May challenge for us youngins?

mamabearr
mamabearr Posts: 304
edited September 26 in Motivation and Support
I was thinking we could do a challenge for us younger members. I see a lot of 30+ groups, but have yet to really see one for the teen/early 20s age group. now i have no idea what we would do, I'm just throwing the idea out there and hoping to get some feedback, and then once people say what they'd like to see, set up a thread for us. I was thinking about setting weekly goals to meet (stay under calories/exercise all 7 days/etc), and weekly weigh ins. Any ideas on challenges?

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  • Andra01
    Andra01 Posts: 90 Member
    Hey ! :)
    That sounds amazing ! Im only 19 and see a lot of people that aren't in my age group! It's cool but iv we have a thread only for us young people lol it would be even better!
    Gotta see if there are many of us down to do this :)
  • mamabearr
    mamabearr Posts: 304
    Yeah I'm hoping more people will comment and like the idea. Fingers crossed!
  • Spayrroe
    Spayrroe Posts: 210 Member
    /pout/ I'm 27. I don't get to play with the teens/early twenties group OR the over 30 group. I"m so misunderstood. Lol.
  • mamabearr
    mamabearr Posts: 304
    /pout/ I'm 27. I don't get to play with the teens/early twenties group OR the over 30 group. I"m so misunderstood. Lol.

    Hahaha should have been born in 88!
  • tiffanyjade09
    tiffanyjade09 Posts: 70 Member
    I want to join. I am doing another challenge for May, but I figured I can post here also.
  • theresnoeggs
    theresnoeggs Posts: 188 Member
    I'm game, I'm in my young 20's for another 8 months....ROFL! (24)

    I doubt I'd fit in all to well as I live the life of someone a bit older.... (Same relationship for 11 years, celebrating my 6th wedding anni next week, three kids, typical stay at home mom...)
  • shanny24
    shanny24 Posts: 17 Member
    me too im 28.. and ready to loose the fat lol
  • Anna19911
    Anna19911 Posts: 141
    Heyyy! I'm in!
  • lisa35120
    lisa35120 Posts: 230 Member
    I want to join too! I'm 22 & have about 30 pounds to lose.
  • mamabearr
    mamabearr Posts: 304
    I'm game, I'm in my young 20's for another 8 months....ROFL! (24)

    I doubt I'd fit in all to well as I live the life of someone a bit older.... (Same relationship for 11 years, celebrating my 6th wedding anni next week, three kids, typical stay at home mom...)

    I have an almost 2 year old and am a SAHM as well.
  • mamabearr
    mamabearr Posts: 304
    Okay, so now that some people are on board, and ideas for weekly challenges?
  • beethedreamer
    beethedreamer Posts: 465 Member
    i'm in too! turning 20 tomorrow!

    for weekly challenges: water? try a new food? umm idk haha. i'm not super creative.
  • mamabearr
    mamabearr Posts: 304
    i'm in too! turning 20 tomorrow!

    for weekly challenges: water? try a new food? umm idk haha. i'm not super creative.

    My problem is idk how much water someone should drink daily and all that jazz.
  • mamabearr
    mamabearr Posts: 304
    Here is what I have so far....

    Week 1- May 1st-7th: Stay under your calorie goal for the entire week. If desired, we can post our food/calories for the day in the thread.

    Week 2- May 8th-14th: Work out 7 of 7 days for at LEAST 45 minutes. We can put what we've done each day on the thread.

    Week 3- May15th-21st: No late night snacking, and cutting out the candies we eat. If temptation comes knocking, post in the thread for encouragement.

    Week 4- May 22nd-28th:

    Week 5- May 29th-31st (not really a week):
  • mamabearr
    mamabearr Posts: 304
    And of course lose inches and pounds throughout the entire month.
  • sarahmay25
    sarahmay25 Posts: 27 Member
    I like the first part of the challenge, but I have already cut out late night snacking because I eat so many vegetables with dinner I can't bear the thought of more food, lol! But the water goal is a goooood one! The under calories goal is good, but we all have to make sure we are hitting our NET calories. I already noticed a weight gain yesterday and today because I haven't been getting enough with my workout schedule. We could do a weight increase one of the later weeks, like if we are using 5 lbs during certain exercises we should boost it up to 10 in that week... Idk what do you guys think?
  • Curry0724
    Curry0724 Posts: 51 Member
    A person should drink 8 cups of water (or 64 ounces) a day :)
  • mamabearr
    mamabearr Posts: 304
    I like the first part of the challenge, but I have already cut out late night snacking because I eat so many vegetables with dinner I can't bear the thought of more food, lol! But the water goal is a goooood one! The under calories goal is good, but we all have to make sure we are hitting our NET calories. I already noticed a weight gain yesterday and today because I haven't been getting enough with my workout schedule. We could do a weight increase one of the later weeks, like if we are using 5 lbs during certain exercises we should boost it up to 10 in that week... Idk what do you guys think?

    Thats a good idea, but wouldn't apply to me. RIght now I mainly do cardo. I'm doing Turbo Fire, run, and pole dancing.
  • mamabearr
    mamabearr Posts: 304
    Week 1- May 1st-7th: Stay under your calorie goal for the entire week. If desired, we can post our food/calories for the day in the thread.

    Week 2- May 8th-14th: Work out 7 of 7 days for at LEAST 45 minutes. We can put what we've done each day on the thread.

    Week 3- May15th-21st: No late night snacking, and cutting out the candies we eat. If temptation comes knocking, post in the thread for encouragement.

    Week 4- May 22nd-28th: Drink 8 cups of water (64 oz) a day.

    Week 5- May 29th-31st (not really a week):
  • funfitfoodie
    funfitfoodie Posts: 630 Member
    maybe.....
  • mamabearr
    mamabearr Posts: 304
    I'll change the snacking thing if people have more ideas!
  • Chrisgriff32
    Chrisgriff32 Posts: 30 Member
    I want in this challenge! I'm 23!
  • tiffanyjade09
    tiffanyjade09 Posts: 70 Member
    I think you should change the 8 ounces a day to maybe 10 to make it a little more challenging? Umm, burn so many calories a week, walk, run, jog, swim, or bicycle so many miles a week? Lose 2 lbs in one week?
  • Charlotte012
    Charlotte012 Posts: 139 Member
    Can I join?! I'm 26! :smile:
  • mamabearr
    mamabearr Posts: 304
    Week 1- May 1st-7th: Stay under your calorie goal for the entire week. If desired, we can post our food/calories for the day in the thread.

    Week 2- May 8th-14th: Work out 7 of 7 days for at LEAST 45 minutes. We can put what we've done each day on the thread.

    Week 3- May15th-21st: No late night snacking, and cutting out the candies we eat. If temptation comes knocking, post in the thread for encouragement.

    Week 4- May 22nd-28th: Drink 10 cups of water a day.

    Week 5- May 29th-31st (not really a week): Walk/run/bike 2 miles a day.
  • mamabearr
    mamabearr Posts: 304
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/230068-official-youngings-may-challenge
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