[AuShucks]

Hey Ladies - This is all about our FRESH START. It seems that we have all had some sort of funk / issues going on, but we're all going to work our way through it, TOGETHER.


Are ya'll ready for a NEW ATTITUDE ?

[Raquel]

Please, oh yes ... Please ... I want a new attitude!

Whatcha got on your mind???

[Krissy8581]

Sounds good to me!!! Im just glad I have you girls to turn too when I need you!!!! Always there=)

[AuShucks]

Hey Krissy & Raquel - glad to have ya'll. Raquel - where are you from in Tenn? Close to the Alabama line??
Motown should be posting our challenge shortly. We had a challenge that started the beginning of the year that kinda fizzled, some lost their mojo, i was in a funk, some where overwhelmed, etc... So we're starting over cause I damn sure need an attitude adjustment if ya know what i mean ?? We've got a good bunch of girls here so feel free to b*tch, whine, spill your guts or whatever, that's what we're here for and I'm glad yall joined us.

I'll send ya'll a PM later, and I'll tell ya a little more about our group.

WELCOME !!

[Motown Girl]

Hey Ladies:

This is just a reminder, if the Boot Camp Challenge for the week is too intense; PLEASE revert back to our standard routine of Walking at least 2-3miles per day, Squat 20 times per day, 50 leg spreaders per day and 50 – 100 sit ups per day. Getting at least a 20 minute cardio workout is always moving in the right direction for weight loss. Our standard routine will allow you to work at your pace and then hopefully will allow you to build up to the more intense workouts. And always remember to drink at least 64oz's of WATER per day, regardless of what routine you choose to do.

(Motown Boot Camp Workout)

• Warm up with 5-10 minutes of light cardio (walking, marching in place, etc.)
• Intermediate/Advanced: Perform each exercise for about 30-60 seconds. Modify according to your fitness level
• Take a few seconds to catch your breath and move on to the next exercise
• Run through the series as many times as you like
• Cool down with 5-10 minutes of light cardio and stretching
• Sip water throughout the workout. When you get tired, walk in place (don't stop moving)
• Monitor your intensity. RPE should be between 6-9.

Slow Pushups
Begin in pushup position, on knees or toes. Perform 4 pushups, abs in and back straight. On the 5th pushup, lower halfway down and hold for 4 counts. Push back up and repeat the series - 4 regular pushups and 1 halfway--5 or more times.

Walking Lunge
Start at one end of the room and step forward with right leg about 3 or so feet. Bend both knees to 90 degree angles, lowering body into a lunge (keep front knee behind the toe). Bring the left foot forward and step into a lunge. Continue lunging, alternating legs, for 8 reps on each side or until you reach the end of the room.

Jumping Jacks
Do 20 jumping jacks, march in place for 8 counts, then do 20 more. Do more if you can!

Chest Squeeze
Hold any type of ball (medicine, soccer, basketball, etc.) in front of chest with both hands. Press into the ball and hold for 8 counts. Then, keeping the pressure on the ball, slowly straighten elbows a little and take the ball out and in 8 times. Hold steady for 8 more counts. You can also do this by simply squeezing palms together.

Ski Jumps
Stand with feet together. Jump to the right several feet, keeping knees bent and landing in a squat. Jump back to the left and continue jumping from side to side (place a book or pillow on the floor to jump over for added challenge) for 16 or more reps.

March in Place
Aren't you tired? Take a minute, catch your breath

High Jogs
Stand with feet together and hold arms straight out in front of you at mid-torso level. Jog in place, bringing knees high enough that they hit your hands (don't lower hands!). Repeat for 30 or more seconds.

Slow Pushups - Again!
Begin in pushup position, on knees or toes. Perform 4 pushups, abs in and back straight. On the 5th pushup, lower halfway down and hold for 4 counts. Push back up and repeat the series - 4 regular pushups and 1 halfway--5 or more times.


Motown

[AuShucks]

OK, I am gonna keep it as real as I can.

Motown, that is one heck of a challenge you laid out for us and I appreciate you for understanding that some of us - MEANING ME, will revert back to the original challenge. I will ATTEMPT to do some of the boot camp exercises that you spoke of, I will do my best !

For me, my biggest problem/challenge/obstacle is myself. SO - I am challenging myself to exercise daily and incorporate some of the moves that Motown has mentioned into my workouts. As I said I am on the slow boat, and slowly but surely coming out of this dang funk. The weather was absolutely gorgeous today, it's just a shame that I was to damn hungover to enjoy it - but man I had a great time last night !!

I need an attitude adjustment as I said, so I will take my pill, exercise, drink my water and walk daily. I will also post daily, even if it is to just to check in on ya'll. I am bound and determined to lose atleast 6 lbs by the end of this month before we move on to phase 2. Hopefully I can bust as* enough to possibly lose a couple of inches before we update our measurements at the end of the month. HMM... A girl can dream - can't she ?!

I know my shape wont change drastically enough to post a new photo at the end of this phase in the challenge, but at the end of Phase 2 - you girls had better watch out !!

My challenge for each of you is to also post something, anything - just check in once daily.

OK girlies, Bring it.
GAME ON .....

[gottadothis]

Wow this is great a fresh start.... just what i needed.. I am going to step on the scale in the AM and hope to have at least lost the 2lbs I gained I want to see the 170s again... Motown that is a challange I am going to do my best but I will def get the cardio in and even maybe a bit more... The other day I bought the Nike running campanion thing that tracks your running and all that it goes along with the Ipod Nano I have been looking into it for a while and with this funk I wanted something to motivate me so I splurged and ordered on and from others reviews it has helped them get there mojo back... so here is to a great week... and being 170 by the end of March..

[Motown Girl]

Hey Ladies,

Like I said, if its too challenging, try to do something on this week challenge or Revert back to the basic's. Try to get a good workout by keeping the heart rate up for at least 20 minutes.

Motown

[anipsed]

Im ready ladies!

Gottado--I have the same Nike + system....you know we can find each other on there and challenge each other! I really like how it tracks what you have done...I think you will also like it.

Carmen--the Bama girl is back! Sorry I was MIA for a while, have had a rough past couple of weeks

and now having bf probs so it looks like no time is going to be an opportune time to start back so Im saying March 3rd is a great time to start a workout regimen again.

Ahhhh! I hope we all stick to it this time!

[AuShucks]

Good morning ladies !!

As bad as I hated to, I updated my weigt tracker and stuff, DAMN. But that's OK, I'm looking ahead and things are gonna be better this round.

Hey Bammer !! Have missed you. Don't worry, you haven't missed anything. HA ! That's why we're doing a redo !!

Raquel - I read your other post about your weight loss, that is awesome !!

Krissy - Have you lost the 28 lbs since the beginning of Feb. ? What the heck are you doing to drop that kind of weight - that's great !!

OK girls, am heading out on a field trip with my Son. He actually ASKED me to be a chaperone !! How cool is that ??

[Raquel]

No way can I do this challenge. ACK!

I barely do a stretch video.

Good luck ladies!

[Motown Girl]

Okay Ladies,
This morning I woke up and did that challenge, and Wow does my legs feel it. I feel muscular and all. And by time I got to the Jumping jacks...I was moving pretty slow from doign the lunges. How amazing is that...

FYI, I also shorten the work out from yesterday posting to something alittle more achievable.

So lets get off our butts and DO SOMETHING. Even if you March in Place, bring your knees high and it will accelerate the heart.

So get off your butty and lets get moving.

Motown