I just wanted to start a thread that would be a place to discuss what we feel would have helped us be the most successful in our efforts personally and as a team on a weekly basis, so here it is!

What are YOU going to do this week to improve?

This last week, I didn't log everything into my "Fit Day" and plan to be better about that this week.

This last week, I would have been more successful if I had slept more and planned ahead for stressful triggers. Sleep is a priority! I plan on less internet and TV time, more studying, family and sleep this week!

I made good choices but I could have been more careful about late night snacking! This week, I will have fruits and veggies available for snacking and may replace a meal with a smoothie/shake either in the morning or the evening.

Last week I...

...did a poor job managing my time. I need to make school work and the gym a priority over playing on the internet/watching TV.

...threw my sleep schedule off and have spent too much time correcting it--I need to get on a schedule and stick to it.

...didn't stick to my diet plan 100%. I need to get my head in the game.

...kicked my butt at the gym REALLY early in the week and it burned me out for the rest of the week. I'm going to pace myself this week.

I need to exercise everyday. At my age and with menopausal issues, I know that the scale won't go down without some sweat!

Last week I didn't move my butt enough!! That has got to change this week, if I want to see some movement on the scale.

I also let my emotional and mental state about these health problems get the best of me, and that was reflected in my eating all week.

This week is already off to a better start, so if I can work on the exercise, i think I can make it work!

Great insight Gals!

As for me, I've got major hurdles since any kind of change to my routine/structure can set off emotional eating . . . and with this strike, my world is totally upside down - everything from actual hours (days vs nights) and the financial worry - combined with being an official at work and the breadwinner at home - just total upheaval.

I think first of all I need to be very guarded and aware this week + and also somehow hold onto my resolve for this healthier wol. Now with my job - I log anywhere from 11-13,000 steps w/o the purposeful power walking I was just getting into again. I will have to double/triple/quadribble my exercise efforts with this change to virtually 0 steps. Gotta NOT cave to the dozens of Krispy Kremes & Pizza & Bar Food that is being delivered to the picket line . . . and also be mindful of all the water I usually glug down. I have menopause issues to top it all off too GirlyGS!

Quite a challenge ahead - gonna go with a day by day mentality instead for starters. Glad you're all here for me - gonna be here for you all too!

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Honestly there is no way I could eat food that was more healthy unless I went veg, which I don't plan to do this year. I just have to eat less of it.

Edited to add: I also CANNOT eat after 7 and see results. It simply does not happen for me. So, I will be sitting on my hands during TBL tonight. I wish I knew how to knit.

I need to drink more waterrrrrrrrrrr!!! grrrrr!!!

Why is it so hard for me?? I know it's there, I can easily have some. I like to drink it. I don't think it tastes bad or anything. I just don't really drink enough of anything I guess. I need to drink more altogether but esp. water.

Ok, I will drink more water this week.

This week, it looks like we has several gains, both small and large. I think we all could use a little support and goal setting! So lets make it public and state what we will do differently this week, or what worked for us that we will continue to do!

I withdrew once again. I let things bother me and I retreated. I did well weight wise but my head could have been in a better place. This week, I will be more true to myself and make the BEST choices for me, every day.

What about you?

I will continue to exercise daily. It truly does make all of the difference for me.

Last week I recovered from my week-long binge and stayed on plan diet-wise, I made it to the gym to lift weights and do HIIT 3 days and I went to all of my classes

What I need to do differently this week:

-- Drink more WATER!
-- Keep up the positive affirmations with myself. I need to actively change myself mentally--positivity is key.
-- Make it to the gym 5 days instead of only 3.
-- Staying on plan is great, but this week I want to stick exactly to the menus I draw up, so I'm sure that my calorie-level is good.

I've been on a nasty fast food streak since September 26th So this week I'm going to.:

- Find some money for healthy and satisfying groceries
- Plan meals around those groceries
- Try not to stress about being broke as a joke!

Hopefully these things work out. We are considering moving in with Daniel's parents to help pay off bills and save up for a house.

It *sucks* working just as hard as ever and having nothing to show for it! (I meant that in terms of money, but it happens with dieting too, doesn't it?).

I hope you are able to sort it out soon. I can say I relate to the cash flow/bill disparity all too well.

This week I will pay more attention to my body and its natural hunger/thirst cues!!

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How's everyone doing? Is there anything you can do to help you meet your personal goals?