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WEEK-AT-A-TIME CHALLENGE #4 -- for week starting Oct. 6
Hello, everyone, this is PART IV of the One-week-at-a-time challenge. This is a challenge in the spirit of the 21-Day challenge, which I'm still continuing as well but. . . I wanted something else, something short and sweet, where I can buckle down and go all out on and yet still come up for air before I burn out. So, I want to start up a ONE-WEEK CHALLENGE. :sunny: Here, we'll look at the week as a whole, which also means we have room for slipups and unexpected evenings out, or whatever. So, unlike the 21-dayer where you commit to doing something every, single day for 21 days straight or have to go back to START and count over the One-Week-at-a-Time challenge is going to be about things like saying; I will go to the gym 3x this week, or I keep my calories to a total of 14,000 for the week, or I will not eat anything after 6 p.m. 3x this week. So, if you want to eat 14,000 calories one day and fast for the next 6 fine! :lol: Or, you can go to the gym three days straight and then flop back and do absolutely zilch for the next four. This way of attacking things will allow you to customize your challenge to suit yourself, allow for tortoise types and hare types to do their own thing AND means that getting back after after a fall doesn't mean you've lost any ground at all. It'll inspire that crucial element of success -- the POWER TO PERSIST!! I think it'll be a great motivator and great source of empowerment!! :encore: SO, come on!! If you're interested please jump aboard and tell us your plan for the week and then keep us posted with progress reports and tell us when your goal is accomplished, be it early in the week or at the end. I'll do this starting Monday and wrapping up Sunday night of each week. Hope to see you! :wave: PLEASE, join me! |
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This space is reserved for our challengers. I'll write your names and challenges here and the date you've completed your challenge for the week and update it as we go along. I'm going to start a new thread each week but carry this data over so you can see how many challenges you've done. ********** :strong: ONE-WEEK-AT-A-TIME CHALLENGERS :strong: (there will be one :sunny: for each successful challenge, and you decide whether you earn it) :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: redballoon: (keep food journal all week) :sunny: :sunny: Eydie: (some form of exercise daily, no chocolate all week) :sunny: :sunny:M.N.J.: (leg exercises 3-4x/week) :sunny: :sunny: Sandybrat: (yoga 5x/week, no eating after 7 p.m. 4x/week, pilates 2x/week) :sunny: :sunny: PhotogirlTX: (two sessions of cardio daily; 1 hr. in afternoon, 30 min. late 4x/week, 7straight days of at least ONE cardio seesion, pilates 6x/week) ** chikitababe: (min. 75 mins. aerobics 6x/week, min. 6 glasses water daily, no sweets) :sunny: Aquareggie: ( 15 min. walking 3x/week, one week of vegan food only) :sunny: happy dance dot (no WW flex points for this week, only designated points) :spin: :sunny: friendsforfitness: (min. of 28 real crunches 4x/week, wake up 6 a.m. 4x/week, wake up 7 a.m. on weekends, journal food/drink daily, strategy set by Thursday for weekend) :sunny: allthatjazz (prepare healthy lunch at night for work 4-5 days, use total gym 3x/week) ** mscat816: (3 square meals before 7 p.m., 98 oz water/daily) ** Shelldawn: (walk mile min. of 3x/week) |
This week I want to challenge myself to a do some form of exercise outside every day. This is my favorite time of year and I want to make sure that I get out and enjoy it!
I want to do a food challenge too. No chocolate in any form this week! If anyone's lurking and wondering about jumping in with your own personal challenge, I heartily recommend it! Thanks for starting the thread, Red!:D |
Another week!!
This week I plan on doing all leg excercises 3-4x this week. Squats, lunges, walking or jogging. Anything that'll help shrink the thighs!!:D I plan on continuing the abs, but the legs will be the challenge.
I'm with Eydie...anyone lurking...feel free to join in!! This is a great motivator thread!! And it's only a week at a time!! And you get to pick out how you want to do it!! So let's get to it!! Off to another week ladies!!! Good luck!!! Marti |
Hello Ladies!!! Well this weeks challenge will be yoga 5 times this week, no eating after 7, 4 nights and pilates 2 times this week... i will build up slowly but will try to do it more than twice. Good Luck ladies!! Heres to a successfull week!!!! :cheers:
Sandy:flow1: :dance: |
Well, because it is working so well, and because I NEED the challenge to make it happen... once again, duel cardio 4 times this week. I will get in 7 straight days of at least ONE session of cardio, and I will do my pilates 6 times this week.
Everyone have a great week! Together, we can do this! :-) Cherie |
Hi! Can I join in the fun? I REALLY need to challenge myself. I have been off track for a few weeks now, and, it is bound to catch up with me.
Challenge #1- Do at least 75 minutes of aerobics, 6 days. Challenge #2- Drink at least 6 glasses of water per day. Challenge #3- Most important...NO SWEETS...get rid of them, lol. Ok, I am up for this. I am drinking my morning brew, then plan to do my 3 mile WATP for a start. We can do this. Holly |
Welcome Holly!
Good to see everyone back. Red, you're going 21 days without sugar?! My god, woman, you've got gonads!!! Didn't make my challenge last week to walk every day. I was concentrating on the vegan thing, and after not showing a loss on weigh-in day, I was too depressed. :( Yeah, I know, giving up won't help me lose this week. :lol: So I'm back on track today. :D This week's goals: 1. A paltry fifteen minute walk three days this week. I should be able to do THAT. 2. Vegan week again. :D Have a good day, AR |
Hi girls.
I completed my challenge for last week and lost 2.5lbs. Really happy...like theyu say, "slow and steady wins the race":D . Congrats to everyone who finished theirs and also to those who gave it their best.:high: Hopefully, this week I'll be more in tune with you girls. As far as this week goes I will stick to the same. 1-no flex points 2-earning at least 6 activity pts(last week I got 8pts btw :) ) 3-sticking with the program Good luck everyone!:lucky: |
Oh and welcome holly...you'll have lots of fun in here and find it really supportive...good luck!
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Marvelous Monday to ya!
My challenges will be:
1- To do no less that 28 real crunches 4x this week. (I barely did 27 this morning) If you don't get the real crunches comment just read my journal entry for today. You can click on the "my website" button at the bottom of this post and then click on the entry entitled More "DUH" moments from a health & fitness dummy. 2- Wake up at 6 am 4x this week. 3- Wake up at 7am Saturady & Sunday 4- Journal all food and drink consumption for all seven days 5- Have a plan of combat in place by Thurday to stay O/P over the weekend. Sorry, I know it's quite a bit, but I need this right now. I'm letting go of the dessert thing for awhile, I will get back to it at a later time. Good luck to everyone!! Lisa :dance: |
Hello Lovelies!!!! Hey Lisa... u go girl... we know u can do it and will be here every step of the way for u... I need to have a plan of action for the weekends as well... and to do my exercises... and keep it up!! One day down of yoga and pilates... i even brought my iron horse machine out of the garage and did 6 reps of 15... i will do 4 more reps of 15 and make it 10 for the day. I will do this every day this week as well... might as well add it to the challenge. I wish all my family on here ggood luck this week!! WELCOME to you Holly!! U will find htis a very friendly and supportive place to come... i have...
Remember to take care of U!! Love u all... Sandy:dance: :flow1: Congrats to DOT!! on her weight loss!! U GO GIRL! |
This week I hope to:
1. Prepare a healthy lunch at night to take to work 4 out of 5 days 2. Use the my Total Gym 3x this week And sure hope my computer doesn't go on the blink this week so I can keep up! |
Ok ladies... i changed my mind... do NOT add the iron horse to the challenge...LOL i will try to do it 3 times this week... but i may hve over done it a bit today... so i will take tomorrow off from it...lol unless i stop hurting...lol!! I got a bit carried away... but i am sooo detetrmined and i want this determination to stay with me for the week...lol
Hope u all had a fab day... i will check back later!! TTFN!! Sandy:dance: :flow1: |
Thanks for the welcome! I made it through day 1.....walked 6 miles with WATP, drank 88 ounces of water, and avoided ALL junk!
Holly |
Woo Hoo 1/4th down!
Just finished my my first day of duel cardio... got my pilates in twice today... So I have started out my week on a good note!
Holly!!! That is great! You had a wonderful day!!! 6 miles!! wow... how long did that take you!!! GREAT JOB! Sandy!!! You had a great day too!! Sorry you are so sore... take a nice hot bath and use some icy hot!!! It's a GOOD kind of pain... We will help you keep up that determination!!! allthatjazz.. good luck on your challenge.. sounds like very doable goals!!! Lisa..... sending lots of will power and good luck vibes!!!!!! You can do all of your goals!!!! Keep going, you are doing great! Happy dance dot! a big WTG on your weight loss! That is great!!! Slow and steady is right.... hope this week is just as good for you! Aqua.... you will be a success this week!!! We are here behind you! Ok... everyone, talk to you tomorrow!!!! Cherie |
Checking in for Monday!
I had a good day except I am up 2 lbs! 237!!! I did well on most of my goals - it wasn't perfect - but I wasn't totally off the beaten path either.
My goals this week are to get my 3 squares in before 7 p.m. and drink my 98 oz of water each day. I got the 3 squares in but it was 8 p.m. before my last meal. I was short on 1 serving of veggies and 1 serving of fruit. I only got in 74 oz of water but the night is not over. I did all my crunches and 1/3 of my pushups for the day. The best news is I passed up a delicious, gargantuan chocolate chip cookie! I am going to hang in and work to stay focussed tomorrow - it is hard enough when you don't lose. It is really had when you gain!:?: |
We're off!
Ok, people, I'm trying to get your names up on the record board. Tell me if you've earned a sun. I've already put some in. Tell me if I got it right. I leave for the States tomorrow and everything is hectic here so I probably won't have much chance to check in here. I was going to totally pass on this week's challenge but decided to make it to keep a food journal. Just that should be hard enough but I thought it would serve to slow some of my anticipated bigtime eating! You keep each other encouraged here OK while I'm gone. I will try to check in when I can find a computer. But the rest of this week should be difficult.
Of the more prolific posters among you please hold the fort!! Eydie, got you down for exercise and no chocolate. You're welcome for the challenge. You all keep me going to. I thrive on a little responsibility! M.N.J., Sandybrat, mscat, congrats on one day down :cp:, Photogirl, you are burning up the place!! :flame: friendsforfitness, that is one tough challenge you've taken on yourself. Best of luck! You CAN do it!! happy dance dot :dance: , all that jazz, :dance: good luck! chikitababe, welcome! :wave: congrats on a successful first day! :dancer: Aquareggie, good for you for not giving up. Eating vegan won't necessarily make you lose weight. I have gone years vegan at time and I can gain on just as easy. But it's healthy, or can be, depending on what you're eating. I'd look at it as a health thing not a weight loss aid. Now, exercise, that's good! Good luck to you! Yeah, no sugar, that's good for weight loss. It's hard to binge on other things. I have repositioned my fat since I've been off sugar. I went a year without any sugar whatsoever and I just felt sooo good. Now, I'm off and on and trying to get it to where I don't want the sugar. Thus the 21-day challenges of no sugar. |
Monday was good. Walked for an hour today at a very spritely pace if I say so myself! Then 20 min dumbells and 20 min. Pilates with balance ball.
And no chocolate. Interesting to see if you try to avoid something how it's everywhere! KEEP GOING, GIRLS!:) |
Good Morning Lovelies!!! Well one day down !! Red, i need one more sun... i was successful this past week! Yes Cheri, its a good sore... and i am happy to say that i like it!! I took some advil b4 bed last night . I will take a nice hot bath tonight ... i'm sure i will need it! Only had time for a quick shower yesterday. Boy that iron horse machine is something... i can feel muscles i havent felt in years!! Especially in my back... the upper shoulder muscles...lol I even went fro a walk after dinner last night!! i have a question... my calories are at 1800 for the day. I am good at staying just under this...(except the weekends) should i lower them more?? or jsut stay here for a while then lower once i get the weekends down?? Just wondering... this calorie counting is way new to me... i wish all of u the best of luck!! WE CAN DO THIS TOGETHER!!! STAY STRONG!!!
Take care of U Love, Sandy:dance: :flow1: |
Good Morning! Hope everyone is having a great Tuesday... I have a busy day ahead of me.... Payroll day!
I've already done my pilates this morning. I really ENJOY doing that first thing in the morning. It's a 20 minute tape and I get just enough of a workout that it jumpstarts my body for the day! Sandy... we can do this together.... this place is keeping me motivated!!! I can't answer the question about the calories.. I've never been a good calorie counter myself... Eydie... I hear ya on the chocolate. That was my 21 day challenge, to stay away from anything chocolate.. and I am happy to say I am on day 20 right now! :-) It does get easier!! Red.. don't worry about us.. we will keep this place going!! Hope you have a great time in the States! mscat.. just keep working.. the weight will come off!! You are doing a great job! Ok.. time to get to work! Have a great day everyone! Cherie |
Hey Ladies! I had another good start today. I did my 20 min pilates and walked 3 miles. I hope to walk 3 more, and make sure to drink that water!
Cherie, Hi! I walk with the Walk Away The Pounds tapes, and did the 3 mile tape twice. It takes 90 minutes total. Which pilates do you do? I have J.H. Pilates by Denise Austin. Sometimes the pilates are nice to do before bed as well. When I am tired, but want to stretch, etc., the pilates helps. Sandy, Hey! I have a hard time with the calorie counting as well, but, have started to measure my portions, and, boy, is there a difference in size to what I used to eat! Eydie, Hi! Oooohhhh, chocolate is my passion, lol. I, too am trying to avoid it. Today is day 2. But, you know, a recent study showed that something in chocolate actually benefits cardiovascular health! Redballoon, Thanks for the welcome and congrats! Hello to everyone else. Let's gave a great OP day! Holly |
time traveler
Sandybrat, you got it!! :sunny:
I'll check in with one final post tomorrow morning before I leave. Do you know I leave Tokyo at 4:30 on Wednesday afternoon and, all systems go, arrive in New York at 4:00 Wednesday afternoon. Heh, I'm from Pennsylvania but is it Groundhog Day, or what?!?!? |
Sorry for chiming in after the buzzer..hehehe...but it was a busy weekend and Monday.
I know this may seem small to most, but here is my challenge for this week. I'll work my way up in time. I am going to walk my mile at least 3 times this week, but my goal is 4. I walked it Sunday and skipped yesterday. So we shall see how far I get. Shell |
Hi everybody!!
Shelldawn, there is no challenge too small!! You'll do great on that. My challenge is just leg excercises. Ok, I walked around campus for 20mins. yesterday going up and down the steps and carrying a backpack!! I needed to pass some time waiting for my ride. Boy, my legs feel it today. (I wore bulky boots....who knew I would have a fire lit under my butt to start walking in those!!) But I'm counting that as my day one being successful!! Another warm welcome to Shell, Holly and mscat!! Glad to have you here. Well, I have to get ready for school.... Take care ladies Marti |
MNJ...good to see your keeping up even though your in school. I remember those stressful days:D . More power to you girl. You rock!
Shell...I agree with MNJ...there's no challenge too small. Good luck. Chikita...keep up the good work. You'll do fine:) Photo...good going. Keep it up. mscat...don't worry too much about the gain. Its good you're and I'm sure it'll help. Keep it up. Edyie...keep it up girl. Chocolate is hard to resist. SandyB...wow seems like that iron horse really gives you a workout...Keep it up I know you can do it. As for me, I have kept up to the challenge. I can't believe it. This is the first time I have lasted so long. Hope I keep it up. I guess you girls help me a lot by giving me motivation. Thanks!:D |
Tremendous Tuesday to all!
Welcome to all the new people! I just wanted to check in and let everyone know I journaled yesterday and did my 28 crunches this morning. I will be getting up at 6am tomorrow. No crunches tomorrow though, I am sooo very sore. I think my muscles need a rest. Red- I hope you have a really excellent time over here, I'll be thinking about you and have one for me! :) Cherie_ you are so supportive of me, thanks you so much. It feels good to know so many people have faith in me. MNJ- I really would like to get that ball too, but I really can't think of a place to keep it what so ever. I am thinking about getting an inexpensive pair of those stretchy band that hook onto a door. Has anyone ever used them?? Shelldawn- MNJ is right, no challenge is too small, I started out walking for only 15 minutes 2 times a week, now I think I'm up to 23 minutes, but it's taken me almost a month to get there. You don't want to overdo it or you won't enjoy yourself. I just try to push myself just a little more each time. By a little I mean one minute more or one more crunch, just enough to show myself progress. Good Luck To All, Lisa |
Thanks to everyone for making me feel better about my little goal...hehehe. The support here really is awesome. I've been trying to walk a couple times a week but I get so easily distracted. You guys are good to keep me focused...hehehe. It's so much easier to walk with my boyfriend and my kids (they ride their bikes). It seems like the time just flies. Unfortunately, it is starting to get cold out and I can't have my kids out in it, so my boyfriend will be staying home with them. I have 2 or 3 more weeks of the family walk, but then I'll be walking solo again. That is always the toughest time for me. Seems like it takes forever to get to my destination and I just lose interest in the whole thing...hehehe. Maybe you gals can help keep me on track this time around.
Thanks again to everyone and Good Luck to everyone here on their goals. |
Hi Everybody! Sounds like we are off to a good start! I have made my lunch for work yesterday and today! Did the Total Gym today, and boy could I tell it's been a l-o-n-g time. Onwards to Wednesday everybody!
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Sandybrat, pardon my ignorance.:o But what's the iron horse?:?:
Photogirl, I agree with you about Pilates in the AM. It really sets the tone for the day to do something at the start. Maybe I'll make that next week's challenge! Shelldawn, you're doing great! Have a safe journey, RedBalloon! And have fun! Chikatababe, I've heard great things about the WATP videos. I'll have to try one. Happy Dance Dot, yes, this is a great place to be. Strength in numbers!!! FriendsForFitness, yeah, the balance ball is huge. I actually use mine as a 'chair' at the computer---using it now. Gives you perfect posture! allthatjazz, good for you for getting your lunches together. Planning is so important to me too! About the chocolate thing---it never fails. I'm off the stuff for a week, not because I eat it to excess, I'm just trying to stay aware of what I eat---I get to work this morning and a co-worker has left me some chocolate. I bless him for his generosity and then I toss it in the trash. If he asks me I'll tell him it was delicious! Hard to get away from it! I bought some lemon-poppyseed Clif bars for this week thinking they were chocolate free, and today I read the label and see they have WHITE chocolate in them. Oh well...guess they'll have to wait till next week. Aquareggie, how's vegan week going? I really want to do more vegan days. One of these weeks when I'm not cooking so much at work, I might go for a whole week. I've done well with food today. As for exercise: walked 5 miles this morning---this afternoon 30 min. bellydancing video, and 20 min. yoga.:) |
I'm off for my flight! Will be checking in (I hope) once I'm in the States.
Keep up your work. I'll be journaling (and for me that's harder than it sounds!) Bye for now! :wave: |
Huffin' and a Puffin'
I just finished my second day of duel cardio.... two more days to go! :-) Also have done two sets of my pilates today too.. so that part of the challenge is going strong as well! Now I am just TIRED!!!!!
Eydie.. GREAT JOB on resisting that chocolate monster!!!!! My first two weeks on my 21 day challenge was awful.. There was so much chocolate in my office... I couldn't stand it! allthatjazz.. GREAT JOB! Lisa.. still doing awesome!!!! Keep it up!! Shelldawn, any goal is a great goal!! It means you are committed to doing SOMETHING! So good luck! happy dance dot!!! You are doing great!!! Glad you are doing such a fantastic job on your challenge!! We are here for you! Marti!! Keep it up! :-) Holly.... you are doing fantastic too!!! I am soooo tired.. I can't even think straight! I will check in tomorrow with everyone.... have a great night! Hugs, Cherie |
Doing great!!
Evening ladies-
Well, I don't feel 32 right now,,,, I feel like I'm 92. I'm tired and sore and just want some sleep. Day two is successful!! I did a whole leg routine using the excercise ball. I was going to grab this "thigh master" that I have... don't know where it came from, I never purchased one, but instead, I used the ball. And my thighs are feeling it!! Woohoo!! I also did some glute routine. I even grabbed some weights and did a little arms excercises. So all in all, my legs got worked out and as a bonus, so did my arms. I soooo want to get my membership back at the gym!!! I have goal.... as we all do. And that is to lose some weight AND add some definition or tone to my muscles by March 2004. Why that time?? Well......:s: James and I plan on getting married in March. On my grandparents anniversary!! We've planned on getting married at that time for awhile, I just thought I would finally share that. Today we've been together for 5yrs.... and I was just in the mood to share....:D Ok, this 92yr old... I mean 32yrs old is heading off to bed. Take Care Marti |
Hi, i'm new. I thought that this would be interesting!
I want to walk 30 minutes 3-4x this week (started yesterday and had one today) drink a lot of water, and water only everyday |
Wonderful Wednesday to all!!
Just checking in to say I did 29 crunches this morning, even though I said I was gonna skip a day, but when I realized I was no longer sore, I just went for it. I journaled yesterday and already today. I also woke up at 5 am, that covers the 6am wake up doesn't it??:lol: MNJ-How exciting, getting married in less than a year, wow. You must be major busy, tell us about some of your plans. :gossip: I'm very happy for you. Lisa |
Good Morning Lovely Ladies!!! I treid posting here 3 times last night and my stupid computer kept freezing... of course after i had written everything...lol So, i will try again! LOL I did my iron horse yesterday... which for those of u who r wondering is a Gravity Body Lift machine... whatever that means...lol it feels like i am doing squats without and stress to my knees... Also did my yoga. Did NOT eat after 7pm again last might so thats 2 down there as well!! For someone who never liked to exercise i must say i am diggin this now.... lol I really like the endorphin rush afterwards! Looks like i just may be able to keep this up!!! Well, i should say i WILL keep this up.... even if i dont like it i need it!!
I want to tell u all that u are doing FABULOUS!!! Welcome to atamata... u will find the women here are full of love, hope and all kinds of support. They are truly wonderful friends! Remember to take care of U today.... Sandy:dance: :flow1: :strong: |
I know I'm getting off to a late start this week, but I just got back to a computer! Well, last week was not successful. I didn't have any candy, I did cardio 3x, and I walked the hospital 4x a day. However I only did the ab video once last week.
This week, I challenge myself to the following: 1. Cardio 3x this week. 2. Ab video 2x this week. 3. No sweets from Wednesday through Sunday. Welcome atamata! Marti - congratulations!! Lisa - great job on the crunches. They are definitly worth it! redballon - have a wonderful time! Sandybrat & Photogirl - great going with all the exercies! I did do cardio and the ab video this morning. So, off to a good start. Everyone, have a wonderful day! |
Well Two down and one to go. I walked my mile Sunday and Tuesday. My legs sure do feel it when I am done, but I haven't been pushing myself to do it faster yet.
Speaking of which. About how long should it take to walk a mile in order to get the maximum bennifit from it? Is it 20 minutes? |
Hi just wanted to say
welcome to atamata You're all doing great. Congrats MNJ you must really be excited...keep up the good work. You really inspire me girl...u rock! Well I am still doing good so hopefully this week ends good too. Take care |
Wednesday and still on target. I was doing Total Gym at 5:30 am! Boy am I outta shape.
MNJ- Congrats on your exciting news! Photo- Dual cardio again, wow! Atatmata- Welcome! friendsfor fitness- Way to go with the early wake-up and crunches Sandybrat-Endorphin rush-Yay! Redballoon- have a safe trip Southern Butterfly- Sounds like a great start! Shelldawn- Good going with your walking plan! On to Thursday! |
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