May 2009 Challenge: Week 1

abagwill
abagwill Posts: 222
edited September 19 in Motivation and Support
Here we go! The start of the May Challenge has arrived!

Week 1 Challenge is.... Cardio Challenge!
Let's kick this off to a great start with getting our walking/running/jogging or elliptical shoes on! Log as many minutes of Cardio you can this week. You can choose to report daily or on Friday at weigh in. Keep in mind that you want to really push yourself! So, if you have been doing 30 minutes, up it to 40 minutes this week... by the end of the week, you will feel like you could go longer and longer! Track as much as you can!

Please dont forget to post your starting weights (as of May 1), your goal weight (as of May 31)

Also, I encourage you all to take your measurements of your chest, waist, hips and thighs as well as biceps of each arm to track inches as well! Furthermore, the more you are on my fitness pal, the more motivated you will be! Lastly, keep a spreadsheet or log of your weight this month and dont get discouraged if the scale plays tricks with you... The more you have your eyes focused on the long term, the better... No get out there and kick some butt (Cardio Style!):drinker:
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  • abagwill
    abagwill Posts: 222
    Here we go! The start of the May Challenge has arrived!

    Week 1 Challenge is.... Cardio Challenge!
    Let's kick this off to a great start with getting our walking/running/jogging or elliptical shoes on! Log as many minutes of Cardio you can this week. You can choose to report daily or on Friday at weigh in. Keep in mind that you want to really push yourself! So, if you have been doing 30 minutes, up it to 40 minutes this week... by the end of the week, you will feel like you could go longer and longer! Track as much as you can!

    Please dont forget to post your starting weights (as of May 1), your goal weight (as of May 31)

    Also, I encourage you all to take your measurements of your chest, waist, hips and thighs as well as biceps of each arm to track inches as well! Furthermore, the more you are on my fitness pal, the more motivated you will be! Lastly, keep a spreadsheet or log of your weight this month and dont get discouraged if the scale plays tricks with you... The more you have your eyes focused on the long term, the better... No get out there and kick some butt (Cardio Style!):drinker:
  • curvykatie
    curvykatie Posts: 870 Member
    well heres my starting stats

    weight: 10st 10 (150lbs)
    end of may weight: 10st 2 (142lbs)

    starting measurements
    chest: 38inch
    waist: 29 1/2 inch
    Hips 39inch
    Thigh: 23inch
    Bicep: 11inch

    ooooo i like this cardio challenge, im going to be walking for about 3-4hours straight today so im guessing that counts

    good luck everyone!

    Katie
    xxx
  • livingandlovinglife
    livingandlovinglife Posts: 361 Member
    :smile:

    Here's my starting weight for May 1:

    220 lbs.

    Here's my goal for May 31:

    209 lbs.

    Best wishes to everyone!!!!
  • cryt11
    cryt11 Posts: 51 Member
    Here is my starting weight for May 1 : 146.5
    Goal Weight for May 31: 139


    Bring on the Cardio!

    Good Luck everyone!

    Crystal:wink::wink: :wink: :wink: :wink: :happy: :happy: :happy: :happy:
  • losinglynn
    losinglynn Posts: 22
    My WI this morning showed me down 5.4lbs from when I started this past Saturday. I know that most of that loss is from water retention b/c I've made a HUGE effort to eat nothing processed this week. Still puts a smile on my face this Friday morning!!

    Start Weight: 193.2
    Goal Weight: 189.9
  • csnealey
    csnealey Posts: 251 Member
    I want to join but I will have to post everything later today or tomorrow. My mom's funeral is today at 3 pm. This challenge will help me get back on track after the last two weeks. Thanks!
  • Cariñosita
    Cariñosita Posts: 184 Member
    Okay....here goes!! This is my birthday month. I would like my birthday present to myself to be able to wear my summer clothes without hating myself.

    SW--178
    GW--168
    Measurements
    Chest--37 3/4
    Waist--33
    Hips--43 1/2
    LThigh--26 RThigh--25 1/2
    LBicep--14 RBicep--14 1/2

    Here's to May and Better Health :drinker: Good Luck Everyone!!
  • Vanessa1969
    Vanessa1969 Posts: 144 Member
    Weight: 203lbs
    Chest: 40.5
    Waist: 39
    Hips: 47.5
    Left Thigh: 27
    Right Thigh: 27
    Left Calf: 17
    Right Calf: 17
    Left Arm: 14
    Right Arm: 14
    Goal weight for May 31st: 195lbs
  • krichardson50325
    krichardson50325 Posts: 22
    Weight this morning 295. Goal for may 31 is 283.
  • LoveDollie
    LoveDollie Posts: 23
    Start Weight: 259.4
    Goal Weight: 253.4

    I am on travel for the first couple weeks, so hope I can stick to my plan!
  • dezmoore
    dezmoore Posts: 24 Member
    Starting Weight: MAY 1st : 181 Pounds
    Goal Weight by MAY 31st: 169 Pounds

    that's 12 pounds - which would be a miracle if I could do... here's to hard work - dedication --eating right and burning calories!!!

    Cardio Today: 60 minute Spin class and 20 minutes cardio on either eliptical or treadmill
    :wink:
  • riverfaraday
    riverfaraday Posts: 1
    I'm in! I've been a couch potato a LOT lately so I need to step it up!
    My starting weight is 141.5lbs as of 5/01
    My ending weight goal is 135lbs by 5/30
  • tabbyh25
    tabbyh25 Posts: 66
    Starting Weight May 1: 259.4
    Goal Weight may 31: 253.4

    I will put my measurements on here later this evening. Bring on the cardio. i am so glad you picked this challenge because I need to work on the cardio part of exercising.
  • akamaki
    akamaki Posts: 33 Member
    Starting Weight May1 : 181.4
    Goal Weight May 31 : 173

    Measurements -
    Bust : 40.5
    Waist : 33
    Hips : 44.5
    Thighs : 26
    Arms : 13

    I'm at 25 minutes average for cardio... so I'll bump it up to 30.

    Cardio is my weak point so I will start bumping up little at a time. I've already made vast improvements on my stamina, so if I focus on it I'll get even better!~

    Good luck everyone!
  • bbogart
    bbogart Posts: 113
    Here we go!!! SW is 250.3 and GW is 245. Good luck to everyone and I can't wait to see what kind of progress we make.
  • staclo
    staclo Posts: 511 Member
    I've got my measurements recorded in excel, but for the purpose of this challenge, I'm just going to track my weight.

    Starting Weight (as of May 1st): 164 lbs
    Goal Weight (May 31st): 159 lbs

    I've already been working out 6 days, but I can focus a little more on improving endurance through cardio. Right now, most days, I'm combining cardio with strength training, so I'll add a few extra minutes to the cardio probably two days a week.

    Good luck to everyone!! :smile:
  • shashod
    shashod Posts: 103
    SW 148 lbs
    GW 142 lbs

    Good luck everyone!!
  • dv_tina
    dv_tina Posts: 6
    Weight on May 1st: 159
    Goal by May 30: 153

    I am looking to lose 6 pounds and I better get my butt to spin class for the cardio challenge!:noway:
  • ja2009
    ja2009 Posts: 60
    Hi everyone. :smile:

    Starting Weight: 252.4(MAY 1)
    Goal Weight : 244.4 (May 30)

    Measurements -
    Bust : 43
    Chest: 38
    Waist : 34
    Hips : 47
    Thighs: 25 1/2
    Arms: 15
  • blackchick38
    blackchick38 Posts: 135
    good morning everyone
    my weight may 1st 220llb
    may 31 goal 210lbs
  • tammietifanie
    tammietifanie Posts: 1,496 Member
    Hello everyone!!!

    My Current weight is 162 (may 1st)
    My goal is 156 (may 31st)
  • modelgirl
    modelgirl Posts: 32
    here are my starting weight and measurements
    starting weight 163 lbs
    ending weight wanting to be 155lbs or under

    starting measurements
    chest 35 inches
    waist 29 inches
    hips 43 inches
    thigh 24 inches
    bicep 12 inches
    I hope everyone does well. GOOD LUCK
  • robynd
    robynd Posts: 35
    I think this sound like fun, count me in!!

    Start Weight: 140 May 1
    Goal Weight: 132 May 31

    Chest:38
    Waist: 37
    Hips: 42
    Arm: 11.5
    Thigh: 23.5

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  • Rottiemama
    Rottiemama Posts: 66
    Good morning fellow butt kickers!!!!

    My starting weight- 239

    Goal weight- 230

    I haven't exercised in many moons so I will be thrilled to get in 90 minutes a week this month!!!

    YEEE HAAAA!!!!!! :tongue:
  • Chunky_Monkey79
    Chunky_Monkey79 Posts: 9
    Csnealey...I'm sorry to hear about your loss...it is never easy to lose a parent, my heart goes out to you! May god bless you and your family during this time (If thats what u believe...I don't mean to offend in todays PC world lol) My sincere condolences! :flowerforyou:

    My beginning weight as of May 1st: 184
    My goal by May 31st: 174 (a little unrealistic but oh well *lol* its just an idea)

    I took my measurements and well share them with everyone at the end of the challenge.
  • robynd
    robynd Posts: 35
    I lost 2 pounds this week without exercising so I know you can do it! My goal is 8 pounds so we both need to lose about 2-2.5 pounds a week. Going on vacation 6/6 and want to be down 10 pounds.

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  • robynd
    robynd Posts: 35
    I lost 2 pounds this week without exercising so I know you can do it! My goal is 8 pounds so we both need to lose about 2-2.5 pounds a week. Going on vacation 6/6 and want to be down 10 pounds.

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  • sbjg2430
    sbjg2430 Posts: 19
    OK here goes!

    Starting Weight (may 1st): 157
    Goal weight (may 31st): 152

    As far as cardio, right now i walk for 40 minutes while i push my daughter in the stroller after work. To bump that up (while I'm waiting to get my treadmill) I'll try to do an additional mini-walk (same brisk pace) in the AM before i go to work. Hopefully I can get my treadmill by the endo of this weekend or the beginning of next week though. Whenever that happens, i'll be able to start jogging. woo-hoo!
  • abagwill
    abagwill Posts: 222
    :noway: :noway: :noway: This many posts already! YIPPEE!:noway: :noway: :noway:

    I am so proud of everyone for taking these first steps! You will be so happy if you start today and keep up with it! Work hard and it will pay off!

    Starting Weight: 215.5
    Goal Weight: 207.5
  • tanya7712
    tanya7712 Posts: 441 Member
    My starting weight is 149.

    My goal weight for the end of this month is 141.

    Tanya
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