The Ultimate Accountability Challenge: August 2013

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Leebett
Leebett Posts: 238 Member
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We have made 1/4 of the way through this challenge. Congratulations I thought I would ask what accomplishments everyone has made so far. Weight or otherwise.

I have lost 2.2 lbs so far.
I just realized my skinny day jeans fit like my fat day jeans used to!

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  • GrandMaKandy
    GrandMaKandy Posts: 259 Member
    This challenge has motivated me to get moving more, lost 0.9lbs this week.
  • Birder150
    Birder150 Posts: 677 Member
    Time flies when you're having fun!

    Leebett: Skinny day jeans ... that's a great feeling, eh?
    GrandMaKandy: It's done the same for me, too.

    I've lost 1.4 lbs so far. My body seems to be adjusting to the new biking, I think.
    What's new? My new bike which I'm really enjoying.

    Here's to reaching the 50% milestone. :drinker:
  • amy_kee
    amy_kee Posts: 694 Member
    I'm loving this challenge!!! I have made a lot of positive changes, since starting it. Last week I lost 8.4 pounds. It's been a quite a while since I logged in everything like this, & it's make a big difference for me. I've quit going out getting donuts too! Thursday, 8/8/13 was my biggest eating day so far; but, I still achieved my goals.

    I hope to see you all at the half way point!
  • Turnaround2012
    Turnaround2012 Posts: 362 Member
    This challenge is great. It really is pushing me. I dropped out of the July Challenge - (I guess I didn't want it bad enough :-) ) But this time I feel like I am going to make it.

    It is great seeing that so many people are still in and we are all encouraging each other!

    I actually started making my own smoothies with protein powder today!
  • Leebett
    Leebett Posts: 238 Member
    This challenge is great. It really is pushing me. I dropped out of the July Challenge - (I guess I didn't want it bad enough :-) ) But this time I feel like I am going to make it.

    It is great seeing that so many people are still in and we are all encouraging each other!

    I actually started making my own smoothies with protein powder today!

    I've been meaning to try smoothie making. Any suggestions for a first timer?
  • moneil25
    moneil25 Posts: 311 Member
    I used to drink a lot of smoothies not so much lately, maybe I should get back at it.

    Here are a couple smoothies to try
    I use vanilla whey protein isolate without artificial sweeteners

    Berry Bananalicious

    1 serving whey protein isolate
    2 Tblsps chia seed OR ground flax seed
    6 ounces water (or 1/2 cup water and 2 ounces yogurt)
    1/3 cup berry blend
    1 small banana
    4 to 6 ice cubes
    Put ingredients in blender and blend at high speed



    Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie

    3/4 serving vanilla whey protein isolate
    1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
    1/2 cup Liberte 10% goat yogurt plain ( i sometimes used Liberte plain greek yogurt)
    1/2 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
    1 tblsp chia seeds
    1/2 tsp vanilla extract
    3 or 4 ice cubes
    Blend at high speed and add extra water or ice if desired.
  • Turnaround2012
    Turnaround2012 Posts: 362 Member

    I've been meaning to try smoothie making. Any suggestions for a first timer?

    I like the one's posted above by Moneil25

    I did a pretty simple one and it worked out well

    4.5 ounces of strawberries (5-6) for 41 calories
    Skim Milk .5 cup for 55 calories
    1/2 medium banana - for 55 calories
    2 scoops of protein powder for 160 calories
    1 cup of Ice

    Blended the ice first. Then put in the rest (I need to use a blender better LOL)

    311 calories total

    Next time I am going to try almond milk etc.

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