Week 2 Challenge
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fitmom_pam1976
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Hi Guys! I am sorry that I did not get this posted earlier. I had a CRAZY busy day today and I kept hoping to squeeze in some time to do a video for this weeks challenge..... BUT that was not possible. So rather than delaying the challenge any longer, I decided to just post it on here for you guys.
WEEK 2 CHALLENGE:
Physical Challenge: This week's challenge will be to BURN some SERIOUS CALORIES! I will be aiming for 2500 cals burned this week. You can try to meet this number or set your own personal goals. Part 2 of the Physical Challenge is a personal challenge that I am trying to overcome! I have the weakest arms ever! So I thought it would be a good idea to include push ups to this weeks challenge. Please research how to do proper push ups and I will be aiming for 10 perfectly executed push ups daily! My trainer tells me it is more important to do a small number of perfect ones rather than 100 bad ones. So, again you can set your own personal goals.
Nutritional Challenge: Let's try to eat as CLEAN as possible. Eliminate the processed foods and incorporate clean fresh items into your diet. If you have any recipe ideas, please post on here. With Labor Day around the corner let's share some recipes!
As a side note, in our challenges you are asked to focus on the Weekly challenge..... however the previous challenges should be incorporated into your lifestyle..... so do not forget to continue logging your foods, drink your water, exercise and get your crunches in! Remember this is lifestyle change...... road to healthy and happy
Good Luck with Week 2!!!
Pam
WEEK 2 CHALLENGE:
Physical Challenge: This week's challenge will be to BURN some SERIOUS CALORIES! I will be aiming for 2500 cals burned this week. You can try to meet this number or set your own personal goals. Part 2 of the Physical Challenge is a personal challenge that I am trying to overcome! I have the weakest arms ever! So I thought it would be a good idea to include push ups to this weeks challenge. Please research how to do proper push ups and I will be aiming for 10 perfectly executed push ups daily! My trainer tells me it is more important to do a small number of perfect ones rather than 100 bad ones. So, again you can set your own personal goals.
Nutritional Challenge: Let's try to eat as CLEAN as possible. Eliminate the processed foods and incorporate clean fresh items into your diet. If you have any recipe ideas, please post on here. With Labor Day around the corner let's share some recipes!
As a side note, in our challenges you are asked to focus on the Weekly challenge..... however the previous challenges should be incorporated into your lifestyle..... so do not forget to continue logging your foods, drink your water, exercise and get your crunches in! Remember this is lifestyle change...... road to healthy and happy
Good Luck with Week 2!!!
Pam
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Great, I take it that's a 2500 exercise burn in addition to daily calorie expenditure? That's a good level challenge for me, will have to ramp it up some!
I was hoping you would never say push ups, but 10 sounds bearable and I will try.
Of course will keep logging and 3+ workouts are essential to meet the new challenge. I will keep on being conscious of water in-take and will crunch - possibly not 100 every day though.
I don't eat processed food or takeaways at all. If anyone needs help with food ideas / cooking / healthy eating, I am happy to try to help.
What do you eat on labour day? We don't have that in the UK.0 -
Sounds great!
Okay my goal will be 50 regular pushups each day.
For the calorie burn since I'm still recovery from my cold it is going to be less than normal so I will say 1500 for the week.
I will also incorporate fresh food into my diet and eliminate greater amounts of processed food.
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Thanks Pam...I have issues with my arms as well so I need to do push up!
Gotta find a way to make the scale move downward!0 -
Love this challenge! I still haven't been cleared to do more than walk , but I will do what I can. Eating clean has helped my in the past as much as exercise.:happy:0
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I don't know if I'll be able to amp up the calorie burn more than I did this past week! (LOL). I am challenging myself to do 2 workouts/day. Usually, the evening workout is walking the dog or power walking with a friend and the morning workout typically occurs at the gym. Push-ups are difficult due to shoulder issues, but I will commit to 20 knee push-ups/day, as I think I can manage that without reinjuring myself. Will keep up with logging, water, crunches and will try to eat CLEAN!0
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Pam,
great week 2 challenge....I like how each week is a specific focus...and still keeping previous week's tasks...
thanks for cheering us on!0 -
Awesome challenge Pam!!
I have started off today with a 297 calorie spin... 2203 calories to go..
Cheers,
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I probably wont meet some of this week's challenges. I don't eat very clean, I don't eat all processed crap but I do eat a lot of it and probably wont stop lol. I did however stay under calories today.
I didn't do push ups either. I will double it up tomorrow.
I will aim for 2500 calories burned this week. I burned 223 calories tonight on my elliptical.
2277 remaining0 -
Great challenge...right now I am averaging 1800-2000 calories a week so 2500 is a push but I am up for the challenge. 10 push up, okay will do. Let's make this a great week everyone!!0
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Greetings from South Florida!
I'm ready for the Week 2 Challenge!
I gave up fast-food during the entire month of May, and felt great! Getting rid of processed, carb-laden food has helped me lose what I've lost so far, and will be necessary for me to reach my end goal....no better time to do it than right now!
When I first started working out, I did upright push-ups (standing up) pushing against the wall....maybe some first-timers might try that out....?? See demo- http://ow.ly/ooRvp
I burned approx 2100 calories with exercise this week....so I'm hoping to add one more workout and match the 2500 goal.
Good luck, ya'll!0 -
I already planned to eat more healthy food this week, so your challenge is perfect for an additional incentive. As for push-ups - hmm, I am really bad at them. I think I have to do knee pushups, I don't think that I can do the real ones. I will do 20 of them per day to make up for it.
Have a great day everyone!0 -
Just saw this today... did 25 push ups and 100 crunches. I burned approx 1500 cals last week and will shoot for 2000 this week. Will try to add on the weekly physical challenges.0
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My arms def need some attention!! This is a good challenge because for me the arms are always on the back burner!!0
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I am excited about week 2 challenge. I try to eat as clean as possible. I usually try to incorporate fruit for my afternoon snack. Sometimes I am able to add them to my meal.
Anyway, I burned a total of 2741 calories from these dates, 8/24, 8/26, 8/27, 8/28. I will work towards a 3000 calorie for the week. To start I burned 600 calories today. I walked after my run, but I didn't log the 9 minutes, so I am over 600 calories burned today, but will only take the 590 or estimate up to 600 burned.
Good luck to everyone.
I will start on the push-ups, I am taking a fitness/wellness class this semester and push-ups is on of the things I need to do. I don't like them, but I don't dislike them as much as I do crunches. 0 -
Everyone is different, but it is the last weekend that we usually get to grill out, so people go all out for eating burgers, hot dogs, brats, and then all the sides like potato salad, beans, etc..
What do you eat on labour day? We don't have that in the UK.
oh and if there is a carnival around people usually go there and eat the carnival food, which is very good.0 -
Thanks for the challenge Pam. I should do pretty good on the eating clean. I will push it even more than usual. I can't do the arm exercise due to Dr. orders but will challenge myself with squats instead.0
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Yesterday was a write off, lol. It was my last day at my job and the girls made cupcakes and brownies, and my boyfriend ordered pizza for a treat. It was a celebration day. But I was proud of myself because I didn't eat too crazy for the rest of the day. I tend to go all out when I give myself a treat day.
I was over calories by a lot. I drank a bit of water, not enough though. I am working on eating cleaner. I will never totally eliminate anything from my diet, but I am trying to have more fruits for snacks instead of packaged stuff. I am not much of a veggie eater, but I keep trying.
I didn't exercise at all yesterday. I was so tired. We were all passed out on the couch last night after supper.
Today will be a good day. Off to hopefully play tennis if the rain holds off!0 -
T: 288 calories
F: 288 calories
S: 672 calories
1248 down... 1252 to go
Cheers,
Alison
Ohh.. I had crocodile, camel, kangaroo, wild boar and venison sliders at the PNE last night.. Not exactly what you would consider clean eating but I had to try them...
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Stayed under calories today. Had some poor food choices, but it was my sisters birthday so I really don't care!
I didn't drink much water today, just what I had while playing tennis, but it was so cold out I really didn't want much.
I played tennis for 2 hours, but I didn't do pushups.
Total calories burned for week 2 so far: 11610 -
OK...yesterday was a wash with attending social functions all day...did much better today..
am doing del in logging in and drinking my water, except yesterday...
I am back on track...may this coming week continues!!!
hope all are doing well.0
