Team Yellow-SAHMU (closed group)

daisyelaine

Highest weight-- 265 ( 1 week before delivery) ( Aug3/09)
Start Weight- 225 ( Nov 15/09)
Starting MFP 208lbs (June 6/11)
Starting SAHMU 199lbs
Week 1 Weight 199.4 lbs
Week 2 weight 196.4 lbs
Week 3 weight- 196.2 lbs
Goal Weight 145lbs (loooong term..)

-/+ this week - -.2 lbs

CoachMelissaDi

Hi Melissa! I'm Christian as well. It's great that you are training for a ministry! Will you be teaching the women of your church? Us Christian women are in such need of good Titus 2 mentors now that so many women work outside of the home. It's a beautiful calling. Of course, you know that you are a minister already, and every day you are on your mission field in your home, out and about, wherever you are. I've read this whole thread and I just love the way you proclaim God's love right off the bat for all to see. What a great way to live your life for him!

Thanks alot for your words! I love my Jesus and He is all I need to get thru anything! I am majoring in Christian counseling so, i hope to counsel at the church when I get done with school.

sisa2324

Starting MFP 215lbs
Starting SAHMU 211lbs
Week 1 Weight 211 lbs
Week 2 weight 209.6 lbs
Week 3 weight 208.8 lbs
Goal Weight 180 lbs

-/+ this week -- -0.8 lbs

sisa2324

So we ended up with 23 points and a total of +1.6 lbs.
New challenges tomorrow! I'm sure everyone will be able to get that relaxation one in. (I think I'll save mine for day 1 of level 2 30 day shred, which is Saturday!) Overall we did a great job getting our challenges done this week. Great work everybody....here's to a wonderful next week!

ishallnotwant

Great job last week, ladies! The relaxation challenge sounds heavenly...I still haven't decided what to do with it yet lol.

I hope you are all having a good day today! Has anyone gotten the step up challenge day 1 in yet? I think im going to do my day 1 today...

ishallnotwant

Can anyone else see my banner? It's still not showing for me and I put the lowercase img file too.

CoachMelissaDi

Can anyone else see my banner? It's still not showing for me and I put the lowercase img file too.

**I cant see it. Something must not be right with it. Post the code on here for me to see and I will tell you if something doesnt look right.

ishallnotwant

Okies:



I have no idea what i'm doing wrong...

CoachMelissaDi

Okies:



I have no idea what i'm doing wrong...

But switch the IMG to img. Make sure you dont delete anything else. It should work.

ishallnotwant

Yay!! Thank you so much!

ishallnotwant

Did everyone have a good day today? Have we gotten any of the challenges done yet this week? Is there anything we can do as a team to help get you motivated? Let's do this, Team Yellow!

ishallnotwant

Hi Elaine! I'm sorry I missed your welcome, thank you so much! I have read about the 30 day shred and I watched a clip of it online and it looks KILLER! May I ask what day you are on?

daisyelaine

Lol.. not a problem Carissa! I am doing 30 DS.. although I'm growing less and less enamored with it! I'm on day 9 of level 1. I've certainly noticed a difference in my strength level, but there are still things I can't do all the way ( ie, jumping jacks and jumprope) without unfortunate side effects! Blasted kids... I don't know what I'll feel like for level 2-- I haven't looked ahead so I don't freak myself out!! Lol..

I'm feeling completely exhausted this morning... and lastnight I probably got more sleep than I have for a week. I upped my calories yesterday too ( from 1450 to 1700) because I realized that I was usually netting between 1200-1000. I'm hoping my body just needs a chance to catch up! I think I probably just need to do do my workout too ( instead of sitting here dreading it..) and then move on with my day. I *would* just take a break from 30DS, but I'm a little AR.. and need to finish a challenge that I start! Tomorrow is my "scheduled" day off.. I just have to make it there!!

Hope everyone is doing good-- I haven't done any of the challenge stuff yet, but I have my recipe picked out for the dessert challenge!

CoachMelissaDi

Yay!! Thank you so much!

**Youre very welcome!!!**

CoachMelissaDi

I kicked booty this morning in the gym! Just wanted to share. It felt so good to kick it up a notch! I did 45 mins. elliptical instead of 35 mins. It wasnt hard at all. Did most of my challenges this week to try to make up for last week! Ugh! I dont even like to think about last week! LOL! You girls are awesome and I am so blessed to have such a wonderful team!

daisyelaine

Well, I got my workout in, that's for sure!! 30ds, then 5miles advanced walk with Leslie sansone, and then 1 mile power mile with her too. I'm not sure what made me go for SO long-- maybe to prove to myself that it's just a matter of getting going!! We're going for a playdate this afternoon too.. now I can park my butt somewhere for it! Lol..

Mel-- WHOOHOOO!!! You're rocking today!! And you know, now that you've done 45.. it's that much easier to do that on a reg basis!! Btw-- the twilight challenge? That's awesome. I read all the books, but have yet to see any of the movies. And honestly, Jacob is WAAAAAAYYYYY cuter than Edward.

CoachMelissaDi

Well, I got my workout in, that's for sure!! 30ds, then 5miles advanced walk with Leslie sansone, and then 1 mile power mile with her too. I'm not sure what made me go for SO long-- maybe to prove to myself that it's just a matter of getting going!! We're going for a playdate this afternoon too.. now I can park my butt somewhere for it! Lol..

Mel-- WHOOHOOO!!! You're rocking today!! And you know, now that you've done 45.. it's that much easier to do that on a reg basis!! Btw-- the twilight challenge? That's awesome. I read all the books, but have yet to see any of the movies. And honestly, Jacob is WAAAAAAYYYYY cuter than Edward.

LOL! You got that right about Jacob vs. Edward! Love me some Native American men! Pretty to look at! LOL I'm doing 2 twilight challenges actually! Crazy huh? I HAVE to have tons of challenges to keep me interested and to push me thru those crappy workouts!

sisa2324

Sorry ladies...I've been a little MIA these past couple days. Took a shopping trip to the states for the day and am currently stuck in a VERY long border line to get back into Canada. At least I did a lot of walking today. Made the decision yesterday to do day 1, level 2 of 30 ds instead of day 10, level 1, with the intent of missing today's workout. Level 2 really wasn't too bad. It was hard, but actually really nice to do some different moves. One of my knees had really started to hurt, so the change up was probably a really good thing for me. And, level 2 burn was 280 cals, instead of the 180 I was getting in level 1, which is always good!
I was thinking I'd try 'the world fastest workout' for the 'try something new' challenge. It's only 4 minutes, but supposed to get your hr moving. (I heard about it on this site, there are a few posts about it)
Anyway, sounds like everyone is staying really motivated. Almost half way through the week, so let's see some of those goals being met!

NewLife_11

Hi Teams!!
I hope you are all doing fantastic!!
I have created a spreadsheet for our group. Please go to it and fill in your points and weight loss for the last 3 weeks. If you are a new person you can give yourself full points for the weeks you where not here. Captains please fill in your Team points (the ones you get for the whole team completing each challenge and the weight loss point and the recipe winner point) I am so glad I finally figured out how to do this! I started to fill in everyones info but figured it would be much easier for everyone to just go there and fill it in themselves.
We have a pretty large group and now you can see who else is in this challenge on the other teams easier. If you need help let me know but I tried to make it pretty simple.

If I put anyones info in wrong you can go ahead and just fix it, I am sorry if I did.

Here is the link.
https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AnwPqv9GV3KzdGUxdVFLcVdiZmFOVmQzbmd1Y3RCOEE&hl=en_US

NewLife_11

Hi Ladies,
I hope everyone is doing well. There was a change in the food challenge after some people weren't very happy with the give something up challenge. If you have already givin something up, you will recieve your point. I had posted this on the main thread but I want to make sure everyone saw it.

Food Challenge: Desert Recipe (Yummy!!)
Each person submit a recipe to your Team Thread then Teams submit ONE Desert recipe to the main thread that you all agree could win by Monday.
Tuesday we will take a vote and there will be a winner by Wednesday and I will post that point along with the weight loss point.

I know it is kind of late, I meant to do this on Friday but I got busy with family, so again if you have already done the original challenge it will count for your point.
Karie

CoachMelissaDi

Food Challenge Recipe

This is super YUMMY!
MONKEY BARS
Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Serves: 40

You’ll never miss the fat in these chewy bars made with white whole-wheat flour, mashed banana, light-brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon and mini–chocolate chips.


Recipe Ingredients

1 2⁄3 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 5 bananas)
3⁄4 cup packed light-brown sugar
1⁄4 cup oil
1⁄4 cup milk
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp each baking soda and cinnamon
1⁄4 tsp salt
1 3⁄4 cups white whole-wheat flour
1 cup mini chocolate chips

Recipe Preparation

Heat oven to 350ºF. Line a 15 x 10 x 1⁄2-in. baking pan with nonstick foil (let the foil extend about 2 in. above pan at both ends).
Whisk mashed bananas, sugar, oil, milk, eggs, vanilla, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl until mixed thoroughly. Whisk in flour just until blended; gently stir in 1⁄2 cup of the mini chocolate chips.
Spread batter in prepared pan. Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top. Bake 15 to 20 minutes until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
Holding foil by ends, lift from pan onto a cutting board. Carefully cut lengthwise in 4 strips and then cut each strip in 10; remove foil.

Nutrition Facts
Servings 40
Amount Per Serving
Calories 80
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 11 mg
Sodium 52 g
Total Carbohydrates 13 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Protein 1 g
Sugar N/A

daisyelaine

I was just thinking that I have to get my stuff done on here... Tonight, after the kids are in bed!!!

Mel-- those sound SOOO good, and I have all the ingredients in my house!! SO making those for the daycare kids!!! ( well, and me too!!)

sisa2324

Alright....Spreadsheet is all filled out for team yellow. Figured I might as well fill them all in while I was doing mine. Would everyone mind just checking their own stuff over??

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AnwPqv9GV3KzdGUxdVFLcVdiZmFOVmQzbmd1Y3RCOEE&hl=en_US#gid=0

Thanks!

daisyelaine

Easiest Chocolate Cupcakes You'll EVER Make

1 box Chocolate Cake Mix
1 can pure pumpkin *not pumpkin pie filling**( small can, or 1/2 of a 28 oz can)
1/2-3/4 c water
**optional-- 2 egg whites. If using eggs, reduce water to a few Tbsp or omit.

Note-{I have seen postings of this recipe online with anywhere from 1/2 c water to 1 1/3 cup. If it looks lumpy, or "less than desirable".. add a bit more water to make it more "cakey".

Mix and cook according to cake mix directions. Top however desired, but certainly not necessary.

Makes 12 ( or 24 smaller) extremely moist chocolate cupcakes to curb that chocolate craving!

Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 194.1

Total Fat: 3.6 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 402.0 mg
Total Carbs: 39.4 g
Dietary Fiber: 2.2 g
Protein: 2.5 g

Notes-- these are AMAZING with a spice cake too!!
-- They tend to mold faster than reg. cupcakes, so I keep them in the fridge. They also separate from the liner much easier that way too!
-- leave out the water and eggs-- and do cookies!!! Even add in a few choc. chips.. MMMmmmm!
-- they *may* look a bit unappealing,(don't rise much-- my son told me they looked like poo.) but they are crazy delicious!!

NewLife_11

I have done a recap on the challenges and point system for each week for everyone here is the link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/102LC_kOsa1CIiwupmuRu4A1t1Dljz_tK_zo7P07JluA/edit?hl=en_US

CoachMelissaDi

I was just thinking that I have to get my stuff done on here... Tonight, after the kids are in bed!!!

Mel-- those sound SOOO good, and I have all the ingredients in my house!! SO making those for the daycare kids!!! ( well, and me too!!)

**Tell me how you like them! I mean, you cant beat the calories! And you get to eat chocolate!

CoachMelissaDi

Well today I am not feeling well at all! HAVE to take it easy today. But the bright side is I wont be able to take in many calories today so I wont gain any weight! I guess this IS always a bright side to things. lol

thefishers4

SAHMU Challenge Week 4

Cardio:
Your Normal Routine x3 days
done
Dance!!! Dance with your kids, your Husband or by yourself. Have fun with it! x1 day
Got dance done.
Try something New! - be it take a class somewhere, try a new workout video, give running a shot, etc. etc x 1 day
Tried a new workout video

Strength:
Step ups x 3 min a day x 4 days (How many can you do in 3 min?)
I got this done as I love my step ups

Food Challenge:
Give something Up for one week! Make it good ladies, something you really enjoy!
Since I didn't know about the new one I gave up pop and have been doing wonderful and lean pockets and very well on that too.

Relaxation Challenge:
Do something for yourself this week that has nothing to do with food. Take a bubble bath or read a book or give yourself a manicure. Almost like a congratulations for the hard work we have put in
I took a long bath and read a book in the bath.

Emotional Challenge:
Is there someone in your life that has affected you in a negative way and has contributed to your weight gain? How will this change once you have become more confident and learn to Love yourself.
No no one has affected me in a negative way.

daisyelaine

SAHMU Challenge Week 4

Cardio:
Your Normal Routine x3 days- Done!!

Dance!!! Dance with your kids, your Husband or by yourself. Have fun with it! x1 day- Dance with my kids all the time. We love some good rockin' fiddlin' Celtic tunes!!

Try something New! - be it take a class somewhere, try a new workout video, give running a shot, etc. etc x 1 day-- I'm saying done for this one-- I moved up to Level 2 on 30DS!!


Strength:
Step ups x 3 min a day x 4 days (How many can you do in 3 min?) -Ugh. no on this one. I had good intentions though!

Food Challenge:
Recipe challenge-- submitted!!

Relaxation Challenge:
Do something for yourself this week that has nothing to do with food. Take a bubble bath or read a book or give yourself a manicure. Almost like a congratulations for the hard work we have put in-- I went to bed early every night this week! Of course, part of that was to do with Emma taking 1.5 hrs to put to sleep. She loves getting out of her big girl bed!!


Emotional Challenge:
Is there someone in your life that has affected you in a negative way and has contributed to your weight gain? How will this change once you have become more confident and learn to Love yourself.

I've been very lucky-- I haven't had anyone that's been close to me that hasn't been encouraging. That said, if I feel like eating half a cake, they might encourage me on that too, but if it's what I want to do... It's all me, baby...

sisa2324

Recipe challenge
Just made these and they turned out really well, but you have to like pink lemonade in order to enjoy them.


Pink Lemonade Confetti Cupcakes
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 24 • Size: 1 cupcake • Old Points: 2 pts • Points+: 3 pts
Calories: 97.4 • Fat: 2.3 g • Carbs: 17.3 g • Fiber: 0 g • Protein: 1.0 g • Sugar: 9.8
Sodium: 103.7 (without salt) 

Ingredients:
18.25 oz box confetti cake mix, I used Duncan Hines
2 1/2 tsp powdered sugar-free pink lemonade mix
1 cup water
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
lemon zest from half of a lemon
2 drops pink food coloring (optional)
confetti sprinkles, optional

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.  Line cupcake tins with 24 paper liners.

Stir together the water and pink lemonade powder.  Combine the cake mix, pink lemonade mixture, applesauce, lemon zest, food coloring and oil in a large bowl and with an electric mixer, mix until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.

Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake pans.  Add sprinkles if using and bake in the oven for 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcakes comes out clean.

Cool completely on wire racks before serving.

Icing
Nutriwhip (or any low fat whipped toppIng)
Strawberries, cut up and mixed in.