"Life's New Journey" November Challenge

luvs_choc8

I am interested in being a member of the thread. I am in maintenance mode right now...

Did you want to be added to the spread sheet or just contribute in the discussions and do the daily challenges? Just let me know.

deanna104

I would love to join too if I still can!

Thanks!

Cooriander

I am interested in being a member of the thread. I am in maintenance mode right now...

Did you want to be added to the spread sheet or just contribute in the discussions and do the daily challenges? Just let me know.

Both (: hope that is OK.

Jess05071981

It this were we post if we want to talk about our challenge?

luvs_choc8

You bet Jess. Let me know what you think of the challenges. If there is something specific you are struggling with, let us know. This is a journey whereby we all celebrate our successes and get through our struggles together.

Donna

KatD2011

Can I still join your group? I'd love some motivation!!

Jess05071981

My food choices were very good today and I start over with counting at 5pm so I will be great today. I am going to try to get most of my cardio in while trick or treating with my kids.

Mskraizy

Good Morning Everyone,

The "Life's New Journey" November Challenge is officially under way. I would like to welcome all the new people that have joined our group. Some changes that the October people might notice are that I have divided people into teams. There was no particular rhyme nor reason as to what team you were placed on. I tried to divide it according to weight (some heavier and some lighter). I encourage you to introduce yourself or at least friend the people that are in your group. Remember this is all friendly support. We are all winners just by being here. Good luck to everybody.

Monday's Mini Challenge:

Food - today is Halloween and for somebody like me that luvs chocolate it takes every ounce of willpower that I have to not eat the whole box. In looke at the nutritional value I can probably work one or two of them into my calorie count. Today I challenge you to stay within your calorie count and definitely above 1200.

Cardio - Take at least a 30 minute brisk walk. Make sure you get your heart rate up for a good part of the walk.

Strength - It is crunch day. Lets do at least 100 but they have to be at least three different kinds. Try some regular ones, try on an exercise ball, try pulling up to the side to work obliques, try lifting your legs and butt for the reverse crunch.

Quote of the Day- Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.

I hope everybody has a great day.

Keep Smiling

Woot Woot! Lets go Mission Slim Possible! A question about the spreadsheet though. What goes under the week 1 column? Our ending weight for that week or the results of all of our mini challenges? Well, I'm off to do the Monday Mini Challenge! Should I report back here or on the spreadsheet?

Alexagetsfit

I know you've already posted the challenge, but could I join as well?

luvs_choc8

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Woot Woot! Lets go Mission Slim Possible! A question about the spreadsheet though. What goes under the week 1 column? Our ending weight for that week or the results of all of our mini challenges? Well, I'm off to do the Monday Mini Challenge! Should I report back here or on the spreadsheet?
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I absolutely love your enthusiasm. In answer to your questions: Column E is your ultimate goal weight. Column F is your goal weight for the end of November. The mini challenges are just something extra that I decided to do and there is no place on the spread sheet for them. You can comment back here as to how it went. Have fun with them.

mamapaints

So far I've done some fast paced hiking for 30 mins today. Will be out with the kids tonight for trick 'r treating. Am going to work on the abdominals part of the challenge soon. How about everyone else??

mamapaints

Who else is in the "mission slim possible" group within this November challenge? Feel free to add me as a friend (anyone, not just in Mission slim possible)

allie0630

Can I still join? I totally need some challenges. I've been on my diet for three weeks and am back to the weight I started at. I'm NOT going to give up this time!! I love the challenges that you put in and the words of wisdom!!

Happy Halloween all you chocoholics...stay strong!

Amianne

I would like to join. Is it too late?

traci0620

Would like to join you if there is still room. I always do better with some motivation.

Thanks

adietz0227

I would love to join if possible.. I am new to MFP and would love to have the accountablility of this. I'm not 100 percent what i have to do and where i check but I'm up for anything!

heathermckillop

oh my there are loads of people this month!!! I'm always late seeing the daily challenges being in scotland but i'll still be around daily to put my tuppence worth in!

This week is going to be a struggle...as i'm on the home run i've only set my weight loss to 3lbs...tried 4lbs last month and just about made it. I've only got 6lbs to go and it's slowly dropping off, but i've noticed if I don't run then the weight doesn't go anywhere, so a tip for all newbies to the challenge....I find that I need to exercise. Simply cutting the food down isn't enough.

Happy November everyone!!

Mskraizy

Who else is in the "mission slim possible" group within this November challenge? Feel free to add me as a friend (anyone, not just in Mission slim possible)

ME!! I'll request you!


Current Status: 100 crunches.... CHECK!

20 on exercise ball
20 bicycle crunches
20 reverse crunches
20 leg up crunches (or whatever you call those)
10 right arm crunches
10 left arm crunches

Now trying to think of what kind of cardio to do for 30 minutes as I really am not comfortable with going outside these days. =/ Maybe I'll salsa? lol

cragglecat

Come on "waist watchers"!!!

Craig.

mamapaints

Who else is in the "mission slim possible" group within this November challenge? Feel free to add me as a friend (anyone, not just in Mission slim possible)

ME!! I'll request you!


Current Status: 100 crunches.... CHECK!

20 on exercise ball
20 bicycle crunches
20 reverse crunches
20 leg up crunches (or whatever you call those)
10 right arm crunches
10 left arm crunches

Now trying to think of what kind of cardio to do for 30 minutes as I really am not comfortable with going outside these days. =/ Maybe I'll salsa? lol

Awesome! Did you end up salsa-ing?

Mskraizy

Who else is in the "mission slim possible" group within this November challenge? Feel free to add me as a friend (anyone, not just in Mission slim possible)

ME!! I'll request you!


Current Status: 100 crunches.... CHECK!

20 on exercise ball
20 bicycle crunches
20 reverse crunches
20 leg up crunches (or whatever you call those)
10 right arm crunches
10 left arm crunches

Now trying to think of what kind of cardio to do for 30 minutes as I really am not comfortable with going outside these days. =/ Maybe I'll salsa? lol

Awesome! Did you end up salsa-ing?

Ohhh MAN! DID I! I did this though...

10 minutes of salsa-ing (started feeling that within the first 8 minutes lol)
10 minutes of jog/walk in place (I realized how much longer I can run than I used to. I held up to running 4 minutes without stopping whereas I used to barely make it to a minute! YAY!!!)
Like 12 minutes more of salsa-slash-freestyling LOL!

I am SO sweaty right now which is a very good thing. I can't remember the last time I've sweated like this! I think I'm gonna LOVE this challenge! lol:happy:

luvmybeebees

Got in the walking...working on exercises soon! :happy:

loveme445

Results for Monday's Mini Challenge:

Food - I was under calories but I did give in to some sweets today

Cardio - Did ALOT of walking today but I did about 1 hour of brisk walking.

Strength - Did 105 crunches today: 35 exercise ball, 30 machete chops & 40 russian twist w/ 8lb medicine ball

PG63

I was wondering if it is too late to join....new to the site and this sounds like what I need!!!


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themommie

I would love to join if there is still room. Your daily challenge sounds great. I have joined several challenges in the past and they really help me to stay ontrack......

KayteeBear

So I just only now saw the Monday challenge and it's currently 1:28am...Tuesday so I guess the Monday one is a bust. lol But I just got back from a friend's so now I'm off to do half hour of yoga and possibly 20 minutes of abs.

hipbonesthighgap

I'm in!!
Whats the challenge?
xx

Alexagetsfit

Monday's mini Challenge

Under on Food - Check
Cardio - Check
Strength - No check. forgot about it.

wowsuzie

Okay, missed Monday's mini challenge...come ooooonnn Tuesday's mini challenge...need to do abs today no matter what!:happy: :happy:

LadyPersia

woohooo lets do this!!!