Easter Challenge

Mindful_Trent

I figured there's no reason to post all the dates every week... so I'll just add each week onto my post!

Jan 3rd: 190 lbs
10th: 188 lbs (-2)
17th: 184 lbs (-4)

Not sure where the 4 lbs came from, but I'll take it!! (My deficit should've given me a 2.4 lb loss...)

t1981

Time to weigh in!! I was nervous this morning since yeaterday I did pretty badly (2 birthday parties in the same day! yikes!).... But I'm OK with my loss

Oh and the chart looks great!

Weigh in weeks:

Jan 3rd: 172
10th: 171
17th: 169
24th:
31st:
Feb 7th:
14th:
21st:
28th:
Mar 7th:
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Apr 4th:
11th:
18th:
25th:GOAL 149 (I'd love to see the '140's' again!)

newmeat30

Jan 3rd: 157.6
10th: 155.4
17th: 154.2
24th:
31st:
Feb 7th: <<<mini goal of 150>>>
14th:
21st:
28th:
Mar 7th: <<<mini goal of 145>>>
14th:
21st:
28th:
Apr 4th: <<<mini goal of 140>>>
11th:
18th:
25th: <<<challenge goal of 137>>>

Sugar_Apple

I'm bloated so the scale isnt doing me any justice today...I think I'll weigh again in a couple days and then post it

lisawest

Jan 3rd: 165 lbs
10th: 165 lbs
17th: 163 lbs
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Apr 4th:
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25th: <<<goal 160 lbs>>>

I'll take it! I feel like these have been 2 of the hardest faught pounds so far! DH and I have really buckled down and gotten back to meal planning, and careful shopping. I've also made a concerted effort this week to drink more water every day. My goal for this week is to keep that going, and to add in 30 minutes of exercise at least twice. On Saturday we have plans to go join the Y. The kids are excited about the pool, swimming lessons, and the play place they have. I'm excited about some of the classes they offer and the lap pool. Since the monthly cost of the membership is cutting into our "allowances" ($$ we don't have to explain to the other how it was spent), I will DEFINATELY be getting as much out of it as possible!

Kalee34

I would love to join this Easter Challenge. I am going to check my stats and I will get back to you in a few minutes!

Kalee34

Ok, got my stats!

1/3/11 = 142
1/10/11 = 140
1/17/11 = 139


My goal for Easter is 132!

Chocolickkyss

Good afternoon and happy MLK Day! I'm dragging a little bit today because I've not been sleeping well but I did get up and rock out today's workout. Today I completed Push Circuit 1 from the Chalean Extreme program and hula hooped. I was able to increase my weights to 20 lbs for the bicep curls, all the squats and the overhead tricep extension. I know I coul lift heavier for the weights but was able to feel my legs shake a little bit with the one leg and heel squats so overall I'm happy w/my effort.

Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and today has gotten off to a good start.


I've decided not to weigh in again until January 31st/February 1st which will be a month into the Turbo Fire/Chalean Extreme hybrid. I don't want to become obsessed with the scale or have it depict my mood if I don't see a loss. I'm within my goal range but would like to be closer to the lower end of the spectrum.

lchalmers

Can I join in!?
Here are my stats (:

Jan 3rd: 240
10th: 237
17th: 236
24th:
31st:
Feb 7th:
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25th: <<<goal 200 lbs>>>

PercyPig

Got your link from the Valentine's challenge and would love to join! I'm going on a beach holiday at Easter so I would love to rock that bikini. Correction: I WILL rock that bikini! Here are my stats:

Jan 3rd: 81kg (178.6lbs)
10th: 80 (176.4)
17th: 78.8 (173.7)
24th:
31st:
Feb 7th:
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Apr 4th:
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25th: <<< goal 68kg (150lbs) >>>

aablacknell

I would love to join this challenge. I need the motivation. I was doing extremely well pre holiday season but I fall off the wagon and it was not pretty. That darn wagon ran me over several times:sad:. I am back on the wagon and needing much encouragement. I will send my stats tomorrow morning after I weigh in which I have not done in approximately a month and I am SCARED!!!!

kintegra

Welcome to all the newbies!

If everyone could post their weights each week by Wednesdays would be great, that way accountant_boi can get our chart ready. He's doing such an awesome thing for us all! Thanks again for that! :flowerforyou:

NurseLocke

Totally doable - I just have to keep my eyes on the prize.

Jan 17th: 208.2 lbs
24th:
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Feb 7th:
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Apr 4th:
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25th: <<< 160 lbs>>>

kath711

Will post Wed as kids were off today and could not get to gym.

have a good one!

skinnydreams

Well, as I wondered with the huge results from last week...I saw nothing this week, but got in my workouts and feel good! Hopefully now I've caught up and will see more weight fall off next week!!!

Jan 3rd: 262 lbs
10th: 251 lbs (-11!!!)
17th: 251 lbs (no change)

Keep up the great work everyone!

aablacknell

Thanks for allowing me to join the group. I am excited and loving being held accountable by posting my goals and weight. I did weigh myself today and I gained 5 pounds over the holiday . My goal weight at the end of this challenge is "151.0". I already did 55 minutes of spin this morning!!!

Jan
17th: 172.0 (Start weight)
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Chocolickkyss

Good afternoon all! Today I completed Turbo Fire - 45 EZ from the Turbo Fire program and Ab Ripper X from the P90X program.

kintegra

Jan 3rd: 203.0 lbs
10th: 201.1 lbs (1/8/10)
12th: 198.8 lbs ONEDERLAND!!!!
17th: 199.2 lbs
24th:
31st:
Feb 7th:
14th: >>>goal 189 lbs<<<
21st:
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Mar 7th:
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Apr 4th:
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25th: <<<goal 175 lbs>>>

Chocolickkyss

Good morning all and happy hump day! I had a unit training this morning and I underestimated my workout and how long it was going to take to get ready and out the door so as a result I was rushing a bit. I have to get back into the groove of getting up really early, getting the workout completed, eat breakfast, shower and head out in enough time to not have to rush to work. I think we have about a week left of working from home and then it's back into the office for the next 3-5 months.

Today is a strength training day but since I wanted a better calorie burn I decided to add a little cardio. I started off with the Insanity warm up and boy did I forget how intense that can be. Once that was done I completed the Push Circuit 2 dvd from the Chalean Extreme program and I'm happy to announce that I was able to increase my weights on most of the exercises. Push Circuit is mainly shoulders and legs and for some shoulder exercises I lifted 10 lbs and for others I lifted 15 lbs and I definitely feel the burn. I could not make it to 8 reps but definitely rocked out 6 so I reached failure. On the leg exercises I was able to increase my weights from 15 lbs to 20 lbs. I'm happy with today's workout and the progress i'm making.

kath711

Jan 3rd: 128 lbs
10th: 128
17th: 126.5
24th:
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25th: 123

topazz

thanks for posting this! is it too late to join? i look forward to being able to wear spaghetti straps out in the warm weather without being embarrassed

Jan 19th: 130
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Feb 7th: (goal 125)
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Mar 7th: (goal 120)
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Apr 4th: (goal 115)
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25th: <<<goal 110 lbs>>>

Mindful_Trent

Hey all - it's been a long day... I'll post the chart for this week's weigh in tomorrow! Hope everyone's week is going well.

fitnewlife

I'm holding on to 145, I have two more weeks before I'm able to go in the gym and do weights.


Weigh in weeks:

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

Chocolickkyss

Good afteroon all. I really don't know why I'm posting so late considering I've been up since 8 am and the workout's been completed since around noon. Anyway, today I completed Burn Intervals and instead of Ab Burner I did Fast Abs from the Kettleworx series. All the ab exercises are performed while holding a kettlebell. I was able to burn over 550 calories in 65 minutes so I'm happy w/today's effort.

I will say that my shoulders are extremely sore from yesterdays increase in shoulder weights and today's Burn intervals. It's a good sore so I'm not going to complain too much.

RushinBruisette

Just came across this, I thought we would all benefit from it: http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=3926473&SPShared=TRUE

kintegra

So my girl Bru challenged me to a virtual 5k last Saturday. I hate that darn treadmill....so I did it again tonight! Saturday I was at about 43 min. Tonight I was down to just under 38 minutes! I still walked a bit, but I almost beat my time from my last ACTUAL 5K in October! AND I DIDN'T WALK THAT ONE AT ALL! Tonight I was running mostly 10-10.5 min miles (5.7-6.0 mph) When I did the 5K in October I was at 12min 5 sec miles (5mph)! :bigsmile:

So....here it is in writing so I can be accountable: I'm going to run a 5k every week on that darn Dreadmill. Yes I am! :bigsmile:

Mindful_Trent

Week 2 - sorry it's kind of small print. I'm going to try to find some way to make it easier... unfortunately MFP will just cut-off the ends of pictures that are too big.



Question: For the people who just don't check back in... should we take them off after missing 2 or 3 weeks? (Which would give us more room on the spreadsheet) or are we going to leave them in the whole 4 months??

fitnewlife

My weight haven't changed. Just wanted to give you the info.

Here are week 1 results. I'll post week 2 after the 17th, since that's technically our weigh-in day and many people won't be weighing in until then.

Mindful_Trent

My weight haven't changed. Just wanted to give you the info.

Yep - we're good! I've got your same weight entered on the updated chart that I posted last night.

Chocolickkyss

Good morning everyone and HAPPY FRIDAY! No real plans this weekend other than to get the errands taken care of. I may head to the redbox today to pick up a movie or two otherwise, it will be very low key.

Today I began my workout by completing the Insanity warm up, then easily moved right into Push Circuit 3. I don't really have a favorite workout but I'm starting to lean more towards Push Circuit 3. I think I am favoring this workout because it's were I feel the strongest. I lifted 20 lbs for every exercise but felt I could still go heavier when completing the Sumo Squat, Bowler Lunge and Single Leg Suma Squat. Since I will not be purchasing heavier weights right away I tried to exaggerate the movement like Chalean says in order to create more resistance. I will say I did reach failure at 6 reps for the Chest Fly, Double Arm Bent Over Row and Bench Press so there's no need to increase weights in that area. I concluded the workout w/a 10 minute stretch w/Stretch 10 from the Turbo Fire program. I burnt over 550 calories in 60 minutes and I feel awesome.

Since I felt great and was STARVING I made some homemade french toast (whole wheat bread, egg beaters and a tad bit of fat free milk w/cinnamon), turkey sausage and a boiled egg.

What a great way to end the work week and begin the weekend.


Accountant Boi: I'm alright w/deleting people who haven't checked in at all. While I will continue to post daily I wont be checking in w/my weight weekly only b/c I was becoming a bit obsessive so told myself I would not weigh weekly. However, when I do weigh in I'll be sure to post it. I may weigh twice a month or monthly, haven't decided.