LTL Challenge - Team Waist Watchers - Week 3 [Closed Group]

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  • butters1
    butters1 Posts: 1,540 Member
    wed- missed calories by 150 :(. no others done-yard day. :(

    thurs: cannot do those twists, back said no after 25. should be under sodium...will post back if not.
    extra: 60 minutes jog/walk done.

    tara - there are lots of posts on the forum regarding the starvation mode...(both yes and no)...from seemingly knowledgable people. The vast majority (if not all) seem to agree that it's not applicable if you are obese/more than 30 lbs overweight. That's me so i haven't paid too much attention to more details.
  • Hthfamily
    Hthfamily Posts: 123 Member
    Thanks for the info Butters1!!

    Didn't do to good today. Was over calories by 210, no workout (was out of town) and over sodium by a little under 1000!! I did do 50 of the seated torso twist though.

    So hard to do this away from home. I noticed that restaurants are not diet friendly!!
  • butters1
    butters1 Posts: 1,540 Member
    thurs : 60 minutes jog/walk

    fri: 60 minutes exercise bike + 45 minutes jog/walk.

    ?? to challenges. unsure what they are at this point. bummed because i gained 2 lbs this week. no real reason why...i'm hoping its water.
  • MakinMoves
    MakinMoves Posts: 364
    Hi Ladies!!!

    Over Calories Today....Didnt eat poorly...but was hungry alot! :angry:

    I'm going to look for the challenges...when I come back I'll post later xoxox
  • Hthfamily
    Hthfamily Posts: 123 Member
    Hi everyone,

    Not sure where to find the new info for this week, I looked all over.
    So here is what I did today, under calories and 90 minutes of water aerobics.
  • butters1
    butters1 Posts: 1,540 Member
    found this:

    ::::Week 4 Challenges::::
    Friday
    Nutrition - Under Carbs
    Exercise - 25 leg raises (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JB2oyawG9KI&NR=1&feature=fvwp)

    Saturday
    Nutrition - Under calories
    Exercise - 50 pushups (modified as needed)

    Sunday
    Nutrition - Under Fat
    Exercise - 50 bicycle crunches (http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercises.asp?exercise=12)

    Monday
    Nutrition - Under Sodium
    Exercise - 10 minutes of dancing - turn on some good tunes and really MOVE!! :-) I did this to burn a couple extra calories and LOVED it! Thought it would be a great thing to throw in to our challenge!

    Tuesday
    Nutrition - Under Carbs
    Exercise - 50 skater squats (http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercises.asp?exercise=112)

    Wednesday
    Nutrition - Under calories
    Exercise - 50 Dumbell Rows (http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercises.asp?exercise=37)

    Thursday
    Nutrition - Under Fat
    Exercise - Superman pose - 5 reps, 30 seconds each (http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/exercises.asp?exercise=191)
  • Hthfamily
    Hthfamily Posts: 123 Member
    Thanks butters1.

    I was under carbs and did 90 minutes of water aerobics.
  • butters1
    butters1 Posts: 1,540 Member
    stephanie- omg i got the zumba cd here @ home. i can't make it thru the instructions. my eyes bug out at even watching those latin dances(? is that really what they are called???). holy cow, im not a dancer at all so i did not expect easy, but really????????i think i could run a mile or three easier.
    the funny part is, dh thinks he woud like to try this. LOL.

    tara- wtg! i signed up at a gym for the first time in 20 years because they had a pool. they do have some classes so maybe thats more my style.

    but the whole under 25 gym experience was a bit daunting. someone who looked liked the hulk signed me in. the machines all have tv's, and there is a cinema exercise room. huh? not to mention the machines are all huge these days.....don't know if ill go back.
  • butters1
    butters1 Posts: 1,540 Member
    i forgot :

    sat: will be under cal, no pushups cause i weeded. but did do another 60 mnutes jog/walk. heck i think i went faster instead of going to the gym.....
  • MakinMoves
    MakinMoves Posts: 364
    stephanie- omg i got the zumba cd here @ home. i can't make it thru the instructions. my eyes bug out at even watching those latin dances(? is that really what they are called???). holy cow, im not a dancer at all so i did not expect easy, but really????????i think i could run a mile or three easier.
    the funny part is, dh thinks he woud like to try this. LOL.


    :laugh: :love: :laugh: :love: :laugh: :love: :laugh: :love: :laugh: :love: :laugh: :love:

    That Is Awesome!! hahaha...

    I was a dancer in a previous (er, um, less heavy) life and I have always loved Latin Dancing too. It is actually one of my goals to get back dancing in the studio after I am under 200.

    But here's whats FABULOUS about Zumba...and they say this even when you go to class...YOU'RE DOING IT RIGHT AS LONG AS YOU'RE MOVING & SWEATING! It is something for all ages and abilities...Just move and shake...who cares if you're doing the moves exactly!

    Engage your DH and try it together...hahaha..

    YOU MADE MY NIGHT!!!!

    Oh...and I couldn't run 3 miles if you paid me hahahaha:laugh:
  • Hthfamily
    Hthfamily Posts: 123 Member
    Hi team I hope all is well with you and your families!

    Butter1
    Where did you get the Zumba video? I have looked every where and found it for $89. I do not want to pay that not knowing if it is something I can dowith my back. When I had a gym membership I was very intimidated but I went during the day so it was not busy. Just keep your chin up and go since you spent the money!

    Stephanie
    Is it hard to do more than one challenge at a time? I saw you are starting another challenge but not sure if I should push myself that much. I am new to the challenges, what do you think?

    I was under calories but did not do much today due to my back, neck and head killing me.
    Tomorrow is our rest day right?
  • MakinMoves
    MakinMoves Posts: 364
    Stephanie
    Is it hard to do more than one challenge at a time? I saw you are starting another challenge but not sure if I should push myself that much. I am new to the challenges, what do you think?
    I'm currently in 4 Challenges....Its not too hard for me, but I got into them for different goals and levels. I like having a goal for each month...For example:

    *Bunch Of Losers Challenge - Ends Today. This was my first challenge...I just wanted to get more involved and wanted the accountability to a teammate. (I was actually Teammates with Jen...the leader of the LTL challenge)

    *Lot To Lose Challenge - Ends In September. This one is ending the day before my birthday next month...and I have a lot to lose...and my friend Jen was running it!

    *The Challenge Of The Living Dead - Ends in October. I am actually not even a big zombie fan (didn't realize it was such a 'thing") but I joined it for the October goal and because it looked so unique (there's a story line). For example, our first challenge was to "Get out of the building we were trapped in"...we had to climb over 2000 steps in the week. Its now all based on percentages, so even it you don't make the goal for the week...you get credit for whatever you did do! I've been in that one for six weeks. Funny story though...both captains had to drop out. Myself and another girl stepped to to take over the challenge hahaha...so it was never my vision...but no one wanted to see the challenge end before planned.

    *Christmas Countdown Challenge - Self explanatory hahaha. This has really turned out to be an awsome challenge. There are about 200 of us in there and we're just encouraging each other to get down to our goal weight by Christmas. (We're also putting $5 away each week so we'll be able to buy ourselves our own Christmas present for reachin our goal).

    The support is great...The motivation is great...I choose carefully though....because you don't want it to be a burden for you either. All of my challenges 'weigh-in' on Sundays....(that was important to me because I didn't want to forget to post on a certain day and I pretty much only weigh once a week, etc). Our LTL started on a Friday...but we don't have to weigh-in. And this is the only challenge where I report my numbers daily...all others are based on weekly (so if I dont get to the gym one day, I can make it up another). I do prefer the weekly vs. daily.

    I know that was long...but THANK YOU....because that helped to clarify my intentions again! Whoo hoo!

    Now...I will be looking for another challenge soon...one that ends in November. :wink:
  • MakinMoves
    MakinMoves Posts: 364
    And Speaking Of Reporting Daily....oops!:laugh:

    Saturday For Me:

    Under Calories
    1 Hour Of Zumba

    Sunday...Yes Let's Call It Rest Day!
  • Hthfamily
    Hthfamily Posts: 123 Member
    Thanks for the info Stephanie. I understand how you do it now. I will be trying to get into the Zoombies challenge now.
  • butters1
    butters1 Posts: 1,540 Member
    tara- i got the zumba on amazon....$55 + free shipping. here's what i got:

    http://www.amazon.com/Zumba-Fitness-Total-Transformation-System/dp/B002HZ4XMC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1313936859&sr=8-1

    omg still though:noway: i'm going to try the instructions again today & see what happens. If it gets dh moving, then what the heck. thanks for the encouragement stephanie.:flowerforyou:

    sun = rest day. I still did the jog/walk here though...i'm going to do that every day until my 2 pound gain is gone. the gym: .i'll try again on tuesday during the slow daytime & see how that goes too. I would like to check out the water aerobics class schedule at least. the hulk guy tried to talk me into spinning as well.
  • MakinMoves
    MakinMoves Posts: 364
    Glad today was a rest day! hahahhaa:laugh:

    Hope you ladies had a wonderful day!:heart:
  • Hthfamily
    Hthfamily Posts: 123 Member
    Thanks butters1.

    Stephanie
    I like water aerobics because you burn more calories and it is less stress on the body.

    I have to say LOVE rest days, but today I was under everything except for sugar!!!!
  • Hthfamily
    Hthfamily Posts: 123 Member
    Exercise:
    5.64 miles done by treadmill and bike. Also did 1 hour of water aerobics.

    Food:
    Under calories and sodium.
  • butters1
    butters1 Posts: 1,540 Member
    monday turned into a terrible day for me.

    no points.

    who knew a small wendy's lunch could be dang near 1000 calories. ? ok i had the small frosty but still......:( back to making my own meals today.
  • MakinMoves
    MakinMoves Posts: 364
    Good Morning Ladies!:heart:

    Monday For Me:
    Nutrition: Under Calories!!
    Exercise: DANCED!!!
    133 Minutes Of Extra Work!

    My Daughter & I Played Just Dance For Wii!!! We always have a blast...(although she always wins the battles!!!!)

    @Butters....No worries...we all have those days!!! And honestly, I'm proud of you for only getting the small frosty!!! :wink:

    @HthFamily...Great Work...See how the other challenge helps with this one too! That's why its not too hard to do a couple at a time! Whoo Hoo!!!! :smooched:
  • bmccrory2
    bmccrory2 Posts: 84 Member
    Monday for me: did the dancing :-) and walked for 30 minutes however the diet was not good.
  • butters1
    butters1 Posts: 1,540 Member
    For some reaon i decided i should burn 1000 calories today. it took me 156 minutes. i jogged/mostly walked 5 miles, then went back to the gym and tried some equipment (eliptical stuff ? unsure on terminology -jogging&cross country).

    Zumba...still no co-ordination. none.

    Water aerobics tomorrow at 9:30 am if i can move & can be available @ that time. i sure hope so.....it may be the only movement i can manage.

    On sat mornings they have ""zumba water aerobics. lol - i can literally drown myself with embarrassment....:tongue:
  • MakinMoves
    MakinMoves Posts: 364
    Today For Me:

    Nutrition Great...
    Only 10 Skater Squats...These were hard for me...bad hip this week....
    100 Minutes Of Zumba, Just Dance, & Walking


    ****************************
    IMPORTANT MESSAGE
    ****************************
    Ladies...not sure where Misty has been, but Jen (the leader of this challenge) has tried to reach out to her several times. She has not received any of our updates for a week. She is currently looking for another teammate for our team, assuming that Misty is no longer here....MISTY WHERE ARE YOU!??!! :sad:

    Jen would like one of us to take over as Captain. (I just took on Captain of another challenge...and don't think I'd be able to report for both). Are any of you able to report for our team?
  • Hthfamily
    Hthfamily Posts: 123 Member
    50 skater squats and under carbs. No other exercise though.
  • bmccrory2
    bmccrory2 Posts: 84 Member
    25 skater squats done- and doubt i was under carbs.. I am trying to get my eating back in the right direction. I feel like I am on a downhill slide.... UGH so frustrating. I just don't think I can commit to being the captain when I already feel bad for being a weak contributor already.

    Sorry Ladies!
  • butters1
    butters1 Posts: 1,540 Member
    :brokenheart: misty we miss ya.....

    bmc- as stephanie said, we all have our days/problems/etc. No reasons to be sorry. i think the point of the group is to have a reason to try again....:bigsmile: , but certaintly no pressure:flowerforyou:
    had to have a little medical touchup procedure done today.....no biggie, but no upper body work/movement for at least a week :(.

    wed: under calories - & only via exercise calories
    dumbells = no
    extra: 76 minutes.
    I'm planning on kicking butt walking on thursday since i can't do much of anything else. wonder how many miles i could really do???:huh:
  • Hthfamily
    Hthfamily Posts: 123 Member
    Under calories today with 1 hour of water aerobics. Downed tons of water but forgot dumbbells. I'm having a hard time getting a schedule down now that the kids have school. Hope to have it figured out by Friday!
  • KnottyJen
    KnottyJen Posts: 1,070 Member
    Hey y'all!!! Here's the link for Week 5:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/327625-ltl-week-5

    Thanks!!!
  • Hthfamily
    Hthfamily Posts: 123 Member
    Thanks Jen!

    Sorry guys I didn't do to good today. Was over fat, among other things. I didn't Get the exercises done but did get in an hour of water aerobics.

    Tomorrow is a new day!!
  • butters1
    butters1 Posts: 1,540 Member
    thurs: fat = over, exercise = no..........eek! at dinner.

    but extra = 50 minutes cardio + 4 mile leisurely walk.
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