Goals for Today (Always Open!)

mrs_yooper on this site started this thread but it has long died out, and I wanted to bring it back.

We should start a topic on where we can post our goals for the day in the morning and then set a time for 9 pm to enter if we accomplished our goals or not.  This way we have a time limit to get those goals accomplished and we can see what everyone is doing?  I hope some of you will join me in this interesting topic. 

Thanks so much!


1)  Post in the morning what your goals for the day are.

2)  Post in the evening or the next day, if you reached your goals for the day.

3)  In your end-of-day post (OPTIONAL), include your Nutrition Report for the day.

For Example:

Goals 06/10/09

1. Eat 1300 - 1500 Calories
2. Walk to Class (2.1 miles)
3. Study for Thursday's Test
4. Stock up at grocery store

In a separate post...

Goals Reached 06/10/09

1. Ate 1369 Calories (very low fat day but had 1 oz alcohol in my homemade vinaigrette) ((Edit:  I ate roughly half the chicken that I wanted to eat, so decreased by the appropriate Calories)
2. Walked to class and still had energy when I got there.  Wanted to walk back but the urge for organic soup was too strong.  I got a ride from a friend.
3. Studied some, would like to do some more tonight.
4. On my way out after this post!

1. Fat - 13.7% (22 grams)
   Protein - 16.3% (59 grams)
   Carbohydrates - 67.3% (243 grams)
   Alcohol - 2.7% (6 grams)
   Other - 0.0%
   
   Daily Sodium Intake - 4,089 mg
   Daily Sugar Intake - 125 grams
   Daily Cholesterol Intake - 98 mg
   Daily Saturated Fat Intake - 3 grams
   Daily Fiber Intake - 30 grams

I see this hasn't caught on yet, but I will continue it myself.  I look forward to other people joining me.

Goals 06/11/09

1. Eat 1300 - 1500 Calories
2. Work from 5 - close (that's enough for exercise)
3. Nap
4. Up my protein.

Goals Reached 06/11/09

1. 1683 Calories.  It's okay, I was on my feet for long enough.
2. Did this, got out at 9:35.
3. Did this, by accident.
4. Got up to 67 grams today.  Will keep working on it.

Fat - 27.0% (52 grams)
Protein - 15.7% (67 grams)
Carbohydrates - 54.7% (235 grams)
Alcohol - 2.6% (6 grams)
Other - 0.0% (0 grams)

Daily Sodium Intake - 4,258 mg
Daily Sugar Intake - 132 grams
Daily Cholesterol Intake - 130 mg
Daily Saturated Fat Intake - 20 grams
Daily Fiber Intake - 22 grams

Goals for Today 06/12/09

1. Eat 1400 - 1600 Calories
2. Work from 5 to close
3. Be patient with boyfriend
4. Keep fat intake between 30 and 45.
5. Read chapter 8 for class (due Monday)
6. Don't spend any money (hopefully for the rest of the weekend)

06/12/09's Goals Completed

1. 1688 Calories.
2. Worked.
3. I can never be patient enough.
4. I don't know this one.
5. Did this.
6. Bought coffee, but that's it.

This weekend I took some time off because my boyfriend asks me to cook for him on the weekends, and it tends to be a high-olive-oil chicken parm (with quality, high-fat mozzarella) and other things.  At least I started every meal with spinach.

Right now, you all, my iron is at 25 and I'm working my way up there.

Goals 06/15/09

1. Walk to and from class (total 4.5 miles)
2. At least 3 meals today
3. 850 - 1000 Deficit
4. Swimming, maybe 20 minutes.  For relaxation.
5. Costco and Goodwill/thrift shopping for more work pants.
6. $4.00 alcohol break

leopard, I'm glad you've started this thread.  I'll post some goals for today:

1)  Drink 1.5 litres of water despite the June Gloom.

2)  Ride the bike to work.

3)  Homemade pasta salad for lunch.

4)  Grapefruit for a snack.

5)  Bit of shopping at Winco including hammy food.

6)  Clean Eclair's Lair!

Hi Figurethefat!  Tell me about how things have been going for you!  I've been doing just fine, as you an probably see.  Invite the old crew if you'd like.  Maybe this can be just as good as the last one!

I confronted my professor today and got a tad upset because I'm having difficulties in a class that should otherwise be easy.  I mean, how hard should abnormal psychology be?

Goals Finished 06/15/09

1. Walked 5.548 miles today according to gmap pedometer
2. Had 4 meals.
3. 710 deficit (2000 calorie eating day)
4. I swam about 20 minute, did a few laps and stretched in the pool.
5. Costco - spent $80 almost
6. Had two washington apples, but it's been a high stress day. total, $8.00

CALORIES:  2003
Fat - 23.7% (54 grams)
Protein - 13.0% (66 grams)
Carbohydrates - 50.3% (256 grams)
Alcohol - 12.9% (38 grams)
Other - 0.0%

Daily Sodium Intake - 2,786 mg
Daily Sugar Intake - 87 grams
Daily Cholesterol Intake - 86 mg
Daily Saturated Fat Intake - 17 grams
Daily Fiber Intake - 27 grams

For tomorrow, I think I'll work on the sugar - the fruits and veggies I had today were fine, but no caramel nutty cone.  Trying to work on cholesterol, and 86 is fine for now.

Hi leopard!  I'm good, now but earlier this year I needed to lose about 20 lbs!  

From yesterday:

1)  Drink 1.5 litres of water despite the June Gloom. DONE

2)  Ride the bike to work. DONE

3)  Homemade pasta salad for lunch. DONE

4)  Grapefruit for a snack. DONE

5)  Bit of shopping at Winco including hammy food. NEED TO DO

6)  Clean Eclair's Lair! NEED TO DO

Last night we had Chinese from Pick Up Styx.  Not a blowout calorie wise because I hadn't eaten much for lunch or breakfast, but too much sodium and fat!  Bah!  Nevertheless it was yummy at the time.  I guess I regret it more this am.

Today:

1)  Bit of shopping at Winco including hammy food. 

2)  Clean Eclair's Lair!

3)  Fresh apricots and plain yogurt for brekkie.

4)  Pasta salad for lunch.

5)  Drink 1.5 litres water again.

6)  Run 3rd 5k :)

I need to lose some, I can't call it a plateau because I wasn't trying all that hard until a few weeks ago.  Still no weight loss, and today not too much energy.  I might walk to the pool if it doesn't rain this afternoon.

Goals for the rest of 06/16/09

1. 1000 Deficit
2. Drink at least 2 full bottles of water
3. Walk to the pool/walk back (total 2.2 miles)
4. Swim at pool
5. Keep sugar under 60 g

Goals Completed 06/16/09

1. 1040 Deficit, according to CC, but my dinner intake was estimated and very likely more Calories than I logged.
2. I had 2 1/2 bottles of water.  Might finish the last one tonight.
3. Walked.
4. 15 minutes, then it started raining.
5. Natural sugars accounted for, I believe it was about 55.

For Today, my Stats were:

Today's Weight:  176.8

Today's Calories:1568
Fat - 27.5% (49 grams)
Protein - 17.7% (71 grams)
Carbohydrates - 54.8% (220 grams)
Alcohol - 0.0%
Other - 0.0%

Daily Sodium Intake - 3,160 mg
Daily Sugar Intake - 71 grams (minus 27 from 2 nectarines)
Daily Cholesterol Intake - 105 mg
Daily Saturated Fat Intake - 18 grams
Daily Fiber Intake - 18 grams

Fiber's a little worrying.  I changed it up by not eating salad today.  I guess it made a hell of a difference.  Will make it up for tomorrow!

Goals accomplished

1)  Bit of shopping at Winco including hammy food. NO BUT I DID BUY HAM FOOD AT TARGET

2)  Clean Eclair's Lair! GOING TO DO THIS IN 5 MIN. - DONE!

3)  Fresh apricots and plain yogurt for brekkie. YES

4)  Pasta salad for lunch. YES

5)  Drink 1.5 litres water again. ALMOST

6)  Run 3rd 5k :) YES 40:49

Stats for today:  1904 calories

Fat - 19.6% (43 grams)
Protein - 16.3% (80 grams)
Carbohydrates - 64.0% (314 grams)

Daily Sodium Intake - 2,658 mg
Daily Sugar Intake - 90 grams
Daily Cholesterol Intake - 293 mg
Daily Saturated Fat Intake - 7 grams
Daily Fiber Intake - 30 grams

I kind of ate too many calories today, but I did do some extra work in the garden, so it's probably ok, no deficit but no surplus either :)

a bit late but still

1. keep under 1400 cals OKAY BUT NOT BEDTIME YET:) (prepared some carrots + apples included in my calorice budget - should keep me satisfied)

2. buy cheap shorts for holiday:) DONE.

3. all email and other pressing work tasks finished by 5 pm OK. note to colleagues: do not call me at 7 pm because you were unable to finish your work in time!

4. enter numbers in budget worksheet  DONE

5. walk 60 mins (including shopping!:-) DONE

nutritional report (hope this keepsfrom eating more! it is 7 pm, had my dinner and still have a bowl of carrots + apple so that oughta be it!)

1328 cals

grade A-

Fat - 33.1% (49 grams)
Protein - 19.3% (64 grams)
Carbohydrates - 44.3% (147 grams)
Alcohol - 0.0%
Other - 3.3%

(am really satisfied with these stats. note to self. look what a bit of planning can do.)

edited to add numbers:)

1)  drink 1.5 litres water EH, DONE

2)  ride bike to work DONE

3)  deposit check CS DONE

4)  leftover pasta frittata for breakfast DONE

5)  leftover Chinese for dinner (sick of leftovers) NO...

6)  dust NO...

Welcome in ka2007!  I look forward to getting to know you and your goals.  And no one is ever late!

Figure - No worries on Calories.  You got a good balance of fat, protein, and Carbs, so you shouldn't have to worry about a deficit today.

It rained today, so I didn't want to walk to class and then be stuck for two hours with sopping wet clothes.  I might head over to the gym but I don't have that much time today, given that I am going to my parents' house for the night and skipping a class.

I guess I'm doing something right, because I am down to exactly 176 instead of dangling around 177.  Now, that's not all that to be proud of, but I'm glad to see a little bit of progress.  If I can keep this up, I might just get back to the 150's, where I'll be happy to maintain for a little while before I head to the dreaded "healthy BMI". <3

Hefty list today (see #5)

Goals 06/17/09

1. 750 Deficit
2. May or may not be able to exercise, depending on time/weather.  Squeeze in 2.5 miles at gym.
3. 2 bottles of water (16.9 fl. oz apiece)  ((Edit:  3 bottles; I picked up some diarrhea or something this morning so will have to take an extra drink))
4. Don't forget to feed the fish before I leave for overnight!!
5. Steal trash bags from my parents' house. ("Hefty Hefty Hefty")
6. Steal TP from my parents' house.
7. Pick up roughly 10 checks and 5 deposit slips.
8. Improve on Fiber (yesterday was 18g)

hi leopardayne!

thanks for your warm welcome:)

1. Walk on treadmill, 40 minutes 
   
2. arm wts, 2 sets 
3. water, 64 oz 
4. sit-ups, 50
5. plank, 30 seconds
6. log EVERYTHING
7. stay under 1300 cals INCLUDING B-day cake
8. get mom a birthday card!

I think this will really help me keep it real. I get sporadic in my logging too often. I also forget the basics, like getting enough water. Life keeps interfering! lol.

Hey Chris1208 - welcome in!  Always happy to see a new face.  I look forward to getting to know you.  And... "keeping it real" is part of what we're here for.

Goals Completed

1. No deficit.  Probably a surplus but haven't finished logging my ice cream break (a.k.a not quite a binge because I had full control of putting the the nutty cones in my mouth)
2. Exercised a little.  Will have to go back out and burn off 630 calories worth of ice cream.
3. Two so far.  The "Aquarius Spring" brand is tastier than I was expecting.
4. Fed them!
5. Got it.
6. Got it.
7. Not yet, will grab.
8. 25 g fiber.  Just right.  Will keep working to get to 30.

See #1:  I had three Food Lion sundae cones and while they were tasty, the regret is here.  I should have just taken one out of the freezer rather than taking the whole box out.  i knew the box would be gone while I was watching TV.  Good thing I haven't touched the Little Debbies yet (on Dad's request, I ran down to the store to grab some).

Innyhoo... I will work extra for the rest of the week to try to get back on track.  Even if it means I have to skip my alcohol after work Friday.

Calories: 1998
Grade: B

Fat - 33.5% (75 grams)
Protein - 13.6% (68 grams)
Carbohydrates - 52.8% (264 grams)

Daily Sodium Intake - 2,453 mg
Daily Sugar Intake - 94 grams
Daily Cholesterol Intake - 132 mg
Daily Saturated Fat Intake - 38 grams
Daily Fiber Intake - 25 grams

I picked THE worst day to start this. It's cold, rainy and my 84 yr old mother's birthday. Oh well, it's going to be easy to improve. lol.

1. Walk on treadmill, 40 minutes NO
2. arm wts, 2 sets NO
3. water, 64 oz Done
4. sit-ups, 5 NO
5. plank, 30 seconds NO
6. log EVERYTHING Done
7. stay under 1300 cals INCLUDING B-day cake NO
8. get mom a birthday card! Done x 2

Fat - 28.8% (49 grams)
Protein - 17.2% (65 grams)
Carbohydrates - 54.0% (206 grams)
Alcohol - 0.0%
Other - 0.0%

Daily Sodium Intake - 2,085 mg
Daily Sugar Intake - 64 grams
Daily Cholesterol Intake - 176 mg
Daily Saturated Fat Intake - 11 grams
Daily Fiber Intake - 20 grams

Cals 1511

Stats for today:

Fat - 32.9% (76 grams)

Protein - 21.4% (111 grams)

Carbohydrates - 45.7% (237 grams)

Daily Sodium Intake - 1,813 mg
Daily Sugar Intake - 86 grams
Daily Cholesterol Intake - 495 mg
Daily Saturated Fat Intake - 21 grams
Daily Fiber Intake - 14 grams

Total calories 2,035, so too many.  

I ended up eating some tootsie rolls and carmel taffy, and some samples at the trendy market:  brie, crackers, cookies, bread from the bread store Asiago Pesto Swirl - yum.  By then I didn't feel like the Chinese leftovers so just had some plain nonfat yogurt and pineapple.

Took Penny for a walk for 30 minutes to make amends, but I'm afraid I still racked up a small surplus of 150 calories :/

goals for today:

1. have a deficit of 900-1000 cals YES

2. walk 60 mins incl. any errands or shopping YES, 130 min

3. finish work by 5 pm YES

4. buy veg + have them for dinner YES

5. wash one to two batches of clothes NO - last batch still not dry, have to do it on fri

6. lunch should include veg and/or fruit NO - making up for it by dinner:)

food stats

a-

calsFat - 21.3% (37 grams)
Protein - 15.8% (62 grams)
Carbohydrates - 54.2% (211 grams)
Alcohol - 0.0%
Other - 8.6%

Daily Sodium Intake - 3,199 mg
Daily Sugar Intake - 22 grams
Daily Cholesterol Intake - 104 mg
Daily Saturated Fat Intake - 18 grams
Daily Fiber Intake - 11 grams