Alexandria Help Center

Cindyinpg

Welcome to the Alexandria Help Center.

Do you have questions about the challenge? Do you need information about how to start your new healthy habit? Need motivation or support? Here's where you'll find help. Read the links or simply post a question and someone will drop by to answer you.


Questions and Answers:

1. Why do I need habits? What's wrong with just having goals?

 http://www.niashanks.com/no-more-goals/

 http://markmanson.net/goals

 http://nicksorrelltraining.com/powerball-failure-and-achieving-goals-with-the-pros/

2. What is the best step by step article on myfitnesspal about weight loss?

 http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

3. What's a great group to join on Myfitnesspal if I'm looking for help and advice?

 http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/10118-eat-train-progress

4. What are some great Facebook pages that I can follow that will keep me motivated and give helpful advice?

 https://m.facebook.com/BeautifulBadassFanpage/

 https://m.facebook.com/bodyforwife/

 https://m.facebook.com/leighpeele/

 https://m.facebook.com/mollymgalbraith/

 https://m.facebook.com/FitnessRe/

5. Where can I find some weight training success stories to keep me motivated?

 https://www.girlsgonestrong.com/ggs-spotlight-powerlifting-pocahontas/

 http://www.bodyforwife.com/to-epiphany-and-beyond-finding-your-why-of-weight-loss/
 
https://www.girlsgonestrong.com/one-video/

6. Why should I strength train? Where do I start?

 http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2013/02/28/strength-training-101/

7. How much strength training should I do? What about cardio?

 https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=750390558417690&substory_index=0&id=137577139699038

8. I have a gym membership. Now what?

 http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/beginner_weight_training.htm

9. I have dumbbells. Now what?

 http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/rudy6.htm

10. I have NO equipment. Now what?

 http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2009/12/09/beginner-body-weight-workout-burn-fat-build-muscle/

11. What should I be eating?

 http://www.completehumanperformance.com/flexible-dieting-basics/

 http://www.niashanks.com/how-to-stick-to-your-diet/

 http://www.completehumanperformance.com/clean-eating/

12. I ate way too much. Now what?

 http://www.niashanks.com/damage-control-when-you-over-indulge/

13. I need cardio and strength training videos online.

 https://www.fitnessblender.com/


14. I need low calorie recipes.

 https://m.facebook.com/GinasSkinnytaste/

 http://freshfitnhealthy.com/recipes/decadent-creations/

ginncjb

This is my first-ever challenge of any kind. I joined the group & i do appear on the Winners & Walkers list, so that is all good. My question is: Should I be seeing this in the "My challenges" section of the menu? So far, I've only been able to visit the challenge by searching "The Walking Dead". Help...what am I missing? ☺

ginncjb

I did find the listing under "Groups" to come here so that part of my question has been answered. ☺

Cindyinpg

ginncjb wrote: »

I did find the listing under "Groups" to come here so that part of my question has been answered. ☺

Yes. I did it as a group. Not sure how to make it come up in My Challenges. Hmmm.

LeanFitLisa

Hi. I would like to do the Character Carol challenge this week however it involves 1 min of jumproping or jumping jacks. I am unable to perform those due to a medical issue. Can I use my elliptical or March in place for that 1 minute instead and still qualify for the challenge?

Cindyinpg

MyDarcysMuse wrote: »

Hi. I would like to do the Character Carol challenge this week however it involves 1 min of jumproping or jumping jacks. I am unable to perform those due to a medical issue. Can I use my elliptical or March in place for that 1 minute instead and still qualify for the challenge?

You bet! You can always modify or even substitute any challenge exercise with whatever you feel will give you the same benefit.

SpiffmeisterLee

Is it too late to join this challenge?

Cindyinpg

SpiffmeisterLee wrote: »

Is it too late to join this challenge?

Not at all. Pick a chatter and a team and join in.

ToughHippieChick

SpiffmeisterLee wrote: »

Is it too late to join this challenge?

Welcome aboard!

ginncjb

I've noticed when posting that some of my comments are missing the last couple of sentences. In all of these cases, there are other comments much longer than mine. Is this something with phone? Anyone else have this problem?