Easter Challenge

kintegra

I challenge you to be a healthier you by Easter, just in time for the spring/summer weather! During our challenge, you can weigh in on any day, and report your weight on the date closest to your weigh in. Below are the weeks until Easter. Feel free to post any goals you have, questions, recipes, or just what is going on in your life in general. Have fun with this and good luck to becoming a new YOU! :flowerforyou:

Weigh in weeks:

Jan 3rd: 203.0 lbs
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25th: <<<goal 175 lbs>>>

RushinBruisette

it! Thanks for the challenge Kelly!! I can't wait to wear little spring/summer dresses and actually like it!

Jan 3rd: 202.6
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25th: goal 178 lbs

fitnewlife

I'm going to join the challenge although I won't be able to exercise for 6-8 weeks. I'm going to get in the gym for this week until my foot surgery then I'll start back up once the doc says it's okay.

Weigh in weeks:

Jan 3rd: 145.0 lbs
10th: 145
17th: 145
24th: 145
31st: 145
Feb 7th: 145
14th: 145
21st: 145
28th: 145
Mar 7th: 143
14th: 141
21st: 139
28th: 137
Apr 4th: 135
11th: 133
18th: 131
25th: <<<goal 130 lbs>>>

peachyolives

This sounds like fun! I'm not planning on reaching my ultimate goal weight until June, but this will cover most of that period!

Jan 3rd: SW 162 lbs.
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Apr 4th: <<goal 140>>
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25th: <<goal 137>>

chelsiburnett

I am in!!! I should be close to my ultimate goal by then!!!

Weigh in weeks:

Jan 3rd: 143.0 lbs
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25th: <<<goal 120 lbs>>>

Mindful_Trent

I like the idea of a longer-term challenge group - I'd like to join! Plus, it lines up perfectly for me because I've signed up for a 10k race on May 1st, and would love to lose as much weight as I can before then. I'm determined to make 2011 my year and stay on track. Last year I pressured myself to try to lose the weight aggressively, and that just backfired, so I'm setting my goals at about a pound a week for this year. If I can stick to that, I'll be at my goal weight by year end!

Jan 3rd: 190 lbs
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25th: <<<goal 170 lbs>>>

bjshooter

I am totally in, I wanted to be at goal weight by february, but I am still miles away, I am currently down 33lb out of 62lb.
I started this about easter last year would be great if I was nearly there exactly a year later.

Jan 3rd: 159lb
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25th: final goal weight 135lb

fitnewlife

I'm going to join the challenge although I won't be able to exercise for 6-8 weeks. I'm going to get in the gym for this week until my foot surgery then I'll start back up once the doc says it's okay.

Date Goal Actual
3-Jan 145
10-Jan 145
17-Jan 145
24-Jan 145
31-Jan 145
7-Feb 145
14-Feb 145
21-Feb 145
28-Feb 145
7-Mar 143
14-Mar 141
21-Mar 139
28-Mar 137
4-Apr 135
11-Apr 133
18-Apr 131
25-Apr 130

Charity55

This is what I need to help keep me on track. Thanks

Weigh in weeks:

Jan 3rd: 198.2 lbs
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jsecret

Jan 3rd: 177
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14th: ((Mini Goal: 170 lbs))
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Mar 7th:
14th: ((Mini Goal: 165 lbs))
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25th: ((Goal: 159 lbs... or less of course!))

lisawest

Thanks for starting this one Kelly! I've been off and on the wagon over the last 3 months. Now I am back ON! I WILL reach my goal by Easter, if not sooner. I've been essentially this same weight since LAST Easter, so losing the last 5 by then would be great. I've been trying to think of a personal challenge that will help me out. So far none that I've come up with are really what the problem is, so the search continues! I'll let you all know when I come up with one.

Jan 3rd: 165 lbs
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gmm502

Looking forward to the challenge

Jan 3rd: 245 lbs
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kath711

I'm in!!

Jan 3rd: 128 lbs
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25th: 123

jabberjaws77

Im in!! I need a new challenge!

Jan 3rd: 178lbs
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jcch00

I'm in!


Jan 3rd: 131 lbs
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kintegra

Looks like a good group so far! Welcome to the newbies...maybe we can find some more too!

So what are your goals for this month?

I'm planning to do 5 water aerobics classes, 10 Zumba classes, 15 elliptical workouts, and at least 8 Wii workouts for the whole month. If I do more than that, that's extra points for me!:bigsmile:

So far I have 1 water aerobics, 1 elliptical, & 1 Wii workout done - Zumba tonight & tomorrow!

Chocolickkyss

Weigh in weeks:

Jan. 3rd: 130 lbs.
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25th: 120-122 lbs.

I don't think I'm really 130 lbs because I was just 125 lbs on Friday but since that's what my scale told me yesterday morning I recorded it. Now that the holidays are over and I've begun the Turbo Fire/Chalean Extreme hybrid program i'm hoping I can take off and then maintain my weight.

chelsiburnett

My goals this month would be
#1 p90x everyday!!! No breaks!
#2 lose hopefully 10 pounds
#3 walk on the treadmill!!!
#4 see some abs!!!

KaeChelle

I would like to join. I just started logging my food again yesterday. I gained some weight over the holidays and I'm ready to get back on track!

Jan 3rd: 266.8
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25th: GOAL 240

My goals this month are simple because it's like I am starting over:
Stay under my calories each day
Drink 8 cups of water a day
Exercise a minimum of 3 times a week

I also need to find creative ways to exercise because we cancelled our gym membership and switched to basic cable, so I no longer have exercise tv. :frown: :sad: (We are doing Dave Ramsey's Total Money Makeover)

lisawest

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I also need to find creative ways to exercise because we cancelled our gym membership and switched to basic cable, so I no longer have exercise tv. :frown: :sad: (We are doing Dave Ramsey's Total Money Makeover)

I, too, have to find creative ways to workout. (Unfortunately, I've found them, but don't use them like I should!) There are several places you can find videos on-line. Youtube has a bunch (I'm strange, but I like the Richard Simmons Sweatin' to the Oldies:blushing: ), and here's another website you can use: http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness_videos.asp

I have others, but I'm at school right now, so I can't get to them. I'll try to post some more of the ones I've found!

KaeChelle

Thanks! I didn't think about looking for videos online. My computer isn't in the greatest spot for exercising, but I could try! I will probably buy a couple of $10 DVDs at Wal-Mart.

kintegra

KAECHELLE: You can also try your library for workout DVD's. I'm sure that would be a great place to start & pretty cheap to check those out too! Also if you decide to do some online - Youtube also has several Zumba workouts.

Choco - I'm sure your gain was nothing but sodium & water weight from the holidays. You will be back to your 120 in nothing flat! :bigsmile:

Chocolickkyss

TOM has reared it's ugly head therefore I'm not feeling 100% today which means this will be a quick post. Today I completed the Fire 30, Abs 10 and Stretch 10 dvds from the Turbo Fire program. Once again the moves took a little bit to get adjusted to but if I didn't catch on quick enough I just improvised by doing a move that was very similar.

Kintegra: Thank for the support and I believe your right not to mention TOM craziness added into the mix. I stood on the scale today just to see what it would say and I was 130 lbs and that was w/full workout gear (jogging paints, flannel shirt, sports bra), sneakers and a sweater on so I figure by next week I should be back at about 125 lbs.

Chocolickkyss

Good morning all! A quick post prior to the start of my morning meeting. Today I completed the Fire 45 EZ dvd from the Turbo Fire program. This is another really good dvd but I struggled with some of the moves so I had to improvise but nonetheless I ROCKED THIS OUT and BURNED 536 calories in 45 minutes.

Mindful_Trent

How is everyone's first week of the new year going? Staying on track? Any big challenges?

I'm doing okay - sticking with my exercise plan (I've got a detailed day-by-day plan for workouts from now through April). Couldn't say no to a few cookies on Tuesday, but successfully turned down baklava yesterday - yay! One of my things-to-work-on is keeping my total sugar at lower levels (preferrably 10% or less of total calories) and I've actually been pretty close this week. Hoping the momentum I'm building now will carry me successfully all year!

RushinBruisette

Hello Hello all Hope your first week is well.

So far, I've walked outside everyday this week (2x on Monday) and 'Just Dance'd as well as walked with Leslie Sansone. My 2nd 5k is this Saturday, in the cold Midwest weather and at night...what the heck was I thinking?!?!?! Oh yea, that I LOVE a challenge!!

As for my food, it's been pretty good this week, lots of veggies, some fruits, loads of protien. No candy yet and I'm glad!! We did go to a local restaurant last night with no clue on the cal's and such, but a free meal on a limited income is nothing to pass up. I made sure to have a salad first with no cheese and only 1/4 of the dressing that I made them put on the side, as for the pasta, I had about half the meal and still was able to have 2 toasted ravioli. I drank 12 glasses of water yesterday and, so for, it looks like my water weight from the holidays is half gone, not quite to my pre holiday weight, but I'm only a few pounds from it, either way, looks like I'll get to report a loss for the week, YAY!!

Time to head out and get some exercise on, later tators!

XoxoxoX Bru

skinnydreams

I am in on this challenge! I love having a place to go to see familiar names and encourage each other to reach our goals!!! I weigh in on Tuesday mornings, so that's when I will update!

So far this week I have exercised on my elliptical 45 minutes everyday! It's hard to get back on track, the first day was awful, but my elliptical and I are good friends and I seem to be settling back into the workout groove!!! Thinking of picking up some wii dance games and some Zumba dvd's too!!! Just to help spice it up a little! As soon as the weather warms up a bit more, I'll start my 8km loop with the double stroller a couple times a week! Can't wait to feel healthy again! Best of luck to all of you!!!

Weigh in weeks:

Jan 3rd: 262 lbs
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25th: Reaching 230 would be wonderful!!!

kintegra

Wow - I ate so well today! Ya gotta love it when you sit down to put your food in after dinner and still have calories left AND still have to enter your exercise! So...just had to have a bowl of cereal for a snack before settling down on the couch to relax! Great feeling! :bigsmile:

FYI - in case some of you didn't see my post this morning (not on here) but anyway....I tried the new Fruit/Maple Oatmeal from McDonald's this morning. I'm not a McDonald's person normally - but OMG it was FABULOUS! Yummy! I saw the commercial for it last night & just had to go try it! So if you need a good healthy breakfast or snack...go on thru that drive thru for it! 290 calories with everything in it (brown sugar, apples, raisins, & cranberries). And its available ALL DAY LONG! $1.99 for a good portion size! It was probably about 1.5 cups I would guesstimate!

Chocolickkyss

Good afternoon all and TGIF! I'm posting a bit late because I've been really busy with work and I'm suffering from a bad headache too. Quick post. Today I completed the Core 20 and the Stretch 40 dvds from the Chalean Extreme program. While the pace takes a lot to get use to since it's sooooo much slower than our normal workouts my body appreciated the "rest". Can not wait to climb in my bed and relax. It will definitely be a low-key weekend.


Kintegra: Did the oatmeal keep you full? While I'm pretty good about eating breakfast at home it's always nice to have a plan B. Also, you were right about the water weight/sodium from the holidays. I weighed today for another challenge (which I've decided will be my regular weigh day) and I was down from 130 lbs to 124.5 lbs which makes a lot more sense.

kintegra

Kintegra: Did the oatmeal keep you full? While I'm pretty good about eating breakfast at home it's always nice to have a plan B. Also, you were right about the water weight/sodium from the holidays. I weighed today for another challenge (which I've decided will be my regular weigh day) and I was down from 130 lbs to 124.5 lbs which makes a lot more sense.

I figured as much! Good for you on getting it flushed away already! As for the Oatmeal...yes it did keep me full. If I ever need to get a quick yummy snack before I go to the gym, that is where I'm heading! Gotta love oatmeal & fruit on the go! :bigsmile:

skinnydreams

Hope everyone is staying on track and feeling great! I'm starting to feel the groove setting in and I'm loving it! Can't wait to see the weight start dropping off!!!!!! Have a great weekend everyone!