April Challenge- VOTE!
DinahKyle
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Alright Everyone - it's a new month tomorrow and I think that should mean our FIRST Challenge! Now - I am warning you now, that I am going to suck at this - so lets vote on one!!! I am thinking that it should actually be a challenge - not something that we already do, so how about any of these:
a) replace one meal a day with only raw food (fruits, veggies, hummus etc)
b) add an extra 15 min a WEEK to your cardio workout - working out to an extra HOUR of cardio by May
c) lose a certain measurement or weight by May 1st - (Now this one I think would go without saying, which is why it is not my favourite)
d) - This one is going to be a bit tougher. Go onto http://blogilates.com/ - pick 4 of her printouts (this works out to about an hour of exercise) - do this 5 times a week for the rest of the month (I'm thinking this one may be my favourite)
Alright people - start your votes - Personally I am thinking that all of them could be integrated into one HUGE challenge! What do you all think?!
a) replace one meal a day with only raw food (fruits, veggies, hummus etc)
b) add an extra 15 min a WEEK to your cardio workout - working out to an extra HOUR of cardio by May
c) lose a certain measurement or weight by May 1st - (Now this one I think would go without saying, which is why it is not my favourite)
d) - This one is going to be a bit tougher. Go onto http://blogilates.com/ - pick 4 of her printouts (this works out to about an hour of exercise) - do this 5 times a week for the rest of the month (I'm thinking this one may be my favourite)
Alright people - start your votes - Personally I am thinking that all of them could be integrated into one HUGE challenge! What do you all think?!
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I think I could go with incorporating all of those into the month - maybe one each week.
Will we have a specific weigh-in day? 1st April is a Sunday (and I'll be away nealry all day) but the last day of the month is a Monday, so we could always go for Mondays and have 5 official weigh-ins. What do you reckon?0 -
I am thinking weigh ins (or measure ins for those who hate to weigh themselves) every Monday works quite well- that's been my measure date for a while but I stopped doing it :S
Plus 5 weigh-in/measure-in days would mean ample time to reach whatever goal is set.
So lets try doing everything then?
Still waiting on more votes - hopefully this challenge isn't a dud haha
So Monday April 2nd will be the first official day - want to keep it public? (ie. post your starting numbers and your goal, plus possibly which 4 sheets you will be doing from the website so we can all compare?)0 -
I'm in the midst of another workout challenge, but I'll do weekly weigh-ins.
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You can count me in, but my weigh in day is a thursday
It's going to be a tough month for me, I'll be (mostly) without the gym that a usually go to 4-5 times a week and also, I'll be staying with my parents, which means them trying to fill me with non-healthy foods
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You can count me in, but my weigh in day is a thursday
It's going to be a tough month for me, I'll be (mostly) without the gym that a usually go to 4-5 times a week and also, I'll be staying with my parents, which means them trying to fill me with non-healthy foods
The good thing about the printouts is that they don't require a gym I do them on my living room floor
As for the junk food, just say no haha0 -
Happy April Pin=Up ladies :smooched:
I like choice "d" [http://blogilates.com/] but is it only limited to the printable workouts? I'd like to try incorporating some of the exercises in her POP Pilates videos into my exercise regimen (like the corset exercise.)
I'm also down for tracking our weight here as well. Weighing in tomorrow 4/2 (and every Monday thereafter) makes sense, considering that the last day of the month falls on a Monday.
Count me in and good luck to all :flowerforyou:0 -
I like choice "d" [http://blogilates.com/] but is it only limited to the printable workouts? I'd like to try incorporating some of the exercises in her POP Pilates videos into my exercise regimen (like the corset exercise.)
She does have the corset workout in the printouts (awesome too!) But yes, basically the website 0 -
a) replace one meal a day with only raw food (fruits, veggies, hummus etc)
b) add an extra 15 min a WEEK to your cardio workout - working out to an extra HOUR of cardio by May
c) lose a certain measurement or weight by May 1st - (Now this one I think would go without saying, which is why it is not my favourite)
d) - This one is going to be a bit tougher. Go onto http://blogilates.com/ - pick 4 of her printouts (this works out to about an hour of exercise) - do this 5 times a week for the rest of the month (I'm thinking this one may be my favourite)
I'm game!! I'd be definitely up for one of the measurement/weight-ins combined with the blogilates print-outs (or something comparable?)
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EVERYONE READY FOR TOMORROW?!!
First weigh-in/ measurements for the First Pin=Up Challenge!
Tomorrow try to put in your first weigh-in/measurements for tomorrow, as well as your goal for the last day!
Also, if possible share what printouts (or comparable exercises) you will be doing - it might help us stay strong to have someone who knows EXACTLY what we are going through lol.
I'm getting up bright and early tomorrow - thinking measurements and cardio in the morning with pilates at night to wind down
Lets show this month what we've all got!0 -
This is my first challenge. I'll incorporate some pilates into my gym workout and will weigh in every Monday as well! Substituting will be tough since I just went grocery shopping and am trying to add cals! I have to invest in measuring tape.0
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Should we provide our weigh-in and/or measurement info to the group?? Could be in simple format like:
*April Wk 1*
Wt:
waist:
hips:
bust:
Workouts committed to Wk 1:
or whatever... so we can track inches lost??0 -
I'll start with measurements and workouts:
CW: 221.4
Bust: 41.5
Waist: 36.5
Hips: 46
Planned workouts for the week:
Today: elliptical intervals (30 secs/2 min): 25 minutes, strength training: 20 minutes, walking: 20 minutes
Cardio: 5500m rower, 25 minute elliptical interval (12 secs/8 secs), 2 Tabatas
Strength: 200 squats week 5 remaining workout, Pop Pilates Back Attack, Minka Kelly Standing Abs (2X), Jackie Warner Power Pyramid, 20 minutes at the gym
Other: 1 hour session with trainer (strength or circuit training), 20-45 minute walk
Goals for April:
GW: 212
Clothing size: 16
Row for 6500m straight
Finish 200 squats program (4 more workouts to go + final test)0 -
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Here's my info...
Goal weight on 4/30 = 145
Weight Tracker:
4/2- 151.6
4/9-
4/16-
4/23-
4/30-
I commit to adding the following to my exercise regimen (@ 30 min, 5x a week):
*Pike-Plank-Dip x30 (3 sets of 10 reps)
*Candle-Stick Dip x30 (3 sets of 10 reps)
*Sideways Scissors x45 (3 sets of 15 reps)
*Abdominal Crunches x45 (3 sets of 15 reps)
*Weighted Bicycle x45 (3 sets of 15 reps)
*Airplane Ride x60 sec. (3 sets of 20 sec.)
I will be logging this workout under "Pilates - 30 min."
GOOD LUCK PIN=UP LADIES!!!! :flowerforyou:0 -
Should we provide our weigh-in and/or measurement info to the group?? Could be in simple format like:
*April Wk 1*
Wt:
waist:
hips:
bust:
Workouts committed to Wk 1:
or whatever... so we can track inches lost??
Sounds Perfect - Submitting mine right now 0 -
*April Wk 1*
Wt: n/a (I do not own a scale :S)
waist: 30 1/4 inch.
hips: 38 3/4 inch.
bust: 40 inch.
Workouts committed to Wk 1:
Cardio: 30 min of assorted cardio (rotating with walking and the elliptical)
Strength: My usual regimen of 21s (bicep curls), butterfly bench presses and pull overs PLUS my new pilates from "blogilates"
I am doing :
-No Shy Thighs printout
-The Corset Workout printout
-Inner Thigh Gap (yes, I hate that name too)
-Post Thanksgiving Tune Up
Alright - lets get this done!!!! Good luck everyone!0 -
*April Wk 1*
Wt: n/a (I do not own a scale :S)
waist: 30 1/4 inch.
hips: 38 3/4 inch.
bust: 40 inch.
Workouts committed to Wk 1:
Cardio: 30 min of assorted cardio (rotating with walking and the elliptical)
Strength: My usual regimen of 21s (bicep curls), butterfly bench presses and pull overs PLUS my new pilates from "blogilates"
I am doing :
-No Shy Thighs printout
-The Corset Workout printout
-Inner Thigh Gap (yes, I hate that name too)
-Post Thanksgiving Tune Up
Alright - lets get this done!!!! Good luck everyone!
Dang girl! With those measurements, you're already a pin-up!0 -
*April Wk 1*
Wt: 170.8
waist: 32
hips: 42
bust: 42
Workouts committed to Wk 1:
3 days of heavy lifting at the gym and I'm going to throw in some mat-work to boot.
Plank Dips (3 sets of 20)
Bird-dog (3 sets of 20)
Boat pose (hold for 15 secs, 3 sets)
I'm really awful at boat pose, so it will be a good thing for me to work on this week
Anyone looking for some inspiration for moves - try this link
http://www.exrx.net/Lists/WtFemale.html
click on whatever body part you want to work and it takes you to detailed instructions!0 -
*April Wk 1*
Wt: n/a (I do not own a scale :S)
waist: 30 1/4 inch.
hips: 38 3/4 inch.
bust: 40 inch.
Workouts committed to Wk 1:
Cardio: 30 min of assorted cardio (rotating with walking and the elliptical)
Strength: My usual regimen of 21s (bicep curls), butterfly bench presses and pull overs PLUS my new pilates from "blogilates"
I am doing :
-No Shy Thighs printout
-The Corset Workout printout
-Inner Thigh Gap (yes, I hate that name too)
-Post Thanksgiving Tune Up
Alright - lets get this done!!!! Good luck everyone!
Dang girl! With those measurements, you're already a pin-up!
Thank you, I don't think that I've smiled that hard in a long time!0 -
I'm already doing #1 so that wouldn't be fair to you all. I like #2. Can't do the 4th one with the illness I have so that is out for me.
So I'm going to vote for #2. Much better chance at succeeding.0 -
I ordered a measuring tape/body fat analyzer on Amazon yesterday so will be late with my measurements. Here's my routine, which is going to be a little different since I'm also powerlifting!
Monday: StrongLift 5x5 workout A: Squats, Bench Press, Barbells
Tuesday: Cardio, abs, and toning (pilates workout you mentioned, floor exercises)
Wednseday: StrongLift 5x5 workout B: Squats, overhead press, deadlifts
Thursday: Cardio, abs, and toning (pilates workout and floor exercises)
Friday: StrongLIft 5x5 workout A: Squats, Bench Press, Barbells
Saturday: Yoga
Sunday: Yoga
Whoot Whoot!
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I need to buy a tape measure, will update you asap0
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*April Wk 1*
Wt: 262
waist: 41
hips: 53
bust: 49
Workouts committed to Wk 1:
I don't have a specific workout plan. What I'm going to do is either Zumba, Kickboxing, or The Roller Derby Workout on a daily basis. Also, I'm following this, http://wildthingsrunfree.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/7022641487_6bd8ede3a9.jpeg, for the whole month of April. 0 -
I like that April Calender you posted, Ghouly.
Burpees = evil
(I think I hate Mountain Climbers even more)
on second thought, maybe I just hate hard exercise?! LOL :drinker:0 -
First week is almost done!! How's everyone doing? All prepared for the long weekend?0
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I'm on day 4 of my April challenge exercises and feeling great! Well, except for the fact that "shark week" is coming and the scale is announcing its arrival (ugh! :frown:) Anyhow, I'm really glad this for this challenge; it is motivating me to step outside of my comfort zone
Hope everyone is meeting their fitness goals for week one. I can't wait to hear all the happy comments when the month's payoff arrives! Wishing you all a wonderful holiday weekend!!! :flowerforyou:
P.S. I'd like to invest in a body tape measure...any suggestions, or are they all pretty much the same?0 -
Tape measures should be standard - they all show inches and cm and all will be to the same standard measurements, so don't spend a fortune - find a cheap one that goes round you and you'll be fine. 0
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Tape measures should be standard - they all show inches and cm and all will be to the same standard measurements, so don't spend a fortune - find a cheap one that goes round you and you'll be fine.
Cool deal...thanks :flowerforyou:0 -
Glad to hear it!
The tape measure I have is just from a fabric store - seems to be pretty accurate, and it is made to take the measurements I need haha.0 -
WEEK TWO HAS COME! How's everybody doing?!
Last week seemed to go by so quickly - however with so many Easter dinners it was really hard to keep good track of food intake while it was happening, however I made sure to keep to my exercise regime and it seems to have worked out alright. So without further delay:
*April Wk 2*
Wt: n/a (I do not own a scale :S)
waist: 29 7/8 inch.
hips: 38 1/2 inch.
bust: 39 3/4 inch.
Workouts committed to Wk 2:
Cardio: 45 min of assorted cardio (rotating with walking and the elliptical)
Strength: Last week I didn't get to keep up with my usual regimen of 21s (bicep curls), butterfly bench presses and pull overs. BUT my new pilates from "blogilates" seemed to take their place quite nicely. So I will continue doing those - however the Thanksgiving tune up seems to be somewhat repetitive so I may look into another one to replace it.
I am doing :
-No Shy Thighs printout
-The Corset Workout printout - I swear my lower back and stomach have completely transformed WITHOUT turning "pop-star-flat"
-Inner Thigh Gap (yes, I hate that name too)
-Post Thanksgiving Tune Up ***may be subject to change0
