MINI GOAL WEEK CHALLENGE-10/23-10/29

Way off on calories today. Came home from work and my niece had made a delicious steak dinner made with butter and cognac!!! Delicious, but a killer on calories. I actually don't even know how to log it, but she worked so hard I couldn't say "no thank you" without feeling badly. Oh well, tomorrow is another day :ohwell:

Good news is that I'm only over on my sugar by 7 grams

Hope everyone had a great Monday :flowerforyou:

Hi,

Thanks for the challenge.

1. I will track my food and water intake on MFP this week .
2. I will exercise 3 to 4 times this week.
3. I will commit to 1 and 2 for this week.

Nutrition goal: Log daily and stay within calorie limit. **Done**
Exercise goal: Walk 5000 steps a day (working up to 10000 steps) **Done...Also did day 1 of 30 DS.**
Water: Drink 60 oz a day. **Done 64 oz.**
Give up regular soda. **No soda and a headache all day.**

Good night everyone!

Monday night check in:
1) Monitor macronutrient ratios with goal of Carbs 50%/Protein 25%/Fat 25%: 52.3/27.5/20.1
2) Sodium under 2000mg: Fail...2462
3) Culrpit item of the day: Turkey sausage! I've already looked around and the sausage that I have is actually on the low side for sodium in the sausage world (560mg/serving), but I was really hungry tonight, so I had 1 and a HALF sausage links, and the freaking HALF put me over with the little square of cornbread that I had to go with it. Fortunately, I've been drinking a ton of water today while babying my sore throat, so I think I'll be okay if I behave for the rest of the week.
4) Reach a total calorie deficit of 3500 calories for the week: 476 today

:drinker: So I have two celebrations today::drinker:
1) Scale victory--I have officially lost 20lbs! I set my first mini-weight-goal for my second 10lbs by Halloween, and I made it! I was starting to freak out about whether or not I should put any time pressure on myself for that goal, but WHEW, made it. I think due to the time of year and the challenges that the holidays present, I don't think I'm going to set a timeline for my next 10 pounds, but I will continue to aim for my 3500 calorie deficit every week. I also decided that I am okay with not adding back in my "DO NOT WEIGH IN ON ANY DAY OTHER THAN MONDAY" goal for this week because I was mostly concerned with obsessing about hitting this mark. Now that I hit it, I feel like I can relax a little and not be scale obsessed for the week.
2) NSV--my BRM dropped below 1700 to 1695 (starting BMR was 1785). This is a double edged sword kind of NSV for me. I am excited that my actual weight loss is reflected in the fact that my body doesn't have to work as hard to just exist, but at the same time, I'm a little paranoid that as I get closer to my ultimate goal, I'm going to have to work three times harder and be super careful about calories just to maintain, you know, like all you littler people already have to do. It's SCARY! I know that's a ways off, so I'm not REALLY freaking out yet. I'm just holding on to the hope that all my hard work now is building healthier habits into my routine that will just naturally transfer to the lifestyle of the future smaller me.

Sorry I don't have more feedback for everyone else tonight. I've been staring at the computer literally all day long and am in need of sleep, so I can go back to work tomorrow since my sore throat can't keep me home forever.

Have a great Tuesday everyone! We've so got this week!

My mini goals for th is week are:
to workout 5 times this week
to increase my water intake
to say no to my late evening snack cravings
To make good choices when I go out to eat with my mom on Friday (going to be super tough!)
to go to Zumba class tonight (my first time so really nervous)

HeartsDesire: glad you're getting back to your regular am workout, your bday ticker I'm assuming is for your birthday? Do you have weight goal by then? Or just celebrating your bday with happiness ticker? Hoping to check out your link tomorrow as tonight proves to be busy. Thanks for sharing info. Your icons crack me up.

MAK: kisses with working out sounds unhelpful but super sweet. Phenomenal job on getting into a different category, as you'll definitely hit your mini goal on this! Thank you for all your well wishes towards me recently. I'm sure the beagle appreciated the walk, and grats on stopping mid-eating. That shows so much willpower!

littlemount: social eating is a big downfall for me as well, and my husband right now is my biggest culprit outside of myself. Hope your brisk walk was with beautiful weather (it's gorgeous here right now).

arwaleenah: I love chai tea, my condolences on trying to cut this down. I feel your pain, I've had to cut it down too Glad you accomplished what you wanted to do as well.

la_nanita: have fun traveling, and finding down time. Saw you got slightly plastered (is that what the no good the next day meant?) and hope that if you don't want to, you don't. Personally, some adult time sounds glorious to me (maybe that's my recent traveling with kids going all the way across country where I was the only adult).

34again: Oops I typed 24 at first, might be my own subconscious thinking of where I want to be again. Fantastic on hitting all your goals so far, keep it up!

6555tess: I love Zumba, hope you enjoy it too. Great goals and welcome!!

Jennyph: Good luck finishing it, you got this! Love your profile collection pics. How did you do that? Grats on so much water, did you drink early so you weren't up all night peeing? I want to accomplish that without waking every two hours.

Pattehcake: oh my goodness that's amazing how long you went at the gym! And then you found ways around not going the next day, great! And grats on no naughty snacks.

Papillon: how are you doing sticking to chalean schedule? I've only done it one brief week. Do you notice a difference? If so, what? I'm looking for motivation. Great job, as always envious of your veggie/fruit goal.

projectkristy: sorry about your headache, well done on your goals though.

Philosohoe: as ever your wit is awesome, love the one nighter with an ex analogy. Sometimes it's not unsatisfying for me, does that make me a bad person? Anyhow, how fun with Zumba, and just take charge and jump in. It's what I would do if I were there, pushing my lil self around the way I do. They cave to us, ya' know. Sorry your bf got you sick, I'd kick him (j/k tell him I love him) if I were there. When I saw your weight loss, I was so excited for you! I know you were stressed about that mini goal. And you're already eating like little people, don't worry about that.

danlyn: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! I'm with MAK on this, totally see why you ate the dinner from your niece. And way to jump right back on it and keep going with goals right up until 4 (love that btw, going to have to remember that so I don't go overboard an entire day). Enjoy!!

bhurley: so great at your goals, except the sloshing around with water. But you come so close! Great job.

KrisPage: I suck at pushups too. At first I couldn't even do one without knees when I first started Chalean, now I'm 7 (so they might be pathetic after 4). I know you'll get strong at this! I hope you are as successful as MAK, and I believe you can be with your dedication. Gosh I hate feeling that sore, felt your pain as you described the after effects.

katiemarie: welcome! Like how you reiterated your first two goals, they're important! Good luck.

sorry i dont know how to quote. it never works for me

Jennyph: Good luck finishing it, you got this! Love your profile collection pics. How did you do that? Grats on so much water, did you drink early so you weren't up all night peeing? I want to accomplish that without waking every two hours.
] Hi i did the pic in www.picnic.com. i try to dring my water before 7pm . i have to use the toilet maybe once or twice. some times i dont have to go at all.

My check in:
Chalean, five times this week: 1.5, today was a day of rest, so I went to the gym and did the elliptical for an hour with a friend instead. Still, hoping to make .5 tonight if my hubby wants to try the ab burner again.
3 fruits/veggies: yep, so awesome
Within calories with protein being higher than fat: yep, been staying on the higher side of calories for me, and sodium has been high past two days, but meeting this particular goal. And thank goodness I've now consumed all the brownies so they won't tempt me.
Don't let my family drag down my eating habits: today was a success :drinker:

jenny: thanks for answering my questions.

My mini goal: exercise 5 days this week, walk at least 3 of them.

Goals for this week (10/23-10/29)

1 - Be more aware of my food choices & keep my water intake up
2 - Workout 4-5 days each week
3 - STAY FOCUSED on the benefits of what making healthier changes is doing for me!
4 - Check in EVERY DAY no matter what type of day I've had!

Tues Check-in

1. awesome day
2. good Pilates workout... sore and exhausted :yawn:
3. Keeping focus on my mini-goal for Dec. :flowerforyou:
4. Sending warm hugs as I check in and get ready to head for bed at a decent time, tonight. ....deep sigh... each night the best intentions turn into a much later bedtime than I ever mean it to be.:blushing: :yawn:

Looking forward to Wonderful Wacky Wednesday with all my Marvelous Mini-Goal Friends :smooched: :flowerforyou: 1/2 way through the week.. hope everyone is doing well or at least not beating yourselves up when the days of struggle pop up.

in car wreck this morning no injuries moderate damage to mini van, but absolutely no exercise today

I'm sorry Sweetie.. but I'm so glad you're OK! Don't worry about the workout today.. accidents are scary I can understand not being able to fit it in.

ETA:

HeartsDesire: glad you're getting back to your regular am workout, your bday ticker I'm assuming is for your birthday? Do you have weight goal by then? Or just celebrating your bday with happiness ticker? Hoping to check out your link tomorrow as tonight proves to be busy. Thanks for sharing info. Your icons crack me up.

lttee.. My ticker is the lbs. remaining to make my 100 lb. goal this year by my Bday/MFP join date 2010 when I turned 50. I have more to drop after that goal but wanted to end the year with a bang :happy: I think I have 28 lbs. to go.. haven't glanced at the ticker today.. I think that's right though.

Article I shared: So glad some of you are finding it so interesting, I did as well. MAK ... yea bleh on the Liver, I hear ya!! :sick: I think we hear about it because it's supposed to be so good for us, I think it's all the iron it contains but I don't like the look of it raw or the smell of it cooked so ..that's my thoughts on liver.:sick: :laugh:

Happy Birthday danlyn!!

Kris - so scary!! Glad you are okay!!

Wednesday check in

1. 50 crunches - done - 4/7
2. Charger400's challenge - did 25/250. - 3/7
3. No snacking after 7pm - had one spoonful of sherbet - BAD ME!! - 3/7

Have a great night everyone!! Off to hit the hay!

KrisPage--so glad to hear that you are okay. I hope no residual issues pop up overnight. Rest well tomorrow too.

danlyn--HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I 100% support your logging free bd dinner. I hope it was wonderful!

pattehcake--good job keeping a handle on your snacks and great workouts! I love how friendly everyone on here is too. I was so lucky to find this group my first week on mfp. Haven't looked back since. BEST GROUP EVER!

bhurly--CONGRATULATIONS on your 30lbs & so close to goal! That is so fantastic! Keep up the great work, and I know you'll pull through your slump soon. You are doing an awesome job.

littlemount--WTG you for getting back on your with your healthier food choices and walking!

HeartsDesire--Can I just add, I LOVE YOUR SMILEYS TOO! They are the cutest freakin things. I'm always excited to see what new cartoon delight awaits us when you check in. Thanks for adding such infectious smiles to the group.

Ittee!!!--I knew you would like my fast food/ex-sex analogy. As for your "sometimes it IS satisfying," I admit that sometimes it is for me too. The FAST FOOD! We're not going to discuss the other... :P I'm so proud of you for getting back on the Chalean schedule and encouraging hubby to ab burn with you. Just like you said to me, don't let him/them (children) determine the course of YOUR eating/exercise patterns (within reason of course). Remember your old goal that you loved to hate? You know, do something that only benefits YOU? Yeah, don't forget that. ***You deserve to take care of you too, and sometimes, FIRST.***

***That little Ittee message goes out to all of you nurturing mini-goalers out there who have children, spouses, partners, jobs, parents, or pets that always seem to get the best of your energies, and you only take the leftovers for yourselves.*** Thus ends the Philosohoe rant for the evening.

And finally the Tuesday Check In:
1) Monitor macronutrient ratios with goal of Carbs 50%/Protein 25%/Fat 25%: 47.2/23.3/29.6
2) Sodium under 2000mg: Awesome 1616
3) Culrpit item of the day: My numbers were pretty flippin good today. My fat % was a tiny bit high, but I had pecans today, so that always pushes it up a little. I claim no culprit item for the day.
4) Reach a total calorie deficit of 3500 calories for the week: 871/today; 1347/week

Goodnight everyone! Have a WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY!!!