*Black Girls Do Workout.../Destined to Be a Diva...**

Hello all my lovely MFP Divas, fall is upon us and with just a few months until the holiday season, I'm in full weight loss mode but I need some support. I wanted to start a weight loss challenge called Destined to Be A Diva,starting on 9/26. If you're interested in joining in just post below, leaving your name, starting weight, and goal for the end of the challenge and what your plan is to get there. There's another challenge group here called Shades of Brown that I will be borrowing some ideas from once/if I get the creators permission.


Me:
Cyone
I'm 26 and 339.6 lbs (down from 354, so I'm moving in the right direction
My goal is to hit 299lbs or less by the end of the challenge.
I'm on the 17 day diet and loving my progress on it so far.


*Permission Granted*

Sisters gotta stick together

Ok divas here we go!

On 10/2 we will start our tag a long challenge with Shades of Brown, a 10 week challenge.Not sure how many people we will have yet so I don't know how many teams there will be, hopefully that will be up by tomorrow.

During the next 10 weeks you will be asked to challenge your self and to push a little harder each workout. Below are the guidelines I borrowed from Shades of Brown.

Teams so far and I will need team captains so message me if you're interested in being one, I think I'll need about 5.

Team D.I.V.A. is my team, each captain can come up with their own name, but should keep it tied to empowering sisters and weight loss.

Weigh-in (required): will be on Saturdays. Every member needs to weigh-in. You should do this by sending me a message on MFP or your team captain.

Water (optional): It is important to drink water when trying to lose weight so for this challenge we are aiming for 64oz a day, that’s 448oz a week. Please list the ounces you drank with your weekly weigh-in as demonstrated below. If you reach this number you will be awarded (5 points)

Workout Minutes (optional): It’s suggested that a person needs at least 30 minutes of exercise a day to stay fit, well were going to push our selves. For this challenge we will be doing 420 minutes a week. That’s an average of 60 minutes a day. You will check in each week with your logged minutes. If you reach your goal you will be awarded (5 points)

Weekly challenge (optional): Each week you will be challenged to push yourself in your workout. Completing this challenge will award you (5 points)

Personal challenge (optional): You will also be asked to set one personal goal each week. By completing this challenge you will be awarded (5 points)

Weigh-in example:

Weight: 230
Water: 448, +5 (if it’s less then 448 then, 1=100oz, 2=200oz, 3=300oz, 4=400oz)
Workout min: 420, +5 (if it’s less then 420, 1=100m, 2=200m, 3=300m, 4=400m)
Weekly challenge: +5
Personal challenge: +5


Side Note: Please try and remember to be prompt with your weekly check-in’s . Because we are in groups please remember that your team mates depend on you each week, so if you miss more then one weigh-in you will be taken off of your team. This assures their chances at a fair game.

Look for the thread Destined To Be a Diva to chat with each other through out the challenge. If possible I will also try to get a PalTalk chat set up as well where we can meet weekly to keep in touch and get suppot. Keep in mind that the threads only allow 20 pages of responses, so if we reach that number a new thread will be posted. It will have the same name just with a number after it starting with 2.

WEEKLY CHALLENGE
Week one : Choose one different exercise from each workout tab 4 days this week. Plus write a note in the thread about one example when you overcame a hurdle while working out.

Week two: Choose Two different exercises from each workout tab 4 days this week. Please share one low fat/no sugar/low carb recipe on the thread.

Week three: Choose three different exercises from each workout tab 4 days this week. Post One picture of your self when you are happy or something or someone who makes you happy.

Week four: Choose three different exercises from each tab 4 days . Post Please post a NSV, none scale victory on the thread.

Week five: Choose three different exercises from each tab 4 days, complete 6 miles of cardio through out the week. Post about what motivates you while your working out.

Week six: Choose three different exercises from each tab 4 days, Complete 8 miles of cardio through out the week. Post a positive mantra to say when your in need of encouragement. Example: I am beautiful, I am strong, no one can give me selfconfidence but me, this is why i will achieve my goals.

Week seven: Choose four different exercises from each tab 4 days, complete 8 miles of cardio through out the week. Post which workout dvd or program works the best for you.

Week eight: Choose four different exercises from each tab 5 days, complete 10 miles of cardio through out the week. Post a low cal alcoholic/ or nonalcoholic drink.

Week nine: Choose 5 different exercises from each tab 5 days, Complete 10 miles of cardio through out the week. Post a story about how your weight loss has changed you.

Week ten: Choose your own goal this week to push yourself. Post about your experience with this challenge.