Over 200 Club: Week 2 (open group)

abagwill
abagwill Posts: 222
edited September 19 in Motivation and Support
NEW CHALLENGE IS: The Cardio Challenge
Beginning: 2/7/2009
Weigh-In: 2/13/2009 (just in time for a splurge for Valentines day )

Log the minutes you complete every day participating in cardiovascular exercise. The person with the most logged minutes will be our week 2 challenge winner! Keep in mind that in order for it to count you need to exert yourself. The rule of thumb is if you can maintain a conversation but you need to have your heart rate up. Going on a light stroll through the mall doesn't count because it isn't upping your heartrate. If you walked briskly through the mall, that would count! Everything goes walking, running, ellipticals, rowing, jogging, stairclimbers, dancing, workout videos etc

Don't forget to keep that water up... maintain past challenges because they can only help you!

Don't forget to ask if you have questions! Happy weekend and Great job with our first week of our challenge! You are all super rockstars!
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  • abagwill
    abagwill Posts: 222
    NEW CHALLENGE IS: The Cardio Challenge
    Beginning: 2/7/2009
    Weigh-In: 2/13/2009 (just in time for a splurge for Valentines day )

    Log the minutes you complete every day participating in cardiovascular exercise. The person with the most logged minutes will be our week 2 challenge winner! Keep in mind that in order for it to count you need to exert yourself. The rule of thumb is if you can maintain a conversation but you need to have your heart rate up. Going on a light stroll through the mall doesn't count because it isn't upping your heartrate. If you walked briskly through the mall, that would count! Everything goes walking, running, ellipticals, rowing, jogging, stairclimbers, dancing, workout videos etc

    Don't forget to keep that water up... maintain past challenges because they can only help you!

    Don't forget to ask if you have questions! Happy weekend and Great job with our first week of our challenge! You are all super rockstars!
  • flois
    flois Posts: 32
    Yayyyy, great challenge that.

    I'm doing OK with my calories, but I have to confess to being a real beginner at exercise.

    I work full time and its still dark and cold in the mornings/evenings here,so I do a brisk walk at lunchtime and that's about it so far.

    I'm way too self conscious to go to class, has anyone any suggestions where I can begin? Go easy on me, I really need to start gently!

    Luv Flois
  • tabchanges
    tabchanges Posts: 1,435 Member
    Let's do it! I'm excited!
  • tdenotter
    tdenotter Posts: 40 Member
    I would suggest buying an aerobic dvd and start in your house. I started with tae bo but there are all kinds for different levels. That way you can still be comfortable at home but getting your work out in the dark months when walking outside is not an easy option.
  • tdenotter
    tdenotter Posts: 40 Member
    Can I join too?
  • abagwill
    abagwill Posts: 222
    Yayyyy, great challenge that.

    I'm doing OK with my calories, but I have to confess to being a real beginner at exercise.

    I work full time and its still dark and cold in the mornings/evenings here,so I do a brisk walk at lunchtime and that's about it so far.

    I'm way too self conscious to go to class, has anyone any suggestions where I can begin? Go easy on me, I really need to start gently!

    Luv Flois

    If you are nervous about going out at night, then I would definately keep up your walk during lunch and get a few DVD's to get in your cardio. Sometimes they can be really fun and entertaining and since you are a newbie to exercise, they will teach you the proper techniques so you don't hurt yourself. You may even be able to rent them depending on where you are from :wink:

    Once you have enough confidence, I would suggest taking jazzercise or an aerobics class. Not only are there all sizes and physiques but it is really really fun and you make friends who will hold you accountable!
    As I always say, 10 minutes is better than not even trying to get in some exercise. One cannot be successful without some form of exercise and for many in our situation, it takes a lot to conquer fears of exercising! So just say "Im going to do this" and make it fun in your own creative way!
  • abagwill
    abagwill Posts: 222
    Can I join too?

    Of course! Anyone can join at any time... I will add you to our spreadsheet. Jump right in! I need your current weight and your goal weight (in three weeks). Tomorrow we start the cardio challenge!
  • abetterme
    abetterme Posts: 393
    If you don't mind I would like to jump in here:flowerforyou: I will weigh myself tomorrow morning and see exactly were I am at, I am around 250'ish. I have gotten off track some the last week or so and this sounds like it would be an awesome thing to get me going. I use Walk Away The Pounds dvd's and Tae Bo dvd's.
  • Cyndi1
    Cyndi1 Posts: 484 Member
    Do you have stairs at home? If so you can just step up on one step do about 60 times then go to the next step or even the third step and do touches with the tips of your toes. I use a chair to do leg lifts, squats then when I am watching a favorite show I walk in place, leg lifts or jog a bit for the whole show ,before you know it you have complete 30-60 mins of exercise in your own home. Good luck and I hope this helps!
  • tdenotter
    tdenotter Posts: 40 Member
    Current weight is 208 and I am hoping to get under 200 in 3 weeks or at least to 200 in 3 weeks. Thank you I am really looking forward to this!
    Can I join too?

    Of course! Anyone can join at any time... I will add you to our spreadsheet. Jump right in! I need your current weight and your goal weight (in three weeks). Tomorrow we start the cardio challenge!
  • HealthyIn09
    HealthyIn09 Posts: 36
    I'd love to join too!

    My current weight is 223; and I would LOVE to be at or below 220 in three weeks. Do you need a specific number?
  • flois
    flois Posts: 32
    Do you have stairs at home? If so you can just step up on one step do about 60 times then go to the next step or even the third step and do touches with the tips of your toes. I use a chair to do leg lifts, squats then when I am watching a favorite show I walk in place, leg lifts or jog a bit for the whole show ,before you know it you have complete 30-60 mins of exercise in your own home. Good luck and I hope this helps!

    Some really useful ideas there, thank you. I don't have stairs but i do have a doorstep!! and I can certainly try jogging and squatting in front of the TV.
  • tabchanges
    tabchanges Posts: 1,435 Member
    I want to join!

    I'm at 308, and would love to be 299 in 3 weeks. It'll be hard, BUT I CAN AND WILL DO IT! haha
  • abagwill
    abagwill Posts: 222
    I'd love to join too!

    My current weight is 223; and I would LOVE to be at or below 220 in three weeks. Do you need a specific number?

    You can give me a specific number if you would like but i put you at 220 which is definately attainable! It is all about you and what you want to achieve! in 3 weeks we will reassess our numbers (as a group) and hopefully continue forward!
  • abagwill
    abagwill Posts: 222
    I want to join!

    I'm at 308, and would love to be 299 in 3 weeks. It'll be hard, BUT I CAN AND WILL DO IT! haha

    You rock! Good for you!! I will celebrate with you in 3 weeks when you reach your goal! Great to have you with us!:drinker:
  • abagwill
    abagwill Posts: 222
    Do you have stairs at home? If so you can just step up on one step do about 60 times then go to the next step or even the third step and do touches with the tips of your toes. I use a chair to do leg lifts, squats then when I am watching a favorite show I walk in place, leg lifts or jog a bit for the whole show ,before you know it you have complete 30-60 mins of exercise in your own home. Good luck and I hope this helps!

    Some really useful ideas there, thank you. I don't have stairs but i do have a doorstep!! and I can certainly try jogging and squatting in front of the TV.

    Yup, put on some music and have fun... dance around your living room, do jumping jacks and have fun! Thats what I do with my 2 month old for about 15 minutes a day... dance to really high energy music... He just laughs and smiles... He must think I am goofy!
  • sassiebritches
    sassiebritches Posts: 1,861 Member
    I am so excited to see everyone so jazzed today. Let's keep this level up through the weekend into next week. I personally have issues with exercise too, seems I just don't have the stamina or energy to do more then 10 minutes sometimes. So I dance in the livingroom.......as long as I can. Just put on some music and shake my *kitten*..........oops butt......

    Alright, gonna see if I can do this challenge....water water water.................................:flowerforyou:
  • MissLissa
    MissLissa Posts: 43
    Cool! We just got an elliptical last week and I'm loving it!! I might actually do good on this challenge. :tongue:

    Ammanisto, your ticker counting the minutes you've worked out is a good and easy way to keep track! I just might have to steal that idea Sarcastic2.gif:laugh:
  • MyaPapaya75
    MyaPapaya75 Posts: 3,143 Member
    Count me in..:glasses:
  • rosered51
    rosered51 Posts: 189
    I will have to try really hard to do well in this one:grumble: ...great idea amann...:tongue:

    GOOD LUCK OVER 200 CLUB!!!!

    Let's see how many pounds we can sweat off by pure force this coming week!:laugh:
  • harter97
    harter97 Posts: 44 Member
    Yayyyy, great challenge that.

    I'm doing OK with my calories, but I have to confess to being a real beginner at exercise.

    I work full time and its still dark and cold in the mornings/evenings here,so I do a brisk walk at lunchtime and that's about it so far.

    I'm way too self conscious to go to class, has anyone any suggestions where I can begin? Go easy on me, I really need to start gently!

    Luv Flois

    I am a workign mom so I understand not having time. AND I use to work at a gym so I really don't want to go there and be judged (even though everyone is too busy to notice), so I went and bought a treadmill. I figured it was money well spent! I walk/run on it every night....and I have never been a runner. It is great because I can do it after everyone has gone to bed and I dont' have to worry about going out. Plus, I keep it in the tv room, so I just put on my favorite show and the time flies by!
  • pegm
    pegm Posts: 119 Member
    Weekly check in... On the up side, I drank all my water every day 8-12 cups
    I weighed in this afternoon for our Biggest Loser Club at school. I was only down 1/2 lb. Hopefully next week will have better results.
    Congrats to all who have had success this week.
  • rosered51
    rosered51 Posts: 189
    1/2 pound lost is 1/2 pound you are no longer carrying around!!!

    It went down, not up, and that is all that matters! WTG :drinker:
  • pegm
    pegm Posts: 119 Member
    1/2 pound lost is 1/2 pound you are no longer carrying around!!!

    It went down, not up, and that is all that matters! WTG :drinker:

    Thanks for the encouragement!
  • jocelynnbug
    jocelynnbug Posts: 78 Member
    i love being part of this group it helps out alot :bigsmile:

    today i didn't want to exercise but than i looked at the challenge (even tho it doesn't start until tomorrow) and it gave me more motivation to exercise!!! :tongue:

    thanks to everyone for keeping me motivated to work out and drink aton of water! :flowerforyou:


    :drinker:
  • nicolesdiet0809
    nicolesdiet0809 Posts: 21
    I'm ready! I actually bought a Pilates DVD today (I've done it in the past) and started with that today. But I'm looking for another good DVD for cardio. Does anyone have any suggestions of a good workout DVD?

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  • rosered51
    rosered51 Posts: 189
    1/2 pound lost is 1/2 pound you are no longer carrying around!!!

    It went down, not up, and that is all that matters! WTG :drinker:

    Thanks for the encouragement!

    You are very welcome! That is what we are all here for, to encourage, to boost, to help each of us reach beyond the 200 barrier! Together we WILL do this!!!:bigsmile:

    OMG I just realized that I have lost 1/10 of my goal weight loss!!! I am getting closer!!! WOO HOO!!

    I really like my Yoga Booty Ballet...it is a great workout that really makes you wonder where those muscles came from! I just got the 30 Day Shred from Jillian Michaels...man does she kick BUTT!!! I couldn't do but 10 minutes with her:noway: :grumble: . BUT I am going to build up and ONE day I will be able to do the 20 minutes at level 1, not sure about level 2 or level 3:laugh: , but I WILL CONQUER level 1 in the not too distant future!!!
  • harter97
    harter97 Posts: 44 Member
    I can't remember if I weighed in or not - 221.6 today :)
  • sassiebritches
    sassiebritches Posts: 1,861 Member
    I have a Zumba DVD seems to work well...also was thinking about getting the Flirty Girls series........might be good..........

    :flowerforyou:
  • MyaPapaya75
    MyaPapaya75 Posts: 3,143 Member
    I'm ready! I actually bought a Pilates DVD today (I've done it in the past) and started with that today. But I'm looking for another good DVD for cardio. Does anyone have any suggestions of a good workout DVD?

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    I have a Jllian Michaels 5 disc set..I did the cardio kickbox today and its 30min long perfect and not to grueling ...but I was soaked by the time I finished. Its called the "Biggest Winner" I am going to add it to my workouts daily until I get bored of it....I did it twice today ....
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