No Time Like the Present.

[SHUGAL]

So here is the deal, I recently entered into a "biggest loser challenge" it ends May 22 (aka the Thurs before Memorial Day Weekend). The prize, besides having a nice summer body, is a weekend in Key West, FL! Actually, we're all going to Key West together for memorial day, the losers will have to pay for the winner. There are 5 of us in the challange, all friends from college, who have put on a few lbs since graduation. I'm the smallest in the challenge at 140, the biggest is 290. I'm not too sure what my goal weight should be, but I think i will aim for 10% of my current weight + 1 to make it an even 15lbs!

I think this challange is going to be a blast! The only downside is we don't live close enough to workout together! Bummer!
I've never on this site before, I was simply looking for a fitness forum that I could blog in when I stumbled apon it. I'm really excited to read your tips, suggestions and all about your own personal journies toward a healthier life

Starting weight: 140

Current weight: 138

Goal weight: 125

Weekly Goal: 1.6 lbs

Deadline - May 22, 2008

[Trying4Thin]

Welcome to the forum. It's been quiet in here as of late; but I am sure that will change soon.

[Missy]

A challenge sounds fun and exciting! Just wanted to pop in and say hi..welcome to the forums

[SHUGAL]

Thank you for the comments!!



Weekend Warrior.
I'm in a semi long distance relationship, meaning I only see my boyfriend on the weekends. This is my danger zone. We usually go out to diner and indulge ourselves in laziness. This weekend was different. I made a concerted effort to eat healthy and incorporate exercise into our weekend activities. We only went out to eat once, I enjoyed some fish and veggies. My boyfriend had steak. I wish I had steak. On Saturday and Sunday we went to a local park and took a 4 mile walk, my boyfriend was totally not into working out. I begged him on Saturday, after the first mile he began to feel it – we even ran a little together! Sunday was just as hard for him, we didn’t run at all… but hey at least we did the full 4 miles.


Kicking off the week right!
I woke up at 6am this morning and headed to the gym for a Spinning class. It was great! I am going to try to make this a regular activity, but since I am not so much a morning person – we’ll have to see. After work, I headed back to the gym for a yoga class. I love yoga. I came to the conclusion that I really need to start weight training. So after class I walked around the weight area and played with a few machines, I was a bit embarrassed because I have no idea what I am doing. Hopefully, after some research I will be able to start some regular weight training

[SHUGAL]

Lazy, Lazy.

I didnt make it to the gym this morning, but i did may it too a 12pm spinning class and did some arm work tonight. I always feel like such a fool as I walk around the free weight section, I never have any idea what i am doing.
I have about 9 weeks left til Key West, I'm already losing the challenge. Its hard to keep myself motivated when my friends are reporting lossing of 5 lbs, while I am stuck at only 2.
Hopefully this weekends weigh in will give me some great results!

[SHUGAL]

Perfect Timing.


I was seriously dreading going to the gym today. My hamstring has been really tight for the past two days and I am exhausted. I went to yoga at noon, thinking in the back of my head "this counts as todays workout" Well I walked in and saw a flier for a 5k challenge!
Nothing like a good challenge to keep you motivated during a challenge
Between April 1 and April 25 I will take part in a group training for a 5k race! I am super excited to have some workout partners!!

[SHUGAL]

Snap, Crackel, Pop.

Every bone in my body seems to be making new noises... is this normal?

I'm weighing in later today -- I don't have heigh hopes for this week, I'm hoping for a full lb. Can't wait to see !!

[SHUGAL]

Originally Posted by SHUGAL

Snap, Crackel, Pop.

Every bone in my body seems to be making new noises... is this normal?

I'm weighing in later today -- I don't have heigh hopes for this week, I'm hoping for a full lb. Can't wait to see !!

WTF I GAINED A LB!!!!!!!

[Trying4Thin]

As long as you didn't cheat and kept up with your workouts, it is most likely water weight. It isn't a real gain. Frustrating as hell I know. Hang in there. And you could be building muscle too, and that weighs more than fat. But it's leaner so you look smaller and clothes fit better.

[SHUGAL]

5k Challenge.
For anyone who is interested this is the training schedule I will be following for my 5k challenge - this is the "beginner" workout.


Beginner: you have not done any recent training within the last 6 months.

Instruction for treadmill:
Press Quick start and hit change workout option
Press the sports training option, select 5k, enter weight, select 5 for incline
Will display: incline level, distance, time, etc. Choose your speed.
Choose your speed: At least a level 4.0
Target Heart Rate:
220 - Age = Max Heart Rate (MHR)
MHR * .65 to MHR .85 = Target heart rate zones (THRZ)

Base work out:

Week 1: 35 minutes (least 2.5 miles) at medium to light exertion
Week 2: 45 minutes (least 3.5 miles) at medium exertion
Week 3: 55 minutes (least 4 miles) at medium exertion

Once a week work outs:

Week 1 -
4 x 800 meters (1/2 mile)
Run for 10 minutes warm up
Sprint 800 meters
Rest for 1.5 minutes
Repeat 3 more times
Run 10 minutes cool down
Rest = jogging in place


Week 2 -
6 x 800 meters (1/2 mile)
Run for 10 minutes warm up
Sprint 800 meters
Rest for 2 minutes
Repeat 5 more times
Run 10 minutes cool down
Rest = jogging in place

Week 3 -
4 x 800 meters (1/2 mile)
Run for 10 minutes warm up
Sprint 800 meters
Rest for 1.5 minutes
Repeat 3 more times
Run 10 minutes cool down
Rest = jogging in place

Race week:
Run 5k 3 days after your last work out
Day before race 25-30 minute jog
Get a good nights rest
Eat healthy meal
Enjoy your race