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It was a great 2 weeks for me. I lost 4.5 pounds, with a total of 12 for the challenge so far. Really pleased with the challenges. it has really helped me. Carla

Is this before exercise calories or total with exercise calories??

So my goal for November is to burn at least 1,000 calories per day. If I do that I will burn at least 30,000 calories this month and again next. That means I should have no problem meeting my goal of 400,000 calories for the year. I hope to reach 425,000 but will be thrilled to hit the 400,000. How about the rest of you?…

Well here are my month totals: October 1 - 7: 4515 October 8 - 14: 4966 October 15 - 21: 6247 October 21 - 28: 7559 October 29, 30, 31: 3400 Total for October: 26,687 Total for January: 34,621 Total for February: 34,442 Total for March: 34,016 Total for April: 40,853 Total for May: 44,045 Total for June: 38,434 Total for…

Well, the month is almost over. How is everyone doing. I am setting a goal for myself for November. You will see what it is in 2 days. October 1 - 7: 4515 October 8 - 14: 4966 October 15 - 21: 6247 October 21 - 28: 7559 October 29, 30, 31: Total so far for October: 23,287 Total for January: 34,621 Total for February:…

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Okay, I have been doing a lot of swimming and water jogging, so will make sure I get on the treadmill or elliptical for at least 5 30 minute sessions. In 30 minutes, I can go about 2 miles so will set my goal for 10 miles this week. I will continue to do my strength stuff, swim and get in 3 golf sessions to round out my…

Hey yolste07, how is the zumba coming? Are you still going to do that zumba marathon. That is the one thing I am really missing while I am on vacation is the zumba classes. Hope you are back on track. Well, the month is 3 weeks in and I have not logged any calories on here. I have burned, so here is the update. October 1 -…

My goal for the year is still 400,000 calories burned and I should be able to reach that goal. Sept. 1 - 2: 193 Sept. 3 - 9: 9602 Sept. 10 - 16: 10254 Sept. 17 - 23: 7965 Sept. 24 - 30: 6398 September total: 34,412 Total for January: 34,621 Total for February: 34,442 Total for March: 34,016 Total for April: 40,853 Total…

Hope we get lots of participants. This challenge is going to PUSH us all for the year end.

Well, did one full circuit today. I did the jumping jacks, butt kicks and twist jumps in the pool, but the rest on the dry ground. It was not as bad as I thought it would be. I broke it up and did at least 60 of each (I forgot my sheet at home and could not remember the order after squats) and was okay. I will be able to…

Just returned from a weekend retreat and will work on this challenge for the rest of the week. I will do some of these in the pool (i.e. jumping jacks) because I can not jump with my bad knees. Let's see if I can do this tomorrow.

Having a tough time getting in 5 veggies and fruit. I upped my veggies to 2 - 3 servings per day this month and am getting that in. Will keep trying. The exercise is hard on the arms, but am plugging away and getting in at least one rep per day along with the other exercise I am doing. Hope everyone else is doing well.

You know, we have all heard this before, yet still need reminders. I have started riding my bike to the gym instead of driving, it just kills 2 birds with one stone. I used to drive and park right by the door (because I leave my purse in the trunk and want to see the car). Great advice and I responded so all my friends…

My goal for the year is still 400,000 calories burned and I should be able to reach that goal. Sept. 1 - 2: 193 Sept. 3 - 9: 9602 Sept. 10 - 16: 10254 Sept. 17 - 23: Sept. 24 - 30: Total for January: 34,621 Total for February: 34,442 Total for March: 34,016 Total for April: 40,853 Total for May: 44,045 Total for June:…

That is awesome, Isn't it a great feeling when you realize that not only will you meet a goal, but are going to surpass it. Keep it up.

That is great, glad you are ready to go for September.

My goal for the year is still 400,000 calories burned and I should be able to reach that goal. Sept. 1 - 2: 193 Sept. 3 - 9: 9602 Sept. 10 - 16: Sept. 17 - 23: Sept. 24 - 30: Total for January: 34,621 Total for February: 34,442 Total for March: 34,016 Total for April: 40,853 Total for May: 44,045 Total for June: 38,434…

Wow, 5 servings will be tough, right now I am thrilled that I am getting 3. How many reps of each exercise would be done per circuit?? Just asking, as I did not see that on the video. Thanks.

^^^^ I agree. If I do heavy stuff that I only do once in a while and on those days, I do not have time to do any other exercise, I break a sweat and am exhausted at the end of the day, I count it. I have my level set on sedentary because I am retired, so that extra strenuous stuff burns extra calories and therefore I would…

Bump, I will need to try these. Thanks for sharing.

Wow, what a wonderful story. We all need to stop and think before we judge. No one knows what other people have been through and to be a friend to someone may mean the world to them. Thanks for sharing.

I am working on rowing as one of my cardio exercises for this month. I hope to row at least 3 times every week and do a minimum of 30 minutes. That means 9 to 11 miles. I set my goal for 12 miles so that will make me push it just a little.

Well, August is finished and I am ready to move on to September. My yearly goal of 400,00 is within reach. I hope I make it. August 1 - 5: 8,015 August 6 - 12: 13,839 August 13 - 19: 12,068 August 20 - 26: 9,937 August 27 - August 31: 5366 Total for August: 44, 047 Total for January: 34,621 Total for February: 34,442 Total…

Hi everyone, My name is Carla. I am retired, so have lots of time to finally take care of myself. I joined MFP a while ago, but did not get serious until July 1, 2011, when I retired. I started my journey at 283 pounds an am now at 193 (give or take that few pounds I keep losing and gaining back). I did not stick to my…

I don't know what you are doing for cardio, but I try to mix mine up. I will row one day, use the elliptical the next, ride the stationary bike and I also swim. This keeps the boredom at bay and uses different muscles. Just a thought. Carla

My goals: 1) To get below 190 (I have lost and gained back the same 5 pounds for the last 2 months) 2) To fit into all the size 16 clothes I bought (I was in a 26 when i started this journey 14 months ago) 3) To workout at least 6 times a week 4) To defeat my cravings, whatever they are for (Do not give in) 5) Eat healthy…

I agree wholeheartedly with your comments. You are doing great and it is wonderful to see this in print. Thanks.

I ride the bike (stationary and regular), do zumba, use the elliptical, started doing some rowing (machine), strength training, circuit training, swim, aquafit, walk the dog, and that is about it. I love to try new things too, so bring it on. Whatever you put out, I will try. Thanks for putting together this challenge.

Wow, I can't believe August is almost over and I have not posted any calories burnt for the month. I need to get back in the habit. I know I burned a lot because I was in a challenge for burning but I have no idea what the month total looks like. HOpe is all is well with everyone and that you are burning, burning and…