Weekly Calorie Burn Challenge

WOW, everyone!!! You've ALL done SO well!! Great job!!

My knee is much better now (thank you, Rhonda!), but I'm actually going to lower my calorie burn goal to 3,000 this week -- I think 4,000 was a little ambitious with my work/family schedule and such (plus, the knee issue...).

So (and at the advice of my fiance), I'm going to do an every-other-day BIG calorie burn with the "off" days reserved for lighter exercise such as yoga, playing on the Wii, and for more spiritual growth. I've been feeling somewhat lost spiritually lately, and I really think increased meditation and inner focus might just help me move forward in this area, while still keeping the fitness/weight loss wagon moving along at the same time.

Rhonda -- I've been on this weight loss journey officially since February 2010 (started a year ago with Couch to 5K). My pounds lost number reflected here on MyFitnessPal represents my weight loss since the end of July 2010, though, when I first started using MFP. I didn't have a scale before the end of July, so I'm guessing that I lost another 20 pounds prior to using MFP. Basically, I do my very best to stay within my calorie goal, exercise as much as possible, and do a little more if it seems I'm going to go over on eating too many calories. I don't have perfect days every single day, though I do my best. I no longer let the little things get me down, and I stick strictly to weighing in just once a week. The entire month of January 2011 (while I was concentrating on doing 30 Day Shred every day, with a little extra exercise here and there), I didn't lose more than maybe half a pound all month. After increasing my cardio, I dropped 5lbs in two weeks. Then, last week was only a 0.2 lb loss.

My best advice to you would be just to keep on truckin'! 20 lbs since October is GREAT!! And, I know how frustrating it can feel when you're doing everything you know how yet the scale won't budge. Have faith in the process, listen to your body, feed it well, take care of it... maybe even a little pampering here and there to keep your spirits up? and mini-goals along the way that are not always scale-related, such as this calorie burn challenge. Anything (healthy) to keep us motivated and moving along toward our goals, no matter how long it takes, that's what's important! Best wishes to you!!

BRING ON WEEK TWO of the Calorie Burn Challenge!! How much are YOU burning this week?

wanderingpilgrim and mmahorn -- Welcome and best wishes!!

Rhonda -- I'm joining you on that rest day today. I might turn on the Wii Fit for a little bit this evening, but other than that, my muscles need some relax & rebuild time. Big calorie burn tomorrow morning for me though!

Well, this morning's planned workout didn't go down. I opted for sleep instead. Again. This is becoming habit (yes, two days in a row, not quite habit yet, but leaning in that direction!), and MUST STOP! I walked the stairs here at work this afternoon, for a total of 59 calories burned so far this week. EEK!

I've stayed within my calorie goal as far as food intake goes though, so I'm hoping to see at least a steady weight, if not a loss, on Thursday.

Also, this evening, I WILL get in some form of workout -- I'm thinking some Wii Fit Free Step or Free Run while Biggest Loser is on. And, tomorrow morning I WILL get up early and put in a good, vigorous, hard workout before work. I MUST. 59 is FAR from my 3000 calorie burn goal this week, but, I can still achieve it.

Thanks for sticking with this thread, everyone -- I'm really enjoying the camaraderie and support!!

Yesterday evening, I completed 30 Day Shred level 3 + 15 minutes of Wii Fit balance games. This morning, I completed Jillian Michaels' Yoga Meltdown level 2. Total calorie burn for the week: 523 / 3000.

Great job on the long walk with your friend and trying out a new class! I think 600 seems reasonable!

I haven't heard that about fresh parsley, but it's definitely something interesting to look into. I'll read up a little when I get a moment and get back to you on that one.

I'm currently at 684 / 3000. Still pretty low, given it's already Thursday, but I've been in a funk for the past week or so, that is finally beginning to lift, so I'll be hittin' the workouts hard this weekend! Blogging helped: http://todefyego.blogspot.com/2011/02/i-am-good-enough-just-as-i-am.html

Rhonda, you're doing well!! Keep it up!

I'm currently at 1085 / 3000. I got the day off work today unexpectedly... snow day!! So, I will be getting a good hard workout in this afternoon for sure, and I still have the weekend to add to this total. I'm pretty sure I'll be able to make my 3000 calorie target by the end of Sunday.

I'll be working on a new, more reasonable workout schedule for the month of March, and will be implementing it on Monday. Still shooting for a 3000 calorie burn next week... with plans to increase it up to the 4000 level once I'm regularly hitting 3000 or more.

Have a GREAT weekend, everyone!