End Skinnyfatness Challenge! for ladies who want to tone or lose a few pounds

[Ms Lala]

Skinnyfat describes those ladies who are thin or average size but have a high body fat % and not enough muscle tone.
This challenge is appropriate for ladies who want to lose their last few pounds or who are at their goal weight and need to tone. I need some support in losing my skinnyfatness so if anyone is interested in starting a challenge please post your stats and goal in this thread. THe rules are simple:

1: Review the tips to end skinnyfatness listed on the site below
http://www.hotnfit.com/nutrition/skinnyfat.html#top, use the nutrition calculator to determine your needs
2: Exercise atleast 4 times per week and include weights/resistance training in your schedule
3: Eat a balanced diet of healthy fruits, veggies, and lean protein, 1 cheat meal is allowed per week (no meal skipping!!!! 3 meals and 2 snacks preferably) if you need help w/your diet check out http://bodyforlife.com/nutrition/week1meals.asp
4: Take multivitamins daily and get a minimum of 64oz of water per day
5: Post exercise and nutrition logs atleast 3 times a week to monitor progress, accountability is important.
6: Take your stats beforehand and have someone take photos (before, mid challenge, and after), tracking skinnyfatness is best done w/photos over the scale. When I am out of shape I often weigh less.

Skinnyfat challenge round 1
Start Date: June 30th
End Date: August 30th

I know there are other ladies out there who need to tone or just lose a few and need some support like me!

Skinnyfat Challengers

Baby-dee04
chiprecious
Glamazon386
Linxme
Joyandfaith
Ms Lala
Joyandfaith
Poohbear
seximami

[Ms Lala]

Height- 5'5#
Weight- 123
BF%- 29.2 :nono: (according to my scale)
Measurements- 34, 27.5, 38
Goals: Flatten stomach, have a 26 inch waist, reduce bf% down to 25% by the end of the challenge.
Ideally I want my bf% at 20%.








I will post my stats. If no one else joins this will become my personal log

[Loves Harmony]

I would love to join. I need to be at 160. I have about 20 pounds to lose, you do the math. Im 5'5 and ready to get in shape so i can get into the air force. I dont know my measurements tho. Is that okay?
In i did take some photos and im ready to go, Ive started my diet last Monday. I hope that everything goes well.

[Ms Lala]

I would love to join. I need to be at 160. I have about 20 pounds to lose, you do the math. Im 5'5 and ready to get in shape so i can get into the air force. I dont know my measurements tho. Is that okay?
In i did take some photos and im ready to go, Ive started my diet last Monday. I hope that everything goes well.


Sure!!!! What is your workout plan? I'm going to be doing P90X, Tae Bo and firm videos. Since you have pics that's probably the best way to track your changes. IF you want to do your measurements you can get a cheap tape measure from the dollar store or I used to use yarn from around the house and mark of changes for myself.

[Loves Harmony]

Sure!!!! What is your workout plan? I'm going to be doing P90X, Tae Bo and firm videos. Since you have pics that's probably the best way to track your changes. IF you want to do your measurements you can get a cheap tape measure from the dollar store or I used to use yarn from around the house and mark of changes for myself.


Okay Thanks!
Ive started using my gym membership that ive been having for the longest lol lol :blush:. Well i go for an hour after work. I work out my arms one day and legs the next. On those day i do 30 minutes glider machine sorry dont know the name of it:grin:, then i do 3 set of 25 of sit ups on the blow up ball, 3 set of 25 push-up etc. Then after that i sit in the sauna for a few.

Also i make sure that i have 3 small meals and 2 snacks, keep yogurt, raw veggies, and fruit around.

[chiprecious]

I'm in! I've kinda already started but it's more fun to do stuff as a group.
My stats are:
5'8", 145 From last getting measured, my %fat was about 25%. She said that was good...I think not! So what if I fall into the average fat %...I am not average!!!

Anywho, my goal is simply to tone my body, continue eating healthy, and maintain a workout regime. I did the MC to jump start myself a few weeks back. So from that, it mademe aware of my eating. I'm not incorporating more whole grains, fruits, veggies, beans and fish, and less red meat. I do need to cut back on the alcohol since I love my martinis and tend to have 2 drinks on Friday and Saturday. :nono:

I'm soo excited!

[Loves Harmony]

Im excited as well. To know that someone is goign through the same thing with me and also to give advice. I love this forum :yep:

[Ms Lala]

I'm in! I've kinda already started but it's more fun to do stuff as a group.
My stats are:
5'8", 145 From last getting measured, my %fat was about 25%. She said that was good...I think not! So what if I fall into the average fat %...I am not average!!!

Anywho, my goal is simply to tone my body, continue eating healthy, and maintain a workout regime. I did the MC to jump start myself a few weeks back. So from that, it mademe aware of my eating. I'm not incorporating more whole grains, fruits, veggies, beans and fish, and less red meat. I do need to cut back on the alcohol since I love my martinis and tend to have 2 drinks on Friday and Saturday. :nono:

I'm soo excited!

Welcome!!! I need to detox as well. I think I'm going to have to do like a raw detox and use some herbs to help w/the cleanse. I don't want to do a total fast w/my workout program. ALcohol definitely is alot of empty calories. Can you try and cut back to 1 per day on Fri and Sat or just 2 on one of those days and make that your cheat.

[chiprecious]

Welcome!!! I need to detox as well. I think I'm going to have to do like a raw detox and use some herbs to help w/the cleanse. I don't want to do a total fast w/my workout program. ALcohol definitely is alot of empty calories. Can you try and cut back to 1 per day on Fri and Sat or just 2 on one of those days and make that your cheat.

I'm definitely going to try to cut back. I'm incorporating items from the Abs Diet and they allow one cheat meal per week. So I intend to do that.

I actually have found some perfect breakfasts for myself to stay full 4 hours, yet healthy.

I eat the Optimum Power Cereal with 1 omega 3 boiled egg.
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I make my own granola (to reduce the fat and add more whole grains) and make a parfait. I always do the classic below minus the raisins since I feel they are more sugary. It is a layer or vanilla lowfat yogurt, layer of rasberries/blueberries and layer of granola..then repeat. I then add a protein on the side. Plus its' soo pretty! I'll sometimes do those for lunch or dinner also. Both total less or close to 400 calories.

>Master Granola Recipe Makes 1 quart
>
>Adjust oven rack to middle position, and heat oven to 275 degrees. Coat
>a 9-by-13-inch metal pan with cooking spray, then set aside. Mix oats,
>wheat germ, brown sugar, salt and Extra Ingredients --except dried
>fruit -- in a bowl. Bring syrup, oil, water and any Flavoring indicated
>below to a simmer in a saucepan over low heat. Drizzle over oat
>mixture, and stir to combine. Pour mixture onto prepared pan. Working a
>handful at a time, squeeze cereal to form small clumps. Bake for 30
>minutes. Stir in dried fruit. Continue to bake until golden brown,
>about 15 minutes longer. Let cool. (Granola can be stored in an
>airtight tin for up to two weeks.) For nutrition information on each
>granola variation, go to usaweekend.com.
>
>1 cups rolled oats
>1 cups old-fashioned oats
>1/2 cup wheat germ
>2 Tbs. dark brown sugar
>1/4 tsp. salt
>1 cup Extra Ingredients (see complete list below)
>1/4 cup maple syrup
>3 Tbs. canola oil
>1 Tb. water
>Flavoring (see below)
>
>
>1. Classic Granola
>Extra Ingredients: 1/3 cup chopped walnuts, 1/3 cup sweetened flake
>coconut, 1/3 cup dark or golden raisins
>Flavoring: 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
>You can replace the 1/4 cup of maple syrup with 2 Tbs. each of maple
>syrup and molasses.
>
>2. Crunchy Granola
>Extra Ingredients: 1/4 cup slivered almonds, 1/4 cup sunflower seeds, 2
>Tbs. sesame seeds, 6 Tbs. currants
>Flavoring: none
>
>3. Granola with Tropical Flavoring
>Add the coconut along with the cashews and banana chips.
>Extra Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped roasted unsalted cashews,
>1/4 cup chopped banana chips, 1/4 cup sweetened flake coconut,
>1/4 cup chopped dried pineapple
>Flavoring: 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
>
>4. Granola with Cherries and Almonds
>Extra Ingredients: 1/3 cup sliced almonds, 1/3 cup sweetened flake
>coconut, 1/3 cup dried cherries
>Flavoring: 3/4 tsp. almond extract
>
>5. Trail Mix Granola
>Extra Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped roasted unsalted peanuts,
>1/4 cup sweetened flake coconut, 1/4 cup dark or golden raisins, 1/4
>cup mini chocolate chips*
>Flavoring: none
>*Stir chips into the granola only after it has completely cooled.
>
>6. Orange-Berry Granola with Pecans
>Extra Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped pecans,1/4 cup dried cranberries,
>1/4 cup dried blueberries
>Flavoring: 1/2 tsp. finely grated orange zest
>
>7. Pear Granola with Hazelnuts and Vanilla Extra Ingredients:
>1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts, 1/4 cup chopped dried cherries, 1/4 cup
>chopped dried pears
>Flavoring: 1 tsp. vanilla extract
>
>8. Orange-Flavored Granola with Pistachios, Mangos and Dates Extra
>Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped roasted pistachios, 1/4 cup chopped dates,
>1/4 cup chopped dried mangos
>Flavoring: 1/2 tsp. finely grated orange zest and 1/4 tsp. allspice
>
>Nutritional information for granola and variations. Based on
>1/2 cup servings.
>
>Classic Granola: 256 calories, 6g protein, 34.9g carbohydrates, 11.4g
>fat, 0mg cholesterol, 3.9g fiber, 85mg sodium.
>
>Crunchy Granola: 255 calories, 7.3g protein, 30.2g carbohydrates, 12.7g
>fat, 0mg cholesterol, 4.6g fiber, 77mg sodium.
>
>Tropical Granola: 257 calories, 5.8g protein, 35.3g carbohydrates,
>11.3g fat, 0mg cholesterol, 3.8g fiber, 84mg sodium.
>
>Granola with Cherries & Almonds: 258 calories, 6.6g protein, 34.2g
>carbohydrates, 11.1g fat, 0mg cholesterol, 4.4g fiber, 85mg sodium.
>
>Trail Mix Granola: 270 calories, 6.5g protein, 37.3g carbohydrates, 12g
>fat , 0mg cholesterol, 4.1g fiber, 229mg sodium.
>
>Orange-Berry Granola with Pecans: 264 calories, 5.7g protein, 34.3g
>carbohydrates, 12.5g fat, 0mg cholesterol, 4.4g fiber, 78mg sodium.
>
>Pear Granola with Hazelnuts & Vanilla: 272 calories, 6,5g protein,
>35.9g carbohydrates, 12.3g fat, 0mg cholesterol, 4.7g fiber, 78mg
>sodium.
>
>Orange-Flavored Granola with Pistachios, Mangoes & Dates: 259 calories,
>6.7g protein, 36.1g carbohydrates, 10.9g fat, 0mg cholesterol, 4.4g
>fiber, 80mg sodium.

[Linxnme]

I will love to join. I will post my stats later and the extra info.

[Ms Lala]

I'm definitely going to try to cut back. I'm incorporating items from the Abs Diet and they allow one cheat meal per week. So I intend to do that.

I actually have found some perfect breakfasts for myself to stay full 4 hours, yet healthy.

I eat the Optimum Power Cereal with 1 omega 3 boiled egg.


Thanks for posting. The granola sounds tasty. :lick:

I will love to join. I will post my stats later and the extra info.

Great!!!

[joyandfaith]

I'm gonna stop being a wimp and join :look: I'm skinnyfat and I need to reel it back in. My bday is in September, so this would be a wonderful 30th bday gift to myself :drunk:

Current Stats:
5'7"
138
Probably about 28-30% body fat
34-28-37
Goals: Get a flat stomach again and a smaller waist; lift butt up; lower body fat % to 20%

I'm excited now ladies! woohoo!

[Ms Lala]

I'm gonna stop being a wimp and join :look: I'm skinnyfat and I need to reel it back in. My bday is in September, so this would be a wonderful 30th bday gift to myself :drunk:

Current Stats:
5'7"
138
Probably about 28-30% body fat
34-28-37
Goals: Get a flat stomach again and a smaller waist; lift butt up; lower body fat % to 20%

I'm excited now ladies! woohoo!

Your measurements sound like mine!!! Welcome to the challenge.

[Ms Lala]

OK Ladies our start date is approachings so

1) start cleaning those snacks OUT of the house, toss the junk or give it away
2) plan your meals, use some time this weekend to think through and grocery shop so you don't end up eating out or doing mindless snacking
3) buy a water bottle so you can have your water with you at all times!

[Loves Harmony]

OK Ladies our start date is approachings so

1) start cleaning those snacks OUT of the house, toss the junk or give it away
2) plan your meals, use some time this weekend to think through and grocery shop so you don't end up eating out or doing mindless snacking
3) buy a water bottle so you can have your water with you at all times!


Ive done all of that on Sunday! Im ready to go. I went shopping in stock up on veggies, h20, and fruits. :lick:

[Ms Lala]

Ive done all of that on Sunday! Im ready to go. I went shopping in stock up on veggies, h20, and fruits. :lick:


I haven't started. I'm trying to clean out my snacks by eating them :lick:. I might have to change my beginning stat on Monday because I am planning to binge tomorrow.

[joyandfaith]

Your measurements sound like mine!!! Welcome to the challenge.

Now only if I could get my ponytail puff to look like yours:yep:

I plan to go grocery shopping this weekend. I'm still working on planning my meals. My biggest challenge will be soda :wallbash: I don't know if I'll be able to do without it. What types of lunches do you ladies plan on doing?

[Ms Lala]

Now only if I could get my ponytail puff to look like yours:yep:

I plan to go grocery shopping this weekend. I'm still working on planning my meals. My biggest challenge will be soda :wallbash: I don't know if I'll be able to do without it. What types of lunches do you ladies plan on doing?

LOL!!! The puff is in retirement for now, it's too hot for all of that.
You have to get rid of the soda. EVen the diet stuff is bad for you. It bloats your belly and it horrible on the bones.

[Ms Lala]

I am going to take my starting pics on Sat or Sun and post them on my fotki. I think will put them in a locked album so everyone isn't looking at my jiggle!

[joyandfaith]

I'm going to take my starting pic in a bathing suit this weekend (or maybe some workout clothes):blush: