December-Day by Day Challenge--OPEN GROUP!!!

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  • mvkrayola
    mvkrayola Posts: 165 Member
    Goals for Mon.. 12-119
    1. Drink my 64 ounces of water (hope for more)===
    2. Take care of 2009 tax statements....a must
    3. Put up some Christmas decorations
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    Didn't list my goals for tuesday but between Monday and Tuesday I did find my tax returns and got them situated, recopied, and sent off. Took a nice walk with the neighbor this morning...about 2 1/2 miles. Got my water drank. No Christmas decorations but did get a few more gifts bought., Feel good about the day.

    Thanks to everyone for their encouragement and sharing their goals. It is always better when you don't feel like you are the only one! I thank God everyday for finding MFP and now for finding this Challenge group.
  • lstnlondry
    lstnlondry Posts: 1,794 Member
    I'm still here and still need this challenge.

    My 3 goals Tuesday were:
    1. TO GET A HANDLE ON AFTER HOURS EATING.(can I say that any louder?)
    2. take steps to get Christmas gifts in order
    3. try not to dump my boo hoos on my husband

    I completed 2 of these goals and for me that is awesome! My eating is officially out of control. BUT I am still walking & I was able to start to situate Christmas business.

    Today my 3 goals are:
    1. to slow down because I feel that "I NEED HELP" tantrum coming on.
    2. to continue to get Christmas gifts in order
    3. take steps to sort my bedroom

    I hope EVERYONE in this challenge is taking time to find peace & getting to really love & appreciate those around you. Hug Hug Hug & show love because you never know, you just never know.
  • pmjsmom
    pmjsmom Posts: 1,926 Member

    Have a good day, everyone!
    Goals for December 20:
    1. Water!--Better
    2. Workout or a brisk walk for at least 30 minutes.--Yes.
    3. Stay in my calorie goal.--Yes.

    Had a good day and a small victory last night. When something unpleasant happened (a small, unimportant thing but I tend to dwell on stuff so...) I ALMOST went to the kitchen and ate, BUT I DIDN'T!!! YAY for me!
    pmjsmom - thank you so much for creating this challenge!!!

    Thanks, Mandi, but I didn't start it originally. It was started by a member named Nicole (PSUgrl921) over a year ago. Most who were in the group then have moved on to other things but I still--and probably always will--struggle with emotional eating so I find that this really does help me, still.
    And, just so you know, I set a weight goal for quitting smoking and got there in April of 2010. I quit then and so far have not smoked since. (I think it did help with the 30 pounds I put back on. Most of that was just me mindlessly eating, though!)

    Goals for December 21:
    1. Water!
    2. Workout or a brisk walk for at least 30 minutes.
    3. Stay in my calorie goal.
  • msmayor
    msmayor Posts: 362 Member
    Joined in July been in many challenges and set many goals....I noticed when I work with a team I do better (don't want to let ppl down) by myself - 50/50 - but I like this here were my December Goals


    My December Goals
    *Burn 3500 calories per week - 2 out of the 4 but I still have time to make it 3 out of 4
    *3100 Jumping Jacks & Crunches for the month of December (100 per day) not really I'm missing maybe 300-400
    *Complete the Merry Fitness & 5 wk ellimination Challenges - Complete well was elliminated from one and not consistent in the other...too many people or something
    *Weigh under 150 - nope actually gained 2lbs - TOM

    Now for my daily goals for today
    100 Jumping Jacks & Crunches
    100 ounces of water
    Walk for a mile during lunch
  • mvkrayola
    mvkrayola Posts: 165 Member
    Goals for Wed. 12-21

    Christmas is coming so fast. I need to focus...not stress.

    1. 64 ounces water (plus hopefully)
    2. I am subbing today at a middle school...so time is short...don't go over my calories because of it
    3. Get my gifts wrapped and organized and TRY to finish up shopping

    Have a GREAT day!
  • brattyworm
    brattyworm Posts: 2,137 Member
    good job on the self control Kathy...thats awesome...

    and way to go everyone else for keeping with this.


    Todays goals 12/21//11
    1) 8 glasses of water
    2) 50 of the 250 tricep dips from chargers challenge.
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/425005-wednesday-mini-challenge
    3) keep within 400 of todays cals (no more then 400 over)... there's been no exercise today.. and its that crappy time.
    4) finish up soldiers boxes so they're not too late after christmas.
  • MandieO
    MandieO Posts: 37

    Goals for tomorrow

    1) get up before 7:00 am to be at work by 8am...- didn't quite happen. Kept waking up all night to use the bathroom...all that water!!! then must have turned off the alarm at 5:30 the last time I got up...hubby woke me up at 7:40am...ack...
    2) drink 8 + glasses of water - yes, check!
    3) complete at least one full assessment and start to work on another - i didn't complete an assessment, but got a lot of work done on one of them and did a treatment plan and treatment report for another client.
    4) workout at the gym for more than 30 minutes - include strength training as well as cardio - did 75 minutes - 40 minutes cardio, 35 strength training.


    Hope everyone has a great night~

    ~Mandie

    Well I guess 2 out of 4 is ok...Here's to doing better tomorrow...

    1) up by 7:30 to be at work by 8:30am...
    2) drink at least 64 ounces of water
    3) work out with fit coach
    4) don't eat into my exercise calories...

    Have a great evening all!!!
    Now I'm about to turn into a pumpkin...off to bed with myself...
    night~

    ~Mandie
  • AmyinMD
    AmyinMD Posts: 33 Member
    Hi Everyone, I went to a Christmas party last Saturday and did fine but on Sunday I ate a whole medium pizza--I went crazy! Since then I've not reached any daily goals but I'm back now so here are my goals for

    Thurs. 12/22:
    do all exercises 3 times
    Spirometer
    get into work early

    Have a great day y'all
  • mvkrayola
    mvkrayola Posts: 165 Member
    Goals for Wed. 12-21

    Christmas is coming so fast. I need to focus...not stress.

    1. 64 ounces water (plus hopefully)
    2. I am subbing today at a middle school...so time is short...don't go over my calories because of it
    3. Get my gifts wrapped and organized and TRY to finish up shopping

    Have a GREAT day!

    I was a big ZERO yesterday.

    Goals for Thurs. 12-22

    1. 64 ounces water (plus hopefully)
    2. Going to see The Nutcracker -- stay within calories today
    3. Christmas is coming so fast. I need to focus...not stress. REMEMBER THIS!
  • lstnlondry
    lstnlondry Posts: 1,794 Member
    I'm still here and still need this challenge.

    My 3 goals Wednesday were:
    1. to slow down because I feel that "I NEED HELP" tantrum coming on.
    2. to continue to get Christmas gifts in order
    3. take steps to sort my bedroom


    I completed 2 of these goals. Amazing what happens when you take a minute to breathe & purposely take your time even if you feel insane.

    Today my 3 goals are:
    1. begin to clean my bedroom.
    2. make a detailed list of things to do this morning.
    3. try to drink a gallon of water

    Happy Thursday all!!
    Once again, this challenge saved my morning!
  • pmjsmom
    pmjsmom Posts: 1,926 Member

    Goals for December 21:
    1. Water! --Yes.
    2. Workout or a brisk walk for at least 30 minutes. --Yes.
    3. Stay in my calorie goal. --Yes.

    Just checking in really fast--running late! Will try to get back here later but no promises!

    Goals for December 22:
    1. Water!
    2. Workout or a brisk walk for at least 30 minutes.
    3. Stay in my calorie goal.
  • brattyworm
    brattyworm Posts: 2,137 Member
    good job on the self control Kathy...thats awesome...

    and way to go everyone else for keeping with this.


    Todays goals 12/21//11
    1) 8 glasses of water - yes got this

    2) 50 of the 250 tricep dips from chargers challenge. - only got in 15 sigh
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/425005-wednesday-mini-challenge

    3) keep within 400 of todays cals (no more then 400 over)... there's been no exercise today.. and its that crappy time. - ya not even close sigh again

    4) finish up soldiers boxes so they're not too late after christmas. - got these done :bigsmile: mailed off this morning.

    12/22/11
    1) 8 glasses of water
    2) some of the walking lunges for charger's challenge
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/425517-thursday-mini-challenge
    3) finish up most of this report - so tired of looking at it.. want to be able to relax of the christmas break.
  • AmyinMD
    AmyinMD Posts: 33 Member
    I completed my goals but notice that sticking to my caloric limit was not one of them. I'm glad I did what I did tho.

    Friday 12/23:

    get into work by 10
    do all exercises 3 times
    set up new oxygen concentrator

    Good luck,y'all, and have a great day!
    Hi Everyone, I went to a Christmas party last Saturday and did fine but on Sunday I ate a whole medium pizza--I went crazy! Since then I've not reached any daily goals but I'm back now so here are my goals for

    Thurs. 12/22:
    do all exercises 3 times
    Spirometer
    get into work early

    Have a great day y'all
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  • MandieO
    MandieO Posts: 37
    I wasn't going to post tonight...but I want to stay accountable...so here it goes...
    1) up by 7:30 to be at work by 8:30am...didn't get up until 7:45...but made it to work by 8:30...hmmmm..
    2) drink at least 64 ounces of water - yes...and then some
    3) work out with fit coach - and an extra 22 and half minutes of cardio to boot
    4) don't eat into my exercise calories...well..not quite...didn't quite make it on this one...those buckeyes that our cleaning lady brought over today were my doom....

    Goals for tomorrow:

    1) drink 64 ounces or more of water
    2) work out for at least one hour
    3) do some last minute Christmas shopping...ugh..

    Have a great night...keep up the great work everyone.

    ~Mandie
  • Shanaedunn
    Shanaedunn Posts: 171 Member
    Good Morning All!

    Updates:

    Workout track has been a dozy! The 30 day cardio was no joke yesterday was a 5-4-3-2-1-1 which means 50/40/30/20/10 and 1 min of various exercises but I did it!
    WATER was back up yesterday
    My numbers were better on yesterday slightly...

    I am still pushing to get out of the 180's this month! Tips are welcome!

    December Goals will remain the same all month.....

    1. Workout Schedule consisting to no less than 5 workouts a week. If I get more that is a plus!
    2. WATER WATER and more WATER! The life juice....12 or more glasses a day :drinker:
    3. Calorie and CARB count under required daily allotments (HARD FOR THIS SEASON)
    4. LOG IT ALL! ADMIT WHAT I PUT IN MY MOUTH TO MYSELF!

    Have a blessed day and Good Luck on your goals! :bigsmile:

    Today is Friday and I wont be back until Tuesday so MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!! :love:

    I am so thankful for all of you that are supporters of the biggest journey in my life that is a gift that can not be wrapped and placed under a tree so again thank you! :heart:
  • brattyworm
    brattyworm Posts: 2,137 Member
    12/22/11
    1) 8 glasses of water
    - nope got close though

    2) some of the walking lunges for charger's challenge
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/425517-thursday-mini-challenge
    - nope.. reallly got to get back into these

    3) finish up most of this report - so tired of looking at it.. want to be able to relax of the christmas break.
    - nope here too sigh.


    12/23/11
    1) finish wrapping neices gifts...
    2) pick up best friends gift and mom bday gift and ....... yes i know last minute
    3) finish this report... get some sleep
  • themommie
    themommie Posts: 5,033 Member
    I am new here but what a great idea. I am a sahm to 7 only 3 still at home. I also have 5 grandkids. So I am for sure busy this time of yr.I started mfp in july 2010 and have lost 90 lbs, I want to lose at least 10 more lbs

    goals for today
    1. make time for myself
    2. get in at least 30 mins of exercise
    3. get all my water in, it seems it is harder in the winter
  • lstnlondry
    lstnlondry Posts: 1,794 Member
    I am new here but what a great idea. I am a sahm to 7 only 3 still at home. I also have 5 grandkids. So I am for sure busy this time of yr.I started mfp in july 2010 and have lost 90 lbs, I want to lose at least 10 more lbs

    goals for today
    1. make time for myself
    2. get in at least 30 mins of exercise
    3. get all my water in, it seems it is harder in the winter

    Hello my friend THEMOMMIE! Nice to see you!!

    I'm still here and still need this challenge.

    My 3 goals Thursday were:
    1. begin to clean my bedroom.
    2. make a detailed list of things to do this morning.
    3. try to drink a gallon of water


    I completed 2 of these goals. I drank a half gallon of water...after a glass & half of wine.But I did leave my house with a list & checked everything off-so today I will repeat

    Today my 3 goals are:
    1. to continue to clean my bedroom.
    2. make a detailed list of things to do this today.
    3. try to drink a gallon of water

    Merry Christmas to all December challengers!! This is the best challenge of all for me because I can actually achieve small goals!!
  • mvkrayola
    mvkrayola Posts: 165 Member
    Goals for Thurs. 12-22

    1. 64 ounces water (plus hopefully)
    2. Going to see The Nutcracker -- stay within calories today
    3. Christmas is coming so fast. I need to focus...not stress. REMEMBER THIS!
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    I was in Laughlin so everything is an approximate...close to water I am pretty sure. The Nutcracker was very nice to see...first live ballet ever. I should stress about Christmas but it won't and doesn't help.

    Goals for Fri. 12-23
    1 Must get all gifts wrapped before I go to bed.
    2 Walk today
    3. I have so much I need to do and would like to do I don't know what to choose...I think my third goal is to really work hard on goal number 1.

    I hope that December Challenge will roll-over into 2012 Challenge. This is helpful for me to accomplish at least a few decisive things each day rather than do "WHATEVER."

    Merry Christmas to all who celebrate Christ's birth.
  • pmjsmom
    pmjsmom Posts: 1,926 Member

    Goals for December 22:
    1. Water! --Yes.
    2. Workout or a brisk walk for at least 30 minutes. --Yes.
    3. Stay in my calorie goal.--Yes.

    I wasn't able to get here yesterday but it was a good day. This may be the last time I can post until after Christmas so I have listed my goals for both today and tomorrow.

    I wish all who a very happy Holiday season, no matter what you celebrate! (I personally know people who celebrate Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, the Solstice, etc.--it's fun to learn about all the different traditions!)

    Enjoy and have fun but don't go crazy, okay?

    Hi, Brattyworm, nice to see you!

    Welcome, themommie! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Its nice to have you join us!

    mvkrayola--Yes, I am going to continue this into the new year. I will post a link to the new thread sometime on the 31st.

    Goals for December 24 and 25:
    1. Water!
    2. Workout or a brisk walk for at least 30 minutes.
    3. Stay in my calorie goal.(But don't stress about it!)
  • lstnlondry
    lstnlondry Posts: 1,794 Member
    I'm still here and still need this challenge.

    My 3 goals Friday were:
    1. to continue to clean my bedroom.
    2. make a detailed list of things to do this today.
    3. try to drink a gallon of water


    I completed 2 of these goals. Inever set foot into my bedroom! But was happy to get in exercise & water. I will keep the same goals.

    Today my 3 goals are:
    1. to continue to clean my bedroom.
    2. make a detailed list of things to do this today.
    3. try to drink a gallon of water

    Merry Christmas again. May your house smell like cookies & may you be surrounded by those you love!
  • MandieO
    MandieO Posts: 37
    From 12/22/11:
    Goals for tomorrow:

    1) drink 64 ounces or more of water
    2) work out for at least one hour
    3) do some last minute Christmas shopping...ugh..

    Have a great night...keep up the great work everyone.

    ~Mandie

    Ok...so I've been slacking for the last two days...I did workout on Friday...walked with hubby...but not at my usual pace and not as long as usual...didn't make it for an hour...and I did get my 64 ounces of water in on Friday and I did get my last minute Christmas shopping done..

    but...
    I didn't post a reply with my update since thursday...I have felt less than motivated lately...with workouts and with eating...still doing ok...staying under calorie goals, before exercise...and with the exception of yesterday, i have worked out everyday since starting my workouts a week and a half ago...it seems much longer than that...but anyhow...so I guess I need to get back into the swing of setting my goals...so here goes...hope you all had a wonderful holiday!

    Goals for 12/26/11:

    1) Work out for at least one hour: minimum 30 minutes cardio...
    2) drink 64 ounces of water...very important as i didn't get this much today...
    3) put clothes away...take care of laundry...

    Have a great evening everyone! ~MandieO
  • pmjsmom
    pmjsmom Posts: 1,926 Member

    Goals for December 24 and 25:
    1. Water!--Yes.
    2. Workout or a brisk walk for at least 30 minutes. ---Yes on the 24th, no on the 25th.
    3. Stay in my calorie goal.(But don't stress about it!)--No. (No, and back on track!)

    It was a good day yesterday, even though the treats were a little hard to resist. I had already decided to not stress about it and I didn't. I am back on track today and plan on keeping the less healthy treats out of sight and to go easy on the others!

    Goals for December 26:
    1. Water!
    2. Workout or a brisk walk for at least 30 minutes.
    3. Stay in my calorie goal.
  • lstnlondry
    lstnlondry Posts: 1,794 Member
    I'm still here and still need this challenge.

    My 3 goals Saturday & Sunday were:
    1. to continue to clean my bedroom.
    2. make a detailed list of things to do this today.
    3. try to drink a gallon of water


    I completed all 3 of these goals! Of course I can do more in my room but laundry is away, floor is clear & that makes me happy!

    Today my 3 goals are:
    1. to take a great hike with my dog
    2. to drink a gallon of water
    3. to make a list of forgotten Christmas items & take care of it
  • pmjsmom
    pmjsmom Posts: 1,926 Member

    Goals for December 26:
    1. Water! --No.
    2. Workout or a brisk walk for at least 30 minutes. --No.
    3. Stay in my calorie goal. --No.

    So, despite the best of intentions, yesterday was a total FAIL! A BAD day and mostly because I was tired. I did get a good night's sleep last night and I WILL do better today!

    Goals for December 27:
    1. Water!
    2. Workout or a brisk walk for at least 30 minutes.
    3. Stay in my calorie goal.
  • May63
    May63 Posts: 162
    Goals for Dec 27.

    1. stay under calorie goal
    2. walk 15 min break
    3. walk another 15-30 on lunch/ or biggest loser wii,wii fit plus/ just dance 3.
  • May63
    May63 Posts: 162
    Goals for Dec 27.

    1. stay under calorie goal
    2. walk 15 min break
    3. walk another 15-30 on lunch/ or biggest loser wii,wii fit plus/ just dance 3.

    2. check 20 min hike on break.
  • AmyinMD
    AmyinMD Posts: 33 Member
    Hello Everyone,

    I took off a few days but I'm back now.
    Wed. 12/28:

    get to work by 9
    stay under calorie limit
    do my exercises

    Have a great day, y'all
  • pmjsmom
    pmjsmom Posts: 1,926 Member

    Goals for December 27:
    1. Water! --No.
    2. Workout or a brisk walk for at least 30 minutes. --No.
    3. Stay in my calorie goal. --No.

    Another FAIL!

    I WILL do better today!

    Goals for December 28:
    1. Water!
    2. Stay in my calorie goal.
    3. 2 mile walking workout..--DONE!
  • May63
    May63 Posts: 162
    Goals for Dec 27.

    1. stay under calorie goal
    2. walk 15 min break
    3. walk another 15-30 on lunch/ or biggest loser wii,wii fit plus/ just dance 3.

    2. check 20 min hike on break.

    3. walke another 20 min burned 167
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