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March Week 3 Winners
WOW WOW WOW!!!! What an incredible week for many in the group. There were 103 participants on the spread sheet this past week. Of that group, there were 49 people that lost (a total of 92.3 lbs), 38 people that stayed the same or did not record, and 16 people that gained (a total of 24.8 lbs). Congratulations to all!!!!…
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March Week 4 Mini Challenge
Here we go again!!! Monday Mini Challenge: Food: stay within your calorie limit and make today a no sugar day. Cardio: do 30-60 minutes of increased heart rate activity. ( your choice) Strength: it is crunch Monday- do 150 before midnight tonight. Water: drink at least 64 is today. Tuesday Mini Challenge. Food: stay within…
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March Week 2 Winners
Another week is done and 1 weeks closer to spring/summer. I can't wait. For the second week of March, there were 105 participants on the spread sheet. Of those, there were 42 people that showed a loss (total of 56.4 lbs), 36 people that stayed the same or did not record, and 27 people that gained a little (total of 42.3…
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March Week 3 Mini Challenge
Monday Mini Challenge: Food - keep your calories below your target amount. It might also be a good day to re-evaluate your targets. Are they working for you or do they need a little bit of tweeking. For the fun of it try eating everything today with the wrong hand (LOL) Cardio - Do 30-45 minutes of increased heart rate…
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March Week 1 Winners
Hello, The first week of March there were 100 participants on the spread sheet. Of those there were 54 participants that lost (total of 87.1 lbs), 24 people that stayed the same or did not record, and 21 people that gained (total of 47.3 lbs). Well done everyone. Top 15 Losers ~~~~~~~~~~~~ creech6317 -2.50% -4.0lbs…
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March Week 2 Mini Challenge
Monday Mini Challenge: Food: stay within your calorie limit and make sure you are not eating empty calories. Ask yourself "Is this good for me"? Cardio: do 30-60 minutes of increased heart rate activity. ( maybe a brisk walk or interval training) Strength: it is crunch Monday- do 150 before midnight tonight. (3 different…
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Spread Sheet Entry Information
Hello, We have 40+ new participants this month so I just thought I would write a little blurb about the spreadsheet. - The spreadsheet is a Google Document and you need a Google Account to open it and I must give you access. - It is for the entire month. - If you participated last month, you will find the spreadsheet…
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March Week 1 Mini Chalkenge
Hello Everyone, For all the new people, welcome. For all the repeat participants, thanks for returning. The Mini challenges will consist of 30-45 minutes of cardio 3-5 times a week depending on your level. On top of that there will be a strength exercise and a food challenge every day. They will be listed here for the full…
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HELP!!! Need to figure out what I am doing wrong
Hello, I am 46 years old, 5'9" tall and have been doing MFP for 2.5 years. In July last year, I was down to 167lbs, in Sept after a little holiday I had jumped up to 174, in Jan I was 176, and now I am 184. My regimen consists of eating 1300-1500 calories (BMR is 1415), cardio in the form of elliptical and treadmill at…
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February Week 4 & Month Winners
Hello All, I have no idea where February went but it is gone. For the final week, week 4, there were 72 participants on the spread sheet and of those there were 22 people that lost (total of 29.4 lbs), 27 people that stayed the same or did not record, and 23 people that gained (total of 41.7 lbs). Top 15 Losers~~~~~~~~~~…
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Chit-Chat, Introduce Yourself.
Hello All and Welcome to March, Things have been really quiet in this group and I feel like I am doing all the talking so I thought I would start a chit-chat thread and give everybody the opportunity to introduce themselves and talk about anything. I see everybodies names and weights and often wonder who you all really…
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Life's New Journey March 2013 Challenge
Everyone's Invited!!!!!:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: A year and a half ago I decided it was time to get healthy. I wanted to be around to torment my children like they have tormented me for 21 years (they are the lights of my life), be around to spoil my grandchildren (don't have any yet), and most of all to enjoy life. I…
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February Week 3 Winners
And here is the final one. The third week of February we were down in numbers to 66 participants on the spread sheet. Of those there were 26 people that lost (total of 53.3lbs), 24 people that stayed the same or did not record, and 16 people that gained (total of 26.3lbs). Very Very well done everyone. Top 15…
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February Week 2 Winners
I'm on a roll. Here's #2. The second week of February had 74 participants. Of those there were 28 people that lost (total of 48.5lbs), 20 people that stayed the same or did not record, and 26 people that gained (total of 44.8lbs). Top 15 Losers~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sheils_Kl -2.48% -4.5lbs MLL0319 -2.01% -3.0lbs bambisboys -1.89%…
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February Week 1 Winners
Hello All, I first have to apologize for taking so long to report the winners. The first week in February there were 81 participants on the spread sheet. Of those there were 32 people that showed a loss (total of 50.5 lbs), 28 people that stayed the same or did not record, and 21 people that showed a gain (total of 36…
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February Week 4 Mini Challenge
Good Morning, Hope everybody had a good week. Here are the mini-challenges for Feb 24-Mar 2 Monday Mini Challenge: Food - stay within your calorie limit. Make today a now sweets day. Fruits are ok but no candies, chocolate, or sugar. Cardio - Do 30-60 minutes of increased heart rate activity Strength - you know it's Monday…
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February Week 3 Mini Challenge
Happy Monday to All, I am back!!!!!! :flowerforyou: Monday Mini Challenge: Food- stay below allowed calorie limit. Today try to analyze whether you are eating empty calories also know as "no nutritional value". The first thing that comes to mind is soda. If you are a soda drinker, lets make today a soda free day!!! Cardio-…
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January 2-February 2 Mini Challenge
Welcome to all. Here is the mini challenge for January week 5. Enjoy!! Monday's Mini Challenge: Food-Stay within your alloted calorie limit and give up one of your comfort foods. Cardio-Do 30 minutes of increased heart rate cardio exercise (ie jog, bicycle,elliptical,jumping jacks,aerobics,zumba,etc) Strength-Do 15…
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January Week 3 Winners
Hello All, Another week has come and gone and it has been another great week for participants in this group. There were 140 participants on the spread sheet this past week and of those there were 63 people that showed a loss (total of 101.6lbs), 47 people that stayed the same or did not record, and 30 people that showed a…
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January 21-27 Mini Challenge
Welcome to all. Here is the mini challenge for January week 4. Enjoy!! I still want you to think of three things before you eat. They are: 1) Why are you eating?-(Are you bored?,Are you sad?,Are you really hungry?,etc) 2) What are you eating?-(Are you eating nutritional food?,Are you staying within your calorie limit?,Is…
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January Week 2 Winners
Hello All, We are two weeks into the New Year and it looks like mosst are getting back into the groove. We had 140 participants on the spread sheet this week. Of those there were 61 people that showed a loss (total of 109.9lbs), 56 people that stayed the same or did not record, and 23 people that gained (total of 32.9lbs).…
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January 14-20 Mini Challenge
Welcome to all. Here is the mini challenge for January week 3. Enjoy!! I still want you to think of three things before you eat. They are: 1) Why are you eating?-(Are you bored?,Are you sad?,Are you really hungry?,etc) 2) What are you eating?-(Are you eating nutritional food?,Are you staying within your calorie limit?,Is…
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January Week 1 Winners
Hello All, What a difference a week without holidays make. I am awestruck at the numbers on the spread sheet this week. There were 135 participants on the spreadsheet. Of the 135 there were 88 people that showed a loss (total of 207.7lbs), 26 people that stayed the same or did not record, and 21 people that showed a gain…
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January 7-13 Mini Challenges
Welcome to all. Here is the mini challenge for January week 2. Enjoy!! I am going to get a little philosophical this week and want you to think of three things before you eat. They are: 1) Why are you eating?-(Are you bored?,Are you sad?,Are you really hungry?,etc) 2) What are you eating?-(Are you eating nutritional…
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December Week 5 & Monthly Winners
Hello All, Sorry for the delay in posting the results. I think I am finally getting caught up from Xmas. Hope everybody else is doing what needs to be done to get back on the train. For the fifth week in December there were 106 participants on the spread sheet. Of those there were 29 people that showed a loss (total of…
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"Life's New Journey" January 2013 Challenge
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2013!!! A year and a half ago I decided it was time to get healthy. I wanted to be around to torment my children like they have tormented me for 21 years (they are the lights of my life), be around to spoil my grandchildren (don't have any yet), and most of all to enjoy life. I have joined a couple of…
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December 31-January 6
Hello Everyone. Welcome to 2013 and the beginning, middle or maybe end of your "Life's New Journey" Monday Mini Challenge: Food- stay below allowed calorie limit. Review your calorie intake and try to avoid empty calories such as food high in sugar. If you are a soda drinker make today a soda free day. Cardio- go for a…
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December Week 3 & 4 Winners
Happy New Year to All, I hope everyone had a great holiday season. By the looks of the Week 3 & 4 results on the spread sheet there were some of us that over indulged a little. This is your little kick (you know where) to get back on the wagon and continue on with our journey. I know that I need a 12 step program to kick…
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December 15-21 Mini Challenge
Welcome to December Week 3 Monday Mini Challenge: Food: stay within your calorie limit and make sure you are not eating empty calories. Give up one of your comfort foods today. Cardio: do 30-60 minutes of increased heart rate activity. ( maybe a brisk walk or interval training) Strength: it is crunch Monday- do 150 before…
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December Week 2 Winners
Hello All, I have to tell you that I am absolutely astounded at the number of people in this challenge that have been able to lose weight this month. This is the hardest month of the year with all the parties, goodies, and celebrations that we must endure. You all need to give yourself a huge pat on the back. High 5's to…
