75 day commitment challenge

I'm in. I'm actually committed until June. Anyone can feel free to add me as a friend too. We can do this!

Starting my new routine for November this week (like to mix it up and keep things interesting).

I was running 5-6, sometimes 7 days a week (I like running), but am now devoting Mon, Wed & Friday to Strength training, and then cardio on Tues, Thurs and Saturday (mixing it up with some running, HIIT workouts & jump rope). Just wanting to throw my body some curve balls and have fun

I have been doing strength workouts, but was just fitting them in here and there. They are now a full part of my workout schedule. It should be fun to see how the change affects my numbers over the next month compared to the last two months.

So my progress thus far has been as follows - First week of September verses first week of November:

Height: 5'7"
Age: 42
Weight: 172 to 157.5 - Goal of 155
Waistline: 39 to 35 - Goal of 32
Body fat %: 32 to 24 - Goal of 10
Muscle %: ?? to 36.4 - Goal 40-44+ (Still figuring this one out)
Running: Couldn't jog a full 1-2 miles without walking at least half of it, but now able to run at a real nice pace (between 7-8 MPH) for 60 minutes on the treadmill, with incline intervals, without any walking. Huge performance difference for me.

So not where I want to be, but the progress is there, and muscle % has been increasing as well. I'm primarily tracking my body fat, muscle % and waistline for my primary progress and goals. I have been using the OMRON HBF-516 scale, and it's been a god send so that I'm not just focusing on my weight.

What I've done so far to get results:

1) Drink a gallon of water per day and take a multivitamin
2) Eat clean and stay away from the "great white hazards" (processed foods, wht flour, sugars, etc. - non-whole grain)
3) Track what I eat here. It has done a lot to help me understand how things really add up
4) Exercise. Tons of running and eliptical work, push-ups, body-weight squats, dips, some basic weights, etc.
5) Go to bed a bit earlier to ensure I'm getting at least 6-7 hours of sleep per night (would like more, but it just doesn't happen)

I hope some of that helps update where I'm at. I love hearing how everyone else is doing. Keep up the good work!!!

Count me in !

My goals are

- drink 8 cups of water
- stay within the MFP calorie limit
- burn 600 calories at gym for 5 days a week
- log in food diary everyday

Good luck everyone ! I will starting from tomorrow !

I have finally gotten my head on straight and I am renewing my focus on my health tomorrow so count me in for the rest of the challenge. I am looking for motivational/accountability friends too.

Sounds like a good plan. I have just started using MFP and hope tracking my food and exercise here will help me start the long journey of losing 100 plus pounds. My first mini-goal is to lose 15 pounds so my winter jeans (size 24!) from last year are not tight on me! This will take us to January 25. About 10 weeks.....My goal is to be as close to a previous goal I set a few weeks back to be 260 lb. by my birthday on Feb 9 and joining all of you on this challenge could really help me!!!!

So, for the next 75 days I will:

Walk 30-60 minutes every day
Work out with an exercise video 2 or 3 times each week
Add up my calories everyday and try to stay around 1500 cal. / day
Read my inspirational books each night such as "Made to Crave" etc.
Cut back on bread and other carbs
Eat 5 or more veggies/fruits each day
Take the time each day to refocus on my successes, shortcomings and goals

@Slusher82 the more the merrier

Good luck to all others out there !!

count me in accountability is key in this all. add me if you so wish

As of tomorrow I will:

- Stick to my calorie limit
-Log in everyday and track my meals
-Drink 8 glasses of water
- Make sure I do at least 10 minutes of walking every day
-Make sure I go for a run/swim/intense cardio workout once a week!

I'm in as well!

Joining a bit late but still motivated.
I will:
1. Track everything I eat for 75 days
2. Stick to 1400 calories a day and limit my carb intake to 50g 3 times a week
3. Exercise at minimum 4 times a week - I am paying that gym membership for a reason
4. Have no more than 1 cheat day a week
5. Limit alcohol to the weekend.

I have 50 lbs to lose at least! My waist is currently 39 and my hips, 48.

Anyone can add me.

- drink 8 cups of water NO ! I dint really kep track today . May 4 to 5 cups.
- stay within the MFP calorie limit DONE !
- burn 600 calories at gym for 5 days a week ! No, I dint go to gym today but. I worked out at home... Must be around 100 calories.
- log in food diary everyday DONE !