1st May! New Month, New Start! What are your May Goals?

nbpoli
nbpoli Posts: 13 Member
Hi All,

After a naughty April, I want a clean May! My May goals are:

1. One cheat day per week.
2. Log ALL food and exercise.
3. Exercise 4 times per week for a FULL hour.
4. One weigh in per week.
5. Stay under my calorie goal every day (except my cheat day).

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  • PeachyPlum
    PeachyPlum Posts: 1,243 Member
    Happy May!

    I took my last final last night and summer classes don't start until 5/21 so I actually have a little bit of free time after work. I have two main goals for May:

    1. Go all out and KILL my workouts for the whole month - Couch to 5k and 30 Day Shred every other day, one rest day a week
    2. Get up at 5:00 AM every day to get my cardio in before work so I can actually sleep at night. Walk the dog or do other non-insomnia-causing slower paced stuff in the evenings.

    I'm going to make May MY month!
  • rmhand
    rmhand Posts: 1,067 Member
    1. Stay on track with my Jamie Eason Fat Loss weight lifting plan (nutrition and workout).
    2. Lift 3 days per week
    3. Cardio 4 days per week
    4. Complete C25K W5D3 (running for 20 min straight)
  • shannp
    shannp Posts: 29 Member
    I was pretty happy with April even though I have been unable to complete the cto5k due to stupid shin splints. However my goals for the month are:

    * 1 rest day from exercise per week
    * Cardio workout every other day for at least an hour (min 500 calories per workout)
    * Aim for 4 lots of Jacobs Ladder (242 steps each way; down and up equals 1 lot) - currently best I have been able to achieve is 3 lots
    *Complete a 4km walk/run on 27th May

    Hopefully with all of this I should be hitting my target weight sooner rather than later :)
  • taicampbell1
    taicampbell1 Posts: 29 Member
    Hello Everyone!

    My goals for the month of May are:

    1. To stick with Jillian Michaels 6 week abs dvd!!!
    2. Workout atleast 5 days a week
    3. Drink atleast 80oz of water a day
    4. Eat clean and healthy as possible
  • Shannonpurple
    Shannonpurple Posts: 268 Member
    Hi,

    My May
    1. do more ab work outs
    2. keep up with my water
    3. have fun so not to get burned out
    4. remember it is not a diet it is a lifestyle
  • esballet
    esballet Posts: 51 Member
    1. Stay under my calorie goal everyday for more than a week
    2. Crunches everyday
    3. Loose 5 pounds
  • Swissmiss
    Swissmiss Posts: 8,754 Member
    I would say to go to every exercise class that I am signed up for. The new session just started this week and so far two classes have been cancelled already.
  • tdbernrd
    tdbernrd Posts: 510 Member
    My May goals are 1) lose 1-2lbs, 2) exercise 5 days a week, 3) have one cheat day per week, 4) stay within my calories, 5) drink at least 64 oz of water, and 6) eat more veggies.
  • xElineeee
    xElineeee Posts: 29 Member
    1) Binge-free
    2) Eat back my exercise calories (I never did that)
    3) Try to lower my carbs
    4) Get finally rid of the goddamn last pounds (has to do with numéro 2!)
  • JennMarieFitz
    JennMarieFitz Posts: 73 Member
    My new goals are

    1) To hit 1200 cals every day. I've been very low and think it has been backfiring!
    2) To exercise every day. If that means just going for a walk on a down day, then it still counts!
    3) To have my bikini bottoms be less tight! - They fit, but not the way I want them to!
    4) Strive for happiness every day =)

    I'm going to worry less about calorie amounts and focus more on eating when I'm hungry, and just making good choices. I don't know if anyone else has this problem, but I won't eat if I feel that what I want has too many calories. I'll simply skip the meal. Silly, huh? I've been super hungry and sick lately, so I'm going to restrict myself less.
  • Swissmiss
    Swissmiss Posts: 8,754 Member
    To not overeat so much
    To exercise at least four days a week (hard exercising)
    To shape up my bottom
    To lose at least 5 pounds
  • stlinares
    stlinares Posts: 23 Member
    Ok, so I blew the first day of May. I went to Texas de Brazil for dinner. That was my last splurge. Today is day one for me. I GOT to get this weight off!

    1. Work out one hour 5x/week, even if it's just a one hour WALK.
    2. Eat MORE of the healthier, low calorie foods like vegetables.
    3. Eat no more than 1200 calories per day.
    4. Keep track of my food and drink intake on MFP.

    Is that it?
  • tracypk
    tracypk Posts: 233 Member
    May for me is going to be amazing!

    -First I'm going to start with a cleanse or a fast day not sure which. (yeah it's already the second day of the month so I get to hurry and decide)
    -I plan out my food for the day and end up eating more so my second goal is to stick with my plan.
    -I am training for a half marathon so I will continue with my training....BUT in addition to that I am going to do some cross training. It's nice outside so once my DH tunes my bike up I'll be riding that for some of my crosstraining.
    -I have noticed that my motivation is not what it use to be so I deserve to get off my but and get it done!!!!
    -It would serve me greatly if I wrote all this down as a reminder when I go to reach for that cookie :wink:
  • MissXFit13
    MissXFit13 Posts: 217 Member
    1) No Weigh May! Cutting the cord from my scale to focus on how my body looks and feels
    2) Bigger and better breakfasts to prevent night time snacking
    3) Cut out night time snacking! Nothing at 8:30pm
    4) Daily 5 - Rotate 5 ab exercises to do every day.

    My reward? Funny enough, a new scale! I think my current one is not accurate, so I'm going to invest in one that also measures body fat, hydration, and bone/muscle mass.

    Good luck, everybody!
  • hollydohrman
    hollydohrman Posts: 492 Member
    Two goals for the month of May

    1. Follow my newly implemented eating plan
    (it's not a diet but a lifestyle change)
    2. Follow the P90x doubles routine and complete every
    workout scheduled.
  • paulap52
    paulap52 Posts: 11
    My goal is to keep at working out.
    I am following the 2 Week Turnaround diet.
    Just started yesterday and feeling good today
  • jschway
    jschway Posts: 40 Member
    What ARE my goals this month? Hahaha goooooood question. Hm.

    1. Increase full body lifting to three days per week, with extra core work added onto the end of at least two sessions per week.
    2. Get consistent about yoga and do it at least once per week.
    3. Include HIITS or some other cardio twice per week.
    4. Always warm up properly and take time to stretch after workouts.

    Oh and I almost forgot!
    5. Compare month starting and ending measurements and body fat %.
  • Sweet_Potato
    Sweet_Potato Posts: 1,119 Member
    After a crazy month of finishing a research project I'll finally be done with grad school. Five weeks ago I started Jillian Michael's 6-week to 6-pack video, but I haven't had much time to do it lately. Next week I'm going to try to do it every day. I also haven't had as much time for cooking, and there's an asparagus soup I've been thinking about.

    Then I leave for my Mediterranean cruise! I know these things are a foodfest but I actually do ok on them. My rules are to take the stairs everywhere, unless I'm accompanying an elderly relative, and to exercise during the days at sea. Between that, the walking during the day, and the dancing at night, I end up burning more calories than I normally do.

    That's it for May!
  • Lizzymaep
    Lizzymaep Posts: 24 Member
    My May goals include: losing my last 3 pounds and toning up. =D wooot!
    Also, to help motivate people to live a healthier lifestyle and to not give up on their weight-loss goals.
  • snowgrrl83
    snowgrrl83 Posts: 242 Member
    Goals:

    1: Deficit of at least 1750 cals per week from maintenance calories.
    2: One cheat day per week.
    3: At least 20 mins of cardio 5 days per week.
    4: Stay above 1400 calories every day.
  • My goals for this month:

    1. lose 3 to 5 pounds.
    2. go to the gym 3 week nights a week and 1 weekend day a week
    3. allow myself leeway on the weekends without being discouraged
    4. one no guilt cheat day per week
  • paulap52
    paulap52 Posts: 11
    Got up and went to the gym today!
  • amylillian
    amylillian Posts: 27 Member
    Hi All,

    After a naughty April, I want a clean May! My May goals are:

    1. One cheat day per week.
    2. Log ALL food and exercise.
    3. Exercise 4 times per week for a FULL hour.
    4. One weigh in per week.
    5. Stay under my calorie goal every day (except my cheat day).

    YES! you're my kind of girl! I need to do that!
  • MariaAlbina
    MariaAlbina Posts: 130 Member
    To lose 4 more pounds this month.
    To not get upset going over just 20 calories for the day.
  • sudmalisjonez
    sudmalisjonez Posts: 2 Member
    My goals for may is
    - 3 strength training workouts a week
    - go by inches not pounds
    - be in bed asleep by 10:30
    -one dessert a day
  • QueenD69
    QueenD69 Posts: 4 Member
    My Goal: I have two pounds left to reach first goal.
    Set second 10lb goal to reach overal goal
    incorporate strength training two times a week
    make sure I track (this really helps for my fat grams; missing my smart phone)
    Do date with husband once a week (but still watch what I eat)
  • paulap52
    paulap52 Posts: 11
    Not so good yesterday afternoon/night. Was out with my husband. We had a good time. Today is Sunday and we went out for breakfast, didn't do too bad for eating. My daughter ate my hashbrowns for me and I thanked her for that. My goal is to lose 5 lbs this month.
  • agingwithfitness
    agingwithfitness Posts: 1,404 Member
    May goal lose 5 lbs…so far staying even, Cinco de mayo didn't help!

    I ate okay but had lots of Sangria.

    The last ten lbs are hard. Maybe I am tired of constant dieting. For over a month I have stayed the same weight. I am glad I am maintaining but I need to lose the rest!

    I always start the day great, healthy breakfast, exercise for at least an hour, healthy dinner…then I get tempted for wine or snack after dinner…nothing pigging out just enough to stay the same...
  • bella2b
    bella2b Posts: 1
    Totally bummed. I have been working to hard to lose extra baby pounds, started using my pal for two weeks and lost 3! Then, all the sudden I am back up again with no changes. I am so annoyed. :(
  • nbpoli
    nbpoli Posts: 13 Member
    I've had a terrible bank holiday weekend. Went out on Sunday night for a few drinks, which turned into quite a few drinks, and then ended up eating a kebab on the way home :(

    I feel horrible today and like all my hard work has been undone. Time to get back on the horse!