Time to bring SEXY back, weight loss challenge :)

LOVESFITNESS
LOVESFITNESS Posts: 52
edited September 30 in Motivation and Support
I'd like to start a weight loss challenge for everyone including myself seeing as I packed on 20lbs, last summer I started a 10 week challenge and it was like a family where we provided eachother with support and motivation, tips, etc. I don't kno how long this challenge will be I'm open to suggestions, and I'm looking for a way to make things more interesting to keep everyone focused, I'd love feedback. Weigh ins are every tuesday, I'd like to go by fat percentage and weight, and also measurements. Its extra rewarding knowing how many inches uve lost also. Before and after pics are a good memory too :) if ur interested jus post or message me, I'm doin my personal training course to become licensed, so if u have any workout or nutrition questions or if u just need motivation msg me. Good luck.

Weigh in starting weight:
Fat %:
Arms:
Waste:
Legs:
Chest:

If u have any suggestions on something to add I'd love to hear it, if you just want to go by weight that's fine too :) I just like recording everything because one week u mite not lose weight but u mite lose an inch, just extra motivation.
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  • Hey I am game for the challenge!!
  • sjkcarter
    sjkcarter Posts: 417 Member
    I'm game. I will message you my information.
  • im up for that to im new to trying to loose weight so any help/motivation recieved will be amazing let me know when its starting and things u may get bored of me thou cos i ask alot a questions no cos im thick or dont listen its just i feel silly sometimes when im exercising so i think im not doing it right! x
  • Awesome :) this week we can post our goals we want to reach seeing as its the first week. Hope u guys enjoy being part of the challenge.
  • a_fit_me
    a_fit_me Posts: 96 Member
    Im up for the challenge.
  • sjkcarter
    sjkcarter Posts: 417 Member
    I also sent this in a message to you.

    Weigh in starting weight: 209.4 lbs
    Fat %: 30
    Arms:
    Waste: 34 in
    Legs: thighs 30 in, calves 15 in
    Chest: 39 in

    Mini goal: 199lbs by 8/15/2011
    Goal: 155lbs by I don't know when
  • cpegasus01
    cpegasus01 Posts: 400 Member
    I'm game.
  • cpegasus01
    cpegasus01 Posts: 400 Member
    :smile: I'm game.
  • So I'm thinking that once a week ill throw some nutrition and exercise tips, if ud like to add anything ur welcome to do so :)

    Tips:

    •drink lots of green tea (I add splenda to mine so it tastes really good surprisingly and its good for u and has no calories) this will increase ur metabolism.

    •dont deprive urself, sure if u only eat 1000 calories a day ull lose weight BUT once u start eating again ull gain the weight and then some since doing this slows down ur metabolism which will result in gaining weight quicker than u did before. SO DON'T DO IT!

    •try to exercise every day even if its just for 30 mins.

    •dont just do cardio, or don't just do strength training. Each go hand in hand, u need to incorporate both

    Well there's a few tips for this week, I hope it helps a little bit. If u have any questions on anything feel free to post :)
  • bethany1031
    bethany1031 Posts: 40 Member
    I'm totally game!!!!!
  • ivygirl328
    ivygirl328 Posts: 121
    I would like to be part of this group, if you still have room?
  • sjkcarter
    sjkcarter Posts: 417 Member
    So how are we going to do this? Are we going to do teams or buddies? HowWho are we going to post our weekly information?
  • a_fit_me
    a_fit_me Posts: 96 Member
    Did we decide how long this challlenge will be?

    Maybe we can also incorporate some weekly or daily workouts.
  • New comers are always welcome. And I'm thinking we jus check in here every wednesday and jus write out starting weight and all that and include ur goal. We can definatly include some workouts on here. And what does everyone think, how long do we want to set the challenge for? Last summer I did a 10 week challenge but its up to everyone on here :)
  • balston2010
    balston2010 Posts: 62 Member
    i want to join?
  • Weigh in starting weight: 163.4lbs
    Fat %: 35.5
    Arms:
    Waste:
    Legs:
    Chest:
    (I need to buy measuring tape tmro lol)
    Goal weight:140lbs
    23.4lbs to go
  • bethany1031
    bethany1031 Posts: 40 Member
    Yikes - it hurts to see it all in writing!

    Weigh in starting weight: 215.5
    Fat %: 30.9
    Arms:
    Waist: 42
    Legs: 26
    Chest: 45
    Goal weight:155lbs
    60lbs to go
  • sjkcarter
    sjkcarter Posts: 417 Member
    I think a weekly check in is great. I can't do a daily thing.
  • Rdowning8438
    Rdowning8438 Posts: 6 Member
    im in. :) im always looking for a new way to loose weight.
  • Im In as well Only one question = O And this may be a bit silly but Im new One Here how do I go About aquiring my fat% ?
  • mhc90
    mhc90 Posts: 20 Member
    I am totally in! I am really struggling right now and need some motivation and accountability. I may also ask a lot of questions as I've never done a challenge before. How do I find this thread every Wed?
    I need to find a measuring tape too....

    Starting weight 175.4
    Goal weight 140
  • cbaines74
    cbaines74 Posts: 77
    I am in :smile:
  • I actually just found this out but on this site u can find an estimate of ur fat percentage. Just click on tools and when that opens scroll down and it should say BMI calculator, click on that, fill out the info and it will calculate it for u. U can also do it by scale, I bought mine at walmart for like 20 bucks and it calculates ur fat percentage, water percentage and tells u what range ur in like healthy, over or obese. And you can just buy measuring tape at the dollarstore :) and I love questions, I'm studying to be a certified personal trainer and I love this kind of stuff. Never feel like a questions silly, I was in the same shoes a few years ago before I started training :) good luck everyone!
  • That's why I made the challenge so we can all motivate eachother, kind of like a big family :) and to find this thread again click on community at the top, then it should give u options like recent posts, my topics, etc. Click on recent posts and this challenge will be listed :)
  • sjkcarter
    sjkcarter Posts: 417 Member
    Yu can also do a search for "time to bring sexy back" under community to find the tread. So I am starting 30 day shred and P90X on monday, if anyone have one of those, we can start together. Good luck everyone.
  • mhc90
    mhc90 Posts: 20 Member
    Okay - found the tape measure.

    SW 175
    BMI. 28.1
    Arms 13 in
    Waist. 40 in
    Legs 25 in
    Chest 40 in.

    I'm not sure I am measuring in the right places! Lol. I will just try to be consistent I guess.

    I'm curious about P90X.... What is it? I keep reading about it on here.

    Good luck, guys!
  • sjkcarter
    sjkcarter Posts: 417 Member
    Okay - found the tape measure.

    SW 175
    BMI. 28.1
    Arms 13 in
    Waist. 40 in
    Legs 25 in
    Chest 40 in.

    I'm not sure I am measuring in the right places! Lol. I will just try to be consistent I guess.

    I'm curious about P90X.... What is it? I keep reading about it on here.

    Good luck, guys!

    Its a crazy intense workout, that works on muscle confusion. I just did day 2 today, and I thought I was going to die. There are 12 difference dvd workouts, and swith up the workouts for 13 weeks. Its good because your body does not get used to the same thing all the time, which is why people stall on weight loss.
  • autumnbottom8
    autumnbottom8 Posts: 74 Member
    I'm in!
  • Weigh in starting weight: 163.4lbs
    Fat %: 35.5

    Week 1: 159.4lbs
    Fat %: 35
  • BeccyBerry
    BeccyBerry Posts: 312
    Im in :smile:

    Weigh in starting weight: 143.2lbs
    Fat %: 28.2
    Arms: 11''
    Waist: 33''
    Legs: 22.5''
    Chest: 39''
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