Lose at least 5 pounds in 6 weeks! April fools challenge! Fr

lostalykat

Hey there, so it has been a long hard road but I am ready to lose at least 5 pounds for my Hawaiian vacation on April 1st! It also happens to be april Fools day so I figured why not have it be a good date challenge. I want to lose at least 5 pounds in 6 weeks, that seems doable and I want to set a reasonable goal. I struggle losing every week but I want to try my hardest to get into the mid 160's for Hawaii. If you are interested in this challenge it is starting this friday Febrary 18th and will be a WI day every Friday. All are welcome and I hope to have a great group to chat with!

February 18th- SW
Feb 25th-
March 4st-
March 11th-
March 18th-
March 25th-
April 1st-

Cuddles2523

I'm up for another challenge! I'll check back friday to weigh in. Hopefully I get rid of this cold so I can start working out again soon!

teracallaway1

sure im in. maybe it will help me get through this flat spot. the scale just won't budge but maybe cu its tom. add me in your list please

heavenrain

I'm in.

lostalykat

Yay there are a few peeps. How is everyone doing this week so far? expecting a gain or a loss this friday?

sunshine7966

I'm in...that's 2 days before my 22nd birthday and I only have 4 1/2 lbs left to reach my goal weight

lostalykat

How is everyone doing this week?

I started a cleanse on Tuesday so I am hoping it will help me for the next month as I am doing it. I am hoping for the best and for it to help me feel better and more energetic. Not checking the scale until Friday so I am not sure where it is going to go.

deeders1220

Yay! I'll try to do this as well. My weight just hasn't really budged much the last couple of months, hopefully this will give me the boost I need. I have a triathlon at the end of March that is really hilly and the less weight I have to lug around with me, the better!

lostalykat

Yay! I'll try to do this as well. My weight just hasn't really budged much the last couple of months, hopefully this will give me the boost I need. I have a triathlon at the end of March that is really hilly and the less weight I have to lug around with me, the better!

I am training for a triathlon in April. Hooray!! What distance are you doing?

rachld

I'm in! I'm in a wedding on April 1, and would appreciate the extra motivation. I'm recovering from the flu right now, so there's no telling what the scale will show on Friday.

deeders1220

@lostalykat I'm doing the sprint course at the "showdown at sundown". The distances are 750m Swim, 10.5 mile Bike, 5k Run. They recently changed the bike course and now it's literally a 10.5mile constant 4-8% grade climb! GAHHh!

lostalykat

@deeders1220- yay! That sounds awesome. I am training for a olympic distance tri in April so that is what spurred this message board.

Tomorrow is the beginning of our challenge onward and downward peeps!!

lostalykat

2/18/11: 169.6


4/1/2011: Goal: 164.6

Cuddles2523

SW: 152.5 Here we go!

GW: 147.5 on April 1st!

deeders1220

Darn, didn't think of it before but looks like I won't be able to weigh myself until after work at the gym. No scale at home!

sunshine7966

SW: 134
GW: 130 (or less)
@lostalycat and deeders1220, I'm training for my first 5K on April 9th...any tips??

deeders1220

SW: 134
GW: 130 (or less)
@lostalycat and deeders1220, I'm training for my first 5K on April 9th...any tips??

When I was going from not lasting 30secs of running to being to run my first 5k without stopping, I basically did walk/run intervals on the treadmill. I started out with 1 min of running with 30 seconds of walking, then increased both increments gradually (or atleast to a level of "pushing it" that my body felt okay with) until I was running 9 mins and walking with 1min. I'd do these intervals for about 40 mins everytime. Then, once I got to the 9-1 ratio... I hit up the Rose Bowl nearby because I knew a lap around it was about 5k and although it was a struggle, I managed to get around it without stopping.

That's what worked for me anyway. Slow and steady

deeders1220

Sorry, I just realized also that that last post was assuming you were like me and starting from scratch. If you're already running and just want to get faster, similarly I've heard speed intervals are the best way to do that. Hope that helps!

sunshine7966

I started C25K and only have 3 weeks left then I'll be working on getting faster. My husband has to run them all the time with ROTC and I want to be able to run with him. I still struggle with anything over ten minutes, but I can do a mile in those ten minutes.

rachld

SW: 158
GW: 153 by 4/1!

lostalykat

I agree with Deeders, I was able to do a half marathon doing 9 run and 1 walk. I still do it most of the time because it is easier on my joints and I have knee pain. It really depends on how I am feeling. Also I do interval training which will really help with speed. Look up some interval run training programs and see what might work for you. I also started running stairs with my team, it is really hard for me because I have knee issues, but it helps with speed if you have good knees! I hope this helps. I am so glad to be into the 160s!!! I hope I can stay here and hopefully see the 150's for my birthday in August!

deeders1220

Woo, alright, finally bought a scale so my first weigh was slightly late. BUT atleast now I have a little more faith in my weighing equipment. That wonky thing at the gym just looks like it's seen better years...

CW: 115
GW: 110

deeders1220

Also started doing Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred yesterday. Gonna see if how long I can keep up with it added onto my normal fitness routine. SHRED IT BABY!

lostalykat

Having a reliable scale is super important. My boyfriend likes to joke that my scale is broken and that is why it says I am losing. I swear he is so mean to me sometimes haha,.

sunshine7966

I'm doing 30 Day Shred too deeders. I started level 2 this week. Good luck with it!!

laurakrowe

I'm up for it!!! I just joined MFP this week so it will be my first weigh in.

lostalykat

Great laurakrowe! Glad to see someone else just on the boat.

How is everyone doing this week?? I had a few bigger meals than I wanted to but I am just going to power through it and do my best the next two days. If I have a gain on Friday I am going to just look at it as a new starting point. I know I can do this. I just need to get this stress under control.

laurakrowe

i'm getting hungry around 2pm or so --- i need some ideas for high protein, but low in calories and fat snacks!!!!

lostalykat

I do nonfat greek yogurt, sometimes I slice up some apple and dip it. I also really like veggies and hummus. Other than that I eat almonds(kinda high in good for you fat)

deeders1220

Yay! Glad to know others are feelin' my pain. I already missed yesterday's (I know, day 2? really?) because I went to the gym for some cardio and yoga instead but I think I'm gonna do a double session (lvl1 and lvl2) to make up. Is that stupid/insane of me?

lostalykat

be careful Deeders, it is easy to hurt yourself that way. Just listen to your body.