Gimme the Skinny - August Challenge Team 21 - (closed group)

tagrady

our OFFICIAL team roster has been sent to Gary.

Team: Outwit the Chubby

Captain: tagrady
1) u2fergus
2) heofon
3) kdmallon
4) sharesb
5) lmmiller1
6) kcgslp
7) szczepj
8) mommaski4
9) Kristinmarkist


Have a night everyone.... BURPEE'S SUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Regarding the name, there were 3 votes for that, and only 2 for others, so I went with it. Hope that was ok. Plus it really worked when thinking of a theme for the logo. I really wanted a tribal council meeting and someone walking away, but that was A LOT harder to execute than I thought. Once I saw that survivor logo, I couldn't help but "mock" it with our name

~Captain

szczepj

Our logo is awesome! Way to go tagrady I'll def have to put that in my signature.

Challenge exercise for the day is done, I didn't do much else because my back is killing me from those roller coasters. And I have to be able to lift and carry 50+ pounds Sunday for move in day.

kcgslp

OMG!!!! I love it !!!!! You are freakn' awsome!!!!!

AND As a DIE HARD Survior Fan I am VERY impressed

u2fergus

Looks awesome!!! I'm about to do the rest of my challenges now, but I had to try out the siggy to see if I got it added correctly. Here goes...

u2fergus

Wow... when you're trying to do all of one day's challenges plus make up ones from earlier in the week, it's pretty stinking hard! I'm sweating profusely and my face is all red, but I DID it!!! I never would have dreamed at week 1 when I was puffing my way through 10 jumping jacks at a time that I'd ever be able to do 200 in just a few minutes. August, consider your crap kicked... out of you. (Hmm... that sounded a lot cooler in my head...)

Yesterday's challenges done (I forgot to report it yesterday):
1) 3 sets of 21's
2) 3 sets of 12 woodchoppers
3) 200 crunches (700 so far for the week)

Today's challenges done:
1) 20 lunges (from Wednesday)
2) 200 jumping jacks (from Thursday)
3) 300 crunches (100 for today's challenge + 200 extra ... that's 900 extra for the week so far)
4) 50 burpees (I only got through about 14 real ones, then I had to do the modified ones... I'm hoping I can graduate to 50 REAL ones in a row during the September challenge)

kcgslp

I think my machine needs some oil!
So tired today, I'm soooo glad it is Friday!

(Regular) Ran 5 miles...increased pace to 10min miles (thanks for noticing SKINNYs)

+ 300 Crunches
+ 50 Burpees (and yes capt'n.....BURPEES SUCK)


Weekly Crunch total= 1,000

(NSV- my sister, who is, no joke, a former Olympic Athlete was in town today on her way to vacation. So she exercised with me today. I still couldn't keep up with her on the 5 mile run, but I wiped up the floor with her when it came to crunches!!!!! Thanks SKINNYs that felt good)

mommaski4

I think my machine needs some oil!
So tired today, I'm soooo glad it is Friday!

(Regular) Ran 5 miles...increased pace to 10min miles (thanks for noticing SKINNYs)

+ 300 Crunches
+ 50 Burpees (and yes capt'n.....BURPEES SUCK)


Weekly Crunch total= 1,000

(NSV- my sister, who is, no joke, a former Olympic Athlete was in town today on her way to vacation. So she exercised with me today. I still couldn't keep up with her on the 5 mile run, but I wiped up the floor with her when it came to crunches!!!!! Thanks SKINNYs that felt good)

Way to go Kris! You should be very proud of yourself. Bet your sister is too!

ilovecreg120809

i've done 50 crunches for the team plus all the other exercises

mommaski4

Done with all of the challenges! Woo Hoo! And done with 1100 crunches (1000 for the 1000 crunch bonus and 100 for yesterday's challenge). Yay me. Yay team Skinny!

u2fergus

200 crunches done (that makes a total of 1100 extra for the week)
I'm going to do my 2 extra miles tomorrow, one way or another. Today was kind of my "rest day."

Exciting NSV... I am now able to do 200 crunches without stopping. I might be able to do more, but I had a whole list of other stuff to do tonight, so I really needed to get up off the floor and quit crunching for a while. ;-)

tagrady

Got a few weigh-ins already! Looking good guys!! I wasn't online yesterday but did do the challenges and the remaining 200 crunches, I can't believe I did 1000!! So proud of what we all accomplished!

I got the cutesy American bulldog puppy last night and have been look loving her! Can't wait till we figure out what a leash is, so she can come on walks with our other dog!

kiltbunny

Ugh my abs are aching!! Just finished out a total of 1200 crunches for the week. Wow! Its amazing how much easier they are! I feel my abs underneath that icky belly fat!

About to catch up on yesterday's & Friday's daily challenges. We adopted a dog yesterday so exercise went a little out the window.

tagrady

Morning Skinny's!

got almost everyone's stats so far. I'm still waiting for:

brihare
Devani34
kdmallon ( i know you did excercises, but I need your weight )

Our biggest looser so far...............
Sharesb 137.4 2.0%

EXTRA SPECIAL SHOUT OUT TO OUR AWESOME CRUNCHERS!!!:

heofon
u2fergus
kcgslp
kdmallon
kristinmkartist
lmmiller1
mommaski4
szczepj
diamondgirl1995
tagrady

WE ADDED 100 POINTS TO OUR WEEKLY TOTAL BECAUSE OF THESE 10 AWESOME PEOPLE! Really, really great job!!

I know many of us were at a stand still with our weight this week. I was reading this article, and thought it might help others.

If you've ever tried to lose fat for any sustained period of time - you may have hit a plateau. You have changed nothing, but suddenly the fat no longer disappears. The human body is incredibly adaptive, and will do its level best to maintain equilibrium (homeostasis).

The plateauing effect has to be the biggest motivation-killer there is. Unfortunately many popular diet books are strangely quiet on the issue -- I guess the concept doesn't sell well.

The best single word of advice is to make a change. Don't make the mistake of doing the same thing over and over expecting a different result (Ben Franklin's definition of insanity).

What changes can you make?

1. Zig-Zag Calorie Intake
Zig-zagging, or calorie cycling is the process of varying daily calorie intake, while maintaining the same weekly intake. Instead of consuming (for example) precisely 1800 calories each day - you can mix it up. Eat 1500 calories one day, and 2100 calories the next. This can be as simple as halving then doubling a portion size, or adding a post-workout shake into the plan. Just keep your body guessing. Further: Zig-zag calculator.

2. Strength Training
If you are not doing this as part of your program or lifestyle, then it's time to start. Working your muscles will help to strengthen bone tissue, increase lean mass, and ultimately boost metabolic rate.

3. Change Your Exercise Routine
So you go walking a lot? Then try jogging, or swimming, or cycling -- anything that will change the way your body is working. If you are doing low intensity cardio work, then try some high intensity exercise (such as HIIT). Need help? Check out these exercise ideas.

4. Alter Macro-nutrient Intake
Although it sounds complicated, once again, the idea is to change what you are eating. If (for example) you are eating a moderate diet that is higher in carbs - try eating less carbs and more protein. There is no need to get super-technical over the whole thing. If you have a carbohydrate snack every day at morning tea time - change it to a protein snack. Whatever you are doing consistently - try mixing it up a bit. However if you want to get technical, use a nutrient calculator.

5. Change Meal Frequency
If you are eating three square meals a day - start adding snacks in between (which may mean reducing the portion size of the main meals). Eating often is an old and common style of eating - once again, you are trying to boost your metabolic rate.

I know all that - What else is there?
Some of us seem to have more adaptive bodies than others. I remember when I was eating a fairly rigid diet, having three strength training sessions per week, and as much as seven (often intense) cardio sessions a week. After 3-4 weeks - the fat simply stopped coming off. The frustration was enough to make me take my meal plans (stuck to the fridge), screw them up and throw them away in disgust. I was furious and disappointed. I felt that I was doing everything "right". So what was the answer?

Chill out and back off... I was becoming obsessional. I started eating more, and gradually reduced my cardio levels. I gave my body and mind a break. In the process I have learnt to eat more intuitively. Every person is unique, and we must learn how our individual body responds - and how to work with that.

szczepj

Go Skinnys!

heofon

I love the logo!

I was really busy this week. I didn't post much, but I did all the challenges and of course the crunches on Tuesday. Two days after the 1000 crunch session my abs were so sore I could barely move. Now they feel awesome and stronger.

I have to say, this site and you team members make exercising and losing weight fun!

kcgslp

Thanks for the article Tracy! You are a GREAT leader.

Daily check-in

Windshield wipers
21s
swimmers press

+ 200 crunches + 200jj + 1 extra mile.

u2fergus

Yes, I agree, Tracy... you're a great leader who knows just what it takes to motivate us.

Check-in for today:

2 sets of 20 windshield wipers
3 sets of 21's
2 sets of 20 swimmer's presses (I didn't read Tracy's note about how many were in a set till I was already done... oops)

For exercise, I tried walking, but I think it's a bit early to start that yet and I didn't get very far. I ended up doing a bunch of yardwork, cleaning, piano, plus the challenges to try and burn some calories. I want the scale to moooooove (down), dang it!!!!!

tagrady

Thanks for the complements guys! I don't feel like a great leader when i'm chasing down weights every sunday from 1/2 our members. I can't force anyone to loose weight and excercise, if they don't want it for themselves. I really appreciate the support I get back from everyone on this board. The level of participation from many of you is above & beyond and want to aplaud your dedication. In the end this should be about motivating and encouraging each other to push through, and sometimes I just feel like a nag...

Yesterday's challenge done!
Day 1: 2 sets of 20 Windshield Wipers, 3 sets of 21’s, 2 sets of Swimmer’s Press

Today I need to start doubling up my challenges. I'm having Lasik surgery on thursday night, so i'm going to try my best to get everything done, because I'm most likely going to need friday & some of saturday as a rest day (or something easy like elliptical)

My goal for today is....
Day 2: 2 sets of 20 Tuck Jumps, 50 Squat Kicks, 20 Globe Jumps
Day 3: 20 Split Squat Jumps, 3 sets of 20 Wood Chops

Wish me luck!

u2fergus

Thanks for the complements guys! I don't feel like a great leader when i'm chasing down weights every sunday from 1/2 our members. I can't force anyone to loose weight and excercise, if they don't want it for themselves. I really appreciate the support I get back from everyone on this board. The level of participation from many of you is above & beyond and want to aplaud your dedication. In the end this should be about motivating and encouraging each other to push through, and sometimes I just feel like a nag...

You're not a nag! We all signed up for this challenge... nobody forced us to do it. We committed to certain obligations in August, including REPORTING IN TO OUR CAPTAIN once a week with our weights and challenge info. Don't feel bad about having to chase them down... THEY should feel bad for making you chase them. :grumble:

u2fergus

Weekly Team Challenge
4000 team crunches, 4000 Jumping Jacks and 100 extra miles! This equals about 200 per team for
crunches and jumping jacks for the week along with an extra 5 miles for each team member!

Does this include next Monday/Tuesday as well, or just this week?

I will pledge 1,000 extra crunches and 1,000 jumping jacks. I can't promise any extra miles, but if I find I'm able to walk again properly or ride a bike this week, I'll sign up for some extra miles then.

szczepj

I pledge 500 ab crunches. 500 jumping jacks and 10 extra miles. About to be hitting the rec soon anyway!

kiltbunny

I can pledge 10 miles this week. Miles are just not my thing but I can push for that many. That would be an all-time high for me in a week. I'm down for the 1000 crunches again. JJs... I'll do as many as I can.

Check-in for yesterday: 2 miles walked with the new dog Brackis. Hoping to do at least that every night to just give him his exercise.

I didn't do any of the challenges yesterday - had a serious case of the Mondays - so I'll be making those up tonight !

tagrady

Weekly Team Challenge
4000 team crunches, 4000 Jumping Jacks and 100 extra miles! This equals about 200 per team for
crunches and jumping jacks for the week along with an extra 5 miles for each team member!

Does this include next Monday/Tuesday as well, or just this week?

I will pledge 1,000 extra crunches and 1,000 jumping jacks. I can't promise any extra miles, but if I find I'm able to walk again properly or ride a bike this week, I'll sign up for some extra miles then.

Yes, this includes next mon and tues phew!!!

I'll pledge 1000 crunches again and 5 miles. I will really try for more but this is going to be a hard week for me with LASIK. I won't let you guys down, don't want to bite off more than I can chew either.

szczepj

All challenge exercise done for the day. Plus 2 extra miles.

heofon

I'll do 1000 crunches, 1000 jumping jacks, and 20 miles.

kiltbunny

Tuesday Check-In

Walked 2 miles
150 crunchs
75 JJs

Monday's challenge - complete plus did another set of 21s
Tuesday's challenge - complete plus did a set of plank jacks

u2fergus

Challenges done for today:

20 globe jumps
60 squat kicks
2 sets of 20 tuck jumps

Plus...
300 crunches (for the weekly challenge)
200 jumping jacks (for the weekly challenge)

kcgslp

Hey Skinnys

Daily check in....

Regular run ( So nice to be able to run outdoors! Had a great run...wish they all felt like that!)
Challenge workout
+ 50 squat kicks
+ 2 sets of 20 tuck jumps
+ 2 sets of 20 globe jumps

Bonus
200 Crunches, 200 jjs, + 1 mile.
I am pledging 1,000 crunches, 1,000 jjs and 10 miles too.

Tracy good luck on your surgery (I'll be praying for you).
I Will have to double up this week as well.
Thursday I will be traveling to NY for a wedding. The hotel has a gym but it's gonna be a long weekend of food and beverages.
I'll be thinking of team Skinny and I'll do my best!!!!

BTW: Tracy I won't have access to a scale until I get home Sunday night so I'll send in weights in the evening. If I can maintain what the scale says right now....all will be good in the world!

night. all

u2fergus

Oops... John posted this using my account and MFP doesn't give you any way to delete message board posts. Boo! :grumble:

u2fergus

Scratch that last post. Heofon typed on the wrong computer!