Progress & Motivation

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MartaAnna84
MartaAnna84 Posts: 20 Member
I thought I'd start a new discussion topic where people can discuss their progress and motivate each other to continue on this 90 day challenge!
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  • ramsx1991
    ramsx1991 Posts: 142 Member
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    Oh great idea! :) what did everybody choose for Day 3 Cardio? I am pretty sore today so I'm happy we are doing cardio... It's a nice run for me today!
  • jwoah13
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    To help with soreness, add a 1/2" slice of ginger to a smoothie. It really helps! : )
  • MartaAnna84
    MartaAnna84 Posts: 20 Member
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    I did the HIIT video because I didn't have time to go to the gym (it's really cold here in Canada). It killed me though! Felt great stretching after though.
  • MartaAnna84
    MartaAnna84 Posts: 20 Member
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    Great to know about the ginger
  • mum2afew
    mum2afew Posts: 10 Member
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    I just got back on MFP, and so glad to see a group for this program!!
    Thanks for the tip about the ginger, I will try that. as i'm feeling pretty sore all over.
    I did the HIIT too, probably will every time cause time is precious to me.

    Have any of you ladies done this challenge before? does the soreness go away?
  • jaylas_mom21
    jaylas_mom21 Posts: 311 Member
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    I also did the HIIT. It felt like an awesome workout. I'm super sore all over now!
  • MartaAnna84
    MartaAnna84 Posts: 20 Member
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    I've never done the challenge however, after Day 4 I feel less sore.. but probably going to regret saying that after Day 5 :S
  • olivia_june
    olivia_june Posts: 111 Member
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    I started about a week and a half late, so I did Day 3 today. I did the HIIT because I'm not ready to commit to a gym membership and also our weather has been ridiculous here in Northern Alberta, our streets and walkways are pure ice and I'm not even exaggerating! Also, I suck at running so it will probably always be HIIT for me.

    Glad I found this group! :)
  • amywinkel32
    amywinkel32 Posts: 9 Member
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    ate terrible yesterday!!! :( What do you do when you are super treatie? or out where you cannot control what you eat?

    but had a great workout. (Day 9) Did an old Cathe Step video... I'm nervous to try the HIIT!

    question- When we have the 10 minute workout days, do you do something else as well? I just don't see how only working out for 10 minutes is going to help me lose weight.
  • MartaAnna84
    MartaAnna84 Posts: 20 Member
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    Check out other youtube 20 min HIIT videos. There are tons out there. I changed it up for the running stairs and only rested for 30 seconds instead of 1 minute in between reps.
  • ramsx1991
    ramsx1991 Posts: 142 Member
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    ate terrible yesterday!!! :( What do you do when you are super treatie? or out where you cannot control what you eat?

    but had a great workout. (Day 9) Did an old Cathe Step video... I'm nervous to try the HIIT!

    question- When we have the 10 minute workout days, do you do something else as well? I just don't see how only working out for 10 minutes is going to help me lose weight.

    I have been doing about 30 mins of cardio as well! I think if you are beginning working out then it would be ideal, so you don't wear yourself out, but if you have been working out for a long time and don't think it'll wear you out then I would do extra!
  • Byerley79
    Byerley79 Posts: 7 Member
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    Did anyone weigh in and do their measurements today? What was your progress? I'm on schedule with Day 15, but nervous about taking updating and not seeing any change. I haven't weighed in but plan to do that tomorrow morning. I'll take my measurements tonight afterwork. I completed the Day 15 work out with about 10 min. of warm up and cool down on the Treadmill on either end. Overall it felt good!
  • angel_marcelle
    angel_marcelle Posts: 101 Member
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    Did anyone weigh in and do their measurements today? What was your progress? I'm on schedule with Day 15, but nervous about taking updating and not seeing any change. I haven't weighed in but plan to do that tomorrow morning. I'll take my measurements tonight afterwork. I completed the Day 15 work out with about 10 min. of warm up and cool down on the Treadmill on either end. Overall it felt good!

    I have lost 7.4 lbs and 7 inches total, so far. Pretty amazing results for two weeks!!! :)
  • MartaAnna84
    MartaAnna84 Posts: 20 Member
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    Did anyone weigh in and do their measurements today? What was your progress? I'm on schedule with Day 15, but nervous about taking updating and not seeing any change. I haven't weighed in but plan to do that tomorrow morning. I'll take my measurements tonight afterwork. I completed the Day 15 work out with about 10 min. of warm up and cool down on the Treadmill on either end. Overall it felt good!

    I have lost 7.4 lbs and 7 inches total, so far. Pretty amazing results for two weeks!!! :)

    WOW! Great job! I did my weigh in this morning and lost 3lbs. Will be doing my measurements and photos after work
  • Byerley79
    Byerley79 Posts: 7 Member
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    Wow that is amazing. I'm weighing in tomorrow...not feeling optimistic but I know I'm feeling stronger.
  • tiffalynn07
    tiffalynn07 Posts: 9 Member
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    I never measured...but I have lost 4.6 pounds total. Feeling stronger though :)
  • ramsx1991
    ramsx1991 Posts: 142 Member
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    oh wow you all have done SO great!
    I lost 2.5 lbs. Which is awesome for me! Lately I have only been losing .5 lbs a week or so. AND I lost 2 inches off of my waist! 1 inch off of my hips. I am very shocked that I lost 2 inches off of my waist. I feel so much more stronger in my core, which is something that I have struggled with after my c-section. I will post pictures as soon as I get them on my PC!

    Edit for spelling.
  • Byerley79
    Byerley79 Posts: 7 Member
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    I finally weighed in and took measurements. Lost some inches but only .4 lbs. Hopefully I'll see more weight loss on day 30. I always struggle with how many calories to eat. MFP says 1300 before the addition of the calories from working out. I've had a dietician in the past tell me I need 1700! How are you all managing the food aspect? What are your calories? Is anyone using the BBM diet?

    Thanks!
  • ramsx1991
    ramsx1991 Posts: 142 Member
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    I finally weighed in and took measurements. Lost some inches but only .4 lbs. Hopefully I'll see more weight loss on day 30. I always struggle with how many calories to eat. MFP says 1300 before the addition of the calories from working out. I've had a dietician in the past tell me I need 1700! How are you all managing the food aspect? What are your calories? Is anyone using the BBM diet?

    Thanks!

    I eat 1650 calories a day and I am on my feet for.. I would day 50%-70% of my day and I eat my exercise calories back. For me, the more I eat, the faster I lose. I would try eating a higher amount of calories for 2 weeks or so and see if you notice more loss.
    However, I will say that inches matter SO MUCH MORE than lbs lost. Because if you lost inches, you obviously lost fat and gained muscle. Which is what you want!
  • amywinkel32
    amywinkel32 Posts: 9 Member
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    Since I'm behind I'm weighing in on Sunday and taking pictures. You girls weigh and inches loss is fantastic!
    I am using the MFP calories but my goal is only to lose .5 pounds a week because if I don't eat enough calories I get pretty cranky, frustrated, depressed... my intake ranges from 1600- 2000 a day. I cook daily and use a lot of Cooking Light recipes. good luck!