Finessing Fitness (Closed Group)

missbroccoli

Hello Everyone, my name is Miss Broccoli and I am the captain of team Finessing Fitness. I look forward to working as a team with my group and I will be here to help and encourage you all throughout the way! We're in this to win this, lets go team!


Team 23
Captain missbroccoli
1 swilliams26
2 garconnie
3 mrscjwilson
4 chelsea32291
5 abzbargs
6 kapollard
7 tiffany_reis
8 ocds
9 slimdebbiecakes
10 bxTRINI
11 hether22
12 abyt42
13 ckingaz
14 kmckeon8
15 Marty3411
16 beautybrainsbooty
17 nxleak
18 lloydmel
19 tookibug
20 izzy02

chelsea32291

Hello all! Very excited for all of this to start. Everyone will do great! I'm Chelsea, by the way.

bxTRINI

LET'S DO THIS!!!

RTricia

I don't remember signing myself up for this. But good luck everybody!!!

abzbargs

Well done for taking up the role of team captain. Looking forward to a successful month ahead for us all:)

slimdebbiecakes

Hi everyone, I'm ready to shed so more pounds and become more healthy!

hether22

Hey everyone! I'm excited about the challenege, this is my first time doing this.

missbroccoli

Let's show them how to get it done ladies!! I'm so excited to have the chance to lead us to great things, and I will not let us down! ~In it to win it!~

~Drea~

kapollard

Hi all: I am Kathy! 57 years old and ready to do this!! I have never competed with an online group before so this should be fun! Thanks in advance for the support and motivation! We are in it to WIN IT!!!

missbroccoli

@ocds: Ok sorry for the inconvience... idk how this happened but I removed you from the team.... Thanks for the support tho

chelsea32291

Okay, well I guess I'll introduce myself a little. I'm Chelsea. I'm 20 And I'm currently majoring in elementary education. Weight has always been a struggle in my life. I've always been bigger. Before having my gallbladder removed and being diagnosed with hypothyroidism, i was down to 180. But then shot up 55 lbs. So I'm here because I'd love to be back at 180, but it'd be even better to be lower! :-)

MFP SW: 235
CW: 213

missbroccoli

Good morning Chelsea and team... my real name is Andrea but you can just call me Drea. I'm 21 years old and I have a full time job and run my own business on the side. Needless to say I have been very busy and exercise is not something that has fit into my schedule. I began working out almost 2 months ago so far I lost 9lbs. I'm looking forward to losing more and getting down to at least 150.... I wish you all the best! Can't wait til the 1st!!! ^_^

chelsea32291

Congrats on your 9 lbs so far, Drea! That's awesome!

missbroccoli

Also, the creator wants everyone to send the captain of their teams (me) a current picture of there body and one after the challenge so we can do before and after pictures. If you all could, please send me one to my email @ andreachanea_jones@yahoo.com. This is a requirement of the challenge. With the picture add your current weight and please don't feel discouraged because we are all here for the same reasons. Thank you all for your cooperation in advance.

missbroccoli

Ok team here is the challenge for week 1 of August!! Questions, comments, or concerns please leave them here or send me a personal message.

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 your team
captain 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*
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 your captains as they will have a weblink 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
your 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.

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.

beautybrainsbooty

I am ready! Let's do it!!!!! WOOOTWOOOT!!!!

missbroccoli

Welcome our new teammate MFPfriend and be sure to add each other as well. Lets make this a team effort we need everyone to participate. If you can't then let me know.

abyt42

Just sent the photo.... am googling "Up and Downs" next (I like to be prepared!) Let's GO!

chelsea32291

Yeah, I was wondering what Ups and Downs were. I'm excited for these challenges to start.

TiffMax

hello everyone!
My name is tiffany. Im 32 years old and have a great hubby and two children- none of all at this time interested in health or fitness- but i think they will get there:). I am just starting all this and will definitley put both feet forward to do the best for the team!

abzbargs

Hi time to introduce myself. I'm lesa and I'm 36. I live on the west coast of scotland (just across from isle of arran) with my husband and toddler son. I've struggled with my weight my whole adult life, got down to a normal weight twice and quickly gained again. I'm absolutely determined to lose it, keep it off and continue with a healthy active life. The more people I can help on the way and who can support me, the better. Please add me as a friend if you like. I'm already benefiting from mfp and have lost 17 in just over 2 months, although havent lost in last 2weeks so I need this challenge. The tasks we have for week one look fun. Bring it on!

missbroccoli

UPS and DOWNS

http://www.youtube.com/user/sixpackshortcuts?v=bkD9LwDBWW0&feature=pyv&ad=7237549087&kw=exercise

The very first part of this exercise is the up and downs. 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 if needed.

REMEMBER ITS THE VERY FIRST THING HE DOES ON THE FLOOR that's it! Unless you are a real rockstar then finish it out if you can. It's a crazy exercise. Be ready for great exercises you can do at home without anything!



Also check out our logo, and if you would please change it to your profile picture!
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chelsea32291

Thank you for posting the up and downs!

Quick question, can we put the logo/banner in our signature instead if we want? Haha, sometimes i get confused with who's who when i look and see all the same picture. it's no big deal if you want it just there, though.

abyt42

Had a splurge day today, but looking forward to being on track tomorrow. I've set up my calendar to remind me about the challenges each day next week.

How do you want the information, MissB? For instance, do you want us to post tomorrow WHEN we finish the jumping jacks, or do you want an end of the week accounting of what we've accomplished?

MFPfriend

Hi guys! I'm the new member.
I'll introduce myself now.

So, my name is Tiffany. I'm a student right now. I've been overweight my entire life, and by "entire life", I MEAN ENTIRE LIFE. I don't think I was even at a normal weight at 5 years old. Anyways, I don't have much support at home, but I love MFP and always count on them for help! I do pretty well in group challenges, because I hate letting people down. I'm looking forward to this challenge- LET'S KICK SOME BUTT!!

P.S. Feel free to add me as a friend.

Oh, and I'm assuming everything begins on Monday, since that's the 1st of the month, right?

missbroccoli

@Chelsea thats fine I get confused to... lol

hether22

My pics are sent and I'm ready to get this started! I'm looking forward to working with everyone and doing something positive and healthy. I did have an "on purpose" slip today... ( wine and ice cream cake!) :blushing: But I will be on track tomorrow and for the rest of the month.

A little more about me: My name is Heather and I am 32. I have been married for 8 wonderful months. I live in South Florida and I work at a mental health hospital. I have always been active, playing baseball as a kid, to dancing, to being on the swim team in high school. During college I was in a car accident and hurt my back, so I ended up gaining a lot of weight. Since then, my weight has fluctuated during the past few years. I will lose, then gain it back because I didn't do it in a healthy manner. So now I have MFP and I plan on doing it right and remaining healthy. I am really excited about this challenge, even bragging to my friends and family! Let's go team!

missbroccoli

Ok ladies as you know tomorrow is the big day!!! I just want to reiterate what we need to do for the 1st week of August.

Day 1 Exercise Challenge - 100 Jumping Jacks*
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!

Remember in order to get the weekly team bonus points ALL of us must 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
your team will be awarded 5 Bonus Points.

ADD THOSE GLASSES OF WATER IN YOUR FOOD DIARY!! :drinker:

**It takes about 1 sec to do a jumping jack so when you're recording it in the daily exercise tab put 100 seconds and that should cover 100 jumping jacks**

Time the others at your own pace.... for instance try a few sit ups and see how long it takes to do 1 full sit up, and that's how you determine how long it takes to do the required amount...

Please feel free to harass me with all the questions you all have :laugh:

Let's kick butt!

missbroccoli

Congrats on your marriage @hether22... today is yesterday's news, lets live for tomorrow! I'm with you 100%


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TiffMax

lets get this party started!

TiffMax

i did search this before asking- but will admit i am quite tired now and need to be in bed.

How can i get that image into my signature?