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Sheri869
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Hi All!!
Very excited to be doing another challenge (I was a shark last time around). I made it all the way to week 13 last time. I know I don't have a hope of winning due to my relatively low SW but I can't wait to get on track with the accountability. The challenges remind me to log faithfully and to incorporate weight training with my running.
I have a goal of running 4 more halves before I turn 40. This means staying healthy and injury free. First half is November 17th.0 -
Hi! I am very new to this and have never done a challenge before. I am looking forward to being more accountable with my weight loss. I am very active and run (I have done two half marathons) and like weight training. I am at a point where I am not moving the scale at all, and it is getting very frustrating. Looking forward to getting off some pounds!!0
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Good luck Twin Mom!! I ended up with Plantar Facitis (I am sure I spelled that wrong) and was out of running for a good six months. My best advise is to keep in newer sneakers and don't push the mileage up too fast.
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Thanks Stacey! I did two halves last year (Surf City in Febuary and Mountains to Beach in May). Other than some lingering hamstring/glute med. issues I came out pretty good. I just planned out my 4 races. Hubby is giving me a little grief because 3 of the 4 are in San Diego County.
November: Silver Stand in San Diego
January: Carlsbad
April: La Jolla
July: She Jane Run in Seattle0 -
Hi everyone!
I'm Dar, and I've done 2 or 3 of Sheri's challenges in the past (I was a Shark and a Raven!). I loved the accountability and challenging myself, but didn't stick around too long due to my low start weights. This time I am looking to get back on track with my exercise after having baby #5 in April. I tried to be healthy and active during pregnancy, but still managed to pack on 40lbs, and 20 of those are still here and seem to be moving in. It will be a challenge because I know from the past that my body LOVES being in this weight range, and I am nursing my daughter so I need to be careful to balance everything. It's easy to find excuses, but I know these challenges won't allow for that.
Just what I need!
Looking forwards to getting to know everyone! Go Wolverines!
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Hello Everyone, sorry I'm late checking in.
I'm Kelly, one of the team leaders along with Gillian, this is my fourth challenge with Sheri, I live in the UK have two weebles (maybe that should say three including their dad) I love running so love that we have other runners in the group, I just did my first half a few weeks back, have a 10k trail which is rather hilly, even the vets at the running club say it a killer.. I'm on planning more races (they do get addictive) Twin_mom I love that you have a goal before you're 40, my own goal is too do a full before then but have a few years yet, but I'm really considering just going for it next year!
Stacey (hope that is your name correct me if I'm wrong) I also like weight training, but since I moved in June haven't done any and don't have a gym membership, so have just started convict conditioning which is body weight fitness, but I do love picking heavy crap up and putting it down again Welcome to team wolverine if you have any question just hollow!!!!!
Dar if you were a raven then you must of done Sheri's very first challenge which Keri won, I joined in and won the one after her, then it went to a dolphin and then back where it belongs which was Gillian who won twice So we have a fab streak, we just ooze awesomeness by default
Like to say a huge welcome back and glad you joined in to Elaine (Tema) who was the team leader in the challenge I won, you rock girl - how is baby doing and big sister?
We also have of course Gillian and Izzie back, we have a wolverine jumped ship humm ... a regret I'm sure she'll soon realize, lol only joking I wish Kirsty the best of luck. especially as she's a northern like me (UK that is)
If you haven't checked in remember you need to do that and also weigh in... also you'll get 25 points if you fill in the measurements (which is what I'm meant to be doing, I just don't know where my tape measure is...)0 -
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Hi all, i'm Izzie. I have done 3 or 4 challenges with Sheri and am definitively looking to get back in shape with this one.
I work 2 jobs as a nurse and have a hard time staying committed because of time constraint!
It's no excuse but it is reality.
I will work 6days a week up to November 3rd, but should get back to a normal schedule afterwards0 -
Hi everybody
I promise I'll add more when I have more time... Prob won't be till tomorrow....:indifferent: But my names Elaine I'm from NZ :happy:
Looking forward to doing the challenge.... As I just had baby number two...
Oh I've also sent my measurements in (did it yesterday afternoon actually) and I've noticed it's not inked off yet, so I might give Sheri a quick PM tomorrow to make sure she's got them....
Sorry will check in properly tomorrow 0 -
where do you put your measurements in -
on the "check in" tab?0 -
Hi Everyone! This is going to be my third challenge with Sheri and I'm very amped up for this one! On both of the previous challenges I was a Shark.
I work full time and I go to school. Last challenge I ended up getting swamped with school work and fell off track. I am really excited for this challenge though because one of my goals in my life is to manage my time better. I know I have the time for everything but I just don't seem to make the most of my time. I'm really looking forward to getting to know you guys during this challenge. 0 -
@ Stacey
copy & paste this below link into your browser to input your measurements
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ibaLSzs83zMWhhIOEmfhhHQlHE8Nkoeblcb_Xs2Vsn8/viewform0 -
I'm shattered and it's just past 9pm here, think an early night is in order as it's an early morning running club session... I think it's about 6-8 miles ish tomorrow, not too sure as I missed Thursday (Parents evening)). Hopefully it will tick something off for this week Looking forward to the weeks challenge, hopefully it'll be up before I head out in the morning. 0
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Hi all, I'm Gillian and currently live in Victoria BC. We are moving back to the UK sometime later this year, once we get the blasted house sold!
This is my 3rd challenge with Sheri and Kelly. I'm just on the recovery end of back surgery a few months ago and will be using the challenge to get myself back to where I was. I hit goal weight just before the back injury, then of course because of lack of exercise managed to put a few pounds back on, but not too many.... I walk, a lot, and also enjoy cycling and horseback riding, so am quite active and hope to build back up to where I was just a few months ago.
Yeah Wolverines!
The first week challenge is now up, so make sure you have a good look at it and if you have any questions, please let us know... And we're off......0 -
Here is week 1 any Qs, just ask, if you would prefer you can PM myself or Gillain (mailaig) - now off for a coffee to think of what to choose.....
WEEK 1 Challenge
#1 - WORKOUT
30/30/45/60 - Do a Minimum of 4 workouts this week
2x 30 minutes - 1x 45 minutes - 1x 60 minutes
(Sunday - Friday morning 10am) - On 4 Different Days! (all these times are, of course, challenge minimums...feel free to go longer!!)
BURN a MINUMUM of 1000 CALORIES For the Week!!
TEAM CALORIE BURN TOTALS - 13,000 CALORIES
As I don't believe I have total completion of teams I'm going to keep this # kind of low but straight across the board - so All Teams Need to hit a minimum of 13,000 Calories! That should be more than doable for all teams!
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#2 - REPS - This is Always IN ADDITION to your workout times
Do 400 Reps!
YOU Choose what you want to work - Upper Body, Lower Body, Cardio or Core! ALL 400 Reps for this week MUST work the area you chose! You may do different types of reps but work the 1 area All Week! 25 of 1 specific exercise at one time to be couted toward the 400.
You can use weighted machines, weights or just your own body...examples - squats, glute reps, leg lifts, crunches,
situps, jumping jacks....the internet or your teammates
are GREAT for reference or ideas for this!
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#3 - Focus on Flexibility - CHOOSE something you would like to be able to do by the end of the Challenge!! For this week - Just spend 5 Minutes on 3 days doing some strectching to get yourself closer to your goal.
ie: on the big side...maybe you would like to be able to do the splits or when you're standing you would like to be able to bend and lay your hands flat on the ground or when sitting you would like to be able to open your legs wider when stretching and/or lower your head to the ground. AND this is in addition to any before/after stretching you should be doing in your workouts!!!! Internet and teammates is a great place for stretching ideas and I also have a huge book on it if you need ideas.
Thats it this week for the workout...Simple huh?!
BUT most of you know me....this is Definitely your mellow week....Much More Fun To Come from here on out!
OVER this week you need to.....
#4 - CHOOSE a habit you would like to change (Does NOT have to be diet/exercise related)
ideas...go from 3 alcoholic beverages to 1 - Stop drinking altogether - Quit/cut back smoking - Stop talking negatively to yourself - cut out soda - or caffeine - cut back to 1 hour a day playing video games - or 1 hour a day mindless surfing the internet (not including MFP ;-P) - Stop watching tv by 7pm...etc.
#5 - CHOOSE a New Good Habit or Hobby!!
ideas - Do 10 minutes more stretching before and after a workout, spend 20 minutes a day organizing a room in your house - walk the stairs EVERYtime stairs are an options - learn how to play an instrument or a new language - donate your time - take time to read 30 minutes each day - cook a meal each day and sit down at the table to eat it -
cook 7 meals in advance for the week!
For #4 AND #5 - These will start next week and are for the entire challenge so CHOOSE WISELY!! and these will be for points... you have a week to think about it - Suggestion...write down a bunch of things for both that you would like to do...then narrow it down...BE REALISTIC BUT Please also Choose something that Will, In Fact, Be a CHALLENGE for you!! You need to have chosen your items by Friday Deadline
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For posting - you can ask you team leader how they want it -
but it will go on your team thread daily or every couple days.....:Hopefully you all have had some contact with your teams...after today I will be more available so if you have ANY questions please don't hesitate to ask!!! Posting sample....
Stretch Goal - Back Bend....
Sunday:
30 Min / 420 Calories (biking, zumba, walking)
50 Upper Body Reps (50 total)
Stretching - 5 minutes
20 Points (those you'll see next week!)0 -
Forgot to say, when posting this week and for the first few, it would be helpful for newbies, if you could put down what type of reps you did - to give them ideas... please feel free to post links to great site ... hint, hint Gillian
Okay let's get the week off to a fab start!!!! Don't worry if you haven't got a cross next to your name for anything you have inputted, Sheri had a crazy busy weekend - we have all weighed in bar one (which I pmd her and Sheri knows also) so we good to go - once the craziness of first week calms - she'll will catch up, if by next week you still haven't got the cross for the measurements let me know (mine isn't there either ATM) and I'll PM Sheri this along with next week weigh ins!
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Hi All,
Sorry for the late check in - I was using the phone app too much. But I will make sure to check the laptop a few times a week to stay involved with the page.
Anyway, my name is Kerri and I'm starting at 225. Yep, I'm a big girl, but one that is motivated. An one that lost 10 pounds while sitting on a couch all summer. On June 26th I shattered my ankle. Needless to say, 2 months of immobilization, plus a blood clot from my knee to my ankle, and I've come to appreciate the need to get healthy once and for all in a whole new light. During the past month I've been dealing with my own case of plantar fasciitis from the boot and some serious tendinitis. However, I was just released from PT on Friday because I have reached 70% of my mobility back. The PT told me it will take a full year to get it all back. I'm ready to take that 10lb loss while sitting on the couch to a whole new level with this challenge.
To this end, here are my goals for this week / for the challenge:
#1 - I will work out on Sunday, Tues, Wednesday, & Friday
#2 - I will do 300+ reps on arms/back and 100 reps on my calves
#3 - My flexibility is on calf stretches for my tendinitis.
#4 - No more snacking/eating after 7pm. This is when I get myself into trouble!
#5 - Read 2 books / workbook pages with my daughter every day, not just 2 or 3 times a week.0 -
HI All,
My goals for this week are:
1. Workout days Mon, Weds, Thurs, Fri
2. 400 sit ups
3. Flexibility stretching - Wider sitting toe touch stretch
4. NO snacking after 7
5. Start up my knitting again 0 -
Hi all...
1.) My running days are Monday (mid distance), Wednesday (short), Thursday (long) and Saturday (short ...doesn't count to challenge). I plan on putting in my 4th day at the gym for my reps.
2.) Flexibility: I hope to increase overall....goal is to touch hands flat to the ground
3.) Improvement Goal: No more computer or iphones after the kids go to bed.
4.) Need to think here....not sure on a hobby. Running has been my hobby for the last couple of years.0 -
Hi all,
I just got back from the Gym. Here are today's numbers:
1. Workout - 81 Minutes (45 cardio for 5.5 miles, 36 lifting) for a total of 628 calories today
2. Reps - total of 324
36 Calf Raises
36 Abductor (inside thighs)
36 Abductor (outside thighs)
36 Bench Press
36 Ab Machine
36 Rowing machine
36 Lat Pulls
36 Tricep Dips (Machine)
36 Shoulder Lifts (Machine)
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Thanks team Wolverines :bigsmile:
Really awesome to be back Kelly ---- just had baby number two who is now 4 and a half months old. I actually have alreadyblostball,of the baby weight I gained but I've got a heap of toning to do :ohwell:
#3. I quite like yoga but can't do a full on locust stand which is what I would like to be able to do
#4. No eating past 8pm --- (my Outrigging training finishes at about 8pm and sometimes I eat after it :noway: hehehehe)
#5. Wake up earlier to get more quiet time in for myself - so I can either, read, stretch or just chill out really
#1&2 I'll just post as I do them through the week n yayay
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@ Midwestgirlz
You can't double dip for workout 1 to 2, so if the reps that you did are included in the time and cal burn then they can't be used as reps.
If the reps are in addition to your workout that's fine but it looks like the strength part of your workout you also classing as reps, correct me if I'm wrong
You can either log it as either
60 min workout (we have a 2x30, 1x45 & 1x60) and included all the burn but can't log the reps
or you could split it
as a 45 workout and calorie burn for the cardio part only
and
the 324 reps (no time or cal burn)
Hope this makes sense, don't worry if it all seems confusing at first - basically every part of the challenge is separate from one another, unless Sheri specifically says so!
Just let me know how you want it logging and if you are splitting the workout, can you let me know the cal burn for the cardio part!0 -
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I was just rereading the challenge and have just seen or actually I should say it just registered (I read it before coffee this morning) that the 400 reps this week are on one body part out of the 4 - core, upper, lower or cardio..... so we choose which body part to work on, glad I released this today as I've been working on legs and cardio, as I have done more towards legs today than cardio that is what I'll do
Put this here in case any others hadn't realise this either!0 -
Okay fellow wolvies: as Kelly (hint hint nudge nudge) suggested I'm providing a couple of links to great websites for ideas for reps. I used YAYOG (You are your own gym) a lot... I bought the $2 app for my iPad that allaows you set up training programmes baseed on body areas and of course, core and cardio..
Before I link to that here is another great write up abou the benefits of high intensity/low intensity reps.
http://www.builtlean.com/2012/07/19/high-reps-vs-low-reps/
And the link to Mark Lauren (YAYOG)
http://www.builtlean.com/2012/07/19/high-reps-vs-low-reps/
Have any questions, just ask, or PM. Looks like everyone is off to a great start...0 -
Here are my numbers for Sunday, it would make it really easy peasy if you don't mind copying this formula, it makes it so much easier to get the data entered.
Kelly has already mentioned about the double dipping in that you can't use your rep time and calorie burn toward your workout time or burn.
Also for counting reps, both sides combine for 1 rep count, so an UB curl on both the left and right arm counts as 1 rep only, not 2.
Sunday October 6th
Stretch Goal - Sitting with legs spread, walk hands forward until upper torso is flat to ground
Habit to Change:
Stop snacking after 7:00 pm
New Hobby/Habit:
Have joined a ballet class (to help improve flexibility) it runs for 16 weeks starting October 8th
Workout: 95 minutes (all walking)
Calories Burned: 727
Reps: 500 (all UB)
Stretching: 15 minutes
Reps: wall presses/push ups and one arm dumbbell curls
Left and right side count as one rep only..
I started entering the daily log into my exercise diary and then I only have to copy and paste here, it makes it a little easier. So each day the formula for posting is already logged into my diary, I only have to alter the numbers... It does help a great deal...0 -
This doesn't make sense. The way you are explaining it, reps are never considered a work-out. Does this also mean that calories burned while doing reps do not count?
The way you just explained it, we have to do 1 60min, 1 45min, and 2 30min workouts - yet to get to 400 reps we also need to do additional workouts? So we are doing, at a minimum, 5 workouts to get meet the objectives.
I have done one of these before (I was a dolphin) - and it did not work this way (It was 2 years ago, though). Reps were part of your workout.
Clarification, p[lease, when you can!
Thanks.
@ Midwestgirlz
You can't double dip for workout 1 to 2, so if the reps that you did are included in the time and cal burn then they can't be used as reps.
If the reps are in addition to your workout that's fine but it looks like the strength part of your workout you also classing as reps, correct me if I'm wrong
You can either log it as either
60 min workout (we have a 2x30, 1x45 & 1x60) and included all the burn but can't log the reps
or you could split it
as a 45 workout and calorie burn for the cardio part only
and
the 324 reps (no time or cal burn)
Hope this makes sense, don't worry if it all seems confusing at first - basically every part of the challenge is separate from one another, unless Sheri specifically says so!
Just let me know how you want it logging and if you are splitting the workout, can you let me know the cal burn for the cardio part!0 -
@ midwestgirlz
Yes the sections are now all separate from one and another so anything you log as #'2 REPS can't be used also for #1 WORKOUT, so the calorie burn and time from any rep work doesn't count towards #1. And vice versa, and same with the flexibility, this is in addition to #1&2
You can if you want use the reps as part of the #1 workout but whatever reps you do for this, can't also be claimed as #2 reps if you choose to log it that way.
So the challenge this week is :_
4 workouts (2x30, 1x45 and 1x60) burning a minimum of 1000 calories
and
400 reps (working on one body part)
and
3 days working on flexibility for 5 mins
What I'd suggest is use all of you Sundays workout as the workout part, ticking off your 60 mins one and not log the reps - reps are easy to knock out throughout the day - they only have to be in sets of 25 so don't have to be done as a big workout, I do mine while I'm waiting for the kettle to boil or making tea, I'm working on legs so am doing squats, lunges, leg raises etc.
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Can we have more suggestions on how to knock out reps during the day..
I remember people doing rep work when the adverts came on, I do them while cooking tea / making a cuppa0 -
Logged to here apart from Midwestgirlz (waiting to know how she's like it logged)
I need to get my thinking cap on about my habits etc0 -
Morning Wolverines! I hope everyone had a great weekend!
Stretch Goal - sitting with legs spread, working on that stance getting wider, and getting my chest to my legs.
I have always been so inflexible, so this is a great challenge for me.
Habit to Change- No eating after 8:30PM
-My husband and I got into a dirty habit when I was expecting- eating bowls of ice cream late at night right before bed. Horrible- and it stayed with both of us after baby girl arrived. It just feels so gross to eat something like that so late- so no more.
New Hobby/Habit- Get back to meal planning and cook more from scratch.
-Life is crazy, and I have been turning to easy, frozen foods way to often to feed my family at the last minute. I don't like the disorganization, the chaos, or the expense (our grocery bill has gone up hundreds of dollars a month
). My goal is to start with planning dinners, and move up to all meals and snacks.
Sunday 10/6
Workout: 72 minutes (20 minute step aerobics followed by a 10 minute power walk and a 42 minute long hike through our hills with my family- pushing my 55lb, 5 year old in a stroller)
Calories Burned: 589
Reps: 150 (core) - standard crunches and oblique crunches
Stretching: 5 minutes
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I have given a lot of though to this while working yesterday: this is my decision:
Flexibility: Improve on yoga positions (Kelly, if it is too broad, let me know and I'll pick one in particular)
Bad habit: no more snacking after dinner
Good habit: sleep a minimum of 7 hours a night
Sunday stats:
62 min walk
Calories: 311 calories
Reps: 0
Flexibility: 0
Bad habit: no (ate almonds in front of TV after my hospital shift)
Good habit: Yes0
