Nlongenecker

I would love to join this group. I really need a swift kick in the rear & it sounds like you're volunteering :smile: . Just kiddin, I know its a joint effort - kicks all around. I think weighing on Saturday is a good idea. I need incentive to stay on track during the weekend. Screen Name: nlongenecker Starting Weight on…

Mine is open, but I'm not a poster child for "healthy eating". It's not horrible, but not a perfect example.

Did you stay within your nutritional goals? No, did good all day til dinner. Had company over and didn't stay disciplined. Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? No, tracked food until dinner & didn't drink all my water. What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Got up at 4:30am to exercise. What would I have done…

Did you stay within your nutritional goals? Didn't track Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? Didn't set any What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Didn't have a very good day. What would I have done differently? track calories, drank lots of water...ate a lot of salty food What is today's personal goals? track…

I am not creative AT ALL...Longenecker is my last name. N is the first letter of my first name (Nicole).

Did you stay within your nutritional goals? Didn't Track Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? No, didn't exercise What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Made better choices than I have been in the last week What would I have done differently? track my calories & drink all my water What is today's personal goals?…

Did you stay within your nutritional goals? Yes, with some to spare. Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? Didn't set one What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Jogged 2 miles!!! What would I have done differently? Drank more water. What is today's personal goals? Track, drink my water. exercise weekly progress…

My mom is bipolar and depression is common in my family, so I am used to spotting it and dealing with it in other people, but never my spouse. And I think because he's a man some of the symptoms are different and he views having depression as a weakness, so convincing him to get help may be a challenge. So although I have…

Did you stay within your nutritional goals? Didn't track, but was very careful, so I hope so. Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? Didn't set one What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Jogged in the morning and didn't completely hog out on bread sticks at lunch at Italian restaurant. What would I have done…

Did you stay within your nutritional goals? Didn't track, but I'm pretty sure. My stomach was not doing well so I didn't eat a lot. Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? Didn't set one What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? I was very angry and stressed yesterday, but instead of eating my way through it, I ran it out…

Did you stay within your nutritional goals? Over by 53 calories Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? Yes, tracked calories & exercised (swam) What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Planned on swimming early in the morning, but got to the pool & open swim hours were over. But I went at the end of the day. I tried to…

Did you stay within your nutritional goals? No, chips & dip got the best of me. Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? No What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Had a friend over & we cooked meals for the week-pita pizzas, chili, oatmeal pumpkin muffins. What would I have done differently? Threw the chips away rather…

Thanks for everyone's encouraging words yesterday. I am feeling better today. Did you stay within your nutritional goals? Yes Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? Yes, tracked food & exercised What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Walked...in the rain. What would I have done differently? Done some strength training…

You can also download Couch to 5K apps for Droid or iPhones. You can play your own music and it will tell you when to switch from walking to running. I did this program about 1 yr. ago, but never finished. I've been discouraged ever since because I didn't want to start at the beginning all over again when I had worked so…

WOW, you're my hero!!

Well, I have to be at work at 7am. And to fit in a shower, getting ready, travel I would have to get up at 4:30am for 1 hour of exercise or 5am for 30 min. I work 10-12 hr days (usually around 44 hrs/wk. it just varies), so at the end of the day I feel like there's nothing left. I do make sure to get enough sleep. I strive…

Did you stay within your nutritional goals? No Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? Didn't set one What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Absolutely Nothing!! What would I have done differently? Track calories & exercise What is today's personal goals? Exercise and track calories exercise weekly progress (Sun-Sat) -…

Did you stay within your nutritional goals? No, over by 268. I am not proud of this, but I did better than a normal Friday. Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? Yes, I ran 1 mile again What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Didn't eat junk...let me explain. DH works out of town Mon-Thurs. & we both have Fridays off…

Did you stay within your nutritional goals? No, over by 116. Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? No, did not fit exercise in. What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Went to my favorite coffee shop & just got coffee. Usually I feel the need to get a baked good to go with my coffee. But I took my low calorie ginger…

Did you stay within your nutritional goals? Yes! Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? Yes. Ran my mile. What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Ran. Had a few munchkins at Dunkin Donuts & had Starbucks & still stayed on track. What would I have done differently? Not had Dunkin Donuts & Starbucks in one day. I made it…

Thanks for the encouragement. My DH runs, one day I will be able run beside him without feeling like I'm gonna die. That's one of my goals.

Did you stay within your nutritional goals? Yes! Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? Yes. Tracked everything & drank all my water. What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Just stayed on track. I know its basic, but its an accomplishment for me lately. What would I have done differently? Nothing, I was pretty happy…

Welcome meagalayne! This thread is basically to keep us accountable & help us stay on track. Looking forward to getting to know you. Did you stay within your nutritional goals? Under my calories yesterday & it feels great!! Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? Yes, I tracked everything & drank all my water. What did I do…

Welcome Sara (sasmll6577). It's great to have you here!

Would the members of this post mind making their food diary public or even available to friends? I am needing new ideas for meals. Just curious what's working for you. Thanks!

Yes, this is happening to me. I am out of calories way too soon and starving!

Thanks for the reference to your blog post. I needed to hear it!

I know Goldk usually starts us out with a new post. But I felt like I needed to get started right after this weekend & was anxious to get a fresh start on the a new week.

Monday 9/20/10 http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/121310-daily-check-in-wk-of-9-20-10

Did you stay within your nutritional goals? Doubt it...didn't track. Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? Hadn't set one. I'm realizing how important this is. Setting a goal helps me stay focused. What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Ate less at the Indian Buffet than what I normally do. What would I have done…