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Brittany har
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Brittany har
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# Posted: 14 Oct 2007 03:22
hey everybody. my name is brittany and i am an 18 year old freshman in college. im trying to lose betwen 20-25 lbs in the coming months(n to avoid the freshman 15!) and tone my arms and legs! im new and have only been here for fifteen minutes or so,but already this site looks helpful. if anybody has any special tips that youd like to share, please do!
xoxo
brit
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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
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# Posted: 14 Oct 2007 03:55
Hello,
Welcome!!! Slow and steady is the best policy! Set some long and short term goals, ask questions when you need guidance, be realistic, pick an activity you like doing, and have fun!
Good luck with your goals!
Jennifer
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Jessipoo .
Fitness Guru
Posts: 622
Jessipoo .
About me:
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I'm an architecture student at a great school.
After trial and error, managed to shed the pounds for real.
What I'm doing:
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Portion control still a problem.
HIIT 2x/week
Starting weights 1x/week
I take stairs over escalator and elevator ALL THE TIME (I climb 6 sets of stairs minimum for the day at the metro 2-3floors?).
Extra note:
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I finally understand what being fit means! And I actually love running now thanks to HIIT.
Goal: lose the belly fat! My problem area.
First goal: 120lbs - MET
2nd goal: 116lbs - MET
3rd goal: 112lbs ish with more muscle definition
Realizing I can't change the way my body stores fat and have a noticeable belly during the day (pic was morning with light breakfast after workout) I will work on making a stronger core to counter the pooch a bit
Dropped 1 pant size since last year (stable weight)
Dropped 2 pant sizes since mid-Summer after Greece (pastries=weight gain)
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# Posted: 14 Oct 2007 10:20
I suggest you look into HIIT since being in university (like me), you lack time or energy.
So with HIIT you concentrate all your effort with little time. I'm extremely happy with the results so far and am very close to hitting my goal.
good luck.
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Herb Morreale
traineo Regular
Posts: 69
Herb Morreale
Been running most of my life. Fairly casually the last few years with highlights being 3 marathons, and 1 half-marathon. I enjoy coaching and mentoring, and helping others reach their full potential. I'm a "heavy runner" and hoping to get some weight off and pick up some speed.
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# Posted: 14 Oct 2007 17:21
If your college experience is anything like mine was, I would suggest lite beer 
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Vita 364
traineo Newbie
Posts: 3
Vita 364
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# Posted: 14 Oct 2007 17:38
I agree with Jennifer G, slow and steady is the key....watch what you eat, exercise, and have fun remember you are in college.
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Jeff West
Fitness Guru
Posts: 237
Jeff West
Hi! I'm a 44 year-old slightly overweight male looking to loose 30lbs by the end of year. For me, weight loss is just one part of an overall plan for living a healthier lifestyle (as healthy a lifestyle as possible!) In addition to diet and exercise, other elements of my healthy way of life include good sleep, proper hydration, kicking the (smoking) habit, meditation, and disease management (I have rheumatoid arthritis).
I signed up at Traineo because maintaining routines has always been difficult for me. 3 years ago however, after many tries, I was finally able to maintain an exercise routine for a period of 6 months with outstanding results. I then stopped working out so I'd have more time for other things and 3 months later the RA got worse. Since then I've been unable to motivate myself back into the gym.
Well, my motivation is back, due in part to Traineo. I think having a few motivators will be a great help. Also, posting my efforts on the Internet, for the whole world to see, may help to keep me on my toes. I'm not entirely sure about that yet so I may change my profile so only Traineo members can see it.
I'm strong willed, but most of all I crave the results I achieved 3 years ago. So I'm determined, and thus far my spirits remain high. I sure am glad you stopped to read about me and great luck with your own efforts! Cheers!
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# Posted: 14 Oct 2007 19:15
Welcome Brittney!
For toning/lifting weights, proper form and consistany are the key. Eat nutritious foods and add your favorite cardio. Burn more calories than you consume and watch the frosting melt away!
Cheers!
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Cindy N
Fitness Guru
Posts: 733
Cindy N
Goals This Week:
Watch the Penguins beat the Red Wings in the Stanley Cup Finals!!!
Continue getting up early for boot camp
Heavy Strength Training 1x/wk
Drink at least 1000ml water 5 out of 7 days
Avoid crummy foods at least 3 days
Goals Last Week:
Watch the Penguins beat the Flyers in the playoffs!!! - COMPLETE!!!!!
Continue getting up early for boot camp - COMPLETE, almost didn't make it 5/23 though
Do the 1 mile test run in under 10 min. - DONE IN 10:10, close!
Heavy Strength Training 1x/wk - Not this week :(
Drink at least 1000ml water a day - Only 4 out of 7 days, and still no excuse
May Goals:
Run whole Race for the Cure 5K - COMPLETE!
Boot Camp for 4 weeks starting 5/12
Get out of the "obese" range on the BMI chart (185.5)
Upcoming:
Son's graduation in June (lots of family and friends visiting)
10K in September 2008
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# Posted: 14 Oct 2007 20:47
Hi Brittany!
My best advice is to use your school's exercise facilities! I regret not making better use of the vast resources available when I was in school. I did take a few exercise courses as electives, which is another good idea.
Good luck!
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Brittany har
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Posts: 32
Brittany har
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# Posted: 15 Oct 2007 04:07
Thank yalll! i do use my univeristie's gym. It's pretty nice so I try to take advantage of it every chance I get. As for beer...I dont drink it lite or not! haha. bu thanks for all of the help you've gieven me!
brit
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