January-Day by Day Challenge--OPEN TO ALL!!!

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  • tb_lawkid13
    tb_lawkid13 Posts: 29 Member
    CLEARLY fell off with this.
    I did lose 4 lbs durning Daniel Fast, but I'm sure I gained it back. BOOO
    I need somebody to come kick me in the butt!
  • makpitt
    makpitt Posts: 18
    Hi everyone! This is a great idea!
    For me, it's a new year and I am back on track. I am 53 yrs and a mom of two.

    My overall goals this year are to:
    1. Become more active
    2. Increase my fitness level
    3. Lose 40 lbs.

    Today's goals are:
    1. Record my food intake
    2. Drink my water
    3. Keep within my daily calorie limit.
  • RoseyK
    RoseyK Posts: 157 Member
    My goals for Tuesday

    journal honestly done, I lost my appetite, must be really sick
    drink water and green tea done
    take my cold meds. done

    so hoping this is a 12/24 hour bug.

    the cold has until the end of day tomorrow to be gone...otherwise I will be going to the dr's.
  • RoseyK
    RoseyK Posts: 157 Member
    My goals for Wednesday

    journal honestly
    drink water and green tea
    take my cold meds
    hoping to feel better.
  • thesameas
    thesameas Posts: 65 Member
    Hey everyone my name is Megan, feel free to add me :). I like the idea of daily goals, if I write them down I can't 'forget' them.

    -Go for a 40 min bike ride as soon as my parents get home (otherwise I'll be locked out of the house).
    -Complete my strength exersises today.
    -Stay within my new calorie limit
  • mzigrn
    mzigrn Posts: 8
    I am the mom of an angel as well. So sorry for your loss.
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,730 Member
    Tuesday, January 24
    1. Water 10-12- done
    2. Calorie goal +/- 100- done
    3. Grocery shopping-Yeah DONE!

    I hate grocery shopping! It is too expensive! The only good thing is that pushing the cart, loading, reaching, stretching, bagging, unloading, etc, etc, etc burned an extra 300 calories!!!!!!!That was a good thing. Husband went with, so was fun.

    Birthday weeks have begun. Lots of cake and dinners out. Fit in exercise where I can. So Really need these goals this week.

    Wednesday January 25
    1. Water 10-12
    2. Exercise- Burn an extra 500 calories today
    3. Stay in calorie goal +/- 100 ( which means I had better get #2 done since it is Outback for dinner tonight!)

    Have a wonderful day and make your own SUNSHINE! Will be cloudy and rainy here, so will need to make my own too!
    Kylia
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,730 Member
    I am the mom of an angel as well. So sorry for your loss.

    I had never heard it put that way. What a beautiful expression of love! I am sorry for your loss.
  • pmjsmom
    pmjsmom Posts: 1,926 Member
    [quote
    Goals for January 24:
    1. HEALTHY CHOICES!!! and stay in my calorie range.--Yes.
    2. 4 mile walking workout.--3 miles.
    3. Drink water!--Better.
    [/quote]

    I'm been asked to go to Office Depot to do their online assessment so I am going to Olympia today and plan on lots of walking after doing the assessment. I sure hope the results lead to an interview and a JOB!

    Goals for January 25:
    1. HEALTHY CHOICES!!! and stay in my calorie range.
    2. LOTS of walking while out today.
    3. Drink water!
  • minussam
    minussam Posts: 127 Member
    For today Jan 24th:
    1. drink 2 of my water bottles - done
    2. 2 servings of vegetables - 3 servings - yeah!
    3. come up with some recipes to use leftover chicken and cauliflower and cook one of them tonight - done. And my son ate cauliflower - extra bonus!!!

    Jan 25
    1. drink 2 of my water bottles
    2. 3 servings of vegetables
    3. make this phone call tonight that I should have made 2 weeks ago
  • RoseyK
    RoseyK Posts: 157 Member
    My goals for Wednesday

    journal honestly .... done, had to tweek a bit, didnt eat all my veggies
    drink water and green tea....done
    take my cold meds ....done
    hoping to feel better.....I think I am feeling a little better

    The cold still has a grip on me....going to bed early after taking my evening cold meds.
  • RoseyK
    RoseyK Posts: 157 Member
    My goals for Thursday..

    Wow...I can't believe Thursday is already here.

    Journal honestly
    Drink my water and green tea
    Get some exercise in
    Pick up my mail
    Get my trash out before the trash men come.

    Hoping to feel better......
  • newlaura30
    newlaura30 Posts: 82
    Love this thread, my name is laura and am determined after my negative gals yesterday that this cold will not get me down so getting dressed and off for first goal of the day.Good luck all on your personal daily challenges.
    goals
    1. burn 300 at least in gym this am or go to spinning class
    2. drink 2500mls of water(not sure what this is in glasses?)
    3. make a healthy choice when out with friend for lunch
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,730 Member

    Wednesday January 25
    1. Water 10-12- Yes
    2. Exercise- Burn an extra 500 calories today- Mechanic was laughing at me but I got it done!!!!!!!!
    3. Stay in calorie goal +/- 100 ( which means I had better get #2 done since it is Outback for dinner tonight!)- Yes!!!!!

    I am so pleased at my effort yesterday! It was a lot of work paying attention to the HRM all day and fitting in 1 minute exercises all day, but I did it with even extra to spare! What a wonderful time! Even preplanned what I was eating. Guess what lunch is today?! :wink:

    Rosey- I hope you are feeling better. Colds suck!

    Laura- Welcome! I also hope you get to feeling better!

    pmjsmom- Good luck! Prayers!

    Thursday, January 26
    1. Water (10-12)
    2. Get in an extra 250 calories burned today!
    3. Finish up paperwork at work (again)

    Have a safe, warm, healthy day filled with smiles and great choices!

    Kylia
  • TriciaAllen7251
    TriciaAllen7251 Posts: 283 Member
    So glad I found this. It's all about daily goals. If you meet your daily goals you will meet your weekly goals, you will meet your monthly goals and so on.

    My name is Trish and I live in Middle Tennessee. I began this journey in earnest in July 2011 as I was preparing for Weight Loss Surgery. I had lap band done in Aug 2011 and since I come off all my diabetes meds (normal A1C now) and almost all my bp meds. No longer have GERD and asthma is much better controlled with less meds. The lap band was the best thing I have ever done. I started the journey at 380# and am currently at 318. Every day is work. The band makes it easier but does not do it for me. I still have to make the right choices, I still have to exercise and do the work.

    My goals for today, Thursday 1/26/12:
    1) 30 minutes on the bike
    2) 15 minutes of strength training
    3) 10 glasses of water minimum
    4) Remember to breathe. Don't take everything so serious
    5) Be the best me I can be for today

    Good luck to all. This is a journey we can make by ourselves but its much more pleasant to have someone walking with you.

    Trish
  • pmjsmom
    pmjsmom Posts: 1,926 Member

    Goals for January 25:
    1. HEALTHY CHOICES!!! and stay in my calorie range.--Yes.
    2. LOTS of walking while out today.--6 miles so, Yes!
    3. Drink water!--Better.

    Well, the assessment is finished and now I wait (the store manager wasn't in yesterday) I walked around the outside of the mall before doing a bit of shopping. JC Penney is having a GREAT sale and I bought 2 new tops and a new pair of pants that are suitable for almost any kind of work--store, office, etc. I saved $101.00 the receipt said (Though I would NEVER pay the regular prices!) I still need new jeans but I will wait for my tax refund before getting those.

    I want to welcome our new members. This is the ONLY thread that keeps me coming back as I have been getting very discouraged with my lack of motivation and progress.
    Hang in there everyone!

    Goals for January 26:
    1. HEALTHY CHOICES!!! and stay in my calorie range.
    2. 4 mile walk--inside and/or out!
    3. Drink water!
  • paulcer
    paulcer Posts: 167 Member
    Ok, I've been pretty productive the last couple of days.

    Thursday:

    1. Taylor my guy's chef school uniform. (may take more than one day)
    2. put bug catcher together to get it out of my sewing area. (see above)
    3. make some tea to enjoy during the day.
    4. burn at least 300 exercise calories.

    I know that's 4, but the tea thing hardly seems to count.
  • lstnlondry
    lstnlondry Posts: 1,794 Member
    How did I not post yesterday??

    Goals for Tuesday & Wednesday were:
    1.deal with my house. (Or just make peace that it's a mess.)
    2. decide to take my dog on a splendid 3 mile walk, buy her food & her treats & the pet store.
    3. get my condolense card in the mail. I accomplished all of these goals but never cleaned my house.

    Goals for Today are:
    1. take my dog for a walk
    2. clean house as my purse was stolen & I don't even have money to shop!! (Don't need anything)
    3. take a lazy day since I worked buy butt off yesterday.

    Have a great Thursday MFPs!!
  • newlaura30
    newlaura30 Posts: 82
    Love this thread, my name is laura and am determined after my negative gals yesterday that this cold will not get me down so getting dressed and off for first goal of the day.Good luck all on your personal daily challenges.
    goals
    1. burn 300 at least in gym this am or go to spinning class
    2. drink 2500mls of water(not sure what this is in glasses?)
    3. make a healthy choice when out with friend for lunch
    1. went to gym burnt 250 AND went to spinning class!
    2.nearly there drank six cups so far
    3. had a healthier choice.
  • minussam
    minussam Posts: 127 Member
    Jan 25
    1. drink 2 of my water bottles - check
    2. 3 servings of vegetables - check
    3. make this phone call tonight that I should have made 2 weeks ago - check - this list helps me remember which is awesome!

    Jan 26
    1 keep up with water and veggie consumption - just when I thought I was getting better at it
    2 30 DS tonight
    3 don't let the vehicle repair bill ruin my day - I hate spending money on my vehicle - why can't htey just run forever with no repairs?????
  • May63
    May63 Posts: 162
    been away a bit from MFP i'm back

    26jan

    1. walk 20 min need good burn
    2, control myself at panera tonight
    3.30 minutes exercise before bed.
  • RoseyK
    RoseyK Posts: 157 Member
    My goals for Thursday..

    Wow...I can't believe Thursday is already here.

    Journal honestly done
    Drink my water and green tea done
    Get some exercise in did not do
    Pick up my mail did not do
    Get my trash out before the trash men come. just barely got it out in time

    Hoping to feel better......

    I am starting to feel better. One good thing about a head cold, you lose your appetite and you sleep alot. Going to bed early again tonight.
  • RoseyK
    RoseyK Posts: 157 Member
    Friday..... Happy Friday !!!

    My goals for Friday

    journal my food honestly
    drink my green tea and water
    get my mail
    attend girls movie night at my church and only eat fresh veggie snacks...no junk food
    write my food shopping list for Saturday.

    Hope everyone is doing well !!
  • newlaura30
    newlaura30 Posts: 82
    This daily goal setting really worked for me yesterday great for body and mind: so today my goals are....
    1. go to gym am and try to burn at least 500 cals.
    2. do 30 mins wii dance and 30 mins wii boxing this evening.
    3. try to not eat all my exercise cals as i am going out on sun and will prob not be recording everything.

    I am super looking forward to my girls afternoon with friend on sun but after lunch yesterday i'm gonna make good choices i will keep a record of what i eat and drink but might not get it all recorded on here.
  • newlaura30
    newlaura30 Posts: 82
    This daily goal setting really worked for me yesterday great for body and mind: so today my goals are....
    1. go to gym am and try to burn at least 500 cals.
    2. do 30 mins wii dance and 30 mins wii boxing this evening.
    3. try to not eat all my exercise cals as i am going out on sun and will prob not be recording everything.

    I am super looking forward to my girls afternoon with friend on sun but after lunch yesterday i'm gonna make good choices i will keep a record of what i eat and drink but might not get it all recorded on here.
    Enjoyed the gym this am and really had to push for those last five mins to burn that last 50 cals but felt great to reach it.

    goal 1 achieved.
  • pmjsmom
    pmjsmom Posts: 1,926 Member
    Goals for January 26:
    1. HEALTHY CHOICES!!! and stay in my calorie range.--No.
    2. 4 mile walk--inside and/or out!--Yes.
    3. Drink water!--Yes.


    I am SO mad at myself--I totally screwed up on my food yesterday AND have started today badly. Luckily, there's still time to salvage today so--here I go!

    lstnlondry--I do hope your purse is found. What an awful thing to have happen!

    Goals for January 27:
    1. HEALTHY CHOICES!!! and stay in my calorie range.
    2. 5 mile walk--inside and/or out!
    3. Drink water!
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,730 Member
    Thursday, January 26
    1. Water (10-12) Only 9
    2. Get in an extra 250 calories burned today!- Nope short
    3. Finish up paperwork at work (again)- Nope

    Not a productive day yesterday....:frown: Started today with road checks, no salting, but interrupted sleep. Eyes were checked. Contacts on order ( I really hate wearing glasses!) Dilated, so everything is blurry.

    Friday January 27
    1. Water 10-12 glasses
    2. Extra 250 calories
    3. Working on paperwork- need to finish it!

    Wishing for sunshine!
    Kylia
  • DelightITL
    DelightITL Posts: 11 Member
    Hi all, Marcia here. My goal is to drink 8 glasses of water today, and to do 30 additional minutes of exercises tonight. I have a step at home, so I pledge to watch a show will going up and down the step. This should help with the munches. I would be interested in othr tips that you may have to keep you from raiding the fridge. Thanks.
  • digitalmayhap
    digitalmayhap Posts: 141 Member
    Friday January 27
    1. Stay under the calorie limit (harder for me on my off days from work)
    2. Bake a new type of 80~ calorie cookie
    3. Rearrange the kitchen to make it easier to cook
  • newlaura30
    newlaura30 Posts: 82
    This daily goal setting really worked for me yesterday great for body and mind: so today my goals are....
    1. go to gym am and try to burn at least 500 cals.
    2. do 30 mins wii dance and 30 mins wii boxing this evening.
    3. try to not eat all my exercise cals as i am going out on sun and will prob not be recording everything.

    I am super looking forward to my girls afternoon with friend on sun but after lunch yesterday i'm gonna make good choices i will keep a record of what i eat and drink but might not get it all recorded on here.
    Enjoyed the gym this am and really had to push for those last five mins to burn that last 50 cals but felt great to reach it.

    goal 1 achieved.
    goals achieved today did the gym this am and the wii for an hour tonight and haven't had any of my exercise calories....and i'm even keeping at yesterdays water goal ..hope everyone achieved their goals and had a great day. I will def be on here tommorrow.
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