Oct. Challenge Week 2 Open!
jennmoore3
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Welcome everyone, Here's week 2 Challenge!!!
1. Pack your lunch all week. No eating out at work OR at home! We can do it!!!
2. If you work in a building with an elevator… don’t use it! If you don’t have an elevator, then park farther away from the door when you go somewhere, or do both!
3. 1 hour and 15 minutes of cardio! Oh my!!!
4. 45 minutes of strength training! We WILL have buns of steel! LOL
5. Try a new recipe this week and share what it was.
If you are like me, people at work are always trying to get you to eat out, or they bring in food for carry in’s, don’t let them lead you a stray. Don’t take money or debit cards with you. Leave them in the van, or at home. It has worked for me till the cafeteria started letting us swipe our badges and do payroll deduction for food. Now I have to be strong!
Getting off the elevator and parking farther lets you get more walking into your day, you’ll get into shape and feel better! You might want to invest in a stepper. I can’t spell the real name of them. I got mine at CVS for like 30 bucks. It is a real good one, and it doesn’t count steps when you shake it.
Brand of mine is: life fitness active step. Just an interesting toy really.
Go search a new recipe on line. There are so many to choose from! I could play for hours looking for new things, and most have pictures!
If you need the link to the spreadsheet message me!
Jenn
1. Pack your lunch all week. No eating out at work OR at home! We can do it!!!
2. If you work in a building with an elevator… don’t use it! If you don’t have an elevator, then park farther away from the door when you go somewhere, or do both!
3. 1 hour and 15 minutes of cardio! Oh my!!!
4. 45 minutes of strength training! We WILL have buns of steel! LOL
5. Try a new recipe this week and share what it was.
If you are like me, people at work are always trying to get you to eat out, or they bring in food for carry in’s, don’t let them lead you a stray. Don’t take money or debit cards with you. Leave them in the van, or at home. It has worked for me till the cafeteria started letting us swipe our badges and do payroll deduction for food. Now I have to be strong!
Getting off the elevator and parking farther lets you get more walking into your day, you’ll get into shape and feel better! You might want to invest in a stepper. I can’t spell the real name of them. I got mine at CVS for like 30 bucks. It is a real good one, and it doesn’t count steps when you shake it.
Brand of mine is: life fitness active step. Just an interesting toy really.
Go search a new recipe on line. There are so many to choose from! I could play for hours looking for new things, and most have pictures!
If you need the link to the spreadsheet message me!
Jenn
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Oh I hate following recipes I just like to make up my own. Mix and match and today I made couscous with onions and carrots which actually turned out to be good.0
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Sounds fun!0
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ooooooo hello week two
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Mmmm, I love couscous!! I have yet to meet a couscous I didn't want to nom on all day.
The hardest part of this week for me will be the 45 mins of weight training. I have such wimpy arms that situps are embarrassing. I have such bad knees that squats and lunges set me back weeks in running.
So weight training for me is me doing plank pose till I want to die, followed by a few meager attempts at flopping on my stomach I MEANpush ups, followed by tons of crunches and bridge poses...maybe some superman action.
Anyone have any better suggestions? I tried doing the tricep push-ups where you use the edge of a chair behind you and raise and lower yourself? YEEEEEAAAH. Myself weighs A LOT and my arms gave out on my very first attempt.
I don't own hand weights, and can't afford to get anything on my budget this month, so I'm just looking for great exercises that might help me meet this goal this week. I do own an inflatable exercise ball and a yoga mat, though, if anyone has upper body ideas with those!
Edited to add: how do I get to the spreadsheet? Do I just post my stats here on Saturday?0 -
Looking forward to it! This has helped get me back in the swing of things:)0
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Mmmm, I love couscous!! I have yet to meet a couscous I didn't want to nom on all day.
The hardest part of this week for me will be the 45 mins of weight training. I have such wimpy arms that situps are embarrassing. I have such bad knees that squats and lunges set me back weeks in running.
So weight training for me is me doing plank pose till I want to die, followed by a few meager attempts at flopping on my stomach I MEANpush ups, followed by tons of crunches and bridge poses...maybe some superman action.
Anyone have any better suggestions? I tried doing the tricep push-ups where you use the edge of a chair behind you and raise and lower yourself? YEEEEEAAAH. Myself weighs A LOT and my arms gave out on my very first attempt.
I don't own hand weights, and can't afford to get anything on my budget this month, so I'm just looking for great exercises that might help me meet this goal this week. I do own an inflatable exercise ball and a yoga mat, though, if anyone has upper body ideas with those!
Edited to add: how do I get to the spreadsheet? Do I just post my stats here on Saturday?0 -
we have used cans milk jugs with water for weights0
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I am hoping to get that exercise in for this next challenge. I didn't do so well on the 1st challenge.
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sounds fun0
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Great I always pack my lunch! Must remember the elevator challenge I'm on the 3rd floor at my office. I lost 1 lb from last week yay! This week should be a breeze. Thanks Jen! Goodluck everyone
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Is the exercise part everyday or that much per week? I second the advice about heavy cans for weight. I have done that before.0
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Cool! I am gonna work harder this week cos i was ill last week
The scale didnt move this week, so hopefully i will have a loss next week once i get back on track
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bump0
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The workout is weekly time...
Here's the spreadsheet link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AqxTXEpIQxabdGR1U05jNGVkMTBLTi1kWmFvZk9RWEE&hl=en_US#gid=0
Zoe: You can make something up, just as long as it is something new, you have never tried. that's all.0 -
I stepped on the scale mentally preparing myself to have maintained this week and just did a happy dance around my house because I lost this week!! Yay! I am thankful for this challenge as it has focused me.
Packed my lunch for today, planned out my other meals and my workout. Watch out week 2 here I come!0 -
My SW for the first week of the challenge was 179... and today I am at 177.4 ...I lost 2.2lbs this week! Definitely my best loss in quite a while. Thank goodness, I have been stuck at 179 for SO LONG now it's become disheartening. I literally came running out of the bathroom jumping for joy when I saw the scale this morning!!
I added my CW to the spreadsheet. Thanks for starting this challenge Jennmoore!! I am LOVING THIS!
I did drink my water this week, and then some... though I only logged my food for the last half of the week. I planned my meals out for the entire upcoming week though already, so logging next week won't be a problem. (Even with two Thanksgiving dinners to attend!) I also got out of my comfort zone, and got in my cardio and strength training by going to Curves, walking and jogging.
May I propose a mini challenge for today?? I dare us all to get in 50 crunches, 50 squats and 100 jumping jacks. You can break it into small reps if you want, and you have all day to do them. Happy Friday all, and have a wonderful Thanksgiving, my fellow Canadians! 0 -
I will have no issue packing my lunch this week, I planned to anyway when I planned my meals for this week.
I don't have an elevator at my work, so I'll park a little further from the door.
As for cardio/Strength, I think I will make my goals...
My new recipe this week is my breakfast for tomorrow. I plan on having the scrambled eggs with spinach, mushrooms and green peppers shown HERE: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/359936-a-photo-diary-of-my-meals-today
Have a good day all!0 -
only did 1 day of exercise last week. thankfully I walk a lot at work. Getting a cold so will have to try extra hard to get the exercise in this week.0
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I am hoping to get that exercise in for this next challenge. I didn't do so well on the 1st challenge.
I didn't do so hot on the 1st callenge either, we are gonna own week 2! WOOT WOOT0 -
My SW for the first week of the challenge was 179... and today I am at 177.4 ...I lost 2.2lbs this week! Definitely my best loss in quite a while. Thank goodness, I have been stuck at 179 for SO LONG now it's become disheartening. I literally came running out of the bathroom jumping for joy when I saw the scale this morning!!
I added my CW to the spreadsheet. Thanks for starting this challenge Jennmoore!! I am LOVING THIS!
I did drink my water this week, and then some... though I only logged my food for the last half of the week. I planned my meals out for the entire upcoming week though already, so logging next week won't be a problem. (Even with two Thanksgiving dinners to attend!) I also got out of my comfort zone, and got in my cardio and strength training by going to Curves, walking and jogging.
May I propose a mini challenge for today?? I dare us all to get in 50 crunches, 50 squats and 100 jumping jacks. You can break it into small reps if you want, and you have all day to do them. Happy Friday all, and have a wonderful Thanksgiving, my fellow Canadians!
50 squats, 50 crunches, and 100 jumping jacks! OH MY! lol you're on I'm gonna give it a try.0 -
I'm down 2 lbs this week. Woo hoo! I love the challenge for week 2!0
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Cool! I am gonna work harder this week cos i was ill last week
The scale didnt move this week, so hopefully i will have a loss next week once i get back on track
YOU CAN DO IT!0 -
My SW for the first week of the challenge was 179... and today I am at 177.4 ...I lost 2.2lbs this week! Definitely my best loss in quite a while. Thank goodness, I have been stuck at 179 for SO LONG now it's become disheartening. I literally came running out of the bathroom jumping for joy when I saw the scale this morning!!
I added my CW to the spreadsheet. Thanks for starting this challenge Jennmoore!! I am LOVING THIS!
I did drink my water this week, and then some... though I only logged my food for the last half of the week. I planned my meals out for the entire upcoming week though already, so logging next week won't be a problem. (Even with two Thanksgiving dinners to attend!) I also got out of my comfort zone, and got in my cardio and strength training by going to Curves, walking and jogging.
May I propose a mini challenge for today?? I dare us all to get in 50 crunches, 50 squats and 100 jumping jacks. You can break it into small reps if you want, and you have all day to do them. Happy Friday all, and have a wonderful Thanksgiving, my fellow Canadians!
I will do these in the morning since I have an hour of Friday left0 -
May I propose a mini challenge for today?? I dare us all to get in 50 crunches, 50 squats and 100 jumping jacks. You can break it into small reps if you want, and you have all day to do them. Happy Friday all, and have a wonderful Thanksgiving, my fellow Canadians!
50 squats, 50 crunches, and 100 jumping jacks! OH MY! lol you're on I'm gonna give it a try.
I just got in 25 of my squats in the bathroom at work haha... I didn't want people staring if I did it at my desk! :P 25 to go, 50 crnches to go.. and the 100 jacks. Not too awful when done in 'chunks' though! 0 -
Can I join in? I really need something to force me to do this while packing up my house. Cardio = packing and carrying boxes up and down stairs. Weight training = tossing babies up in the air to get giggles (awesome triceps workout). How do I join in?0
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May I propose a mini challenge for today?? I dare us all to get in 50 crunches, 50 squats and 100 jumping jacks. You can break it into small reps if you want, and you have all day to do them. Happy Friday all, and have a wonderful Thanksgiving, my fellow Canadians!
50 squats, 50 crunches, and 100 jumping jacks! OH MY! lol you're on I'm gonna give it a try.
I just got in 25 of my squats in the bathroom at work haha... I didn't want people staring if I did it at my desk! :P 25 to go, 50 crnches to go.. and the 100 jacks. Not too awful when done in 'chunks' though!
LOL, at work! I love you.0 -
I'm down 0.6 pound from my starting weight!
1. Pack your lunch all week. No eating out at work OR at home! -- Anyone have suggestions on salads? I love salads, I just don't like making them myself as I don't feel I am as creative.
2. If you work in a building with an elevator… don’t use it! If you don’t have an elevator, then park farther away from the door when you go somewhere, or do both! -- Done!!!!
3. 1 hour and 15 minutes of cardio! -- For the week or each day?
4. 45 minutes of strength training! -- In need of some suggestions here? Would this be like sit ups, squats?
5. Try a new recipe this week and share what it was. -- Love this idea
Happy Friday everyone!0 -
Happy Friday to everyone!! So proud of all our accomplishments this week!!!! Sooo looking forward to Week 2!! YAY!
My week 1 was fantastic, met all the wk1 goals, and some personal ones!!! Its been 10 days and no chocolate and a week with NO Diet Mt Dew(or any soft drinks), going to keep this going!!! Got in 142 mins of Cardio this week and 32 mins of Strength training!! YAY!!
The greatest news yet is my Challenge SW was 258 and today I am (drum-roll.....)252.7!!!!!!!! 5.3lbs loss and 8.3lb loss total!!!
I love the new Week 2 goals!! Packing my lunch and no eating out, will be super easy. Have been taking my lunch to work for 3 years now. We cook alot at home so eating out isn't an issue for me. I will use the stairs all wkend at work (unless i'm rolling a BIPAP/CPAP machine to a patients room or helping transport a pt.). The cardio challenge should be good too, I nearly got that this past week! I think I need to definitely step up my strength training!! I love the recipe challenge, i like the idea of trying something new! Good luck to everyone!!! I know we will ROCK week 2!!0 -
I'm down 0.6 pound from my starting weight!
1. Pack your lunch all week. No eating out at work OR at home! -- Anyone have suggestions on salads? I love salads, I just don't like making them myself as I don't feel I am as creative.
2. If you work in a building with an elevator… don’t use it! If you don’t have an elevator, then park farther away from the door when you go somewhere, or do both! -- Done!!!!
3. 1 hour and 15 minutes of cardio! -- For the week or each day?
Happy Friday everyone!
For a salad idea, I love chicken breasts, oven roasted with a side salad made of spinach, green pepper, tomato, hard boiled egg, red onion and cucumber.... and the exercise total is for the week. 0 -
My weight is up this week :sad:
I know I had some bad days and made a some not so great food choices here and there but mostly everyday I was under my calorie goal and I have been doing week one of the c25k on the treadmill everyday and I am on L1D5 of JM 30 Day Shred and I really thought I should be down at least 2 lbs from last week but instead I am up 2 lbs.... it's hard not to get frustrated and say that all of this is not working but I am going to keep at it with hopes for a better week next week.0
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