The Olympians

judy225

Hey Olympians, ready to get started?????

Here's our team, please friend your teammates!. Please introduce yourself, tell us something about you.

Judy225 (captain)
merry_abandon
ahelgers10
emmoen1
ehoganallison

I please need everyone's weights tomorrow, 8/1. Also need your measurements (bust, waist, hips, thighs and biceps) tomorrow if you want to track those too (bonus points - let's get all we can :happy: ). You can either message me or post on here.

Food for Thought: The starting point of all achievement is DESIRE. Keep this constantly in mind. Believe you can achieve it, strengthen your drive and determination and there is no stopping you on what you can accomplish. We can do this!!

emmoen1

waist? is that the smallest part or just below the belly button?

So I guess I might as well introduce myself too :happy:
I am 25 years old and a wife/mother. My son will be 3 in December and I have been wanting to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight since I had in. I have started to and stopped countless times and for some reason I know in my heart and mind I can do it this time. This is the first time during my weight loss journey that I have made it within single digits to my goal. I only have 9lbs left to reach my goal weight of 140lbs. My husband is very supportive and pushes me to keep on track which I love. He can be a little hard sometimes but it is just how he is... A Marine! But I understand him because I use to be a Marine. But looking forward to this challenge especially with teammates to hold me accountable. Good luck everyone and lets have fun!

ahelgers10

Hey everyone! My name is Amy, I am 26 years have been married for almost 3 years and have two amazing boys. They will be 8 and 2 in October. I have been wanting to drop the 60 pounds I gained with my first child for the last almost 8 years. I have started and stopped more times than I can count but never really put all the effort into it that I needed. I have been at this for almost 2 months and am down 8 pounds but still have a lot to go. Good Luck everyone! We can do this!

emmoen1

So I measure up...

CW: 149lbs
Bilateral Biceps: 12 "
Waist (below belly button): 36" and what I want to lose the most
Hip: 41"
Bilateral Thighs: 22"

GW:140lbs

judy225

HI everyone. I'm 45, single mom of 2 teenage boys, and always sturggled with my weight. I'm at all time high . I live on the beach, and too embarrassed to wear a baiting suit and enjoy the beach. Pretty Sad. I'm great a starting, but following though -sticking with it isn't my strong suit. I've joined a few paid challenges with fellow breast cancer survivors, and never finish, just give them my money. So enough is enough, time to get with it. I figure if I'm the team leader, I will stick around, as don't want to let you down. I look forward to supporting you, and appreciate all your upcoming support.

I have about 75 pound to lose in total :embarassed: but would say my goal for Aug will be losing 10 pounds AND more importantly sticking with it. I'm trying to keep it around 1400 calories per day, under 15 grams fat per meal, AND doing the exercises and challenges from here. Of course, that doesn't come without challenges, as have a get away this weekend, and the last weekend. But that's life, I'm determined to make life style changes.

I will post weight/measurements tomorrow. Good Luck, look forward to seeing a little less of us in 30 days!!

merry_abandon

Hello all! I am a 21 year old college senior studying history, English, and business administration. I had been trying throughout college to lose the weight, but kicking bad eating habits and an addiction to sugar was more than I could handle alone. Earlier this summer, something finally clicked: I was disgusted with the way I looked and felt, and I knew I was destroying my body with all the sugar and fats I was eating. So here I am, trying to regain control of my body and my eating behavior!

Ultimately, I'd like to feel comfortable and healthy in my body, so weight is of little importance to me in and of itself. I've set my goal to weigh 100 lbs. (I'm only 5'), but would be content with anything under 107, given the muscle I would also like to build up. I've been trying to keep to 1200 calories a day, with as little fat and as few carbs as I can get, and by exercising almost everyday, the calories I gain from which I don't generally eat back. I'll post my stats tomorrow!

I look forward to tackling this challenge with you all! Best of luck to everyone!

judy225

So anyone watching the Olympics? What's your favorite? The swimmer, Ryan Lochte is from our city, Port Orange/Daytona Beach Fla, so that's usually top on our list. They all are so very amazing!!

OK, here we go....... I've copied over what was posted on the Exercise and Weekly Challenge thread. I will post these here as I see them, but feel free to post if you see before me. So it's time to get your water bottles ready, we can do this!!

Weekly Challenge - 100 OZ of water :drinker: :drinker:
Our weekly challenge is going to be focusing on your water in take. If you manage to reach the 100 oz of water your team earns 1 point. Each team has 5 people and this counts from Wednesday to Saturday of week one....so each team can earn an extra 20 points in week one by focusing on drinking plenty of water all day. This helps you stay hydrated and curbs hunger.

Wednesday 8/1 - 10 minute Total Body workout
This workout is one that should only take 10 minutes out of your day and can be done in any place with no equipment.

1. (1:30) Jump Rope - If you don't have a jump rope air jump rope.
(30 sec rest)
2. (1 minute) Plyometric Push - up - This can be do either in modified push up form or normal push up form. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMqPf7TTv2s
(30 sec rest)
3. (1 minute) Standing Crunch To Squat - I don't have video of this as a flowing exercise BUT here is a worded instruction and a video on the Standing Crunch. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Vd4AoebNmg -- Stand with feet shoulder width apart, hands behind your head, elbows out to sides. Bend from the hips to the right as your bring your right knee toward your elbow (out and up like in video). Return to starting position and repeat with left knee and left elbow. Return to Stating position then do one squat.
These three steps count as one rotation.(30 sec rest)

Complete the three exercises for 1 complete rounds (5 mins) if you are new to this or 2 complete rounds (10 mins) if you are advanced.

Questions?

Thursday 8/2 - ARMS

Everything should be broken up into 3 sets of 10

Standing Bicep Curls: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=av7-8igSXTs
Shoulder Press: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-aVuyhvLHU&feature=relmfu
Tricep Extension: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRiJVZDpdL0&feature=relmfu
Pec/chest Fly: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmXSO_EqNeY
Push ups (you can modify these to be on your knees or against a wall)

Friday 8/3 - Legs

Saturday 8/4 - Abs

Sunday 8/5 - REST --- Weigh in

ehoganallison

Hey everyone! I'm Elizabeth. I'm 31 and I am a SAHM to walker who is almost 4. I've been married almost 7 years and live close to Memphis.
To be honest, I love food and I have a terrible binge eating issue. I learned how to make healthier choices through Weight Watchers and made lifetime in January, losing over 80 pounds in 3 years. From January to May of this year I did great, maybe too good, because I went on vacation and feel of the wagon totally. Eating has been a roller coaster since then and I am up about 10 pounds.
My goal is to get my motivation back, help our team win, conquer the binge monster in me, get those 5 pounds or more off, and figure out how to enjoy food. Exercise isn't an issue. I love it and would have packed on much more if I didn't do as much as I do.
I am hoping to get support and give it and rock this challenge!

ehoganallison

Moment of truth: I'm up more than I thought. Downward from here, right?
Weight 160.4
Neck 12.75"
Bust 34.75"
Waist 36.5"
Hips 41"
Rt bicep 12"
Lt bicep 12"
Rt thigh 21"
Lt thight 22"

I've already downed 16 oz and it isn't 7-I won't have trouble getting the water in. I'll be exercising later. My little boy thinks it's funny when I jump rope!
Here's to a great first day!

merry_abandon

Here we go!

Weight: 117.6
Bust: 33
Waist: 27
Hips: 31.5
Neck: 12.5
Thighs: 22.5
Biceps: 11

I raise my water bottle to you all! :drinker: Let's do this!

judy225

ok, embarrassed to post, but here goes....

Weight: 213
Bust: 45
Waist: 42
Hips: 45
Thighs: 27.5
Biceps: 14

Off to drink my water :drinker: Have an awesome first day!!

ahelgers10

Ok here we go
Weight 195.4
Bust 41 in
Hips 46 in
Waist 36 in
Thighs 26 in
Biceps 13 in
Neck 14 in


I did measurements a couple weeks ago either I didnt measure the same or I have lost some inches.

emmoen1

So what do we do when we completed everything?

judy225

So what do we do when we completed everything?

This is all new to me also, but I think the goal is to check in daily, so you can post what you have accomplished or any challenges. This give us the opportunity to support each other, makes us accountable, etc. Does that work for everyone?

judy225

W 8/1 - exercise and water - done - yay

How's everyone else doing? I must say, 100 oz of beer sure would be better :drinker: But all water today, and lots restroom visits!

I'd say we are off to an impressive start, everyone posted weight and measurements today - you rock!!!

Everyone also shared a little about you, thanks! We are all different, but I think we can all relate to something each of us said, agree? If you haven't already done so, can you please give us your first name? And where you are from? And maybe what you do for living? I'm Judy, from Daytona Beach, Fl and am an Accountant.

Thought for the day: Nothing taste as good as thin feel.

merry_abandon

8/1- Water: 100 oz.; Exercise: Complete

I have to admit that drinking 100 oz of water was quite the challenge for me; definitely a lot of bathroom breaks! But I'm assuming that in the long run it will feel so much better to be truly hydrated.

It's so great to see such diversity here! I'm Natalie, from Sarasota, FL (yay Floridians haha), and I'm currently an unemployed student. :embarassed: I'm not really sure what I'll do after I graduate, but I'm considering law school (corporate law) or getting an MBA. Ideally I'd be on the executive board of Disney Corp., but that's something to work towards! I'd also like to be a novelist if finances ever allow. In response to your previous question, Judy, I don't really have a favorite Olympian or Olympic event, as I think they're all pretty inspiring, but I would have to say I'm particularly proud of Lochte, since he went to the same university of which I'm currently a student. It's nice to see the Gators represented internationally! :happy:

ehoganallison

Exercise and water from yesterday complete! Already a big start on the water for today.
My food intake was not stellar yesterday, but I've pre tracked my food for today so I should be in better shape.
I can't say that I am following the Olympics, but we turn it on every night and I do like to watch it. My little boy thinks he can do everything the athletes do so it is double entertaining.
Have a great day everyone!

ahelgers10

Hey everyone! I got the exercise and water done yesterday. The plyo push-ups were killer! Pushups are not my strength. Keep up the good work! We are going to do great.

emmoen1

Everyone also shared a little about you, thanks! We are all different, but I think we can all relate to something each of us said, agree? If you haven't already done so, can you please give us your first name? And where you are from? And maybe what you do for living?

Thought for the day: Nothing taste as good as thin feel.

So, I did complete yesterdays exercise and water but I did not mention how I did. Realized that I am not good at all with the jump rope but I guess with practice I will improve.... Push-ups well I hate them always have and always will but another thing that will take time and loved loved loved the standing crunch/squat.... hope we do more of those!

So to the quote above, My first name is Erin. I am originally from Kentucky but was in the Marines for 4 years so I have moved around a lot. My husband is still in the Marines and we are currently living in New York but presently in the packing stage to move to Arizona at the beginning of September. I am currently a stay at home mom of a wonder 2 1/2 year old boy. But once we move I will be taking the National Board Exam for Physical Therapy Assistant. It is my family and my future job that are my motivation to get into better shape.

TODAY: Workout & water complete... yay! BUT STILL HATING PUSHUPS :happy:

judy225

here's the next couple days...

Friday 8/3 - Legs 10 or 15 min workout

Today we are going to either do a 10 minute workout if you are a beginner or 15 minutes if you are advanced. We only have three specific exercises. You will do as many sets as you can get in your set amount of time. Take breaks of 30 -60 seconds as you feel needed. Watch this 4 minute video if you are not sure what the different exercises look like. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xPoD5qTaHk

1. Walking Lunges (50 or 25 per leg equals one set)
2. Squats (50 equals one set)
3. Back extension (25 equals one set)

Saturday 8/4 - Abs
Our workout today will have 5 different ab exercises that you will do for 30 second intervals. Complete 6 full rounds. If you are a beginner take 30 second breaks between each exercise. If you are advanced only rest at the end of each full round if needed.

1. V - Sit - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPHTGgn6r2c
2. Plank with Alternating Arms - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mQPmO6RtHg
3. Bicycle Crunch - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqoD0Bdggto
4. Tone it up Tummy tuck - you can do this bent are and rest on your forearms if needed - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T75o55WQb_4
5. Bridge - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUNiGFvb0qY&feature=relmfu

Sunday 8/5 - REST --- Weigh in

judy225

Go Gators!! :happy:

OK, Day 2 - exercise and water done. Sure is a lot of water!! Push up's, modified - not so easy, but other items, pretty doable.

How's everyone else doing?? I'm off to Ga this weekend, and in the boonies, so no cell/internet service, so will check in Sun. But please keep posting your progress daily, cheer everyone else on.

Have a fabulous weekend, and keep up the great work!!! We can do this!!!!

merry_abandon

Go Gators!!!

8/2- Water: 100 oz. Exercises: Completed

Wow, today it was especially hard to drink that much water, and to reach the goal I ended up having to drink about 35 oz within the last hour of the day! The chest flies were the hardest for me as far as exercise goes.

Have a great weekend in Georgia, Judy, and everyone stay determined! I'm heading out on a family vacation on Saturday, but fortunately internet will be readily available. I also just picked up Jillian Michaels' Thirty Day Shred, which I intend to start on Monday. I've only heard good reviews of it, so I thought I'd give it a try! Has anybody here had any experience/success with it?

ahelgers10

8/2 Workout and water done! I actually don't mind drinking that much water. It makes me feel great! Spend a lot of time in the bathroom at work but gives me a little break then! Keep up the good work everyone!

I am very excited for this weekend, I am starting a new job! I am starting the process of working part time and being with my boys during the week. My new job is delievering papers so I am very excited to get in a great work out.

Lets keep up the good work!

emmoen1

I have not had to much issue drinking the water expect yesterday felt really bloated so taking it a little slower today but unfortunately I will not be able to complete today's workout. I can do it all but the lunges. Lunges kill my knees and I stay away from them because of my surgeries... I don't know if it will count or not but I will substitute with deadlifts.

emmoen1

8/3: Completed workout and as I stated above I substituted lungs for deadlift. I hate working my legs because I have arthritis in both of my knees and I am always afraid of aggravating it but my legs get strong my knees hurt less... So its needed just coming slowly. Hope everyone else is doing well. I'm SORE and ready for a rest day.

Water complete...

Also, I was thinking about starting 30DS on Monday if anyone wants to join me?

merry_abandon

8/3- Water: 100 oz.; Exercise: Completed (barely, haha)

I'll start 30DS with you, Erin! I was planning on starting it on Monday as well. May everybody have a wonderfully productive weekend!

ahelgers10

8/3 Water and exercise complete! Hope you all are doing great!

emmoen1

So I am not going to lie. I did complete my water for yesterday but not my exercise. But I did weigh in this morning and am down to 147.8 Today is my husband's birthday so it will not be the healthiest day of the month but I do not care because I celebrate 3 birthdays a year.

Tomorrow is a new day and I am starting 30DS plus all the other exercises we need to do to get our points. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and is ready to start a new week!

merry_abandon

Well, I feel pretty embarrassed right now.

8/4- Water: 64 oz. (I just couldn't do it yesterday! :frown:) ; Exercise: Completed

Weight: 118.2

I've gained weight AND I failed to drink enough water yesterday. I like to think the increased weight is actually muscle being built, but I'm still pretty ashamed. But like Erin, I'm starting 30DS tomorrow, and although I'm on vacation, I've been restricting how much I'm eating (if not necessarily what I'm eating). Hopefully that will result in a more favorable weighing in next week!

I hope you ladies are doing wonderfully! This is just the first week, so we have plenty of time to get into the swing of things and catch up if we've fallen behind!

ahelgers10

8/4 I did not get all the water in, its so much easier to do it when I am at work and its motivating me. But I did complete exercises. I couldn't resist stepping on the scale and my weight was 190.4! I must have been very bloated when I weighed in on wednesday because I am down 5 pounds this week.

judy225

Hi all
Looks like everyone is had a great week. woohoo

Fri, I got water and exercise in. Sat, I only got the water. Was hard to stay on target while staying with friends. I took healthy food with me, so tried my best. But drank, and didn't log my food. I will weigh in the morning.

That's great y'all are doing the 30 day shred together. I was thinking about doing the couch to 5k, Not a runner, but idk, feel like I need to do more.

Have an awesome week, and keep checking in.