Sexy in Six Round 2 ***closed group*** Week 3

peanut613
peanut613 Posts: 438 Member
edited October 3 in Motivation and Support
Great job in week two ladies! So many of you stepped up to the plate and kicked some butt! Let's keep this going and push through week 3!

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We lost a few members this week. thardin323 will be joining the Red Team, so please give her a warm welcome! I'll be posting our other new members as they join.

So, this week let's do a food related challenge. You all (hopefully!) have changed your diaries to reflect the sub-groups you want to focus on (ie. sodium, sugar, fat, carbs, etc.) This week, I want everyone to try to stay within their sub-category ranges. So however your diary is set up, try to be mindful and stay below your goals across the board! (If you don't know how to change the diary settings to show personalized sub-categories, email me!)

QOTDs this week go to:
Monday: sakus32
Tuesday: klyvers
Wednesday: arcticbear
Thursday: emd0019
Friday: StacyAC999

Great job everyone! Let's really make this next week count!
PS. Great job to all our biggest losers, both in pounds and percents! And also to the Blue Team, who's leading the pack!
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  • ranewell
    ranewell Posts: 621 Member
    Great challenge! And congrats to all who kicked BUTT! I did not but its a new week! This one will be rough, but that's why its a challenge. Actually, I have iron as one of my subcategories, I watch it so I can get the number higher than mfp standard due to anemia....so I try to push for red there. Ready to kick some Red Team booty this week! Welcome thardin! I'm thrilled my friend has decided to join us and is on my team!
  • Jarvis95
    Jarvis95 Posts: 157 Member
    Love this week's challenge!!

    For clarification, is the blue team leading the pack this week, or you mean overall from week 1+ 2 combined?? do we find out what team did the best in the end??

    congrats everyone for last week!!

    Red team-SORRY!!!! Cnd Thxgiving + a friend visiting for three days + mom visiting = TONS of meals out = major weight gain ;)

    anyways, to combat that and to save money, if anyone wants to join me, i'm challenge myself not to eat any food out with the exception of movie popcorn on Saturday until next Monday!
  • peanut613
    peanut613 Posts: 438 Member
    HEY YELLOW TEAM!!!

    Please make your new teammember mommy2squish feel at home! :flowerforyou:
  • peanut613
    peanut613 Posts: 438 Member
    For clarification, is the blue team leading the pack this week, or you mean overall from week 1+ 2 combined?? do we find out what team did the best in the end??

    Blue team has lost the highest percentage of body weight from week 1 AND week 2 combined! All the percentages (teams and individuals) show the cumulative percentage lost! So each week, that's the percent overall, not just from the week! :smile:
  • heaverchell
    heaverchell Posts: 513 Member
    That was a good round and congrats to all the biggest losers :)

    I am excited for this week--it is really going to keep me in line. Alright Black team...lets go for it this week and take it home :wink:
  • kaleighmorgan
    kaleighmorgan Posts: 79
    Le sigh. I guess I'm going to have to BRING IT and try to stay under my sugar goal (I ALWAYS go over) :( My goal is to try and lose 1-2 lbs this week. So at best 148.8. Let's see if I can do it!
  • kristyann86
    kristyann86 Posts: 140 Member
    ALRIGHT BLUE TEAM!! WOOOOHHHHHOOOOOO!!!!! i did lose this week (only .2, but i'll take it!) awesome! congrats biggest losers! good luck this week everyone!
  • jellybean1971
    jellybean1971 Posts: 417 Member
    First a big warm Yellow Team Welcome to mommy2squish glad your on our team.

    A fantastic week Ladies and a big congrats to the losers( should be the winners) this week. I'm hoping to lose 2.5 lbs this week I want the scale to have a big old 1 in front of the number. Not sure how my exercise will go this week, my personal trainer still wants to see me tomorrow crutches and all.
  • sakus32
    sakus32 Posts: 101
    Kudos to the Blue Team on the results this week!!! To my yellow team, great job ladies :) I am going to post the QOTD early since I won't be around until tomorrow afternoon.

    MONDAY QOTD: What exercise combinations work best for you/do you see the best results with??

    I see the best results w/low mileage running/pylo or HITT exercises and core work. Generally what I do is 3-4 miles, 30 jump burpees, 120 crunches. 3 - 4x per week . . . . . . . i contribute my 4lb weightloss in one week to this combo and great eating . . . . ahhhhhh maybe I will do that this week :)
  • kristyann86
    kristyann86 Posts: 140 Member
    MONDAY QOTD: BEST WORKOUT COMBOS

    right now, i exercise 6 times a week. mon-sat, i do leslie sansone vids (3 miles). on mons, and thurs, i use ankle weights around my wrists and get strength training while i do the vid. on tues and fris, i use ankle weights on my ankles to get leg strength training. (btw, these are 1 lb weights). on weds and sats, i don't use weights. mon-fri i do 50 sit ups. and on saturday, no sit ups (just the vid w/o weights). and sunday is my rest day. so far, it's working. i'll switch it up sometimes by jogging during the 15 min mile instead of walking. as long as i keep seeing results, i'm sticking with this. when i plateau, i'll do something different: maybe taebo :)
  • MaManeenCal
    MaManeenCal Posts: 142 Member
    MONDAY QOTD: What exercise combinations work best for you/do you see the best results with??

    I do any combination throughout the week of p90x, insanity, c25k, or just going to the gym in general... and daily with my husband, we try to do 100 push ups, 200 sit ups/crunches, planks, reverse planks, and 100 squats- but we don't always do them all so I'm hoping starting today- I can give him that push to be motivated with me and start taking it very serious. Hoping to put up a big number this week and get out of the 200s!
  • suemar74
    suemar74 Posts: 447 Member
    MONDAY QOTD: What exercise combinations work best for you/do you see the best results with?

    My best results unfortunately aren't in terms of weight-loss, because the weight is slow coming off, but I feel the strongest with a one hour combo of treadmill, elliptical and floor exercises with free weights and calisthenics.
  • lwdllc
    lwdllc Posts: 234 Member
    MONDAY QOTD

    I really liked last week;s challenge so I am going to start using distance in my weekly work outs. typically I run at least 4 days per week and walk 2 days, I do strength training with 10 minute target toning 2-4 days. My goal for this week was to run 10 miles (3 of my miles last week were walking) and then add on from there!!!
  • ejb245
    ejb245 Posts: 195 Member
    MONDAY QOTD: What exercise combinations work best for you/do you see the best results with??

    What seems to work best for me is a combination of outdoor running, with at least one day of flat running and one day of running in my neighborhood with hills, and spinning. I've added strength, but don't do it enough to tell if that's helping yet. Hoping to kick it up this week and see.

    Really excited about this week's challenge. My problem is always sodium, and I had already decided to challenge myself to cut back on processed foods this week and stay below my sodium numbers, so this is perfect timing!
  • lablovr108
    lablovr108 Posts: 576 Member
    Great job everyone!! And a special shout out to my blue team - Way to go!!!

    MONDAY QOTD: What exercise combinations work best for you/do you see the best results with??

    For me right now, it is all about the cardio. I still have a decent amount of fat to burn. I have had a lot of success jogging/walking (c25k three times a week followed by a brisk walk and just a brisk walk on the days that I don't have c25k).

    I am stressing right now as I hurt my ankle on Saturday so no walking/jogging for me. I am going to have to pick up my weights and focus on my arms this week. I will probably force some crunches too. Any other suggestions for exercises I can do at home that don't require pressure on my ankle? I can stand on it just fine but walking, jumping, etc. are not an option.

    Happy Monday everyone!!
  • ranewell
    ranewell Posts: 621 Member
    I do Leslie Sansone videos primarily as well. What works is using the toning band and throwing in some push ups (modified due to injury), leg lifts to strengthen my knee and ab work. I just started trying pilates....hard core but I love the challenge and even though the scale is evil lately my waist is under 40 inches for the 1st time in forever!
  • mommy2squish
    mommy2squish Posts: 126 Member
    MONDAY QOTD: What exercise combinations work best for you/do you see the best results with??


    Right now I am doing the 30 day shread in combination with walking. And of course have to add chasing after a 14 month old!

    Guess im just going to jump right in just want to say hello to everyone!!! Feel free to add me as a friend and im excited to do this challenge along side of you girls!!!
  • Maggieq87
    Maggieq87 Posts: 400 Member
    COME ON RED TEAM!!! We can do this! Let's kick some FLAB!
    Red team-SORRY!!!! Cnd Thxgiving + a friend visiting for three days + mom visiting = TONS of meals out = major weight gain ;)

    anyways, to combat that and to save money, if anyone wants to join me, i'm challenge myself not to eat any food out with the exception of movie popcorn on Saturday until next Monday!

    No worries! It's in the past, don't let it get you down! All that weight is just going to fall off this week no that you're back on track! xx
  • klyvers512
    klyvers512 Posts: 37 Member
    QOTD: Monday

    I've been doing 30DS, Celebrity Fit Club Boot Camp Workout, and JM: Banish Fat Boost Metabolism. I like mixing it up. I've also been using the wii fit, but not as much as I should :)
  • StacyAS999
    StacyAS999 Posts: 107 Member
    MONDAY QOTD: What exercise combinations work best for you/do you see the best results with??

    Mainly cardio here, too. I want to start amping it up, running more than walking, etc. I do want to start adding in some weights, too. The hardest part is working in the time committment, I seem to be all over the place with reponsibilities.
  • ishapeme
    ishapeme Posts: 213 Member
    Hi Everyone -

    I'm Chris! I did Sexy in Six Round 1 but I had things going on and couldn't commit completely to my team. BUT now I'm back with vengeance! So I'm on the Black Team and I'm so happy to see how close everyone has gotten here. This challenge is one of the best because after I left, I put on back the weight and got too caught up in life.

    This week I'm weighing in at my highest at 156. It's that time of the month so I think it's a lot of water weight. Anyway, I'm going hardcore with my teammates on the BLACK TEAM to reach my goal of 148.

    __________________________

    MONDAY QOTD: What exercise combinations work best for you/do you see the best results with??

    I swear by P90X. I did it for 3 weeks once and EVERYONE NOTICED. Even my Professor (lady of course). I just don't have time to do 1 hour everyday or I get tired of listening to Tony's voice. But if I put some great music in the background I can bang it out.
    I think I'll do it today actually. I'm going to try some of your ideas though!

    Thanks and go BLACK TEAM!
  • jellybean1971
    jellybean1971 Posts: 417 Member
    MONDAY QOTD: What exercise combinations work best for you/do you see the best results with??


    I was doing one of Leslie Sansone's walks (3 or 4 miles ) every morning then doing something else in the afternoon/evening lately its been the 30 ds, or one of the biggest loser workouts I must be the Queen of Exercise dvds. I get bored easily with the same workout so I mix it up a lot.
  • Jarvis95
    Jarvis95 Posts: 157 Member
    Thanks Maggie!!

    I don't necessarily have any combos, but i love to :go to spin class, go to zumba, run outside, run on the treadmill and ride my bike!!! sometimes i'll do the elliptical, and i just finished 10 session of strength training with a PT...loved it but don't know if i can still afford it right now...maybe the rentals will float me a loan ;)
  • Jarvis95
    Jarvis95 Posts: 157 Member
    this is rando but i love to run STAIRS outside! like in parks and stuff :D
  • emilytgs24
    emilytgs24 Posts: 90 Member
    Monday QOTD- workout combos

    I have to admit that i took the summer off from exercising. I work for an agricultural company in a sweet corn breeding program. What that means is I am out in the field ALL day starting in the spring and finishing in the fall. I try to get cardio in 3 times a week-doing anything and everything. I completed the C25K this spring, I like the walk away the pounds, shred videos, outside sports like mountain biking, hiking...anything really! :) I also think you need strength regularly and try to do 2-3 days per week. I also love pilates! I think variety is key! Then you don't get stuck working one thing or getting in a rut. it's more fun that way and your body doesn't get used to what you're doing-and stop burning.
  • Magic_Girl
    Magic_Girl Posts: 158
    MONDAY QOTD: What exercise combinations work best for you/do you see the best results with??

    I go to the gym to workout. I just can't find the motivation to workout at home. I enjoy doing the arc trainer (similar to the elliptical), treadmill, and strength training. I do at least 30 - 60 minutes of cardio and the rest of the time I'm at the gym I do strength workouts. I'm starting the C25K today for the first time (treadmill version). I try not to have more than 1 or 2 rest days a week (depending on school work and my level of soreness). :)
  • sarahkatara
    sarahkatara Posts: 826 Member
    WELCOME to our new members! I just started last week and let me tell you- this is a bunch of amazing women having a great (and sometiems brutal :P) time supporting each other. Perhaps more importantl, WELCOME TO THE NEW YELLOW TEAM MEMBERS! We have created our own thread to support each other in particular. Go here: and it will also show you how to add our awesome banner to your signature, if you'd like.

    To the Yellow Team: ladies, we did great! I know there were some struggles but it's all good. Here's a new week and a new day to do better. Keep it going and remember to reach out for support! we're here for you 150%!
  • sarahkatara
    sarahkatara Posts: 826 Member
    MONDAY QOTD: What exercise combinations work best for you/do you see the best results with??

    I am a HUGE fan of at-home workout DVDs. Two years ago I bought a few of them called 10-Minute Solutions. My two favorites are "Pilates for Weight Loss" and "Blast Off Belly Fat!". The pilates is great because it's sort of like "power pilates". you're burning calories and sculpting muscle at the same time. The "belly fat" one is great too. Great calorie burn (for me, it's 300 cals in 30 minutes!) and boy do those abs start showing if you work at it. The instructor, Suzanne Bowen, isn't annoying either. I actually like her. She tells me i can do it and i do! ;)
    So those are my first two things that i use on a daily basis. I usually do 30 minutes of one or the other DVDs but oftentimes combine them. I realized that i really needed to up my cardio to burn fat so i'm learning new ways to do that. I use my apartment complex's gym (totally new for me to actually get my *kitten* over there). As hard as it is, the Elliptical is amazing- 350 cals in 30 minutes- so that's one i'm trying to get in there! the stationary bike is also awesome (and when school starts it's something i can read while i'm doing so i get to kill two birds with one stone). Lastly, the c25k workout, a plan to help you train your body to be able to run. Go here to learn more: http://www.c25k.com. It's doable no matter who you are and very empowering when you realize that!
    I have also begun power walking on my work breaks to keep the blood flowing and metabolism up!
    So, bottom line, for me it's a combo of cardio that i enjoy for at least 30 minutes a day and strength training and calisthenics for about 30 minutes. Soon I'm sarting Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred too.
    I'm loving my exercise time more and more every day!
  • 160poundgirl
    160poundgirl Posts: 84
    Team Yellow- we still ROCK!!! I know we can do better :):) coz we are just awesome like that!!

    I work out at the gymn- i do Zumba, Shabam (modern dance) and Body step. Thanks to the challenge last week, i got on the treadmill and really exited at the possibilities. I will keep up with the running (i consider 4.5-5.0 running even though MFP calls it walking) and try get in some strength training.

    exited about week # 3. I really want to do well!!!
  • drgirl1023
    drgirl1023 Posts: 97 Member
    MONDAY QOTD: What exercise combinations work best for you/do you see the best results with??


    I usually do 1 - 2 miles jogging Monday thru Friday and also I try to Tae Bo for my arms maybe 3 times a week. On Saturday I go to the gym to do weights for my body overall. I am seeing results but I will start to do something else in the future - maybe p90x! Will see!
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