AUGUST Points Challenge (This has nothingto do with WW) - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

Sandi · 07-30-2009, 11:10 PM

AUGUST CHALLENGE...I absolutley cannot believe that I am posting the AUGUST challenge...geez where does the time go? So it August already, how are you doing this year?? Are you meeting your goals? How about a challenge to help us keep it going! It's somewhere to check in...some friendly competition. Join us for our monthly challenge!!

Since this is a monthly challenge, it will start on the 1st and the day of the month is the day of the challenge. You need to post your points on a daily basis (or whenever you can). Simply reply to this post and then edit that post as you add points. That way you always know where you are and so do I!

For those of you who have NO IDEA what I am talking about - here are the details. Sometimes we work our hardest when we are held accountable. So I challenge you to do your very best for the month and we'll see who wins!!

Here is how it's going to go. Starting August 1st 2009. We will try to do the 3 things that work. Food, water & exercise. You decide what your food plan is, how much water you want to drink and how much exercise you want to get every day. Every day you have the opportunity to earn 4 points.

2 point for sticking with your food plan (no splitting points here, you either stuck to your plan or you didn't)
1 point for drinking the amount of water you decided on
1 point for getting some exercise. (If you don't exercise on a given day - you DO NOT get a point for exercise - even if you planned it that way) Sorry, no 1/2 points.

Post here with how many points you've earned for a given day, and I will keep track. We'll see who's did the best for the month.

This is a very cool way to keep on track, because even if you don't do so great on food, you might still get in your water and exercise to earn the points!

Who's ready for a challenge????

Note: When I do the final totals at the end of the month, I only include people who have participated 15 days or more.

Gela · 07-31-2009, 01:26 AM

I'm back for the challenge (lost 7 lbs last challenge!). I turn 30 this month and I will not be over 200 for another decade! Let's knock this one out chickies

Food: 1800 calorie cycle plan
Water: 48 oz.
Exercise: 30 minutes

Starting weight: 215.5

01: 4
02: 2
03: 4
04: 4
05: 4
06: 4
07: 4
08: 4
09: 1
10: 1
11: 4
12: 4
13: 4
14: 4
15: 4
16: 4
17: 4
18: 4
19: 2 (ugh super binge.....can't do this again!)
20: 2 (better than yesterday but still over 1800)
21: 4
22: 4
23: 4
24: 4
25: 4
26: 4
27: 4
28: 2 (on vacation until 9/2/09)
29: 1
30: 1
31: 1

Ending weight: 217
Points total/% (aim for 90%) 82%

AngelicLyna · 07-31-2009, 02:31 AM

I'm in! First time for me.

Exercise: 38 mins
Water: 80 oz of water
Food: Atkins but keeping it at 1200-1500 calories a day

1: 3 (took the day off from exercising)
2: 4
3: 4
4: 4
5: 4
6: 4
7: 4

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waquilter · 07-31-2009, 09:13 AM

Looking forward to trying this.
Exercise - 30 min. minimum
Water - 64 oz.
Food - South Beach

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2 pts - a taste that's off plan is still off plan
2. 3 pts - no exercise
3. 3 pts - no exercise
4. 3 pts - no exercise
5. 4 pts
6. 4 pts
7. 3 pts - no exercise
8. 4 pts.
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1 pt. just water
10. 4 pts
11. 4 pts.
12. 4 pts.
13. 3 pts. no exercise
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1 pt just water
15. 3 pts. no exercise
16. 4 pts.
17. 3 pts.
18. 2 pts. Bad food choices that I paid for ALL of the next day!!
19. 4 pts.
20. 4 pts
21. 4 pts.
22. 2 pts. Friend's wedding - 2 bites of cake
23. 2 pts. Birthday party - 2 bites of cake
24. 4 pts.
25. 3 pts.
26. 4 pts.
27. 4 pts.
28. 4 pts.
29. 4 pts.
30. 4 pts.
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salsa chip · 07-31-2009, 09:49 AM

Ok, I'll give it a go! First time for me too.

Food: 3 sensible meals a day (I'm having problems with my appetite, as in, it's not there)
Water: 2x my 1 litre water bottle
Exercise: 30 mins each day

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Slashnl · 07-31-2009, 10:01 AM

I'm in again!

1 - 4
Points: 4 out of a possible 4

2 - 3 rest day
3 - 4
4 - 4
5 - 1 no exercise, over on food goal
6 - 4
7 - 3 no exercise
8 - 4
Points: 23 out of a possible 28

9 - 3 rest day
10 - 4
11 - 4
12 - 4
13 - 4
14 - 4
15 - 3 lacking water
Points: 26 out of a possible 28

16 - 4
17 - 4
18 - 4
19 - 4
20 - 4
21 - 4
22 - 4
Points: 28 out of a possible 28

23 - 1 rest day, but off on food plan too
24 - 4
25 - 3 sick, no exercise
26 - 3 still sick, no exercise
27 - 3 same....
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diyana · 07-31-2009, 10:22 AM

Count me in! First time for me!

Food plan: WW - journal and stay within points.
Water: 60oz a day
Exercise: 30 min. walking or at the gym

1 - 4

2 - 4
3 - 4
4 - 4
5 - 3
6 - 4
7 - 4
8 - 3 (not enough water)

9 - 4
10 - 4
11 - 4
12 - 4
13 - 2
14 - 3 (bronchitis - can't exercise)
15 - 3 (bronchitis - can't exercise)

16 - 3 (bronchitis - can't exercise)
17 - 3 (bronchitis - can't exercise)
18 - 3 (bronchitis - can't exercise)
19 - 3 (bronchitis - can't exercise)
20 - 3 (bronchitis - can't exercise)
21 - 3 (bronchitis - can't exercise)
22 - 3 (bronchitis - can't exercise)

23 - 3 (bronchitis - can't exercise)
24 - 3 (bronchitis - can't exercise)
25 - 4
26 - 3
27 - 3
28 - 4
29 - 4

30 - 3
31 - 4

Cleophas · 07-31-2009, 11:12 AM

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thinpossible · 07-31-2009, 11:39 AM

I'm in. I've got a lot of stuff coming up in August, and this will help me stay on track. Plus my August goal is to drink more water.

Food plan: no junk, 5 a day.
Water: 42 oz a day
Exercise: 45-90 min. walking

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BarbPA · 07-31-2009, 09:25 PM

I'm in.

August Starting Weight: 226

Food: Be smart! 1800 calories per day! Log it!
Water: LOTS!
Exercise: Move it! Strength Train 3x per week. Cardio 6-7 days. Toss in some swimming, biking, etc.

1: 4

2: 4

3: 4

4: 4

5: 4

6: 4

7: 4

8: 2 (over on calories)
9: 2 (not proud of the food choices when celebrating DH's Bday tonight)
10: 4

11: 4

12: 2 (emotional eating - gotta figure out what's going on in my head!)
13: 4

14: 4

15: 4

16: 4

17: 4

18: 4

19: 4

20: 4

21: 4

22: 4

23: 4

24: 4

25: 4

26: 4

27: 3 (rest day)
28: 4

29: 4

30: 4

31: 4

Total Points: 117/124

lottie63 · 07-31-2009, 09:35 PM

Food:1725 cals a day
water: 64-96 oz a day
exercise: 15-30 mins a day

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2 -4
3 -4
4 -2
5 -4
6 -2
7 -4
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14 -2
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20 -4
21 -0- oh noes!
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jay41 · 07-31-2009, 10:39 PM

I'm in this month...been working Power 90!

Food: 1200-1600 cals per day
Water: 40+ oz per day
Exercise: At least 30 mins per day

Starting Weight: 222

01: 2 (water, exercise)
02: 2 (water, exercise)
03: 4

04: 2 (food)
05: 2 (water, exercise)
06: 0
07: 0
08: gone on business trip
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22: back from business trip
23: 0
24: 4

25: 4

26: 4

27: 2 (water, exercise)
28: 4

29: 4

30: 2 (water, exercise)
31: 1 (exercise)

Total Points: 37/124
Ending weight: 215

TaraLee · 08-01-2009, 05:28 PM

Exercise: 30mins/5xweek
Water: 2 sports bottles full (approx. 48 oz)
Food: <1800 calories/<52g fat
SW: 273/GW: 265
1: 4

2: 2 (scheduled off)
3: 4

4: 4

5: 4

6: 4

7: 3
8: 3
Points: 28
Weigh In: 270.0
9: 0
10: 3
11: 3
12: 3
13: 3
14: 2
15: 1
Points: 15
Weigh In: 269.0
16: 1
17: 3
18: 2
19: 0
20: 2
21: 1
22: 1
Weigh In: 265.6
Points: 10
23: 0
24: 4

25: 4

26: 4

27: 4

28: 4

Points: 20
Weigh In: 267 (WTF??? *shrug* maybe its delayed karma for the other bad weeks)
29: 0
30: 1
31: 4
FINAL WEIGH IN: 266
TOTAL POINTS: 73/124

SO CLOSE!!!

beckalee · 08-02-2009, 03:53 PM

This sounds like just what I need for a little jumpstart.

Exercise: 30 minutes
Water: 80 oz
Food: Initial Phase (doctor prescribed)

Bonnie+J · 08-02-2009, 05:19 PM

I'm in!!!!

Food: Stick to my weight watchers points, try not to use any extra exercise points
Water: 1ltr a day
Exercise: 4 days a week at the gym for 40 mins, 3 days walk for 30 mins

1: 2
2: 2
3: 3
4: 3 (water and exercise are going really well, i'm making really stupid food choices. need to cut that out!!!)
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