This Pound Down Challenge will run from April 27th until September 21st. Make sure you join the right team and report your weigh in every 2 weeks. Check below for the Calendar and Teams. Good Luck!
Standings from 6/22 weigh-in
6/22/08 PDF – pdpc062208
Teams
Team 1: TurtlesGoneWild
lunachick
naranjita
Lee Lee
Suz13
LadyAudrey
emerge33
TXPokey
Total – 1284.6
Team 2: Pounding It Out
mandas0286
hmonkeyruns
AimeeG
ame812
Krazy
MCallaway
Mr_Stevo
Total – 1285
Team 3: Gulp N Go’s
set07
GoJoGo
laschmale
whrlwind
1Miletogo
CoachCTN
lilredrabbit
Total – 1286.2
Team 4: Magnificent 7
MAT2006
Claudie
Jendeezie
UncoolMom
Dream2Run26
FooRunner
navpack
Total – 1286
Team 5: Run & Loose It
jenm
wondermom24
snapdragon
Sahily
Henkloop
LeoRNR
brewbetter
Total – 1286
Still waiting for Initial Weigh-in (when I have 5 I will disburse between the teams)
| angelajiniel |
| Ashjoy |
| Bruinette |
| Ceegee |
| CWalden |
| DAGs |
| Jallaf |
| katea |
| Lyle14 |
| MarcoM |
| run4life1 |
| Spaghioli |
| succubus |
| synedra |
| vlambrn |
Calendar
Dates – 4/27 – 9/21 = 147 days or 21 weeks.
Weigh-in every 2 weeks.
4/27 – Start – Initial weight
5/11 – 1st
5/25 – 2nd
6/8 – 3rd
6/22 – 4th
7/6 – 5th
7/20 – 6th
8/3 – 7th
8/17 – 8th
8/31 – 9th
3 weeks off instead of 2, builds the drama
9/21 – 10th & Final Weigh in
TIPS
My tips
1) If you are hungry, drink some water first, you may just be thirsty.
2) chew gum throughout the day – it may curb your appetite.
3) Burn calories on the drive to work. There are at least 3 stages here. Turn up the music and rock out a) one handed tap – slower rock songs. b) bring the double bass – 2 handed tap – turn up the Metallica! c) for the pros go for the triple bass – 2 handed tap with the added foot tap. You will be surprised on how many more calories you burn on the drive to work. I can burn over a couple hundred extra calories on my 45 minute drive to work
4) move around at work – take the stairs, when you need to go to the restroom opt for the one on another floor.
5) Drink colder water – your body has to burn more calories when consuming colder water or ice.
7) have mini meals throughout the day to boost metabolism (healthy mini meals not a candy bar every 3 hours). I like to have 90 calorie Quaker Chewy Granola bars, fruit, or 100 calorie packs.
8] workout in the morning to boost your metabolism and get the day rolling.
9) don’t skip breakfast or run without fueling first – have a small snack before your morning run (1/4 cup of Golden Raisins works for me)
10) Don’t starve yourself, it will slow your metabolism!
11) When playing video games take “workout” breaks. Periodically do some pushups or situps or jumping jacks, etc. You could do this when you lose a character or take damage or need to hit the button to continue. It will also help you mentally prepare for the virtual battles. You can also sit on a balance ball to work the core as you play.
1. To lose 10 pounds of body fat a year, you need to eat 100 calories less per day. Cutting too many calories from your daily intake will sap your energy level and increase your hunger, making you more susceptible to splurging on high-calorie foods.
2. Don’t skip breakfast. Eat within two hours of waking.
3. In fact, eat more breakfast than you think you should. Trade in some of your dinner calories for more calories at breakfast.
4. Don’t allow yourself to get hungry. Eat at least every four hours, and split a meal in half to make sure you properly fuel up pre- and postrun. For example, eat part of your breakfast before your morning run (a banana) and the rest of your breakfast afterward (a bagel with peanut butter).
5. Eat at least three kinds of food each meal from these four categories: breads, cereals, and grains; fruits and vegetables; low-fat dairy and soy; and lean meats, fish, and nuts. Breads, cereals, and grains should be the foundation of each meal, with protein as an accompaniment.
6. Shoot for a gradual loss of body fat. You’re more likely to put the weight back on (and more) if you drop weight too quickly.
7. Liquid calories add up fast and can lead to weight gain. Minimize the amount of sodas, juices, store-bought smoothies, sports drinks, coffee drinks, and alcohol you consume.
8. Eat closer to the earth, enjoying fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Minimize the amount of processed foods you eat; they tend to offer less fiber and are less satiating.
9. If you can’t resist fast food, ask for nutritional information before you make your choices (or check in advance via restaurant Web sites). Avoid any menu items with the words “fried,” “crispy,” and “special sauce,” which are guaranteed to be high calorie.
10. Remember that the calories in the energy bars, sports drinks, and gels you consume during a run add up, even though you’re running. Consume them only as needed.
Can I still join? What do I have to do? Just got the gizmo for my birthday, need to drop some flesh before summer, and I’m pretty psyched, so I’d better capitalize…CzaRac
…maybe I should add that I’ve been a slow but steady runner for years, excepting pregancies & their aftermaths.
Welcome to Nike+ CzaRac, I will send you an invite – probably tomorrow for the individual team – your miles will automatically synch up. Report your weigh-in every 2 weeks.
Good luck on pounding down
Hey i know i’m half way through this but would be interested in joining as well any chance
Hello Jesse, You can report your weight in the forum thread and I will add you to the individual list on the excel spreadsheet.