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IN Get Fit Challenge
Another week of getting fit...how are we all doing?
QOTD: What will you do as a "reward" once you reach your goal?
Muffie ? lose 76 pounds by March 2012.
Snowyowl ? lose 53 pounds
oneslybookworm ? lose 20 pounds by December 2011, work out 3 times a week, eat healthier
Ktkl09 ? lose 5 pounds
ukyankee - lose a minimum of 28 lb, be able to run a 5K and longer, and to get back into weight lifting
cakenbake - get down to 130 pounds and to finish a 5k by one year postpartum
Mrs. DRJ - go to the gym four times per week and maintain my current weight
Valerie - lose 20kgs
meggers5 - be down to 160 pounds
nmlahaie - exercise at least 4 times a week and maintain current weight or gain weight in muscle
Publius ? stay fit and exercise 6 days a week
azure_azure - exercise 3 times a week and to tone stomach muscles
Jetur20 ? get down to a size 6 by October 2011
sewatkins - Go to at least 3 yoga classes a week, start running again
BlushingRose ? get to a healthy BMI, lose 85.9lbs in total
WhereInTheWorld - Train for, register for, run, and complete the NYC marathon in 2011
Traveling Turtle - To exercise 4 times a week
MintChocoChip ? Train and participate in a Spartan Sprint in September
wise_rita ? get into a healthy BMI range
ashleynicoles ? lose 8 lbs. before friend's wedding
Just Peachy - excercise 3-5 times a week, loose 20 pounds by mid August
risainthesky- get to 120lbs and run a 5k by August 2011.
Scooke924 ? lose 15lbs. by April 2, 2011
dulcemariamar1 ? Exercise 3 times a week and tone up.
EnidFalcor - run 2x per week, yoga 2x per week, eat vegan 2 meals per day
aMrsin09 - pilates 3x a week to work up to every day, eat enough protein, get through the warm up of "30 day shred"
sushisamba - eat better and work out at least 3 times per week
plainjanie1 - lose 15 lbs., eat better and tone body
Nanner - lose 30 lbs. by October 18th
PittPurple - run a 5k in October
Kimchi Canuck - lost 15-20 lbs. by September, exercise 3-4 times a week, and eat more fruits and veg.
LoopyNoodle - lose 2 dress sizes
Kackle02 - lose 10 lbs. by October 2011, and be more active
Laurimi - lose 30 lbs.
Sutikama - lose 10 lbs. by September 9, 2011.
gblake - lose 28 lbs.
As always - if you're not part of the challenge, but want to be (or just want to change your goals), please either respond to this thread or send me a PM!
Re: IN Get Fit Challenge
I'm down 8 pounds, so only 24 pounds to go! Still working out regularly (aiming for 6 days a week of 30+ minutes of some sort of activity), and we've really stepped up the healthy eating. Hopefully I'll start toning up more...I hate being flabby.
QOTD: New jeans! I think my biggest "reward" will be pulling out all the "too small" clothes in my spare closet so that I can start wearing them again. It'll be like a whole new wardrobe!
I will reward myself with new clothes and a swimsuit.
Great job Onesly! Your old wardrobe can be even more exciting than new because very few things top the feeling of fitting into your skinny clothes.
I have lost the 7 of the 8 pounds needed to reach my end of August goal, but I'm very unmotivated at the moment. I've been getting these awful headaches lately due to lack of sleep and stress at work and I'm just trying to hang in there for the countdown.
Next week is my last week at my job and then I'm hoping to just maintain until my trip to the States. Then afterward I'll revisit the goals and get back to a good routine.
Good job Onesly and Ashley!
I'm doing well - I think I'm officially a size 6, so I met my goal. I'd still like to lose another 5 pounds just to be safe and not worried about slipping up in the last few weeks and then looking like a white sausage.
Last week I worked out 6 times and I think I overdid it. I was also walking the dog twice a day and doing all the cooking and household chores so I think it was too much activity and not enough calories. I lost like 2 pounds in less than a week. So I'm eating more this week and going to exercise only 5 days - and at a less intense level. I don't want to do anything over the top or unsustainable.
QOTW: I don't really have a system set up. I just like seeing what I am capable of and how good I can look if I really try.
Hi all!
Ugh, I'm struggling. A lot. I just can't quite manage to get back into it! I'm going for a run tonight and went on Sunday but I've lost a lot of my ability with various injuries (and laziness) over the last couple months. I haven't gained any weight, but I haven't lost any either.
I did get rid of 5 giant bags of clothing this week though! Decided I should seriously get rid of the clothing that is really too big on me. Had a huge clearout which is fun. I'm wearing UK12's / 14s now which feels great (started at 20s/22) but I might stay here for a while, it feels good to me and I'm just not focussed at all right now!
I have recently purchased some new clothing, that's always my reward!
BFP Apr 2012, EDD Dec 19 2012 * twin h/b at 6wk, 9wk scan * Baby A lost at 12wks, Baby B was my rainbow born at 36wks
Can you add me? I'd like to lose 20lbs, get back into running and lifting.
I'm doing the C25K and 30DS (but only 2x a week) plus trying to go to the gym 2x a week. I lost a bunch of weight but have gained a bunch of it back. I realize that it's from not exercising enough (again) and overeating. Bad habits bite you in the butt!
Jetur, congrats on meeting your goal! You're getting so close. Best of luck with maintaining until the wedding.
Pitt, yay for getting rid of old clothes! It really took me a very long time to do this because I was always so nervous I'd need them again. Super proud of your accomplishments! It may seem like you're in a rut with it now, but just remember how incredibly far you've come.
May I join? I really need to get myself under control in Spain and my goal is to lose the 20lbs that I've put on since coming here. I'm back home in the States and doing Weight Watchers, trying to resist the urge to eat bagels and peanut butter cups.
QOTD: The reward would be a serious Spanish shopping trip! New clothes, woohoo!
Day 1 of the 30DS. I'm going to be so sore tomorrow! I must admit that it's an excellent workout, though I was skeptical at first.
It's been ages since I've worked out. I stocked the fridge and cupboards with a lot of low fat, nutrient dense foods for myself. We've also got a bunch of fruit and veggies, so I can start doing more vegetarian meals.
I think to get to my goal weight by March is a bit ambitious, but I'm going to reevaluate in December.
QOTD: I have a few plans. Buy a whole new wardrobe, go on vacation and wear a bikini (stretchmarks be damned), and schedule my breast reduction surgery.
** Edited to add QOTD**
I'm doing ok, lost a dress size purely from the gym, which is good. I'm getting back on the "diet" wagon, so hopefully the pounds will start dropping faster from now on.
QOTD: complete re-haul of my wardrobe: getting rid of fat clothes, fitting back in skinny old clothes I haven't worn in years, buying new stuff, you name it!
Also probably putting it all back on by getting pregnant
Morning ladies! I have been doing awesome at yoga, going to classes and doing it at home. Unfortunately I still haven't started running again, it's so hot in MI, I'll wait until I get back to London.
QOTW: Once I get back to running a 5K I'll buy myself new running shorts.