90 days to a better you challenge... start January 1, 2012

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  • Hwardle
    Hwardle Posts: 233 Member
    Okay guys sorry for the wait but here is the “90 days for a better you challenge”
    First and most important make sure that your healthy before you start this challenge, if you have any health issues please consult your doctor and ask for appropriate exercises…Also listen to your body… Don’t hurt yourself!

    Group Challenge: As a group let’s lose 2012 Pounds (or more) all together by the end of 90 Days.

    Main Challenge: Keep working out!!!!
    I’ll post a calendar to follow, but workout schedule for the first 3 weeks is as followed.
    Week One: Exercise 3 times a week for 20 to 30 minutes
    Week Two: Exercise 3 times this week for 30-45 minutes and 1 time 20-30 times this week.
    Week Three: Exercise 3 times this week for 30-45 minutes and 1 time 45-60 times this week.
    (Full 90 day Calendar will be up soon)

    Mini Challenge:
    Week One:
    20 reps - Jumping Jacks
    12 reps - Prisoner Squats
    15 reps - Pushups or Modified Pushups (on knees)
    12 reps per side - Forward Lunges
    10 reps - Stick-ups
    10 reps - Spiderman Climbs

    ~Description:
    Prisoner Squat:
    Stand with your hands behind your head, your chest out, and your elbows back. Sit back at your hips and bend your knees to lower your body as far as possible without losing the natural arch of your spine. Squeeze your glutes and push yourself back into the starting position.

    Forward Lunge:
    From a standing position, take a large step forward with one leg. When your front thigh is parallel to the floor and your back knee is off the floor, hold for 1 second. Return to the starting position and repeat with the opposite leg.

    Stick-up:
    Stand with your back against a wall, feet 6 inches from the wall. Stick your hands up overhead. Keeping your shoulders, elbows, and wrists in contact with the wall, slide your arms down the wall and tuck your elbows into your sides. Return to start.

    Spiderman Climb:
    Start in the top of a pushup position. Keep your abs braced, pick one foot up off the floor, and slowly bring your knee up outside of your shoulder and touch your foot to the ground. Slowly return your leg to the starting position.


    ~Guide lines:
    In order to maximize your results let’s give up or cut back on some of those things we love so much…
    Junk food – Cut out all Junk food but on those rare days that you do need some chips, only eat small portions, nothing bigger than your fist.

    Sodas and sugar drinks – Cut out all sodas and sugary drinks, not only is it empty calories but it not good for you. Drink plenty of water but if love your soda cut it down to one 8oz a day.

    Cut Back on Saturated Fats
    To get on track with a low-fat diet, begin by cutting down on saturated fats, including animal sources such as high-fat dairy and red meats. Eliminate hidden saturated fats such as hydrogenated oils found in processed foods. Eat more chicken and fish.

    Include Low-fat Dairy in Every Meal
    You don't have to cut out dairy entirely. Studies demonstrate that calcium helps to regulate the way fat cells store, build up and break down fat. Subsequently, low-fat dairy sources such as milk, yogurt and cottage cheese help promote weight loss. Choose low-fat (2%), not no-fat dairy.

    Vitamins
    Drink your Vitamins.


    ~Extra Dr. Oz’s 3 Breakthrough Belly Blasters
    To help you blast away unwanted belly fat, try these top three super foods. They’re inexpensive and can be eaten any time of day.

    1. Goldenberries
    A bright yellow fruit from Brazil, the goldenberry is loaded with B vitamins that are essential for maintaining a healthy metabolism. While they’re sold fresh, goldenberries are easier to find in dried form and are available at health food stores or online for about $12. Eat ¼ cup daily.

    2. Miso
    Miso, the Japanese staple made from fermented soybeans, rice and/or barley, lowers triglycerides in the blood that contribute to belly fat. You can purchase instant miso soup in supermarkets for about $3 per package. Be sure to purchase the low-sodium variety.

    3. Sauerkraut
    Unprocessed fermented food like sauerkraut contains bacteria that boosts digestion and reduces belly inflammation. Instead of eating it on a hot dog, try sauerkraut with turkey on whole-grain bread. Aim to eat 3 teaspoons daily. Purchase canned sauerkraut for about $1. Be sure to rinse it before eating or buy the low-sodium kind.

    Rules:
    • Pay attention to your body.
    • Keep using your MyFitnesspal calorie counter, keep track of what you eat and don't go over : )
    • If you fall off the wagon or mess up, get back on and keep going. One day of being bad isn’t going to mess everything up.
    • If you need support email or post. We are here to help!
    • And most important Have Fun!

    I'll be putting up a website with all the info and other great info on weight lost.

    Let's start 2012 with a blast!

    Great mini challenge! Do you want to throw some ab workouts in there? Like crunchy frogs, reverse crunches and regular crunches? You can make it like circuit training. 3 minute of strength(^^anything above except Jumping Jacks) 2 minutes of cardio like Jumping Jacks, Butt kicks, jump rope or punches and a 1 minute of abs? It can be repeated 2-3 times (5 seconds breaks are the best if one needs to take a break) or whatever everyone has time for. Any thoughts?
  • MommyNemo
    MommyNemo Posts: 29 Member
    If you would like to join post up your
    Name Neoma (MommyNemo)
    Current weight : 187.3 as of 12/28/12
    Goal weight : 150
    What you would like to accomplish in 90 day. I would like to loose 15-20 pounds in 90 days. I would like to keep up with my routine I have but to add a few more things to it so that way I can kick start my body into loosing again.

    And I would love to do before and after photos. (This is optional) I am taking a picture today as I need a new picture.
  • austepants
    austepants Posts: 356 Member
    For the mini challenges do we do those everyday for the first week??
  • cgrout78
    cgrout78 Posts: 1,628 Member
    For the mini challenges do we do those everyday for the first week??

    i think she said to do it 3 times a week in a later post. Lunges will KILL me!
  • Name: Adelle
    Current weight : 157 (1/1/12)
    Goal weight :135
    What you would like to accomplish in 90 day. To continue working out, toner legs, complete Insanity... 135
  • kimrichj
    kimrichj Posts: 8 Member
    Thanks for this challenge! I'm in.

    kimrichj
    current weight 148.2 lbs
    goal weight 135

    In 3 months I'd like have started a new habit of exercising regularly and eating sensibly. Of course, I hope to lose all my unwanted weight by then, too.
  • smhiking
    smhiking Posts: 1 Member
    I hope it is not too late for me to join.
    Name: Sue
    Current Weight: 180 (1/1/12)
    Goal Weight: 155
    What I would like to accomplish in 90 days: To cut down on all the excess fats & chocolates that I'm so addicted to, work out more - at least 4 days a week and to eat healthier overall. To look & feel better.

    Thanks!!

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  • I guess i checked these just in time:) Im in for a challenge
    Name: Suzey (bubznsuzey)
    Current Weight: 175lbs
    Goal Weight: 145lbs
    In the past 90 days i have fluctuated between 175 and 185...these next 90 days i would love to continue to lose, not teeter tauter and maybe reach 160 - 165lbs
  • mmacintosh321
    mmacintosh321 Posts: 32 Member
    Sounds great!

    Matthew MacIntosh
    Current Weight: 176.5
    Goal Weight: 160

    After 90 days, I hope to hit my goal of 160 pounds/roughly 12% body fat.
  • I'm in!

    Name Jes
    Current weight 159
    Goal weight 130
    What you would like to accomplish in 90 day. Be at 145. Eating better and exercising weekly!
    And I would love to do before and after photos. (This is optional) Will post later =)
  • Alsison
    Alsison Posts: 651 Member
    I would like in if it is not too late!!

    Name: Alsison
    Current Weight: 180
    Goal Weight: 140

    What I would like to accomplish in the next 90 days: I would like to be well on my way to my goal weight and back on track working towards my career goals.
  • I hope it is not too late for me to join.
    Name: Amber
    Current Weight: 290
    Goal Weight: 2+ lb a week (265)
    What I would like to accomplish in 90 days: To stay motivated and not fall off the wagon like I did last year. Cut out processed foods. Work running into my workouts.
  • I definitely want in on this challenge.

    Name:Cheryl
    Current weight: 230
    Goal Weight: 160

    In 90 days i would definitely like to see an increase in energy and flexibility. I would also like to lose at least 20 pounds in those 90 days. I also want to improve my eating habits and make better food choices. I hope it is not too late to join this challenge
  • I would like to join you on this challenge. I have only been on MFP for a few days this is my first challenge.

    Name - Mary (discobabe85)
    Current weight (287 as of 3 weeks ago need to weigh in at the gym)
    Goal weight - 165 final goal weight
    What you would like to accomplish in 90 day. - to lose at least 24 pounds in 90 days, getting me down to 263
  • borys12
    borys12 Posts: 98
    A bit late and in ! Time to do it properly

    Name - Mike (borys12 ) just in case there is another Mike
    Current Weight - 233
    Goal Weight - 185
    What you would like to accomplish in 90 day : to be about 200 pounds. That was my lowest weight a year ago. I was 290 two years ago. Cutting out processed food, grains , be paleo style.
    Starting 3rd January.
  • tlynnweb
    tlynnweb Posts: 201 Member
    I'll join in as well! I will take before pics tomorrow
    Name : Tara (tlynnweb)
    Current weight 159
    Goal weight 138
    What you would like to accomplish in 90 day. Lose a lb a week so my weight would be 147 by the end of 90 days. I'm in a wedding in October that I would love to weigh 138 by! I'm also running a 10K on March 31 so I'll be preparing for that.
  • kelpw
    kelpw Posts: 1
    I'm in, I am 161 and would like to get down to 148 in 90 days. I am celebrating 20th anniversary and I would like to look good and feel good. Fitness is important to me. My job is very physical and I feel it when I'm not in shape!
  • anxiety_bunny
    anxiety_bunny Posts: 17 Member
    Sounds awesome, I'm in. :)

    Name: Alli
    Current weight: 270
    Goal weight : 230
    What you would like to accomplish in 90 day: I would like to lose 25 pounds, and be down to 245.
  • AlexiaRoseLove
    AlexiaRoseLove Posts: 10 Member
    I started the challenge this morning and the lunges KILLED ME!!! but i feel so good about myself ( how do i add a photo :{ )
  • amandafranks32
    amandafranks32 Posts: 36 Member
    Name: Amanda
    Current weight: 200.4
    Goal weight: 138
    What would you like to accomplish in 90 days: I would like to log my calories every day for 90 days, exercise 4 times a week for 30+ minutes and lose 25 pounds.
  • Kimmer2011
    Kimmer2011 Posts: 569 Member
    Name: Kim
    Current Weight: 219.8
    Goal Weight: 200
    Goal for this time period: run/walk the Corktown 5K for St. Patrick's Day.
  • Name: Dianna
    Current Weight: 278.8 lbs
    Goal Weight 148 lbs; 225lbs in 2012
    2012 Goal: feel better (more energetic), walk more, and loose 2 or 3 sizes. I have already lost over 20 lbs
  • Lift_This_
    Lift_This_ Posts: 2,756 Member
    Name: Lindsay (lindsm1407)
    current weight: 224.6
    Goal weight: 180
    Goal for this 90 day challenge: to workout 5 days a week, strength train at least 2-3 days a week. And to get down to 200 pounds by end of challenge.
  • eddyca
    eddyca Posts: 153 Member
    Count me in! Thanks for working on the spreadsheet Myra! That's a great idea :)

    Name: Erica R.
    Current weight: 194.2
    Goal weight : 165
    What you would like to accomplish in 90 day: Lose 15 pounds, which will bring me to 179.2 lb... only 15 lb away from my goal!!
    And I would love to do before and after photos!!!!!!!!
  • CINDYLOU1966
    CINDYLOU1966 Posts: 31 Member
    i am in .. I weight 185 like to get to 155 .. so can you all tell me what we are to do with this challenges thanks
  • bjhadden
    bjhadden Posts: 120
    I like your idea but due to the challenge rules I'll have to step out. I will not cut red meat or dairy (although most dairy I eat is low-fat, the cheese I do eat fat). Nor do I want to go through finding the special ingredients when I dont know what they would be called here.

    Best of luck all.

    Same. Good luck, y'all.
  • anxiety_bunny
    anxiety_bunny Posts: 17 Member
    I like your idea but due to the challenge rules I'll have to step out. I will not cut red meat or dairy (although most dairy I eat is low-fat, the cheese I do eat fat). Nor do I want to go through finding the special ingredients when I dont know what they would be called here.

    Best of luck all.

    I'm afraid I'll have to do the same. :( Good luck, everyone!
  • ready to join and lose 8-12 lbs im so determined new year new me want to look good when i turn the big 50yrs old!!!
  • moupton
    moupton Posts: 30 Member
    When you talk about 20 reps for jumping jacks. how many do we do in a rep? Or is it just 20 jumping jacks 3 X a week? Thanks for the explanation.
  • Alsison
    Alsison Posts: 651 Member
    From what I have read the challenge just asks us to cut down on fatty red meat and dairy, not to eliminate it all together...
    I like your idea but due to the challenge rules I'll have to step out. I will not cut red meat or dairy (although most dairy I eat is low-fat, the cheese I do eat fat). Nor do I want to go through finding the special ingredients when I dont know what they would be called here.

    Best of luck all.

    I'm afraid I'll have to do the same. :( Good luck, everyone!
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