Eastmans' Get "Hunting Fit" Challenge

[Ryan]

Nothing like a cold winter to trigger that appetite to pack on some extra "insulation". I know that after working my tail off last summer and going from 245 down to 210, I'm now back to 232. Well, it's time to get going! We're starting our diets/workouts and want to take this opportunity to invite you to be a part of it. So here's the deal: 1) Post your current weight; 2) Post your goal weight; 3) Post any other fitness goals you have; 4) Post some of your strategies of how you are going to get there. Make sure and use the same scale and weigh yourself with the same approximate clothing. We'll be putting together some prize packages on September 1 for those who have accomplished the most. This is all on the honor system, so no cheating!

 

[Ryan]

1. Current weight – 232
2. Goal weight – 210 (I’ll be lifting weights, too, so in order to lose those 22 net lbs., I’ll have to lose about 30 lbs. of “table muscle”.
3. Other goal – improve my overall endurance on the StairMaster over what I did last year.
4. Strategies – 1300-1500 calories a day, hit the gym 5 days a week (For cardio, I’ll mostly hit the StairMaster because it is awesome for increasing the muscular and hiking endurance for my legs, but I’ll also mix in some running/power walking). Also going to get back into weightlifting a bit.

 

[MrKrabs]

1) Current weight - 232
2) Goal Weight - 195
3) Other Goals - Be able to complete an entire 5k running with no shin splints is one of the big ones. Make the guys I'm hunting with in Montana this fall wonder if I'm part mountain goat.
4) Strategy - Crossfit 4-6 days a week while throwing in 1-2 runs or hikes a week. I'll also be shooting my bow quite a bit during practice and tournaments as well. I'm already in the best shape of my life, but it could be better. My diet will consist of 2000-2500 calories a day of mostly fat and protein with Saturday being a refeed day.

 

[jenbickel]

1. Do I reallllly have to put my current weight? Current weight-170 ( I just had a baby...give me a break!)
2. Goal weight- 135
3. Other goals- to be able to keep up with my husband while hunting and shed hunting
4. Strategy- Shooting my bow all the time, shed hunting a lot, zumba on the wii and jogging in the evenings

 

[Doe Nob]

1) 229
2) 200
3) Be able to complete 120 stories (up and down 8 at a time) with a 40 lb pack in under 2 hrs.
4) I have an 8 story parking garage at a hospital nearby where I train in their stairwell. I dont' diet much, just try to keep portions reasonable and not drink as many beerios. Hit the stairwell 2 days a week with a pack on, Run hills 2 days a week. When running flat land do interval running - sprint 2 min, walk one, 8 reps, really boosts your cardio.

 

[Longtooth]

1. Current weight- 237#
2. Goal weight-210
3. Other goals-Keep the cardiologists happy,i.e. low cholesterol, good stress tests, etc.
Be able to climb where I want at MY pace.
4. Strategy- Low fat, low chloresterol,lowsalt,low sugar eating regimen. Exercise 1 hour
per day 7 days a week when possible- walking, riding stationary bike, stair climber and treadmill.

 

[bern0134]

1. Current weight: 200
2. Goal weight: 180
3. Other goals: Beat out my dad in weight loss so he can pay for the hunting trips this year
4. Strategy- Hit the gym 4-5 times a week. Be able to run 10-15 miles per week. Try and control my eating. Kinda hard cause my wife is pregnant with our first child, so when she eats, I tend to eat also.

 

[Aikjam19]

1) 210
2) 185
3) Increase over all fitness, fit into 34" pants again (currently a tight 36"), run a marathon in the fall of 2011
4) Run, run, run, and run some more. Learn more about nutrition apply it my daily living.

 

[Aikjam19]

MrKrabs - I noticed you posted you were having a problem with shin splints, I too used to have the same problem. There is a solution, there are specific exercises that will help...many can be done while sitting at desk (ie place feet flat on the floor, lift your toes of the floor (keeping your heal planted) as many times as you can for one minute, do this at least twice a day). The biggest difference is to change your running style. Research "pose" running on the internet, in the beginning it is a killer on your calves, but you won't have any pain in your ankles, shins, or knees. Switching styles was a complete game changer for me. Best of luck!

 

[Stinky1]

Current weight 240
Goal 210
Going with the P90X program right now along with running some hills to try to get ready for my elk hunt this year in Colorado.

 

[MLYCRZY]

1) Current - 234
2) Goal - 205
3) Other Goals - Compete in as many 3D shoots as possible this year. Compete in a local Sprint Triathlon in late summer. Spend more time on the hill hiking and scouting this year for elk.
4) Strategies - Hitting the gym 3 times a week for weights and stair climber, running, biking and swimming once the weather warms up on off days from the gym. Eating much better and at regular intervals. I eat the bulk of my calories after 4 oclock now and need to eat through-out the day.

 

[Plumber36]

current 220
goal 195
start running walking more with my new hunting pup,cut back the winter calories

 

[muledeermaniac]

1)225
2)205
3) I want to run a couple of 5K's with my brother!
4) I am working out with my daughter who just started volleyball!! Headed to the gym three times a week for an hour to get back into working out then I will up it to four or five days a week. Looking forward to this years hunts because I am finished with school!!!

 

[Adam]

1) 250 (I'm 6'5" so don't judge!)
2) 225 ( Don't know if this is obtainable, by Ryan insists it is)
3) Run a couple of 5Ks and a 10K with my wife this summer
4) Been slowly getting back into the grind of things, but its a process. Never been a runner of any sort, and the thought of running makes me uneasy, so this will be a big hurdle to cross. I will be lifting and lots of cardio as a workout but my biggest setback is FOOD, I love food and have a wife who I swear is related to Betty Crocker.

 

[llbrud]

1) Post your current weight: 197
2) Post your goal weight: 185
3) Post any other fitness goals you have: Run Race to Robie Creek in under 2:24(my current best)
4) Post some of your strategies of how you are going to get there: Running 45 minutes 3 times a week, and one 90 to 120 minute run on the weekend. Mix in some weights to shake things up. Fewer beers and smaller portions.

 

[rpeebles]

*Current weight 195
*Goal 175-180
*Strengthen my core to combat my lower back issues and spent more time outside enjoying the great state of Colorado!
*Hopefully by mixing up my diet a bit most of my weight loss goals will happen. As for the core, hiking, biking, running and some Crossfit 2-3 days per week.

 

[Arrownocker]

1. Current weight – 210
2. Goal weight – 185
3. Other goal – Run in a 5K or 10K race. Also climb Longs Peak (14,239 ft above sea level)
4. Strategies – Cardio, Weights, Running, P90X

 

[olchiseltooth]

1. Current weight-270
2. Goal weight 235
3. Other Goal- Run a sub 7 min mile...its been 15 years since I was in track and football
4. Cardio, weights, biking, running, total change in diet (I already quit the soda...That was my first short term goal)

 

[MrKrabs]

MrKrabs - I noticed you posted you were having a problem with shin splints, I too used to have the same problem. There is a solution, there are specific exercises that will help...many can be done while sitting at desk (ie place feet flat on the floor, lift your toes of the floor (keeping your heal planted) as many times as you can for one minute, do this at least twice a day). The biggest difference is to change your running style. Research "pose" running on the internet, in the beginning it is a killer on your calves, but you won't have any pain in your ankles, shins, or knees. Switching styles was a complete game changer for me. Best of luck!

Thanks for the info! I've been watching videos about chi running which seems very similar. I'm definitely a heel striker and step way out in front of my hips which is causing my problem.

 

[snortwheeze]

1. Current weight- 160
2. Goal weight- 160 (not trying to lose any, Im a little guy as it is!)
3. Other goal- Beat my time of 1 hr 35 min in a half marathon and run my first marathon with 8 min miles or better. Also squat 225 for a set of 10.
4. Stratgies- Weight train 3 days a week, running/biking, hills and stairs, sprint workouts.