(NEW) OPEN CHALLENGE: FIT BY OCTOBER!!!
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Yesterday I stayed within my calories and did a 60 minute Zumba class. Today so far, so good....did a total of 40 minutes Zumba (at home via youtube) and exercise bike.
QOTD: What is your favorite kind of exercise to do and why?
ZUMBA!!!! I love it because I can just get lost in the music and forget about anything that I'm stressing over and I especially love doing it in the class setting because I really need the "grown-up" time since I'm a stay-at-home mommy!!!0 -
Thanks Leah this is just what I was looking for!
NAME: Jasmine
AGE: 33
HEIGHT: 5'1''
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 218
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 208
START PANTS SIZE: 16 (US)
GOAL PANTS SIZE: 14 (US)
DIET GOALS: eat more often
EXERCISE GOALS: to do some form of exercise everyday
OTHER GOALS: get more sleep
NAME: Leah
AGE: 26
HEIGHT: 5'6''
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 149
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 140
START PANTS SIZE: 12/14 (US)
GOAL PANTS SIZE: 10/12 (US)
FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: vegan, but other than that I just count calories! bigsmile
DIET GOALS: more whole foods, less desire for junk foods
EXERCISE GOALS: to be able to do every move in the advanced "6 Week 6 Pack"
OTHER GOALS: more firm and toned everywhere
FUN FACT: I 'm going on a cruise in Oct.0 -
QOTD: My new fave exercise is Turbo Jam! Its infectious I actually want to exercise just for the booty shaking.0
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Perfect because the hubby and I are taking vacation the 3rd week in November.
NAME: Amanda
AGE: 28
HEIGHT: 5'5''
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 204
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 185
START PANTS SIZE: 16 (US)
GOAL PANTS SIZE: 12/13 (US)
DIET GOALS: Drink water when I feel the urge to eat because of my emotions
EXERCISE GOALS: Make working out at home/outside a habbit 5 times a week
OTHER GOALS: Be happy with myself not matter what
FUN FACT: I can sound JUST like a horse
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Today has been good so far I am having a hard time resisting my urges to eat while I'm at work so I'm basically trying to distract my mind from wanting to eat. Didn't work out today but the day is still not over hopefully I can get some kind of physical activity in. Hope ya get to feeling better Leah!! Oh and anyone feel free to add me I can use some encouragement and I can give some too.
Sometimes giving up is too easy but in the end you will be thankful u didn't. 0 -
I'm up for the challenge. Good luck everyone and feel free to add me as a friend.
NAME: Kim
AGE: 32
HEIGHT: 5'3
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 246
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 230
START PANTS SIZE: 22 (US)
GOAL PANTS SIZE: 20 (US)
FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: Count calories !
DIET GOALS: Eat more home cooked meals. Cook 5 days a week
EXERCISE GOALS: work out at least 3 times a week
OTHER GOALS: to be healthy
FUN FACT: I love the Twlight Saga!! .
Okay, let's go!!!0 -
NAME: Chelsi
AGE: 24
HEIGHT: 5'2''
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 144
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 136
START PANTS SIZE: 8 (US)
GOAL PANTS SIZE: 6 (US)
FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: stay away from bread, carbs, and sweets as much as possible!!
DIET GOALS: new healthier recipes!!
EXERCISE GOALS: complete p90x in 9 weeks!!
OTHER GOALS: Look good in a bikini!!!
FUN FACT: Vacation in Dominican Republic in January!!!
Okay, let's go!!!0 -
NAME: Liz
AGE: 27
HEIGHT: 5'3.5"
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 212 lb
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 195 lb
FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: Calorie counting,
DIET GOALS: to eliminate evening eating to 1x a week and eating out to 2x a month
EXERCISE GOALS: To continue at curves 5x a week, and got to BellyFit class every week
OTHER GOALS: To lose some belly fat!
FUN FACT: My sister in law and I have the same name!
fun idea, I am excited about it0 -
Game on for open groups!!
NAME: Reenie
AGE: 36
HEIGHT: 5'0'
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 159
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 140
START PANTS SIZE: 12/14 (US)
GOAL PANTS SIZE: 8/10 (US)
FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: count calories
DIET GOALS: more whole foods, less processed and less sweets
EXERCISE GOALS: to be more fit and feel good about my fitness level
OTHER GOALS: more firm and toned everywhere
FUN FACT: I love candy0 -
QOTD: I love my new bootcamp classes. Iam actually excited to work out for the first time in a long time. I feel so strong and can feel my whole body changing. Love this group.0
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Thanks fo creating this Leah! What a great idea! I am in!
NAME: Amy
AGE: 36
HEIGHT: 5'0'
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 147
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 137
START PANTS SIZE: 12 (US)
GOAL PANTS SIZE: 10 (US)
FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: Nothing specific. Just count calories, carbs, and fat
DIET GOALS: To continue to eat healthy and avoid all bad foods~
EXERCISE GOALS: To work out 5 days a week, and finish my 30 day shred
OTHER GOALS: would love to be more toned and less flabby, especially under my arms
FUN FACT: I love camping with my family!0 -
NAME: Jena
AGE: 26
HEIGHT: 5'2''
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 177
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 150
START PANTS SIZE: 12/14 (US)
GOAL PANTS SIZE: 10(US)
FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: just count calories!
DIET GOALS: more whole foods, less processed foods
EXERCISE GOALS: Be able to run!!
OTHER GOALS: Get rid of this belly!!
FUN FACT: I'm a mother of 3 0 -
QOTD: So far I am enjoying Zumba too! I tried gym last year but my lungs could not take running on the treadmill and my gym instructor was sort of strict about 'running only now'. He would come and notch up the speed and keep standing there so that I don't turn it low again. So I quit (ashamed but really chest pain is something i can't bear...leg pains I tell myself they will get better...but stitch in chest ...umph
) But Zumba makes me sweat in enjoyable manner...I worked 60 minutes yesterday and it felt like 30 mins in gym..so happy I found something I enjoy 0 -
OK, I'm back - better late than never! Here is my info:
NAME: Gail
AGE: 37
HEIGHT: 5'6''ish
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 248
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 235
START PANTS SIZE: 18/16 (US)
GOAL PANTS SIZE: 16/14 (US)
FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: Ultimate goal is to follow the Canada's Food Guide recommendations. I have a secret HATE for calorie counting!
DIET GOALS: Cut the night time binging! I am not against a night time snack or two, but my night time eating is extremely excessive. My secret shame? Most nights I binge eat a day's worth of additional calories...
EXERCISE GOALS: At least 4 days of working out per week (I call this "Winning the week"). I currently average 3 days (legit)
OTHER GOALS: (1)- Get more sleep! My starting goal is at least 5 hrs/night; (2)- Be a nicer, happier and more energetic mom. I am a single mom of 2 (boy = 6, girl = 4) and am "nice-mean" at best; (3)- reunite with 'fun-me' again.
FUN FACT: I am a closet psychiatrist/therapist/social worker. I find people to be EXTREMELY FACINATING! I love hearing their life stories. To me, people are never ending books and real-life movies. So, if you need to talk or just want 'somebody' to hear your or to lay your burden down on, I'm your girl. Just one of my MANY secret addictions. LOL!0 -
This looks like a fun Challenge. Good luck everyone.
NAME: Susan
AGE: 54
HEIGHT: 5'5''
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 132
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 129 (just to say I weighed in the 120's once more in my life!!!)
START PANTS SIZE: 4/6 (US)
GOAL PANTS SIZE: 4/6(US)
FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: Counting Calories on MFP
DIET GOALS: Eat healthy
EXERCISE GOALS: Run in more 5K's
OTHER GOALS: Keep this weight off. I've worked hard for 2 years to get to this point.
FUN FACT: I like to do crafts and I've made several quilts.0 -
QOTD (10Aug11): My favourite exercise?
I am a cardio junkie!!! Almost any kind of cardio is my thing. I love any kind of dance work out (Zumba ROCKS!); Turbo Jam; Turbo Fire; Hip-Hop Abs... the list is endless. I just love to move and shake my thang! LOL! My dream is to be an outside runner. However, years of wear-and-tear on my joints from various sports have left my knees shot to hell. So, that dream may never be realized. But, who knows, maybe once I drop this 70 - 80 lb baggage I'm carrying, the dream might still have a chance of living on. Until then? I say: BRING ON THE DANCE!!!!0 -
I know I am a litttle late but LEGGGGGOOOOO.
NAME: Matti
AGE: 16
HEIGHT: 5'6'' .5
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 180
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 148
START PANTS SIZE: 14/16 (US)
GOAL PANTS SIZE: 10/12 (US)
FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: I just wanna count calories
DIET GOALS: eat healthy fooods and lower portion sizes
EXERCISE GOALS:to have a flat stomach, i wanna be 32 inches around
OTHER GOALS: to have firm and toned legs and arms.
FUN FACT: I lost 30 pounds last summer and then gained it back. It was really hard for me. I am having trouble getting motivated to diet again. But I also have went to nationals for crew.0 -
I am really enjoying getting to know all of you guys! Thanks for joining and participating in the challenge! :-)
Even though I'm about to post another QOTD, if you haven't answered the first question, you can answer both if you want to!
QOTD #1: What is your favorite kind of exercise and why?
QOTD #2: How did you find MFP, and how do you like it compared to other programs/sites/diets/etc you've tried in the past?0 -
QOTD #1: What is your favorite kind of exercise and why?
A: cardio with in a sport! Basketball for sure!! I don't even realize I am sweating I get that much into the game!
QOTD #2: How did you find MFP, and how do you like it compared to other programs/sites/diets/etc you've tried in the past?
A: I was told by a cousin about the site, but I have never used anything like it before. It helps keep me accountable thats for sure!!0 -
QOTD #2: i stumbled on it by reading a blog that mentioned this site. I have only been here a few days but can't even put into words how at home I feel here and what a difference this site has made.0
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QOTD #2: How did you find MFP, and how do you like it compared to other programs/sites/diets/etc you've tried in the past?
Found MFP through the Team Beachbody message boards. You have to pay on Team Beachbody to have access to their tracking tool. I did for a little while and didn't like it. Tracking on WW is good, but MFP has more brand name foods and restaurant foods in their database. The extra step for calculating points values was a bit of a hassle when you're grocery shopping though. The worse thing is not checking and getting something home and finding out it's not worth the points. I've also used fitday.com. It's very similar to MFP. I haven't used that in years. At the time, there was a pie chart that showed your carbs, protein, fat ratio right on your main page.0 -
QOTD #2: How did you find MFP, and how do you like it compared to other programs/sites/diets/etc you've tried in the past?
I found it while surfing through the app store in the android market, the reviews were amazing so I decided t give it a try. Haven't really tried anything like this in the past other than writing it down myself. But I love this app because it makes it so simple and convenient.0 -
QOTD #2: How did you find MFP, and how do you like it compared to other programs/sites/diets/etc you've tried in the past?
I found MFP by "Googling" online calorie counters!! It is the best program I've tried. I lost weight several years ago doing Weight Watchers thru an at-work program and I reached and maintained my goal weight until I had my little girl. Since then I have tried WW Online (just don't have time/babysitter to always go to meetings) and I just couldn't seem to have any success with WW this time around. I love that MFP doesn't tell me "what" to eat and I can customize it all to meet my own needs. And of course I've met soooo many fabulous people....you all are what keeps me going a lot of days ...thank you all so much!!!
*Yesterday I stayed within my calorie range and I did 26 minutes of Zumba at home via youtube videos and also 15 minutes on my exercise bike. Today I did a 35 minute Leslie Sansone dvd and so far, so good on the calories and all my meals are planned for the day with some calories left over for a snack later this evening.
GREAT JOB everyone....thanks Leah for starting this challenge!!!0 -
QOTD #2: How did you find MFP, and how do you like it compared to other programs/sites/diets/etc you've tried in the past?
I found it from other bloggers and WW Online members who recommended it to me when I started getting bored with WW. I find that it's very simular to WW in that I love the community and the tracker, but like Riebop menioned, MFP has way more foods in their database (most likely because they don't have to worry about copyrights and endorsements and such). I love both WW Online and MFP, but MFP is where I want to track for now because I was in a major WW rut.
I'm glad that you are all enjoying the challenge!
P.S. I miss the smiley's. Why aren't they working?0 -
NAME: Steph
AGE: 22
HEIGHT: 5'3''
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 181.6
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 170.0
START PANTS SIZE: 14 (US)
GOAL PANTS SIZE: 12 or less (US)
FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: Calorie counting/ running
DIET GOALS: I need to get rid of soda
EXERCISE GOALS: To be able to run two miles
OTHER GOALS: To be the smallest I have been in a while!
FUN FACT: I draw a little0 -
QOTD #1: What is your favorite kind of exercise and why? I really enjoy Zumba I think it is a great cardio workout the latin moves are fun and the music is fun to dance too.
QOTD #2: How did you find MFP, and how do you like it compared to other programs/sites/diets/etc you've tried in the past? My sister told me about MFP and I this site has really helped me mainted keeping my weight off so far other diets and programs I have tried in the past I haven't stuck with but this one I am.
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QOTD #1 What is your favorite kind of exercise and why? I Love any kind of exercise that involves full body movement. Right now I am really into Turbo Jam / Hip Hop Abs and Zumba.
QOTD #2 How did you find MFP, and how do you like it compared to to other programs/sites/diets/etc you've tried in the past?
A good friend told me about MFP. I have never tried calorie counting, but have tried several other diets and have worked out like crazy. I was amazed to see how much weight I lost in just two weeks when I combined calorie counting and exercising. I LOVE THIS SITE! All the support and the coumminty board are also an added bonus.Crossing my fingers that I have finally found something that works for me 0 -
QOTD #2: How did you find MFP, and how do you like it compared to other programs/sites/diets/etc you've tried in the past?
A friend on FB mentioned this site for checking out the results of 30 day shred posted here. I was curious about the shred...followed it here and been hooked ever since I always thought calorie counting was difficult...but it is not so much with MFP, though it is first time I am attempting it. If MFP can hook a foodie like me (I like my meals proper) I think it has indeed got something right. Calorie counting seems so easy specially the way MFP has it figured out in data sheet format. You can customize and track your nutrients...love that And the best part is support available here 0 -
Thanks for starting this Leah!
NAME: Josh
AGE: 30
HEIGHT: 5'11"
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 185
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 170
START PANTS SIZE: 36
GOAL PANTS SIZE: 34
FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: Currently learning about the Paleo diet, but I have to stay away from wheat.
DIET GOALS: Find a healthy, organic balance
EXERCISE GOALS: Currently training for a 50 mile single day hike in October.
OTHER GOALS: Look good and be toned.
FUN FACT: I make wire worked jewelry.0 -
OK. So I fairly new hear but this seems like a good challenge. I've tried to read everyone's posts, but there are so many!! I guess that's a good thing.
NAME: Leslie
AGE: 35 (36 when this challenge is over)
HEIGHT: 4'11"
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 124
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 118
START PANTS SIZE: 4 (a very tight 4)
GOAL PANTS SIZE: 2 or a loose 4
FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: Calorie counting here on MFP and just being mindful of what I eat
DIET GOALS: To drink more water and eat less processed foods
EXERCISE GOALS: I'm a very fast walker, but I would love to be able to run....maybe jog a couple of miles without stopping
OTHER GOALS: To get back to my pre-baby weight (15 years ago)
FUN FACT: I was in the Army (probably the last time I had a regular workout routine)
QOTD#1: What is your favorite kind of exercise and why? Like a lot of people, I love Zumba. I just love to dance, wish I could have been a professional dancer (not that I'm that good at it)
QOTD #2: How did you find MFP, and how do you like it compared to other programs/sites/diets/etc you've tried in the past? I found MFP through a friend's Facebook post. I've never done any other programs/sites/diets. But so far this has proved to be awesome.0
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