Fit for Fall Challenge - 6/20 - 9/05
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Yah for all the excited people here:) This is going to be a great challenge!
My starting weight is 146.4 Goal weight is 140.
NSV's- 1. Tone up my flabby arms
2. Shed 2 inches off my waistline
3. Work at getting a flat toned tummy
Good luck to everyone. This is our 4th challenge I do believe and it's a great group of people to hang out with if you want to lose weight:) Let's get this party started!!0 -
I would love to be a part of this challenge
I need motivation so badly . And my 35th bday is in October so losing the weight would be wonderful ! I'm kind of embarrassed to write in my current weight but that will just push me to change it !
My starting weight is 330.8 my goal weight for November 5 is 250 that's a 80 lb weight loss might be a bit high but im aiming for the sky !
NSV- 1.to completely cut out soda!
2. go into a restaurant and actually sit at a booth and not be nervous!0 -
I just about started to cry when i realized i think im the heaviest person in this group... very embarrassing for me but just might be a big wake up call to get me moving...0
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CW:150
GW:139
NSV: Tone my body
This will be perfect to get me going again0 -
No judgement here! The starting number isn't important the NSV's and the way you feel on your journey to being fit and healthy is what matters. Keep your chin up girl! You can do this and paying attention and getting support is half the battle. Congrats for taking the first steps and welcome to the challenge. :flowerforyou:0
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I just about started to cry when i realized i think im the heaviest person in this group... very embarrassing for me but just might be a big wake up call to get me moving...
No judgement here! The starting number isn't important the NSV's and the way you feel on your journey to being fit and healthy is what matters. Keep your chin up girl! You can do this and paying attention and getting support is half the battle. Congrats for taking the first steps and welcome to the challenge.0 -
Got the 10 glasses in for today....went biking with my girls for about an hour today, however, didn't see the weight portion. Will be sure to add to tomorrow. For my goal of not eating past 9pm...it's 9:46 and I'm holding on....0
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@michelle228--I think you are incredibly brave person--and you are safe and among friends here!! I doubt that any of us care what the others' weights are, we just want to lose our own and support everyone else that is here with us. You can and will do this!!0
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Current Weight is 196.8
Goal Weight....180
NSV would be to run nonstop in a 5k that will be the weekend of the 9/4. Being able to do something that I've never done before. I want to challenge myself to be better and get better each and every day. When I fall, I want to pick myself up again and put my head up high and keep going because I can do this.0 -
Wow...I am SERIOUSLY impressed with all the wonderful response we've gotten for this round of challenges so far!!!
And welcome BRUCE!! There is just never enough testosterone, so happy to have a dude amongst all of us hens!! LOL
Hello old friends, and hooray for lots of new friends!! As many have said, this is an AMAZING group of people, and all you newcomers will really enjoy it, I guarantee it!!
I have decided to embrace the NSV goal in it's purity...I will weigh in, but I am not going to set a goal weight. I, like Tissues and Jessica, need to back the frack away from my scale and focus on other things!
So I thought and thought about what I REALLY wanted to achieve...and I'm going to do the C25k training program. I have NEVER, in my LIFE, been able to run...even when I was a kid. And I really want to push myself and prove to everyone, even my Mom, that I CAN DO IT!!!
I think that along the way, I shall add more NSV's for myself, but for now, that's the biggie :bigsmile:
CW: 193 (stupid TOM messing up my 190...grrrrr)
Big thanks to Ailene & Olivia for taking charge again
Now I must go and drink drink drink my water....
Oh, and feel free to add me as a friend, I'm big on support! Just let me know you're with F4F...I don't do randoms....:bigsmile:
Good luck!!
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Current Weight is 196.8
Goal Weight....180
NSV would be to run nonstop in a 5k that will be the weekend of the 9/4. Being able to do something that I've never done before. I want to challenge myself to be better and get better each and every day. When I fall, I want to pick myself up again and put my head up high and keep going because I can do this.
You & me, Carrie!!! We got this!!!0 -
SW: 193.2
GW: 180
NSV: 1) Continue to attend 2 Zumba classes a week
2) Add one new exercise, or additional reps/weight at the gym each week
3) Continue pushing to get all my water in each day (don't know why it's so hard-but I keep pushing)
4) To fit in some of those shirts my Mom has been sending me that have just been 'waiting" for me to lose enough to wear
them.
5)To start doing some kind of activity on my 'day off' from the gym/Zumba class0 -
@michelle228--I think you are incredibly brave person--and you are safe and among friends here!! I doubt that any of us care what the others' weights are, we just want to lose our own and support everyone else that is here with us. You can and will do this!!
Thank you so much Catniss and all of the others on here ! I look forward to finally acheiving my goals and getting back to loving myself again with all of you wonderful and supportive people !0 -
I agree with slackeyj....we do not judge anyone on here:)! We are all here for a purpose and to build people up, not tear them down. Michelle welcome to our group, get comfortable, kick your shoes off and stay awhile. You are going to love this group:)I just about started to cry when i realized i think im the heaviest person in this group... very embarrassing for me but just might be a big wake up call to get me moving...0 -
Hi!
CW: 135.6
GW: 117 (18.6lbs)
Not sure I can do this, but the only way to find out is to try!!!
Good Luck everyone! 0 -
One more glass to go.......it's easier this round, but still a work in progress. No weights today, but hitting the sack early tonight so I can workout in the morning.0
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OK, can I just say......HOLY CRAP!!! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the response we've gotten to this challenge!
It took me 1 1/2 hours to update the excel file...which isn't a complaint...but I didn't get my exercise in. So instead I did wear my ankle weights on my wrists and did arm exercises while I read everyone's posts.
...:laugh:...And I'll try to get up early for my run.
A few housekeeping items....
(1) Remember to post as often as you would like and to read the other member's posts. We hope your participation on this thread will help lead to your F4F success!
(2) Post each Monday your progress towards your GW and/or NSV(s)
(3) So far we have 81 members...WOW! That is awesome!! I am looking for assistance on anyone that can upload to a posting an excel file via photoshop or a similar website. I know from our last challenge that I cannot and this group's list is a little too long for me to manually add it. If there's someone out there that would like to help me, I would email you the excel file each week, you would post it onto this thread. You'll need to share with me your email address...but no worries, I won't use it for anything but emailing the excel file. Send me a note if you can help me!! Thanks in advance!!! :flowerforyou:
@ LeslieRoyale - Not sure if I ever shared with you but I did C25K earlier this year. I LOVED it and was not a runner prior to starting. I'm now running 3-5 miles / 45-60 minutes 3-4 times / week. I hope you try it and you find as much success as I!!!
@ sbechdel - To add a signature to your postings....On the "Community" tab, click on the "Signature" link (found at the top by "My Topics") and add whatever you would like into the box. Save it and it will appear with each of your postings.
@ Michelle228 - I will second the other responses. MFP and this thread are not for us to judge each other but to support thru our journeys. It is only a number and what you should feel is proud of yourself that you're taking an amazing step towards becoming healthier!!!
The best comment I've posted in my 5 months on MFP.....
@ Majbdrake - I'm honored to say that I'm participating in a challenge with you. Thank you SO MUCH for your commitment to being an active member of our military!! My warmest & heartfelt "THANK YOU" to both you & Marti!!!! .. .. 0 -
OH...and I got so tied up with creating the excel file that I haven't drunk all my water yet. It's 10:04 and I need 3 more glasses...it's going to be a long night of running to the bathroom! :drinker: (<-- that's me drinking my water) 0
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If it's not too late I'd like to join this challenge!
I've been a member of MFP since October of last year but have REALLY let myself go over the past couple of months. I lost 40lbs and gained 20 back!!! :noway:
So I am looking to lose those 20 lbs again by September 5th! It would be really great because my sister's wedding (which I am standing in) is 10 days after that. Anything I lose for that would be fantastic!
SW: 238
GW: 218
Good luck losing!!0 -
I JUST got my HRM (Polar FT7--thanks Mom & Dad!!), so another NSV for this week is to learn how to use ALL the features and to really utilize this to it's fullest capacity. I can't wait to see how the new cal burn counts stand against the MFP ones.0
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Count me in! I definitely needs some motivation!
CW: 128.8
GW: 115
NSVs: 1. Relieve stress and anxiety through exercise
2. Become happier because of being healthier
3. Finish P90X lean program (by 9/20)0 -
sw: 306
gw: 290
nsv: to actually stick with a challenge til the end.0 -
I'm in!0
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what is this weeks food or exercise challenge?0
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I JUST got my HRM (Polar FT7--thanks Mom & Dad!!), so another NSV for this week is to learn how to use ALL the features and to really utilize this to it's fullest capacity. I can't wait to see how the new cal burn counts stand against the MFP ones.
Catniss, congrats on the HRM!!! WTG, Mom & Dad!! :bigsmile: When I got mine, I was AMAZED at the difference between what it registered, and what MFP registered...like, double the calorie burn!! (with the HRM) I'm addicted to mine...have fun!!0 -
I would like to join this challenge too!
S/W: 243 lbs
G/W at end challenge: 233 lbs (or lower)
NSV: (1)- minimum of 5 hrs sleep per night
(2)- fit too comfortably in Joe Fresh size 16 jeans (currently on get to mid-thigh)
(3)- AB workouts at home at least 3x per week0 -
what is this weeks food or exercise challenge?
********************** WEEK # 1 CHALLENGE ******************************
Food - Drinking 10 glasses of water each day. Water is so important to a healthy lifestyle but is often forgotten about during the day. Here's word of warning.....Don't wait until the end of the day to get in all your water....you won't have a good night's sleep! wink
Exercise - Include weights into your workouts. Whatever your exercise routine is, include hand or ankle weights to get that extra strength training. You choose the weight0 -
Not a bad 1st day! I definitely had over 10 glasses of water and don't have any weights so I wore a back pack full of cans when I went for my walk :laugh:0
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NSV Finish C25k - I am on Week 7 AND keep running
Increase distance run
Reach goal weight0 -
I'm a day late, but hopefully I can still get in on this!
CW (as of Monday 6/20): 428.2
GW (as of Monday 9/5): 3900
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