Starting over
New here. However, I've tried Fitday before. I lost about 40 pounds 4 years ago, but have gradually gained it all back. I really hate to admit that, even to myself. I think setting weekly goals will help me:
Goals for my first week: Walk 15 minutes a day Record foods each day, 1200-1500 calories per day Stay away from sugar! Drink 6 glasses of water each day. |
Monday Report
My standard issue goals:
Mike: Sending me a King cake would be way too easy compared to getting a response out of the Internet Brand guys. An estimate on when they will add Sugar to the food log is a much more worthy quest. I hope you'll be as tenacious as I can be in this regard. ;) - Donna |
Originally Posted by dar n
(Post 95855)
Goals:
Walk Twice: M=Y Calories less than 1500: M= 1141 Calorie deficit of 5000 for week: M= -946 No sugar: M=Y Post everyday: M=Y Mern Awww congrats on the engagement and the baby. I'm glad to hear that it sounds like they are supported from both sides of the family and won't be rushed into getting married and trying to make ends meet before they are done with their schooling. Tori... Where are you? VelmaSue ... Welcome to FitDay! 1. 80-100 oz water daily M:Y, 2. eat what you brought to work M:Y, 3. workout 4 times during M-F M:Y, 4. Walk twice during M-W M:Y, 5. snack wisely M:Mostly, 6. laundry M:N, 7. mend work socks for hubby (his steel toes kill them) M:N, |
Goals for week
1. Keep carbs to 120 grams Mon, NO 2. Drink 6 glasses of water BIG YES-7 3. 4 servings fruits/veggies 3 4. Exercise 5x 30min Mon,no Personal goals 1. Clean kitchen (again or is it still??) some 2. LET IT GO! not a bad start to the week. I kept to 40 grams per meal but I forgot I had apple at lunch and some crackers before bed. My Mom likes this recipe for meatballs over rice but it calls for ketchup which is full of sugar. I switched it out with a can of whole tomatoes that I blended with emersion blender and then put all the same seasons in. Not as sweet but taste was similar. 18 carbs for the whole can vs 21 for 3tbsp of ketchup! my Mom liked it too :D Jenn |
This week's goals:
Stick to guidelines for my eating program Calories 1200-1800 Saturated Fat average 10% of daily calories Dietary Cholesterol 250mg or less Protein minimum 100g Net Carb Average 25g Fiber Average 25g Exercise 5 days Water 64 oz. Today's menu: Breakfast: zero cholesterol egg susbsitute omelet with spinach and Alfredo sauce Snack: protein shake Lunch: turkey and spinach low carb wrap, broccoli slaw Snack: protein shake with flaxmeal Dinner: tuna salad, sauteed cabbage, cooked broccoli Evening snack: boneless, skinless shicken and cheese |
I'm down on the scale today after letting go of some water retention from too much sodium. :) I was working on some computer issues yesterday so kept track of my food intake on paper. I'll log that later in my nutrition tracker.
Velmasue, hi and welcome. You have a lot of company here--many of us lost weight in the past and then regained. Together, and with the support of this group, we can all achieve our longterm goals. Your goals look great. :) Robin, Darlene, Cassie, hi. Donna, I always forget that olives are fruit, but I never eat enough of them at a time to actually count them as a serving of anything. Kudos on the cholesterol and calories! April, thanks for your congrats and good wishes. You're off to a great start on food and fitness this week! Jenn, nice start to your week. Great job on subbing the canned tomatoes for the ketchup. :) |
Forgot to mention that yesterday's exercise besides walking 2 miles (36 minutes) was 20 minutes of dumbell exercises with 20 seconds of cardio between each set. I love to mix up my exercise and my body responds well when I keep it interesting. One thing the guy on my video said the other night struck with me. It was getting to the end of 40 minutes of kickboxing and he said something like...I know you are tired but the more tired you are and the harder you keep pushing the more calories you are burning. So even though you are wearing down at the end of your exercise routine keep giving it your all because that is when the burn is counting the most.
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April, wow, thanks for telling us about your great exercise. You are working so hard and it's reflecting on the scale. Plus you're setting such a good example for the rest of us. Kudos on a job well done!
Monday Report: Day 1 of 21-Day Mindset Makeover (metabolism jumpstart) Not an excuse--just an explanation: I could have done better had I been more diligent, but I was working on a computer issue and just didn't take the time I should have on tracking my carbs. Went over 6g which is a lot when doc and I agreed I should have no more than 25g net per day to keep my blood sugar normal without meds. 3 extra grams were from a second serving of almonds and the other 3 extra were just small things that added up. Stick to guidelines for my eating program C+ Calories 1200-1800 1582 Saturated Fat average 10% of daily calories 12% Dietary Cholesterol 250mg or less 188mg Protein minimum 100g 135g Net Carb Average 25g 31g Fiber Average 25g 33g Exercise 5 days YES Water 64 oz. YES |
Well one huge goal that is missing for me this week is to do the 1/2 marathon. My SIL and her friend can't make it down so I'll blame it on them. It has nothing to do with the fact that I've been too lazy to train. ;)
Originally Posted by wildbeanerz
(Post 95840)
Mike & Hope ... Great picture! Love to see those smiling faces!
Just back in from another 2 mile lunch walk. Probably won't get one tomorrow as the "wintry mix" is in the forecast for tomorrow but if not, I will get out there. Hoping to bust my butt again tonight with another round of kickboxing. Maybe a smaller round of it mixed with a small round of kettlebell? We shall see. I really like the fast pace of the kickboxing cardio. Before you know it, your time is up and you are exhausted but it is fun.
Originally Posted by canary52
(Post 95843)
Yes, I did not mind that picture being up as much as I thought I would. But then again I got to hide behind the chilluns.
Originally Posted by carolynnq
(Post 95844)
Hi all,
I'd like to join in here. I think posting goals is a great idea. Mine: 1. 1200-1500 calories a day 2. at least an hour of activity (for me, right now, it's mostly yard work) 3. no white flour, sugar 4. no eating after 8 pm I've managed all but #3 for the last 10 days. Yesterday I had 3 candied cashews (but at least I didn't eat the whole bag!). I'm feeling energized from the yard work and get to see my yard looking better too. I was a huge late-night snacker. The first 3 or 4 days, it was really hard for me not to eat after 8. Now I find that most nights, I'm not having the urge to eat then. Jezzie - is your shoulder problem a rotator cuff problem? A couple of years ago, I couldn't move my left arm above my waist, and would wake up several times during night with excruciating pain from it. Doctors were useless. I used a product called RotatoReliever. The first night wearing it I slept through the night. 45 days later I was completely pain free and and hand full motion of the shoulder (and still do).
Originally Posted by Jezzie8
(Post 95845)
Hi carolynnq. the shoulder is frozen in place and yes, it would be rotator. I have very limited movement as well and pain. I'm dreading physio on Wed - he already told me it was not going to be fun I will look up the product you're referring to, it sounds like magic to me!!
Originally Posted by Mern
(Post 95846)
Mike, best wishes on your dropping 2 lbs. this week.
Originally Posted by cjohnson728
(Post 95854)
I'm going to pull a Mike this week and poach a goal from everyone who's posted them so far:
1. 4 servings fruits/veggies 2. Bring healthy lunch to work (eat healthy when working at home, order healthy on Wed. when lunch is brought in for audit; order healthy on Thurs. when lunch out for interview). 3. Drink a lot of water. 4. Snack wisely. 5. Try to keep calories to 1200 - 1300 per day & even out carbs & protein. 6. Stretch. 7. At least an hour of activity (Carolyn, hi and welcome! Is this daily or weekly?). Whoa...got my work cut out for me! Thanks, guys!
Originally Posted by dar n
(Post 95855)
Goals:
Walk Twice: M=Y Calories less than 1500: M= 1141 Calorie deficit of 5000 for week: M= -946 No sugar: M=Y Post everyday: M=Y
Originally Posted by velmasue2
(Post 95859)
New here. However, I've tried Fitday before. I lost about 40 pounds 4 years ago, but have gradually gained it all back. I really hate to admit that, even to myself. I think setting weekly goals will help me:
Goals for my first week: Walk 15 minutes a day Record foods each day, 1200-1500 calories per day Stay away from sugar! Drink 6 glasses of water each day.
Originally Posted by dmartz
(Post 95860)
My standard issue goals:
Mike: Sending me a King cake would be way too easy compared to getting a response out of the Internet Brand guys. An estimate on when they will add Sugar to the food log is a much more worthy quest. I hope you'll be as tenacious as I can be in this regard. - Donna
Originally Posted by jjrudd
(Post 95864)
Goals for week
1. Keep carbs to 120 grams Mon, NO 2. Drink 6 glasses of water BIG YES-7 3. 4 servings fruits/veggies 3 4. Exercise 5x 30min Mon,no Personal goals 1. Clean kitchen (again or is it still??) some 2. LET IT GO! not a bad start to the week. I kept to 40 grams per meal but I forgot I had apple at lunch and some crackers before bed. My Mom likes this recipe for meatballs over rice but it calls for ketchup which is full of sugar. I switched it out with a can of whole tomatoes that I blended with emersion blender and then put all the same seasons in. Not as sweet but taste was similar. 18 carbs for the whole can vs 21 for 3tbsp of ketchup! my Mom liked it too :D Jenn
Originally Posted by wildbeanerz
(Post 95867)
Forgot to mention that yesterday's exercise besides walking 2 miles (36 minutes) was 20 minutes of dumbell exercises with 20 seconds of cardio between each set. I love to mix up my exercise and my body responds well when I keep it interesting. One thing the guy on my video said the other night struck with me. It was getting to the end of 40 minutes of kickboxing and he said something like...I know you are tired but the more tired you are and the harder you keep pushing the more calories you are burning. So even though you are wearing down at the end of your exercise routine keep giving it your all because that is when the burn is counting the most.
Originally Posted by Mern
(Post 95868)
Monday Report: Day 1 of 21-Day Mindset Makeover (metabolism jumpstart) Not an excuse--just an explanation: I could have done better had I been more diligent, but I was working on a computer issue and just didn't take the time I should have on tracking my carbs. Went over 6g which is a lot when doc and I agreed I should have no more than 25g net per day to keep my blood sugar normal without meds. 3 extra grams were from a second serving of almonds and the other 3 extra were just small things that added up. Stick to guidelines for my eating program C+ Calories 1200-1800 1582 Saturated Fat average 10% of daily calories 12% Dietary Cholesterol 250mg or less 188mg Protein minimum 100g 135g Net Carb Average 25g 31g Fiber Average 25g 33g Exercise 5 days YES Water 64 oz. YES |
Not really a DVD Mike. I use the fitnessblender.com channel on YT. So many videos to choose from. They have an 8 week plan that I am considering purchasing as well. It actually tells you which videos to combine together.
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