(NEW) OPEN CHALLENGE: FIT BY OCTOBER!!!

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  • sundancer1966
    sundancer1966 Posts: 478 Member
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    Hi Count me in!!

    NAME: Barb
    AGE: 45
    HEIGHT: 5'2 1/2
    START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 238.6
    GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 220
    START dress size: 24
    GOAL dress size: 18/20
    FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: I am a vegan
    DIET GOALS: continue to eat better
    EXERCISE GOALS: To get thru a Turbo Fire HIIT workout, no modificiations and no DVD pauses to suck wind.
    OTHER GOALS: To reach GW by my birthday in June
    FUN FACT: I like to design my own jewerly and make beads.
  • GinaKurtz
    GinaKurtz Posts: 228 Member
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    Count me in for sure!!

    NAME: Gina
    AGE: 28
    HEIGHT: 5' 3.5''
    START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 138 (was 163)
    GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 120 (ultimate is 115)
    START PANTS SIZE: 6/8 (US) (was 12/14)
    GOAL PANTS SIZE: 4/6 (US) (ultimate 2/4)
    FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: Recently became vegetarian, taken myself off of all liquids except for water, focus on good carbs
    DIET GOALS: eating enough calories (I'm always under with my fruit/veggie diet)
    EXERCISE GOALS: run at least 4 days a week & start weight training
    OTHER GOALS: more firm and toned everywhere...lose my tummy & tone my arms
    FUN FACT: I'm super-busy (2 jobs, going to school to finish up my 3rd degree, married), but I love being busy. :happy:
  • kierra28
    kierra28 Posts: 68 Member
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    NAME: Kierra
    AGE: 24
    HEIGHT: 5'2.5"
    START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 164 lb
    GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 120 lb
    FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: vegetarian, but other than that I just count calories!
    DIET GOALS: to be able to balance health and taste
    EXERCISE GOALS: to complete 30 day shred (at present Zumba beginner is giving me sweat...so long way to go!)
    OTHER GOALS: more firm and toned everywhere and no longer afraid of exercising
    FUN FACT: I can win probably any 'who blinks first' game
  • VeganGal84
    VeganGal84 Posts: 938 Member
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    Oooh, I'm loving all the members that are signing up! :heart: Yay for a fun challenge.

    :drinker: Good to meet some of you, and happy to see many friends here, too!

    I really haven't thought much about a specific format for the challenge, so any ideas are completely welcome. The only thing that I will insist on is NO RULES! :laugh:

    Just focusing on getting healthier and more fit together! Maybe a question of the day (QOTD) or something like that could be fun?
  • nataliebejarano
    nataliebejarano Posts: 4 Member
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    Sounds like a great idea i could use all the motivation i can take!!!


    NAME: Natalie
    AGE: 25
    HEIGHT: 5'3 1/2
    START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 188
    GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 170
    START PANTS size: 15
    GOAL PANTS size: 10
    FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: no just trying to watch what I eat
    DIET GOALS: to eat low calorie items and be fit and healthy and just change my liftstyle of eating
    EXERCISE GOALS: attempting to wake up at 5am to do 30 minute aerobics daily.
    OTHER GOALS: to reach my goal weight and maintain it.
    FUN FACT: I love to read!!! (which is not a very active hobby)
  • ebelliss
    ebelliss Posts: 126 Member
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    I'm in!!


    NAME: Elisabeth
    AGE: 19
    HEIGHT: 5'3.75"
    START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 136
    GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 130
    START PANTS SIZE: 6 (US)
    GOAL PANTS SIZE: 4 (US)
    FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: low carb (ish) not super low carb, but I keep an eye on them
    DIET GOALS: eat healthy when I go back to school, avoid temptations
    EXERCISE GOALS: run run run! Finish C25K
    OTHER GOALS: lose inches in my thighs!
  • felon72
    felon72 Posts: 21
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    Thanks for opening a New Group. I am new to all this, how do I join?

    Name: Ashley
    Age: 26
    Height: 5'3
    Start weight for Challenge: 169 (was 173)
    Goal weight for Challeng: 158 ((ultimate goal 150)
    Start Pants size: 12
    Goal Pants size 8/10
    Follow Special Diet: Right now I am just trying to get a handle on "healthy eating".
    Diet Goals: I want to stay in my calorie limit and not bust every day, Maybe add more veggies.
    Exercise goals: To tone my body and stick with a schedule.
    Fun Fact: I LOVE Bully Breeds. My baby's are two Pitty's and a Doberman Pinscher
  • VeganGal84
    VeganGal84 Posts: 938 Member
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    Thanks for opening a New Group. I am new to all this, how do I join?

    Welcome, Ashley! Nothing official. Just by answering the questionaire, you have joined! :bigsmile:
  • thistlexox
    thistlexox Posts: 2
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    NAME: Samantha
    AGE: 18
    HEIGHT: 5'7"
    START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 184
    GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 169
    START PANTS SIZE: 12
    GOAL PANTS SIZE: 8
    FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: not really, just eating less junk!
    DIET GOALS: eat less processed foods, more fruits and veggies.
    EXERCISE GOALS: exercise every day!
    OTHER GOALS: get fit for fall/winter sports
    FUN FACT: I love the outdoors!
  • toonzy
    toonzy Posts: 28
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    I'm up for this!! Let's go!!

    NAME: Toonzy
    AGE: 34
    HEIGHT: 5'7''
    START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 206
    GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 192
    START PANTS SIZE: 18
    GOAL PANTS SIZE: 16
    FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: Count Calories
    DIET GOALS: less carbs, more whole foods..low GI
    EXERCISE GOALS: 4/5 Gym classes a week
    OTHER GOALS: Reduce my *kitten*!
    FUN FACT: I have two cute beagles!
  • VeganGal84
    VeganGal84 Posts: 938 Member
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    BUMP!!!!!!!!!!!! Let's get even more challengers!!! YAYYYYYY!!! :happy: :happy: :happy:

    Yeah, I know, I get way too excited about the little things...
  • Luvlee85
    Luvlee85 Posts: 120 Member
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    I'm excited for my first challenge group. I think we all need a little encouragement and friendship. Feel free to add me. Great group!!!
  • lauraallover
    lauraallover Posts: 28 Member
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    Woah! I'm excited! :D This is my first challenge!

    NAME: Laura
    AGE: 20
    HEIGHT: 5'6'
    START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 218
    GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 195
    START PANTS SIZE: 18 (i think) (US)
    GOAL PANTS SIZE: 16 (US)
    FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: No, I just watch my calories. Slowly trying to wean myself into a less meaty diet!
    DIET GOALS: Green smoothies, fish and tofu!
    EXERCISE GOALS: To be able to run for 15 minutes straight without a break, and to be able to jog for 30 mins with no break
    OTHER GOALS: To be more active, go swimming and hiking. etc
    FUN FACT: I live in Korea, married to a US soldier, and I'm from the UK :)
  • msmodular13
    msmodular13 Posts: 12 Member
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    I love this idea! Thanks :)

    NAME: Lauren
    AGE: 30
    HEIGHT: 5'2''
    START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 132
    GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 123
    STARTING SIZE (US)- 4+
    GOAL SIZE (US)- 2+
    FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: I am vegan and try not to eat processed foods.
    DIET GOALS: stay within the necessary calories (I think I was eating too little with the turbo workouts)
    EXERCISE GOALS: turbo fire plan- 6 days each week, with intermittent walking and biking for fun
    OTHER GOALS: Perhaps this will allow me to be sassy for halloween ;)
    FUN FACT: I am a super nerd about music and psychology!
  • sheabutt
    sheabutt Posts: 24
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    Hi Leah,

    This is a great idea - Count me in! It's a good thing, considering that October 7th is my 30th birthday! Some good news would be great start to my 30's. Haha!

    NAME: Ana
    AGE: 29
    HEIGHT: 5'1"
    START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 176 (80kg)
    GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 143 (65kg) -- seems too confident, hehe.
    STARTING SIZE (US): In between 14 to 18, depending on cuts
    GOAL SIZE (US): 12 to 14
    FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: None whatsoever. But u try to limit my rice intake, though
    DIET GOALS: To cut down on bingeing. Once I start on something I like, I just can't stop!
    EXERCISE GOALS: To complete my C25K program & run 30min non-stop regularly
    OTHER GOALS: To catch up and run alongside my annoyingly fast boyfriend
    FUN FACT: I really really love staring into space. Haha!
  • VeganGal84
    VeganGal84 Posts: 938 Member
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    I'm so glad that so many have joined the challenge! :happy:

    Ana- October 7 is my birthday too! You didn't think there wasn't a secret reason for my choosing that date, did you? :wink:

    Everybody- So how is everyone doing today? Me, I suddenly got a bad cold yesterday afternoon but had lots to do at work, so I'm here instead of home in bed where I should be. :ohwell:

    This is such a bad time for me to get sick. I know that there is never a good time, but I would be totally fine getting sick NEXT week. Tomorrow my brother is coming to town, and I only get to see him twice a year. I hate that I may be sick for part or all of his stay. Plus, I just started my 6 Week 6 Pack challenge, and now will have to start that over next week more than likely. Sigh.

    Today may be another "count housework as exercise" kinda day for me, because I'm not feeling well but do have lots of housework to do to get ready for my bro's arrival.

    QOTD: What is your favorite kind of exercise to do and why?
  • Riebop
    Riebop Posts: 275
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    Leah- sorry to hear about your cold. Winter colds are bad, but summer ones are worse. I hope you feel better soon.

    I hurt my ankle last night. I did Turbo Fire HIIT 15 last night for the first time. I don't think I hurt myself while doing it. I didn't feel it until hours later. I wore sneakers to work today and have my ankle brace on. The ankle brace seems to be helping and the more I walk the better it feels. So, I think it's muscle tightness and not a sprain. Thankfully, today is a rest day. I hope it feels better tomorrow so I can workout.

    QOTD: What is your favorite kind of exercise to do and why?

    I love abdominal and core work! I think it has something to do with the time I spent dancing. My jazz teacher had a crunch routine that we would do as part of our warmups. Wish I could remember it. It was awesome!
  • heyydanie
    heyydanie Posts: 103 Member
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    Sure, I'll join in!

    NAME: Danie
    AGE: 21
    HEIGHT: 5'6''
    START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 248
    GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 240
    START PANTS SIZE: Eh, it changes. The shorts I wear the most are a 22 (US)
    GOAL PANTS SIZE: Hmmm. Let's go with 20 (US)
    FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: None, just watching what I eat.
    DIET GOALS: I'm a newbie to diet/exercise, so my only diet goal would be to actually stick to it. And stop eating fast food.
    EXERCISE GOALS: To be able to jog a mile.
    OTHER GOALS: Stop eating fast food. Stop eating fast food. Did I mention stop eating fast food? That's my weakness.
    FUN FACT: I'm a full-time nanny (not really a fun fact), and a part-time balloon artist! I'm one of those annoying people that go into restaurants and makes balloon animals(hats, video game characters, etc) for your kids (...or you) while you wait in line for a table, wait at your table for your food, or flag me down and tell me you want a balloon creation. If you ever see one of us, tips are fantastic please! Hah!
  • VeganGal84
    VeganGal84 Posts: 938 Member
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    AOTD: I love cardio! I especially love run/walk interval training. It makes me feel strong and healthy, and it's a great stress-reliever.
  • lulupallooza
    lulupallooza Posts: 48 Member
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    Thanks! I'm in! (By the way, Leah, my stepdaughter plays Bassoon as well! Cool!)

    NAME: lulu (nickname)
    AGE: 40
    HEIGHT: 5'2''
    START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 198.8
    GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 185.0
    START PANTS SIZE: 16/18W (US)
    GOAL PANTS SIZE: 14/16 (US)
    FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: Just smaller portions and better foods
    DIET GOALS: more whole foods, less bread
    EXERCISE GOALS: Boot camp ends on 9/22 - finish it with GUSTO!
    OTHER GOALS: Weight aside, I'd like to fit into smaller clothes
    FUN FACT: I don't like any kind of berry. And I don't like cooked fruit. I know, I'm weird.

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