A month 'o challenges - August 2011

mosneakers
mosneakers Posts: 343 Member
edited September 30 in Fitness and Exercise
I'm challenging myself each week in August!!! Wanna join? These challenges are not going to be easy, but I think we'll all be stronger if we survive! ;)

Each week will have an exercise and food challenge.

Each Sunday night, I'll give you a new challenge that will begin on Monday. Post your successes and struggles whenever and numbers/averages/whatever on Sunday night.

Week #1 Calories out and sodium!!!

Goal: Calories: burn 4000 or more calories
Goal: Sodium: consume less than 2000mg of sodium each day.

Let's get this!!!!

Time frame: Monday (8/1) morning to Sunday (8/7) night
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  • FruitLoop05317
    FruitLoop05317 Posts: 229
    i will give it a try. the sodium will be easy...but i will work on the calories out!!
  • sheahna1
    sheahna1 Posts: 2
    I'll be happy to join you...the harder the challenge the better the rewards :smile:
  • lilcrittert
    lilcrittert Posts: 105
    I'll play along....sodium not a problem but 4000 calories a week? Now that's a challenge! I average about 2500 a week, but I can do it.
  • musicgirl88
    musicgirl88 Posts: 504 Member
    Sounds great to me! I'm totally in! However, since I am injured, I'm no sure I can reach that 4,000 calories, but I will sure try in as many ways as possible! Sodium is always a biotch for me...so this is a good challenge for me to really watch how much sodium is in my foods!!
  • corymomma
    corymomma Posts: 405 Member
    I will give it a shot...not sure if I will be able to do the sodium, just took a look and yikes! calories burning 4000 in a week? that should be fairly easy I hope...
  • Bunnzye
    Bunnzye Posts: 39
    I'M LIKE SPONGEBOB NOW - I'M READY - I'M READY!! THIS IS SOMEWHAT OF A CHALLENGE, ESPECIALLY THE SODIUM PART, I NEED THAT CHALLENGE BADLY. MY FEET AND KNEES ARE SHOT BUT I'M MAKING THAT 4000 BURN!!
  • Bunnzye
    Bunnzye Posts: 39
    I'M WITH YOU ON THE SODIUM BUT I NEED TO DO IT BAD - ITS EASIER WHEN A PEER CHALLENGES ME THEN LISTENING TO MY DOCTOR!
  • mosneakers
    mosneakers Posts: 343 Member
    Yay! Welcome aboard! Both are going to be challenges for me, but they're both things that I really need to work on. Glad you're all joining me for this challenge!
  • alsnipes
    alsnipes Posts: 34 Member
    I'm in... bye bye sodium! i'll miss you.
  • ebelliss
    ebelliss Posts: 126 Member
    I'd love to join! Looking for a way to break through this plateau
  • Cateyes0831
    Cateyes0831 Posts: 160 Member
    Count me in!
  • AParker1974
    AParker1974 Posts: 89 Member
    I am in...think I can do it, we'll see!!
  • love_30034
    love_30034 Posts: 25
    IM IN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LEGGO!
  • makeupartist12
    makeupartist12 Posts: 75
    im in!!!
  • mosneakers
    mosneakers Posts: 343 Member
    Good morning to you all.

    Today is the day - It's Monday ("I'm going to start 'fill in the blank' on Monday") AND it's the 1st of the month ("I'll be bad up until August and start over then." OR "I need a new challenge, maybe one that will last all month...I'll start it in August.") AWESOME day to start a month-long challenge!

    Ok, so remember that the goal is 4000 calories burned and a max of 2000mg of sodium consumed.

    Sodium: Sodium is in everything!!!! Have you read the label of a frozen dinner? Canned soup? Spaghetti'Os? Our bodies are paying for the convenience that these foods bring. Yes, fresh fruits and veggies are expensive, but I'd rather skip that frozen dinner at $3 and opt for something that will not hurt me in the long run (and will ultimately lead to health problems which can be so so so expensive).

    Some tips:
    When shopping, look for "whole" as the first ingredient.
    When buying yogurt, shoot for about 12g of sugar per 6oz.
    Drink tea (green or black is good). Tea will flush out your system and is a good alternative when water gets boring.

    Today is the first day - - - and the best is yet to come! :drinker: <--- water, of course!
  • Juniper88
    Juniper88 Posts: 142
    I'm in. Not quite sure how "successful" I will be as I average around 3000 cals burned per week and sodium is an issue of mine. BUT, I will try to at least be/do much "better" if I cannot make it 100%. CHALLENGING!:laugh:
  • nut3llahh
    nut3llahh Posts: 2
    I am game!! Sodium shouldn't be too much of a problem Ive already learn to cut it significantly, calories on the other hand, gonna be tough.
  • dfeledichuk
    dfeledichuk Posts: 371 Member
    Can I still join? Would love to participate too!

    Thanks
  • Cateyes0831
    Cateyes0831 Posts: 160 Member
    I have todays and tomorrow's meals planned already and they come in just under the 2000mg of sodium. Does anyone have any good low sodium meal ideas for the rest of the week?
  • 481471
    481471 Posts: 95
    4000?
    is that including your daily what youd normally burn or is this purely additional exercise that you undertake?
  • megsaroo
    megsaroo Posts: 162 Member
    I'm in! I never watch my sodium so this will be great, although tough. I better hit the gym hard tomorrow - 4000 calories here I come!
  • dreanance
    dreanance Posts: 246
    I'm in! 1700 sodium for me today and 555 calories!
  • dfeledichuk
    dfeledichuk Posts: 371 Member
    Over on sodium today, a Tim Horton sandwich killed me for lunch today, tough to find low sodium options at fast food places :(, and 386 in calories but I may still go for another walk this evening.
  • JL3mom
    JL3mom Posts: 48
    I want to do this also. What will everyone be doing to burn 4000 calories?
  • AParker1974
    AParker1974 Posts: 89 Member
    This challenge is going to be tough but I think well worth it!! Went over slightly on the sodium today but tomorrow is another day and I am ready to face it!!
  • j_zanzig
    j_zanzig Posts: 113 Member
    Im in!
  • JL3mom
    JL3mom Posts: 48
    I want to do this also. What will everyone be doing to burn 4000 calories?
  • cali_girl02
    cali_girl02 Posts: 4
    im in for sure.............im about to go jog for an hr yay :) and do some stairs 4000 calories here i come :)
  • JL3mom
    JL3mom Posts: 48
    I have todays and tomorrow's meals planned already and they come in just under the 2000mg of sodium. Does anyone have any good low sodium meal ideas for the rest of the week?

    All i have been doing is cutting out a lot of boxed and canned foods. I have been eating lots of fruits and I buy the frozen veggies! My sodium is usually under 1500.
  • dfeledichuk
    dfeledichuk Posts: 371 Member
    JL3mom - I am going to be walking, upping my miles from 3 a day to 4 - 5miles a day. Went for a second walk tonight total walked today 4.6 miles, burned 647 calories.
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