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Tracking is a Habit!~~ 21 day challenge
Hello all-
I am trying to develop a habit for tracking! It seems so hard for me to monitor my food intake- I have been losing weight for 1 year 10 months and I still struggle with this... I know it has slowed down my efforts because I am so hit or miss with recording what I am eating- If I don't write it- did it really happen? Sometimes not- :o So I am looking for a few others to take up the challenge to make a new habit of recording your daily food intake. You record in a way that works for you, everyone is different! Just be sure to do it every day for 21 days- why 21? Well, some people say it takes 21 days to develop a habit, honestly I think it might be longer but I thought it would be a good start to developing this habit. I think that we should introduce our selves and post daily if possible to let everyone know that you are on track for the new habit! :) Here are some tips for developing a new habit-
Want to join me? Just post your intro and start tracking! :) :carrot: |
Me
Hello! :)
My name is Tracy- I am hoping to find some support while I work to develop my new habit of tracking! I am 29 years old and newly married, well 7 months now. I love being married, we have two tiny dogs, chihuahuas. They are lots of fun, but needy. Just like babies- I am a super busy person because I am in an accelerated nursing program. We will be done in December- The total program is 14 months long we started in September 09. It keeps me so busy but it will be worth it in the end. :) I have been losing weight since Aug. 2008 and started out at 250 lbs I currently weight 178 (slight gain again! Ugh). My weight loss has really slowed down this year, I know it is because I can't seem to keep track of my food on a regular basis. I will track really well for a few days and fall off- I keep trying which is why I keep losing a little bit at a time- I want to speed things up again since I only have about 30 more lbs to go till my goal weight. :) I look forward to meeting some of you who want to work with me to develop a HABIT! I am going to do! Even it it takes me another year! :D Tracy- |
Hi:wave:
I will join you, This is a perfect challenge for me. I am doing terrible tracking my food. It's no wonder I'm stuck after a 13 pound loss. Points or calories? Who knows? I don't write them down anywhere. I probably forget a lot of things I eat. I want to lose more weight and not be stuck at this weight. I am super busy at times. I volunteer as secretary for my pastor. Sometimes it's very busy, other times not so bad. I also spend way too much time on the computer. I love to PSP and make sig tags. (Paint Shop Pro.) I also fix my dad's dinner most nights since I lost my mom 5 years ago. It's rare that I don't go over there every night. So day 1 will be today. We will be successful.:carrot::carrot: |
I'm game.
I know tracking every bite helps so many people lose weight. But I've never managed to track my food for more than 2 days. So, 21 days? I'd like to do it. I'm a teacher, so I'm home for the summer, and maybe I can start this new habit. |
Great!
Hey ladies.... :)
Glad to see your on board. :) How did your day go? Me? Not so hot- ugh- I needed some support though and look now I have two ladies to do it with me so tomorrow will be my Day 1.... LOL I did try to go back but it was way off the plan- though on a positive note I did make my planned dinner and track that so the whole day was not shot. :o How did your day go, Scribble? Pinkprincess? I am glad to have you all on board! Let's Track! |
Well, I recorded everything I ate. I planned what I would eat for the day in the morning too. I didn't stick to it, and I ate an extra serving at dinner. However, I honestly recorded it in my little book. So at least I wrote it down.
Overall, the day went well. I'm getting ready to plan out my day right now. |
I did track yesterday and I was op for the first time in at least 2 weeks. So on to day 2 for me.
Tracy, you can do this. I kept remembering this challenge. Scribble, it wasn't a total loss. You did track it. |
Good Morning! :)
Today will be day 1 for me! LOL I am started out great by going with the plan-
Shredded wheat and toast for breakfast- Scribble~ You wrote it down so that was great!! Day 2 for you....:cool: PinkPrincess~ Day 2.... :carrot::carrot: Keep Tracking- I'll check back in later today! |
I would like to be in on this too! I've just recently lost ten lbs on a 3 week camping trip and it has motivated me to jump back into the game. I know that tracking is really important for my weight loss, my problem is sometimes I will cheat and then stop tracking because I feel guilty. This time I will track NO MATTER WHAT! I'm with you ladies, we can do this!
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Stephandra! Welcome to the challenge. :)
I have had similiar problems in the past with not tracking what I wouldn't anyone to read! I am not like that anymore though.... (;) Today I am tracking everything!! I look forward to hearing more from you. :) |
great idea, I'll join starting tomorrow!
I recommend this tool, to create a habit, it's also based on the 21 days ideas: http://habitforge.com/ see you around! |
Hey AnnaKhan- :)
Welcome aboard. That site looks cool..... I am going to sign up. Thanks for the link! Tracy- |
I kept track of everything yesterday...even the handful of pirate's booty I ate at the pool.
Just writing everything down is powerful right now. Is anybody keeping track of calories/exercise? I decided not to do that (at least for now). I know about what I should eat during the day. And, I get plenty of exercise. My family bought me a road bike for Mother's Day. I'm enjoying riding on the country roads outside of town. Best Mother's Day present ever. Just wrote my plan for today. Good luck everyone. |
Day 2
Hey all... :)
SCRIBBLE: You rock! I track points also, but I am ww so it is part of the plan, eh? I think just making yourself accountable to writing everything you eat is Huge! I am off to make my oatmeal for breakfast- steel cut with a package of diet hot coco makes it super yummy! My next course for the nursing program starts today~~ I would have like a few more days off personally.... Ugh! I hope this class goes by quick so that the final semester can begin! I am ready to be finished- I hope December comes quickly- :D Have a great day forming a new habit ladies! :) |
I did track yesterday. So on to day 3. And I am doing better about my eating. I count WW points and do keep a record of my exercise.
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