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asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2007/02/15, 05:30 PM Some people have asked if there will be a new challenge starting up soon. I will run one if there are enough people interested. It would involve following a specific diet, a specific routine and sending in specific stats every 2 weeks. The challenge will be to lose bodyfat - inches and pounds, but the pounds lost will be compared on a percentage basis, not pound for pound, so it is fair. If run , the challenge will be 3 months long and have you looking better come swimsuit time! I will ask George and Adrian about possible prizes. So - Think long and hard - do you have what it takes to stay with something for three solid months? If so - post your name here! -------------- Within each of us lies the power of our consent to health and sickness, to riches and poverty, to freedom and to slavery. It is we who control these, and not another. Richard Bach
freedomfound Posts: 81 Joined: 2005/05/13	2007/02/15, 05:45 PM I'm in. Bring it on! :dumbbell:
georgiagirl Posts: 421 Joined: 2006/07/11	2007/02/15, 05:48 PM I am in! (gonna kick your butt Free!)
freedomfound Posts: 81 Joined: 2005/05/13	2007/02/15, 05:49 PM I guess we will see about that now won't we! :angry:
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2007/02/15, 05:51 PM What are we looking at in the diet department?
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2007/02/15, 05:56 PM that was going to be my questions Tim and the routine aspect as well? -------------- Bettia \"Minds are like parachutes; they work best when open.\" - Lord Thomas Dewar
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2007/02/15, 07:36 PM I'll be posting in my log later....BUT...I just started BACK into the original challenge routine today...the new rules routine is fun...but I cant seem to keep my diet in check...so I figured the old comfortable routine would kick it back into gear... So I am up for it... I dont need to compete for prizes...but logging and getting and giving motivation is helpful... This would put me bikini ready for my 35th bitrthday...NICE:) -------------- "But more than anything, more than anything, My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to, Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small, You never need to carry more than you can hold" My Wish Rascall Flats I sing this song to my kids...but I realized..it works for yall too....
leslieherr Posts: 298 Joined: 2002/08/09	2007/02/15, 07:53 PM I am in.
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2007/02/16, 08:33 AM Tim and RB - Dietwise I think we did well with the 50?20?30 P/C/F, which sounds like low carb and highg fat, but you don't count fibrous vegeatbels when you count the carbs, you only count the starchy carbs, so at a meal where you could have 30g cho, you could have a baked potato, and as much salad or green beans or broccoli (whatever floats your boat). The fat Is good fat - supplemented with flax or fish oil, or my favorite - Udo's 3-6-9... So - you get more carbs than you think - oatmeal with breakfast, poatao or sweet potatao or rice with lunch and dinner..you won't feel deprived if you are doing it right, and the good fats will help bring down any inflammation in your system that might be contributing to holding exces weight (just one benefit of many). The workout routine - I thought , since we have people who are all at different fitness levels, we could do a split routine - maybe an upper?lower where you train upper monday, lower tuesday, rest/cardio Wednesday, upper thursday, lower friday, adding in cardio on some of those days, sticking to compound moves and making it intense without overtraining. Cardio on Upper body days and rest days, Sundays completely off. I will do a simialr cardio switch up like the previous challenge, so you are doing something different each session. What do you think? -------------- Within each of us lies the power of our consent to health and sickness, to riches and poverty, to freedom and to slavery. It is we who control these, and not another. Richard Bach
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2007/02/16, 08:35 AM *sorry my typing is so bad:surprised: All of those extra question marks should be slashes. -------------- Within each of us lies the power of our consent to health and sickness, to riches and poverty, to freedom and to slavery. It is we who control these, and not another. Richard Bach
frnchfry81 Posts: 301 Joined: 2006/12/02	2007/02/16, 08:41 AM I'm in. Though not sure how well i would be with the diet. It would definetely be helpful as far as having set guidelines. -------------- A** kissing only works if you know which one to kiss. If your dog is fat, you\\'re not getting enough exercise. ~Author Unknown \"Insanity is doing the same thing you\'ve always done and expecting different results.\"Roger Milliken
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2007/02/16, 08:48 AM You will be fine with the diet - it is actually very simple, once you do some basic calculations, I will help you the whole way, too. -------------- Within each of us lies the power of our consent to health and sickness, to riches and poverty, to freedom and to slavery. It is we who control these, and not another. Richard Bach
Deni Posts: 119 Joined: 2004/06/07	2007/02/16, 12:13 PM I'm definitely in! I was too late for the last challenge, so I'm really happy you're doing another one. Amy - you're amazing! Thank you! I'll have to watch the diet part though, as at 5'5" and 110 lbs. I don't really want to lose any more weight......lol Thanks again Amy. I'm really looking forward to this! -------------- ------------------------ To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe. - Anatole France
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2007/02/16, 12:15 PM Deni - You will probably see an increase in muscle and definition, more than weight loss, so you might actually gain a little weight, but it will be good weight. When you get to a certain leanness, as ms mogreen saw in the pro challenge, your weight might not change much, but you see more abdominal defifnition and more muscle. -------------- Within each of us lies the power of our consent to health and sickness, to riches and poverty, to freedom and to slavery. It is we who control these, and not another. Richard Bach
Deni Posts: 119 Joined: 2004/06/07	2007/02/16, 12:23 PM Thanks Amy - that's perfect. I can hardly wait! -------------- ------------------------ To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe. - Anatole France
AG30 Posts: 106 Joined: 2004/01/21	2007/02/16, 12:48 PM hey asimmer, This sounds great. I am currently doing the diet that bb1 created in his "dieting made simple" post. I am having good results with that. I am also currently doing the ft weightloss/toning workout. to be in this challenge would I have to change this or can I keep my current routine and diet??
IAUMP Posts: 10 Joined: 2005/01/09	2007/02/16, 01:20 PM I would like to participate. When are you planning on starting this?
flyonthewall Posts: 1,823 Joined: 2005/01/18	2007/02/16, 01:37 PM Hey, as always, I'm in. I'll probably follow my own diet and exercise routine but I up for the challenge and I always find these things motivating. I'm sure I'll gather more useful info about diet and exercise from it as well....Hmmm...I started my own "challenge" a week ago and my wt is already down a bit...can I use my original starting wt:big_smile::big_smile: J/K
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2007/02/16, 04:08 PM Ag and fly - I think it is more inetersting if everyone does the same routine/deit plan, but if you want to use ones you are already on, go ahead. IAUMP - Haven't come up with a start date yet - just trying to see if there is enough interest, which, apparently, there is. Do you all want to start on the 25th of February, or one week later, March 4th? -------------- Within each of us lies the power of our consent to health and sickness, to riches and poverty, to freedom and to slavery. It is we who control these, and not another. Richard Bach
freedomfound Posts: 81 Joined: 2005/05/13	2007/02/16, 04:12 PM I would like March 4th but thats just because it when the other challenge ends. But it really doesn't matter.
flyonthewall Posts: 1,823 Joined: 2005/01/18	2007/02/16, 04:12 PM Well, I'm already off and running with my own challenge, so the sooner you start this one the better. I'll see what you have in store for the diet, and decide from there. So far I seem to be doing pretty well with the plan I'm on.
georgiagirl Posts: 421 Joined: 2006/07/11	2007/02/16, 05:35 PM Sooner the better for me.
christal086 Posts: 155 Joined: 2007/01/06	2007/02/16, 08:33 PM IM in how will we know when its starting ect?
Deni Posts: 119 Joined: 2004/06/07	2007/02/17, 01:17 AM The sooner the better for me too! I'm really excited about this! -------------- ------------------------ To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe. - Anatole France
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2007/02/17, 09:11 AM OKay - freedomfound - you can do both challenges for a week:) We will start next Sunday then. I will spend some time tomorrow or later today posting the workouts and food info and an official stats how-to...watch for more posts...we need a namefor our challenge..... -------------- Within each of us lies the power of our consent to health and sickness, to riches and poverty, to freedom and to slavery. It is we who control these, and not another. Richard Bach
freedomfound Posts: 81 Joined: 2005/05/13	2007/02/17, 09:28 AM Not a problem asimmer. First Annual Winter to Spring Shedding Challenge (WSSC) LOL sounds official
frnchfry81 Posts: 301 Joined: 2006/12/02	2007/02/17, 09:39 AM Great so we start the 25th. Maybe I'll shed some weight before my Vacation in july! WOOHOO! Freedom I like it very official! -------------- A** kissing only works if you know which one to kiss. If your dog is fat, you\\'re not getting enough exercise. ~Author Unknown \"Insanity is doing the same thing you\'ve always done and expecting different results.\"Roger Milliken
Deni Posts: 119 Joined: 2004/06/07	2007/02/17, 11:17 AM Great name Freedom! Thanks again Amy - all of the work involved to help all of us is REALLY appreciated! -------------- ------------------------ To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe. - Anatole France
georgiagirl Posts: 421 Joined: 2006/07/11	2007/02/17, 11:20 AM Amy thanks for takeing time out of your life to help us. I am looking forward to having others to keep me motivated. :love:
leslieherr Posts: 298 Joined: 2002/08/09	2007/02/17, 01:42 PM Well I am still gonna do this but we are leaving for Jamaica March 1 and will be gone til the 10th. I will not have access to any weights or internet as we are staying at a small place in Negril.
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2007/02/17, 02:50 PM Okay Amy, let's do this.... -------------- Bettia \"Minds are like parachutes; they work best when open.\" - Lord Thomas Dewar
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2007/02/17, 08:20 PM OK....I'm in....I'm already up about 5 lbs from the end of the last challenge...to much french toast.... So next week it is....pheeeeewww........ -------------- "But more than anything, more than anything, My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to, Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small, You never need to carry more than you can hold" My Wish Rascall Flats I sing this song to my kids...but I realized..it works for yall too....
jonshez Posts: 273 Joined: 2007/01/14	2007/02/18, 07:54 AM This is something I'm up for trying so count me in too. Jon
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2007/02/18, 12:02 PM OKay - I like the 1st Annual Winter to Spring Shedding Challenge (WSSC) so look for my posts to have WSSC Challenge in the title. I am working out the routine and will start a thread for the lifting part, a thread for the cardio part and a thread for the food part so we can have specific threads for each questions on each subject. Here is who I have in - Freedomfound georgiagirl ravenbeauty KC_72 leslieherr (who will be doing some pushups and running in Jamaica:)) frnchfry81 Deni IAUMP flyonthewall christal086 jonshez To be officially in the challenge I need to receive the following from you (your stats will be only seen by me, when I publish results it will just list pounds lost and percentage of weight, and inches lost. Only inches from this set of measurements will be counted, measure other bodyparts if you want, but the sites I list will be the ones we go by): Weight (weigh yourself first thing in the morning if possible) Chest - Oer (for women, around bust, largest area, for men at nipple height) Chest - Under (for women where bra would go around and men - around under pecs) Biceps - Both Left and Right(hands on hips, measure halfway between elbow and shoulder) Waist - (bellybutton, or where you wear your pants, unless they are lowriders:)) Hips - (widest part, when viewed from the side, really your butt, too) Thighs - both Left and Right(largest area, a few inches below hip/butt, you know, where those saddlebags hang out:surprised:) Calves- Both Left and Right(in the pasture:big_smile: no, seriously...at the thickest part, usually about 2-3 inches below knee) So - send in your stats and look for upcoming threads so you can plan your grocery lists and pack your gym bags:big_smile: -------------- Within each of us lies the power of our consent to health and sickness, to riches and poverty, to freedom and to slavery. It is we who control these, and not another. Richard Bach
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2007/02/18, 12:04 PM *Chest - Over not Oer, what am I a poet? O'er the bust?
Deni Posts: 119 Joined: 2004/06/07	2007/02/18, 01:10 PM lolol - that was too funny, Amy! Guess now it's time to suck it up and get started on those measurements - in the morning, before anything has had time to plump up the fat.........lol -------------- Deni ------------------------ To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe. - Anatole France
freedomfound Posts: 81 Joined: 2005/05/13	2007/02/18, 07:11 PM Excellent Amy. This should be fun.
leslieherr Posts: 298 Joined: 2002/08/09	2007/02/18, 07:13 PM Can't wait to start.
jaytori129 Posts: 657 Joined: 2006/11/14	2007/02/19, 09:18 AM I AM IN SINCE I AM GETTING BACK TO MY DIET AND ROUTINE! COUNT THE BIG JAY IN! WIll Measure Tonight and weigh tomorrow! -------------- Jason Fox 6'1" 380lbs Weight Goal 300 by april 2007, 365 11/14, 12/7/06-358 Problems are only opportunities in work clothes. Henry J. Kaiser
AG30 Posts: 106 Joined: 2004/01/21	2007/02/19, 09:37 AM count me in too asimmer, where do I send my stats???
flyonthewall Posts: 1,823 Joined: 2005/01/18	2007/02/19, 09:49 AM I'll IM my stats this week Amy.
Deni Posts: 119 Joined: 2004/06/07	2007/02/19, 10:51 AM Damn! I finally found my measuring tape - I hate it when that happens......lol Guess I'll send you my stats now and get it over with. -------------- Deni ------------------------ To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe. - Anatole France
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2007/02/19, 11:15 AM IM stast to me here or send them to asimmer@freetrainers.com -------------- Within each of us lies the power of our consent to health and sickness, to riches and poverty, to freedom and to slavery. It is we who control these, and not another. Richard Bach
msmogreen Posts: 717 Joined: 2006/04/22	2007/02/19, 11:34 AM I didn't get in on this challenge...but I will be watching you guys for inspiration. Still hoping to get into a bikini by August.
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2007/02/19, 11:44 AM You can still get in, if you want to, the challenge doesn't start til next week :) -------------- Within each of us lies the power of our consent to health and sickness, to riches and poverty, to freedom and to slavery. It is we who control these, and not another. Richard Bach
georgiagirl Posts: 421 Joined: 2006/07/11	2007/02/19, 02:13 PM Simmer my husband is going to join in also. Jay has named him the fluffy firefighter so I will add him under that name if you dont mind. -------------- My Catahoula did it.
conan_0822 Posts: 441 Joined: 2006/11/23	2007/02/19, 02:34 PM I'll jump in.I'll get a late start because I still have 2 more weeks of my muscle gain cycle. But, it'll be fun anyway!!
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2007/02/19, 04:10 PM No problem - the more the merrier - just be sure everyone gets their starting stats in! -------------- Within each of us lies the power of our consent to health and sickness, to riches and poverty, to freedom and to slavery. It is we who control these, and not another. Richard Bach
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2007/02/19, 04:11 PM Amy I will get you my stats as well this week before the start of the competition. Thanks for all of your hardwork in this, it is SOOOOOO appreciated. -------------- Bettia \"Minds are like parachutes; they work best when open.\" - Lord Thomas Dewar
msmogreen Posts: 717 Joined: 2006/04/22	2007/02/19, 04:24 PM After looking at the workout, I think I'm going to have to. I love sissy squats! I don't think my training partner will mind...she's loved everything I've presented to her so far and has been very happy with the effectiveness of the workouts. I'm in then, I'll get my stats to you in a day or two. Thanks! ============ Quoting from msmogreen: I didn't get in on this challenge...but I will be watching you guys for inspiration. Still hoping to get into a bikini by August. =============

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