The Diamond Challenge: Round 5: Wk 1 - Little Diamond's
LittleDiamonds
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Hello Little Diamonds! Welcome to ROUND 5 of the Diamond Challenge!
Thank you SO much for your patience! I know that you all are as excited as I am to make friends, have fun, and kick some weight loss bootay! (Yes, I just said "bootay")
If you have not already done so, please check your email for steps to getting started!
Please note that (Question of the Day) QOTD's will start next week as the Diamond Challenge will be implementing a couple of changes at that time. Simple stuff, but stay tuned!
QOTD Thursday
How are you going to kick some serious "bootay" in the next four weeks?
My response:
I am very excited about this round, and have already kicked my exercising back into high gear. Today I biked for a total of 23 miles! I know, crazy (well, for me). I plan to continue to exercise my butt off, communicate with all of you regularly, and overall be AWESOME. I also am aiming to drink fewer diet drinks because I am starting to feel addicted to them.
I'm also going to stop letting my co-workers encourage me to eat crap. They are all pretty much in need of MFP, and yet I listen to them every time they say, "Oh, just have one doughnut/brownie/cookie/whatevercraptheyhave". Let's go Diamonds!
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Yeah.... Here we go!!!! I'm gonna get back into my routine of daily morning runs and try a little harder to back it with some extra exercise. I think it might be time for me to start some adding some strength training to my cardio. I'm so glad to be here and can't wait to get to know all of you. Good luck everyone!!!0
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i'm super excited to be in this challenge!! i'm going to do the regular zumba 2 days a week, and then i'm going to push myself to jog at least 1 mile a day. and on those days i have extra energy i'm putting Jillian's DVD and doing the 30DS
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good luck girls!0 -
Work is killing me. I mean KILLING me!!! My goal for the next 4 weeks is simply to 1) remain alive 2) stay under calories for the most part (have a special dinner planned with the boyfriend this weekend as well as some other moments with friends coming up 3) work out whenever possible 4) eat healthy (I have been doing REALLY good in that aspect) 5) Keep my sanity.0
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Hi ladies!
I am DEFINITILEY in need of a kick in the pants...I've gotten a lil lax over the last couple of weeks...I was SOOOO close to Onderland, but have gone up a couple more lbs. So...I'm heading to Florida in 28 days and I am GOING to be UNDER 200lbs :-)
How am I going to do it? I need to get myself organized again...logging, measuring, exercising. Best of luck everyone! I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone and start our new adventure!!
~ Betty0 -
How are you going to kick some serious "bootay" in the next four weeks?
Well, I just got my HRM last week and it has really kicked my bootay into gear regarding working out. I've always hated working out, hated to sweat, hated to be sore, etc. etc. Well, I am finding out quickly that I'm willing to do that extra five minutes, ten minutes, whatever it takes to get those calories burned! And I am exhausted at the end of the day but it feels great!
Looking forward to the next four weeks with all of you fabulous ladies!!
Christi (ckarlovec - just changed my user name today for personal reasons)0 -
I am going to increase my exercise over the next four weeks and continue on my eating plan!!!!0
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QOTD Thursday
How are you going to kick some serious "bootay" in the next four weeks?
Since my husband will be deployed, I'm going to eat more nutritious foods, and then when he comes back, won't let him tempt me to eat his foods. Also, I feel that I need to workout more.0 -
AWESOME...LET'S GO RED DIAMONDS!!!
QOTD Thursday
How are you going to kick some serious "bootay" in the next four weeks?
I started a treadmill version of C25K training this week and I'm going stick with it until the end (I think it's 6-8 weeks long). So for the 4 weeks of the challenge I will push myself to stick with the C25K!
<~~~~Perfect way to show my team PRIDE....love being a RED DIAMOND!!!0 -
QOTD Thursday
How are you going to kick some serious "bootay" in the next four weeks?
I have to admit that I have slacked the past week and a half but no more. I am going to log, drink plenty of water and watch what I eat and exercise way more then I have. Very excited to be part of the Little Diamonds as well as the Black Diamonds...Good luck ladies!!!0 -
Hi Everyone!
I am soooo excited to get this challenge started! I am getting over a foot injury this week, but I've still been able to burn calories, so I'm hopeful I'll see results on Friday! I'm very excited to be a part of the Little Diamonds and the RED DIAMONDS are going to ROCK !!! Good luck everyone!0 -
yay no one else is using my diamond picture yet! (For anyone who cares it is this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moussaieff_Red_Diamond)
HI LIL D'S! Its great to be part of the diamond challenge again.
QOTD Thursday
How are you going to kick some serious "bootay" in the next four weeks?
Oh....I don't know. I am just going to keep it up I guess. I've been really unhappy with a lot of my workouts lately but I'm already challenging myself as best I can so .... just gotta keep trying. I think I might not be eating enough although I'm set to only lose 1lb per week.0 -
How are you going to kick some serious "bootay" in the next four weeks?
Well I have been trying to learn to run and I really want to actually enjoy it. I sort of completed C25K, even though it took me ages, my problem is I would do one run and then not do another for a week!! So this time around I am determined to keep up with my runs and hopefully increase my speed. I have also been trying to do more weights at the gym, I see a personal trainer once a week but I need to add another session in somewhere. So my goals for the next four weeks, run more often and do an extra weight session each week.
I have been really slack over the last few weeks with my food, I actually took a week or so off logging because I felt I just needed a break from it. So I started again fresh on Monday and I am going to try really hard to keep under my calories!!
Looking forward to getting into this challenge!! Go Red Diamond's!!0 -
Hello everyone!
Nice to see you again little diamonds! Saw there are a lot of "old" little diamonds back, but also a lot of "new"ones. Looking forward to meet each one of you!
I was 1,5 weeks off work and didn't log my food and esercise. But I did okay. Went on several bike tours, last one on Tuesday (52.8 miles/ 85 km). Actually it was the longest we did!QOTD Thursday
How are you going to kick some serious "bootay" in the next four weeks?
I plan to work out on a more regular basis again. Today I should have a new exercise Wii Game in the mail. EXERBEAT!!! I'm already waiting for this one! Plan to start it tonight. As it is very hot here at the moment (~98°F/37°C), I'm not going to the gym right now! I plan to go back to the gym next week. Maybe i should also start another round of EA Sports Active 2 soon!
Proud to be a white diamond!0 -
I am not on the list but was on the provisional one..... I had even started writing to my partner Amanda.
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I am not on the list but was on the provisional one..... I had even started writing to my partner Amanda.
Hey Nikki,
I never got an acceptance from you, so I thought maybe you had changed your mind! No worries, I'm not on the list either! HA HA. I will stick us both in soon. In the meanwhile, I'll be your partner if you'll have me :-) I'm a nice girl!
Jamaica0 -
QOTD Thursday
How are you going to kick some serious "bootay" in the next four weeks?
Well i'm training for a half marathon atm so that should keep me in check. I am up to 10 miles atm but that's hard enough and I have to do another 3 miles on top of that :noway:
I will also keep up my normal gym class/zumba/30 DS :happy:
Sooo excited to be a little diamond again.... GO WHITES!!!!!
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QOTD Thursday
How are you going to kick some serious "bootay" in the next four weeks?
I am going to be strict and write down every single thing which I eat in the next four weeks. No more playing fast and loose I need to get in gear and shift some weight.
I am also training for a 10k on Oct 2nd so I also plan to be really strict with running at least 3 times a week (I am not a runner - can't run for the bus - and finding this really difficult!!)0 -
QOTD Thursday
How are you going to kick some serious "bootay" in the next four weeks?
My plan is to keep up with what I'm doing but also to figure out my adjusted workout routine once finishing a half marathon September 3rd. Have to avoid slacking off once it's done and find the next fitness goal! I'm actually thinking about working on speed rather than distance as I'm Super Slow right now!
Pam0 -
QOTD Thursday
How are you going to kick some serious "bootay" in the next four weeks?
I am going to be strict and write down every single thing which I eat in the next four weeks. No more playing fast and loose I need to get in gear and shift some weight.
You said it!0 -
QOTD Thursday
How are you going to kick some serious "bootay" in the next four weeks?
Good Morning Diamonds! So happy that the challenge has started!!
I am trying a new workout schedule - one that has a bit more cardio in it....hopefully that will help get the pounds off!!0 -
QOTD Thursday: How are you going to kick some serious "bootay" in the next four weeks?
I haven't given 100% the past couple weeks so I am ready to get back to it! Each day, I am going to eat healthier options and log my calories, drink 80oz of water and exercise. My plan is to alternate Jillian Michael's 30DS (I got results the last time I really stuck with it), Zumba for the Kinect, and the Walk Away The Pounds video. I'm excited for another round with the Diamonds! Go Black!!0 -
QOTD Thursday: How are you going to kick some serious "bootay" in the next four weeks?
I have discovered that I REALLY NEED CHALLENGES to stay on track and be the best I can be! I'm involved with two and since they have both wrapped up I have fallen short. My goal is to get back on my daily routine of non-negotiable exercise!!! It's not an option!! I also want to support my team member Pam to be the best she can be this month! I love being part of a team and cheering each other on! Helps me to be accountable and be a blessing to someone else if I can!
Hope everyone has a great day!0 -
Well this may sound odd, but I'm taking a more laid back approach this time. For the past week I have not logged my food, and I've decided for now that I will continue to not log my food. For most, this sounds crazy, I know. But in that time I have regained my focus and have already seen the scale move in the right direction. Mainly what I am doing is remembering to put God first and make healthy decisions. It just a lot less fuss this way, and I don't get too consumed by food, like I have previously.
For the past couple of months, I have had really bad back pain. And about 3 or 4 weeks ago, I found out that I have scoliosis in my lower back. I have been doing physical therapy at home several days a week and it is helping a lot. So as I'm trying to improve my back, I've really had to focus more on low impact exercising like walking or swimming. This week I have been feeling better, and I started c25k again last night. I was able to jump right back into week 5, where I left off. So I'm going to add that program back into my routine. And as I get stronger and braver I would like to start the 30ds and strength training.0 -
I am going to consistently be active. I will go to the gym at least 5 times a week and take different classes at the gym I go to. I will also watch the food that I am eating and log everything for the next 4 weeks and hopefully this continues past that.0
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I'm going to continue on with what I've been doing for the past month, but maybe try to eat healthier. I'm planning on playing tennis twice weekly, rock climbing once-twice weekly, and going to zumba weekly. If I have the time/energy, I'm also going to try to get in more running, biking, and swimming since I'm hoping to do a triathlon in the spring.0
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btw, I love the pink tank! Wish I had one. 0
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I changed my plan of exercise this week to include more circuit training and inside cardio using my HRM. I had been increasing my walking from 3 miles to 4 miles an hour, but it has backfired; causing my shins and arches to ache all the time. Last week was really painful! I will continue to use my base of 1200 calories daily, adding my exercise calories back in. I am definitely up for this challenge, Ladies! Let's rock and roll!
Cheers!0 -
Thursday qotd: How are you going to kick some serious "bootay" in the next four weeks?
I am hoping to lose a couple of pounds below my goal during this challenge and learn how to do maintainance. I am going to try to get better at logging again as I had become a bit lax and had more days off than on. I am going to increase my kicking of imaginary butt in body pump and turbo jam.0 -
Well, I just got my HRM last week and it has really kicked my bootay into gear regarding working out. I've always hated working out, hated to sweat, hated to be sore, etc. etc. Well, I am finding out quickly that I'm willing to do that extra five minutes, ten minutes, whatever it takes to get those calories burned! And I am exhausted at the end of the day but it feels great!
Great choice!! I LOVE my HRM!! It really keeps me motivated during my workouts!!
What kind did you get?0 -
Well, I just got my HRM last week and it has really kicked my bootay into gear regarding working out. I've always hated working out, hated to sweat, hated to be sore, etc. etc. Well, I am finding out quickly that I'm willing to do that extra five minutes, ten minutes, whatever it takes to get those calories burned! And I am exhausted at the end of the day but it feels great!
Great choice!! I LOVE my HRM!! It really keeps me motivated during my workouts!!
What kind did you get?
I got the Polar FT4. Nothing fancy, nothing expensive, but it came highly recommended to me by some of the ladies here as well as my cousin, who has been very successful on MFP. I've had it for one week now and can honestly say I've worked harder than I have the last couple of months.0
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