Challenges have been issued for week 3! We are really taking it up a notch this week!!
AUGUST CHALLENGE WEEK #3: RISE OF THE MACHINES!
This is the week three team challenge. This should be done in addition to your normal workout
routine. This is a challenge and is not a replacement! If you need a beginner workout please contact
your team captain for ideas.
Day 1 Exercise Challenge - 50 Squat Kicks* and 3 sets of 12 Woodchops
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSu-wci9uTo )
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkhATg1-b9g&feature=relmfu )
Day 2 Exercise Challenge – 50 Military Presses + 1 Extra Mile jog, walk,run + 3 sets of 21’s
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9WeqqMeJAM&feature=related )
Day 3 Exercise Challenge – 200 Jumping Jacks + 100 Mountain Climbers + 20 Lunges
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI8u58hPam4 )
Day 4 Exercise Challenge – 3 sets of 21’s + 200 Jumping Jacks + 3 sets of 12 woodchops
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xLcsg-5Dw8 ) 21’s The video is a little long sorry.
Day 5 Exercise Challenge – 100 AB Crunches + 50 Burpees (Oh yes they are back) Up/Downs
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKKKNR5USXc )
Day 6 Exercise Challenge – Walk, run, swim, jog, bike 2 miles today. That’s it you’ve kicked your own
butt this week!
Day 7 Rest! You deserve it!
Week Three Weekly Team Challenge
Team Challenge as a team to do at least 4000 ab crunches for the week. This means each team member has to give us 210+ EXTRA ab crunches for this week!!!
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Friday, August 12, 2011
Week 2, Day 5
LADIES, LADIES, LADIES!!!
What has happened to the level of enthusiasm from our team?? Where did everyone go? I'm a little disappointed to see everyone fizzle out so quickly. We're almost half way there!! We should be encouraging our teammates!!
I know I haven't been doing as much as I'd like, but I'm trying my best to be there for all of you!!
I hope you're keeping track of your "EXTRA" miles walked/jogged/ran/biked/ellipticalized, etc...
Everyone has done a great job keeping calories under goal and water consumption up!
Today's challenge:
50 Globe jumps + 100 Jumping Jacks + 100 Stair Climbs (jog or run)
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKKKNR5USXc )
We can do this! We're almost finished!!!
What has happened to the level of enthusiasm from our team?? Where did everyone go? I'm a little disappointed to see everyone fizzle out so quickly. We're almost half way there!! We should be encouraging our teammates!!
I know I haven't been doing as much as I'd like, but I'm trying my best to be there for all of you!!
I hope you're keeping track of your "EXTRA" miles walked/jogged/ran/biked/ellipticalized, etc...
Everyone has done a great job keeping calories under goal and water consumption up!
Today's challenge:
50 Globe jumps + 100 Jumping Jacks + 100 Stair Climbs (jog or run)
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKKKNR5USXc )
We can do this! We're almost finished!!!
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Week 2, Day 3
HOLY CRAZINESS! We are ALL in BEAST MODE now! It's Thursday so that means we are on the downside of the week!!! We are really kicking August's butt!!
We've kicked the squat kicks, handled the swimmer's press and extra mile, crunched the sit-ups and mountain climbers.
For today: we have 3 sets of 21 and 100 jumping jacks! I know how much we love the jacks so let's get it done, BEAST style!! The 21's are best done with a barbell, but if you don't have access, cans of soup or water bottles are a good substitute. If you aren't sure about the 21's, here's the video! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xLcsg-5Dw8
You are all doing a great job and I'm looking forward to the results at the end of the week!!!
We've kicked the squat kicks, handled the swimmer's press and extra mile, crunched the sit-ups and mountain climbers.
For today: we have 3 sets of 21 and 100 jumping jacks! I know how much we love the jacks so let's get it done, BEAST style!! The 21's are best done with a barbell, but if you don't have access, cans of soup or water bottles are a good substitute. If you aren't sure about the 21's, here's the video! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xLcsg-5Dw8
You are all doing a great job and I'm looking forward to the results at the end of the week!!!
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Week 2, Day 3
Ok, so we've done squat kicks and swimmer's presses with an extra mile. Now we're back to 50 sit-ups/crunches with 50 mountain climbers!
Beast mode is fully activated! We can do it!!
Beast mode is fully activated! We can do it!!
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Week 2 - Unleash the beast inside!!
We're kicking it into high gear this week!!! There's a lot more in store for us! Last week was an appetizer compared to this week's challenges! We can do it!
Day 1 Exercise Challenge - 50 Squat Kicks*
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSu-wci9uTo )
Day 2 Exercise Challenge – 50 Swimmer’s Presses + 1 Extra Mile jog, walk,run
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYwzaUXK6gs) * You may use cans of soup or bottles of water if u
don’t have weights
Day 3 Exercise Challenge – 50 Situps or Ab Crunches* + 50 Mountain Climbers
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI8u58hPam4 )
Day 4 Exercise Challenge – 3 sets of 21’s + 100 Jumping Jacks (Bicep Curls may be done with cans of soup
or bottles of water if you don’t have any weights)
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xLcsg-5Dw8 ) 21’s The video is a little long sorry.
Day 5 Exercise Challenge – 50 Globe jumps + 100 Jumping Jacks + 100 Stair Climbs (jog or run)
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKKKNR5USXc )
Day 6 Exercise Challenge – 40 Shoulder Presses + 1 extra mile + 50 crunches
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpWrzp9Mnyg) Shoulder Press
Day 7 Rest! You deserve it!
TEAM CHALLENGE!!!! We need to coordinate a 100 mile walk for this week! We need everyone's help. If we all walk 5 miles this week, we'll make 100 in no time! How many miles can you all give up for the team??
In the forum, we all need to submit our favorite recipe INCLUDING nutritional content. If someone else submits a recipe the same or similar to yours, you must use a different one!
Let's kick it into high gear and move week 2 out of the way!
Day 1 Exercise Challenge - 50 Squat Kicks*
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSu-wci9uTo )
Day 2 Exercise Challenge – 50 Swimmer’s Presses + 1 Extra Mile jog, walk,run
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYwzaUXK6gs) * You may use cans of soup or bottles of water if u
don’t have weights
Day 3 Exercise Challenge – 50 Situps or Ab Crunches* + 50 Mountain Climbers
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI8u58hPam4 )
Day 4 Exercise Challenge – 3 sets of 21’s + 100 Jumping Jacks (Bicep Curls may be done with cans of soup
or bottles of water if you don’t have any weights)
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xLcsg-5Dw8 ) 21’s The video is a little long sorry.
Day 5 Exercise Challenge – 50 Globe jumps + 100 Jumping Jacks + 100 Stair Climbs (jog or run)
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKKKNR5USXc )
Day 6 Exercise Challenge – 40 Shoulder Presses + 1 extra mile + 50 crunches
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpWrzp9Mnyg) Shoulder Press
Day 7 Rest! You deserve it!
TEAM CHALLENGE!!!! We need to coordinate a 100 mile walk for this week! We need everyone's help. If we all walk 5 miles this week, we'll make 100 in no time! How many miles can you all give up for the team??
In the forum, we all need to submit our favorite recipe INCLUDING nutritional content. If someone else submits a recipe the same or similar to yours, you must use a different one!
Let's kick it into high gear and move week 2 out of the way!
Week 1 Results!!
I apologize for the delay. I am reaching out to some members who haven't logged in for a few days to determine if they are still in it to win it! For the time being, I am considering them "out" and not counting their points.
Weight Loss Results:
Highest # of pounds lost - Hefinator 5.2 lbs!!!
Highest % of weight lost - amandamiles69 4.1%
Points:
Team Weight Loss: 29.1 lbs. 6% of our total weight lost for 6 points
Weekly Team Challenge (water calories): 99
Daily Exercise Challenge: 99
TOTAL POINTS FOR WEEK 1: 204
We did not receive any bonus points!!
Weight Loss Results:
Highest # of pounds lost - Hefinator 5.2 lbs!!!
Highest % of weight lost - amandamiles69 4.1%
Points:
Team Weight Loss: 29.1 lbs. 6% of our total weight lost for 6 points
Weekly Team Challenge (water calories): 99
Daily Exercise Challenge: 99
TOTAL POINTS FOR WEEK 1: 204
We did not receive any bonus points!!
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Week 1, Day 6
Alright ladies! It's the last day of week 1!!! Today's challenge: 25 squat lunges. I'm not EXACTLY sure what they are, but here's a video showing what we're going to do!! http://www.ehow.com/video_2351882_squat-lunge-combo-exercise.html If you have a kettlebell, you can use that for a little extra UMPH!
Now remember, tomorrow is a day of REST, but you still have work to do. I will need you to weigh in and send me a MESSAGE with the following information:
BEGINNING WEIGH IN: XXX
MONDAY: COMPLETED/NOT COMPLETED
TUESDAY: COMPLETED/NOT COMPLETED
WEDNESDAY: COMPLETED/NOT COMPLETED
THURSDAY: COMPLETED/NOT COMPLETED
FRIDAY: COMPLETED/NOT COMPLETED
SATURDAY: COMPLETED/NOT COMPLETED
UNDER CALORIES EVERY DAY: YES/NO
LOGGED 64+ OZ. OF WATER EVERY DAY: YES/NO
ENDING WEIGH IN: XXX
Remember to BE HONEST! No one is going to see this but me. We all have our share of slips and we shouldn't be embarrassed. I'm looking forward to seeing who our big "LOSER" for the week is!!!
LET'S KICK IT!
GO TEAM WAISTIN' A-WEIGH!!
Now remember, tomorrow is a day of REST, but you still have work to do. I will need you to weigh in and send me a MESSAGE with the following information:
BEGINNING WEIGH IN: XXX
MONDAY: COMPLETED/NOT COMPLETED
TUESDAY: COMPLETED/NOT COMPLETED
WEDNESDAY: COMPLETED/NOT COMPLETED
THURSDAY: COMPLETED/NOT COMPLETED
FRIDAY: COMPLETED/NOT COMPLETED
SATURDAY: COMPLETED/NOT COMPLETED
UNDER CALORIES EVERY DAY: YES/NO
LOGGED 64+ OZ. OF WATER EVERY DAY: YES/NO
ENDING WEIGH IN: XXX
Remember to BE HONEST! No one is going to see this but me. We all have our share of slips and we shouldn't be embarrassed. I'm looking forward to seeing who our big "LOSER" for the week is!!!
LET'S KICK IT!
GO TEAM WAISTIN' A-WEIGH!!
Friday, August 5, 2011
Week 1, Day 5
Happy Friday team! For most of you that means the weekend off from work. Not for me! :(
We tackled the up and downs yesterday and everyone is still coming in under calories and getting plenty of water! Way to go!!!
For today, our challenge is to complete 25 push ups! Push ups aren't the easiest to do but there are a couple of modifications available. The original push up is done on your toes. Another variation the "lady" push up is done on your knees, same principle. The modification I use is against the wall. Stand in front of the wall a foot or so away, get up on your toes, and "push up" against the wall. you get the same muscle work out, just not as difficult. Today, I am going to challenge myself to do them on my knees. I haven't attempted push ups in quite some time but I'm stronger than yesterday so LET'S DO IT!!!
We tackled the up and downs yesterday and everyone is still coming in under calories and getting plenty of water! Way to go!!!
For today, our challenge is to complete 25 push ups! Push ups aren't the easiest to do but there are a couple of modifications available. The original push up is done on your toes. Another variation the "lady" push up is done on your knees, same principle. The modification I use is against the wall. Stand in front of the wall a foot or so away, get up on your toes, and "push up" against the wall. you get the same muscle work out, just not as difficult. Today, I am going to challenge myself to do them on my knees. I haven't attempted push ups in quite some time but I'm stronger than yesterday so LET'S DO IT!!!
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Week 1, Day 4
We've successfully made it half way through week 1. GO TEAM!!! But it's not over yet! Thursday brings us an even greater challenge.
40 up and downs... AHHH! What is an "up and down"? Glad you asked!
Here's a video that breaks it down and shows you just how to do it.
They are difficult to accomplish, but you only have to do 40!!! Do them in sets or all at once. They are a great workout! Keep up with the water and staying under your calorie goal. We've almost made it through the first week!
GREAT JOB TEAM!!
40 up and downs... AHHH! What is an "up and down"? Glad you asked!
Here's a video that breaks it down and shows you just how to do it.
They are difficult to accomplish, but you only have to do 40!!! Do them in sets or all at once. They are a great workout! Keep up with the water and staying under your calorie goal. We've almost made it through the first week!
GREAT JOB TEAM!!
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Week 1, Day 3
This will be brief!
It's HUMPDAY! We've almost made it through the first week of the August challenge!!
I'm so proud of every one of you for pushing to get the most exercise you can! Also, I'm proud that no one has gone over calories and has logged plenty of water for each day!
Our challenge today: 50 sit-ups/crunches. You can modify these however you need to so you can get them done!
Now I'm going to attempt to shower and get to bed at a reasonable time considering last night!
LET'S DO IT!
GO TEAM WAISTIN' A-WEIGH!
It's HUMPDAY! We've almost made it through the first week of the August challenge!!
I'm so proud of every one of you for pushing to get the most exercise you can! Also, I'm proud that no one has gone over calories and has logged plenty of water for each day!
Our challenge today: 50 sit-ups/crunches. You can modify these however you need to so you can get them done!
Now I'm going to attempt to shower and get to bed at a reasonable time considering last night!
LET'S DO IT!
GO TEAM WAISTIN' A-WEIGH!
Week 1, Day 2
I'm very excited about the enthusiasm and motivation we have going here!!! Also, it seems like everyone is taking a liking to the blog posting in addition to the forum posting. If you ladies can think of another way to make this easier, let me know and I'll give it a try!!!
TODAY: WALK/JOG/RUN ONE MILE IN ADDITION TO YOUR REGULAR EXERCISE ROUTINE.
I have things to do after work today so I hope I can find the time. I usually do a mile on the treadmill and maybe a mile on the elliptical. Today I will push for treadmill 5k (3.1 miles)! This may be a little more challenging and time consuming than our jumping jacks but we can do this!!!
Also, don't forget about NOT going over your calories and logging AT LEAST 64 (8 glasses) of water!!
Let's do it! :)
TODAY: WALK/JOG/RUN ONE MILE IN ADDITION TO YOUR REGULAR EXERCISE ROUTINE.
I have things to do after work today so I hope I can find the time. I usually do a mile on the treadmill and maybe a mile on the elliptical. Today I will push for treadmill 5k (3.1 miles)! This may be a little more challenging and time consuming than our jumping jacks but we can do this!!!
Also, don't forget about NOT going over your calories and logging AT LEAST 64 (8 glasses) of water!!
Let's do it! :)
Monday, August 1, 2011
Week 1, Day 1
I hope that everyone completed their jumping jacks!
Make sure you logged all of your food intake!! If you bite it, write it! :)
Did you water log yourself?
I'm going to randomly check a few diaries to make sure you've logged your water and didn't go over your calorie count!
Let's gear up for tomorrow!!!
TOMORROW'S CHALLENGE: Walk, run, or jog 1 mile (IN ADDITION TO YOUR REGULAR EXERCISE). Darn it! I did this today as well... does that count? Haha. NOPE! Tomorrow is a new day!
Best of luck to everyone and great work on today's challenge!
JiLL
Make sure you logged all of your food intake!! If you bite it, write it! :)
Did you water log yourself?
I'm going to randomly check a few diaries to make sure you've logged your water and didn't go over your calorie count!
Let's gear up for tomorrow!!!
TOMORROW'S CHALLENGE: Walk, run, or jog 1 mile (IN ADDITION TO YOUR REGULAR EXERCISE). Darn it! I did this today as well... does that count? Haha. NOPE! Tomorrow is a new day!
Best of luck to everyone and great work on today's challenge!
JiLL
Week 1
WEEK 1 STARTING ON MONDAY, AUGUST 1
TEAM CHALLENGE:
Log every day and not go over calories, Monday - Saturday
Log at least 64 oz. of water, Monday - Saturday
**If each team member completes this EVERY day Monday - Saturday, we will earn 5 points**
DAILY CHALLENGES:
Monday - 100 jumping jacks
Tuesday - Walk, run, or jog 1 mile (IN ADDITION TO YOUR REGULAR EXERCISE)
Wednesday - 50 sit ups or crunches
Thursday - 40 up and downs
Friday - 25 pushups
Saturday - 25 squat lunges
**For each daily challenge you complete, you will receive 1 point. If all team members complete all challenges, we will earn 5 points**
WEIGHT LOSS:
You will receive 1 point for each pound lost during the week!
Now, I know we are all thinking "I can't do some of this".... DON'T UNDERESTIMATE YOURSELF!!!
If you have to break them up into sets, do so, just complete the challenge!!! Also, if you need a modification of some of the exercises, feel free to ask me!
*******REMEMBER!!!! These challenges are NOT replacements for your regular exercise, this is in addition to it!********
WE CAN DO THIS! LET'S KICK THE CRAP OUT OF AUGUST!!!!
GO TEAM WAISTIN' A-WEIGH!
TEAM CHALLENGE:
Log every day and not go over calories, Monday - Saturday
Log at least 64 oz. of water, Monday - Saturday
**If each team member completes this EVERY day Monday - Saturday, we will earn 5 points**
DAILY CHALLENGES:
Monday - 100 jumping jacks
Tuesday - Walk, run, or jog 1 mile (IN ADDITION TO YOUR REGULAR EXERCISE)
Wednesday - 50 sit ups or crunches
Thursday - 40 up and downs
Friday - 25 pushups
Saturday - 25 squat lunges
**For each daily challenge you complete, you will receive 1 point. If all team members complete all challenges, we will earn 5 points**
WEIGHT LOSS:
You will receive 1 point for each pound lost during the week!
Now, I know we are all thinking "I can't do some of this".... DON'T UNDERESTIMATE YOURSELF!!!
If you have to break them up into sets, do so, just complete the challenge!!! Also, if you need a modification of some of the exercises, feel free to ask me!
*******REMEMBER!!!! These challenges are NOT replacements for your regular exercise, this is in addition to it!********
WE CAN DO THIS! LET'S KICK THE CRAP OUT OF AUGUST!!!!
GO TEAM WAISTIN' A-WEIGH!
Let's Kick The Crap Out of August - Let's Begin!
Make sure you are logging into MFP everyday and visiting this blog site for daily update information!
I LOVE THE ENTHUSIASM COMING FROM THE GROUP!! LET'S KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
YOU CAN CHECK IN WITH ME ON SUNDAY WITH A RECAP OF ALL THE CHALLENGES YOU COMPLETED. USE A FORMAT LIKE THIS:
BEGINNING WEIGH IN: XXX
MONDAY: COMPLETED/NOT COMPLETED
TUESDAY: COMPLETED/NOT COMPLETED
WEDNESDAY: COMPLETED/NOT COMPLETED
THURSDAY: COMPLETED/NOT COMPLETED
FRIDAY: COMPLETED/NOT COMPLETED
SATURDAY: COMPLETED/NOT COMPLETED
UNDER CALORIES EVERY DAY: YES/NO
LOGGED 64+ OZ. OF WATER EVERY DAY: YES/NO
ENDING WEIGH IN: XXX
I'M GOING TO TAKE YOU AT YOUR WORD THAT IF YOU SAY YOU DID COMPLETE THE CHALLENGE, THAT YOU ACTUALLY DID. JUST BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF. I KNOW YOU CAN DO IT!!! WE ALL CAN... AND AT THE END OF IT ALL, WE'LL BE WAISTIN' A-WEIGH!!! :)
I LOVE THE ENTHUSIASM COMING FROM THE GROUP!! LET'S KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
YOU CAN CHECK IN WITH ME ON SUNDAY WITH A RECAP OF ALL THE CHALLENGES YOU COMPLETED. USE A FORMAT LIKE THIS:
BEGINNING WEIGH IN: XXX
MONDAY: COMPLETED/NOT COMPLETED
TUESDAY: COMPLETED/NOT COMPLETED
WEDNESDAY: COMPLETED/NOT COMPLETED
THURSDAY: COMPLETED/NOT COMPLETED
FRIDAY: COMPLETED/NOT COMPLETED
SATURDAY: COMPLETED/NOT COMPLETED
UNDER CALORIES EVERY DAY: YES/NO
LOGGED 64+ OZ. OF WATER EVERY DAY: YES/NO
ENDING WEIGH IN: XXX
I'M GOING TO TAKE YOU AT YOUR WORD THAT IF YOU SAY YOU DID COMPLETE THE CHALLENGE, THAT YOU ACTUALLY DID. JUST BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF. I KNOW YOU CAN DO IT!!! WE ALL CAN... AND AT THE END OF IT ALL, WE'LL BE WAISTIN' A-WEIGH!!! :)
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