Ravenclaw Common Room

Samiwhereareyou

Oooooo it so nice reading this blog. Im back for the week and excited to jump into week 3 since it is only tuesday. I had jelly beans today but tomorrow I am getting back on track being out of town has really got me eating like I used to. I missed you guys.

azsuzi

OK Ravenclaw!! Here are the house results for week 3 October:

karinane is our top loser with a whopping 2.53% loss! Way to go!
psb13 earned the most OWLs this week with 20 - and almost perfect score!

Congratulations to this week's prefects!!


Prefect Badge: Insert the following link into your signature and change the IMG to img in both places.


This week, psb13 gets to choose the exercise challenge and karinane gets the food challenge. Please send your ideas to me by Thursday.

Great job everyone! We had a fantastic week!!




And - Welcome home Sami!

bethanyweathers

Hiya Ravenclaws! I took a couple weeks for myself, but I'm back and now the proud owner of a scale! Woot! No more relying on the rec for me!

So what are the challenges for this week?

@Bethany - you can always find the challenges on the thread link in my signature if you forget. This week:

Food: No Junk - just say "no" to junk food
Exercise: Work on your personal problem area 10 - 15 minutes each day

Welcome back!

Awesome. Thank ya Kindly!

So I have 39 House points for today, and since I jsut found out about the challenges, I wasn't working on either of them, so zero OWLS for me today.

Glad to be back though. I missed you guys!

kellyisloved

Hello All!

I'm new to MFP, and my friend recommended this community. So I thought I'd drop in and say "hi" while I figure out how this all works.

Korki

Hello Korki!

Honestly, this group has been my favorite part of mfp so far. Definitely good for keeping you on track and keeping you motivated. If you need any help, just ask!

psb13

Hello All!

I'm new to MFP, and my friend recommended this community. So I thought I'd drop in and say "hi" while I figure out how this all works.

Korki

welcome Korki!! this is the BEST group!! keeps me motivated!! i haven't been feeling well the past couple of days and haven't been keeping track of food and haven't been exercising. i'm feeling much better today and back on track.
i remember thinking the other day "that would make a good exercise challenge"...if only i could remember what it was!!
sue, i'll put my thinking cap on and get back to you on the exercise challenge.
hope everyone has a geat day!!

TwiFan5

Good evening Ravenclaws, am doing a little bit better this week even though I'm feeling like crap again, I have 2 spirit OWLS, 1 exercise OWL, 1 Food OWL and 280 House Points so far. Congrats to this weeks Prefects.

momofJandA

So I decided to take a week off of running. Between me being sick, the kids being sick, and the weather its just not happening. As I was laying in bed at 445t this morning listening to the rain, trying to decide to get up and run or not, I thgouht maybe my body needs a bit of a rest. I've been kind of in a plateau these last couple of weeks, even though I'm under cal. every day and exercising my *kitten* off, so . . . maybe a week off of running will kick my body into losing again when I start up on Monday. Does that make any sense at all?

Today's Stats
Exercise (abs)- +1
Food (no junk)- +1
Spirit- +1

Weekly Stats:
OWLS: 12 HOUSE POINTS: 225

sundancer1966

Hi Ravenclaws - a quick check in!

Usually not eating junk food is easy for me, but today our Consultant brought me Quinoa cookies, 2 boxes. They look healthy and they are vegan, which is key. He is so nice. I will do my best to save them for Sunday so I can earn all my owls. So far I have an owl every day in each category.

Hope everyone is doing well!

sundancer1966

So I decided to take a week off of running. Between me being sick, the kids being sick, and the weather its just not happening. As I was laying in bed at 445t this morning listening to the rain, trying to decide to get up and run or not, I thgouht maybe my body needs a bit of a rest. I've been kind of in a plateau these last couple of weeks, even though I'm under cal. every day and exercising my *kitten* off, so . . . maybe a week off of running will kick my body into losing again when I start up on Monday. Does that make any sense at all?

Today's Stats
Exercise (abs)- +1
Food (no junk)- +1
Spirit- +1

Weekly Stats:
OWLS: 12 HOUSE POINTS: 225

Yes, it does make sense, I am learning that you need to change up work out routines and intenisty every 30 days.

nieme

I am normally 100% junk free, but not this week! I have been good today. I worked my "problem" areas yesterday - arms and abs. OUCH!

azsuzi

Happy Wednesday Ravenclaw!!

I felt so crappy when I left work yesterday that I forgot to drop off my new prescriptions on the way home, did no exercise whatsoever and totally blew off my homework. I wonder if it was that muffin I ate....

Anyway, I seem to be back on track today. Hope I get some exercise in tonight - I don't have any house points to report yet this week! :noway:

So, on Monday (31st) I am going to have a redo on some eye surgery I had done 2 years ago. I hope everything heals as quickly as it did then because I have a mid-term coming up the following Saturday! And then the second eye will be done on Nov. 21 (my birthday :ohwell: ) - right before my final in another class!! This is going to be one crazy month! If I go missing for a few days, you'll know where I am and I won't be gone long!

craft338

Hello All!

I'm new to MFP, and my friend recommended this community. So I thought I'd drop in and say "hi" while I figure out how this all works.

Korki

Ooh, ooh!!! That friend is ME!! welcome to Ravenclaw, Korki!!

bethanyweathers

Evening Ravelclaws! Just got back from seeing Joseph Gordon-Levitt (he's an actor, was in Inception, 500 Days of Summer, 10 Things I Hate About You, Angels in the Outfield, 3rd Rock from the Sun...). He did a presentation at my school about his company hitRECord, and it was AWESOME. I got there four hours early so I could get front row seats... which I got.

So because I was standing in a line all evening, no exercise for me. On the upside, no Junkfood, so +1!

azsuzi

Evening Ravelclaws! Just got back from seeing Joseph Gordon-Levitt (he's an actor, was in Inception, 500 Days of Summer, 10 Things I Hate About You, Angels in the Outfield, 3rd Rock from the Sun...). He did a presentation at my school about his company hitRECord, and it was AWESOME. I got there four hours early so I could get front row seats... which I got.

So because I was standing in a line all evening, no exercise for me. On the upside, no Junkfood, so +1!

You meet the coolest people! I really like Joseph Gordon-Levitt. How do you get so lucky??

Samiwhereareyou

Happy Wednesday Ravenclaw!!

I felt so crappy when I left work yesterday that I forgot to drop off my new prescriptions on the way home, did no exercise whatsoever and totally blew off my homework. I wonder if it was that muffin I ate....

Since starting paleo that carby stuff really knocks me on my *kitten*.

Good luck on your sugury

Samiwhereareyou

hhaha sugary oops.

anyways does those tiny chocolate booze bottles count as junk food cuz they are paleo if you dont count the sugar.

psb13

good morning Ravenclaw! seem to be having trouble getting back into the swing-still not feeling great. sounds like several of us are struggling this week. i'm setting my mind to getting in at least a lame workout tonight!! don't wanna get too far out of things and never find my way back!! COME ON RAVENCLAW!!!!
have a great thursday everyone...the weekend is ssssssoooooooo close :happy:

TwiFan5

Good evening Ravenclaws, am feeling so crappy lately, don't know if it's related to my hormones or not so I have another doctors appointment coming up. Am doing ok on the OWLS and House Points this week.

Scarlettdawn764

Ok, didn't check in yesterday. Had a bit of a personal crisis. Work hours are getting overwhelming (I'm working 50-60 a week). When I'm home all I'm doing is either working out, cleaning, or making dinner. I overindulged this weekend and introduced toxins into my system that haven't been there for a long time. At work last night it finally all caught up with me.....I got dehydrated and just about passed out. I am exhausted physically, and I need to take a few days off of the exercise to let my body recover. I'm trying to get extra sleep and skip on the things I normally might cheat on so I can get the bad stuff out of my system again and don't just collapse at work. My workload this week is even more demanding than usual. So, I probably won't have any exercise OWLs (or not many). I hope to get back on track beginning of the week with some workouts, but not overdoing it like I was.

momofJandA

GUESS WHAT!!!! Remember that trail race I was complaing about earlier in the week (I ran it Sunday, had what I thought was a terrible time, hills killed me) well I didn't stay for the results and handing out of trophies because thought I did terrible and had the kids with me- well turns out I came in 2nd for my age group!!!! Guess I did better than I thought

Today's Stats
Exercise (abs)- +1
Food (no junk)- +1
Spirit- +1

Weekly Stats:
OWLS: 15 HOUSE POINTS: 265

nieme

Sounds like a tough week for many of us. Work is kicking my butt too, and I'm so relieved that my big midterm is done. I have to exercise some more tonight.

kellyisloved

As much as I hate to hear that others are having a tough time, it's still nice to know I'm in good company. Work has been draining me lately, and yesterday I felt bad enough to leave early. Not sure what's wrong, but I just don't feel well at all. Plus, I took yesterday as a 'rest day' and then ended up eating a little more than usual. Not a TON, but still. Just makes me feel blah today.

But, I gotta get back into and get moving. Maybe that will help. Hope everyone finds a way to get it turned around.

korkster

Thanks for the many warm greetings!

I'm in good spirits today, and noticed that I was strangely getting a kick out of eating celery today. Usually I eat it during lunch, and after a couple of chomps it's gone. But today I had to run an errand, so I thought to bring my celery with me while I was driving in the car. I tend to have idle hands, and occasionally need to munch on something.

I think I spent about a full 30 minutes eating 2 stalks of celery. The juices, the celery strings... I've never had so much fun eating celery before. So I thought I'd share my random food thought for the day.

As an aside, I know I'm late into the game, but I was curious on where to find how to earn OWLS. I see that you all are reporting what you've earned, but I'm not sure where the assignment is. Is there a link?

azsuzi

From the Great Hall announcements:

Week 3 Results + Total Weeks 1-3 Results:



Congratulations to Ravenclaw for winning this week's Quidditch Match!

Congratulations to Hufflepuff for being ahead in House Points so far!

Great work, everyone! Let's finish this last week strong!

Good job Ravenclaw!! We won the Quidditch Match last week!!
Looks like we need to up our house points - we're trailing by a large margin there. :ohwell: Let's get out there and move!!

azsuzi

As an aside, I know I'm late into the game, but I was curious on where to find how to earn OWLS. I see that you all are reporting what you've earned, but I'm not sure where the assignment is. Is there a link?

Hi, Korki. I sent you a friend request with the challenge information attached.

If anyone ever needs to check the current challenges, you can find the blog link in my signature. I'll be posting November's soon!

korkster

Thanks!

psb13

going to the football game tomorrow and i'm logging tomorrows food in now.
question...plain soft pretzel no toppings or salt...junk food or not??

azsuzi

going to the football game tomorrow and i'm logging tomorrows food in now.
question...plain soft pretzel no toppings or salt...junk food or not??

hmmmm - good question. I'll leave it to your discretion.

azsuzi

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November Week 1 House Challenges
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Can you believe it's almost November already?!? When you weigh in this weekend, remember to include your November goal too so I can set it up on our new chart.

Here are this week's challenges:

Food: Eat your veggies! Eat the recommended 3 daily servings of vegetables. Earn 1 OWL each day you meet this challenge.

Exercise: Mix and match! Each day, complete a total of 150 reps of any combination of the following exercises: crunches, push ups (full or modified), bicep curls and/or squats. Earn 1 OWL each day you meet this challenge.

Start working on these challenges after you weigh in this weekend. Happy Halloween everyone!!

missbeccaanne

Haven't checked in all week, I am sorry. been running around like crazy trying to get last minute halloween costumes together, boyfriends band is playing two halloween shows, so I must go in costume and it would appear there is nothing premade unless you want to go as a slutty something. driving me insane.