"H20" Exploding the Pounds - 10 Week Challenge - Week 2

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  • CrystalS
    CrystalS Posts: 184 Member
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    I only have a second, but I somehow didn't save the chart for the pounds lost - could someone point me in the right direction, please? :happy:

    Thanks!

    I'll be back! :wink:
  • Nikstergirl
    Nikstergirl Posts: 1,549 Member
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    Not too much to report tonight as I don't run or workout on my marathon Mondays... but here are my happy's!!!

    1) The kid is taking his punishment well and not whining (much)
    2) The sun was shining all day long
    3) My back is feeling a little better so I have hope that I'll be able to run again this week!!!

    oh.. and 4) my 10k is Saturday!!!! (you'll be hearing that one a lot this week I think!!).
  • pink_and_shiny
    pink_and_shiny Posts: 1,036 Member
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    Crystal, the link to the spreadsheet is in my siggy. :)
  • CrystalS
    CrystalS Posts: 184 Member
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    Thanks, Pink! :flowerforyou:
  • rachelnally
    rachelnally Posts: 16 Member
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    I am coming in a bit late, but I still hope to get 150 miles in!

    Excited about the new week!


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  • achbarrow
    achbarrow Posts: 325 Member
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    Welcome and might I add, your ticker is adorable!
  • JustJenn419
    JustJenn419 Posts: 780 Member
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    Walked through an outdoor flea market for about two hours yesterday but don't know how far I went so I guesstimated 2 miles. Today I was short on time and only got 40 minutes in at the gym but I did run my fastest mile so far!

    My Three Happy's:
    1) Ran my first 13 minute mile today
    2) Made it through Monday on very little sleep and still managed to drag my behind to the gym
    3) I've decided to sign up for my first Mud Run in September!
  • JeninBelgium
    JeninBelgium Posts: 804 Member
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    hi everyone- down 1 point something punds this week (I think 1.1 but it might have been 1.2) anyway I am down and love that
    positives:
    I brought my walking clothes, sports bra etc with me today which means I KNOW I will go for my walk!
    I haven't done so well yet on the pilates challenge but I have a session scheduled with a friend for tomorrow so I will get a start on it (helps to have a friend to hold me accountable!)
    it's sunny outside

    I did the windshield wiper abs and like them- I feel them and all, but at least I can do them :-) there are so many floor based exercises which I simply do not yet have the strength or flexibility to do and so I really appreciate learning new exercises which I am capable of (at least for a few reps)

    Thanks April!
  • linemansgirl
    linemansgirl Posts: 152
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    It sounds like everyone is having a pretty good week so far!

    My first HIIT went great yesterday! I walked for 5 minutes at around 4 mph, then did 9 cycles of running at 8-9 mph for 30 seconds, then walking for 90 seconds. I meant to do 8 for my first time, but I counted wrong! :laugh: I have NEVER tried running that fast before, and I was shocked at how EASY it was for me! :noway: I did not work to my max, because I didn't want to break any bones by falling off of the treadmill my first time! :laugh: Today I am planning on pushing it harder.

    My positives for today -
    1- The sun is shining and it looks like a beautiful day today!
    2- Today is my daughters' last piano lesson until August. I love them learning, but I am ready for a break from going to them.
    3- I had a fantastic evening with my hubby last night!
  • CrystalS
    CrystalS Posts: 184 Member
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    Thanks for the challenge again, April! You do such a great job on these!! :happy:

    My three happy's!!

    *Our computer is fixed - YAY!
    *The sun is shining again.
    *Hubs only has 6 more days of school and he's out for the summer (he's the principal) :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

    Hope everyone has a lovely Tuesday!!! :flowerforyou:
  • bjshooter
    bjshooter Posts: 1,174 Member
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    Thanks April :)

    the world is kicking my *kitten* again, I still don't know why i'm ill and its driving me mad, I have Cronic fatigue syndrome, but they think there are heart issues and I have been waiting to be refered for about 3 months now. My grandma died at the weekend also. I seem to always have something to moan about recently,. Need to stop letting life get in the way. Weigh in, in a couple of hours and its not going to be good, I can tell. This is my last moan now, potitive for the next 9 weeks :D
  • JeninBelgium
    JeninBelgium Posts: 804 Member
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    It sounds like everyone is having a pretty good week so far!

    My first HIIT went great yesterday! I walked for 5 minutes at around 4 mph, then did 9 cycles of running at 8-9 mph for 30 seconds, then walking for 90 seconds. I meant to do 8 for my first time, but I counted wrong! :laugh: I have NEVER tried running that fast before, and I was shocked at how EASY it was for me! :noway: I did not work to my max, because I didn't want to break any bones by falling off of the treadmill my first time! :laugh: Today I am planning on pushing it harder.

    My positives for today -
    1- The sun is shining and it looks like a beautiful day today!
    2- Today is my daughters' last piano lesson until August. I love them learning, but I am ready for a break from going to them.
    3- I had a fantastic evening with my hubby last night!

    Great Job on the HIIT TRAINING!!

    Crystal - enjoy having your husband home more

    BJ- oh my goodness- you are so NOT moaning- I am truly sorry to hear about your grandmother- I hope she lived to a ripe old age and went peacefully

    as for you I hope that you have your consult with the specialist soon- push your medical providers on this it is very important!
  • autumn_lea85
    autumn_lea85 Posts: 30
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    What is HIT training?
    BJ-Sorry to hear about your grandmother. About your chronic fatigue syndrome... Have you ever tried taking a vitamin B complex?
  • Lisita1971
    Lisita1971 Posts: 12
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  • achbarrow
    achbarrow Posts: 325 Member
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    BJ- I'm so sorry for your loss *hugs*

    Ok so running outside is whole other beast than running on a treadmill. I thought I was going to die right after I started out and my iPhone was almost a casualty luckily he was only maimed in my pursuit of better health. I have no idea how to set a pace for myself or how to breathe with that pace. At the gym (where it's safe!!!) the treadmill does all that magic stuff for me. Need to get some help with this. Definitely thinking of asking my dad to help me since he can ride his bike and check the MPH etc. However I did do the entire course I set out for myself. There was a lot more walking that I would have liked and it took me 50 minutes (10 minutes over my 5K goal) to complete the whole course. I am proud and happy that I went out and did it and will be doing it again. Have to get better so that I can actually complete the 5K I signed up for. We shall see how the next outside run goes.... @_@ I did have a good weigh in today though so keeping my fingers crossed for Thursday!
  • pink_and_shiny
    pink_and_shiny Posts: 1,036 Member
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    BJ, I'm so sorry for what you've been going through. :( I hope things turn around for you soon!

    Cenedria, finding a pace for yourself is SO hard! I've finally just gotten the hang of it. If you don't care what kind of music you listen to, download either Podrunner or MotionTraxx. They're both interval training podcasts where the distance is determined by the beat (like Leslie Sansone). By keeping pace with the beat, that tells you how fast you're going and how far you'll get. Maybe give that a try until you find the pace that you can keep going with. But basically, start slower than you think you need to go and work up from there. Don't go looking for reaching that goal pace yet, or try to match what you can do on the treadmill.
  • pink_and_shiny
    pink_and_shiny Posts: 1,036 Member
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    I've updated the spreadsheet to reflect CW minus W2. The website has also been updated with this thread link.
  • AprilVal
    AprilVal Posts: 940 Member
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    Im in serious need of getting my life more organized.. so I have time for the things I Need to do and time for the things I WANT to do.. Im always tired and I hate it. I haven't even had too much time lately to work on working out.. :( Ive been horrible. Always depressed, and stressed.. hoping it gets better once my job title changes a couple weeks. I wont have very many responsibilities anymore. Thank god!
  • linemansgirl
    linemansgirl Posts: 152
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    BJ - I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that you feel better soon. ((((HUGS))))

    April - I hope things get easier for you soon! Times like that are SO hard.

    Here is a link about HIIT - http://www.intervaltraining.net/HiitTraining-30.html Yesterday I did 1:3 intervals and today I increased it to 1:2 intervals. It did make it a bit more challenging, but not impossible. I am really enjoying it! Tomorrow I will be doing P90X weights. For now I am going to try to do P90X twice a week and HIIT 3-4 times a week. We will see how the scale goes on Monday! :smile:
  • cazzincali
    cazzincali Posts: 337 Member
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    Thanks April :)

    the world is kicking my *kitten* again, I still don't know why i'm ill and its driving me mad, I have Cronic fatigue syndrome, but they think there are heart issues and I have been waiting to be refered for about 3 months now. My grandma died at the weekend also. I seem to always have something to moan about recently,. Need to stop letting life get in the way. Weigh in, in a couple of hours and its not going to be good, I can tell. This is my last moan now, potitive for the next 9 weeks :D

    Oh!! COME ON!! The English LURVE to moan!! :laugh: I miss living there SO much!! arrgghhh!! I lived outside "Lesta" :happy: For those that don't know... that's Leicester! hehe

    BJ... Really trying to cheer you up! I am sorry for your loss. CFS sucks... and the NHS takes forever, sometimes! I think it depends on what surgery you go to though. I never had any trouble at all getting referrals straightaway, but know MANY who waited yonks! In any case... I hope things work out for you quicklly!

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