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  • mkaluzny
    mkaluzny Posts: 508 Member
    This is what I typed in the signature box to acquire the picture; you can copy the whole thing and paste it to your signature.

    http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTBDoQ9CvRafWKyO-JQXjNXg2_T-WSRnax9x6Nn5hh153n36vs9
    You have to enclose the link between two img spacers. In the second space insert a / before the img letters. Make sure your insert the letters img in brackets.
  • spngebobmyhero
    spngebobmyhero Posts: 823 Member
    Thanks mkaluzny!! I added it and I hope that others do too. Gotta make sure not to add anything else to my signature or it'll be way too long!
  • themommie
    themommie Posts: 5,033 Member
    Looks like we have a great group. I am looking forward to starting this challenge and getting to know you all better. WE CAN DO tHIS because WE ROCK.......
  • MsFitnFabulous
    MsFitnFabulous Posts: 432 Member
    HI Ladies :flowerforyou:



    I'm Lonnie. I'm 31 no hubby, no kids, no bf right now.


    I came into the world a "big girl" 9lbs 4oz and it's been down hill ever since lol!!! I had back surgery @ 11 and I wasn't able to move much (not that I did anyway) but by 12 I was a whopping 202. By 23 when I went to my first weight watchers meeting I was 328 :sad: I was in a room full of strangers and I was so upset all I wanted to do was :cry: I'm finally at a place where I no longer want to be fat. I don't want to be on meds at the age of 40 because I didn't take care of myself. And also if I ever do get married and then have children I don't want my kids to ever know one day of the hell I went through growing up.


    I'm determined to be different and MFP has taught me so much and I've mad a lot of good connections. This is a wonderful site and I'm glad a friend told me about it. Let's get this done :bigsmile:
  • spngebobmyhero
    spngebobmyhero Posts: 823 Member
    Hello gang!! I have the challenge for the first week. Do your best every day and let me know if you need any more info about any of the exercises.

    AUGUST CHALLENGE WEEK 1
    This is the week one team challenge. This should be done in addition to your normal workout routine.
    This is a challenge and is not a replacement! If you need a beginner workout please contact your team
    captain for ideas.

    Week One Daily Exercise Challenge
    Each team member that completes their daily exercise challenge receives one point, if all team
    members complete each daily exercise for all 6 days the team is then awarded an additional 5 Bonus
    Points.
    Day 1 Exercise Challenge - 100 Jumping Jacks*(see below)
    Day 2 Exercise Challenge – Walk, Run or Jog 1 Mile (extra)
    Day 3 Exercise Challenge – 50 Situps or Ab Crunches*
    Day 4 Exercise Challenge – 40 UP and Downs *
    Day 5 Exercise Challenge – 25 Pushups *
    Day 6 Exercise Challenge – 25 Squat Lunges*
    Day 7 Rest! You deserve it!

    If you are uncertain on how to do an exercise get with your captains as they will have a weblink to each
    exercise.

    Week One Weekly Team Challenge

    Each team member in order to get the weekly team bonus points must all log every day and not go over
    their target calories and log at least 64 oz. of water each day. If each team member does this all 6 days
    your team will be awarded 5 Bonus Points.

    *Feel free to do these exercises in sets if you are unable to do them all at one time. Please do your best
    as you are much stronger than you believe.

    Please note each week the exercises will increase in difficulty. This will push each team member.
    Modifications will be provided for those who unable to complete the exercise as intended
  • spngebobmyhero
    spngebobmyhero Posts: 823 Member
    Also, the creator of this challenge is asking everyone to take a "before" shot this weekend. It will be so fun to see if you have a transformation during this month! I will message everyone with my email so that we can do something fun with the before and afters :)
  • zukekitty
    zukekitty Posts: 185
    What is an "Up and Down?"
  • zukekitty
    zukekitty Posts: 185
    And any suggestions to make my badge work?
  • mkaluzny
    mkaluzny Posts: 508 Member
    And any suggestions to make my badge work?

    You need to put the letters img in brackets in front of the link and put /img in brackets after the link
  • zukekitty
    zukekitty Posts: 185
    Thanks! I guess it's been too many years since my html class.
  • spngebobmyhero
    spngebobmyhero Posts: 823 Member
    hey zukekitty, I'll post a video of up and downs tomorrow!
  • mkaluzny
    mkaluzny Posts: 508 Member
    Ready to start the challenge: today I had my husband take my before pictures. Quite uncomfortable actually. He took a front and side shot: I now am 50% lighter as he did not include my head or legs in either one. He thought the midsection was the more telling aspect of me. He is a dear; he just can't read my mind after 28 years.
  • spngebobmyhero
    spngebobmyhero Posts: 823 Member
    Ready to start the challenge: today I had my husband take my before pictures. Quite uncomfortable actually. He took a front and side shot: I now am 50% lighter as he did not include my head or legs in either one. He thought the midsection was the more telling aspect of me. He is a dear; he just can't read my mind after 28 years.

    You are braver than me. I took my before pictures from a few weeks ago alone in my bathroom mirror! Maybe I'll have my husband help me with this round! I took measurements too!
  • sass30
    sass30 Posts: 355 Member
    WOOT!! I am super pumped up for this challenge, the up and downs are going to kill me! If I watched a correct video...they are almost like burpees which are the bane of my existence.
  • RickyBobby07
    RickyBobby07 Posts: 37
    Thank you
  • bhurley1424
    bhurley1424 Posts: 927 Member
    I am ready to start this challenge!! I need it after this weekend!! :bigsmile: I think I'm going to need to see that video for the up and downs not sure what those are. Oh, and I'd just like to say that I REALLY hate jumping jacks!! but I can do them. Where do we send the before pic? Guess I'll have to get my hubby to take a pic of me.

    I tried to add the badge, I'm hoping it works. We'll see ---
  • bhurley1424
    bhurley1424 Posts: 927 Member
    Ok didn't work - couldn't find brackets on my keyboard. Guess I'm not very techie ---
  • RickyBobby07
    RickyBobby07 Posts: 37
    I think we are all ready to rumble!! Let's go team !! NO FEAR !!
  • sass30
    sass30 Posts: 355 Member
    Ok didn't work - couldn't find brackets on my keyboard. Guess I'm not very techie ---

    Your brackets should be next to "P" [ ]
  • mkaluzny
    mkaluzny Posts: 508 Member
    Spngebobmyhero, how do you want us to report to you. Are you planning on checking all of us each day or do you want us to submit a daily check off list to the message board or email? Here is an example of an easy one if that is what you prefer:

    Daily challenge met - done
    64 ounces of water - done
    Under target calories - done
  • sass30
    sass30 Posts: 355 Member
    So do we just post our start weight here tomorrow? Where am I sending my before pics?
  • sass30
    sass30 Posts: 355 Member
    Good morning team! Is everyone ready to Drop it 'Cause We're Hot! Good luck today everyone.
  • bhurley1424
    bhurley1424 Posts: 927 Member
    Ok didn't work - couldn't find brackets on my keyboard. Guess I'm not very techie ---

    Your brackets should be next to "P" [ ]

    I found them - still didn't work. :frown:
  • MOOOSEEE3
    MOOOSEEE3 Posts: 218 Member
    Morning Team, Let's get these challenges done and push ourselves to new levels. Happy Monday!
  • spngebobmyhero
    spngebobmyhero Posts: 823 Member
    Hey everyone! If you could send me your start weights (most of you have) and at the end of the day, tell me which of the challenges you met for the day. I like the thing that mkaluzny posted:

    Daily challenge met - done
    64 ounces of water - done
    Under target calories - done

    I will try to be a more attentive captain over the next week, but I am moving this weekend. I will be on here at least once a day, more if I can.
  • sunniebeehealthy
    sunniebeehealthy Posts: 25 Member
    Yay day 1 ! Good luck team! Let's do this! :)
  • sass30
    sass30 Posts: 355 Member
    Ok didn't work - couldn't find brackets on my keyboard. Guess I'm not very techie ---

    Your brackets should be next to "P" [ ]

    I found them - still didn't work. :frown:


    in front of the link put img with the brackets around the img only; at the end of the link put /img with brackets around the /img only. Hope it helps!
  • bhurley1424
    bhurley1424 Posts: 927 Member
    Perfect - that did it!! Thanks sass!
  • mkaluzny
    mkaluzny Posts: 508 Member
    Perfect - that did it!! Thanks sass!

    I am so proud of you sticking with it to get the badge. It looks great
  • sass30
    sass30 Posts: 355 Member
    Hope everyone rocked today's challenge! If you haven't yet, get on it, I know you can do it! I actually found the jumping jacks easy and did 125 before stopping, must be all of the HIIT I've been doing. Got 144 oz of water down, but that is the easy part for me. I used to hate water but as time goes on I find that I really feel like crap if I do not get enough of it. Just have to close out the diary, I have 591 calories left so it shouldn't be a problem being under target however I need to eat some before I close it.

    Question: Are we posting our goals met on this thread or messaging them to the captain?
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