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bitabee

So, here we are, ladies!!
I am so excited to get to know each of you, as we help support each other through this journey!
On this thread, we can share our goals for the week, and our Monday weigh-in results. Also, we can just talk about stuff we're going through, challenge each other and also encourage one another!
So, without further ado, let's go!!

p.s. sorry to all who wanted to join this group but couldn't...adding more people at this time just isn't feasible.

Here are all the names of all the super women in this group! Adding each other is great...we can see each other's progress, exercise, diaries, and we can totally support one another!!

bitabee
mariar19
abg0220
carebear2
bjclaywell
ehinton316
zumbaQ
musicgirl88
3ricaAnn
shamrock40
sklandis77
erinalexis84
pinknsassyemt
joeymj
dyna18
ehinton316
canidoit11
moonlight17
kdm97
imarunner8908
lmark330
urastupidchimp 22
vetsnatural
drcarrier
cdngrl81
thamre
mycrazyturtles
aablacknell
newashley
sweetbikerbabe32
realwomenhavecurves
taliyai
creiche
turkishmelly
amhodac
ericarey85
loopsd
xxxkayleighxxx
lc522
kaechelle

sweet!!

my goals for this week:
Exercise at least 5 days out of seven
drink 2 liters of water a day at least
be under my calories every day
lose at least two pounds!

Good luck, ladies!!

Moonlight17

Woo gooo! I'm aiming to carry on my 30 day shred and turbofire as well as increase my water intake. I hope I lose 2 pounds by next Monday's weigh-in.

Are you going to do a detailed spreadsheet of some kind? X

mycrazyturtles

Hey Ladies, we can do this... I would like to get going this week by working out everyday, even if its just going for a walk.
Drink all my water and trying to cut on my Diet Dr. Pepper (not sure how that will go)
Hope to loose 3 lbs this week and next. Then back to 2 a week.

bitabee

@Moonlight17, I will def be making a spreadsheet when I get some free time!
and @mycrazyturtles, seriously awesome goals!

bitabee

hey girls,
please also add an awesome membeer, road2peachtree
I forgot to add her name to the list...my oversight!

3ricaAnn

My goals are to stay under my calorie goal, drink at least 64 oz of water a day and exercise at least 6 days. I hope to be down 1.5-2 pounds by monday. Good luck everyone

erinalexis84

My goal is to workout everyday. Run 9 miles this week (3 run 3 miles each) plus do a video (P90x ab ripper or cardio) in the mornings before work. I really need to work on my eating. I do alright and then I start straving between 5 and 6 (right as I am cooking dinner!) which causes me to snack. Tonight was salsa and chips...awful. I feel awful about it, although I am still within my calorie goal (thanks to working out!). Still its sucks... I need to do better!

road2peachtree

Woo gooo! I'm aiming to carry on my 30 day shred and turbofire as well as increase my water intake. I hope I lose 2 pounds by next Monday's weigh-in.

Are you going to do a detailed spreadsheet of some kind? X

Whoot whoot! Just did my first turbo fire workout today!

Moonlight17

Whoot whoot! Just did my first turbo fire workout today!

Lol! Today was my first day too! Yay! Xx

kdm97

I'm excited about being apart of this group.
My goals for this week is to workout at least 4 times, drink a minimum of 90 ozs of water and to lose 2 lbs.
GOod luck everyone

taliyai

STRENGTH TRAINING GOAL FOR AUG 15-AUG 22 =
* Monday --- P90X Legs & Back + Ab Ripper + 100 Push-up Challenge training day (DONE)
* Tuesday --- P90X Shoulders & Arms + Kenpo or 20-30 minute run outside
* Wednesday --- P90X Legs & Back + JM 6 Week 6 Pack + 100 Push-up Challenge training day
* Thursday --- P90X Shoulders & Arms +
* Friday --- P90X Legs & Back + Ab Ripper + 100 Push-up Challenge training day
* Saturday --- ACTIVE REST DAY
* Sunday --- Yoga X + Kenpo or 20-30 minute run outside

* Mon-Sun --- 10 push-ups each morning/night
* Mon-Sun --- 4-minute Butt Workout

NUTRITION GOALS FOR AUG 15-AUG 22 =
* Eat CLEAN
* At least 160 oz (10 Camelbaks) of water every day
* Stay within +/- 50 calorie allowance


We can do this!

mea9

Very fun!

KaeChelle

I'm starting off at 276.5. I would like to get to 275 by next Monday. My goals for the week are to log my food each day, stay under calories, and exercise a minimum of 3 days. I know that sounds pretty basic, but I haven't done any of these things on a consistent basis in a long time. I lost 37 pounds when I first joined MFP, but gained over 20 back.

I'm excited and ready to turn things around again.

CBaumgardner7

My goals this week is to start tracking my calories.....AGAIN! Do the water thing and start to cut out the Diet Pepsi(please pray for my family) and to exercise daily with the exception of Saturday(working a double shift!). I"m hoping to be down 2lbs but if more...that would be awesome! Good luck all!

MandaLee8908

My goals for the week:
1) Lose 1 lb
2) Drink 36 oz of water daily
3) Don't eat emotionally...eat logically

aablacknell

My goals this week are:
*Workout at least 5 days this week
*Burn 4000 calories
*Lose 3 lbs (1st week back)

Carebear2 I will be praying for your family once that soda consumption is down (love it).

KaeChelle I am in the same situation. I did a wonderful job and reached my goal weight and maintained for a short period before I was in an auto accident that injurued my knee (there went the excercise and the comfort food filled the void). I am on this mission with you. I about fallout when I got the courage to step back on the scale :mad:.

road2peachtree

This Weeks Goals:

1) complete a week of turbo fire
2) drop 3lbs
3) run/walk 6 miles this week

bitabee

Lovin' the goals!!
aablacknell and kaechelle, I did the same thing too...! And Imarunner8908, I do the same thing...stress= crappy eating. Carebear2 praying for your family too!!!
Today is the first real day...let's do it!!

THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE:

How many can you do in a minute?
- pushups
- situps
- jumping jacks

let me know by Sunday!!
Here's to healthier living!!

thanks @mycrazyturtles for the idea!!

bitabee

p.s.! A couple of new members, now the group is totally closed!
pwdalt
minamaharet
laparker517
april9393
beachgurl815

Also, I will do my best to refer to everyone by their real names on the forum!
here are all of the real names!

bitabee- Elisabeth
lmark330- Leah
taliyai- Nataliya
ZumbaQ- Jeanette
laparker517- Lauren
KaeChelle- Karen
MinaMaharet- Wende
kdm97- Kim
april9393- April
pwdalt- Peggy
road2peachtree- Sommer
ericarey85- Erica
lc522- Lauren
xxxKayleighxxx- Kayleigh
Realwomenhavecurves- Crystal
amhodac- Amanda
Creiche- Colleen
Carebear2- Carrie
mycrazyturtles- Kristi
cdngrl81- Jennifer
drcarrier- Dani
vetsnatural- Yvette
aablacknell- Aileen
abg0220- Ashley
bjclaywell- Bobbi Jo
3ricaAnn- Erica
Shamrock40- Bridget
sklandis77- Sharon
ErinAlexis84- Erin
pinknsassyemt- Tamera
joeymj- Joey
ehinton316- Ebony
canidoit11- Chris
imarunner8908- Mandy

everyone else, you'll have to let us know your real name whenever ; )

happy tuesday everyone!

KaeChelle

Thanks Elisabeth for the list and the challenge! Wow... how many can I do in a minute? I'm gonna have to try that out! Push-ups are going to be hard for me. Never been able to do those really. I usually do wall push-ups when I do them.

Anyway, I need to get to work! Have a great day!

Creiche

Hi everyone!!

My goals for the week are first to get rid of all the water weight I put on over the weekend...and secondly to stay on track over the weekend and not undo all my progress of the week. I had a goal of reaching the 120s before a trip to visit friends on the 26th, which I don't think I'll achieve, but I want to get as close as I can. For next Monday, I just want to see my challenge starting weight of 132 on the scale again.

I also need to get back into a groove workout-wise. I finished P90X in April, and since then I've been playing a lot of tennis and softball which are great workouts, but are keeping me from getting into a lifting/cardio rhythm. Strength training has been key to my weight loss, and I've neglected it too much.

Love the challenge idea...I'll do it tonight!!

mycrazyturtles

If you can't do push-ups do another forms of them.
Someone mentioned wall push ups.
Do them on your knees or lay down all the way and do them fast, more of a cadio push up.
They all will help and they all get the blood flowing.
Also maybe try to do a plank for 15 sec, then try and up the time everyday. Even if its only by a second

I hate sit-ups I do crunches or I get the big ball out and do them on it.
You can change up your sit ups everyday with different forms. IE bicycle, crunches, sit-up, ball.

Jumping jacks--- Make me sick, it throws off my equilibrium. Does anyone have any suggestions for this?


We can do this everyone..

ericarey85

Thanks Elisabeth for the list and the challenge! Wow... how many can I do in a minute? I'm gonna have to try that out! Push-ups are going to be hard for me. Never been able to do those really. I usually do wall push-ups when I do them.

Anyway, I need to get to work! Have a great day!

LOL Me too! :laugh: Do wall push ups count?! :bigsmile:

As for me goals i'll have to get back on that after i think about it and i am now off to work out on my kinect.

mamarundrc

Hey ladies! I am really excited about this challenge group. I am always looking for new people for support and to share this journey with.

Goals for the week:
1) burn 2500 cals (per HRM)
2) track ALL food
3) track ALL water and drink at least 8 cups a day
4) Keep sodium under 2500 mg

I love the challenge for the week. I have no idea how many pushups I can do never mind how many in a minute. I will get to that today or tomorrow and will post my results.

One thing I feel has been important for me during this journey is to keep the reasons for wanting to change my life in the front of my mind. For me I had 2 reason for getting serious about living a healthy lifestyle. 1) The birth of my son. I realized I could not raise a healthy child if I was not healthy myself. I want to be able to instill good healthy eating and exercise habits in him while he is young so hopefully he will never have to battle obesity. It also allows me to enjoy each day that I spend with him because I can keep up with him. Reason 2). On New Years Eve one of my marching band students passed away. She was 17. Her appendix burst. She had her whole life ahead of her and in the blink of an eye she was gone. It made me realize that any day could be my last and I need to live each day to its fullest. I would not be able to do that by living an unhealthy lifestyle. I signed up for MFP on Jan 1 and never looked back. I have so much more energy and love myself so much more in just a short 8 months.

So now I ask you, What changed in your life, mind or self that made you start this journey?

BeachGurl815

Hello everyone! Thanks for letting me be a part of your group. Looks like I just made it!

Here is my info. I will get back to you on my measurements:

NAME: Kim
AGE: 46
LIVE: North NJ
HEIGHT: 5'5''
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 164
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 149 (about a pound per week)
START PANTS SIZE: 10/12 (US) I am in between sizes
GOAL PANTS SIZE: 8 (US)
FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: Nope! Just trying to make healthier choices
DIET GOALS: Making healthier choices, eating in moderation, not looking for perfection just better
EXERCISE GOALS: more definition, less jiggle
OTHER GOALS: Just be healthier...feeling sexier and stronger
OTHER INTERESTS: Enjoying my family & friends
OCCUPATION: Corporate desk job – insurance industry


My goals for this week - to get back on track. I just got back from 2 weeks at the beach and just celebrated my birthday yesterday. Now it is time to refocus and get serious once again.
I would like to drop the water weight gained these past two weeks
eat better
hit the gym - spin classes

I will work on the challenge this week. I have no idea how may pushups, situps & jumping jacks I can do in a minute.

mea9

NAME: Maria
AGE: 44
LIVE: Edmonton, AB
HEIGHT: 5'2''
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 197
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: Lose as much as possible – I really just want to see what happens eating and exercising properly every day
START PANTS SIZE: 18 (US)
GOAL PANTS SIZE: Don’t care about this one
FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: Clean Eating – any and all real food is OK.
DIET GOALS: Eat regular meals and get my water
EXERCISE GOALS: 30 ds all 3 levels
OTHER GOALS: I want to be able to go ice-skating this winter
OTHER INTERESTS: Dance, Yoga and my friends and family.
OCCUPATION: Clerk

Measurements:
Bust: (right across nipples) 45.5
Waist: 39
Navel-line: 42.25
Hips (widest part!): 43
Calves: R- 16.5, L- 17.5
Arms: (where they jiggle!) R- 16, L-15.5
Thighs: (widest part!) R- 25.5, L- 25.75
Neck: 15.75

cdngrl81

So my goals for this week are:

1. Do P90X 5 days a week
2. Lose 1 lb
3. Stay under my calories everyday

I will let you know how many push-ups, sit-ups and jumping jacks I can do on Wednesday.

laparker517

My goals for the week:
1. Hit the Gym 6 times, only taking friday off as a rest day., so far I am successful
2. Run a mile in under 9 minutes, I keep getting close, but I don't usually want to push too hard becauseI want to have some energy left over to go longer

Anyone have tips on how to get more vegetables in. My issue with eating healthy has always been that I simply can't stand the taste, texture of most fruits and vegetables. Suggestions? Right now my salads consist of a mixture of lettuce and baby spinach. For fruits I like: grapes, apples, and blueberries.

mamarundrc

My goals for the week:
1. Hit the Gym 6 times, only taking friday off as a rest day., so far I am successful
2. Run a mile in under 9 minutes, I keep getting close, but I don't usually want to push too hard becauseI want to have some energy left over to go longer

Anyone have tips on how to get more vegetables in. My issue with eating healthy has always been that I simply can't stand the taste, texture of most fruits and vegetables. Suggestions? Right now my salads consist of a mixture of lettuce and baby spinach. For fruits I like: grapes, apples, and blueberries.

You can get more veggies by using them to bulk out a meal. If you are making something spaghetti sauce like you can shred some carrots or squash and add them to the sauce. If you like mashed potatos, you can make mashed califlower instead. You make it the same way (w/ milk and margarine) but it is a ton less carbs and a much less starchy vegetable. Another great way is to make chips. I haven't do it but I have been told that you can take some kale or deconstructed brussel sprouts, put a bit of sea salt and cooking spray and bake them in an oven until crispy. They give you a texture like a potato chip.

If fruit is a textural thing as well you can make smoothies. Add fruit and yogurt (I use plain fat free greek yogurt) and a little agave nectar (or 0 cal sweetner if you prefer) to a blender and drink your fruit servings.

Creiche

Anyone have tips on how to get more vegetables in. My issue with eating healthy has always been that I simply can't stand the taste, texture of most fruits and vegetables. Suggestions? Right now my salads consist of a mixture of lettuce and baby spinach. For fruits I like: grapes, apples, and blueberries.

Have you thought about juicing? If most of your problem with fruits and veggies is texture based, you can buy a juicer and throw in a bunch of them. I juice as a supplement to get nutrients, but I've found that adding some fruit can make the juice taste pretty good even though it contains a lot of veggies.

If it's a taste problem, I suggest trying some other "non-standard" fruits and veggies and try to find something you can tolerate, then add it to a salad or into a sauce.

Creiche

THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE:

How many can you do in a minute?

pushups: 22

situps: 32

jumping jacks: 73