| Jadzia
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Hi !
September is coming to an end, and although I dropped September challenge, I really want to be part of the October one :wink:
Anyone interested ?
If so, do you prefer a team-oriented or individual challenge ? I'm a bit more team-oriented (it let my self down more easily than I would for team mates :roll: ), but I want to know your input on this ! |
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Thu Sep 27, 2007 10:50 pm |
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| kakaxbox
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| I also want to join the October challenge. |
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Fri Sep 28, 2007 5:09 am |
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| otter70
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I can do either team or individual. I am in recovery mode from surgery but I have been resting up for 2 weeks and can start doing light exercise.
Otter |
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Fri Sep 28, 2007 11:37 am |
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| cheekymo
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Yes! I want to get right back on track for October and would love to get down to 190 by the end of the month (long shot, but hey...why not try?).
I'd prefer a team-oriented challenge. |
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Fri Sep 28, 2007 12:12 pm |
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| valkm
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Count me in!
I am in for an October challenge.
Team oriented or individual does not matter to me. |
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Fri Sep 28, 2007 1:54 pm |
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| kjaceyma
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heya! i'd love to participate in an october challenge (right before my wisdom teeth extraction on november 1! ouch) - i've been getting a little soft in the belly, and i am craving the structure and the accountability that goes along with the challenges. so bring it on! i'd also like teams.
jadzia, want to organize?
k |
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Fri Sep 28, 2007 2:53 pm |
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| Jadzia
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Sure !
I'll should post something tonight. If possible, I'll set teams Sunday night . |
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Fri Sep 28, 2007 3:10 pm |
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| zeati1
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| Can you count me in?! |
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Fri Sep 28, 2007 5:04 pm |
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| lisa30
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| Great idea...i would like to join.. :) |
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Fri Sep 28, 2007 7:23 pm |
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| packerprincess
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| Count me in! I like teams, I think I do better. Feel like I'm sliding back into old habits, need a kick in the tush! |
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Fri Sep 28, 2007 11:13 pm |
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| Jadzia
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This challenge will be a lot like the ones this summer. If you have some suggestions to improve it feel free to tell me !!!
I mostly inspired myself with the text of the July challenge wrote by Meemoo, so thanks Meemoo !
This challenge will start on Saturday October 6 (to give people time to sign up and me time to set the teams). Please sign up before Thrusday October 4 ! It'll end on November 2.
The REQUIREMENTS for this challenge include:
1. There will be a minimum of four cardio sessions per week. These must last at least 30 minutes each to get the full benefit of cardio exercise. Take these at your own level - some people run or spin, others walk or do yoga - it's up to you. Do what you enjoy. Each workout completed will earn you 5 points! That's a total of 20 points possible for cardio workouts per week!
2. There will be a minimum of three strength training sessions per week. These must last at least 15 minutes each [and that's a bare minimum, folks!]. If you lift at the gym, that's great. If you do strength training DVDs, excellent. If you want, you can find exercises that utilize your own body weight and do them at home [lunges, squats, crunches, etc.]. If you need help putting together a program for strength training, I'm sure there are many who will help you out. Same deal with points - 5 points per session. That's a total of 15 points possible for strength training per week!
3. There will be a requirement for water consumption. You set your own goal, but it must be at least 64 ounces per day [the recommended bare minimum for human beings]. You'll get 2 points for every day you get your water in for a total of 14 points possible for water consumption!
4. You will be required to set three weekly goals for yourself. These can be anything you want - eat clean 5/7 days, only one treat per week, pack your lunch 6/7 days per week, or whatever you want! These will allow you to focus on other areas you find important that aren't included in the challenge requirements. You'll get 5 points for every goal you meet each week for a total of 15 goal points possible!
The BONUSES for this challenge include:
1. You get 3 points for each additional 30+ minutes cardio workout you do. You can work out 5-7 days a week for an added 3-9 points, or double up on a particular day [e.g. get up and go running for 45 min. in the morning, and then go for a 30 minute walk in the evening].
2. You get 3 points for each additional strength workout per week. This must be a session on a different day or if on the same day, at at different time, targeting another part of your body. So, 15 more minutes of more sets and more reps don't count, because the benefits of weight training start to drop off at this point. However, doing squat and lungs in the morning, than working out your arms in the evening could work.
3. You'll get 5 points for any CARDIO workout that lasts longer than 90 minutes. The extra push really challenges your body and burns the fat, so get out there and keep going!
4. You'll get an extra 2 points for a PUSH IT! bonus. These are up to you to assess, but you're giving yourself credit for pushing yourself with increased time, distance, speed, or intensity. If you up your normal speed on the treadmill, lift more weight than normal, extend your cardio workout by 20 minutes, run an extra mile, etc., you get a bonus. This is an honor system thing, and the real benefit isn't the points, but the increase in calorie and fat burning, muscle growth, and fitness.
5- You get 2 extra points for trying a new recipe and sharing it. Adding variety always helps keeping fun in SB cooking ! 2 precisions : doing a recipe you haven't done in six months (or in years) could also count, as long as it's not part of your usual cooking recipes. Also, if you try a recipe from this site, you can simply link the recipe to your team thread, but please add your comments !
Monthly goal:
At the start of the challenge [Saturday, October 6] you should take your weight. You won't be required to weigh in every week. You don't have to post your weight, but at the end of the challenge you should post the percent of your starting bodyweight that you lost over the course of the month, which you'll do on Sunday, August 5th. You'll get 5 points for each percentage point of body weight you lose and the possibilities for points are endless! So, for example, if I start out at 160 lbs. and I lose 5 lbs. over the course of the month, I'll have lost 3% of my body weight for a total of 15 points.
Format for posting:
At the beginning of the week, you should post your results for the past week and your goals for the next week. A sample results post would look something like this:
Week 1:
REQUIREMENTS:
Cardio: __/4 workouts @ 5 points each = __points
Strength:__/3 workouts @ 5 points each = __ points
Water: __/7 days @ 2 points each = __ points
Goals: Met __/3 goals @ 5 points each = __ points
TOTAL REQUIREMENT POINTS: __ POINTS
BONUSES:
Additional cardio: __ @ 3 points each = __ points
Additional strength: __ @ 3 points each = __ points
Workouts over 90 minutes: __ @ 5 points each = __ points
Push it: __ @ 2 points each: __points
Trying a new recipe ___ /2 points = ___ points
TOTAL BONUS POINTS: __ POINTS
TOTAL POINTS: ___points
WEEKLY GOALS:
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There will be a results thread set up where everyone can post their weekly results.
Any comments ? Ideas ? |
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Sat Sep 29, 2007 1:31 am |
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| Jadzia
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I started the tread this morning, and we are already 9 ! Here's the names I've seen so far :
Kakaxbox
Otter70
Cheekymo
Valkm
Kjaceyma
Zeati1
Lisa20
Packerprincess |
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Sat Sep 29, 2007 1:34 am |
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| thinlikeme
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| I'm interested in the October's challenge,in fact I was planning on increasing my workout this weekend.Count me in! |
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Sat Sep 29, 2007 2:36 am |
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| kakaxbox
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| Glad to be in :D . |
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Sat Sep 29, 2007 4:22 am |
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| meemoo
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Jadzia wrote: This challenge will be a lot like the ones this summer. If you have some suggestions to improve it feel free to tell me !!!
I mostly inspired myself with the text of the July challenge wrote by Meemoo, so thanks Meemoo !
Thanks for giving me the credit, but I took most of the text from A-Rod's June Challenge. Good luck to you all this month. I'm going to sit this one out. |
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Sat Sep 29, 2007 2:30 pm |
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