The Diamond Challenge (DITR) Round 5 Week 4

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  • romade188
    romade188 Posts: 88 Member
    9/13 QOTD: Does anyone have short term or long term athletic goals? If so, what are they? If no, do you plan on setting any?

    I would have to say I'd like to actually play the sports I used to when I was in shape. I want to eventually buy a skull (one person rowing boat), and be able to run as fast and as much as I possibly can. Soccer was one of my favorite sports to play, and I can barely dribble a ball anymore. In a few years my son will be into sports as well, and if I could be an assistant coach, or just be a part of it in any way, those would be my long term athletic goals.
  • mrscampbe11
    mrscampbe11 Posts: 46 Member
    In honour of spirit week I have changed my profile pic to a bunch of pink roses - as my gift of a bunch of flowers to all my DITR rough girls who are working their butts off (literally!) :flowerforyou:

    Starleng, all our thoughts are with you...

    And a big shout out to dlaplume2 - my buddy for this challenge - it has been great having you on board and I'm enjoying our daily messages!

    Now, 2 more days to kick those other Diamond butts! WE CAN DO IT!
  • foxieboxy
    foxieboxy Posts: 52 Member
    QOTD - Do you have any short term or long term athletic goals? what are they? do you plan on setting any?

    I would like to be able to do a 5 mile run with some co-workers from school. I'm not really sure if this is going to be short or long term, because I'm really a runner. But, my co-worker did set up a schedule for me so I'm going to try it. We'll see.....
  • foxieboxy
    foxieboxy Posts: 52 Member
    I changed my picture to this yellow brick sculpture for my team, because to me it represents letting out the "old" us and opening ourselves to the "new" us!

    Have a great day gals!

    Erika
  • jend114
    jend114 Posts: 1,058 Member
    What is your favorite thing to do to workout?
  • onehecticmom
    onehecticmom Posts: 299 Member
    What is your favorite thing to do to workout?

    I love workout classes. I don't push myself on machines. I cannot cheat in a class:blushing:
  • Starleng1
    Starleng1 Posts: 142
    I changed my picture to this yellow brick sculpture for my team, because to me it represents letting out the "old" us and opening ourselves to the "new" us!

    Have a great day gals!

    Erika

    That's awesome. I need to remember that and make it my motto. :happy:
  • kris24824
    kris24824 Posts: 22 Member
    What is your favorite thing to do to workout?

    I LOVE CYCLING!!! I've really gotten into it and do endurance/long distance cycling. Its so great to get out into nature and to burn calories! I've ridden up to 72 miles! I hope to do a century (100 miles) one day, but prefer the 40 mile range.
  • lustris
    lustris Posts: 152
    9/13 QOTD: Does anyone have short term or long term athletic goals? If so, what are they? If no, do you plan on setting any?

    My long term athletic goal for right now is being able to complete c25k and run the full 5k without walking.
  • lustris
    lustris Posts: 152
    What is your favorite thing to do to workout?

    I have a few things that I enjoy; dancing, The Biggest Loser workout videos (awesome!), and plain old walking (especially when its nice out in the evening and my fam comes with!)
  • romade188
    romade188 Posts: 88 Member
    What is your favorite thing to do to work out?

    I love getting on my bicycle, and just going.. I have a baby seat for my son, and he loves taking a good ride.
  • christinad95
    christinad95 Posts: 201 Member
    my favorite thing to workout on in the crosstrainer. It's awesome for my legs and butt!!
  • Starleng1
    Starleng1 Posts: 142
    What is your favorite thing to do to work out?

    I really love JM30 and Body Pump. I get an overall workout. :wink:
  • foxieboxy
    foxieboxy Posts: 52 Member
    My favorite thing to do to work out is zumba!!!
  • dc_amaryllis
    dc_amaryllis Posts: 223 Member
    My favorite thing to do to workout is to get outside and walk/jog/run. Midway through my jog, I stop at a playground to let my son play for a bit. I bring my resistance band and a towel so that I can do sit ups and arm exercises while he plays.
  • Starleng1
    Starleng1 Posts: 142
    QOTD: How did you get the way you are when you decided enough was enough? And, what made you decide enough was enough?

    Me: Just plain laziness and the love of food. My wake up call was looking at a picture taken with my husband. I was bigger than him all the way around! The problem was that everyone ribbed on him and called him budda because he had that kind of belly. I thought to my self...there is no way I should be bigger than him and it made me sit back and realize how lazy I was and not in control of my self. :cry: The one area I believe we should be in control is how much we eat and how physcial we can be if we are able.

    Starleng
  • dc_amaryllis
    dc_amaryllis Posts: 223 Member
    QOTD: How did you get the way you are when you decided enough was enough? And, what made you decide enough was enough?


    I had gotten pretty complacent after giving birth to my first. I didn't care what I was eating, or how much I was exercising. I hadn't weighed myself in months. I used "baby weight" as an excuse. Well, my baby is almost 2 and I can't use that excuse anymore. After a family trip in June (where I ate A LOT), I decided to finally weigh myself. I weighed a lot more than I expected. I was pretty disappointed for letting myself go. Enough was enough and I started MFP on July 1. Best decision ever!
  • foxieboxy
    foxieboxy Posts: 52 Member
    QOTD: How did you get the way you are when you decided enough was enough? And, what made you decide enough was enough?

    I gained weight after my children who are 11 and 7 (yes, I know -- it's been a long time coming :)). I think it was that I did not take time for myself for my health. I just didn't feel like I had the time to parecel out 45 min to an hour to work out. Now I understand the importance of carving out that time since it makes me an altogether better wife, mom, person, etc.

    What amke me decide enough was enough? Sort of several things at one time -- my doctor telling me to lose weight, my biggest sized pants getting tight, and seeing a picture of myself from the backside and not realizing it was me at first -- YIKES!
  • mrscampbe11
    mrscampbe11 Posts: 46 Member
    QOTD: How did you get the way you are when you decided enough was enough? And, what made you decide enough was enough?

    I got where I was by not watching portion control,drinking too much and thinking that the sporadic exercise I was doing was enough. I decided enough was enough when I got back from Christmas and New Year holidays and weighed in at 92.5kg (204lbs) - nearly back to what I was at my absolute highest when I was desperately unhappy, so that was it, time to get healthy.
  • dc_amaryllis
    dc_amaryllis Posts: 223 Member
    QOTD 9/18: Since starting MFP, have you discovered any new foods or snacks that help you stay on track with your healthy lifestyle?

    I have 2 foods that I'd like to share. :)

    1. Hold the Cone is a mini chocolate covered ice cream cone that I found at Trader Joe's. It comes in an 8 pack and each mini cone is only 70 calories. These mini cones allow me to enjoy ice cream without going overboard.

    2. Miracle Noodles are a calorie free, gluten free, soy free noodle product. It can be used in place of your favorite pasta or noodle. When prepared according to instruction, the noodles take on the flavor of the seasoning, sauce or soup that you cook them in. I ordered mine from Amazon but just found out that Whole Foods carries them also. They're made of water soluble fiber and are very filling. I can't believe they have zero calories. :)
  • mrscampbe11
    mrscampbe11 Posts: 46 Member
    QOTD 9/18: Since starting MFP, have you discovered any new foods or snacks that help you stay on track with your healthy lifestyle?

    Non-fat greek yoghurt has become tasty - in the past it has been too tart for me, but I think my palate has changed.

    Herbal teas for some sweetness and extra fluids have also been added in to my diet. Also to increase my water intake putting some lemon juice in my water has helped tremendously.

    Well done on everyone's weight loss this week. I am proud of you all :flowerforyou:
  • Starleng1
    Starleng1 Posts: 142
    QOTD 9/18: Since starting MFP, have you discovered any new foods or snacks that help you stay on track with your healthy lifestyle?

    Almond milk, almonds and cranberries mixed, cucumbers with a dash of balsamic vinegar.
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