Oct Challenge Week 3
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woohoo I'm excited for this one. Im needing to up it in exercise!! 75 squats a day is alot though, I'll prob need to work my way up to that number if i want to walk the next day lol. Can I do lunges instead to? Sometimes i like those better. Good luck everyone!0
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I gained a pound this week because i did good on exercise but got lax on food not every night but enough. I will do better this week.
Jenn, my friend is my skinny friend who is not online except to check email and wouldn't join this, but thanks for the idea! At least she says she will help push me to lose the weight and stay on track.0 -
Great challenges, I will do the squats one. Everything else is part of my Turbo Fire workout. Have a great week everyone0
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I have done terribly on calorie intake this past week, but I did get three workouts in last week which is where I am always lacking. I was very tempted to eat lunch out a few times this week, but I didn't! I did end up eating out twice for dinner though..one for my anniversary though and another because I didn't get to eat dinner til late.0
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After my trip to New Orleans last week that added 4lbs back...I am slowly coming back down. Woohoo! Just 2.4lbs til my low from when I started our group! Hey, as long as I am lower at the end of October, I'm cool.
I'm excited, but terrified about this week's challenge! I haven't delved into strengh exercises yet, so this will be good for me! Love you guys!!0 -
I gained when i went to new orleans last year too, their food is sooo good!
My lower back started hurting in gym class today, it is still hurting off and on, i am going to rest it the rest of the day. I am bummed because i want to really push more exercise, but afraid to hurt back.
i had operation on my lower back ten years ago, ever since i tend to baby it when i feel pain.0 -
Lost 2.2! Just wanted to say thanks to everyone on this group. It has really inspired me to have the courage to reach my goals. I am currently dealing with a lot of personal stuff. My ex fiance is being charged with assault and battery and I have a restraining order to keep him from hurting me and to stay away from our kids. But I still get scared, and that is part of why I want to get stronger and healthier. I don't want to be helpless and weak ever again.
This weight loss journey has helped keep my mind off of the bad and helped me stay positive. And this group helps me stay focused. So thanks!!!! Sorry for the sob story...lol.
I completely understand. Everything was finalized in court against my daughters father this past June. You are doing great both for yourself and your kids. Keep your head up and stay strong. Your inner strength is already showing in the steps you have taken.:flowerforyou:0 -
So i gained 2 lbs which I understand considering I just havent been with it. Ive been studying for my midterms and tonight Im pulling an all nighter for a paper that is due by sunday and continue studying for two other classes. This weeks challenges Im really going to push for because even though im in school, I know i can do it. I love the idea of doing squats in the bathroom at work. Im definitely going to try that since I work also. Hopeing to see progress this week because gaining more weight isn't an option. Hope everyone has a good week. Stay positive
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I'm sure you have seen the issue I'm having with my shin. I'm on the end of week 2. I recommend & wish some one had to me. Before starting do lots of leg exercises ie. Calf raises, toe points, ect and lot of stretching.Only lost .5 lbs, but I'm not surprised considering I only got one real workout in... On to the next week!
Has anyone on here done couch to 5k, yet? I've always walked 5ks with friends and family but am thinking of trying to run one for real in February. I know a lot of people on MFP have had success, but I'm still kind of worried about how hard it's going to be on my knees and shins. I've always stuck to low impact because of my fibromyalgia. I'm hoping that maybe now that I've lost a bunch of weight I may be okay...0 -
I am going to try harder with the challenges this week. Work has been too stressful and I have let it get me down. I am going to copy and paste the challenges and make myself a chart. I have got to get motivated!
Good Job Pam, we can do it!0 -
Lost 3 more pounds. I'm shocked to say the least. Anyway, swimming 5 miles will definitely be a challenge. I'm excited to try that. It will make me swim every night because it takes me about an hour to swim 1 mile.0
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I have no excuse to forget this weeks challenges
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I'm sure you have seen the issue I'm having with my shin. I'm on the end of week 2. I recommend & wish some one had to me. Before starting do lots of leg exercises ie. Calf raises, toe points, ect and lot of stretching.Only lost .5 lbs, but I'm not surprised considering I only got one real workout in... On to the next week!
Has anyone on here done couch to 5k, yet? I've always walked 5ks with friends and family but am thinking of trying to run one for real in February. I know a lot of people on MFP have had success, but I'm still kind of worried about how hard it's going to be on my knees and shins. I've always stuck to low impact because of my fibromyalgia. I'm hoping that maybe now that I've lost a bunch of weight I may be okay...
Yeah, that's what I'm worried about. I already do a lot of stretching, and my normal exercise is on a machine that is like a combination of an elliptical and a stair-master (same movement as an elliptical but shorter stride and a much higher incline). So I feel like my muscles are up to it; it's really the joints I'm worried about. I suppose I won't know until I try, though.0 -
Yeah, that's what I'm worried about. I already do a lot of stretching, and my normal exercise is on a machine that is like a combination of an elliptical and a stair-master (same movement as an elliptical but shorter stride and a much higher incline). So I feel like my muscles are up to it; it's really the joints I'm worried about. I suppose I won't know until I try, though.
I have a great pair of running sneakers (good shock absorption) and even though i have joint issues so far the only problem i have encountered is the shin splints. I have heard the same from everyone I am doing it with here on MFP.0 -
woohoo I'm excited for this one. Im needing to up it in exercise!! 75 squats a day is alot though, I'll prob need to work my way up to that number if i want to walk the next day lol. Can I do lunges instead to? Sometimes i like those better. Good luck everyone!
Sure! Sounds good!0 -
I am just so excited! I want to comment on every single post. But I'm not. I did my squats and arm curls at 4:30 this morning. Then I jogged in place for 1 minute every time I was in the bathroom. I went for 40 minutes on the treadmill tonight. my class was cancelled and I didn't know till I got there. 2.5 miles done. Gonna do some abs here in a few. I hate crunches. Anyone got something better to do instead???0
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Lost 1 pound. something weird happened when I put it in the chart. I put down my current weight and it now says -198 under total lost. I am not sure what I did wrong. Can anyone fix it?0
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Take a ball (exercise balls best but I'm using a basket ball atm) place it between your legs by your ankles, while laying on your back raise your legs up to the ceiling reach for the ball, slowly lower your arms above your head at the same time as lowering your legs (try not to let arms our legs touch the floor) raise arms and legs back up towards ceiling replace ball between legs and slowly lower arms and legs repI am just so excited! I want to comment on every single post. But I'm not. I did my squats and arm curls at 4:30 this morning. Then I jogged in place for 1 minute every time I was in the bathroom. I went for 40 minutes on the treadmill tonight. my class was cancelled and I didn't know till I got there. 2.5 miles done. Gonna do some abs here in a few. I hate crunches. Anyone got something better to do instead???0 -
FixedLost 1 pound. something weird happened when I put it in the chart. I put down my current weight and it now says -198 under total lost. I am not sure what I did wrong. Can anyone fix it?0 -
I totally understand the bladder thing, and I do like you...move my arms and jog my legs.
I will try 5 miles on the elliptical. Except I just realized that I don't know what distance it measures in..I usually go for 20 minutes and it reads around 1,000. Feet? Meters? I will have to figure that out.
Well, I can walk a 15-20 minute mile, depending on my speed, so maybe think on that 20 min/mile? Not sure cuz I don't have a elliptical.
After some research I have determined that that number is revolutions, and with my machine it takes 3520 strides, or 1760 revolutions to make a mile.0 -
Thanks for posting. I am adding a poem that we used last month and someone asked for an encore reading. It fits for where we are:
Halfway
Not empty, not full,
Not beginning, not ending,
Not entering, not exiting.
Halfway
A state of limbo,
A crossroads,
A dare.
Halfway
A testament to accomplishment,
A pause for reflection,
A challenge toward completion.
Halfway
Goals set, esteem gained,
Testing limits, rewarding efforts,
Journeys paused, thoughts collected.
Halfway
Muscles fatigued, strength built,
Pounds dropped, calories minded,
Perseverance shown, aspirations felt.
Halfway
A reflection point on our fitness journey,
We’ve reached the center.
Finish strong!0 -
Regarding additional ab exercises.
Remember the bicycles you used to do in gym class. These are great ab exercises. Also planks are good. A simple ab strengthener is to just stand, make sure you tuck your pelvis under and tighten your stomach muscles. Hold until tired, relax, and repeat.0 -
my first challenge but will defin give it a good go0
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i went down another 1.2! after the weekend i went back up to my pre challenge weight and i want to just give up because the world was against me (dramatic i know) with having 2 thanksgivings and TOM. i drank a ton of water yesterday because i knew i was retaining water. i treated myself to fiji water because i love it!
my only fear is that maybe i flushed too much water because yesterday i was 139.? and today i was 136.8. i totally skipped some numbers.0 -
It's going to be a rough food weekend for me! We are heading to my parents' house after the boys soccer games. When we are there we seem to eat out or order in most of the time. My saving grace, we will only be there for three meals as we will turn around and head home tomorrow.... At least I got my cardio in this morning!0
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Like many, week two was quite arduous for me. I lost more weight, i met my workout challenges, but the eating was a little off. Had several Diet Mt Dew's this week, broke down after 2 wks of no chocolate and has some, Hershey's Special Dark Chocolate Bar. Although it took me 3 days to eat 3/4 of the bar!(the last fourth of it is still in the freezer) Also, a goal i thought would be easy, no eating out, which is something we rarely do here, I did twice this week. I stayed under the MFP calorie goal, but went over my own personal goal twice this wk.
having said all this, its a new week, and I'm gonna keep moving along.
As usual, I am loving the new Week 3 goals for this week. THANK YOU JEN, for stepping it up when i feel like thats EXACTLY what I need!!!!!!!!!!! I love the exercise challenges, but i usually start my week off on a deficit, i work Fri, Sat, Sun nights - 12 hrs shifts..so sometimes is hard to get exercise in on the weekends. Although, I'm going to follow Jen and try to do some exercises at work, jogging in place, squats, i can even take my stretchy band to work and do some arm curls during my downtime. Hopefully i can stop by the walking/running track after work in the morning and get a mile or two in!!! I'm glad Jen also threw in a "staying in the GREEN" challenge, this wk i went into the red on Sodium and Protein. Will have to make some adjustments and watch this more closely!!!
Like a few others, I have printed a copy of this weeks challenges, have one posted here at home, and one posted inside my locker at work.
SO proud of everyone!!! You all are amazing and I have complete faith in each of you!!0 -
Having piriformis muscle problems which causes pain so i have to rest….went for small walk and it hurt. Darn it (thinking worse stuff!)
not happy my body is not cooperating!!!
trying to stay positive but i am going to have to cancel big hike monday, can't risk more back problems.0 -
Jenn..I blame you!!:ohwell: After doing squats...I can no longer walk up the stairs at work, having to use
the elevator to get up the stairs to the station gym! !
Hope everyone is on track and being true to themselves!
Pam:flowerforyou:0 -
I'm down with the flu bug I'll try to catch up on the workouts when I've recovered! Nice challenges this week Jen!0
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Happy Sunday to everyone, hope its a wonderful and blessed day!
Here are some alternatives to the usual Ab exercises. These can be done standing, and are especially great for those of us that work outside the home and try to sneak in exercise where we can!!! I will include the link to this article also if you want to see pics of how the exercises are done.
http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/standing-ab-workout
Canoe- Stand with your feet 3 feet apart, knees slightly bent, and hands clasped. Keeping your hips still, bring your hands down to your left hip, "paddling" backward. Next, raise your hands up to chest level, and then paddle them to the right hip. Do 10 alternating reps for each side. If it's too easy, hold a 2- to 5-pound dumbbell in each hand.
Knee Cross Crunch- Stand with your shoulders in line with your hips, and extend your right arm up and your left leg to the side, toes pointed. Next, lower your right elbow and raise your left knee, crunching them together on a diagonal line. Return to start.
Double Arm Reach- Stand with your feet 3 feet apart and hands clasped. Contract your abs and perform a plie keeping your hands toward the floor. As you push up, raise your arms to the right. Next, lower your hands with another plie and then lift them to the left. Too easy? Hold a 2- to 5-pound dumbbell in each hand.
Side Imprint- Stand with your shoulders in line with your hips and raise your right arm. Shift onto your left leg and rotate your right leg at the hip, turning your toes out. Crunch your right elbow and right knee together, pinching your waist. Return to start.0
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