~!* SUMMER SOLSTICE CHALLENGE *!~

prplangl4

Welcome to the BATTLE OF THE BULGE: SUMMER SOLSTICE CHALLENGE

I have hosted a few battle of the bulge challenges in the past, this one will be a 1 month challenge to get us fit for the summer solstice (June 21st). For 5 weeks we will be doing the 30 day squat challenge and 30 day ab challenge.

IF YOU WANT TO JOIN

(1) Friend me AND MESSAGE ME your measurements (bust/chest, waist, hips, thigh, arm) - I will add you to the spreadsheet.
(2) Print the calendar below and post somewhere (fridge, a wall, at work, etc.)
(3) Each day I will start a new post in our chat with motivational challenges to drink water, work out, etc.
(4) I will maintain a spreadsheet of progress and post weekly weight loss winners
(5) Everyone should post daily:
DATE
WATER INTAKE: (how much water did you drink for the day)
NSV: (name a non scale victory you had for the day)
SQUATS COMPLETED: (yes or no)
CRUNCHES COMPLETED: (yes or no)
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: (list any other workouts you did for the day)

WEIGH-INS
THIS MONDAY post your start weight!
WEIGH IN every MONDAY (to keep you accountable over the weekend!)
MONDAY MAY 20:
MONDAY MAY 27:
MONDAY JUNE 3:
MONDAY JUNE 10:
MONDAY JUNE 17:
FINAL WEIGH INS AND MEASUREMENTS DUE: FRIDAY JUNE 21ST

HERE IS THE LINK TO Calendar that includes the 30 day squat and 30 day crunches in it; there's space for you to write in additional exercises you do for the day, record your SW each week, and the box on the far right you put how much weight you lost for the week.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-poZrvkl-z9bmZ4MDJfc3BIcW8/edit?usp=sharing

amandac72

I'm definately in!!!

prplangl4

DAY 1 of 33

Today is the first day. Since we have 33 days and the challenges are 30 days long you have some flexibility to deviate a bit from the challenge (extra rest day, etc.). Make sure you print the calendar to help keep you on track.

TODAY:
20 crunches
50 squats
Fill your cup challenge: Drink at least 8 cups of water :drinker:

Let's go!!!:bigsmile:

prplangl4

SW: 180
Will take my measurements tonight when I get home from work!
Mon May 27: ??
Mon Jun 3: ??
Mon Jun 10: ??
Mon Jun 17: ??
Fri Jun 21: ??

Baltcode

Hey, I would join if you start the next round on 21st of June. Please let me know if you do, I would be really grateful, because now I have finals on my mind, I would like to join next time

prplangl4

Not sure if I will be, but you can do this during finals! Just drink water and do any form of physical activity each day - it will help you with studying :happy:

Tanya1995

Oh this is perfect I am in! :bigsmile:

I just got done doing the 30 day squat challenge and was about to do another round today. So glad I saw this

SW: 174

april1445

Ok, I'd love to do this, but I'm technologically challenged. Entered the USP in google docs, but nothing came up?

amandac72

Woohoo so excited to get started. So I went to do my measurements and I can't find my tape measure Will update as soon as I find it (or get a new one)

SW: 173.3
Mon May 27: ??
Mon Jun 3: ??
Mon Jun 10: ??
Mon Jun 17: ??
Fri Jun 21: ??

CJH2201

Mon May 20th (SW): 247lbs
Mon May 27:
Mon Jun 3:
Mon Jun 10:
Mon Jun 17:
Fri Jun 21:

Just what I need!

april1126

SW-181 did my squats and my crunches such a BEAUTIFUL DAY gonna go for a walk now

sjcook23

I'm in. Already messaged you my measurements

SW: 179
MONDAY MAY 20:
20 Crunches: Yes
50 Squats: Yes
8 Water: Not yet, but I just fixed my lemon, mint leaves, cucumber infused water.
Extra exercise: TBD

MONDAY MAY 27:
MONDAY JUNE 3:
MONDAY JUNE 10:
MONDAY JUNE 17:

prplangl4

Hey everybody, we're getting a good number together. Not as packed as my past challenges but I think that's good because we can all keep each other accountable.

day 1: Monday May 20
20 Crunches: Yes
50 Squats: Yes
Water: 8 cups cucumber, lemon n mint water...tryin to get a few more cups in!
NSV: a random guy said I look good today n I feel like a fat heifer lol
Extra exercise: Walked/jogged 1.5 miles, 20 sit ups

Measurements:
SW 180
Bust 37
Waist 33
Belly button 39
Hips 49
Thigh 26.5
Arm 13.5

prplangl4

Ok, I'd love to do this, but I'm technologically challenged. Entered the USP in google docs, but nothing came up?

Hmmm not sure what the problem is. If you want to send me your email I can send you a PDF...

amandac72

Day 1: Monday May 20
20 Crunches: Yes
50 Squats: Yes
Water: 8 cups
Extra exercise/NSV: Started C25K today, Wk 1 Day 1 done!!

I have had my fitbit for a week now and I love it It has motivated me to move so much more than before, it has given me motivation to try C25K again (for like the 5th time - but I will get there!!!)

prplangl4

May 21 - Day 2 of 33
crunches: 25
squats: 60
Fill your cup challenge :drinker: Again, drink at least 8 cups...we'll move it up once everyone can get 8 cups down! This is the bare minimum folks!

For those who haven't yet, please MESSAGE ME you SW and measurements! Next weighin is Monday of next week :bigsmile:

TUESDAY TIP
Did you know the color red and other bright colors like yellow trigger a hungrer response and can cause you to over eat. :noway: Why do you think so many restaurants and fast food places use red?! :huh: It's all part of their marketing ploy. Dark colors like blue suppress your appetite. Try eating on a blue plate vs. a red plate to eat less

prplangl4

I'm in. Already messaged you my measurements

SW: 179
MONDAY MAY 20:
20 Crunches: Yes
50 Squats: Yes
8 Water: Not yet, but I just fixed my lemon, mint leaves, cucumber infused water.
Extra exercise: TBD

MONDAY MAY 27:
MONDAY JUNE 3:
MONDAY JUNE 10:
MONDAY JUNE 17:

Nice, I drink the lemon, mint leaves ,and cucumber infused water too - keeps me thirsty!

Tanya1995

I'm in. Already messaged you my measurements

SW: 179
MONDAY MAY 20:
20 Crunches: Yes
50 Squats: Yes
8 Water: Not yet, but I just fixed my lemon, mint leaves, cucumber infused water.
Extra exercise: TBD

MONDAY MAY 27:
MONDAY JUNE 3:
MONDAY JUNE 10:
MONDAY JUNE 17:

Nice, I drink the lemon, mint leaves ,and cucumber infused water too - keeps me thirsty!

What is this water you guys drink? what does it do? Do you make it on your own?

Day 2 may21
squats and crunches done
2 glasses down
also did 30day shred :yawn:

shells2963

05/20/13
Water intake 9 glasses
NSV = Didn't kill my husband when he decided it wasn't time to turn the AC on and I was sweltering. LOL
Squats Completed Yes
Crunches Completed Yes
Physical Activity Walking @ 3.0 mph for 45 minutes

Raring to go come on day two. Been busy so far probing trucks - up and down the probe stand stairs 6 times so far and expecting at least one more truck today!

prplangl4

Hey everybody how'd day 2 go?

Day 2: Tuesday May 21
25 Crunches: Yes
60 Squats: Yes (and I did 20 extra for good measure:bigsmile: )
Water: 12
NSV: my work slacks were so tight today I had to change em:ohwell: ...the NSV from this is its my motivation to keep going this time!
Extra exercise: Walked/jogged 1.5 miles, 25 sit-ups, 25 leg lefts, 10 each kick backs

shells2963

05/21/2013
Water Intake 8 glasses
NSV - Walked 9 holes of golf and didn't get short of breath like last year!!!
Squats completed - Yes
Crunches completed - Yes
Physical Activity - Walked 9 holes of golf for 2.5 hours - up and down the probe stand stairs 10 times for 10 trucks!