Repost:: "FEBRUARY FOCUS" Challenge

Repost:  just wanted to bring it to the top for anyone that needs to post their goals before we start tomorrow. 

 

OK, everyone, the NEW challenge will start tomorrow and run through Feb 28.  The reason I picked the name of "Focus" is because it's not about weight for everyone.  For some it might be more about exercise or vitamins or logging their food.  Anyway, the rules are:

1.  List some goals you would like to attain over the month of February.  You may list them anytime between now and Wednesday. 

2.  Make the goals "measurable", ie, "drink 64 oz of water daily" or "lose 7 lbs in the month", or "exercise 3x week".

3.  Try to post daily about how you're doing.  If posting only once a week works for you then it's OK but most of us find that posting everyday makes us accountable.  If you actually have to put it in black and white that you cheated, you tend not to eat that food.

4.  If weight loss is one of your goals, post your menu  IF you want to.  It's not required but it helps you to stick to a plan if you actually HAVE a plan.   

5.  Keep a copy of your goals written down where you can see them. Tape them to your refridge, put them on your door or computer desk where you can see them daily.

6.  You may post your weight IF you want to but it's not required.

What did I leave out?  Any questions?  The important thing is that it is completely INDIVIDUAL to what each person needs.  We are just doing this together so we can support each other along the way.  We had some tremendous success with the "30 day challenge." We had several people that lost over 10 lbs of regain weight, some that really upped their exercise and some that never missed a day taking their vitamins.  All of those are HUGE accomplishments that might not of been realized without the support of each other.  So what do YOU want to acomplish...time to post your goals.

 

Focus is a great theme because that is exactly what I plan to work on this month.  I am on board and want to give my goals some very deep thought over the next few days.  I did reach most of my goals last month and it was this 30 day challange thread that helped with that.  Thank you for continuing it!

Jenn

I'm going to go ahead and post mine today because once Monday morning hits, I'm running until Friday non-stop and I might forget.

My goals for "February Focus" are:

1)  Exercise at least 4 days a week - I have just recently started a regular exercise schedule and I'm feeling good but I haven't made it a habit yet.

2)  Take my calcium EVERY day - I have all my other vitamins and supplements going great but my calcium seems to keep getting forgotten, mainly because I need to take it at a different time from my other things.  Once I get to teaching for the day, I completely forget about it.

3)  Eat protein first - I make sure to have a good source of protein at each meal but I have started eating other things (like the salad or veggies) first.  I need to get back to eating the protein first and then the other things.

So those are my 3 things to focus on for February.  Hopefully, those things will lead to a little weight loss too, but if I just maintain, I'm happy with that too.

Looking forward to hearing other people's goals for this month.  I love the idea of working on our goals together.  Good luck all!

Those are great goals Dee and all very attainable.  I struggle with exercising 3 days a week so I applaud you striving for four.  I work 3 12-hour shifts a week and on those days I KNOW I'm not exercising.  Glad to have you joining us this go-round.

For February I have 3 goals & they are about the basic WLS rules. 

1) I need to concentrate on protein first.  I tend to take a bite of each thing on my plate & no longer concentrate on the protein.

2) No drinking 30 minutes before & after meals.  I follow the after meal rule but not the before.

3) I need to excerise 3 days a week.  I don't know how to fit this in working 2 jobs so I need to walk on my lunch break.

I'm so glad we're doing another challenge!!  I don't want to lose any more weight but I would like to refocus on the basics so I don't start gaining and maintain my weight loss.

Hugs & Love,

Jeri

Focus in February challenge goals:

1) Maintain weight by lowering calories by 200

2) Don't laugh---exercise 1x per week...a girl has to start somewhere!

3) drink 70 ounces of water a day!!

I think this is doable and trackable! Now I just have to do it!!

Meggie

Meggie, I applaud you on working toward 1 time per week, I need to make that commitment too but I am not ready to.  YES, I know it's important but I absolutely hate exercise and I'm not setting myself up for another disappointment.  I know this is crazy but I don't want or need any negative feeling about myself with so much going on.

I'll be cheering you on, you can do it!

Hugs,

First off--- what is Lagnappe??

Secondly----thank you for the applause. i have gone this long without any formal exercise,however I do about 10.000 steps at work everyday. I don't know if it will help with the skin I am swimming in but who knows?!?!?!

Thirdly---This has been my biggest failure and I HATE failure. So, I guess it is time to get my butt in gear literally!
Thank you,
Meggie

Meg, I LOVE the exercise 1x a week!!  You're right, you have to start somewhere.  At least you know that's attainable.

I am 2 1/2 weeks post op.  My focus is on the liquid diet and the exercise!   I am traveling for work the next two weeks with only 1 day home in between so I am a little nervous.  I did a test run this weekend with my husband where we went out to a restaurant.  It was hysterical.  The poor server was beside hisself trying to replace the soup that I barely touched.  (I was practicing for all the restaurants I will be attending with customers and co-workers.) 

1.  Exercise every day.  Even if it is just a 30 minute walk on the treadmill.

2.  Drink my protein (ick, thankfully I have only 4 weeks left on this)

3.  Drink more water.

BG