International Nesties
Snowyowl ? lose 53 pounds
oneslybookworm ? lose 10 pounds by March, continue eating healthier and get back into running
Ktkl09 ? maintain healthy weight
ukyankee - work on getting fit
cakenbake - get down to 130 pounds and to finish a 5k by one year postpartum
Coffee & Cream - 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
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 - run a marathon
Traveling Turtle - To exercise 4 times a week
MintChocoChip ? Lose 10 lbs.
wise_rita ? get into a healthy BMI range
ashleynicoles ? work out 3x per week
Just Peachy - excercise 3-5 times a week, lose 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," lose 20lbs.
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 under 40 minutes
Kimchi Canuck - lost 15-20 lbs. by September, exercise 3-4 times a week, and eat more fruits and veg.
LoopyNoodle - run a marathon in 2012
Kackle02 - eat healthier and to workout consistently
Laurimi - lose 30 lbs.
Sutikama - lose 10 lbs. by September 9, 2011.
gblake - lose 28 lbs.
elenetx - lose 20 lbs.
LMBCI - go back down to a size 2 (so lose one dress size), and run a 1/2 marathon.
Deshi2013 - lose 10 lbs. by eating healthy and working out 3x per week
NLFoodie - lose 1 dress size
MyBlueAngel19 - work out twice a week and tone up arms and abs.
The Irish Gal - lose 15 lbs by May 15th, eliminate unhealthy snacks and treats, cycle to work all but 1 day and get back into
pilates.
Stellina+Amour - Work out three times per week
rpic81 - Run a 5k and tone legs and stomach before going to Florida in August 2012
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IN Get Fit Challenge
How have we been doing this week?
QOTW: Are you loyal to your favorite brand of gymwear/gym shoes? Or do you go with what's most comfortable? Cheapest?
Muffie ? lose 76 pounds by March 2012.Snowyowl ? lose 53 pounds
oneslybookworm ? lose 10 pounds by March, continue eating healthier and get back into running
Ktkl09 ? maintain healthy weight
ukyankee - work on getting fit
cakenbake - get down to 130 pounds and to finish a 5k by one year postpartum
Coffee & Cream - 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
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 - run a marathon
Traveling Turtle - To exercise 4 times a week
MintChocoChip ? Lose 10 lbs.
wise_rita ? get into a healthy BMI range
ashleynicoles ? work out 3x per week
Just Peachy - excercise 3-5 times a week, lose 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," lose 20lbs.
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 under 40 minutes
Kimchi Canuck - lost 15-20 lbs. by September, exercise 3-4 times a week, and eat more fruits and veg.
LoopyNoodle - run a marathon in 2012
Kackle02 - eat healthier and to workout consistently
Laurimi - lose 30 lbs.
Sutikama - lose 10 lbs. by September 9, 2011.
gblake - lose 28 lbs.
elenetx - lose 20 lbs.
LMBCI - go back down to a size 2 (so lose one dress size), and run a 1/2 marathon.
Deshi2013 - lose 10 lbs. by eating healthy and working out 3x per week
NLFoodie - lose 1 dress size
MyBlueAngel19 - work out twice a week and tone up arms and abs.
The Irish Gal - lose 15 lbs by May 15th, eliminate unhealthy snacks and treats, cycle to work all but 1 day and get back into
pilates.
Stellina+Amour - Work out three times per week
rpic81 - Run a 5k and tone legs and stomach before going to Florida in August 2012
doctoranda - Run 10 races before the end of 2012 and go down one dress size
Let me know if you want me to add/subtract/amend your goal.
Stay healthy, ladies!
Re: IN Get Fit Challenge
Doing well this week. Not sure if I should have run this morning as my back is misbehaving but I did and it felt good while running at least.
QOTW: I have been loyal to Brooks adrenalines as they work well with my feet but my next pair might be something new. Otherwise for general running/gym clothes I'll get whatever is cheapest. I like to keep it simple, 3/4 or full length tights and a tank top, sometimes a zip up hoodie, a strong bra (need a new one - chafing on the ladies is not fun) and blister prevention socks.
I have been running 4 times last week, but am still eating a little bit too much or unhealthy.
My favorite shoes are Saucony and Asics and the rest I just buy on sale and where ever. I have tops and shorts from Old Navy and Champion, and tights from Adidas.
I've been doing a lot better. I've started playing tennis and have lessons on Monday which makes me get out and run around. It also makes me get down to the courts a few more times a week to play with H. I've also been doing reformer pilates. I'm finally starting to feel better.
QOTD: I usually wear Nike stuff because I love the way it fits me. If there is another brand on sale I'll try it on though. I do own some things that aren't Nike.
I've been doing pretty good workout wise but these stupid delicious puddings have been on sale (they're $$$ so I need to take advantage while I can) so my eating has been not so good.
QOTW: I stick to New Balance shoes and I will continue to. Clothes I always get at TJ Maxx, which I can find for $8 per piece.
I worked out yesterday for almost an hour (34 minutes on Wii Fit and 20 minutes on my Couch25K) , the day before for half an hour. Today I'm achey, but I'm going to try to do a different kind of exercise for a while (debating between dance video or just dumbells on my arms since I want to let my legs rest).
QOTW: I am most swayed by cheapest. Last year I bought FILA toning shoes I found on sale at Kohls for $30 and I *love* them. But when I started the Couch to 5K, I was supposed to use running shoes (the toning shoes are walking shoes) but didn't have money to buy running shoes so I used them anyway. About three or four weeks in, I ended up switching to my older shoes (sketchers, I think? I found them on sale for like $20 two or three years ago at Costco) which were more worn out but worked better. Before I move to India, I think I may actually go to a shoe store and get my feet checked for all those important things runners want, and spend the normal amount on shoes... but we'll see. If we can afford it. But apparently you can't find great shoes in India for inexpensive (I have no idea why but Ryan and I have hashed it out and I can get the same shoes cheaper here that he wants, and he desperately wants me to buy him some shoes) so it may be worth getting them here.
"I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, My soul shall be joyful in my God; For He has clothed me with the garments of salvation, He has covered me with the robe of righteousness, As a bridegroom decks himself with ornaments, And as a bride adorns herself with her jewels." -Isaiah 61:10 NKJV
I worked out for the first time in weeks! Only 30 mins, but its a start
I have no brand loyalties, I buy what fits well and looks decent in relation to the price
I've been doing ok but last weekend away I didn't do much at all. It was quite wet out, in a small town and dh was playing loads of golf. But I have cycled to work all week, even yesterday when it was so windy and wet I would have been excused by any right thinking person (esp as I had a hair appointment on the way home too!). And I did my reformer pilates class last night too.
QOTW: I'm not brand loyal at all...
I went running on Tuesday and I'm taking the rest of the week off. May go for a hike on the weekend if I feel up to it.
QOTW: Since I just started running in September I haven't really bought any gear other than shoes (Adidas), so far they are great and would buy them again once this first pair wear out. For workout clothes I just buy what is cheapest except for a top that keeps you warm for doing sports in winter, that thing saved me!