Fit for Fall Challenge - 6/20 - 9/05

Running in 100+ heat down here in Kandahar is twice the workout in half the time! I wouldn't recommend it but does give a good burn...

Not sure if the extra heat causing excess sweating during the run counts as double on the calorie counts on MFP but I'll stay with the regular count of calories.

Bruce

Hello, Im a day late but I'd still love to join. I'm new to MFP and MFP challenges, but not new to dieting, exercise, weight loss, and yep- weight gain. I started dieting when I hit 180lbs and lost 30 lbs, but I have creeped back up 20 lbs.

So, my SW is 170
My GW for 9/05 is 150

I'd love to be back at my lowest weight before going back to college in the fall!

Hello, Im a day late but I'd still love to join. I'm new to MFP and MFP challenges, but not new to dieting, exercise, weight loss, and yep- weight gain. I started dieting when I hit 180lbs and lost 30 lbs, but I have creeped back up 20 lbs.

So, my SW is 170
My GW for 9/05 is 150

I'd love to be back at my lowest weight before going back to college in the fall!

Hi Kayla! you sound like me, I fluctuate like that a lot. This site has been a blessing for me so far, and I'm sure you'll do great! Just try and stay in til the end and you'll get results.

Forgot one goal...
CW: 127.5
GW: 122
NSV: 1. Gym 5 days a week (3 cardio, 3 weights)
2. Burn minimum of 350 calories per gym
3. Under calories 6 days a week (gotta be real)
4. Drop 4% BF by 9/05

I had another long term NSV goal in mind but I was hesitant to put it down because I wasn't certain I would be able to accomplish it and right now I'm trying to give myself tasks that I can succeed in doing, not ones that I beat myself up for NOT doing.

Anyway, I have had in mind to offer to lead Pilates classes at a local dance studio (I'm not certified, just experienced) for trade for dance classes for my son (they have dance for kids and fitness for adults) but I have never had the courage to ask--I mean, who wants to see an overweight person lead an exercise class?? If the exercise worked, then she wouldn't be fat, right? (at least that's the message that runs through my mind). So I've been going to some classes, checking out the place, making sure it's not one of those gyms where the ladies come in with full makeup and workout clothes right off the rack--and it isn't, it's laid back and relaxed and fun. I've really been keeping up with the workouts and I know I've impressed the owner (who teaches some classes), but I still haven't suggested my idea.

Well----today, after class---SHE ASKED ME!!! So, I'm going to do the last 15 mins of Thursday's Cardio Interval class and then she even asked if I would take both of her classes next week since she's going to be away!!!

I'm thrilled and nervous and excited. I feel like I'm totally pushing my comfort zone--I just don't want to take on too much and not do well. I'm so used to cutting myself down and selling myself short and now here I am selling myself as an instructor (well, I say I can "lead" the class since I'm not trained or certified). I'm on the end of the diving board and the water looks sooooooooo far away.

So another "official" long-term NSV--have a regularly scheduled Pilates class offered at the Outshine Dance and Fitness Studio on their Fall Schedule.....whew, it's even scary to type it.....

That's enough narcissism for now (or the rest of the year!!). Thanks to MFP and all the amazing friends I have met here.

CW: 221 - June 10, 2011

Oh I forgot to list one of my goals....I'd really like to get the courage to go to some of the classes offered at my gym. I'm really intimidated by them but i need to just bite the bullet and go :ohwell:

The great thing about classes is that they have an instructor. Don't be intimidated (I know easier said than done) because most of the people who are regulars in the class will have been in your shoes before and the instructor is there to make sure you have proper form. I found that going to classes is a huge motivator to me, I am slightly competitive and when I am in a class and want to stop I don't because everyone around me is still going while if I were at home in my living room I might have taken a break. I just wish my schedule allowed for me to attend some of the classes my gym offers. The biggest thing about being fighting off the intimidation is remembering that everyone in that class was in your shoes once and that if you stick with it you will be the one showing the new guy how its done in no time! Good luck and I hope you find a class you love, it makes all the difference in the world.

My college gym has different classes they offer and one of them is Zumba so me and a few other Vet Tech majors go every Monday during the semester. I loved going with them because I felt self conscious at first, but the instructor was very friendly and me and my friends mainly laughed at each other bc it turned out none of us could really dance apparently, lol. So I had an awesome time and was actually kinda sore the next day! If you have a friend you are comfortable with going to the gym, bring them!

I would also like to join this challenge.
SW: 188 (my weekend resulted in a 2 lb gain )
GW: 160
I had every intention of being around 150 by the time college starts back on August 22nd, but this will take into consideration the Harry Potter party I might have trouble with and vacation immediately following that.
My NSV goals are to complete my P90X starting next week since I'm in my last week of summer school, drink more water, and bring more self prepared lunches/dinners to work with me.

I'm starting Zumba this week with a few co-workers....for you fellow Zumba fans, how do you post that for your exercise?

I have been posting it as dancing, general.

CW 157.4

I know I'm a day late, but I would really like to join and could use the extra motivation. Especially since last week I didn't hardly exercise and I ended up gaining 1.4 lbs I weighed in this Monday so

CW: 150.8
GW for 9/5: 135

I restarted 30DS Level 2 yesterday so I have the weights during exercise. Didn't get 10 cups yesterday, but starting today will get all 10

Hi! I am a day late, but I am going to give this a shot. I'm not sure if I can keep up with a thread, but I am going to try my best. My current weight is 134 and my goal is 120. Thanks to the organizers for keeping track of this!

I managed to drink 8 glasses today which is better than yesterday where i only got through 6. It's really hot over here on a night (luckily not as hot as where Bruce is at the mo!) so i should be drinking more. Spent a lot of time snacking today, TOM and fighting with my mum is really not helping me at the moment. I just have to remember that all of this will get better or go away.

I'll never drop the coffee out of my diet choices. It is what is called "Lifer's Juice" in the American military. Black, strong and always on the burner.

Bruce

Bruce...I'm an even BIGGER fan of the military now!! :bigsmile:

Hi I just saw this thread and would love to join if its not too late! I am on Day 10 Level 2 of the 30 Day Shred..I have lost 3 inches as of friday.