6 week fitness challenge - GOD HELP ME.

[MNvegasgal]

I signed up for a Warrior 6 week fitness challenge. The group is all Mom's of all ages and fitness levels. We are committed to drinking 60+ ounces of water a day.. eating a paleo type diet, exercising (at classes) 4 times a week.. and making a good choice and losing a bad choice each week. Yesterday I went to a strength group session which was hard. .but not miserable. Today I did an outdoor class.. that was mainly sprints and core workout.. OMG.. I am so proud that I didn't puke. I am 51 years old.. and this is rough.. but I didn't die.. so tomorrow is another day. Vegas in 10 days is going to be tough.... but I will make good choices for breakfast and lunch - dinner I may have some carbs and drinks. If anyone has any tips, ideas, suggestions.. let me hear it.

[dvandentop]

Damn good luck in this venture Vegas would be the hardest place to try to stick to a diet.

[goldengreeke]

Good luck on your challenge.

The hardest part for me would be drinking 60 ounces of water a day. Many days I don't any water at all unless you count the ten cups of coffee that I drink a day lol

[Leticia]

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[zeus]

CeCe, you should be very proud of yourself! Good luck with this!

[Jeani]

Good Luck on your challenge! It sounds like you are committed so you will be fine....if not come vent here we will encourage you!

[Handpayhopeful]

Take one day at a time. Focus only on today. 6 weeks is not long at all.....24 workout periods. Don't kill yourself from the get go. You can and will do this!! :) be sure after your workout to drink recovery drink of some kind. Your body is most ready for replenishment within the first hour after your workout... Find something good to drink. I'll blend a banana with it sometimes......you won't feel like going full bore each day and that's ok..... Just do it!!!


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[MNvegasgal]

Wow.. You are all amazing! This is exactly the encouragement I Needed. Worked out at 7:00 am so packed my lunch and snacks for the day at 6:00.am .. Packed my work clothes and made it to my desk by 8:30 am.. I CAN do this!!!


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[Stephiede11]

Like Handpayhopeful said, take it one day at a time and go at the pace that is right for you. As far as Vegas, don't beat yourself up while you're on vacation. Try to make better choices but don't stress out about it. Plus, you'll get plenty of walking in while you're there. Get right back to you regular routine once you get home.

Also, I know this is only a six week challenge but try to look at it as a lifestyle. You don't want to erase all your hard work once the challenge is over. You got this!!

[MNvegasgal]

Day 4 almost in the books. Prepped a healthy dinner.. Drank all my water, no coffee (day 4 Whoop whoop), going to Yoga tonight.. and last by not least.. I DID NOT EAT the homemade cupcakes that a co-worker brought into today- pumpkin spice and caramel apple. Down almost 4 lbs. I know it is water weight.. but it is definately a MOTIVATOR! Thanks Jokers for all your support and advice!

[MNvegasgal]

Official weigh in last night and I was down 4 lbs for the week. Did push ups and planks last night.. as well as a full arm circuit. Tonight is the hurricane.. where we run sprints for most of the class (I choose the outdoor one on Tuesday Nights). My eating has been good.. did have two drinks last Saturday- Vodka/Diet Tonic with lime. I think I will go for club soda in Vegas since I will have aLOT more drinks. Planning to work out Saturday and Monday AM.. as to stay on Track. Trying out lots of new recipes.. and so far I'm loving the items I have made.

[Credz]

Keep up the good work! :)

[MNvegasgal]

Last nights "Hurricane" was rough.. finished that at 7:30 PM and was back at the gym for a one on one with a trainer at 7:00 AM. Now I'm resting until Yoga tomorrow night. Made this for dinner tonight with a side of Quinoa - it was delicious. http://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/balsamic-glazed-steak-rolls/c723300c-8122-462d-b8ff-2c85ecd7325d/?nicam4=SocialMedia&nichn4=Pinterest&niseg4=Tablespoon&nicreatID4=Post&crlt.pid=camp.AxUc7qiDDaLm

[MNvegasgal]

Week 4.. and still going strong. Down 6.5 lbs. Vegas week I maintained.. which is a huge plus for my normal Vegas trips. Tonight was tough.. lots of cardio, combined with ropes, squats, pull ups, planks, bear crawls.. and a bunch of other really hard crap. I am drinking a protein shake.. icing my shoulder.. and back at it tomorrow AM. Wanted to go to the fancy coffee shop and treat myself to a sugary high carb drink today.. but thought.. nope.. don't blow all your hard work on a high calorie drink... so I passed up the coffee shop.

[Handpayhopeful]

Way to go! Curious, where are you mentally right now? I'm asking cuz I've found that, after a few weeks, I've become accustomed to working out and I HATED missing a day....


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[michelelovesvegas]

Wow, now I feel bad for not doing something. I say almost everyday I should. Well, it's late tonight, maybe tomorrow. lol

I recently gave up farming for markets and restaurants due to the high crime in Savannah right now, not worth my life for the little bit of money so I am feeling stagnant. You may have motivated me!!

[Handpayhopeful]

Don't feel bad we all go thru those times. I was lucky enough to find a program that worked for me.... Having a different routine daily. Prior to that I was good at starting a workout and then giving it up 2-3 weeks later. Lol. Sometime later it occurred to me that I would come home from work and watch 3-4 hrs of TV and go to bed. Why not spend 30-45 mins of that time exercising? I finally found a program I could stick to (on DVDs) and I just kept pushing play....kept pushing play....some days I didn't put in as much effort as others but I kept doing it.... Every day that passes you don't get back!


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[MNvegasgal]

Way to go! Curious, where are you mentally right now? I'm asking cuz I've found that, after a few weeks, I've become accustomed to working out and I HATED missing a day....


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Mentally feeling really strong. Had a rotator cuff injury that caused some frustration.. But ice , stretching, and some work out modifications.. I kept pushing through. I rest on Saturday.. Do an outdoor hike on sin days and then a restorative yoga Sunday night. Then weigh in on Monday and we hit it hard again. My confidence is boosted by my strength and the body feels much better without all the sugars. I know I Randi as welling keep this up after 6 weeks!


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[MNvegasgal]

Wow, now I feel bad for not doing something. I say almost everyday I should. Well, it's late tonight, maybe tomorrow. lol

I recently gave up farming for markets and restaurants due to the high crime in Savannah right now, not worth my life for the little bit of money so I am feeling stagnant. You may have motivated me!!

Michelle.. My group was found on Facebook and targeted local women who were looking to lose some weight but more importantly change some ways of thinking and commit to working out at least 4 times a week. The women are all ages, all stages of life, and. Great support. Look and see if ther is a total fitness warrior group in your area.


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[michelelovesvegas]

Okay, I will start this morning. Instead of calling the bathroom John, I am calling it Jim. So I can say I went to the Jim this morning… lol

[MNvegasgal]

Just finished week 5.. Down 10 lbs and a pant size. Down. Under the big number now :) Can now do three sets of assisted (with a rubber band to support weight) pull ups.. Planks, push ups.. Run sprints. Just signed up for 6 more months!


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[Stephiede11]

Just finished week 5.. Down 10 lbs and a pant size. Down. Under the big number now :) Can now do three sets of assisted (with a rubber band to support weight) pull ups.. Planks, push ups.. Run sprints. Just signed up for 6 more months!


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Great job!! Keep up all the hard work.

[zeus]

Just finished week 5.. Down 10 lbs and a pant size. Down. Under the big number now :) Can now do three sets of assisted (with a rubber band to support weight) pull ups.. Planks, push ups.. Run sprints. Just signed up for 6 more months!


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CeCe, you have got to be so proud of yourself! Great job!

[emmas]

Congratulations on your hard work. You're really doing it right, lifestyle change instead of a diet.

[MNvegasgal]

Update - still going strong with the workouts. Had a rough workout tonight at 5:00 followed by Potluck healthy dinner with my workout crew. After warm ups we did 7 different stations for 1 minute each with a 30 second rest, kettle bell swings, planks with leg lift, jumping jacks, wall sits with dumb bell raises, alternate leg v-ups, sit ups, then standing knee ups. 2nd round was 6 sets of 55 seconds each with 25 minute rest - Push ups, whiteouts, russian twits, flutter kicks, and two other torturous things I can't remember. Then we had a tug of war. I have lost 6% body fat, 11 lbs, and a full pant size as well as shirt size. We set goals for next year - Choose 1 positive thing - lose one bad thing.. first up i Choose - More protein - Lose - a Carb. Lets hope 2016 gets me closer to the weight my drivers license show ;).

[zeus]

CeCe, you rock! Congrats on your determination. [emoji106]

[Handpayhopeful]

That is awesome!


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[MNvegasgal]

PR on deadlift today.. Not bad for an almost 52 year old.. https://vimeo.com/153577242


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[dvandentop]

Awesome Cece prob more then I could lift great attitude keep it going girl!!

[declansgigi]

Damn girl, you are a bad ass!

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[Jeani]

Awesome!!! Keep it going :)

[MNvegasgal]

New PR this AM.. 215. Repping the Purple for Prince today!https://vimeo.com/163840030


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[BigDaddy]

New PR this AM.. 215. Repping the Purple for Prince today!https://vimeo.com/163840030


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Impressive!!..:) Please tell me you have a belt on for support though? When I used to do competive bodybuilding back in my college years, I used to wear a power lifter weight belt for lower back support.. Most I ever deadlifted was 585 for two reps.. The good Ol' Days..;)

[MNvegasgal]

Impressive!!..:) Please tell me you have a belt on for support though? When I used to do competive bodybuilding back in my college years, I used to wear a power lifter weight belt for lower back support.. Most I ever deadlifted was 585 for two reps.. The good Ol' Days..;)

Thanks Big Daddy. No belt yet.. But no back issues and use my legs and glutes. As I go heavier.. I may have to start using a belt. Holy crap.. 585.. That is nuts. My trainer is young and strong and his PR is 435 for two reps. You were a BeAST to get 585

[dvandentop]

congrats Cece can prob lift more then i can HHH

big d lets see some pics!!

[zeus]

Cece, that was truly amazing! Your hard work has truly paid off! [emoji122]

[Jackpot]

Wow!! How heavy was that?

[MNvegasgal]

Wow!! How heavy was that?

215 lbs.. I don't intend to brag..just worked hard to get to that weight.

[Jackpot]

215lbs! That's fantastic, your strength and determination are admirable and inspiring. Makes me want to be in shape.....again.

[dwwright12]

Wow!! Congrats on the continued dedication. I think I tore a few muscles just watching.

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[ChellesBelles]

Wow, just catching up on this, and I'm SO impressed! Keep up the fantastic progress! We all know you can do it!!

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[MNvegasgal]

Takin care of an tendon issue so can't do any arm work. Want to show myself where I have come from..in years.. 25 lbs.. Tons of inches. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160715/a0933f35758fefcb9922c740a502d8cc.jpg


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[Curlyd]

Wonderful! Congratulations, your hard work certainly shows.

[serenasea]

Wonderful! Congratulations, your hard work certainly shows.

I agree! You stuck with it through work events, Vegas trips and vacations. Quite an inspiration -- congratulations!

[hytail]

MNvegasgal all I can say is "Wow"! Cece. Congratulations.

So help me out , one of the diet items was to reduce or lose the coffee - what is the function of that?

Reason I ask is I drink a good quantity of damn strong coffee each morning - don't even get stoked until after second cup.


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[Evoni]

You look fabulous, congrats!

[zeus]

CeCe, you look fantastic! [emoji122]

[Elf70]

Congrats on the weight loss! I know how hard it is to do. You look great!


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[Luckylinda123]

Very nice I admire all your dedication

[MNvegasgal]

MNvegasgal all I can say is "Wow"! Cece. Congratulations.

So help me out , one of the diet items was to reduce or lose the coffee - what is the function of that?

Reason I ask is I drink a good quantity of damn strong coffee each morning - don't even get stoked until after second cup.


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hytail part of it is that most people don't drink plain coffee, but frilly high calorie or sugar laden coffee. The plan is to also find foods that provide the pick up. I have tried.. And found I do need my coffee each day. :)


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[Mary9915]

Wow Cece...great job!

[dwwright12]

You're an inspiration!! Congrats. Hope the injury heals soon. Now, if I can only get started on something like you have!

[Mauretania]

Absolutely Fabulous! I know it's tough to do at our age.