Hi All!!

Very excited to be doing another challenge (I was a shark last time around). I made it all the way to week 13 last time. I know I don't have a hope of winning due to my relatively low SW but I can't wait to get on track with the accountability. The challenges remind me to log faithfully and to incorporate weight training with my running.

I have a goal of running 4 more halves before I turn 40. This means staying healthy and injury free. First half is November 17th.

Good luck Twin Mom!! I ended up with Plantar Facitis (I am sure I spelled that wrong) and was out of running for a good six months. My best advise is to keep in newer sneakers and don't push the mileage up too fast.

Hi everyone!

I'm Dar, and I've done 2 or 3 of Sheri's challenges in the past (I was a Shark and a Raven!). I loved the accountability and challenging myself, but didn't stick around too long due to my low start weights. This time I am looking to get back on track with my exercise after having baby #5 in April. I tried to be healthy and active during pregnancy, but still managed to pack on 40lbs, and 20 of those are still here and seem to be moving in. It will be a challenge because I know from the past that my body LOVES being in this weight range, and I am nursing my daughter so I need to be careful to balance everything. It's easy to find excuses, but I know these challenges won't allow for that. Just what I need!

Looking forwards to getting to know everyone! Go Wolverines!

Checking in

Hi everybody

I promise I'll add more when I have more time... Prob won't be till tomorrow....:indifferent: But my names Elaine I'm from NZ :happy:

Looking forward to doing the challenge.... As I just had baby number two...

Oh I've also sent my measurements in (did it yesterday afternoon actually) and I've noticed it's not inked off yet, so I might give Sheri a quick PM tomorrow to make sure she's got them....


Sorry will check in properly tomorrow

Hi Everyone! This is going to be my third challenge with Sheri and I'm very amped up for this one! On both of the previous challenges I was a Shark.

I work full time and I go to school. Last challenge I ended up getting swamped with school work and fell off track. I am really excited for this challenge though because one of my goals in my life is to manage my time better. I know I have the time for everything but I just don't seem to make the most of my time. I'm really looking forward to getting to know you guys during this challenge.

I'm shattered and it's just past 9pm here, think an early night is in order as it's an early morning running club session... I think it's about 6-8 miles ish tomorrow, not too sure as I missed Thursday (Parents evening)). Hopefully it will tick something off for this week Looking forward to the weeks challenge, hopefully it'll be up before I head out in the morning.

Here is week 1 any Qs, just ask, if you would prefer you can PM myself or Gillain (mailaig) - now off for a coffee to think of what to choose.....

WEEK 1 Challenge
#1 - WORKOUT
30/30/45/60 - Do a Minimum of 4 workouts this week
2x 30 minutes - 1x 45 minutes - 1x 60 minutes
(Sunday - Friday morning 10am) - On 4 Different Days! (all these times are, of course, challenge minimums...feel free to go longer!!)

BURN a MINUMUM of 1000 CALORIES For the Week!!
TEAM CALORIE BURN TOTALS - 13,000 CALORIES
As I don't believe I have total completion of teams I'm going to keep this # kind of low but straight across the board - so All Teams Need to hit a minimum of 13,000 Calories! That should be more than doable for all teams!
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#2 - REPS - This is Always IN ADDITION to your workout times
Do 400 Reps!
YOU Choose what you want to work - Upper Body, Lower Body, Cardio or Core! ALL 400 Reps for this week MUST work the area you chose! You may do different types of reps but work the 1 area All Week! 25 of 1 specific exercise at one time to be couted toward the 400.
You can use weighted machines, weights or just your own body...examples - squats, glute reps, leg lifts, crunches,
situps, jumping jacks....the internet or your teammates
are GREAT for reference or ideas for this!
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#3 - Focus on Flexibility - CHOOSE something you would like to be able to do by the end of the Challenge!! For this week - Just spend 5 Minutes on 3 days doing some strectching to get yourself closer to your goal.
ie: on the big side...maybe you would like to be able to do the splits or when you're standing you would like to be able to bend and lay your hands flat on the ground or when sitting you would like to be able to open your legs wider when stretching and/or lower your head to the ground. AND this is in addition to any before/after stretching you should be doing in your workouts!!!! Internet and teammates is a great place for stretching ideas and I also have a huge book on it if you need ideas.

Thats it this week for the workout...Simple huh?!
BUT most of you know me....this is Definitely your mellow week....Much More Fun To Come from here on out!

OVER this week you need to.....
#4 - CHOOSE a habit you would like to change (Does NOT have to be diet/exercise related)
ideas...go from 3 alcoholic beverages to 1 - Stop drinking altogether - Quit/cut back smoking - Stop talking negatively to yourself - cut out soda - or caffeine - cut back to 1 hour a day playing video games - or 1 hour a day mindless surfing the internet (not including MFP ;-P) - Stop watching tv by 7pm...etc.

#5 - CHOOSE a New Good Habit or Hobby!!
ideas - Do 10 minutes more stretching before and after a workout, spend 20 minutes a day organizing a room in your house - walk the stairs EVERYtime stairs are an options - learn how to play an instrument or a new language - donate your time - take time to read 30 minutes each day - cook a meal each day and sit down at the table to eat it -
cook 7 meals in advance for the week!

For #4 AND #5 - These will start next week and are for the entire challenge so CHOOSE WISELY!! and these will be for points... you have a week to think about it - Suggestion...write down a bunch of things for both that you would like to do...then narrow it down...BE REALISTIC BUT Please also Choose something that Will, In Fact, Be a CHALLENGE for you!! You need to have chosen your items by Friday Deadline
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For posting - you can ask you team leader how they want it -
but it will go on your team thread daily or every couple days.....:Hopefully you all have had some contact with your teams...after today I will be more available so if you have ANY questions please don't hesitate to ask!!! Posting sample....
Stretch Goal - Back Bend....
Sunday:
30 Min / 420 Calories (biking, zumba, walking)
50 Upper Body Reps (50 total)
Stretching - 5 minutes
20 Points (those you'll see next week!)

Hi All,

Sorry for the late check in - I was using the phone app too much. But I will make sure to check the laptop a few times a week to stay involved with the page.

Anyway, my name is Kerri and I'm starting at 225. Yep, I'm a big girl, but one that is motivated. An one that lost 10 pounds while sitting on a couch all summer. On June 26th I shattered my ankle. Needless to say, 2 months of immobilization, plus a blood clot from my knee to my ankle, and I've come to appreciate the need to get healthy once and for all in a whole new light. During the past month I've been dealing with my own case of plantar fasciitis from the boot and some serious tendinitis. However, I was just released from PT on Friday because I have reached 70% of my mobility back. The PT told me it will take a full year to get it all back. I'm ready to take that 10lb loss while sitting on the couch to a whole new level with this challenge.

To this end, here are my goals for this week / for the challenge:

#1 - I will work out on Sunday, Tues, Wednesday, & Friday
#2 - I will do 300+ reps on arms/back and 100 reps on my calves
#3 - My flexibility is on calf stretches for my tendinitis.
#4 - No more snacking/eating after 7pm. This is when I get myself into trouble!
#5 - Read 2 books / workbook pages with my daughter every day, not just 2 or 3 times a week.

Hi all...

1.) My running days are Monday (mid distance), Wednesday (short), Thursday (long) and Saturday (short ...doesn't count to challenge). I plan on putting in my 4th day at the gym for my reps.

2.) Flexibility: I hope to increase overall....goal is to touch hands flat to the ground

3.) Improvement Goal: No more computer or iphones after the kids go to bed.

4.) Need to think here....not sure on a hobby. Running has been my hobby for the last couple of years.