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  • FitJ1210
    FitJ1210 Posts: 754
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    I'm a little confused about when we are starting. Sept 1 is a Thursday, and it was stated previously that the day of rest would be Sundays. Since the exercises posted are for 7 days, it appears we go Thursday-Wednesday for these, with Wednesday being the day of rest? I just want to make sure I have this right. Thanks!

    EXCELLENT QUESTION

    This is my question as well...

    Same here. Also how about the last Saturday it falls on the Oct 1st does it count?


    Could some of the experienced Captains share with us newbie Captains the simplest way to keep track of the points?
  • MommyNemo
    MommyNemo Posts: 29 Member
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    Hey fellow Captains,
    Have others not heard from Gary at all? I keep PM'ing him from his profile but I'm not hearing anything back....I've got team members who are getting antsy that our team may not be registered. I figure he's completely swamped but I'm wondering if I'm going about contacting him the wrong way? I always include the "TRIBAL SEPT CHALLENGE" in my subject lines...so....not sure what else I should/could be doing?

    Cheers,
    Kim (maroon98)
    Captain, Victorious Vixens

    It took me 4-5 times to send it to him through MFP before he got my teams.. I also send it to his new email a few times.. N
  • Shannonmd79
    Shannonmd79 Posts: 8
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    How do i find out what team i am on?
  • Shannonmd79
    Shannonmd79 Posts: 8
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    How do i find out what team i am on?
  • sanifr
    sanifr Posts: 41 Member
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    bump
  • ♥_Ellybean_♥
    ♥_Ellybean_♥ Posts: 1,646 Member
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    Could some of the experienced Captains share with us newbie Captains the simplest way to keep track of the points?



    I found that it was easiest if team members either A. Posted on the forum or B. PMed me.. It was too hard to keep track when they were posting 5 different ways, so I made a standard that all weigh-ins should be PMed and all daily challenges should be posted on the board for Sept.

    I also made a standard this month that I would not be chasing down members. IF they did not report they got an automatic zero and it hurt the team. I think towards the end you will find that people are slacking off and not participating as much, this last week I have had a total of 8 of my 21 members participating.

    Just remember that it's a challenge, and you will have people coming and gong and have some people that are impossible to get a hold of..
  • SunshineKisses_2012
    SunshineKisses_2012 Posts: 471 Member
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    Bump. Need to hear about how the days are going to work with the 1st being Thursday.
  • lgwmab
    lgwmab Posts: 274 Member
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    I am a new captain as well. This will be a great month, good luck everyone. I am also curious aout start dates, and look forward to receiving the information from gary.
  • iarookie
    iarookie Posts: 140
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    New captain here. Hope this isnt crazy difficult to keep track of a group of all newbies.
    Looking forward to lots of fun and of course some serious smack talk.....
    ......... I pity the fool who messes with us!!
  • Gary6030
    Gary6030 Posts: 593 Member
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    I apologize.....it was late last night. I am reposting the exercises for the first week!

    HESE ARE THE ADVANCED EXERCISES! I will post the youtube videos tomorrow!

    SEPTEMBER CHALLENGE
    WEEK 1 – BUSHMEN SERIES (Advanced)
    Week One Daily Exercise Challenge
    Each team member that completes their daily exercise challenge receives one point, if all team members complete each daily exercise for all 6 days the team is then awarded an additional 5 Bonus Points.
    Welcome to 300 Week You will do 6 exercises at 50 reps as quickly as possible 3 times this week. These are not to be broken up into segments. You are the BUSHMEN it’s time to push yourself!
    Day 1 - 50 Squat Kicks, 50 Jumping Jacks , 50 Crunches, 50 Mountain Climbers, 50 Wood Chops and last but not least 50 Globe Jumps!
    Day 2 - 2 sets of 15 Swimmer’s Presses, 2 sets of 21’s, 2 sets of 15 Dumbbell Chest Fly’s, 2 Sets of 15 Lawnmowers, 2 sets of Tricep Kickbacks, 2 sets of 15 Shoulder Shrugs (weighted)
    Day 3 - 50 Squat Kicks, 50 Jumping Jacks , 50 Crunches, 50 Mountain Climbers, 50 Wood Chops and last but not least 50 Globe Jumps!
    Day 4 - REST YOU DESERVE IT!

    *******Please watch the videos as they may differ from your version of the exercise!*********
    Week One Weekly Team Challenge
    Each team member in order to get the weekly team bonus points must all log every day and not go over their target calories and log at least 64 oz. of water each day. If each team member does this all 6 days your team will be awarded 5 Bonus Points. *Feel free to do these exercises in sets if you are unable to do them all at one time. Please do your best as you are much stronger than you believe.

    I will post the videos this evening!
  • Gary6030
    Gary6030 Posts: 593 Member
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    THESE ARE THE BASIC EXERCISES for Week 1. more youtube videos will be posted tomorrow!

    SEPTEMBER CHALLENGE
    WEEK 1 – PYGMY SERIES
    This should be done in addition to your normal workout routine. This is a challenge and is not a replacement!
    Week One Daily Exercise Challenge
    Each team member that completes their daily exercise challenge receives one point, if all team members complete each daily exercise for all 6 days the team is then awarded an additional 5 Bonus Points.
    WELCOME BACK FROM YOUR DAY OF REST WE’RE STARTING WEEK #1 YOU ARE A PYGMY WARRIOR!
    Day 1 Exercise Challenge - 30 Squat Kicks* and 50 Jumping Jacks
    (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSu-wci9uTo )
    Day 2 Exercise Challenge – 2 sets of 15 Swimmer’s Presses + 1 Extra Mile jog, walk or run (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYwzaUXK6gs) * You may use cans of soup, tomato juice or bottles of water if u don’t have weights
    Day 3 Exercise Challenge – 50 Crunches* + 20 Mountain Climbers
    (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI8u58hPam4 )
    Day 4 REST YOU DESERVE IT!


    *******Please watch the videos as they may differ from your version of the exercise! *********
    Week One Weekly Team Challenge
    Each team member in order to get the weekly team bonus points must all log every day and not go over their target calories and log at least 64 oz. of water each day. If each team member does this all 6 days your team will be awarded 5 Bonus Points.
    *Feel free to do these exercises in sets if you are unable to do them all at one time. Please do your best as you are much stronger than you believe.
  • Gary6030
    Gary6030 Posts: 593 Member
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    YouTube videos will be posted tonight. The EXCEL POINTS SHEET will be sent out this evening via email. If you dont' receive it please email me at mfpchallenges@gmail.com anytime after 11:00p.m. EST This evening.

    You need to use the spreadsheet I send. Do not modify the formulas in anyway.

    Thanks!

    Gary
  • FitJ1210
    FitJ1210 Posts: 754
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    I PM to Gary


    1- I'm a little confused about when we are starting. Sept 1 is a Thursday, and it was stated previously that the day of rest would be Sundays. Since the exercises posted are for 7 days, it appears we go Thursday-Wednesday for these, with Wednesday being the day of rest? I just want to make sure I have this right. Thanks! 




    2- Also how about the last Saturday it falls on the Oct 1st does it count to complete that 4th week? 




    Answer.....


    Jorden,

    I corrected the daily schedule to accomodate the short week. I dont' know what I was thinking.
    The last day will definitely be Sept. 29th. We will take the rest of the weekend off and Start fresh for October on that Monday!

    I hope that helps!
  • FitJ1210
    FitJ1210 Posts: 754
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    I apologize.....it was late last night. I am reposting the exercises for the first week!

    HESE ARE THE ADVANCED EXERCISES! I will post the youtube videos tomorrow!

    SEPTEMBER CHALLENGE
    WEEK 1 – BUSHMEN SERIES (Advanced)
    Week One Daily Exercise Challenge
    Each team member that completes their daily exercise challenge receives one point, if all team members complete each daily exercise for all 6 days the team is then awarded an additional 5 Bonus Points.
    Welcome to 300 Week You will do 6 exercises at 50 reps as quickly as possible 3 times this week. These are not to be broken up into segments. You are the BUSHMEN it’s time to push yourself!
    Day 1 - 50 Squat Kicks, 50 Jumping Jacks , 50 Crunches, 50 Mountain Climbers, 50 Wood Chops and last but not least 50 Globe Jumps!
    Day 2 - 2 sets of 15 Swimmer’s Presses, 2 sets of 21’s, 2 sets of 15 Dumbbell Chest Fly’s, 2 Sets of 15 Lawnmowers, 2 sets of Tricep Kickbacks, 2 sets of 15 Shoulder Shrugs (weighted)
    Day 3 - 50 Squat Kicks, 50 Jumping Jacks , 50 Crunches, 50 Mountain Climbers, 50 Wood Chops and last but not least 50 Globe Jumps!
    Day 4 - REST YOU DESERVE IT!

    *******Please watch the videos as they may differ from your version of the exercise!*********
    Week One Weekly Team Challenge
    Each team member in order to get the weekly team bonus points must all log every day and not go over their target calories and log at least 64 oz. of water each day. If each team member does this all 6 days your team will be awarded 5 Bonus Points. *Feel free to do these exercises in sets if you are unable to do them all at one time. Please do your best as you are much stronger than you believe.

    I will post the videos this evening!

    So this is the corrected ADVANCED daily schedule to accomodate the short week.
  • FitJ1210
    FitJ1210 Posts: 754
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    THESE ARE THE BASIC EXERCISES for Week 1. more youtube videos will be posted tomorrow!

    SEPTEMBER CHALLENGE
    WEEK 1 – PYGMY SERIES
    This should be done in addition to your normal workout routine. This is a challenge and is not a replacement!
    Week One Daily Exercise Challenge
    Each team member that completes their daily exercise challenge receives one point, if all team members complete each daily exercise for all 6 days the team is then awarded an additional 5 Bonus Points.
    WELCOME BACK FROM YOUR DAY OF REST WE’RE STARTING WEEK #1 YOU ARE A PYGMY WARRIOR!
    Day 1 Exercise Challenge - 30 Squat Kicks* and 50 Jumping Jacks
    (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSu-wci9uTo )
    Day 2 Exercise Challenge – 2 sets of 15 Swimmer’s Presses + 1 Extra Mile jog, walk or run (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYwzaUXK6gs) * You may use cans of soup, tomato juice or bottles of water if u don’t have weights
    Day 3 Exercise Challenge – 50 Crunches* + 20 Mountain Climbers
    (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI8u58hPam4 )
    Day 4 REST YOU DESERVE IT!


    *******Please watch the videos as they may differ from your version of the exercise! *********
    Week One Weekly Team Challenge
    Each team member in order to get the weekly team bonus points must all log every day and not go over their target calories and log at least 64 oz. of water each day. If each team member does this all 6 days your team will be awarded 5 Bonus Points.
    *Feel free to do these exercises in sets if you are unable to do them all at one time. Please do your best as you are much stronger than you believe.

    This is the corrected BASIC daily schedule to accomodate the short week.
  • FitJ1210
    FitJ1210 Posts: 754
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    Could some of the experienced Captains share with us newbie Captains the simplest way to keep track of the points?



    I found that it was easiest if team members either A. Posted on the forum or B. PMed me.. It was too hard to keep track when they were posting 5 different ways, so I made a standard that all weigh-ins should be PMed and all daily challenges should be posted on the board for Sept.

    I also made a standard this month that I would not be chasing down members. IF they did not report they got an automatic zero and it hurt the team. I think towards the end you will find that people are slacking off and not participating as much, this last week I have had a total of 8 of my 21 members participating.

    Just remember that it's a challenge, and you will have people coming and gong and have some people that are impossible to get a hold of..

    Thank you :smile:
  • Gary6030
    Gary6030 Posts: 593 Member
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    See my most recent post regarding your questions they should be answered. i posted them about 90 minutes ago.

    Thanks everyone!
  • Britt2Fitjrny
    Britt2Fitjrny Posts: 558 Member
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    Thanks for the clear up Gary!
  • maroon98
    maroon98 Posts: 121
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    Help! I am having trouble getting my team's banner to work as a signature. I'd love to know what the heck I'm doing wrong!


    This is the embed code (or whatever) that I'm trying use: (which, strangely enough, isn't showing up). I've changed the IMG to all lowercse but that still doesn't work.

    N3bZM6Ud_ySRFSfo3e__7Q?feat=directlink

    this is the link to the graphic on my picasa web album:

    https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/N3bZM6Ud_ySRFSfo3e__7Q?feat=directlink

    this is the crazy embed code that Picasa is giving me:

    <table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/N3bZM6Ud_ySRFSfo3e__7Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-y7dDVmEw8pg/TlhGDhbJFOI/AAAAAAAAEQY/xcLEO-ZGpkk/s144/Victorious%2520vixens.jpg&quot; height="144" width="96" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/kim.winson/BlogPhotos?authuser=0&feat=embedwebsite">blog photos</a></td></tr></table>

    Thanks in advance!

    maroon98
  • maroon98
    maroon98 Posts: 121
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    Hi Gary,
    Thank you once again for sending me the PM this afternoon! I super appreciate it.

    I sent you my team roster, the team name, and my external email address about 6pm tonight...I sent it both as a reply to your PM and also to the mfpchallenges AT gmail DOT com address. I am sure that you are crazy busy right now! Just wanted to post a shout out here on the forum just in case neither of the above went through.

    My Team roster:

    Team Name: Victorious Vixens

    Team roster:
    1. kdoak87
    2. Mios3
    3. Mrivera713
    4.realrayne10
    5.jkmcgee
    6.sknopps
    7. Pammie1000
    8.CNparker
    9.change-happens
    10. tigersmoondiva*
    11. maroon98, Team Captain

    **I accidentally overlooked tigersmoondiva's response when I was getting the team together, so I feel honor-bound to include her in the team. I figure someone will drop out or I just won't count my points. I'll do what I have to do to make it work.

    My real name is Kim Winson, my external email address is kim DOT winson AT gmail DOT com (no spaces, of course). Please note that there is no "t" in my last name.

    Cheers,
    Kim (maroon98)

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