March 2014 Fitness Challenge
melkadee
Posts: 5,598 Member
Shedding just a few pounds can start to improve your overall health. Losing weight takes time, energy, commitment, knowledge and for many of us … it takes support. :flowerforyou:
This month's challenge is to simply lose weight.
Set a reasonable goal for the month
Record your goal on the group thread
Weigh yourself at least once a week
Make an entry on the group thread at least once a week telling us of your weight loss successes and challenges
Do it for your family.
Do it for yourself.
Let’s start working toward a healthier you!
Are you in?:bigsmile:
This month's challenge is to simply lose weight.
Set a reasonable goal for the month
Record your goal on the group thread
Weigh yourself at least once a week
Make an entry on the group thread at least once a week telling us of your weight loss successes and challenges
Do it for your family.
Do it for yourself.
Let’s start working toward a healthier you!
Are you in?:bigsmile:
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I'm in, my personal goal is to loose 2 pounds in March, and I will weigh once a week and report back. I am within 5# of my goal weight and at this point a half pound a week loss in reasonable for me. Once I hit that goal and maintain for it awhile I'll then decide if I want to loose anymore.
I'll report is in a format like this:
Date: March 3rd Baseline:0 (can make a note of this, don't have to post)
March 10th +/- of baseline= (how much up or down from basline weekly)
Challenges and successes for the week:0 -
Since I am in weight maintenance mode. My weight goal is to stay within a 5 lb range of my target weight. (134 lbs) My fitness goal is to drop 1.5% in bodycfat. Or 2 lbs of body fat.
My current %BF is 27.8% M
My goal %BF is 26,3%
I wont be able to measure it again until the end of the month. Keep your fingers crossed!0 -
Since I am in weight maintenance mode. My weight goal is to stay within a 5 lb range of my target weight. (134 lbs) My fitness goal is to drop 1.5% in bodycfat. Or 2 lbs of body fat.
My current %BF is 27.8% M
My goal %BF is 26,3%
I wont be able to measure it again until the end of the month. Keep your fingers crossed!
Just asking, is it realistic to loose 2 pounds of body fat in a month when you are at goal weight? I don't really know. Would loose 2 pounds total or lose some and turn some weight into to muscle?0 -
Okay here we go!
I'm doing a challenge
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/20042-lulu-mr-fish-30-day-gba-plank-challenge
I am also thinking I'll up my daily calorie burn to 750cals M-F. Hope I can do it!! I think I'm going to be one.sore.girl.
I'd like to continue on my latest trend of losing 2lbs per week.
Here. We. Go!0 -
When you are on a calorie deficit, the goal is to drop bodyfat, while maintaining as much muscle as possible. Resistance training and adequate protein will help that. But building muscle requires a surplus of cals! This is my understanding. But you can increase strength and cardiovascular fitness!! All good!Since I am in weight maintenance mode. My weight goal is to stay within a 5 lb range of my target weight. (134 lbs) My fitness goal is to drop 1.5% in bodycfat. Or 2 lbs of body fat.
My current %BF is 27.8% M
My goal %BF is 26,3%
I wont be able to measure it again until the end of the month. Keep your fingers crossed!
Just asking, is it realistic to loose 2 pounds of body fat in a month when you are at goal weight? I don't really know. Would loose 2 pounds total or lose some and turn some weight into to muscle?0 -
I would like to lose 5+ lbs this month. I haven't really been losing for a while. So I am hoping this week I'll get that big initial weight loss, then lose 1-2 lbs a week. Over the past 2 yrs I have gained back 30 lbs...and I really want to lose that this year. I just need to focus and not get side tracked by life.0
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Yay March 1st!!
I did planks 2min
50 push-ups
50 leg raises
50 squats (just a light bar today)
AAANNNNDDDD a 60min hike on that crazy stepmill (looks like a staircase). Crazy burn. I've been told that's a 1000calorie burn!0 -
Plus a bike ride give me an 830 calorie burn for today.Yay March 1st!!
I did planks 2min
50 push-ups
50 leg raises
50 squats (just a light bar today)
AAANNNNDDDD a 60min hike on that crazy stepmill (looks like a staircase). Crazy burn. I've been told that's a 1000calorie burn!0 -
My goal is to lose 5 pounds this month. I am 2.6 pounds heavier than I was last year this time. It's time to get back to this weight loss journey.
We can do this!:bigsmile: 0 -
Plus another bike ride gave me a burn of over 1000 cals!
Plus a bike ride give me an 830 calorie burn for today.Yay March 1st!!
I did planks 2min
50 push-ups
50 leg raises
50 squats (just a light bar today)
AAANNNNDDDD a 60min hike on that crazy stepmill (looks like a staircase). Crazy burn. I've been told that's a 1000calorie burn!0 -
You are different and better this year:) Great goals, you can do it!My goal is to lose 5 pounds this month. I am 2.6 pounds heavier than I was last year this time. It's time to get back to this weight loss journey. We can do this!:bigsmile:0 -
I lost 1-2 lbs in February which put me at my pre-holiday weight. Not as much as I'd like but considering the weather that we've had in NE Ohio and the hectic semester including routine 12+ hour days, I can't complain. There were times when I was lucky to get in 2 workouts/week.
I'm shooting for 2 lbs in March which would put me at 164, below my original goal weight of 165. I'm shooting for 160 and will take it from there.
FYI, I weigh myself every day and plot it on a control chart. I have a quality engineering background so I know how to watch the trends. I'll be reporting when my weight is "out of control"0 -
I've lost 16 pounds of the 30 I put on during my pregnancy. Baby is 1 week old. I am planning on being 20 pounds down by the end of March so I need to lose 4 pounds this month.0
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Date: March 3rd Baseline determined and noted
March 10th +/- of baseline=
Challenges and successes for the last week:
+ I dropped a pound the last week of Feb.
+I got two nice weight training sessions, 2 HIIT sessions and a killer hike with hills this last week.
+bought a pair of size 8 jeans that fit perfectly...
-I had a couple days of huge eating, ekk!:noway:
-Need more consistent activity daily, shooting for at least 30 mins of walking everyday or more activity. :flowerforyou:0 -
I've lost 16 pounds of the 30 I put on during my pregnancy. Baby is 1 week old. I am planning on being 20 pounds down by the end of March so I need to lose 4 pounds this month.
Love you pic! So cute.0 -
did my planks and a Victoria Secrets butt workout today. Getting ready to go to the range for some shooting and then getting some workout time at the gym (hopefully).0
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I've lost 16 pounds of the 30 I put on during my pregnancy. Baby is 1 week old. I am planning on being 20 pounds down by the end of March so I need to lose 4 pounds this month.
I've lost 3.8 more pounds and am at 19 pounds lost since having baby. Only need one more pound to reach this months goal. Maybe I should change my goal.0 -
I'm late coming in.....
My goal is 5 pounds down this month... I had gone up about 3 -5 since my dad passed in October.
I started the 21 Day Fix two + weeks ago. currently showing 3 - 4 pounds down (I fluctuate a lot) so we shall see what is permanent.
working out daily
following the eating plan Most days
Must keep Going!
We've got this!
Nancy0 -
Checked my tape measure measurements today, and I have lost a tiny bit of inches since July 2013 although my weight is higher a little then it was in July. Lifting heavy weights is working, now I just have to control my intake more....:drinker:0
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Hello Everyone!
I am ill. :sick: I have been ill since the end of February. I am just starting to feel better.
I weighed this morning and I gained a pound. I have not been working out or recording my meals. I hope to start exercising slowly this week. Keep making progress! You guys rock! :bigsmile: 0 -
Hello Everyone!
I am ill. :sick: I have been ill since the end of February. I am just starting to feel better. I weighed this morning and I gained a pound. I have not been working out or recording my meals. I hope to start exercising slowly this week. Keep making progress! You guys rock! :bigsmile:
I hope you feel better soon. Take it easy!0 -
Hello Everyone!
I am ill. :sick: I have been ill since the end of February. I am just starting to feel better. I weighed this morning and I gained a pound. I have not been working out or recording my meals. I hope to start exercising slowly this week. Keep making progress! You guys rock! :bigsmile:
Get well soon.... get back on track you can still do it!:flowerforyou:0 -
Date: March 3rd Baseline determined and noted
March 10th +/- of baseline= -3/4#
*weighed in at a different location today , so i'll check it with my regular later
March 10th:
Challenges/successe:
+ Got all of my planned work outs in, even ahead by one right now. Three weight training, three HIIT and a hour hike and a little walking.
+Feel great, no aches or pains and sleeping great!
-Intake a little higher than planned a couple of days
-alcoholic drinks over my goal of just three a week
This week shooting for six days of 30 mins or more of activity.,, Reading Mens's Health Total Fitness Guide 2009, Power Training.
March 3rd: Challenges and successes for the last week:
+ I dropped a pound the last week of Feb.
+I got two nice weight training sessions, 2 HIIT sessions and a killer hike with hills this last week.
+bought a pair of size 8 jeans that fit perfectly...
-I had a couple days of huge eating, ekk!:noway:
-Need more consistent activity daily, shooting for at least 30 mins of walking everyday or more activity. :flowerforyou:0 -
Date: March 3rd Baseline determined and noted
March 10th +/- of baseline= -3/4#
*weighed in at a different location today , so i'll check it with my regular later
March 10th:
Challenges/successe:
+ Got all of my planned work outs in, even ahead by one right now. Three weight training, three HIIT and a hour hike and a little walking.
+Feel great, no aches or pains and sleeping great!
-Intake a little higher than planned a couple of days
-alcoholic drinks over my goal of just three a week
This week shooting for six days of 30 mins or more of activity.,, Reading Mens's Health Total Fitness Guide 2009, Power Training.
March 3rd: Challenges and successes for the last week:
+ I dropped a pound the last week of Feb.
+I got two nice weight training sessions, 2 HIIT sessions and a killer hike with hills this last week.
+bought a pair of size 8 jeans that fit perfectly...
-I had a couple days of huge eating, ekk!:noway:
-Need more consistent activity daily, shooting for at least 30 mins of walking everyday or more activity. :flowerforyou:
Rocky, you are doing great! It is great that you are sleeping great. That is so important to maintaining health! Keep it up!0 -
Yeah Mel
I could sleep a lot better if I wasn't being interuppted by my DD......stilll....at 10yo....what is that about?
So hope you are well and getting on track with goal this month. We are blessed here with awesome sunny days this week, so hope take advantage of that.0 -
Since I am in weight maintenance mode. My weight goal is to stay within a 5 lb range of my target weight. (134 lbs) My fitness goal is to drop 1.5% in bodycfat. Or 2 lbs of body fat.
My current %BF is 27.8% M
My goal %BF is 26,3%
I wont be able to measure it again until the end of the month. Keep your fingers crossed!
Congrats for being in weight maintenance mode!!! Bravo! :drinker:0 -
Plus another bike ride gave me a burn of over 1000 cals!
Plus a bike ride give me an 830 calorie burn for today.Yay March 1st!!
I did planks 2min
50 push-ups
50 leg raises
50 squats (just a light bar today)
AAANNNNDDDD a 60min hike on that crazy stepmill (looks like a staircase). Crazy burn. I've been told that's a 1000calorie burn!
You are on FIRE!!! Keep it up! :happy:0 -
So far this month the scale hasn't moved but i'm not going to give up :flowerforyou:
2-3 pounds is my goal---so far just some inches lost0 -
I would like to lose 5+ lbs this month. I haven't really been losing for a while. So I am hoping this week I'll get that big initial weight loss, then lose 1-2 lbs a week. Over the past 2 yrs I have gained back 30 lbs...and I really want to lose that this year. I just need to focus and not get side tracked by life.
How is it going? I gained over 30 lbs. back too. Let's keep at it. We can do this!!!! Hang in there!0 -
I lost 1-2 lbs in February which put me at my pre-holiday weight. Not as much as I'd like but considering the weather that we've had in NE Ohio and the hectic semester including routine 12+ hour days, I can't complain. There were times when I was lucky to get in 2 workouts/week.
I'm shooting for 2 lbs in March which would put me at 164, below my original goal weight of 165. I'm shooting for 160 and will take it from there.
FYI, I weigh myself every day and plot it on a control chart. I have a quality engineering background so I know how to watch the trends. I'll be reporting when my weight is "out of control"
How is it going? I weighed myself every day, but I did not record it or plot it. I noticed that I was in better control of my weight when I weighed daily. I have to work to find that control again. Congrats on reaching your goal weight! :happy:0
