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Tuesday Mini-Challenge
Here is the challenge: 60 squats (gradually increasing them) 10 glasses of water Stay within your calories goal Who wants to take up this challenge?
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C25K times!
I saw some great advice on C25K in one of the threads. This made me curious to know what was your starting time for your first c25k experience and where are you at now. Please copy paste and answer. Starting time: Best time: Miles/Kms: No. of weeks to reach your best time:
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Wednesday Mini-challenge!
I loved doing squats yesterday. They really make you sweaty in less than 5 minutes. Challenge is: 50 squats (not halfs, full squats are better) 45 minutes of any calories burning activity Stay within your calories goal for today Who is up for it?
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Tuesday Mini-challenge!
40 squats & 10 glasses/cups of water Stay under your calories goal Can you do it?
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Weekend challenge # 2, burn 800 calories
Weekend is here again rather quickly! I am posting the challenge to burn 800 calories over this weekend. We had burnt 6700 cals as a group last weekend but I think we can do better than that and should be able to burn 10000 cals on this weekend. Come on everyone try to be active over the weekend so you can afford more cals…
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Daily Challenge- Thursday
I am posting the twofold challenge for thursday which is to do any workout/cleaning/ walking/gym (basically anything that will make you move)for a minimum of 30 minutes. If you can do longer workout that will be even better. In addition you should drink atleast 10 glasses/cups of water. I know it is winter but for weight…
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Weekend challenge # 1, Burn 800 calories
Hi group, Weekend is here and I have already done bigger breakfast and in order to save the day I have to move. I am posting the challenge to burn 800 calories on this weekend. Just a tip try to burn more cals today than leaving them for tomorrow because sundays are generally lazier. I hope everyone will be able to…
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2013 wrap up and year 2014 targets
If I can lose another 2 lbs by 31st Dec this means I will end the year with no gain no loss. But if I dont lose it then my year will end in a deficit. I started this year with high hopes by joining the group pound a week and first 4 months went pretty well but then it has not been pound a month loss:( People are already…
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Week 45 - Burn 1600 calories over the weekend!
I am posting the challenge to burn minimum 1600 cals this weekend. I have been going over my daily calories in the past week and want to end the week at breakeven or possibly with some deficit. Come on people get active on the weekend and burn1600 cals in two days. Not a big deal I guess:bigsmile:
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Cycling to the Office
I did cycle to the office (35 min in the morning) earlier this summer and then I stopped because it takes time to change clothes back again at the office. I tried to cycle in my jeans but it was quite uncomfortable. Going to the office is not a big issue. The real problem is coming back which is uphill and almost 70 min…
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Swimming with prescription glasses?
Hi guys, I want to try swimming but there is one issue. I wear prescription glasses and for swimming I cannot remove them. What are the options I have got? I don't think I can wear swimming goggles on top of my glasses. If somebody wears glasses and also do swimming please advise. Thanks.
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Weekly bar chart in the new MFP app
Another feature of this new app which I don't like is in the Nutrition tab there is a bar chart. This chart shows the daily and weekly calories. Previously this chart was fixed for each week so I can check how much over or under I was on weekly basis. But now weeks are not fixed and each day is added to the previous week.…
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Week 44 - Burn 1500 cals this weekend
I am continuing with the weekend challenge. This weekend we have to burn 1500 calories. Right after posting this challenge I am going for a long walk and try to burn atleast a 1000 calories today. I am calling you guys to take up this challenge and get active this weekend. Come on guys show some burns:)
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Week 43 - Burn 1400 calories challenge this weekend!
Folks it is time to up the game. October is almost over and I have still not made any progress in terms of losing weight. Lets get more active this weekend and burn 1400 cals in two days. This will allow to make up for extra calories eaten over the weekend. Challenge starts now:happy:
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Week 41 - Burn 1200 calories challenge
I am posting the weekend challenge and hopefully more people will take up this challenge to burn 1200 calories. This past week had been lazy for me and I want to burn good number of calories in last 2 days of the week. Those of you who have been burning calories during the week, good for you but you can still burn some…
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Week 40 - Burn 1100 calories challenge
Hey everyone, Now we are in the last quarter of the year and only 13 weekends left to the yearend. This year has been affected by the yoyo weight for many of us. Lets take this oppurtunity to burn extra calories over each weekend in order to get rid of the gained weight. Weekends generally result in eating extra calories…
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Week 39 - Burn 1000 calories. Starting tomorrow!
Last 3 months of 2013 left now. I am planning to get back into the game so to end the year on a positive note. I am not sure how many of you following the group but I am giving it a try again for the last 14 weekends of the year. Lets burn atleast a 1000 cals this weekend. Come on we can do this!! Anybody taking the…
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Gym Routine
I have been paying gym membership and during the last 4 months I have only been there just once. I need to be regular in my gym routine. Gym closes at 8:45 pm and I arrive home at 6:30 usually. If I have my dinner then there is very slim window to go to the gym by 8:00pm. I am lacking the courage and energy to go to the…
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MFP calories Vs HRM calories Vs Gym equipment calories
I have been on MFP for over a year and I heard consistently that MFP calories are way off and gym machines calories figure is also not reliable. HRM gives the accurate number of calories. So after getting some advice from friends and MFP forums I have bought Polar FT7 Hrm. To my suprise calories burnt as per gym equipment…
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Struggling to go to the gym
I have been burning more than 3700 cals weekly for past 6 weeks doing walking/jog and cycling, which is not bad. But I have not been consistent in my routines. I have become more of a weekend warrior. I have been struggling to go back to the gym again. It has been 6 weeks of absence from the gym. How do I get the…
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Pain in the wrists
Hi guys, I am trying to be regular with my bike rides. One thing stops me from doing that. I get pain in my wrists due to my weight on the handle bars. I have seen instructions videos on youtube for proper position of hands on handle bars and do few stretches for the wrists as well. But it is not helping. I have 2…
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June Cycling Challenge.
Hey All, Now weather is definitely better and no more excuses about the weather. Take your bikes out or ride your stationary bikes and start counting your miles or Kms and post in this thread. My goal for this month is 180 Km of outdoor cycling. This month I am definitely going to achieve that. Dave you can set a penalty…
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New cycle and comfort level
Hi All, I just started cycling for little exercise but starting with only 6Kms very soon I can now do almost 30Km return trip on the road in less than 2 hours(which is a lot for me). I have a mountain bike and I am a tall guy. I have 6'3 height. My bike is only 20" and I am thinking to buy 26" cycle. The problem with my…
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Pound a week Group has 499 members!
Just one short to be 500 members. Thats a great news. But I just skipped through members list and almost half of the members have not logged in a month or even more. Looks like the New year joiners have left the group and MFP too. People forget that weight loss and getting fit is a longggg process. I guess this calls for…
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April - Cycling Challenge
Hello Group, Very sunny day here in Oslo and I am not making you April fool, it is sunny in Oslo:happy: With the spring coming I think cycling would be great idea (especially for those who have knees issues). We have just finished March cycling challenge and I think 2-3 of us have achieved and went over the target. It…
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Weekend Challenge # 16 - Burn 1500 calories! Level 3:)
Hey guys, As the weather is getting better I feel that we should up the difficulty level of the weekend challenge. I am challenging everyone to burn 1500 calories this weekend. I know it is not easy but we can always push ourselves to do more. This weekend make sure to burn good number of calories on both days to complete…
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Running shoes & Gait Analysis
I have got my gait analysis done last year and I was recommended to use Asics Kinetic gel shoes. Analysis was done while I was walking on the treadmill. But after reading various threads on MFP that gait analysis should be done while running. Today I have my gait analysis done after less than 10 months. To my surprise the…
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C25K started January 10th
Here is the thread for C25K postings starting from tomorrow. Lets get up from the couches:mad:
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Weekend Challenge # 15 - Burn 1000 calories minimum!
Hello everyone, this weekend challenge is relaxed a little so more people can take up the challenge. Lets burn atleast a 1000 calories this Saturday and Sunday and make the weekends count as well!
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Weekend Challenge # 14 - Burn 1200 calories minimum!
Weekend is here and so the weekend challenge is here too. Burn atleast 1200 calories over the weekend so you can afford to eat a little extra. Weather is getting better and it will be great fun just to get out and walk/run or ride the bike. This message is to all the Movers and Shakers!!
