Beth's Angels Toning Group (anyone welcomed)

A_New_Horizon

This is a group to help with accountability and help with toning. Anyone is welcomed - just introduce yourself and jump on it. It will start Monday, Sept 12th

The following schedule: (50 of each for now)
Monday is squats
Tuesday is sit ups
Wednesday is lunges
Thursday is crunches
Friday is push ups
Saturday is drink your water (atleast 8 glasses) - might change in the future
Sunday is a rest.

We will start out doing 50 of each thing, everyday then after a little while we can up it to 100. When everyone feels comfortable. Ok. Team - lets get fit!!!

A_New_Horizon

I will start out with my introduction for those that don't know me. Hello, my name is Beth. I am a single mom of 2 babies. I have lost 53.2 lbs to day, and I have 0.8 lbs until my goal weight of 140. I have mainly been doing cardio, so I thought it was a good idea to start a toning group to get in even better shape and flatten out my mid-section. After I reach my goal, I will then be shooting for the mid-30's. I have gone from a size 18W to 8/10. What are your goals?

lauram_23

Hi Beth, I am very much interested in this group and look forward to getting sexy together lol! I am 23 and just graduated from University. I have slowly been gaining weight without realizing it until recently when I noticed that I was sucking in my tummy more often than not. My current weight is 126 and my goal weight is 110 maybe 105 we shall see. Congratulations on losing over 50 lbs that's amazing, keep up the good work!

anacsitham5

Oh awesome! I am so in! My name is Cana. I am married and have 5 children (and 2 grandchildren). I have lost 48.6 pounds and am hoping to hit the 50 lb loss mark by the end of September. I started out in a size 16 (which is what inspired me to lose weight once my 14's didn't fit anymore). I couldn't believe I let myself get that large as I was always a 7/8. I am now in a size 3/4 now and am loving it. My midsection is my remaining problem and my goal is to flatten it out by Christmas and to get my body fat down to 21%. I am currently at 27-28%.

cwojo

Hi my name is Carla. I have been working out and losing weight for about 8 months and have lost 44 pounds. It is time to tone so I feel this is a great program to work with a group of people so we can motivate each other to succeed. I have 11 pounds to get to my goal of 140. Let's get it done......

BuceesNana

I'm in! I need to tone too. That is where I have been lacking and I think it will help me get over this stinking plateau. My name is Shannon. I am married to the sweetest man, have 2 (dare I say) grown children (22 and 19). I have one adorable grandson. I have lost 29 pounds so far and want to lose another 19. I am struggling right now, but I know I don't want to go back the other way. I also have to make sure that something that someone said to me does not happen. Someone asked why I wanted to lose so much weight because I was just going to put it back on. I thought it was rude and I thought she was my friend. I will keep this off just because she said that. Keep me accountable!

chrissaucier

Hi Beth, I'm in!

chrissaucier

I'm 47 year old registered nurse who just can't seem to keep the pounds away. I've tried many times on my own and have made no progress, so now I'm making as many people know my goals and hope they help me stick to them!

A_New_Horizon

Welcome aboard everyone - I am glad to have each and everyone of you!!! We WILL do this together!!!!

ccckwalk

Hi Beth and all the rest of you. My name is Corina. I am a stay at home mom with two children, 5 and 22 months. I recently started taking classes to apply for Nursing school. I have been using MFP for over a year and have lost 46pounds, just 4 pounds to go. I would love to add a little bit of toning to my days! Sounds like fun and no stress!!! I am in!~Corina

wellsam09

Hi Beth! My name is Amanda and I just joined MFP yesterday. I was very interested when it was recommended to me by another friend who has lost 60 pounds. I am wanting to lose 20 pounds, I'm finding it difficult to even know where to begin working out after foot surgery so I thought join a group that will keep you motivated to start the process of toning and getting in shape. I am in and ready to begin!

ladylu11

I love this idea! I want to join!

A_New_Horizon

Verification: Saturday means you drink at least 8 glasses of water. I might change Saturdays activity in the future. The biggest thing about making Saturdays dedicated to water is because I am bad with my water on the weekends and this will help me get what I need.

sandijones5783

Well I'm in! My name is sandi, i'm 28 and the mother of 2 boys 5 and 3 and just found out #3 is on the way and right after i reached the 50lbs plus lost lol I'm down 51.2 lbs and was only 14lbs away from my goal but now my goal is to stay in shape and not to gain a million pounds with this pregnancy!

christinad95

Awesome!! I love the idea of this challenge!!!! I'm Chris, a 34 year old mother of 3.
Current Weight: 261
Goal Weight: 150
Looking forward to this challenge to get some toning in!!! :happy:

Princess5125

This sounds great!!! I am in too! I could really use some toning but also cardio so this group will really encourage me!

Lesah0808

I'm all in!!!! I need to tone and this will help tremendously to get my stamina boosted. I can't wait to start

Lesah0808

Princess5125:

Calories are subtracted from your food intake which = your net calories intake for the day.
Here is an example:

Goal (Your calorie goal for the day)- 1200
Food (Meaning the calories from the food you input into your dairy)- 1150 calories
Exercise (When you exercise you burn calories not intake them so the calories burned are subtracted from what you have input into your dairy as food intake)- 300 calories
Net (This is the difference between the calories you consumed by eating and the calories burned from exercise)- 850 calories
This example shows that you are under your food goal and you've burned enough calories to be able to potentially eat a little more.
If you don't exercise there is nothing to subtract from your consumed food calories so your food and net calories will be the same.

jomatho

I'd like to join this group too. I am usually just a lurker/reader, but have been thinking about adding some toning into my routine, so this is a perfect way to ease into it. I don't have a ticker right now, but I am 41yo, started at 230# and am down to 184.2. I have been struggling the last couple months to get out of the 180s. My goal is somewhere around 145, but I figure my end weight will choose me. Can't wait to get started!

A_New_Horizon

welcome newcomers

TaraFTMVA

Nice to see everyone and meet everyone! I am definitely down with this! I am Tara and I have a 4 month old son! I am turning 21 this Saturday woot woot! Gonna party it up at the NASCAR race in Richmond this Saturday!! So stoked! I plan to try and behave as I have made amazing progress on this site in 2 weeks! 5lbs down so far, tho I only claim 3 bc I had a good weigh in the day I joined and then 4 days later was up 2lbs, but I love this site and the friends I have already made!!! Looking to make more and so stoked to do this with everyone! My current weight is 270.2 and my goal weight for now is 170ish by my sons 1st birthday in May! I think I can do it!! And I am trying hard to make sure it happens! GL all!!!

Davis713

Hi! My name is Audra I have lost 44 lbs and looking to lose 23 more! I am a mommy of two beautiful girls and I work as an elementary teacher. I have gone from a size 18/20 to a solid 12. I am trying to get back on track, this summer I hit my all time low of 159 and then I went on vacation and I have gained almost 15lbs back! I was a size ten but I setting my goal at 145 lbs and a size of an 8!

A_New_Horizon

Ok, group - today starts our missions with 50 squats. Check in when completed. You can do this - getting toned is part of the process. Stay strong and determined!!!!

Davis713

50 done and even managed to get a nice little run/walk of 2.6 miles in!

Septembergirl23

50 weighted squats done! I didn't set out to use weights but my Wii Active 2 gave me weighted squats so I kept going with them.

A_New_Horizon

Nice job, team, on the squats yesterday. Today is 50 sit-ups. Let me tell you I am feeling it in my legs today - I can barely walk. I will push through the pain and keep going - no pain, no gain. Check in when completed!!!! Lets get toned today.

anacsitham5

I got my 50 squats in at about 11 pm last night! Was at the hospital for the majority of the day with my son who had to have surgery. I will get my sit ups in today and check back in. My legs are a little shaky when I use the stairs from the squats yesterday.

A_New_Horizon

I got my 50 squats in at about 11 pm last night! Was at the hospital for the majority of the day with my son who had to have surgery. I will get my sit ups in today and check back in. My legs are a little shaky when I use the stairs from the squats yesterday.

Good job on getting them done - I hope you son is ok.

A_New_Horizon

My 50 sit-ups are complete, and my abs are sore. How is everyone else coming?

anacsitham5

I ended up doing my sit ups 10-15 at a time, then a rest. I'm sure my form wasn't the greatest, but I did them. I also did my lunges at 12:15 am before bed. I just wanted them out of the way. After the squats on Monday and the lunges today, my legs are a little shaky when I go up and down the stairs. Already got 4 glasses of water in and a 15 min walk at 4 mph. If it doesn't rain I will get another (slower) walk in at lunch time...at least 20 minutes.

Hope everyone has a great day!

A_New_Horizon

OK, Beth's Angels Toning Group: It is time for another mission. Today's mission is 50 lunges. You can do this mission 2 different ways: 1.) Do 50 lunges total - 25 on each leg or 2.) Do 50 lunges on each leg (would equal 100 total). I will leave it up to your ability. I am going to try for 50 on each leg, but my thighs are still killing me from the squats on Monday. Check in when completed!!! Have a great day, everyone.