The Healthy Hypesters Challenge

[ComicChick]

A Healthier Hype Challenge​

I don't know about you, but one of my biggest 2009 goals is to become healthier and stronger. Now that I've had a much needed operation (years in the works) and am finally recovered enough to return to work, I know I'm ready to start regaining my strength and stamina. I know I'm a girl, and it shouldn't surprise you when I say I couldn't hurt to lose a couple pounds. Any one else out there?

Here's the challenge. Got a health related goal you wanna achieve before 2010? Post it here.

Use this thread for support, announcing when you've achieved a goal or to support your friends. Post your strategies, work out regimen, keep a food journal or whatever you need to post to keep you on track.

There is NO penalty for not achieving the goal, nor is there an award, but you can create your own. For every pound I lose this year, I'm going to donate a dollar a pound to a charity next year.

EDIT: Even if you don't have a goal, feel free to just offer support, advice and motivation to your pals. Anything deterring, stupid or negative isn't welcome.

 

[ComicChick]

POSTERS WHO ARE PARTICIPATING​

AmazingFantasy15 - run a marathon
Ahura Mazda - lose 6 kilos
Alexia Dark - lose 30 lbs before January
Altered Ego - get down to 200 lbs
AndThePickles - gain muscle and keep getting more toned, cut down on caffeine and chocolate
Captain Planet - pledge to do push-ups everyday for at least a year,drink more juice and milk and things of the like, and gain atleast 5 pounds by Winter.
ComicChick - lose 15 lbs, regain strength and stamina
DKim - to get back to 130 lbs
DorkyFresh - lose 20 lbs.
DV8 - quit smoking
Handsome Rob - to get to 190 lbs.
JP- gain weight
Lobo - lose 20 lbs
Majic Walrus - become healthy enough to be able to pass a strenous physical evaluation
Matt - get back in peak boxing form, possible spar someone
Matt Mortem - lose 50 lbs
Mdizzle - go to gym 4 or 5 times a week
Nirvana - healthier eating habits
Oakzap - gym 5 times a week
OctaviusINC - lose 10 lbs and bulk up
Percoset - lose 60 lbs
Rizzo51 - lose 50 lbs
Scarlet Spidey - lose 30 lbs, get on a regular sleep schedule
Spider-Fan - better eating habits and less fast food
Spider-Who - lose 30 lbs by summer
Squeekness - maintain goal weight
Star - lose 10 lbs
SuperFerret - biking to school
The Running Man - boost bench up to 405
The Squirrel - lose 30-40 pounds
Ugfugly - lose 20 lbs
WompuM - lose 50 lbs

 

[DV8]

I'm in . . . not sure exactly what I should commit to though . . . I guess quitting smoking is priority #1 . . .

 

[JP]

I am horribly skinny. Does it count to have weight gaining goal?

 

[Handsome Rob]

I am horribly skinny. Does it count to have weight gaining goal?

It had better. I'd like to get up to 190.

 

[DV8]

get ripped dudes!

 

[ComicChick]

I am horribly skinny. Does it count to have weight gaining goal?

It had better. I'd like to get up to 190.

sure do. any kind of health goals are welcome, including to quit smoking

 

[OctaviusINC]

I'm totally in.

I'm going to drop about 10 pounds and tone up.

 

[Ugfugly]

I would like to lose 20lbs by the end of the year. That would put me on my ideal weight.

 

[ComicChick]

updated, i added yall.

starting this month, i've made my personal mini goal to drink a bottle of water every day. i'm on my third today. and i haven't drank a soda since July

 

[WompuM]

Alright, I'd like in. I think I could lose possibly 50 lbs. I've been hitting the gym 5 days a week and been tracking excessivly w/ wiifit. Count me in.

 

[ComicChick]

Alright, I'd like in. I think I could lose possibly 50 lbs. I've been hitting the gym 5 days a week and been tracking excessivly w/ wiifit. Count me in.

it sounds like you've got the motivation to do it

adding you

 

[AndThePickles]

Gain muscle and keep getting more toned

 

[Lobo]

I'm in for losing 20lbs.

 

[Colossal Spoons]

There is NO penalty for not achieving the goal,

Wait, I don't get to eat people who don't meet their goals? Boooo :

 

[Lobo]

So, is anyone going to post a before and after shot of themselves, or photos of their progression?

 

[Handsome Rob]

So, is anyone going to post a before and after shot of themselves, or photos of their progression?

I would, but I don't know if there'd be that noticeable a difference. I wouldn't go shirtless for my pic, so going from 175-180 to 190 may not look like anything.

And yes, for me to put on 10-15 pounds in a year would be quite a feat, especially since I'll be training for and riding in my first Century this summer (100 mile bike ride, 1 day).

 

[oakzap425]

...Umm, I think I want to join.

 

[ComicChick]

Wait, I don't get to eat people who don't meet their goals? Boooo :

just Pickles

 

[Colossal Spoons]

Haha, that'll fill me up for a few mins

Good thread though

 

[ComicChick]

So, is anyone going to post a before and after shot of themselves, or photos of their progression?

possibly

...Umm, I think I want to join.

do it! it can be any kind of healthy goal you'd like.

EXAMPLES

* lose weight
* gain weight/muscle
* eat more vegetables
* drink more water
* go to the gym once a week
* walk/run a mile a day
* quit smoking

 

[AndThePickles]

just Pickles

*giggles*

 

[oakzap425]

possibly




do it! it can be any kind of healthy goal you'd like.

EXAMPLES

* lose weight
* gain weight/muscle
* eat more vegetables
* drink more water
* go to the gym once a week
* walk/run a mile a day
* quit smoking

Go to the Gym 5 times a week.

 

[DorkyFresh]

great thread comicchica! i'm currently overweight by about 40 pounds so i'd love to lose at least 20 pounds this year. i joined a kung fu class on Tuesday so i'm sure i'll be losing at least 10 pounds if i keep this up for the whole year.

btw, it's much harder than it looks.

 

[Nirvana]

I started a small diet not to long ago. Pretty much I want to eat healthier. Cut our fatty and greasy foods, cut way down on the fast food, eat small portions of food, drop the caffeinated surgery drinks, and eat more fruits and veggies. I guess we'll see how it goes. I have no specific target date or weight goal or anything, but it's nice to be consistent with it.