ok I need a group/challenge to join cause I need that extra

GGut

Please excuse my intermittent response times. Im on my ambulance right now at work and im getting hit tonight. Count me in though... ill do whatever I can to help organize, motivate, and update!!!

ashmom86

I do not know what to give up...hmmmm...

GGut- You are excused, saving lives are a wee bit important!!! Haha

Looking forward to this!!! I also need to come up with a reward if I meet my goal...will ponder it all tonight and post in the morning :happy:

cookiejones

Thanks for leading us Shandke

Well, it's Wednesday morning, off to work and I've made a Vega power shake for breakfast. Packing a raw lunch with some ezekiel bread and I've cooked some Tilapia for dinner. I'm trying to eat less refined sugars and focus on protein and vegetables (difficult sometimes, working next to a deli and a yogurt shop) :P

I'm covering a class tonight so teaching an extra hour of zumba, and I will try to add 15 minutes of weights to the end.

Have a great day everyone!

acmcoc

Hey everyone! My goal this week is to exercise 4 times of at least 30 minutes each day. And drink more water of course. Got me some boxing to do today! I'm going to hit 10 lbs this month if it kills me! Well......maybe not kills me. Lol! Good luck everyone!

GGut

Ok, so.... to make it easier on shandke or whoever is compiling this information lets post a standardized response. im just using what someone posted earlier. copy and paste this in a new reply and fill it out to fit your goals.

if everyone is ok with it, we will do a weekly weigh in on friday mornings (unless fridays dont work for a majority) so, every friday, copy and paste the following and repost it.

DATE: (04/13/2011)
Week: 1
SW: XXX lbs
CW: XXX lbs
GW: XXX lbs
Mon - Daily plan / goal
Tue - Daily plan / goal
Wed - Daily plan / goal
Thurs - Daily plan / goal
Fri - Daily plan / goal
Sat - Daily plan / goal
Sun - Daily plan / goal
Additional Goals:


at the start of a new week we should post these stats and then one person should put em in a blog or a new post so we can see and compare.

so by tomorrow (sat) or sunday we should have a full list of whos in our little group.

also i think that our group shouldnt just be about posting our own goals and weights, we can do that by ourselves if we wanted to. we should want to help each other and get to know each other. so if you find yourself having trouble working out or staying away from the pantry, POST, and we should all help!

Please add in your comments and ideas. this should be something we all create. put in to this as much as you want of as little. either way, i look forward to meeting you all and getting to know you better.

by the way, my name is Gabe. haha nice to meet you. ADD ME!

EDIT:

the last friday in may is the 27th... so shall we calculate our goals to that?

ashmom86

Hey all!! Happy Wednesday!!!

My goal today is to ONLY have 2 cups of coffee in the morning...I tend to go overboard and drink it through out the day. YES, my name is Amber and I AM an coffee addict!!!! Lol. Another goal I have made for myself is to get at least 1100 calories. This is a super hard challange for me, but I can do it!!!

Acmcoc- good luck boxing!!!! Sounds fun You will lose 10 lbs this month!!!!

Cookie- Find your will power!!!! Stay away from the Deli!!! Very smart of you to pack your own healthy lunch!! Way to think ahead.
I've been dying to try Zumba! That is awesome you teach it!! Good way to ensure you exercise, you have others counting on you!! Good luck today girl!!

So I have my starting weight for this challenge at 145 even down half a pound since yesterday!! Yay!!! Even though it is a little Im still stoked!!! Lowest I have been in 5 years!!!

Okay I feel like I am rambeling...hahaha Have a great day everyone!!!

ashmom86

Hi Gabe!! I think that is a wonderful idea! Everyone contributing in the makings of the challenges and what not..

What does everyone think about this week? Since we are starting on a wednesday should we weigh on friday?? That is only 2 days...I guess it really doesnt matter. Wondering what you guys were all thinking...

Oh and my name is Amber, Im not just Ashers mom!!! Lol.

GGut

DATE: (04/13/2011)
Week: 1
SW: 253 lbs
CW: 253 lbs
GW: 240 lbs
Mon - 30 min chest + back, 15 min run, ABS
Tue - 20 min run, ABS
Wed - 30 min bicep + tricep, 15 min run, ABS
Thurs - 20 min run, ABS
Fri - 30 min legs, 15 min run, ABS
Sat - rest
Sun - rest
Additional Goals: Lay off the beer...

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EDIT:
sorry, i posted that before i read your post.... i dont mind waiting till friday if thats when we all wanna start.... makes sense actually.

admmommy

I am on board with this challenge Here are my goals for the week


DATE: (04/13/2011)
Week: 1
SW: 240 lbs
CW: 219 lbs
GW: 180 lbs by Christmas
Mon - Start running again because I have a 5K in June/ Start W6D1 in the C25K program
Tue - Work out at least 30 minutes/ 40 minutes on the eliptical
Wed - W6D2 and weight training/ At least an 1 working out
Thurs - I am going to join a spinning class/ 45 minutes of pure sweat and tears!
Fri - W6D3/ 30 minutes of running and strength training
Sat - Yard work with kids/ At least 30 minutes
Sun - Yard work / At least 30 minutes
Additional Goals: I want to run my 5K in an hour or less

ashmom86

Oh no I was saying should we weigh in on Friday? Since it is only 2 days, or wait til the following friday? I does not matter one bit to me because I weigh ever few days anyway...I am starting today no matter what. LOL Well for this site...this has been a long journey on my own, excited to have others join me :happy:

slindsey137

OK, I hope you all don't mind, I'm not going to use the format. I don't plan my workouts because my days are always changing! For today I am planning an hour workout with the family, and hopefully if I have time some pilates!

CW 163
Gw (for May) 145


Good luck everyone!!

wagsgirls

I'm in and I'm excited to start! Are we just setting our own goals or are we going to set group goals also? I don't really have a set workout it kind of goes with each day and when I can fit it in between running kids!! And really my only workout is running/walking. I was doing zumba one night a week, but now with daughters softball can't seem to fit it in!! I can use any motivation, support and suggestions that anyone is willing to give. I have plenty of questions!! i really feel pretty clueless about all of this stuff!

Shandke

Good evening everyone! Hope y'all had a good day.....I kind of agree that I am probably not quite organized enough to plan my workouts ahead of time....I kind of work out with either my daughter or husband and do whatever they are up to!

Hope you are thinking of some good goals and be sure to brag, grumble or shout whenever you need ! We'll be here to cheer you up or cheer you on....

Looks like several are are already kicking some butt and working it out! I just hope I can keep up with you young folk! LOL..

If you haven't noticed, I am a night owl....we usually don't even start working out until about 8:00. So I may not be on here during prime time. Have a good one and I look forward to seeing and hearing some cheering and bragging!

Fitfreak199

groups are great if you need that extra motivation or to get past that plateau. Everyone's goals are different, so find a group that has similar goals and are reasonable to achieve. There are several just on this site. I'm personally doing the Bodybuilding.com $100,000 transformation challenge. It's a 12 week program that's ending this month. I probably wont win anything, but its an xtra motivational TOOL.....and it was free! Look for it to start again for spring/summer.

GGut

so, heres our group!

- nimmi1302
- cookiejones
- acmcoc
- ashmom86
- adsmommy
- slindsey137
- wagsgirls
- ggut


shall we do an official weigh in on friday morning? I'll private message everyone to remind them.

so i too think our current format is a bit long... but those who wanna use it go ahead....

lets say that we will at least need the following information:

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DATE: (04/13/2011)
Week: 1
SW: XXX lbs
CW: XXX lbs
GW: XXX lbs (by friday May 27)

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it will be easiest to log this information.

i also like the idea of weekly mini goals. like perhaps start week one with:

8 cups of water a day or a total of 56 cups for the week

Anyway. if you guys dont mind, ill private message everyone thursday night to remind to post your official starting stats.

good luck!

Shandke

Fantastic Gabe....thanks so much for organizing the crew! And please do send out reminders....I am not even sure how to do that!

I like the short form....and setting a weekly goal/challenge! Which by the way, day 1 with no soda!
I just hope it gets me off this stupid plateau I've been sitting on for a few weeks!

ashmom86

so, heres our group!

- nimmi1302
- cookiejones
- acmcoc
- ashmom86
- adsmommy
- slindsey137
- wagsgirls
- ggut


shall we do an official weigh in on friday morning? I'll private message everyone to remind them.

so i too think our current format is a bit long... but those who wanna use it go ahead....

lets say that we will at least need the following information:

---

DATE: (04/13/2011)
Week: 1
SW: XXX lbs
CW: XXX lbs
GW: XXX lbs (by friday May 27)

---

it will be easiest to log this information.

i also like the idea of weekly mini goals. like perhaps start week one with:

8 cups of water a day or a total of 56 cups for the week

Anyway. if you guys dont mind, ill private message everyone thursday night to remind to post your official starting stats.

good luck!

Sounds great Gabe!! Thanks...you forgot Shandke though..

GGut

Oops! I meant to write that she's the boss!

ashmom86

:laugh:

snarky

Hello Everyone!

Just curious if it is too late to join this group?

GGut

Nope! Ill private message you tomorrow with details. Welcome to the club!

domielo

hey everyone just started and wanted to know if I can join your challenge as well?

snarky

Yipppeeeee! Thanks!

Shandke

domielo.....welcome! We are just getting the ball rolling so welcome aboard!

kathvg

let me know if not to late to join as well.
i am always needing that extra accountability to help motivate me

slindsey137

Newcomers are all welcome! I think thats the point of this group, we were all to late for other groups.

cookiejones

How is everyone doing with their goals today?

I'm trying to drink my water. I've had 48 oz today, which isn't great, since I taught 2 hours of class :P Gah. Glug, glug, glug.

Shandke

Cookie.....I wish I could say great, but unfortunately no time to exercise tonight...
However...day 2 no soda! Yah. :happy: Just like you...I need to increase my water intake!

Not really looking forward to weigh in tomorrow! I guess time will tell.

Hope everyone is ready to Just Do It and Get 'er Done!

Shandke

Ok my in-laws are in town this weekend.....not going to be easy to fit in exercise! Really going to have to watch what I eat....which isn't easy over a weekend either! Any suggestions on how to entertain while watching what you eat....I always feel bad if I'm not cooking or offering something to snack on......

nimmi1302

Hi all-

Today was a baaad day. Started when I forgot my breakfast/unch/snacks for the day AND my gym bag to workout at lunch. Did not want to eat the unhealthy stuff at work, so ended up starving until lunch. Had chicken pho soup, which wasn't too great, but better than the burgers/fries/chicken alfredo at the cafeteria. Managed to get just 20 min of exercise in. Water: just 4 glasses. Dinner was as planned, so that wasn't too bad.

Chalking this whole day up as a messy one, will start again tomorrow. It's a new day!