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MinaMaharet

Woo!!! Made it in under the wire!! Hello Ladies!!!

My first week goals are to:
1) Hit the yoga studio Wed, Thurs, Sat, Sun. I have a groupon for an unlimited month and have already wasted a week. I need to get on it.
2) Give up Diet Pepsi. The best I did a while back was 2 months, then I randomly caved in.

I have done well staying under my calories and working out every day. Good luck to every one!! I'll have my challenge results up tomorrow evening!! :-D

ericarey85

THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE:

How many can you do in a minute?

pushups: 22

situps: 32

jumping jacks: 73

WOOT WOOT YOU GO GIRL!!!!! :bigsmile: I can tell you mine wont be NO WHERE as good!


My Goals for this week

Work out 5x (1 Down)
Strength Train 2x
Keep track of ALL food and exercise
Stay Under calories

terriesin

Goals lose weight!
Be 20lb lighter by Thanksgiving
Workout 3 times a week minimum!
NO TURKEY ARMS. FOR TURKEY DAY!!!
I wanna Shrink my numbers (& yet the boobs stay the same
I wanna wear a sexy dress, look thin, and HAVE A COLLAR BONE you can see!!

I'm from Katy Tx
34. Mother of two, wife of a man who cooks way to good & very unhealthy
measurements
Bust 41
Naval 36
Hips 39
Turkey arm 11
Turkey leg. (fattest part at the top) 23

Starting weight 147
Goal 110!!

P.S is there a way to bookmark the forum to access it quick & easy? I'm new....I have a lot of questions.:drinker:

thamre

Oh...I like this weeks challenge. I will have my kids help me time and count tonight. lol - they might even do it with me :laugh:

bitabee

THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE:

How many can you do in a minute?

pushups: 22

situps: 32

jumping jacks: 73

yea, girl!!
and as mycrazyturtles said, any sort of moderated situp or pushup or jumping jack is fine! I've heard mountain climbers are a good alternative! (youtube them- so hard!!)

everyone's goals for this week are awesome...and it's awesome to see so much success already!!
I've been doing well, a little over my calories last night, but other than that, totally staying on track...I can taste sweet success, ladies!!
So excited about this...hopefully we'll have this much enthusiasm in 4, 8 and 12 weeks ; )

If I'm not posting too much, it's because my husband and I just moved to a new house, and we've been out of town, then family here visiting...so fun but crazy!!

Keep up the awesome work!!!

bitabee

Goals lose weight!
Be 20lb lighter by Thanksgiving
Workout 3 times a week minimum!
NO TURKEY ARMS. FOR TURKEY DAY!!!
I wanna Shrink my numbers (& yet the boobs stay the same
I wanna wear a sexy dress, look thin, and HAVE A COLLAR BONE you can see!!

I'm from Katy Tx
34. Mother of two, wife of a man who cooks way to good & very unhealthy
measurements
Bust 41
Naval 36
Hips 39
Turkey arm 11
Turkey leg. (fattest part at the top) 23

Starting weight 147
Goal 110!!

P.S is there a way to bookmark the forum to access it quick & easy? I'm new....I have a lot of questions.:drinker:

I LOVE your goals!
I want to be 20 pounds lighter by Thanksgiving too!!

CBaumgardner7

Hey gang! I know it's Wed but wondering how everyone's diet and fitness goals are going! So far, keeping up within my calories and even managing to hit my treadmill twice a day. We've started inching the kids on their school routine for the start of the 31st is school. So, I've been walking at night in my room while the hubby is watching his shows in the living room. I'm really proud of myself to get this done so far and it's the little steps that I noticed are making a difference. I took a pic last night as my "before" pic and can't wait to see the smokin hot after pic! I needed a new focus on things such as myself and to get myself in gear. This is def. a great wake up call. I'm hoping by the weekend when I work that I don't overdo it. Have a great week and keep up the good work all!

cdngrl81

Hey gang! I know it's Wed but wondering how everyone's diet and fitness goals are going! So far, keeping up within my calories and even managing to hit my treadmill twice a day. We've started inching the kids on their school routine for the start of the 31st is school. So, I've been walking at night in my room while the hubby is watching his shows in the living room. I'm really proud of myself to get this done so far and it's the little steps that I noticed are making a difference. I took a pic last night as my "before" pic and can't wait to see the smokin hot after pic! I needed a new focus on things such as myself and to get myself in gear. This is def. a great wake up call. I'm hoping by the weekend when I work that I don't overdo it. Have a great week and keep up the good work all!

So far so good. I even went to the movies last night (after my workout) and did not cave to the wonderful popcorn. Very proud of myself. :happy:

sweetbikerbabe32

Here are my measurements and little tidbits!

Name: Kim
age: 31
Location: Sioux falls, sd
height: 5'5
Start weight for challenge: 195.6
Goal weight for challenge: 170
Start pants: 14/16
Goal pants: 10/12
Follow special diet: staying in calorie range
exercise goal: cardio 30 min weight training 30 min
other goals: drink water water water....only one dt Dr pepper a day!
Other interest: running, tae kwon do, biking, hiking, volleyball, softball
occupation: non profit organization

Bust: 40
Waist: 41
Navel: 41
Hips: 46 1/2
Calves: r- 16 L-16 1/2
Arms: r- 15 L-14 1/2
Thighs: r-24 L-24
Neck: 13

mamarundrc

Hey gang! I know it's Wed but wondering how everyone's diet and fitness goals are going! So far, keeping up within my calories and even managing to hit my treadmill twice a day. We've started inching the kids on their school routine for the start of the 31st is school. So, I've been walking at night in my room while the hubby is watching his shows in the living room. I'm really proud of myself to get this done so far and it's the little steps that I noticed are making a difference. I took a pic last night as my "before" pic and can't wait to see the smokin hot after pic! I needed a new focus on things such as myself and to get myself in gear. This is def. a great wake up call. I'm hoping by the weekend when I work that I don't overdo it. Have a great week and keep up the good work all!

Things are going well here. I typically do GREAT during the week and horrible on the weekend. I am hoping this challenge helps me figure out how to succeed on the weekends as well. With a Monday morning weigh in, it should help me stay more on track.

ishapeme

HELLO EVERYONE!!!!!

Goal this week:
Work out even though it finals week. -means 3 days of 45 mins
20 push ups everyday -need to work on my upper body

Lose 2 Pounds HOPEFULLY!

Can't wait to hear how everyone did on their goals!

musicgirl88

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!

I made the first list...but not this one? Did I get cut??

thamre

I decided to make myself a new MAJOR goal. I turn 40 in March & I would like to see the last 30 pounds gone by then. It is very doable(8 months) if I can stay motivated and strict with the diet and exercise. Figured if I told someone besides myself this...I would be more accountable for the outcome.

Creiche

I typically do GREAT during the week and horrible on the weekend. I am hoping this challenge helps me figure out how to succeed on the weekends as well. With a Monday morning weigh in, it should help me stay more on track.

I have the same goal for this! I've already allowed "bad" weekends to throw me off track for previous mini-goals, and I'm determined to find a balance of having fun but not completely destroying all the hard work I do during the week. We can do this!!

pinknsassyemt

My week Mon-Mon


1) 4 workouts
2) drink 64-80 oz of h20
3) get 80g protein a day
4) take my multi-vitamin- I know it sounds lame but I ALWAYS forget!

bitabee

Gosh, I am loving all this super motivating stuff!!

Pinknsassyemt- multivitamins aren't lame...super goal!!

Creiche and Dani, I am the same way about the weekends...I am going to figure it out this challenge!!

Thamre- awesome MAJOR goal!! I know, when you tell others, they keep you stickin' to it!!

canidoit11- good luck on your finals!! I love your idea of 20 pushups a day....I'm going to start with that too...love it!

And everyone please welcome musicgirl88!! A couple of members were added late the other night, so if they're posting on this forum, they're part of our amazing challenge group!!

carebear2: thanks for asking!! I'm feeling great this week so far....!!

Keep up the awesome work, ladies!

ericarey85

I am doing great so far, since joining the group i have noticed i ammore apt to sticking to my guns.

I even went out and bought a dry erase board to keep up on my fridge for my goals!!! :bigsmile:

bitabee

I am doing great so far, since joining the group i have noticed i ammore apt to sticking to my guns.

I even went out and bought a dry erase board to keep up on my fridge for my goals!!! :bigsmile:

I love it, Erica! That's so awesome...we are all going to look smokin' hot by Thanksgiving!!

"...they shall walk and not faint." < so beautiful, so true! Thank you, Jesus!

xXxKayleighxXx

Fantastic work so far ladies!

Brilliant group Elisabeth!!!! :bigsmile:

My aims for this week are to lose 2lb...i might be reaching because i've got some contraceptive issues at the moment, but i'm going for it anyway.

To drink 2 litres of water per day - so far so good, except i forgot to add my water to my diary lol

To eat fruit every day - again, good.

This week's challenge is awesome. I'm not great at jumping jacks because i have big boobs and a tummy so it can feel a bit uncomfortable, but i was doing a gym class today, which included them and it felt pretty good.
Looking forward to the challenge. I'm going to do mine on Saturday so i'll post my results then.
Good luck everybody!

Dyna18

Hey All !!

Here are my stats:

Name: Sue
Age: 42
Live: Ontario Canada
Height: 5' 6
Start Weight: 208
Goal Weight for Challenge: 175
Start Pant size: 18
Goal Pant size: well ultimatly a size 4
Special Diet: only to manage and not over indulge, or emotional eat, to be able to eat whatever i wish in a balanced and healthy manner.
Excerise Goals: to consistently work out 5 days a week
Other Goals: to log and record everyday and stay within my calorie allocation
Other Intrests: motorcycles ... home decor.. entertaining .. organize and manage a chariety in my daughter's memory
Occupation: Manager of Fast Food Restraunt

Meausurements
Bust 44½
Waist 41½
Hips 47
calves 18
thighs 25
neck 14½

My goals this week .. to consistently work out every day for at least 30 minutes ... drink my water ..

amhodac

My goals for this week are
Tto be under 160 when i weigh in on Monday.
Completing couch 25k week 3, and increase my distance each day.
Prepare each meal for my family and not eat out

MinaMaharet

I was the bad kid today!! It was my first day back to work after a 4 day holiday. The whole holiday I was on target with eating well and working out... and then first day back, I'm over calories and no working out. *sigh*

I won't be able to make my first goal due to changed work schedule. Don't they know I need to work out?!? Silly Job.

I know every now and then I need a break, I just hope I can pick it up tomorrow. I have 2 crazy long shifts tomorrow and Friday, so I just have to quit whining & get my butt to Zumba class!! :-D

I'm so proud of everyone kicking some major bum!!! Someone had to be the group slacker, I will officially wear the crown today... but not for the rest of the week!!

Make It Work, Ladies!!

terriesin

I know iMonday is weigh in but its been a while......& I needed a boost! (lost 2lb since last weigh in)

I ate really good today because I knew my dinner was 500 calories ( burtonii's shrimp & lobster raviollis )
I didn't go over my calories. But is that was too many calories at night & not enough during the day?
If it helps I ate at 6:30. Not really late. But I'm not doing a lot of activity in the evening. Reading,computer,tv,& phone.

Thanks in advance. You ladies are great!

3ricaAnn

Deff need to remember to measure tommorow! But as for my goals I have drank at least 8 cups of water everyday since Monday and have done at least 60 mins of Zumba and jogging(combined) since Monday!! I am so proud of myself! Hopefully I'll see the result I want on the scale Monday!

bjclaywell

Well I'm way behind...sorry about that ladies!

My goals for this week are to work out a minimum of 5 days. I started strength training this week, so my goal is to do all the exercises my personal trainer asked me to, and not whine too much about it.

I need to drink more water. 8 glasses is NOT enough for me.

In addition, I'm working on adding more protein into my diet this week - I'm not really great about eating meat or many other proteins, so I"m drinking protein shakes now. Found a brand I like, and am adding frozen fruits to make awesome smoothies.

And my stupid goal for the week is to actually take my measurements. I never have, and I need to get around to it. I'm just too lazy...

mamarundrc

I know iMonday is weigh in but its been a while......& I needed a boost! (lost 2lb since last weigh in)

I ate really good today because I knew my dinner was 500 calories ( burtonii's shrimp & lobster raviollis )
I didn't go over my calories. But is that was too many calories at night & not enough during the day?
If it helps I ate at 6:30. Not really late. But I'm not doing a lot of activity in the evening. Reading,computer,tv,& phone.

Thanks in advance. You ladies are great!

I eat 400-600 cals for dinner and it has never been a problem with me. I typically eat dinner ~530 and then I have a 100-200 cal snack ~730 and then I go to bed at 10/1030. I think as long as you aren't going to bed at 7 and are staying at or under your total allowed calories it doesn't really matter. If you were to eat 800-1000 cals for dinner it would be a different story.

RealWomenHaveCurves

Hello Ladies... so I finally got a chance to take my measurements since I didnt have a measuring tape on Monday... here they go:


NAME: Crystal
AGE: 25
LIVE: Bronx, NY
HEIGHT: 5'4''
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 165
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 155
START PANTS SIZE: 10 (US)
GOAL PANTS SIZE: 8 (US)
FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: Nope! Just try to eat healthier and not skip any meals
DIET GOALS: Eating in moderation.. laying off the sweets
EXERCISE GOALS: Regain the tone that Ive lost since I stopped going to the gym
OTHER GOALS: Fit into a specific dress that Im in love with.
OTHER INTERESTS: cooking, baking, dancing, shopping, traveling, and hanging out with my boyfriend and our family!
OCCUPATION: Corporate Banking

Measurements:
Bust: (right across nipples) : 40in.
Waist: 33in.
Navel-line: 38in.
Hips (widest part!): 42in.
Calves: R- 15.5in L- 15.5in.
Arms: (where they jiggle!) R- 14in. L- 14in.
Thighs: (widest part!) R-24in. L- 24in.
Neck: 13.5in.


I see that alot of u have set weekly goals and seem to be doing a good job of trying to reach those goals (yayyy... LoL) I guess I should set a few myself.

1. Work out at least 4x this week
2. Burn at least 2,000 cal in total at the gym
3. Lose 1.5lbs
4. Buy some new multivitamins!!! (ive gotta do this one asap cuz Im all out)

CBaumgardner7

OK girls, I jumped on the scale and was thrilled to see that I am down 4lbs. I know it's probally water weight but still a loss is a loss! Still eating well and walking on the treadmill. Thought I'd get a Zumba class in but this week is way too hectic for me. Have a great day!

Shamrock40

Hi everyone!

I still need to get my measurements, but hope to do that this weekend. My real workout goals probably won't start until next week, as the kids don't start school until Monday, and I still have a few more things to do to get them ready.

My general exercise goal(s) for this entire challenge will be to change up my exercise routine. We have an elliptical, and I can easily do a kick-butt workout for an hour, but I want to expand my horizons. I have an awesome EA Sports Active system, but I stopped using it in January because of pain in my foot. I still have the pain, but it's not as bad. I want to get back to using that because it has a huge variety of exercises. I'd also like to try some exercise videos on Netflix, so any recommendations would be great.

One small goal I have is to be back to my lowest weight since starting MFP, which is 212. I put 10 lbs on this summer because I took a break. I am happy to say I've already lost 7.5 lbs of that since 8/1, but I'd like to be done with the last 2.5 lbs by Monday, which will be 3 weeks. Woohoo! I can do it!!

I look forward to getting to know all you ladies as we go forward.

Go get it, girls!!

Bridget

musicgirl88

Hello ladies!

My goals this week is simply to really watch what I eat, and hope and pray the scale goes down even just a half pound! I have my doctor's appointment Friday (tomorrow!) So hopefully he'll tell me I can star to workout and do C25K again!!! It sounds like everyone has some awesome goals!