More frequent diet/exercise checkin?

[carolyngrace]

Hey guys. DH and I recently decided to get more serious about getting in shape. I think it'd be helpful to have a weekly thread where the people participating would commit to checking in daily (or as often as they want) about specific goals. 

For example, my goals for the next week are:
1) walk every day (at least 15 minutes)
2) replace evening dessert with small piece of dark chocolate (at least 5 days of the week)
3) at least 2 servings of veggies per day (every day)

As you can see, my goals are not intense. I really want to make small, sustainable changes that will last. But even so, I know I will probably suck at this and want to give up in a day. Because currently I walk maybe twice/week, eat huge dessert every night, and rarely eat vegetables. 

I think it would make sense to start this each monday (and I'm willing to do that), but I was gone yesterday and didn't get to it. 

This would be in addition to the fitness check-in. 

Also, if a few people are interested we will need a name for this group, too

[stinybean]

I'll join you carolyngrace!

My goals for this week:
1. Get into a healthier portion size for each meal. I should not be eating as much as my husband.
2. Get some fitness in. I really want to do belly dancing, because I've done it in the past and it really works. Plus it's fun. So I will shoot for doing that twice this week.

Eta: pressed send way too soon

[baileybaileybne]

I'll play.

My goals this week are:
1. Choose a more healthy mid-afternoon snack
2. Do the exercises the physio gave me for my diastasis recti
3. Cut out one serving of bread/refined carbs in the day at least 4 days of the week.

Let's see how it goes. I have no willpower!

[sugarkissed]

I've just started getting more serious about this as well, good timing!

My goals this week:

1. Go to the gym Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
2. Meet my step goal each day.
3. Cut back on boredom eating. Ugh.

[turtletyme]

I am trying to refocus here too! I hope I can keep up with the check ins.

This week's goals:
1) only eat when hungry
2) food diary
3) 3 mini workouts (longer if I can!)
4) 3 walks

I also bought a pie and oreos and only unhealthy dinner ingredients, so this week is my "soft opening" if you will... DH is getting on board Monday.

[kemdupuis]

Great idea! I'm in!

My goals:
1. Drink more water and less caffeinated beverages.
2. Body weight exercises for atleast 30 minutes 5x a week
3. Stop skipping breakfast
4. Now that it has cooled off a bit, start going on after dinner walks with DH and LO a few times a week

[pghtruelove]

I'll join! Great idea carolyngrace

1.) Stay on schedule for T25 and CIZE.
2.) Cook at least 5 nights for dinner.
3.) Not eat out for lunch everyday.
4.) EAT BREAKFAST!

[alayne926]

I'm in!

1. I'm joining weight watchers today.

2. Meet my step goal on my fit bit every day.

3. Make better choices when shopping for daily snacks and meals.

4. Drink more water

[Bluedaisy]

My goals are still a little bit on hold since I haven't been cleared to exercise but I am working on eating better and drinking more water.

I've banned all juice and pop from the house except home brewed iced tea and my remaining few Appletizers because there is NO way I'm giving those up. I only have about twelve left though and once they are gone I won't order more.

[pghtruelove]

Failed already... Ate Applebee's for dinner last night.

[turtletyme]

My H brought me pie in bed. I said "I don't think I can eat this. I am not hungry." then I did. FAIL

[carolyngrace]

So how's it going so far this week?

I was feeling really good about the last couple of days. Then I got into a fight with DH tonight, the baby was crying forever, and I comforted myself with a bagel with butter & sugar on it. My total downfall! It could also be that I've eaten more healthy the last couple of days and my body was craving the sugar...

But as for my goals...

1) walk every day (at least 15 minutes) - YES
2) replace evening dessert with small piece of dark chocolate (at least 5 days of the week) - YES/NO (bagel tonight)
3) at least 2 servings of veggies per day (every day) - YES

So... not so bad I guess.

[stinybean]

pghtruelove and turtletyme we all have our moments. You guys can still do it. I mean pie, that's really hard to pass up.

I have been doing a little better with portion size. I'm not necessarily eating better things, but less of them.

[baileybaileybne]

I've been doing ok. Fruit instead of cake for snacks but DH was getting treatment for his back so I got a huge cookie. Trying to have less snacks between meals and walking each day. Main focus is doing my exercises for my tummy - must remember!

[kemdupuis]

I am sucking on the water intake. I feel like all I want is coffee until atleast 2 or 3 in the afternoon.... Not good. I have been doing pretty well at making myself do atleast 30 minutes of body weight exercises each night- it's pretty easy to do it in front of the tv while DH has the baby. It's been raining all week here, so no after dinner walks for us. I did go to the mall with LO today, so I feel like I got in my walking then. And I ate breakfast today....... Butttt then I kind of skipped lunch because we were out shopping. I wolfed something down at 3pm, but I need to be better about eating at regular times. I was lightheaded by the time I finally ate. Not good for BFing, I'm sure.

carolyngrace sugar on a bagel?? What is this you speak of?! Is this something other people do, or is it just your own creation?

[pghtruelove]

Yay I didn't fail today!

[carolyngrace]

Aug 19, 2015 21:17:06 GMT -5 baileybaileybne said:

I've been doing ok. Fruit instead of cake for snacks but DH was getting treatment for his back so I got a huge cookie. Trying to have less snacks between meals and walking each day. Main focus is doing my exercises for my tummy - must remember!

Ditto. Need to remember tummy exercises!!

[carolyngrace]

Aug 19, 2015 21:30:32 GMT -5 kemdupuis said:

I am sucking on the water intake. I feel like all I want is coffee until atleast 2 or 3 in the afternoon.... Not good. I have been doing pretty well at making myself do atleast 30 minutes of body weight exercises each night- it's pretty easy to do it in front of the tv while DH has the baby. It's been raining all week here, so no after dinner walks for us. I did go to the mall with LO today, so I feel like I got in my walking then. And I ate breakfast today....... Butttt then I kind of skipped lunch because we were out shopping. I wolfed something down at 3pm, but I need to be better about eating at regular times. I was lightheaded by the time I finally ate. Not good for BFing, I'm sure.

carolyngrace sugar on a bagel?? What is this you speak of?! Is this something other people do, or is it just your own creation?

Lol well, I was raised on sugar toast, and I've just expanded the idea to include any type of baked good. On a fresh plain bagel it's seriously amazing.

30 minutes of exercise at night is no small thing. Good job!

[kemdupuis]

Aug 20, 2015 0:29:54 GMT -5 carolyngrace said:

Aug 19, 2015 21:30:32 GMT -5 kemdupuis said:

I am sucking on the water intake. I feel like all I want is coffee until atleast 2 or 3 in the afternoon.... Not good. I have been doing pretty well at making myself do atleast 30 minutes of body weight exercises each night- it's pretty easy to do it in front of the tv while DH has the baby. It's been raining all week here, so no after dinner walks for us. I did go to the mall with LO today, so I feel like I got in my walking then. And I ate breakfast today....... Butttt then I kind of skipped lunch because we were out shopping. I wolfed something down at 3pm, but I need to be better about eating at regular times. I was lightheaded by the time I finally ate. Not good for BFing, I'm sure.

carolyngrace sugar on a bagel?? What is this you speak of?! Is this something other people do, or is it just your own creation?

Lol well, I was raised on sugar toast, and I've just expanded the idea to include any type of baked good. On a fresh plain bagel it's seriously amazing.

30 minutes of exercise at night is no small thing. Good job!

Sugar on toast?! Apparently I was missing out as a kid...

[mirage86]

carolyngrace, is it just sugar? I haven't thought about it in years but my mom used to give me toast with cinnamon and sugar when I was growing up.

kemdupuis, it's worth trying!

[sabrinaml]

I did great last week, but so far this week not so well. But I was in the process of moving so there wasn't a whole lot of time to worry about it. DH and I are staying with his parents until we find something new. (Please be soon!!)
Some goals (starting Monday)
1. Get back to meeting my Fitbit step goal everyday.
2. Don't allow MIL to put food on my plate (they eat soooo much at dinner it's crazy! And they don't eat until 8pm most nights).
3. Continue turning down the ice cream after dinner.
4. Eat breakfast!!!
5. Drink more water.

[kemdupuis]

carolyngrace and mirage86 I thought this was supposed to be a thread about getting healthy! Haha! Now you've got me wanting to try this unhealthy thing I've never had before.... Thanks ladies!

[mirage86]

Aug 20, 2015 5:47:04 GMT -5 kemdupuis said:

carolyngrace and mirage86 I thought this was supposed to be a thread about getting healthy! Haha! Now you've got me wanting to try this unhealthy thing I've never had before.... Thanks ladies!

Maybe make it healthier by dipping it in oatmeal? That's my favorite way to eat regular toast.

I haven't written out any clear health or fitness goals for myself yet, but I could get started with these:

1. Drink more water.
2. Work on having fruits/vegetables for snacks throughout the day instead of just throwing something into the toaster or microwave.
3. Go for a couple long walks with the baby each week.
4. Actually complete one of my 30 day fitness challenges.

[carolyngrace]

Have never heard of dipping toast in oatmeal!!

[mirage86]

Aug 20, 2015 9:20:36 GMT -5 carolyngrace said:

Have never heard of dipping toast in oatmeal!!

Try it! I might make some oatmeal for lunch today now that I'm thinking about it. I'll admit, I add some sugar to it... Not sure if that's something everyone does or not, lol. Then dipping toast in it makes a nice kind of salty/sweet combo. I've been having it every once in a while since I learned that oatmeal helps with milk supply. I figure that makes it a good meal option for me and baby!

[pghtruelove]

Ate breakfast but skipping my workout this morning. Mama is tired and I'm meeting some friends at Target. I figure walking around Target and the botanical gardens will be a good slow paved working it for today, right?

[turtletyme]

Doing my calorie counts has shown me I am going way over every day. No wonder I haven't been losing weight! Knowledge is power.

[pghtruelove]

Ate breakfast but skipping my workout this morning. Mama is tired and I'm meeting some friends at Target. I figure walking around Target and the botanical gardens will be a good slow paved working it for today, right?

[sugarkissed]

I've been doing pretty well this week so far in terms of exercise and my daily step goal, but I cave to my food cravings every day. Chocolate chip cookies will be the death of me!

That said, I'm down 6 lbs since the beginning of the month after being a standstill since 2 weeks postpartum.

[turtletyme]

I have done 2 walks and 2 workouts. One more of each to hit my goal. My H worked late last night so I never ate dinner, and I was finally a lb lighter this morning. Apparently not eating is the trick.