"Life's New Journey" November Challenge

KettyLan

Love the quote, thank you Donna...this challenge is great!!!!

MamaGoat1

My first challenge - wish me luck!

Mskraizy

Results of wednesday mini challenge:

Heart. Is. PUMPING.

Cardio: I did about 9 intervals of jogging/walking in place. I was enjoying it so much I went over a little. =]

Strength Training: 10 sets of 10 weighted (soup cans) squats. Felt the burn!!!


Well, that's for this challenge. Still working on my food diary but as for now, I think Imma go look up some strengthening exercises for my core since it's "weak".

mamapaints

Wed Mini Challenge:

Cardio: I did some intense HIIT;
30 seconds jumprope, 30 seconds of burpees, 30 seconds of mountain climbers, 30 seconds of skiis, then rest for 1 min. I repeated all of that 4 more times. I was dead, but a good dead.

Strength: still gonna hit the squats tonight. I love squats.

Food. Done for the day and I did good.

wowsuzie

Wednesday's Mini Challenge:

Sodium - I'm at 2,150 mg for the day. Not too bad for me, since I always add salt, salt, and more salt.

Cardio - I did interval jogging/walking outside since it's the last nice day! And it was rough..lol I didnt even run that much, but my body feels like it got run over by a car. I have a pinched nerve in my neck, so I can't turn my head to the left! I managed lower ab sit-ups tho, since I couldnt do regular ones (my neck wouldn't move that way).

I didnt do squats, but I jump roped for the first time in probably 10 years. I did 3 intervals of 1 minute, and burned 33 calories.

I need more water today, but my emotional and mental states are feeling fab! Come oooonnnn weekend!

allie0630

Wednesday's mini challenge:

Oops...didn't track salt but also didn't add any to my food and I don't really eat pre packaged stuff.

Cardio--big day for me: went to gym and did treadmill (which I hate) before I had breakfast then did another 15 minutes of video on demand (cardio-Biggest Loser video). That was actually fun and challenging! I am thinking that since I hate treadmill and elliptical that I can break up my cardio into smaller increments and do fun videos at home.

Did squats as part of the BL video.

Food-under calories again... I WILL lose something this week (please?)

sigsone

doing a double here(forgot to log Tuesday Mini-challenge)
Tuesday:
Stairs: check
arm raises: check
Food: check(no sodas, no white bread, just clean eating)

Wednesday:
Food: check(salt a little close 2200)
Cardio: check(always have loved interval training)
Strength: check(squats are us)

BOOTY BUSTERS LET'S DO THIS! :happy:

timadotcom

Is there anyway the daily challenges could be decided ahead of time and have a weeks worth of them posted or something? Or even post them a couple days ahead. I am having trouble seeing the daily challenges in time to do them as well.

I'm thinking of doing the daily challenges a day behind everybody else so that I can actually see them in time to do them.

I'm so with this idea I'm always a day late, so if possible post ahead of time

Thanks

luvs_choc8

Hello Everyone,

Just want to say you are all doing amazing. I am thrilled that you are attempting the challenges and if you can't do what I say you are filling in with something else. You are all "Biggest Losers" to me.

Thursday's Mini Challenge:

Food - today is the day to consume your limit of protein. Protein is the nutritional handyman and is essential for the repair and maintenance of your body. When choosing snacks, try to find ones that have protein in them. Examples are peanut butter with apple, nuts, tuna & crackers,

Cardio - today lets walk with Leslie. One of my favourite free on-line you tube videos is Leslie Sansone. It is a 15 minute 1 mile walk. If you want to make it a little tougher add a bounce to your step or hand weights. The link is:
(Part 1)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndVjwkaLGDk
(Part 2)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8b4P57jNsQ&feature=fvwrel

Strength - today lets do 10 sets of 10 push-ups. You choose your level of difficulty. Can be anything from wall, to knee, to regular. Make sure you challenge yourself.

Quote for the Day - Wake up every day with the realization that this is it, that there is only one shot at this life and you can either enjoy the ride and live life to it's fullest and to your highest potential or you can stay the way you are. You are all worth itso strive for the best.

I hope you all have a wonderful Thursday

Keep smiling

loveme445

Results from Wednesday's Mini Challenge:

Food - Over Sodium today by 747 :grumble:

Cardio - Tomorrow is my running day but I did walk over 4 miles today

Strength - No, unless the squats from Ripped in 30 counts

tammihart

I found it! I was lost for a few days trying to figure the month switch.

BeachGurl815

Sorry I have been missing the challenges. I'll do better.

Results from Wed challenge:

Food - Sodium is good. I have been bad with the halloween candy. But today I am back on track.

Cardio - Wed is spin class for me. The instructor that teaches it is very motivating & his classes are intense. I did 60 minutes of spin and 15 min warmup on the elliptical. Had a nice calorie burn confirmed by my HRM.

Strength - didn't do the squats. I take an hour long weight training class on Tuesdays so I gave myself a rest for Wed.

I'll work on the Thursday challenge this evening. Have a great day.

timadotcom

today is my day of rest- my body hurts too much :sad:

sangelic

Wednesday Challenge results:

Food - under 1600 mg of sodium! :happy:

Cardio - did W2D2 of C25K...90 second jogging/2 min walking intervals for 30 minutes

Strength - I have a hard time remembering to do these...I did roughly 50 I think :ohwell:

MamaGoat1

Ok - did yesterday's cardio. Can't do squats - bum knee. Kept under sodium.

Today - done cardio. Still under on sodium.

tammihart

Is there anyway the daily challenges could be decided ahead of time and have a weeks worth of them posted or something? Or even post them a couple days ahead. I am having trouble seeing the daily challenges in time to do them as well.

I'm thinking of doing the daily challenges a day behind everybody else so that I can actually see them in time to do them.

I might have to do that too

I was thinking of doing that but now I can't even find the challenges. I am very lost in November!:sad:

mamapaints

Thursday's challenge complete!

I had 8 g protein remaining and still some cals so I guess I could eat a few almonds or something, but I'm exhausted! I'd rather hit the sack and skip the cals.

luvs_choc8

Hello All!!! TGIF

I am not sure what the answer is for everybody to see the challenges. Let me know how this is working or maybe on Monday I will get creative and do a whole weeks worth and then maybe brief updates every morning. Let me know.

Fridays Mini Challenge:

Food- today have a look at the amount of fibre you are consuming. Fibre is very good at making you feel full as well as the obvious effects. Try to incorporate fibre in some of your snacks. Examples are fruits, granola, and my favorite fibre one bars.

Cardio/strength - today do a circuit training. Alternate cardio, and strength at 1 minute intervals for at least 20 minutes. Some examples of cardio are jumping jacks, knee ups, jogging, etc. strength examples are lunges with a bicep curl, crunches, squats with arm raises, etc. don't forget to stretch before and after.

Emotional- today I would like everybody to look in the mirror and find something that you really like. It might be your eyes, your smile, etc. spend a minute and believe that you are worth this journey. Whether this is the beginning, the middle or getting close to the end of your new life journey, you are worth it. Smile and have a great day.

Donna

KayteeBear

On Wednesday I did Insanity and 30DS...man did I feel it in the legs today. Even though 30DS was much easier to get through than before.

But today...or well yesterday technically since it's 3:07am...Thursday morning my boyfriend's mom passed away so I was with family all day and until after the funeral is over I don't think I'll have much time to get all my workouts done so I know I won't be getting all my workouts in this week and possibly next week. This week I still need 2 Insanity, 1 yoga, and 1 30DS and I don't think that will happen in two days...especially since I'll be in the city most of Saturday (it was a good friend's birthday Thursday and sadly her birthday present was DBF's mom dying who she knew very well...but Saturday she's having supper and a celebration with friends) And Friday more family is coming to visit in the afternoon.

So anyway, I will update later on if I do get any workouts in and then once the funeral is over and life starts to slow down again I'll get back on with my workouts.

tammihart

Hello All!!! TGIF

I am not sure what the answer is for everybody to see the challenges. Let me know how this is working or maybe on Monday I will get creative and do a whole weeks worth and then maybe brief updates every morning. Let me know.

Fridays Mini Challenge:

Food- today have a look at the amount of fibre you are consuming. Fibre is very good at making you feel full as well as the obvious effects. Try to incorporate fibre in some of your snacks. Examples are fruits, granola, and my favorite fibre one bars.

Cardio/strength - today do a circuit training. Alternate cardio, and strength at 1 minute intervals for at least 20 minutes. Some examples of cardio are jumping jacks, knee ups, jogging, etc. strength examples are lunges with a bicep curl, crunches, squats with arm raises, etc. don't forget to stretch before and after.

Emotional- today I would like everybody to look in the mirror and find something that you really like. It might be your eyes, your smile, etc. spend a minute and believe that you are worth this journey. Whether this is the beginning, the middle or getting close to the end of your new life journey, you are worth it. Smile and have a great day.

Donna

I found a November challenge. Thanks! Donna. I really enjoy these, you are doing a great job.

mamapaints

Today I'm taking a REST day; though I will probably still get out for a nice walk, but nothing "hard core".

Donna, perhaps you could put a week's worth of mini challenges right in your very first OP for "Life's New Journey" . Then at the beginning of each week swap those out for the new ones. Or even three days at a time. The quotes are so fun that maybe those could be posted one day at a time, but still in the OP where everyone is sure to see/find them.

Mskraizy

Today I'm taking a REST day; though I will probably still get out for a nice walk, but nothing "hard core".

Donna, perhaps you could put a week's worth of mini challenges right in your very first OP for "Life's New Journey" . Then at the beginning of each week swap those out for the new ones. Or even three days at a time. The quotes are so fun that maybe those could be posted one day at a time, but still in the OP where everyone is sure to see/find them.

I second that!

LadyPersia

I have already done my cardio for the day the bears attacked our garbage and it was spread across a 1.8 acre lot. The garbage was from a 4 cubic dumpster so.......hour and a half of up and down walking and lugging heavy bags back to the bin....phew My ticker said 3 miles when I finished...LOL


Have a great day!!!

MamaGoat1

Thursday's challenge results:
Cardio - Done
Strength - 20 out of 100
Sodium - under

Alexagetsfit

I am not sure what the answer is for everybody to see the challenges. Let me know how this is working or maybe on Monday I will get creative and do a whole weeks worth and then maybe brief updates every morning. Let me know.

Yes please! Or even put them as a column in the spreadsheet so that we can see them when we check in for the weight? Some days, I can only fit things in in the mornings, so I am behind.

jbreilly

Results from Thursday's mini challenge:

Food - Ate all of my protein allotment.

Cardio - Ran 4.75 miles

Strength - I am working on the 100 push up challenge so I ended up doing 35 regular push ups (as per training schedule).

Ready for Friday and a great weekend!

Mskraizy

Hello All!!! TGIF

I am not sure what the answer is for everybody to see the challenges. Let me know how this is working or maybe on Monday I will get creative and do a whole weeks worth and then maybe brief updates every morning. Let me know.

Fridays Mini Challenge:

Food- today have a look at the amount of fibre you are consuming. Fibre is very good at making you feel full as well as the obvious effects. Try to incorporate fibre in some of your snacks. Examples are fruits, granola, and my favorite fibre one bars.

Cardio/strength - today do a circuit training. Alternate cardio, and strength at 1 minute intervals for at least 20 minutes. Some examples of cardio are jumping jacks, knee ups, jogging, etc. strength examples are lunges with a bicep curl, crunches, squats with arm raises, etc. don't forget to stretch before and after.

Emotional- today I would like everybody to look in the mirror and find something that you really like. It might be your eyes, your smile, etc. spend a minute and believe that you are worth this journey. Whether this is the beginning, the middle or getting close to the end of your new life journey, you are worth it. Smile and have a great day.

Donna

Food: I got a good amount of fiber in me today. Had alot of fruits and peanut butter =P and some other things. Finally got around to eating a breakfast around 8 am and that pretty much started my whole day. Don't know why I been feeling so sluggish. ELCH!

Cardio Strength: I did about 21 minutes of some strength training with a little cardio tied in (jog in place). I feel incredibly sluggish today although my diary looks incredibly good today. I just feel so blech, so unmotivated. I don't know what this is, but at least I got 21 minutes of exercise in. =/

Emotional: The one thing I really do love about me, well (I have two =]) that would be my eyes because they are so big and brown and I love em! People always tell me I have pretty eyes! And I love my HUGE HAIR!!! It just goes with me and my personality so well!!!

mamapaints

Hello All!!! TGIF

I am not sure what the answer is for everybody to see the challenges. Let me know how this is working or maybe on Monday I will get creative and do a whole weeks worth and then maybe brief updates every morning. Let me know.

Fridays Mini Challenge:

Food- today have a look at the amount of fibre you are consuming. Fibre is very good at making you feel full as well as the obvious effects. Try to incorporate fibre in some of your snacks. Examples are fruits, granola, and my favorite fibre one bars.

Cardio/strength - today do a circuit training. Alternate cardio, and strength at 1 minute intervals for at least 20 minutes. Some examples of cardio are jumping jacks, knee ups, jogging, etc. strength examples are lunges with a bicep curl, crunches, squats with arm raises, etc. don't forget to stretch before and after.

Emotional- today I would like everybody to look in the mirror and find something that you really like. It might be your eyes, your smile, etc. spend a minute and believe that you are worth this journey. Whether this is the beginning, the middle or getting close to the end of your new life journey, you are worth it. Smile and have a great day.

Donna

Food: I got a good amount of fiber in me today. Had alot of fruits and peanut butter =P and some other things. Finally got around to eating a breakfast around 8 am and that pretty much started my whole day. Don't know why I been feeling so sluggish. ELCH!

Cardio Strength: I did about 21 minutes of some strength training with a little cardio tied in (jog in place). I feel incredibly sluggish today although my diary looks incredibly good today. I just feel so blech, so unmotivated. I don't know what this is, but at least I got 21 minutes of exercise in. =/

Emotional: The one thing I really do love about me, well (I have two =]) that would be my eyes because they are so big and brown and I love em! People always tell me I have pretty eyes! And I love my HUGE HAIR!!! It just goes with me and my personality so well!!!

I love your huge hair too. My oldest daughter (age nine) we adopted from Ethiopia and she also has beautiful big hair. though now she is sporting braidlocs since June and she is loving those too.


Today has been a crazy day for me so I have been vigilant w/ keeping track of what food I'm eating, but haven't really been paying attention to fiber. I'm looking forward to a walk ALONE after dinner tonight.

When I look in the mirror...... hmmmmm.... well, I like my hair... though I never do anything fun with it. Braid or pony tail or bun is pretty much my signature.

Mskraizy

Hello All!!! TGIF

I am not sure what the answer is for everybody to see the challenges. Let me know how this is working or maybe on Monday I will get creative and do a whole weeks worth and then maybe brief updates every morning. Let me know.

Fridays Mini Challenge:

Food- today have a look at the amount of fibre you are consuming. Fibre is very good at making you feel full as well as the obvious effects. Try to incorporate fibre in some of your snacks. Examples are fruits, granola, and my favorite fibre one bars.

Cardio/strength - today do a circuit training. Alternate cardio, and strength at 1 minute intervals for at least 20 minutes. Some examples of cardio are jumping jacks, knee ups, jogging, etc. strength examples are lunges with a bicep curl, crunches, squats with arm raises, etc. don't forget to stretch before and after.

Emotional- today I would like everybody to look in the mirror and find something that you really like. It might be your eyes, your smile, etc. spend a minute and believe that you are worth this journey. Whether this is the beginning, the middle or getting close to the end of your new life journey, you are worth it. Smile and have a great day.

Donna

Food: I got a good amount of fiber in me today. Had alot of fruits and peanut butter =P and some other things. Finally got around to eating a breakfast around 8 am and that pretty much started my whole day. Don't know why I been feeling so sluggish. ELCH!

Cardio Strength: I did about 21 minutes of some strength training with a little cardio tied in (jog in place). I feel incredibly sluggish today although my diary looks incredibly good today. I just feel so blech, so unmotivated. I don't know what this is, but at least I got 21 minutes of exercise in. =/

Emotional: The one thing I really do love about me, well (I have two =]) that would be my eyes because they are so big and brown and I love em! People always tell me I have pretty eyes! And I love my HUGE HAIR!!! It just goes with me and my personality so well!!!

I love your huge hair too. My oldest daughter (age nine) we adopted from Ethiopia and she also has beautiful big hair. though now she is sporting braidlocs since June and she is loving those too.


Today has been a crazy day for me so I have been vigilant w/ keeping track of what food I'm eating, but haven't really been paying attention to fiber. I'm looking forward to a walk ALONE after dinner tonight.

When I look in the mirror...... hmmmmm.... well, I like my hair... though I never do anything fun with it. Braid or pony tail or bun is pretty much my signature.

Awww, I'm sure she is ADORABLE! :flowerforyou: She's lucky to have you and to be setting a good example by keeping yourself in good fitness! Good for you!:happy:

Is there a challenge today?

wowsuzie

Sooooo as of Friday we are going to Cancun, Mexico for New Year's. I've never been out of the country and we're going with a bunch of people who I neeeeeeedddd to be skinny around.....how shallow...but I've got a new goal now, so needing to get my crazy workout on!