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

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  • Sherry1979
    Sherry1979 Posts: 457
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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!!!
  • bahamamama2
    bahamamama2 Posts: 30
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    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.
  • bahamamama2
    bahamamama2 Posts: 30
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    QOTD: My new fave exercise is Turbo Jam! Its infectious I actually want to exercise just for the booty shaking.
  • amandy313
    amandy313 Posts: 2
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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 =)
  • nataliebejarano
    nataliebejarano Posts: 4 Member
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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.
  • kdm97
    kdm97 Posts: 111
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    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!!!
  • chelsiburnett
    chelsiburnett Posts: 317
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    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!!!
  • lizwilsonng
    lizwilsonng Posts: 15
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    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 it
  • luvmycandies
    luvmycandies Posts: 489 Member
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    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 candy
  • luvmycandies
    luvmycandies Posts: 489 Member
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    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.
  • amylynn48
    amylynn48 Posts: 26 Member
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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!
  • jenahaynes
    jenahaynes Posts: 29
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    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 :)
  • kierra28
    kierra28 Posts: 68 Member
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    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 :)
  • Juniper88
    Juniper88 Posts: 142
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    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!
  • Luckysusan
    Luckysusan Posts: 947 Member
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    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.
  • Juniper88
    Juniper88 Posts: 142
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    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!!!!
  • matticrew
    matticrew Posts: 65
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    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.
  • VeganGal84
    VeganGal84 Posts: 938 Member
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    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?
  • chelsiburnett
    chelsiburnett Posts: 317
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    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!!
  • AquaFan
    AquaFan Posts: 309 Member
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    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.

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