They may take our lives, but they'll never take our JELLY DONUTS!!!
We’re coming up on everyone’s favorite weekend of the month – that’s right, it’s time for another Weekend Warriors Challenge! Last time around, we had a Star Wars theme. For this month’s challenge, I went with Frank’s suggestion of a Braveheart theme. Those guys were hard core – I mean, they went to war in frickin’ kilts! I don’t think that anyone would argue that they were warriors in every sense of the word.
The challenge is going to work the same as it has in the past. For those of you who may be new around here, and as a reminder for the rest of you, here are the rules of the challenge:
- Set 2-3 goals for yourself for the weekend
- Goals can be anything, as long as they are health/fitness related in some way
- Goals must be specific and measurable, so that you can give a definitive pass/fail result at the end of the challenge. For example, “workout at least 30 minutes every day this weekend” is preferred over “get more exercise this weekend”.
- Sometime between now and Thursday night (April 29), write a blog post about the challenge, and detail what your goals for the weekend are. Then, come back here and leave a comment with a link to your post, so we can all keep an eye on each other and offer encouragement.
- The Friday before the challenge starts (April 30), I’ll put up another post with a list of all the participants.
- The Monday after the challenge (May 3), I’ll put up a post where everyone can report back on how they did over the weekend.
- Everyone is encouraged to write an after-challenge post with your results, and link to all the other participants (my after-challenge post will have a list of all the participants with links, so it should be easy to just copy/paste that section). That way, we can raise more awareness of the challenge by getting the word out, and hopefully have even more participants next time. That, and everyone can share in a little link-lovin’!
- Everyone is also encouraged to tweet about the challenge using the #WeekendWarriors hashtag
- Maybe something like this: I’m participating in the #WeekendWarriors challenge from @SoLongFatAss, are you? http://bit.ly/dflwo0
I want us to all be successful with this challenge next weekend – so whether you need to don a kilt, or put on some blue war paint to unleash your true warrior spirit, let’s all get out there and kick some ass!
Hi, my name is Brandon. I am a 28 year old husband and proud father of 2. When our daughter was born in December 2009, I weighed 290 pounds. I decided right then and there that I needed to get healthy for my kids, if not for myself.
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W00t! I’m in! I loves me some weekend warrior challenge! My goals are:
1) Finish c25K Week 4
2) Keep my calories under 1600 each day
3) Get in a 45 minute strength training workout on top of my running
Yay!
Lauren´s last blog… OMG, Where did Lauren Go?
I’m in! Sign me up!
Not sure what my goals are going to be yet, but I’ll know before Friday.
Jeremy Logsdon´s last blog… Aurorae Yoga Mat Giveaway!
I’m so in … I’ll work on the posting and finding myself a kilt
Sean´s last blog… Relaxing Family Weekend
I’m in.
AndrewENZ´s last blog… Weigh-in #17 2010: Maintenance is cool
I am in I am going to have to tweak my goals this time since I am doing my first 5k Sunday
You are awesome. I love Bravehart and you ran with my suggestion. That is so cool. I want to paint my face just in your honor!
I wish that WWC was this past weekend, because I rocked! I am 2 pounds from 200 pounds that I was at 2 years. Notice all of the 2′s?
I’m psyched dude. I am going into this weekend rocking. I think I will take a picture and change the avatar.
Frank Dobner´s last blog… The Secret To Safely Losing Weight
I want to see your blue war paint and kilt!
I’m always down for some William Wallace madness. I really wish I still had my blue face paint from UCLA days. I would TOTALLY do a post with that. Maybe I should go buy some…hmmm.
As for goals, before I forget:
1) Run 10K straight in VFFs. Need to train for Half!
2) Cycle 12.5 miles (stationary bike) and run 2 miles straight. Once. Triathlon training begins!
Jess´s last blog… Weigh-in #12
Oh yeah, I think you TOTALLY need to dig out that blue paint from your UCLA days!
Yeah baby, I’m in!!!
My goals are:
1) Absolutely no sweets (except my daily serving of dark chocolate)
2) Stay within my calorie budget
3) Drink 8 glasses of water/day
Can’t wait to rock the WWC again!!!
Carla´s last blog… Outdoor running vs. indoor running
I’ll have my post up later this week – can I just say how excited I am that I have blue body paint??? Hehehehe…..total warriors!
Erin´s last blog… What’s the Point???
Here’s my post. I must warn you, I couldn’t find my blue body paint!
http://erintakescontrol.wordpress.com/2010/04/30/weekend-warriors-freedom-edition/
No blue body paint? BOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
You know I am….after the Hindenburg that was my diet crashed and exploded and had several casualties…I’m looking forward to this. I’ll post around Thursday-ish (after I post my gain…) and do the goal list
Craig´s last blog… Week 33 Weigh-In Results
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Here is my challenge for the week. Check out my site for more.
1. 5 strength training sessions this week.
2. 24 miles walking
3. Average daily calorie intake below 2,000 calories.
Oh, and by the way, I need to be at 200 pounds by Friday.
Frank
Frank Dobner´s last blog… The Secret To Safely Losing Weight
I’m in! My goals:
* I will work out Saturday morning before noon.
* I will drink 64 ounces of water both days.
* I will get my long run in on Sunday.
* I will not eat more than one meal out at a restaurant.
My post:
http://seattlerunnergirl.wordpress.com/2010/04/27/weekend-warrior-may-1-2/
SeattleRunnerGirl´s last blog… Weekend Warrior – May 1 & 2
I’ve posted my goals for the upcoming Weekend Warriors Challenge!
http://wp.me/pKw0q-bf
Good luck to all my fellow challengers!
Carla´s last blog… Outdoor running vs. indoor running
Accccck my first WWC…I’m a bit nervous.
My goals:
Drink a gallon of Water Saturday and Sunday
70 sit-ups on the bosu ball at gym at one time.
Swim 90 laps.
Whoa, what am I getting myself into!
Tara´s last blog… Change / Run / No Gym declaration update
So happy to see you at your first WWC, good luck!
Here’s my link: My First WWC
Tara´s last blog… Change / Run / No Gym declaration update
I will be:
*running at least once
*listening to my body so that I eat before my blood sugar levels crash (aka not just eating cheese all weekend)
jord´s last blog… Weekend Warriors
I’m in. I don’t have all the time in the world to do all the things I know I could do with that time, so my goals are very simple this weekend.
Alissa´s last blog… Weekend Warrior Challenge – Braveheart edition
I am in. I am new to this so hoping this is what is needed.
Walk 5k on Saturday
Work out ball on Sunday
No smoking (this is my issue when drinking or partying on weekends)
Jamie
Jamie´s last blog… Eat the Rainbow
Participating! Here’s my post.
http://livelovegoof.blogspot.com/2010/04/may-1-2-weekend-warrior-braveheart.html
I’m in.
I’ve missed the last couple and the scale has noticed!
I’ll post my goals later today
josie´s last blog… Week 30 – Weigh-In
This time I’m definitely in. Here are my goals:
1)Complete my first marathon in under 4 hours.
2)Meet my private marathon goal time of X:XX (To be revealed later)
3)Eat well but eat a lot and not weight more on Monday than I did on Saturday morning.
My post goes up Friday Morning.
mac´s last blog… Net Calorie Burn Vs. Total Calorie Burn
I’m in also. My three goals are as follows
1. Complete Week One day 3 of C25k
2. Drink 80 ounces of water each day
3. No sweets this weekend
Scott´s last blog… What Would William Wallace Do?
I’m in. This will be my first Weekend Warrior Challenge.
Here’s my post
http://wp.me/py1R5-gR
on http://shellibelly.com/
Here are my goals for the weekend:
1. Finish A Merry Workout Pledge hosted by Steve. I’m going to spread the 110 minutes and 30 seconds out among several sessions and different exercises. Click to read Mary’s thoughts about the challenge.
2. Tweet all the food that I consume (@shellibelly_ ).
3. Drink a gallon of water each day.
Hi Shelli, happy to have you aboard for your first Weekend Warriors Challenge!
I know this is getting in late, but I’m in!
1. exercise at least 45 minutes, 2x this weekend
2. cook one healthy meal this weekend
3. eat a healthy breakfast Sat & Sun (I’m usually terrible about b-fast on the weekends).
No problem man, better late than never
Just added you to the list of participants, thanks for joining us!
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