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Challenge Group (New Members Welcome!!!) 4/25-5/1

loveme445
loveme445 Posts: 2,439 Member
edited September 2024 in Motivation and Support
This thread is one in which a new fitness and dietary challenge is posted each week. The challenges begin on Monday. Lets keep this rolling!

Here are the challenges/format to post for this week: (ANY one can join in at ANY time!)
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FITNESS CHALLENGE:
Exercise 5 days this week for a minimum of 45 minutes


DIETARY CHALLENGE:
Drink a minimum of 80ozs of Water Daily __________________________________________________________________________________________

Here is the format to post your updates and track your progress: (can be copy/pasted to post daily, weekly, whenever!)

MON –Exercise: Y/N? ~ Ounces of Water: ##
TUES – Exercise: Y/N? ~ Ounces of Water: ##
WED – Exercise: Y/N? ~ Ounces of Water: ##
THU – Exercise: Y/N? ~ Ounces of Water: ##
FRI – Exercise: Y/N? ~ Ounces of Water: ##
SAT – Exercise: Y/N? ~ Ounces of Water: ##
SUN – Exercise: Y/N? ~ Ounces of Water: ##

Number of Days Exercised: #/5
Total Number of Days Meeting Water Goal: #/7

Good luck! :drinker: (water)
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  • olyrose
    olyrose Posts: 569 Member
    Sounds like a great challenge, and just what I need to make sure I get that much exercise in. Thanks!
  • gingembre1
    gingembre1 Posts: 12
    Great idea! I'm going to try to be diligent about posting!
  • Shawnalee0703
    Shawnalee0703 Posts: 1,093
    Loveme- YOU KNOW I AM IN! :-D Thanks for these!
  • AussieLaurelle
    AussieLaurelle Posts: 38 Member
    im in ! 5 work outs is easy, its the drinking enough water i struggle with. hopefully this will help
  • erikachan
    erikachan Posts: 7 Member
    Great challenge! thanks
  • Tarraele
    Tarraele Posts: 1
    Just what I was looking for. I wanted to work out for 5 days a week for 45 minutes and this is a great start. New to website and happy to be here. I hope everyone will check in with progress.
  • Polish_Princess
    Polish_Princess Posts: 109
    Count me in for this challenge!! I need motivation to get back to the gym, this should help!
  • mandysjourney
    mandysjourney Posts: 260 Member
    ok i am in but migtht struggle a bit with the water for monday as it is already over half way thru monday here and I havent had much.
    will have to convert 80oz too. Is that like 8 cups?
  • Shawnalee0703
    Shawnalee0703 Posts: 1,093
    ok i am in but migtht struggle a bit with the water for monday as it is already over half way thru monday here and I havent had much.
    will have to convert 80oz too. Is that like 8 cups?
    Exactly 8 cups! :-D I carry around a 24oz (3cups) or 32oz (4cup) water bottle everywhere I go. I set a goal by lunch and a goal by workout then a goal by bed :-D Good luck!!
  • Des92
    Des92 Posts: 309 Member
    I'm in! =)
  • a_reyes9288
    a_reyes9288 Posts: 36
    Yayy!! I'm in!!!
  • TacoGibbons
    TacoGibbons Posts: 136 Member
    Alright--I'm back. I need this this week!
  • TacoGibbons
    TacoGibbons Posts: 136 Member
    ok i am in but migtht struggle a bit with the water for monday as it is already over half way thru monday here and I havent had much.
    will have to convert 80oz too. Is that like 8 cups?
    Exactly 8 cups! :-D I carry around a 24oz (3cups) or 32oz (4cup) water bottle everywhere I go. I set a goal by lunch and a goal by workout then a goal by bed :-D Good luck!!

    80oz = 10 cups (8 oz in 1 cup)
  • Shawnalee0703
    Shawnalee0703 Posts: 1,093
    ok i am in but migtht struggle a bit with the water for monday as it is already over half way thru monday here and I havent had much.
    will have to convert 80oz too. Is that like 8 cups?
    Exactly 8 cups! :-D I carry around a 24oz (3cups) or 32oz (4cup) water bottle everywhere I go. I set a goal by lunch and a goal by workout then a goal by bed :-D Good luck!!

    80oz = 10 cups (8 oz in 1 cup)
    Hahaa!! Thanks dear! Soo funny! That's what happenswhen I don't actually think about the numbers! I know how many oz. are in a cup... Silly me!
  • kumarprabhat
    kumarprabhat Posts: 116
    I am in too. Lets see.
  • Scubasab
    Scubasab Posts: 344 Member
    I loved last weeks challenge!!!! Definitely count me in!!!! :flowerforyou:
  • heyjude78
    heyjude78 Posts: 160
    I'm in too! :happy:
  • mandysjourney
    mandysjourney Posts: 260 Member
    lol thanks guys I did the check on my phone. Up to the 9 cups now so should be ok for today.

    btw great challenge
  • Sanya77
    Sanya77 Posts: 172 Member
    sounds great!!something to keep me motivated and on track. Thanks for posting.
  • mandysjourney
    mandysjourney Posts: 260 Member
    MON –Exercise: Yes ~ Ounces of Water: 80 (10 cups) 22 min elliptical 23 min bike
    TUES – Exercise: Y/N? ~ Ounces of Water: ##
    WED – Exercise: Y/N? ~ Ounces of Water: ##
    THU – Exercise: Y/N? ~ Ounces of Water: ##
    FRI – Exercise: Y/N? ~ Ounces of Water: ##
    SAT – Exercise: Y/N? ~ Ounces of Water: ##
    SUN – Exercise: Y/N? ~ Ounces of Water: ##

    Number of Days Exercised: 1/5
    Total Number of Days Meeting Water Goal: 1/7
  • caitlinlws
    caitlinlws Posts: 401 Member
    how do you always manage to pick the thing that I am struggling with to help me that week?! :laugh: I def need the water challenge! And its a busy week so the exercise will be tough but I'm going to try to squeeze it in...
  • wiggleroom
    wiggleroom Posts: 322 Member
    Great timing! I was just sitting here, bloated from last night's restaurant meal (why do they empty the salt shaker into every dish?!), and I was trying to justify a day off from working out.

    So -- I am IN!!

    Might need a crowbar to pry my butt of the sofa, but ...
  • Shawnalee0703
    Shawnalee0703 Posts: 1,093
    Great timing! I was just sitting here, bloated from last night's restaurant meal (why do they empty the salt shaker into every dish?!), and I was trying to justify a day off from working out.

    So -- I am IN!!

    Might need a crowbar to pry my butt of the sofa, but ...
    I just realized...are you only one pound from goal??? That's awesome!!! I have a pear of pants I have been eye balling at buckle too. :) congrats!!!
    Welcome all the new joiners!!! These are fun and can causes just enough thought to help out your motivation. It's great!
  • cartwoman
    cartwoman Posts: 64
    This will help me with the exercise!

    MON –Exercise: Yes ~ Ounces of Water: 88 (11 cups) 75 min dancing work-out
    TUES – Exercise: Y/N? ~ Ounces of Water: ##
    WED – Exercise: Y/N? ~ Ounces of Water: ##
    THU – Exercise: Y/N? ~ Ounces of Water: ##
    FRI – Exercise: Y/N? ~ Ounces of Water: ##
    SAT – Exercise: Y/N? ~ Ounces of Water: ##
    SUN – Exercise: Y/N? ~ Ounces of Water: ##
  • linnettbenson
    linnettbenson Posts: 63 Member
    I am in. I really need the challenge to remember the water.



    MON –Exercise: Y/N? ~ Ounces of Water: ##
    TUES – Exercise: Y/N? ~ Ounces of Water: ##
    WED – Exercise: Y/N? ~ Ounces of Water: ##
    THU – Exercise: Y/N? ~ Ounces of Water: ##
    FRI – Exercise: Y/N? ~ Ounces of Water: ##
    SAT – Exercise: Y/N? ~ Ounces of Water: ##
    SUN – Exercise: Y/N? ~ Ounces of Water: ##

    Number of Days Exercised: #/5
    Total Number of Days Meeting Water Goal: #/7
  • gcineas
    gcineas Posts: 121
    im in
    MON –Exercise: Y/N? ~ Ounces of Water: ##
    TUES – Exercise: Y/N? ~ Ounces of Water: ##
    WED – Exercise: Y/N? ~ Ounces of Water: ##
    THU – Exercise: Y/N? ~ Ounces of Water: ##
    FRI – Exercise: Y/N? ~ Ounces of Water: ##
    SAT – Exercise: Y/N? ~ Ounces of Water: ##
    SUN – Exercise: Y/N? ~ Ounces of Water: #
  • Colie001
    Colie001 Posts: 12 Member
    I'm in!!!
  • pjfmaui73
    pjfmaui73 Posts: 408
    love these challenges!!!! Thanks so much!!!

    :flowerforyou:

    Pam
  • tbever
    tbever Posts: 173 Member
    I am in again this week! Last weeks challenge really made me think about things! I struggle with water, so this will help!! I better get started!
  • AccioPancakes
    AccioPancakes Posts: 93
    I'm in, too! The water will be difficult on the days that I work because I'm on my own in the store for at least 4 hours each shift and can't really be running out to use the washroom but I'll do my best!
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