Comments on: Pf Bloggers Weight Loss Challenge – My Part

By: Kristy @ Master Your Card

Kristy @ Master Your Card — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:04:56 +0000

Nice! We're doing a biggest loser challenge at work. $50 in the pot initially, $5 for every pound you gain added to the pot monthly. There's definitely some incentive to get yourself in gear this summer. Last time we did it, we just did the $50 buy-in, but most of us didn't put any effort into it. This time, I think we're all a bit more serious about it. But, I've also joined a morning bootcamp to help in my endeavors and I get all the benefits you mentioned in your article, Mrs. Micah. I look forward to hearing how you guys do! Kristy @ Master Your Card’s last blog post: The Cost of Owning Pets

By: mrsmicah

mrsmicah — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:49:37 +0000

Hey congrats, Mom! That’s very impressive. I remember you doing strength training when I was a kid in the morning or evening and that’s part of what inspired me to do this.

Good luck with the weight gain. Maybe I should bring up some brownies or steak!

By: MrsMicah's Mom

MrsMicah's Mom — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:06:59 +0000

I’ve just gotten back to strength training, 3 lb. weights, four exercises (I don’t know their names), 5 or 6 days a week. But what I really need to do is gain weight, at least 6 pounds, but 10 pounds would take me up to what I think of as my norm.

@Bible Money Matters: Have you tried just adding a few extra minutes to your getting up or going to bed routine? It quickly becomes habitual.

By: mrsmicah

mrsmicah — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 01:44:48 +0000

@Baker you said it! Thanks for organizing this. It came at a perfect time!
@Pete pretend you’re part of a team.

@guiness this came at a perfect time for me, as my husband has recently started lifting again. We don’t do it together, but it’s something we connect about, share exercises, etc.

@MLR that’s about where I am too. I could lose 5 pounds or gain 5 pounds and not really sweat it. But what I’d like to do is tighten up, strengthen up.

@Miranda sounds good. If you post your workout plan, I’d be interested in seeing it. As for winning–oh you know team Gamma’s where it’s at!

By: The PF Bloggers Weight Loss Challenge! : Yielding Wealth - Personal Finance Tips - Money Management Advice

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:23:54 +0000

[...] Micah, though she isn’t on my team, made a great point about strength training. I don’t want just losing weight to be my only focus; I also want to increase my bone density [...]

By: Miranda

Miranda — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:38:01 +0000

Great plan. I’m making my own workout plan, and will use some of your ideas. I hope your team does well. But since I’m on Beta team, I hope we do better!

Miranda’s last blog post: Unbroke’s Money 101: “I’m Broke as Hell…”

By: MLR

MLR — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:28:36 +0000

I was surprised how many people signed up! I don't think I have a pound to lose or gain. I COULD tighten up, though, haha. I'm actually coach of a team at work in our weight loss challenge. Best of luck getting some more strength! MLR MLR’s last blog post: Carnival of 20 Something Finances: Sesame Street Edition

By: guinness416

guinness416 — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:47:14 +0000

Great resolution! A few years ago in NYC a friend of mine decided to teach me to powerlift, which I did about 3 times a week. (I’m a 5′3″ woman with an office job). I’ve never been as lean, strong or confident as when I was lifting heavy and doing a lot of bodyweight exercises. I didn’t do any cardio at the time, except for walking everywhere. I should get back into it again, but having the workout buddy was a big part of it for me.

By: Bible Money Matters

Bible Money Matters — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:32:12 +0000

Sounds like a great plan – I think I may need to start back on the workout wagon soon here – using a weights and cardio program – 6 days a week. Now if i could just get up enough passion to get started!

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By: Baker @ ManVsDebt

Baker @ ManVsDebt — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:24:46 +0000

We are gonna tear it up! Thanks for joining! Baker @ ManVsDebt’s last blog post: 2nd Full Month Blogging: Video, Stats, Thanks, & June Goals!