weight loss challenge group

Squible

Hey I've searched on the site and seen nothing about this on here so here goes.

As people might already be award of there is a personal trainer who has been gaining weight for the past 5months in a bid to understand what overweight people go through and from the 5th nov he will be losing all the weight. (Drew manning fit2fat2fit)

He has said that from nov 5th he's going to post his workout and eating plan that he will be following and wanted to find a group of people who wanted to follow him doing it and 'join' him doing it and lose weight together.

Each week we would weigh in and though out the week we can just discuss how we are getting on etc.

So it starts 5th. Hopefully we can get a good group started and help each other :-)

BeautyFromPain

Yes please I'm in!!!!!

13Natty

I would love to sign up also. Although I am a sole parent who can not go to the gym or the road for exercising I do have a treadmill.
So if those things do not stop prohibit me then I'm in.
Nat

DownSizingDiva

I'm in!!! Excited and can't wait to see how it goes on the 5th of Nov.....:happy:

ShannonMarie81

I did hear about this guy.. I would be interested!

Rosyz

I would really like to try it out! I've gained 8 pounds over the summer from my 27 pound loss. I really want to get back on track and need some motivation and support!
SW: 211
CW: 188
GW: 145

NuttyK

sounds cool, i'd like to do it

bklyngirl71

i'm mainmtaing. good luck to everyone!

Squible

I would love to sign up also. Although I am a sole parent who can not go to the gym or the road for exercising I do have a treadmill.
So if those things do not stop prohibit me then I'm in.
Nat

Hey
I'm not gonna stop you joining :-) I think on one of this blogs he Rawr that the nutritional side is a big bit and the first week he is solely doing food without excersise.



Let's add each other! And keep track I'll do a roll call on Nov 3rd so we are all ready etc but before then we can get to know each other and get support pre challenge :-)

hipbonesthighgap

Sounds good!!!!! I'd like to join in if that's okay?

xx

Squible

http://www.fit2fat2fit.com/

This is Drew Mannings website. I've been going through all the previous blogs about his journey some of them are really interesting esp when he's talking about his emotional side of it quite inspirational already.

I'm just making an excel sheet just for reference, might make this a closed group so its easier to manage. And we can have our first offical weigh in the 4th? which is a friday and do it every friday after? Or should we do it on the 5th and so every Saturday.

Let me know how people want to do this.

Just remembered that I'll be on holiday back home as it starts so it might mess a couple of things up for me but I'll try my best anyway!

hipbonesthighgap

I weigh in a Saturday so any day is fine for me
xxxx

DownSizingDiva

Sounds good I do my first weigh in on tomorrow Monday...and any day is good for me just keep me posted on everything!!! I can weigh in again whenever we start it doesn't matter to me I'm all in!

BeautyFromPain

bump

AshleyWebster

Can I join
?

bonogul

alright i am in, lets see how it goes. i'll check this forum to stay updated

Squible

Can I join
?

Of course you can 'deadline' date will be 3rd first weigh in 4th ready for the 5th :-)

Ramram96

count me in!:P

Squible

For all the newbies and anyone else who may not have seen the new thread I started for the group:

On the website Drew Manning has updated his blog with a 'pre' blog for what is going to happen from november the 5th Just repeating it on here incase people don't check it regulary.

http://www.fit2fat2fit.com/2011/10/it’s-world-it-feel-fine…/

He tells us he will be using supplements and gives us which ones he'll be using so if anyone out there wants to get them as well you have time to get them before the 5th!

I won't be getting the supplements as I can't afford nealry $500 for them but I can still do the diet and training program.

Could be interesting if some people do decide to get the supplements what different effects or benefits they find from them vs the poepl who aren't using them.
But have a read of his blog, I've added him on twitter as well so I know if anything is happenening.

Getting really excited about the 5th and my boyfriend he says that Drew has inspired him to get back at the gym and starting losing weight and getting fit and wants to do the fat2fit section with me woot

Squible

Oh and the newbies and oldies dont forget to add each other. Im adding everyones names to the excel sheet too

AshleyWebster

Thanks I am super excited. I cant wait for the weight in. I am kinda disappointed he is using supplements though. I dont have the money for that but I will work as hard as I can....Anyone who wants a support buddy contact me!

ShortayBaybay

I'd be interested, can you message me with more information, please

Squible

Not long now!
Keep checking in each day this week as hopefully before friday we will find out what foods to get so we are well prepared for the start.
I'll put the shopping list up on here

Squible

Alright guys shopping list will be up tomorrow so we are all ready for Friday I'll paste it into here as well ASAP

WooHoo excited! How's everyone else doing?

Squible

GROCERY LIST!!! (Finally)
Posted on November 2, 2011

Ok, here’s the grocery list that we’ve all been waiting for. Notice that there are substitutes and guidelines about certain foods. I’m not saying you need to buy everything I buy, but this is what I buy. Remember this is customized to me and my lifestyle. I’ll probably have more options of certain brands I use in the near future, but I’m seeking their permission first. I’ll have something up soon with many more alternatives, recipes, etc. , but for now I can’t answer everyone’s specific questions. Also, no, you don’t have to go to a whole foods type store to buy these things. I don’t. I buy these from a normal local grocery store. But that’s totally up to you where you decide to buy these things.

Week 1 Grocery List (For Substitutions See bottom of Post)

Fruits:

10 bananas
8 apples
1 container blueberries

Vegetables:

5 zucchini
5 squash
Handful of fresh green beans
1 head of broccoli
1 head of cauliflower
Bell peppers and/or Onions
1 large container of spinach

Meats:

Frozen or Fresh Chicken Breasts (depending on family size the amount will differ, but I purchase enough for the whole week)
Ground Lean Turkey Meat (Packages of meat generally have a percentage showing the fat content. Example: 97/3 , 80/20 etc. Try and get the MOST lean possible. I buy 97/3 whenever possible)
Frozen Lean Fajita Meat- Pre-seasoned in bag (Frozen Meat Section is where I find this)
Salmon (Fresh or Frozen or ANY kind of fish)
Turkey Lunch Meat

Seasoning:

Mayo (w/ Olive Oil in it)
Sun Dried Tomato Seasoning Marinade for Meat (You can purchase whatever marinade you think you’ll like on your meats just look at the back to make sure the sugar is LOW)
Small Container of Sea Salt
No or Low Sodium Seasonings of any kind

Snacks:

Almonds (Many brands make different flavored almonds like sea salt, chile lime, etc. Any flavors are fine)
Protein Bars (LOW CARB/SUGAR, HIGH FIBER BARS. Be careful on this one to review the nutritional facts on the back of the box. Many protein bars have high sugar content. Try to find a bar that has 4 grams of sugar or less)
Beef Jerky

Dairy:

Eggs (or Egg White Substitute or both)
Unsweetened Almond Milk
Zero Calorie Butter Spray

Misc:

Peanut Butter (be careful on this one too. You’ll want to find a quality “natural” peanut butter brand. These will have better oils for your body then normal peanut butter brands)



Substitutes and/or Further Recommendations



Feel free to substitute the fruits for other fruits you enjoy more: ie. Peaches, pears, etc. However, you will need the bananas for the spinach shake I will show you how to make week 1.
Feel free to substitute the vegetables for different vegetables you (or your family) prefer. Also, if cost is a huge issue and you don’t feel like you can afford fresh vegetables then buy frozen. It’s better to have frozen vegetables then none at all, though it’s always preferred to steam vegetables when possible.
If it’s necessary for you to eat processed carbs stay away from ones with: High Sugar, Sodium, and saturated fats. SO STAY AWAY FROM THOSE THREE S’s!!!
Try to drink enough WATER so that you have at least one clear urination a day
Prepare your meals in ADVANCE! I cannot stress this enough. I will discuss this is greater detail starting day one on my journey back to Fit. This will help you save TIME and better prepare you to avoid bad eating habits

BeautyFromPain

bump

Squible

Hey

Hows everyone feeling for tomorrow then eh? excited nervous thrilled?
got all the goodies and food reaedy for saturday meals? Anyone found any problems with getting any of the food?

hope everyone out there is doing well

itsshadowwithane

I want to do this!

Squible

You still can!
all you need to do is weigh in tomorrow and post your number and ill add you on the excel sheet.
also look through the previous posts and you can find the shopping list of the stuff you need to get by saturday if you wanna start with everyone else