[Terri in MO]

Come on in! This thread is not for the faint of heart. This challenge thread is for those who want to make a commitment to setting goals, formulating plans to achieve those goals, and just plain work your butt off!

Set the goals of your choice. Pick a diet plan of your choice. Pick the exercise of your choice. Pick the method of accountability of your choice whether its a food journal, personal coach or Fitday.

Its a fact that if your set your goals, make a personal commitment to achieving those goals, and are personally acountable each day, you will be much closer to achieving what you want than if you just flounder through unfocused on a daily basis.

That's what this thread is all about. Its about being focused and leaving all the personal stuff at the door. No whining, no griping, no negative stuff. Bad days happen and in boot camp we just pick ourselves up and move on.

State your goals and how you're going to achieve these goals and lets be able to post positive results on August 31st.

Be realistic as this will be a short challenge.

And let's HAVE FUN!

[Terri in MO]

1. Break past the 250 barrier. (I'm at 253 today)

2. Continuing to improve my cardio endurance with 45 minutes on the bike/airdyne/spinner or doing the 3 mile WATP (this is in addition to the 1.5 mile dog walk as I consider it his exercise).

3. Be able to do 2 sets of 8 reps with the 8 lb weights with comfort. (Now I do 1 set of 8 and 1 set of 4 and I can feel the muscle fatigue).

Here's my strategy:

1. WW with a South Beach twist.

2. Journal faithfully and measure out portions for accuracy

3. Plan each weeks menu and food lists.

4. Use BalanceLog on my PDA to also track food to make sure I'm getting in enough calories. Just to double check WW points. I'm thinking I may not be getting in enough calories.

[thewildmom]

Count me in!! I have been slack all summer, and gained about 5 pounds that I had lost in the spring.

My goals are :

Lose 10 pounds (down to 218).

Exercise at least 2 times a week.

Lift weights at least 2 times a week.

Cut back to 1 soda per day.

Significantly cut back on sugar and junk foods.

Accountability: Daily journal/exercise log. Weekly weigh-in.

Tomorrow is August 1st, so I guess I start then!!

[katrinabgood]

Hi Terri!

Count me in! My goal is to bust on through the 240s (250 yesterday--we're running neck and neck!) and see the 230s by the end of August. To accomplish this goal, I intend to:

1. Follow South Beach Diet plan. (Day1(again)/Phase1 today)
2. 30 min (at least) daily exercise, alternating weights and cardio.
3. Journal daily here @ 3fc.

That's it! Good luck to us all...we can do this!

[Terri in MO]

Hi ladies!!

Great goals! I'm looking forward to a new month and getting psyched up to tackle new goals.

Let's rock!

[brunissen]

Here are my goals:

1. Weight - 280
2. Exercise - 1560 minutes (working on my 6 hour/week goal)
3. Food - 1600-1700 calories
4. Water - 160 oz daily

I'll be tracking my food, water, and exercise with DietPower (as usual). I'm also wanting to see some reductions in my measurments, but since the Evil Trainer isn't doing them until 8/4, I don't know yet what kind of reduction I want to aim for. I'll post them once I have them.

I'm also going to allow myself two FREE days in August (the 9th and the 23rd - plans with friends). I won't go hog wild, I will track whatever I eat/drink, and I'll just enjoy myself those days. It'll be good for my soul!

How am I going to get there?

1. STAY FOCUSED!!!!!
2. Dietpower to track my food
3. The Evil Trainer to kick my butt
4. Do my cardio

I know the weight loss is ambitious, but I pretty much have spent the summer slacking and I decided that's going to end here and now!

psm

[Jenanne]

Goals for August:

1) Actually make it over to 3fc at least four days a week.
2) Lose every week at WI (I follow WW).

I think that's enough for my first month back with a support group here at 3fc, don't you?

[RAken]

Count Me IN TOO!

My goals for August!

1. To lose 20lbs
2. Weight Training 2 times a week
3. Cross-Training once a week
4. Walking/Jogging 4 times a week
5. Pilates 2-3 times a week
6. Get back on my food plan


Good Luck Ladies!

[Terri in MO]

Hello Bootcampers!

How was the first day?

We sort of blew it with food at lunch. Long story short, Mexican! But we're eating lean tonight. I'll see if I can get it all logged into BalanceLog.

As for exercise, I got the VideoCycle through Switzerland tape yesterday. Perfect timing. New challenge; new exercise tape. I did 37 sweat filled minutes cycling in the Alps. DH was bugging the crap out of me so I ended up cutting my time short. Still, 37 minutes on a spinner ain't bad!

I'll be taking the doglet for a walk tonight so there will be another 20-30 minutes of exercise.

I'm off to get my journal caught up and do some reading. DH is making tuna on the grill tonight. This will be a first for us.

Have a great evening and don't let the weekend mess up your goals! Let's be strong and kick butt this weekend. We've got great goals and let's blow through them.

[Jenanne]

Day one of tryin' to stay on target for a loss each week - and then making sure I check in at 3fc at least 4 times a wee: check! On target.

[PheonixRising]

1. Get down to 320lbs. (I know it's ambitious, but not unrealistic.)
2. Get WATP in 6 days a week and get up to 2 miles by the end of the month.
3. Drink 200oz of water a day
4. Get OP and stay there except on scheduled break days of August 12-14 when my best friend comes to visit.
5. Keep up my Fitday journal.

[xiximama]

I chose CAD then sugarbusters, and started July 8, 3.5 weeks ago. I have lost minimal inches and 10 lbs.

My goal for August is to walk at least 4 days a week(I have had a respiritory problem) and lost at least 5 lbs.

Mostly to get REALLLY setteled into this WOE!

[Genesis]

Here are my goals for August!

1. Reach 138 by month end
2. Exercise 6 days a week (cardio or strength)
3. Practice yoga at least twice a week
4. Eat sensibly & drink lots of water
5. Be happy every single day!

I got derailed in July due to an expected event, so I am very excited to reach my August goals! Good luck everybody!

[Terri in MO]

Hello Saturday night!

We have no life, so we're at home on date night!

I just finished 45 minutes on the spinner. I'm not dying but will take a few minutes to recover. Actually, I feel great. My inspiration was finding photos of myself about eight years ago on my second MS 150 bike ride. I miss being in that shape. While I was still 200+, I had stamina. I'm gonna get it back!

Food is so-so today. No excuse other than being stupid. I'm finding on the balance log that I'm getting in too much cholesterol. Hmm, going have to fix that since my bad cholesterol was somewhat higher than they like. I may have to order the full-blown balance log as I'm on a trial run now.

Have a great night and don't blow your goals for the weekend!

[Terri in MO]

P.S. Had WW WI this morning and I'm officially plateauing.

I will break through this plateau.