Lean By Halloween Challenge!

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  • Kerseygeek
    Kerseygeek Posts: 225
    The ones I use are between 3-5mins a piece so I just keep a list of the mins. for each video I do and add them up at the end. I'm trying to do about 45mins a day right now. But here are some names and links. Hope this helps.

    zumbawithemily - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBq5J3Xph8k (Boom Boom Pow)

    ashlyl16 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5LvWBBV1eA (belly dance)

    nathanblake - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdXH4k5oRt4 (Na Na Na)

    mariamore09 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXeAgUHEEIE (Move your body) - song isn't in title, it says Hot 107.9 Atlanta
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojMRnd5RW14 (Salio El Sol)

    FierceFitnessFx - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNnMYxUK-40 (sweat choreo) - this one is my fav of them but all their
    videos are good

    LarissaZumba - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRxgHkR_Bbo (Walk it out)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lRC2HJfbW0 (Pump it)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfajaV7wGPs (Muevelo)
  • Kerseygeek
    Kerseygeek Posts: 225
    I forgot to mention that I use www.zumbacalories.com to figure out how many calories I burn. I usually go with mid-intensity. Sometimes I push harder on ones I can do better but over all I just go with mid-intensity.
  • Kerseygeek
    Kerseygeek Posts: 225
    I have finally gotten back to what I was before the 4th weekend so my ticker still hasn't moved yet since I'm where I set it at. But I have lost 2lbs this week.
  • kizzy_muss
    kizzy_muss Posts: 585 Member
    i'm happy to report that since i started i now weigh 178 ibs today.....yay!!! back into the 170s
  • itisjessdarling
    itisjessdarling Posts: 46 Member
    Checking in - My SW was 174.6 Wk 1 = 175.4 (+.8). Ok.. Time to get serious! :)
  • craft338
    craft338 Posts: 870 Member
    i only lost 0.6 lbs this week....

    ohhhh well, maybe next week :)
  • Kerseygeek
    Kerseygeek Posts: 225
    I went over my calorie target today but it was pizza and movie night with the kids. I did workout though so hopefully it won't show too bad on the scale tomorrow. It's my one day off. Back to work tomorrow.
  • Julielynn83
    Julielynn83 Posts: 162 Member
    So I decided to get either zumba or hip hop abs.... Which one should I try first?!? Thanks!
  • pauljsolie
    pauljsolie Posts: 1,024 Member
    Down 3 pounds!!!!!! WOOOFREAKINHOOOO!!!!! What should I be for Halloween this year...
  • AmberCHM
    AmberCHM Posts: 425 Member
    I'm a few days late but I'd like to join if that's ok :) I have my July 1st weight so I'll use that as my starting weight on my ticker. I'll post my "why I want to get in shape" to introduce myself. Sorry, it's kind of long. I'm setting my "lean by Halloween" goal at 30 lbs! Hope I can make it :)

    Why I Want To Get In Shape
    I want to feel good in my own body and wear the things I want to wear. I want to go to the pool or the beach and have fun, not constantly worry about who sees me in my bathing suit. I want to look good in jeans, wear high heels without killing my feet and wear pretty dresses!!

    I have PCOS and struggled with infertility for 2 years before getting pregnant with my twins. We had to go through tests and lots and lots of medication to overcome infertility. My husband gave me injections in my tummy everyday, for about two weeks for 8 months straight. We would like to have another baby, in about 2 years, without going through fertility treatments. Meeting my goal weight could be the ticket for doing so. Losing weight can lessen the symptoms of PCOS. I hope it does that for me.

    I want to be able to run around with my babies (when they get mobile) without getting out of breath. I want to ride roller coasters with them and not worry about fitting into the seats. I want my husband to be able to pick me up. I want to sit on his lap without worrying about his legs going numb! I want to weigh less than him!

    I hope I can be an inspiration to someone looking to lose weight.
  • Checking in. On my period, but finally down back at 164!
    VICTORIOUS!!!

    <3 I am going outta town next week to build daycares but everyone have a great one.
  • jambs5
    jambs5 Posts: 114
    Weigh-in down to 188.6
  • jambs5
    jambs5 Posts: 114
    Lost 1.4#s since starting this group. I don't know how to get the ticker to work.
  • ilovecreg120809
    ilovecreg120809 Posts: 516 Member
    SW: 223.1
    W1: 221.3
  • Kerseygeek
    Kerseygeek Posts: 225
    Definitely go for the Zumba. It's awesome. You work up the best sweat and burn the most calories. Also I like that you can do different styles of dance. Some take a bit longer to get good at but after you've done it while it will feel more natural. I feel like I get better everyday.
  • Kerseygeek
    Kerseygeek Posts: 225
    Definitely go for the Zumba. It's awesome. You work up the best sweat and burn the most calories. Also I like that you can do different styles of dance. Some take a bit longer to get good at but after you've done it while it will feel more natural. I feel like I get better everyday.
  • nkrueger1
    nkrueger1 Posts: 129 Member
    2 lbs lost week one of this challange....42 to go for my 60 lb goal by Halloween....total lost since starting MFP 18 lbs....on my way....cruise here I come...:glasses:
  • JustBreathSB
    JustBreathSB Posts: 103 Member
    SW 7/1- 213.8
    7/8- 211.4
  • KrisPage
    KrisPage Posts: 539 Member
    Down to 218.8 WaaHoo
  • SlyMouse
    SlyMouse Posts: 8 Member
    Saw this last week, but just found the time to start. Good luck everyone!
  • shreddin_mama
    shreddin_mama Posts: 1,076 Member
    I'm in! My birthday November 1st and i was just thinking how it will be great to challenge my self to lose the rest of this weight so maybe i can go shopping for my bday. I really have been struggling with these last few lbs. good luck everyone.

    About me:
    I'm 25 , married, and have 2 wonderful kids 1 and 4 year old. I weighed about 230 after having my second child and decide i had to change something. started walking watching what i ate. but still have more pounds to sweat off. My newest exercise challenge is running
  • Suewags
    Suewags Posts: 57 Member
    I'm joining too. I want a challenge to break through my plateau. Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. Plus, if I lose 25 pounds by then, I will have lost 50 pounds thus far.
  • rure13
    rure13 Posts: 86
    Hi (: Just found this

    About me: I want to be able to live a long healthy life. Diabetes runs in my family and a lot of my father's sisters have it so I am trying to prevent myself from getting it as well. I also want to gain more confidence I am very shy and have low self esteem so hopefully by losing weight it'll help.
  • maritimemom
    maritimemom Posts: 192
    So Sundays are my official weigh in days. Weighed in this morning at 197 - that's a 4lbs loss since I joined this challenge. :)
  • iambayd
    iambayd Posts: 235
    Weigh in day for me! I weighed 164.4 at the beginning of this and I weighed 162.4 this morning. Two pounds lost this week :)
  • PixieThin
    PixieThin Posts: 57
    I want to join!!! I'm getting married Oct. 21st && I have a size 18 wedding dress to fit into! yay fun! Then I will be extra cute for halloween! Sweet!

    I am using my weight as of July 1st.. =)
  • shreddin_mama
    shreddin_mama Posts: 1,076 Member
    Congrats to those who have lost! My weigh in day is tomorrow. I'm crossing my fingers i've been at the same weight for awhile now and have changed my habits around a bit
  • Hi - I hope everyone is keeping on track. I have a scales malfunction so I will post results in a day or so. I am really pleased that I have managed to keep up my fitness levels this week. Hopefully I will manage the same again next week. Good luck all!
  • prekteachr
    prekteachr Posts: 10
    HI I recently joined MFP and I saw this challenge and thought it would be great.
    My golas - I am starting a TurboFire rotation tomorrow (7/11/11) and I am determined to complete it!!!!
    I want to lose 10 lbs - for good (and be done with the losing - focus on maintaining!)
    I want to be proud of myself for overcoming my challenges and succeeding!
    I want to think I look good (body wise) (others say I already do, but not how I see myself)
    I want to be working on my second fitness plan, TF-CE hybrid.

    Thanks!
  • jnetro
    jnetro Posts: 5
    I'm in. I hope to lose 40 - 45 lbs by Oct.31st. I have a lot of exercising to do and eating changes.
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