TEAM GREEN- SAHMU- Go Green! (closed group)

NewLife_11

Today I worked out like crazy! I decided to create an awesome homemade sidewalk off our back deck. I harvested rocks from a mountain near our house. That was alot of up and down the mnt with heavy rocks, then I brought them home unloaded them and got busy digging a trench to put in some boarder bricks I had purchased. I then dug out and arranged the different rocks. I thought I would get alot further but it is about 1/4 of the way done! So I will be back at it probably Monday.

1606 calories burned today!! Oh Ya!! I am beat!

1600 cals is fantastic.... Great going... I would burn so much in 3 days time..lol

Thanks Renu, I paid for it today. LOL I was a bit sore.

renubhat_82

Cardio part 2: ( 1 point)
Burn at least 560 calories per day
Wednesday- 776 cals
Thursday- 584 cals
Friday- 565 cals
Saturday- 865 cals
Sunday-
Monday-
Tuesday-

Strength:( 4 different strength workouts = 4 points)

200 crunches
Thursday- 100 done
Friday- 100 done
Sat -30 done


100 lunges
Thursday- 20 done
Sat- 20 done


100 push-ups
Thursday- 20 done
Sat- 25 done

200 squats
Thursday- 10 done
Sat- 20 done


Food: (1 point)
Stay under Carbs atleast 4 days-- I achieve this most of the days...so i think i can manage this.. :-)
Wednesday- done
Thursday- done
Friday- done
Sat- done..Yay!! 4 days under carbs..

NewLife_11

Hi ladies,
I am so excited about something. My sisters and I are going to be walking in The Light The Night walk in Colorado Springs for Lukemia. I have 5 sisters so we are going to have a great little mini vaca. My brother Kehley was diagnosed with Lukemia when he was 3 and passed when he was 7. We are doing this in his honor. We made t-shirts and put a big picture of him on the back, he looks so cute in it, he was about 4. I am somewhat emotional about this but I know it is a great way to remember his beautiful spirit.
I have the link for you all to come check out our little team page if you would like.
http://pages.lightthenight.org/rm/CoSprngs11/Lichtenfeld

I am thankful that I have all of you to not only share this weight loss journey with but also I have you all as my strong and amazing friends.


My calories burned today where 591, my husband, son and I went on a nice long ride. That was fun. I didn't do any strength today so I will have to double up on it the next few days. Have a great night,
Karie

losinit_4_good

Today I worked out like crazy! I decided to create an awesome homemade sidewalk off our back deck. I harvested rocks from a mountain near our house. That was alot of up and down the mnt with heavy rocks, then I brought them home unloaded them and got busy digging a trench to put in some boarder bricks I had purchased. I then dug out and arranged the different rocks. I thought I would get alot further but it is about 1/4 of the way done! So I will be back at it probably Monday.

1606 calories burned today!! Oh Ya!! I am beat!

I don't know what my fave part of this. Firstly the fact that you burned over 1600 calories - I am blown away by you! Great job!!! Secondly, the fact that you have a friggin mountain beside you... dang girl. I'm a prairie chick and as much a I appreciate the quiet beauty of the prairies I am so jealous that you have mountains from which you can harvest rocks! Way to go Karie!

losinit_4_good

Hi ladies,
I am so excited about something. My sisters and I are going to be walking in The Light The Night walk in Colorado Springs for Lukemia. I have 5 sisters so we are going to have a great little mini vaca. My brother Kehley was diagnosed with Lukemia when he was 3 and passed when he was 7. We are doing this in his honor. We made t-shirts and put a big picture of him on the back, he looks so cute in it, he was about 4. I am somewhat emotional about this but I know it is a great way to remember his beautiful spirit.
I have the link for you all to come check out our little team page if you would like.
http://pages.lightthenight.org/rm/CoSprngs11/Lichtenfeld

I am thankful that I have all of you to not only share this weight loss journey with but also I have you all as my strong and amazing friends.


My calories burned today where 591, my husband, son and I went on a nice long ride. That was fun. I didn't do any strength today so I will have to double up on it the next few days. Have a great night,
Karie

what a fantastic cause. keep us posted on how it goes.

losinit_4_good

Cardio: Enter in you calorie burns each day = 1 point
Wednesday - 205
Thursday - 447
Friday - 273
Saturday -420
Sunday -
Monday -
Tuesday -

Cardio part 2: ( 1 point)
burn 2000 calories this week while rebuilding strength in my ankle.
Wednesday- 205
Thursday-447
Friday- 273
Saturday- 420
Sunday-
Monday-
Tuesday-

Strength:( 4 different strength workouts = 4 points)

Calistenics everyday! 50 situps, 50 Pushups, 50 leg raises/ leg and 50 reverse crunches! Will modify and add in more exercises as I am able but don't want to commit to anything that will strain the left ankle so no jumping jacks or stairs for me yet.
Wednesday- complete
Thursday - complete
Friday- complete
Saturday - completed
Sunday - complete
Monday -
Tuesday -

Food: (1 point)
Stay under on calories, carbs and fat everyday. Can I do this? yes I can!
Wednesday- complete
Thursday - complete
Friday- complete
Saturday - complete
Sunday -
Monday -
Tuesday -

NewLife_11

Cardio part 2: ( 1 point)
Add atleast an extra 100 calorie workout to my routine everyday, something new.
Burn atleast 500 calories 6 days.
Wednesday- 809
Thursday- 0
Friday- 1606 Calories Burned!!!
Saturday- 591
Sunday- 898
Monday-
Tuesday-

Strength:( 4 different strength workouts = 4 points)

200 sit-up's
Wednesday- 50 sit- ups completed
Thursday- 0
Friday- 0
Saturday- 0
Sunday- 60

100 lunges
Wednesday- 25 Lunges completed
Thursday-0
Friday- 0
Sat.- 0
Sun- 50

100 push-ups
Wednesday 25 push-ups completed
Thursday- 0
Friday- 0
Sat.-0
Sun- 40

200 squats
Wednesday- 25 squats Completed
Thursday- 0
Friday- 0
Sat.- 0
Sun- 40

Food: (1 point)
Stay under Carbs atleast 4 days.
Wednesday- Under carbs
Thursday- Over carbs
Friday- Under
Saturday- Over
Sunday- Under

renubhat_82

Cardio part 2: ( 1 point)
Burn at least 560 calories per day
Wednesday- 776 cals
Thursday- 584 cals
Friday- 565 cals
Saturday- 865 cals
Sunday- 585 cals
Monday-
Tuesday-

Strength:( 4 different strength workouts = 4 points)

200 crunches
Thursday- 100 done
Friday- 100 done
Sat -30 done


100 lunges
Thursday- 20 done
Sat- 20 done


100 push-ups
Thursday- 20 done
Sat- 25 done

200 squats
Thursday- 10 done
Sat- 20 done


Food: (1 point)
Stay under Carbs atleast 4 days-- I achieve this most of the days...so i think i can manage this.. :-)
Wednesday- done
Thursday- done
Friday- done
Sat- done
Sun- done

No strengths done today, need to catch up in 2 days...

losinit_4_good

Cardio: Enter in you calorie burns each day = 1 point
Wednesday - 205
Thursday - 447
Friday - 273
Saturday -420
Sunday - 549
Monday -
Tuesday -

Cardio part 2: ( 1 point)
burn 2000 calories this week while rebuilding strength in my ankle.
Wednesday- 205
Thursday-447
Friday- 273
Saturday- 420
Sunday- 594
Monday-
Tuesday-

Strength:( 4 different strength workouts = 4 points)

Calistenics everyday! 50 situps, 50 Pushups, 50 leg raises/ leg and 50 reverse crunches! Will modify and add in more exercises as I am able but don't want to commit to anything that will strain the left ankle so no jumping jacks or stairs for me yet.
Wednesday- complete
Thursday - complete
Friday- complete
Saturday - completed
Sunday - complete
Monday -
Tuesday -

Food: (1 point)
Stay under on calories, carbs and fat everyday. Can I do this? yes I can!
Wednesday- complete
Thursday - complete
Friday- complete
Saturday - complete
Sunday - complete
Monday -
Tuesday -

babydbones

I haven't done so great on imputting everything on mfp. so i need to go back and do that. but i'm still doing the best i can. i'm fighting a wicked cold right now. and have been under so much stress but finding that when i do workout it makes it easier to cope with! so hopefully i can get everything imputted today!!

NewLife_11

I haven't done so great on imputting everything on mfp. so i need to go back and do that. but i'm still doing the best i can. i'm fighting a wicked cold right now. and have been under so much stress but finding that when i do workout it makes it easier to cope with! so hopefully i can get everything imputted today!!

Hope you feel better, that is awesome you are still working out. Hope you have a great day. I always feel better after working out.

renubhat_82

Ladies,

Almost done with my strength challenges..yipee...

I have bought tortillas in the weekend and have no idea what to do with them.. Haven't tried it before..lol... Any ideas on veggie side pls?

losinit_4_good

Ladies,

Almost done with my strength challenges..yipee...

I have bought tortillas in the weekend and have no idea what to do with them.. Haven't tried it before..lol... Any ideas on veggie side pls?

red, green and jalapeno peppers, tomotoes, onion and garlic. sautee with low sodium fajita mix and sprinkle a little cheese on them. warm tortillas in the oven and serve veggie fajita wraps. add a little brown rice and salsa and you got yourself a tasty meal!

NewLife_11

I do black beans, corn, brown rice, onion, cilantro, diced tomatoes, grn chilies and it is so yummy!

Cook the blk beans, corn, tomatoes,onions and green chilies. Add the cilantro to the rice while steaming.

I like Lynda's idea too!

renubhat_82

Thank you ladies!!!

renubhat_82

Ladies,

Here comes my emotional challenge... I thought will post it before my hubby comes in or else he reads my messages...lol..

I knew about this website through my hubby initially.. But I only used this website to record my calorie intake.. Never even thought of doing any challenge.. This challenge has changed so many things in my routine... I do exercise regularly and i love my exercises these days... It has turned a couch potato to an active lady..lol.. Few times, you feel you want to share your feelings, disappointments, happiness, but you don't find anyone around.. But these days, I have got so many friends and I can just say my heart out.. It really matters to speak out when you are feeling low, and you need some motivation... This is what makes you to stay in the challenge and also stay motivated in the journey of weight loss and adopting a healthy lifestyle...

My daily routine starts and ends with mfp and all credit goes to this wonderful challenge and the lovely ladies out here... Every week, I look forward to the new challenge and would call it lifestyle makeover..lol

renubhat_82

Ladies,

Here comes my emotional challenge... I thought will post it before my hubby comes in or else he reads my messages...lol..

I knew about this website through my hubby initially.. But I only used this website to record my calorie intake.. Never even thought of doing any challenge.. This challenge has changed so many things in my routine... I do exercise regularly and i love my exercises these days... It has turned a couch potato to an active lady..lol.. Few times, you feel you want to share your feelings, disappointments, happiness, but you don't find anyone around.. But these days, I have got so many friends and I can just say my heart out.. It really matters to speak out when you are feeling low, and you need some motivation... This is what makes you to stay in the challenge and also stay motivated in the journey of weight loss and adopting a healthy lifestyle...

My daily routine starts and ends with mfp and all credit goes to this wonderful challenge and the lovely ladies out here... Every week, I look forward to the new challenge and would call it lifestyle makeover..lol

Anyone that stands out on your team? missed this part... i think all my team mates would stand out.. all of you have been wonderful on team support..Yay!!

NewLife_11

Cardio part 2: ( 1 point)
Add atleast an extra 100 calorie workout to my routine everyday, something new.
Burn atleast 500 calories 6 days.
Wednesday- 809
Thursday- 0
Friday- 1606 Calories Burned!!!
Saturday- 591
Sunday- 898
Monday- 511
Tuesday-

Strength:( 4 different strength workouts = 4 points)

200 sit-up's
Wednesday- 50 sit- ups completed
Thursday- 0
Friday- 0
Saturday- 0
Sunday- 60
Monday- 50

100 lunges
Wednesday- 25 Lunges completed
Thursday-0
Friday- 0
Sat.- 0
Sun- 50
Monday- 50 (GOAL COMPLETE!)

100 push-ups
Wednesday 25 push-ups completed
Thursday- 0
Friday- 0
Sat.-0
Sun- 40
Monday- 50 (GOAL COMPLETE!)

200 squats
Wednesday- 25 squats Completed
Thursday- 0
Friday- 0
Sat.- 0
Sun- 40
Monday- 50

Food: (1 point)
Stay under Carbs atleast 4 days.
Wednesday- Under carbs
Thursday- Over carbs
Friday- Under
Saturday- Over
Sunday- Under
Monday - Under (GOAL COMPLETE!)


I did a new workout dance video today so that was fun! I also did my strenght training for the day and added some 2 pound weights to my lunges and squats. I feel pretty good about today, hope the weigh in is good wednesday, I am nervous!

renubhat_82

Cardio part 2: ( 1 point)
Burn at least 560 calories per day
Wednesday- 776 cals
Thursday- 584 cals
Friday- 565 cals
Saturday- 865 cals
Sunday- 585 cals
Monday- 624 cals
Tuesday-

Strength:( 4 different strength workouts = 4 points)

200 crunches --Completed
Thursday- 100 done
Friday- 100 done
Sat -30 done


100 lunges --Completed
Thursday- 20 done
Sat- 20 done
Monday-60 done

100 push-ups -- 15 more
Thursday- 20 done
Sat- 25 done
Mon- 40 done

200 squats --30 more
Thursday- 10 done
Sat- 20 done
Monday- 40 done

Food: (1 point)
Stay under Carbs atleast 4 days-- I achieve this most of the days...so i think i can manage this.. :-)
Wednesday- done
Thursday- done
Friday- done
Sat- done
Sun- done
Mon-done

Emotional challenge- completed

renubhat_82

Cardio part 2: ( 1 point)
Add atleast an extra 100 calorie workout to my routine everyday, something new.
Burn atleast 500 calories 6 days.
Wednesday- 809
Thursday- 0
Friday- 1606 Calories Burned!!!
Saturday- 591
Sunday- 898
Monday- 511
Tuesday-

Strength:( 4 different strength workouts = 4 points)

200 sit-up's
Wednesday- 50 sit- ups completed
Thursday- 0
Friday- 0
Saturday- 0
Sunday- 60
Monday- 50

100 lunges
Wednesday- 25 Lunges completed
Thursday-0
Friday- 0
Sat.- 0
Sun- 50
Monday- 50 (GOAL COMPLETE!)

100 push-ups
Wednesday 25 push-ups completed
Thursday- 0
Friday- 0
Sat.-0
Sun- 40
Monday- 50 (GOAL COMPLETE!)

200 squats
Wednesday- 25 squats Completed
Thursday- 0
Friday- 0
Sat.- 0
Sun- 40
Monday- 50

Food: (1 point)
Stay under Carbs atleast 4 days.
Wednesday- Under carbs
Thursday- Over carbs
Friday- Under
Saturday- Over
Sunday- Under
Monday - Under (GOAL COMPLETE!)


I did a new workout dance video today so that was fun! I also did my strenght training for the day and added some 2 pound weights to my lunges and squats. I feel pretty good about today, hope the weigh in is good wednesday, I am nervous!

Wtg on dance workout.. :-) Good going Karie..

NewLife_11

Emotional Challenge:
I posted a blog
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/NewLife_11/view/sahmu-60-day-challenge-a-turning-point-in-my-life-147259

I also wanted to tell you ladies that the Green Team, those of you who stayed with it, were amazing! You inspired me, pushed me when I needed it and you were here for me on my bad days. you ladies rock!!

losinit_4_good

Cardio part 2: ( 1 point)
burn 2000 calories this week while rebuilding strength in my ankle.
Wednesday- 205
Thursday-447
Friday- 273
Saturday- 420
Sunday- 594
Monday- 369
Tuesday-

Strength:( 4 different strength workouts = 4 points)

Calistenics everyday! 50 situps, 50 Pushups, 50 leg raises/ leg and 50 reverse crunches! Will modify and add in more exercises as I am able but don't want to commit to anything that will strain the left ankle so no jumping jacks or stairs for me yet.
Wednesday- complete
Thursday - complete
Friday- complete
Saturday - completed
Sunday - complete
Monday - complete
Tuesday -

Food: (1 point)
Stay under on calories, carbs and fat everyday. Can I do this? yes I can!
Wednesday- complete
Thursday - complete
Friday- complete
Saturday - complete
Sunday - complete
Monday - complete (but damn it was hard!!!)
Tuesday

losinit_4_good

Emotional Challenge:

This challenge started right about when I would normally give up a diet. I was a few weeks in, tired, hungry and feeling like I was doomed to fail but destined to keep trying. At the time I was involved on a few message boards on another website and only used MFP for the calorie counter mobile app. Anyways I got to chatting with this chickie named NewLife_11 and felt like I just clicked with her. She seemed to be in the same spot I was in emotionally and I really wanted to help her succeed. So I suggested she check out MFP as I felt it was a better calorie counter than the one on the website we were currently on. Next morning I wake up to a super excited message "Lynda, I've started something and I think it's gonna be big! Wanna be on my team?" Immediate answer : YES! Knew nothing about what she was planning and how it would work but I needed that enthusiasm so I was in! Now, 8 weeks later, I've lost 22lbs, made some super awesome friends, been inspired and hopefully was able to inspire a few of you.

So, what does this challenge mean to me? It means I'm not in this alone. It means that I have the strength to succeed. It means I can challenge myself and make myself better through hard work. It means I am capable of change. It means I deserve to like not just my appearance but the person I am regardless of my looks. It means that I can do this. It means I will do this. It means I AM doing this.

Is there anyone that has stood out? Yes. Without sounding like a cheesy-miss america-contestant let me say honestly that every single one of you have inspired me in one way or another. But above all else my girls Karie and Renu for the constant communication and support.

Thank you to all of you for your support! I look forward to seeing everyone's progress as we move into the next challenge. :flowerforyou:

Much love,
Lynda

renubhat_82

Emotional Challenge:

This challenge started right about when I would normally give up a diet. I was a few weeks in, tired, hungry and feeling like I was doomed to fail but destined to keep trying. At the time I was involved on a few message boards on another website and only used MFP for the calorie counter mobile app. Anyways I got to chatting with this chickie named NewLife_11 and felt like I just clicked with her. She seemed to be in the same spot I was in emotionally and I really wanted to help her succeed. So I suggested she check out MFP as I felt it was a better calorie counter than the one on the website we were currently on. Next morning I wake up to a super excited message "Lynda, I've started something and I think it's gonna be big! Wanna be on my team?" Immediate answer : YES! Knew nothing about what she was planning and how it would work but I needed that enthusiasm so I was in! Now, 8 weeks later, I've lost 22lbs, made some super awesome friends, been inspired and hopefully was able to inspire a few of you.

So, what does this challenge mean to me? It means I'm not in this alone. It means that I have the strength to succeed. It means I can challenge myself and make myself better through hard work. It means I am capable of change. It means I deserve to like not just my appearance but the person I am regardless of my looks. It means that I can do this. It means I will do this. It means I AM doing this.

Is there anyone that has stood out? Yes. Without sounding like a cheesy-miss america-contestant let me say honestly that every single one of you have inspired me in one way or another. But above all else my girls Karie and Renu for the constant communication and support.

Thank you to all of you for your support! I look forward to seeing everyone's progress as we move into the next challenge. :flowerforyou:

Much love,
Lynda

Lynda,

Very well written, thanks for those lovely words..

You inspired all of us... As always, I like reading your posts.. you have the talent of putting the right words at the right time.. :-) 22 lbs is amazing..cheers to you..Yay!!!

renubhat_82

Ladies,

Completed all the strength challenges and this completes all my challenges with full points..Yay!!! Burning 560 cals daily was just amazing!!!

losinit_4_good

CArdio part 1: I ddin't post daily due to interent issues at home but I made sure to update as often as I was able. does that count?

Cardio part 2: ( 1 point)
burn 2000 calories this week while rebuilding strength in my ankle.
Wednesday- 205
Thursday-447
Friday- 273
Saturday- 420
Sunday- 594
Monday- 369
Tuesday- 0

YAY! I did it and had a little over 300 calories burned to spare!!! Thanks for the encouragement gals!

Strength:( 4 different strength workouts = 4 points)

Calistenics everyday! 50 situps, 50 Pushups, 50 leg raises/ leg and 50 reverse crunches! Will modify and add in more exercises as I am able but don't want to commit to anything that will strain the left ankle so no jumping jacks or stairs for me yet.
Wednesday- complete
Thursday - complete
Friday- complete
Saturday - completed
Sunday - complete
Monday - complete
Tuesday - complete... so sore....

Food: (1 point)
Stay under on calories, carbs and fat everyday. Can I do this? yes I can!
Wednesday- complete
Thursday - complete
Friday- complete
Saturday - complete
Sunday - complete
Monday - complete (but damn it was hard!!!)
Tuesday - yup!

Emotional: completed yesterday

So that's what: 5 points? I claim 5 points for the Green Team!!!

losinit_4_good

Final SAHMU Weigh In

Starting: 261
Starting SAHMU: 241
Week 8: 226.6
Weekly +/- : -.9bs
Total +/- : -34.4lbs!

Goal: Eventually, 140lbs. Or thereabouts. IT's hard to say because I haven't been that small for years. And I've never been that weight and healthy... so we'll see. But my main goal is to keep going strong. So I focus on every lb lost and make it a goal to never gain it back. so with that I say goodbye to 34.4lbs! and thank you to all my fellow SAHMU-ers for helping me lose it!

renubhat_82

Last week- 159
This week- 158.2
Weekly loss- -0.8

renubhat_82

Total points- 8
Cardio part 1- 1 point
Cardio part 2- 1 point
Strengths- 4 points
Food- 1 point
Emotional- 1 point

Yay!! scored full this week..

losinit_4_good

Apparently I can't read! Strength challenge was worth 4 point, so that means I scored 8 points total. Sweet!