BIKINI BY JULY 4TH 8WK CHALLENGE -- WEEK 1

Username:renea72
First name: Char
Height: 5'4
Starting weight: 123.8
Goal weight by 7/4/11: 117
What are you doing to get bikini ready?Cardio 60min/5xweek, cutting down on carb and sugar intake
Bikini picked out? Yes several so I better get busy(:

Ok- my starting weight is 168.8. I'm not happy about it but that's what the scale said. My goal to get down to 150 lbs is going to be one heck of a challenge is such a short amount of time but I am determined to get there!!

I had a half day yesterday so with my extra time I did Level 1 of 30 Day Shred, Level 2 of Ripped in 30, 5 of 6 circuits of Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism and took my dog for a 45 minute walk. I am so happy I found this thread- just the motivation I need!

Hey! Momof3babes

I saw that you're doing the 30 day shred 6x a week and I was listening to one of Jillians podcast and she reccomended going the shred at most 4 times a week. Because you need your muscles to relax in between days so they have a chance to rest and build:)
I'm going the pushup challange as well! What week are you on? My friend and I are finishing the first week today !

Seriously? Only four days a week? I did it every day and during March and saw results. I thought it was for 30 days every day?!? Wow, what an eye opener. Thanks for the tip!!!

Hey! Momof3babes

I saw that you're doing the 30 day shred 6x a week and I was listening to one of Jillians podcast and she reccomended going the shred at most 4 times a week. Because you need your muscles to relax in between days so they have a chance to rest and build:)
I'm going the pushup challange as well! What week are you on? My friend and I are finishing the first week today !

Seriously? Only four days a week? I did it every day and during March and saw results. I thought it was for 30 days every day?!? Wow, what an eye opener. Thanks for the tip!!!

I did it for 30 days straight too, in January. Who knew!?!? LOL

Hey! Momof3babes

I saw that you're doing the 30 day shred 6x a week and I was listening to one of Jillians podcast and she reccomended going the shred at most 4 times a week. Because you need your muscles to relax in between days so they have a chance to rest and build:)
I'm going the pushup challange as well! What week are you on? My friend and I are finishing the first week today !

Seriously? Only four days a week? I did it every day and during March and saw results. I thought it was for 30 days every day?!? Wow, what an eye opener. Thanks for the tip!!!

I did it for 30 days straight too, in January. Who knew!?!? LOL

I didn't realize it was only 4 days...oops! Do you have a good push up challenge you would recommend?

Username: Kellylou1367
First name: Kelly
Height: 5'4
Starting Weight: 150lbs
Goal Weight by 7/4/11: 122
What are you doing to get bikini-ready? Have my fabulous food/exercise journal to record everything in and going to the gym 4-5 times a week doing cardio plans in my Women's Fitness magazine.
Do you have your bikini picked out yet?! Not yet, but I'm going away in August so will definitely need one!

is this a closed group?

Can I join too?

username: IamWillow
first name: Helen
Height: 5'6
Starting Weight: Started at 140, now at 132
Goal Weight: 128
What am I doing: Chalean Extreme, Turbo Jam, running, step aerobics
I've had a bikini in my closet for years, but have not felt confident enough to wear it. This is the year!!

Hundredpushups.com is the challange. It'll probably take me about 7-8 weeks to complete, so it's a greAt time to start now! Even doing the challenge starting with girl pushups is great too.Whoever is interested we can all record our progress and motivate each other on here! Pushups work more than your arms! Sick core and legs WO too Look up all the benefits, it has "beach bod" written all over it!:) I just finished week one today with a partner! let's do this!

Username: mtkautz
First name: Michelle
Height: 5'2"
Starting Weight: 160.2
Goal Weight by 7/4/11: 130
What are you doing to get bikini-ready?
HIIT training on elliptical 6x per week, 10k training (nike+ coach), Ab Ripper X 4x per week, 4 mile walk 4x per week
Do you have your bikini picked out yet?!
YES!! Neon coral little number from Victoria's Secret, it's hanging on my closet door screaming for me to get in it!!!!

I've been doing pretty well this past week. I've been staying under my calorie goals and I've been eating plenty of food. I've ust noticed the healthy stuff is way less than the crap I usually eat. I didn't realize how many empty calories I was eating by eating a small bag of chips or eating two cookies with my subway sandwich. Just by cutting that out I've been fitting into my clothes much easier. Baby steps ;P
Plus I think all of this will help with roller derby tryouts on Sunday. Cross your fingers!!!

Username: Sam363
First name: Sam
Height: 5'2"
Starting Weight: 138.6
Goal Weight by 7/4/11: 125
What are you doing to get bikini-ready? 30 DS, 5 x a week, running 3x a week.
Do you have your bikini picked out yet?! No, but I need to start looking!!

What's DS?

It's Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred.


I did another two JM's- Level 2 of 30 DS and Level 2 of Ripped in 30. Feeling great. It's super humid and rainy otherwise I'd go for a walk/run.

Sybil- isn't it amazing how much you can eat when it's all fresh. I just ate a whole green pepper and it's only 25 calories. Mmm... And Good Luck with Derby Tryouts! Those practices are amazing workouts! I have a few friends involved in it.

This week has been great for me - feeling super motivated and energetic! I've done moksha yoga every day for 4 days in a row and I'm aiming to do at least 8 days in a row! My appetite is the lowest it's been EVER, too!
Not ready for the bikini yet, though. Far from it.

Sybil: I haven't had any junk food (with the exception of alcohol :drinker: ) for about 2 weeks and I honestly don't even miss those chips and candies! I do find it becoming more and more difficult to fulfill my minimum calorie intake, though...I never thought I'd be able to say that! Good luck with the roller derby tryouts!

Becky: Keep up the running! I've been thinking about trying the C25k programme for a while; maybe next week I'll start it. I'm nervous, though, as that means I'll have to run in public! :embarassed:

Fromaquizer: Is that you in your profile picture? You look great!

Raquel: I'm going to check out that push-ups link. Thanks! I have to do them a lot for my kung fu training, but I still struggle with it so I could the extra training at home.

Hello to everyone else!

I would love to join this challenge!

username: Lynenz
first name: Lyn
Height: 5'4
Starting Weight: 139
Goal Weight: 125
What am I doing: 2nd round of 30 DS possibly every other day? Finishing up L3 now and lost inches. Starting C25K next week. And throwing in some pilates in there too.
Do you have your bikini picked out yet? Not yet but can't wait to go shopping!

Awesome job keeping up with workouts everyone! Summer will be here before we know it!:) I got my HRM in the mail yesterday, ts a ft4 polar!!so excited to use it!! First I need to finish my last essay:)

Hey question.. Are we weighing in on Sunday or monday? I'm getting excited:)