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50 by 50 Challenge

January 2, 2014 by robincharmagne 24 Comments

Hello,
I’ve had this post in draft for some time, a little apprehensive about putting myself out there as they say. But, 2014 is a special year for me and my twin as we are turning 50! Yep THE BIG 5-O! I am so excited as I have some amazing plans to celebrate this milestone 50th birthday. But I have some reservations too. See, I want to be 50, Fit, and Fabulous and I’m a little sad to say, I got the Fabulous but lacking on the Fit,LOL!! I’ve been carrying around a 6-year-old, yeah the average 6-year-old weighs 50 pounds. That sucks. So the challenge is on – lose 50 pounds by my 50th birthday!

Why am I posting this you ask? Accountability first and foremost. Knowing y’all are watching motivates me to stay the course. And second, my selfish desire to have a cheering section that pats me on the back, but gives me a kick in the butt when I’m tripping as I invariably will trip out – translation complain, on occasion. I have a ridiculous sweet tooth and avoiding Oatmeal cookies and Vanilla wafers is gonna be hard. But forgoing sweets is well worth it towards a path to better health. The ultimate goal is to start and maintain a more healthy lifestyle!

Because carbs and sugar seem to be my proverbial Achilles heel, I’ll be closely watching my intake of both, combined with getting this body moving and lots of water. Now my starting weight is under lock and key until the end of the challenge in July. But here’s “before” shot – yep, thighs for days LOL!! I’ll be updating y’all on my progress the first Thursday of each month. The main 50 by 50 page will stay up until the challenge is over. Anybody out there taking the healthy route, feel free to join me. I could use some company.

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Keep it Pretty,
robincharmagne

Filed Under: Blogging, Fitness, Food, Link up, Personal Tagged With: 50 by 50, American Heart Association, birthday, fitness

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Comments

  1. Beckey says

    January 2, 2014 at 8:20 am

    I am with you all the way, Robin! We can do this! I want to be healthy and able to keep up with that growing grandson of mine.

    Reply
    • robi9832 says

      January 2, 2014 at 9:09 am

      Hey Beckey, Yahhh, lets get it girl!

      Reply
  2. April says

    January 2, 2014 at 8:50 am

    Yay! I’m also embarking on a fitness challenge this year as well! You got this, girl! 🙂

    Reply
    • robi9832 says

      January 2, 2014 at 9:10 am

      Hello Ms. April soon to be Mrs.,
      So excited for you, yep we will be fit and fab!

      Reply
  3. Whitney says

    January 2, 2014 at 8:57 am

    Happy New Year to you! I love the shirt you’re wearing! 😉 Wishing you all the best on your journey – I know you will reach your goal. XO!

    ~Whitney
    http://www.whitneynicjames.com

    Reply
    • robi9832 says

      January 2, 2014 at 9:11 am

      Hey Whitney, isn’t that be best shirt, love those ladies. Thanks for the well wishes, love all your thrifting goodies too!

      Reply
  4. Kim and Lakeitha says

    January 2, 2014 at 9:30 am

    We are with you on this awesome journey!!

    Reply
    • robi9832 says

      January 2, 2014 at 2:51 pm

      Hey Kim and Lakeitha, thanks ladies, safe travels to Memphis!!

      Reply
  5. Jill says

    January 2, 2014 at 9:33 am

    I’m rooting for you Robin. Good Luck and remember to take it one day at a time.

    Reply
    • robi9832 says

      January 2, 2014 at 2:52 pm

      Hi Jill,
      Great advice, thanks for the kind words!

      Reply
  6. Dawn says

    January 2, 2014 at 10:49 am

    Good for you! I’m right behind you knocking on the door of 50 in 2015. I too want to be fit and fab before the big 5-0. I starting my fitness plan as of today. I will definitely join you on this journey!!!

    Reply
    • robi9832 says

      January 2, 2014 at 2:53 pm

      Hey Dawn,
      Let’s do this lady, great idea to start now! Talk to you soon!

      Reply
  7. YOLONDA WASHINGTON says

    January 2, 2014 at 6:50 pm

    You can do it. The main thing is a change in diet and staying focused. Right now, I’m doing Insanity. I’ve been doing it for 3 weeks, so far so good. I’ve lost a few inches and haven’t changed my diet yet. I plan to go on a “low carbs, but yes you can have a ton of fruit and vegetables” plan Monday, January 6. And sharing this with you forces me to be accountable too. 🙂 Good Luck! You can do it!

    Reply
    • robi9832 says

      January 2, 2014 at 6:55 pm

      Hello Yolanda, that’s what I keep seeing 80% diet and 20% exercise. We can do this, let keep each other motivated!

      Reply
  8. Priscilla says

    January 2, 2014 at 7:26 pm

    I’m can’t wait to see how much you lose! You’re going to do great!

    Reply
    • robi9832 says

      January 2, 2014 at 11:47 pm

      Hi Priscilla, thank you so much for the kind words! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  9. Tanisha Brown says

    January 2, 2014 at 9:25 pm

    Great idea and I have a similar goal. You will look FAB at 50 regardless! Let’s support each other.

    Reply
    • robi9832 says

      January 3, 2014 at 11:16 am

      Thanks Tanisha!

      Reply
  10. Sonja Wright Smith says

    January 3, 2014 at 2:03 am

    I am with you all the way, Soror!! We will do this!! 45, Fit & Fabulous is my goal by my Birthday!!
    We will speak soon & get our schedule together! Let’s GO!!

    Reply
    • robi9832 says

      January 3, 2014 at 11:16 am

      Thanks Soror Sonja!

      Reply
  11. Madison says

    January 3, 2014 at 8:31 am

    Best of luck to you! What an awesome way to start 2014 and you’ll have even more reason to celebrate on your birthday!

    Reply
    • robi9832 says

      January 3, 2014 at 11:17 am

      Hi Madison, Thank you very much and thanks for stopping by!!

      Reply
  12. Bobbie says

    January 6, 2014 at 4:42 pm

    Great challenge, Robin! You can do this! 50, fit and oh so fabulous!

    Reply
    • robi9832 says

      January 7, 2014 at 6:06 pm

      Hi Bobbie, Thanks bunches! I’m excited about this challenge!

      Reply

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