10 by June 10 - GAME ON!

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  • huango
    huango Posts: 1,007 Member
    I had a great workout this morning.
    I was all patting myself on the back for doing 5x10 hip thrusts (on Smith because all the cage/racks were used) with 70# + bar.

    Then I saw one of my inspirations (soheefit.com) post her hip thrusts:
    https://facebook.com/video.php?v=645184748959087&video_source=pages_finch_main_video
    "Gettin' that booty strong with some barbell hip thrusts!
    3x5 at 205lbs, 215lbs, then 225lbs after heavy deadlifts.
    Glute work is my faaaaavorite"

    Wow:
    1. she's awesome, and
    2. I have a long way to go!!!


    ---> What's your favorite workout?
    ---> What's your favorite weight training?

    I used to like Deadlifts a lot, but right now, my Right knee is not happy.
    I'm liking Lat pull-downs because I'm making good progress. Trying to get back to my high of 100#. I'd like a nice back, ready for those tank tops for Summer.



    sellerskennington: "I won't have a gym, but i will have my tennis shoes"
    think prisoner workout (where prisoners don't have gym): use body weight for pushup and crunches, lunges, etc.
    walking = awesome


    jgrabowski: "kick it into gear again"
    Yup: let's do it!


    jlkermode: "extra gym time"
    Yup, hitting the gym again on Sunday
    (since there's no kids Chinese lessons - when I usually walk laps while kids are in class).



    Happy Easter!

    Amanda
  • shaunjadon
    shaunjadon Posts: 56 Member
    I'm in for the challenge, I need the accountability for motivation!

    CW: 246
    GW: 236
    UGW: 140
  • jls1788
    jls1788 Posts: 30 Member
    I'm in! I'm Jackie , 38 yrs old, 5' 2:
    CW: 149
    GW: 139
    UGW: 120
  • DawnOssett
    DawnOssett Posts: 21 Member
    I'm in too..
    I've had a cold/flu on an off since November then went on holiday and put 7lb on, now starting to get lazy in my eating.. (that old chestnut).
    Sounds like a sensible challenge to get back some motivation.
    Good luck everyone x

    CW: 153.4
    GW:143.4
    UGW:140
  • EVILSB
    EVILSB Posts: 3 Member
    edited April 2015
    Me too!
    CW: 157
    GW: 147
    UGW: 125
    47 years old
    5'4"
    I'm Shannon. Asking a lot of you to friend me here. Want to get back on a routine and hit the gym 5x per week, with focus on weights and also get my cardio on to do a color run 5k in July!
  • velocity60
    velocity60 Posts: 83 Member
    edited April 2015
    I'm so glad to have found your thread this morning. I am so up for the challenge you all sound so wonderfully motivated !
    I'm Valerie , live in LA, 54 & 5' ( 5'1" on a good day )
    CW 132
    GW 125
    UGW 123
    I'm a bit sad to say I had been at GW & UGW a scant month or two ago & I dreaded maintaining & I was right ! I spent the winter in RI & I really didn't realize the impact the bad weather would have on my fitness life . My social choices ( I was a guest at a family members home) were eating out & drinking out . No excuses , I learned a lot about how much effort it will be to maintain GW ( & I had a tremendous amount of fun!!) but home now & back on track !
  • mrsmuckster
    mrsmuckster Posts: 444 Member
    I'm in - this seems doable.

    4/2/15
    CW: 195.2
    GW: 185.2
    UGW: 165
  • Hello everyone!
    I am new to this app/community as well, but I am interested in taking part in the challenge.

    32 yrs old
    5'2"

    CW : 155
    GW : 145
    UGW : 130

    **I struggle to find the time/motivation to exercise. I want to make longlasting lifestyle changes.
  • huango
    huango Posts: 1,007 Member
    Welcome everyone!


    @EVILSB
    "hit the gym 5x per week"
    @porischpack
    "I struggle to find the time/motivation to exercise. I want to make longlasting lifestyle changes."

    For me, I finally lost weight when I FOCUSED on my eating, calorie deficit, and macros.
    My workouts have been about the same for the past 2years, and didn't lose weight until January 2015 when I took control of my eating.

    It's not just about exercise.
    I only work out about 2-4times a week.

    If you only have 1hr to exercise OR prep food (to have readily available nutritious/high protein food, you should definitely spend it to prep food.
    You always want to have healthy food available, so you don't have that "what should I eat" moments and grab chips/crap/fast-food because nothing else is available.

    Game on!
    Amanda
  • rscoopxj
    rscoopxj Posts: 3
    I'm in

    CW-183.4
    GW-173.4
    UGW-will see when I get to 183.4
  • vicky1947mfp
    vicky1947mfp Posts: 1,509 Member
    Count me in.
    CW 136.2
    GW 129

    Have lost 30 lbs in last two years but gained back 5. finding maintenance more difficult than losing. This thread will help keep me accountable.
  • huango
    huango Posts: 1,007 Member
    Happy Easter!

    I just made these for breakfast for the week:
    - lots of protein/veggies all in easy travel size:
    - butternut squash/spinach/ham/bacon frittata muffins:
    - (with Greek yogurt and flax seeds for more protein, eggs/egg whites)
    11102993_10206622522107666_173369513607749336_o.jpg

    Also made butternut squash baked fries, w/ the leftover squash (I got a large one):
    busyinbrooklyn.com/tag/crispy-butternut-squash-fries/
    TIP: To get the best crunch out of baked fries, place them on a rack set over a baking sheet. This allows the heat to circulate around the fries, so that they get nice and crunchy.
    I also broiled it for a few minutes to really brown them.

    I think I'm making Oreo salted caramel pie next.

    Hoppity Hop-to-it!

    Amanda
  • sellerskennington
    sellerskennington Posts: 77 Member
    I haven't read everyone's info yet, but it's Easter Sunday. For my family it is very important. My husband is in seminary in NYC to be an Episcopal priest. So today I am throwing caution to the wind with food calories. But a HUGE NSV: I am in bama and was able to dress shop for today. I purchased a size 12 that was loose! 10 is still snug in hips, but not too far off. Huge step! So excited!
  • foofyq
    foofyq Posts: 42 Member
    so fun! 10 is a stretch for me but who knows ;P
    26yrs
    5'7''
    CW: 135
    GW: 130
    UGW: 127
  • vicky1947mfp
    vicky1947mfp Posts: 1,509 Member
    Headed to Y to get this challenge started off on the right foot.
  • vicky1947mfp
    vicky1947mfp Posts: 1,509 Member
    OMG! That chocolate dessert looks so good. Chocolate is my weakness.
    huango wrote: »
    Love seeing all the "Returnees" and "New Members".
    We can do this!

    What's your game plan for Easter management?
    DH is taking 2 kids to NYC to see family, while I stay home with the new puppy. She's not ready for non-baby-proof NYC and doesn't have all her shots yet so she can't go to the public dog run/public.
    I'm making them an Oreo-crust, salted caramel center, and chocolate garnache topping pie to bring to Easter brunch.
    Thank goodness it's not staying here, or else I'll eat it all.
    Hopefully the kids don't bring home too many chocolate eggs/goodies.

    Dark-Chocolate-Salted-Caramel-Oreo-Pie-Recipe-01.jpg


    I plan to do a lot of food prep for the week.
    My downfall is when I don't have edible-protein ready. So I like to make my favorite frittata muffins (full of protein and veggies), easy to warm-up/travel-size, and taco meat (which goes great with some fried eggs for breakfast, or salad/avocado/salsa for great lunch).

    But next week is no-cut week, where I get to eat at Maintenance. Wooohoo.
    Thinking of making this carrot cake for a dinner party next week:
    - no butter or oil
    - almost 1pound of fresh grated carrots
    - 2cups of almonds (=protein)

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    Gosh, I want to eat both desserts right now.
    I've eaten all my calories for today, but I want to eat more.
    Going to bed soon.
    Taking it day by day...
    Amanda

  • I'm in
    CW 152
    GW 142
    UGW 135
  • huango
    huango Posts: 1,007 Member
    Everyone back on track, now that we're done w/ the crazy Easter eating? :)


    It's my no-cut-week, but I'm still FASTing Mon/Wed, so I can bank my calories for:
    - Friday's Ladies luncheon
    - Friday's LNO
    - Saturday's dinner party
    soooo much eating!!!
    wish they were more spaced out, but I'm managing it.


    I need to find more time for heavy lifting, because I'm doing more cardio than I want to.
    - Mon/Wed: 1hr walk laps during son's karate lesson
    - Tues: 1hr Zumba = my fun dancing time
    - Sundays: 2hr walk laps during kids' Chinese lessons
    = 4days of cardio
    leaving just 2 days for weights.
    --> I think I need to drop one of the karate-walks, prob the Wednesday one.

    I doubled up yesterday: weight in the morning, karate-walk at night, and I'm wimpy and find that too much in 1 day.


    @sellerskennington "I purchased a size 12 that was loose!"
    Love it!!!

    "My husband is in seminary in NYC to be an Episcopal priest"
    interesting. I don't know much about religion.
    My book club is reading Ordinary Grace by william kent krueger. I just started, and don't know the plot yet, but the main character's father is a priest.


    @vicky1947mfp
    That Oreo/caramel/chocolate mousse pie is SCARY good.
    I'm having another piece tonight!!!

    Have a great day!
    Get out there and go kick some butt!
    Amanda
  • faelight
    faelight Posts: 58 Member
    Hi peeps, I'm back! :)

    Thanks for continuing our original group, the 10lb lighter and tighter! @sellerskennington

    So glad to see the familiar faces here and new goals ahead!

    @huango where did you get that awesome bikini?!

    Current: 133lb
    Highest: 155lb
    Goal: 126lb

    I Lost 7lb in the last challenge I started for our group (10lb goal loss by April 1).

    With my new goal, that's 7 to go... Cool!
  • Roeygal
    Roeygal Posts: 26
    Hi everyone! I'd like to give this a go. :)

    Female, 5'11', 21 years old, student.

    SW: 191(30/02/15)
    CW: 187 (05/04/15)
    GW: 177 (10/06/15)
    UGW: 154
  • huango
    huango Posts: 1,007 Member
    edited April 2015
    This thread is making me think:
    -->> HOW do I know when I'm done losing weight?

    Every time I lose a few pounds, I look at my bloated sausagie arms and my body in my bikini, and think "another 10 pounds to go".

    -->> How is it that the 3rd poster: the 5'1" woman (just 2" taller than me) is happy being 174#, which is 60pounds heavier than me?

    community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10127941/since-thick-is-in-should-i-stay-at-145-on-my-52-frame/p1


    your thoughts?

    Amanda
  • jlkermode
    jlkermode Posts: 82 Member
    Literally LOL'd at these! Thought I'd share- enjoy!
    http://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Funny-Workout-Videos-36560189
  • vicky1947mfp
    vicky1947mfp Posts: 1,509 Member
    Huango, my sister and I are the same height and weight -5'2"and 135 lbs. but she wears a size 2 and I wear a size 8. Go figure! Body shapes are so different with different muscle mass I suppose.
    huango wrote: »
    This thread is making me think:
    -->> HOW do I know when I'm done losing weight?

    Every time I lose a few pounds, I look at my bloated sausagie arms and my body in my bikini, and think "another 10 pounds to go".

    -->> How is it that the 3rd poster: the 5'1" woman (just 2" taller than me) is happy being 174#, which is 60pounds heavier than me?

    community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10127941/since-thick-is-in-should-i-stay-at-145-on-my-52-frame/p1


    your thoughts?

    Amanda

  • zgolub
    zgolub Posts: 90 Member
    Joining a bit late, but up to the challenge:

    CW 155lb
    GW 145lb
    UGW 140lbs

    Really need to focus on this these two months. Going on a beach trip with girlfriends end of june. So excited about it!
  • alicec2014
    alicec2014 Posts: 12 Member
    Just stumbled across this thread, and feeling inspired by everyone's progress! - joining even later, but really needing motivation to push through in the next few weeks, so up for the challenge :)
    CW 129
    GW 120
    SW was ~165, probably more (eek, never again), and these are the last 9 to get rid of.. Hoping they won't be too stubborn. Let's do this!
  • Marleyd03
    Marleyd03 Posts: 13 Member
    Joining a bit late but I need to focus, I'm losing motivation. Need support. Feel free to add me.

    Cw 161
    Gw 150
    Ugw 130
  • ear1011
    ear1011 Posts: 50 Member
    edited April 2015
    I'm in!!
    CW:146
    gW: 135

    A lot of us are close in weight :)
    I like how @huango posted her motivation! You will have to post a pic of you in it when you meet your goal!!
  • huango
    huango Posts: 1,007 Member
    Welcome Welcome Welcome!

    --> Note: Could you please post your height, along w/ your weight info?

    You could be 130 pounds, but if you're wicked tall, then that's a low weight, but if you're wicked short like me, then that's not a low weight.


    How did everyone do with week 1 (if you started on 4/1 Wednesday)?

    I'm trying to decide whether or not to weigh myself today or next week.
    It's been 4weeks since I weighed myself, but since I'm eating almost at maintenance, I'll barely lose 0.25 pounds (IF I didn't have too much sodium this week and am bloated).

    According to my disappearing boobies, then I'm on the right track.
    HAHAHAHA!
    :(

    Amanda
  • readyornot1234
    readyornot1234 Posts: 1,027 Member
    Hello all. I'd love to be included!

    Height - 5'2"
    CW - 151
    GW - 135
    UGW - 125

    Going to lift today. I am finally starting to lift a bit heavier, although trying not to get ahead of myself.
  • huango
    huango Posts: 1,007 Member
    Woohoo!!!
    So yes, I gave in and weighed myself.
    Lost 1.2# in 4weeks. I'll take it!!! Wooohooo!

    That's 14.1# lost since January 1st
    (14weeks, so about 1# per week, which is totally awesome since I'm so close to goal weight and am so short).

    ---->>>> THIS is the lowest weight I've been since hitting puberty, or at least the last 20years! On my way!!!


    Amanda
    age: 42
    4'11"
    SW 1/1/15: 128.5
    CW 3/13/15: 115.6
    CW 4/9/15: 114.4
    GW ?by August/Sept?: 109


    According to my updated spreadsheet, my TDEE = 1650. Woohooo!
    The IIFYM TDEE calculator says 1490.
    That's 1100calories MORE per week that I get to eat!!!

    Today is my rest day, but I'm all pumped up from the good news that I want to go lift some heavy weights!!! (to hurry up and reveal more lean muscles!!!)
    :)

    Amanda



    @ear1011 "I like how @huango posted her motivation! You will have to post a pic of you in it when you meet your goal!!"
    Hahahahaa: you'll have to wait a while.
    I should get this sign to put over my body, because my body is working to reform/rebuild/transform itself.

    Industrial-Construction-Signs-33907BBHPLYALU-lg.jpg



    @readyornot1234 "starting to lift a bit heavier"
    YES!
    Lifting heavy is SOOO good for you!
    You can do it!
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