January challenge

[3momchaos]

Happy 2022 y’all! Starting off with complete honesty because if I’m not honest with myself, what’s the point? My daily challenges are:
Protein: goal 80 grams daily-today I did not track
Water: 64 oz-today 64oz
Mindful eat- not today
Purposeful movement- not at all LOL it was a lazy day!
Bi weekly weigh ins will be on Monday and Thursdays
I’m looking forward to getting my mind back in this-the holidays took a toll on my motivation but I only have myself to hold accountable!

 

[KarenWV]

Um, accountability, definitely not today, maybe tomorrow, definitely Monday fer sure. Thanks for getting this started, though.

 

[Anne23]

Fluids met for the day, but my protein? Not even close to goal. Movement, nope, sat on my couch and watched Netflix - enjoyed the holiday and will start fresh tomorrow!

 

[JudyNY]

Saturday January 1st:

Mindful Eating: Yes
Protein: Yes
Water: Yes
Exercise/Movement: On the light side. Did some easy exercises just to loosen up a bit as I dropped the ball on my exercise in December. So easing back in slowly.
Habit tracker: 14/14

 

[KarenWV]

Hi y'all. I decided to have a fresh start today with a "fast" fast, just for today. I need to get myself back in balance, and I want to get back to experiencing true hunger vs head hunger. I absolutely do not recommend this for anyone else.

I used to do intermittent fasting periodically, pre-surgery, usually every 3-4 days. Increasing my water intake about 2-fold made it possible, and it never caused constant hunger or discomfort.

Hopefully this will be the beginning of a new happier & healthier me. Tracking starts tomorrow, including water, protein, and movement.

 

[missyinacage]

Happy 2022! May we finally find the peace and joy we need!

January 1st

Grams of Protein: 79
Ounces of Water: 64
Daily Steps: 4587
Mindful Eating Choices: Like Karen, I really need a reset to figure out actual vs. head hunger. So, I went with timed meals and mostly what would be considered full liquid, with the exception of dinner.
Self-Care Decisions: Took the stairs up to the 3rd floor instead of the elevator. Turns out I really need some physical activity!!!

 

[missyinacage]

Could someone define, using numbers or percentages, what exercise and habit tracker mean? I find these terms vague and foreign.

Both are usually apps that allow you to set goals and track your progress. A fitness example is the standard 10K steps per day. The app tracks your progress, can remind you to take a certain number of steps each hour and celebrates when you meet your goal.

 

[JudyNY]

Could someone define, using numbers or percentages, what exercise and habit tracker mean? I find these terms vague and foreign.

The Habit Tracker is something I started doing the beginning of last year that people were doing when following Erin Branscom who runs My Level 10 Life on YouTube. I've posted a sample Habit Tracker before but I'm happy to do it again. It gets totally tailored by the individual who puts down what habits they need or want to do. Here's a list of what some people put on in and some that I do (in no particular order):
Daily to-do list
Support Group
Exercise/Movement
Protein Goal
Water Goal
Mindful Eating
Vitamins
Gratitude/Prayer
Journaling
Self-care
Sleep 7-8 hr min
Meditation
Fruit/Veggies
Stop eating before full
Declutter
CPAP
No spending $
Skin Care Routine
Weigh in day (once or twice a week)

Like I said, it's whatever you need to work on because you want to make sure you do it every day. You can use checkmarks or color each box in a different color each day. While it is nice to aim for every box checked, an unchecked box here or there is fine because we aren't perfect.

Attached is a blank Habit Tracker. As for the other things you mentioned, not sure what the other things you were asking about are.

 

[KarenWV]

Happy 2022! May we finally find the peace and joy we need!

January 1st

Grams of Protein: 79
Ounces of Water: 64
Daily Steps: 4587
Mindful Eating Choices: Like Karen, I really need a reset to figure out actual vs. head hunger. So, I went with timed meals and mostly what would be considered full liquid, with the exception of dinner.
Self-Care Decisions: Took the stairs up to the 3rd floor instead of the elevator. Turns out I really need some physical activity!!!

Thank you Missy for mentioning steps & stairs. If I can find an inexpensive pedometer (maybe Wally World?), I'd like to become more mindful of my daily steps. Also, I have a stairwell about 10 feet from my doorway. I am going to start trying to build up my stamina on them, that is, if my knees will let me. I swear I always get gems of wisdom from this website!

 

[3momchaos]

Day 2
Protein: 87 grams
Water: 64oz
Mindful eating- YES finally lol
Purposeful movement: yes, took down all the Christmas decorations at my moms house, so a lot of up and down stairs and lifting

 

[3momchaos]

Thank you Missy for mentioning steps & stairs. If I can find an inexpensive pedometer (maybe Wally World?), I'd like to become more mindful of my daily steps. Also, I have a stairwell about 10 feet from my doorway. I am going to start trying to build up my stamina on them, that is, if my knees will let me. I swear I always get gems of wisdom from this website!

A lot of smart phones have pedometers built in.

 

[NewChallenge]

Day one and Day 2
not much of anything no protein, as much water as I could get and keep down.

I was sick not even from going out just because it was min turn to be sick. (this has been going around my work) Not COVID happy to say.

 

[missyinacage]

January 2nd

Grams of Protein: 114
Ounces of Water: 56
Daily Steps: 10993
Mindful Eating Choices: I made it a point to eat slowly and try to savor the flavors of what I was eating.
Self-Care Decisions: Prepped some easy to go lunches/snacks for a few days. And roasted a chicken for dinner so I can have homemade chicken noodle soup since it's SO DAMN COLD lol

 

[KarenWV]

January 2nd

Grams of Protein: 114
Ounces of Water: 56
Daily Steps: 10993
Mindful Eating Choices: I made it a point to eat slowly and try to savor the flavors of what I was eating.
Self-Care Decisions: Prepped some easy to go lunches/snacks for a few days. And roasted a chicken for dinner so I can have homemade chicken noodle soup since it's SO DAMN COLD lol

Hey Missy, is it ok for me to ask how to get 100+ grams of protein in? Other than supplemental protein shakes, I have trouble getting 50-60 gms or more. I would appreciate your suggestions if you don't mind. If you'd rather not, that's cool. Not trying to be nosy on my part, just looking for good ideas. Thank you!

 

[JudyNY]

Sunday Jan 2nd:

Mindful Eating: Yes
Protein: Yes
Water: Yes
Exercise/Movement: Yes
Habit tracker: 14/14

Note to Missy: I am making homemade chicken soup today too! I wanted to make it over the weekend but our store had a shortage of chickens last week! Luckily they were restocked yesterday. And later this week I am going to make your Beef Bourguignon recipe because I finally have an open bottle of wine!

 

[3momchaos]

Day 3
Protein: 80 grams
Water: 64oz
Mindful eating- Yes
Purposeful movement: a little
Bi weekly weight in: 170lbs

 

[NewChallenge]

Day 3

Protein 30g
Water 24
Mindful eating not good yet today I had 5 soda crackers for the day
Exercise/movement just over 6000 steps

 

[JudyNY]

Day 3

Protein 30g
Water 24
Mindful eating not good yet today I had 5 soda crackers for the day
Exercise/movement just over 6000 steps

I'm not judging you but just concerned, are you feeling okay? I remember you said you were sick earlier in the week.

 

[JudyNY]

Monday Jan 3

Mindful Eating: Yes
Protein: Yes
Water: Yes
Exercise/Movement: Yes
Habit tracker: 14/14

 

[NewChallenge]

I'm not judging you but just concerned, are you feeling okay? I remember you said you were sick earlier in the week.

Thank you for asking Judy today is the first day I feel like I will live. LOL My head hurt so bad I would not walk around too much and food was only making me sick. I can drink today without feeling sick. Have 32 oz in at right before 7am.

I lost 7 lbs but know they will come back as soon as I get my water in again. LOL