3500 calroies burned challenge

MissingMinnesota
MissingMinnesota Posts: 7,486 Member
edited September 22 in Motivation and Support
I decided I was going to shoot for 3500 calories (1 lb) burned this up coming week (11/15 - 11/21). I used to set this goal for myself all the time but since my weight fell below 180 it seems almost impossible for me to get to. So this next week I am issuing a challenge to anyone else that would like to join me in trying to burn 3500 calories in 7 days. Maybe we can keep it going week to week. Just post your calories burned for the day and total for the week.
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  • MissingMinnesota
    MissingMinnesota Posts: 7,486 Member
    darn it the moment I hit enter I notice I spelled calories incorrectly in the topic title. Sorry all spell checkers out there.
  • cardbucfan
    cardbucfan Posts: 10,571 Member
    Count me in. I just checked my exercise log for the last 3 weeks and I exceeded that total every week so it should be very doable for me this week. Now the next week,,,,:laugh:
  • vickiele1
    vickiele1 Posts: 394 Member
    Count me in too. That's a little higher than I do some days (depending on the type of exercise), but I'm in for it - I'll push myself this week - it will be good for me and will certainly help me reach my Thanksgiving goal.

    Vickie
  • TaraMaria
    TaraMaria Posts: 1,975
    I'm in!!! This is awesome!!!! I burned 3050 this past week so I am pretty close to meeting this goal and technically I still have today to get up there to 3500...Hmmmm....LOL!

    For sure I'm on for this week! I'm pumped!
  • eglass64
    eglass64 Posts: 180
    Im less than 180 cals away..I will go for a walk.
  • tarapin
    tarapin Posts: 169
    Sounds good to me! Gotta check what I've been doing but I'd like to have a big burn before turkey day :) Thanks for the incentive!
  • Silky815
    Silky815 Posts: 367 Member
    I am also in with this challenge. As long as I do what I am suppose to do, and not what I want to do, I will make this challenge a reality.
  • tammietifanie
    tammietifanie Posts: 1,496 Member
    Count me IN!!!!!! I need to push myself to work out more and harder! Do we Post our Calories in on Sundays????
  • sundinsgurl
    sundinsgurl Posts: 1,157 Member
    I just checked back on the past few weeks and I burned anywhere from 1600-2100. So 3500 is a lot more than I normally do - so it will definetely be a challenge! However, this is a challenge I'm up for!!

    3500 split between 7 days - is 500 calories a day!

    Is it ok for me to start it tomorrow and calculate from Monday-Sunday as my week?
  • Christie23
    Christie23 Posts: 357 Member
    I would love to do it. I was at 3100 this week, so I think I could step it up a little more and make it happen!!! :bigsmile:
  • RachM
    RachM Posts: 113 Member
    Definately in! I need to get back on the wagon this week!
  • MissingMinnesota
    MissingMinnesota Posts: 7,486 Member
    Is it ok for me to start it tomorrow and calculate from Monday-Sunday as my week?

    I was planning on the challenge starting tomorrow 11/15 -11/21 so thats perfect.

    Just to keep motivated and on track you can either post your calories every day and the total so far for the week or if you just want to post on total next sunday that is fine also. It is a very loose challenge.
  • catgee
    catgee Posts: 9 Member
    Count me in! My first challenge, so exciting!
  • fthoodbaby
    fthoodbaby Posts: 52 Member
    Count me in, too! I am 20 lbs away from my goal and getting the scales to go down is getting harder the closer I get to goal.

    OH, and a question, how do I find posts that I have replied to?
  • MissingMinnesota
    MissingMinnesota Posts: 7,486 Member
    fthoodbaby the post would be listed under my topics.
  • maurodim
    maurodim Posts: 28
    count me me I will start with my calories tomorrow and will post Monday to Sunday......3500 is double what I usually do but will try to get as close to 3500 as I can....... I will imagine Jillian is on my shoulder yelling at me !!!!!!!!!
  • Sporty98
    Sporty98 Posts: 320 Member
    Sounds good to me, too! I'm in! (I burned more than this during this past week, too!) Hopefully, it will help jumpstart some weight loss! Thanks for the challenge!
  • selbyhutch
    selbyhutch Posts: 531 Member
    I'll give it a go! I'm starting Couch to 5k tomorrow, walking at night as well and also doing Wii EA Sports Challenge... I should be able to hit it. If not... there's always the weekend to make up the left-over!!
  • RHOyalT
    RHOyalT Posts: 204 Member
    I accept this challenge. This will be tough for me because I'm just getting back into exercising. I'm gonna give it my best!
  • Jess814
    Jess814 Posts: 18
    I'm in. :) I gained a pound since my last weigh in & I'm really trying to kick butt this week because I just feel so terrible about myself! So, this will just keep me motivated. :)
  • TaraMaria
    TaraMaria Posts: 1,975
    I'm so excited!!! :o) Trying to keep my motivation high and my energy up! That gym will know my name by heart!! :o)
  • kasmir8199
    kasmir8199 Posts: 507 Member
    I'm going to do my best to keep up with this challenge.
    I've burned 3593 this week.
  • MissingMinnesota
    MissingMinnesota Posts: 7,486 Member
    Alright everyone get ready, get set, burn!
  • MamaRandall
    MamaRandall Posts: 243 Member
    Count me in on this challenge too! I usually get pretty close, but have never actually reached 3500. This week will be the week!
  • nsueflorence
    nsueflorence Posts: 295 Member
    I am so in!
  • cardbucfan
    cardbucfan Posts: 10,571 Member
    Monday: 659 burned! (not gonna count the laundry and vigorous housecleaning I'm doing today-that will go towards my chocolate frosting binge yesterday!)
  • izzys1mom
    izzys1mom Posts: 51
    Awesome, my first challenge....count me in!
  • CGerman
    CGerman Posts: 539
    I'm in - nice push to stay on track before Thanksgiving.
  • vickiele1
    vickiele1 Posts: 394 Member
    I really planned on doing this, but I fell this morning and fractured my wrist. do you think it would be okay if I don't start until tomorrow? If you all think it is cheating, then I will just drop out.

    thanks

    Vickie
  • MissingMinnesota
    MissingMinnesota Posts: 7,486 Member
    Vickele ohhhh that sucks about your wrist but start when ever you feel like. I am going to be trying to get my 3500 calories burned in 5 days maybe 6 if I need it. I always take at least one rest day in the week.
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