TEAM PURPLE! *Lose 10lbs in August*

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  • Seraph1120
    Seraph1120 Posts: 194 Member
    So I just realized I've been under estimating my water intake this whole time I've been on MFP! I've been counting my usual glass of water as 1 cup...the light bulb flickered on and I realized I've been counting a 16 oz. glass as 8 oz.! Well, nice to know I've been getting around the daily recommended amount. 82oz for today! :drinker:

    And then my little frustration for this evening, realized as I got to my gym that, not only did I forget my membership card, but I also forgot my combination lock and my ipod. None of this would've been so bad if I didn't have the responsibility of my work laptop in my backpack...which wouldn't have fit in the quarter lockers. So needless to say I had to pass on the gym. But! Instead of waiting for the bus to go back home, I walked all the way And even made a detour for a longer trip...with my heavy backpack. I didn't get the elliptical, but at least I still got the exercise. :smile:

    Bag is all set, lock and all, for tomorrow. Bring it on!!
  • tiabirdie56
    tiabirdie56 Posts: 4,097 Member
    August 10 LB Challenge
    Week 2

    Mon/ water~ 80 ozs / exercise~ 65 mins / cal burn / 615
    Tue/ water~104 ozs / exercise~50 min / cal burn / 232

    cardio rest day for me


    Tish
  • smknitter
    smknitter Posts: 88 Member
    Suceeded in meeting the challenge on day two. This is awesome. Let's see if I can keep it up.
  • samvanz
    samvanz Posts: 122 Member
    Seraph - that's great! What a great head-space, that you made a way to get the exercise in even when things weren't ideal. Great work.
  • zukekitty
    zukekitty Posts: 185
    Sick today. Met water, no exercise.
  • scs143
    scs143 Posts: 2,190 Member
    So far this week I have done:
    Monday: 65 min of exercise and 80oz of water
    Tuesday: 40 min of exercise and 88 oz of water.

    I think this is much easier than 500 calories a day!
  • Is everyone eating the calories they are burning off?
  • WendyTricia
    WendyTricia Posts: 81 Member
    So far so good this week. I would love to see the scale move southward, but I'm just happy that this challenge keeps me active and focused.
  • WendyTricia
    WendyTricia Posts: 81 Member
    So far so good this week. I would love to see the scale move southward, but I'm just happy that this challenge keeps me active and focused.
  • 3ricaAnn
    3ricaAnn Posts: 288
    This challenge this week is killing me. I just got back from vacation so no exercise i counted yesterday but i did drink about 7 glasses of water.
  • smknitter
    smknitter Posts: 88 Member
    Is everyone eating the calories they are burning off?

    I am curious about this too. I just adjusted my daily intake bc I had lifestyle too active in my profile and now my exercise calories mean a post workout snack.
  • Shells77
    Shells77 Posts: 22
    I'm not sure if I got extra cardio or not in, since tonight is usually when my boyfriend and I hit the gym for strength and cardio workout. I compensated because I do this when I'm not feeling well.

    He mentioned he has a terrible headache and was having a bad day at work, so he wasn't sure if he would be able to work out or not. Usually he powers through; I never do in these circumstances.

    Just in case (and because it was a GORGEOUS day today) I took a somewhat intense bike ride along the river trail. This group is working wonders.

    Hope you all are feeling the motivation, too!!
  • zukekitty
    zukekitty Posts: 185
    Made up missing exercise yesterday by doing 146 minutes today and have already gone over water goal and the day isn't over yet!
  • tiabirdie56
    tiabirdie56 Posts: 4,097 Member
    Is everyone eating the calories they are burning off?

    I wasn't during the July challenge and I didn't lose any weight either. I exercise pretty intensely and need those calories. When I started eating what I burned off, I started losing weight. I want to meet my calorie goal everyday or within 60 calories. One or two days I have been over by about 200 calories. When my body needs the fuel, I feed her.
  • rqlinzer
    rqlinzer Posts: 9 Member
    Another good day...64 oz of water, and 75 minutes of exercise. I did not eat all of my workout calories, so I will have to do better tomorrow.
  • 72 oz water; 25 min Elliptical, 235 calories burned.

    GO PURPLE REIGNS!
  • Shan80
    Shan80 Posts: 47
    UGH. I haven't hit my burn at all this week unfortunately. We had a death in our family late Sunday night and the whole week has been devoted to my family - my workouts have taken a back burner until Today.

    I doubt I see a good loss this week - but I hope I have something at least.

    I get my elliptical tomorrow though so once it gets here I can start using it and really burning up those calories!
  • Shalimarmandy
    Shalimarmandy Posts: 409 Member
    Doing ok on this week's goal but I'm not counting water past 8 cups (i didn't realize I was drinking so much!) because I end up losing count lol....

    Monday Rest Day 8+ cups
    Tuesday 41 min 567 Cals 8+ cups
    Wednesday 60 min 791 Cals 8+ cups

    Totals 101 min 1358 cals 24+ cups

    I'm really glad I found this group it's really motivating me to stay on top of things!
  • tiabirdie56
    tiabirdie56 Posts: 4,097 Member
    August 10 LB Challenge
    Week 2

    Mon/ water~ 80 ozs / exercise~ 65 mins / cal burn ~ 615
    Tue/ water~104 ozs / exercise~50 min / cal burn ~ 232
    Wed/ water ~ 88 ozs / exercise~ 95 min / cal burn ~ 889
  • scs143
    scs143 Posts: 2,190 Member
    Day 4:

    Monday: 65 min of exercise and 80oz of water
    Tuesday: 40 min of exercise and 88 oz of water.
    Wednesday: 85 min of exercise and 96 oz of water
    Thursday: 50 min of exercise ....
  • Shells77
    Shells77 Posts: 22
    Mon. 96 oz. water and 40 min. cycling --> 414 cals. burned
    Tues. 96 oz. water and 31 min. aerobics --> 223 cals. burned
    Wed. 104 oz. water and 35 min. cycling, walking --> 292 cals. burned
  • 3ricaAnn
    3ricaAnn Posts: 288
    Is everyone eating the calories they are burning off?

    I am curious about this too. I just adjusted my daily intake bc I had lifestyle too active in my profile and now my exercise calories mean a post workout snack.


    HECK NO!!! I might use a few but no more that 25, to me I do not see the point in burning the calories if I am just going to eat then back. Kinds defeats the purpose of burning calories I think.
  • 3ricaAnn
    3ricaAnn Posts: 288
    Have I mentioned I hate water?? I got about 6 glasses yesterday and 30 mins and 149 calories. Today is crunch time to make up from lack of exercise this week so far today I have done 1 hour and 463 calories. but only 1 glass of water. I am going to try putting some crystal light in it to drink more. Does that even count??
  • samvanz
    samvanz Posts: 122 Member
    No loss for me this week :(

    I start the challenges on Tuesdays since I'm in Australia and ahead of you guys. So:

    Tue - 80oz / 55 mins: 519 cals
    Wed - 64oz / 43 mins: 285 cals
    Thurs - 80oz / 42 mins: 249 cals

    I don't know how I've not lost anything. My weight's jumped around all week, I've been pretty damn good about my eating and exercising, but to no avail. Is it possible I'm in a plateau? Wahhhh!
  • SommerJo
    SommerJo Posts: 258 Member
    How's my team? From the looks of it -- you are all doing very well!!! I'm seeing lots of water drank -- calories burnt -- and minutes movin!!!

    Tomorrow is weigh in day -- it's time to send me your numbers in a message.

    Remember to send how much water you drank -- how many minutes you exercised -- and how many calories burned. I'm just adding those up so we can see the total lol -- it was pretty cool to see how many calories we burnt last week!!!

    Also -- it looks like we'll be sending out the new challenge tomorrow -- and run them till next Friday -- weigh in day will stay the same. I know alot of you don't weight in till Monday or Tuesday and I'm totally ok with that.

    Again -- if there are blanks by your name and youknow you sent me your info -- shoot me a message -- we'll get all your information caught up.

    Best of Luck Guys -- I know you've been working really hard!!!

    SommerJo
  • tiabirdie56
    tiabirdie56 Posts: 4,097 Member
    August 10 LB Challenge
    Week 2

    Mon/ water~ 80 ozs / exercise~ 65 mins / cal burn ~ 615
    Tue/ water~104 ozs / exercise~50 min / cal burn ~ 232
    Wed/ water ~ 88 ozs / exercise~ 95 min / cal burn ~ 889
    Thu / water ~ 120 ozs / exercise ~110 min / cal burn ~ 644

    TOTALS
    water 392 ozs
    exercise 320 mins
    cal burn 2380

    Tish
  • scs143
    scs143 Posts: 2,190 Member
    Day 4:

    Monday: 65 min of exercise and 80oz of water
    Tuesday: 40 min of exercise and 88 oz of water.
    Wednesday: 85 min of exercise and 96 oz of water
    Thursday: 50 min of exercise and 78 ounces of water
    Friday: 40 minutes of exercise (so far) ....


    I weighed in this morning and I have lost nothing this week. I am trying not to be disappointed since I am coming off of 3 weeks in a row of losing, but its a little discouraging. I am keeping it very strict this weekend and see if I can't get a good number next week!
  • Wahooo! Lost 3 pounds this week. That's 9 pounds for August so far.

    Go Team Purple!
  • Shells77
    Shells77 Posts: 22
    Mon. 96 oz. water and 40 min. cycling --> 414 cals. burned
    Tues. 96 oz. water and 31 min. aerobics --> 223 cals. burned
    Wed. 104 oz. water and 35 min. cycling, walking --> 292 cals. burned
    Thurs. 104 oz. water and 61 mins. hiking, walking --> 411 cals. burned.

    Friday is my rest day and I weigh myself on Monday morning, but I'll still be logging in to see how awesome everyone is doing, over the weekend.
  • scs143
    scs143 Posts: 2,190 Member
    Wahooo! Lost 3 pounds this week. That's 9 pounds for August so far.

    Go Team Purple!


    That is awesome!!!
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