I just got Tony Horton's hard corps 22 program so this is what I intend to start from Monday. Since it is only 22 mins I may incorporate additional workouts from maybe the 2nd week as I need to pace myself. If I do, it would be a mix of beast or p90x3 strength sessions for sure. My exercise regime is what I really need that push on so I do plan hold my accountable to this group.


As for diet, I am in maintenance mode but lately I have been in the upper range of my weight range - I allow myself 5lb range. I have decided to have a small deficit just for a couple weeks and monitor. I don't religiously count calories and weigh foods as much anymore unless I can't eyeball my portion size but usually when I want to lose, I tend to monitor my simple carb intake (flour, pasta, sugar). I do have PCOS so low carb is the recommended route for me. Primarily I do count cals though.

im going to continue my weightlifting 5days a week with10k steps daily. adding in my gardening& my tire flipping for this challenge!

Thanks for opening this up & posting about it! I'm working towards walking a 1/2 marathon that I've registered for. It happens in September. I get in my 10,000 steps each day, and twice a week am doing progressively longer walks. Today was the longest yet at 8 miles. In addition to upping my exercise, I'm committed to weighing, measuring, and logging my food and making healthy choices.

I've worked out in just about every way possible. Weight training, triathlons, spinning, yoga and pilates, races, Plyo, etc. I always got bored, and often didn't have defined goals, so I would always fall off my routine, sometimes for months at a time before shaming myself into starting over.

I did P90X and I think the workouts are great but I find DVD workouts to be very repetitive, so I have a hard time staying on board.

About 4 years ago I had a conversation with one of the fittest guys I know during a mountain bike ride. Through him I discovered Athlean X, an online portal created by Jeff Cavaliere, a physical therapist and former head trainer for the New York Mets. There are several programs, including my favorite, called NXT. This is an 18 month program with a different theme and focus every month, and a challenge at the end of the month to objectively gauge progress. Jeff pays a lot of attention to injury prevention, which I really appreciate as a 45 year old.

I mix in cardio every other day in the form of a mountain bike ride or Insanity workout. Doing it this way it will take me 3 years to finish the program, with a unique strength workout every time!

Now that I've solved the boredom problem, I'm in better shape than ever, but I wanted more. I only recently started paying attention to the importance of nutrition (hence here I am).

My goal long term is to get to my fighting weight and shed 10 percent BF along the way. For this month I'd like to lose 4 more pounds and 2 percent BF. I also hope to help others who might be struggling more than I am. I believe in all of you! Good luck to all.

Month 2 of insanity is my plan, next week is recovery week so I will be starting month 2 on 11th. Also, Im about to finish whole 30 and I want to keep eating clean and not go back to bad habits

I want to commit to doing yoga every day for at least 30 minutes and to take my kickboxing class every time I am able (1x one week 2x the next week due to scheduling).

I think for the purpose of this challenge, besides sticking to my calorie goals, I am going to eliminate processed sugars from my diet.

I also am stubborn, and everyone has ingrained in me that it's as simple as calories in vs out, but I have to remember, for some, like myself, with multiple autoimmune diseases, it's NOT that simple and pushing myself too hard will send me backwards, as I'm currently dealing with.

I just want to eat a little healthier during the week, stay within my calorie goal & stay active. Carb blockers & digestive enzymes are a must. I will be fine if I keep this up, it's just a matter of doing it & staying consistent.

Thanks for the time and effort in getting the challenge group going!

My game plan is to continue what I have been doing which is... Developing better eating habits, logging, lifting weights, walking, more yoga/mobility, and to drop these last 10 lbs or so.

My goal is to do cardio kickboxing (Turbo Jam or Turbo Fire) a minimum of 3 times a week, walk at least twice a week, and do strength training at least once a week.

My other goal is to log everything I eat, make my calorie goal each week, and drink a glass of water before deciding if I need a snack.

I have real motivation to get the weight off, my oldest daughter is getting married Aug 2017. I am in the second phase, week 3 of Body Beast and loving this program. I do my workouts in the morning and after work. I'm planning on doing 22 Minute Hardcore in the mornings, and then the Body Beast workouts after work. Will be tracking my calories, my workouts and hopefully getting that needed body fat loss!

Good luck everyone!