Fit for Fall Challenge - 6/20 - 9/05

ceejay000

Hello everyone, both people I know from the previous challenges and people I don't know. I really want to participate in this challenge, and I feel bad that I haven't been able to post until today. I moved a few weeks ago and still don't have internet service at home, which is driving me crazy. :explode: I've still been logging my food and exercise, but it's hard to access the forums on my phone. I'm at the library right now, but hopefully I'll have internet at home soon and this won't be a problem.

Sorry for the inconvenience of joining late, but here goes:

SW: 143.5 (this is the last weigh-in I have on here, but it's not from Monday)
GW: 135.5

NSV goals:
-Log onto MFP and record my food daily.
-Continue to lose inches. I don't care how many.
-Incorporate weight training into my regular work-out routine. I recently joined a gym, and am excited to start doing this.
-Drink 8 glasses of water a day. I always seem to start out strong with this and then slack off after a week or two...
-Bring my lunch/dinner to work every day. I'll give myself one day a week of eating the meal provided for me... it's NOT healthy, but sometimes I just don't have the time to prepare a meal in advance.

If I think of more later, I'll add them.

This past week has been orientation, and yesterday was officially the first day of my residency. I haven't started working yet, though, because I'm on nights for my first rotation, and it's two weeks on/two weeks off, and I'm on the second two weeks. That'll be "interesting" once it starts, but I'm sure I'll get through it. For now, I'm glad I have a couple weeks to get into a healthy routine before I start working.

Again, hello to everyone, and keep up the good work! I don't think I would have stuck to MFP if I hadn't found that first challenge the first day I joined the website. Having a group of people to whom I'm accountable (and who motivate and support me) has been invaluable in this journey. Thank you all!

aab1

Again, hello to everyone, and keep up the good work! I don't think I would have stuck to MFP if I hadn't found that first challenge the first day I joined the website. Having a group of people to whom I'm accountable (and who motivate and support me) has been invaluable in this journey. Thank you all!

@ Catie - It's good to see you back! No worries on joining late...we've been getting new additions everyday. With you added in; we're now up to 144 people! The group is so large we won't be posting the group's weekly updates on the thread. We've created a Google Doc for everyone to view. My posting at the top of this page has the link that you can copy/paste.

Here's to hoping your setting in can get completed and you get yourself internet access!

ravenclawseekergirl

Wow that's one big spreadsheet :noway:

I'm really struggling to get all of my water in this time round. you'd think it would be easier what with the weather being so much hotter at the moment...but aparently not. :grumble:

Michelle228

Wow that's one big spreadsheet :noway:

I'm really struggling to get all of my water in this time round. you'd think it would be easier what with the weather being so much hotter at the moment...but aparently not. :grumble:

@Ravenclaw have you tried that mio stuff that is sugar and cal free but can be added to water to give it flavor ? its good and im not sure but i think some of the crystal lite stuff works as well as water too since your just adding flavoring . Hope that might help you a bit

ravenclawseekergirl

Wow that's one big spreadsheet :noway:

I'm really struggling to get all of my water in this time round. you'd think it would be easier what with the weather being so much hotter at the moment...but aparently not. :grumble:

@Ravenclaw have you tried that mio stuff that is sugar and cal free but can be added to water to give it flavor ? its good and im not sure but i think some of the crystal lite stuff works as well as water too since your just adding flavoring . Hope that might help you a bit

Well i live in England so...crystal light can't get it over here at least not in the NE. It's more recognising that i'm thirsty and remembering to drink that's the problem. In the past i have been known to realise 2mins before going to bed that i hsvent drunk anything all day. Thanks for trying to help! :flowerforyou:

Jessicapages

Burned 678 calories walking and doing D14L2 shred....I have some eating to do to get my net calories to 1200!!!
Water 5/7
weights 5/5
Water today was 16 cups!

oliviawink

wow, this group is growing by leaps and bounds. It's really amazing. But unfortunately makes it hard to keep up with everyone's posts if you don't check regularly!

I'm back at home from being in summit county, CO. My hubby, baby and myself went for a hike today and it was wonderful, got a tiny sunburn, as in one little spot that I missed with sunscreen and came home with lots of beautiful wildflowers. I logged the trek as a walk b/c I didn't want MFP to overestimate my cals, as it was not a strenuous hike at all. I had a pack on with water, so I'm considering that my workout with weight (lucky for me, my hubby wore the back with the 27 lb toddler in it). Exercise with weights: 4/7 (no weight on Tues & Thurs).

Water - killin' it as always, which is why I spend 1/2 my day in the bathroom.

Feeling sleepy, but I'm heading out the door for a bikini wax, so I'll be waking right up soon! :laugh:

Oh and BTW, great work on the tracking document. So impressive. Would it be helpful if people entered their own weights right in there, when they're posting on here? It certainly looks like a lot to keep track of!

I'll post next week's challenge sometime tomorrow, so keep your eyes peeled!:noway:

crshinn

Went to Zumba class this morning, but no weights. I'm actually really sore from all the weights I've done the past two days. I danced like crazy though so I still burned lots of calories. My real victory today was going to a birthday party and not pigging out on all the food. I actually wasn't that hungry. It must be all the water I've been drinking!

Thanks for making the spreadsheet!

CatherineFen

Hello! I just signed up on MFP today and am excited to begin my journey. I know I'm starting this challenge late however I'm motivated and ready to get started. First day here, first day of a fun challenge... here we go!
(gulp) Catherine

SW/CW 200
GW (fit for fall challenge) 185
NSVs Survive Jillian's 30 day shred (starting tomorrow)
Log into MFP regularly
Fit comfortably into my fall jeans

Snow44

Is there still room in this challenge? If so count me in - Thanks!

brendaleentjes

I know I am a week behind but would like to join the challenge. How exactly do you join? Is it just leaving a comment on this thread? and how do I continue to find the thread each week?
Brenda

ErikaMesto

I just started my fitness pal, and I'm excited for this new Fall 2011 Challenge. I just started the HCG diet, and I have already lost 4 pounds. My current weight is 205, but my goal weight is 170, with a final goal weight of 118, which has been my lowest weight of my adult life. Keep it up everybody!!!

aab1

Welcome to the newest members!!

All that's needed to join is to post your current weight (CW), 9/05 goal weight (GW) and any NSVs (non-scale victories) that you want to achieve by 9/05.

At the top of page 10 I have a posting that summarizes the challenge.
At the top of page 16 I have a posting that shares the link for the Google Doc excel file that we'll be maintaining as everyone posts their weekly check ins. Copy/paste the link to your web browser to view the file.

Best of luck to a success 11 weeks!

Tissues

I haven't been watching my food or sodium levels this weekend so I'm expecting a gain this week. I'm okay with that though. I'll get back on track this week.

Jessicapages

Why does taking a Cheat mael always turn into a cheat day??oh well probably not going to lose any weight this monday...but I will do better next weekend!

aab1

I'm so excited for tomorrow's weigh in!!!!!

momofJandA

SW- 136lbs
Week 1 (6/26)- 134lbs (-2lbs)

shawnalemons

I really need this challenge. CW 238. GW 216 let's do this!

Tissues

I'm so excited for tomorrow's weigh in!!!!!

I'm excited for you Ailene!!

I'm not excited for me... I anticipate a BIG BIG jump.. There is no way I can sodium cleanse before tomorrow.

oliviawink

I'm so excited for tomorrow's weigh in!!!!!

I'm thinking someone's in ONEderland! Way to stick to it despite the angst that comes with plateau. I KNEW you'd break through it, your workouts have been killer :flowerforyou:

oliviawink

*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~WEEK 2 CHALLENGE~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
This challenge starts Monday, June 27
Exercise: This week's exercise challenge has 2 parts.
Part 1. Find a new exercise, or exercise motivation to kick things up and add a new fire to your workout/burn. Examples: finding/starting a new workout DVD, turning your walk into a walk/jog (or C25K), joining an additional challenge with a specific exercise goal (Loveme445 posts a weekly challenge with specific exercise goals, like 210 jumping jacks in a week, I'll post the link for this week's when she puts it up tonite or tomorrow), jogging up and down the stairs in your house for 5 minutes, etc. It can really be anything, it's up to you, just find something new and fun to keep you going!
Part 2. Log 245 minutes of calorie burn (including your new exercise) this week. That's an average of 35 minutes per day for the week.

Food:
Be sure you are eating a lean protein with every meal, including snacks. A common weight loss mistake is to avoid proteins b/c they are high calorie and eat more carbs instead as they tend to be lower cal. This ultimately makes you hungrier b/c you burn them faster. it's worth spending a good portion of your daily cals on proteins as they stay with you longer and help you build muscle, which in turn burns fat. When you are in a calorie deficit (which is how you lose weight) your body will burn up muscle while burning fat (it's typically 10- 20% of your loss is muscle, even if you are working out). One way to ensure that you add back the muscle to help you burn calories is to eat enough protein, which is an essential component to muscles. Ideas for lean proteins: yogurt (watch the sugar, though - greek is a good choice), cheese (Jess is cheering, I can hear it!), almonds, cashews, salmon (any fish), chicken, lean beef (sparingly!), beans, edamame, cottage cheese, (soybeans), low fat milk (even chocolate milk), and there's lots more.
Share your favorite proteins with us so we can all get ideas!

Happy week 2 challenging!
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here_I_go_again

I'd like to join this challenge! I'm late as today is Jule 26th, but I'd like to still join if I may?


My current weight is 151
My goal weight for 09/05/2011 is: 140

WE CAN DO THIS!!

oliviawink

just went to cookinglight.com or meal ideas for this week and found that they had this great piece/recipe ideas on protein-rich foods: http://www.cookinglight.com/healthy-living/fitness/protein-rich-foods-00412000071660/

mrsmorris13

*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~WEEK 2 CHALLENGE~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
This challenge starts Monday, June 27
Exercise: This week's exercise challenge has 2 parts.
Part 1. Find a new exercise, or exercise motivation to kick things up and add a new fire to your workout/burn. Examples: finding/starting a new workout DVD, turning your walk into a walk/jog (or C25K), joining an additional challenge with a specific exercise goal (Loveme445 posts a weekly challenge with specific exercise goals, like 210 jumping jacks in a week, I'll post the link for this week's when she puts it up tonite or tomorrow), jogging up and down the stairs in your house for 5 minutes, etc. It can really be anything, it's up to you, just find something new and fun to keep you going!
Part 2. Log 245 minutes of calorie burn (including your new exercise) this week. That's an average of 35 minutes per day for the week.

Food:
Be sure you are eating a lean protein with every meal, including snacks. A common weight loss mistake is to avoid proteins b/c they are high calorie and eat more carbs instead as they tend to be lower cal. This ultimately makes you hungrier b/c you burn them faster. it's worth spending a good portion of your daily cals on proteins as they stay with you longer and help you build muscle, which in turn burns fat. When you are in a calorie deficit (which is how you lose weight) your body will burn up muscle while burning fat (it's typically 10- 20% of your loss is muscle, even if you are working out). One way to ensure that you add back the muscle to help you burn calories is to eat enough protein, which is an essential component to muscles. Ideas for lean proteins: yogurt (watch the sugar, though - greek is a good choice), cheese (Jess is cheering, I can hear it!), almonds, cashews, salmon (any fish), chicken, lean beef (sparingly!), beans, edamame, cottage cheese, (soybeans), low fat milk (even chocolate milk), and there's lots more.
Share your favorite proteins with us so we can all get ideas!

Happy week 2 challenging!
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Ok.....My New activity for the week.....I will do as many "MAN" pushups as possible....everyday this week. Making sure to so at least one more per day.....Plus 245 minutes (at least) this week.
I am a big fan of adding protein to almost every meal....I use Whey Protein powder to oatmeal, yogurt, make quick shakes...I like the MRM or J. Robb brands...low calories (87-100) no carbs, no fat....18-22grams of protein per serving.

Jessicapages

*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~WEEK 2 CHALLENGE~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
This challenge starts Monday, June 27
Exercise: This week's exercise challenge has 2 parts.
Part 1. Find a new exercise, or exercise motivation to kick things up and add a new fire to your workout/burn. Examples: finding/starting a new workout DVD, turning your walk into a walk/jog (or C25K), joining an additional challenge with a specific exercise goal (Loveme445 posts a weekly challenge with specific exercise goals, like 210 jumping jacks in a week, I'll post the link for this week's when she puts it up tonite or tomorrow), jogging up and down the stairs in your house for 5 minutes, etc. It can really be anything, it's up to you, just find something new and fun to keep you going!
Part 2. Log 245 minutes of calorie burn (including your new exercise) this week. That's an average of 35 minutes per day for the week.

Food:
Be sure you are eating a lean protein with every meal, including snacks. A common weight loss mistake is to avoid proteins b/c they are high calorie and eat more carbs instead as they tend to be lower cal. This ultimately makes you hungrier b/c you burn them faster. it's worth spending a good portion of your daily cals on proteins as they stay with you longer and help you build muscle, which in turn burns fat. When you are in a calorie deficit (which is how you lose weight) your body will burn up muscle while burning fat (it's typically 10- 20% of your loss is muscle, even if you are working out). One way to ensure that you add back the muscle to help you burn calories is to eat enough protein, which is an essential component to muscles. Ideas for lean proteins: yogurt (watch the sugar, though - greek is a good choice), cheese (Jess is cheering, I can hear it!), almonds, cashews, salmon (any fish), chicken, lean beef (sparingly!), beans, edamame, cottage cheese, (soybeans), low fat milk (even chocolate milk), and there's lots more.
Share your favorite proteins with us so we can all get ideas!

Happy week 2 challenging!
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My "new exersise for the week".... I have two things to do for this challenge....Iwill be walking 5 days this week (weather permitting) also I will be doing the "Core" DVD from Turbo Fire everyday.I don't think I will have a hard time logging the 245 min. calorie burn adding these 2 exersises plus 30 Day Shred!
For adding Lean Protein I will add eggs (egg beaters)to my breakfast,Lunch is always tuna sandwich with swiss cheese,snacks will be Jillian Micheals protein shakes with Peanut butter,Dinner is always Chicken with veggies......

Lean Beef
In addition to being full of protein, beef is also a good source of B vitamins and iron. However, many consider red meat unhealthy because of high saturated fat content and added hormones. Therefore, when shopping for beef, look for leaner cuts like top round, top sirloin, and flank steak. A general guideline is to look for a minimum 2 g protein to 1 g fat ratio. For ground beef, buy 90 percent lean or leaner. Also, whenever possible buy grass fed beef because this meat contains additional omega-3 fatty acids and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), both healthy types of fat.
Fish
Salmon, tuna and shrimp are just a few sources of seafood lean protein sources.
Egg whites
An egg consists of a white and a yolk. The white is a fast digesting protein while the yolk contains fat and cholesterol in addition to protein. By removing the yolk, you can eliminate a vast majority of the calories present in the egg without sacrificing all the protein content
Beans
Also high in fiber, beans are one of the rare plant sources of complete protein (containing all essential amino acids). There are a variety of bean types that provide similar nutritional benefits, including navy, pinto and black beans.
Protein Powder
For individuals who have a difficult time getting the appropriate amount of protein from whole food, protein powder is a convenient alternative. Protein powder can come from a variety of sources, including whey, casein, egg, soy and hemp. To select the type that is right for you, recognize that whey and casein are dairy sources and may cause gastrointestinal discomfort.

slackeyj

just went to cookinglight.com or meal ideas for this week and found that they had this great piece/recipe ideas on protein-rich foods: http://www.cookinglight.com/healthy-living/fitness/protein-rich-foods-00412000071660/

I love cooking light for inspiration, although the majority of the time I add calorie-less flavors because some of their stuff tends to be bland for my palate. Great reference and I love the challenge! My personal goal is going to be to ride my bike the 15 miles to work several time this week! I need to do a test run this evening to see how long it takes me and work out the logistics of getting my gym bag with clean uniforms there but I can always drive my car, park it and ride home then ride back the next morning/afternoon (swing shift) and drive back the next day and pack two days of lunches so that I don't have to eat subway. Or wait until my neighbor/ co worker gets home and throw my lunch in his car before I come in. I do have some options I just have to go through the trouble. This week's challenge is good motivation to make the effort. I love it!

cschmidt42

I am so in!! This is just what I need. Can't wait to check in on Monday!!

cschmidt42

I just realized I am a week late, but I still want to get in on this. I really need it!

CW 184
GW 160
NSV To finish this challenge, I never seem to finish anything that I start!

amodom

SW: 183 lbs- Jan 2, 2011
CW: 164.2 - June 26, 2011
GW 149 lbs - September 1, 2011
Weight Category: A 15 pound weight loss goal in 9 weeks
Mini Goal #1: 162 pounds through the 4th of July weekend - I am planning for huge caloric burns with less focus overeating
Mini Goal #2: 159 pounds - let's say in 3 weeks; July 17, 2011
Mini Goal #3: 154 pounds - then another 3 weeks: August 7, 2011

My goal is to weigh 140 something. I am focused on working out and conscious eating 7 days at a time. :laugh:

New: Jillian's 30 day shred or P90X this week or another 20 minutes cardio DVD. I am trying all today. Attempting to find out which gives the best overall caloric burn

I joined the President's Fitness Challenge


Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

oliviawink

Lean Beef
In addition to being full of protein, beef is also a good source of B vitamins and iron. However, many consider red meat unhealthy because of high saturated fat content and added hormones. Therefore, when shopping for beef, look for leaner cuts like top round, top sirloin, and flank steak. A general guideline is to look for a minimum 2 g protein to 1 g fat ratio. For ground beef, buy 90 percent lean or leaner. Also, whenever possible buy grass fed beef because this meat contains additional omega-3 fatty acids and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), both healthy types of fat.
Fish
Salmon, tuna and shrimp are just a few sources of seafood lean protein sources.
Egg whites
An egg consists of a white and a yolk. The white is a fast digesting protein while the yolk contains fat and cholesterol in addition to protein. By removing the yolk, you can eliminate a vast majority of the calories present in the egg without sacrificing all the protein content
Beans
Also high in fiber, beans are one of the rare plant sources of complete protein (containing all essential amino acids). There are a variety of bean types that provide similar nutritional benefits, including navy, pinto and black beans.
Protein Powder
For individuals who have a difficult time getting the appropriate amount of protein from whole food, protein powder is a convenient alternative. Protein powder can come from a variety of sources, including whey, casein, egg, soy and hemp. To select the type that is right for you, recognize that whey and casein are dairy sources and may cause gastrointestinal discomfort.

What a great list and chock full of info. Thanks for sharing!