Fit is Fun: Open Group!

elipticallover
elipticallover Posts: 34
edited September 21 in Motivation and Support
HI MFP'ers!
I wanted to start a new group... something fun to keep us motivated to work out and to hopefully drop some weight in the process.
I am open to any ideas... so sign on and chime in!

I was thinking we could weigh-in on Fridays and have a weekly exercise challenge!

In looking at other groups this seems to be the standard format for weigh-ins... so copy the most recent version and add yourself... we will update it on FRIDAY!

Name
Start Weight
Current Weight
+ / -
elipticallover
155.8
155.8
0 LBS


Welcome!
The challenge for this week is to log ALL your exercise and get a baseline (ie. what does a typical week look like) from that we can all try and spice up our weekly routines!
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  • Fredder15
    Fredder15 Posts: 21
    Sounds great!!! Count me in

    Name
    Start Weight
    Current Weight
    + / -
    elipticallover
    155.8
    155.8
    0 LBS
    Fredder15_______153__________________144___________________-9 LBS
  • elipticallover
    elipticallover Posts: 34
    great! looks like we have really similar goals too!
  • gchick64
    gchick64 Posts: 73 Member
    i'm in too! btw i really like this set up :)


    Name
    Start Weight
    Current Weight
    + / -
    elipticallover
    155.8
    155.8
    0 LBS
    Fredder15_______153__________________144___________________-9 LBS
    Gchick64
    140
    138
    -2 LBS
  • elipticallover
    elipticallover Posts: 34
    great welcome!
  • elipticallover
    elipticallover Posts: 34
    Name
    Start Weight
    Current Weight
    + / -
    elipticallover
    160.0
    158.5
    (-1.5 LBS)
    Fredder15
    153.0
    144.0
    (-9.0 LBS)
    Gchick64
    140.0
    138.0
    (-2.0 LBS)

    Had to update myself... weighed-in on a different scale... and now sadly I am back to my own... I liked the other scale better... haha
  • elipticallover
    elipticallover Posts: 34
    alright ladies... it is only the 3 of us for now, but that is okay with me. lets get moving!

    So to give you a bit of info about me... I just turned 24, I am working on my PhD., and the BF and I bought a house about 3 months ago... (it is a real fixer... so a lot of the "workouts" I get during the week are house-work related... paiting, demo, yard work... etc.) I have two big goofy puppies that also need a TON of exercise... I have a pitbull/boxer/mastiff mix and an american bulldog... they are the sweetest animals ever :) Anyways I am trying to drop about 30 lbs... I want to get back to my old fit self and exercise is going to be a big part of that....

    Today I am going to do "5-songs" on my elliptical (20 - 35 minutes depending on which songs come on - it is more fun than keeping track of time :) and then take the pups for a 30 minute walk / jog... I have a charity event to go to tonight so I think that will be all I can get it.

    I hope you ladies are having a fit and fun day!!!
  • elipticallover
    elipticallover Posts: 34
    Fitness Challenges!

    Wednesday….. 4-Aug ….. Do 60 Minutes of CARDIO

    Thursday….…. 5-Aug ….. Do 100 Crunches

    Friday…...…… 6-Aug ….. Weigh-in Day / 30 Minutes of Cardio

    Saturday…….. 7-Aug ….. 50 Lunges / 50 Crunches / 50 Squats

    Sunday………. 8-Aug ….. Relax!!!
  • elipticallover
    elipticallover Posts: 34
    http://exercise.about.com/c/ec/26.htm

    I just signed up for the above challenge and am going to start Friday! I will post my daily workout / challenge from this as often as I can!

    join in!
  • astarte09
    astarte09 Posts: 531 Member
    Can I still join???!!! I have been looking for a group.
  • MericoX
    MericoX Posts: 199 Member
    I'd like to join!!

    Name
    Start Weight
    Current Weight
    + / -
    elipticallover
    160.0
    158.5
    (-1.5 LBS)
    Fredder15
    153.0
    144.0
    (-9.0 LBS)
    Gchick64
    140.0
    138.0
    (-2.0 LBS)
    MericoX
    270.0
    270.0
    (0 LBS) *My weigh in is tonight!
  • astarte09
    astarte09 Posts: 531 Member
    oh ya my weight...

    Name
    Start Weight
    Current Weight
    + / -
    elipticallover
    160.0
    158.5
    (-1.5 LBS)
    Fredder15
    153.0
    144.0
    (-9.0 LBS)
    Gchick64
    140.0
    138.0
    (-2.0 LBS)
    MericoX
    270.0
    270.0
    (0 LBS) *My weigh in is tonight!
    astarte09
    156
    156
    (0 LBS)
  • mstarrett01
    mstarrett01 Posts: 74 Member
    I'm in hopefully this will modivate me to exercise!! I usually weigh in on Mondays though, I guess I can change it.

    Name
    Start Weight
    Current Weight
    + / -
    elipticallover
    160.0
    158.5
    (-1.5 LBS)
    Fredder15
    153.0
    144.0
    (-9.0 LBS)
    Gchick64
    140.0
    138.0
    (-2.0 LBS)
    MericoX
    270.0
    270.0
    (0 LBS) *My weigh in is tonight!
    mstarrett01
    167.7
    156.6
    (-10.1 LBS)
  • astarte09
    astarte09 Posts: 531 Member
    Ok.. I am all signed up for the challenge on About.com
  • elipticallover
    elipticallover Posts: 34
    welcome! anyone can join us! be sure to sign up on about.com for the challenge emails if you want to do it with me... :)
  • mstarrett01
    mstarrett01 Posts: 74 Member
    I'm all signed up with About.com :)
  • Scncartist
    Scncartist Posts: 173
    Name
    Start Weight
    Current Weight
    + / -
    elipticallover
    160.0
    158.5
    (-1.5 LBS)
    Fredder15
    153.0
    144.0
    (-9.0 LBS)
    Gchick64
    140.0
    138.0
    (-2.0 LBS)
    MericoX
    270.0
    270.0
    (0 LBS) *My weigh in is tonight!
    mstarrett01
    167.7
    156.6
    (-10.1 LBS)
    scncartist
    197
    197
    (0 LBS) *I'll weigh in tomorrow evening!
  • taralyne
    taralyne Posts: 4 Member
    Name
    Start Weight
    Current Weight
    + / -
    elipticallover
    160.0
    158.5
    (-1.5 LBS)
    Fredder15
    153.0
    144.0
    (-9.0 LBS)
    Gchick64
    140.0
    138.0
    (-2.0 LBS)
    MericoX
    270.0
    270.0
    (0 LBS) *My weigh in is tonight!
    mstarrett01
    167.7
    156.6
    (-10.1 LBS)
    scncartist
    197
    197
    (0 LBS) *I'll weigh in tomorrow evening!
    Taralyne
    152
    154
    (- 2lbs)
  • taralyne
    taralyne Posts: 4 Member
    Hi,
    I'm fairly new to MFP. I'm super excited about a group b/c I need someone to hold me accountable. Thanks.
  • elipticallover
    elipticallover Posts: 34
    Great! Welcome everyone! The group weigh-in will be on Friday mornings... but feel free to keep your own weigh-in day and just update the list as we go along! the challenge starts friday... in these next two days try to get everything together that you want to use... good shoes to run/walk in... weights, mat etc... you can use as much or as little as you want... the point is just to get moving!
  • Fredder15
    Fredder15 Posts: 21
    Awesome! There's so many of us now! I am all signed up on About.com too. Let's get this started and drop some serious weight!!

    Maybe this is a good idea, maybe bad buttt, would you guys be interested in keeping like a group weight loss total at the bottom of our name/weight chart? I think it would kinda really make us feel like a unit working together towards a common goal. I bet the number at the end will really be something to be proud of. We are all in this to get fit, and help each other out right? We can look at this group and see how much of a difference we have all made together!

    What do you think?

    Name
    Start Weight
    Current Weight
    + / -
    elipticallover
    160.0
    158.5
    (-1.5 LBS)
    Fredder15
    153.0
    144.0
    (-9.0 LBS)
    Gchick64
    140.0
    138.0
    (-2.0 LBS)
    MericoX
    270.0
    270.0
    (0 LBS) *My weigh in is tonight!
    mstarrett01
    167.7
    156.6
    (-10.1 LBS)
    scncartist
    197
    197
    (0 LBS) *I'll weigh in tomorrow evening!
    Taralyne
    152
    154
    (- 2lbs)
    ___________

    Group: (- 24.6 LBS)
  • ScoobieGirl
    ScoobieGirl Posts: 11
    I'm in!! Just signed up for the 30 day challenge on About.com...cool!


    Name
    Start Weight
    Current Weight
    + / -
    elipticallover
    160.0
    158.5
    (-1.5 LBS)
    Fredder15
    153.0
    144.0
    (-9.0 LBS)
    Gchick64
    140.0
    138.0
    (-2.0 LBS)
    MericoX
    270.0
    270.0
    (0 LBS) *My weigh in is tonight!
    mstarrett01
    167.7
    156.6
    (-10.1 LBS)
    scncartist
    197
    197
    (0 LBS) *I'll weigh in tomorrow evening!
    Taralyne
    152
    154
    (- 2lbs)
    SccobieGirl
    177.4
    177.4
    (0 LBS)

    Group: (- 24.6 LBS)
  • Amy2201
    Amy2201 Posts: 14 Member
    I'm in! :D


    Name
    Start Weight
    Current Weight
    + / -
    elipticallover
    160.0
    158.5
    (-1.5 LBS)
    Fredder15
    153.0
    144.0
    (-9.0 LBS)
    Gchick64
    140.0
    138.0
    (-2.0 LBS)
    MericoX
    270.0
    270.0
    (0 LBS) *My weigh in is tonight!
    mstarrett01
    167.7
    156.6
    (-10.1 LBS)
    scncartist
    197
    197
    (0 LBS) *I'll weigh in tomorrow evening!
    Taralyne
    152
    154
    (- 2lbs)
    SccobieGirl
    177.4
    177.4
    (0 LBS)
    Amy2201
    147
    146
    (-1lb)

    Group: (- 25.6 LBS)

    :)
  • christinexoxo2010
    christinexoxo2010 Posts: 11
    I'M IN!!!

    Name
    Start Weight
    Current Weight
    + / -
    elipticallover
    160.0
    158.5
    (-1.5 LBS)
    Fredder15
    153.0
    144.0
    (-9.0 LBS)
    Gchick64
    140.0
    138.0
    (-2.0 LBS)
    MericoX
    270.0
    270.0
    (0 LBS) *My weigh in is tonight!
    mstarrett01
    167.7
    156.6
    (-10.1 LBS)
    scncartist
    197
    197
    (0 LBS) *I'll weigh in tomorrow evening!
    Taralyne
    152
    154
    (- 2lbs)
    SccobieGirl
    177.4
    177.4
    (0 LBS)
    Amy2201
    147
    146
    (-1lb)
    christine
    328
    289
    (-39lbs)
  • chelleim
    chelleim Posts: 78
    I loved the challenge on about.com. This sure sounds motivating to me! I am all for it!

    Name
    Start Weight
    Current Weight
    + / -
    elipticallover
    160.0
    158.5
    (-1.5 LBS)
    Fredder15
    153.0
    144.0
    (-9.0 LBS)
    Gchick64
    140.0
    138.0
    (-2.0 LBS)
    MericoX
    270.0
    270.0
    (0 LBS) *My weigh in is tonight!
    mstarrett01
    167.7
    156.6
    (-10.1 LBS)
    scncartist
    197
    197
    (0 LBS) *I'll weigh in tomorrow evening!
    Taralyne
    152
    154
    (- 2lbs)
    SccobieGirl
    177.4
    177.4
    (0 LBS)
    Amy2201
    147
    146
    (-1lb)
    christine
    328
    289
    (-39lbs)
    chelleim
    277
    267
    (-10 lbs)

    Total (-74.6 lbs)
  • astarte09
    astarte09 Posts: 531 Member
    Here is the day 2 challenge..
    30-Day Fitness Challenge Checklist
    Day Two
    Date_____________________

    Active Challenge:
    Accumulate at least 15 minutes of walking up stairs or hill
    _______ YES _______ NO
    Exercise Challenge:
    Complete at least 30 minutes of Cardio Exercise
    _______ YES _______ NO
    Flexibility Challenges:
    At least 5 Minutes of Stretching after cardio
    _______ YES _______ NO
    Complete the Seated Stretching Routine
    Or the following stretches:

    Neck Stretches
    Back Stretch
    Trunk Twist
    Shoulder Stretch
    Lower Back Stretch
    _______ YES _______ NO
    Nutritional Challenge:
    Eat vegetables with every meal
    _______ YES _______ NO
    Mind/Body Challenge:
    One-Minute Meditation
    _______ YES _______ NO
    Record your workouts and meals in your journal _______ YES _______ NO
  • elipticallover
    elipticallover Posts: 34
    Name
    Start Weight
    Current Weight
    + / -
    elipticallover
    160.0
    158.2
    (-1.8 LBS)
    Fredder15
    153.0
    144.0
    (-9.0 LBS)
    Gchick64
    140.0
    138.0
    (-2.0 LBS)
    MericoX
    270.0
    270.0
    (0 LBS)
    mstarrett01
    167.7
    156.6
    (-10.1 LBS)
    scncartist
    197
    197
    (0 LBS)
    Taralyne
    152
    154
    (- 2lbs)
    SccobieGirl
    177.4
    177.4
    (0 LBS)
    Amy2201
    147
    146
    (-1lb)
    christine
    328
    289
    (-39lbs)
    chelleim
    277
    267
    (-10 lbs)

    TOTAL LOST: 74.9 LBS

    Love the idea of the total pounds lost... by the end of August we should aim for a total of 130 LBS lost (an average of 5 lbs per person) LETS DO THIS!
  • elipticallover
    elipticallover Posts: 34
    Alright today we do DAY - 2 of the 30-day challenge... (the check-list was already posted - thanks!) check in, and let us know how you are doing....! Kick some a** ladies.

    I am going to do most of the exercise tonight after work... I already did the streches... :) GOOD LUCK! Remember the group is counting on each and everyone to reach our monthly goal... this is a team thing!!!!!!
  • gchick64
    gchick64 Posts: 73 Member
    Name
    Start Weight
    Current Weight
    + / -
    elipticallover
    160.0
    158.2
    (-1.8 LBS)
    Fredder15
    153.0
    144.0
    (-9.0 LBS)
    Gchick64
    140.0
    136.0
    (-4.0 LBS)
    MericoX
    270.0
    270.0
    (0 LBS)
    mstarrett01
    167.7
    156.6
    (-10.1 LBS)
    scncartist
    197
    197
    (0 LBS)
    Taralyne
    152
    154
    (- 2lbs)
    SccobieGirl
    177.4
    177.4
    (0 LBS)
    Amy2201
    147
    146
    (-1lb)
    christine
    328
    289
    (-39lbs)
    chelleim
    277
    267
    (-10 lbs)

    TOTAL LOST: 76.9 LBS

    Going camping this today for the weekend, hoping to get a hike in so i can keep up with the challenges and weight loss. have a good weekend everyone :)
  • astarte09
    astarte09 Posts: 531 Member
    Day 2 challenge went well... I really did need to stretch out my back!!

    Name
    Start Weight
    Current Weight
    + / -
    elipticallover
    160.0
    158.2
    (-1.8 LBS)
    Fredder15
    153.0
    144.0
    (-9.0 LBS)
    Gchick64
    140.0
    136.0
    (-4.0 LBS)
    MericoX
    270.0
    270.0
    (0 LBS)
    astarte09
    156
    155
    (-1 LBS)
    mstarrett01
    167.7
    156.6
    (-10.1 LBS)
    scncartist
    197
    197
    (0 LBS)
    Taralyne
    152
    154
    (- 2lbs)
    SccobieGirl
    177.4
    177.4
    (0 LBS)
    Amy2201
    147
    146
    (-1lb)
    christine
    328
    289
    (-39lbs)
    chelleim
    277
    267
    (-10 lbs)

    TOTAL LOST: 77.9


    I am thinking maybe 1 person should update the log. Names keep being removed it looks like.
  • christinexoxo2010
    christinexoxo2010 Posts: 11
    Name
    Start Weight
    Current Weight
    + / -
    elipticallover
    160.0
    158.2
    (-1.8 LBS)
    Fredder15
    153.0
    144.0
    (-9.0 LBS)
    Gchick64
    140.0
    136.0
    (-4.0 LBS)
    MericoX
    270.0
    270.0
    (0 LBS)
    astarte09
    156
    155
    (-1 LBS)
    mstarrett01
    167.7
    156.6
    (-10.1 LBS)
    scncartist
    197
    197
    (0 LBS)
    Taralyne
    152
    154
    (- 2lbs)
    SccobieGirl
    177.4
    177.4
    (0 LBS)
    Amy2201
    147
    146
    (-1lb)
    chelleim
    277
    267
    (-10 lbs)
    Christine
    328
    289
    (0 lbs since last week)
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