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

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  • Jessicapages
    Jessicapages Posts: 427
    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.


    CW~~ 150.6
    GW~~~ 135
    I want to lose inches and weight and tone up.I al ready see toning in my legs!
  • aab1
    aab1 Posts: 1,120 Member
    Well, I (in big bold caps) just completed my first day of C25k! And when I say completed, I mean I did the WHOLE workout!! lol
    I feel pretty good about that right now...even pushed that sucker up to 5.0 miles for a couple runs at the end!! WOOOOT!!!

    @ Leslie - Nice job completing W1D1 of C25K!!! I knew you could do it! Keep up the great efforts!
  • Losing4sure
    Losing4sure Posts: 15 Member
    Is it too late to join this challenge??
  • LeslieRoyale
    LeslieRoyale Posts: 331 Member
    Well, I (in big bold caps) just completed my first day of C25k! And when I say completed, I mean I did the WHOLE workout!! lol
    I feel pretty good about that right now...even pushed that sucker up to 5.0 miles for a couple runs at the end!! WOOOOT!!!

    @ Leslie - Nice job completing W1D1 of C25K!!! I knew you could do it! Keep up the great efforts!

    Thanks Ailene!! YOU are my inspiration!!! :heart:
  • Tissues
    Tissues Posts: 361 Member
    30 minutes on the eliptical, 30 minutes of swimming, and I'll throw the 30 day shred in later (...level... 3) to get in my strength training.

    Considering how bad of a mood I was in at work I'm in a good one now. Had a god dinner too!
  • mobskee
    mobskee Posts: 200
    Crickets around here right now...must be workout time...

    Well, I (in big bold caps) just completed my first day of C25k! And when I say completed, I mean I did the WHOLE workout!! lol
    I feel pretty good about that right now...even pushed that sucker up to 5.0 miles for a couple runs at the end!! WOOOOT!!!

    Definitely got the water today...now on to weights...(grumble grumble grumble...:grumble: )

    Way to go!!! That's quite an accomplishment!
  • mobskee
    mobskee Posts: 200
    30 minutes on the eliptical, 30 minutes of swimming, and I'll throw the 30 day shred in later (...level... 3) to get in my strength training.

    Considering how bad of a mood I was in at work I'm in a good one now. Had a god dinner too!

    Wow! That's a lot of burn!
  • Cuddles2523
    Cuddles2523 Posts: 139 Member
    I'd love to still join if I could :o)

    CW: 129
    GW: 120

    I just started the C25K as well!
  • crshinn
    crshinn Posts: 23
    I just saw this too and would really love to join in. I need the motivation.
    CW - 177
    GW by 9/05 - 165
  • LeslieRoyale
    LeslieRoyale Posts: 331 Member
    Stacy, you're a workout monster!! Super impressed!!
    And thank you, Mobskee!! It feels pretty great! Well...my left knee doesn't feel pretty great hahahahahaaaaah:sick:
  • alacarte
    alacarte Posts: 122 Member
    Finally figured out my NSV's

    1. To get 8 hours of sleep, and go to bed at the same time every night.
    2. Get ready for the next day the night before, ie cloths, lunch, you get the idea.

    That's it for now I may add some things later.

    Welcome to all the newcomers and good luck on your journeys.
  • Cusegirl1992
    Cusegirl1992 Posts: 124
    Drank 11 glasses of water today. Did not do well with NOT eating after 9...

    Went swimming with my daughters today for about 3 hours. I am not swimming the entire time. I am diving left and right after kids, swimming sometimes, holding and bouncing...I logged the a third of the time as water aerobics. Does anyone have any other suggestions?
  • mobskee
    mobskee Posts: 200
    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 crying allowed!!! :wink: We all come in different shapes and sizes. And weight is just a number, you also have to look at height and bone structure. If you're the heaviest, that means you will lose the most so there :tongue:
  • Juniper88
    Juniper88 Posts: 142
    Just saw what this week's challenge is.

    Water @ 10 cups/day = 2/7
    Weights = 0/7

    I will try to incorporate some weights tomorrow. Oh, they are soooo NOT my favorite!!!
  • catniss
    catniss Posts: 326 Member
    Did fine with the water and worked out with weights in this morning's cardio class. My NSV--No eating after 9PM--I was stuck in a meeting until 9:40PM....and I have over 500 cals left for the day....and the hubby and I always have a granola bar while going over the days events....and I'm hungry.....BUT, I will keep this promise to myself.
  • TJ37
    TJ37 Posts: 2
    I really need this challenge right now. Struggling with the same 5 pounds forever.

    SW--165
    CW--164
    Goal weight (9/5) --152 Ultimate goal weight---135-140
    NSV's ---Get off of caffeine, 10 glasses of water each day, exercise daily
  • catniss
    catniss Posts: 326 Member
    Bed time and I DIDN'T eat!! I consider this a HUGE victory! This challenge came at the perfect time for me--thanks so much for putting it together.
  • ravenclawseekergirl
    ravenclawseekergirl Posts: 342 Member
    Bed time and I DIDN'T eat!! I consider this a HUGE victory! This challenge came at the perfect time for me--thanks so much for putting it together.
    Woohoo for the huge victory!!!
  • emariec78
    emariec78 Posts: 530 Member
    I've done good with the water so far and added weights Monday, but not yesterday. Does anyone else feel like they get more thirsty when they drink more water? I kept waking up last night feeling so parched! Oh well, I know its good for me.

    So I think my body is trying to tell me to stop running. My knees are really acting up, lots of popping and random pains while walking down stairs, etc which I know is a red flag. I also barely could force myself through 30 minutes last night and I usually go at least 40. I think I really only ran about 15 and walked the rest. So I will listen to what my body is saying, but here's my delima-I don't have a gym membership, I don't own a bike, and I can only get to the lap time at the pool on weekends so what am I going to do for cardio?! I'm moving to a new place in 3 wks that has a gym in the apartment complex with elipticals but in the meantime I just don't know what to do! Will switching to walking be enough exercise? It seems like lowering the intensity of my cardio would not be good, anyone know about this? Or is it enough just to keep with the old calories in/calories out?
  • Ohiopugmom
    Ohiopugmom Posts: 43 Member
    emariec78 - the knee stuff is rough. How are your shoes? If you are not properly fitted for running shoes it can make issues worse. Other than that, take it easy and walk until you can get on a bike or something less impact.

    ***no weights with my workout last night. Was playing tennis. It was in one of those bubble dome things and about 90 deg and humid out = sweating my *kitten* off!! I for sure drank my 10 to just stay hydrated.
  • aab1
    aab1 Posts: 1,120 Member
    @ Emariec78 - What about walking with weights? I think if you go at a fast enough pace, you should get a good workout.


    My update...

    Water: 2/7
    Weights: 2/7 - I wore my "light" 2lb ankle weights during my run. By the end of the run I could barely lift my feet up.
  • shellbell2312
    shellbell2312 Posts: 72
    Sorry I forgot to weigh in 242
  • Barrettmomof3
    Barrettmomof3 Posts: 140 Member
    This challenge I am going to try and update more so I stay motivated.

    Update-
    Water- 2/7
    Weights - 1/7

    Still trying to make time for workouts with our new family schedule and next week it will change again. LOL we are always on the run making it hard as of recent for me to make the time to workout.

    Hope everyone has a great day!
  • shellbell2312
    shellbell2312 Posts: 72
    Sorry sw 240

    Gw is 200
  • liz4214
    liz4214 Posts: 63 Member
    I have been doing well with not eating extra after work when I'm bored. I moved dinner up about a half hour to help with this. Also I have tried to keep busy when I get off work. The next step is just to insert exercise into that time slot more often. When I am in school I have more discipline. Now that I am on summer break I just don't have any motivation. Thank goodness I go back in 2 weeks.
  • mrowrmeowmrowr
    mrowrmeowmrowr Posts: 288 Member
    Starting today!

    CW: 171.8
    GW: 150

    NSV: Dumbbell curl 25 lbs and run 5 miles.



    Will check back on water and weight situation later.
  • Quierstina
    Quierstina Posts: 201 Member
    Hello! I hope everyone is having a great start to the new challenge.

    I'm having an ok start. I've been getting my water in and then some but haven't been able to work out this week, I'm hoping to get in a workout this evening. I hurt my ankle and have been resting trying to speed up the recovery.

    I hope you all have a fantastic hump day -- DRINK UP :smile:!
  • Cusegirl1992
    Cusegirl1992 Posts: 124
    I've done good with the water so far and added weights Monday, but not yesterday. Does anyone else feel like they get more thirsty when they drink more water? I kept waking up last night feeling so parched! Oh well, I know its good for me.

    So I think my body is trying to tell me to stop running. My knees are really acting up, lots of popping and random pains while walking down stairs, etc which I know is a red flag. I also barely could force myself through 30 minutes last night and I usually go at least 40. I think I really only ran about 15 and walked the rest. So I will listen to what my body is saying, but here's my delima-I don't have a gym membership, I don't own a bike, and I can only get to the lap time at the pool on weekends so what am I going to do for cardio?! I'm moving to a new place in 3 wks that has a gym in the apartment complex with elipticals but in the meantime I just don't know what to do! Will switching to walking be enough exercise? It seems like lowering the intensity of my cardio would not be good, anyone know about this? Or is it enough just to keep with the old calories in/calories out?


    I'm sorry to "read" about your knee problems. I will tell you that I did walking for the beginning of my "new life" and I lost about 20 pounds. I was doing Leslie Sansone walking videos. I have Comcast for cable and the On Demand has some of her videos there. She combines walking in place with arm movements and just a whole body workout. If you don't have Comcast, then I also know that your library may have some of her videos as well. I hope this helps. :)
  • Majbdrake
    Majbdrake Posts: 69
    perhaps a little early to "officially" weigh-in but I jumped on the scale this afternoon and found I was at 171. And this was after I found out how much sodium was in one dill pickle! Lets just say that item won't be repeated on the menu tracker during this challenge!

    Another 55 minutes of running and walking today. 110 degrees had me switch to a power walk halfway through. still kept it at a fast pace for the last 25 minutes after running at 6.0mph go 30 minutes. Walked with a 160z waterbottle in each hand to add some weight to the workout. By the end of the hour, I was fighting the urge to drop my hands and let the bottle just swing. Made it through. Must keep up the challenge. Also 12 cups of water for the day.

    Bruce
  • Tissues
    Tissues Posts: 361 Member
    Ellen-- if your knees are bothering you too much, try doing some cardio boxing for upper body to give your knees a rest. And I agree with those who said to check your shoes. I had a cheaper pair of champions from Target when I started the 30 day shred had knee problems right off the back (I have bad knees anyway, I was a dancer for about 14 years), but when I bought myself a nicer pair of New Balance runners, after they were broken in it was relief. Good luck!

    Bruce-- you are rockin' it! Good job on making it through with the weights the whole time!

    I've already started on my water for the day. I didn't end up doing the 30 day shred, but I did do some free weights and ab exercises before bed. I'm skipping the gym today, so I'll put BFBM on my schedule for tonight. Its been crazy hot here and my air conditioner doesn't work at home :sad:
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