pre-challenge because who wants to wait?
mercurysfire
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1. It's that time again. Weigh and measure. Come on my darlings, you know you want to.
2. Resting heart rate- a good benchmark for how hard you heart is working while you relax. stick your finger on an artery and count the beat for 10 seconds. multiply by 6. that's your BPM.
3. Make up a victory dance. And yes- I do mean it. This is your victory dance everytime you complete a challenge, lose an ounce, or look the universe in the eye and say "DO YOUR WORST- I AM NOT AFRAID" and come out on the other side of adversity smiling. sure maybe a little dirty and sore for the trip but still around to fight another day.
2. Resting heart rate- a good benchmark for how hard you heart is working while you relax. stick your finger on an artery and count the beat for 10 seconds. multiply by 6. that's your BPM.
3. Make up a victory dance. And yes- I do mean it. This is your victory dance everytime you complete a challenge, lose an ounce, or look the universe in the eye and say "DO YOUR WORST- I AM NOT AFRAID" and come out on the other side of adversity smiling. sure maybe a little dirty and sore for the trip but still around to fight another day.
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Not sure my kids really care for my victory dance.
In fact my victory dance is what got me back on MFP, because I was dancing in the kitchen and my daughter said. I wouldn't do that in that shirt. (apparently I was jiggling). But when I say that post I decided I like my victory dance and decided to re-invent it! Thanks for the inspiration! 0 -
Happy to take on the pre challenge. I will weigh in, measure and perform my victory dance for the kids! HA HA I am Christy, 44 yr old mom and math teacher. I have recently started running again. Looking forward to getting to know all of you!0
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Hi all.
I'm 31 and about 214 pounds. MY problem is motivation to exercise. I know people say just get up and do it but for what ever reason I have like a mental block or something and it's starting to frustrate me! I honestly think the problem stems from a few year back. I was in a mentally abusive relationship. I finally got tired of him calling me fat and decided to do something about it. I was eating 1200 calories a day and using my ea active sports game for like 2 hours at a time plus taking his kid to the pool and swimming for HOURS on end. I found the exercising the only way to make me not want to kill some one. I did not realize just how bad this was for me but I did loose 40 pounds and have kept it off for several years! I am now in a stable happy relationship but I find myself simply unable to exercise but not because I can't? So here I am now tired of arguing with my self (and praying for cooler weather!) That tomorrow or the next day I will began using my EA Sports Active again. Any tips would be welcome! 0 -
I took on the pre-challenge as well.
I'm a married mom of 2 young adults and 5 furbabies. I've got 35lbs of extra weight that has "creeped" back on and I want it off!
I'm eating 1600 cals per day and walk at least 2 miles nearly every day. We just bought a home gym, so I'll be adding strength training into my weekly workouts as well.
I'm working on walking-slash-running, with an eye toward running full on. Its a work in progress though. Running has never been a love of mine, but I do enjoy the way I feel when I've finished working out.0 -
I am a 24 year old bartender, no kids, 4 pitbuls, 8 cats, and 2 rats. I am engaged to a wonderful man When i met him i was 115 lbs but he feeds me so much that in the past year my weight has creeped up to 140 and at 5'0" that is quite a bit of weight to hold onto.
I mainly workout at home, calisthenics on my bedroom floor while rocking out to some upbeat music. Swimming and Biking when I can with my fiance and his 7yo baby brother. Im trying to eat healthier following 1200 calories for the time being until i lose the weight and start strength training then it will go up to about 1500-1800 calories of clean food. Just trying to be a healthier version of myself! My goal weight is between 110-115
Took on the challenge!
CW: 130lbs (dont have a tape measure)
BPM: 66
and i totally have this victory dance thing down!!0 -
Well, I'm in. I'm going on week 4 with mfp. I'm guessing my victory dance looks something like what my dogs do when they hear "Who wants a COOKIE!?" I love a good challenge - mental or otherwise! Hate exercise, but I'm trying!0
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Woo hoo!! I'll get the tape measure out tonight! I took measurements back at the end of May (during the no defunk greek challenge) and I'm looking forward to seeing what's changed since then! think I'm down about 10 lbs...
My CW: 239
Overall GW: 160 (but wow, I think that might take me a while...I'm going for small victories here...I whoop whoop at a pound!)
I'm from the "raise the roof" age so my little victory dance reminds me a little of what I would have said "OH MY GOD MOM WOULD YOU STOP NOW PLEEEASE" to my mom when I was like 15...when she was trying to dance to my "of the day" music in 1996;) but I love it none-the-less! Great idea!!!
I've got a 23 month old who keeps me super busy once I get home...she's like a speed deamon, never stops moving...and just so happy! And I'm currently training for a sprint triathlon on Sept 7th...just to finish...I may be last but by golly I'll finish!!
Can't wait to get to know you all better and help motivate and get some swift kicks in the butt myself sometimes:):tongue:0 -
I am in! i have never actually done a challenge so this should be a new experience.0
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Hello everyone, glad to be here! I'm Leslie.
I love the pre-challenge. I have been meaning to get my measurements, but keep procrastinating, so this is the perfect challenge for me. I love the Victory Dance idea, I will have to put some thought into that because I plan to use it a lot (fingers crossed!)
I'm Leslie. I'm a working mom of 5, married to a great guy. Besides trying to lose weight, I'm a writer/blogger, and I love to read and play chess. For exercise, I love bike riding and racquetball.0 -
AvalonsUnicorn,
"Just get up and do it" has never worked for me either. Going to the gym, or walking on the treadmill--bleh!
For me the secret to exercising regularly was to find exercise I love doing. Surprisingly, it's not that hard. I love bike riding and playing racquetball. I also like hiking. I think I could really love rowing--given the opportunity.
There are so many possibilities: walking, jogging, biking, rollerblading, racquetball, swimming, aerobics or zumba, hot yoga . . . Experiment and find something you love to do--just for the sake of it. When I go on a long bike ride with a friend it inspires me to lose weight so I can go farther on my bike.0 -
@AvalonsUnicorn
I have to second LiterateParakeet, there's so much out there to do! I find signing up for something down the road helpful in getting me motivated in sticking with it. I went a little overboard this summer and signed up for a triathlon but if you wanted to start smaller you could sign up for a walk or a 5k somewhere close to you in a couple of months and work toward the goal of completing it. Look up online some training ideas for doing 5ks, many are actually fun and very rewarding!
But just my opinion...the most fun class I've done by far is Zumba...I was hesitant at first because I don't have much rhythm...but its so much fun!! And it just burns those calories like nobody's business!! They have classes everywhere and there's no levels...every class is made for every level...you do what you can:) Plus they make Zumba for game consoles too so you can even do it at home if you're not into getting down and boggying in front of others (which I probably should have thought of at first...I had to have been quite a sight!!:laugh:)
There's a theory that I was taught in school about the stages of preparedness for change. I've been watching my husband work through them as I've been getting serious with my weight loss. He's gone from resistance to wanting to do anything and not thinking about changing his ways to preparing to make changes in his lifestyle. He's even bought clothes for working out and planned out some healthier lunches. He's preparing to make a change in his afternoon schedule to include going to the gym. But he hasn't gotten to that stage yet. It takes time and mental preparation. I think you're there, too. You're on the verge of making it to that next stage.
You can do this! You can take that next step! And we're here to cheer you on:flowerforyou:0 -
Ok folks this is a first for me but I am at my Plateau and have 50 more pounds to go. How does this work?:flowerforyou:0
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Hi Everyone!
The title caught my eye because I just finished watching a rerun of Dr Oz 7/15/13 where the "expert" of the day was saying that the greatest power of our brain is in the subconscious - 88% and the best time to tap its power is right before we go to sleep. The suggestion given was to visualize yourself at a moment when you were most happy with the way you looked. Think about it, see it right before you fall asleep. Our brains works with us then to make it easier to find the motivation we need to succeed. It isn't magic but it can't hurt. My image of myself that I like the best is a photo my dad took probably 40 years ago. I was riding my arabian horse at a canter and coming around a curve tight in the saddle, well balanced, long legs, lean belly, head up looking where we were going. I was probably 24.I still ride but not as much as would be good for both of us. I have a Tennessee Walker now, a really big mellow guy. Traded the Ferrari for a Cadillac LOL. I can't go back to that moment but I can and will get down to a healthy weight.
5'8" 188 pounds 38" waist
BP this morning 123/75 resting heart rate 71
I take no medications, am 64, retired high school teacher, adjunct professor at a community college (LOVE IT), married 27 years to a great guy who accepted my horse addiction, two sons - 26 and 21 years old. Too busy with horses and other activities to get married when everyone else did. Worked for me
I know what to do and how to do it - lacking motivation and I give up too easily - need to be reminded why being a healthy person matters. I am blessed in so many ways. My gratitude for my blessings needs to be active - take good care of what God gave me.0 -
@ Slim4health56
Love the Airedale nose! I had my Rhea for ten years. She used to jog with me and was a great pal.0 -
Hi everyone...Im Stephanie...I need motivation as well...Ive tried losing weight in the past and nothing ever works..Ive gained 60 pounds in one year...My doctor told me last week I was morbidly obese and needed to lose for my health also. I don't have any kids but my fiancé is my life as well as my two nieces I want to be around for them, I also have a cat tiger. my current weight is 290.0
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I am in. This is my second day on MFP. I have lost 20 lbs already, but still have 38lbs to go to reach my goal. I love a challenge and I am trying to get my 6 yr old son involved so that we can break some of these bad habits together. I hope I can help him not to make some of the same mistakes with his health in life. Looking forward to doing this with all of you and seeing where we end up!0
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Wow this is great - so many motivated people!
hollaine, congrats on 20 lb lost forever! That is huge!
Stephanie get on board - we can do this!
cbmarie, I have worked on visualizing as well and it has helped me get started and get running again!
Sharon, sorry about the leveling off but we will get through it!
There are more! Hi everyone and look forward to moving in the right direction together!0 -
Thanks - have two "Aire-bears" and the youngest one walks with me everyday on the treadmill. Dogs are great at inspiring us humans to get moving!@ Slim4health56
Love the Airedale nose! I had my Rhea for ten years. She used to jog with me and was a great pal.0 -
I joined in April with a weight of 242.5; today I weigh 253.......I can't seem to stay motivated. My motivation usually lasts only a week or so and then I just fall back into old habits. Hopefully, I can find the mental motivation here!0
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To DivaColumbus:
I totally sympathize! It takes about 30 days to form a new habit and the same to break an old habit AND old habits are more difficult to break if you don't replace them with a new habit. The good news is that it takes less time to lose the weight than it normally takes to gain it. You CAN change! 0 -
oh my. i didn't really expect there to be so many of you- pardon me while i practice my own victory dance for a sec! :bigsmile: I guess i need to introduce myself too.
My name is Ashlay. I'm (almost) 35, no kids, except the 54 year old one that i married. He's a born athlete (which i am not) but last year he had to have back surgery so neither one of us moved around a whole lot for 2012. I started walking on my breaks at work about a year ago and then slowly we started back at the gym so i'm finally starting to show a little muscle. I have lost about 25 pounds (give or take a little lately) but i do love being active and i"m starting to vary my interests a bit. I still have about that I want to lose, so we'll so how it goes.
I discovered Wii Zumba ealrlier this year (because I was terrified of taking the class) and I LOOOOOVE it. it's fun, and i just can't help but smile while i'm doing it. although if you have a pier & beam house, don't do it while someone is sleeping. hubs says i sould like i'm tearing the house down. I have discovered running (which i really really suck at and always have) rediscovered swimming, and now BodyPump/CXWorx and RPM at the YMCA. only the 30 minute express classes. Let's not get crazy now.
Hubs and I are on the cusp of change. His kids are graduated from high school, he's about to retire from the state, and I am eligible to bow out myself without losing all the money they took out of my check for retirement. We are stepping back to reevaluate how very much we hhhhhhhhhate this city and pull up stakes. We are tying up loose ends. We are getting ready to leave behind a city that has sort of a sordid history for both of us and start fresh. I want to nail down these good habits i begain carefully manicuring last year so i don't lose them at the first sign of change. For the first time in my adult life, I feel emotionally and physically healthy. I am strong enough now to take whatever life can throw at me now (I hope, i guess i might have jinxed myself) and i want to continue to get stronger, healthier and happier. And I want to take you ladies with me. So welcome. I'm glad you're here.0 -
Okay, I'm in but give me a second while I re-read the fine print! LOL Sounds like a great challenge and a great group of motivators are already here. It helps to know I'm not alone. I'm a 49 year-old, single Mom of two beautiful and very self-motivated young women (32 & 21). I am also a grandmother of three precious and loving kids, 2 boys and 1 5-year old girl who will be my inspiration. I'll be adding a victory dance to my list of "things to do for me." As I have spent most of my life living for others and ignoring what is best for me. I weighed 245 lbs. a month ago when I was admitted to the hospital having a heart attack. Two stints later and some education about my chronic diabetes and chronic heart condition I am learning to live a healthier lifestyle and MFP is helping. I am at 233 lbs. now and can't remember the the heart rate trick already. So, I need a review! LOL
Oh yeah, I'll be taking dance lessons from my granddaughter...she loves Dance 4 on the Wii.
Glad to be part of the group and thanks for your stories, encouragement, and support.0 -
Okay resting heart rate - 66; neck 14", waist 48", hips 52"
I've lost 9 lbs since my heart attack!
I'm exercising 5 x's a week. VICTORY DANCE! WOO HOO!!!
Hope I'm doing this right. Never participated in a challenge before. :blushing:0 -
try not to eat much and I also lift heavy stuff and I also go back n forth to my cousin's house and to my house and also use a exercise bike but its not working I stay hungry all the time and foods always pushed in my face and its hard to not eat it please help some one.0
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Good morning everyone,
I can't find a tape measure...I used to have one around here! I am a size 16 (I was creeping up on 18) and this morning weighed in at 211.4....which is up a couple of pounds since my last weigh in. Damn sodium and weight fluctuations.
Nevertheless I am undaunted. I have had a great week and I need to keep on track and the scales, as well as my clothing, will show the progress sooner or later.
I became a mother in 1997 for the first time. Prior to that,I was in good physical shape. I hiked and ran. I was in a few 5K races. Since becoming a mom I really slowed down my exercise. I would get out there from time to time, and even was consistent for short periods over the years. My son is nearly 16, my daughter is 11 and my youngest son is 9. Now they are old enough for me to slip out for an hour in the morning and do a run.
So one morning in late June I said to myself, "I wonder if I can run anymore?" and the next thing I knew, I had jogged a mile. Nearly freaking killed me. However, I kept it up. I did a mile the next day and the day after. Eventually I increased to 1.5 miles and on July 15th, 2 miles consecutive, and yesterday I slowly jogged 3 miles.
I have begun to tone up, but not really lose pounds so far. My hubby tells me it could be muscle building. I am also doing situps and lifts every time I run.
Today is a day off to let my muscles repair. I tend to eat more on my off days so it will be a challenge to keep in check today, especially because I will be running off to do errands and will probably end up eating lunch out somewhere with the kids. I am trying to save up my calories for Saturday, when my husband will ride 57 miles on his bike (his annual birthday bike ride) and then we get crabs and beers. 6 crabs = 522 cals plus 150 cals per beer... :frown:
Last week I ran 9.75 miles overall. My training program says to not increase by more than 10% each week. I ran 2 miles Mon and 3 miles yesterday, so I plan to run 2 miles tomorrow, then again Fri and Sat. That will give me 11 miles this week which is perfect. I am training for the 5K color run in Richmond in September.
OK all, off to run errands...including the antique auction up the road that begins at 9:30! :happy: Have a great day, y'all!!
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hey ashlay & sara & everyone else - (omgosh, this is great, i just expected it to be the 3 of us when i saw the invitation and accepted it and boom, there's all these great people here - yea!) glad to see this is up and running! and what a great name - what 'brilliant' mind thought of that - roflmao - oh, how i wish that was literal. i haven't been on MFP for a few days as i've been on a road trip - left sunday morning to drive to chicago and got here yesterday afternoon. i've just now gotten a yoga mat from the hotel & will be checking out jillian's 30 day shred on youtube - it'll at least give me a start while i'm traveling (i'm at this hotel in chicago until friday morning when i start driving back home). i'll weigh in and everything on next monday as i don't have a scale or a tape measure. & besides, i don't eat great when i'm traveling.
i'm katie and i'm 50 years old and new year's day 2013, i decided to get serious about releasing all this extra weight that i've had on my body for too long. so far this year, i've released 20 pounds and have about 25 more to go to get to my 'goal' weight; altho, i'm flexible on that and am open to whatever weight feels & looks good to me at 50 years old. i'm not married, have no kids, no pets (lol) and i like my freedom to travel spur of the moment yet i'm also open to having a man in my life & hopefully one who has the ability to travel, also.
getting myself to exercise is tough for me. i had been doing classes yet it's not air conditioned in the summer and way too hot for me (i sweat alot as it is when i'm exercising; feeling like i'm going to pass out isn't my idea of healthy!) so i'm looking at what i can do on my own (until it's not soo hot & i can rejoin classes in september, hopefully) & liking the idea of the youtube stuff & trying jillian's 30 day shred, again... i did try it a few years ago & couldn't even get thru the first class, so i'm hoping i can push myself thru it at this point.
my memory moment is a pin up/cheesecake pic (anyone know why it's called cheesecake?) of me taken when i was about 25 years old (huh, 25 years ago...) where i had on this great bathing suit (it was actually a white one piece yet cut perfectly for my body) and i was sitting on the railing of a beach bar in florida and there was something about my posture (it was a candid pic that my friend just happened to snap) that was sexy as hell. when i was doing the c25k program, i would imagine myself running to that woman sitting on that railing looking great. it was great motivation, come to think of it... i felt like i was running to where i wanted to be. hmmm.
really looking forward to getting to know everyone and supporting and assisting each other in releasing weight! glad we're all here!0 -
that's a fantastic resting heart rate!!! holy cow! you're ticker's working better than mine :bigsmile: good to have you and don't worry about fine print. there isn't any. do what you can, when you can. just make sure you are challenging yourself.0
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katie- post that pic if you have it. i would love to see it. i wish i had a pick like that. there's a few out there that make me cringe but not really many that make me smile...
that gives me a challenge idea. :bigsmile:
i hope you're having a great time in chicago. i've always wanted to go...such a long list of places...so little time and even less money. sigh. one day.0
