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Weigh in Wednesdays"
Starting MFP 218lbs
Starting SAHMU: 184.4lbs
Week 1 Weight
Goal Weight over all is 130lbs
Week 1
Exercise Challenge(7/20-7/27):
Cardio:
Walk 2.5- 3.0mph 4 times this week for 45 min. ( I notice alot of you are doing workout videos and if you would rather do those that is okay, just make sure it is 4 times this week to count your point)
7-20: Not done yet!!
7-21: Done
7-22:Done
7-24: Done
7-25: Done
7-26: Done
Strength: 25 Squats a day 5 days this week
7-20: Done!!!
7-21: Done
7-22: Done
7-24: Done
7-26: Done
Food Challenge(7/20-7/27):
Kitchens closes at 9:30pm! No problem my kitchen for me closes at 8:30pm!!!!
Emotional Challenge(7/20-7/27):
Post 1 reason you believe you have carried this extra weight around.
I feel like I have carried this weight around for 5 years now because I felt like I wasn't important enough. When you have a miscarriage and then you have two kids they are the loves of your life you kind of forget about yourself and put them first and they father. I figured there wasn't anytime for just Cindy and now I know that, that isn't true. (That felt so good to get off of my chest)!!!!!0 -
Starting MFP = 211
Starting SAHMU= 205.3
Week 1 Weight= 204.6
Goal Weight= 164
Week 1
Exercise Challenge(7/20-7/27):
Cardio: Get out those strollers Ladies!! (if your kids are to big for a stroller, have them come along if they can keep up).
Walk 2.5- 3.0mph 4 times this week for 45 min. ***I do the elliptical at the gym (my mom watches my kids) and I pumped up to 10 resistance at 40 mins. 5 times a week. And I strength train so really its like 2 hours at the gym.
7/20 cardio workout= done!
7/21 cardio workout=done!
7/22 cardio workout= done!
7/25 cardio workout= done!
7/26 cardio workout= done!
Strength: 25 Squats a day 5 days this week= 7/20 done! 7/21 done! 7/22 done! 7/25 done! 7/26 done!
Food Challenge(7/20-7/27):
Kitchens closes at 9:30pm! = done! I dont eat after 5pm
Emotional Challenge(7/20-7/27):
Post 1 reason you believe you have carried this extra weight around
***Well I definetly know why I have. I gained 80lbs. with my last son and he is 9 months and I am working it off!! I have enjoyed my journey so far and look forward to the day when I get that personal trainers certificate!!0 -
How many goals met? = ALL
-weight lost this week = 1 lb 0 -
How many goals met? = all of them
-weight lost this week = 1 lb.0 -
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.
Edited by NewLife_11 on Tue 07/26/11 12:21 AM0 -
**Here's my recipe for the food challenge**
Greek Chicken Pasta
Ingredients:
1 pound uncooked pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken
breast meat - cut into bite-size pieces
1 (14 ounce) can marinated artichoke
hearts, drained and chopped
1 large tomato, chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
2 lemons, wedged, for garnish
Directions:
1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion, and saute for 2 minutes. Stir in the chicken. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 5 to 6 minutes.
3. Reduce heat to medium-low, and add the artichoke hearts, tomato, feta cheese, parsley, lemon juice, oregano and cooked pasta. Stir until heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, season to taste with salt and pepper, and garnish with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
Information
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories: 438
Amount Per Serving
Total Fat: 11.4g
Cholesterol: 110mg
Sodium: 460mg
Amount Per Serving
Total Carbs: 57g
Dietary Fiber: 8g
Protein: 31.2g0 -
Emotional challenge-I've carried around this extra weight since giving birth due to not being able to prioritize. I don't usually enjoy working out, but I like how I feel after. It seems that we weeks keep passing by and I am still needing to lose the same amount of weight. I've always had a hard time seeing the value I'm something if I am not seeing results. I guess I need to concentrate on how eating well and exercising makes me feel, rather than the results that I am seeing(or not seeing)
Goals met-all
Lbs lost-00 -
Aack! Ok, just got in after a horrific day of sitting on an airplane... so, before I post my results, I need to do clear up one last thing--
Emotional Challenge: After thinking about it all week, I think a big part of my weight issues come from not having the confidence to make myself a priority and actually take care of my body. I've been on the larger side as long as I can remember, and If something was bothering me as a kid, I would eat bread and peanut butter. Mmmmm, carbs. As an adult, I did lose the weight before I got pregnant, but then gained it all back and since then have always been " too busy" taking care of my kids to remember that being a healthy mommy means more to them than a lot more of the things I do. It's a big change to come around to!!
Ok,-- there.
Cardio challenge-- done all week!
Squats-- yup!
Kitchen closed on time? Umm... well... there was this one night.. sorry!!!
Weigh in-- Uh.. I thought this was actually for tomorrow being "weigh in wednesday". Plus, my day has been a little Bonkers. Can I get this to you tomorrow morning? That said, after today, who knows what it's gonna read tomorrow...0 -
I met all goals except the squats. I didn't lose any weight this week! Ohh well- I turbofired my butt off!0
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My weight is actually UP this week. Sigh. But, I'm guessing that has a lot to do with my insane day yesterday, plus TOM starting this am. Next week's weigh in will ROCK!! LOL...0
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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)
7/27 cardio= done!
Strength: Push-ups 5 sets of 5 per day x 4days. And there are so many variations (full, from the knee, standing, desk, etc)
7/27 strength= done!
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.
**Food challenge= done!
Emotional Challenge(7/27-8/3):
How do you handle the struggles of being the weight you are in your family?
Well I cant do the things I want to do with my boys. I want to run all over our 3 acres of country land out here but, I get too dang out of breath to do anything! I really want to be a great role model for my boys!!
Sleep Challenge:(7/27-8/3):
Get atleast 7.5 hrs of sleep per night x 4 nights0 -
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)
7/27 cardio= done!
7/28 cardio=done!
Strength: Push-ups 5 sets of 5 per day x 4days. And there are so many variations (full, from the knee, standing, desk, etc)
7/27 strength= done!
7/28 strength= done!
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.
**Food challenge= done!
Emotional Challenge(7/27-8/3):
How do you handle the struggles of being the weight you are in your family?
Well I cant do the things I want to do with my boys. I want to run all over our 3 acres of country land out here but, I get too dang out of breath to do anything! I really want to be a great role model for my boys!!
Sleep Challenge:(7/27-8/3):
Get atleast 7.5 hrs of sleep per night x 4 nights
7/27 sleep=done!0 -
Cardio
7/27-done
7/28-done
Push ups and jumping jacks
7/28-done
Sleep
7/27-done0 -
Cardio--
7/28- done! (an hour on the gazelle.. yaay!)
Evil Jumping Jacks and %^&$* Pushups ( oh, did I say that?? )
7/28-Done! ( although, certainly not pretty!!)
Sleep-
7/27- done.
Am putting more thought in to the food and emotional challenges...
Hope you all had a great day!!0 -
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)
7/27 cardio= done!
7/28 cardio=done!
7/29 cardio= done!
Strength: Push-ups 5 sets of 5 per day x 4days. And there are so many variations (full, from the knee, standing, desk, etc)
7/27 strength= done!
7/28 strength= done!
7/29 strength= done!
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.
**Food challenge= done!
Emotional Challenge(7/27-8/3):
How do you handle the struggles of being the weight you are in your family?
Well I cant do the things I want to do with my boys. I want to run all over our 3 acres of country land out here but, I get too dang out of breath to do anything! I really want to be a great role model for my boys!!
Sleep Challenge:(7/27-8/3):
Get atleast 7.5 hrs of sleep per night x 4 nights
7/27 sleep=done!
7/28 sleep= done!0 -
Cardio
7/27-done
7/28-done
Push ups and jumping jacks
7/28-done
7/29-done
Sleep
7/27-done
7/28 done
Recipe not done yet
Emotional Challenge(7/27-8/3):
How do you handle the struggles of being the weight you are in your family?
I look at everyday as a blessing to be with my children. I may get out of breathe when I am walking with my boys but it's worth it to see their smiling faces.0 -
We have maxed out the main thread(Yay!) The part 2 is here:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/303584-stay-at-home-mommies-unite-60-day-challenge
Keep up the great work ladies!0 -
Tortilla Soup
Ingredients:
Soup:
2 Tbsp. oil 30 mL
3 whole wheat tortillas, cut into 1″ pieces 3
1/2 cup finely chopped onion 125 mL
3 garlic cloves, minced 3
1 Jalapeno pepper, seeded & minced 1
2 Anaheim chilies, roasted, peeled, seeded & finely chopped 2
8 Roma tomatoes, seeded & diced 8
2 Tbsp. tomato paste 30 mL
2 tsp. cumin 10 mL
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 1 mL
5 cups low sodium chicken stock 1.2 L
1 cup picante sauce (medium) 500 mL
2 whole cooked chicken breasts, shredded 2
1 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled & diced
Garnish:
1/2 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese 125 mL
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional) 75 mL
2 whole wheat tortillas 2
Instructions:
To make soup:
Heat the oil in a large pot. Add the tortillas, reduce heat and cook until they are golden brown and slightly crisp. Add the onion And cook 3 minutes longer; add garlic and jalapeno pepper and cook another 2 minutes. Add the Anaheim chilies, tomatoes and tomato paste; Cook for 10 minutes. Stir in the cumin and cayenne. Slowly whisk in the chicken stock and picante sauce. Simmer the soup for about 20 minutes, or until slightly reduced. Add the shredded chicken and avocado and heat until warmed through.
To make garnish:
Preheat oven to 350 F (180oC). Cut tortillas into strips. Place the strips on a baking sheet and cook for 10 – 15 minutes, or until crisp.
To serve, ladle soup into 6 bowls and garnish with the grated cheese, cilantro and baked tortilla strips. Serves 6.
349 calories per serving
12 g fat0 -
Hey everyone! We need to choose 1 recipe from team yellow to submit to the main thread as our favorite.
Any votes? I think there is at least one team yellow recipe on our main thread.
Thanks!0 -
Cardio
7/27-done
7/28-done
7/29- done
7/31- done
Push ups and jumping jacks
7/28-done
7/29-done
7/31-done
Sleep
7/27-done
7/28-done
7/30-done
Recipe-done
Emotional-I tend to ignore my weight when with my family. I want to be more active as my son gets older, which is one of the reasons that I am doing this.0 -
Maybe late.. but better late than never, right?
Oven Beef Stew
1 pkg stewing beef
1/3 c. flour
2 med onions
5 med potatoes
3 cloves garlic
1 c turnip ( optional) ( I often use yam or butternut squash intstead)
5 carrotts ( 3-4-c)
2 stalks celery,
4 c water
1 Tablespoon beef boullion powder
1 7oz can tomato sauce ( or 1/4 c barbeque sauce)
1 tsp thyme
Sprinkle - oregano leaves
- pepper
1 bay leaf.
In large casserole dish/ roaster toss beef and flour together to coat beef. Add rest of ingredients. Bake covered at 325 for 3 hours, stirring occasionally ( if you remember.)
Can also be done in large slow cooker-- on low for 8 hours. Do NOT stir in slow cooker-- you'll lose your heat!
My fav thing about this-- in the right season, I can make it ALL with local products!!
Nutritional Info:
Servings: 14 ( I think! I didn't have that one written down! )
Serving size -- 1 cup.
Calories- 235
Fat- 5
Cholesterol- 43
Sodium- 325
Protein- 20
Carbs- 27
Good source of Fibre and Iron0 -
Cardio--
7/28- done! (an hour on the gazelle.. yaay!)
7/30- done!
7/31- done
Evil Jumping Jacks and %^&$* Pushups ( oh, did I say that?? )
7/28-Done! ( although, certainly not pretty!!)
7/29- done!
7/30- done
Sleep-
7/27- done.
7/28- done
7/29- done
7/31- done
Food challenge- Done
Emotional Challenge-- How do I deal with being the weight I am? Well, let's have a cookie and mull that one over. My family is actually very supportive of me no matter what-- I have 2 sisters that are both large as well, and while my parents are both quite slender, have always been out for my best interests. They just come by it more naturally as they did tons of manual labor farming for years. My hubby is VERY supportive, although, seems to sabotage my workouts sometimes as he " NEEDS to get this stuff done" for whatever he's working on. Ugh. He's only home 2 weekends a month though, so I just work around him. Interestingly, in the past couple years, both of my sisters have also become more active as well ( one of them started running, the other has become a cycling/ cross country skiing/ yoga/ Zumba enthusiast.. ). With my closer sister( the latter) we have called each other regularly with weigh-ins, successes an failures, and so on, and having a support like that has been wonderful. 0 -
Oops! Meant to put this with the other post!
Hope you're all having a lovely lazy long weekend! I went to a wedding for one of my best friends on Saturday and danced my butt off.. and looked smokin' hot! Of course, I didn't get any pics of myself though-- was busy concentrating on the bride! I WILL post pics of my shoes though.. I was WAY under on my cals for Sat too-- did a big workout in preparation, and then ended up sitting at a table with a bunch of people that I didn't know, the food was actually pretty healthy... and I didn't want to be the ONLY one to have a heaping plate or go back for seconds!! By the time the bun bar was out with the dance, it was pretty late, and I just wasn't hungry. I'm sure it will even itself out!
Got some mowing done yesterday for my cardio.. I love a workout that feels productive too! Had meant to get more done after Emma went to bed, ( my mom has taken my son to a grandparent/ kid camp for the night, so I'm down by a kid! Whooo!) but last night was the first night in her BIG bed... so she didn't actually stay in it until it was dark. Oh, the excitement of getting out of bed whenever you want!! Ironic how as a grownup, I would stay in there MUCH longer if my kids would let me!!0 -
I vote yours!! It sounds yummy!Hey everyone! We need to choose 1 recipe from team yellow to submit to the main thread as our favorite.
Any votes? I think there is at least one team yellow recipe on our main thread.
Thanks!0 -
Cardio
7/27-done
7/28-done
7/29- done
8/1- done
Push ups and jumping jacks
7/27-done
7/28-done
7/29-done
8/1-done
Sleep
7/27-done
7/28-done
Recipe-done0 -
I vote for the tortilla soup too! MMmmmmmm.....0
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My vote is for the Greek chicken.
I'll update the main page tomorrow morning once a winner is decided.
Also, I'll need your point totals tomorrow and you losses Wednesday.
Points awarded for...
Cardio (including jumping jacks)
Endurance (push ups)
Emotional
Recipe
Sleep
For a total of 5 possible points each. We get an extra point for every challenge that all 5 of us complete.
Good luck!0 -
Points awarded for...
Cardio (including jumping jacks) all days done
Endurance (push ups) only two days done
Emotional done
Recipe not done
Sleep done0 -
Points awarded for...
Cardio= 5 days of cardio done
Cardio (jumping jacks)= Only 3 days (I cant do them anymore they are aggravating my hurt knee)
Endurance (push ups)= 3 days done
Emotional done
Recipe done
Sleep done0 -
There were two votes for the tortilla soup and one for the Greek chicken, so I have posted the soup on our main page.
Points awarded for...
Cardio= 5 days, 4 of jumping jacks
Endurance (push ups)= 4 days
Emotional done
Recipe done
Sleep done
=5 points0
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