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

khaleesinoodlebelly

Is it ok to still join? If so my Start weight for yesterday was 277 and my goal weight for 9/5 is 249

Majbdrake

Running in 100+ heat down here in Kandahar is twice the workout in half the time! I wouldn't recommend it but does give a good burn...

Not sure if the extra heat causing excess sweating during the run counts as double on the calorie counts on MFP but I'll stay with the regular count of calories.

Bruce

miss_this

Hi guys I'm new to MFP and a day late, but I would like to join.
6.20 - 162
9.5 - 145

KaylaShianne

Hello, Im a day late but I'd still love to join. I'm new to MFP and MFP challenges, but not new to dieting, exercise, weight loss, and yep- weight gain. I started dieting when I hit 180lbs and lost 30 lbs, but I have creeped back up 20 lbs.

So, my SW is 170
My GW for 9/05 is 150

I'd love to be back at my lowest weight before going back to college in the fall!

krfederico

Please include me in the challenge too.
CW- yesterday 291
GW- for 9-5-11Fit for Fall Challenge 259

All my best to all participants. I know you can do it.

Tissues

Hello, Im a day late but I'd still love to join. I'm new to MFP and MFP challenges, but not new to dieting, exercise, weight loss, and yep- weight gain. I started dieting when I hit 180lbs and lost 30 lbs, but I have creeped back up 20 lbs.

So, my SW is 170
My GW for 9/05 is 150

I'd love to be back at my lowest weight before going back to college in the fall!

Hi Kayla! you sound like me, I fluctuate like that a lot. This site has been a blessing for me so far, and I'm sure you'll do great! Just try and stay in til the end and you'll get results.

mrsmorris13

I'm in! Yay!
I'm excited to have a challenge. This is my first one on MFP.
I'm super frustrated, I can't seem to drop any weight. With the exception of last week, my son's graduation festivities, I have been eating smart and working out....I CAN"T DROP A POUND! I am setting my weight loss goal low, but my NSV's HIGH!!!

CW: 127.5
GW: 122
NSV: 1. Gym 5 days a week (3 cardio, 3 weights)
2. Burn minimum of 350 calories per gym
3. Under calories 6 days a week (gotta be real)

mrsmorris13

Forgot one goal...
CW: 127.5
GW: 122
NSV: 1. Gym 5 days a week (3 cardio, 3 weights)
2. Burn minimum of 350 calories per gym
3. Under calories 6 days a week (gotta be real)
4. Drop 4% BF by 9/05

BeCali

I would love to join you guys on this challenge.

CW 6/20: 137
GW 9/05: 128

My goal is to routinely work out 5 times a week. I have been working out pretty much daily for a month now and am really enjoying it.

catniss

I had another long term NSV goal in mind but I was hesitant to put it down because I wasn't certain I would be able to accomplish it and right now I'm trying to give myself tasks that I can succeed in doing, not ones that I beat myself up for NOT doing.

Anyway, I have had in mind to offer to lead Pilates classes at a local dance studio (I'm not certified, just experienced) for trade for dance classes for my son (they have dance for kids and fitness for adults) but I have never had the courage to ask--I mean, who wants to see an overweight person lead an exercise class?? If the exercise worked, then she wouldn't be fat, right? (at least that's the message that runs through my mind). So I've been going to some classes, checking out the place, making sure it's not one of those gyms where the ladies come in with full makeup and workout clothes right off the rack--and it isn't, it's laid back and relaxed and fun. I've really been keeping up with the workouts and I know I've impressed the owner (who teaches some classes), but I still haven't suggested my idea.

Well----today, after class---SHE ASKED ME!!! So, I'm going to do the last 15 mins of Thursday's Cardio Interval class and then she even asked if I would take both of her classes next week since she's going to be away!!!

I'm thrilled and nervous and excited. I feel like I'm totally pushing my comfort zone--I just don't want to take on too much and not do well. I'm so used to cutting myself down and selling myself short and now here I am selling myself as an instructor (well, I say I can "lead" the class since I'm not trained or certified). I'm on the end of the diving board and the water looks sooooooooo far away.

So another "official" long-term NSV--have a regularly scheduled Pilates class offered at the Outshine Dance and Fitness Studio on their Fall Schedule.....whew, it's even scary to type it.....

That's enough narcissism for now (or the rest of the year!!). Thanks to MFP and all the amazing friends I have met here.

helena98

If there's someone out there that would like to help me, I would email you the excel file each week, you would post it onto this thread. You'll need to share with me your email address...but no worries, I won't use it for anything but emailing the excel file. Send me a note if you can help me!! Thanks in advance!!! :flowerforyou:

I can help! I have plenty of time to update excel files. I'll try sending you a message through MFP with my email address.

Helen

cindyMFPerez

CW: 221 - June 10, 2011

Peyton115

Hope everyone is doing well so far! I am so excited for this group. Since the beginning of my weight loss journey I have lost around 25 lbs but now have hit a big 'ol plateau. :grumble: I am really looking forward to using the support and motivation to push past it and finally reach my goal weight!!!

WWH_AJ

Oh I forgot to list one of my goals....I'd really like to get the courage to go to some of the classes offered at my gym. I'm really intimidated by them but i need to just bite the bullet and go :ohwell:

The great thing about classes is that they have an instructor. Don't be intimidated (I know easier said than done) because most of the people who are regulars in the class will have been in your shoes before and the instructor is there to make sure you have proper form. I found that going to classes is a huge motivator to me, I am slightly competitive and when I am in a class and want to stop I don't because everyone around me is still going while if I were at home in my living room I might have taken a break. I just wish my schedule allowed for me to attend some of the classes my gym offers. The biggest thing about being fighting off the intimidation is remembering that everyone in that class was in your shoes once and that if you stick with it you will be the one showing the new guy how its done in no time! Good luck and I hope you find a class you love, it makes all the difference in the world.

My college gym has different classes they offer and one of them is Zumba so me and a few other Vet Tech majors go every Monday during the semester. I loved going with them because I felt self conscious at first, but the instructor was very friendly and me and my friends mainly laughed at each other bc it turned out none of us could really dance apparently, lol. So I had an awesome time and was actually kinda sore the next day! If you have a friend you are comfortable with going to the gym, bring them!

I would also like to join this challenge.
SW: 188 (my weekend resulted in a 2 lb gain )
GW: 160
I had every intention of being around 150 by the time college starts back on August 22nd, but this will take into consideration the Harry Potter party I might have trouble with and vacation immediately following that.
My NSV goals are to complete my P90X starting next week since I'm in my last week of summer school, drink more water, and bring more self prepared lunches/dinners to work with me.

aab1

Welcome to all the newest members!! We're now up to.....109 people! This will be a fast moving thread...don't let it intimidate you.

F4F Challenge recap for the newest members....

Post each Monday your progress towards your GW and/or NSV(s). I'll be tracking these & with the help from a few fellow-F4F'ers I'll post the excel file each week with everyone's status.

Each Monday there will be a new food & exercise challenge for that week.

Post as often as you would like to share, vent, celebrate, support or motivate others. We hope your participation on this thread will help lead to your F4F success!


Repeat of this week's challenge.....

********************** WEEK # 1 CHALLENGE ******************************

Food - Drinking 10 glasses of water each day. Water is so important to a healthy lifestyle but is often forgotten about during the day. Here's word of warning.....Don't wait until the end of the day to get in all your water....you won't have a good night's sleep!

Exercise - Include weights into your workouts. Whatever your exercise routine is, include hand or ankle weights to get that extra strength training. You choose the weight


@ roselynsy - Glad to see you can join us for another challenge!! Don't forget to post your CW, GW &/or NSV's

@ HaleyAlli - Can you share your CW for me to enter into the file?

@ cindyMFPerez - Can you share your GW for me to enter into the file?


I'm on water glass # 9 and I'll be working out with Jillian & my hand weights tonight!

aab1

I'm starting Zumba this week with a few co-workers....for you fellow Zumba fans, how do you post that for your exercise?

helena98

I just finished a Bob Harper DVD, and it kicked my butt!! His "Inside Out Method" series is insane! WAY longer and more intense than any Jillian Michaels DVD. This has been a good way to get weights incorporated into my weekly exercises. Here's his website in case you're interested in checking out the DVDs:

http://www.mytrainerbobdvd.com/

And, if you're like me with limited funds and not wanting to buy DVDs you're not gonna love, check them out from your local library. My library has HUNDREDS of DVDs, and brand new ones like this Inside Out Method series. It's been a great way to change up my weekly routines and to try new DVDs without breaking my budget.

Also, for anyone hitting weight loss plateaus, the very first thing to do is increase the length and intensity of your workouts instead of dropping more calories. (It's always better to burn the fat than to starve the fat!) Bob's workouts are 60+ minutes and super intense. Can't recommend them enough.

Now I'm off to drink my water!

Helen

beckey24

I'm starting Zumba this week with a few co-workers....for you fellow Zumba fans, how do you post that for your exercise?

I have been posting it as dancing, general.

HaleyAlli

Oops sorry :blushing:

CW: 164.8 lbs. (as of this morning; my goal is to lose 0.5 lbs. per week)

livingnow28

CW 157.4

livingnow28

GW: 150

LynnieSkinny

I know I'm a day late, but I would really like to join and could use the extra motivation. Especially since last week I didn't hardly exercise and I ended up gaining 1.4 lbs I weighed in this Monday so

CW: 150.8
GW for 9/5: 135

I restarted 30DS Level 2 yesterday so I have the weights during exercise. Didn't get 10 cups yesterday, but starting today will get all 10

aab1

Welcome to those joining this afternoon.

Read thru my posting at the top of page 10 to get yourself caught up on the challenge.

Good Luck!!

VintageScarlet

Hi! I am a day late, but I am going to give this a shot. I'm not sure if I can keep up with a thread, but I am going to try my best. My current weight is 134 and my goal is 120. Thanks to the organizers for keeping track of this!

JenL0690

I just saw this thread and would love to join if its not too late!! If so, my sw is 165.8 and my goal weight for this challenge is 150! Please and thank you:)

ravenclawseekergirl

I managed to drink 8 glasses today which is better than yesterday where i only got through 6. It's really hot over here on a night (luckily not as hot as where Bruce is at the mo!) so i should be drinking more. Spent a lot of time snacking today, TOM and fighting with my mum is really not helping me at the moment. I just have to remember that all of this will get better or go away.

LynnieSkinny

Oh, my first NSV that I would like to achieve during these next few months would be to fit into the stack (seriously like 8-9 pairs!) of size 9 jeans in my closet. I am currently wearing a size 13.

My second is to fit into a M-L shirt size comfortably, instead of an XL.

LeslieRoyale

I'll never drop the coffee out of my diet choices. It is what is called "Lifer's Juice" in the American military. Black, strong and always on the burner.

Bruce

Bruce...I'm an even BIGGER fan of the military now!! :bigsmile:

LeslieRoyale

Crickets around here right now...must be workout time...

Well, I (in big bold caps) just completed my first day of C25k! And when I say completed, I mean I did the WHOLE workout!! lol
I feel pretty good about that right now...even pushed that sucker up to 5.0 miles for a couple runs at the end!! WOOOOT!!!

Definitely got the water today...now on to weights...(grumble grumble grumble...:grumble: )

Jessicapages

Hi I just saw this thread and would love to join if its not too late! I am on Day 10 Level 2 of the 30 Day Shred..I have lost 3 inches as of friday.