Countdown to Halloween - Turn Up the Heat!

Happyoceangirl

Alright, I've got a slinky black dress and some killer shoes to sport for Halloween .. and my goal is to tone up as much as possible before I have to go out of the house in the thing. I've been working for this since... last Halloween!

I'm looking for extra company on this last leg - peeps to help me finish strong, encouragment for pushing out one more rep... going an extra mile, sweating another bucket full... you get the idea.

I know there are several Halloween threads out there, but anyone interested in turning up the heat for just 31 days.... (starting Oct 1), holla!

StacySkinny

hahah Sounds like a good goal! I really hope you get into that sexy black dress!

I'd join you, but I think it's best for me to continue to try and shoot for just 2 lbs a week. Slow and steady works best for me.

Good luck, sweetness!

dindivt

Im in, sounds like fun. I recently joined but I would love to make some major headway and have some serious poundage gone in a month if only so I can feel like I acomplished something great.

Happyoceangirl

Thanks Stacey !!! I appreciate your support.

Dindivt - Awesome! Out of curiosity - are you planning on dressing up for Halloween? Is there a certain workout routine you plan on using?

After I wrote this post last night, I busted out some push-ups, and then threw in a set of 10 squats before going to bed. I also think I'm going to resurrect my ritual of balancing on one foot (holding the knee up, drawing abs in) while brushing my teeth - alternating every 30 seconds. These are just the little "extras" I'm going to try to add to the mix.

Lookin forward to firin' it up!!!

BigGail

Thanks Stacey !!! I appreciate your support.

Dindivt - Awesome! Out of curiosity - are you planning on dressing up for Halloween? Is there a certain workout routine you plan on using?

After I wrote this post last night, I busted out some push-ups, and then threw in a set of 10 squats before going to bed. I also think I'm going to resurrect my ritual of balancing on one foot (holding the knee up, drawing abs in) while brushing my teeth - alternating every 30 seconds. These are just the little "extras" I'm going to try to add to the mix.

Lookin forward to firin' it up!!!

You just know I'm gonna be doing the tooth thing now dontcha?

Happyoceangirl

Thanks Stacey !!! I appreciate your support.

Dindivt - Awesome! Out of curiosity - are you planning on dressing up for Halloween? Is there a certain workout routine you plan on using?

After I wrote this post last night, I busted out some push-ups, and then threw in a set of 10 squats before going to bed. I also think I'm going to resurrect my ritual of balancing on one foot (holding the knee up, drawing abs in) while brushing my teeth - alternating every 30 seconds. These are just the little "extras" I'm going to try to add to the mix.

Lookin forward to firin' it up!!!

You just know I'm gonna be doing the tooth thing now dontcha?

Go for it! It seems a little silly but the small things add up. I bet your balance improves while you also do some strengthening.

dindivt

Thanks Stacey !!! I appreciate your support.

Dindivt - Awesome! Out of curiosity - are you planning on dressing up for Halloween? Is there a certain workout routine you plan on using?

After I wrote this post last night, I busted out some push-ups, and then threw in a set of 10 squats before going to bed. I also think I'm going to resurrect my ritual of balancing on one foot (holding the knee up, drawing abs in) while brushing my teeth - alternating every 30 seconds. These are just the little "extras" I'm going to try to add to the mix.

Lookin forward to firin' it up!!!

You just know I'm gonna be doing the tooth thing now dontcha?

Go for it! It seems a little silly but the small things add up. I bet your balance improves while you also do some strengthening.

I havent made a decision on an outfit, Im working on the 31st but have the 30th off and am thinking about having a party so Im not sure if Im going to dress up or not, I would be happy if I could just fit into a size smaller jeans that I have in my closet. I am going to pick up Jillian Michaels 30 day shred DVD tomorrow since Im going to be off and do that and just be more active. I work the overnight shift as a dispatcher and its a pretty sedintary job, I just have to remember to not be so lazy during the day. As much as Id like to think so I am not asleep the entire 12 hours a day Im not at work and am not completely busy and unable to workout the days Im not at work.

Happyoceangirl

Good luck with the shred. That should be pretty do-able. Just 20-30 minutes and you're done. And you'll feel SO proud of yourself bc it's not exactly an easy workout. Having a party sounds like FUN - I vote that you do it! And, for kicks, think of an easy costume - it will be something to look forward to!

Today - I went for a run / walk, and threw in a set of pushups. (Just 10). Thinking that for the first week of October, I'll aim for 10 pushups 3 x a day as a supplement to whatever else I'm doing that day. Hopefully that will help sculpt my arms and shoulders a bit? Any other suggestions for quick, not too imposing on my schedule, but adding heat to the fire?

Happyoceangirl

Bumping to bring this to the top of the boards. I'm in a bit of a panic - tiny black dress and 13 days to go!
I'm in a bit of a scramble - do I run? Do pilates? Do evil Jillian DVD's back to back? I want to do it ALL! Oh yeah, and eat well too.
Anyone else on the mad dash to the finish line - feel free to jump in. The more the merrier.
:drinker:

StacySkinny

Bumping to bring this to the top of the boards. I'm in a bit of a panic - tiny black dress and 13 days to go!
I'm in a bit of a scramble - do I run? Do pilates? Do evil Jillian DVD's back to back? I want to do it ALL! Oh yeah, and eat well too.
Anyone else on the mad dash to the finish line - feel free to jump in. The more the merrier.
:drinker:

Hahah! Girl I feel ya! I still have 5 lbs to lose before Halloween for the H20 challenge - I'm not sure if I can make it, but I've lost 15 lbs since the start of the challenge and I'm darn sure going to give it my all to lose 5 more pounds in the next 13 days! That way I know that if I don't make it then I can't be too hard on myself.

I say do some light pilates then go for a run! But then gain, I'm just not a fan of Jillian Micheals. lol

Good luck to us both - and girl, you better post pictures of you in that slinky black dress! lol

Happyoceangirl

Go for it - if you've lost 15 since the start of the challenge, I have every faith you can drop another 5 - (or die tryin!) That's incredible progress Stacy. I'm so very proud of you.

I took some of your advice - the pilates part. Followed by a Yoga Meltdown dvd and then a bunch of arm exercises. I also found a VERY fun introduction to mixing it up on the treadmill, but I already had my post-workout shower, so I'll save it for tomorrow. Google "tracy anderson treadmill dancing" (or some variation of that) and see if you can find a youtube clip. It's hilarious - skipping, push up leaps, and side steps on the treadmill. Looks like WAY more fun than I ever have on it. I"m totally doing this ASAP.

Also, trying to stay focused on super duper good nutrition - at least for the next two weeks. IF (and at this point it's a big if) the dress ends up fitting, I will post a pic. Thanks for the motivation. I REALLY REALLY appreciate it!

Happyoceangirl

Just did a mixture of high intensity interval training and a combo of the Tracy Anderson treadmill dancing - for 30 mins. I felt super goofy and dont know if I could do the treadmill dancing anywhere but my own living room. It was fun though. :laugh:

I also got the best high off of that 30 minute jaunt - so maybe it's true that I really DO need to push it once my body gets used to a certain level or format of exercise. (I've been shying away from that all this time. And yet, I feel like I just scaled Mt Everest. I've missed that little high!)

Next up - pilates.