Spring '12 - 52 Day Challenge

Looks like I've been out of the game for almost 2 years...and it shows!  After the birth of my son, it is time to get back into shape!  I'll be signing up for the next 52DC starting mid-March.  Time to decide on what numbers I can put into action.

Summer '10 52 Day Challenge Sign Up!

Summer '10 52DC starts tomorrow!!!  Just signed up in time.  Good luck everyone!

My Goals:
CE: 90
RT: 20
CT: 20
PG1: 5% Weight Loss Challenge
PG2: Stretch everyday

Spring '10 Day 51 of 52

Almost time to close out on another challenge.  This challenge has been great, here are a few things that I've done during this challenge:

• I started the TNT diet, which I'm really liking!  
• Lost just under 10lbs and 3% body fat!
• Stretched everyday and can definitely feel a difference!
• Got back into reading and really like the Dark Tower series by Stephen King
• Dropped from size 40 to size 36 jeans!

Looking forward to another challenge.  I"ll have to keep up with my posts more this next challenge.  

CE: 92/100/85 (108.24%)

RT: 20/20 (100%)

CT: 22/23 (95.65%)

PG1 (Read 2 Books): 2/2 (100%)

PG2 (Stretch Everyday): 50/52 (96.15%)

PG3 (Clean/Organize one thing at home): 50/52 (96.15%)

Spring '10 Day 17 of 52

Several weeks into the TNT Diet and I'm starting to see results!  This challenge I'm not focusing on pure weight loss but on body fat composition.  Since I've started the TNT diet, I've lost 6 lbs and 1% body fat.  I've also dropped another pant size.  At the start of the Winter '10 52DC I was a size 40 waist, I just bought my first pair of size 36 waist pants...something I hadn't done since high school!!  I've still got a ways to go, but this definitely working!  My wife is liking the results too!  ;)

This past week was busy with work so I dropped off on my RTs, but I'll be back at it this weekend.  I'm almost halfway done reading The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three by Stephen King.

Cleaning and organizing around the house has made some nice improvements.  Especially in closet space!  It is much easier to clean something small once a day than to worry about a big cleaning project all at once.

Stretching everyday has made my recovery after hockey games much easier.  Now that I'm playing 3 games a week, this is most helpful.

CE: 29/32/85 (34.12%)
RT: 4/20 (20%)
CT: 6/23 (26.09%)
PG1 (Read 2 Books): 0/2 (0%)
PG2 (Stretch Everyday): 16/52 (30.77%)
PG3 (Clean/Organize one thing at home): 16/52 (30.77%)

Winter '10 Finish Line, Spring '10 Starting!

I ended up doing great for the Winter '10 challenge!  I lost 13.2 lbs and met all my goals on my way to a GOLD+ medal!!

Here were my final results:
CE: 94/104/80 (117.5%)
RT: 12/12 (100%) - Barely made it here.
CT: 27/15 (180%)
PG1 (5% Challenge): 13.2/12.5 (105.6%)
PG2 (Days Without Soda): 51/30 (170%)

I just signed up for the Spring '10 Challenge!!  I won't be doing the 5% challenge this time, since I'll be doing the TNT diet and lifting more.  I'll be focusing more changing my body composition rather than pure weight loss.  I've increased all my goals and I'll have a better balance of RTs vs CTs.

Here are my goals for Spring '10:
CE: 85/104
RT: 20
CT: 23
PG1: Read 2 books
PG2: Stretch everyday
PG3: Clean/Organize one thing at home everyday

Thanks for all your support!!  Good luck to everyone who will be starting the Spring '10 Challenge!!

Winter '10 Day 51 of 52

One day left in the challenge and I've already hit all my goals!!  I'm glad I was able to stick with it and complete my first challenge.  I started off at 249.6 lbs and this morning I weighed in at 236.4 lbs!  13.2 lbs gone!  I need to find time to work in some more RT sessions during the week.  My CT sessions take care of themselves with the 2 ice hockey leagues I'm in.

My wife bought me a Polar F7 heart monitor for Valentine's Day!  I've been wanting to get one for a few months, and I love it!  I use it for all my workouts and it is great to see how many calories I actually burn and what my heart rate max and averages are.  I really like the fact that I can upload my workouts from the watch to an online website.

Now it is time to think about starting the TNT Diet.  Might take the next challenge off to make sure my body adjusts to the new eating habits.  Or I could use the challenge to help me work my way through it.  Haven't decided yet.



CE: 92/102/80 (115%)
RT: 12/12 (100%)
CT: 26/15 (173.33%)
PG1 (5% Challenge): 13.2/12.5 (105.6%)
PG2 (Days Without Soda): 50/30 (166.67%)

Winter '10 Day 40 of 52

Twelve days left!  I'm still lacking on my RTs, but that should be taken care of by the end of the challenge.  With 24 CEs left, I only need 7 to meet my goal, but I need to stay focused to keep the weight loss I've had to make my 5% goal.

CE: 73/80/80 (91.25%)
RT: 9/12 (75%)
CT: 21/15 (140%)
PG1 (5% Challenge): 13.2/12.5 (105.6%)
PG2 (Days Without Soda): 39/30 (130%)