallon
2. Don't eat junk food at the farm tomorrow cause I know the guys will ask me to go eat lunch at some nasty fast food place with them. TAKE MY LUNCH!!!!! - YEP......till we were out till 7:30 and they chose to stop at Hardees for dinner. I had the Hand Breaded Chicken Sandwich....
3. Get a menu made so my husband doesn't have to eat horrible nasty tuna helper again (even though he likes it and lived on it when I was in SD) - NOPE Thank God we have food in the house I can just throw together.
4. Get my living room floor uncovered, it is covered in out camping junk. - YEP.....WELL, my husband had that done when I got home from the farm! HE IS A GOOD MAN
5. Get my new gym/running scheduled figured out so it can start on Wednesday! - NOPE. UGH
Sept 7th
1. Get my new gym/running scheduled figured out
2. WATER
Those are my only goals for today0 -
My very first post even though I have been using MFP for quite some time. Am 39 and on disability for bipolar disorder. Really, really hard to get up and get motivated. I'm starting slowly on the exercising. Am so hoping this thread will help.
Goals for tomorrow:
1. Stay under calories
2. Recumbent bike for 20 min at 12.5 mph
3. No fast food
Another goal to fit in:
No caffeine (I love caffeine, but it's a migraine trigger for me)
I did it!! Hit all my goals for today. For tomorrow:
1. Stay under calories
2. Recumbent bike for 20 min at 12.5 mph
3. No chocolate or candy
Congrats to everyone for making it through today.
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1-Get a birthday card together for my friend to mail out tomorrow
2-Get to bed at a decent hour
3-Do a load of laundry
So these were my three goals for yesterday and I did 2 and 3 but forgot about 1 until today and I forgot to actually set goals for today but I finished the card and I will be mailing it in the morning. But I was thinking about goals today and I actually find it easier to reflect on my goals in the evening and set the next days goals. That being said, here are my goals for Thursday 9/8:
1-Be more calm at work at take time to breathe
2-Go to the gym or do my Biggest Loser video
3-Read at least 20 minutes0 -
Hey everyone! Sorry I was MIA the last couple of weeks last month. I had so much going on and a lot on my mind and then this past weekend, the family and I went to Tennessee for a mini vacation/get away and it felt AWESOME! Visited family and got to do some exploring and got away from the "stress". I'm so feeling better and I'm ready to rock n roll this month! I've got so much planned and hoping to get back into the swing of things.
Welcome all newcomers! :flowerforyou:
Goals for Sept. 7
1. Water 4 out of 8
2. Ab Circle-nope
3. Log everything-Yes!
Goals for Sept. 8
1. Water
2. Ab Circle
3. Log everything0 -
Goals for sept 8:goals for wednesday sept 7:
- no chocolate/nutella [done]
- go for a 30min walk [did a 30min bikeride instead]
- stay under caloriegoal [done]
- no chocolate/nutella
- 150 situps
- stay under caloriegoal0 -
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September 7 Goals
1. WATER WATER WATER -YES (seven glasses)
2. Under calorie and carb numbers - YES
3. Continue to research workout options for in the house I like the Wii possibility since I have the game I just need to find a few products that dont cost an arm and a leg but it is going to rain for the next few days here not to mention the fact that we will go into snow season soon and I need to have indoor plans until next spring season. YES!!!!!! Jullian Micheals 30 day shred
Okay have a blessed day and good luck on your goals!
Shanae`
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September 8 Goals!
1. Water Water and more Water
2. Stay under calorie and carb numbers
3. Jullian Micheals Workout - 20 min (but it kicked my butt!)
Non Fitness
1. Doctor's Appointment
2. Go to the store for a few items needed for dinner for the next few nights
3. Be careful of my migranes they have begun to pick up and I am unsure what my trigger is right now....
Have a blessed day! Good luck on your goals!
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Hi ladies! Wanted to introduce myself, and am definitely up for a challenge (even though the challenge is mainly myself). I'm an almost 39 yo mom of 3 young kids (one with slight special needs), married for 11 years, and (please don't think I'm crazy), a paranormal investigator in my spare time. Kids don't know that! Ssssshhhhhh!!!!!
Anyhow, since I will be 40 next October, I want this year to be THE YEAR that I finally shed my weight. I've had 3 c-sections, so it's been tough. I've been up and down, trying to do it on my own, but never really knew the right way. I felt hungry most of the time, and sure I lost some weight when I hardly ate, but my body kept plateauing b/c it was going into starvation mode. As far as the gym, I go when the kids are back in school 3x a week. Next week is when I start again! Unfortunately all my kids have separation anxiety and will not stay in the kid watching section of the gym, so I'm out of luck with that when they're off or during the summer.
For my 40th birthday, I want to visit New Orleans, AND I want to look and feel dynamite. I also told myself when I get down to my goal, my closet is getting emptied and I'm treating myself to a new wardrobe! Hubby was in agreement and very supportive. So there you have it! That's me! Nice to meet everyone!0 -
Goals for Sept. 7:
1. Water.--Yes.
2. 20 minutes exercise and Charger's Challenge.--No (only 10 minutes) and yes (pitiful but I tried!)
3. Stay on plan!!!--Yes, much better!
Welcome, Desirae and JYacoub_00!
Well, hopefully the rest of the orders have arrived at work--would like to get the shrubs out before it gets too warm!
Have a good day, everyone!
Goals for Sept. 8:
1. Water.
2. 20 minutes exercise and Charger's Challenge.
3. Stay on plan!!!0
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