Move it To Lose for May: CHALLENGE

MochaMixAZ

Hey! I hope it's okay if I follow along too. Meeting specific goals with other people will really help to keep me motivated. I did get in a good burn on Saturday, biking a little over 2 hours, and so far today I've burned about 277 cals. I'm really looking forward to this!

Yes, it's fine and welcome!

FabOma08

BTW-- Mini challenge update... 56 mins (391 cals) working out today, so just under, unless you will count the JUNK moving we have to do to get out basement ready for a sump pump installation tomorrow!!

I believe that falls under the category of cleaning-vigorous effort!

wintermama13

I just want to jump in quick and say I love this group! I love the weekly challenges (I wrote them down to remember them) and the mini challenges are a little extra push. I'll have to keep my eye out if there is going to be a June group...I'd love to be part! Good luck everyone and have a great month!!

MochaMixAZ

BTW-- Mini challenge update... 56 mins (391 cals) working out today, so just under, unless you will count the JUNK moving we have to do to get out basement ready for a sump pump installation tomorrow!!

You are SOOOOOOOO CLLLOOOSEEEEEE!!! I personally challenge you to 4 minutes of jumping jacks! Running in place! Stepping! Anything! C'mon, c'mon - 4 measly minutes, My friend! You can do it!

jreese5226

I got my 60 minutes in with a 70-minute workout for a 438 calorie burn! Woohoo!!

And the first compliment I will give myself is that I am a very patient person. It wasn't until recently that I had realized that I had patience with everyone in my life except for myself. In terms of weight-loss, I could never be patient long enough to allow my body to show me results. I'd have a half or 1-pound weight gain and be like that "forget this" and grab a bag of Doritos (or whatever junk food I could get my hands on). And then something just finally clicked. It took me 10 years to put the weight on, I can give myself the time to take it back off. I have found that the change in attitude has made a WORLD of difference. I no longer get jealous of my husband when he looses 3 pounds in one week, I no longer get discouraged by weight gain... I've learned to allow myself the same level of patience that I afford others.

jreese5226

BTW-- Mini challenge update... 56 mins (391 cals) working out today, so just under, unless you will count the JUNK moving we have to do to get out basement ready for a sump pump installation tomorrow!!

You are SOOOOOOOO CLLLOOOSEEEEEE!!! I personally challenge you to 4 minutes of jumping jacks! Running in place! Stepping! Anything! C'mon, c'mon - 4 measly minutes, My friend! You can do it!

I LOVE THIS! I am starting the timer right now so that he does that extra 4 minutes. 2 minutes of jumping jacks and 2 minutes of running in place!!!

jreese5226

BTW-- Mini challenge update... 56 mins (391 cals) working out today, so just under, unless you will count the JUNK moving we have to do to get out basement ready for a sump pump installation tomorrow!!

You are SOOOOOOOO CLLLOOOSEEEEEE!!! I personally challenge you to 4 minutes of jumping jacks! Running in place! Stepping! Anything! C'mon, c'mon - 4 measly minutes, My friend! You can do it!

I LOVE THIS! I am starting the timer right now so that he does that extra 4 minutes. 2 minutes of jumping jacks and 2 minutes of running in place!!!

DONE!!! ****out of breath***

EDIT--- Sorry... didn't log my wife out!!!

MochaMixAZ

DONE!!! ****out of breath***

EDIT--- Sorry... didn't log my wife out!!!

<<SCREAMING>> WOOHOO!!!

You two are amazing! Inspiration! Now that's some challenge dedication!!!!!!!!! Keep it going!

MochaMixAZ

<deep breath> Okay. I'm staring my Challenge 3 tonight. Coming up with 12 is going to be tough!! So here's my first 6, with 6 more to follow tomorrow.

1. My legs are ridiculously strong. They always have been. Had to be to carry 500+ pounds around... and they are only getting stronger as I lose weight.

2. I've got a great face. One of my best features.

3. I am very, very organized. I can break an insurmountable task into manageable, logical pieces.

4. I am extremely persistent. When I put my mind to something, there is NO stopping me. Even if it takes me 7 years. (Like, getting to my goal weight)

5. I'm fun to be around.

6. I'm an optimistic realist with a dash of compassion and a Plan B. And C. I'm rarely delusional, I can usually find the bright side, my backup plan has a backup plan, and I enjoy helping others do the same.

gnutrifitness

Ok so my day 2 ended up being awesome, I burned 510 calories doing my workouts and I stayed under my cal allowance!!!... Officcialy this is my day one, because It's my first day doing the challenge...

By the way, I will introduce myself better. I'm Gaby, 23 years old, I just got my license in Nutrition & Dietetics, I love everything about fitness, nutrition and exercising!!! I'm struggling to lose 15 pounds I recently gained because I just discovered I have thyroid issues (still without medication), so It has been so difficult to me to lose these pounds, I lose some one week and then If I just have a little slack on my diet, I gained all them back!:sad: ...I have to eat very a little amount of calories because my metabolism is just very slow...So I'm challenging myself LOL...

My normal weight used to be 110 pounds, I'm just 5'1'' and I felt awesome. Now my current weight is 126 pounds, and I don't feel good, my clothes doesn't fit, so I have to work on this guys!!

Wish me luck, I'm pretty excite about this challenge!! :flowerforyou:

Brookelee30

I sometimes exercise so I can eat a little more. My weight loss has stayed within the weekly set goal. This was supposed to be a reply to a post but didn't work that way. 2 days in and 700 burned so far. Not bad for having a sick achy body..... Maybe the beginning of a yucky head cold - flu. Who knows?

messyhare

This was a very good day for me!!

Ended up burning 1152 calories - walked, biked, did water aerobics AND swam!! I am beat.

My food choices were ok, could have been better. We didn't eat before we went to the community center and were SO HUNGRY when we left - Jack in the Box was right on the corner. I won't come anywhere near to eating my exercise calories though so I think all is well.

Hope everyone else had a great day - this challenge is wonderful!!

scmusicbiz

I did not manage to "move it" yesterday (Mon., 5/2/11) but I did finish the day with 162 calories unused. Today I will make it to the gym and take spin class.

FitMomma0722

BTW-- Mini challenge update... 56 mins (391 cals) working out today, so just under, unless you will count the JUNK moving we have to do to get out basement ready for a sump pump installation tomorrow!!

You are SOOOOOOOO CLLLOOOSEEEEEE!!! I personally challenge you to 4 minutes of jumping jacks! Running in place! Stepping! Anything! C'mon, c'mon - 4 measly minutes, My friend! You can do it!

I LOVE THIS! I am starting the timer right now so that he does that extra 4 minutes. 2 minutes of jumping jacks and 2 minutes of running in place!!!

DONE!!! ****out of breath***

EDIT--- Sorry... didn't log my wife out!!!

lol...too funy! Congrats on getting those last 4 minutes in.

MochaMixAZ

I did not manage to "move it" yesterday (Mon., 5/2/11) but I did finish the day with 162 calories unused. Today I will make it to the gym and take spin class.

No sweat <slapping knee, cracking myself up>.

Today is a new day, and you are still on track to make the 1800 week goal!

tiffanyjade09

Yesterday I was under my calorie allowance and I burnt 365 calories walking on the treadmil and riding a stationary bike. 30 minutes on each. I need to start running on the treadmil because you burn so many calories in a short amount of time. Can't wait to go to the gym tonight to see how much I will burn!

MochaMixAZ

Okay, here's my last 6 self-compliments:

6. I'm a great cook. That's right, I said it - GREAT.

5. I am an excellent public-speaker. Crowds don't phase me, and I don't sweat under that pressure.

4. I've learned to set boundaries and stick to them... and have finally learned how to make others respect those boundaries.

3. I love my hair. Being half Black and half Norweigan, I've got the best of both worlds. Thick, strong, shiny, loose-fro curls that I can do just about anything with. And don't get me started on what I can do with a weave.

2. I'm a good friend. I belive in quality friendships, not quantity. I cherish and work hard to maintain those that I have.

1. I've got a FANTASTIC RACK! LOLOL This, as it turns out, is also one compliment my boyfriend gives me. And I agree!

messyhare

I'm struggling to lose 15 pounds I recently gained because I just discovered I have thyroid issues (still without medication), so It has been so difficult to me to lose these pounds, I lose some one week and then If I just have a little slack on my diet, I gained all them back!:sad: ...I have to eat very a little amount of calories because my metabolism is just very slow.

Wish me luck, I'm pretty excite about this challenge!! :flowerforyou:

I have thyroid issues myself - it does make it more difficult to lose but it's not impossible. Are you going to be getting on medication for it? Without medicine I am DEAD - so tired, cranky, depressed, did I mention tired? and cranky? and depressed??? I really can not function without being on my medicine - my family would quickly replace me with someone a bit nicer. I really recommend getting on medication - it will help in so many ways, one of which is it is easier to lose weight.

I am loving this challenge as well! I hope it goes well for you!

mamabearr

Yesterday I worked out for about an hour and 45 minutes. Twenty minutes of my turbofire, 25 minutes walking, and then an hour of pole. I have yet to work out today, but I'm sure chasing around 9 kids at daycare burned me some.

FabOma08

I am truly happy today! I saw the surgeon (had a severed tendon in my finger repaired 2 months ago) and he's released me to do whatever I want! I get to go back to work next week, and I'm free to hit the gym! I think I burned up a million calories just dancing to my car from the office!!!!

scmusicbiz

I did not manage to "move it" yesterday (Mon., 5/2/11) but I did finish the day with 162 calories unused. Today I will make it to the gym and take spin class.

Made it to spin class, where I did some major sweating. MFP thinks I burned 718 calories, and who am I to argue?

There's an old-fashioned scale in the men's locker room, the kind with large and small blocks you move and adjust to make the needle balance to show your weight. Usually I set the big block at 150 lbs and move the small one up to fine-tune the weight. Lately, I've been too heavy for that; the big block has to be at 200. Today I was just a little over 200, so I am HOPING the next time I weigh myself there, I'll be under 200.

themarketco

I didn't have a common exercise day Monday. We moved cows in the rain and I can't seem to find that in the exercises list.

scmusicbiz

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No sweat <slapping knee, cracking myself up>.

Groan! God will get you for that, Dee!

FabOma08

I didn't have a common exercise day Monday. We moved cows in the rain and I can't seem to find that in the exercises list.

Not sure if it's a no-no to recommend another site, but for searching calorie burning check fitday.com. Their database is filled with the odd things that come up in life. For grins, you can even find out how many calories you burn taking a shower! That being said, it's the only thing I recommend about it!

themarketco

I didn't have a common exercise day Monday. We moved cows in the rain and I can't seem to find that in the exercises list.

Not sure if it's a no-no to recommend another site, but for searching calorie burning check fitday.com. Their database is filled with the odd things that come up in life. For grins, you can even find out how many calories you burn taking a shower! That being said, it's the only thing I recommend about it!

Funny thing - I use fitday quite a bit on my phone for exercise. Horseback riding says 4 hours 996 calories.... Well, for the horse sure, but I think that is waaaayyyyy over.

Sexymama34

Doing great so far..staying under my Calories and I have done 30 mins of Turbo fire and 15 min walk so far...but tonight I will do Trubo 10 Abs and go for another walk...want to aim for 60 min of exercise:)

fergac

I have moved it the past two days! Yesterday I went to the gym for a quick 30 min but burned 300 in the treadclimber.
Today I went to the gym and burned 450 doing various cardio. I also did some weights and machines. I feel good but for some reason am very tired and hungry.
I see everyone losing weight and I AM NOT...whats going on here? Tips? One thing is I know I am just graduating college so many late nights of drinking and eating has added up but what can I do to speed up the weight loss process? I have my sisters wedding in a couple months and need to get moving!!!

ptillison

I have moved for the past 3 days of the challenge. I started the 30 day shred dvd's on May 2 and I am on day 2 of that. I want to say that I officially hate Jillian Michaels.LOL. I have managed to stay under my calorie goal but i gained .5 lbs f this week. Not going to sweat it though. I am just going to keep pushing through.This challenge is great.

ptillison

Oh I almost forgot about my personal mini challenge for Monday was to complete 100 squats. I made it!!! Yeah Me!!

wintermama13

Yay Great Job everyone! I suppose I will add in my stats as well now
Sunday burned 356 running/walking
Monday burned 590 on the elliptical
Tuesday burned 487 run/walk
Total (so far of 1433 calories burned!)
But I am very nervous for this weekend....fiance's mom is sending a TON of delicious (read: fattening) food (desserts) up for us all weekend. Pray for me!!