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Old 09-18-2006, 04:46 PM   #1  
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Default The Great Featherweight One Week Challenge - September 18-24

OK, I'll throw out this week's challenge.

I will stick to my calorie budget EVERY DAY!
I will exercise 6x this week
I will go to bed by 11 pm
I will drink green tea every day

I started last week doing pretty well, but fell off on the weekend. I'm going to work on this. So far today I've exercised and kept my eating in line.
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Old 09-18-2006, 07:09 PM   #2  
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I do all but the "bed by 11" part, lol... Where in Texas are you? I'm in Brenham (but no Bluebell for me....)
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Old 09-18-2006, 10:24 PM   #3  
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I have been slacking in every department lately so I need to accept a challenge.

I will walk 6 times this week for at least 20 minutes. I need to eat less ... maybe 1500 cals would do.

And so, for today ... I'm batting .500 ... I did walk but I'm over calories. Better tomorrow? Sure can.
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Old 09-18-2006, 11:16 PM   #4  
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Red Hat - I live in Georgetown, up by Austin. I used to go through Brenham a lot when I lived in Houston & came up here to see my family. I love Bluebell ice cream! I can't eat it, though, or I won't stop.
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Old 09-19-2006, 01:06 AM   #5  
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Count me in....I will have to tweek the days a little...I'll make it the 19th-25th, because it's already 10pm here (I'm accepting a little late in the day).

-I will run 3 times (3-4 miles)
-I will go to kickboxing and "lift" classes (2)
-I will track all of my calories
-I will DRINK at least 64 oz. of H2O everyday

Now is that too much to ask of myself? HA...that's why it's called a "challenge," right?!

Good Luck to everyone....
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Old 09-19-2006, 06:26 PM   #6  
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Count me IN as usual!!

Monday and Tuesday under my belt are good food wise, now 5 days to go... Can I make it to 7 full days on plan?? I sure hope so
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Hi, I just joined today-- I hope it's not too late to partake in your challenge...

My goals are as follows:

-strength training (3 sessions)
-cardio (180 minutes)
-1300 cal per day

Best of luck to everyone!

cheers,
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Old 09-20-2006, 12:21 AM   #8  
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Welcome Elizabeth! Welcome sassafras! Let us know how you do on your goals. We'll cheer you on.

I've had a pretty good day food wise. Kept to the calorie budget and exercised in the morning. My weight hasn't changed more than 2 pounds up or down for a few weeks now. It's got to give sometime.
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Old 09-20-2006, 07:30 AM   #9  
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Well, I've walked both mornings so far but I can't seem to get my food under control. No matter what I plan in the morning, in the evening I eat until I'm at about 1900 cals ... hmm ...
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My goals for the week:

1. Mentally count calories & stop eating when satisfied
2. Exercise every day -This morning I did the weight training circuit. This afternoon is my Tai Chi class.
3. Keep a positive, successful way of thinking. "I can do this!"
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Old 09-20-2006, 11:37 PM   #11  
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Heya, everyone!!

Here's the gist of my accomplishments for today:

- 1 strength training session (ca. 60 min)
- 40 minutes of cardio
- 1,200 calories

Yay! (And NO it wasn't easy.)

Stay tough; stay focused. I'll check back in tomorrow.
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Old 09-21-2006, 08:42 AM   #12  
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I haven't even entered my stuff from yesterday into fitday yet! Oi bad nibbling day. However I did walk, work and go see my ailing Mom (she's much better).
A full day and full of bad food choices
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Today so far:

Breakfast: egg beaters, 5 saltines; lunch: chicken, veggies, peach; dinner: homemade tacos.

I just finished a 1/2 hour aerobic video and went to the gym.

I'm back in control!

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Old 09-21-2006, 03:30 PM   #14  
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Yesterday and today are good for me, although I did have 2 granola bars today, I'm still well within my calorie range...

I didn't exercise yesterday but today I am off to jog in a few minutes...
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I'm a little over my calories for the day...I hope the scale god won't be too angry in the morning. Did ab work and PT exercises for the leg. I love ab day!
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