100 Day Challenge New Edition??

Porshka started this discussion · 5/15/2012

Help me!!! I came across a thread where people did a 100 day challenge...anyone want to do a new one? It seems like no matter what I try, I cannot get out of this terrible rut of eating crap, drinking beer after work and skipping workouts and stretching CONSTANTLY. Oh, did I mention sleeping too late while at the same time getting no rest, feeling dehydrated constantly and ugh...smoking? My husband is no help, this lifestyle suits him just fine and I have no poling/fitness friends whatsoever. I am just trapped in this cycle of terrible habits and then being furious with myself. I have been poling for almost a year and I still suck! I spent all this money on DVDs that I never use...I am just so frustrated and starting to feel quite desperate. Anyway, I am not trying to wallow, but I thought I would reach out and see if anyone else is going through something similar, or at least would be interested in doing a 100-day challenge with me? Or at least just say something to motivate me? I know I sound whiney and pathetic, but... When I can get into a good groove I can be very disciplined, but I just can't seem to get it togther...Thoughts?

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PlatinumAni · 5/15/2012
What kind of challenge do you have in mind? I am always up for a new pole friend. This place is amazingly supportive, you've came to the right place.
Porshka · 5/15/2012
Thank you! There is a post where members sort of set their own rules initially and then just check in weekly with their progress. For me, it would probably consist of pole/flexibility progress, some weightloss (not a major concern for me but I would like to drop 15 lbs) and healthy living. For me, that would include mostly not drinking or smoking. If I'm not drinking, I pretty much eat very healthily - I tend to crave fruits and vegetables. Mostly workout stuff for me. I guess setting goals and then working on meeting them?
PlatinumAni · 5/16/2012
Ok then how about a goal to have our goals tied down by Friday. :)
Porshka · 5/16/2012
Sounds very good; I will begin getting some attainable, concrete goals! I'm excited!
CreativityBySteffie · 5/16/2012
This is a great idea! I've been quite desperate about getting better at pole lately. I just rounded 1 year and I also feel like I still suck. Can others join in? :D
Porshka · 5/16/2012
Yes, of course!
Porshka · 5/16/2012
Question...what is a good way to make goals for pole improvement? Like, getting stronger or nailing a trick? Because everyone will progress differently, how do you set a time-line? Also, how often does everyone work on their pole?
Jeny · 5/16/2012
You are not alone. I am like that too. I am overweight and despite the fact that I know I have to lose weight and want to and need to I just cant seem to stick to something long enough. My husband loves to eat and the lazy lifestyle so yeah I can sooo understand what you are goin through. I took a pole lessons like 3 years ago and love it but I dont have time to go to class so I invested in my own pole. I figured I would like to self teach myself with veena online but because I am overweight and no flexibility whatsoever I have to start from scratch and aim to progress slowly. I am keen on this 100 day challenge. I am going to phuket in october, a bikini body would be timely haha.
Porshka · 5/16/2012
Cool...so Friday, May 18 will be our start date....
CreativityBySteffie · 5/16/2012
I usually like to set goals monthly. ( and continue the goals I dont reach the month after) I think this months,it is improvement of strenght,flexibilty and the star. I have learned to grip with my knee pit so far, but my foot slides right of.
Raphy696 · 5/16/2012
I've never tried setting pole goals or goals for losing weight or keeping fit. . . I've lost 75lbs over 2 years and I'm still trying to stay fit and lose more weight, I pole about 3 times a week and jog 4 times a week but i would like to be more focus on this art that i am interested in . . . . I would love to do the 100 day challenge I think it'll me with setting goals . . .
Porshka · 5/17/2012
Am I counting correctly that the final day is 25 August?
HyperHorsegirl · 5/17/2012
My studio is doing a 90 Day challenge currently and I'm on day 17 with that. We have to focus on health eating, working out regularly, and getting to the studio three times a week for a class (open pole doesn't count). I need to get more fit and I'm starting Insanity on June 4th with my boyfriend. Still, I'd love to extend the challenge and do something with you guys too. I'll try to have some goals worked out by tomorrow.
TreePoles · 5/17/2012
Oh this sounds like an exciting challenge! I remember joining a challenge similar to this but it was hula hooping for 30 minutes each day for 30 days. You had to log in the site daily and write how long you hooped for each day, it kept me motivated seeing everyone daily comments. I shall have to give it some thought this evening ...for tomorrow is Friday!! (:
CreativityBySteffie · 5/17/2012
Im working on the goals for this right now! :D
dancing in the gray · 5/17/2012
Love this! My goals are: Lose 10 lbs Keep going to pole class 2x a week Adding in one day of pole at home, working on things that need pefection, plus 2 days of yoga/pilates at the gym I would also like to have a controlled invert (being able to tilt my hips up to the pole and keeping my arms and shoulders engaged instead of dropping) Better wonderwoman/spin down combo 2 handed layout (having trouble since my arms are short) And reverse grab
Spinnesque · 5/17/2012
@Porshka everything you put in your first post relates to me exactly! Def up for a challenge, though I might have to make smaller goals than 100days (I'm far too impatient!) the big thing for me is splits progress but I'll be thinking up some more specific goals ready for tomorrow...
Kaylie · 5/17/2012
This is great! I kinda need to do it monthly but I am in for the entire 100!! I want to try 4 cardios... 3 yoga..3 pole per week! No starchy carbs after noon! Every month I will work on something new on the pole and add on to those in the following months!!!
Porshka · 5/18/2012
Good morning ladies! My 100-day goals are: Be able to do: 10 pull-ups 5 chin-ups front splits on both sides Bracket hold and pole sit Improve my center splits by half their distance, Lose 16 pounds But I am also going to set smaller goals. For example, for the next 20 days my goals will be to begin the splits in six weeks program, get 8 hours of sleep per night drink enoughf water (750 ml X 4 should be enought?) and do my workouts before I go to work, instead of after. I can't wait to read everyone else's progress! Good luck everyone!
Porshka · 5/18/2012
Wait, wait...I have to change a few of these. I won't be able to do all my workouts before work, so I am just setting myself up for failure...I just will make sure I do upper body (pole and callesthenics) four times per week and for the next 28 days I am going Brazil Butt Lift, so that is pretty much lower body. Also, I will expand from 20 to 28 days to make it even. I am going to keep a journal and just check in here 1x per week - I suppose on Fridays.
PippiParnasse · 5/18/2012
If you're having trouble sticking to it, try upping the ante! This website lets you blackmail yourself. I think you upload an embarrassing photo, and if you don't meet your goals, it posts it to Facebook. http://aherk.com/
CreativityBySteffie · 5/18/2012
My goals are: Poledancing two times a week. Strenght training 1 time a week. Stretch for flexibility on rest days. Keep up with my flexy challenge each friday! (I have skipped the last two:() Get my side split Learn at least two new tricks a month, Perfecting the ones I know. Nailing my nemesis the Plank
RubyTuesday · 5/18/2012
Hello all, I am new to this site and never posted but may I join in? I am on holiday abroad until Wednesday but I could start then? I literally got enough internet access to whizz through some emails and saw this! X
tiggertail · 5/18/2012
lol Pippi that would probably work well with me, need to find something i would be really ashamed of 🦇
Dwiizie · 5/18/2012
I'm down. Goals: Get rid of 10 lbs (12 would be nice) with a focus on building muscle and getting rid of fat. Pole at least twice a week Attend 6 pole classes in the studio Strength and flexibility training, 3 days a week each. Eat fresh and natural as much as humanly possible (there will be days, given my schedule, I know this.) Good luck everybody! Its a flexibility day today!

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