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

losinit_4_good

Just checking in to share that I am having a great day! The stretching has really helped the pain in my sciatic nerve, so I think I'll be back to normal in no time. I'm even gonna attempt the squat challenge when I get home.

Also, just wanted to share that I had a really great chat with one of my colleagues at lunch (ppl are on holidays so it's only the two of us in the office). Anyways, she is very petite and pretty and her looks have always intimatded me a bit, even though she's the nicest person in the world. Anyways, we got to talkng about weight and healthy eating and she was so supportive of my efforts! It really made me feel good! She said she had noticed that I looked slimmer, but since we met when I was alrady pregnant she wasn't sure if it was approriate to say something. Anyways, we had a great chat about insecurites and healthy living and I was shocked that she had as many insecurites as I do. I realize that this is a horribly close minded thing to admit, but I've always been intimated by petite women - even at my smallest I have a sturdy bone structure and will probably never be less than a size 8-10. Anyways, I've always thought "oh it mst be come so easy, being thin and pretty, they have no idea what it's like to feel big."

I guess what I'm tryng to say is that support can come from the most unexpected places - even your skinny minny friends that you think have no idea what you feel. So try to be open to it. It might just put a smile on your face

So if it's ok, I'd like to add to the "emotional goal" challenge. And I'll wnnr you in advnce, this next part might be a it cheesy, but I truly feel like changing my eating and exercise patterns, living a more healthy lifestyle is impacting my life in so many other, unexpected ways. I'm becoming more open to others around me, letting people in instead of always having my guard up. And I want to thank you girls for helping to do this. By sharing online, more or less anoyomously, I have tapped into the person that I am: what I think, how I feel and I am starting to deal with issues that I've carried with me for a long time without even realizing. So thanks for the support! I really couln't do this without you!!

babydbones

sorry for not checkin in yesterday. it was such a crazy busy day. today is going to go so much smoother i hope lol. how's everyones' week going?

yankeefamily05

I am starting 30 Day Shred today!....The first time I tried it was when I was back at 270. I am hoping since I am in better shape now, I can stick with it!

I am having some major poop issues. I know TMI! But it is frustrating because it keeps the scale from going down!...Poop!:)

HOpe you are all doing well!!!!

What's the 30 Day Shred? I've never heard of that plan. Sounds intriguing tho! I could certainly use a jumpstart. Now that I'm offically in the 230s I'm super pumped to hit the 220s. Want a buddy?

Never worry about TMI! I'm an over-sharer and love when I met another one! LOL! But seriously, I feel for you. My whole life I've had random bouts of trouble but I find it especailly frustrating when I know that it hurts my weight loss efforts. Have you tried drinking hot water? Often works for me.
Lynda

Sure thing! It is Jillian MIchael's 30 Day Shred. It is circuit training. 3 minutes of strength, 2 minutes of cardio and 1 minute of abs. 25-30 minute workout including warm up and cool down. You can get it at walmart for $10! Ill friend request you!

yankeefamily05

Just checking in! Just got done with Day 1 of 30DS!!!!! Jillian really works your body!!!! Not as hard as the last time, but still tasking enough!

NewLife_11

Hi Ladies,
Sorry I haven't checked in much today, I had company all day. My sister who I haven't seen in a few months and her 5 kids(crazy, I know) came over, she said she had noticed that I am slimming down so that was nice.

My 15lb loss reward was to get my hair dyed, I went and had it done but I am bummed because I am not sure I like it! My Mom also came over today and the first thing she said was what did you do to your hair? I don't think she realized it kinda hurt my feelings. I got highlights done and they are okay, I will get used to them. It's just a bummer that i wanted to reward myself but instead it kind of back fired.

It looks like we are all working hard this week, yay! Go Green!

Lynda-Thank you for sharing with us the part 2 of your emotional goal. (By the way I love cheese) I am so happy I have this group with me, I really think I would have lost some motivation by now but it inspires me everyday to see you all logging your food and exercise. So I too thank you all for your support!

Talk to you all soon,
Karie

NewLife_11

Team Green
Week 1 Total Points

Karie-4






*Please just add your name and paste and copy this so we can have a total by tomorrow night.

renubhat_82

Team Green
Week 1 Total Points

Renu-4

renubhat_82

Cardio-done, squats- done... Kitchen closed... :-))

NewLife_11

Team Green
Week 1 Total Points

Karie-4
Renu-4





*Please just add your name so we can have a total by tomorrow night.

losinit_4_good

Team Green
Week 1 Total Points

Karie-4
Renu-4
Lynda - I''m not sure... I feel dumb admitting this but I can't remember how the points work. All I know is I did my cardio and squats everyday and closed my kitchen before 930. So whatever the max is - sign me up! LOL!




*Please just add your name so we can have a total by tomorrow night.

renubhat_82

Team Green
Week 1 Total Points

Karie-4
Renu-4





*Please just add your name so we can have a total by tomorrow night.

Oops sorry Karie...I didn't get you right..thanks for reposting...lolz

losinit_4_good

Team Green
Week 1 Total Points

Karie-4
Renu-4
Lynda - I''m not sure... I feel dumb admitting this but I can't remember how the points work. All I know is I did my cardio and squats everyday and closed my kitchen before 930. So whatever the max is - sign me up! LOL!
Uh, duh! I just went back and checked the first post that explains how points work. I got 4. Stop laughing! It's been a long day! LOL!




*Please just add your name so we can have a total by tomorrow night.

losinit_4_good

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NewLife_11

:laugh: Funny Girl!:laugh:

NewLife_11

Team Green
Week 1 Total Points

Karie-4
Renu-4
Lynda - 4



*Please just add your name so we can have a total by tomorrow night.

renubhat_82

Lynda - I''m not sure... I feel dumb admitting this but I can't remember how the points work. All I know is I did my cardio and squats everyday and closed my kitchen before 930. So whatever the max is - sign me up! LOL!
Uh, duh! I just went back and checked the first post that explains how points work. I got 4. Stop laughing! It's been a long day! LOL!




*Please just add your name so we can have a total by tomorrow night.

Lynda- thats ok.. you have scored full on all of them... but after reading your post I had a laugh.. not because that you were not aware, but the way you put it across... I just loved it dear... :-)))

losinit_4_good

Lynda - I''m not sure... I feel dumb admitting this but I can't remember how the points work. All I know is I did my cardio and squats everyday and closed my kitchen before 930. So whatever the max is - sign me up! LOL!
Uh, duh! I just went back and checked the first post that explains how points work. I got 4. Stop laughing! It's been a long day! LOL!




*Please just add your name so we can have a total by tomorrow night.

Lynda- thats ok.. you have scored full on all of them... but after reading your post I had a laugh.. not because that you were not aware, but the way you put it across... I just loved it dear... :-)))

Morning Renu,
Always glad to make someone chuckle! Have a great day!
Lynda

babydbones

so you get 1 point only if you completed everything for the entire week? or do you get 1 point each day for each task you completed?

NewLife_11

Hi ladies!
Here is our Week 2 Challenge
*I want to give a special thank you to losinit-4-good(Team Green) and tigertown11(Team Orange) for helping me with this weeks challenges.


Exercise Challenge(7/27-8/3):

Cardio: Lets keep it at 4 days this week ladies. Add Jumping Jacks 10 sets of 10 a day x4 days( you can easily do these in between commercials on T.V. or while cooking or all at once)

Strength: Push-ups 5 sets of 5 per day x 4days. And there are so many variations (full, from the knee, standing, desk, etc)


Food Challenge(7/27-8/3):

Recipe challenge- for this challenge we will each submit a Dinner recipe to our team thread, you will receive 1 point for this, take a vote on your team and then submit the best Dinner recipe to our main thread, we will then all vote for the best recipe on the main thread and the team with the most votes will receive 1 extra point for this challenge. (the catch is you cannot vote for your own team). Remember to include the nutritional content in your receipe.


Emotional Challenge(7/27-8/3):
How do you handle the struggles of being the weight you are in your family?


Sleep Challenge:(7/27-8/3):
Get atleast 7.5 hrs of sleep per night x 4 nights

“It’s not so much that if you sleep, you will lose weight, but if you are sleep-deprived, meaning that you are not getting enough minutes of sleep or good quality sleep, your metabolism will not function properly,” explains Michael Breus, PhD, author of Beauty Sleepand the clinical director of the sleep division for Arrowhead Health in Glendale, Ariz.


Tip of the week:
Cayenne Pepper
In the past five years cayenne pepper has been used in fat burners. Why you ask? Well, cayenne has thermagenic (heats up your body) properties. When your body has to cool itself down it requires calories to do so. Thus, creating a fire for your metabolism.


*Each Team member will recieve one point for each challenge they meet this week and your team will earn a bonus point if everyone completes there challenges.
*A Point will also be awarded to the team with the highest weightloss for the week.

Post your victories daily and please remember to add up your points for next wednesday.

NewLife_11

so you get 1 point only if you completed everything for the entire week? or do you get 1 point each day for each task you completed?

The point System:

Cardio Challenge: If you finished the 4 day challenge of Cardio, you earn a point for your team.

Strength Challenge: If you completed your 5 day Squat Challenge, you earn a point for your team.

Food Challenge: Kitchen closed atleast by 9:30 this week, you earned a point for your team.

Emotional Challenge: If you wrote a reason for your weight gain, you earned a point for your team.

*Each team member can earn a total of 4 points for the week. Team Captains please post your teams totals on the SAHMU main group page by Tuesday night and I will give the results by Wednesday morning.

*After we weigh in Wednesday each team Captain will give me a total weight loss for the week and the team with the highest weightloss for the week will earn there extra point on Thursday.

* I will post the new weeks challenge to start Wednesday 7/27 either tonight or tomorrow night.

Everyone is doing a great job and I am excited to start our second week of the challenge!

NewLife_11

Hi Deanna,
We have missed you here! How are things going? Have you been staying motivated, I have had my ups and downs this week but I have stuck with it pretty well.
Anyway have a great day,
Karie

babydbones

I posted everyday. I don't know why they didn't show up Sorry.

Yes, I've reached all my points!! I am staying strong! I didn't eat the absolutely greatest this weekend going out to eat at restaurants is way more calories than me cooking at home but i still did good!

NewLife_11

Great i am glad you are doing well! I know going out to eat is my weekness, when we travel I love to go out to eat because we live in a really small town with no good restaurants, so I tend to go all out when we find a good one on the road. I know for me it will get better I will make better choices when going out to eat slowly.

losinit_4_good

I posted everyday. I don't know why they didn't show up Sorry.

Yes, I've reached all my points!! I am staying strong! I didn't eat the absolutely greatest this weekend going out to eat at restaurants is way more calories than me cooking at home but i still did good!

Good job on meeting all the goals for the week! THose squats almost killed me but I got er done too Going out to eat has always been one of my fave things. I have been too scared to venture into a restaurant since starting this because I know I'll blow it and order everything dripping in melty cheese or something equally bad for me. So you are stronger than me for going out and making healthy choices! WAy to stay on track!

renubhat_82

ladies,

Have been bit busy today... We are shifting to a new apt in the weekend, so was busy with packing stuffs... will be busy for the entire week... But will try and be online at times when I am tired.. but yes will burn lot of calories as well..

btw haven't done the squats for today... I better do it now before i forget...lol

All you ladies are doing extremely good...

Catch ya later...

NewLife_11

It looks like we all got our 4 points this week so I am going to post that., great job ladies!

Go Team Green

NewLife_11

Thank you Deanna, Renu and Tamra for posting your before pics and earning us an extra point! I will post mine next week.

NewLife_11

You ladies would be so proud of me tonight..I wanted pizza soooo bad! So I found a recipe for pizza made on a portabella mushroon only 193 calories!!! Yay me!!!!

losinit_4_good

You ladies would be so proud of me tonight..I wanted pizza soooo bad! So I found a recipe for pizza made on a portabella mushroon only 193 calories!!! Yay me!!!!

Good job Karie! Sounds like that might be a good contender for our recipe swap! Well done you

losinit_4_good

I am all kinds of exhausted tonight. I'm working 730-330 so that I get home early enough from work to have a decent amount of time with my son before his bedtime. I am so grateful that I have the flexibility to you this but oh em gee, I am wiped. I'm super excited for the sleep challenge because it gives me an excuse to go to bed early.

Good luck weighing in tomorrow ladies. May the scales be kind to all of us