Lose An Inch By Christmas Challenge!
BarbellCowgirl
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Several of us on the Daily Chat Thread have decided that we want to work towards losing an inch(or more) off our waist by Christmas. So we're starting a challenge and I thought it would be easier to keep track of it on a separate thread. If you're interested in joining, just reply below. If you're goals aren't to lose, but to see something specific (a PR on deadlifts or gain muscle), you're welcome to join as well. Just post your goal.
The idea is to focus on hitting small goals every week that will help us meet our ultimate goal.
For instance, my weekly goals usually include:
1. Protein 30% or more
2. Lift 3-4 times weekly
3. Log every bite- even on the weekends.
Check-in weekly to keep ourselves accountable.
The idea is to focus on hitting small goals every week that will help us meet our ultimate goal.
For instance, my weekly goals usually include:
1. Protein 30% or more
2. Lift 3-4 times weekly
3. Log every bite- even on the weekends.
Check-in weekly to keep ourselves accountable.
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I'm in for the inch most by the end of the year...I can do more than that, surely. I also have these goals:
- 100g minimum of protein five days a week (I usually take two days off from logging, which are usually my two rest days, and those days I let myself eat what I want within reason and don't worry as much about protein)
- lifting three days a week and cardio twice
- 12 cups of water minimum daily
- continue with Supercharged and my current binge-free streak0 -
I'm in for the inch most by the end of the year...I can do more than that, surely. I also have these goals:
- 100g minimum of protein five days a week (I usually take two days off from logging, which are usually my two rest days, and those days I let myself eat what I want within reason and don't worry as much about protein)
- lifting three days a week and cardio twice
- 12 cups of water minimum daily
- continue with Supercharged and my current binge-free streak
Excellent weekly goals to get the inches off!0 -
Ok I am in I need a better nutrition focus.
I would be happy to lose a real inch anywhere.
1. Lift heavy three x a week . 150lb for dl, 140 lb for back squat and 70 lb for Bp at least one rep a week and at the meet dec 13th.
2 1.5 g/ kg per day
3. One rest day.
So last week I only made number three.0 -
Like I said before, I'm in! I would LOVE to lose an inch off my waist by the end of the year. I also have performance goals: 185 lb DL (or about 1.5 x BW), 150 lb back squat and 1 full pull up.
Goals for the week:
1. Lift 3 days.
2. Do 5 mins of cardio everyday.
3. At least 25% of cals should come from protein.
4. Eat 3 servings of veggies daily.0 -
I am also in. I have been slacking off lately and need to get back on track. My weekly goals are:
1. Lift 3 times per week
2. Cardio 3 times per week
3. At least 100 grams of protein per day.0 -
Yay! Keep 'em coming!
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Right, I'm in!!! Thanks for starting this!
Long term goals...
Lose 1" by Christmas (hopefully sooner!!)
Continue with NROLFW...
Practice patience...
Weekly:
1. Lift 3x/week, following my stages
2. Eat 35% protein, or at least 1g/kg LBM daily...
3. Mess around with my calories to get the scale moving down! 5lbs by Christmas.
4. Cardio at least 2x/week, try to squeeze in a third somehow.0 -
Woohoo!
If everyone feels up to it, post your starting stats for your goals.
148lbs
Waist: 27.5"
Hips: 38.5" (this fluctuates daily thanks to all the hip thrusts!)
I would love to be able to do a chin-up by Christmas. I'm so close! I think losing some fat will get me there. I'm trying to avoid being obsessed with the scale and focus on the NSVs.0 -
I am afraid to measure- I will probably take the week of thanksgiving off and measure then.
I don't understand how my 27 in waist is right under my 34 in rib cage. It won't get much smaller. But I have hope for the hips shrinking a little.0 -
I'm in
CW 174
Waist 37
Hips 46
Starting second phase of NROL for Life
Goal to lift 3 days a week, zumba as I have time usually twice a week (this is fun for me), eat at least 30% protein daily
Would like to lose an inch trying to get into a size 10, currently in a 120 -
I'd like to join. I'm not sure if an inch by Christmas is realistic for me so I'll be happy with half an inch off--although if I could lose an entire inch I'd be thrilled!
Starting:
weight: 129.6
waist: 28
hips: 38
Long-term goals: don't let winter get in the way of exercising!
Weekly:
1. 3 strength workouts a week. Starting stage 3 on Monday.
2. Drink more water, at least 8 glasses per day.
3. Continue cardio interval training.
4. 85g of protein per day and more veggies.0 -
Ok...stats:
CW: 159.2
Waist: 30.5"
Just to clarify, by "waist" we mean the most narrow part above our belly button area, right? Not at our belly button...0 -
I am in for losing an inch by Christmas!
Weekly:
1. 72 oz water daily
2. 3 days lifting, 2 days cardio (I'm really bad about keeping up on my cardio)
3. Log everything accurately (easy at home, not so easy at family/friend functions)
CW: 135
I can't measure at the moment, but when I get home, I'll update w/ my waist measurement.
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I would love to join! I need some motivation.
1. Lift 3x a week (I have fallen off lately and it is more like 2x)
2. 1x a week hiit or cardio
3. 100g of protein a day0 -
I'm here! lol
Silly forum upgrade getting in the way
My current goals are:
1. Lift 3x week
2. FUN Cardio 2x week (choice of HIIT, running, kick boxing or swimming)
3. Meal plan, healthy snacks with plenty of water, protein & fibre.
I'll measure tomorrow. Don't need to lose weight, but the waist needs to shift a couple of cms.0 -
Julieboolieaz wrote: »Ok...stats:
CW: 159.2
Waist: 30.5"
Just to clarify, by "waist" we mean the most narrow part above our belly button area, right? Not at our belly button...
Yes! The smallest part. I don't care to know what my belly button measures, lol!
Elsie, that's hilarious! I seriously hate most cardio.
dna & natini, good to see you joining!!!
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BarbellCowgirl wrote: »Woohoo!
If everyone feels up to it, post your starting stats for your goals.
My stats as of this past Sunday are
Weight: 123.4 lbs
Waist: 26 1/4"
Hips: 37 3/8"
Really really hoping that I will an inch from my waist by my wedding in December.0 -
jamaicanlady wrote: »
Really really hoping that I will an inch from my waist by my wedding in December.
I didn't realize you had a wedding coming up. Congratulations, that's such an exciting time!
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Elsie-I'm with you! Cardio is a necessary evil I fit in twice a week...and I'm not convinced it's even helping in any way?
Weigh in today, gained 0.4lbs this week, but BF went down nicely since 9/19. Hmmm. I'm supposed to be in weight loss mode, but seem to have gained muscle and lost a little fat. I don't want to complain, but I do need to figure out my diet and calorie levels.
Good news is waist is down to 30.25" this morning, so I'm down 0.25". Progress! (I didn't even pull the tape more taught for that measurement either, you Kwim! Bonus!).0 -
I would love to lose an inch by Christmas
my goals are:
1.Continue NROLFW 2 times a week and Crossfit 3 times a week
2. Track all my food and hit my macros of 40/30/30 everyday
3. Take Thursdays off from lifting and Sundays completly off every week
I am currently dealing with a couple stress fractures right now so I am completly non impact. I usually do kickboxing 2 times a week and then run 2-3 times a week. I can't wait to get the all clear to start running again, it is affecting both my mood and the scale
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Checking in mostly from insomnia.
I met my lifting and rest goals but not my protein.
I am getting better.
So this week I will also drink less etoh. That's got to help.
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Good to see results Julie!
Beckie, I hope the fractures heal quickly.
I didn't meet any goals this week. It kinda blew up in my face and instead of stressing myself out about I figured I would just chill. I did manage to keep my calories in check for the most part.0 -
Pmagnanifit wrote: »Checking in mostly from insomnia.
I met my lifting and rest goals but not my protein.
I am getting better.
So this week I will also drink less etoh. That's got to help.
Good job, pmag. I know it's hard when you're so busy you can barely function.0 -
jamaicanlady wrote: »BarbellCowgirl wrote: »Woohoo!
If everyone feels up to it, post your starting stats for your goals.
My stats as of this past Sunday are
Weight: 123.4 lbs
Waist: 26 1/4"
Hips: 37 3/8"
Really really hoping that I will an inch from my waist by my wedding in December.
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Weekly:
1. Lift 3x/week, following my stages
2. Eat 35% protein, or at least 1g/kg LBM daily...
3. Mess around with my calories to get the scale moving down! 5lbs by Christmas.
4. Cardio at least 2x/week, try to squeeze in a third somehow.
Well, I hit most of my goals. Did my lifting and 2x cardio. Hit my protein on my week days and sat, but not sun. Messed around with cals and macros, not weighing until Friday. Progress.
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My current goals are:
1. Lift 3x week
2. FUN Cardio 2x week (choice of HIIT, running, kick boxing or swimming)
3. Meal plan, healthy snacks with plenty of water, protein & fibre.
Okedokee, so for last week, I did my lifting. Didn't bother with cardio though - I was tired, and that got dumped lol But seriously, it was Stage 7 - I think the high reps counted just a teeny bit
Food is going good. I've been smashing my protein goal almost every day, so it's evened out beautifully throughout the week.
Took my measurements over the weekend, I'll give it a week or two and measure again.0 -
Good going Julie!
My waist didn't budge this past week, and definitely won't these next 2 weeks. Unless it's to get bigger. I'm attempting to eat at maintenance for 2 weeks which for me usually means eating at a surplus because I just can't control myself
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elsie_fair wrote: »I am in for losing an inch by Christmas!
Weekly:
1. 72 oz water daily
2. 3 days lifting, 2 days cardio (I'm really bad about keeping up on my cardio)
3. Log everything accurately (easy at home, not so easy at family/friend functions)
Ok so I am a LOSER this week
1. did not meet my water goal (I was better, but didn't get my 72oz everyday)
2. 3 days lifting (*) (*) (*) 2 days cardio (*) (only one day)
3. missed 2 days of logging while visiting my folks, ate really well the first day, the second day my mom made homemade cranberry orange scones, crazy delicious! 0 -
Hi everyone, I am a little late to the party... but I'd love to join.
My weekly goals:
1. Three days lifting
2. Log log log it all, daily
3. Cardio min 2x/goal 3x a week (plan to run a 1/2 marathon in spring)
Overall goal of hitting protein macros, calcium and iron micros and increasing fiber.
Last week:
1. only lifted 2x
2. fail fail fail
3. cardio 2x hit
I think if I get myself logging more accurately, I view my overall health more accurately. So fingers crossed I will be better this week/weekend.0 -
Gatx you can do it. It is just paying attention- logging.
I am doing better on the protein, just more cals. Which is ok0
