We'll call this...JULY GOAL CHALLENGE!!
kistinbee
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Good morning friends! I just thought I'd start a post that I could title something that we will all recognize...so I think this works. I will start a post at the beginning of every week so that we can report on how all is going. I will start today and then again next Monday...sound good?
So, right now my workout routine is the following:
Mon-2 hours of cardio
Tues-Body Pump (1 hour weight training class) and Yoga (1 hour)
Wed-2 hours cardio
Thurs-Step (1 hour) and Body Pump (1 hour)
Fri-1 or 2 hours cardio
Sat-Spinning (1 hour) and Body Pump (1 hour)
Sun-rest
This weekend however is going to be challenging. I am in a wedding on Saturday which means rehersal dinner on Friday. They are having it at Rock Bottom...and since that's a restaurant I used to work at, I know how bad calorie-wise the food is. And I know that when they do these types of things, I don't really have a choice on what to eat. So, my plan is to portion and eat a much ligher lunch that day. I am leaving work at noon (Friday) and going to the gym to get in 2 hours of cardio before the rehearsal starts at 5. So, I think Friday will be alright. Then Saturday...I have a hair, nail, and make-up appointment starting at 8 that morning...so I'll make sure to have a good breakfast. Then we head to the church to get ready. The guys will pick up Jimmy Johns for us for lunch (If I have a choice I will get a un-wich i.e. on lettuce instead of bread). Then dinner is the place called Christophers...bad! BAD! It's pasta with chicken and a garlic fettucini sauce...BAD! I think I will just try to portion again and have only a few glasses of wine or champaigne...and I have to at last have a small slice of their wedding cake (her mom's making it...homemade carrot cake with cream cheese frosting
). So, Saturday may not be so good, but I am planning on getting to the gym then on Sunday for some cardio and maybe weights as well. Hopefully this works for me. We'll see how it goes.
So, my weight this week is 166 pounds and I hope to be 165 pounds by the beginning of next week. Let me know what the routine is for all of you and then each week we can post our loss:bigsmile: and how we are doing SOOOOO well sticking to our fitness routine!! Sound good everyone! If there is anything else we should add, please let me know. I'm open to suggestions! Have a wonderful day and rest of the week!!!:flowerforyou:
*Kistinbee*
--For anyone who doesn't understand this, see "Anyone going to hit final goal weight this summer?"
So, right now my workout routine is the following:
Mon-2 hours of cardio
Tues-Body Pump (1 hour weight training class) and Yoga (1 hour)
Wed-2 hours cardio
Thurs-Step (1 hour) and Body Pump (1 hour)
Fri-1 or 2 hours cardio
Sat-Spinning (1 hour) and Body Pump (1 hour)
Sun-rest
This weekend however is going to be challenging. I am in a wedding on Saturday which means rehersal dinner on Friday. They are having it at Rock Bottom...and since that's a restaurant I used to work at, I know how bad calorie-wise the food is. And I know that when they do these types of things, I don't really have a choice on what to eat. So, my plan is to portion and eat a much ligher lunch that day. I am leaving work at noon (Friday) and going to the gym to get in 2 hours of cardio before the rehearsal starts at 5. So, I think Friday will be alright. Then Saturday...I have a hair, nail, and make-up appointment starting at 8 that morning...so I'll make sure to have a good breakfast. Then we head to the church to get ready. The guys will pick up Jimmy Johns for us for lunch (If I have a choice I will get a un-wich i.e. on lettuce instead of bread). Then dinner is the place called Christophers...bad! BAD! It's pasta with chicken and a garlic fettucini sauce...BAD! I think I will just try to portion again and have only a few glasses of wine or champaigne...and I have to at last have a small slice of their wedding cake (her mom's making it...homemade carrot cake with cream cheese frosting
). So, Saturday may not be so good, but I am planning on getting to the gym then on Sunday for some cardio and maybe weights as well. Hopefully this works for me. We'll see how it goes.So, my weight this week is 166 pounds and I hope to be 165 pounds by the beginning of next week. Let me know what the routine is for all of you and then each week we can post our loss:bigsmile: and how we are doing SOOOOO well sticking to our fitness routine!! Sound good everyone! If there is anything else we should add, please let me know. I'm open to suggestions! Have a wonderful day and rest of the week!!!:flowerforyou:
*Kistinbee*
--For anyone who doesn't understand this, see "Anyone going to hit final goal weight this summer?"
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Good morning friends! I just thought I'd start a post that I could title something that we will all recognize...so I think this works. I will start a post at the beginning of every week so that we can report on how all is going. I will start today and then again next Monday...sound good?
So, right now my workout routine is the following:
Mon-2 hours of cardio
Tues-Body Pump (1 hour weight training class) and Yoga (1 hour)
Wed-2 hours cardio
Thurs-Step (1 hour) and Body Pump (1 hour)
Fri-1 or 2 hours cardio
Sat-Spinning (1 hour) and Body Pump (1 hour)
Sun-rest
This weekend however is going to be challenging. I am in a wedding on Saturday which means rehersal dinner on Friday. They are having it at Rock Bottom...and since that's a restaurant I used to work at, I know how bad calorie-wise the food is. And I know that when they do these types of things, I don't really have a choice on what to eat. So, my plan is to portion and eat a much ligher lunch that day. I am leaving work at noon (Friday) and going to the gym to get in 2 hours of cardio before the rehearsal starts at 5. So, I think Friday will be alright. Then Saturday...I have a hair, nail, and make-up appointment starting at 8 that morning...so I'll make sure to have a good breakfast. Then we head to the church to get ready. The guys will pick up Jimmy Johns for us for lunch (If I have a choice I will get a un-wich i.e. on lettuce instead of bread). Then dinner is the place called Christophers...bad! BAD! It's pasta with chicken and a garlic fettucini sauce...BAD! I think I will just try to portion again and have only a few glasses of wine or champaigne...and I have to at last have a small slice of their wedding cake (her mom's making it...homemade carrot cake with cream cheese frosting ). So, Saturday may not be so good, but I am planning on getting to the gym then on Sunday for some cardio and maybe weights as well. Hopefully this works for me. We'll see how it goes.
So, my weight this week is 166 pounds and I hope to be 165 pounds by the beginning of next week. Let me know what the routine is for all of you and then each week we can post our loss:bigsmile: and how we are doing SOOOOO well sticking to our fitness routine!! Sound good everyone! If there is anything else we should add, please let me know. I'm open to suggestions! Have a wonderful day and rest of the week!!!:flowerforyou:
*Kistinbee*
--For anyone who doesn't understand this, see "Anyone going to hit final goal weight this summer?"0 -
Love the plan - count me in. Weight as of yesterday is 146.50
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Count me in too. I usually weigh on Sunday so I will just use that weight each Monday if that's okay.
Current weigh in 227 :sad:
Thanks
Charlaine
Oh, I didn't read all the way through your post. What if we won't hit goal by July. I doubt that I can lose 80lbs by then. I guess I will just have to stay in the biggest loser weigh in.. Sorry guys.0 -
I love this idea. I will join in. I just started on Tuesday with my calories, but I joined a gym 2 weeks ago. It doesn't work if you aren't watching what you eat so I am now doing it the right way. I am at 190. I had my first baby in May so my goal is 32 pounds. Only 30 to go!! My plan is this:
I hit the gym 4 - 5 days a week.
20 mins on the eliptical
1 hour weights on arms or legs and belly of course
(I rotate arms and legs everyother day)
20 mins on the bike
This is what I am trying to stick to. My husband is great and keeps the baby for me for the 2 hours I am at the gym.
Look forward to working with all that join this challenge. My goal for Mon. is 1 pound since I already lost 2 this week!!0 -
Super! Count me in too! The more things to make me accountable the better.
I assume you must go to Gold's Gym as well given you go to Body Pump. Not to get off subject here but curious to find someone taking that class and wondering how long you have been taken it and what kind of results you have seen from it? The reason I ask is because many that take the class here that I go to, don't seem to be making much progress and I try to tell myself that maybe they just aren't eating properly. Buy I love this class and my goal is to get my arms to not wave at everyone twice as my wedding dress is strapless.
Normal routine, when kids aren't sick, the house isn't being shown, and hubby not working late:
Monday-Body Pump
Tuesday- Body Step
Wednesday- Body pump or day off
Thursday-Step & Abs or 60 min cardio
Friday- Body pump
Saturday-60 min cardio
This of course is a perfect week when nothing goes wrong...so honestly in the 3 weeks since I have started this it's really been hit or miss.
So far only 3 pounds lost, but there is no reason I shouldn't hit my goal (I HAVE to hit my goal by June 21st
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Current weight 145.8 Goal weight 1350 -
besides toting tots, cleaning, laundry, cooking, more cleaning, more toting (an all day event), i do 6 days a week of the following:
10 minutes each of : step aerobics, jump rope, boxing, isometrics, sprinting.
seems to work, everthing's sore!
i started at 192, right now i'm 184. my original goal was 155 by june but i'm going to try for 145 by july, and then the maintenence starts!
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Yeah...I'm excited about the turn-out even so far!
brazeaut--I am a member at Apen Athletic Club where I do the Body Pump classes. I have only been doing them since January when the gym opened, but I am already seing results. I have bumped up weight once and am getting ready to do it again, probably within the next week or so. So, I think it is effective. And the people who came over from other branches of our gym who have been doing it for a long time look very defined and toned. So, I'm hoping (expecting) to see good results.
wanderlust8--Are you feeling better today? I hope not worse! Glad to hear from you!
Good luck everyone and I look forward to hearing from more joinees!!:bigsmile:0 -
Ok, here's my current workout schedule. This week will be two weeks of doing this and I think I'll do this plan for another two weeks... I might switch it up after that.
Monday - upper body strenght training and 15 minutes cardio warmup
Tuesday - 60 minutes cardio (usually elliptical or treadclimber)
Wednesday - lower body strenght training and 15 minutes cardio warmup
Thursday - 60 minutes cardio (usually elliptical or treadclimber)
Friday - upper body strenght training and 15 minutes cardio warmup
Saturday - 60 minutes cardio (usually elliptical or treadclimber)
Sunday - Rest
The next week I switch the weight training so that I have two days of lower body and one of upper. So far I haven't missed a day! Shooting for a month with no misses.
Right now my weight is at 219.6 (darn period! made me gain a pound and a half)
Goal for July 175.
I'm really concerned about the calories I'm going to eat on Sunday for the Super bowl... but I'm going to try the same thing and do portion control while having some healty options along with the bad to fill me up!
and keeping my fingers crossed that once my period is over I see the weight I gained, plus some, come off!
Thanks for this great motivator!:flowerforyou:
Jessica0 -
Yeah...I'm excited about the turn-out even so far!
wanderlust8--Are you feeling better today? I hope not worse! Glad to hear from you!
Good luck everyone and I look forward to hearing from more joinees!!:bigsmile:
i'm holding my own so far!0 -
Good for you wanderlust7! Keep it up!:flowerforyou:0
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That's interesting, my wife is a Body Pump instructor. I take her class sometimes. It's a little embarrasing as she does more weight then any guy in the class (me included), but I am very proud of her, especially since she ins't one of those super skinny, ultra athletic women, she has battled weight issues her whole life and Body Pump is her first certificate. But Man is she strong! And I'm 6'2" 195 and in pretty good shape too!0
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Cool...what gym does she teach it at? I go to Aspen but there are other gym chains. I'm just curious.0
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It sounds like everyone has great goals set for themselves! I live with five other girls (at college) and we are all trying to keep eachother motivated and healthy. I'm also a fitness instructor at our recreational sports center here, and I just wanted to make sure that no one is burning themselves out. Doing too much at once can take it's toll on the body. One thing I like to do is four days on, one day off. The day off is just a lighter more moderate form of exercise, so you would still have your one day a week of rest. So my week might look like this:
Monday: Step Express + kickboxing
Tuesday: Pilates 1 hr. Yoga 50 min.
Wednesday: An hour of basic cardio in our fitness center
Thursday: Pilates and Yoga
Friday: Moderate Exercise like a game of frisbee with friends, ice skating, raquetball, or a night out line dancing
Saturday: Spinning class
SUNDAY OFF
Monday on, Tues on, Wednesday on, Thursday off. Friday on Sat. on, SUNDAY OFF...well, you get the picture.
Since the holidays, I had put on weight, especially with teaching only mat classes at the gym. I didn't want to be there any longer than I had to! So since the start of the semester, I've developed a healthier eating plan (thanks to this website) and working out more than just when I teach, and so far I've lost 6 pounds in 3 weeks. Going into my fourth week, I'll weigh myself tomorrow! I'm hoping for a health 1.5 pounds more!
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Great idea! My ultimate goal is to hit my goal of 140 by July but I'm going to give myself until August just in case I hit a few slumps. I'm at 199 and have been losing about 3 lbs per week, so I should be able to make it (FINGERS CROSSED!). Here's what I've been doing:
M - Curves + Crunches
T - 60 minutes on my treadmill (started intervals of walking/running/walking with inclines to get up to eventually being able to jog) + Crunches
W - Curves + Crunches
T - 60 minutes on my treadmill (started intervals of walking/running/walking with inclines to get up to eventually being able to jog) + Crunches
F - Curves + Crunches
S - Sometimes I do the treadmill again.
S - Nada...
I have been taking weekends off of paying much attention but still try to pick out healthier foods and watch my portions. I don't keep much in the way of unhealthy food in my place, so it's easier...especially when you live alone! It's just the dinners/lunches/get togethers with friends that makes it a little harder. We can all do it! Let's go! 0 -
When I started MFP I was at 190 lbs (5'8")... heaviest I've ever been (besides being pregnant).
I am currently at 182 lbs... I weigh in every Monday morning with my sister and one of my bf's.
Workouts...
Monday thru Saturday I am up to 4 miles on the treadmill in 40 minutes (plan on upping it on Monday).
Monday - Wednesday - Friday I do weight's (upper and lower body) And also use a stair stepper on these days... (along with my 40 minute cardio).
Rest on Sunday. :yawn:
My goal is to lose 30 (well 32) lbs by July. That would put me at 150 lbs with only 10 more to lose!!!
Good luck everyone!!! :bigsmile:0 -
Cool...what gym does she teach it at? I go to Aspen but there are other gym chains. I'm just curious.
Its a single Gym in Beverly, Massachusetts. One of the first to get body pump. My wife was the only one besides the owner who passed the certification on the first try. It was very satisfying for her since there were 5 other trainers that were trying and all have certs in either aerobics or spinning.0 -
Oh yeah... I also do crunches everyday... :happy:0
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Cool...what gym does she teach it at? I go to Aspen but there are other gym chains. I'm just curious.
Its a single Gym in Beverly, Massachusetts. One of the first to get body pump. My wife was the only one besides the owner who passed the certification on the first try. It was very satisfying for her since there were 5 other trainers that were trying and all have certs in either aerobics or spinning.
Cool! Good for her! And very inspiring! I would love to be able to teach classes someday...maybe on weekends. I still would like to be in much better shape, but it is something I've been thinking about a lot lately because I really enjoy them. We'll see how it goes!:bigsmile:0 -
hey guys, just wanted to say how awesome it is to hav joined a site like this. I think wen u wan2 lose weight one needs all the moral support they can get. u guys seem really gr8 and really helpful.lewk forward to gettin to know url...gud luck to every1 whose doin the challenge...the workout schedule is a bit hectic for me to follow..0
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I guess I should lay out my work out schedule as well. I change mine weekly so week one:
Saturday- 1.5 hours of cardio.
Sunday- 1 hour cardio plus a 50 minute spin class
Monday/Wed./1 hour cardio and 30 minutes circuit weight training. In the PM Im doing a "boot camp routine of crunches (75), lunges and squats (3 sets of 15 each), and push ups (2 sets of 10)
Tuesday/Thursday- 1.5 hours cardio am. Yoga in PM
Friday - OFF0 -
Hi,
I just started and am impressed by everyone's motivation!!! My timeline for losing weight is a little different, but I'd like to join in anyway. I have my 20 year h.s reunion in early June and I'm looking to lose 20 pounds by then.
Unfortunately, I have recently had abdominal surgery so I can't lift wieght at the moment, but I plan to do 40 minutes of elliptical trainer 5-6 days a week. I 've done three days so far (and we've had the machine for over a year...sad, huh?...well, I have done it more than three times, but not consistently). I'll slowly add weight training in as I can. I will be doing all of my workouts at home as I have a 2 and a half year old that I stay home with.
So far, so good. My calories have been a little high, but I can change that pretty easily. I eat a pretty good diet and am a Registered Dietitian if anyone has any questions. I look forward to being accountable to a group and you all seem so supportive and nice.
I am writing from Bothell, Washington....anyone in my area?
Good luck to everyone and thanks to Kistinbee for setting this up!
Steph0 -
Hey everybody!
Checking in (a little late)...hope everyone is having a good weekend so far and bracing themselves for today's temptations!
My weekly schedule looks like this, but I am considering adding another class-maybe RPM. Kistinbee-you take RPM-how do you like it? I have heard from many that it is great, but I am totally intimidated to walk into there!
Anyway,
M-75 minutes cardio (30-walking/running 45-elliptical)
T-60 minute Bodypump, 25 minute cardio (usually walking)
W-75 minutes cardio (30-walking/running 45-elliptical)
Th-60 minute Bodypump, 25 minute cardio (usually walking)
F-75 minutes cardio (30-walking/running 45-elliptical)
S-60 minutes of cardio
Su-off
This schedule isn't too strict. Sometimes I take Wednesday off and then workout Sunday. And, my husband just started going to the gym with me. I did the couch to 5k last summer, and now he is doing it. So sometimes I will run with him instead...I'm all over the place!
And for those asking about Bodypump-I highly highly recommend it! I can totally feel a difference in my strength. When I started the class (in Novemberish) I couldn't do a single push up. In fact, I couldn't do half a push up on my knees! My upper body strength was nothing. But now, I can do 10 pushups-and I am so proud! I just added 2.5 pounds on all my reps last week also!
I'm excited about this group. I need the accountability to keep going.
Good work everyone! "See" you all soon! :happy:
Erin0 -
Almost forgot a couple things..
I started (a week and a half ago) at 185. I officially weigh in on Wednesday mornings and last Wednesday was down to 183! This Wednesday, i am hoping to be 182.
Kistinbee, how was the wedding? Hope you had a great time!
Anyone in Northeast Wisconsin? I'm in Green Bay trying to stay thawed out right now! :laugh:
Ok all, enjoy your Sunday!
Erin0 -
count me in!
M- basketball game: 50 mins (about)
T- Lacrosse practice (30 min), basketball practice (1.5 hours)
W- Basketball game: 50 min
Th- Lacrosse practice (30 min), Basketball practice (1.5 hours)
F- Basketball game: 50 min
S- hopefully the gym (2 hours)
Su- Lacrosse game: 40 mins
I'm looking to lose about 30 pounds by June, though a more realistic goal for me would be about 20 pounds. In total, I want to lose about 40-45 pounds, but that goals for around Sept.0 -
Yeah me too! Looking to lose about 25 lbs hopefuly by June and if not then July! I weigh myself on a friday morning so will post then.
Exercise:
Monday - 40 mins Cardio, 45 mins weights, crunches etc.
Tuesday - body pump and toning exercises
Wednesday - 40 mins Cardio, 45 mins weights, crunches etc.
Thursday - body pump and toning exercises
Friday - 40 mins Cardio, 45 mins weights, crunches etc.
Weekend - body pump and toning exercises or something else like skiing or swimming!0 -
Alright, I got on the scale this morning and was down 2lbs! 183 on 1/30 and today-181!!!
I was thrilled and I can't wait to see myself break into the 170s-hopefully next week!
Just wanted to share my good news. Have a great day everyone!0 -
I know this is late and I am not sure if you are still on the site but I am a certified Pump instructor. The ONLY reason someone should not be seeing results is because they are not pushing themselves hard enough. By the time you are 30 seconds into the song you should be feeling the weight, by the time the end of the song is over you should be not able, or to the point of almost not being able to do another set. Unfortunately I have seen a lot of pump instructors that don't push their class to the limit, there for you need to push yourself.
After teaching for 2.5 years I still feel and see results. BP changes the exercises and program every 3 months when your body gets "Used" to the routine. So there should be no way you don't feel or see changes.
If you have any questions let me know and keep pumping, having fun and most of all PUSHING HARD!!0
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