Skinny Mini September Challenge-WEEK TWO (Closed Group)
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HELLO EVERYONE!!!!!!!!
This is so exciting! had a great and exhausting weekend but I am here and ready to kick some butt!!!!
1. Kristi-I commit to EVERY challenge in week two and will contribute 1500 EXTRA calories burned to meet the team challenge. (I can do more but I want this to be a TEAM effort) Week one went great for me. Ended up doing 5 extra miles, completed all the challenges, stayed under my calorie goal every day, and drank a LOT of water. I didn't lose one stinkin' pound this week but next week...oh HOT MAMA.
2. Sunshinestorm/Jessica- I commit to every challenge in week 2 and will contribute 1600 calories burned to meet the team challenge. Week one was great for me. I did all of the challenges each day and walked 3 extra miles. I stayed under my calorie goal each day and also drank a lot of water. I weigh in tomorrow morning for my official weekly weigh in so I'll let you all know!
3. AndreeAnn: I commit to every challenge in week 2 and will contribute 1500 calories burned to meet the team challenge. Week one went well. I did not lose pound since September 1. I stayed under my calorie every day, I drank all the water, walked/run 3.5 miles for the team challenge and I did all the challenge !
4. Spiceanne: Week one was awesome for me. I completed the challenges every day and walked 3 extra miles. I stayed under my calorie goal every day and drank all my water. Since Friday August 26th I lost 3.5 pounds. In week two i will contribute 1600 EXTRA calories burned, I will complete every challenge, stay under my calories, and drink a lot of water
5. Mindey: Last week I completed all the challenges, drank over my limit of water, and pushed hard. I plan to do the same this week, This week i plan to meet all the challenge demands, drink my water, and burn the extra calories asked of me. I plan to support my buddy and myself as i continue this journey.
6. Jessica- Week one was great for me- I drank LOTS of WATER and I completed all of the challenges...I promise to commit to all of the challenges in week two and will contribute 1000 extra calories burned to meet the team challenge. I actually think I lost 2 pounds but need to verify that in the morning when I weigh in (I weighed myself pre-maturely this afternoon)! I also stayed under my calorie goal even during my overnight shifts in the ER!!! I will rock this week too!!!!
8. Theresa- I commit to EVERY challenge in week two and will contribute 2000 EXTRA calories burned to meet the team challenge. Week one was awesome; ended up doing 5 extra miles and completed all the challenges while staying under my calorie goal every day and drinking water, water, water! I also did not lose any weight this week but here I come after week 2! I was so stressed last week with exams etc...that I'm thinking my body was holding on to the extra weight!!
9. Melissa - I commit to EVERY challenge in week two and will contribute to an extra 1000 calories burned to meet the team challenge. Week one went well. I ended up doing 3 1/2 extra miles and completed all the challenges while staying under in calories, drinking tons of water. I got back to the weight I was before the challenge started, so the extra pound went away, and now I'm hoping that this means I'm kicking it into gear! I have to warn you though, my area is going to have A LOT of rain in the next 3 days; we will be in flooding conditions (I am in North West GA area and we are getting bad weather from the tropical storm Lee. So, hopefully my power won't go out, and hopefully it won't flood so and rain the next three days... I LOVE working out! Hoping that I can do my regular plus so much more! I haven't taken a day off this week, and I haven't really wanted to! wink
10.Cat In A Box/ Tiffany: I commit to every challenge this week (even if I have to shift them around) and will contribute an extra 1000 calories burned this week. Week 1 went well even though I couldn't always make it under my calorie goal. I drank a lot of water and walked a ton! I think it was about 5 extra miles. I lost 0.7 kg which is a little over 1.5 lbs! This week work starts in hard with 12 - 13.5 hr shifts at least 3 or 4 days out of the week. It's going to be rough but I feel great and really motivated! Thanks ladies for all the well wishes and support!
12. Beaner96/Shelley - I commit to EVERY challenge in week two and will contribute 1500 EXTRA calories burned to meet the team challenge. Week 1 was good. I lost 2 pounds and drank lots of water. I've got a crazy week ahead, but will get it done!
13.Marie-josee: I commit to every challenge in week 2 and will contribute 1500 calories burned to meet the team challenge. Week one went well. I did not lose pound since September 1. I stayed under my calorie 3 day on 4, I'll do better this week , I drank all the water, walked/run 3 miles for the team challenge and I did all the challenge !
14. Tonya: I committ to every challenge for week 2 and will contribute 2000 calories to meet the team challenge. I completed all week 1 challenges. Staying under my calorie goal was a huge accomplishment over the holiday weekend as we were at the family cabin where there are lots of munchies and I am not always in control of the food. I lost 3.7 pounds! After a big loss like that I tend to struggle so will have to work really hard this week!
15. Mimi (miami_mimi) I commit to completing these challenges and I will contribute an extra 1500 calories burned to meet the challenge of the week. Week 1 was challenging due to circumstance out of my control but I did it! I completed the challenges and I did 3 extra miles as I had promised myself. I drank all my water and stayed at calories, except for Sunday (my rest day) but I will work on this personal challenge during week 2. In week 1, I lost 0.4 lbs --every little bit helps. look forward to doing greater things in week 2!
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Great job Mimi!!! EVERY little bit does count! Congrats on your weight loss and thank you for staying dedicated even though things have been crazy for you!0 -
Hi Everyone,
Hopefully by next week I will be able to remember to cut and paste this!
1. Kristi-I commit to EVERY challenge in week two and will contribute 1500 EXTRA calories burned to meet the team challenge. (I can do more but I want this to be a TEAM effort) Week one went great for me. Ended up doing 5 extra miles, completed all the challenges, stayed under my calorie goal every day, and drank a LOT of water. I didn't lose one stinkin' pound this week but next week...oh HOT MAMA.
2. Sunshinestorm/Jessica- I commit to every challenge in week 2 and will contribute 1600 calories burned to meet the team challenge. Week one was great for me. I did all of the challenges each day and walked 3 extra miles. I stayed under my calorie goal each day and also drank a lot of water. I weigh in tomorrow morning for my official weekly weigh in so I'll let you all know!
3. AndreeAnn: I commit to every challenge in week 2 and will contribute 1500 calories burned to meet the team challenge. Week one went well. I did not lose pound since September 1. I stayed under my calorie every day, I drank all the water, walked/run 3.5 miles for the team challenge and I did all the challenge !
4. Spiceanne: Week one was awesome for me. I completed the challenges every day and walked 3 extra miles. I stayed under my calorie goal every day and drank all my water. Since Friday August 26th I lost 3.5 pounds. In week two i will contribute 1600 EXTRA calories burned, I will complete every challenge, stay under my calories, and drink a lot of water
5. Mindey: Last week I completed all the challenges, drank over my limit of water, and pushed hard. I plan to do the same this week, This week i plan to meet all the challenge demands, drink my water, and burn the extra calories asked of me. I plan to support my buddy and myself as i continue this journey.
6. Jessica- Week one was great for me- I drank LOTS of WATER and I completed all of the challenges...I promise to commit to all of the challenges in week two and will contribute 1000 extra calories burned to meet the team challenge. I actually think I lost 2 pounds but need to verify that in the morning when I weigh in (I weighed myself pre-maturely this afternoon)! I also stayed under my calorie goal even during my overnight shifts in the ER!!! I will rock this week too!!!!
8. Theresa- I commit to EVERY challenge in week two and will contribute 2000 EXTRA calories burned to meet the team challenge. Week one was awesome; ended up doing 5 extra miles and completed all the challenges while staying under my calorie goal every day and drinking water, water, water! I also did not lose any weight this week but here I come after week 2! I was so stressed last week with exams etc...that I'm thinking my body was holding on to the extra weight!!
9. Melissa - I commit to EVERY challenge in week two and will contribute to an extra 1000 calories burned to meet the team challenge. Week one went well. I ended up doing 3 1/2 extra miles and completed all the challenges while staying under in calories, drinking tons of water. I got back to the weight I was before the challenge started, so the extra pound went away, and now I'm hoping that this means I'm kicking it into gear! I have to warn you though, my area is going to have A LOT of rain in the next 3 days; we will be in flooding conditions (I am in North West GA area and we are getting bad weather from the tropical storm Lee. So, hopefully my power won't go out, and hopefully it won't flood so and rain the next three days... I LOVE working out! Hoping that I can do my regular plus so much more! I haven't taken a day off this week, and I haven't really wanted to! wink
10.Cat In A Box/ Tiffany: I commit to every challenge this week (even if I have to shift them around) and will contribute an extra 1000 calories burned this week. Week 1 went well even though I couldn't always make it under my calorie goal. I drank a lot of water and walked a ton! I think it was about 5 extra miles. I lost 0.7 kg which is a little over 1.5 lbs! This week work starts in hard with 12 - 13.5 hr shifts at least 3 or 4 days out of the week. It's going to be rough but I feel great and really motivated! Thanks ladies for all the well wishes and support!
12. Beaner96/Shelley - I commit to EVERY challenge in week two and will contribute 1500 EXTRA calories burned to meet the team challenge. Week 1 was good. I lost 2 pounds and drank lots of water. I've got a crazy week ahead, but will get it done!
13.Marie-josee: I commit to every challenge in week 2 and will contribute 1500 calories burned to meet the team challenge. Week one went well. I did not lose pound since September 1. I stayed under my calorie 3 day on 4, I'll do better this week , I drank all the water, walked/run 3 miles for the team challenge and I did all the challenge !
14. Tonya: I committ to every challenge for week 2 and will contribute 2000 calories to meet the team challenge. I completed all week 1 challenges. Staying under my calorie goal was a huge accomplishment over the holiday weekend as we were at the family cabin where there are lots of munchies and I am not always in control of the food. I lost 3.7 pounds! After a big loss like that I tend to struggle so will have to work really hard this week!
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Tonya!!! That is INCREDIBLE!!! Congrats on your loss!!!! That's a big number!!! You're gonna do great this week too!!!I can feel it!!!0 -
1. Kristi-I commit to EVERY challenge in week two and will contribute 1500 EXTRA calories burned to meet the team challenge. (I can do more but I want this to be a TEAM effort) Week one went great for me. Ended up doing 5 extra miles, completed all the challenges, stayed under my calorie goal every day, and drank a LOT of water. I didn't lose one stinkin' pound this week but next week...oh HOT MAMA.
2. Sunshinestorm/Jessica- I commit to every challenge in week 2 and will contribute 1600 calories burned to meet the team challenge. Week one was great for me. I did all of the challenges each day and walked 3 extra miles. I stayed under my calorie goal each day and also drank a lot of water. I weigh in tomorrow morning for my official weekly weigh in so I'll let you all know!
3. AndreeAnn: I commit to every challenge in week 2 and will contribute 1500 calories burned to meet the team challenge. Week one went well. I did not lose pound since September 1. I stayed under my calorie every day, I drank all the water, walked/run 3.5 miles for the team challenge and I did all the challenge !
4. Spiceanne: Week one was awesome for me. I completed the challenges every day and walked 3 extra miles. I stayed under my calorie goal every day and drank all my water. Since Friday August 26th I lost 3.5 pounds. In week two i will contribute 1600 EXTRA calories burned, I will complete every challenge, stay under my calories, and drink a lot of water
5. Mindey: Last week I completed all the challenges, drank over my limit of water, and pushed hard. I plan to do the same this week, This week i plan to meet all the challenge demands, drink my water, and burn the extra calories asked of me. I plan to support my buddy and myself as i continue this journey.
6. Jessica- Week one was great for me- I drank LOTS of WATER and I completed all of the challenges...I promise to commit to all of the challenges in week two and will contribute 1000 extra calories burned to meet the team challenge. I actually think I lost 2 pounds but need to verify that in the morning when I weigh in (I weighed myself pre-maturely this afternoon)! I also stayed under my calorie goal even during my overnight shifts in the ER!!! I will rock this week too!!!!
8. Theresa- I commit to EVERY challenge in week two and will contribute 2000 EXTRA calories burned to meet the team challenge. Week one was awesome; ended up doing 5 extra miles and completed all the challenges while staying under my calorie goal every day and drinking water, water, water! I also did not lose any weight this week but here I come after week 2! I was so stressed last week with exams etc...that I'm thinking my body was holding on to the extra weight!!
9. Melissa - I commit to EVERY challenge in week two and will contribute to an extra 1000 calories burned to meet the team challenge. Week one went well. I ended up doing 3 1/2 extra miles and completed all the challenges while staying under in calories, drinking tons of water. I got back to the weight I was before the challenge started, so the extra pound went away, and now I'm hoping that this means I'm kicking it into gear! I have to warn you though, my area is going to have A LOT of rain in the next 3 days; we will be in flooding conditions (I am in North West GA area and we are getting bad weather from the tropical storm Lee. So, hopefully my power won't go out, and hopefully it won't flood so and rain the next three days... I LOVE working out! Hoping that I can do my regular plus so much more! I haven't taken a day off this week, and I haven't really wanted to!
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So glad you're staying determined during this!!! You can do it!!!!0 -
hey yall...here are my results for W2D1:
treadmill: 2 miles (done as extra)
elliptical: 4.64 miles
110 jumping jacks in all (inc. 50 extra)
did 25 squats, but could not finish the squats....i fell and hurt my ankle.....after a few stretches, i was ok but did not push it...i will try to add the squats into another workout so i get them done
YALL ARE DOING FABULOUS.....KEEP IT UP YALL=)
You are killin it!!!I love it!!! GREAT JOB!!!!0 -
Well ladies, I got up very early this morning and completed my challenges. I had to work overnight in the ER and knew if I didn't get it done early, It would be torture to do it later! So today I finished the day 1 of the 2 week challenge. I drank all of my water and then some and completed all of the challenges on top of my regular excersices!! Very good workout today! OH! And I lost 1.2 pounds so here I come day 2!
WOOT WOOT!!!!!0 -
Hi !
I hope your workout are doing well ! I forgot to write it yesterday, but I did the two extra miles and all the exercices of Day 1. Today I have walk the one extra miles and did all the exercices for day 2 ! In addition to that I have done my usual workout wich is about 35 minutes of cardio and 30 minutes of musculation.
I just want to tell you that I am sorry for my mistake in English. My first language is French and sometime I have problem with English. I hope it's not to bad .. :S
I wish you all good luck with week 2, we can do it !!0 -
Hi !
I hope your workout are doing well ! I forgot to write it yesterday, but I did the two extra miles and all the exercices of Day 1. Today I have walk the one extra miles and did all the exercices for day 2 ! In addition to that I have done my usual workout wich is about 35 minutes of cardio and 30 minutes of musculation.
I just want to tell you that I am sorry for my mistake in English. My first language is French and sometime I have problem with English. I hope it's not to bad .. :S
I wish you all good luck with week 2, we can do it !!
Great job girl!!! Proud!!! And I'm horrible at English and it's my first language!0 -
Hi everyone! I am a day behind so I just completed day 1 and plan to play catch up throughout the week. I am sooo excited about this week and I am confident that the scale will move0
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WUSSUP LADIES......here is my daily update for W2D2:
completed all 50 one arm reverse flye's....LOVED THESE
SO MUCH I DID 100 OF THEM....(EVERYTIME I DID A SET, I DID THEM ON BOTH SIDES.....I DID 3 SETS OF 15 AND ONE SET OF 5, SO THAT'S 50 X 2 IS 100)....
completed all 50 smash downs...like these better than squats
completed all 50 crunches/situps
completed all 50 bicep curls using 8 lb wts. (actually did 55 of them...didnt mean to, but i did..hehe)
did one extra mile on treadmill......in all i did 2.66 miles
did half a mile (.65 miles to be exact) on the elliptical
i also did 120 jumping jacks
jump roped 105 times
did 25 pushups
(these were not done in a row....in sets)
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ok so im going to share what i think is a victory with yall....
i have noticed that in the last few weeks my stamina and endurance has improved...i have modified the workout that my trainer has set up for me by adding jumping jacks, running in place and push ups into the strength training.....he not only approves but is proud that i am modifying it to increase my strength....i cant believe i am able to do what i am doing....these challenges are phenomenal and tomorrow is another brand new opportunity to gain more strength......THANKS KRISTI0 -
im posting early for wednesday....here is W2D3....
75 extra jumping jacks (110 in all)
30 smash downs (this is technically a squat, with some arm movements)
25 thigh trimmers
30 lunges
elliptical-45 min. (extra 300 cals)
treadmill-25 min. (extra mile)
jump rope-135 times
push ups-47
jumping jacks-35
run in place-3 times for approx. 30 seconds ea. time
40 min. strength training
50 crunches/situps
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Awesome! Loving the motivation!! I stayed under my calorie count (Drank over the amount of water!!) I did all of my workout and all of the challenge except the crunches which I will add to tomorrow's Workout! Sidebar: Is anyone taking vitamins? If so, what kind are they and do they work? (Energy release type)0
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ok so im going to share what i think is a victory with yall....
i have noticed that in the last few weeks my stamina and endurance has improved...i have modified the workout that my trainer has set up for me by adding jumping jacks, running in place and push ups into the strength training.....he not only approves but is proud that i am modifying it to increase my strength....i cant believe i am able to do what i am doing....these challenges are phenomenal and tomorrow is another brand new opportunity to gain more strength......THANKS KRISTI
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WUSSUP LADIES......here is my daily update for W2D2:
completed all 50 one arm reverse flye's....LOVED THESE
SO MUCH I DID 100 OF THEM....(EVERYTIME I DID A SET, I DID THEM ON BOTH SIDES.....I DID 3 SETS OF 15 AND ONE SET OF 5, SO THAT'S 50 X 2 IS 100)....
completed all 50 smash downs...like these better than squats
completed all 50 crunches/situps
completed all 50 bicep curls using 8 lb wts. (actually did 55 of them...didnt mean to, but i did..hehe)
did one extra mile on treadmill......in all i did 2.66 miles
did half a mile (.65 miles to be exact) on the elliptical
i also did 120 jumping jacks
jump roped 105 times
did 25 pushups
(these were not done in a row....in sets)
I FEEL FABULOUS=)
FABULOUS0 -
WUSSUP LADIES......here is my daily update for W2D2:
completed all 50 one arm reverse flye's....LOVED THESE
SO MUCH I DID 100 OF THEM....(EVERYTIME I DID A SET, I DID THEM ON BOTH SIDES.....I DID 3 SETS OF 15 AND ONE SET OF 5, SO THAT'S 50 X 2 IS 100)....
completed all 50 smash downs...like these better than squats
completed all 50 crunches/situps
completed all 50 bicep curls using 8 lb wts. (actually did 55 of them...didnt mean to, but i did..hehe)
did one extra mile on treadmill......in all i did 2.66 miles
did half a mile (.65 miles to be exact) on the elliptical
i also did 120 jumping jacks
jump roped 105 times
did 25 pushups
(these were not done in a row....in sets)
I FEEL FABULOUS=)
Meant to say FABULOUS JOB MINDEY!!!! Soooooo proud of you!!!! And the NSV from your trainer is absolutely incredible!!!!! So happy for you!!!!!!0 -
thank you ma'am....must say that i am proud of me too;)0
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Ok my update for day 2 and 3:
Day 2: Did one mile, 200 ab crunches, 50 smash downs, 50 one arm reverse flyes (25 each arm), and 100 bicep curls.
Drank all my water and stayed under my calorie goal.
Day 3: Did six miles, 75 jumping jacks, 60 lunges, 30 squats, and 50 thigh trimmers (did ANYONE else call these thigh TREMORS??? Omg-they hurt). I've already had my water but I'll be drinking a lot more and after six miles there's no way I'm going over my calorie goal.
How's the middle of the week for everyone else?!?! I have to be honest, I would have NEVER worked out this hard if it were not for this challenge. Thanks for joining me and everyone here inspires me because of your determination and support! SO THANK YOU!!!0 -
GREAT JOB KRISTI.....YOURE A BEAST, IN THE MOST RESPECTFUL LOVING WAY.....im going to kill it, slay it, make it beg for me to relent at the gym tonight...or maybe i'll be the one begging...hehehe....we'll see=)0
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Awesome job Kristi! Feeling sore today, but going strong!! Finished all the challenges, threw in a couple of miles on the bike and did an extra 3 miles!! Water, water, water!!!0
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I'm feeling great! I am on Day 2 because I took my day off on Monday; I didn't take a day off on Sunday...
I Love this challenge group and am loving the challenges!
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Update for day 2 and 3 !!!
Day 2 : I did not go to the gym but I made the challenge. I made half the challenge at work making the round trip in local, really funny to see, and biceps curls and one arm reverse flye with such weight of objects around me. The rest was done at home smash down and crunch.
Day 3 : Today I did a workout of bodyrock.tv + challenge 2 extra miles, 75 jumping jack, 30 lunges, 30sumo squat and 25 thigh trimmer.
This week I am having trouble with my sweet tooth, but I try to control myself.
Otherwise I'm like Andreeann my first language is french so sorry for all past and future mistakes in English, but by doing this challenge with you I improves my health and my English0 -
workout for w2d4:
25 jumping jacks
1 set of 21's
jump rope-35
1 set of hip hinge reverse flye-12
push-ups-8
1 set of lunge curls-6 ea. side for 12 a set
***REPEAT FOR THREE SETS***
elliptical 60 min. (includes extra 300 cals)
treadmill: 40 min.
50 crunches/situps0 -
Update for day 3 :
Run 1 extra mile
walk 0.5 extra mile
75 jumping jack
30 lunges
30 squat and
25 thigh trimmer
That was a very busy day for me so I didn't have time to do anything more.0 -
My update for the week so far: I've done the challenges and I just finished Day 4. I'm loving the challenges! I've been under my calorie goal each day, and I've drank all my water plus some. Water is never an issue for me, I always have a bottle of water near by. I'm looking forward to the walking tomorrow, because today I really killed it so tomorrow will be a less intense day for me. Have a great day everyone!0
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Im a little slow on the computer i suppose because i just found this! Geez, im a little far behind. Tomarrow is another day and i will commit to the tasks assigned. Glad i finally figured this whole thing out though! Better luck next month i suppose.0
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I've completed W2 Days 1 - 3 :happy: (My day off was Monday)
On top of all of that, I've killed it at the gym.
Over in water all week.
Under in calories all week.
Feeling great and was feeling so good today that I decided to post before/after pics on my profile0 -
Update for day 2 and 3 !!!
Day 2 : I did not go to the gym but I made the challenge. I made half the challenge at work making the round trip in local, really funny to see, and biceps curls and one arm reverse flye with such weight of objects around me. The rest was done at home smash down and crunch.
Day 3 : Today I did a workout of bodyrock.tv + challenge 2 extra miles, 75 jumping jack, 30 lunges, 30sumo squat and 25 thigh trimmer.
This week I am having trouble with my sweet tooth, but I try to control myself.
Otherwise I'm like Andreeann my first language is french so sorry for all past and future mistakes in English, but by doing this challenge with you I improves my health and my English
Great job girl!!!! WORK IT!0 -
workout for w2d4:
25 jumping jacks
1 set of 21's
jump rope-35
1 set of hip hinge reverse flye-12
push-ups-8
1 set of lunge curls-6 ea. side for 12 a set
***REPEAT FOR THREE SETS***
elliptical 60 min. (includes extra 300 cals)
treadmill: 40 min.
50 crunches/situps
LOOOOVE it!!!! Great job Mindey!!!!0 -
Update for day 3 :
Run 1 extra mile
walk 0.5 extra mile
75 jumping jack
30 lunges
30 squat and
25 thigh trimmer
That was a very busy day for me so I didn't have time to do anything more.
AT least you made time for this!!! Way to go girl!!!!0 -
My update for the week so far: I've done the challenges and I just finished Day 4. I'm loving the challenges! I've been under my calorie goal each day, and I've drank all my water plus some. Water is never an issue for me, I always have a bottle of water near by. I'm looking forward to the walking tomorrow, because today I really killed it so tomorrow will be a less intense day for me. Have a great day everyone!
Love it Jessica!! Thanks sooooo much for being encouraging and determined!!!!0
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