October 10 lb Bootcamp Challenge

Athena413

I probably wont lose ten pounds but that doesnt mean I can't try!

Love this! To be honest, most people DON'T reach 10 lbs, but it's a great motivational tool and a HUGE boost when some of them actually DO hit 10 lbs! Thanks for joining the challenge!

ACowboyKid

So I've been doing some research on actual military basic training - be prepared for lots of push-ups, sit-ups, and some running... :devil:

Don't forget burpees!

All sound like fun. I'm sure my body will be hating me haha.

Athena413

You ready for this?!?!

Rules:
Weigh in every Friday (or whatever day you normally weigh in - and just post by Friday) on the spreadsheet
If you don't log a starting weight by 10/7, you will be deleted from the spreadsheet
If you don't log an updated weight for 2 weeks in a row, you will be deleted from the spreadsheet
No negative comments

Mini-Challenge for Week 1:
>As always - 64oz water/day - just DO it!
>360 push-ups...with a twist...this is only 60/day, but I want you to do it in 15 minutes...yes, that's all...60 push-ups in 15 minutes...4 per minute. I got this idea from a guy in spin class - he said they would do 1, 3, or 5 push-ups every minute for an hour and that it ended up being a KILLER ab workout. We might work up to that, but for now I just want you to do 4 per minute for 15 minutes. If you can't do a real push-up and need to be on your knees, that's fine, just do them somehow. (great for commercial breaks!!)
>3 mile run - not necessarily all at once - divide it up however you like, but by the end of next Thursday, I want you to have ran 3 miles. If you can do it all in one shot - more power to you - if you have to walk it because you can't run - that's fine - just get in 3 miles on your feet.

Not so bad, huh? Well - we still have 3 more weeks for me to add to it... :devil:

Best of luck to everyone!!! :drinker:

zumbawhit

Push-ups... Do those already. Running... I love, but my foot doesn't. Better keep the ice pack and insurance card handy! LOL!!!

Jessica68

I'm in and ready for the challenge! :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

Athena413

Push-ups... Do those already. Running... I love, but my foot doesn't. Better keep the ice pack and insurance card handy! LOL!!!

Don't hurt yourself! You probably run more than 3 miles in a week chasing after all those kiddos, though!!

Athena413

Just FYI - mini-challenges are NOT required! If you already have a particular exercise schedule that's working for you and you don't think you can squeeze in the mini-challenges, don't. I would much rather have you participate and be successful than to try and get all of the mini-challenges completed and end up injuring yourself.

The main goal is to do what you have to do for you!

keilidh

I would like to join! This will be my first challenge!

sarashleyj

I'm excited! This is my first challenge, and being an Army wife, I am familiar with all the PT exercises my hubby does. I have my first 5K next weekend, so I will definitely get my 3 miles in!

jazziesaj11

Yayz!!! Thanks for doing this again jrdoty! I lost over 8lbs in September and I know that this challenge was a huge motivation for me! This time I really really want to hit that 10lb goal, so I'm going to try my very best this month... haha, maybe I can wear a sexy costume just in time for Halloween! XD I'm thinking pirate this year. o.O"" Anywho.... Weighing in at 167.8! Thanks again! :flowerforyou:

jazziesaj11

You ready for this?!?!

Rules:
Weigh in every Friday (or whatever day you normally weigh in - and just post by Friday) on the spreadsheet
If you don't log a starting weight by 10/7, you will be deleted from the spreadsheet
If you don't log an updated weight for 2 weeks in a row, you will be deleted from the spreadsheet
No negative comments

Mini-Challenge for Week 1:
>As always - 64oz water/day - just DO it!
>360 push-ups...with a twist...this is only 60/day, but I want you to do it in 15 minutes...yes, that's all...60 push-ups in 15 minutes...4 per minute. I got this idea from a guy in spin class - he said they would do 1, 3, or 5 push-ups every minute for an hour and that it ended up being a KILLER ab workout. We might work up to that, but for now I just want you to do 4 per minute for 15 minutes. If you can't do a real push-up and need to be on your knees, that's fine, just do them somehow. (great for commercial breaks!!)
>3 mile run - not necessarily all at once - divide it up however you like, but by the end of next Thursday, I want you to have ran 3 miles. If you can do it all in one shot - more power to you - if you have to walk it because you can't run - that's fine - just get in 3 miles on your feet.

Not so bad, huh? Well - we still have 3 more weeks for me to add to it... :devil:

Best of luck to everyone!!! :drinker:

o.o" Oh my.....gah. :noway: LMAO!!! XD jk can I just say, you.... are... awesome. :bigsmile: I'm actually looking forward to this, I'm taking boot camp classes right now. 6am, 60minutes, 4 days a week... Oh yeah and sweat... lots of sweat. XD lol. But it definitely works and you feel great afterward.

MoLivesLuvsLifts

I'm in...I can't wait to weigh myself and get started tomorrow!

atd81

Loving the pushup and running idea I already do pushups and I've begun to jog in place, woohoo!

NHLove88

I'm in, thanx for setting this all up again!

Good luck everyone!

immz35

count me inn for october ...


need all the motivation support i can get...


bring it on.....

SallieBeige

Hope its not too late, I want to enter myself and MaudeBeige.
Mostly for the exercise challenge bit
Although the push-up part is going to be interesting!!

MaudeBeige

Thank you SOOO much Sallie!!!! I've never run a mile in my life!!!!

Now, how will I manage the push-ups?! I don't think I can manage 3!!!!

sheppeyescapee

Count me in! I managed 6.8lbs in September. Will push even harder for 10 in October.

Laurla11

bump

jaygee2772

I am new to the MFP and this sounds like fun as well as keeping me accountable:bigsmile:

daniellesb1

Thanks for setting this all up again ! It holds me accountable, and is DEFINETELY a push to try your hardest. It Sept I managed to lose 8.7 Lbs ! Was 1.3 Lbs shy of the 10 Lb mark, but I will take it anyways !!

I might not lose as much in October, as I am starting the 30DS today - and I have heard that you really dont lose the Lbs, but more so inches.....

Good luck to us all ! :drinker:

fit4travels

I'm in!!

tiabirdie56

Oh my boot camp! Okay. I'll do my best! I don't run, but I can walk pretty fast. I can't do a normal military pushup anymore, but I can do incline pushups.

Tish

licha75

Love the running part. The push-ups will be difficult as I haven't done them since highschool gym class and that's a good 15 years ago. :laugh: But I am happy last month I lost 7.3lbs which is great cause after losing 60 pounds I was on a 3 month plateau. So I hope I keep losing and NO MORE plateaus. Good luck everyone!:bigsmile:

Bunn11

Count me in again! just started 30DS -really wanna make October count!!

Good luck everyone

Nikkie_too

I'm in! Bootcamp sounds terrifying! LOL. I've got a 10-day vacation coming up this month, but I'm hoping the challenge will help me stay on track more than I otherwise would. Looking forward to it!

Saffyra

Oh man!

I've got the water down no problem.

I've been practicing pushups but the max i could do was 16 at a time! This will be interesting.

I usually walk 3 miles but I will try running/jogging just to see if I can do it.

Yay! Fun!!

Thanks for doing this!

BethanieK

I am SOOOO in for October! I have a cruise at the end of the month for Halloween, I need serious motivation so that I don't have to dress like a pumpkin!

sboo

You ready for this?!?!

Rules:
Weigh in every Friday (or whatever day you normally weigh in - and just post by Friday) on the spreadsheet
If you don't log a starting weight by 10/7, you will be deleted from the spreadsheet
If you don't log an updated weight for 2 weeks in a row, you will be deleted from the spreadsheet
No negative comments

Mini-Challenge for Week 1:
>As always - 64oz water/day - just DO it!
>360 push-ups...with a twist...this is only 60/day, but I want you to do it in 15 minutes...yes, that's all...60 push-ups in 15 minutes...4 per minute. I got this idea from a guy in spin class - he said they would do 1, 3, or 5 push-ups every minute for an hour and that it ended up being a KILLER ab workout. We might work up to that, but for now I just want you to do 4 per minute for 15 minutes. If you can't do a real push-up and need to be on your knees, that's fine, just do them somehow. (great for commercial breaks!!)
>3 mile run - not necessarily all at once - divide it up however you like, but by the end of next Thursday, I want you to have ran 3 miles. If you can do it all in one shot - more power to you - if you have to walk it because you can't run - that's fine - just get in 3 miles on your feet.

Not so bad, huh? Well - we still have 3 more weeks for me to add to it... :devil:

Best of luck to everyone!!! :drinker:

Wow, what a challenge. I can't wait to start.

Saffyra

Wow!

60 pushups- DONE!

I can't even believe I could do it! That was a nice surprise Yes, they were on my knees but still!