St. Patrick’s Day Challenge! ☘️

Hi all. I'm 37F, 5'3", SW 203, CW 184, GW 148 by fall 2021

I've been lurking around the forums for a long time, and this will be my first challenge! I'm not new to tracking or fitness, but I haven't been prioritizing my health and I'm starting to see some potential consequences. I'm currently navigating a big change in lifestyle (from a super physically demanding job to a desk job plus COVID isolation) which has resulted in a pretty significant weight gain of ~50-60 lbs over the past 2-3 years.

As a former [borderline successful] athlete and nutrition nerd, I feel I have all the skills, knowledge, and motivation I need to reach my goals, but I need to apply that in a sustainable way that suits my current lifestyle. In the past, I have had an obsessive, "all or nothing" mindset to achieving my nutrition and fitness goals. Nowadays I'm trying to be easier on myself and learning how to overcome challenges and situations that would have derailed me in the past. Basically, trying to have a No Drama relationship with myself moving forward. If anything, COVID has taught me to be more patient and approach everything from a softer, more empathetic perspective...and I'm trying to extend that to myself now too.

Anyway...I'd love to join just for a little extra push to get me out of my comfort zone during the winter doldrums and to meet some other motivated folks.

Mini goals:
1.) Complete virtual cycling tour from 2/14-2/20 -- focus on rest, hydration, and proper fueling!
2.) Work on flexibility by regular stretching or yoga practice -- goal is 30 sessions by St. Patty's (quality>duration)
3.) No alcohol through the end of February -- doing this to support BF, but will benefit me too!
4.) GW for this challenge is 179 or less

Reward:
MTB park season pass.

Can't wait to see everyone's progress!

I'm in! It's been a while since I've been on here and actually tracking my food intake (2020 was rough to say the least) and I've just committed to a new routine so lets do it!

Starting weight: 167.1
Goal weight: 6 lbs (hoping to lose a little more but want to be realistic

Pick any mini goal:
1) Hydration 💦 (Drink at least 64 oz of water a day - aiming for 80 oz)
2) Fitness 👟 (Exercise at least 6 days each week)

2/8: 167.1
2/15: (Official start date)
2/21:
2/27:
3/5:
3/11:
3/17:

Giving this a try because I need the accountability! Got majorly off track in 2020.
SW: 203
GW: 195 by end of challenge

Mini Goal:
1. Log food daily
2. Work out 4 times weekly
3. No Alcohol

2/15: (Official start date)
2/21:
2/27:
3/5:
3/11:
3/17:

I'm in!

SW: 148
GW (End of the challenge):142

Mini goal:
1) Eat vegan 4x a week


2/9: 148
2/15: (Official start date)
2/21:
2/27:
3/5:
3/11:
3/17:

Yay! I'm getting pumped and feeling motivated! I've been killing it on my goals (MFP and otherwise) the last couple months, and especially the last few weeks, so I just want to keep up the momentum right now.

Mini goals:
1.) Complete virtual cycling tour from 2/14-2/20 -- focus on rest, hydration, and proper fueling!
2.) Work on flexibility by regular stretching or yoga practice -- goal is 30 sessions by St. Patty's (quality>duration)
3.) No alcohol through the end of February -- doing this to support BF, but will benefit me too!
4.) GW for this challenge is 179 or less

Reward:
MTB park season pass.

2/9: 183.4
2/15:
2/21:
2/27:
3/5:
3/11:
3/17: GOAL is 179 or less

Starting weight: 2/9 139.8lb
Goal weight:-7.5 lbs =132.3lb

Mini goal:
1) No late night snacks
2) Track calories on MFP


2/9: 139.8
2/15:
2/21:
2/27:
3/5:
3/11:
3/17:

MichelleMcKeeRN wrote: »

chloeguo wrote: »

Starting weight: 2/9 139.8lb
Goal weight:-7.5 lbs =132.3lb

Mini goal:
1) No late night snacks
2) Track calories on MFP


2/9: 139.8
2/15:
2/21:
2/27:
3/5:
3/11:
3/17:

I love the little tracker! How did you add it??

MyFitnessPal: Apps/ticker

I just got back on MFP today, so my start weight will be today, and I do my 'official' weigh-in and progress pics on Fridays (Photo Fridays, of course!)

2/10: Start weight - 282.6 lbs
2/12:
2/19:
2/26:
3/5:
3/12:
3/19: Goal weight - 270 lbs

I love it! I'm in.

My mini goal:

Fitness 👟 (Exercise 3 hours every 6 days)
Drop 2lbs a week

2/9: 199.9 SW
2/15:
2/21:
2/27:
3/5:
3/11:
3/17:

Okay, first check-in!

Original SW: 252.8 (11/13/2020)
Challenge SW: 243.1 (2/5/2020)
Challenge GW: 235

Mini Goals:
* Ring Fit Adventure on weekends + at least 1 weeknight
* Limit snacks to 300cal per day
* At least one long (30+min) outdoor walk per week

I weigh in on Fridays, so I'm adjusting the check-in dates.
2/12: 241.4
2/19:
2/26:
3/5:
3/9:
3/12:
3/19:

I did play some Ring Fit this week, and plan to get another good session in this weekend. My snacks averaged about 490 calories per day, so higher than I wanted it to be, but the trend over the course of the week has been downward, which is good. The outdoor walk has not happened this week, but that's mostly poor planning on my part. Overall I'm pleased with where I'm at right now and I'm looking forward to doing even better next week.

Challenge SW: 160
Challenge GW: 150

Mini Goals:
* No excessive snacking!!!

I weigh in on Fridays
2/12: 160
2/19:
2/26:
3/5:
3/9:
3/12:
3/19:

I’m Joining!! 5 Months Pp with second baby & need to get back down to feeling myself & loose this baby weight!

Starting weight: 186
Goal weight: 180

Mini goal:
1) No late night snacks
2) Track calories on MFP
3.) Drink Gallon of H2O & Exercise Daily
4.) Loose the 6lbs
5.) Sleep Better
6.) Be More Active



My Weigh in’s are on Monday’s

2/8-2/9: 188.0 lbs Early Birds
2/15:
2/22:
3/1:
3/8
3/15:
3/17: ☘️