ExTReme and SeXy Valentine Challenge
Shelle68
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I don't know if there are any other Valentine challenges out there. I think I saw one way back. But I am needing and wanted some serious support to focus, extremely focus on making this Valentines Day a day that i feel good about me and what I have done!
We only have 4 and a half weeks until it is here and I figure if we weighin on Friday, the 13th, then that will officially launch the challenge. So what is the challenge? You tell me! What do you want to truly accomplish before Feb 14th? Remember it is only 4 weeks long! We can do anything for only four weeks, right?
Lets start with a little intro, our starting weight and goal weight and the goals that we want to make part of our daily routine for the next four weeks. (only 4 weeks)
THEN, lets really, really support each other through this. I have joined many challenges only to be disappointed that they turn out to simply be individual postings and not support/encouragement etc. So I am hoping that we really can set our sites on 2/14, make an extreme decision to bust butt like never before and get it done TOGETHER!!!
Anyone in?
We only have 4 and a half weeks until it is here and I figure if we weighin on Friday, the 13th, then that will officially launch the challenge. So what is the challenge? You tell me! What do you want to truly accomplish before Feb 14th? Remember it is only 4 weeks long! We can do anything for only four weeks, right?
Lets start with a little intro, our starting weight and goal weight and the goals that we want to make part of our daily routine for the next four weeks. (only 4 weeks)
THEN, lets really, really support each other through this. I have joined many challenges only to be disappointed that they turn out to simply be individual postings and not support/encouragement etc. So I am hoping that we really can set our sites on 2/14, make an extreme decision to bust butt like never before and get it done TOGETHER!!!
Anyone in?
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I'll start!
My name is Michelle. I am 43, mother of 3 adult daughters and have lost 90 of the 185 pounds that I need to lose. I adamantly workout and carefully eat right. My workouts are mainly anything that makes me dance and body sculpt.
Starting Weight: 230
Goal Weight for 2/14 is: 218 ( I know that sounds like alot, truly 12 pounds. I'll take 10 but EXTREMELY desiring 12!
Daily Goals: Take Vitamins without fail
NO Fat: Avoid ALL fats but olive oil and almonds
Do my scheduled workouts:
Drink lots of water:
Eat small portions every 3-4 hours:
Starting Friday, I will put an "F", "S", "Sy, "M", "T", "W", "Th" after each goal as I accomplish them.
I know we can do this if we stay focused! Extremely focused!0 -
I'm in!
I'm Katie, almost 26 years old wife and mother of 2 boys. My oldest is 2 years old (today!) and I have a 4 month old as well. I work a FT demanding executive job so I tend to get up early and workout in the morning before work 3 days a week. Then I'll get on my treadmill at home twice a week. I typically do arms and abs at the gym and the elliptical and walk/jog at home. Right now I'm battling a hamstring strain (started last night :sad: ) so I am trying to focus on my eating more and ligher exercises - maybe the bike at the gym?
Starting weight: 191lbs (as of this morning)
Goal weight for 2/14: 185lbs
Goals are to eat more veggies and workout 4 times a week without fail.0 -
I hope I remember to check this page lol
I'm Danielle, 32 (no children). I've been struggling w my weight since I was younger, I lost some weight a couple of yrs ago and it's been creeping back ever since. BUT I hit my no no weight in the Fall and I want to get back on track so I can fit into my clothes again
I'm tracking religiously since 1/1 (I know cliche) and started going to the gym.
Goal by 2/14: To lose 6lbs
Work out at least 4x a week for 30mins
Stay under my calorie goal
Drink at least 8 glasses a day (big task for me, haha)
GOOD LUCK LADIES! :flowerforyou:0 -
ill do it ! i just started a jillian michaels video "ripped in 30" and need to lose about 40 lbs before the summer time ..
Starting weight : 164.8 lbs (1/11/12)
Goal weight by Valentines Day : 154 lbs hopefully0 -
Okay, my name is Lisa. I am a 20 year old student living in South Africa. I live by myself and suck at cooking which makes eating healthy difficult. I want to look amazing for my boyfriend on Valentines Day which means losing 15lbs in 4weeks. Im hoping for 20lbs which is what my MFP prediction is for 5 weeks time as of my last weigh in on Monday.
My goals are...
-Work out 7 days a week without fail
-Burn a minimum of 7000kcal a week
-Eat no junk food
-Drink 2l of water every day
SW: 175lbs
GW: 155lbs0 -
I'm in:laugh:
I'm Kayla, almost 30 years old wife and mother of 3 girls, ages 9, 7, and 10 months. I am a a middle school teacher of Science isn't tha ironic, so I deal with nutrition somewhat trying to tell my students what to do.
Here are my goals:
starting weight 238(as of Monday 1/09/12)
goal weight by Valentine's day 223
I am hoping to accomplish losing 15lbs during this 4 week challenge which averages out to 3.75 per week
I am committing to 5 days a week working out for morning and night, hopefully to burn 5,000 calories per week.
Jillian Michael's 30 day shred-5x's per week M-F each morning
Group zumba Tuesday and Thursday night
Taebo video Monday, Wednesday, and Friday nights
Rest Saturday and Sunday
Keep water intake at 64-80 oz per day0 -
I loathe Valentines...0
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I'm in! I'm Amber a mother to 1 son and I work almost full time. I work out 3x a week at a kickboxing class, do a martial arts/boxing class 2x week and run every chance I get. I'm running my first half marathon at the end of this month. I want to join because not only is Valentine's Day quickly approaching but so is my 11th wedding anniversary. Also, I'm looking for support. I've noticed a lot of people on here are extremely judgmental and borderline mean. I haven't personally experienced but have seen it on posts.
My goal is to lose 7 lbs and keep my sweet tooth under control.0 -
I'm in as well
i am 28 yrs old, married with a 4 month old daughter
my goals are to exercise 4 days a week for 30-60 mins
drink no soda only water or pure fruit juice
log daily
starting weight is 163.8lbs 1/3/12
would like to work towards 150lbs0 -
I'll give it a go! This is my first challenge or post for that matter.
My name is Laura and I am 33. Wife and mom and full time General Manager. I recently started eating better and working out because I went to the doctor and was appalled at what my blood work showed. I hate taking meds for things that I can control myself with discipline (like blood pressure and cholesterol) so I met with a dietician and am trying to get myself on track. I would like to lose a total of 90lbs. I started out last Monday 1/2 at 240. Here are my goals:
Starting Weight 234 (as of 1/9/12
Goal Weight by 2/13 is 220.
Goals: Stay under 1300 calories per day
Eat fresh fruits and veggies 5-6X/day
Eat fish 3 Xs/week
Workout 5 X's/week0 -
I'm in! I'm Shahde, I'm a law student and am definitely looking for a new mini goal so this is perfect. I'd love to get to 200, that would be an awesome feat for me!
CW: 209
Goal (2/14): 200
Plan: Continue to stay under my daily calorie goal. Kickboxing 6-7 times a week. Good luck everyone!!!
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I'm in! Hi my name is Kitrina, 48 years young, mother of 5 and MeMe of 2! I was losing steady and them my mother went into the hospital before Thanksgiving, she pasted away on Dec. 3rd. I've been struggling ever since. I was down 12.6 lbs. but now i"m only down 6. I've gotten back on dieting and exercising.
Starting weight: 207
goal weight: 2/14 193
I want to stick to it; no sugars; exercise 4x wk; H2O0 -
I'll join in! My name is Stacy and I'm 23. I work a FT desk job where I sit all day and am having trouble keeping off the weight I'm losing. My husband just recently decided to start eating better/ trying to lose weight, so that will help a lot since he won't be wanting us to go out to eat as much now. I last weighed in at 126, would love to get to 118 by V-day!
Start Weight: 126 (1/7 will weigh again tomorrow morning)
Goal Weight: 118 (2/14)
Goals:
Keep sugar & sodium down.
No chocolate until Valentine's Day!
Stay within 1200 calories a day.
Get at least 30 minutes in at least 6 days a week
Eat more vegetables and less carbs
Replace sweets (cookies, candy, cake, ect.,) with fruit.
Try to only eat out every other week.
STICK WITH THE CHALLENGE! <--- I sometimes forget things easily! So I'm going to make sure I really stick to this!0 -
How do I find my way back here?0
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Sure, I'm in.
I'm John and I'm a 45yo computer programmer from Pittsburgh. As I write this, I'm down to 198 from 226 in September, but have been stuck in the 198 area for a few weeks. I wanna step it up a notch and bust through this plateau. My goal is to get under 190, and I'm hoping I can make that happen over these next four weeks.
Start: 198
Goal: 190 (2/14)
Plans:
Continuing to hit the elliptical on my lunch break.
Adding four days a week of weight training.
Adding two or three additional cardio sessions a week (probably treadmill runs)
Watching the cheats food-wise...as soon as I'm done with this bag of dark chocolate and pomegranate balls.
Walking my dog more often (he could stand to lose a few pounds, too)
Kick some serious boo-tay, everyone! 0 -
I loathe Valentines...
Mee too! I really hate that day and yes I am married and STILL hate it. 0 -
I am in. Wouldn't this be better as a group?
Anyhow:
I'm 45 and single (okay, divorced). I travel a lot for work (80% +), but am trying to stay home more. At most, I'll have one or two short trips away during the challenge period. That should keep me out of the bars and restaurants more.
Current weight: 236
2/14 goal weight: 2240 -
I'm in! I am doing another challenge that doesn't end until March 16, so this will be a great mini-challenge to keep me motivated.
I am Tawnya. I am an accountant and it is tax season, so I will be working long hours while sitting on my butt! I am also mother to 3 kids, 11, 8 and 18 mos. My older 2 are involved in alot of extracurricular activities and keep me very busy! I also recently started decorating cakes as a side business/hobby, which is not good for my diet! It's hard to find time to go to the gym and prepare healthy meals, but I've been getting up at 4 am to get it all done. I lost alot of weight in the past and got down to my all time low of 161lbs when I got remarried in 2009. Since then I have had my daughter (gained a ton of weight) and now I am starting all over on this journey. My goal for 2/14 is to be anywhere under 200!
Start: 214 (1/10/12)
Goal: Under 200
I know 14 lbs in 4 weeks is kind of alot, but I want it bad and I am willing to work my butt off!
My plans are to continue going to the gym every morning with a minimum of 6 days a week.
No girl scout cookies! My 8 yr old will start selling cookies next week and I will have gscout cookies in my house for over a month!
Lots of water, maintaining my only 1 diet soda a day or cutting it completely.
1200 calories or less a day
I also want to start my couch to 5k again, but I'm not sure that I will have the time for that until tax season is OVER!0 -
I am in. Wouldn't this be better as a group?
Anyhow:
I'm 45 and single (okay, divorced). I travel a lot for work (80% +), but am trying to stay home more. At most, I'll have one or two short trips away during the challenge period. That should keep me out of the bars and restaurants more.
Current weight: 236
2/14 goal weight: 224
I think it would be great to make a group page...but I've never done that so someone else will have to take that one on. lol0 -
:flowerforyou: I'm in!
Mother of 1 3 year old girl. I am at my highest non pregnant weight EVER! I would like to be swimsuit sexy by summer.
Starting Weight: 217.2
Goal Weight for 2/14 is: 199 (or anywhere close to it!)
Daily Goals:
Count Cals like its my job!
Drink lots of water
and work out for 4 hours a week
Good luck and happy losing!
PS Feel free to add me!0 -
I'm in!
My name's Janet and i'm 19 years old. I am currently 170lbs and would like to be 120lbs so I have 50lbs to lose. I am a mum to a little boy called Callum who is 15 months old.
Ideally I would like to lose a stone by valentines day and I think it is doable if I put my all in.
Daily goals will be:
- Drink water only
- Have at least 5 fruit and vegetables
- Go for my jog (25 mins)
- Do 100 star jumps
- Do "bingo wings" exercises
Hoping we can do this together!!0 -
Im in too!
Hi everyone, I'm Joelle. I'm a 24 year old graduate student and have been looking for a little more support so this is awesome.
I am currently 171lbs and my goal is to get down to a healthier 145 before my family health history of diabetes and obesity come knocking. My other related long-term goal is to establish permanent healthy eating and exercise habits.
Valentine's Day goal: 5 lbs
Daily Plan:
1. Track food
2. Walk 30 minutes
3. Take the stairs!0 -
Wow! So many are sharing my enthusiasm and vision for the 14th! I believe we can ALL do this! Remember it is only 4 weeks! We can sprint our way to a new "me" for four weeks, right?
Today is my REST day from working out but the fire is burning in me and I think I am going to Zumba for 25 mins. That is 5 songs. So lets go ahead and start now. Write your goals down and put a heart by each day of the week that you do them
Ex.
Water Intake - W
Workout -
No fat -
No LNS -
Vitamins -
Sm portion meals when hungry -0 -
How do I find my way back here?
Go to Community - Message Boards - My Topics
That should help0 -
I am in. Wouldn't this be better as a group?
Anyhow:
I'm 45 and single (okay, divorced). I travel a lot for work (80% +), but am trying to stay home more. At most, I'll have one or two short trips away during the challenge period. That should keep me out of the bars and restaurants more.
Current weight: 236
2/14 goal weight: 224
I think it would be great to make a group page...but I've never done that so someone else will have to take that one on. lol
I've never done one either. Is it anyone's experience that when you move to a group, you lose people? I thought I saw this with other challenges, but maybe it was just me. Wha cha all think? 0 -
Oh, and if anyone has ideas of how we can keep motivated as a group please feel free to share. This is OUR challenge! So lets do whatever we can to really, really support each other!!!
Our official weighin will be on Fridays and Thursdays at midnight will be the end of the ability to earn a heart for that day. So on Friday I will tally up the hearts earned for the week and report the totals. It will not be based on how many hearts per week but how many days a week each goal recieved a heart. So if you only have 2 goals but earn 7 hearts each that equals 7 for each one which is the highest tally to have.
The person that earns the most completes their goals with a 7 for the week gets...... any ideas? We could all send them a big hug/heart on their profile page for being the winner. Any other ideas?0 -
I am in. It seems all my friends on the program have left me stranded. I need all the help I can get. I have a wedding in April I am in and need to stay focused. These smaller time frames will be perfect to stay on track.
My name is Kelly. I am 37. Married with 2 kids. I work part time but mainly stay at home domestic godess. ;D I usually can work out 3-4 times a week. Would like to stay active at least 6 to keep the metabolism up. Even if it is just walking. I do a cardio dance class 2xweek. Body sculpting class 2x week. Would like to add Pilates, but I need to get more disciplined in making it happen.
Goal for Vday: 12lbs
Current weight: 227
Goal weight: 140
Daily goals:
track food
drink more water
vitamins
be active (whether at gym or at home)
Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Nutrition Facts For Foods0 -
...Lisa. I am a 20 year old student living in South Africa. I live by myself and suck at cooking which makes eating healthy difficult....
My goal is to lose 15 lb by Valentine's, when I'll be sunning on a beach and going out for a beautiful meal of grilled Ahi with my dh of 22 years! Can't wait! Lisa, healthy cooking doesn't have to be difficult. In fact the simpler, the better. The more raw you can eat, the better. Get out a frying pan, a very small smear of oil or butter will fry up some fish/beef/chicken on not-too-high temp. Put some mixed spice on it. Flip. Serve with sliced tomato/cucumber, a small portion of carbs (sometimes I just have wheat thins) and a fresh fruit. Done! Most of my meals are like that now. It's inexpensive and simple and takes no talent at all. My fav way to have cucumber is with a little vinegar poured over and sprinkled with dill. Tomatoes are good with oregano. choosing herb-ish kind of spices instead of sauces is a healthy choice. Good luck!0 -
...Lisa. I am a 20 year old student living in South Africa. I live by myself and suck at cooking which makes eating healthy difficult....
My goal is to lose 15 lb by Valentine's, when I'll be sunning on a beach and going out for a beautiful meal of grilled Ahi with my dh of 22 years! Can't wait! Lisa, healthy cooking doesn't have to be difficult. In fact the simpler, the better. The more raw you can eat, the better. Get out a frying pan, a very small smear of oil or butter will fry up some fish/beef/chicken on not-too-high temp. Put some mixed spice on it. Flip. Serve with sliced tomato/cucumber, a small portion of carbs (sometimes I just have wheat thins) and a fresh fruit. Done! Most of my meals are like that now. It's inexpensive and simple and takes no talent at all. My fav way to have cucumber is with a little vinegar poured over and sprinkled with dill. Tomatoes are good with oregano. choosing herb-ish kind of spices instead of sauces is a healthy choice. Good luck!
I LOVE these ideas. I will be trying this myself. Thanks for sharing!0 -
Count me in. Just start MFP last week. I'm 52, mother of 4(19-23), live in Venezuela, and teach 7th-10thgrade science at an international school. I want to be down 50 lbs by the time I go back to the states in June. I think this challenge is a fantastic idea!
Weight 1/11/12 200.1
Goal Weight 2./14/12 192
Daily Goals:
80 oz water
No candy, cookies, cakes
Combo of 5 Fruits and Veges
At least 30 min exercise0
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