FAT 2 FAB Challenge!!!!

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  • TanyaH321
    TanyaH321 Posts: 53 Member
    Hello everybody! I hope ya'll have a great day!
  • thenson40
    thenson40 Posts: 47 Member
    Howdy Hidey Ho Neighbors!!! I hope that your first 6 days of our FAT 2 FAB challenge is going well for you!!! We are down to 84 more days until our final weigh in!!!!! First of all I would like you all to reply and let me know what you thought of our first weeks challenges (30 min of cardio 5 out of 7 days and 64 oz of water everyday) How did you do? Did you like them? Did you hate them? What was your strength or weakness? Just give me some feedback so I can get our next set of challenges going! Thanks and hope everyone is having an awesomely healthy day!!! :)

    My feedback:

    I completed the 5 out of 7 days of 30 min of cardio (my two days off were Sun and Mon) I really enjoyed it! I enjoy working out and love how I feel after. I can already tell that my body is getting stronger and I feel tired and sluggish when I don't exercise. NOW FOR THE WATER.... this was extremely challenging for me! I filled a pitcher with 64oz of water in the morning and found myself having to chug it all at the end of the day. FINALLY by Tues I started getting smart about it....I would drink a full glass at each meal (this also helped me to get full faster!) I also drank more during my workout. After doing those two things I was noticing by the end of the day I didn't have to chug b/c the water was gone!!!! All in all I enjoyed the challenges and deffinately felt that they DID challenge me to do things I don't always do!!! :)
  • Stephanie191991
    Stephanie191991 Posts: 100
    Hey I did the 30 mins of cardio 5 out of 7 days and not good at all with the water I drank about 1 to 2 glasses I am trying to drink the water :( I love doing the turbo jam and I have been drink dr.pepper but I have stopped drink it last night
  • TanyaH321
    TanyaH321 Posts: 53 Member
    I must admit, I didn't do well at all. I didn't exercise at all (Ya'll can slap me on the hand if you want.). I only reached my water goal on 2 days so far. I've got to buckle down and do better. My eating is good but my exercise is not.

    I thought the challenge was a good one. I just have trouble doing alot of it. LOL I'll get better, I promise. :)
  • mmelaragno
    mmelaragno Posts: 162
    Hi hi hi! I've hit my cardio goal. I too have noticed if I don't exercise I feel so sluggish and tired - and super hungry! My water has been pretty good, I think one, maybe two days I only got to only 6 or 7 glasses, but I just mesured my drinking glass today and it's equal to 2 glasses so I think I actually hit my goal. I will still only count it as one - it can't hurt drinking too much water!

    I loved the goals and think the goals are great! I feel more committed to waking up in the morning to work out knowing that other people are going to see it.
  • dancer77
    dancer77 Posts: 249 Member
    The last 3days I've done great on water so yay :) I've noticed that drinking it makes me less hungry. On the cardio side I just started tuesday so I've only gotten 3 workouts in. So...confusion here...do we start each challenge on the Friday? Somehow I thought we were starting on Monday so I didn't even track that sort of thing til the third :P
  • ltfitz
    ltfitz Posts: 48
    :frown: This week has been a challenge in its self... so I wasnt up for this weeks challege but I did exercise 3 times this week & drank most of my water, but next week I will be ready!!



    Thank you Thenson40 for putting this together!!! : smile:
  • thenson40
    thenson40 Posts: 47 Member
    Thankyou to those of you that gave me your input! Just to clear up some confusion the new challenges are posted on Fridays and weigh in's are on Monday. If you all want we can do both new challenge and weigh in on Monday or we can keep it the same. PLEASE vote and tell me which you would prefer and we'll do whichever majority wants :) Moving on...

    NEW CHALLENGE FOR WEEK 2!

    1) Water Challenge: since alot of us had trouble with this we will try again! Drink 64oz of water 7 days out of 7! YOU CAN DO IT!

    2) Cardio Challenge: we will also be repeating last weeks challenge. 5 days of cardio out of 7 for at least 30 min.

    EXTRA CREDIT: for those of you that completed last weeks cardio challenge OR want to push yourself a little more you can also do 2 days of strength training on top of your 5 days of cardio! Strength training raises your metabolism which allows you to burn more calories even when your not working out! Adding strength will also transform and slim your body quicker than just cardio alone!

    You can do this! We are all in this boat together and some days are good and some days suck BUT you came to this website for a reason. YOU joined this challenge for a reason....to change! Whether to lose the weight, feel more confident, or just be happy; there was some reason you did this and the only way for it to happen is to do it! If you hate water you can add some crystal light to flavor it or if you hate working out find something fun like dancing or playing with your kids! But you CAN do this I know you can and everyone on this challenge knows you can. So..............LET'S DO THIS! I can't wait for the weigh in on Monday! I'm PROUD of all of you!!! Have a wonderful night!!!
    -Taylor
  • dancer77
    dancer77 Posts: 249 Member
    I'm for doing both on Monday :)
  • FineJC2007
    FineJC2007 Posts: 11 Member
    Hi everybody!!! Sorry i have not wrote anything lately ... been really busy and justed used my phone to log my calories and workouts. Hope to log on next week everyday. I did 100% on the cardio ... I didnt go Monday and Friday so those were my 2 days out of 7 I didnt do cardio. The water is deff a challenge .... OMG before I could drink 90oz a day but now its like I dont want it and I am not thirsty for anything. I have only drank like 4 glasses a day. I am going to try really hard to meet the 8 glasses everyday next week. I think we should start Challenge on Mondays with weigh in because I check Sunday nites to see if there are any posts before Mondays weigh in and now I am 2 days behind since we started on Friday :( I ate bad 2 days this week ... when I say bad I mean REAL REAL bad and I am affraid tomorrow I will weigh in the same as when we started. I am going to do better this week and not go over my calories any days at all. This week was hard because of the holiday and stuff. I hope everyone has a great nite and a fantastic Monday morning!!!
  • mmelaragno
    mmelaragno Posts: 162
    Oi, I forgot weigh in was today until after I exercised and drank 3 glasses of water. So I'm going to use my weight from Friday, and next week I will weigh in on Monday's too.

    So I lost 1.4 pounds, current weight 236.6

    Have a great Monday everyone!
  • ozofeliz
    ozofeliz Posts: 20 Member
    1. Juan Antonio.
    2. Actually 275 lbs ( i lost 44 lb last year)
    3. 250 lbs 90 days . 200 lbs this year.
    4. Hiking 4 times at week minimum 10k max 20k. this is my "basic" :) route http://runkeeper.com/user/evoratec/activity/22949627

    more than 40k of hiking at week

    Aug-Dec 2010 500k of hiking.

    i must begin with workout to tonify the skin
  • dancer77
    dancer77 Posts: 249 Member
    Starting weight for challenge: 148.8
    Current weight: 146.0
    Lost: 2.8lbs
    :D
  • TanyaH321
    TanyaH321 Posts: 53 Member
    My starting weight was 244.
    Today I'm 239.
    So, I'm down 5 lbs! WooHoo!
  • thenson40
    thenson40 Posts: 47 Member
    Happy Weigh in day everyone!!!! We are going to start doing both challenges and weigh in's on Monday! So of course for this week we are doing CARDIO: 5 out of 7 days and WATER: 64 oz a day! Don't forget if you want a little challenge add strength training for an extra metabolism boost!!!

    Starting weight for challenge: 235
    Current weight: 230!!!

    Lost 5 lbs!


    Good job to everyone that has already weighed in!!! You guys rock!!!

    I will post a spreadsheet as soon as everyone weighs in! :) Have a super day!
  • Stephanie191991
    Stephanie191991 Posts: 100
    SW:179
    CW:177
    Lost 3 :D
  • FineJC2007
    FineJC2007 Posts: 11 Member
    GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!! I hate the scale today ............... SW 228 CW 228 Weight Lost 0 :( Maybe next week I guess.
  • thenson40
    thenson40 Posts: 47 Member
    Don't sweat Eddie! Some weeks are good and some weeks are not so good...Look at it this week you DIDN'T gain!!! That is wonderful! You are gonna have a great week!!!!
  • thenson40
    thenson40 Posts: 47 Member
    FAT 2 FAB 90 DAY CHALLENGE

    NAME: SW: CW: Loss for the week: TOTAL LOSS:

    Taylor 235 230 -5 -5
    Mary 238 236.6 -1.4 -1.4
    Tanya 244 239 -5 -5
    Eddie 228 228 -0 -0
    Sam 148.8 146.0 -2.8 -2.8
    Stephanie 179 177 -2 -2
    ltfitz
  • thenson40
    thenson40 Posts: 47 Member
    Okay the spreadsheet DID NOT copy well so give me a some time and I'll figure out how to do it right! BUT here are the numbers for week 1, hope it makes sence with the format being screwed up! Our ROCKSTAR AWARD goes to Tanya for the highest loss for the week at 5 lbs!!!! You are a ROCKSTAR Tanya!!! Congrats to EVERYONE! What a great week! I'm proud of you!!!!!
  • mmelaragno
    mmelaragno Posts: 162
    Taylor, you did great with your 5 pounds lost too! Congratulations everyone on not gaining weight!!! We're doing wonderful!
  • TanyaH321
    TanyaH321 Posts: 53 Member
    We are all off to a great start!

    Thanks for making me a ROCKSTAR. :)
  • dancer77
    dancer77 Posts: 249 Member
    Good job Tanya :) Today I woke up with a whole lot of motivation and tendonitis in my left ankle. Needless to say that is not a good combination...but I am going to do some cardio, just at the pace of a lame snail :P
  • thenson40
    thenson40 Posts: 47 Member
    Sorry to hear about the tendonitis Sam! That sucks! Hope everyone is doing well! Let me know if anyone has any questions or concerns with this weeks chanllenges!!!!

    Much Love-Tay
  • Stephanie191991
    Stephanie191991 Posts: 100
    SW:179
    Last weeks weight:176
    CW:175
    lost 1 pound :ohwell:
  • thenson40
    thenson40 Posts: 47 Member
    SW: 230
    CW: 230 -0lbs!


    CHALLENGE:

    Okay guys I have officially hit a PLATEAU!!! After alot of cursing out the scale and researching the internet I've come up with a solution! Websites say to get over a plateau you need to mix it up from you regular routine and push a little harder for a week to jump start your body again! Soooo this weeks challenge is going to be...........................

    BOOT CAMP!!!!!!

    You need to give me ONE week of you personal BEST!!! Push yourself! You can do it! You can set your own guidelines or you can do mine with me! Good luck!

    1) 70 oz of water (yep you read that right it says 70!)
    2) 60 minutes of cardio 6 days out of 7
    3) At least 30 minutes of strength 5 days out of 7
    4) NO eating after dinner ( this will be a challenge for me!)
    5) A fruit and veggie at every meal
    6) subtract 100 calories off of your normal calorie intake (mine will now be 1400)

    Now if this doesn't kick start my body into losing, I may need one of you to take over the challenges!:laugh: good luck on your weigh ins and as soon as everyone posts I will put up our numbers for this week!!! Have a fabulous day!!!
  • mmelaragno
    mmelaragno Posts: 162
    Happy Monday!

    SW: 238
    1/10/10 Weight: 236.6
    Today's Weight: 232

    4.6 lbs lost

    I think the new challenge is great! I need to change my routine up a bit too!

    Good luck everyone!!
  • mmelaragno
    mmelaragno Posts: 162
    Oh yeah, Taylor, I read just yesterday that if you hit a plateau to also change your food. Have an 800-1,000 calorie meal of something that you don't normally eat. It like jump starts your metabolism again. May be worth a try
  • TanyaH321
    TanyaH321 Posts: 53 Member
    Well, I didn't do well this week at all.

    Weight this week. 242 lbs.

    I have no idea why I gained. I ate better this week than I did all thru Christmas and I didn't gain any then. I have a feeling it's about that TOM. I hope that's the reason for the weight gain.
  • dancer77
    dancer77 Posts: 249 Member
    Starting weight - 148.0
    First weigh-in - 146.0
    Current - 145.6 (lose of 0.4lbs)

    now that's an eye opener..I only lost 0.4lbs! Definitely time to kick it up a notch! This week I'm doubling my cardio, making sure i drink all my water, and not eating after 8pm. Hopefully that will destroy whatever is holding me back :P i think the enemy is chocolate. Sigh.
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