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Official Weigh-In Post
Hey everyone - we'll use this post as our official Weigh-in! Please use this to track your weekly weigh-in!! I can't wait to see how you all progress throughout these 50 days! 1/2 - 171.6 1/9 - 169.2 1/16 - 168 1/23 - 166.4 1/30 - 2/6 - 2/13 - 2/20 -
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Competition to Motivate!!!
Do you need a little competition to help motivate you to get started? I'm that way for sure! Have you heard of dietbet.com? Basically, for the specific competition that I've joined in on, you pay $25 and try to lose 4% of your body weight by January 31st. If you hit that target, you split the pot with everyone that hit the…
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Nebraska Workout Buddy?!?!
Hello everyone, I am working to meet some of my goals and have hit a huge bump. I need accountability!! I'd really LOVE to find a workout buddy. I know may seem a strange request, but I just can't find anyone in my circle of friends to workout with. I can talk the talk, but lately, I've needed some help "walking the walk."…
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Hello Friends!
Are you all still out there?? I apologize for going MIA for a while. It's been a bit of a mental battle for as of late, but I think I've got my stuff back in order and am looking forward to catching up with all of you! Please, tell me, how has your 50 day challenge been going??
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Hello Out There!!!
Hey guys! I can't believe it but I completely dropped off the face of the planet this weekend! My son got baptised yesterday and all weekend was about preparing for a house full of family and friends! MFP was (unintentionally) the furthest thing from my mind - I was so CRAZY BUSY!! How have you all been doing? Tell me how…
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Triathlon training suggestions and experiences??
Hey all! I've made my decision - I'm going to do a triathlon in July!! I'm pretty stoked...but that's it. Because I have NO IDEA what I'm doing! ha! Does anyone have any training tips or tricks they'd like to share with me? How about any experiences? This will be my first! the race consistes of a .6 mile swim in a lake, 18…
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Thursday Challenge!! Show me your BEST push-up
Realizing that we're all at different places with our physical abilities I thought it would be fun to have a push-up challenge!!! If you're able to do push-up join us Thursday!! http://www.military.com/military-fitness/workouts/pushup-challenge The Pushup Challenge by Mercy College Take this 3-minute test to find out how…
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Weigh-in (week 3) & Water Wednesday!!!!
It's that time again friends!!! Tell us about your weigh-in today!! Also...how much water will you drink today? Here's my weigh-in information: 1/2 - 171.6 1/9 - 169.2 1/16 - 168 1/23 - 166.4 1/30 - 2/6 - 2/13 - 2/20 -
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I've got a challenge for you!!
Can you go an entire day without eating anything processed?? That's my challenge to you today - EAT 100% CLEAN!! That goes for salad dressing, drinks...EVERYTHING! Can you rise to the occasion?
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Blue Monday
Did you know that today is considred the "Most Depressing Day of the Year?" I heard that on my way to work today and it made me feel sad! I decided that I was going to make it a GREAT day! I found an article from Self.com that talks about how exercise makes us happy! Take that Blue Monday! :-) Read the article (link…
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WaCkY wEeKeNd ChAlLeNgE!!!
Hey all!! I apologize for the lack of challenges this week - I've been challenged all week cleaning up puke! Ha! Let's mix it up this weekend! Use today to plan and then on Saturday and Sunday do something you've never done before! Go to a spin class, try out Zumba, go for a run, do some crab walks...etc... Think about it…
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Water Wednesday!!!
Drink up peeps!!!! Where are your totals today?!?!
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Tuesday Challenge!!
Let's focus on our arms today!! Even though I'd say it's a little cheesy - check out this post and do what you can!! :-) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a26aSVMkD04
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Plan the Week Challenge!!
Let's take Sunday to really plan and prepare all of our meals for this coming week. We're getting ready to start week 3 of the challenge and it's easy to fall into a "rut" here. It's time to step up our game and set ourselves up for success. Once you have your plan, tell us what it is! Come on friends - let's make the next…
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Friday Challenge!!
Hey everyone - please forgive me for getting this out late. I had all intentions of getting it out last night, but I think I've been hit with a bug and all I could think about was going to bed. Not a pretty one! YUK! I'm feeling pretty gross today. :-( For today's challenge, I want everyone to share what has worked for you…
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Stair Workout Challenge!!!
Happy Thursday everyone!! I'm so glad that you've been doing so well this past week. Keep at it. I know that the "newness" may have worn off on the challenge, but let's keep the momentum going! For today's challenge, I found a really great workout using our stairs at home or at work. Although, I would caution you that this…
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Introduce Yourself!!
Hey Everyone!! We're adding some new people for our next challenge!! Let's get to know each other! Tell us about yourself and tell us what your goals are! Welcome!!!
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The way it works
Hello everyone!! I've been asked to give a little breakdown of what this group is all about. And I'd LOVE to do it!! :-) Here's the deal - We are on a mission to have 50 days of success!! This group is intended to provide support, motivation, ideas and everything in between for all of us that are on a journey to better…
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WaTeR wEdNeSdAy!!!
It's Wednesday's challenge! I can't believe we're already one week into the challenge! I hope you all have seen some great successes this week! I'm going to be posting a "sticky" topic on for our main weekly weigh-ins. So please plan to use that to track your progress throughout the challenge. In the meantime...it's Water…
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Introductions
Welcome Everyone!! I'm so excited to be starting this journey with all of you! I know that some of you have less than 30 to lose and some have more...but to me, 30 pounds sound like a good round number to focus on! Let's take some time to introduce ourselves! My name is Crystal; I'm 31 and the happy wife of one amazing…
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Day 6 - Week of Workouts Challenge!!
How did you do this weekend??? Did pre-logging all you food help you? I know that weekends are tough - believe me - I struggled though it because of our anniversary festivities! :-) I would have done MUCH WORSE without a plan! I loved all the feedback that I got from everyone about how much you like planning SO....today's…
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Self Talk Tuesday!
Today is "self-talk" Tuesday! So many times we get caught up in our own negative self talk and give up as a result. Today, I'd like everyone to share some positive things about yourself. What are you doing well? It's easy to shine a light on our areas of struggle, but today we're focusing on our victories!!! My son has a…
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Weekend Challenge - Pre-log Weekend!!!
Happy weekend everyone!!! I've read a lot of you say that you struggle with eating well. Isn't it nice to know you're not alone in that?!? I want everyone to pre-log all of your meals, snacks and splurges for the entire weekend. I know what you're thinking and I feel the same way..."THAT'S CRAZY!" But hear me out...I do so…
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Day 3 Challenge - "Fab AB Friday!!"
What's happening my friends!!! Day 3 lands smack dab on a FrIDaY!! And I've got to tell you...I LOVE Friday's!!! For today's challenge, let's focus some special attention on our mid section - our CORE!! Below is an address to a video that goes through a 6 minute ab workout and it's a good one!! The girl in the video uses a…
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And so we begin!!!
Happy New Years Friends!! I'm posting this a little early because I know that some of you are WAY ahead of me in the time zone, and are getting ready for Tuesday night to end. :-) So, when the sun comes up on the 2nd of January - wherever you are - our challenge will begin!! Please use this post to share your starting…
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Day 2 Challenge
I'm loving all the amazing support and motivation that I'm feeling so far and we're just one day in!!! I want to tell all of you that you inspire me!! I don't care where you are starting - it means the world to me that you're here, that you care enough about yourself to do the work that needs to be done and that you're…
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Day 1 Challenge!
If you go through the history here, you'll see that we like to make Wednesday's "Water Wednesdays!" So that's will be our first challenge - do your best to get 80oz in!! That's 10, 8oz glasses of water. Can you do it?? Can you beat that?? Let's see - tell us how you did!
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50 Day Challenge Group starting 1/2/13
Would you like to join our 50 day challenge group?? We are gearing up for our next "50 days" and would love to add some people that are motivated, would like some amazing support, join us for daily challenges & want to see results!! If that's you - let me know and I'll add you to the party!
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Day 1 of our next 50!!!!
Hey everyone - welcome back! How have you been? We are going to start on Wednesday, January 2nd. Tell us what you'd like to accomplish in the next 50 day challenge!! For me: - I'd like to get back to consistently going to the gym. These holidays have gotten me out of my routine, and I'm itching to get back in! - I'd like…
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Next 50 Day Challenge starts Wednesday, January 2nd!!!
Because of the holidays and vacations and such - let's start now to plan for our next 50 days! Day 1 is going to be Wednesday, January 2nd. Since we're all going to be tired on the 1st - from staying up late to watch the new year come in, we'll start on the 2nd. Start your menu planning & make an exercise plan!! Let's make…
