Thanksgiving Challenge - 08/17-11/23 // (CLOSED GROUP)

jrnygirl

Welcome to the Thanksgiving Challenge!!
Members include the following:
AshDHart ~ ceh2468 ~ CHARBABY48 ~ dajndae ~ gossipgirl11 ~ Jennyisbusy ~ JrnyGirl ~ mabug01 ~ mdagenb ~ momof2inMD ~ momplum ~ m36an ~ quietlywinning ~ rosey808 ~ Sanamouse ~ Seagazer ~ sexymcc ~ shauna121211 ~ sweettoothfairy ~ tambink ~ vdlomas

First weigh-in will be tomorrow, Wednesday, August 17, and last weigh-in will be Wednesday, November 23, the day before Thanksgiving. That gives us 14 weeks of working out, dieting, sharing successes, supporting each other when we fall.

We'll weigh in every Wednesday. This will allow Monday and Tuesday to kick the cardio into high gear in case of a weekend overindulgence. I'll track the weight stats once a week and we can do measurements once a month (if you choose to include yours, not mandatory).

SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:
Name:
Start Weight:
Goal Weight:
Diet Goals:
Exercise Goals:
Other Goals:

MEASUREMENTS:
Neck:
Chest (men, & women-beneath breasts):
Bust (women across breasts):
Waist:
Hips:
Upper arm:
Forearm:
Thighs:
Calves:

When measuring your arm and leg, be sure to be consistent on measuring the same side each time. I prefer to measure my right side since that's my dominant side. You can either submit measurements to me by replying to this post or via email message. I've created a google spreadsheet that will track all of our results. I will send the link individually to everyone so that it is not public to the entire web.

Feel free to post tips, tricks, advice, struggles and successes on here. Every bit of motivation will help all of us. I'll try to gather helpful hints to post periodically and offer suggestions as to a weekly goal we can all try to achieve.

I'm excited and I hope you all are too. I'm definitely in need of motivation and I think this is just the thing to help keep me accountable and achieve my goals.
:happy: :happy:

Jennyisbusy

I am looking forward to this challenge, and seeing some numbers drop!!! :bigsmile:

AshDHart

If you want a banner for your signature I have one here! http://www.fitharts.com/2011/08/16/mfp-thanksgiving-challenge/

Looking forward to our new group!

shauna121211

Super excited! 99 Days to go!

sweettoothfairy

I am really excited. Lets get of the junk in the trunk LOL

momplum

SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:
Name: Momplum
Start Weight: 2008 - 201 lbs
2011 - 166.2 lbs on August 17, 2011
Goal Weight: 152 lbs by the end of the challenge
Diet Goals: excellent nutrition and losing 1 lb per week
Exercise Goals: 3 workouts at the gym per week @ 45 min each; walk the dog daily 30 minutes
Other Goals: undecided



Weight 166.2 on 08/17/11
Neck 14.0 on 08/17/11
Waist 32.5 on 08/17/11
Hips 42.5 on 08/17/11
right thigh 24.0 on 08/17/11
right calf 14.25
right bicep 13.0 on 08/17/11
right forearm 11.0 on 08/17/11
bust 42.0 on 08/17/11
chest under bust 34.5 on 08/17/11

vdlomas

this will be my first challenge --- so looking forward to it!!!

gossipgirl11

Hey everyone! I am really excited about this challenge! I will submit my measurements later after I get
a measuring device!

Name: Meg
Start Weight: 167.6
Goal Weight: 135 at the end of the challenge
Diet Goals: Less junk food/sugar, more water, less carbs, and more veggies!
Exercise Goals: 45 minutes of cardio 5X a week, and start some weight training.
Other Goals: Get into a size 6 and feel good about myself naked : )

m36an

Whoop Whoop! I am ready! I have not done all the measurements but this is what I have so far.

Weight 163
Body Fat percentage: 33%

Long term goals-- to weigh 150 and have a body fat percentage of 25 or lower

jrnygirl

Good Morning Thanksgiving Challengers!!
I hope you have all had a chance to dust off your scales and pull out the measuring tape.
Be sure to send your info so I can include you in the spreadsheet. As I receive your information, I'll be sending out the link to the document. The document is for our viewing only and cannot be viewed by anyone outside of our group unless the link is given to them. There are five tabs in the spreadsheet: Weigh-in, Body Measurements, Diet Goals, Exercise Goals and Other Goals.

I'm looking forward to a very successful 14 weeks.

caramel1920

Is there any way I can get in on this challenge?

momof2inMD

So excited! Here are my measurements as of 8/17/11 -


SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:
Name: momof2inMD (Beth)
Start Weight: 168.5
Goal Weight: 145
Diet Goals: Eat less junk food, more fruits and vegetables and drink way more water(unfortunately I don't really like water:( )
Exercise Goals: Exercise consistently every day, preferably first thing in the morning so I know it's done
Other Goals:

MEASUREMENTS:
Neck: 13 in.
Chest (men, & women-beneath breasts): 31.5 in.
Bust (women across breasts): 36 in.
Waist: 31 in.
Hips: 43 in.
Upper arm: 12 in.
Forearm: 9.5 in.
Thighs: 23 in.
Calves: 15 in.

*Hopefully I did all of that right!

mdagenb

Name: Megan
Start Weight MFP: 210
Start Weight 8/17: 205.5
Goal Weight for challenge: 185


Ill take measurements when I get home tonight, no time this morning :-)

Im excited to shed some pounds with this group!!

Jennyisbusy

SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:
Name: Jenny!
MFP Start Weight: 210
challenge Start Weight:192
Goal Weight: 130
Challenge Goal Weight: 172
Diet Goals:between 1200-1500 cals daily, drink 8 waters
Exercise Goals: 30 minutes of intentional movement daily
Other Goals: eat min 1 fresh item daily

MEASUREMENTS:
Neck: 14
Chest (men, & women-beneath breasts):33
Bust (women across breasts):41
Waist:40.5
Hips:43
Upper arm:13
Forearm: 10.5
Thighs:27.5
Calves: 16

Why do I suddenly feel like punching a turkey?

Jennyisbusy

Wow - if I am at 172 or less at Thanksgiving I will take video of me spanking a frozen turkey :laugh:

AmyMW7

OK, here's my information:

SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:
Name: dajndae - Amy
Start Weight: 176
Challenge goal weight: 160
Goal Weight: 150
Diet Goals: To consistently eat well, but allow myself a treat once in a while:-) balance is my goal
Exercise Goals: exercise 4 times a week, be in shape enough to run and play catch with my teenage boys
Other Goals: to fit comfortable into a size 10

MEASUREMENTS:
Neck: 13
Chest (men, & women-beneath breasts): 31
Bust (women across breasts): 43
Waist: 39.5
Hips: 44
Upper arm: 13.5
Forearm: 9
Thighs: 24
Calves: 15

(i'm with you, beth, i hope i did this right)

momof6monkees

Name: goodluckbear31, Diane

Starting Weight: 257
Starting challenge weight: 240
Goal weight: 160
Goal challenge weight: 200
Diet Goals: keep it low carb (around 20 net carbs), drink more water
Exercise goals: 30 min 5x a week, possible 30DS or Couch to 5K or both
other goals: to be in misses sizes

Neck: 17in
Chest (men, & women-beneath breasts): 43in
Bust (women across breasts): 47in
Waist: 42in
Hips: 53in
Upper arm: 16 in
Forearm: 13 in
Thighs: 29.5 in
Calves: 17in

momof2inMD

Wow - if I am at 172 or less at Thanksgiving I will take video of me spanking a frozen turkey :laugh:

Lol- now that I would like to see! haha

rosey808

Wow - if I am at 172 or less at Thanksgiving I will take video of me spanking a frozen turkey :laugh:

Lol- now that I would like to see! haha

We'll hold you to it! lol

jrnygirl

Hope all of you are settling in to start on our 14 week trek of weight loss and better overall fitness.
If you haven't sent your weight/measurement statistics, please do so.

In the meantime, I thought this might interest you. If you're like me and always seem to feel low on energy, here's a few tips that might help out.... (from msnbc.com website)

Are you getting enough sleep, but still feeling drained of energy?
Here's a couple of tips that might help boost your energy level.

HAVE BRAN FOR BREAKFAST
Eating a morning meal rich in fiber may make you more alert during the day. A Cardiff University study found that subjects who ate a high-fiber cereal in the morning showed a 10% reduction in fatigue, lower incidence of depression, and better cognitive skills.
One theory: Fiber helps slow down the absorption of food in the stomach, which keeps your blood sugar levels steady to sustain energy levels for a longer period of time.

EAT MORE OFTEN
Following a strict three-square-meals-a-day plan may be sapping your vigor. Eating small meals frequently throughout the day—every 3 to 4 hours—helps keep your blood sugar up, so you don't experience energy crashes or get so ravenous that you overeat. Each meal should have some carbohydrates, protein, and healthy monounsaturated fat, like a salad topped with 4 ounces of chicken and drizzled with olive oil.

GULP SOME WATER
Many people who complain of fatigue are actually dehydrated. Staying hydrated is one of the simplest ways to keep energized and focused. A recent study of athletes found that 92% felt fatigued after limiting fluids and water-rich foods for 15 hours; they also had lapses in memory and reported difficulty concentrating. Aim to drink every hour or two so you don't feel thirsty.

TAKE A 10-MINUTE WALK
A short stroll can invigorate the rest of your day, suggests research presented to the American Heart Association. Women who walked briskly for 70 minutes a week (or 10 a day) reported 18% more energy than their sedentary peers after 6 months. They also felt more clearheaded and confident, had fewer aches, and hoisted groceries and climbed stairs more easily.

Charbaby48

Name: Charlene
Start Weight: 171.8
Goal Weight: 145
Diet Goals: Give up diet pop, bring lunch to work, eat more veggies and fruits
Exercise Goals: 30 day shred, cardio 5 days a week
Other Goals: To have a positive attitude of myself! Lower my cholesterol.

MEASUREMENTS:
Neck: 14
Chest (men, & women-beneath breasts):
Bust (women across breasts):
Waist: 38
Hips: 43
Upper arm: 12
Forearm:
Thighs: 25
Calves

I'm so excited, thanks for starting this group!:flowerforyou: