(POST 2) BATTLE OF THE BULGE Summer Slimdown Challenge!!!

achampionsheart

i often sing "fat bottomed girls" at karaoke.....LOVE IT......and jack black and casey abrams did that song on Idol's finale this year.....AWESOME.....

achampionsheart

i work 3p-11p five nights a week....i normally work out after work on those nights...on my days off, i do something outside, walk a nearby walking track or some fun outdoor activity.....i also have a friend that is working out with me on my "work night workouts"

ranewell

Great challenge and really fun songs!!!! I complained that my top is shrinking SO much faster than my bottom and I felt like an Oompa Loompa, but my husband and best friend are encouraging me to think of them as curves I'll listen to those songs tonight for a morale boost! I didn't work out this morning, but I'm gonna be outside with a bunch of 6-10 year olds all day at work, so I don't think meeting the challenge will be difficult!

art4fun69

Well it is 5am in CO and just finished my morning cardio. I prefer to work out in the morning, but with the way my work schedule is I sometimes have to settle for the afternoon. However, if I do cardio in the morning, I try to do some kind of strength training or toning (like pilates or yoga) in the afternoon if I can.

And for those of us that get discouraged, please don't. Perseverance pays off, just read the stories within and outside of our blog. Stories like UltraRunnerGale are everywhere on MFP and continue to be an inspiration to us all.

Well have to get ready for work now, everyone have a fabulous Friday!

andtian

I prefer mornings because it puts me in a good mind set for the rest of the day.
But other days, I workout in the afternoon and some evenings force my bf to go
walking with me, some days I do all three.
Thanks for the songs.. Mika's song brings back great memories of dance classes
at the gym back in the day.

kacione

I would prefer to do my workouts in the morning but since I already start work at 5:30 AM (Custodian, so quite physical work but I don't count that towards my workout) I usually workout at about 3:00 in the afternoon when I get home from work.

Come on everyone, we can do this. Old or young we have it in us to succeed. Please, please do not give up. Dig deep and find your strength and renew your commitment to yourself. Prplangl4 is working hard for us, lets not let her or ourselves down.

kristinmkartist

I prefer to workout out at 6am. I feel that I have way more energy throughout the day. I go with a really friend of mine who is fresh to working out so it makes it fun for me to be with her to keep her moving. I should of workout harder today. I just did 15 mins on elliptical and 15mins of heavy arm lifting. I was sweating bullets. I am trying to do more weights 3-5 times a wk to build muscle and I am so use to seeing CALORIES BURNED on the Elliptical so I have to remind myself that its better to lift weights to burn more throughout the day.

Thanks girl for the shout. Today is a new day. NO more junk food. I am really really nervous and excited for my new job today.

Have a great day guys!!!!

cherrieruns

HI all, just joined. I'll try to do some reading and catch up to speed!!!

jabbogurl

I'd prefer to work out in the mornings, but that just doesn't happen. Ha. So I usually work out after lunch and go for my run. With the summer here, I keep saying I'm going to do more swimming, but that only lasted a week. Time to get back on track with that and start my mornings with a swim.

sarahrobin

Hello BOBers! I try to work out when I get home from work (anywhere between 4:30 and 6:30). I usually am not able to work out until 9ish, though. I have a 4 year old and 14 month old that are both very busy and usually require both parents on kid duty

When I was pregnant with #2 I traded in my treadmill (needed more room) and got a foldable stationary bike. I try to hop on that 3-6 times a week. I try to do at least 45 minutes sometimes up to 90. Time flies when I watch tv or play a video game. Playing a video game actually makes me pedal faster, too!

I have heard so much good stuff about Just Dance that I think I'm going to get a copy for myself. I am trying to find a cheapish Turbo Fire set to do this summer. I'm a teacher (only 7 days left!!! :drinker: ) and want to find something to keep me active as I usually turn into a lump during my summer vacation. Plus I turn 30 in a month and want to look rockin for my birthday party!

Happy Friday!!! Keep up the amazing work everyone! :bigsmile:

LadyOfOceanBreeze

:laugh: :glasses: funnest workout is when I walk the little Lhasa Apso "BOB" (teehee coincidently huh)?
He breaks into this amazing run and his pure white fur is flowing in the wind with his long ears flying behind at a break-neck speed, for him, lol!:bigsmile:
and here I am, leash connected to harness connected to BOB and I absolutely CRACKING UP!!!! I am laughing soooo hard that ppl driving by are staring at me and they start smiling too. It is so funny and the little guy is so cute when he runs. I love it!

Happy Friday & work it out everyone

SiouxPrincess

I prefer to work out in the morning, I do a Zumba DVD's every morning. I feel so much better afterwards. I have more energy and not as tired. Then I have the rest of the day with my kids, 2 & 4, who are very energetic.

This weekend I am going to start getting up earlier and work out before everyone gets up, this is my NEW goal.

kristidann

Welcome! It's great to have you!

HI all, just joined. I'll try to do some reading and catch up to speed!!!

blondie1238

When I work out all depends on my schedule... I work midnight shift, so it all depends on if I've worked the night before. Either way, I try to work out when I get up, whether that be midmorning or late afternoon

Hit the challenge today... worked out for 36minutes! Would have liked to for longer, but I need a nap before work tonite! :happy:

dinichols

My workout varies due to my work schedule. I am currently going to boot camp at 6:15am the two days a week I don't have to be at work at 6:30 am. I do like starting the day burning some calories but also enjoy walking in the evening. Just recently ran in the evening an that was good too..

DunnaStunna

I would like to work out in the mornings but since I don't get up early I do it right after work before I have time to get distracted. I think I might try walking the dog in the evenings (tho he is a chihuahua and so after chasing bugs in the yard he's pretty done for).

Did the challenge today, zumba ftw. I'm new and I have to say the daily mini-challenges help a lot! This group has re-energized me to get back in the game.

lclarkjr

I used to be a big evening workout guy. But after becoming a new dad, I've found that if I want to get my workout in, I better get up early while the little guy is still sleeping. For my marathon training I did most of my training runs early in the morning. And on days when I did them later, my wife was less than thrilled. But this past week I have been getting up really early so I can go to the gym and I am starting to enjoy the really early mornings. Who knew one could get excited when the alarm goes off at 3am?!

LadyOfOceanBreeze

I find that working out in the morning before anything else gets me distracted is best for me.

I think I get an extra boost from the energy it gives me that lasts throughout the day.

I notice diminished mental clarity if I don't do at least 30 minutes of cardio in the morning.

I also do a yoga practice on Thursday nights when I get home from work, just started, and plan to mix it up more often!

The BOB challenge was really fun today! I used my "E Machine" and got the HRM up to my max levels a few times, perspiring good! Also, did the weight training on the circuit machine:)

soshotout

I seem to be consistently doing my workouts in the evenings. I just have more energy then. I got Just Dance 2 today and it is very fun! I'm adding it to my daily workouts along with the 30 Day Shred I've been doing (just completed L1D5!)

Met today's goal, by the way!

cherubcrnp

I did 40 minutes on the treadmill...sweating and my heartrate up....wearing my HRM which the treadmill was able to link to. I do my workouts mostly after work which is the evening. Gives me a release of the days tensions

cherubcrnp

I did 40 minutes on the treadmill...sweating and my heartrate up....wearing my HRM which the treadmill was able to link to. I do my workouts mostly after work which is the evening. Gives me a release of the days tensions

prplangl4

SATURDAY JUNE 4TH – DAY 21! "HOLD ON!"

:drinker: (we have 2 days left until the week 3 weighin!):huh:

CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK – This week we are going to focus on physical activity! Challenges each day will be physical in nature.

DAILY CHALLENGE/TIP
Today’s challenge is to do YOUR FAVORITE exercise! Whatever you love to do to get a good workout, get up and do it TODAY - goal is to rack up at least 45 MINUTES of activity today! Then remember that feeling when you finish:bigsmile: …that should be part of your motivation each day. Here’s 15 tips for people who don’t like to exercise:noway: : http://halife.com/living/health/exercisetips.html

I’ve noticed a lot of people saying they haven’t felt like working out or have been unmotivated, so I’m here to lend you a hand! :flowerforyou: From the tips, I like #13 – I’m a visual person and need to see my accomplishments…so I’m sharing with you my monthly calendar and thermometer (they are on the BOB website). Instructions for what to do with them are there too along with pictures of my BOB WOW (Battle of the Bulge – Wall-o-Weightloss!) :laugh:

MOTIVATIONAL SONGS OF THE DAY
1. HOLD ON I’M COMIN – Sam & Dave http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fN4DHY_9gOs&feature=related
2. HOLD ON LOOSELY – 38 Special http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJtf7R_oVaw
3. HOLD ON FOR ONE MORE DAY – Wilson Phillips http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIbXvaE39wM
4. SURVIVOR – Destiny’s Child http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_RVId9OkgI

SHARE YOUR SECRETS TO SUCCESS:
We all need motivators to keep us going – what tools do you use outside of MFP of course to keep you motivated? Do you have an old picture of skinnier days on your fridge? To you set motivational messages as alarms on your phone throughout the day? Share your secrets to success…

SHOUT OUTS
To nlsalvatore for recommending the Wilson Pillips song - now everybody SOMMME DAY SOMEBODYS GONNA MAKE YOU WANNA TURN AROUND AND SAYYY GOODBYYYYEEEE (sayy goodbyyee) :laugh:

To all our BOBers starting with us this week - its your first accountable weekend so make it count!

:drinker: *FYI I AM PLANNING ON STARTING THE 30 DAY SHRED AFTER THE JUNE 20TH WEIGHIN (will be my challenge to myself to tone up for our next 5 weeks). ILL PROBABLY START RIGHT AFTER JULY 4TH WEEKEND!! IF ANYONE WANTS TO JOIN IN WITH ME GET MENTALLY READY FOR IT NOW AND GET YOUR COPY OF THE DVD OR VHS!:glasses:
www.wix.com/prplangl4/battleofthebulge

achampionsheart

awesome...i love the songs.....sooooo youre telling us to hold on?....hehehehe
i stay motivated by the compliments i get and the fact that my whole mentality has changed since i started eating better and exercising like a crazy woman.....im also lifting weights.....my confidence level has boosted tremendously and that also keeps me motivated.....

samvanz

What bigger motivator do we need than weight loss? The scales tell me I'm rad!

Seriously though, I'm motivated by great music to get me moving. I'm motivated by a BIG stack of clothes I've had to put aside over the last few years, thinking "I'm fat now, but I'll fit back into them" - hopefully in the next few weeks I WILL start fitting back into them! I'd love to have an old-outfit-made-new for my birthday (1st July).

It's about setting smaller goals and giving yourself little rewards. "If I can lose ___ this week, I'll buy that new game/sleep in on Sunday/go to a class instead of working out at home/etcetcetc"

littlemili

Hello ladies and gents! I want to share my 30DS results with you all to hopefully motivate you to give it a go.


Weight: -8lbs

Top size: Down 1-2 sizes now at UK 8-10 (US 4-6)
Bra size: From 38B to 36C <--WIN my cup size grew!
Tummy: -4.5 inches
Waist: Initially no visible waistline, -7 inches!!!!! <-- biggest victory
Underboob: -2.5 inches
Upper arm: -0.5 inches

Bottom size: Down 2 sizes now at UK 8 (US 4)
Thigh: -2 inches
Calf: -0.5 inches

cherrieruns

great work milileitner.

my modivator is a pair of jeans that I have hanging in my room. I bought them when I was thinner but never actually wore them. I decided to make them my goal jeans and so far they have gone from pretty much not coming over my thighs to now being about 2 inches from fitting.

my other modivator is compliments. I don't always see or recognize my own accomplisments so when someone comments on my wieght loss it gives me a boost.

love the calendar. I use a calendar too, keep it on my fridge, at the end of each day I put a green smiley face, yellow straight face or red frown face to show how successful I was. When all is said and done I know if I'm being successful by all the green on my calendar! (green = on target to lose weight, yellow = will most likely maintain, red = gonna gain if I keep it up)

ranewell

Not ready for the 30 day shred! I did however complete the 2 mile brisk walk dvd this morning...really pushed myself, didn't think I would finish, but I did it! Motivators? Well, since I'm getting frustrated with the scale right now...I'm still losing inches, so being able to go shopping and get smaller sizes is a HUGE motivator (pants have gone from size 26/28 to size 22 and tops from size 26/28 to size 16...sometimes XL ). Another huge motivator is how I feel. 5 Months ago I would have NEVER been able to complete these workouts!!! Now I'm doing it, I have loads of energy and actually seeing and feeling the progress as I work up to more intense and longer workouts keeps me going! I never thought I would say this, but I LOVE working out!

ranewell

Oh, and GREAT challenge. I already completed 30 minutes this morning. Gonna do weights for about half hour, then finish up the daily challenge by putting on great music and just moving for 15 minutes

nlsalvatore

Motivators - hmmm - I am motivated by the difference I can see in my clothes and by the support I have on MFP and from friends & family. The challenges on MFP also motivate me! At my work we have been doing a weight loss challenge and we had "loser buddies" - if you wanted to do it, you picked a buddy name in secret, & then you were supposed to send encouraging notes to that person once a week. I taped them on my desk to look at when I wanted to eat junk - I work in a school and there is always something junky in the faculty room! Happy weekend all!

soshotout

Today's Challenge will be done. I usually work out in the evenings, but I will be doing at least 30 minutes of Just Dance 2 and the 30 Day Shred (Im on day 6!)

As for motivation, my #1 motivator / supporter is my 14 year old daughter. She has consistently encouraged me and kept me feeling good about what I've been doing. Secondly would be all my friends here on MFP and on Facebook. And third, but possibly most importantly, the fact that I finally made a promise to myself and God to take better care of the body and life I have been blessed with. If I can't keep a promise to Him and myself, who can I keep a promise to?

Kristy - By the time you are starting the 30 Day Shred, I will be done with this round. However, I will most likely do a second round with you! I won't be happy till I can do it all without having to modify some of it.

For some reason I can't open the calendar, but I get what you mean about using one. I am going to make up one for myself today to hang on my fridge to keep track of my progress.