***TEAM PERSEVERANCE - AUGUST CHALLENGE*** (Closed group)

elana1987

Lunges - done

Water - waaaay over

Calories - will be under tonight, for sure.

Miles done for the team (can we start this now? I purposely upped my workout today to get some extra mileage in!!!): 1.5

Lori_menorahlover

Elana I deeply appreciate your positive attitude. TY so much!!! You will go far in life with a spirit like you have! Don't ever lose it!

I did the squat lunges today too team BUT I added 3 pound weights in each hand as I did them to push myself harder.

I will be under calories today and of course drank around 1.5 gallons of water today.

Elana we will officially start the miles on Monday and I hope and pray that everyone will pitch in for us to reach 100 next week.

sherrisloan

Check for everything today!!! I'll do my weight in the morning but I have lost 3'' all over.

Lori_menorahlover

Oh Sherri I am soooo happy for you!!! That is such incredible news to hear!!! I love hearing it, I just can't tell you how much!!!

REMEMBER: I want everyone thinking about how many miles than can commit to next week PLUS we all have to post a favorite recipe in our forum WITH THE NUTRITIONAL VALUE. Read Gary's rules below please:

Each team must coordinate a 100 mile walk, run, jog outside of their normal running jogging. You will need to volunteer how much you can walk. If the team does accomplish the 100 mile challenge they will be
rewarded with 5 bonus point. In addition to the 100 mile walk each team member must submit their
favorite recipe to the group forum, along with the nutritional value. If someone submits your favorite
you must find another recipe to submit.

gods_gal

Hi everybody,
Lazy day today but got my challenge exercise in early. Hubby did them with me. Here's the scoop:

25 Squat lunges: yes
Under cals: yes
72 oz. water: yes

Hope everyone has a great night! Hitting the bed early to read some Karen Kingsbury before I go to sleep. Love her!!!

Lori_menorahlover

Ty so much for posting Bonnie and enjoy a blessed evening curled up with a wonderful book! Sounds cozy indeed! Tell the hubby I said WOO HOO WAY TO GO, for working out with you!!!!

Lori_menorahlover

I have been asked for a current list of our team. Well here it is. People who have left us and dropped out are no longer on the list. Sooo this is who we have now. 2 people on the list have been MIA this entire week. I have reached out to them and if I don't hear back by the beginning of this week, sigh, I'm just moving on. Now don't sit there thinking... is she talking about me.. does she mean me. You know who you are if you signed up on day one and have done nothing yet. Missing a day here or there is NOT what I'm talking about. If you are one of those people then for goodness sakes reach out to me, I'm the most understanding person you will ever meet! HUGS!!!!!

1beachteacher
AmandaR910
arielle0489
bonniehoskins
boosmama98
fitnhealthyccthatsme
emilyahsmommy
godswonderwoman
Jack_mc
JulesWatkins
kjnicol
kweeden
Lori_menorahlover
ncgatorfan
NeuroticVirgo
rjsewell
SeatownJ
sherrisloan
sumjoy
tanya7712
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trimom63
elana1987

sumjoy

Under calorie goal!
Drank 64+ oz water!
Completed 25 squat lunges!

Lori_menorahlover

Thx for checking in Judy!!!!!

fitnhealthyccthatsme

Squat lunges - done
Water - done
Calories - under goal

I added an extra mile to my walking routine today in preparation for next week. I haven't put my workout routine on paper since it hasn't really been routine. I need to do that so I can see where to add in the extra mileage. I figure if I can go three miles instead of two each time I'm walking and working toward jogging, it's a step closer to beginning my 5K training. :-)

I'm also doing some recipe research. I have several favorites, but need to gather nutritional value.

aippolito1

Squat lunges - last minute but yes!
Water - working on it
Under calories - YES!

aippolito1

Water done!

kjnicol

Water done!

YAY well done. Sometimes its hard to get down but we jsut have to do it. Just think of the good it's doing for your body!!!

OK So here is my recipe. I found it on MFP, changed it a bit, tried it and LOVED it!! It's my breaky when I'm feeling like I want something a bit naughty. (however with only 123 cals its not naughty at all!!)

Banana and blueberry "pancakes"

1/2 banana, mashed
¼ cup frozen Blueberries
4 egg whites
I small packet of instant oatmeal - Original
sprinkle of cinnamon...

Cook blueberries then divide into berries and juice. Put the liquid aside as topping for pancakes
Mix berries and other ingredients together and fry like a regular pancake.
Top with blueberry juice and if you want a little bit of syrup.
Makes 2 servings
Yummy!!!

Nutritional value for one serving (without syrup)
Cals - 123
Carbs - 21
Fat - 1
Protein - 11
Sodium - 151

Heather_GodsWonderWoman

Water, Calories and Squat Lunges-CHECK!
Go TEAM!!!

For the 100 miles for our team, please put me down for 5 and if you need more let me know and i can double it. Yikes!
Heather

trimom63

Ok....just popping in to say it took me till this late, but the challenge is a success for today!!! May I just say that...I hate squat thrusts!! hahah!!

Will be back at it tomorrow after a good night's sleep!!!

NeuroticVirgo

Here is my recipe for the challenge ...as far as I can tell no ones posted it. I really like making these, and even my daughter (age 8) likes them, and prep time is quick.

Portobello Mushroom Cheese Pizza



Calories: 85 Carbs: 7 Fiber: 2 Fat: 5 Sugar: 4 Protein: 6 Sodium: 151
Makes 2 servings (its 85 cals per serving)

Ingredients
4 Tbsp - No Salt Added Tomato Sauce
4 tsp (10g) - Kraft Parmesan Cheese
4 Tbsp - Shredded Cheese (I used walmarts Fiesta Blend)
2 Portobello mushroom Caps

Directions

1) Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
2) Cut out mushroom stem and ribs with spoon. Don't throw away, save to the side.
3) Bake for 10 minutes, remove and drain juice. ( draining the juice and even blotting with a paper towel helps them from being watery and washing away your sauce)
4) Chop up stems & ribs. Put 2 Tbsp of sauce in each mushroom, then top with stems/ribs, 2 tbsp shredded cheese, and tsp Parmesan cheese.
5) Bake in oven additional 15 minutes.

* Let sit for a minute then eat.

NeuroticVirgo

I don't think I checked in Friday...but everything was completed, under cal, did push ups & water.

Today:
Water: Check
Calories: Not sure...The only thing I ate was a 400 cal sub from subway...and then I had enchilada fries from a Mexican place that has no nutritional value....And I can tell you, I know that wasn't low cal...but I don't really know how much.
Squat Lunges: Yes...but I'm going to go die now because I also did 9 hours of painting and wood staining today!

I'll post my weight Monday morning if that's ok.

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Lori, I know I texted you earlier bc I wasnt going to be back home till late... but I still wanted the team to know that I'm not MIA.

Under cals - done
Over 64oz - done
Squat lunges - done

I will weigh on Monday...

Hope everyone had a great day!!!

rj_knitnchick

just got a chance to read over the post from everyone and check out week 2 challenge. Apparently when the word "challenge" is used they really mean CHALLENGE. This is great though. Sometimes that kick is just what we need to get over the hump that we are facing.

We have amazing team members. You guys are doing great. We are all on this site for a reason. I recently became a part of the community side of it and I have found that to be so helpful. When I really want that soda and candy bar I just read over some of the posts that others have posted and it helps to refocus my mind on to healthier choices. Thank you for that.

I feel that for the 100 mile walk challenge I would like to be put down for 10. I will add those to my days that I normally "rest". That is only a little over 3 miles a day. I feel that is doable.

I will be working on the recipe today and will have it posted.

Hope everyone has a blessed day.

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Here's a recipe:

Turkey Wraps (Makes 4)

Ingredients

4 fajita-size fat-free flour tortillas
8 tsp mashed avocado (about 2 slices avocado)
8 oz sodium-free, extra lean turkey breast deli slices
2 tsp barbecue sauce
4 thin slices of reduced-sodium, nonfat Mozzarella cheese
1 cup peeled and coarsely shredded carrots (about 2 large carrots)

Directions:

For each wrap: Place two teaspoons mashed avocado on tortilla, spreading to within 1 inch of tortilla edge. Place 1 slice (or equal to 2 oz) of turkey breast over mashed avocado. Top with a slice cheese and spread on 1/2 teaspoon barbecue sauce. Sprinkle 1/4 cup carrots over the sauce.

Roll up tightly. Place seam side down on plate. Using serrated knife, slice in half.

Repeat procedure preparing four wraps. Serve.

(Serves 4)
CALORIES 252 calories per serving
Fat 3.5 g
Saturated Fat 0.2 g
Cholesterol 25 mg
Sodium 435 mg
Carbohydrates 31.3 g
Fiber 4.9 g
Total Sugars 4.5 g
Protein 24.4 g
Calcium 383.0 mg

Lori_menorahlover

Whew, a lot of posts since I was on late last night! AWESOME!!! Thank you team for posting all of that! Later today I will be starting a new forum thread for week 2. We might possibly be adding another teammate as well.

You are all doing AMAZING and I DEEPLY appreciate the communication. WONDERFUL JOB posting the recipes as well!!!!

I will be off and on today so just holler, message or text if you need me! 417-217-0625

Love you Team Perseverance!

Have a blessed day and rest! I'm going to be working out today but please the rest of you feel free to take the day off!!!!!

Lori

Lori_menorahlover

Turkey Burger and Sweet Potato Chips ~ (I chose a recipe that is something I eat almost daily. A turkey burger! Will be making the Sweet Potato Chips soon! This is from Oxygen Magazine!)

Craving the taste of fast food? Cook up this quick and easy meal that will fool your taste buds without adding extra fat or sodium.

Turkey Burger and Sweet Potato Chips
Ready in 30 minutes • Makes 2 servings

Ingredients:

Non-stick olive oil spray
1 medium sweet potato, sliced thinly (1/8" thick slices)
Sea salt, to taste (optional)
8 oz lean ground turkey
¼ cup salsa, divided
4 slices tomato
2 Romaine lettuce leaves
2 whole-grain, thin burger buns, toasted

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly spray a baking sheet with olive oil spray. Spread sweet potato slices on baking sheet and lightly sprinkle with sea salt, if desired. Bake 20 to 25 minutes until cooked through, stirring once halfway through.
Meanwhile, lightly spray a large sauté pan with olive oil spray. Mix ground turkey with 2 tablespoons of salsa, divide in half and form each half into a patty. Cook patties over medium-high heat until lightly browned on one side (approximately 4 minutes). Flip burgers over and continue cooking until done, approximately 3 more minutes.
On half of each bun, place a lettuce leaf and 2 tomato slices; place burgers on the opposite bun and top with remaining salsa (1 tablespoon each). Place lettuce and tomato side on top of burger and salsa and serve immediately with the sweet potato chips.

Nutrients per serving:

Calories: 353, Total Fats: 11 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Trans Fat: 0 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 150 mg, Total Carbohydrates: 41 g, Dietary Fiber: 8 g, Sugars: 9 g, Protein: 27 g, Iron, 2 mg

Lori_menorahlover

*****IMPORTANT!!!! THIS FORUM HAS MOVED AND WEEK 2 IS NOW LOCATED HERE: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/310661--team-perseverance-august-challenge-week-2-closed-gr

DO NOT POST IN THIS FORUM, INSTEAD GO TO THE NEW WEEK 2 THREAD THAT HAS BEEN STARTED!!!

SEE YOU THERE!!!!!!

Lori