AUGUST FITNESS CHALLENGES

MiamiSeoul
MiamiSeoul Posts: 1,809 Member
in Challenges

August 2017

Please allow me a moment of nostalgia. Last August, I joined this challenge that was then moderated by @BABetter1. I'm moving into one full year of these exercises. Some months I was in beast-mode, others I was too sick to do anything, but I'm still here . . . and YOU'RE HERE. This is truly emotional for me. After spending the last 10+ years yo-yoing & wreaking havoc on my body, mind & spirit, I made a decision last year. I started 2016 at 233 pounds. I was 46, 5' 4" and miserable. I hit ONEderland on September 15, 2016 & promised myself I will never leave. On July 20, 2017 I hit my second goal of 160 by weighing-in at 159.6.

Do this . . .
You can . . .
Even when life hits pause, do what you need to do & then PUSH PLAY!

I believe in you!

Now, enough of that . . .

Summer is winding down & we're headed into fall which takes us stomach-first into the holidays. August, September, October . . . three months & then it's Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's! Your reminder of goals & how this works:

.5 pounds/week = a 2 pound loss/month
1 pound/week = a 4 pound loss/month
1.5 pounds/week = a 6 pound loss/month
2 pounds/week = 8 pounds gone bye, bye!

So, that translates into you losing 6 to 24 pounds by Halloween.

What are you going to do?

How bad do you want it?

LET'S GO . . .

As an homage to BABetter1, I'm posting her/his August 2016 Challenges. LET'S GET IT!



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- NO JUDGING
- DO ONE OR BOTH
- TO JOIN TOUCH/HIGHLIGHT THE LITTLE STAR AT THE TOP RIGHT OF THE PAGE
- CHECK-IN DAILY

Don't forget to weigh, measure & take lots of "before" pictures; share your stats if you like. See you on August 1st!


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  • MiamiSeoul
    MiamiSeoul Posts: 1,809 Member


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  • hil331115
    hil331115 Posts: 189 Member
    im in...crunches it is!
  • 2016summerfun
    2016summerfun Posts: 284 Member
    I'm back i'm in for both :#
  • getrealgirl
    getrealgirl Posts: 201 Member
    I'm in for the crunches. Did the Squat Challenge a few months ago after never doing a squat before in my life and the dividends were huge. I highly recommend it! I have done crunches and think I definitely need some more of them in my life. I'll be here 8-1!
  • mommy2ajs
    mommy2ajs Posts: 1,319 Member
    I am in for both.
  • DanielleM7810
    DanielleM7810 Posts: 26 Member
    I am in as well but I will be adding running goals to this for me personally. I am a runner anyway so incorporating these into my workouts will only help strengthen my core for better running. Is there a group we can join or do we just keep posting updates here?
  • MiamiSeoul
    MiamiSeoul Posts: 1,809 Member
    DanielleM7810 wrote: »
    I am in as well but I will be adding running goals to this for me personally. I am a runner anyway so incorporating these into my workouts will only help strengthen my core for better running. Is there a group we can join or do we just keep posting updates here?


    Come right back to this thread & help keep us all inspired <3


  • Fd08
    Fd08 Posts: 4 Member
    I'm in...first time
  • maryccameron
    maryccameron Posts: 9 Member
    Ok I'm in, squats it is for me! I'm on a knee recovery and need the motivation to do it!
  • Skipper111
    Skipper111 Posts: 392 Member
    I'm in for both!!!

    3 months till my holiday, I am so in!!!

    Keep me on Beast-Mode guys, you are my rock
  • Adc7225
    Adc7225 Posts: 1,318 Member
    I'm in! Going to try both but more of the ab then the squats only because I do other workouts that have squats in them and not sure about my counting skills :D

  • ihp2015
    ihp2015 Posts: 221 Member
    I'm in too with the squats. Just a quick question, though, do you have to do the squats in one session or do you just have to reach the total number of squats by the end of the day?
  • ShellyShellz29
    ShellyShellz29 Posts: 1 Member
    I'm in!!! I will start 8/1 with you on both abs and squat
  • GrandmaJackie
    GrandmaJackie Posts: 36,796 Member
    Squats this month for me!
  • everbe2
    everbe2 Posts: 2 Member
    New to all this fitness and being healthier.... but I'm in for both.
  • hil331115
    hil331115 Posts: 189 Member
    ihp2015 wrote: »
    I'm in too with the squats. Just a quick question, though, do you have to do the squats in one session or do you just have to reach the total number of squats by the end of the day?

    you just have to do them by the end of the day
  • cinnabun2
    cinnabun2 Posts: 5 Member
    Count me in please.
  • typeitdaily
    typeitdaily Posts: 3,322 Member
    In for both!
  • daneejela
    daneejela Posts: 461 Member
    Such a nice intro <3
    Congrats on your results and commitment!

    I am in for squats! Sounds both doable and challengeable! So exciting :)

    Squats challenge plus 100 days of yoga challenge should keep me pretty busy during August! :)
  • troubletc
    troubletc Posts: 19 Member
    I'm in for both :) along with OTF twice a week.
  • belkiscueto
    belkiscueto Posts: 28 Member
    Excellent and very motivating introduction! Congrats.
    Count me in for both!
  • MiamiSeoul
    MiamiSeoul Posts: 1,809 Member
    Fd08 wrote: »
    I'm in...first time


    WELCOME!

  • MiamiSeoul
    MiamiSeoul Posts: 1,809 Member
    edited July 2017
    Welcome @maryccameron @Adc7225 @ihp2015 @ShellyShellz29 @everbe2 @cinnabun2 @typeitdaily @daneejela @troubletc & @belkiscueto! See you all on the 1st!

  • cforsyth617
    cforsyth617 Posts: 205 Member
    Thanks so much Miami Seoul you are an inspiration. Congrats on your one year anniversary! I"m in for abs this month.
  • sdboyd106
    sdboyd106 Posts: 8 Member
    All in thanks
  • Celee1strong
    Celee1strong Posts: 6 Member
    I'm in first time joining
  • MiamiSeoul
    MiamiSeoul Posts: 1,809 Member
    edited July 2017
    WOO-HOO!

    @sdboyd106 & @Celee1strong, we're a fun-loving, supportive group. I wish you success during this challenge & always.

    We've got this guys!


  • jppric2
    jppric2 Posts: 9 Member
    I'm in for both! Just returned to my fitness pal after years and a 40lb weight gain! Excited to get back in shape!
  • bford2526
    bford2526 Posts: 2 Member
    I am doing both!!

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