Vixen&Foxes: Valentine's Challange

jut seen this was started a couple weeks ago, is it too late to join in on the challenge, if not. my stats are above

Good morning all and happy hump day! I had a unit training this morning and I underestimated my workout and how long it was going to take to get ready and out the door so as a result I was rushing a bit. I have to get back into the groove of getting up really early, getting the workout completed, eat breakfast, shower and head out in enough time to not have to rush to work. I think we have about a week left of working from home and then it's back into the office for the next 3-5 months.

Today is a strength training day but since I wanted a better calorie burn I decided to add a little cardio. I started off with the Insanity warm up and boy did I forget how intense that can be. Once that was done I completed the Push Circuit 2 dvd from the Chalean Extreme program and I'm happy to announce that I was able to increase my weights on most of the exercises. Push Circuit is mainly shoulders and legs and for some shoulder exercises I lifted 10 lbs and for others I lifted 15 lbs and I definitely feel the burn. I could not make it to 8 reps but definitely rocked out 6 so I reached failure. On the leg exercises I was able to increase my weights from 15 lbs to 20 lbs. I'm happy with today's workout and the progress i'm making.


O_Malley: After reading everyone's post it seems you're right, a lot of people have hit a plateau. I'm not surprised by mine since I had sucha big initial drop. I just hope I can meet my goal by V-day.

Queencici: There's not an official hula hoop challenge it's just that I'm using the hula hoop during the commercial challenges and to add some fun cardio to the mix.

I fell off the chart. Maybe I posted my weight on week 2 by mistake. I disappointedly gained weight back. Currently at 139.5. :sad:

Thanks for all your work on this.

Whoops, my bad...forgot to add in my weight this week!!!

I'm down to 135.7, baby

Good afteroon all. I really don't know why I'm posting so late considering I've been up since 8 am and the workout's been completed since around noon. Anyway, today I completed Burn Intervals and instead of Ab Burner I did Fast Abs from the Kettleworx series. All the ab exercises are performed while holding a kettlebell. I was able to burn over 550 calories in 65 minutes so I'm happy w/today's effort.

I will say that my shoulders are extremely sore from yesterdays increase in shoulder weights and today's Burn intervals. It's a good sore so I'm not going to complain too much.


Fitnewlife: Great job w/controlling your weight especially since you're unable to workout. KUDOS to you b/c that's not always easy to accomplish.

I will be weighing tomorrow. I have a really good feeling about it! I have been working my butt off in the gym and eating clean!

I'd like to join! I currently weigh 153 and am going for 145 by VDay. Thanks!!!!

Margie how do I post on the spreadsheet....do I just tell you? So far I'm at 136.25 So from the callenge date I would have lost 4.5 pounds?

Thank you for inviting me .....I need to read the site more...you guys are amazing!

I maintained :sad: And I've been working so hard. I think it's either bloat (which means a slightly bigger loss next week maybe?) or maybe the fact that I haven't been eating my exercise calories since xmas (got into a overeat-compensate-overeat-compensate cycle :frown: ). Anyway, hopefully I'll see a nice loss next week!

Well done to everyone who's lost! And good luck to everyone who hasn't posted yet

Weighed in at 139.4 this morning!!! Yay, finally broke the 140's! Just need to lose .8 lbs to meet my Valentine's day goal! Woot Woot!

i'm down 4 pounds this morning! 181 I am so close to my vday goal of 179. Once I get there, the hard part will be maintaining and also continuing to lose. I don't want to start slacking because I'm ahead of my game plan.
well I'm headed to the gym. I will talk to you later!

Lee x

Good morning everyone and HAPPY FRIDAY! No real plans this weekend other than to get the errands taken care of. I may head to the redbox today to pick up a movie or two otherwise, it will be very low key.

Today I began my workout by completing the Insanity warm up, then easily moved right into Push Circuit 3. I don't really have a favorite workout but I'm starting to lean more towards Push Circuit 3. I think I am favoring this workout because it's were I feel the strongest. I lifted 20 lbs for every exercise but felt I could still go heavier when completing the Sumo Squat, Bowler Lunge and Single Leg Suma Squat. Since I will not be purchasing heavier weights right away I tried to exaggerate the movement like Chalean says in order to create more resistance. I will say I did reach failure at 6 reps for the Chest Fly, Double Arm Bent Over Row and Bench Press so there's no need to increase weights in that area. I concluded the workout w/a 10 minute stretch w/Stretch 10 from the Turbo Fire program. I burnt over 550 calories in 60 minutes and I feel awesome.

Since I felt great and was STARVING I made some homemade french toast (whole wheat bread, egg beaters and a tad bit of fat free milk w/cinnamon), turkey sausage and a boiled egg.

What a great way to end the work week and begin the weekend.


I'M SOOOOOO PROUD OF EVERYONE ON THIS THREAD FOR MAKING YOURSELF A PRIORITY AND COMMITTING TO THIS LIFESTYLE CHANGE. Congratulations to EVERYONE who saw a loss this week. In order to not become obsessed w/the scale I have put it in the trunk of my car and vowed not to weigh in until it's on my Turbo Fire/Chalean Extreme hybrid schedule which will be January 31st/February 1st which means I still have a little over a week before I get on the scale. I can't lie, I was real tempted to go to the garage and pull it out after reading of all your successes but have to stay strong.

Cando: Thank you for sharing your sister's success story. I couldn't help but LOL when I read about steppin on the scale, running a couple of laps and getting back on it b/c I think so many of us want it RIGHT NOW especially if we've been working hard but you're right SLOW AND STEADY really is the key.

Anne: Good luck w/your 15K this weekend? Is this your first time running a 15K and do you have a time you inspired to finish the race in?

Anne: Good luck w/your 15K this weekend? Is this your first time running a 15K and do you have a time you inspired to finish the race in?
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Thank you. I have ran a 10-miler back in early October though I was injured through the race and ran it slow. This is my first 15k (9.3 distance) and I plan to run it strong and competitive but no PR set as it is my first. I hope to maintain a solid 10/mile pace the whole race if not better but again I am out to have fun. You are an inspiration with your motivation and accomplishments -thank you for the motivation.