FAT 2 FAB Challenge!!!!
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Hey fellow weight losers!!! I got an email this morning from the Biggest Loser and I really like some of the content! Thought I'd share....My favorite is # 3. Enjoy!
Top 3 Weight Loss Tips
Insights from BLC expert Michael Scholtz
1. Use Exercise to Get What You Want Out of Life
Many people look at exercise only as a way to burn calories. How boring! If that were the only reason to move, I'd skip it too. Think of exercise as a means to get other things you want in life; a walk on the beach, a trip to the museum, playing soccer with your kids. Then, as you get stronger, actually go out and DO those things. There are hundreds of rewards of being active that have nothing to do with calories and scales.
2. Seek Support
You can't do it alone. It's true that you have the power to make your own choices and only you can control your success. But having a great support network gives you two very powerful weapons. First, being accountable to someone helps you take an objective look at both your victories and your challenges. And second, having someone to lean on in the tough times is invaluable.
3. Quality Beats Quantity
More, more, more is a dead end road when it comes to exercise. Eventually you're going to run out of time in the day. Plus, there is some evidence that exercising more than an hour per day increases your chances of dropping your workout program altogether. If you're already exercising 30 — 60 minutes on 4 - 6 days per week, focus your attention on making your exercise more challenging instead of longer.0 -
Hey fellow weight losers!!! I got an email this morning from the Biggest Loser and I really like some of the content! Thought I'd share....My favorite is # 3. Enjoy!
Top 3 Weight Loss Tips
Insights from BLC expert Michael Scholtz
1. Use Exercise to Get What You Want Out of Life
Many people look at exercise only as a way to burn calories. How boring! If that were the only reason to move, I'd skip it too. Think of exercise as a means to get other things you want in life; a walk on the beach, a trip to the museum, playing soccer with your kids. Then, as you get stronger, actually go out and DO those things. There are hundreds of rewards of being active that have nothing to do with calories and scales.
2. Seek Support
You can't do it alone. It's true that you have the power to make your own choices and only you can control your success. But having a great support network gives you two very powerful weapons. First, being accountable to someone helps you take an objective look at both your victories and your challenges. And second, having someone to lean on in the tough times is invaluable.
3. Quality Beats Quantity
More, more, more is a dead end road when it comes to exercise. Eventually you're going to run out of time in the day. Plus, there is some evidence that exercising more than an hour per day increases your chances of dropping your workout program altogether. If you're already exercising 30 — 60 minutes on 4 - 6 days per week, focus your attention on making your exercise more challenging instead of longer.0 -
Grr I only wanted to copy a section and obviously I am unable to work a computer....anyway. I love #3 as well, that makes a lot of sense.....as well as the whole thing! I want emails from the Biggest Loser!0
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Hey guys I tried the most AMAZING egg roll recipe!!! It is SUPER low calorie and practically NO fat!!! Enjoy!
Ingredients:
6 large square egg roll wrappers (found in the refrigerated section of the supermarket with the other Asian items)
4 cups (about half of a 12-oz. bag) dry coleslaw mix
One 6-oz. can (4 oz. drained) tiny shrimp, drained
1/2 cup canned water chestnuts, drained and sliced into strips
1/4 cup bean sprouts, chopped
2 scallions, chopped
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced widthwise
2 tbsp. light or low-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp. crushed garlic
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/8 tsp. salt
dash pepper
Optional: sweet & sour sauce, for dipping
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Place slaw mix in a microwave-safe bowl with 2 tbsp. of water, cover, and microwave for 2 minutes. Drain any excess water, and transfer slaw mix to a large bowl. Add all other ingredients except for the wrappers, mix well, and set aside. (For more intense flavor, allow mixture to marinate in the fridge for 20 minutes.) Prepare a large baking sheet by spraying it lightly with nonstick spray.
Place two egg roll wrappers on a clean, dry surface. Evenly distribute about 1/2 cup of the mixture onto each wrapper, in a row a little below the center. Moisten all four edges of each wrapper by dabbing your fingers in water and going over the edges smoothly.
Fold the sides of each wrapper about 3/4-inch towards the middle, to keep the mixture from falling out of the sides. Then, roll the bottom of each wrapper up around the mixture, and continue rolling until you reach the top. Seal the outside edge with another dab of water. Carefully transfer egg rolls to the baking sheet.
Repeat process twice with remaining wrappers and filling, making sure you have a clean, dry surface each time.
Spray the tops of the egg rolls with nonstick spray. Bake in the oven for 25 - 30 minutes, until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly. If you like, dip egg rolls in some sweet & sour sauce!
MAKES 3 SERVINGS
Serving Size: 2 egg rolls
Calories: 189
Fat: 0.75g
Sodium: 949mg
Carbs: 33.5g
Fiber: 3.5g
Sugars: 5g
Protein: 12.5g
POINTS® value 3*
HG Alternative! If you're not into shrimp so much, just swap 'em for 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms and you'll have fantastic veggie egg rolls. Woohoo!0 -
That sounds fantastic! I may have to try that this weekend! Perfect little healthy super bowl snack0
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Well, my weigh in is not as good as I thought it was gonna be yesterday. I went to a pizza buffet with the MIL and kids after church and, even though I ate quite a bit less than I used to, I still must have over did. I'm 1 lb more than what I was yesterday. So, with a heavy heart, I must report that my weight today is only 236 lbs.0
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No worries Tanya!!!! That's a success that you didn't overdo it at the buffet! Pizza is one of my weaknesses!!!
SW for challenge: 235
CW for challenge: 226
Loss for week 5: -2 lbs!!!!
I'll take those 2 pounds and celebrate!!!!0 -
You're still doing amazing Tanya!
Taylor, great job on your two pounds!
SW 238
CW 224.8
Last weeks weight loss -2.4 lbs0 -
Mary, wow 2.4 lbs! That's awesome!
2 lbs Taylor. Way to go!
You ladies are doing so great! So proud of you!
I wish I could be proud of my 1 lb but I'm not. Especially since yesterday morning it was 235. I knew I should have exercised last night but I wanted to take a break on Sunday. I'm losing this weight so slowly. I'm beginning to wonder if I will ever get below 230, much less my goal weight. I'm exercising but having trouble with eating healthy a few days a week. I'm good if I don't go out to eat and don't cook. If I cook for my family, I cook that same stuff I used to, just try to eat less. It doesn't always work out that way. If I don't cook, I can get by with a sandwich or a bowl of cereal or something like that. We don't have alot of money so I haven't figured out how to cook healthy and on a budget. Plus what to cook that my kids will eat. So, as you can imagine, I am struggling right now. Anyway, sorry for all that. I'm just frustrated right now.0 -
172 YAY 2 pounds0
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well 1.4lbs down...147.60
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and I start training for my 4mile race this week! Go me! That should up my cardio lol0
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Name............Start Weight...........Current Weight............Week 5 Loss............TOTAL LOSS
Taylor................235.............................226..............................-2................................-9
Mary..................238.............................224.8..........................-2.4............................-13.2
Tanya...............244.............................236...............................-1................................-8
Stephanie.......179.............................172...............................-2.................................-7
Sam.................148.8..........................147.6..........................-1.4............................-1.2
Eddie...............228.............................223................................?...............................-5
Alrighty ppl here are the numbers for week 5!!! Great job everyone! Rockstar Award goes to Mary! You seriously are amazing girl!!!!0 -
Sorry for being late ... forgot to weigh until this morning ... 222 lost 1lbs .... YAY!!!!0
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Good job Eddie! Way to go!0
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Great job everyone!! We're a pretty awesome, losing fat group
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Happy Valentines Day everyone!!!!
Weight last week: 226
Weight this week: 224
-2 pounds!!! Woohoo!!!!0 -
No weight loss for me this week. Still at 236.0
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So I'm way late! Sorry!!!! I lost .6 pounds.
Great job Taylor!0 -
Where is everyone? We only had 3 weigh ins this week.0
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Good question Tanya!! Everyone is M.I.A
So I didn't lose anything, still at 224.2.0 -
Well, WE are still here!
My weight this week is 231.4!! Weight loss of 4.6 lbs!! WooHoo!0 -
WOW Tanya that is amazing!!! You are doing awesome!!!! I'm a little bummed that our group is slowing losing energy!
Let me know if you'd rather stop so the few of us who are still replying can know who's in and who's out???? 0 -
I'm still in if ya'll are.0
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I'm always in. I just miss everyone :ohwell: Hopefully everyone wants to be with us again0
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Ok well so far it looks like Me, Tanya, and Mary are still in it! Woohoo! You gals are awesome! Let's start up hard core on Monday with a weigh in and I'll post a weekly challenge!!! Thanks for stickin with me girls!0
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Taylor we love you and will always stick with you (I'm obsessed with emoticons) I'm all about hitting it hard on Monday! 0
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Good Monday morning!!!!!
My weight loss is 6 lbs, current weight 218.2.
I hope you all have a fabulous day!! 0 -
Mary, that's awesome! 6 lbs! WooHoo! You're fabulous!
My weight today is 230.6
Weight loss of 0.8
I'll take it!0 -
Mary and Tanya you are amazing!!!! I am at 224 so no loss this week. It's been a tough week, I've upped my workouts BUT also my calories..I need to remember that even though I'm working out more doesn't mean I can eat like crap everyday! Hoping this week will be better! Okay since there are only 3 of us now we will keep our challenges to drinking 64oz of water, working out with cardio AND strength, and keeping up with your food journal! Good luck and I hope you have a great and healthy week!!!!!0
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