September Challenge - Team Amazing Grace (CLOSED GROUP)

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  • amazing_grace♥
    amazing_grace♥ Posts: 620
    Did the 5k today, so there's one bonus point!! Plus I did all the bushmen series today. I hope it's ok that I'm switching from pygmy to bushmen?? The 5 minute bearwalk was totally horrific LOL!!!

    water-check
    under calories-check!

    @SweetToothMelissa - YES!! It's ok to switch between Pgymy and Bushman challenges.... but if you do the advanced, you must do ALL the challenges for any given day to get the point for that day. (I hope that makes sense)....

    @carrriebear - thanks for answering the C25K question!! I did W1D3 tonight... whoo hoo!! Now keep in mind that over the last 3 months, I've started this 3 times and never gotten past week 1 - hahaha!)

    I'm excited because I can actually do it without feeling like I'm gonna DIE about half way through!!

    Tonight I did Day #3 of the Basic (Pygmy) Series.... 1 minute bear walk, 100 Jumping Jacks, 50 Crunches, 25 Split Squats, 1.5 mile walk. Ugh! 8 glasses of water (as of right now), and will be under my calorie goal.

    Last night I had company show up right after my workout, so I didn't get a chance to post it, but I did day #2 of the Pygmy Series. I'm still a day behind, but will make it up on Saturday.

    Hopefully we will see some serious weight loss this week!! Whew!! :drinker:
  • SarahRuth♥
    SarahRuth♥ Posts: 609 Member
    I did... um... nothing today. But I did stay under in calories and drink enough water!!!!

    I will make up all the exercises over the next couple days, I promise. :)

    And I'm running another 5K on Sunday for 9/11.
  • cath1717
    cath1717 Posts: 120
    Questions for @Amazing_grace. you're often talking about C25K, what that's mean? (remember, I speak frence hihihi :laugh: )

    I can answer this one! The C25K is a program that takes you from being a couch potato to running a 5K (3.1 miles). It is Couch to 5K with it's full name. You do three workouts a week for 9 weeks. The first week is simply warmup 5 minutes, run 60 sec and walk 90 seconds for 20 minutes total, then cooldown for 5 minutes. The final work out is that you run for 30 minutes after the warm up and then cool down. you can goole C25K... here is one of the links: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

    I did the program. I did a quarter marathon (6.55 miles) last weekend and am now training for a half marathon (13.1 miles)!!! This program takes people who hate to run and shows them the joy and great benefits... I highly recommend it :wink:

    **Edit: I was one that hated running!?

    WOW, very inspiring your story! I'll definitely try to run a 5Km like a potato.... euh I meant like a hero :laugh: Thanks!
  • cath1717
    cath1717 Posts: 120
    SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 8TH

    Water = Check
    Under Calorie = Check
    Challenge Exercices Days 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 = All Check!
  • walkingingrace2011
    walkingingrace2011 Posts: 66
    My favorite logo is the red and green one, but I like them both.
    Thursday - under calorie count and 8 glasses of water.
    Hoping to get back to exercising today or tomorrow.
  • SarahRuth♥
    SarahRuth♥ Posts: 609 Member
    Finished up all Bushmen exercises from Wednesday and yesterday. For today I had to switch to Pygmy. My knee is killing me and I have a very active weekend (tennis and cycling tomorrow and a 5K scheduled for Sunday morning), so I had to take it a little easy on it for a couple days. But all exercises are done through today.

    Under calories, 8 glasses of water. :)
  • amazing_grace♥
    amazing_grace♥ Posts: 620
    Tonight I did Day #4 of the Pygmy Series....I've been pushing my knees a little too hard and need to try to give them a rest. Um, yea.... well, I didnt feel too bad once I got home and iced them a little, so I went out and walked my 5.3 mile evening walk (at a much slower pace though), and then went and helped a friend pack (she is moving) and move things into her garage for a yard sale tomorrow.

    Then I came home and since I was over my calorie goal (ugh!) I went out for a short bicycle ride. (so much for babying those knees - huh?)

    But I am sitting here, putting ice on them again, and feeling good that I came in under my calorie goal!! Yay!!!!!

    Next week's challenges are posted on Gary's MFP blog. I haven't looked at them yet, but I did see that he has posted them.

    http://mfpchallenges.blogspot.com/

    Good night all!!
  • SweetToothMelissa
    SweetToothMelissa Posts: 137 Member
    I've been under calories all week and have done at least 8 cups of water this whole week also....I have yesterday's and today's exercises to do tomorrow...along with tomorrow's exercises :) Will get them all done tomorrow for sure!!!
  • cath1717
    cath1717 Posts: 120
    SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 9TH

    Water = OK
    Over calories = :(

    Ciaoo
  • sbrown44
    sbrown44 Posts: 82
    I really do apologize to the whole team, but here is my post for the next few days.....

    Sorry everyone, I will not be on here for a few days. I am trying to cope with the death of a very dear friend and am not succeeding very well. My eating is all over the place and I am trying not to sink into depression. Take care all.
  • walkingingrace2011
    walkingingrace2011 Posts: 66
    Friday - Under calorie goal and got in 8 glasses of water.
    Monday I will be back on track with the exercise as I am getting my strength back.
  • SweetToothMelissa
    SweetToothMelissa Posts: 137 Member
    I really do apologize to the whole team, but here is my post for the next few days.....

    Sorry everyone, I will not be on here for a few days. I am trying to cope with the death of a very dear friend and am not succeeding very well. My eating is all over the place and I am trying not to sink into depression. Take care all.

    So sorry to hear about your loss :(

    We definitely understand that you aren't able to keep your obligation to the team right now. I hope you can find some comfort during this time.









    As for me I completed all pygmy series exercises for yesterday, the day before and today, plus ran a couple miles. Feeling good, and hoping for a nice weigh in tomorrow!
  • amazing_grace♥
    amazing_grace♥ Posts: 620
    Today I didn't do too much in the way of exercises.... my knees were still hurting me, so I got caught up on some computer work and cleaned my apartment. It just about killed me not to be able to go outside and walk or bike or SOMETHING!! That's too funny! I did ice my knees off and on all day, and think that they are much better tonight.

    I did most of day 5 challenges today including
    1 minute bear walk - ugh!
    50 Crunches,
    25 Split Squats,
    I'm saving the jumping jacks for tomorrow and I will also do some walking tomorrow to get in another 5K this week!

    DON'T FORGET!! - I NEED EVERYBODY'S WEIGHT TOMORROW!! Whoo Hoo!! :drinker:
  • SarahRuth♥
    SarahRuth♥ Posts: 609 Member
    I will be doing the challenge exercises from yesterday later tonight. Didn't have a chance yesterday. Plus, I ran a 5K today.

    My weigh-in was at exactly 170 this morning, but it's TOM, so that doesn't count. I always put on around 5 lbs during this time. lol.
  • jmanthei98
    jmanthei98 Posts: 85 Member
    Eating was all over the place this week, considering what was going on, but I must have done alright, because I satyed the same this week. :-D I know today is supposed to be a rest day, but given I haven't really been able to exercise much, I'm gonna go for a short run before I do my grocery shopping. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this coming week will be back to "normal". LOL

    And Sarah, I don't count my weight during TOM, either! ;-)
  • amazing_grace♥
    amazing_grace♥ Posts: 620
    @jmanthei98... I see a cruise ship on your ticker too. Are you going on a cruise? I'm going on an Alaskan cruise next year in May for my birthday. I'm taking my mom! She's so excited. I just wondered.

    I lost 1.6 this week! I'm happy! AND I'm starting week 2 of my C25K running! I'm sooo excited! I've never made it past week one before! Lol.

    Have a GREAT day everybody. I'll see you tonight!
  • SweetToothMelissa
    SweetToothMelissa Posts: 137 Member
    I didn't lose any weight this week :( BUT I'm blaming it on the fact that I have started weight training again, and my muscles are sore, and I've heard that when your muscles are sore, they retain water. I've been pretty good with my eating, but next week I'm going to be better with what I'm putting in my mouth.

    Great job this week all!! I'm hoping to lose a lot for next Sunday :)

    Oh ...and I may do my Monday exercises today, because every Monday I go to my nana's for dinner and don't get home till 8pm usually....and the last thing I want to do at that time is work out, especially because I have to shower after and straighten my hair which takes forever....so I think from now on, I'll just take Monday as my rest day instead of Sunday.
  • amazing_grace♥
    amazing_grace♥ Posts: 620
    I didn't lose any weight this week :( BUT I'm blaming it on the fact that I have started weight training again, and my muscles are sore, and I've heard that when your muscles are sore, they retain water. I've been pretty good with my eating, but next week I'm going to be better with what I'm putting in my mouth.

    Great job this week all!! I'm hoping to lose a lot for next Sunday :)

    Oh ...and I may do my Monday exercises today, because every Monday I go to my nana's for dinner and don't get home till 8pm usually....and the last thing I want to do at that time is work out, especially because I have to shower after and straighten my hair which takes forever....so I think from now on, I'll just take Monday as my rest day instead of Sunday.


    @SweetToothMelissa - that's a good idea - thinking ahead!! Lol.

    Today I finished up my jumping jacks and walk from yesterday and the pgymy challenges for Day 6 -
    2 sets of 15 swimmer presses,
    2 sets of 15 wood chops,
    2 sets of 21’s,
    2 sets of 15 lawnmowers....

    Ugh!! Lol...... and my STEELERS lost today....no - they got slaughtered!! Sheesh!!

    Have a good week everybody!!
  • SarahRuth♥
    SarahRuth♥ Posts: 609 Member
    Okay, I have to admit, this challenge is not motivating me this month like it did last month. I think we had more active group members last month, and I think more people were really sticking with it. I used to feel like I didn't want to be letting the group down, but this month I feel like the group is already losing the team points so why bother? Is it just me? It could be, and I admit it.

    Maybe I just need a break. :(
  • SweetToothMelissa
    SweetToothMelissa Posts: 137 Member
    Okay, I have to admit, this challenge is not motivating me this month like it did last month. I think we had more active group members last month, and I think more people were really sticking with it. I used to feel like I didn't want to be letting the group down, but this month I feel like the group is already losing the team points so why bother? Is it just me? It could be, and I admit it.

    Maybe I just need a break. :(

    No it's definitely not just you, because I feel the same way. I don't see everyone even checking in. If someone has a legitimate reason not to be tracking I can understand that...but when people just say "oh went over cals today"...it's not motivating to me, because like you said, we are already not getting the bonus points for the week, so why bother.

    But...I need to stay motivated for myself, so I guess that's why I keep at it!!!

    LOL...but with that said (typed), I didn't do day 1 exercises yesterday LOL. I will get them done though!!!

    <3
  • cath1717
    cath1717 Posts: 120
    Okay, I have to admit, this challenge is not motivating me this month like it did last month. I think we had more active group members last month, and I think more people were really sticking with it. I used to feel like I didn't want to be letting the group down, but this month I feel like the group is already losing the team points so why bother? Is it just me? It could be, and I admit it.

    Maybe I just need a break. :(

    Sarah, I SOOOO feel the same thing! It's kind of "boring" to do the same exercices 3 times/week. Last month was really motivating and had some variety. MAYBE, for next week, we have to motivate more ourself and each other to do the exercices on scheduall :D
  • cath1717
    cath1717 Posts: 120
    Amazing, is it possible to have a new thread for week 3? Maybe starting a new thread will motivate more people to start from schratch and do the exercices? GO PEOPLE, WE CAN DO THIS :wink:
  • getsveltEagain
    getsveltEagain Posts: 1,063 Member
    Okay, I have to admit, this challenge is not motivating me this month like it did last month. I think we had more active group members last month, and I think more people were really sticking with it. I used to feel like I didn't want to be letting the group down, but this month I feel like the group is already losing the team points so why bother? Is it just me? It could be, and I admit it.

    Maybe I just need a break. :(

    No it's definitely not just you, because I feel the same way. I don't see everyone even checking in. If someone has a legitimate reason not to be tracking I can understand that...but when people just say "oh went over cals today"...it's not motivating to me, because like you said, we are already not getting the bonus points for the week, so why bother.

    But...I need to stay motivated for myself, so I guess that's why I keep at it!!!

    LOL...but with that said (typed), I didn't do day 1 exercises yesterday LOL. I will get them done though!!!

    <3

    I will apologize to everyone.... I am one of those not checking in. I actually thought about sitting this months challenge out. I decided to join when I saw that Gary changed it to points only on weightloss. I knew that will my plans for the month of September I was going to be super busy and not have time for all the challenges. I also knew that work was going to get crazy and I wouldn't have the time during the day to pay attention to the threads like before. Right after I told Amazing_Grace that I would join Gary changed it back. I didn't want to feel even worse for backing out. I am working hard to stay under my calories and get all my water in for the team, but I know that doesn't help much :cry:

    If you would like to replace me for a more motivational member, I understand. There are three weeks left in the month and I am sure with the right person it would help greatly. Regardless of how this challenge plays out, I am going to follow this thread and everyones progress.

    Next week I start school and I am coming down with my biannual post nasal drip so I am not going to be doing much to train for my half marathon. :grumble:
  • cath1717
    cath1717 Posts: 120
    MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th

    As I said, this week, it's gonna be my week! So today, I did DAY 1 + DAY 2 of the Pygmy, since I have Boxe lessons also later tonight.

    For the ABS CHALLENGE, I will do 500 no problemes, count me in :smile:

    Water = CHECK
    Under calories = CHECK

    DAY 1
    10 Globe Jumps = CHECK
    10 Burpees = CHECK
    25 Toe Touches = CHECK
    25 Squat Kicks = CHECK
    2 mile walk = CHECK

    DAY 2
    2 X 15 swimmer = CHECK
    2 X 15 wood chops = CHECK
    2 X 21’s = CHECK
    2 X 15 lawnmowers = CHECK

    ABS CHALLENGE FOR MONDAY = 200
    TOTAL ABS FOR THE WEEK = 200

    Have a nice day :flowerforyou:
  • jmanthei98
    jmanthei98 Posts: 85 Member
    Everything is done for today! :-D That includes water and being under calories. Feels good to be on track.
  • amazing_grace♥
    amazing_grace♥ Posts: 620
    Ok Team.... sorry for the delay, I wasn't able to get online until tonight.

    I started a NEW THREAD FOR WEEK 3 - you can find it below....



    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/341458-september-challenge-week-3-team-amazing-grace-closed-grou
  • sbrown44
    sbrown44 Posts: 82
    Hi All,

    Thank you for letting me take time to grieve. I now have to kick this challenge into high gear since I have been emotional eating for the past five days. Not surprising is my weight gain of 2.6 lbs. (it could have been worse!) I will update my accomplishments tonight when I return from work.

    To all of those discouraged....this does work! I have alot of making up to do and now my mind is ready for the challenge!
    Sheryl
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