Kettlebell Challenge - 30 Days

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jvollmer
jvollmer Posts: 18
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This is to everyone who like myself is looking for a challenege. I bought the Kettleworx program a few months ago and I have yet to stick with it. My goal is to use the kettlebells for a minimum of 3 days per week, with a weigh in every monday. My goal is to lose 15 pounds. I know it's a lot but I think I'm up for the challenge. Anyone want to join me?

Please enter the following information which will be re-entered every Monday.

Week 1 - CW 202/ SW 202/ GW 187

I look forward to seeing how everyone does!

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  • april_mesk
    april_mesk Posts: 694 Member
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    Ya know, what... I think I am up for it. I posted something last month about Kettlebells and asked if anyone knew what type of exercise it was. I absolutely love them, though and I think I would be up for this. I think I can do 3 days also... I am currently doing the Wii Advance 30 day challenge but, I could probably fit the kettlebells in there also. I do Michelle Khai's program with the 4 lb. bell and if I get really ambitious I switch to the 8 lb. It kicks butt, though. I will have to check the Kettleworx on line and see what it is all about.

    Week 1 CW 168.6/SW (what does this stand for?)/GW 135
  • jvollmer
    jvollmer Posts: 18
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    SW stands for starting weight.

    CW-Current Weight
    GW - Goal Weight
  • april_mesk
    april_mesk Posts: 694 Member
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    duh, sorry, okay:

    CW- 168.6/SW- 169.4/GW-135

    GW is my ultimate goal weight but, I will hope for 5 lbs. this month.
    I have been losing slower since I lost a bit prior to starting this site.

    This will help motivate me - good luck!
  • jvollmer
    jvollmer Posts: 18
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    Thanks, you too!
  • jvollmer
    jvollmer Posts: 18
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    Hey April, I wanted to see how things are going? I haven't done a workout with my kettlebells yet this week...but tonight is the night!
  • april_mesk
    april_mesk Posts: 694 Member
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    Hi there! I have actually done one so far.. I plan on doing one in morning tomorrow and another on Sunday or maybe Monday morning before I go to work. I do AE Active as well, so it ends up being about a 1/2 hour of AE and 1/2 of Kbells. I wasn't on last night but, I am hoping you did your kbells! If you didn't no worries, but I am curious how you like them if you did... :happy:
  • jvollmer
    jvollmer Posts: 18
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    Week 1 - Weigh In

    CW 199/SW 202/GW 187/ Pounds lost 3
    Kettlebells - I worked out once, however I went swimming 3 times and burned a lot of calories.

    My diet was pretty much shot over the weekend. We had a baby shower to go to, then it was the acadien birthday (my bf is acadien) so there was drinking and a whole lot of eating...

    How did you do?
  • april_mesk
    april_mesk Posts: 694 Member
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    CW 167/SW 169.4/GW 135/ Lost 2.4

    Kettlebells did twice. However, I may do them once more tonight. I did do my AE Active 5x this week.

    Yeah, I ate a lot of calories this weekend as well. Went to a Pig Roast - lot of drinking and we are now facing a heat wave that just makes me feel like I have gained weight with the humidity. I weigh in at WW on Wednesday so, we will see how that goes compared to last week.

    I think this week will be better. It just seems like lately I have so many eating/drinking events planned. I think once August is done, it will be better but, I am still not going to use this as an excuse.

    How did you like the Kettleworx? I have checked it out online and am considering getting this program. I am so used to the one I have now, but this guy has tons of different work outs and only 20 minutes 3x a week. That's nice. Good luck with this week - Maybe we can both hit at least 3... I think we can!
  • jvollmer
    jvollmer Posts: 18
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    We're having a heat wave here too....normally it would cause me to eat less but the ice cream is just too tempting! And a cold beer...well don't get me started....

    I love the kettleworx program. It's a great workout in a minimum amount of time.

    My bf and I are actually going to a martial arts place for a 45 min kettlebell workout on friday...it'll definitely be different with an instructor right in front of you....

    I definitely hope I hit at least 3 this week.....however I seem to be swimming every day so at least I'm getting a workout in!

    Good luck with everything.

    BTW...it's really nice to have someone to talk with about working out/ eating/ etc....I really haven't met anyone on here. So thanks!
  • april_mesk
    april_mesk Posts: 694 Member
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    It's great that your bf and yourself can go to this class together. My husband doesn't really work out. He is in great shape, but is naturally this way (lucky). Anyway, I do the AE Active and the Kettlebells but, really am considering buying the Kettleworx program. The Kettlebell program I have there is only one dvd that is 30 mins and the rest are long and I am kind of sick of them. The Kettleworx looks like it would keep you entertained - seems like there are many different workouts. I like to change my routine up here and there.

    It is very nice to talk to someone. I haven't met anyone either. Well a couple of people but, haven't had lengthy conversations. It's a great site, though. It really keeps me motivated and I was thinking of doing my workouts all week - which I did - but it keeps me pretty true to myself - I like that!

    Good luck to you also! Have fun at the class on Friday :happy:
  • jvollmer
    jvollmer Posts: 18
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    Week 2
    CW 199/SW 202/GW 187/ Pounds lost 3

    So my CW isn't exact because I really didn't watch what I ate this weekend....it's probably higher. Friday I did 45 of kettlebells and then couldn't walk all weekend. I'm still sore! The instructor was crazy hard. Again I swam everyday....which is so nice.

    How was your week?
  • april_mesk
    april_mesk Posts: 694 Member
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    Week 2
    CW 165/SW 169.4/GW 135/ Pounds lost 2 (only 10 pounds away from pre-pregnancy weight!)

    My current weight may not be accurate either. I usually weigh in on Wed. afternoons so, I usually don't put my check in weight on my ticker until Wed. At least we both know we are headed in the right direction, though! I was really bad with my activity this week. I did a lot of gardening which made me sore. I did one session of my AE Active and really didn't do my Kbells. I am going to do them tonight, though, so I guess you could say one time. I am really upset with myself that I didn't manage to get in more workouts this week. I am usually pretty faithful with at least four times a week. This week I will promise to get in 3x with those kbells. I think I need to change my workout times for the fall. I think I need to do this first thing in the morning to get it out of the way. I am getting too tired doing it at night.

    I would love to swim, but can't stand to see myself in any kind of bathing suit yet around people. Do you have a swimming pool? Good luck with this week...
  • jvollmer
    jvollmer Posts: 18
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    Week 3
    CW 203/SW 202/GW 187/ Pounds lost -1

    So I was able to get all three kettlebell workouts done last week....unfortunately my eating was AWFUL! I can't wait for summer to be over.....that way I can get back into a routine...too many visits to the patio...lol..

    I'm pretty sure though my weight only went up as much as it did is because "mother nature" will be making a visit in the next few days.

    Yes I do have an indoor pool in my apartment building, which has been fantastic...

    How are you?
  • april_mesk
    april_mesk Posts: 694 Member
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    Week 3
    CW 166/SW 169.4/GW 135/ Pounds (gained 1lb this week) total loss = 3.4)

    I am in the same boat I guess! It's pretty bad because I binged hard yesterday but, I also worked out so hopefully, by Wednesday, I will show a loss. I did do 3 days of KB and 4 days of AE Active (which is tough). Anyhow, yeah, I gained! Yet, last week I lost and didn't work out as much - kills me how this weight loss thing works sometimes. My sodium was up more than it should have been on one day. It's alright, it's just part of the process I guess. I always gain during that time...

    You are very fortunate to have a pool right near you. I would love that.

    This is just a minor setback for the both of us and we will continue on... there will always be bumps in the road. I do feel so much better than I ever have and people compliment me daily. It's very motivating. Soon I will fit into a size 12 - which is a small goal for now. Maybe in a few weeks.
    Good luck!
  • jvollmer
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    Hey....sorry it's been too long since I last wrote. I went on vacation and now that I'm back I'm working two jobs....it's just been crazy. I haven't lost anything, in fact I'm pretty sure I've gone up a few pounds...HOWEVER....I have been doing kettlebells 2...sometimes 3 times per week. My bf and I do it together. I would like to get up to 4 times per week....but we'll see.

    How are things with you?
  • april_mesk
    april_mesk Posts: 694 Member
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    Hi there! I was wondering how you were doing. Work has been nuts with me too and the baby has been sick so, it's been tough for me. I am hoping to see a difference when I weigh in tonight. I feel a difference but I haven't lost either - pretty much stayed the same. I have been doing a 30 day challenge -daily shred. It's with Jillian Michaels - extremely tough for me anyways... I can join along with this one as well, though. I will try and do 3 days a week!.

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