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Catherine is officially starting the 100 Day Challenge

2008-02-19T21:22:07-05:00

I am getting back on the horse so to speak. I am new to the site and have listed to a few podcasts though iTunes.

I actually started really working out again seriously about 6 weeks ago and have already lost 10lbs. I was given a very generous Christmas gift of 6 sessions with a personal trainer who is terrific. He understands that I can’t change everything at once and designed a weight lifting program that I did for the first six weeks (3-4 times/week + cardio on my off days and a day of rest). Even though the scale hasn’t moved as much as I would have liked it to, I have definitely noticed a change in the way my clothes fit. I am getting back into things that were in the back of my closet. I have been good about planning out when I’m going to do my workouts and really enjoyed my “Program 1”.

This past weekend I started “Program 2” where I have 2 different days of weights (front and back body). I was all keen to get started on the new program and met my trainer on Sunday (whom I am now paying for on my own) and worked though the new exercises he has included. Unfortunately I have been sidelined by a cold/flu and forced to take a today off. I didn’t want to admit I was sick and still worked out on Monday (but only cardio and abs), but really felt awful in the evening. I was double whammied! Not only was I sore from doing new exercises on Sunday but I was achy all over too. I still want to do a bit of yoga tonight, but may take another day before I hit the weights again.

Now that I have the exercise thing going, I have to get serious about my diet. Hopefully listening to some more casts will give some guidence there.

I have yet to look at other posts, but I hope this will help keep my motivation high in the long run. I have several life changes to make in the coming months (lifestyle and career and hopefully a move) and a support system would be much appreciated.

Thanks for listening
C.

Fat Jeff’s from fat to fit in 2008

2008-01-03T03:37:08-05:00

Au Rite 2008 is here!

Here we are at one year plus a week since the click. I just got off the treadmill and wanted to start my new year’s thread. I’m ready for an awesome year and am looking at what goals to quantify for this year. Loose more weight? You bet. Keep expanding my quality of life through fitness, healthy eating & choices...yup and yup. Maybe a specific fitness goal/accomplishment? You know it! Keep having fun while doing it? But of course!

And when do I start?

I already have!

Malama Pono,
Fat Jeff

Pitzigirl’s 100 Day Challenge 2008

2008-01-01T12:58:12-05:00

Hi everyone - Happy New Year. I’m back after a long break. Fell and broke my 5th metatarsal on my right foot in early October while in Switzerland. I wound up needing surgery and not being allowed to put any weight on the right foot for 6 weeks. I got out of my cast 3 weeks ago and have been gradually getting back to walking with shoes. I was really wobbly at first, but am regaining my balance and ability to walk and get around. Gets better each day. I have my last physical therapy session tomorrow and see the doctor in the afternoon. Just started driving last week.

Needless to say, I’m anxious to regain my previous level of fitness. Starting a new 100 Day Challenge seems like the way to go. I’ll post here what I do to get moving each day and what I am doing to achieve my fitness goals in 2008.

Day 1 Tuesday - Walking 30 minutes

DENISE’S 100 days (4th time around)

2008-07-01T22:34:51-05:00

I’ve started keeping track of my 100 days of exercise for the 4th time around. I never really stop but it’s nice to see it in writing. Today I did the walk around Wilder’s Ranch State Park along the ocean for 55 minutes while doing arm exercises to pump it up. I will do my 100 sit-ups and stretches as I sit in front of the TV later tonight. I’m using my Omron pedometer that Bree turned me on to. I’ve had 4 different pedometers and this one is by far the best.

My family member was given 1 month to live at Thanksgiving and has fought his cancer hard and successfully. He is cancer free at the moment and the doctors say he is a walking miracle. It was an awful experience for my daughter to almost lose her dad but he is doing fantastic and has a new lease on life. We will take everyday we can get. Needless to say it was a big life event that got in the way but I kept on moving, though my night eating started to be a problem again. I didn’t gain it all back but I’m getting serious now. Life is good and I plan on getting off of these BP meds, one step at a time. I know there will be other life events that get in the way but I’ve joined the Mastermind group and I’m going to make it work for me.....Denise

Carrie’s challenge - Fit by 40

2008-01-02T01:30:51-05:00

2007 was great and I’m blessed to have found all of my friends here at MTM. You have all inspired me in so many ways and encouraged me when I was having trouble. Thank you all!!

Now that exercise has become a regular part of my life and I feel so much better but I have found that it’s just not enough. For this brand new year I’ve decided that I need to change things up a bit to get me to the next level so more detailed goals are necessary. My main goal remains, to be in shape by the time I turn 40 in May 2009. What that means to me is active, strong, physically fit, and at a normal, healthy body weight and fat %. I’m only part of the way there. I’m strong, active and much more fit than I’ve been in years but my weight it still far from normal, so a change of diet is a must.

I spent my day preparing for my new adventures in eating healthy foods. I’ve tried every diet out there at some point in my life and have failed at every one of them. I’m trying a new approach this time around. I’ve been studying nutrition and am amazed at what I don’t know and what I’ve been doing wrong. Instead of deprivng myself I’m going to feed myself only the best foods. I will record everything I eat so I can see exactly what needs to be adjusted. I will continue to weight train 2 days a week but will add cardio a minimum of 2 days a week.

Tomorrow we start a biggest loser competition at my office and I’m starting an exercise challenge with my friend Tim, so I’ll have motivation coming out of my ears.

Heather’s 100 Day Exercise Challenge

2008-06-21T15:41:05-05:00

Day 1 - June 16 (Monday)

3.5 km walk
12 km bike ride
about 5 minutes on trampoline (doesn’t sound like much but it was hard work!!)

Day 2 - June 17 (Tuesday)

4.5 km walk

Day 3 - June 18 (Wednesday)

4.5 km walk

Day 4 - June 19 (Thursday)

10 km bike ride

Day 5 - June 20 (Friday)

10 km bike ride

Candace in 08, Let’s just do this!!!

2008-01-02T02:04:30-05:00

Ok, this is the year to do this. Not because it’s New Years Day, I have been working on this for a few months now, but because I’m tired of being tired and chunky. I have had a pretty not so great year, to put it positive, and I know 08 is going to be a great year. I am truly greatful for everything I have and I am very excited about the great things that are going to be coming into my life. So, my goals for this year:

Keep moving!!! (at least 5 days a week)
Eat a healthy diet! (even when life gets tough)
Realize that happiness is not found in french fries. (and they are not a reward or condolence)
Really appreciate all the good things that are in my life. (There are so many things to be thankful for)
Focus on how I am going to feel when I reach my goal weight. (I miss those jeans that used to fit)

I would say “Here goes nothing” but “Here goes everything”!!!

Shawn’s 2nd 365 day challenge,aiming to be LSF(Leaner, Stronger, Faster)

2008-03-11T20:59:22-05:00

Here are some goals I have laid out for my 2nd 365 challenge:
-Finish what I have started, get down to at least 220(Have had little bit of a minor set back since I started work,like putting on close to 40 lbs putting me close to the 300’s!)

-Exercise 6 days a week, with one day at home built in(As of late I really have had a hard time getting 6 days of real exercise in)

-Refine my diet and “stick to the plan"(Stick to my eating plan and be careful what I eat, start keeping a food journal)

-Train and compete in sporting events and take part in charity events(give myself something to work towards, any suggestions?)

-Exercise 2 times a day, once in the morning and once in the evening,maybe add something after the gym?(Going to try and hike up the exercise over the next couple of weeks, I get up at 5:30 am every morning, I have time!)

-Take time to improve myself, work skills and personal stuff.(you can never improve yourself enough!)

Hopefully I will be able to do a couple of these things a week, when I master this list, I’ll just make a new one!!! I will also try to keep you guys up to date on my progress.

Day 1
60 minutes of stationary bike
20 minutes of kettlebell

Dave’s First 366 Day Challenge

2007-05-11T23:07:30-05:00

So, I just joined the group yesterday & I had made the commitment to do the 100 day challenge. And as I have said in my introduction post, reading your stories are really inspiring. I’m 23 years old and have been working out for about a year ( with the help of a personal trainer for some of the past year, including today ). I started out at about 230 lbs, and am now 200 with the goal of being about 175 by this time next year. I’m about half way there.

So today marks day 1.

And here’s what I did…

15 minutes of intense eliptical as a warm-up (level 10-15), burnt 200 cals, and went about 1.25 miles (do you need kilometers? its weird living in Canada and things are still in imperial measurements).

Today was chest day…

Chest press (115x10)(135x8)(135x7)(135x5)
Inclined Chest Press (95x6)(95x6)(95x6)
Inclined Chest Flys. w/dumbell (25x10)(25x10)(25x10)
Chest Flys. Standing Machine...thing (17.5x14)(17.5x14)(17.5x14)

I tried to throw some ab work in there, but I bruised my rib a couple of weekends ago (very imbarrasing story, actually) and it hurt like heck.

I guess I will continue posting here, and I created a new blog as well ~ so ill post there too. I plan on riding to the lakeshore tomorrow (I live in a suburb of Toronto), so I think that would qualify as a ‘Day 2’ event. I’ll let you know.

-Dave

Breeze through 2008

2008-01-01T14:53:38-05:00

Happy New Year! Resolutions are meant to be broken, so I don’t make them. But I’ve had some goals for a while that I will share.

I will get to 22% body fat. I’m currently at 30%. My current weight is 145, I’m in a size 6. I have no idea what I’ll weigh, or what size I’ll be when I reach my body fat goal. It really doesn’t matter.

I will do this by running at least 4 times a week, 3 short runs, 1 long run. And I will eat like a person who is at the size I want to be. More fruits and veggies, less starches, only the best sweets when I really want them.

I will have muscle tone and flexibility unlike I’ve ever had before.

I will do this by doing yoga and calisthenics at least 4 times a week.

I will run a half marathon in October. I am currently running 3 mile long runs and am ready to increase my distance.

I will increase by .25 miles a week until I reach 6 miles, as long as my HR stays in the target zone the duration of the run. I will get to 6 miles by Mouse’s 6th birthday (in April). I will then evaluate the best way to proceed to reach the half marathon distance by October.

When I reach my goals, I will feel strong, capable, and proud. I will wear the clothes that make me feel and look good only. I will hold my head high knowing that I achieved my goals through hard work and determination.

Thank you all for coming with me, and this is going to be one awesome year!

Bree