Determined December challenge : P

Sure, can always use more motivation. :-)

Ok, 1.: Goals.

-Stick to salads, at least one a day, like my multivitamin!
-Remain within nutrient, not only calorie goals. (at least when it comes to sugar and such).
-Cardio, cardio, cardio, if nothing else, everyday! Walk, jog, bike, swim, jump some rope, hula hoop, something!
**edit** - Here's one that is less body related... Clean out my closet! I am an out of control clothing packrat. I need to let go of the things I haven't worn in years, try on everything, and separate things to be kept, tailored, and tossed. Ultimate goal is half the closet/dresser GONE.

2.: Check-in daily.

No problem here, I always log... Even the horrible, horrible binge type days. Sigh.

3.: Good habit.

This is one I'm determined to start. I have two little at home calesthetic type routines to be repeated 2-3+ times daily. So my hopefully new habit will be to wake up each morning, stretch, feed the pup, potty and do one of the two routines however many times, alternating between the two daily. Followed by a dog walk or jog. Maybe an hour per morning? And a great way to jump start my day and efforts. This will take will, but I hear it takes 2 weeks to create a habit, I hope this routine becomes a solid one!

4.: Free day.

I'm hoping to stick to ONE, (uno, um, ich!) free day a week if that, and not going wild on said day. I know being a little bad doesn't have to derail everything!

Good luck to you!

I'm in! I need something to keep me motivated since I started my new job. Going from part-time to full-time has taken it's toll. I have to learn how to balance everything that needs done.

Goals-

30 mins of exercise a day / 50 crunches & pushups-- WITH OR WITHOUT THE GYM
Drink 64oz of water a day
Stay within my calorie goal

Good habit-

Take the stairs at work all the time not just when I feel like it

Free day- This may differ from week to week. My hubby works out of town and is usually home on the weekends. I'll be bad then lol.

I'd like to join and try this!

Goals:

Drink at least 6 glasses of water a day (I know it's supposed to be 8, but right now I'm lucky if I get 3...)
Exercise at least 30 minutes a day
Get at least 2 veggie and 2 fruit servings a day
(non-diet related - inspired by rudd13) Declutter home and clean out closets

Habit:

Get up and moving by 6:30 am (I work for myself, from home, and it's far too easy to sleep late, but the day goes so much better when I get up and moving early).

Goals for December.
1. Drink 2 liters of water a day.
2. Stay at 1,200 or less a day.
3. Exercise 30 minutes a day.
4. One cheat day a week but keep it reasonable.
5. Log in everyday.
6. NO MORE EXCUSES!!!!!!

I am in
My goals
1 : stay under 1200 calories
2 : drink 3 liter of water a day
3 : excercize at least 30 mins a day and at least 315 mins per week.
4 : Excercise calories (3500 min per week)
5 : No sugar in food or drink
6: No oil in food
7: No tea
8: No coffee
9: 1% fat milk instead of 2%
10: Lose at least 8 #

I can definitely use some motivation and accountability for December. I hope I can still join this December challenge.

My goals:
1) stay within my calorie goal each day
2) exercise at least 30 minutes 6 days/week
3) log in and track on MFP everyday

Good habit:
-go to bed before 11

Here's hoping we all can keep our motivation going!

Angela

November hasn't ended well for me, my energy levels have really dropped meaning that I haven't exercised properly for the last week. Will be stocking up on vitamin supplements tomorrow and hope to start December feeling a bit better. I'm completing extra hours at work and so want to set myself easier goals this month, here goes:

1. stay under calorie allowance each day
2. include 2 or 3 portions fruit/veg each day
3. log in each day (no problem, MFP is an addiction!!)
4. half hour cardio 3 or 4 times per week, on top of my usual working to and from school/shops/work

Good habit - the caffeine reduction didn't last long in November so much easier habit this month. Be Organised. So much to get done this month, I need to keep track of everything.

Great to see some new faces on Elimay's challenge, look forward to getting to know you all.

Sam x

This is exactly the kind of challenge I have been looking for. Thank you so much for starting this thread. Please oh please email me if I go MIA. Sometimes I slip into a funk.

Goals:
1. Meet or be under calorie goal set by MFP not including exercise calories
2. Go to the fitness center 3 times per week
3. Drink 4 glassfuls of water each day at school

Healthy habit: Practice positive self talk to boost mood and self esteem

I'm not sure about a free day.

This challenge looks great!!! And the extra motivation and support during the holidays sounds awesome! Okay here I go:

1. Goals:
- Stay under/meet my daily allotted MFP calories
- lose 4 inches from my waist
- improve my 5K time by 2min/ mile

2 . Check in
-Sounds good to me!

3 : Good habit
- Get better at following up and following through, less procrastination!!!

4 : Free day
- Will determine week by week, oh and Christmas of course!

If I forget please bug me about it!! haha

I am in. I need all of the support I can get. Please add the reminders.

Goals:

1. Log every day. Stay within 150 cals.
2. Sleep Less, Exercise More!

Non-Diet Goals:

1. Quit smoking! I've never thought that quitting could even be something I'd be able to tackle. It's been 1.5 days since I've had one.
2. Keep up on chores! Wash the dishes in the sink every day before work.

SW: 142.6

I need some motivation!
1. eat more salads
2. drink more water (I have to force myself to do these two when it is cold outside!)
3. watch my intake of all the holiday sweets!

Goal - relax!! I tend to put off life (meeting friends after work, holiday shopping during the week while it is less crowded, etc.) for a workout but as long as I am getting in 3 or 4 workouts a week, I will not let life pass me by!

My cheat day will be determined by my goal!

Thanks for making me 'put it on paper' as they say!