[eguestx0]

I would absolutely love to join this challenge too! I am also participating in the fourth of July challenge but I always need extra *goals* and *challenges* to keep me accountable!

My starting weight for this challenge is 241.6 & my goal weight is 190 pounds! I will also be recording my measurements on a monthly basis in an effort to keep track of how my physique is changing!

Here are my starting measurements:

Neck: 16 inches
Upper Arms: 18 inches
Lower Arms: 12 inches
Bust: 49 inches
"Pooch" under chest: 43 1/2 inches
Waist: 42 inches
Stomach "Pooch": 52 inches
Hips: 47 1/2 inches
Thighs: 29 inches
Calves 17 1/2 inches
Ankles: 11 inches

[mirax3]

miatutu- Sounds like a great start to the day! I wanted to take a walk this morning but it has been raining. I think I am going to use today as my "off" day as I have been working out every day this week.

Hope everyone is doing well!

[konfyoozed]

Just got back from the gym. Feeling pretty fantastic.

4/19: 30 minutes elliptical + Lower body & Core (Cals Burned: 602, NET cals: 2066)
4/20: 30 minutes elliptical + Upper body (Cals Burned: 631, NET cals: 2420)
4/21: - rest day - Total cals: 2250
4/22: 35 minutes elliptical + Lower body & Core (Cals Burned: 788, NET cals: 2046)

[HappyHoliday]

I've been looking to sign up for a challenge to keep me on track. If this runs through the end of September then this is really Sexy by October. I won't be able to reach my final goals by then but I will do my best to improve.

So these are the goals I will be focusing on:
- drink more water daily
- begin a regular exercise schedule (starting slowly)
- stay on track for WW points whenever possible (plan ahead)
- hope to lose at least 35 pounds by 9/30/12

[breepi]

This challenge sounds fantastic I'm a college student, so it'll be the start of my new year + the start of my skating season - I picked up synchronized skating this year, and survived it, but I'd love to be in better shape for next season, and if I lost 10-15 pounds along the way... I certainly wouldn't be averse to that!

It'll be a couple days before I can start in earnest... one last exam tomorrow, and then moving back home for the summer will likely throw me off for a little!

Goals
- less mindless eating
- workout 3+ times a week
- flexibility 2+ times a week


CURRENT WEIGHT: 157
GOAL WEIGHT: 140
LBS LOST: 0

APRIL:


4/23
4/24
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MAY:

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[miatutu]

Just weighed in. Down 3 pounds. Not bad. I walked 3 miles yesterday so hopefully I can keep it up. I had a coupe days when eating wasn't on point but hopefully this week will be better. Gonna go pop in a walking Dvd since its raining out. Hope everyone has a great day.

[Kay7jay]

I want to play! My exercise challenge is up this month (and I kind of failed at it the past month) So here goes...

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EXERCISE GOAL: Prepare for tough mudder
GOAL WORKOUTS: Less than 5 red fail days.
STARTING WEIGHT: 235 lbs
CURRENT WEIGHT: 233 lbs - 2/20 228 lbs -
GOAL WEIGHT: 195lbs - and 25% weight loss goal
LBS LOST: 2

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My color codes:
planned workout completed
planned day of rest
Fail day. Can be made up on a rest day and changed to blue
Made up fail day on a planned day of rest

MAY:



5/12 Devil dash!!!! mud run/obstacle course!
5/13 Sat up in bed. Seriously, so sore that it was a work out!

5/14 Sat up AND rolled over! hahah. Turbo fire starts tomorrow <3
5/15 Week one Day one Turbo Fire done!!
5/16 Week one Day two Turbo Fire and Go Swim
5/17 Week one Day three Turbo Fire - rest day
5/18 Week one Day four Turbo Fire
5/19 Super uber huge HUGE failure. Drank, overate, didn't work out. WTF SELF? Grr.
5/20 Week one Day six Turbo Fire

5/21 Week one Day one Insanity
5/22 Week one Day two Insanity (noticed a change today! Looking much better for once!)
5/23 Week one Day three Insanity plus stretching in the jacuzzi
5/24 Week one Day four Insanity
5/25 Week one Day five Insanity Improved my stretches and endurance!
5/26 Week one Day six Insanity Today was hard. But done and sweaty!
5/27 Week one Day seven Insanity - rest day

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JUNE:

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[UrthWurm]

to all the new recruits!! Wow, it seems like I missed quite a bit yesterday! Please forgive my absence. Life doesn't seem to want to slow down in the least, so I'm running around trying to keep up. Only got in some DDR, Just Dance, and Bowling yesterday. I probably shouldn't even count that last one as exercise, lol. My thighs are killing me from all the weighted squats I did the day prior, so I think I'll stick to upper body and core today and try to give my legs a little rest. My fiance and I are going hiking with some friends next Saturday, and I want to do a little more conditioning before then. I just don't want to overdo it and be too exhausted to hike!! Last time we went walking with them we only did 4 miles, and my legs were jell-o by the end of it all, heh. Embarrassing, I know! Anyways, it seems like everyone is doing pretty good sticking to their goals!


@mirax3: Welcome to the Team! I love that you have an inches goal for your waist. That's a really neat idea! How often do you take measurements? I've just started and I'm not sure how often you should chart your progress.

@getmydivaback3: Another Kimbrelly, how awesome! Welcome!! It's definitely not too late to join. You can jump in at any point in the challenge. It seems like you have a pretty intense workout and weightloss goal. I bet seeing you succeed will be a great motivator for the rest of the group to work even harder!!

@miatutu: Some very neat goals there! I applaud anyone strong enough to take on the c25k program! I hope one day I get over my wussery and just do it as well. Congrats on your 3 lbs loss!!! That's fantastic! Even if you're eating wasn't on point, you must have been working it activity-wise! Great job mia!

@eguestx0: It's awesome that you're tracking your measurements as part of your goal! I haven't had much experience with it yet, but I think it can be incredibly motivating. Sometimes you can lose inches, even when you're not losing lbs. And it's especially important to help see the difference in your body when replacing fat with muscle. Good luck!!

@HappyHoliday: Haha, I guess you're right. It really is more like Sexy by October. That just doesn't have as good of a ring to it though. Getting on a regular exercise schedule is a great idea for a goal! WW is a great program too. My mother has been doing it and she seems to love it. How long have you been doing WW?

@breepi: Welcome aboard! Getting in shape for school or a new sport is a nice goal. I hope your exams and the move go well and to see you back here in a few days time! Good luck!

@Kay7jay: Welcome to the challenge! It's great to have you. So, you're preparing for something called Tough Mudder? Could you explain maybe what that is? Sounds interesting!

[HappyHoliday]

@UrthWurm:
I started WW around new year's. I was losing consistently every week but eventually hit some plateaus and some yo-yo'ing. Still, I've been quite pleased with this program. I try not to be overly strict and realize some meals I will not be perfect. At one point I gained back 6 pounds but have dropped down again so I'm proud and relieved.

I think that Sept/Oct is a great target because I'd love to be able to buy a few new cute fall outfits! I wouldn't go overboard and buy a whole new wardrobe since I won't be at my final goal but fall clothing- YAY

-So far doing ok with the goal of drinking more water, and staying on track for WW points.
-Thinking about how to start my new exercise routine.. So far I am looking at fitness dvds that I already own- think I'll plan to start with a strength training video that has a lot of instruction for newbies. And use an elliptical starting at 10 mins per day. Debating on when to do the elliptical (evenings or get up extra early)

Good luck, all!

[mirax3]

UrthWorm- Thanks! I take measurements every month. I don't like to do it more than that because I get obsessive about it!! I went from a 44 to a 30-31 so far and my dream is to be at around 27. I think it's an even better measurement for fitness success than weight alone!

Good luck guys!

[miatutu]

Well I did and exercise Dvd or at least part of one. Then when my husband and kids came home they were driving me nuts so I went for a walk. It was sprinkling and cold. Came back home and decided to quickly weed the flower bed since the soil was nice and soft. I think I am done for the day. Not much but I have a chill now from being outside. At least I did something.
4/22 walked 3 miles (45 min)
4/23 walked 2 miles (30 min)

[delyn]

I would like to join!

Exercise Goals:
-exercise 7500 minutes
-run 225 miles
Total Minutes: 1087/7500
Total Miles: 28/225
Starting Weight: 153.0
Goal Weight: 130.0
Weight Lost: 4.6 lb
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APRIL
4/24: (153.0) 4 mile run; 4.5 mile walk / (124 minutes)
4/25: (153.2) elliptical; 4.5 mile walk / (142 minutes)
4/26: (153.0) 5 mile run; 1 mile walk / (67 minutes)
4/27: (152.4) elliptical / (35 minutes)
4/28: (152.2) 4 mile walk / (67 minutes)

4/29: (152.0) REST DAY
4/30: (152.2) REST DAY

MAY
5/1: (151.8) 3.5 mile run; 2 mile walk / (63 minutes)
5/2: (151.4) elliptical; 1.5 mile walk / (60 minutes)
5/3: (150.8) 4 mile run; 1.5 mile walk / (68 minutes)
5/4: church retreat
5/5: church retreat

5/6: church retreat
5/7: (151.4) REST DAY
5/8: (150.8) 5 mile run; 1 mile walk / (70 minutes)
5/9: (150.0) elliptical / (65 minutes)
5/10: (150.0) 4.5 mile run; 1 mile walk / (63 minutes)
5/11: (149.6) strength training / (55 minutes)
5/12: (149.0) 2 mile run; 1.5 mile walk (43 minutes)

5/13: (148.2) REST DAY
5/14: (148.4) REST DAY
5/15: (148.0) elliptical / (65 minutes)
5/16: (148.8) hiking; strength training (100 minutes)
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5/19: vacation

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[kandd416]

So far I've stayed on track pretty well with the exercise. I didn't get much official exercise over the weekend, but did a lot of walking, so I'm counting that as my exercise. Now I just need to keep my food in control over the weekends & I would be in great shape.

EXERCISE GOAL: Workout 5x a week
TOTAL WORKOUTS: 4/115
CURRENT WEIGHT: 179.6 lbs
APRIL:
4/19 - Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30 Week 4 (about 30 minutes)
4/20 - Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30 Week 4 (about 30 minutes)
4/21 - Walk 1 hour
4/22 - Walk 1 hour
4/23 - Off

[knobhdy]

Kay7Jay - Good luck on Tough Mudder. I'm running Run for Your Lives in about a week and a half, and hopefully Rugged Maniac and Warrior Dash over the summer and fall.
I am pretty nervous for the obstacles. They look hard. Not much I can do about the zombies but just run faster.
What are you doing to train, and how soon is your race?

[konfyoozed]

Feeling like poo today... glad it's a rest day.

Originally Posted by konfyoozed

4/19: 30 minutes elliptical + Lower body & Core (Cals Burned: 602, NET cals: 2066)
4/20: 30 minutes elliptical + Upper body (Cals Burned: 631, NET cals: 2420)
4/21: - rest day - Total cals: 2250
4/22: 35 minutes elliptical + Lower body & Core (Cals Burned: 788, NET cals: 2046)
4/23: 30 minutes elliptial + upper body (Cals Burned: 592, Net cals: 2240)
4/24: - rest day - Total cals: 2135