PART 2 January 3-month Challenge, to start on 1/7/2011 from
Replies
-
This is the last week of our 3-month challenge....we have done so well. Congratulations to everyone who has pushed themselves to get coser to their goals. Lets make this last week count!!!
My Mini-Challenge this week:
1. Burn 350 calories daily
2. Minimum Fat Burn of 20 min daily (zone measured on HRM)
3. Minimum Fitness of 20 minuted daily (also from HRM)
4. Always make good chioces, and listen to my body when I've had the 'magic bite'
So excited about the next challenge...here's a thought for a name..."The Fabulous Friday Finishers"
I just like the word Fabulous...hahaha! :laugh:0 -
Ok everybody...I said I'd share my Insanity results today so here they are:
Fit Test Results
Exercise Fit Test 1 (1/10/11) Fit Test 5 (3/19/11)
Switch Kicks 52 71
Power Jacks 53 74
Power Knees 91 118
Power Jumps 30 56
Globe Jumps 7 11
Suicide Jumps 17 19
Push-up Jacks 22 38
Low Plank Oblique 47 84
Weight/Measurement Results
1/10/11 3/20/11 Difference
Weight 136.4 128.8 -7.6
Bust 34 32.75 -1.25
Ribcage 31 29.5 -1.5
Waist 28.5 26.5 -2
Hips (high/low) 33/34.25 31/33.25 -2/-1
L/R Bicep 10.75/11 10.25/10.5 -.5/-.5
L/R Thigh 23.5/23.75 23/22.75 -.5/-1
L/R Calf 14/14 13.75/13.75 -.25/-.25
TOTAL inches lost; I know I have a TON of different measurements so that helps but the total is 10.75 inches lost!
and a 7.6 pound loss. Hoping I can see a little more by next Friday's weigh in
)
Can't wait for the next challenge!!! Need to make sure I stay on top of things....have a goal...gotta meet it!!!!!!!0 -
Ok everybody...I said I'd share my Insanity results today so here they are:
Fit Test Results
Exercise Fit Test 1 (1/10/11) Fit Test 5 (3/19/11)
Switch Kicks 52 71
Power Jacks 53 74
Power Knees 91 118
Power Jumps 30 56
Globe Jumps 7 11
Suicide Jumps 17 19
Push-up Jacks 22 38
Low Plank Oblique 47 84
Weight/Measurement Results
1/10/11 3/20/11 Difference
Weight 136.4 128.8 -7.6
Bust 34 32.75 -1.25
Ribcage 31 29.5 -1.5
Waist 28.5 26.5 -2
Hips (high/low) 33/34.25 31/33.25 -2/-1
L/R Bicep 10.75/11 10.25/10.5 -.5/-.5
L/R Thigh 23.5/23.75 23/22.75 -.5/-1
L/R Calf 14/14 13.75/13.75 -.25/-.25
TOTAL inches lost; I know I have a TON of different measurements so that helps but the total is 10.75 inches lost!
and a 7.6 pound loss. Hoping I can see a little more by next Friday's weigh in)
Can't wait for the next challenge!!! Need to make sure I stay on top of things....have a goal...gotta meet it!!!!!!!
Sorry the results look like crap but I didn't feel like making a table and trying to figure out how to input it...so again...I apologize for everything being all mushed together....hopefully you can still disect it!0 -
Hiked at Beamer Conservation area today ... so beautiful ... gotta love it.
0 -
TOTAL inches lost; I know I have a TON of different measurements so that helps but the total is 10.75 inches lost!
and a 7.6 pound loss. Hoping I can see a little more by next Friday's weigh in)
Can't wait for the next challenge!!! Need to make sure I stay on top of things....have a goal...gotta meet it!!!!!!!
That is AMAZING! Great job, your hard work has obviously paid off.
Magglett - That is a gorgeous view. What a great way to get in some exercise!
I'm pumped about starting a new challenge, this group of ladies has been so supportive and such an inspiration for me. I've lost 13 lbs since the day I signed up for this challenge and I'm looking forward to losing atleast that in the next one!
I think 30 or 40 people is a good limit Kerri and I don't think you should have to track people down so if they don't get weights in on Friday then just leave them at a maintain or take them off the chart. It sounds harsh but I know it's a lot of work to do the chart each week, especially without having to hunt people down, and everyone should recognize that and try to make it as easy for you as possible.
How long do we want the next challenge to be? Another 3 months, say to June 22nd (the first day of summer)? Or to the next big holiday, like July 4th (which also happens to be my bday
)? 0 -
Mini challenge results for Sunday 1) 0 cals burned (2175/2000 for the week) 2) under on sodium 3) over on overall cals by 150 4) at 64 oz of water
Didn't feel well today so needless to say I didn't work out. I was hoping to get a walk or a run in but I decided to take a much needed nap.
Mini challenge for Mon-Thu next week (Flying to TX on Friday so I have to finish up this challenge a day early as I won't have access on friday)
1) Burn 1600 cals
2) Under 2500 mg on sodium
3) Under on overall cals
4) Drink 72 oz water (3 of my new bottle)
I am really looking forward to the next challenge. I think 3 months is a good length but I would be up for a longer challenge if others want it to be longer. I like the idea of ending on the first day of summer.0 -
Hi guys! I would love love LOVE to be part of the next challenge...I only hopped on the end of this one and I would like to do one from the very start so I can stay completely focused on it (If you'll have me of course!!)
Had a manic week and a half what with family occasions and lots of traveling and TOM and I kinda lost my way a bit but Im back on track now and ready to finish out this challenge with a BANG! This week's weigh in is going to be a good one....I PROMISE!
Kerri, con-con-CONGRATULATIONS on your AMAZING run today! So proud of you! And the fact that you said you're not a runner and you managed to run 95% of the course....you really are such an inspiration I cant get over it! Well done! :flowerforyou:
My mini challenge for this week is......
1) Burn 3000 cals Mon-Fri
2) Drink 100oz water Mon-Fri
3) Increase my protein intake
4) Stay under 1500mg sodium daily
I really want to be in the 150's by weigh-in next Friday.
Good luck this week everybody xx0 -
Thanks everybody Today was so much fun!! I can't believe how many runners there were. I'm so proud of my childhood friend Emily for single handedly organizing this today! She has cystic fibrosis and this run was her baby. So many donations and so much money raised for such a good cause. I think I felt comfortable because it was on my home turf, I knew the route, I knew that if I needed to cheat I had friends and friends parents houses along the route and I could sneak off, hehe!! I didn't need to though!
All and all it was a great day!
This Friday is the last weigh in!! Good luck everyone! If you're interested in the 3 Month Challenge: Part Deux (Summer Hotties) then shoot me a message. If you have an awesome friend that wasn't part of the first challenge then give me their name and I'll invite them! everything sounds good! I like Bridget's idea of % loss. Kinda like on the BIggest Loser. Because, it is all relative. Of course I'll track # but a bigger emphasis on %. What do you guys think?
Let's finish this challenge on a strong note. We can do 350!!!!!! 0 -
I'm soooooooo in for another challenge! I was worried about what i would do without all the people here for support, and a longer challenge that can keep me accountable. Are we thinking that the 'Summer hotties' challenge will run for 3 months?? Hahaha it'll be my winter over here in Australia, but it's all good because i'll be leaving the freezing cold melbourne weather and heading to Bali! So the next challenge will get me in bikini ready mode.
I really loved doing this challenge, and i'm so surprised that i stuck with it. 3 months is long term thinking for me, especially when it comes to following a healthy lifestyle lol. But it really kept me in check, knowing that one day wont ruin all the effort I've put in.
I already have a friend in mind to join in on the next challenge too
And kerri it is SO friken amazing that you completed a half marathon! And you say you're not a runner!? you most definetly are. You inspried me to sign up for a mothers day race here in may, and i've got a small group together too join. I'm definetly not a runner, but i have the choice to run a 4 or 10 k.
Best of luck to everyone on the FINAL week
0 -
I cant sleep, my body is screaming in soreness! Yikes! This must be the undesirable part of long distance running. I'll take the bad with the good though
As for the next challenge, I'm thinking "From Flab to Fab: Summer Hotties 3-Month Challenge"
We will focus on weight, inches, body fat % and overall % of weight lost. Over the three months we will check in WEEKLY with our weight and MONTHLY with our body fat %, and measurements. I will determine the measurements (to be posted later) and you are more than welcome to add additional areas to track as well and I will. So at the end we will have 12 weeks worth of #'s and 3 measurements of body fat % and inches lost. Is it easy for my friends to translate from cm to in? lol I don't know how
I think this will be a great way for those that dont have many pounds to lose to still participate and those that do have more it'll help us track getting into a healthy BMI and body fat %. I know for me getting into those healthy ranges is a big time goal! I think I'm something like 32% body fat. Ick!!
Get back to me with any other ideas. I'm open, this upcoming challenge will be OUR challenge ladies 0 -
Excellent, excellent, excellent My (yet to be purchased) bikini wont know what hit it this summer!
0 -
Would really like to be part of the next challenge. It sounds great. Haven't been posting much lately, too busy getting ready for our trip to Mexico on Friday. On a good note while packing I always try on everything and have had to buy a few new bathing suits and some shorts. The ones I had are all too big After Fridays weigh in I will be silent for a week while I'm enjoying some fun in the sun, but I'll be right back at this as soon as I return. I'm not going to worry about the weight gain I will have while away. Too much good food and drinks. Gotta try to eat moderately. The resort is huge so all the walking should help. Must remember to stay hydrated, that's why I bought a bubba keg for the water NOT for the mango margaritas LOL:laugh: 0
-
Ok everybody...I said I'd share my Insanity results today so here they are:
Fit Test Results
Exercise Fit Test 1 (1/10/11) Fit Test 5 (3/19/11)
Switch Kicks 52 71
Power Jacks 53 74
Power Knees 91 118
Power Jumps 30 56
Globe Jumps 7 11
Suicide Jumps 17 19
Push-up Jacks 22 38
Low Plank Oblique 47 84
Weight/Measurement Results
1/10/11 3/20/11 Difference
Weight 136.4 128.8 -7.6
Bust 34 32.75 -1.25
Ribcage 31 29.5 -1.5
Waist 28.5 26.5 -2
Hips (high/low) 33/34.25 31/33.25 -2/-1
L/R Bicep 10.75/11 10.25/10.5 -.5/-.5
L/R Thigh 23.5/23.75 23/22.75 -.5/-1
L/R Calf 14/14 13.75/13.75 -.25/-.25
TOTAL inches lost; I know I have a TON of different measurements so that helps but the total is 10.75 inches lost!
and a 7.6 pound loss. Hoping I can see a little more by next Friday's weigh in)
Can't wait for the next challenge!!! Need to make sure I stay on top of things....have a goal...gotta meet it!!!!!!!
Sorry the results look like crap but I didn't feel like making a table and trying to figure out how to input it...so again...I apologize for everything being all mushed together....hopefully you can still disect it!
This is amazing. What a great accomplishment ... yay you!0 -
Haven't been doing these weekly like I need to. So I really need to keep track this week!
Daily goals
1) burn 800 calories
2) Not getting enough calories so at least 1000-1200 net calories!!
3) drink 100oz water0 -
As for the next challenge, I'm thinking "From Flab to Fab: Summer Hotties 3-Month Challenge"
We will focus on weight, inches, body fat % and overall % of weight lost. Over the three months we will check in WEEKLY with our weight and MONTHLY with our body fat %, and measurements. I will determine the measurements (to be posted later) and you are more than welcome to add additional areas to track as well and I will. So at the end we will have 12 weeks worth of #'s and 3 measurements of body fat % and inches lost. Is it easy for my friends to translate from cm to in? lol I don't know how
I think this will be a great way for those that dont have many pounds to lose to still participate and those that do have more it'll help us track getting into a healthy BMI and body fat %. I know for me getting into those healthy ranges is a big time goal! I think I'm something like 32% body fat. Ick!!
Get back to me with any other ideas. I'm open, this upcoming challenge will be OUR challenge ladies
Love the name and the ideas. Measurements to me show me results that are much more rewarding than the scale. How do you measure % body fat?0 -
Love the name and the ideas. Measurements to me show me results that are much more rewarding than the scale. How do you measure % body fat?
[/quote]
I usually ask my gym to measure me. They use a hand held machine that sends currents through your body. There is also the caliper method which is the best but you need a trained person to do so. The machines you can purchase for pretty cheap online, like Amazon.0 -
Is it easy for my friends to translate from cm to in? lol I don't know how
Hey Kerri...here is the conversion factor...
cm x 0.39 = Inches
in x 2.54 = cm
Fired up for the next challenge, as well as finish out this one. Let me know if you need any spreadsheet help...I work with spreadsheets daily. :yawn:0 -
Kerri, I think the measurements and body fat % is an awesome idea, I know I def get too hung up on the scale! I haven;t lost much for the last month but I compared some pictures from the start of February to today and guess what? I can see a difference!!
So that will teach me to stop beating myself up about the scale not going down as fast as I want!0 -
Hey guys reporting my mini challenge results for today...
1) Burned 1020 cals (1020/3000 cals Mon-Fri)
2) Drank 70oz/100oz water
3) Increased my protein intake by 52g
4) OVER on daily sodium intake by 700mg (Wanted to keep it below 1500mg)
Soooo 2 out of 4 challenges were met today. Unfortunately my water and sodium challenges didnt hit target. The first day of the week is always a tough one for me!! haha
Will definitely try to rectify this tomorrow
Still, not an overly bad day either. Im happy
Hope everyone's doing good today! x :flowerforyou:0 -
If anyone did not get my long message regarding the next challenge please let me know! I'll send it again The MFP rules about sending many messages in a short period of time annoys the ish out of me! Also, if any of you want to copy and paste that message to a friend of yours that you feel would be great in the challenge then that would be awesome. Right now we are at about 20 ladies and I'm thinking 10 more or so would be a good group! 0
-
I swore I would never do bathing suit before/after pics on here, but after this next three month challenge, I might have to! I've lost a lot of inches so far and my abs are peaking out! Come July, I want to WEAR that bikini!
What about you all?0 -
I have to come to you guys for support! Does anybody have any suggestions for shaking a migraine? I know why I have it...PMS and the weather I'm sure brought it on but nothing is helping. It hasn't not gotten to the extreme point of making me vomit yet but this is day 2 of it and I'm a bit concerned. I used to be on migraine medication but went off it b/c i wasn't getting them on a regular basis anymore. I've tried motrin 2 times yesterday (800 mg each time) and it didn't help at all...well I shouldn't say that...it may have helped...just didn't extinguish the pain!
I"m at work today but already i'm having a problem with vision
and the lights here in an elementary building don't help...i'm hoping it will be light enough today to keep my lights off!
So please...if you have any advice...send it my way!0 -
Mini challenge results for 3/22- 1) 0 cals burned/ 1600 through Thurs 2) Under on sodium 3) Over on cals 4) 36 oz of water
Not a great day. It was snowing which completely bummed me out which led me to decide to read a book instead of exercising. I had my food planned out and then I burned dinner to the point of making it completely inedible so we got take out.
Today is a new day. I have stroller class and swim lessons with my 6 month old so I shuld be able to get back on track.0 -
I have to come to you guys for support! Does anybody have any suggestions for shaking a migraine? I know why I have it...PMS and the weather I'm sure brought it on but nothing is helping. It hasn't not gotten to the extreme point of making me vomit yet but this is day 2 of it and I'm a bit concerned. I used to be on migraine medication but went off it b/c i wasn't getting them on a regular basis anymore. I've tried motrin 2 times yesterday (800 mg each time) and it didn't help at all...well I shouldn't say that...it may have helped...just didn't extinguish the pain!
I"m at work today but already i'm having a problem with vision and the lights here in an elementary building don't help...i'm hoping it will be light enough today to keep my lights off!
So please...if you have any advice...send it my way!
Migraines are the worst. I used to get them regularly. Try some caffenated coffee- the caffeine is a vasodiolater which can relieve the pressure and the steam from the coffee can be soothing. Sometimes a warm or cold compress on my face or back of my neck helps (try warm first I have had more success with that). Other than that the only other thing that helps me is being in a completely dark room and laying down. I hope it goes away.0 -
Bad afternoon...let's just say things did not go as planned so I totally FAILED my mini-challenge.
1) very close to 800 cals burned
2) no where near 1000 net calories, didn't even eat anything after about 2 pm
3) 60 oz of water
Hope today is better.0 -
Just realized I have been super low on Protein, Calcium, Iron, and Potassium! So those are my goals for the rest of this week. Step it up!
Send any good high protein recipes my way- that don't use red meat- thanks!0 -
Diana Im struggling with my protein too Im finding it so hard to try and get a good level of everything without my numbers going in the red in other areas! I have a degree in Mathematics by God its hard work trying to add everything in equal amounts! If I increase my protein my calories might go over...or if I decrease my carbs my calories might go under...or if I increase my calories my sodium might go over! What a nightmare!
I would love one miracle meal that has the perfect amount of everything in it and I can just eat that, lose weight and that will be it! hahaha
Interested in protein suggestions also 0 -
My Mini-Challenge this week:
1. Burn 350 calories daily
2. Minimum Fat Burn of 20 min daily (zone measured on HRM)
3. Minimum Fitness of 20 minuted daily (also from HRM)
4. Always make good chioces, and listen to my body when I've had the 'magic bite'
Yesterday's Mini Challenge Results:
1. Burned 613 Calories
2. FB: 9 min (cardio day)
3. Fitness: 50 min
4. Made great food choices today!
3 out of 4 for me today :bigsmile:0 -
Mini-Challenge Results:
1) Burned 913 cals (1933/3000 cals Mon-Fri)
2) Drank 119oz/100oz water!!! YAY!
3) 82g protein (increase on last weekend)
4) OVER on daily sodium intake by 178mg (Wanted to keep it below 1500mg)
3 out of 4 successes today. I really think I set an unrealistic challenge for myself with sodium. I cant seem to keep it below 1500mg without every other category suffering. So Im going to increase it to 1900mg and try to stay under that. Its still a decrease on the MFP minimum of 2500mg so I guess I cant be too hard on myself
Very happy with my water intake today! Whoop!
:flowerforyou:0 -
Okay: Today was good. 1) 685 cals burned (685/1600 through thurs) 2) a little over on sodium 3) under on cals 4) 64 oz of water and counting (only 4 pm so I should get in at least 24 more oz)
Feels great to get back on track.
Some suggestions for those looking to add some protein to you diets-
- Greek yogurt- great as a snack and as a substitution for sour cream in pretty much any recipe
- Add peanut butter or almond butter on some fruit (apples are great). Just watch the amount, they can be fatty if you don't measure
- Cheese- Cottage cheese, string cheese are good snacks
- Add egg whites, grilled chicken, nuts to salads to pack a protein punch
- frozen shrimp with cocktail sauce makes a nice quick and easy protein rich snack
- Egg white veggie omelets are one of my favorite lunches, low calorie and high protein
I will dig through my recipe files and see what I can find for high protein meals, also check out the recipe threads, I have found some good idea on there.0
This discussion has been closed.
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.4K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.2K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.4K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 427 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.7K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions