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The stampede mud run - Melbourne October 2013
Just went crazy and signed up for this. I have 10 months to loose weight, get fit and be ready to do the 5 km. This is my birthday present to me - the race is on my bday.
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Long distance running advice.
I have decided to set myself the challenge of running the Warburton Trail. It's 35 km(21miles) one way, mainly flat but some steep hills as well. I currently run about 30km (18miles) a week. I have set the date as 23 Feb - 21 weeks away and just need some advice on training. I only started running at all 6 months ago and…
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September challenge - recommit!
For September let's all commit to doing one thing to improve our health and fitness. It's past time to get back on track. It can be a food or exercise commitment.
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NEW YEARS RESOLUTION
You dont need to read this or get on board, its for my own accountability, but if you want to set a very long term goal then feel free to add it. My New Years Resolution is to start the New Year 20kg lighter than I am now. I think it will help to put it out there to stay accountable. 20kg will be a push but we need to have…
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I'm back and I'm ready to rock this!
I haven't been around in a while but I'm back and raring to go. Still loosing weight but having a lot of health issues, ironically due to the weightloss! My goal now is to shift from the weight loss aspect into the fitness aspect. This time last year I was 319 pounds, never moved and never dreamed of moving. Now I'm 189…
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July challenge.
As a few of us are still lurking but off track, let's start a new challenge. I'm thinking DRY JULY. Traditionally this is giving up the demon drink, but I'm non alcoholic so I am giving up all sugar except apples. No biscuits, deserts, juice, chocolate, etc. gulp. What is the main thing hindering your weight loss that you…
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Eofys long term challenge
Up for a long term challenge? Join me for the End Of Financial Year Scales (eofys) challenge. There are 13 weeks till the end of the financial year. Set your weekly loss target, and your end of challenge target. They don't have to match. At he end of each week we weigh in and see where we are at.
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April challenge
Lets take the opportunity this month to reset. A lot of us are tired or can't be bothered or finding it a bit hard. The goals for this month are : 1 - set your food goal. A max amount of calories a day or a food you will give up. 2 - set your exercise goal. 3 - set your weight loss goal These should not be overerly…
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Easter challenge
There is a little over 8 weeks till Easter. It's time to set a weightloss goal to achieve by Easter Monday. Tell us how much you want to loose by Easter monday, how you will do it and what your reward will be. After all, there is no point setting a goal if you don't know how you will achieve it, and we need something to…
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Right, what's going on?
I stay away for a week and the group has ground to a halt. What's going on guys? Are we still here and still committed or have we given up. Do you need more support? Do you need encouragement and motivation? Let me know if your still around and what you need to succeed. I have an idea for a new long challenge once the…
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MOVE IT TOO LOOSE IT MARCH
The challenge for March is to MOVE IT TO LOOSE IT! Nominate how many minutes a week you will be exercising for and then at the end of each week report how you did. Exercise can be anything from swimming, to walking, to DVD to pushups. Whatever you like for as long as you like. Oh, there is one catch, each week you have to…
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c25k
I have signed up for a 5k run so I need to get training. Does anyone want to join me in c25k? I'm doing a practice tonight but I officially start saturday.
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how much I have lost
I was getting discoraged at my "slow" weightloss so I went back through all my entries and wrote it down so I could see it. Turns out im doing much better than I thought! If you think its not happening for you, do this too and you may be surprised. All of this is in kilos, im too lazy to convert it, but 1kg is about 2…
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February Challenge
January was all about keeping your body moving every day. February is going to be about mixing it up and trying new things. Your challenge for this month is : PART 1 - Try 2 new forms of exercise. It might be a class or a machine at the gym you have never used. It doesnt have to be at the gym. try boot camp or dancing or…
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Roll call - Whois still here
So as we near the end of January it's time to see wo is still on board. Most people quit their new years resolution the get healthy by January 17, many more don't last the month. So, who is still on board for a fitter and healthier 2013?
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February mini challenge
Because the main February challenge is really more like 4 mini challenges, I have decided to do 1 mini challenge for the month, for you to complete when you like. It's blatantly stolen fom biggest looser so you may be familiar with it :) This months mini challenge is to grab a back pack and load it up with the amount of…
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Easter Challenge
Ok, so Im doing an Easter challenge in another group and thought some of you might like to try one as well. There is a little over 8 weeks till Easter. It's time to set a weightloss goal to achieve by Easter Monday. Tell us how much you want to loose by Easter monday, how you will do it and what your reward will be. After…
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January challenge - GET MOVING
Happy New Year! I hope your all ready for your first challenge :) Often the hardest thing about exercising is to just get moving so that is what this months challenge is all about. Our January month long challenge is to GET MOVING! Commit to doing some form of exercise for a minimum of 20 mins every single day. For some it…
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Quick poll - fad diets
Is anyone still using fad diets while on mfp? I'm talking pills, potions, cleanses, etc that claim to help you loose weight or detox. I have a cople of ideas for challenged for next month but I need some info. FYI, while I always want to buy the latest gimmick, I don't. No pills, no cleanses or radical diets where you eat…
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January week 4 challenge
Till the end of January our challenge is to track everything that goes into our mouths. I'm talking about the mouthfull of something you try, the salad dressing, the sauce or spread, even your vitamins! Let's see what we are really eating in a week.
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c25k
I have signed up for a 5k run so I need to get training. Does anyone want to join me in c25k? I'm doing a practice tonight but I officially start saturday.
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Week 3 challenge - jan 15-21
This week is about pushing yourself. Choose an activity - crunches, squats, pushups, walking - whatever you like. Day 1 push yourself to your limit. Then each day, you need to do better. Eg day one - 20 squats, day two - 25 squats etc. if your walking, walk an extra minute each day. looking forward to seeing us push…
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So what are you actually doing to get healthy?
Like the title asks, what are you actively doing to get healthy and loose your weight? Are you just tracking your calories? Are you making the healthy choice? Are you exercising? For me, I track my calories daily and where I can I make the healthy choice. After all, if your on 1200 calories a day it doesn't matter if it's…
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Whyt the scale goes UP when you start exercising
Have a read of this if your gaining weight from exercise Why the Scale Goes Up When You Start a New Workout Plan By Chalene Johnson Probably the most common question I get when I release a new exercise program is, "Help! I'm gaining weight! Am I doing something wrong?" This is a common phenomenon with any new exercise…
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Why the scale goes UP when you start exercising
Interesting read - dont get discoraged Why the Scale Goes Up When You Start a New Workout Plan By Chalene Johnson Probably the most common question I get when I release a new exercise program is, "Help! I'm gaining weight! Am I doing something wrong?" This is a common phenomenon with any new exercise program, such as Turbo…
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Weekly challenge January 8-15 - love yourself
Weightloss isn't just about food and exercise. Sometimes being overweight we tend to focus on the negatives about ourselves. This week is all about the positives. Each day you need to post one non physical thing about yourself that you like. At the end of the week print them out and put them somewhere you will see them…
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january week 2 mini challenge
Here is tomorrows mini challenge. Hydration - Are you drinking enough? Water is great for weightloss. Some of the benefits of drinking plenty or water are : * It helps flush the toxins and fat out of your body * The more you drink the less water you retain * It improves your complexion * Often when we are looking for…
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Mini Challenge!
Just to keep you on your toes, tomorrow we are doing a mini challenge. Before every meal and snack you have tomorrow you need to do 10 squats. Want a biscuit? 10 squats first! For me. this will help me with snacking. Do I reeeeealy want to do 10 squats to have that little snack? Probably not :) Good luck with your squats,…
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Weekly challenge January 1 - 7 - what's your poison?
While we are fresh and motivated with our New Years resolutions, and pobably slightly over did it with food and drink over the holidays, what better way to start our first weekly challenge than to give up our main food or drink vice. Choose one thing to give up for the week, post it below, and then let's stick to it. It…
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basic home muscle building
I have never exercised in all my 37 years so I basically have no idea what im doing. The information out there is a bit confusing to me so I need some very simple and basic help. I have lost 27 kilos in the last few months and about 3 kg of that has been muscle. Now that im a bit lighter and a bit fitter I really need to…
