May Day Challenge!

smadag1

I am going to try to make this a personal challange for myself everyweek because motivation is difficult for me. If anyone has another suggestion I am up for anything

debnu1

Lets focus on Exercise, make a personal goal and stick with it, and getting our water--At least 8 servings of 8 oz a day. That will keep us focused and on track!

lisawest

Welcome to everyone who's joined us! We can certainly do group challenges to get the competative juices flowing, if you want to join in great! If not, stick around for the weekly check ins, and try personal challenges. I've always just done the personal challenges, but my biggest challenge is getting in enough exercise. So I'm game for this one! My family just got a Wii for Christmas, and I managed to do an hour and a half yesterday just messing around. Oh geez did I feel it this morning! Then, we had promised my 5yo daughter that we'd go ice skating today.:huh: So, after an hour and 45 minutes of that (which I haven't done since high school!) I am about toast. But I am well on my way to this week's exercise goal!

Those of you who made it through the holidays unscathed, CONGRATS!:drinker: Those of us who didn't, hop back on the wagon. We can do this!:bigsmile:

Special "HI" to my Aunt Mary! Without her example I never would've attempted this life change. Thanks bunches!

theya

its my first day so i think i will jump on this with everyone else ....starting in at


dec 25--200
jan 1 ---
jan 8 --
jan 15---
jan22---

good luck to everyone

augustbells

Count me in!

Start weight: 271
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April 30: 250!!!

augustbells

Lets focus on Exercise, make a personal goal and stick with it, and getting our water--At least 8 servings of 8 oz a day. That will keep us focused and on track!

Most definitely! I need to start focusing more on exercise and staying hydrated. Water is sooo important.

ourgang

I'm with the challenge for this week. I plan on drinking at min 80 oz of water a day until Friday!!!! My body needs it:drinker: :drinker:

I will also commit to 3 1/2 hours of exercise for 5 days, mon-fri

debnu1

I am going to have 3 30 min sessions of exercise, I wish I could do more...and drink at least 72 oz water a day. This will be great!

lisawest

My personal goals for the week: 1) exercise at least 30 minutes everyday (with our new Wii Fit+, I can do this), 2) don't over do it with the relatives during the second half of the week (another "Christmas" with lots of fun!), 3) re-up my H2O intake (dropped considerably since I started break last week)

What about everyone else (who hasn't already said)? What is your goal?

Reminder: New Year's is a time to celebrate, but keep in mind that alcohol slows down your metabolism. If you partake, do so with that in mind, and for every alcoholic drink, drink 2 extra glasses of water.:drinker: Enjoy it, but do it with a plan in mind!

katielouhoo

I know I'm a few days late, but would like to join in, too. I've got a big trip planned the end of May and would truly love to get down 100 lbs by May 21. It may be a bit of a stretch, but I am willing to literally try to work my backside off!

It is ambitious, but by adding 3 more weeks past this challenge ( May 7, 14 & 21) then I have 21 weeks to lose 43 lbs.
{my challenge goal then is 35 lbs by April 30}

Dec. 25- start weight: 244.2

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My current exercise routine is 3 days a week water aerobics (easier on my bad knee). Then 3 other days, I do an hour of weight & strength training at the gym. For Christmas, I got a wii fit plus. I hope to use the yoga portion (not enough stretching to keep the muscles I'm building flexible) and for days when I cannot hit the gym, I'm learning to use it this week.

water intake is a challenge for me. So, i need to focus on getting enough. -katie

aabbccdd

My personal goals this week are: 1.) Cardio 4 days, strength training 2 days and 2.) Drink 8 glasses of water each day. I can do this!!! Good luck everyone!!

ourgang

So I did get my water in yesterday. I ended at 88 oz... And when I weighed myself it showed:laugh: :laugh:
I didn't get to exercise yesterday or this AM :yawn: Played games with the many kiddos at my house and there were more sleeping on my couch so I couldn't do my dvd's. :ohwell: I will def do 60 min tonight :bigsmile:

msh0530

Just popping in to say good morning to all! Hope your week is going great. I am very busy, as we have lots of company coming tomorrow for the weekend, and our New Year's Christmas. I'm off to cook multigrain waffles, chili, and I can't remember what else, sew gifts and alter a dress for a friend, and clean. (It's my belief that housework makes you ugly.)
Hope your day is merry and bright!

Mande_G

Personal goals for the week: 1) continue with 30 day shred (approx. 20 mins/day); 2) keep water intake at 12-16 cups/day; 3) spread out my calories more evenly through the day (I tend to take in too many at night).

Oh, and -- watch what/how much I eat tonight at Sis-in-laws birthday dinner!!

Chocolickkyss

Good morning all. Boy will I need to find some motivation today. Since I am a morning person I generally like to get my workouts over with as early as possible but today I got an unexpectant work assignment so I wasn't able to do it as I had hoped/planned. My gym offers a variety of classes in the evening so my plan is to head to the gym immediately after work but I soooo hate working out in the evening. I will admit that the group challenge of completing at least 30 minutes of exercise this week is helping me stay focused but I can't lie, I'm not looking forward to this evening workout. I'm sure I'll be soooo happy when its done but cursing all the way to the gym....lol

Have a great day all.

smadag1

My boss is sending me home but I am hoping to feel well enought tonight to get some time in on the elliptical

msh0530

My boss is sending me home but I am hoping to feel well enought tonight to get some time in on the elliptical

I hope so too. Glad you got sent home, since I know that's what you thought you needed! Get some rest and drink some hot tea.

lisawest

smadag1- I hope you feel better soon! It's no fun being sick.:frown:

chocolickkyss- I know it's a pain to have your usual schedule disrupted. Glad to hear you're making the choice to go workout even though you really don't want to. This, too, shall pass, and you will be stronger (literally!:bigsmile: ) for it.

fin_in_2010- I hear you on the night time eating. Uggg. I do great throughout the day, but then about 7:30 or 8 I am starving.:ohwell: So far I haven't gone over my calories because of my snacking, but that's mostly because we keep lots of stuff in the house for just such occassions. (carrots have become one of my favorites lately)

msh0530- waffles, mmmmm. I can't wait to get there! We may end up getting there in time for lunch tomorrow, if we get everything done today that is planned.:bigsmile: (I love ham salad sandwiches )

So far I'm doing great on the exercise challenge. The water is harder for me while I'm not at school. There I just keep a bottle on my piano and refill between classes. At home, I find myself forgetting to reill my cup. Not to mention all the "drinks" my kids take! Which, of course, makes it harder to be sure of how much I actually drank. But today will be a better day on the water.

Keep up the good work everyone! We can do this!!!!

crazybigchick

Good morning! I am doing fine on the exercise challenge. I am broke from Christmas, so instead of driving all the kiddos around, we are walking to and from the park everyday. It is about 2 miles total. Plus, I am trying to get to some time on the elliptical everyday. I suck however at getting my water in and last night could not stop munching. I am only getting in about 32 ounces of water a day need to triple that. My goals for the rest of the week are to keep up the 30min/5x challenge and try to get my water up to a minimum of 64 ounces.

Sounds like everyone is doing great and is very motivated. Hard not to left family and life get in the way, but I am sure we can do it.
Good luck this week!

katielouhoo

did an hour water aerobics yesterday morning and an hour on wii fit plus last night. today i'm not sure i'll get to the gym, but will get time with wii fit.

did ok on water yesterday (if i can count some of the coffee :ohwell: ) getting in all the water seems to continue to be where i must push myself.

have a good day all. -katie :flowerforyou:

ourgang

did an hour water aerobics yesterday morning and an hour on wii fit plus last night. today i'm not sure i'll get to the gym, but will get time with wii fit.

did ok on water yesterday (if i can count some of the coffee :ohwell: ) getting in all the water seems to continue to be where i must push myself.

have a good day all. -katie :flowerforyou:

it's my understanding Decaf coffee counts as water, at least according to WW

debnu1

I have a large water bottle--32 oz that has a straw--I love it. I keep it in the kitchen and try to refill it as soon as it is empty. My kids also like to drink out of it. Sometimes my husband too. I bought my daughter a smaller one but she seems to prefer to drink from mine, even when i tell her to go find her one. Go figure. Having a glass or designated bottle really helps me get in my water allotment.

Ktbell626

Hello Guys,
Just checking in, Right now I am trying to quit drinking pop and drink more water. Ice tea is my best friend at the moment. I started couch to 5k a week ago and its proving difficult because I have a hard time running in the cold. There is still snow and ice on the ground which makes it even more difficult. In the mean time I play wii fit to get in some more exercise.

ktbell

patinpa

I did the elliptical for 17 minutes today. Yesterday I had to force myself to do 13 minutes. Then I walked the track for 15 minutes, swim laps for 20 minutes and stayed was 45 minutes of water aerobics. It is way to cold to go outside today, but the sun is shinning and calling me to come out for a walk. I think I'll decline today. My calories were good for the day, also. This might just work for me. Thanks everyone.
Pat

lisawest

I did the elliptical for 17 minutes today. Yesterday I had to force myself to do 13 minutes. Then I walked the track for 15 minutes, swim laps for 20 minutes and stayed was 45 minutes of water aerobics. It is way to cold to go outside today, but the sun is shinning and calling me to come out for a walk. I think I'll decline today. My calories were good for the day, also. This might just work for me. Thanks everyone.
Pat

Keep up the good work!:drinker: There are always days I have to force myself to do what I should, but it is working! I know it will work for you, too!

Keep at it everyone!

annerssju

I am in!! My family is doing "The Biggest Loser" on January 1st with a cash prize of over $300!!! ( I have a big family!) This will help me win the cash... then I can use it to buy some new clothes. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!:happy:

Chocolickkyss

I did the elliptical for 17 minutes today. Yesterday I had to force myself to do 13 minutes. Then I walked the track for 15 minutes, swim laps for 20 minutes and stayed was 45 minutes of water aerobics. It is way to cold to go outside today, but the sun is shinning and calling me to come out for a walk. I think I'll decline today. My calories were good for the day, also. This might just work for me. Thanks everyone.
Pat

Keep up the good work!:drinker: There are always days I have to force myself to do what I should, but it is working! I know it will work for you, too!

Keep at it everyone!

You are Lil Ms. Motivator and I soooooo appreciate it. Thank you for the kind words and I hope you're coming along with your exercise challenge too.

Because I wasn't sure if I would actually make it to the gym this evening I took a 45 minute work break and completed Jillian Michael's "Trouble Zone" dvd. Days like these I'm so glad I have the flexibility to work from home. The work assignment did not take as long as I had originally anticipated but long enough to through my regular routine off BUT today's exercise has been completed AND I'M SUPER DUPER EXCITED ABOUT IT!.

Hope everyone else's day is moving along effortlessly.

alymarphi

Start weight: 158
Dec. 25: 164
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i gained but its ok

lisawest

You are Lil Ms. Motivator and I soooooo appreciate it. Thank you for the kind words and I hope you're coming along with your exercise challenge too.

Hehehe, ask any of my family members (there are plenty running around on here!), I was cheering from practically the time I could talk!:bigsmile: As for my challenge, having the new Wii has kept me experimenting and working out. Funny, it doesn't ever seem like a workout while I'm doing it. However, 30 minutes or so later, boy do I feel it!:blushing: Right now my shoulders and thighs are killing me! I know lost of people have said that the Wii Fit doesn't seem like much of a workout, but it is better than what I've BEEN getting, so I'll take it!

msh0530

Believe me, Lisa is a born cheerleader. When she was young, we told her that it was against the law in Kansas to cheer while riding in a vehicle. It was the only way to keep our sanity. From her adoring Aunt Mary