(NEW) OPEN CHALLENGE: FIT BY OCTOBER!!!
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BUMP!!!!!!!!!!!! Let's get even more challengers!!! YAYYYYYY!!! :happy: :happy: :happy:
Yeah, I know, I get way too excited about the little things...0 -
I'm excited for my first challenge group. I think we all need a little encouragement and friendship. Feel free to add me. Great group!!!0
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Woah! I'm excited!
This is my first challenge!
NAME: Laura
AGE: 20
HEIGHT: 5'6'
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 218
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 195
START PANTS SIZE: 18 (i think) (US)
GOAL PANTS SIZE: 16 (US)
FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: No, I just watch my calories. Slowly trying to wean myself into a less meaty diet!
DIET GOALS: Green smoothies, fish and tofu!
EXERCISE GOALS: To be able to run for 15 minutes straight without a break, and to be able to jog for 30 mins with no break
OTHER GOALS: To be more active, go swimming and hiking. etc
FUN FACT: I live in Korea, married to a US soldier, and I'm from the UK
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I love this idea! Thanks
NAME: Lauren
AGE: 30
HEIGHT: 5'2''
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 132
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 123
STARTING SIZE (US)- 4+
GOAL SIZE (US)- 2+
FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: I am vegan and try not to eat processed foods.
DIET GOALS: stay within the necessary calories (I think I was eating too little with the turbo workouts)
EXERCISE GOALS: turbo fire plan- 6 days each week, with intermittent walking and biking for fun
OTHER GOALS: Perhaps this will allow me to be sassy for halloween
FUN FACT: I am a super nerd about music and psychology!0 -
Hi Leah,
This is a great idea - Count me in! It's a good thing, considering that October 7th is my 30th birthday! Some good news would be great start to my 30's. Haha!
NAME: Ana
AGE: 29
HEIGHT: 5'1"
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 176 (80kg)
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 143 (65kg) -- seems too confident, hehe.
STARTING SIZE (US): In between 14 to 18, depending on cuts
GOAL SIZE (US): 12 to 14
FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: None whatsoever. But u try to limit my rice intake, though
DIET GOALS: To cut down on bingeing. Once I start on something I like, I just can't stop!
EXERCISE GOALS: To complete my C25K program & run 30min non-stop regularly
OTHER GOALS: To catch up and run alongside my annoyingly fast boyfriend
FUN FACT: I really really love staring into space. Haha!0 -
I'm so glad that so many have joined the challenge! :happy:
Ana- October 7 is my birthday too! You didn't think there wasn't a secret reason for my choosing that date, did you?
Everybody- So how is everyone doing today? Me, I suddenly got a bad cold yesterday afternoon but had lots to do at work, so I'm here instead of home in bed where I should be. :ohwell:
This is such a bad time for me to get sick. I know that there is never a good time, but I would be totally fine getting sick NEXT week. Tomorrow my brother is coming to town, and I only get to see him twice a year. I hate that I may be sick for part or all of his stay. Plus, I just started my 6 Week 6 Pack challenge, and now will have to start that over next week more than likely. Sigh.
Today may be another "count housework as exercise" kinda day for me, because I'm not feeling well but do have lots of housework to do to get ready for my bro's arrival.
QOTD: What is your favorite kind of exercise to do and why?0 -
Leah- sorry to hear about your cold. Winter colds are bad, but summer ones are worse. I hope you feel better soon.
I hurt my ankle last night. I did Turbo Fire HIIT 15 last night for the first time. I don't think I hurt myself while doing it. I didn't feel it until hours later. I wore sneakers to work today and have my ankle brace on. The ankle brace seems to be helping and the more I walk the better it feels. So, I think it's muscle tightness and not a sprain. Thankfully, today is a rest day. I hope it feels better tomorrow so I can workout.
QOTD: What is your favorite kind of exercise to do and why?
I love abdominal and core work! I think it has something to do with the time I spent dancing. My jazz teacher had a crunch routine that we would do as part of our warmups. Wish I could remember it. It was awesome!0 -
Sure, I'll join in!
NAME: Danie
AGE: 21
HEIGHT: 5'6''
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 248
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 240
START PANTS SIZE: Eh, it changes. The shorts I wear the most are a 22 (US)
GOAL PANTS SIZE: Hmmm. Let's go with 20 (US)
FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: None, just watching what I eat.
DIET GOALS: I'm a newbie to diet/exercise, so my only diet goal would be to actually stick to it. And stop eating fast food.
EXERCISE GOALS: To be able to jog a mile.
OTHER GOALS: Stop eating fast food. Stop eating fast food. Did I mention stop eating fast food? That's my weakness.
FUN FACT: I'm a full-time nanny (not really a fun fact), and a part-time balloon artist! I'm one of those annoying people that go into restaurants and makes balloon animals(hats, video game characters, etc) for your kids (...or you) while you wait in line for a table, wait at your table for your food, or flag me down and tell me you want a balloon creation. If you ever see one of us, tips are fantastic please! Hah!0 -
AOTD: I love cardio! I especially love run/walk interval training. It makes me feel strong and healthy, and it's a great stress-reliever.0
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Thanks! I'm in! (By the way, Leah, my stepdaughter plays Bassoon as well! Cool!)
NAME: lulu (nickname)
AGE: 40
HEIGHT: 5'2''
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 198.8
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 185.0
START PANTS SIZE: 16/18W (US)
GOAL PANTS SIZE: 14/16 (US)
FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: Just smaller portions and better foods
DIET GOALS: more whole foods, less bread
EXERCISE GOALS: Boot camp ends on 9/22 - finish it with GUSTO!
OTHER GOALS: Weight aside, I'd like to fit into smaller clothes
FUN FACT: I don't like any kind of berry. And I don't like cooked fruit. I know, I'm weird.0 -
Ooo! I'm in!
NAME: Krista
AGE: 23
HEIGHT: 5'4''
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 181
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 165
START PANTS SIZE: 14 (US)
GOAL PANTS SIZE: 10 (US)
FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: Low Carb/watch calories
DIET GOALS: Eat healthy and stop craving junk.
EXERCISE GOALS: Exercise at least 3 times a week.
OTHER GOALS: Fit into my wedding dress.
FUN FACT: I'm getting married October 22!0 -
Leah, getting sick in the summer is the worst!! And I am with you on counting housework, sometimes you just have to (especially those of us who do housework so rarely it becomes a workout).
My favorite exercising is dancing! Zumba, Just Dance, greek dancing, whatever, I LOVE to dance! I'm just not very good at it.
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FUN FACT: I'm getting married October 22!
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I noticed a lot of closed groups as well. Booo! :sad:
Count me in. Send me an add if you want/need support.
My deets:
NAME: Karen
AGE: 42
HEIGHT: 5'2''
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 170
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 162
START PANTS SIZE: 14/16 (US)
GOAL PANTS SIZE: 12 (US)
FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: Low carb/low fat/watch calories
DIET GOALS: Eat healthy and control portions
EXERCISE GOALS: Exercise at least 5 times a week.
OTHER GOALS: Run a 5k in October
FUN FACT: I'm taking photography classes and plan to start a side business in about a year...:bigsmile:0 -
Aww, I hate summer colds but since I live in FL every cold is a summer cold for us. Feel better Leah!!!
QOTD: What is your favorite kind of exercise to do and why?
I love dancing, my favorite exercise is dancing to the Billy Blanks Jr. disco dvd!!!0 -
NAME: Amanda
AGE: 22
HEIGHT: 4'11"
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 218
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 195-200
START PANTS SIZE: 18/20(US)
GOAL PANTS SIZE: 16/18 (US)
FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: Not really just to eat healthier, and less than what I normally eat!
DIET GOALS: 3 meals a day and maybe a snack if i'm really hungry! DRINK LOTS OF WATER!
EXERCISE GOALS: Do my workout DVDs everyday on top of my Power Pad workout!
OTHER GOALS: Feel better and fit into my pants!
FUN FACT: I collect Old School Nintendo!0 -
Yay! This will help me push through!
NAME: Jodi
AGE: 26
HEIGHT: 5'5''
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 197
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 180
START PANTS SIZE: 12/14 (US)
GOAL PANTS SIZE: 10/12 (US)
FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: Counting Calories
DIET GOALS: Get rid of my sugar cravings!!!!:sad:
EXERCISE GOALS: to be able to run a mile all the way through under 10 min
OTHER GOALS: lose my belly (it's not attractive)
FUN FACT: I am in training for competitive horse riding (like the jumping you see on tv)0 -
NAME: Merdine
AGE: 35
HEIGHT: 5'6''
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 270 (678 Gastric Bypass) but at Stand still
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 255
START PANTS SIZE: 18/20
GOAL PANTS SIZE: 15/16 (us)
FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: low carb / count calories
DIET GOALS: Eat healthy and control portions
EXERCISE GOALS: do alittle at a time since back surgery but at LEASE do SOMETHING!!!
OTHER GOALS: to be able to enjoy a long life with my daughter
FUN FACT: I love teaching my daughter bout new things.....0 -
I'm in but I'll come back later and put in my information. THis is just the challenge I need.0
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I would like to join!
Ht: 5'4
Start Wt: 142
CW: 136
GW : 125
Start pants: 10
Current pant sz: 8/10
Goal pant sz 6
Special Diet: just eat smaller meals
Exercise goals: do something 4 days a week- Malibu Pilates, Eliptical, Walk on Treadmill
Special Note: I have a range of pant sz from 4-10 - this is an ongoing battle...0 -
Hi Leah. Thanks for keeping this challenge open. I also was feeling left out with all the closed groups. Looking forward to joining this one:
NAME: Chris
AGE: 32
HEIGHT: 5'4''
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 229.8
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 219.8
START PANTS SIZE: 16/18 (US)
GOAL PANTS SIZE: 14/16 (US)
FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: Nope; just try to stay away from too many "bad" carbs.
DIET GOALS: More F/V; more water; less "bad" carbs.
EXERCISE GOALS: Three to four times per week (currently doing twice per week)
OTHER GOALS: Eating better overall & not "cheating" as much.0 -
I'm in!!! THANK YOU!
NAME: Staci
AGE: 42
HEIGHT: 5'4''
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 203.6 (this morning's horrendous weight!)
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 194
START PANTS SIZE: Don't want to know
GOAL PANTS SIZE: 10 (US)
FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: Done with diets!!!
DIET GOALS: Eat less, make better choices.
EXERCISE GOALS: Exercise at least 3 times a week.
OTHER GOALS: For once not to quit this journey and NOT STOP till I get there (well then I'll maintain, still won't stop ha!!)
FUN FACT: I live at the beach - and it was my lifelong dream to do so!0 -
NAME: Liketa
AGE: 35
HEIGHT: 5'4''
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 214.8
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 200
START PANTS SIZE: 18
GOAL PANTS SIZE: 16
FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: eat less bad carbs
DIET GOALS: cook more at home
EXERCISE GOALS: to be able to stay on the eplitical machine longer
OTHER GOALS: more firm and toned everywhere
FUN FACT: I love bingo0 -
I am definitely up for the challenge!!!
NAME: Brittney
AGE: 31
HEIGHT: 5'10
SW for challenge: 265
GW for challenge: 240
DIET: Cutting back on sugar and bread, counting calories
EXERCISE: 45 mins of cardio 3 times a week, 20 mins of strength training 4 times a week
GOAL: To have more energy and be toned all over!!0 -
Ok, I'm in too. I've been stuck on a plateau- just losing the first few pounds seems to be the hardest thing for me.....
NAME: Karen
AGE: 33- GASP!
HEIGHT: 5'9"
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 185
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 173
START PANTS SIZE: 12/14 (US)
GOAL PANTS SIZE: smaller (US)
FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET:nope, just trying to eat healthy
DIET GOALS: stop emotional eating! I don't need to eat in response to every single emotion a person can have!!
EXERCISE GOALS: Train for my 10 mile race at the end of October, I hope to not miss a run on the schedule from now till then!
OTHER GOALS: try to stop being so darn hard on myself- leads to emotional eating, leads to being unhappy with myself, leads to emotional eating
get the picture??
FUN FACT: I once snorkled with a honu (sea turtle!)0 -
Ok, QOTD: My favorite type of exercise- running in races, I've run in about 6 this year- ranging from 2 miles to a half-marathon. I've got a few more lined up yet till it gets super cold. I have also found that I LOVE circuit training- curves style, only I change it up a bit and add some p90x moves inbetween the strength stuff. I haven't done it in a while, but I always have a great time when I do it!0
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My favorite exercise.... hmmm..... Me & exercise are not friends right now so I must say none of them! lol But I'm doing c25k (and I feel like it's killing me), and a lot of walking. At over 300 pounds (and the biggest person in the group. sniff, sniff), I'm pushing myself as hard as I can right now, but I know it will get better & I am sticking to it! I used to enjoy running, riding my bike (just bought new intertubes but haven't put them on yet), and the eliptical, although I don't think I could do 5 mins on it right now & we can't afford a gym membership. So I'm bound to free exercises for now but currently on the hunt for a super deal on Wii fit & board. I think I may enjoy that since it's kinda like a game.... just a sweaty one. haha0
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I need some type of motivation right now so I'm hoping this will help!
NAME: Colby
AGE: 25
HEIGHT: 5'6''
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 159(cringe)
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 145
START PANTS SIZE: 8 (US)
GOAL PANTS SIZE: 4 (US)<-- not really big on sticking to this... i know pants are cut different everywhere.
FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: Counting calories
DIET GOALS: following my diet over the weekend, Working out consistently
EXERCISE GOALS: 4 times a week
OTHER GOALS: make my butt and hips smaller
FUN FACT: I love the Baltimore Ravens!0 -
My favorite exercise right now is running/walking. I'm doing C25K for the second time. I had so much success with it last year and fell in love with running. I wish I hadn't stopped. So I started again and just finished up week 1.
I also really really want to get back to doing my Jillian workouts. If I could just drag my lazy butt out of bed at 5:30 and get it done.0 -
I'm in! Let's do this!
NAME: Donna
AGE: 55
HEIGHT: 5'4"
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 186
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 170
START PANTS SIZE: 14/12
GOAL PANTS SIZE: 10
SPECIAL DIET: Don't cheat when counting my calories!
DIET GOALS: Eat healthier, more fruits and veges!
EXERCISE GOALS: Go to the gym that I joined!
OTHER GOALS: Get stronger and firmer and increase my energy!0
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