St. Patrick’s Day Challenge! ☘️

MichelleMcKeeRN wrote: »

@acrylicfox I find it interesting what makes dieting hard for people. Are the treats at work difficult to pass by? Is it the social aspect at work that influences your diet? Do you not bring lunch? I use to regularly eat pretty bad at work but now I do better during my work week.

Oh no, personally, it's because I'm working in hospitality, so I work through normal meal-times, which means when I finally do get home to my meal I'm tired and overly hungry and if I don't pay really close attention, I will overeat.
Just need to get my routine sorted out. I'll up the protein and carbs before I head to work so I can sail through and not be ravenous when I get home.
I guess it's about preplanning and focus, which I haven't had much to speak of this week.

Hi all -- it's great seeing everyone's progress on here! I'm sending out universal positive vibes and encouragement!!

I had a fairly successful week, but didn't feel as "on fire" with my goals as I have been lately and found myself just going through the motions about half the time. I had a little bit of a tough day mentally yesterday and wasn't in a great headspace -- just letting work stress get to me and feeling a little rebellious toward my healthy lifestyle goals. I went over on calories by about 250 (so still under maintenance, but not in line with my plan) and had to literally talk myself out of saying "eff it" for the day. I don't like the feeling of white-knuckling it like that! Feeling better today, so yay!

My questionable idea of breaking into my "saving-for-a-special-occasion" bag of chocolate-covered almonds as a reward for finishing my cycling challenge last week has just turned into a temptation that's not in line with my goals. On the plus side, I did make them last all week, but they're definitely a gateway food that makes me crave more junk food and it's just plain hard to stop eating them! I've been fitting them into my daily calorie goal, but sacrificing better foods to make space...it's just not worth it. I ceremonially dumped the remaining almonds in the garbage this morning Marie Kondo-style.

I have done 15 yoga sessions since 2/9 and haven't had any alcohol, so I am still on track with my other mini goals. I set aside another $30 for mountain bike park pass as a reward for a decent (but not amazing) week.

Mini goals:
1.) Complete virtual cycling tour from 2/14-2/20 -- focus on rest, hydration, and proper fueling! (DONE!)
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: 182.2
2/21: 181.6
2/27: 179.4
3/5:
3/11:
3/17: GOAL is 179 or less

imlivengood5308 wrote: »

imlivengood5308 wrote: »

I'm in! Thanks for the motivation!

Starting weight: 198
Goal weight for challenge: 192 (6 lbs)


Pick any mini goal:
1) Continue running (very slow jog) 3 days a week, and continue daily yoga practice

2/15: 198
2/21:196.8
2/27: 198
3/5:
3/11:
3/17:

Week 1: Only made it to jog 2 x this week between lots of winter weather, but looks like this week will be better! I did keep to my daily yoga practice which was really helpful with feeling stuck inside.

Week 2: Not sure what happened this week, but I've been at or close to my calorie goal so I'm trusting the process and we'll see what the scale says next week! Again only got in two jogs, but also squeezed in a couple of solid walks and did my yoga 6 out of 7 days. Here's to week 3!

UPDATE! Well, I recently moved into an apartment and its been a little difficult keeping up with my diet. I still workout Throughout the week and have added walks and biking onto my workout schedules and some days my eating habits are good, other days I may binge! Overall, I'm not too disappointed because there's been a lot of changes, but! I'm still feeling good about this and confident that I could lose even just 3-5 pounds for the remainder of this challenge!!

Height: 5'2
SW: 173.8
GW: 160
UGW: 123
Progess: -0.5

My Goals:
1) Hydration: Drink a gallon of water a day
2) Diet; Eat low calorie dense foods every 2-3 hours.
3) Fitness; Exercise about an hour 5 days of the week.
4) Sleep: Follow a regular sleeping pattern
5) Stretch; Stretch every day or at least every workout day

2/9: 165.6
2/15: 164.2
2/21: 164.4
3/1: 165.1
3/5:
3/11:
3/17:

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Starting weight: 129
Goal weight for challenge: 123 (to lose 6 lbs)
Ultimate goal: 120

Mini Goals:
1- Fitness 👟 (Exercise 3 hours every 6 days)
Plan- exercise 30 minutes on bike & 10 on
arms six days/week = 4 hours)
2- Stay within calorie budget
Plan- whenever possible budget dinner
and dessert, if needed either add
extra workout or reduce desert
3- Drink at least 48oz, aiming for 64oz of water
Plan- other than coffee, drink only seltzer
until dinner (wine or beer) and then
seltzer

2/9: 129
2/15: 127
2/21: 126.5
2/27: 126
3/5:
3/11:
3/17:

Mini Goal Progress:
1- The habit of first morning coffee and then exercise, is set. 🎉
2- Calorie planning is working. Although, it still amazes me that there are a ridiculous amount of calories in a tiny slice of cake. 🎉
3- Drinking 48-64oz water. 😕

MichelleMcKeeRN wrote: »

Chocolate_is_my_Kryptonite wrote: »

W: 286
CW:264.4
Goal weight for 3/17 is 255
My mini-goals are to drink a gallon of water a day and walk at least 3 days a week.

2/8 (because I weighed in this morning already) 264.4
Just under a gallon of water each day and no start to working out yet. Next week I will try to meet that goal.
2/12 (I like to weigh in on Fridays typically)259.4
2/19 260.4
2/26 258.6

WOW! You are dropping weight like crazy fast! Already down 5.8 pounds!!! You are rocking this challenge!

Thank you so much! I am still early on in my whole journey so it is coming off a bit easier at this point. I fluctuate really bad though after the weekends.

I'm late to post, mostly because I was feeling really discouraged. When I weighed Monday, I was up after a week of stress eating and drinking. I know it's just data, and I'm already back down to where I was last week. So I post to remind people that the scale is just data. It does not define us and weight loss is not linear. I hit a bump and got knocked off but back on the wagon.

Mondays are weigh days for me...makes me think a little harder about my weekend choices!

SW: 153.2
GW: 149 (3+ lbs)

2/15: 153.2
2/22: 152.8 (-0.5)
3/1: 155 (what?!?!);
3/3 151.8 (extra weigh in bc of Monday)
3/8:
3/15:
3/17:

I am being very successful at water, but miss protein without very careful planning.

Challenge SW: 160
Challenge GW: 150

Mini Goals:
* No excessive snacking!!!

I weigh in on Fridays
2/12: 160
2/19: 159.6
2/26: 160.2
3/5: 159
3/9:
3/12:
3/19:

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: 140
2/21: 138.8
2/27: 136.2
3/5: 137.8
3/11:
3/17: