♥ SEXY by September Challenge ♥
 

Hey everyone! Are you ready to shed some lbs, build muscle, lose inches, increase your physical prowess, improve your nutrition, and get a HOT BODD while doing it?!? Me too! I would love to take this journey with a few, or several, like-minded people who want to make a commitment and stick to it! Anyone can join, regardless of goal, plan, etc. Just introduce yourself and state what you dedicate to do! Then go out and make it happen. Don't worry. I'll be here cheering you on the whole time! :cheer2: So whatever your goal, come sweat with me and let's all get SEXY by September!!! The challenge starts now and ends September 30th, meaning we've got 23 weeks or 5.75 months to make stuff happen! That's so completely doable!!


So let me introduce myself. My name is Kimberley and I'm getting married in early October. I want to get in shape for my wedding and honeymoon, so I'm dedicating every moment from now until then to exercising, losing weight, and making healthy decisions for my new life. I've backtracked 15lbs from my initial weight-loss and am ready to regain that ground, plus some!

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EXERCISE GOAL: Workout 5x a week
TOTAL WORKOUTS: 3/115
CURRENT WEIGHT: 166lbs
GOAL WEIGHT: 128lbs
LBS LOST: 0

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APRIL:

4/19 - 40mins Just Dance + 30mins Mixed Cardio
4/20 - Rest Day
4/21 - 22mins Kickboxing + 26mins Strength
4/22 - DDR + Just Dance + Bowling???

4/23 - Rest Day
4/24 - Rest Day
4/25 - Rest Day
4/26 - Rest Day
4/27 - Rest Day
4/28 - Hiking, uphill
4/29

4/30

MAY:

5/1
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JUNE:

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AUGUST:

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Aww, nice thread! =D

I'm a student who is graduating in May. I'd like to be as close to 143 as possible which would have been totally doable had I not wasted the first few months of my school year... So now it's a race against the clock and almost any step I take backwards is gonna cause a wreck. :lol:

I don't want to still be working on losing weight in September. I know I won't likely lose 2 pounds a week for the next 20+ weeks so I should be just approaching my goal right before September rolls around or somewhere near it.

Not only do I want to weigh between 120 and 130 but I also want to be fit. That's a big one for me because I used to weigh 130 but I was "skinny fat". I'm capable of wearing pants now that I wore back then even! So goals...

Mini Goal : 143 - 145lbs. by graduation
Ultimate Goals : 120 - 130lbs.
stamina increase for jogging
smaller figure (not just smaller weight)
workout 3+ times a week (permanently!)
Current Weight : ~155lbs.


Weekly Weigh-In: 4/20/2012
153.8 pounds

Weekly Weigh-In: 4/27/2012
153.6 pounds

Weekly Weigh-In: 5/4/2012
151.4 pounds

Weekly Weigh-In: 5/12/2012
150.4 pounds

Sounds like a great thread. I'm working on losing a bunch of weight, so I won't be at goal in September. But I can think of a a few other goals.

Goals:
Have run from start to finish at least 1 5K
Have completed at least 2 5K obstacle courses
Run no less than 3 days a week, hit the gym with trainer no less than 2 days a week.
Be at a healthy weight (even if it isn't as low as I want to go)

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EXERCISE GOAL: Run 3 days a week, gym 2-3 days a week
CURRENT WEIGHT: 204 lbs
GOAL WEIGHT: 150lbs
LBS LOST: 0

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APRIL:

4/19 - 35 minute walk, 50 minutes at the gym with trainer.
4/20 - 31 minute walk, 16 minute run/18 minute walk
4/21 - rest day. Walked the dog for an hour with my Mom.
4/22 - 22 minute run/10 minute walk. (averaged 15.5 min/mile)

4/23 - 50 minutes at the gym with my trainer
4/24 - 32 minute walk, 17 minute run/16 minute walk
4/25 - 10 minute walk/5 minute run (miscommunication with my trainer)
4/26 - 50 minutes at the gym with trainer
4/27 - 30 minute walk (x2), general play, fencing and running around with kids.
4/28 - General play, fencing and running around with kids - Over 3000 calories burned according to my fitbit
4/29 - Lots of fencing and running

4/30 - 30 minute walk (cause I blew my hip this weekend - see above), 60 minutes at the gym with my trainer.

MAY:

5/1: Day off
5/2: Day off
5/3: Day off
5/4: Day off
5/5: Mud run
5/6: 35 minute walk/run with my bf. (emphasis on the walking)

5/7: 30 minute walk, 45 minutes at the gym with my trainer
5/8: 20 minute run, 15 minute walk.
5/9: 46 minutes walk, 30 Minutes at the gym with my trainer.
5/10: 45 minutes at the gym with my trainer.
5/11: C25K w1d1 (with the bf)
5/12: C25K w6d1
5/13: C25K w1d1 (again with the bf)

5/14: 45 minutes at the gym with my trainer
5/15: Day off
5/16: Day off
5/17: Day off
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AUGUST:

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I think I was meant to join this challenge. My name is also Kimberley. Spelled exactly the same way! I thought my parents were the only ones that didn't know how to spell. I've gone throught my whole life having my name spelled wrong. Ha!

Anyhow, I think this would take me pretty close to goal if I keep up the way I have been, but of course I'm going to try for goal. I'm only going to post April for now.

EXERCISE GOAL: Workout 5x a week
TOTAL WORKOUTS: 1/115
CURRENT WEIGHT: 179.6 lbs
GOAL WEIGHT: 150 lbs
LBS LOST: 0

APRIL:

4/19 - Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30 Week 4 (about 30 minutes)
4/20
4/21
4/22

4/23
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4/30

Have a great weekend!

:welcome: to the Team everyone!! It's great to have you all here. :D

@Nadya: Losing weight by graduation is a great goal! I completely agree with your desire to become fit, and not just skinny. I live in skinny-fat world at the moment, and am going to work on less flab more fab for my final physique. I think I'll be starting Strength training a few times a week and see where lifting weights can get me that cardio alone hasn't. It seems like we are similar in height and weight goals, that's neat! I might secretly compete with you to see who gets to goal first! ;)

@knobhdy: Those are some fabulous goals!! Getting healthy and physically fit is just as important as losing weight, if not more so! I love your dedications and I know your resolve is going to motivate me to work even harder! The weight will come off when it comes off, you can't always control that. What you can control is what you put into your body, and what you get out of it. Looking forward to sweating it out with you!

@kandd416: How neat!! I've never met anyone else who spelled their name that way too! :D My mom knew how it was commonly spelled, I think she was just stubborn lol. I totally sympathize with having everyone misspell your name-- it sucks! Since we have similar workout goals we can motivate each other to stay active and stick to it!! I'll push you if you push me! :lifter:


Here's a little :dust: for everyone!!!

Hi :) excited for this! It's just what I need to keep motivated and thanks for putting all the dates down:) I weigh 200 pounds right now and my big goal is to be down to a "normal" weight for my age (20) and height (5'1"), which would be 130. For this time frame I hope to lose 30 pounds though (or more!)*

EXERCISE GOAL: Workout 5x a week
TOTAL WORKOUTS: 2/115
CURRENT WEIGHT: 200lbs
GOAL WEIGHT: 170lbs
LBS LOST: 0

APRIL:

4/19 - jump rope and jogging
4/20 - swimming*
4/21
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MAY:

5/1
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JUNE:

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JULY:

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AUGUST:

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SEPTEMBER:

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:welcome2: aboard mandalovesdg!

Well, how's everyone doing today? Making good choices and working hard I hope! :running:

I've been having a hectic week/weekend so I missed my workout yesterday (doh)! Had a busy morning/afternoon today as well and now heading over to dog and house-sit for my MIL. They have comcast so I'll do a free workout video while I'm there though! Maybe pull out the treadmill and get some walking or jogging in.

Hope you're all having a wonderful weekend!

I like this challenge :) However, I don't have a goal weight. I just want to be stronger, and lower my body fat percentage (and hopefully pounds and inches will follow). I'm getting my body fat monitor soon, and starting May 1, I will be attempting the "New Rules of Lifting" for women program. I take weights and measurements on Sundays (starting in May). Why wait until May? I started a metabolic reset phase on April 1st after being in starvation mode, so I've been eating around maintenance to get it functioning again. (More about that in my blog - linked in sig). So, is it okay for me to join, even though I don't have a weight goal? Just a "lose inches and reduce body fat" goal? :)

Cardio Goal: 30 minutes 4x per week
Strength Goal: 2x upper body, 2x lower body/core per week
Body Goals: Lose inches and Lower body fat percentage.
Calorie Goal: NET at least my BMR (2000) every single day, burn at least 600 per workout according to HRM

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 elliptical + upper body (Cals Burned: 592, Net cals: 2240)
4/24: - rest day - Total cals: 2135
4/25: 30 minutes elliptical + lower body & core (Cals burned: 706, Net cals: 2150)
4/26: 30 minutes elliptical + upper body (Cals burned: 776, Net cals: 2082)
4/27: - rest day - Total cals: 2335
4/28: - rest day - Total cals: 2350
4/29: 30 mins elliptical + lower body & core (cals burned: 873, Net cals: 2070)
4/30: 25 mins elliptical + upper body (Cals burned: 765, Net cals 2010)
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5/1: - rest day - Total cals: 2390
5/2: - rest day - Total Cals: 2130
5/3: - rest day - Total Cals: 1995
5/4: - rest day - Total Cals: 2130
5/5: 30 mins elliptical + lower body & core (cals burned: 740, Net cals: 2100)
5/6: 30 mins elliptical + upper body (Cals burned: 753, Net cals: 2085)
5/7: - rest day - Total Cals: ???? (didn't count)
5/8: 30 mins elliptical + lower body & core (Cals burned: 865, Net cals: 2100)

@konfyoozed: You are more than welcome to join! We'd be so glad to have you here. A weight goal is not required to join this challenge. You can work on whatever goals you have in mind! Personally I think striving to become stronger and lowering your body fat % are wonderful goals! I'm excited to hear you say you're starting the New Rules of Lifting for Women. I've heard a lot of good things about it, I think I might start it as well, so thank you for that little unintended reminder about the program. :) Oh, and before I forget, :welcome3: to the Team!

I love this, I'm so in!!! :) :cheer:

EXERCISE GOAL: Workout at least 4 times a week!
INCHES GOAL: 28 in. waist
CURRENT WEIGHT: 175lbs
GOAL WEIGHT: 154lbs
LBS LOST: 0

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APRIL:

4/21- 20 mins elliptical, 25 mins strength training
4/22- Rest day!

4/23- 30 mins elliptical, 25 mins strength training, 10 min run, 12 mins squats and lunges w/ weights
4/24- Off day! Too much work for school I'm here until 10 p.m.!!
4/25- 30 mins elliptical, 20 mins bike, 15 mins strength training
4/26- 25 mins elliptical, 10 mins ab work
4/27- 20 mins elliptical
4/28- Birthday Party :)
4/29- Elliptical 20 mins and weights 20 mins

4/30- Birthday!!! :)

MAY:

5/1- Elliptical and weights both 25 mins
5/2-Rest
5/3- Elliptical 25 mins, Weights 10 mins, Jillian Michaels 30DS
5/4- Rest
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AUGUST:

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My name is Kimbrelly also, and it's spelled different to. I would love to join if it's not to late I have 68 pounds until goal, and by September I want to be there. I plan to push myself to stay on plan, and workout as much as possible.

EXERCISE GOAL: Workout 6x a week
CURRENT WEIGHT: 243lbs
GOAL WEIGHT: 175lbs
LBS LOST: 0

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APRIL:
4/21
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MAY:

5/1
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JUNE:

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AUGUST:

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Ill join you ladies as well. I am ina fourth if July challenge but this will help me keep going when that ones done.
Goals. To have finished c25k and actually have ran a 5k
Exercise at least 30 minutes a day.
Lose at least 35 pounds.

Started off thexday bright and early with a 2 mile walk. Hope to keep it going all day.

4/22: 3 mile walk. (45 min)

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

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!

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)

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

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
4/25
4/26
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4/30

MAY:

5/1
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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.

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 :D
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! :D

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

5/28
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JUNE:

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JULY:

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AUGUST:

8/1
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SEPTEMBER:

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:welcome: 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. :o 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!! :D

@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! :carrot: 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. :D 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!

@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!

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!

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)

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)
5/17:
5/18: vacation
5/19: vacation

5/20: vacation
5/21: vacation
5/22: vacation
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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

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?

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

Had a scrappy eating day. Totally blew my calories. But came home and at 9 pm put in my workout Dvd and did it. I am going to the store tomorrow to pick up some veggies to snack on. My cupboards are bare so that had something to do with the scrappy choices. Tomorrow is a new day so new start.

Grrr! Finals will be the death of me! I am trying desperately to squeeze in time to exercise. I really don't have a solid excuse to not exercise, so I better get my butt in gear!

Also, my birthday is Monday. Getting ready for the good ol' post birthday bloat. :/

Hey! Can I join in?

EXERCISE GOAL: Work out 6x a week
TOTAL WORKOUTS: 1/100
CURRENT WEIGHT: 230lbs
GOAL WEIGHT: 140lbs
LBS LOST: 0

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APRIL:
4/25 25 minute walk for two of my dogs, 60 minutes on treadmill
4/26
4/27
4/28
4/29

4/30

MAY:

5/1
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AUGUST:

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Had a good eating day. So-so exercise. I may try to fit in a video if I have time.
4/25: 20 minutes walking

EXERCISE GOAL: Workout 5x a week
TOTAL WORKOUTS: 4/115
CURRENT WEIGHT: It's TOM, it doesn't count, but 180.2
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 - NONE
4/24 - NONE
4/25 - NONE

I've been slacking on my exercise this week. Mostly because I've been busy getting stuff done for the hubby's trip. But this is going to be an exercise filled weekend. I have a long bike ride scheduled with a friend as long as the weather holds. So I'm hoping to be back on track. My weight is down a pound from yesterday, but still up from last week's weigh in. Darn TOM.

Hope everyone has a great day.
Kim

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 elliptical + upper body (Cals Burned: 592, Net cals: 2240)
4/24: - rest day - Total cals: 2135
4/25: 30 minutes elliptical + lower body & core (Cals burned 706, Net cals: 2150)

Total minutes of cardio: 155
Total calories burned: 3319

Not bad for a week I suppose. :) I don't put a time on the strength training because it's work for a minute, rest for a minute or two, repeat. I typically spend 90 minutes in the gym from warm up to cool down. In a perfect world, I'd be down by a pound for the week. :)

Hello everyone. My name is Eliza. My ultimate goal is to lose 35 pounds but for this challenge, I want to lose at least 20 pounds.

Here are my goals for this challenge:

Exercise Plan: Attend at least four fitness classes at the gym per week; complete the C25K program (which I use an app on my phone); take a walk in the evening after dinner with my husband at least three times a week when he is in town.

CURRENT WEIGHT: 155 lbs
GOAL WEIGHT: 135 lbs
Ultimate Goal Weight: 120 lbs
LBS LOST: 0

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APRIL:


4/26: Fitness class-Cycle Circuit (60 minutes)
4/27
4/28
4/29

4/30

Had a pretty good day. Ate within my range. Only walked one mile but it has rained most of the day. Hope everyone is doing well.
5/26 walked one mile

Had a good exercise day...only a so-so eating day. Very stressful time today and I let it get to me a bit :(

EXERCISE GOAL: Work out 6x a week
TOTAL WORKOUTS: 1/100
CURRENT WEIGHT: 230lbs
GOAL WEIGHT: 140lbs
LBS LOST: 0

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APRIL:
4/25 25 minute walk for two of my dogs, 60 minutes on treadmill
4/26 20 minute dog walk, 30 minute walk outside, 40 minutes on treadmill
4/27
4/28
4/29

EXERCISE GOAL: Workout 5x a week
TOTAL WORKOUTS: 5/115
CURRENT WEIGHT: TOM over new low 178 woohoo
APRIL:

4/23 None
4/24 None
4/25 None
4/26 Walk 4 miles

I didn't officially walk for exercise, but it was a crazy day at work & I ended up getting in over 15,000 steps yesterday, which they say about 2,000 is a mile. Since I usually average about 6,000 per day I'm going to call this walking 4 miles, because I was whipped when I got home yesterday.

Also saw a new all time low on the scale this morning now that TOM is over. Woohoo! I haven't seen 178 since I started dating my hubby three years ago.

Keep up the hard work everyone & have a great OP day.
Kim