Hey, all! So, I didn't participate in past Pounds for Ponies, so I'm not sure how they were run... so, I'm creating my own format! If a former Pounds for Ponies organizer is around, I'd love for you to join me in leading this! Otherwise, I'll be good to go, so it's all good.
I'm open for suggestions from things you liked from past Pounds for Ponies that you'd like to see here, since I'm flyin' blind!
WHAT IS POUNDS FOR PONIES?This is a fun weight loss journey that rewards your efforts with something else that you love... PONIES! I say "journey" and not "competition" because, in my eyes, weight loss is not a competition and should not be viewed that way... ever (sorry "Biggest Loser")! You are in this for YOU, and no one else. So don't worry about what everyone else is doing, worry about what you are doing and let others inspire you to do more for yourself!
HOW DOES IT WORK?YOU set your goal. Below you'll find the info I ask for BEFORE we start... and then you'll record your AFTERS as well.
HOW DO I GET PONIES?Rather than make prizes for whomever loses the most, etc., I'm going to say... you reach your goal, you get a prize! I have a lot of G1's in need of homes, and I want to give these ponies away to our winners! As we go along, I'll reveal what ponies I have. Once we reach the end of this current journey, all who have accomplished their goal will be put into a hat and names drawn at random... that will be the order of who gets to pick their prize first. Sound fair?
HOW DO I START?Reply to this thread and include: Age: Height: Weight: Measurements using tape measure - Chest: Waist: Hips: GOALS 1.) What is your goal weight? 2.) What are your goal inches? 3.) What habits do you want to break? 4.) What habits do you want to develop? PLAN 1.) What program will you be following (this is important, you need a PLAN for success, so be detailed)? This includes how many days per week you are exercising... how many minutes/hour(s) you are exercising that day... WHAT type of exercising you are doing... etc. 2.) What steps are you going to take to improve your nutrition?WHYWhat are your reasons for wanting to get into better shape and play with us in this journey?
THINGS TO PONDERYes, it's a lot of information to ask, but I find that in order to have success, you need to get detailed... you can't just throw wishes to the wind or make general goals... you need to be specific. I may offer suggestions during this challenge to help you reach your goals, if I feel that your goals and your plan doing quite mesh. You may be challenged to try something new... step outside the box. I want to help you!If you have any medical conditions or are on prescription medications, definitely consult with your doctor on the types of activities and activity intensity you are allowed to do given your circumstances...
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~UPDATES!Giving yourself points:1 point for doing your schedule workout each day.1 point for doing your planned healthy nutrition each day.It's up to YOU to track your points and be HONEST and fair to your fellow challengers! No naughty ponies! :-)WE ARE GOING UNTIL MONDAY, APRIL 30th! 
SEE THE BOTTOM OF THIS FIRST POST FOR THE FIRST PRIZE PICTURES....*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
WHO IS PSYKNIFE?Besides being a life long pony lover and collector, I'm also a certified personal trainer (ACE) and group fitness instructor (AFAA)... so, it's my job to help people succeed. I'm doing this for fun! Feel free to ask me questions!
DO YOU SUGGEST ANY TYPES OF EXERCISE?The BEST exercise is the one you will stick with. Find something that you enjoy doing so that you look forward to it and don't dread it.It's recommended that for a well-rounded regime that you include cardio, strength and flexibility... and this needn't be all on the same day.
Example weekly routine:
MONDAY: 45 minutes of cardio + 10 minutes of stretching
TUESDAY: 45 minutes total body strength training + 10 minutes of stretching
WEDNESDAY: same as Monday
Thursday: same as Tuesday
Friday: 45+ minutes of stretching or yoga
Saturday: Cardio or strength
Sunday: rest
Depending on your current fitness level your exercise time may be more or less. If you are NEW to exercise, I'd say start by shooting for 20-30 minutes for the first few weeks, and then bump up to 45 minutes. If you are already active, go for 45 mins-1hour at a time of exercise :-)If you need help, let me know... like, if you belong to a gym that has group fitness classes and you want to figure out a weekly regime using those, let me know!
Also, if you work out at home, I'm a HUGE supporter of Beachbody programs, as that's how I lost weight and got into shape and even got into fitness. So, if that's the route you want to take, I'd love for you to check out my website at
http://www.personalfitnessathome.com I am a distributor of Beachbody exercise programs and nutritional products, so pony support is always loved if that's your choice of route... it's by no means required for this challenge. I just want YOU to enjoy what you do and find success... I only ask for the website visit if you want a Beachbody program :-)
SO, WHO'S WITH ME!??????Post Merge: January 21, 2012, 10:11:14 AMI'll start! Age: 31
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 163
Measurements using tape measure -Chest: 35.5"
Waist: 30"
Hips: 42"
GOALS1.) What is your goal weight?I would love to get back to between 145-150, as I was a happy camper there!
2.) What are your goal inches?Focusing on 38-39" hips and 28" waist.
3.) What habits do you want to break?I need to go back to my habit of smaller meals more often and not eat so much in one sitting.
4.) What habits do you want to develop?Mooooooore veggies, and much more protein... I'm not so good at the protein intake.
PLAN1.) What program will you be following (this is important, you need a PLAN for success, so be detailed)? This includes how many days per week you are exercising... how many minutes/hour(s) you are exercising that day... WHAT type of exercising you are doing... etc.I'm following the P90X2 program... it's 5 days per week of exercise, and then I also teach Turbo Kick and Yoga on a 6th day... one day of rest per week. It's approx. 1 hour of exercise each of those 6 days for me.
2.) What steps are you going to take to improve your nutrition?I drink Shakeology every day to make sure my nutrients are there. I'm preparing more meals ahead of time and focusing on lean meats and veggies. I'm keeping ANY sugary snacks out of my house... no cookies, not even sugary cereal. Same with anything that is any type of chips... I KNOW I'll gorge if they are in my house, so I don't keep them here. When I go out to eat, I make sure to focus on dishes that are lean meats and vegetables.
WHYWhat are your reasons for wanting to get into better shape and play with us in this journey?My biggest reason is that I've been at my goal before... and then I went on Accutane, causing severe joints/muscle pain.. once that went away I started to hit the exercise up again, and THEN I got hit with MONO! After mono I worked out good for 3 months and got my fitness level back up (no weight loss really) and now, NOW I've had an ear infection for 2 weeks! So, things keep hitting me in the butt, and I MISS how machine-like my body used to be. There are lots of activities I want to do that I need my strength and endurance back up to do.
Besides that, I don't ever want to have to worry about developing chronic diseases that are preventable. I have control, and I plan on keeping my hands on the reigns so that I don't end up sick because of something that was my own doing. I need to be healthy so that I'll be in great shape to take care of my parents when they need me. On top of that, should I ever have kids, I want to be a good influence on them.
CONGRATS PARTICIPANTS:SkeensabathamkZennaBugmegt19mlp4meEviecornhlbmlpDrMowinckelSurfStarKimmorzPonyTailsGypsy_NightsangelponiesxkelpiexCrowning_Glory13Teagan_LouiseEmberBrightladybrooklynPRIZES!Winners will get to choose their prize. TOP POINTS gets first choice. Here's a peak of some of the prizes! The MIB twins, in my opinion, are tops. There will also be some individually listed ponies as prizes AND some blind pony grab bags for winners!(pardon for some of these girls not being cleaned/groomed before photos)visitors can't see pics , please register or login
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