Operation Hot Bod (8/19-11/23)

trispire
trispire Posts: 70
edited October 1 in Motivation and Support
I’m looking for serious individuals looking to transform their bodies over the next 14+ weeks! 11/23 is the day before Thanksgiving so this challenge will get us looking hot for the holidays and is long enough to make some substantial progress!
I wasn’t able to find an open challenge so I thought I’d start one. So many die off or have people with good intentions but don’t follow through (myself included). But no more excuses! Tommorow is a new day!

I’m looking for no more than 9 people to join. This way we can friend each other and keep each other accountable. I want to make sure we watch each other, check each other if we fall off track and keep each other accountable.
Everyone should set a fitness goal, calorie goal and weight goal for the challenge.

Example
Name: Melissa
Height: 5’8”
Starting Weight: 173
Goal Weight (11/23): 145
Exercise Plan: Turbo Fire and Chalene Extreme 6 days per week
Eating Plan: Consume no more than a net of 1200 calories per day

Additionally, everyone should check in each day (or as much as schedules allow) to report the following:

Exercise Complete (minutes/calorie burn): Turbo Fire / CLX – 63 minutes – 700 calories
Eating Status (on plan/need help!): On Plan!

I think it would also be fun if we posted a question of the day. The first person to log in for the day can feel free to post the question if you’d like. It could be what is your favorite snack? What is your favorite workout routine? How do you stay motivated? Whatever you’d like!

If you’re interested please reply with the status information above. Also, please make your food diary public so we can check up on each other. We will weigh in on Fridays and report your weight here!

If you’re serious about transforming your body and ready to give it your all, please join me!! Let’s be the next round of before and afters! 
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  • lux1990
    lux1990 Posts: 6
    Hello! I would love to be a part of this group! I feel like I am surrounded by too many people who don't have to take weight loss seriously, and therefore my eating habits and exercise routine is suffering big time. Basically, I live with three young adult males who eat, eat, eat. I need inspiration from people just like me, who want to make a difference so bad!

    Name: Kay
    Height: 5’8”
    Starting Weight: 160
    Goal Weight (11/23): 140
    Exercise Plan: Gym--cardio and weight training 6 days per week
    Eating Plan: Consume no more than a net of 1200 calories per day
  • anacsitham5
    anacsitham5 Posts: 810 Member
    Yes! I've been looking for a new challenge with a small group. I've been in others with way too many people to keep track of.

    Name: Cana
    Height: 5’6”
    Starting Weight: 136
    Goal Weight (11/23): 130
    Goal Body Fat: (11/23) 22%
    Exercise Plan: Walking 3 miles at least 5 days a week (4.0 mph min)
    Eating Plan: Consume no more than a net of 1200 calories per day and keeping my daily sugar intake under 25 g

    I know it's not much to lose (I already lost 46) but I really need to start exercising. Up to now, I haven't done that. It's the only way I will lose the last part of my body fat. If you don't think I qualify due to the minimum amount I need to lose, let me know.
  • mamax5
    mamax5 Posts: 414 Member
    Name: Maryanne
    Height: 5'5"
    Starting weight: 252
    Goal weight: 225
    Exercise plan: couch to 5K and P90X starting in late September 5 days a week.
    Eating plan: Not sure...consume no more than 1700 calories daily...this may change though. I don't fully undertand the whole net calorie thing.

    I would like to loose more but, I'm not sure if it's possible. My ultimate goal is 150 and see how I feel...I might shoot for 130 :)
  • kacylaine
    kacylaine Posts: 154 Member
    I've been wanting to join a group! I'm in. I'm on my phone right now and it's hard to type but I'll be home to my computer in just a min and I will post stats!
  • Lindre
    Lindre Posts: 16 Member
    I love the idea of a small group as well. Just a whole lot easier to keep track and a lot more accountability like you said. I started out strong and lost 60lb earlier this year, but I let life get in the way and lost track. I finally found my motivation again and I want to lose the rest of these pounds. I'm definitely determined and I hope I can join this group!

    Name: Linn
    Height: 5’7”
    Starting Weight: 180? Haven't had access to a scale lately.
    Goal Weight (11/23): 155
    Exercise Plan: C25k program, occasional 30day shred, turbojam and exercise tv videos.
    Eating Plan: Consume no more than a net of 1200 calories per day
  • kacylaine
    kacylaine Posts: 154 Member
    Name: Kacy
    Height: 5’8”
    Starting Weight: 171
    Goal Weight (11/23): 150
    Exercise Plan: YMCA workouts at least 4x per week for at least 1 hour per workout
    Eating Plan: Net 1500 cal/day

    Really looking forward to getting to know you all :happy: I'm hoping for an active board and some good friendships in addition to getting to our goals!
  • trispire
    trispire Posts: 70
    Ok ladies, the challenge starts tommorow and so lets keep the team just us 6 unless a couple people join in sometime later tonight! This will be a lot easier to keep track of each other.

    I'll check in tommorow! :)
  • susanelizabeth1988
    susanelizabeth1988 Posts: 80 Member
    Hi,

    Any room for me to join? I'm in the UK so I don't celebrate thanksgiving, but I like the idea of a date in November to aim for, ready for christmas :smile:

    Name: Susan
    Height 5"3.75
    SW: 165
    GW: 145
    Exercise Plan: 30 day shred (occasional) Lots of walking and cycling, EA sports active 2 9 week programme.
    Eating Plan: Net calories of 1200 a day.

    Ultimate goal is 130lb - but will settle for what I feel comfortable with!
    A small group sounds great, I hope you still have room for me
  • trispire
    trispire Posts: 70
    Yay Susan, of course! You'll be the last to join!

    Ok! Here we are on day 1!

    I'll start a question of the day...

    QOTD: What is the reason you want to lose weight?

    QOTD: I want to lose weight to feel comfortable in my skin. To not pull at my clothes or feel that I need to suck in, have a certain angle or being wearing a certain outfit to have my picture taken. I want to wear a bikini and I want to feel hot, hence, operation hot bod! I want to be strong and fit and not be limited by anything. I don't wany my body insecurity to hold me back! Like this year, I only watched my daughter's swim lessons and didn't take her in because I didn't want to get in a swimsuit. I made my husband take her every time. I don't want to miss out on things like that because I'm unhappy with my body :(
  • susanelizabeth1988
    susanelizabeth1988 Posts: 80 Member
    QOTD: What is the reason you want to lose weight?

    I'm fed up of being so insecure of myself. I've struggled a lot over the past few years with depression etc and firmly believe that a healthy body= a healthy mind. I love swimming but am too scared to get in a bathing suit. I'm fed up of rooting through my wardrobe and ending up crying, wearing the same things for a night out because my self esteem is rock bottom. I love excercise, but only once I'm in a routine - and this is where I struggle. I want to enjoy being me, and show myself that I can do it!
  • anacsitham5
    anacsitham5 Posts: 810 Member
    First day in and I overslept and missed my walk! In my defense, I only got two hours sleep the night before. I will do 30 min walk on lunch and another 15 tonight! I'm not starting my first day as a failure! My healthy lunches are packed and I am set for the day. I plan on downing 120 ounces of water too. Lets go guys!
  • trispire
    trispire Posts: 70
    First day in and I overslept and missed my walk! In my defense, I only got two hours sleep the night before. I will do 30 min walk on lunch and another 15 tonight! I'm not starting my first day as a failure! My healthy lunches are packed and I am set for the day. I plan on downing 120 ounces of water too. Lets go guys!

    Good for you! I was going to say, the day isn't over...get it done! We can do what we set our minds to. We make our own choices and so whether we fail or succeed, it was of our doing! :)
  • Lindre
    Lindre Posts: 16 Member
    QOTD: What is the reason you want to lose weight?

    So, lets see... I am tired of not finding anything that looks flattering on my body. Seeing all the beautiful outfits just hanging up in my closet that I can't wear just makes me cringe. I want my confidence and my hot bod back! I want to be lean, toned and fit again. Right now I'm currently on vacation in Spain with my daughter. We were asked a long to a water park and I could not make myself go, even for her sake. I just couldn't deal with wearing a swimsuit in public. These insecurities are holding me back and now affecting her. I do not want to pass on my insecurities to her and I've decided enough is enough. I don't want to let it get me down anymore, when in fact I have the power to change it.
  • ljbhill
    ljbhill Posts: 276 Member
    So I'm guess it's too late to join?? I
  • Mentzerj
    Mentzerj Posts: 44
    Hey - if you are taking male applicants, I'll join up - your November end date lines up just about perfectly with my end goal.

    Name: Josh
    Height: 5’8”
    Starting Weight: 216.5
    Goal Weight (11/23): 185-190 (more of a goal body fat % ~ 12-13%)
    Exercise Plan: Streng training 3x a week, cardio 3x a week
    Eating Plan: This is hard, high protein to maintain muscle mass, maintain a good deficit - variable based on what nutritionists/trainer say over time.
  • trispire
    trispire Posts: 70
    ljb and Josh, sure you can join and then we are going to create a final cut! OFFICIALLY CLOSED! We wanted everyone to participate the entire challenge and a pretty small group of dedicated people to keep everyone on track.

    See above for rules/QOTD, etc. and Welcome!! :)
  • Mentzerj
    Mentzerj Posts: 44
    QOTD: What is the reason you want to lose weight?

    For me it wasn't just one thing. I've always told myself I'd 'eventually' get in good shape, just eventually never came along. Then in July finally something just clicked, stars aligned, or whatever, and I decided it was time to do it. I guess added motivation is my big sister is getting married in November, so going to get to see a lot of family and friends I haven't in years - so will be a neat forum for unveiling the 'new' me.
  • ljbhill
    ljbhill Posts: 276 Member
    I want to make sure we watch each other, check each other if we fall off track and keep each other accountable.
    Everyone should set a fitness goal, calorie goal and weight goal for the challenge.

    If you’re serious about transforming your body and ready to give it your all, please join me!! Let’s be the next round of before and afters!

    Thanks!

    Check in each day or each week on a specific day?

    My reason for wanting to lose weight ... well I've always struggled with weight since a teen but what MOTIVATED me to get into gear this year was that 8 months ago I turned 30 and decided that I wanted to be healthy and fit. Turning 30 meant I wasn't getting any younger. I want to look the best that I can, for as long as I can. This meant that I had to lose a few dress sizes! I have lost 24 Ib's so far but more recently have been on a very long plateau (2 months!) I am only a few pounds away from goal. So close I can smell it. My main aim is to tone up and see some definition, which means I need to get more serious about my exercise regime! The timing of this challange couldn't be better, with Summer just around the corner. Operation Hot Bod here I come!!

    Name: Laura
    Height: 5’2”
    Starting Weight: 56Kg (121 Ib)
    Goal Weight (11/23): 53 Kg (116 Ib)
    Waist: 83cm (32.7 In)
    Hips: 93cm (36.6 In)
    Chest: 90cm (35.4 In)
    Thigh: 56cm (22 In)
    Arm: 28.5cm (11.2 In)
    Fat: 25.9%
    Exercise Plan: Per week- RunX2, Pilates X1, Weights X2
    Eating Plan: 1200 based zigg zagging

    I've recorded my measurement details too, as that is my focus!!
  • kacylaine
    kacylaine Posts: 154 Member
    QOTD: What is the reason you want to lose weight?

    Oh, lots of reasons! I want to be super confident. I don't have to have the "perfect" body, but I do want to know that my body is healthy! I want to agree with my fiance when he tells me how hot I am :bigsmile:. I want to rock a bikini at the pool with my step-daughter and be the hottest mom there! I want to live to be 100!
    Also, I'm getting married in the spring, and I want to feel beautiful on my big day. I don't want to have to worry about sucking anything in for pictures. I want to be able to look back on those pictures in 20 years and still be happy with the way I looked in them. Vain? Maybe, but hey, motivation is motivation!!
    On the un-vain side, I don't want to end up like the generations before me in my family, with heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes. And I don't want my kids to end up like that either, so I'm going to set a great example for them. Also, eating right and working out helps me feel better. I struggle with depression and anxiety, and I've had a really bad year so far with 2 miscarriages, one at 5 weeks, the other at 10. The 10 week loss was (and is) extremely hard to deal with and I need to continue to stay active and healthy, because I am prone to falling into that "I don't care about life, I'm so miserable, woe is me" mentality if I'm not careful, and THAT is NOT a good example to be setting for the step-daughter that I do have.

    On track with calories so far today, and I'm going to my second Zumba class tonight. Here's hoping I don't look like quite the idiot I did on Monday at my first class! :drinker:
  • lux1990
    lux1990 Posts: 6
    You are all helping me so much already! This morning my boyfriend and I took his sister to the airport, and then decided to have Denny's for breakfast. I know, I know--you don't even have to tell me...great way to start off my first day, huh? I just returned to my apartment feeling bloated, tired, and extremely disappointed in myself. You know that feeling when you have already "screwed up" in terms of food, so just forget about the day and indulge? I was feeling like that, planning out the other junk food I could now eat being that I had already blown any possible chance at being healthy and kicking *kitten* at the gym all because I had hash-browns and pancakes (at least I went with egg whites). I have been doing so well the last week! Then out of no where--two days ago--I NEEDED candy. and then a venti Starbucks. and then a way-too-huge serving of pasta. and then ice cream. etc. So, long story short, I felt again like I had failed today, and perhaps controlling my new goals would be more attainable tomorrow (always 'tomorrow').Then! I logged on and felt so much better! Today is not over! I can do this! Thank you all for inspiring me already :) No more 'tomorrow,' just do it today.

    QOTD: What is the reason you want to lose weight?

    Much like everyone else--I just want to look and feel sexy and HOT! Can we all just put it simply?? :) I want to be confident in myself. I agree, physical health leads to mental health. I cannot stress enough how tired I am of feeling inadequate, insecure, lazy, out of shape, and like I don't even want to look in the mirror. It's crazy, just crazy. I want to take control of my life: STOP craving sweets, STOP emotionally eating, STOP comparing myself to others, STOP constantly worrying about my appearance, STOP obsessing over my body weight. For once, I would like to walk into a room and feel like I am the beautiful one, instead of instantly allowing my insecurities to take control. I think we all deserve to feel beautiful and I know we are beautiful. I want us all to love ourselves and then we will truly feel unstoppable.
  • Lindre
    Lindre Posts: 16 Member
    Today I completed W1D3 of my couch to 5k program and stayed on track as far as food goes. My daughter is sick today and it's been such a draining day. Normally I would throw myself on the couch and stuff my face with chocolate on a day like today, but thanks to this group I've stayed on track. Now I get to kick back, soak up the sun and sip my mojito without feeling guilty!

    Kay, that's so wonderful. The mindset that it's not over and it's never too late to turn it around is absolutely key to success. I would always do the same thing. If I screwed up even a little I'd go on these awful binges, but when I realized I could get right back on track and it wasn't the end of the world is when I lost 60lb. If you reaaally want something there is nothing wrong in indulging, as long as you get right back on the horse :)

    I'm excited to have a group that will keep motivating me to stay on track, a place to lay it all out and I'm really looking forward to getting to know you all.
  • trispire
    trispire Posts: 70
    Hey everybody-
    Great job on day 1. It sounds like you all pushed through! We all have similar goals for the most part and reasons for wanting to shed our extra pounds.

    My workout today was running for 1/2 hour. I do this twice per week. I typically do TurboFire and Chalene Extreme but I'm doing the Warrior dash next month and so I need to make sure I am able to run too :)

    My food was not great. I stayed within my range by my quality of food was poor. I had a great breakfast and lunch but ended up eating cookies and cream ice cream cake from the grocery store for dinner! Good news is, I skipped dinner and snacks for the rest of tonight to stay within my range. Ugh. It was left over in the freezer. I stopped eating it when I did and didn't eat more food or extra (even though my husband got McDonalds for the kids) because of this group! So thank you! THis is exactly why we have this!

    I did meet my calorie goal but tommorow I will make a stronger effort for quality of food! We are going to Corn Fest and Africa Fest I think - my sister will be here from out of town but she is doing Weight Watchers so she won't complain to stay healthy :)
  • Mentzerj
    Mentzerj Posts: 44
    My workout today was running for 1/2 hour. I do this twice per week. I typically do TurboFire and Chalene Extreme but I'm doing the Warrior dash next month and so I need to make sure I am able to run too :)

    Is that the warrior dash in Vegas? I think I remember there being one there in september - a buddy of mine is doing it, wanted me to fly out there and do it with him.

    My workout's on Friday's is strength w/ my trainer guy - we do an hour on legs and shoulders on Fridays. My strength days are normally organized like major muscle group, major muscle group, minor, then some sort of high intensity cardio for 45-60s, then repeat. Tonight went through a total of about 36 sets including the cardio 'bursts' - can't remember everything, but included leg extensions, equivalent hamstring exercises, hanging knee raises (ugh, the captain's chair, my arch-nemesis), push throughs, lateral raises, alternating cable front raises, rear delt rows. Most the burst cardio tonight were 'ball slams' - not sure if that's an official exercise title, but it's what we call it.
    Getting to the point where I think I should probably invest in a HRM - I've always just used the generic 'strength training, 60m' when logging this activity - I think I may be cutting myself short on calories burned; from start to finish in that 60m I probably don't stop for longer than maybe 30s every fourth set (the cardio) now-a-days.
  • trispire
    trispire Posts: 70
    My workout today was running for 1/2 hour. I do this twice per week. I typically do TurboFire and Chalene Extreme but I'm doing the Warrior dash next month and so I need to make sure I am able to run too :)

    Is that the warrior dash in Vegas? I think I remember there being one there in september - a buddy of mine is doing it, wanted me to fly out there and do it with him.

    My workout's on Friday's is strength w/ my trainer guy - we do an hour on legs and shoulders on Fridays. My strength days are normally organized like major muscle group, major muscle group, minor, then some sort of high intensity cardio for 45-60s, then repeat. Tonight went through a total of about 36 sets including the cardio 'bursts' - can't remember everything, but included leg extensions, equivalent hamstring exercises, hanging knee raises (ugh, the captain's chair, my arch-nemesis), push throughs, lateral raises, alternating cable front raises, rear delt rows. Most the burst cardio tonight were 'ball slams' - not sure if that's an official exercise title, but it's what we call it.
    Getting to the point where I think I should probably invest in a HRM - I've always just used the generic 'strength training, 60m' when logging this activity - I think I may be cutting myself short on calories burned; from start to finish in that 60m I probably don't stop for longer than maybe 30s every fourth set (the cardio) now-a-days.

    It's in Wisconsin...they have them all over...you can check out warriordash.com but going to Vegas for it sounds awesome!!!

    I love my HRM! I would definetely reccomend getting one. It is very motivating for me to see the actual minutes worked out and calories burned. I have a Polar and it's awesome! I never have any problems with it. I had my last one for 2-3 years before the battery died, I had it replaced at a department store but that broke the seal and it started acting up and I needed it for a tri I did this summer so I just replaced it. If you ever run they have footpods you can get so you can just run out your door and not have to map out distances and your stride is counted and tells you your pace, distance, etc. I got mine on Amazon....

    Sounds like you do lots of ST....good for you! So excited to see our "afters" :)
  • trispire
    trispire Posts: 70
    Where is everyone? Hopefully the lack of posts is due more to busy weekends than unhealthy choices! :)

    I had a day filled of festivals! Africa Fest and Corn Fest! I didn't eat anything but 2 ears of corn at corn fest! My sister is in town and wanted to go out for mexican and I got her to instead, make whole wheat, reduced fat cheese and fat free bean quesadillas at home!

    My workout today was Fire 45 EZ from Turbo Fire and Burn 3 from Chalene Extreme.
  • Mentzerj
    Mentzerj Posts: 44
    Ya, busy. Actually got called in by work early AM this morning (thankfully going to work for me basically entails opening my laptop).
    Oh, and I went out and went ahead and bought myself a HRM (polar FT7). Did my first workout with it today, just a bit of cardio, jogging, definitely makes you want to push harder doesn't it? Looking forward to wearing it through my trainer's session on Monday.
  • ljbhill
    ljbhill Posts: 276 Member
    Where is everyone? Hopefully the lack of posts is due more to busy weekends than unhealthy choices! :)

    Unhealthy choices!! :cry:

    The inlaws came to visit. I feel like I have to constantly have to prove myself to them. They are all 100+ Kg (210 Ib+) and they all look at me like I dont eat! I do! I struggle with weight too! I feel like I have to eat everything they do, so I am not considered 'difficult' or vain. That meant today for breakfast there was bacon and eggs and cereal and 4 slices of toast each (I got away with 2 slices of toast, 1 with peanut butter and the other with an egg but still I was hassled!) This was followed by chinese for lunch. Each time my plate was finished they re-filled it (I had to scrape it onto my hubby's plate). I had 2 dim sims, about a cup of fried rice (they refused to order plain) and 1 spring roll. I was stuffed. The day ended with lamb shanks for dinner with mash, bread and butter and wine. I got by with 1 shank, a little mash and salad (I was the only one who ate it!), 1 slice of bread with butter but couldnt resist the wine! For some reason it's always harder to knock back the wine when they visit. Funny that.

    ARGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGH!

    The only one thing that went well today... was that I excused myself from the day of feed. I went for a walk that turned into a run. The longest run EVER! I used to struggle with running for 1 minute and today I managed to run for 45 minutes without barely breaking a sweat. One victory for today.

    Really lovely people the in-laws but just different to me. There is no way I could stay indoor ALL day and just eat without doing anything else. Unless I was sick. I never thought eating less or differently to others would be so difficult or make me feel so uncomfortable. How do you deal with it?
  • trispire
    trispire Posts: 70
    Josh- That's awesome, so glad you got one! I think it will help push you to the next level too :)

    Laura-Good job on getting a workout in - as far as the family issue - first let me say I know exactly what you're going through and I have the same issue with my inlaws. This is what I'm trying to do.....and it is a work in progress, but what I put in my body is my choice. Why should I eat excessively or unhealthy to make other people feel more comfortable? If I need to eat fatty foods to make my overweight family feel better, then that is a problem and the problem isn't with me. I've decided that it is silly to damage myself and not meet my goals to make other people happy. That doesn't make any sense. What will I say 10 years from now, still 25 pounds from my goal? I didn't do it because I didn't want my family and friends to feel bad about me making healthy choices???
  • trispire
    trispire Posts: 70
    QOTD: What will you do to put yourself first (which is hard for a lot of people) and not let others impact your choices to eat healthy and exercise to meet your goals?



    I am working on simply saying no thank you. This can be hard when tempted at work, at home and with family and friends. When I'm going out to eat, I will find something healthy on the menu that fits within my plan. If I'm in a situation that there are limited options and this plan doesn't work, I will track my food and exercise to ensure I don't exceed my 1200 calorie net per day. If I am confronted by someone regarding my food choices, I will explain that I am trying to live a healthier life style. I won't be intimidated to eat and I can always come on here and talk to you guys :)

    Right now we have family over and everyone is eating bacon and pancakes 5 feet from me while I type this! I'm going to make my healthy alternative, english muffin I think with some greek yogurt (you can check my log later :) So thanks for the talk today because it's sometimes easier when you know others are going through the same thing.

    Now I have a trip coming up in a few weeks to the Apple Orchards with my inlaws. THis is an annual trip where we go to this diner and EAT like crazy! They make batterfried cheese curds as big as golf balls that are my favorite thing ever. To order a salad in this environment causes some looks, so this may be a post I need to come back to!
  • Lindre
    Lindre Posts: 16 Member
    Just checking in real fast to say I'm still here and still on track, just have a busy weekend (on vacation with family) and next week I will be traveling for 2-3 days. Just letting you know so you don't wonder if I'm a little inactive on here right now.

    Laura, I hear you. I married into an italian family where everything revolves around food. They're always trying to push things on me and it's not easy to say no.
    http://weightloss.about.com/od/emotionsmotivation/a/foodpushers.htm
    I use some of these tactics to deal with them, especially the stalling and "can I have it to go?" That seems to make them happy and they don't need to know that I go right home and throw it away.

    Btw, amazing job on the run! That's an awesome accomplishment and you should be super proud. I can't wait till I'm there myself.

    Hope everyone continues to stay on track and good so far guys :)
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