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  • ECR1989
    ECR1989 Posts: 158
    This sounds really cool, count me in!

    I'm 23, weigh about 145 lbs (66kg) and 5'5 in height. I want to lose another 6 kg so roughly a stone in weight (12-14lbs) but that's just a by-goal for just wanting to be fit and strong in my body.

    At the moment I try to go to the gym 4-5 times a week. I run for 30 mins at 1.0 incline, or go on the elliptical for about 45. I do hot iron classes as well, which is basically a lifting class (i lift 8kgs) and do some ab classes.

    It sounds like your goal of adding 1 min a day to your run is a good one, how are you finding it so far? And what's your diet like? Are there things that you crave and have a hard time resisting? My weakness is lemonade, and recently i've been eating out way too much so need to cut down on that!! I've cut out mid-week drinking as well which has made a difference :)
  • lauraaryan1985
    lauraaryan1985 Posts: 33 Member
    I started the challenge yesterday and walked a mile and a half on the treadmill after work. I was at 223 pounds at the beginning of the day yesterday and will do a couple of weigh-ins between now and next Thursday. And I was tempted to have a hunk of French bread with dinner last night since I was under for calories for the day but I resisted and have not had any bread products since the challenge started. We are going away this weekend but the hotel has a pool and gym so I am hoping to get in a couple of workouts between activities with our hyper son.

    I should start wearing a pedometer to keep track of the walking I do when I am not on the treadmill. With drinking up to a gallon of water everyday, I am making frequent trips to the restroom at the other end of our office. :laugh:

    You've made a super start to your challenge ty',

    Keep up the excellent work, resisting bread can be hard when its the good stuff I had 1/3 of a naan tonight was very angry with myself but ive been netting 500 cals a day so it was my friday treat!

    If theres a toilet further away that would add steps, park the car at furthest space if you need to go out in the yard go via the front little extras help!

    As you were my first challenge id be so proud if you completed it ;) he he... I saw your post about your overall goal.. im glad to hear you are setting your targets and im sure we can all get there together :)
  • lauraaryan1985
    lauraaryan1985 Posts: 33 Member
    This sounds really cool, count me in!

    I'm 23, weigh about 145 lbs (66kg) and 5'5 in height. I want to lose another 6 kg so roughly a stone in weight (12-14lbs) but that's just a by-goal for just wanting to be fit and strong in my body.

    At the moment I try to go to the gym 4-5 times a week. I run for 30 mins at 1.0 incline, or go on the elliptical for about 45. I do hot iron classes as well, which is basically a lifting class (i lift 8kgs) and do some ab classes.

    It sounds like your goal of adding 1 min a day to your run is a good one, how are you finding it so far? And what's your diet like? Are there things that you crave and have a hard time resisting? My weakness is lemonade, and recently i've been eating out way too much so need to cut down on that!! I've cut out mid-week drinking as well which has made a difference :)

    Hey wow your my ideal weigh... lucky you :)
    I started my challenge today 30 sec the first time 45 seconds second time with a 5 min rest inbetween... I atempted it a 7kmp at a gradient of 5 alittle over ambitious id just done 25 mins on stationary bike on high resistance of 10 so I think ill try the treadmill first next time and be alittle less ambitious :) I dont crave anything at the moment, but I miss biscuits I am loosing my appitite alittle but this has happened previosly when dieting, I have had borderline eating disorders in the past so im being extreamly aware to eat I prefer a large lunch around 11 am and large dinner around 18:00 I have fruit after gym and try to eat a banana in the morning although struggle.. not a breakfast person!

    Welcome to the challenge would you like one? Feel free to challenge back etc... :)
  • trainingdirty
    trainingdirty Posts: 55 Member
    i want a challenge! (: i want to lose 45 pounds in total, i'm aiming for about 8 a month.
  • Yorkkw
    Yorkkw Posts: 4
    I'll take the challenge! Please add as a friend. I want to lose a total of 100lbs. I will be 40 this July and would LOVE to just wear a nice dress. I haven't done that in years. I have walked 7 5K races, I would love to run one in the near future; however, I've NEVER been a runner.
  • scwilson38
    scwilson38 Posts: 104 Member
    Definitely would love to do a weight lost challenge with someone.
  • lauraaryan1985
    lauraaryan1985 Posts: 33 Member
    i want a challenge! (: i want to lose 45 pounds in total, i'm aiming for about 8 a month.

    Hi, Thanks for your comment....

    Ok here goes your challenge: Include one whole apple or one whole pear (both if you can manage and like them) into your daily breakfast and evening meal routine for 7 days. (these fruits are proven to help maintain blood sugar preventing you from snacking, studies have shown particularly in women that it helps curb the appetite and prevent cravings).

    Exercise: Do a high intensity work out for 5 mins 1st day 8 mins 2nd day and increasing 3 mins each day you should be ending on 23 mins on day 7 then take day 8 as a day of rest. you should be able to find a intense work out video on you tube...

    Good Luck.
  • lauraaryan1985
    lauraaryan1985 Posts: 33 Member
    I'll take the challenge! Please add as a friend. I want to lose a total of 100lbs. I will be 40 this July and would LOVE to just wear a nice dress. I haven't done that in years. I have walked 7 5K races, I would love to run one in the near future; however, I've NEVER been a runner.

    Hi, Will defiantly add you as a friend you....,

    Ok a challenge for you:

    Carbs: Reduce your carb intake to just 80grms per day for 5 days, if your diet consists of high carbs you may experience withdrawal symptoms on day 1 and 2 or cravings but they will pass and its a great way to shed a few extra pounds to boost your motivation. after day 5 increase your carbs by 5-10gms each day until your comfortable with where your at, try and keep it bellow your average previously.

    (To curb your cravings try including apples and pears into your meals as it helps maintain blood sugar levels and aids in prevention of snacking :o))

    Exercise: walk 1km a day 6 days for a week untill challenge 'no2' and attempt to do 30 squats (15 in morning and 15 in evening if breaking it down helps) this will help build upper leg muscles in preparation for running.

    I'm stating a challenge my partner set me i attend the gym 5-6 days a week and I'm to run for 1 min extra every time in there to increase stamina so when you feel ready we can add that into your challenges!

    Good luck.
  • lauraaryan1985
    lauraaryan1985 Posts: 33 Member
    Definitely would love to do a weight lost challenge with someone.

    I'm giving out random challenges and I'm happy to get you one...

    If i could have all your stats it and your goals and target it will help me....

    Thanks... and Good luck.
  • tycamsdad
    tycamsdad Posts: 126 Member
    How is everyone doing with their weekly challenge? I haven't touched any bread products and I find that I am not really missing it. As an addition to that part of the challenge, I haven't even had tortillas (not sure if those are considered bread) and have loaded up with lots of salads and poultry. I also have one mile to go to get 5 miles in for the week but will probably knock that out tonight since school was cancelled due to snow and ice. And I jumped on the scales this morning and it looks like I will beat the weight loss part of the challenge but will wait until Thursday to do my "official" weigh-in.

    How have you done with your challenge? I would definitely be interested in a new challenge next week to keep me motivated.
  • Petrapoo45
    Petrapoo45 Posts: 271 Member
    Feel free to Add me!! My birthday is April 15th and my goal is to loose 15lbs by then!!
  • tycamsdad
    tycamsdad Posts: 126 Member
    One week is up and here is how I did with my challenge:

    I lost 4 pounds
    I didn't eat a single bread product all week - I even removed croutons from my salad and skipped tortilla wraps for my lunches
    I walked 4.5 miles but biked for more than an hour on the stationary recumbent bike and went swimming for half an hour so I am hoping that this meets that part of the challenge.

    How did everyone else do? We should start a group so we can keep this updated and follow it easier.

    Mike
  • annemcharles
    annemcharles Posts: 194 Member
    I *love* challenges!!! Add me! :-)
    I am struggling to lose the last few pounds and can use the motivation!
  • Dara_Roshelle
    Dara_Roshelle Posts: 1 Member
    Hello everyone,
    Started today with my weight loss, Looking forward to loose 77 lbs.. :) Going to enjoy the journey.
    Stay wow :)
  • katedevall
    katedevall Posts: 240 Member
    I want a challenge. Helps keeps me motivated... I'm trying to lose weight (I have 23 lbs to go) a
    But I also would like to tone up.. I weigh in now at 158ish 5'6" and I need to lose 5 lbs to have a healthy bmi. Right now I do jillian michaels body revolution 1-2 x a day depending on how I'm feeling
  • sue15cat
    sue15cat Posts: 1
    I started on Tuesday I am doing the 5:2 way of eating (the Fast Diet) I want to lose weight slowly and steadily and for it to stay off. Ideally I would like to be 11st by 1st July this year. I am 12st 7lbs now, so I think it's possible :happy:
  • cbeckl
    cbeckl Posts: 79
    My goal is to run a half marathon in October. I've done plenty of 5K's, but it's time to step it up. Feel free to add me :smile:
  • Imigen04
    Imigen04 Posts: 112 Member
    Hello I need motivation and someone telling what I can do to lose and help with food choices. I am 26yr and have arthritis in my knees and wrists/hands and want to work to not hurt as much because of weight and be able to play with my kids.

    Sw- 193
    Cw- 178
    Gw- 130 with not set date to do it by but I need help setting one
  • tracymat
    tracymat Posts: 296 Member
    IDK if you are interested in a money bet... but I am in a challenge on dietbet.com. It ends on 3/1 and I plan on joining another one for March. It pushes you when there is money on the line!

    http://dietbet.com/how-it-works
  • Dalucy495
    Dalucy495 Posts: 15 Member
    One week is up and here is how I did with my challenge:

    I lost 4 pounds
    I didn't eat a single bread product all week - I even removed croutons from my salad and skipped tortilla wraps for my lunches
    I walked 4.5 miles but biked for more than an hour on the stationary recumbent bike and went swimming for half an hour so I am hoping that this meets that part of the challenge.

    How did everyone else do? We should start a group so we can keep this updated and follow it easier.

    Mike

    Awesome job!! You did great. Congrats at losing 4 pounds!! :)
  • Dalucy495
    Dalucy495 Posts: 15 Member
    Hey Laura :) How did you do on your running goal?

    I'd like a challenge, please. I'm 177, want to lose weight and especially tone up.
    I do cardio several times a week, as well as zumba and pilates classes, (well, I've gone to one
    each this week, but plan to keep it up!) I work with a personal trainer to help with the weights at
    the gym, and have just started the 30 Day Shred.



    Thanks! :)

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