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Women: How much do you lift?
Curious (don't be shy!) how much other women lift at the gym? Can you name 3 weighted exercises (moves?) you do and at what weight/reps? Pretty please & thank you!
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CLEAN UP YOUR DIET CHALLENGE!
BEGINS NEXT MONDAY 3/24/14 Each day (beginning next Monday) you will come to this page and post one meal a day from the previous week and the SAME meal IMPROVED (cleaner, healthier, unprocessed, more protein or organic are a few examples of improved). Essentially, eat & record your diet this week as usual. NEXT week you…
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What do I need for my home gym?
We have a large addition we are turning into a home gym. Feel like I'm forgetting something, any recconendations? So far: Treadmill Smith Machine (I have a bad back + knee so don't judge me lol!) Weight Rack + Bench Exercise Ball Resistance Bands TRX System Yoga Stuff
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Work out EVERY day till December Challenge!
I need to get back into working out, do you? I'm challenging myself to work out every damn day till December to get myself into gear. You can start any time but the best time would be RIGHT NOW :) Come check in every day to say what you did for exercise. Anyone else want in?
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WEDNESDAY MINI CHALLENGE!
Are you back for more? Today's challenge is 100 overhead tricep extensions! Seems like a lot. Well, you can break them up! One handed or two, laying, on a ball, sitting or standing. Don't have weights? Surely there is something heavy around? A book? A couple of cans? Jug of OJ? Post once to accept the challenge and again…
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CHALLENGE! NO ALCOHOL AUGUST!
Not trying to spoil your fun or anything..... Just noticed that all these drinks are certainly not helping me get off this plateau. Too many parties, too much partying. They add up! So I'm saying bye-bye to beers and spiked lemonade, no more wine and nary a jello shot shall pass these lips for the month of August. Anyone…
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"650lb. Virgin" (TLC) lost 450 pounds, then regained 250lbs
David Smith http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/47703439#47703439 He had a TLC show (The 650 Pound Virgin) and also did a whole media blitz. This guy really inspired me at the beginning of my weight-loss journey. It's really sad :( He now weighs 500 pounds. I have to say, I identify with his struggle. When you gain…
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FRIDAY (7/27) MINI CHALLENGE!
100 PUSH UPS! Don't be scerrrd! You CAN do this! They don't have to be perfect, or fast, or all at once. If this is your 2nd/3rd week beat last week's # I don't love push ups but I do love getting stronger & fitter! Great for your arms/core. Break them up. ANY KIND (I'll be doing mine on a stability ball) Comment once to…
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Thursday (7/26) MINI CHALLENGE!
I'm early so I can sleep in late tomorrow :) Who wants sexy legs? Strong legs? (Me! Me! Me!) 200 CALF RAISES! 2/3rd Week? Add weight or increase # from last week! Level 1: From floor Level 2: Heels hanging off any kind of step (I do mine off edge of treadmill or a step) Level 3: Add weights in your hands just hanging at…
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WEDNESDAY (7/25) MINI CHALLENGE!
Flabby arms? 100 Overhead extensions would help! Week 2/3 beat last week's # by at least 10! Break them up if need be :) Throught the day is ok! Get creative for weight (Milk jug? Book? Hmm.....). Post once to commit to challenge and again (before midnight) when completed! Are you ready to get rid of that flab? I am :mad:…
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TUESDAY (7/24) MINI CHALLENGE!
Want strong legs & a sweet booty? Of course you do! 150 SQUATS! Body weight style or add weights if that's too easy. Static or walking lunges count! Week 2 or 3? Beat last weeks # by 10! No weight? Grab anything a little heavy! Jug of milk? Books? Baby? You can do these ANYWHERE! I'll be doing them at work, in sets,…
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FRIDAY (7/20) MINI CHALLENGE !
100 PUSH UPS! If this is your 2nd week beat your first week's # I don't love push ups but I do love getting stronger & fitter! Great for your arms/core. Break them up. ANY KIND (I'll be doing mine on a stability ball) Comment once to commit and again (before midnight) when you've completed.
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MONDAY (7/23) MINI CHALLENGE!
Oops sorry Im late- Dr. Appt 150 CRUNCHES! Any kind you prefer. Standing even if that's all you can manage. Break them up into sets if need be. Post once to accept the challenge and again (before midnight) when completed :) If this is your 3rd week I encourage you to beat your previous # by at least 10 and add new best to…
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THURSDAY MINI CHALLENGE!
I'm early so I can sleep in late tomorrow :) Who wants sexy legs? Strong legs? 200 CALF RAISES! Level 1: From floor Level 2: Heels hanging off any kind of step (I do mine off edge of treadmill) Level 3: Add weights in your hands just hanging at your sides. No weights? Get creative! DEFINITELY stretch BEFORE , BETWEEN SETS…
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THURSDAY (7/19) MINI CHALLENGE!
I'm early so I can sleep in late tomorrow :) I <3 Thursday's! Who wants sexy legs? Strong legs? 200 CALF RAISES! If this is your 2nd week, beat last week's number by at least 10! Level 1: From floor Level 2: Heels hanging off any kind of step (I do mine off edge of treadmill) Level 3: Add weights in your hands just hanging…
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WEDNESDAY (7/18) MINI CHALLENGE!
Are you back for more? Today's challenge is 100 overhead tricep extensions! If this is your 2nd week beat your previous # by at least 10. Seems like a lot. Well, you can break them up! One handed or two, laying, on a ball, sitting or standing. Don't have weights? Surely there is something heavy around? A book? A couple of…
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TUESDAY (7/17) MINI CHALLENGE!
Want strong legs & a sweet booty? Of course you do! 150 SQUATS! Body weight style or add weights if that's too easy. No weight? Grab anything a little heavy! Jug of milk? Books? Baby? You can do these ANYWHERE! I'll be doing them at work, in sets, throughout the day. If this is your second week then try to beat last week's…
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MONDAY (7/16) MINI CHALLENGE!
150 CRUNCHES! Any kind you prefer. Standing even if that's all you can manage. Break them up into sets if need be. Post once to accept the challenge and again (before midnight) when completed :) If this is your 2nd week I encourage you to beat your previous # by at least 10 and add new best to your completion post! Are you…
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FRIDAY MINI CHALLENGE!
100 PUSH UPS! I HATE these! Ugh. All the more reason to try. Great for your arms/core. Break them up. Any kind (I'll be doing mine on a stability ball) Comment once to commit and again (before midnight) when you've completed. Should I do another week of challenges?
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TUESDAY MINI CHALLENGE!
Yea, THIS is the right one :) 150 SQUATS! Body weight style or add weights if that's too easy. No weight? Grab anything a little heavy! You can do these ANYWHERE! I'll be doing them at work, in sets, throughout the day. Post once to join the challenge and again (before midnight!) when completed. Are you down?
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MONDAY MINI CHALLENGE!
150 CRUNCHES! Any kind you prefer. Standing even if that's all you can manage. I'm at work and fully intend on getting on the floor :) Break them up into sets if need be. Post once to accept the challenge and again (before midnight) when completed :) Are you down? It's CRUNCHTIME!
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What's for dinner tonight?
I'm making grilled eggplant with tomato, feta, grilled onion, chicken & fresh spinach all stacked up & drizzled with balsamic reduction plus baked sweet potato slices with chili pepper :) Dessert is homemade strawberry/banana Greek Fro-yo. How about you?
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Have you lost and then re-gained?
I'm not talking a couple of pounds here. I lost 117 pounds, then re-gained 1/3 of it back. I have had the hardest time getting myself back in line. I am just looking for some support or success stories in this area? I have had a lot of anxieties reintroduced into my life in the last year and eating my anxieties has gotten…
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Cusiniart Ice Cream Maker?
I want to buy one but would like to hear some low cal recipes that work well In this machine first? I am hoping to use almond milk, maybe yogurt, love fruit and coffee ice cream is my weakness!
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Cusiniart Ice Cream Maker?
I want to buy one but would like to hear some low cal recipes that work well In this machine first? I am hoping to use almond milk, maybe yogurt, love fruit and coffee ice cream is my weakness!
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LEAN BY HALLOWEEN CHALLENGE (PART II)
Inital thread reached max! Let's pick up where we left off :) Starts July 1st and ends October 31st! First: go to: http://www.tickerfactory.com to select a ticker with a Halloween theme. Next: Title your ticker "Lean by Halloween" and set the values to your personal competition goal (ie: 20lbs). Then: Return to the MFP…
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Lean By Halloween Challenge!
Starts July 1st and ends October 31st! First: go to: http://www.tickerfactory.com to select a ticker with a Halloween theme. Next: Title your ticker "Lean by Halloween" and set the values to your personal competition goal (ie: 20lbs). Then: Return to the MFP community section, select "signature" & post the code in there!…
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TUESDAY MINI CHALLENGE = CRUNCH TIME!
That's right, the origional is back by popular demand! On a ball or on the wall, crunch standing, sitting or good old on the floor. You CAN fit these in anywhere! Throughout the day if need be. Minimally in sets of 20. Don't forget to STRECH! 200 is the challenge. Get them done by midnight :) Report back when you've…
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JULY EXERCISE CHALLENGE!
20,000 cals or 1,200 minutes by midnight July 31st! Aim high! Don't let that number scare you, beak it down :) 1,200 minutes is less than 40 minutes a day! You can check in with you numbers/progress here daily or weekly. Add me and anyone participating as a friend to get updates & motivation in our newsfeeds :) You can add…
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June Exercise Challenge!
20,000 cals or 1,200 minutes by midnight June 30th! Aim high! Don't let that number scare you, beak it down :) 1,200 minutes is less than 40 minutes a day! You can check in with you numbers/progress here daily or weekly. Add me and anyone participating as a friend to get updates & motivation in our newsfeeds :) Anyone want…
