[mbc72]

Okay ladies, I know we still have a week left for the last shred round, but we all get busy, so I wanted to get the sign ups started. I am really excited about this next round, I hope it can keep me on track during the Thanksgiving holidays!

Start signing up and I'll get the chart going.


The rules as quoted from Brandy:
"You must exercise each day of the 30 challenge (6 Days per week- we are taking Sunday off this round) for at least 20 minutes. Angie and I are following The original Biggest Loser DVD, but feel free to use any you have on hand; Jillian's 30 Day Shred, Chalean Extreme or you can do any exercise you like, DVD, walk, bike ride, swim or gym.
You must check in to the check in thread each day to get checked off and your progress charted.
If you miss a day you can make it up on Sunday, you just have to let Cheri know you did it so she can make sure your chart is correct.
Feel free to moan and groan..we all do..LOL

PS..it is a good idea to weigh and measure yourself before you start so you can see your own progress. There is no need to share this with the group, it's just for your own benefit. It is always encouraging to see progress."

[April Showers]

Count me in again! Thanks for doing this Melanie!

[PBarnes]

Yay, Melanie! Thanks for taking this on.

I'm in!

[SodScrap]

I'm in!! Thanks Melanie!

[SandiC.]

I'm in. I need to catch up with my posting for the current challenge. I have recorded my exercise, so should be easy. This helps keep me going when sometimes I'd just like to give up.

[mimes1]

I'm in! Especially since I have sorta fallen off the wagon this week. Having you all really keeps me accountable.

[Sara Arell]

I'm in again too, Melanie!

Thanks for doing the chart this month!

[angleigh]

I'm in!

[podiumchick]

I'm in! I need to get back on the wagon! Thanks, Melanie!

[Cheri T]

I'm in! Thanks again for taking over the charting:)

[Becster]

I fell off the wagon and it left me behind. Please sign me up again! I really really need this. Thanks.

[AngRoCamp]

I'm in! I averaged 4 workouts a week during the Oct/Nov Shred. I'm hoping to increase that to an average of 5 workouts per week with the next round!!

[mimes1]

Melanie - thanks for taking on the chart. That is especially special because it will be over the holidays, a busy time for everyone.

[luckyladybug]

yeah! I'm in! Thanks for taking on the chart--you ROCK!

[tiza126]

Go ahead and count me in. Without the chart, I probably wouldn't exercise at all. Especially with the colder weather & holidays approaching.

[mimes1]

tiza126, on 12 November 2011 - 10:07 PM, said:

Go ahead and count me in. Without the chart, I probably wouldn't exercise at all. Especially with the colder weather & holidays approaching.

Yep - you an me both. And with the REALLY short days here on the west coast, it makes it extra difficult. It's dark by 5 pm here now. I may just have to really torture myself with a video.

[tiza126]

mimes1, on 13 November 2011 - 12:53 AM, said:

tiza126, on 12 November 2011 - 10:07 PM, said:

Go ahead and count me in. Without the chart, I probably wouldn't exercise at all. Especially with the colder weather & holidays approaching.

Yep - you an me both. And with the REALLY short days here on the west coast, it makes it extra difficult. It's dark by 5 pm here now. I may just have to really torture myself with a video.

It's dark when I leave for work at 6:15am, and dark by the time I get home at 5pm. Blechhh

[mbc72]

The chart is what keeps me motivated as well, and I figure I'll need that extra motivation with the holidays coming up!

Working on the new chart...who else wants their name added?

[tiza126]

Where's Brandy?? Surely she'll sign up now that she's back from her trip...

[SodScrap]

tiza126, on 16 November 2011 - 08:27 AM, said:

Where's Brandy?? Surely she'll sign up now that she's back from her trip...

Where or where has our Brandy gone...oh where oh where can she be??????????????

[Smiles]

I'd like to join in, please. I need the extra accountability while recovering from my foot surgery.

[Cheri T]

tiza126, on 13 November 2011 - 01:15 AM, said:

mimes1, on 13 November 2011 - 12:53 AM, said:

tiza126, on 12 November 2011 - 10:07 PM, said:

Go ahead and count me in. Without the chart, I probably wouldn't exercise at all. Especially with the colder weather & holidays approaching.

Yep - you an me both. And with the REALLY short days here on the west coast, it makes it extra difficult. It's dark by 5 pm here now. I may just have to really torture myself with a video.

It's dark when I leave for work at 6:15am, and dark by the time I get home at 5pm. Blechhh

That's what I hated most about working full time. Compound that with no windows - employers should pay for UV lights in the winter;) (It would prevent/treat a lot of seasonal depression and probably increase productivity enough to offset the cost, lol)

[Sara Arell]

Well, I am such an early bird and if I don't get my bike ride in by 5:30 am I feel like my day hasn't started properly - plus it just gives me the little kick in the tush I need to get moving for the day - I need that little bit of bike riding motivation just to jump start my day sometimes.

Thursday, 17 November - DONE!

[Sara Arell]

Smiles, on 16 November 2011 - 10:50 PM, said:

I'd like to join in, please. I need the extra accountability while recovering from my foot surgery.

I'm just so happy to see you back here, Gayle - I hope your recovery is coming along smoothly and that you are having no pain - and I KNOW Michel is taking very, very good care of you.

[tiza126]

Cheri T, on 16 November 2011 - 11:32 PM, said:

tiza126, on 13 November 2011 - 01:15 AM, said:

It's dark when I leave for work at 6:15am, and dark by the time I get home at 5pm. Blechhh

That's what I hated most about working full time. Compound that with no windows - employers should pay for UV lights in the winter;) (It would prevent/treat a lot of seasonal depression and probably increase productivity enough to offset the cost, lol)

I do have a small window near my desk. Which helps a little. Except it just reminds me of all the daylight I'm wasting when I could be outside walking (in nice weather), sleeping (during rainy days), or playing in the snow (during winter).

[tiza126]

I took the plunge and ordered ChaLEAN Extreme.... so I'll be starting that at some point during this next Shred. Wish me luck

[podiumchick]

Yay, Tiza!! I really like CE and since the lifting is every other day, you could swap out other cardio if you get tired of the two she has for the cardio days.

[mbc72]

Good for you Tiza. I will be interested to see how you like it. I don't have a very good track record with workout videos, but I know lots of people that swear by that one.

[B&K Mom]

OK, I need/want to jump in on this party! Count me in for this go-round. I want to make sure I've got the right info:

• Starts Monday 11/21
• Work out 20 minutes 6 days/week
• Report in to this thread
• Weigh/measure before starting (for personal use)

Is that it?

Thanks ladies for the support!

[tiza126]

B&K Mom, on 17 November 2011 - 01:02 PM, said:

OK, I need/want to jump in on this party! Count me in for this go-round. I want to make sure I've got the right info:

• Starts Monday 11/21
• Work out 20 minutes 6 days/week
• Report in to this thread
• Weigh/measure before starting (for personal use)

Is that it?

Thanks ladies for the support!

That's about it! Glad to having you join us, Debbie!!!