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

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  • synchorswim
    synchorswim Posts: 19 Member
    Feb 15th
    Goals today!
    1. Get rid of all the valentines candy in the house! (Tosssing not eating)
    2. Strength training with legs today
    3. organize my tracking sheets so i can post easier
  • jomatho
    jomatho Posts: 311 Member
    1) Figure out what I did right yesterday because my food log looked the best it has in a long, long, time. Try to do similar today, maybe even better???!

    2) Stay away from the diet coke, I had none yesterday and this may be the start of something good, keep it going, big water glass x 4

    3) Intervals are on the agenda today and will do my best although I am not feeling the greatest, I will still at least attempt them.

    Met all three!

    I think I will post goals for tomorrow 2/16/12, since it is so late in the day today:

    1) Continue to stay away from the diet coke, day 4 without and surprisingly feel pretty good. Aim for 4 large water glasses (32oz)
    2) Interval day again, but will add something else to get at least 400 calorie burn
    3) Keep rocking the food log, I am changing things up and loving it!
  • aandbthomas1
    aandbthomas1 Posts: 90
    Goals for 2/15
    1. Water- drank 10 glasses
    2. Swim at least 2000 yards- 2500 and doing more tomorrow
    3. Finish homework for one class- finished as much as I can and getting the last of the info for it tomorrow

    Goals for 2/16
    1. Drink 10 glasses of water
    2. Swim 2750 yards
    3. Finish homework for one class, start homework for another class
    4. Go to bed by 10:30

    Keep up the good work everyone!
  • HopeBay
    HopeBay Posts: 32
    Sounds like 3 good goals. You can do it!
  • pmjsmom
    pmjsmom Posts: 1,926 Member
    Goals for Feb. 15:
    1. Do my morning meditation. --No.
    2. 3 mile walk. --Yes.
    3. Healthy choices and portion control. --Yes for the choices, no to portion size.
    4. Water and tea. --Yes.

    I don't really know what happened yesterday--I started out really well and the day went well but then last night it kind of all unraveled!

    I'll have to watch the evening snacking.

    Goals for Feb. 16:
    1. Do my morning meditation.
    2. 2 mile walk.
    3. Healthy choices and portion control.
    4. No snacks after 8pm.
  • grpearsall
    grpearsall Posts: 4
    Goals for February 16:
    1. Go to RPM with my friend over lunch (don't ditch for the elliptical)
    2. Drink 8 glasses of water
    3. Work to get that extra vegetable in during the day.

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  • sunitha004
    sunitha004 Posts: 21
    Goals for February 16:
    1. Healthy choices and Food portion control
    2. Drink 8 glasses of water
    3. Away from evening snack.
  • lstnlondry
    lstnlondry Posts: 1,794 Member
    Goals for theTuesday were:
    1. Take my son's letterman jacket in to be decorated
    2. stay at calorie goal
    3. burn at least 1000 calories

    Not only did I complete all 3 of these goals but I turned in my recycles & put my donations to the curb!! Yesterday was a very accomplished day!!

    Goals for Today are:
    1. stay on top of laundry
    2. burn 1000 calories or be happy with a lower amount
    3. go do some decent grocery shopping

    I wish my fellow challengers a spectacular Thursday!! I'm proud of you!
  • cerippeto
    cerippeto Posts: 1
    My name is Caitlyn and I just want to stop bad habbits and start good ones before its a serious problem.
    Obesity is a problem on both sides of my family and diabetes on my mothers side. My parents are trying to do a diet and my mom is really committed. I am in my first year of college and have gained the 'freshman 15' and have seen myself growing sedentary. I really just want to get fit and stay fit and healthy. I have horrible discipline but came across myfitesspal on the internet and really think it can help me. I love the way this forum is set up. Daily goals are something i never really thought of but think its a great idea!
    Goals for today: 30 minute walk/jog
    30 minute toning excersize
    have only 1200 calories
    clean my room
    do my laundry
    here goes nothing!
  • caitlinlws
    caitlinlws Posts: 401 Member
    Goals for tomorrow, 2/16:

    1. Have a large glass of water with each meal.
    2. Don't eat any of the snacks/treats my coworkers bring to work.
    3. Log every bite!!!!
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,737 Member
    Tuesday, February 14th
    1. Water (10-12)
    2. Stay near calories +/- 100
    3. Try to get in 20 minutes of cardio today.
    4. 90 punches today!

    Obviously missed a few days. Oops! Still been getting in water some days harder than others! Doing okay with calories. Don't remember if I got in extras or not. I do wear my HRM all day and try to keep my calories burned to 100 per hour during work. Some days that is easy and other days I have to work at it. Spring is coming and I will probably have to reset my activity level for a while just because I run like the energizer bunny all day. Anyway!

    Friday, February 17
    1. Water (10-12)
    2. Burn an extra 300 calories today
    3. Keep eating fairly clean
    4. Wash face before bed. (BTW- so far only missed one night :) fell asleep in recliner.

    Have a great day with awesome choices!
  • mommy2ajs
    mommy2ajs Posts: 1,319 Member
    My goals for today (2/17)

    1. Drink 8 cups of water
    2. Stay around 1500 calories
    3. Burn 500 calories
    4. Do laundry
    5. Start reading book for book club
    6. Take DS to park and run around with him.
  • pmjsmom
    pmjsmom Posts: 1,926 Member
    Goals for Feb. 16:
    1. Do my morning meditation. --Partly, got interrupted--oh, well.
    2. 2 mile walk. --Yes.
    3. Healthy choices and portion control. --Yes.
    4. No snacks after 8pm. --No, I forgot this one and had a bowl of cereal.

    Welcome, Caitlyn!

    I did better yesterday but I do MUCH better every day when I make sure to do my morning meditation. I did it already this morning and I want to try to get that done every morning first thing. That's not always possible but most days it is.

    Goals for Feb. 17:
    1. Do my morning meditation. --Done.
    2. 2 mile walk and 15 minute abs.
    3. Healthy choices and portion control.
    4. No snacks after 9pm. (Its Friday)
  • kyzclawok
    kyzclawok Posts: 5
    My name is Alana.

    I have struggled with weight most of my life. My emotional gauge is general health - defined by weight, skin health, breath and tiredness. I am nearing 30, in one year. It is hard to believe I'll be fare-welling my 20's so soon. But what is age?

    Enough diverging... I am here to befriend some strong people who are here to be healthy and would like to work through the journey together.

    My aim by my 30th birthday; form healthy habits; reach my goal weight; integrate fitness into daily routine; cease emotional eating; obtain work in my field and; obtain a life partner.

    Reading your thread is inspiring. Each person with their own story. Thank you for sharing this intimate and personal experience.

    Goal:
    1. Drink 2.5 ltrs water
    2. Attend 90 minute Yoga
    3. Remain within daily calorie intake.
  • lstnlondry
    lstnlondry Posts: 1,794 Member
    Goals for theThursday were:
    1. stay on top of laundry
    2. burn 1000 calories or be happy with a lower amount
    3. go do some decent grocery shopping

    I completed all 3 of these goals.

    Goals for Today are:
    1. try to take a rest day-what is that?
    2. make delicious food for my college son's visit
    3. work on the old procrastination list

    Happy Friday, lets make the most of today.

    I wish my fellow challengers a spectacular Thursday!! I'm proud of you!
  • sunitha004
    sunitha004 Posts: 21
    Goals for February 2/17:
    1. Healthy choices and Food portion control
    2. Drink 8 glasses of water
    3. Away from evening snack.
    4. cloths press
    5. cleaning home
  • caitlinlws
    caitlinlws Posts: 401 Member
    Goals for tomorrow, 2/16:

    1. Have a large glass of water with each meal.
    2. Don't eat any of the snacks/treats my coworkers bring to work.
    3. Log every bite!!!!

    1. Done!
    2. Ok, I let myself have 5 hersey kisses from the giant bag someone brought...but I logged all of them!
    3. Done! And it definitely made me eat less because I couldn't say "this is a few bites, don't need to log it"

    Goals for tomorrow, 2/18

    1. Have a glass of water with every meal.
    2. Don't stress about calories, but don't binge when going out tomorrow night with friends.
    3. Wake up early to get a little exercise in.
  • RoseyK
    RoseyK Posts: 157 Member
    Good morning everyone!

    Last week was pretty rough, traveling to the office all week for training, lugging computer equiptment back and forth every day and finishing my work nights later than the norm. i saw my personal trainer and he was pleased with my results. I had lost 1/2 lb on the scale.... but better news, I lost 2 1/2 lbs of fat and gained 2 lbs of lean mass. My scale at home shows my weight a little lower and that is the scale I am using to record my results. I must prefer my 5 am weight to my afternoon weight.

    Anyway, my meal plans got tweeked because I will be traveling to Ohio for work for part of the week, so I am testing out my travel menu today. I picked up a protein drink shaker mug, I know it is not going to be the same as using my blender, but if it is tolerable, I can deal with it for a few days.

    My goals for today

    do laundry
    find clothes that look business like and fit me nice for travel in my closet (at this point I will be happy to see what fits)
    pack my suitcase
    register for my flight
    to not stress out.... I really am not looking forward to this trip this year.

    Hope everyone has a great day!!
  • Kelly3475
    Kelly3475 Posts: 7 Member
    Hi! My name is Kelly and I'm new to MFP. Just really recomitted myself to weightloss and healthy eating this past week. I was down to 201 last year and then gave up. I'm not giving up again!

    Goals for Today

    Study Sunday School Lesson
    Get the cabinet under the sink cleaned out and the new bowls put in it
    Love on my kids and my husband
  • kelley555
    kelley555 Posts: 57 Member
    I love this idea! I'm a wife and mother of three children. I've just started to realize that I need to start taking care of myself. I lost 20 lbs in 2011 but am really at a staand still now. I have decided to take a more active approach to posting and not just read everyone's posts but start to do more "talking" here too. My goal for today is to stay within my calorie goal and get at least 30 min of exercise in. Good Luck everyone!
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,737 Member
    Friday, February 17
    1. Water (10-12)- Done
    2. Burn an extra 300 calories today- Done
    3. Keep eating fairly clean- Not bad
    4. Wash face before bed. (BTW- so far only missed one night :) fell asleep in recliner.- Done

    Welcome everyone! Love this challenge! You all have wonderful goals and are meeting them which is even better! Keep up the great work! My grands (4 and 2) are coming over this afternoon and spending the night. I am excited. They have to get use to being here overnight as they will be spending two separate weeks with us this summer. :) Have a fabulous day!

    Saturday, February 18
    1. Water (10-12)
    2. Burn an extra 150 calories at work
    3. Wash face before bed
    4. Pay bills!

    Smile! It is the best thing you can do for yourself and others!

    Kylia
  • tsjourney
    tsjourney Posts: 156 Member
    Hi! I am Theresa and I need day to day challenges. I think this is a great idea! My goals for TODAY are:

    1. Drink all 8 cups of water
    2. Laundry
    3. Vacuum/Dust
    4. Clean MY ROOM!!!
    5. Clean Floors
    6. Do Your Shape Fitness 30 mins.
    7. Stay within Calorie limits
    8. Plan food for week

    I know, this sounds more like a To-Do list but, it's still goals, right?? :-)
  • mommy2ajs
    mommy2ajs Posts: 1,319 Member
    My goals for today (2/18)

    1. Drink 8 cups of water
    2. Stay around 1500 calories
    3. Burn 500 calories
    4. Do laundry
    5. Start reading book for book club
    6. Take kids sledding
  • tsjourney
    tsjourney Posts: 156 Member
    Hi! I am Theresa and I need day to day challenges. I think this is a great idea! My goals for TODAY are:

    1. Drink all 8 cups of water
    2. Laundry
    3. Vacuum/Dust
    4. Clean MY ROOM!!!
    5. Clean Floors
    6. Do Your Shape Fitness 30 mins.
    7. Stay within Calorie limits
    8. Plan food for week

    I know, this sounds more like a To-Do list but, it's still goals, right?? :-)

    Darn! Forgot the most important one!!!

    9. Bible Study homework.
    10. Be less critical, less complaining, more thankful, more content. :-) Good Attitude!!!
  • aandbthomas1
    aandbthomas1 Posts: 90
    Hi Ladies,

    It's been a few days since I posted. Welcome everyone that is new to the thread it really helps stay focused.

    Goals for 2/18
    1. Drink 10 glasses of water
    2. Swim 3000 yards
    3. Grocery shopping
    4. Finish homework
    5. Clean house since guests are coming over tomorrow.

    Have a great weekend.

    Bree
  • mommy2ajs
    mommy2ajs Posts: 1,319 Member
    My goals for today (2/18)

    1. Drink 8 cups of water
    2. Stay around 1500 calories
    3. Burn 500 calories
    4. Do laundry
    5. Start reading book for book club
    6. Take kids sledding (Done)
  • RoseyK
    RoseyK Posts: 157 Member
    Good morning everyone!

    Last week was pretty rough, traveling to the office all week for training, lugging computer equiptment back and forth every day and finishing my work nights later than the norm. i saw my personal trainer and he was pleased with my results. I had lost 1/2 lb on the scale.... but better news, I lost 2 1/2 lbs of fat and gained 2 lbs of lean mass. My scale at home shows my weight a little lower and that is the scale I am using to record my results. I must prefer my 5 am weight to my afternoon weight.

    Anyway, my meal plans got tweeked because I will be traveling to Ohio for work for part of the week, so I am testing out my travel menu today. I picked up a protein drink shaker mug, I know it is not going to be the same as using my blender, but if it is tolerable, I can deal with it for a few days.

    My goals for today

    do laundry
    find clothes that look business like and fit me nice for travel in my closet (at this point I will be happy to see what fits)
    pack my suitcase
    register for my flight
    to not stress out.... I really am not looking forward to this trip this year.

    Hope everyone has a great day!!

    After going thru my closet and trying on lots and lots of clothes, I was able to come up with 3 nice outfits for the trip. I cant believe that my previous weight gain mostly settled in my chest and stomach. I would find a pair of pants that looked great and then the matching top would be too tight. Laundry is almost done, suitcase is mostly packed....I checked in for the airport, paid the suitcase fee, packed my computer. And I stayed on track with my meal plan and got my water in. It was basically a good day.
  • RoseyK
    RoseyK Posts: 157 Member
    My goals for Sunday

    To stop at the bank so that I have some spending money for the trip to Ohio.
    To make and pack my lunch for the airport
    To not stress or stress eat.
    To not get upset when the alarms go off at the airport because of my knee replacements and spinal fusion.
    To not eat any airport food.... gonna get a hot coffee or bottled water to go along with my lunch.
    To remember to ask for no sauces on my grilled chicken and to ask for steamed veggies at the restaurant.

    Not sure if I will have time to check in while I am away....but will check in on wednesday evening and let you know how my trip went.
  • aandbthomas1
    aandbthomas1 Posts: 90
    Goals for 2/18
    1. Drink 10 glasses of water- just finished glass 10
    2. Swim 3000 yards- 3150... my longest length since starting this journey
    3. Grocery shopping- survived costco without eating any of the samples!
    4. Finish homework- email my major assignments to my professor and working on the smaller ones now
    5. Clean house since guests are coming over tomorrow.- cleaned kitchen and vacuumed whole house

    Goals for 2/19
    1. Drink 10 glasses of water
    2. Finish small homework assignments
    3. Laundry
    4. Enjoy spending time with friends that are coming over

    Hope everyone completed their goals and keep up the good work.

    Bree
  • sheBB
    sheBB Posts: 573 Member
    Hi everyone, my name is Diane, I'm 51 years old. I've never had a weight problem until I got in my later years. Working & not making time for myself. So now I've decided it's time for me. I've lost about 36 lbs. since joining mfp but then hurt my achilles tendon - very painful. I am happy to have found you all. A Day by Day challenge - I love it.

    My goals for today, Monday, Feb 20:

    1. Drink 8 cups of water.
    2. Log everything.
    3. Workout at least 1 1/2 hours today.
    4. Re-evaluate my weight-loss goals.
    5. Start to take it one day at a time.
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