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THE NEW ME The Master Posts: 2856 THE NEW ME HIGHEST WEIGHT 240 in 2000-2002 HIGHEST BODY FAT MEASURED-44% AT 170 CHALLENGE 1: SEPT 07-DEC 07 -LOSE 10 POUNDS-158-148- achieved new goal-lose another 10 by Dec 15 not achieved-Dec 15-weight 142.5 (total weight loss during challenge= 15.5 pounds) -RUN A MILE- achieved on-NOV 7 new goal-run 2 miles-surpassed new goal-run 2.5 b/w Nov 7 and Dec 15.-achieved -LOSE 5% BODY FAT-achieved CHALLENGE 2 DEC 15-MARCH 15 -LOWER BODY FAT by 5% ( not achieved fully but as of 1/08-need to reevaluate-add muscle instead) -RUN 5 MILES-Achieved on 1/11/07 new goal-6 miles by March 15 at 5.0 speed or 5 miles at 5.5(neither achieved and not goals anymore-may try for fun) -LOSE 10 POUNDS -142.5-132.5 (not achieved but very close- 132.6) 6 month progress -lost 25. 4 pounds -lost 9% body fat -ran 0-5 miles Challenge 3 March 15, 07-June 15 -goals -follow plan by nutritionist and trainer -main goal gain lean mass Daily goals- -follow meal plan and move every day Goal of beating personal best- run a marathon weekly goals -gain muscle to the best of my ability 3 month goals -see above-reestablish every 3 months 12 month goals -maintain all the above goals ultimate long term goal -be fit, healthy and confident with body	# Posted: 23 Dec 2007 22:18 I challenge myself to do 1 hour of cardio in my zone on xmas. What about you? I will check back in here and let you know if I accomplished it. Let me know if you accomplished what you set out to do whether it be to eat an extra fruit or veggie, get your water in, exercise , have only 1 dessert or whatever it is, let us know. Holidays are a stressful time for many. Let it be fun if possible and enjoy yourself!!!
Victor G. traineo Newbie Posts: 20 Victor G. Elliptical (plus) TV = Minimum Stress, Maximum Fun 8-)	# Posted: 24 Dec 2007 00:09 Wow I love challenges! I will do the same complete my hour of cardio! I usually do 45 to 50 minutes, and I will continue with my 2nd challenge the no-soda challenge, I have like 2 weeks with my 2nd challenge, by the way should I avoid the coca-cola Zero?
THE NEW ME The Master Posts: 2856 THE NEW ME HIGHEST WEIGHT 240 in 2000-2002 HIGHEST BODY FAT MEASURED-44% AT 170 CHALLENGE 1: SEPT 07-DEC 07 -LOSE 10 POUNDS-158-148- achieved new goal-lose another 10 by Dec 15 not achieved-Dec 15-weight 142.5 (total weight loss during challenge= 15.5 pounds) -RUN A MILE- achieved on-NOV 7 new goal-run 2 miles-surpassed new goal-run 2.5 b/w Nov 7 and Dec 15.-achieved -LOSE 5% BODY FAT-achieved CHALLENGE 2 DEC 15-MARCH 15 -LOWER BODY FAT by 5% ( not achieved fully but as of 1/08-need to reevaluate-add muscle instead) -RUN 5 MILES-Achieved on 1/11/07 new goal-6 miles by March 15 at 5.0 speed or 5 miles at 5.5(neither achieved and not goals anymore-may try for fun) -LOSE 10 POUNDS -142.5-132.5 (not achieved but very close- 132.6) 6 month progress -lost 25. 4 pounds -lost 9% body fat -ran 0-5 miles Challenge 3 March 15, 07-June 15 -goals -follow plan by nutritionist and trainer -main goal gain lean mass Daily goals- -follow meal plan and move every day Goal of beating personal best- run a marathon weekly goals -gain muscle to the best of my ability 3 month goals -see above-reestablish every 3 months 12 month goals -maintain all the above goals ultimate long term goal -be fit, healthy and confident with body	# Posted: 24 Dec 2007 00:26 great job victor! go for the hour too!! i stopped drinking soda too! i went cold turkey i think last year, im not even sure when. 2 weeks-thats great! im not sure what the coca-cola zero is. personally, i think all soda isnt wonderful for you. im not sure your approach-if you are trying to eliminate it totally or trying to drink it in moderation? i would try to keep making small goals with yourself like a week at a time if that is what is working for you. soon enough a week will be a month a month will be 6 months....i hope that helps.
Victor G. traineo Newbie Posts: 20 Victor G. Elliptical (plus) TV = Minimum Stress, Maximum Fun 8-)	# Posted: 24 Dec 2007 01:31 Yeah I can't believe how much better I feel when I complete the hour! is wonderful! and for my overall cardio it's been 3 weeks and Im starting to see small results and thats awesome! time will fly and the big results are coming! The coke zero is the one without sugar, I just tasted it a lil bit today and its ok, but I stick with the wonderful H2O! and the Holidays..... too much turkey and snacks ! Im scared since tomorrow my family brings a lot of appetizers for the guests and most of them are really delicious! still.. Im not gonna be tempted and maybe just try some of them and thats it! and no Soda of course!
THE NEW ME The Master Posts: 2856 THE NEW ME HIGHEST WEIGHT 240 in 2000-2002 HIGHEST BODY FAT MEASURED-44% AT 170 CHALLENGE 1: SEPT 07-DEC 07 -LOSE 10 POUNDS-158-148- achieved new goal-lose another 10 by Dec 15 not achieved-Dec 15-weight 142.5 (total weight loss during challenge= 15.5 pounds) -RUN A MILE- achieved on-NOV 7 new goal-run 2 miles-surpassed new goal-run 2.5 b/w Nov 7 and Dec 15.-achieved -LOSE 5% BODY FAT-achieved CHALLENGE 2 DEC 15-MARCH 15 -LOWER BODY FAT by 5% ( not achieved fully but as of 1/08-need to reevaluate-add muscle instead) -RUN 5 MILES-Achieved on 1/11/07 new goal-6 miles by March 15 at 5.0 speed or 5 miles at 5.5(neither achieved and not goals anymore-may try for fun) -LOSE 10 POUNDS -142.5-132.5 (not achieved but very close- 132.6) 6 month progress -lost 25. 4 pounds -lost 9% body fat -ran 0-5 miles Challenge 3 March 15, 07-June 15 -goals -follow plan by nutritionist and trainer -main goal gain lean mass Daily goals- -follow meal plan and move every day Goal of beating personal best- run a marathon weekly goals -gain muscle to the best of my ability 3 month goals -see above-reestablish every 3 months 12 month goals -maintain all the above goals ultimate long term goal -be fit, healthy and confident with body	# Posted: 24 Dec 2007 01:37 im glad you are seeing results! what a great feeling! keep it up! yes, time goes by anyway and yes it is flying! i would say if the coke zero is just "okay" than it isnt worth it! the holidays are tough with the snack and appy's etc but with your hour of cardio and a realistic and reasonable attitude of trying to just maintain your weight and not having soda, you should be fine. remember your goals and stick with your plan. dont go to the party starving, fill up with some water and veggies and focus on the people, not on the food!
Victor G. traineo Newbie Posts: 20 Victor G. Elliptical (plus) TV = Minimum Stress, Maximum Fun 8-)	# Posted: 24 Dec 2007 01:48 I don't know why but there are always veggies included with the snacks Now that I think about it its easy for me to resist to eat some kind of unhealthy food now! and I cannot live without my hour of Cardio! I haven't done my cardio yet but Im gonna do it right now before it's too late. After some weeks of exercising everything its different now I'm in love with the exercise and the healthy food! no worries for tomorrow's snacks! Thanks Jennifer for your support it means a lot!
THE NEW ME The Master Posts: 2856 THE NEW ME HIGHEST WEIGHT 240 in 2000-2002 HIGHEST BODY FAT MEASURED-44% AT 170 CHALLENGE 1: SEPT 07-DEC 07 -LOSE 10 POUNDS-158-148- achieved new goal-lose another 10 by Dec 15 not achieved-Dec 15-weight 142.5 (total weight loss during challenge= 15.5 pounds) -RUN A MILE- achieved on-NOV 7 new goal-run 2 miles-surpassed new goal-run 2.5 b/w Nov 7 and Dec 15.-achieved -LOSE 5% BODY FAT-achieved CHALLENGE 2 DEC 15-MARCH 15 -LOWER BODY FAT by 5% ( not achieved fully but as of 1/08-need to reevaluate-add muscle instead) -RUN 5 MILES-Achieved on 1/11/07 new goal-6 miles by March 15 at 5.0 speed or 5 miles at 5.5(neither achieved and not goals anymore-may try for fun) -LOSE 10 POUNDS -142.5-132.5 (not achieved but very close- 132.6) 6 month progress -lost 25. 4 pounds -lost 9% body fat -ran 0-5 miles Challenge 3 March 15, 07-June 15 -goals -follow plan by nutritionist and trainer -main goal gain lean mass Daily goals- -follow meal plan and move every day Goal of beating personal best- run a marathon weekly goals -gain muscle to the best of my ability 3 month goals -see above-reestablish every 3 months 12 month goals -maintain all the above goals ultimate long term goal -be fit, healthy and confident with body	# Posted: 24 Dec 2007 02:02 you are welcome! keep up the great attitude!
Bas Dirks traineo Newbie Posts: 8 Bas Dirks This member has no personal statement yet!	# Posted: 24 Dec 2007 02:15 Im getting nike+ shoes tomorrow. Gonna test em and try to run somewhere near 4k
tex girlee traineo Fanatic Posts: 169 tex girlee Hey Im 19 and a college student and I live in Texas. My biggest goal is to lose forty lbs, and to tone legs and arms. I love to lift weights, and I uh...tolerate running.:)	# Posted: 24 Dec 2007 04:39 i challenge myself to not taste everything while i am cooking christmas dinner, and keep my portions small(well...relativly small, haha), and maybe I even challenge myself to get out and run a bit. oo yea, big challenge, to cook christmas dinner because I never hav before! tex
Marty I. traineo Newbie Posts: 18 Marty I. I am a 42 year old back of the pack runner. I have lost a lot of weight and run to keep it off. I want to lose some more weight. Check out my BLOG 42at42.blogspot.com	# Posted: 24 Dec 2007 05:55 I am getting a new pair of shoes for Christmas, so they will get 5 miles on them on Christmas Day. I entered a training schedule for my first upcoming marathon on the calender. It propagated the dates automatically. My first "official" training run is Christmas Eve. I guess a higher power it telling me something. "Get your butt out of the fridge and on the road".
THE NEW ME The Master Posts: 2856 THE NEW ME HIGHEST WEIGHT 240 in 2000-2002 HIGHEST BODY FAT MEASURED-44% AT 170 CHALLENGE 1: SEPT 07-DEC 07 -LOSE 10 POUNDS-158-148- achieved new goal-lose another 10 by Dec 15 not achieved-Dec 15-weight 142.5 (total weight loss during challenge= 15.5 pounds) -RUN A MILE- achieved on-NOV 7 new goal-run 2 miles-surpassed new goal-run 2.5 b/w Nov 7 and Dec 15.-achieved -LOSE 5% BODY FAT-achieved CHALLENGE 2 DEC 15-MARCH 15 -LOWER BODY FAT by 5% ( not achieved fully but as of 1/08-need to reevaluate-add muscle instead) -RUN 5 MILES-Achieved on 1/11/07 new goal-6 miles by March 15 at 5.0 speed or 5 miles at 5.5(neither achieved and not goals anymore-may try for fun) -LOSE 10 POUNDS -142.5-132.5 (not achieved but very close- 132.6) 6 month progress -lost 25. 4 pounds -lost 9% body fat -ran 0-5 miles Challenge 3 March 15, 07-June 15 -goals -follow plan by nutritionist and trainer -main goal gain lean mass Daily goals- -follow meal plan and move every day Goal of beating personal best- run a marathon weekly goals -gain muscle to the best of my ability 3 month goals -see above-reestablish every 3 months 12 month goals -maintain all the above goals ultimate long term goal -be fit, healthy and confident with body	# Posted: 24 Dec 2007 11:27 nice challenges everyone!!!
Nancy van den Boom traineo Newbie Posts: 2 Nancy van den Boom I motivate my son Bas Dirks :) And he motivates me, he always does.	# Posted: 25 Dec 2007 09:01 I motivate all of you to work on your challenges!
Kat W traineo Fanatic Posts: 75 Kat W "Do or do not. There is no try." ~Yoda	# Posted: 25 Dec 2007 11:46 Aw I missed it! Christmas is almost over for me! already!! I eat a lot.. some good some not! and no exercise! But good day and tomorrow is a new day! Boxing day(and north american christmas) I challenge myself to an hour of cardio, half an hour of swimming and an hour of yoga!
THE NEW ME The Master Posts: 2856 THE NEW ME HIGHEST WEIGHT 240 in 2000-2002 HIGHEST BODY FAT MEASURED-44% AT 170 CHALLENGE 1: SEPT 07-DEC 07 -LOSE 10 POUNDS-158-148- achieved new goal-lose another 10 by Dec 15 not achieved-Dec 15-weight 142.5 (total weight loss during challenge= 15.5 pounds) -RUN A MILE- achieved on-NOV 7 new goal-run 2 miles-surpassed new goal-run 2.5 b/w Nov 7 and Dec 15.-achieved -LOSE 5% BODY FAT-achieved CHALLENGE 2 DEC 15-MARCH 15 -LOWER BODY FAT by 5% ( not achieved fully but as of 1/08-need to reevaluate-add muscle instead) -RUN 5 MILES-Achieved on 1/11/07 new goal-6 miles by March 15 at 5.0 speed or 5 miles at 5.5(neither achieved and not goals anymore-may try for fun) -LOSE 10 POUNDS -142.5-132.5 (not achieved but very close- 132.6) 6 month progress -lost 25. 4 pounds -lost 9% body fat -ran 0-5 miles Challenge 3 March 15, 07-June 15 -goals -follow plan by nutritionist and trainer -main goal gain lean mass Daily goals- -follow meal plan and move every day Goal of beating personal best- run a marathon weekly goals -gain muscle to the best of my ability 3 month goals -see above-reestablish every 3 months 12 month goals -maintain all the above goals ultimate long term goal -be fit, healthy and confident with body	# Posted: 25 Dec 2007 17:47 thanks nancy! thats sweet! kat-nice challenges-let us know how you do!! i did my cardio and there were plenty of people in the gym! wow! i feel food and accomplished!
Tim Wilson Fitness Guru Posts: 650 Tim Wilson I have started two new blogs, one to follow my running and a Quest to a Marathon at blog.262quest.com and one to follow my weight loss at blog.2big.org, please check them out. I am an IT professional / Developer which means I sit in front of a computer most of the day. This means very little exercise and plenty of time to eat. I decided at the first of the year that I was going to lose weight. I started by changing my eating habits and started walking. I did so for about a month and then added some weight lifting and started to run a little bit. I have so far lost 29 lbs in just over 3 months and would like to lose just over another 50 lbs by the end of the year. I have started running quite a bit more and am training to run the Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta on July 4th (10k) I need all the encouragement I can get because to do this I am getting up every morning during the week at 4:30 to go running. With a wife and kids this is really the only time that I can consistently do what I need to do. I am driven, but at times get a bit discouraged because I don't have anybody to work out with or run with. All in All, I know I can do it, I just have to remember that when I don't do so well, it is in the past and what matters is going forward. A more up to date thread on me: http://www.traineo.com/14_2366_0.html	# Posted: 26 Dec 2007 14:57 Well, I didn't post mine because it kinda didn't fit what everybody was after. but...... I did accomplish what I set out to do! I effectivley sat on my butt all day long and spent time with the family. No cardio for me, and no weight lifting for me! That was by choice though. I almost went for a run but decided that my kids would be happier if I spent the entire day with them. I will be back at it today.
THE NEW ME The Master Posts: 2856 THE NEW ME HIGHEST WEIGHT 240 in 2000-2002 HIGHEST BODY FAT MEASURED-44% AT 170 CHALLENGE 1: SEPT 07-DEC 07 -LOSE 10 POUNDS-158-148- achieved new goal-lose another 10 by Dec 15 not achieved-Dec 15-weight 142.5 (total weight loss during challenge= 15.5 pounds) -RUN A MILE- achieved on-NOV 7 new goal-run 2 miles-surpassed new goal-run 2.5 b/w Nov 7 and Dec 15.-achieved -LOSE 5% BODY FAT-achieved CHALLENGE 2 DEC 15-MARCH 15 -LOWER BODY FAT by 5% ( not achieved fully but as of 1/08-need to reevaluate-add muscle instead) -RUN 5 MILES-Achieved on 1/11/07 new goal-6 miles by March 15 at 5.0 speed or 5 miles at 5.5(neither achieved and not goals anymore-may try for fun) -LOSE 10 POUNDS -142.5-132.5 (not achieved but very close- 132.6) 6 month progress -lost 25. 4 pounds -lost 9% body fat -ran 0-5 miles Challenge 3 March 15, 07-June 15 -goals -follow plan by nutritionist and trainer -main goal gain lean mass Daily goals- -follow meal plan and move every day Goal of beating personal best- run a marathon weekly goals -gain muscle to the best of my ability 3 month goals -see above-reestablish every 3 months 12 month goals -maintain all the above goals ultimate long term goal -be fit, healthy and confident with body	# Posted: 26 Dec 2007 16:55 thats awesome tim-you and your family deserve that-what else is better than spending quality time with family?? what more could you ask for???
Kat W traineo Fanatic Posts: 75 Kat W "Do or do not. There is no try." ~Yoda	# Posted: 26 Dec 2007 22:34 Tim thats what I did on christmas and it was great. =) I planned for boxing day... To do an hour of cardio, 30min swimming and and hour of yoga.. Well I ended up doing half an hour of yoga and hour of cardio, no swimming cuz of timing but an hour of walking. =)
THE NEW ME The Master Posts: 2856 THE NEW ME HIGHEST WEIGHT 240 in 2000-2002 HIGHEST BODY FAT MEASURED-44% AT 170 CHALLENGE 1: SEPT 07-DEC 07 -LOSE 10 POUNDS-158-148- achieved new goal-lose another 10 by Dec 15 not achieved-Dec 15-weight 142.5 (total weight loss during challenge= 15.5 pounds) -RUN A MILE- achieved on-NOV 7 new goal-run 2 miles-surpassed new goal-run 2.5 b/w Nov 7 and Dec 15.-achieved -LOSE 5% BODY FAT-achieved CHALLENGE 2 DEC 15-MARCH 15 -LOWER BODY FAT by 5% ( not achieved fully but as of 1/08-need to reevaluate-add muscle instead) -RUN 5 MILES-Achieved on 1/11/07 new goal-6 miles by March 15 at 5.0 speed or 5 miles at 5.5(neither achieved and not goals anymore-may try for fun) -LOSE 10 POUNDS -142.5-132.5 (not achieved but very close- 132.6) 6 month progress -lost 25. 4 pounds -lost 9% body fat -ran 0-5 miles Challenge 3 March 15, 07-June 15 -goals -follow plan by nutritionist and trainer -main goal gain lean mass Daily goals- -follow meal plan and move every day Goal of beating personal best- run a marathon weekly goals -gain muscle to the best of my ability 3 month goals -see above-reestablish every 3 months 12 month goals -maintain all the above goals ultimate long term goal -be fit, healthy and confident with body	# Posted: 27 Dec 2007 01:36 nice job kat!

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