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Hi everyone! I am starting this challenge to first of all keep myself on track and hopefully you all will come along with me for the journey!
This will be a 6 week challenge that runs from May 1st to June 15th. (roughly 6 weeks)
This challenge will benefit those who fall into these categories.
1) those who aren't getting the results they think they should be getting
2) those who are addicted to their scales
3) those who are currently not following a set exercise routine
4) those who need an Atkins tune up
5) those who need friends and encouragement to help them along the way
6) those who are new to ADBB and Atkins in general and could use some guidance
if you answered yes to anyone of the questions above then this challenge is for you!!!
The guidelines of this challenge are as follows.
You must take your starting measurements. We will be using the model provided by fitogether: here is the link, sign up is free and you can see your progress in reports they provide! http://www.fittogether.net/ Oh, and take a starting weight.... we will not weigh again until the end of the challenge! We will however measure once a week.
You must have a starting picture, this is something you may choose not to post, but I'd like to see it so I know how far you have come by the end of this challenge. ( I won't show anyone if you don't want me too! )
You must commit to an exercise schedule. This can be at your level, but I suggest at least 4-5 days a week, for at least 45 minutes per day. However you can do what you and your doctor feel is safe for you.
It is adviseable to record your foods in a place like Fitday or dailyplate or another tracking program. You will be required to find your BMR (basal metabolic rate) and eat at least that number of calories + whatever your activity level dictates. For example. I will be eating 1737 calories (my BMR) + 200 calories (for lifestyle). This is about 1950 calories a day roughly that I should be eating. You can figure out your BMR at this link.
http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/ You should also aim for a ratio of foods at 65% fat, 5% carbs, 30% protein.
You will need to meet the minimum requirement of water intake daily. At least 8x8oz of water every day + 8 oz for every 25 lbs you need to lose. For example. I will drink 64 oz (minimum)+ 16 oz (because I need to lose 50 lbs)= 80oz daily.
Also, you need to take your vitamins. I am not an expert on this topic, but any info you need can be found in the vitanutrient forum.
Post at least once a week with your measurement updates, and be supportive of those who are in the challenge with you.
So, sign up begins April 15th and closes May 1st. Join the challenge you will be glad you did!
Here are two pictures of me, these pictures are 5 weeks apart and show what this challenge did for me.
Durring my challenge I lost 14 lbs and 30.25 inches in total measurements. You can't argue with those results!
So who is in?
This will be a 6 week challenge that runs from May 1st to June 15th. (roughly 6 weeks)
This challenge will benefit those who fall into these categories.
1) those who aren't getting the results they think they should be getting
2) those who are addicted to their scales
3) those who are currently not following a set exercise routine
4) those who need an Atkins tune up
5) those who need friends and encouragement to help them along the way
6) those who are new to ADBB and Atkins in general and could use some guidance
if you answered yes to anyone of the questions above then this challenge is for you!!!
The guidelines of this challenge are as follows.
You must take your starting measurements. We will be using the model provided by fitogether: here is the link, sign up is free and you can see your progress in reports they provide! http://www.fittogether.net/ Oh, and take a starting weight.... we will not weigh again until the end of the challenge! We will however measure once a week.
You must have a starting picture, this is something you may choose not to post, but I'd like to see it so I know how far you have come by the end of this challenge. ( I won't show anyone if you don't want me too! )
You must commit to an exercise schedule. This can be at your level, but I suggest at least 4-5 days a week, for at least 45 minutes per day. However you can do what you and your doctor feel is safe for you.
It is adviseable to record your foods in a place like Fitday or dailyplate or another tracking program. You will be required to find your BMR (basal metabolic rate) and eat at least that number of calories + whatever your activity level dictates. For example. I will be eating 1737 calories (my BMR) + 200 calories (for lifestyle). This is about 1950 calories a day roughly that I should be eating. You can figure out your BMR at this link.
http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/ You should also aim for a ratio of foods at 65% fat, 5% carbs, 30% protein.
You will need to meet the minimum requirement of water intake daily. At least 8x8oz of water every day + 8 oz for every 25 lbs you need to lose. For example. I will drink 64 oz (minimum)+ 16 oz (because I need to lose 50 lbs)= 80oz daily.
Also, you need to take your vitamins. I am not an expert on this topic, but any info you need can be found in the vitanutrient forum.
Post at least once a week with your measurement updates, and be supportive of those who are in the challenge with you.
So, sign up begins April 15th and closes May 1st. Join the challenge you will be glad you did!
Here are two pictures of me, these pictures are 5 weeks apart and show what this challenge did for me.
Durring my challenge I lost 14 lbs and 30.25 inches in total measurements. You can't argue with those results!
So who is in?
One day at at time...today I will do what I need to do to reach my goal.
I'll post new stats on May 1st. Until then, I need to think about what I want to do to make improvements. There's always something! 
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