Biggest Loser Challenges - Blue team: I dare you challenge: week 5

Taken from the archives from our predecessor Blue Team. A big thanks to me4life for the challenge idea. original challenge -http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/biggest-loser-challenges/163706-blue-team-i-dare-you-thread.html

Rules of the challenge. (stolen from me4life)

The first person dares anyone on the blue team to do something, (whether its an exercise challenge, like 10 push ups, or 10 crunches, or drink half a litre of water), and then whoever does the dare, then gets to put down another dare (for example 10 jumping jacks, or running on the spot for 3 minutes).

me4life said it best, so I will quote her:

The idea here is little things do add up, so get creative with your dares and keep them on a smaller scale so everyone can play. (means don't dare them to go to a zumba class when not everyone has access to something like that...ok that would be me to)
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And in honour to me4life, I will start the dare with the first dare she wrote:

I dare you to do 10 push-ups (in whatever form, military style, against the wall, on your knees) and 10 crunches


(please note, you do not have to do all the previous dares, just the latest one, if you want to do ALL the dares up until right now, than you are a machine!! and kudos to you :drill:)

Bring it Blue Team!! :cheer3:

I dare you to do 10 push-ups (in whatever form, military style, against the wall, on your knees) and 10 crunches



I did them!!!! I'm out of shape, but I did them.

Now, I dare you to do 10 squats and 10 lunges.

I dare you to do 10 push-ups (in whatever form, military style, against the wall, on your knees) and 10 crunches

My knees won't tolerate lunges right now, but I did the above:D

I dare you to do 3 min of jumping jacks and 10 crunches

p.s. thanks for the challenge Echo.

I did them!!!! I'm out of shape, but I did them.
Now, I dare you to do 10 squats and 10 lunges.

well done retiredone! you're a trooper! i have met and done your dare! :dance:

My knees won't tolerate lunges right now, but I did the above:D

I dare you to do 3 min of jumping jacks and 10 crunches.
p.s. thanks for the challenge Echo.

you're welcome! and good on ya for doing the first dare

Nella's dare met and done! :dance:

omg 3 minutes, i thought i was gonna die lol im gonna go and collapse now lol

the only thing that got me through was this :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YsP7mb5R4c

omg my legs are so shaky, i've never pushed myself that hard before, and wouldnt if it wasnt a dare lol! thanks :)! did the crunches aswell.
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Okay next person dare is as follows:

I dare you to hold the plank position between 30seconds - to 1 minute. (and state our time) if you go over 1 minute, extra kudos to you! :hat:

remember you only have to do the LATEST dare and not all of them, unless you want to :)

http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/core-abdominal-and-lower-back-exercises-23.jpg

I did the plank position for over 30 seconds. DH couldn't take his eyes off TV long enough to time me correctly. I know it was over 30 seconds and probably nearly 1 minute. I'm ready to throw that tv out the window and DH with it.


Here's the next dare: I dare you to do 10 minutes of housework as fast as you can. Try and get twice as much work done as you usually do!

omg 3 minutes, i thought i was gonna die lol im gonna go and collapse now lol

the only thing that got me through was this :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YsP7mb5R4c

omg my legs are so shaky, i've never pushed myself that hard before, and wouldnt if it wasnt a dare lol! thanks ! did the crunches aswell.

LMAO!

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF

TRUST THE PROCESS

CHANGE FOREVER!

Here's the next dare: I dare you to do 10 minutes of housework as fast as you can. Try and get twice as much work done as you usually do!

Just completed that! Thank you as I got my house, kitchen and laundry put away in record time;)

NEXT DARE..DO 3 sets of

10 bicycle crunches

3 Sets of bi-ceps curls with 5 pound weight:D

LMAO!
BELIEVE IN YOURSELF

TRUST THE PROCESS

CHANGE FOREVER!

hehehe:D nice !



NEXT DARE..DO 3 sets of

10 bicycle crunches

3 Sets of bi-ceps curls with 5 pound weight:D

I have met your dare!

i didnt have 5 pound weights, so i held 2 of my 3lb dumbells in one hand so 6lbs in total. and did 3 sets of 10 reps. and 3 sets of 10 bicycle crunches.
i am thinking about getting 3kb (6.6 lb) dumbells. pushing myself out of my comfort zone during p90x. i always shied away from heavy weights, as i was like, i dont want to bulky. but i know now that will not be the case.
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Next dare...

I dare you to do 20 chair dips - extra points if you can hit 25 reps! in one go. you will feel the burn!! :flame:

http://images.meredith.com/fitness/images/2008/05/ss_chairdip.jpg

I dare you to do 20 chair dips

Done Miss Echo:D ouch!

Next dare.. Jog or walk in place for 10 min, 20 jumping jacks and 20 crunches

Done Miss Echo:D ouch!

Next dare.. Jog or walk in place for 10 min, 20 jumping jacks and 20 crunches

Done. Had to double bra for that one. Hahaha.


Next dare: I dare you to bicycle or walk for 1 hour.

Done. Had to double bra for that one. Hahaha.


Next dare: I dare you to bicycle or walk for 1 hour.

i'll take that challenge!! i just had a massive binge oops, was so hungry after my p90x chest and back and ab ripper x workout. first time, i actually laid on my yoga mat and took a little nap, cause i was wiped out! im guessing my blood sugar must have been low. really pushed it on the workouts.

even though i did have a big brunch a few hours before my workout.

so your dare is perfect as i need to burn 600 calories to get any sort of calorie deficient for today and salvage whats left of today. :o

see you in a couple of hours!!! :ebike:

Whoa, I got exhausted just reading all those!

Okay, here's a dare! I dare you look in the mirror and say 3 things you love about yourself... hahaha, how's that for a break?
You have to say it out loud!

I'm going to take every dare up to this point and combine into one big workout for tonight. I needed some inspiration to get going tonight and this is it..I think the mirror dare is the perfect ending to a long, intense workout :) Thanks girls!

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Next Dare is to do a wall squat and hold for30-60 seconds. Just lean back on the wall, squat down so your back is flat on wall and weight is being held up by bent legs, and hold until it HURTS :p

Whoa, I got exhausted just reading all those!

Okay, here's a dare! I dare you look in the mirror and say 3 things you love about yourself... hahaha, how's that for a break?
You have to say it out loud!

lol happening you're so cute, thats a cute little dare. ;) i like skinny's idea to end with it. i will do that in the mirror just before i jump into the shower :) thanks!

Done. Had to double bra for that one. Hahaha.


Next dare: I dare you to bicycle or walk for 1 hour.

am back. i have met and conquered your challenge retiredone! i did 1 hour on the bike :ebike: the last 20 minutes my butt was killing me lol.

thanks for the dare! i so needed my *** kicked , last time i have a binge on potato chips!!

i was remembering the scene with Bob kicking that womans butt for eating egg rolls, and he's like "mmmm egg roles" hahahah

next dare.

I dare you to do 30 bicep curls with at least 3lb weights, standing on ONE FOOT!!! (great exercise that works the core aswell!).

if you lose your balance, and your other foot touches the floor, you gotta start from zero again :devil:
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EDIT:

This morning (sunday) i was listening to jillians podcast and learned something very interesting that i wanted to share! there was a caller saying that her trapz muscles are getting bulky and how to reduce it. jillian said the following

"To prevent big trapz muscles - between neck and shoulders...


"AVOID upright rows - avoid pulling weight from ground up and elevating your elbows towards your ears, none of those, those build trapz big time

basically avoid THIS exercise >>

http://www.myfit.ca/exercisedatabase/viewanexercise.asp?exercise=Upright+Row&table=exercises&ID=19

You CAN DO lateral raises - hold the weights and lift the arms out to the side.

Dont do shrugs. Never do upright rows, no shrugs, never elevate shoulders up to the ear

Lateral raises are good.
Anterior raises - where you hold the weight infront of you, are good.

Posterior shoulder raises -where you bend over - and you push the weight behind you,- DO NOT DO MORE THAN TWICE a month MAX

basically NO upright Rows, and NO shrugs.


I have compiled a bunch of exercises to NOT do from the following website.

so dont do any exercises that specifically work the trapz muscles:"

avoid these

http://www.myfit.ca/exercisedatabase/search.asp?muscle=Trapezius&other=Neck

avoid these:
http://www.leehayward.com/art27.htm

on learning this new information. i have changed the nature of this dare.

trapz = trapezius muscle

http://anjasmith.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/back-muscles.jpg

I'm going to take every dare up to this point and combine into one big workout for tonight. I needed some inspiration to get going tonight and this is it..I think the mirror dare is the perfect ending to a long, intense workout :) Thanks girls!

aww thats such a good idea skinnyjeans!! good luck! and good on ya mate!! :cheer3: and you're so welcome, i love your enthusiasm to do all the dares!!

Next Dare is to do a wall squat and hold for30-60 seconds. Just lean back on the wall, squat down so your back is flat on wall and weight is being held up by bent legs, and hold until it HURTS :p


Done. That hurt before I started to count down the seconds. Did 30 seconds.

Now unto the next challenge then I'll post one.

Okay, here's a dare! I dare you look in the mirror and say 3 things you love about yourself... hahaha, how's that for a break?
You have to say it out loud!

Thank goodness for an easier challenge! Done.



next dare.

I dare you to do 30 shoulder presses with at least 3lb weights, standing on ONE FOOT!!! (great exercise that works the core aswell!).

if you lose your balance, and your other foot touches the floor, you gotta start from zero again :devil:
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Ok, I tried this three times and lost my balance each time so I planted both feet on the floor and finally got 30 presses done. My arms are burning.

Next dare: I dare you to use a skipping rope and jump 100 times.

I just got home from work, you peeps are making me tired just reading all of the challenges:D

Thank goodness for an easier challenge! Done.
Ok, I tried this three times and lost my balance each time so I planted both feet on the floor and finally got 30 presses done. My arms are burning.

Next dare: I dare you to use a skipping rope and jump 100 times.



Good on ya Retiredone!! well done! :bravo:

lol Mercy!

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Retiredone i have met and done your dare!! when i got to 80 jumps thats the killer part but kept pushing till i hit 100 :cb: i dont have a jump rope so i just jumped up and down on the spot 100 times. :D

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Next dare:

I dare you to do the following exercise, which is a great exercise to prevent rounded shoulders! to stop that slump look!

watch the video and she explains how to do it.

do 3 sets of 15 reps, with 3lb weights or more.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0Q_8eW4K3s

Echo, I have met your dare.

Next dare:

run in place for 2 minutes, do 50 jumping jacks, run in place for 2 minutes and do 50 more jumping jacks.

Echo, I have met your dare.

Next dare:

run in place for 2 minutes, do 50 jumping jacks, run in place for 2 minutes and do 50 more jumping jacks.

well done Bev!

I have met your dare Bev :cb: thanks for the extra calorie burn! i needed it :)

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next dare:

I dare you to sit down and get up from your chair 20 times.

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Next dare:

I dare you to do the following exercise, which is a great exercise to prevent rounded shoulders! to stop that slump look!

watch the video and she explains how to do it.

do 3 sets of 15 reps, with 3lb weights or more.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0Q_8eW4K3s


I dare you to sit down and get up from your chair 20 times.




Next dare:

run in place for 2 minutes, do 50 jumping jacks, run in place for 2 minutes and do 50 more jumping jacks.

Echo and Bev I have met and completed your dares.

Next Dare: I dare you to do a different or new 20 minute workout of your choice.

well done Retire for doing BOTH dares! ooh i like the sound of your new dare ;) will attempt it tommorow! i think i have an idea, i might do 20 minutes of one of jillians workouts hehe. i've never done it but i have her dvds or i might move onto week 2 of C25K, i've been thinking about going to the next level but abit nervous as to whether i can do it! hehe

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sorry guys, i'm taking a rest day today. but i will do the dare tommorow :)

OMG! PLEASE tell me we are doing this for another week?! You girls totally freaking ROCK! We have little mini- Jillian's goin' on up in here! I am gonna get a jump rope and do make this thread one or two of my workouts this week. ;)

:hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:

OMG! PLEASE tell me we are doing this for another week?! You girls totally freaking ROCK! We have little mini- Jillian's goin' on up in here! I am gonna get a jump rope and do make this thread one or two of my workouts this week. ;)

:hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:

LMAO!!! you crack me up Diva!!! messages like these are precisely why i missed ya!!

aww thank you !! i have to admit, it was alot of fun this week :D

LOL At mini jillians, hahahaha LOVE IT!

well i'm game to continue it next week!!!!!!!! ;) if someone comes up with another challenge, we can keep this going alongside. what do you say girls.

ready for another week of whooop ***?!! :devil:

Bump.

I'm thinking up some new challenges. :devil:

Ah! I'm at school so I can't do any exercise dares. Someone give me a dare to drink some water - I need the motivation in that department!

I've just met and done my own challenge to jump 100 times with a skipping rope.

OK, Sweet, just for you (and anyone else of course):
I dare you to drink 8-10 glasses of water a day. That's 8 ounce glasses so 64-80 ounces.

Echo and Bev I have met and completed your dares.

Next Dare: I dare you to do a different or new 20 minute workout of your choice.

I did it ! i did it!! :dance: i thought i was gonna die but i did it !

okay Isabella i have met and conquered your dare!

I did the next phase of C25K programe! week 2!(which involved jogging for 90 seconds and walking for 2 minutes). i've been doing week 1 for over a month! and havent had the nerve to go up to the next level. so thank you for your dare! just the thing i needed!! I feel really good that i did it :)

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the next dare is :devil:


For those that have never done a C25K (you know what's coming):
I dare you to do week 1 of C25K programe, which goes like this :

Brisk five-minute warmup walk.

Then alternate 60 seconds of jogging and 90 seconds of walking for a total of 20 minutes. (you will be in essence doing the jogging for 60 and walking for 90 seconds 8 times)

For those that are already on the C25K programe, I dare you to sprint as fast as you can during the LAST 10 seconds of the LAST interval. In essence i want you to imagine that Jillian is right next to you shouting:
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

If you have itunes, search for "robert podcasts for running, couch to 5k" you can download his podcast for free.

I've just met and done my own challenge to jump 100 times with a skipping rope.

OK, Sweet, just for you (and anyone else of course):
I dare you to drink 8-10 glasses of water a day. That's 8 ounce glasses so 64-80 ounces.

hehe cute Isabella, i will take that challenge aswell for tommorow.
sweets you and me kiddo! drink buddies :cb: :cb:
and way to go on the jumping with a skipping rope! *hi-5* :cheer3:

BE AFRAID, VERY AFRAID, I AM OFF WORK TOMORROW:carrot:

I LOVE A CHALLENGE:D

the next dare is :devil:


For those that have never done a C25K (you know what's coming):
I dare you to do week 1 of C25K programe, which goes like this :

Brisk five-minute warmup walk.

Then alternate 60 seconds of jogging and 90 seconds of walking for a total of 20 minutes. (you will be in essence doing the jogging for 60 and walking for 90 seconds 8 times)

For those that are already on the C25K programe, I dare you to sprint as fast as you can during the LAST 10 seconds of the LAST interval. In essence i want you to imagine that Jillian is right next to you shouting:
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1


Echo, I have met and finished this challenge in the blue underlined script. I almost forgot when I went out this morning but I just happened to check my watch and realized I'd been walking about 5 or 6 minutes and I remembered immediately that I was going to do the challenge today. The last 60 seconds of running was uphill, puff, puff.

Next Dare: I dare you to do 50 counter push-ups.

I dare you to do 50 counter push-ups.

Done, that was evil for someone with no upper body strength(yet)

Next dare...30 conventional sit ups, 20 push ups, 20 jumping jacks, then rinse and repeat 3 times

Echo, I have met and finished this challenge in the blue underlined script. I almost forgot when I went out this morning but I just happened to check my watch and realized I'd been walking about 5 or 6 minutes and I remembered immediately that I was going to do the challenge today. The last 60 seconds of running was uphill, puff, puff.

way to go Isabella !!! i'm so proud of you !! and awesome on the uphill run aswell!! :bravo: :cheer3:


BE AFRAID, VERY AFRAID, I AM OFF WORK TOMORROW

I LOVE A CHALLENGE


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then rinse and repeat 3 times

LOL Mercy you crack me up!!! :)

i love the dares! i hope i can do the dares later on, i have cramps at the moment, sitting here with a hot blanket. now i know why i had a gained, just got TOM today!

counter push ups, is that push up against a table like what Bob was suggesting ? hehe

@ Echo, I am so sorry that you are not felling well today, I was so looking forward into getting beat up a bit:D

I hope you feel better soon Echo!

p.s. you could leave with us with a challenge you know, unless TOM renders you intellectually and horizontally challenged as well:D

@ Echo, I am so sorry that you are not felling well today, I was so looking forward into getting beat up a bit:D

I hope you feel better soon Echo!

p.s. you could leave with us with a challenge you know, unless TOM renders you intellectually and horizontally challenged as well:D

lol! you're so funny! but would it be fair to set a dare, without me doing a dare myself :dizzy: :dizzy::o:(

but if you wanna get beat up :devil::devil:

lets throw in some cardio for some extra burn!

****unofficial dare **** [pending me completeing a dare to qualify]

i dare you to:

fast jog on the spot for 1 minute.

then do steps for 2 minutes - but each time you step up -lift your legs up , so your knee is coming up to your chest. (use a small step stool or use your stairs)


repeat the sequence - 5 times. this will burn just over 100 calories. have fun! :cb:

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i still have cramps:( so no dares for me.

thanks for the well wishes! :hug: gonna go lie down with a hot water bottle and watch one tree hill :beach:

Mercy, have mercy.

Echo, you're gonna kill me.

Mercy, have mercy.

Echo, you're gonna kill me.

lol :hug: you dont have to do my dare. cause its an unofficial dare, cause i havent done a dare to gain power to set a dare
lol how many times did i say dare lol:dizzy::dizzy::dizzy::dizzy:

Mercy, have mercy.

Echo, you're gonna kill me.

LOL Retire!

Echo, I gonna do your challenge now. I have my ice packs ready and waiting;)

LOL Retire!

Echo, I gonna do your challenge now. I have my ice packs ready and waiting;)

lol!! you go girl!!! just keep thinking Jillian is on your heels, shouting go go go !!!!

let me know how it feels, cause i hope to do my own dare soon
best of luck!

lol!! you go girl!!! just keep thinking Jillian is on your heels, shouting go go go !!!!

let me know how it feels, cause i hope to do my own dare soon
best of luck!

DONE!

I liked it, my knees didn't:devil:, but I needed those 100 cal deficit.

I think I am going to do my dare during bl, just the sound of Jillian will motivate me.

Did you hear that she was getting her own show this summer? I am so psyched, I was talking with my sister and we both agreed that we do much better when the show is on in the fall and spring and that we both get a little lazy in the summer so, I will have no excuses now! This forum has also helped a bunch btw, everybody is so welcoming and supportive.

I LOVE THIS PLACE:)

DONE!

I liked it, my knees didn't:devil:, but I needed those 100 cal deficit.

I think I am going to do my dare during bl, just the sound of Jillian will motivate me.

Did you hear that she was getting her own show this summer? I am so psyched, I was talking with my sister and we both agreed that we do much better when the show is on in the fall and spring and that we both get a little lazy in the summer so, I will have no excuses now! This forum has also helped a bunch btw, everybody is so welcoming and supportive.

I LOVE THIS PLACE:)

AWESOME!!! WELL DONE!!! :bravo: proud of you girl!!! :cheer3: :cheer3:

yah i just heard about it today too!! so exciting, i love jillian too!! and i totally agree, im much more motivated when i watch BL! and i agree, i love this place, and everyone is great here!!!!

haha totally the sound of jillian is so motivating for me too!

way to go again on doing the dare, you rock! :cb: :cb:

@ Echo..........

:hug::hug: and thanks for your support.

Feel better soon, tomorrow after work, I am going to do the other challenges from you and Retire.

I am watching bl right now and I am feeling extremely motivated again. Thank God:)

Next dare...30 conventional sit ups, 20 push ups, 20 jumping jacks, then rinse and repeat 3 times

I have met your challenge. Took me forever to do the sit ups but I did them. I'm expecting some new muscle soreness tomorrow morning. :lol:

Echo, I'm contemplating your "unofficial" challenge but not tonight, haha.


Next challenge: I dare you to do 3 sets of 12 Full Crunches. See how they're done http://www.abc-of-fitness.com/info/full-crunch.asp

I have met your challenge. Took me forever to do the sit ups but I did them. I'm expecting some new muscle soreness tomorrow morning. :lol:

Echo, I'm contemplating your "unofficial" challenge but not tonight, haha.


Next challenge: I dare you to do 3 sets of 12 Full Crunches. See how they're done HERE (http://HERE)

Linky no worky! I will do your challenge when I find out how to do them. Abs are my strength:D

aww isabella and mercy, you girls totally rock !! thanks for holding down the fort whilst i am MIA!

Bring it on Echo!!!!!!!!!

This thread makes me smile, thus working the cheek muscles! hehe

(((((((((Ehco)))))))) I hope the cramps are better. I am going to attempt to do everything in this thread tomorrow.... Attempt...

((((((((Mercy_sis, Isabella, Everyone working their butts off))))) Keep up the hard Jillian type work!!!! you all ROCK!!!

I fixed that link if anyone wants to go see how to do the full crunch. Sorry about that gals. http://www.abc-of-fitness.com/info/full-crunch.asp

I fixed that link if anyone wants to go see how to do the full crunch. Sorry about that gals. http://www.abc-of-fitness.com/info/full-crunch.asp

Thanks retire, off to do crunches!

DONE Retire!

Next Challenge 3 min strength exercises, 2 min cardio and 1 min abs, then rinse and repeat 3 times 2 min cool down


I love Jillian Micheals:D

(((((((((Ehco)))))))) (((((((((Ehco)))))))) (((((((((Ehco))))))))

p.s. It's quiet in here:(

aww sorry Mercy!! i have been MIA cause of heavy periods and cramps.

cant do any of the abs challenges. but i was thinking of attempting some of the dares but exclude out the abs! :)

i'm just gonna do some light bike riding right now. and then will be back later!! :)

my aim is to burn 600 calories on the bike which is about 1 hour on the bike.

im gonna do your dare when i come back. but substituting the abs with something else

DONE Retire!

Next Challenge 3 min strength exercises, 2 min cardio and 1 min abs, then rinse and repeat 3 times 2 min cool down


I love Jillian Micheals:D

Mercy, i have met your challenge!!

for the abs i substituted (1 - i did 1 min wall squat. 2 - i did counter push ups, and final set i did 1 minute yoga tree pose).

I love your dare so much that i am totally stealing your idea! :devil: ps i love jillian too!

I dare you to do ....

3 minutes of cardio.

2 minutes of weights.

1 minute - holding any yoga pose. or simply standing on one foot.

repeat 3 times.

Just got home, it's after midnight, will do Sunday night:D

Nice to hear from you, I was getting worried:)