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  • lo13264
    lo13264 Posts: 13
    hoping reading others messages will help me understand how these things are done. I weighed myself late today so will weigh in tomorrow at a more appropriate time. Hopefully I will be able to get the hang of this soon:smile:

    Am getting about 7 to 8 glasses of water easily each day.:drinker:
  • renaegry
    renaegry Posts: 1,256 Member
    Got in a walk today, just under 3km. I use an app called endomondo on my blackberry to gps the walks or jogs. Love the app and there site. They keep track of all your workouts so I can see how many km I have done since I started or by a monthly basis.

    Burned a total of 270 cals today - did the walk plus I did Monday's workout on that Daily Workout Plan I found by Back On Pointe. Did 100 jumping jacks, 50 crunches, 20 tricep dips, 15 squats, 10 lunges ea leg, 70 russian twists, 5 pushups, 20 standing calf raises, 30 second plank, and 10 lunge split jacks. Weigh in tomorrow, I actually usually log my weights on Fridays, but will log in tomorrow as well, will take the better weigh in for this group - lol.

    Hope everyone is doing well. Can't wait to see the challenges for the week. I completed all 3 challenges for this week.
  • sparkie2bfit
    sparkie2bfit Posts: 40
    I have gained weight. I am retaining fluid and not sure way. I have increased my water and have been walking regularly. My new exercise has been to strengthen my core.
  • shellyscb
    shellyscb Posts: 34 Member
    I'm in!!
  • NYAngel1089
    NYAngel1089 Posts: 593 Member
    - I challenge you to drink TWO more 8-oz cups of WATER a day than you normally do
    • 5/29 drank 11 cups of water, 3 more than usual
    • 5/31 drank 15 cups of water, 7 more than usual
    • 6/3 drank 13 cups of water, 5 more than usual

    - I challenge you to find a NEW exercise that you do at least once this week
    • 5/31 Triceps Push Down 3 sets of 10 reps at 50 lbs
    • 5/31 Incline Bench Press 3 sets of 10 reps at 25 lbs
    • 5/31 Leg Press 5 sets of 10 reps at 70 lbs
    • 5/31 Abdominal Crunches 3 sets of 10 reps 30 lbs

    - I challenge you to stay under your calories at least 5 of the 7 days this week
    • 5/29 under calories by 370
    • 5/30 under calories by 448
    • 5/31 under calories by 156
    • 6/1 under calories by 99
    • 6/2 under calories by 136
    • 6/3 under calories by 4
    • 6/4 under calories by 478

    Weigh in:
    SW= 170
    CW = 168.6
    Lost 1.5 pounds for the first week!!!
    GW = 164
  • NYAngel1089
    NYAngel1089 Posts: 593 Member
    mixed up my goal weight, my goal weight is for this is 155
  • magtize
    magtize Posts: 42 Member
    CW 169.4
    GW 155

    STAY UNDER 1200 CALORIES
    DRINK 8 GLASSES OF WATER
    WALK 10,000 STEPS
    DO THESE EVERYDAY
    DAY 2 WAS UNDER CALORIES,
    HAD 8 GLASSES OF WATER
    DID WALK AT HOME WITH LESLIE SANSONE 2 MILES
    ONLY WALKED 7,773 STEPS TODAY 5/30

    Day 3 UNDER CALORIES
    DRANK 10 GLASSES OF WATER
    3 MILE DVD LESLIE SANSONE
    8,433 STEPS TODAY 5/31
    Day 4 UNDER CALORIES.
    4228 STEPS TODAY 6/1
    THAT IS ABOUT ALL .HAVING HEALTH CHALLENGES TODAY /COULDN'T DO MUCH OF ANYTHING.TOMORROW WILL BE A BETTER DAY
    day 5 NOT A GOOD DAY HEALTH GIVING ME MANY CHALLENGES.
    OVER CAL 1ST TIME
    5558 STEPS
    NO EXERCISE AGAIN 6/2
    TOMORROW WILL BE A BETTER DAY
    DAY 6 CALORIES 5/6 UNDER
    8165 STEPS
    9 GLASSES OF WATER
  • inskydiamonds
    inskydiamonds Posts: 2,519 Member
    misticache - No. It's not going to be a group because it is impossible for me to be as good about keeping the spreadsheet up to date when the posts aren't linear all in one place.

    I hope no one has big qualms with this, but I've decided I'm going to continue the challenge on the thread.

    Good job getting through this week everyone! I'm excited to see the weigh-ins tomorrow, though I'm not sure if I'm excited about my own. haha

    Here are you challenges for next week:

    - Increase your FRUIT/VEGETABLE intake this week
    - Get 30 minutes of CARDIO at least 4 days this week
    - Share a RECIPE with the group
  • ellemac7
    ellemac7 Posts: 2
    First week weigh in.

    Sw: 140
    Dw: 140

    Stayed the same which I am quite happy with as I had 3 events this week! I added a new exercise, drank more water but didn't stay under calories 5 days.

    Looking forward to next weeks challenge, really need to eat more fruit and veg.
  • go2anderson
    go2anderson Posts: 21 Member
    I'm feeling pretty good about the weigh in tomorrow... I hope I'm not disappointed but I did pretty good this week, especially today. We'll see soon! :wink:
  • mcfluffie
    mcfluffie Posts: 22
    Under calories - 2/5 Check.
    Two extra cups of water - Check. I actually had four extra cups today.
    New activity - My planned new activity for the week is jumping rope. I haven't done that yet, but I did do something that is new to me (running on hills) that wasn't planned. Half check.
  • meeaham
    meeaham Posts: 882 Member
    Happy Monday everyone!

    My results for today:

    Water: I actually drank 48 oz of water today! It's the most I have ever drank in a very long time!
    New exercise: Nope, just did my Insanity program and went to a kickboxing class with a friend
    Calories: I'm under!!! So happy!

    I love doing these weekly challenges! I'm always thinking about this thread throughout my day making sure I'm drinking enough water and staying under calories! I did not get to try new exercises every day but I did end up picking up two new things for the week!

    Can't wait for the weigh in tomorrow!!! I look forward to seeing everyone's progress so far! =)
  • bunjijk
    bunjijk Posts: 44
    Good Morning,

    Here's my info for the week:

    Weigh-in: 214.8
    Challenges for the week: Did new exercise - Wii Just Dance - getting pretty good, I might add!
    Drank extra water everyday; only under calories 4 days but came close by only 80 calorie on another day.

    Can't wait to see how this coming week goes for everyone.
  • daisymullins
    daisymullins Posts: 37
    Right weigh in time!!!
    Currently at 63.15kg! X
  • EmmaM2211
    EmmaM2211 Posts: 536 Member
    Weigh-in today and I've gained a pound :-( 156lbs this morning. Not entirely unexpected as it's the bank holiday and I've been a bit naughty at 2 parties this weekend. Ready to grab the bull by the horns this week!!

    Challenges -
    New exercise - YES, went to a body combat class for the first time and LOVED it!
    More water - YES, although I dont log water I drank an extra 2 glasses before bed every day this week!
    Under cals - no :-( as I said too many parties!! Was over 3 days out of 7 this week.
  • livextoxrun
    livextoxrun Posts: 11
    I lost 6 pounds this week!!! i know most of it was water weight, but hey, that's awesome! i went from 120 to 114!
  • renareau
    renareau Posts: 2
    Ok check in sw was 159
    and goal w is 149

    but gained 3 pounds :( at 162 this week
    drank water
    did some jogging
    didnt hit the 5 days
  • Brinasacat
    Brinasacat Posts: 505 Member
    SW: 188.7
    6/04: 186.9

    GW: 168
  • sark1971
    sark1971 Posts: 83 Member
    My weigh in for this morning is 178.8.

    Yay!
  • 40Marbles
    40Marbles Posts: 188 Member
    Been eating too much salt and some crap over the weekend, but I'm glad that I have this challenge to keep my mind on it.

    Weight at start of challenge: 166
    Today: 166

    This week will be better!
  • go2anderson
    go2anderson Posts: 21 Member
    My Weigh In: 225.2 lb (2.8 lb lost) Woohoo!

    SW 5/21/2012 232lb
    Summer Challenge Kickoff - 5/29 228lb
    CW 6/5 225.2lb
    Summer Challenge Target - 08/28 208lb
    Goal 02/14/2013 180lb
  • kateva143
    kateva143 Posts: 46 Member
    Challenge start weight : 235.5
    1st Check in Weight - 230.6

    Challenge Goal Weight 210.5
  • 40Marbles
    40Marbles Posts: 188 Member
    Challenge start weight : 235.5
    1st Check in Weight - 230.6

    Challenge Goal Weight 210.5

    Great Job!!
  • chichi128
    chichi128 Posts: 83 Member
    this was one of the first weekends in a really long time that i didnt over indulge and i feel great. i was able to control myself which as many of you know is not an easy thing!! i feel like MFP community as really helped me with this because i know i have to be accountable for what im doing and when i see other people working just as hard i dont want to let anyone down. i finally bought a scale this weekend and im not sure if today is the day we're supposed to weigh in or tomorrow but im so excited to say that i lost 4.3lbs!! woop woop!! though small i will take anything ...26 more lbs to go by august 28th and i feel like i can really do this!! i have definitely been drinking more water..2 34oz bottles a day plus a few more glasses..staying under my calorie goal throughout the week and my new exercise has been starting the c25k

    sooo i'll make it official..

    sw 214 (5/29)
    cw 209
    gw (8/28) 184
    dw 125-130

    happy monday everyone!!!


    i thought yesterday was weigh in day but im happy today is because i got on the scale this am and im down almost another pound!!

    sw 214 (5/29)
    CW 208.8
    GW (8/28) 184


    LOVE THIS CHALLENGE!!!!!!
  • magtize
    magtize Posts: 42 Member
    CW 169.4
    GW 155

    STAY UNDER 1200 CALORIES
    DRINK 8 GLASSES OF WATER
    WALK 10,000 STEPS
    DO THESE EVERYDAY
    DAY 2 WAS UNDER CALORIES,
    HAD 8 GLASSES OF WATER
    DID WALK AT HOME WITH LESLIE SANSONE 2 MILES
    ONLY WALKED 7,773 STEPS TODAY 5/30

    Day 3 UNDER CALORIES
    DRANK 10 GLASSES OF WATER
    3 MILE DVD LESLIE SANSONE
    8,433 STEPS TODAY 5/31
    Day 4 UNDER CALORIES.
    4228 STEPS TODAY 6/1
    THAT IS ABOUT ALL .HAVING HEALTH CHALLENGES TODAY /COULDN'T DO MUCH OF ANYTHING.TOMORROW WILL BE A BETTER DAY
    day 5 NOT A GOOD DAY HEALTH GIVING ME MANY CHALLENGES.
    OVER CAL 1ST TIME
    5558 STEPS
    NO EXERCISE AGAIN 6/2
    TOMORROW WILL BE A BETTER DAY
    DAY 6 CALORIES 5/6 UNDER
    8165 STEPS
    9 GLASSES OF WATER
  • magtize
    magtize Posts: 42 Member
    CW 169.4
    GW 155

    STAY UNDER 1200 CALORIES
    DRINK 8 GLASSES OF WATER
    WALK 10,000 STEPS
    DO THESE EVERYDAY
    DAY 2 WAS UNDER CALORIES,
    HAD 8 GLASSES OF WATER
    DID WALK AT HOME WITH LESLIE SANSONE 2 MILES
    ONLY WALKED 7,773 STEPS TODAY 5/30

    Day 3 UNDER CALORIES
    DRANK 10 GLASSES OF WATER
    3 MILE DVD LESLIE SANSONE
    8,433 STEPS TODAY 5/31
    Day 4 UNDER CALORIES.
    4228 STEPS TODAY 6/1
    THAT IS ABOUT ALL .HAVING HEALTH CHALLENGES TODAY /COULDN'T DO MUCH OF ANYTHING.TOMORROW WILL BE A BETTER DAY
    day 5 NOT A GOOD DAY HEALTH GIVING ME MANY CHALLENGES.
    OVER CAL 1ST TIME
    5558 STEPS
    NO EXERCISE AGAIN 6/2
    TOMORROW WILL BE A BETTER DAY
    DAY 6 CALORIES 5/6 UNDER
    8165 STEPS
    9 GLASSES OF WATER
    DID 1 HOUR ON THE WII
    DAY 7 WEIGH IN
    SW 169.4
    CW 166.6
    GW 155
    WOO HOO DOWN 2.8
    HOPE EVERYONE HAD A GOOD FIRST WEEK.NOW ON TO A SUCCESSFUL WEEK 2
  • chichi128
    chichi128 Posts: 83 Member
    So i'm going to start today off with my recipe post..its nothing crazy and pretty easy. i made this a few weeks ago one morning with all the stuff i had left in the fridge and was surprised it came out pretty good. i usually have it for breakfast after my workout but i would have it for dinner too because its pretty filling for such few calories...

    1c mushrooms diced
    4lg egg whites
    1/4-1/2c kidney beans
    3 mini sweet peppers diced
    1/8-1/4c shredded mozzerrella
    2tbs salsa

    i start by putting literally a drop or 2 ( less than a teaspoon) of EVOO in the pan throw in my peppers let them cook about 2 mins then toss in the mushrooms ( the mushrooms will give off some liquid when they cook which helps everything to steam a little bit) cook for another minute until soft..throw in kidney beans cook until warm throw in your egg whites and cook everything together until eggs are done. throw in a bowl sprinkle with some cheese and salsa and enjoy!! a couple days that i have been super hungry i added some toast to the mix but its usually filling by itself and totals around 300 calories give or take i know it sounds a bit funny..looks even funnier but it really is tasty lol. and it also looks like a lot of food when you are eating...i know that that part helps me because it tricks my mind into thinking im getting a lot!

    for my cardio challenge im incorporating the c25k routine with one extra day to take a long walk.

    and increasing my fruits and veggie intake is very much welcomed as i have been craving watermelon for the longest time lol not i have an excuse to go get some!!

    GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!
  • mattysmom
    mattysmom Posts: 82 Member
    Tuesday Weigh in 246.2 down 3.2 lbs. Did the water just fine, was over my calories on 3 days, exercised 3x different one each day
  • branohockey
    branohockey Posts: 60 Member
    SW: 150.2
    CW: 147.4
    loss this week 2.8 :happy:

    I will certainly take that!! I like to have a goal and participating in a challenge accomplishes that.

    Keep up the good work everybody!

    Marie
  • jenpeterson96
    jenpeterson96 Posts: 64 Member
    SW: 163.3
    CW: 160.8

    Loss: 2.5 pounds

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