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  • AshleyMFitness16
    AshleyMFitness16 Posts: 545 Member
    Dancing videos are done. I definitely liked the sass in these more than the straight faces from last week haha. I liked the last video the most, the moves were repetitive enough that I got it down :D
    Remember how I was complaining about eating my exercise calories back (for the most part)? Well I found a good way to cut it back a bit. I'm taking what my Fitbit says I burned and I'm just saying it was less calories, sometimes even half. Then I won't see a huge number and I won't go over cuz of our team! :)
  • mari_moulin
    mari_moulin Posts: 3,717 Member
    Yay just got my 5k done!!

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  • darcijojo
    darcijojo Posts: 194 Member
    @mari_moulin Good job! Looks like a nice day there. We are covered in ice, although it is starting to melt some.
    I'm getting ready to get something done. Just going to do an exercise video in the house. Outside is dangerous and the thought of getting on the treadmill was not pleasing. Really want to sit on my butt and relax, but I also want to help the team. I wanted to get the 700 exercise minutes again this week. I don't know if my body will let me though. I'll see what I can do. I'm really proud of the team and how well we are doing. We are the only one without any inactive members also. Those can really hurt the team minutes and morale. Okay, off to exercise!
  • dawnsch1995
    dawnsch1995 Posts: 97 Member
    Hi team! It's been a good week for me getting my step goals done and and under calorie 2 days so far. So it's a new month, what's everyone's goals for the month? I am working on my meal prepping and step goals and especially working on getting more exercise minutes on the weekends!! I really struggle with weekends . How OES everyone make it work? tips and tricks please!!
  • ddeliciosa
    ddeliciosa Posts: 168 Member
    Okay, thinking of some team names here.

    1. Global Trotters
    2. Participation Nation (lol, I don't know - we all participate and it rhymes)
    3. The SMASHERS (in honor of our great team captain and that we are killing it)

    That's all I got for now. Yesterday was a reeeeaaaaally close call on my calorie limit (I had like 11 to spare). But so far I'm 3/5. I haven't worked out yet today, but I'm planning on it. Good job team, we have a solid lead! Let's keep it up.
  • carinamenina
    carinamenina Posts: 105 Member
    Helloooooooo team! Work has been pretty busy lately and trying to potty train my youngest is taking up my evenings, so I haven't been able to chime in here in a couple days! How are you all? I see everyone is putting in their minutes--awesome!!!! Makes me so happy that we're all so committed. I've not been running as much as I want to because 1) time and 2) the air quality in our valley right now is absolutely horrible. Like, bad enough that I have chest congestion after walking outside for 5 minutes, never mind running for longer than that. Which is really bad because my half-marathon is in 4 weeks and aaaaahhhhh I gotta train! I did the treadmill on my lunch break today but only managed 2.6 miles before I had to stop and get back to work. I'll try to do some arm exercises or something tonight to get more minutes in.

    @ddeliciosa I love the SMASHERS as a team name! What do you all think? I know it wouldn't be an official name per se but we definitely are smashing it and our fearless team leader deserves recognition too :D:D:D
  • mari_moulin
    mari_moulin Posts: 3,717 Member
    Love the SMASHERS too!! CAUSE WE ARE SMASHING IT!!!

    Alright team! I did a lot of catching up yesterday and today and I made up for that missed Monday. Tomorrow I go back to my regular workout schedule. I did 4 workouts today! 5 k in the morning followed by 50 minutes of CIZE, then went to the Gym with hubby for my normal workout and then had 50 minutes of aquagym tonight. I'm pooped!!! Is it Rest day yet??? Good job with your workouts and extra points!!! See you all tomorrow. x
  • mari_moulin
    mari_moulin Posts: 3,717 Member
    Week 2: Racing to La Reunion

    2 Videos : 7 bonus minutes - DONE!
    Danseuses Sega : 5 bonus minutes - DONE!

    CHALLENGE #1: "DANSES DE RÉUNION!" (10 POINTS)

    1. LI TOURNÉ MAURITIAN SEGA (4:06 minutes) - DONE!
    2. LI TOURNÉ - DJ ASSAD (3:36 minutes) - DONE!
    3. DANSE TON MALOYA! (2:48 minutes) - DONE!
    4. MALOYA (Plage de Saint Pierre Réunion) (4:47 minutes) - DONE!
    5. PAPAOUTAI (3:31 minutes) - DONE! (my favorite !! I LOVE Stromae!!)

    CHALLENGE #2: “RANDONNEE ON RÉUNION!” (10 POINTS)

    Hike to Cascade du Trou de Fer ("Iron Hole Waterfall")
    5 KM (3.1 Miles) Outside

    Will do this on Thursday Feb 2nd - DONE!!

    CHALLENGE #3: “NON, PAS TROP!” (5 POINTS)

    Stay Under Calories 5/7 days this week

    4/7 DONE!
  • AshleyMFitness16
    AshleyMFitness16 Posts: 545 Member
    Omg you guys are awesome haha, love that name! I appreciate all of you :blush:

    Great job killin it everyone!
  • aim630
    aim630 Posts: 120 Member
    I love the name Smashers also! I just entered my minutes and we are in 2nd place by 2 points. I'm trying to get at least 60 minutes a day, which isn't a lot compared to some of you, but better than I usually do. Last night I didn't get home from running errands until 8:30, but instead of being a couch potato as usual, I did a walking video for 60 minutes, then pretty much crashed. I've been under my calories every day, so I'll be able to add those points tomorrow. Keep up the good work everyone!
  • lynnbaum
    lynnbaum Posts: 310 Member
    Worked late doing accounting. I need to do some hooping.
  • ddeliciosa
    ddeliciosa Posts: 168 Member
    @mari_moulin ughh I am right there with you about rest day. I ain't used to working out every day y'all! I'm not used to working out, period. This has been a great source of motivation and really jumpstarted my workout routine.

    Looks like we are in a very close 2nd place. Team 1 already has someone over 700 minutes already, and quite a few people close. Speaking of which, our own smasher @mari_moulin is at 627 minutes and super close to the max too! I'm day 4/5 for the calorie goal. I've been eating back the majority of my work out calories though :disappointed:
  • tarpguys
    tarpguys Posts: 140 Member
    @ddeliciosa I usually try to do yoga or a good stretch video for my rest days they count as exercise minutes but really get you feeling good! My stretch is tomorrow!

    I sat in classes all day yesterday and today. I did pass and got my designation, woohoo! I put 40 minutes on the max trainer and stretched for 15. Good night all!
  • mari_moulin
    mari_moulin Posts: 3,717 Member
    Week 2: Racing to La Reunion

    2 Videos : 7 bonus minutes - DONE!
    Danseuses Sega : 5 bonus minutes - DONE!

    CHALLENGE #1: "DANSES DE RÉUNION!" (10 POINTS)

    1. LI TOURNÉ MAURITIAN SEGA (4:06 minutes) - DONE!
    2. LI TOURNÉ - DJ ASSAD (3:36 minutes) - DONE!
    3. DANSE TON MALOYA! (2:48 minutes) - DONE!
    4. MALOYA (Plage de Saint Pierre Réunion) (4:47 minutes) - DONE!
    5. PAPAOUTAI (3:31 minutes) - DONE! (my favorite !! I LOVE Stromae!!)

    CHALLENGE #2: “RANDONNEE ON RÉUNION!” (10 POINTS)

    Hike to Cascade du Trou de Fer ("Iron Hole Waterfall")
    5 KM (3.1 Miles) Outside

    Will do this on Thursday Feb 2nd - DONE!!

    CHALLENGE #3: “NON, PAS TROP!” (5 POINTS)

    Stay Under Calories 5/7 days this week

    4/7 DONE!
  • aim630
    aim630 Posts: 120 Member
    @mari_moulin The scale has not been cooperating with me lately either. I've been under my calorie goal every day (I have eaten some of the workout calories though). I hope you're feeling better soon. It's been really cold the past 2 days, and I am so ready for spring! I enjoyed walking outside the other day. I can't wait to be able to do that more.

    @ddeliciosa Not only am I more motivated to get exercise, I've been trying different YouTube videos, so I don't get bored as easily doing the same thing every day.

    @tarpguys Congrats on getting your designation!

    Friday at last! It's been a hectic work week, so I'm looking forward to the weekend. Hope you all have a great day!
  • lynnbaum
    lynnbaum Posts: 310 Member
    The scale isn't kind to me either. I was doing a quick workout this morning thinking about why I was doing the workout, to get in the minutes for the spreadsheet or to really give it my all to get in shape. I tell you it is cold in my basement where I do those workouts. I am getting a space heater. We are not just talking 68* cold we are talking that frost line 56*. We have a well room in our basement. Our living room and the rest of the house is warm so I did some jogging on the rebounder while dinner was cooking. I am so ready for spring. I have a bad case stuck scale. I tell you I am tracking those calories, eating healthy and hanging in there. Discovered figs. Do I have to say I am happy to be on this team. It is going to be 36 on Sunday. I will be doing that 5K then. Just in time.
  • LisaPower123
    LisaPower123 Posts: 1,837 Member
    Good morning all!

    Sorry about my inactivity yesterday. The day got away from me. All that I had time for was 10 minutes walking around my store. I had hoped to do more.

    Great job on stepping up the activity everyone! It is so motivating. I would not have walked on the treadmill after doing weights if it was not for this challenge. I hope to do Yoga this afternoon, but a nap may be more what I really need..

    The scale is NOT cooperating with me either. I have been losing & gaining the same 2 lbs for 2 weeks now. Driving me NUTS!

    Have a great day Smashers :)
  • AshleyMFitness16
    AshleyMFitness16 Posts: 545 Member
    Great motivation, Smashers!
    We made it to our destination on Friday <3
    We're sittin pretty in first <3
    We're killing the logging game <3

    I'm so proud of all of you!! Looks like we're all fighting with the scale, let's move past it! We're doing the right things and our bodies are thanking us, who cares what that dumb scale has to say :D
  • ddeliciosa
    ddeliciosa Posts: 168 Member
    @tarpguys I'm going to take your advice and do some stretches and yoga tomorrow.

    It has been a busy busy day for me! Did a little bit on the elliptical, then I came home and did some SERIOUS cleaning. Scrubbing floors, dusting things off, so much freaking laundry, and moving some furniture. That's taken up a few hours of my night and I'm still not finished - but I only counted 100 minutes towards that. I should look into what you're doing @smashlyM914 because I always hold off cleaning until it's just way too much at once.

    The scale has never been a good friend, and unfortunately this amazing race challenge hasn't changed that, yet. I read on some post in the MFP discussions that when you implement a new type of exercise, it's normal to gain a pound or two, or maintain for the first 2-3 weeks. Apparently this is because your muscles are exerted and sore and retain more water than usual.
  • tarpguys
    tarpguys Posts: 140 Member
    I made the 5 of 7 days under my calorie goal and did a long yoga routine tonight. It's been cold and wet here today and the forecast says that it will continue this way. We didn't get the snow or ice like they thought, so that was nice. It looks like everyone is doing good just not happy with the scale. If we all keep this up those scales should start acting the way we want. Good night all! Have a good weekend!
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