NO EXCUSE Challenge ( FEB 6th – MAR 6th)
fatty2fabby
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I found this on a tumblr and thought it would be great fun 
**ALMOST THIS WHOLE POST IS TAKEN FROM TUMBLR – CREDIT TO : Theresa Jenn I DID CHANGE A FEW ITEMS**
How you design this challenge is in your hands. You will be the person setting your goals for the next 30 days. You don’t have to prove anything to me or other readers, you just need to prove to yourself that you are capable of doing what you set out to do, because you are. Mistakes, missed meals or workouts, unplanned cheats or temptations might happen. And if it does, don’t focus on the bump in the road, focus on getting over that bump and right back on track. Each meal, workout, hour of sleep, and each day is a new opportunity to learn from your mistakes. It’s an opportunity to reflect on each situation and to devise a plan for success when you get your second chance. There’s always another opportunity for change and become a better version of yourself. Only you know the direction you want to go in and only you know where you’re currently standing.
SUGGESTIONS FOR THIS 30 DAY CHALLENGE:
-Get your sweat on for 30-120 minutes a day for 4-6 days a week (you can use your own program or something you found in a magazine. But whatever you choose, it needs to be consistent for the next 4 weeks).
-Every Sunday schedule in your workouts for the week
-Eat a clean meal every 2-3 hours (5-7 meals a day) (check out Tosca Reno’s EAT CLEAN DIET book, Oxygen magazine, or the Clean Eating magazine for some guidelines)
-Eat protein with 3-7 of your meals
-Cut out all added salt
-Cut out all added sugar
-Cut out all white flour
-Get 7-9 hours of sleep every day
-Drink 1-2 glasses of water with each meal
-Drink 1-5 cups of decaf green or white tea a day
-Avoid drinking alcohol if possible
-Drink coffee before your workout if you need an extra boost (avoid energy drinks)
-Prepare all your meals the night before
-Schedule in 0-2 cheat meals a week (FYI: cheat “meal” does not equal a day)
-If you plan on cheating also plan on what you will be having before the day
-Say “No thank you” to treats that are unplanned
-Eat your last meal 1-3 hours before bed
-Take your measurements in the AM (on Monday) and again when the challenge ends. Measurements can include: photos in a bikini, using a measuring tape to measure your body (e.g., thighs, chest etc.), the scale, body fat %, try on a tigher pair of jeans etc. This is up to you but I don’t recommend you just use the scale! It is not the best indicator of your hard work.
Try your best
Give it your all
Ditch your excuses, it’s only 30 days - you’ll live.
RULES
RULE #1: If you are joining this challenge you will need to make a post in this topic stating what your goals are for the next 30 days .
For example:
I will cook all my meals and bring my lunch to work every day
I will drink 500ml before I arrive at work every day
I will not drink alcohol during the next 30 days
I will workout 5 days a week for 60 minutes
I will have one cheat meal on ____________ and it will be 2 pieces of pizza from ____________.
I will go to bed by 9:00PM Sun-Thur
RULE #2: Check in a let everyone know how you're challenge is going .
RULE #3: You MUST be honest. Honesty is key to change. If you mess up, reflect on it, get back to it, and do better the next time.
RULE #4: Measure / weigh yourself at the end of your 30 days (in the same fashion you measured yourself originally) and make a post about your results. This could include your measurements, how your clothes fit, how your body or mind feel, personal realizations, etc.
RULE #5: Have fun and enjoy your journey!
MY CHALLENGE:
1. I WILL DRINK 8 GLASSES OF WATER DAILY.
2. I WILL DRINK 4 GLASSES OF GREEN TEA DAILY.
3. I WILL WORKOUT 5 TIMES A WEEK.
4. I WILL ONLY WEIGH MYSELF TWICE A WEEK.
5. I WILL TRY A NEW HEALTHY RECIPE WEEKLY.
6. I WILL HAVE AT LEAST 5 SERVINGS OF FRUIT + VEG DAILY.
7. I WILL EAT AT LEAST 1400 CALORIES DAILY.
8. I WILL ONLY HAVE 2 "CHEAT" MEALS WEEKLY.
9. I WILL ONLY HAVE 4 GLASSES OF ALCOHOL WEEKLY.
10. I WILL PREPARE ALL MY MEALS THE NIGHT BEFORE.
**ALMOST THIS WHOLE POST IS TAKEN FROM TUMBLR – CREDIT TO : Theresa Jenn I DID CHANGE A FEW ITEMS**
How you design this challenge is in your hands. You will be the person setting your goals for the next 30 days. You don’t have to prove anything to me or other readers, you just need to prove to yourself that you are capable of doing what you set out to do, because you are. Mistakes, missed meals or workouts, unplanned cheats or temptations might happen. And if it does, don’t focus on the bump in the road, focus on getting over that bump and right back on track. Each meal, workout, hour of sleep, and each day is a new opportunity to learn from your mistakes. It’s an opportunity to reflect on each situation and to devise a plan for success when you get your second chance. There’s always another opportunity for change and become a better version of yourself. Only you know the direction you want to go in and only you know where you’re currently standing.
SUGGESTIONS FOR THIS 30 DAY CHALLENGE:
-Get your sweat on for 30-120 minutes a day for 4-6 days a week (you can use your own program or something you found in a magazine. But whatever you choose, it needs to be consistent for the next 4 weeks).
-Every Sunday schedule in your workouts for the week
-Eat a clean meal every 2-3 hours (5-7 meals a day) (check out Tosca Reno’s EAT CLEAN DIET book, Oxygen magazine, or the Clean Eating magazine for some guidelines)
-Eat protein with 3-7 of your meals
-Cut out all added salt
-Cut out all added sugar
-Cut out all white flour
-Get 7-9 hours of sleep every day
-Drink 1-2 glasses of water with each meal
-Drink 1-5 cups of decaf green or white tea a day
-Avoid drinking alcohol if possible
-Drink coffee before your workout if you need an extra boost (avoid energy drinks)
-Prepare all your meals the night before
-Schedule in 0-2 cheat meals a week (FYI: cheat “meal” does not equal a day)
-If you plan on cheating also plan on what you will be having before the day
-Say “No thank you” to treats that are unplanned
-Eat your last meal 1-3 hours before bed
-Take your measurements in the AM (on Monday) and again when the challenge ends. Measurements can include: photos in a bikini, using a measuring tape to measure your body (e.g., thighs, chest etc.), the scale, body fat %, try on a tigher pair of jeans etc. This is up to you but I don’t recommend you just use the scale! It is not the best indicator of your hard work.
Try your best
Give it your all
Ditch your excuses, it’s only 30 days - you’ll live.
RULES
RULE #1: If you are joining this challenge you will need to make a post in this topic stating what your goals are for the next 30 days .
For example:
I will cook all my meals and bring my lunch to work every day
I will drink 500ml before I arrive at work every day
I will not drink alcohol during the next 30 days
I will workout 5 days a week for 60 minutes
I will have one cheat meal on ____________ and it will be 2 pieces of pizza from ____________.
I will go to bed by 9:00PM Sun-Thur
RULE #2: Check in a let everyone know how you're challenge is going
.RULE #3: You MUST be honest. Honesty is key to change. If you mess up, reflect on it, get back to it, and do better the next time.
RULE #4: Measure / weigh yourself at the end of your 30 days (in the same fashion you measured yourself originally) and make a post about your results. This could include your measurements, how your clothes fit, how your body or mind feel, personal realizations, etc.
RULE #5: Have fun and enjoy your journey!
MY CHALLENGE:
1. I WILL DRINK 8 GLASSES OF WATER DAILY.
2. I WILL DRINK 4 GLASSES OF GREEN TEA DAILY.
3. I WILL WORKOUT 5 TIMES A WEEK.
4. I WILL ONLY WEIGH MYSELF TWICE A WEEK.
5. I WILL TRY A NEW HEALTHY RECIPE WEEKLY.
6. I WILL HAVE AT LEAST 5 SERVINGS OF FRUIT + VEG DAILY.
7. I WILL EAT AT LEAST 1400 CALORIES DAILY.
8. I WILL ONLY HAVE 2 "CHEAT" MEALS WEEKLY.
9. I WILL ONLY HAVE 4 GLASSES OF ALCOHOL WEEKLY.
10. I WILL PREPARE ALL MY MEALS THE NIGHT BEFORE.
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Sounds like a plan chicka! I'm in with you, here's my goals:
1. I will work out at least 60 mins 5 days a week
2. I will cook dinner at home every night and add no salt.
3. No white bread, rice, potatoes.
4. Alcohol only on Friday night.
5. Get outside and walk at work at least once per day.
6. No eating after 8PM.0 -
count me in, I'll get back with what I'll do exactly.0
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Yes, I'm in! My goals are:
1. Log into MFP every day
2. Exercise 5 days a wk
3. Walk at least 4 days a wk
4. Alcohol limit 4 drinks wk total
5.Limit calories to 1200 daily regardless of exercise total
6.Lose 5 lbs0 -
1. Log onto MFP each day
2. Drink more water
3. eat smaller portions
4. no adde salt/sugar
5. exercise 5 times a week
6.stop putting myself down
7. eat more fruit
I'm in !0 -
I am in!
1.I will plan my workouts for the week every Sunday
2. I will not eat sweets M-F
3. I will only weight myself at 2 weeks and at the end!
4. I will log everything I eat Everyday on MFP
5. I will not have any alcohol (except March 3rd for Spring Training Game in AZ)
6. I will sit down and eat every meal at the table
7. I will drink a glass of water when I first wake up!
Here we go!0 -
I am in!! Let me sit and ponder and I will let you know!0
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I am totally in!
My goals are...
I will have 3 cups of green tea daily
I will run at least 4 times a week for 40 minutes a time.
I will plan meals for the week each Tuesday (supermarket day is Wednesday)
I will cut down my sugar intake
I may also think of a couple more and add them in later on
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Yay! Welcome all x 0
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I'm in. I'll be back to put in my goals!0
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I'm in! I'm starting Jamie Eason's Live Fit Training program this Monday, so this challenge coincides perfectly with that! As such, my goals are:
1. I will be lifting 4 - 5 x a week, no excuses.
2. One session of yoga/hot yoga per week, minimum.
3. Clean eating; no fast food!
4. No diet pop or regular pop (I'm already on day two of this, which is HUUUUUGE for me!)
5. No scale until March 5th. I want to see what a month of eating clean and lifting regularly will do for my body without stressing about numbers.
6. Positive attitude, every day!
Here we go!0 -
I'll give it a shot
1.I will workout Sunday-Thursday before work every morning.
2. I will not drink any alcohol.
3. I will walk at least 60 minutes a day.
4. I will log everything on MFP
5. I will drink at least 12 glasses of water a day.
6. I will still eat "sweets" but only in moderation.
7. I will eat at least 1500 calories a day0 -
I'm in....
SW: 74kg, GW: 69kg
1. Drink 8 glasses of water everyday
2. 30 minutes of cardio every day
3. No white rice, bread, potato, pasta, sweets or desserts
4. Log in to MFP everyday
5. Measurements every Monday morning.
6. Limit alcohol to two nights a week, 2 glasses.
Go Team!0 -
I would love to join!
Mine are:
1. I will drink more water.
2. I will cut down coffee to 3 cups a day.
3. I will take time to plan my meals the night before.
4. I will not eat fast food (except the occasional subway).
5. I will only weigh once a week (on Wednesdays).
6. I will workout (or at least go for a walk) for 60 minutes/5 times a week.
7. I will not raid the contents of my mother's biscuit jar (my major downfall) for the whole 30 days.0 -
woo really excited all!! x 0
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I would love to join as well.
1. Drink more water
2. Exercise 4 times a week
3. Alcohol once a week
4. Only have one 'cheat' day
5. Plan my exercise and food for the week on Sunday
6. Eat at least 3 portions of fruit and veg a day0 -
Ok my goals are:
1. No alcohol
2. Drink at least 12 glasses of water/unsweetened tea a day.
3. Workout at least 1 hr every morning (1 day yoga and 1 day stretch from P90x) with ab ripper at least 3 times during the week.
4. Workout during lunch 3 days arms, 2 days cardio for 30 min.
5. Will measure once a week (Sundays) and weigh twice a week (Sunday and Wednesday) only!
SW: 155.8lb. GW (for this month): 145lb0 -
will be joining, I will post my goals tonight.0
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I'm in!
1. I will drink 8glasses of water a day and at least 2 cups of green tea
2. I will go to the gym 5 days a week and walk on the other two
3. I will have one cheatt meal a week
4. I will drink only one day a week
5. I will try one new recipe each week0 -
I could use some accountability!
My goals:
1. I will work out at least 150 minutes/week
2. I will only eat sweets (my weakness!) twice/week
3. I will only weigh myself twice a week - Sundays and Thursdays
4. I will drink at least 100 ounces of PURE water every day
5. I will log EVERY MORSEL I eat
6. I will have two cheat meals/week
7. I will only have two frozen meals (Smart Ones, etc.)/week to get better control of my sodium intake0 -
just reminding everyone to get their goals ready for tomorrow x 0
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my goals:
1) each morning and night, I will do 50 pushups and 50 crunches or situps
2) I will drink 8 glasses of water each day
3) I will have a balanced dinner each night (trying to up/maintain my veggie intake)
4) I will go to the gym 3-4 times/week and workout for 30-60 minutes each night depending on what I do
5) I will weigh myself once a week (scale is at the bf's lol) and tape measure waist and hips, will log measurements online weekly
6) I will be continuing my daily log-in of food intake on MFP
good luck to everyone! :happy:0 -
QUESTION: will we be posting on this same post for our progress/updates throughout the month?0
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yay! i'm in!
i will work out 5 days a week, at least 45-60 minutes each work out
i will drink 9 glasses of water a day
i will plan my meals the night before
no fast food
no fried food
i will log every ounce of food i eat
i will work out and eat right, and keep pushing, even when it's hard.
i can't wait! and i have the same question as penelepurr, do we log on here, or how does that work?0 -
Sounds good, I'm in.
I'm going to do the 30 day shred, without skipping any days. I'll start tomorrow.0 -
I go back to the doctor's tomorrow and expect to be cleared on a few health issues, so this may or may not change:
1. I will eat my calories each day.
2. I will increase my veggies by at least 25%.
3. I will exercise 4 times a week as per Doctor's instructions.
4. I will start to introduce milk back into my diet, though it may be almond breeze and not cow's milk.
5. I will cook dinner for 5 meals per week.
6. Any take-out will be carefully researched before ordering.
7. I will not feel bad for the two days that I will be off - My birthday and the day after.
8. Water, water, water, water, enough water to be water-logged... lol
9. I will try 3 new foods per week.
10. Lastly, I will make an effort to decrease my white starch intake, keeping an eye on what percentage of my calories are coming from them.0 -
Sounds great! I'm in!
1. I will workout 7 days a week (1 day of walking only, 2 days running 3 miles, 3 days strength, 1 day elliptical or other cardio )
2. I will plan my workout every Sunday
3. I will drink 8 glasses of water
4. I will eat veggies/fruit every meal
5. I will make 1 meal a day salad0 -
1. Log onto MFP each day
2. Drink more water
3. eat smaller portions
4. no adde salt/sugar
5. exercise 5 times a week
6.stop putting myself down
7. eat more fruit
I'm in !
A tip that has helped me a lot with fruit: I buy a large frozen berry medley (blueberries, blackberries, rasberries) from the grocery store and make sure I have 1/2 cup a day at breakfast (in a smoothie, on a whole grain waffle, or in oatmeal)0 -
Ok, I'm in.
This will take focus, but i'm willing to give it a try. And since others are watching, this may make it easier.
1. Drink more water, at least two bottles a day (or 16 ounces per meal)
2. log everything I eat (can identify what the problems are here)
3. get at least 30 minutes of cardio for the work week
4. get a mile of walking/running on the weekend (at the park or the neighborhood)
5. No fast food. Period. Prep all meals for work.
6. i'm going to do situps every night before bed. As many as I can do (this will be extreme for me, so i cant put a number on it yet)
I have a whiteboard that I'm going to put in my kitchen since I have to pass it every day going to the garage. I'm writing all of this on there.0 -
im totally in on this lol.
Heres my challanges:
-Drink 8 glasses of water daily.
- Cardio workout for 20-30 minutes 4-5 times a week
- weight training 1-2 days a week.
- drink more herbal tea daily.
- No Soda a loud what so ever.
:DDDD. Iv kinda already started on this last week. Lost one pound that week. ^__________^ WOOT.0 -
Count me in!
I will drink 8 glassed of water daily.
I will not order pizza delivery.
I will bring my lunch to work everyday.
I will workout 5 nights per week.
I will only weigh myself everyother day.
I will cook dinner at home every night.
I will eat more protein.
I will log in every day to MFP
I will try different healthy meals and veggies0
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