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100 Day Challenge?
so i gained alot of weight over a couple months (vacation) and now would like to get to my goal weight. I woul need to lose 10-15lbs. it’s not just about weight. i would like to increase my flexibility, gain strength, and get 2 new pole moves. i would like to see how healthy i can eat as well. so basically i found a scrap of magazine I had ripped out a while ago that says "100 Day Health & Wellness Challenge" …
it doesn’t say anything else so I guess we could make our own "rules" and see what kind of results we can get.
I was thinking it could go like this (although totally open to suggesstions)
1) If you feel comfortable w posting your stats, weight, or how many lbs you want to lose or gain, what moves you are currently trying to get that you would like to have accomplished within the 100 days ( pole or push ups, or anything) if not you can always keep your stats to yourself and just join in w recipes, suppourt etc
2) once a week you check in and just give a run down on what’s working for you, what’s not ( maybe walking after dinner is working, but working out during commercials is not etc) and to just give us a general update
3) again IF you feel comfortable, take and post a Day 1 photo to be compared at Day 100. you could even post a vid of moves your working on to compare w progress at the end.
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Count me in https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif When do we start, Sept 1st?
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Im totally in!!
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woohoo!!!
Excellent idea!!!!!!Count me in……
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im in!! maybe i will try restarting the P90 program again….I stopped doing it after a month and 2 weeks cause my bf was complaining too much! but now hes gone to work in another state so I have no excuses.
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yes i believe Sept 1st is the day to start 9although people can join anytime) could see huge pay offs before Christmas! Lets Rock This ladies!!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_queen.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_queen.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_queen.gif (and gents! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_king.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_king.gif )
i will be posting my pics and stats tommorow. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_study.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/bom.gif
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Awesome! What a great way to support each other. I am a terrible eater so am looking forward to seeing some healthy recipes, without fish of course https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif Now just to set the goals hey? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_scratch.gif
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yes setting goals will be important to stay motivated and track progress. goals can be anything you want as long as it’s health/fitness related. Sept 1 starts it officially, but started today myself. did 5 flights up and down, 20 mins cardio, 5-7 mins stretching, (all at work overnight) and just came home and did a 30 min boxing dvd that had me DRIPPING sweat! i also had oatmeal instead of poptarts, and toasted only half of my whole wheat jumbo bagel ( w PB yum!)
ok so here are my goals for the 100 Day challenge :https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_arrow.gif shop for healthy food every fri after work ( eat alot of junk on weekends bc by than food is running low)
https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_arrow.gif use a partial menu plan for week/weekend ( can’t plan every last meal everyday, but can plan what will have for breakfeast and dinner ( lunch can be what i feel in moderation)
https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_arrow.gif push-ups and pull ups every other day ( 20 push ups, 8 pull ups)
https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_arrow.gif 20 mins cardio and stretch every night i work ( helps the time pass!)
https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_arrow.gif pole 2x week ( have been slacking so bad since hot weather hit)
https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_arrow.gif get back to 140 and my little 2 pack!
https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_arrow.gif end of every 2 weeks ( as long as did well) get a massage (never had 1 professionally and know this would be a nice reward for hard work)
https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_arrow.gif achieve CW/ HS, Jacknife, Pencil mount, and do Rubber Pencil (wo cheating! )
https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_arrow.gif continue to keep a food journal ( but actually keep it going on the weekends! )
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also I am writting all my goals down on a paper and putting it on my fridge so i can keep in mind what my goals are. ok here is something i LOVE eating too : vanilla nonfat yogurt w cinnamon, pumpkin spice, and cinnamon. i add mixed nuts for healthy fat and protien ( not to mention minerals and vitamin b and e) .. i think it is DELISH and filling. i also found that i like salad greens topped w watermelon small chunks and berries. adds sweetness and makes you so full from all the water content in the fruit! i used to eat a frozen pizza that was 1,200 calories ( yes im serious!) to 1 that is 425 cals. you really have to be careful w cals and serving size. the 1,200 cal pizza said it was 400 cals. A SERVING!!! ( turns out a serving was 1/3 of the pizza!) so i will weigh myself and take / post a pic of myself when get home after work later. i saw the pic i took for the toning thread and it’s hard to look at bc my abs were alot flatter.. will be there again and better though!! so i would say
https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_idea.gif post your stats (if you feel comfortable) like weight, measurments, what your working on as far as pole or other fitness goals, your avaerage energy level from 1-10 (w 1 being no energy at all, and 10 feeling like superwoman) so can see if your avaerage energy level goes up by day 100, and whatever goals you have so can monitor progress and be accountable. i posted my goals and tips on my fridge.
remember : SMALL DEEDS ARE BETTER THAN BIG INTENTIONS!!!! GOOD LUCK ALL! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_king.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_queen.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_batman.gif
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Im in – Lets do this!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_salut.gif
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I’m in! I am almost 5 weeks in to a 90 day challenge on another (not pole related) forum and am down 18.5lbs and 20.75 inches so far!
Goals:
*continue to drink enough water- important because if I don’t I hang onto 2-4lbs of extra water weight!
*continue clean eating- currently 5 servings of lean protein+ low glycemic veggie and not much else
*continue workouts at the gym to burn fat and add muscle strength. I am currently doing 30-45 minutes of cardio and 45-60 minutes of weight training 4-5 times a weekI am 167 today and my final goal is to be somewhere that looks good on me, which I think will be between 130-145. I bought myself a pair of really hot jeans that I am working to get in to as a goal, not sure how much more I need to lose to meet that mini goal.
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I’m in!!! I definitely need to get into lose weight and get into shape. Some of my goals are only for September and some are longer term. I will probably add goals as some of these become accomplished, but I want to achieve something first. My goals are:
https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_nemo.gif To get back into my size 4 pants, dresses, and skirts
https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_nemo.gif To not eat out more than 8 times in the month of September
https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_nemo.gif To cook my own food
https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_nemo.gif To decrease my intake of high fructose corn syrupI am already struggling with my second goal. I had set 8 times for the month (based on a suggestion from a friend) but I am now going out of town for Labor Day weekend. Therefore that is already 9 meals….HELP!!!
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going out of town doesn’t have to mean eating out, bring something you can have for breakfast like cheese sticks and oatmeal(i don’t know where you’re staying but you can make darn good oatmeal in a hotel coffee pot, you can make anything in a coffee pot), bring a cooler with small things for snack and lunch and if you do any grilling that doesn’t really count as eating out right https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
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I like the idea of bringing breakfast and I will definitely bring snacks https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif I think we are staying at an Inn, we haven’t really figured it out yet. The original plan was to go to Virginia Beach, but Earl did away with those plans. That plan would have been better bc the place we would have stayed has a kitchen…oh well https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_confused.gif I think I need to honestly talk to my traveling friend about my goal and see where that takes us….
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Stats: 60kg and 172cm. Not looking at losing weight, rather, looking at increasing muscle tone and strength
Okay so I had a think and these are the goals
https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif Be able to complete 20 push ups without a break on my toes
https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif Be able to do the shoulder mount without kicking into it
https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif Be able to do the teddy bear (this might be a stretch though)
https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif Eat healthier by incorporating more vegetables into meals and drinking more water (I tend not to drink any water, unless its in coffee, during winter)
https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif Pole twice a week
https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif Increase flexibility – be able to sit in the splits on both legs
https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif Increase core strength; not sure how I am going to be able to test this to see if I am stronger….ideas?That’s all I’ve got at the moment
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Alright here is my pre-emtive day 1 post. Pics are attached… if I did that right.
Measurements
Chest: 35
Waist: 28
Hips: 38Goals
* Follow BodyRock.tv workouts for 100 days.
* Eat Clean and small portions
* Pole 3 times a week (specific move goals – CAR, Caterpillar, and some sort of split grip move) -
I would like to do this as well, also going for strength rather than weight loss.
I’m hoping to accomplish….
Extended Butterfly
Spinning Inverted V
Pencil
Scissor Climb
15 real push-ups without a break
50 crunches without a breakI’m not sure if I’m going for too much or too little with my goals… but I guess if I master all of them then I’ll add more, and if I don’t master them then I’ll work harder next time https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
I’ll probably try to round up a few pics and some current stats on my capabilities and post here =)As for exercising.. I’ve got the P90X from my boyfriend’s attempt at it (that didn’t last very long) but I’m not sure I’m ready for it >_< I don’t have an awful lot of endurance. I may try to get in some morning workouts (if I can get my lazy bum out of bed) but any advice on DVDs or specific exercises is appreciated. Any motivation help/advice is also MOST welcome!!
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My goals:
Follow dance schedule below
Drink more water daily
Work on getting the splits
Only one snack a day ( I tend to graze…)Sun-Day of Rest
Mon-Pole-Static
Tues-Pick cardio choice
Wed-Pole-Spinny
Thurs-Errand day (Stretching only)
Fri- Pole -w/ friend, do routine, other (varies)
Sat-Club DancingPoling Days-
90 minutes-
10-warm up (my own)
10-strength training (Veena’s)
25-practice/learning new moves (Veena’s and different resources)
15- freestyle (my favorite part!)
30-stretching (DVD)Cardio Choices-
Club Dance
Bellydance
Burlesque Style
Floorwork/ Transitionshttps://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_question.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_question.gif Note: I have never done strength training, should I add more time to it?
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I wanted to use something to help me keep track of my goals better. I found something that’s FREE, simple, can be accessed anywhere (internet or phone), and I can show my weekly progress on this thread using a link. It also has FB functions if desired. You can make EACH goal private or public. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_thumright.gif
Just thought I’d let you guys know. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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GREAT! am so excited to see so many people jump on board! i started yesterday as knew wouldn’t be able to work out between work and docs appt have 1 hour to myself for the entire day and i still have to cook supper! so yesterday this challenge is what motivated me. i did: 20 mins step cardio, 30 mins boxing dvd, pilates 15mins, 5 flights up and down, 3 "boy" push-ups, 4 pullups. i was more aware of what i ate as well.
stats: weight 156
BMI 24. 25
waist 35.25
thighs – 24
max push ups in 24hrs – 20
max pull ups in 24hrs – 8moves am working on jacknife, Pencil Mount, Ariel shoulder Mount (others too, but these are the 3 am going to focus on)
went shopping for healthy food today, and will do 30mins cardio plus 5 flights up once get to work (@ 12a!) good luck all!!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Count me in as well!
I have been off the pole for about 3 years – I tried a come back last year but it did not last because I had a tear on my hamstring that even stopped me from walking for a little while. But now, the pole is up again and I have 100 days to get back on it and I am aiming at:
1. drop 3Kg – I am 171cm tall and weight about 59Kg
2. do the splits again (had totally lost them with the injured hammies)
3. gain muscle tone
4. achieve some sort of split grip inverted hold (extended butterfly, split grip aysha, straight edge)
5. take part on the tango show I am starting to rehearse for tomorrow
6. manage colgadas with ease (tango related)
7. take care of my injured footin order to do so, I will:
1. try to eat smaller portions and healthy food
2. drink 2L water/day
3. pole 3 times a week when not traveling for work
4. stretch every time I pole
5. take part on tango rehearsals
6. try to take tango classes on Mondays as well
7. do foot exercises at least 5 days a weekI’m very excited! Thank you pole-twista for starting this. Thanks Velvetvixen for the happy goal site!
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Ill eventually post a before pic but here are my goals and stats.
Current weight : 255lbs
Goal Weight: 215lbs I like being curvy!Fitness Goals – im training for Ms Xpose 2011 and this 100 day challenge fits in perfectly
Gym – 2-3days a week
Warm up on the bike 10min
Weights arms first and working on my rotator cuff and my grip
legs – lots of squats and the inner/outer thigh machine (I call them the OBGYN machines!)
Push ups in a 30-20-10 format – 30reg/30rev (dips) etc
Abs while elevated on the ab bench including reg crunches, lower abs
lots of stretching afterwardsPole Class – once a week with the ocassional pole play when my oldest doesnt have school, maybe twice a week.
Pole Goals
Invert comfortably
split grip
middle splits
side splits and lift my back leg up. I so want to put my shoe in my hair once!
Scorpio/GemniI think everything else will fall into place right?
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Day 2 : so far today i have done – 5 pull-ups, 10 push-ups, 40 sit ups. 5 flights up and 5 down, 10 min standing abs moves on dvd. I also chose coffee over a mocha ( less sugar and cals). i plan on 10 more push-ups playing wii fit 30mins. how’s everyone doing? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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I usually do my weekly weigh in and measure on Thursday mornings. Today I was actually up 2.2lbs from last week, but I lost 2 inches from my waist, 1 inch from my hips, .5 from my thigh and .5 from my arm. That brings my total loss in 5 weeks to 16lbs and 24.25 inches!
I am very sore today, so I just did an hour of cardio at the gym, some quick abs and torso and lots of stretching.
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Okay so I started by printing out a fit test from p90x to get some starting stats https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
Resting heart rate : 68
10 minute warm-up (I used veena’s warm-up that got me to a small sweat)
Pole pull-ups : 1 (to failure)
Vertical leap : 10 inches
Push-ups : 30 (from knees- to failure)
Toe touch (distance beyond toes) : 0
Wall squat : 45 seconds (to failure)
Biceps – weight curls : 30 at 10 lb.
In-&-outs (legs curl to chest then extend out) : 37 (to failure)
Heart rate maximizer (taken after 1.5 minutes of jumping jacks and 30 seconds of extreme jumping jacks) : 158Finally I did one hour of pole with two friends https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
Today was my day off work so I worked it hard.I decided that I’d like to work out at least 4 times a week, with at least two times being one-hour workouts and stretching for 30 minutes at least once a week. I will try for more than that but this is what I consider more obtainable.
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Ok, sry had a busy day yesterday so im late to doing this haha
Here are my stats:
Height: 5’3
Weight:151
Waist:33
Hips: 40
Goals:
1)No more then 3 cans of soda a week (if i can get buy w/o any that would be great)
2) Walk 3+ miles 5 days a week working up to jogging atleast half of it
3) Pole 4 days a week
Pole Goals:
a) Get over the fear of falling on my head and do the pencil mount.
b)Cartwheel mount
c) Superman
4)Continue with smaller portions
5) Get to a weight of 125..or atleast fit my size 4 jeans again
6)and the biggest one of all is quitting smoking!! (almost there https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif )https://www.studioveena.comhttp:://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/megan46385/day1of100a.jpg
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