**Red Team Kick the Crap Out of August Challenge**

lukybug

Welp, my name is Tammy. I'm a 32 year old mom of 3. My hubby's shifts vary so my schedule does at home too. That makes late night cravings very difficult, especially when he's on seconds and I try to wait up for him to get home. I gained most of my weight AFTER my all of my pregnancies. I emphasize after because the most I gained throughout any of my pregnancies was 26 pounds and I lost all of the pregnancy weight. After the births, I would always succumb to unhealthy eating due to lack of time and energy to workout. My youngest will be 3 in September and I dropped to 146 in the Spring of 2009. I managed to gain all of that back in about a year an a half. In November 2010, I decided to join MFP to get it all off again. I teeter between 145 and 150 depending on time of the month, water weight etc. As of right now my goal weight is 135, but once I reach that, I'm going to strive for 120 as I have a smaller frame and am all of 5'2"

I'm so excited to be your team captain!!! It's going to push me to set an awesome example (I hope). I will be pushing myself harder than I've ever push myself before. I know I've asked for your goal August loss so I'll share mine...I'm hoping to loose 8 pounds in the month of August. Please know this is going to be so flipping tough for me as I've been in a plateau for what seems like forever!

So here's to kicking some August *kitten*!!!! Let's BRING IT! Oh also, I know we are all doing this for motivation and support, but please don't forget, it's also a competition ;o)

***Red Hot Arsenal***

Hell's to tha yeah!

gr82run

I'm just learning these forum thingy's...but HERE I AM and ready to BRING it! Friend me!

missliz89

bump!!

lukybug

Week One Team Challenges

AUGUST CHALLENGE

WEEK 1
This is the week one team challenge. This should be done in addition to your normal workout routine. This is a challenge and is not a replacement! If you need a beginner workout please contact me for ideas.

Week One DAILY Exercise Challenge

Each team member that completes their daily exercise challenge receives one point, if all team members complete each daily exercise for all 6 days the team is then awarded an additional 5 Bonus Points.

Day 1 Exercise Challenge - 100 Jumping Jacks*(see below)
Day 2 Exercise Challenge – Walk, Run or Jog 1 Mile (extra)
Day 3 Exercise Challenge – 50 Situps or Ab Crunches*
Day 4 Exercise Challenge – 40 UP and Downs *
Day 5 Exercise Challenge – 25 Pushups *
Day 6 Exercise Challenge – 25 Squat Lunges*
Day 7 Rest! You deserve it!

If you are uncertain on how to do an exercise get with me as I have a web link to each exercise.

Week One WEEKLY Team Challenge

Each team member, in order to get the weekly team bonus points, must all log every day and not go over their target calories, and log at least 64 oz. of water each day. If each team member does this all 6 days, our team will be awarded 5 Bonus Points.

*Feel free to do these exercises in sets if you are unable to do them all at one time. Please do your best, as you are much stronger than you believe. When you feel like you can't do one more, that is when you need to push.

Please note each week the exercises will increase in difficulty. This will push each team member. Modifications will be provided for those who unable to complete the exercise as intended.

Bourds

I am ready....good luck team

krevelle65

Hi. My name is Kathy, I am 46, single mother of two. My current weight is 253.4 lbs down from 272 in April. I have been divorced for 11 years. I haven't dated since before I was married. I would love to start dating and traveling but I have to work on my self image first. A big part of this is losing weight and getting in shape. I already see a difference in my energy level. I can go for a walk for an hour without my back hurting. My goal is to weigh below 150 by the time my son graduates high school. (3years) Then start traveling. I am sick of being the person in the back of the room watching everyone else have fun. I hope losing weight will give me the confidence to get out there and join in instead of just watching.
To lose what I have so far, I have cut calories and either walked or used elliptical for 20 to 40 minutes per day. Next step is to add strength training. This challenge should get me headed in that direction. Good luck to everyone. Let's kick some *kitten*!

gr82run

Yay! So excited to start! My START WEIGHT this morning was 166.
Intro: My name is Laura and I live in Jacksonville, FL. I am 47 years old. I've been married almost 28 years. I've struggled with my weight pretty much my whole life. This time is DIFFERENT. I was chosen by my local NBC affiliate to participate in a 12-week weight loss contest for Moms here on Florida's First Coast. I lost 35 lbs during the 12 weeks and am up to 51 lbs lost now. I think I was chosen because I am the MOTHER of 8 kids! I work weekends caring for an Alzheimer patient in her home.
I'm heading off to church now and can't wait to read all your bio's when I get back. xoxoxox ~L

krevelle65

Question on daily challenge? Do we report when we have completed it, or just post it like regular exercise? What is an up and down? Thanks

Jemmuno

We start this tomorrow(Monday) right?

lukybug

The link for the Ups and Downs is - http://www.youtube.com/user/sixpackshortcuts?v=bkD9LwDBWW0&feature=pyv&ad=7237549087&kw=exercise

The Ups and Downs is the very first exercise he does. They may be modified by simply starting on all 4's and then standing up quickly and returning to this position to all 4's. This is a cardio exercise! Don't be freaked out but all he is doing. Just do the first part and modify as needed.

REMEMBER ITS THE VERY FIRST THING HE DOES ON THE FLOOR that's it! If you've done Insanity before, it is very similar to the suicide jumps.

lukybug

We start this tomorrow(Monday) right?

Correct. We start tracking on Monday August 1st. I just wanted starting weights today and take a before photo first thing in the morning (if you can).

lukybug

Question on daily challenge? Do we report when we have completed it, or just post it like regular exercise? What is an up and down? Thanks

You will post when you log all your exercises for the day. But please also comment on your exercise post that it included the challenge. As when you log multiple exercises, it combines the cals to say "includes...". So it may not say, 40 up and downs or whichever exercise the challenge was for the day. Also keep in mind that when you are logging these, you may have to create the exercise in the exercise log.

_Corinne_

Hi - My name is Corinne and I'm 39. I want to be skinny (and super healthy) by my 40th birthday in June. I've tried practically every diet known to man and failed miserably. I think I'm more dedicated to learning how and why diets work rather than sticking to the them. I always lose some weight and then pack in right back on. The word diet has now become a "4 letter word" in my home. It's taken some time but I've finally accepted what my mom told me years ago - "You have to eat in moderation and exercise to lose weight". Believe it or not, I only gained 5 pounds when I was pregnant by following my mom's advice. Duh! Should have listened to my mom sooner! I guess that was my "Aha Moment". My ultimate inspiration is my son. He will be 1 in a couple of weeks and I would like to take a few nice pics with him rather than shy away from the camera as I usually do. I'm also planning to be "Hot by Halloween" and "Even Hotter by the Holidays". I love a good challenge and I think I've finally found what I've been looking for all along at MFP.

Jemmuno

Hey Luky!! Just finshed my 64oz and 100 jumping jacks!

gr82run

100 Jumping Jax done! 64 oz water, done! Under calories, done! 1 hr 50 min workout, done! :smokin:

Charlie175

Finished my jacks, my water and stayed under my calories! Day one. . .check!

lukybug

Great day so far guys. Lets keep it up! Remember tomorrow's challenge is 1 mile in addition to your normal walk,run, jog. Tomorrow's my beginning day for Insanity, but I promise to get at least a mile in, in the morning. I don't work tomorrow ) Lucky me!

freeloaves

Today's going to kill me. Calves are aching from 30DS. Going to do it again + walking a mile. URRRRRRRGH. It will be slow walking.

o0oBonnieo0o

Woo hoo , Did the waters and jumping jacks.. Just wondering what I should post them under? Jumping jacks that is ! Thank you

RRT_RCP

Did the jumping jacks early this afternoon, drank more than enough water and have stayed under calorie goal. Now can't wait to get up early tomorrow morning to run my extra mile at the park.

Collegegal13

Water and jax all done for today, I feel good! Go red team!

Karasene

Since I was really sick yesterday I will be a day behind everyone. I will do my jacks today after my turbo fire!

lukybug

Woo hoo , Did the waters and jumping jacks.. Just wondering what I should post them under? Jumping jacks that is ! Thank you

Jumping jacks should have been posted under cardio section.

lukybug

Everyone, we have a new team member! Please friend tbhoover. Missliz89 was no longer interested.

Thanks!

tbhoover

Hey Everyone! I just got assigned to the group today and so Im gonna introduce myself and play a little catch up.

My name is Bethany. I am 27years old and have 2 precious kiddos. I have been overweight most of my life. I have NEVER been at goal weight. I am currently 208 and want to lose 9lbs this month to put me at 199. That would be...GREAT. I have been married for 2 years and have been over 200lbs the whole time and want to show hubby I can be less. I started in June at 222. I am excited to get involved in this challenge. I think the accountability will be great

I guess I will start day 1 today and not take Sunday off so I will be all caught up with you guys on Monday.

gr82run

Welcome, Bethany!

Captain: Water done, mile done! :-)

lukybug

Here's the link for the squat lunge combo later in the week http://www.ehow.com/video_2351882_squat-lunge-combo-exercise.html

krevelle65

Walked extra mile , drank 13 cups of water and below on calorie count. 2 days down 29 to go. Go red team!

freeloaves

I really need to drink more water...

Kreutzy

The extra mile is done.....now I have to chug some more water.....