*PINK TEAM SAHMU- WEEK 4* (CLOSED)
Tayla_Grant
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SAHMU Challenge Week 4 (Revised)
Cardio:
Your Normal Routine x3 days
Dance!!! Dance with your kids, your Husband or by yourself. Have fun with it! x1 day
Try something New! - be it take a class somewhere, try a new workout video, give running a shot, etc. etc x 1 day
Strength:
Step ups x 3 min a day x 4 days (How many can you do in 3 min?)
Different Heights Work Different Muscles
A basic height step works the hips and thighs. A higher step works the hamstrings harder, while a lower step targets the quadriceps. However, the basic height for a step obviously differs from person to person, depending on the person's height. To set a step to work your leg muscles to the max, you want to be able to easily place your leading foot flat on the step. When you bend the leading leg at the knee so that your thigh is parallel to the ground, the foot of your other leg should be able to touch the ground while still keeping the heel elevated. Basically, your step up should not be higher than your knee when you stand in front of 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.
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.
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.
A special thanks to MichelleLydia,Purplefly,sisa2324,Jwlzboatie, and Lovenevrnds. You all made this challenge this week! You are awesome!
Cardio:
Your Normal Routine x3 days
Dance!!! Dance with your kids, your Husband or by yourself. Have fun with it! x1 day
Try something New! - be it take a class somewhere, try a new workout video, give running a shot, etc. etc x 1 day
Strength:
Step ups x 3 min a day x 4 days (How many can you do in 3 min?)
Different Heights Work Different Muscles
A basic height step works the hips and thighs. A higher step works the hamstrings harder, while a lower step targets the quadriceps. However, the basic height for a step obviously differs from person to person, depending on the person's height. To set a step to work your leg muscles to the max, you want to be able to easily place your leading foot flat on the step. When you bend the leading leg at the knee so that your thigh is parallel to the ground, the foot of your other leg should be able to touch the ground while still keeping the heel elevated. Basically, your step up should not be higher than your knee when you stand in front of 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.
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.
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.
A special thanks to MichelleLydia,Purplefly,sisa2324,Jwlzboatie, and Lovenevrnds. You all made this challenge this week! You are awesome!
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Wow week 4 already! Yay
RECIPE CHALLENGE:
Upside Down Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie – from Hungry Girl
Ingredients:
1 packet of 25 cal cocoa mix
One 8-oz. tub fat-free cream cheese, room temperature
2 Jell-O Sugar Free Chocolate Pudding Snacks
1/3 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener (granulated)
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 cups Cool Whip Fat Free, thawed, divided
3 tbsp. reduced-fat peanut butter, room temperature
Two 100 Calorie Packs Oreo Thin Crisps or 3 sheets (12 crackers) chocolate graham crackers
Optional: Fat Free Reddi-wip
Directions:
Dissolve cocoa mix in 2 tbsp. hot water. In a medium bowl, combine cocoa mixture with cream cheese, pudding, Splenda, and vanilla extract. Using a handheld electric mixer, whisk until smooth. Fold in 1/2 cup Cool Whip.
Transfer mixture to a large pie pan and set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine remaining 1 1/2 cups Cool Whip with peanut butter. Whisk until smooth and uniform in color. Spread over the "pie."
Cover and refrigerate until chilled and slightly firm, about 2 hours. Meanwhile, crush Oreo Thin Crisps or chocolate graham crackers into fine crumbs, and set aside.
Once ready to serve, top pie with crushed cookies/graham crackers. If you like, top each serving with a squirt of Reddi-wip. Enjoy with a spoon!
PER SERVING (1/8th of recipe, about 1/2 cup): 143 calories, 3.5g fat, 320mg sodium, 19.5g carbs, 1g fiber, 6g sugars, 6.5g protein -- PointsPlus® value 4*
MAKES 8 SERVINGS
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.
Truthfully, no one has ever affected me in a negative way, contributing to my weight gain. That being said, you can almost say everyone negatively affected me and contributed to me gaining weight because no one EVER mentioned the fact that I was piling on weight. I never really noticed either. But I would say, “oh I look fat” and everyone would say “oh no, you’re not fat!!” Well yes, at 5’2 and nearly 200 lbs., I was, in fact, fat. Now I know others aren’t to blame for me stuffing my face, but I just don’t understand why everyone stood around, watching it happen, and no one had the guts to say it to my face. Like heck, had someone said, hey you seem to be eating a lot and looking a little bigger these days; I would have turned beet red and probably started eating healthy and working out that day, because I am someone who really cares what others think of me! Now I have told everyone, if I start gaining weight again TELL ME!!! And they are, in so many ways. In April I was down to 142 lbs. and then my papa (who I was incredibly close to) suddenly passed away after only being diagnosed with cancer a week prior. I started eating my feelings, because being a mommy to a toddler didn’t leave me much time to grieve. After a month or 2 of this eating like crazy, my mom and my sister both started prodding me to go running with them, or my sister would start telling me about her diets and I got the hint; stepped on the scale and lo and behold I was 158 lbs!!! I wasn’t embarrassed or upset, just got on MFP and started working away those pounds.0 -
it is "Closed" because there is a set number of members on each team in the Stay At Home Moms Unite- 60 Day Challenge. This is the Pink team and we have 5 (max. capacity) members. But if you would like to join, let me know and I can see if another team has an available spot. The only requirements are that you are a Stay At Home Mom and that you are ready for a challenge. 0
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I did it! I did it! I broke into the 140s. 149 on the dot! Woohooo!!!! I'm only 4 lbs. away from the goal I set for my birthday (145 by Sept. 1). Wow, I am so proud of myself. Thanks you all for being awesome supporters - totally looking forward to this weeks weigh-in!0
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I did it! I did it! I broke into the 140s. 149 on the dot! Woohooo!!!! I'm only 4 lbs. away from the goal I set for my birthday (145 by Sept. 1). Wow, I am so proud of myself. Thanks you all for being awesome supporters - totally looking forward to this weeks weigh-in!
That is awesome! I'm so happy for you Michelle! 0 -
How's everyone doing today? I really didn't want to do anything today, but I decided to do part of the challenge and do dancing. So, I did the Wii Just Dance 2 with my boys for an hour. Then I worked on the Step Ups. I'm using our fireplace as my step since it's raised and hits just below my knee (since I'm so short!). I was able to get 62 done in my 3 minutes. It was pathetic and I hope to do better tomorrow, but I guess after the hour of dancing, my legs just didn't want to cooperate anymore, LOL.
What are you all doing for something different this week? That's going to be a tough one for me because I NEVER try new things. I'm always so nervous about it. I have no idea why, since no one sees me but the boys, but it's a mental thing.0 -
I didn't get any exercise in today, and didn't eat well. My boyfriend and I are having some problems, so I've spent the last 2 nights at my mom's house while she is out of town, to cool down and work on things. My mom has no food in the house, and I am broke - so I've been making do. Without my Wii or the stroller getting some exercise in has been hard. But I'm making it work, and heading home tomorrow morning.
Trying something new will be hard because I always like to try something new, but I think I may start the 30 day shred - I get bored of work out dvds, so we'll see how it goes, but it's worth a shot!!
Amy have you tried Zumba? There's lots of videos on youtube and it's sooo much fun!
Oh and I just did something for myself; painted my nails! Pink with silver crackle coat. I haven't had my nails painted in ages!0 -
I didn't get any exercise in today, and didn't eat well. My boyfriend and I are having some problems, so I've spent the last 2 nights at my mom's house while she is out of town, to cool down and work on things. My mom has no food in the house, and I am broke - so I've been making do. Without my Wii or the stroller getting some exercise in has been hard. But I'm making it work, and heading home tomorrow morning.
Trying something new will be hard because I always like to try something new, but I think I may start the 30 day shred - I get bored of work out dvds, so we'll see how it goes, but it's worth a shot!!
Amy have you tried Zumba? There's lots of videos on youtube and it's sooo much fun!
Oh and I just did something for myself; painted my nails! Pink with silver crackle coat. I haven't had my nails painted in ages!
I'm sorry things aren't going well right now, Michelle. If you need to vent, feel free, I'm a good listener
And no, I've never tried Zumba. All for you, I'll do that as my workout today....so if you all don't hear from me again, you know that the Zumba video did me in, LOL!
Hope everyone has a great Friday and a good weekend. We are planning on heading to Six Flags on Sunday as long as my boys are feeling OK. They don't know yet, so it will be a surprise for them and all my walking in the 100+ degree heat will my exercise for the day!0 -
I did it! I did it! I broke into the 140s. 149 on the dot! Woohooo!!!! I'm only 4 lbs. away from the goal I set for my birthday (145 by Sept. 1). Wow, I am so proud of myself. Thanks you all for being awesome supporters - totally looking forward to this weeks weigh-in!
THAT IS FREAKIN AMAZING! I am so proud of you! (I'm already up a lb. from wed. *sigh*). You should be proud of yourself!!! I am sorry about what is going on in your life, however, you are a Strong woman and you can get through it the healthy way. WTG!
(P.S. Don't take any *kitten*!) LOL.0 -
I didn't get any exercise in today, and didn't eat well. My boyfriend and I are having some problems, so I've spent the last 2 nights at my mom's house while she is out of town, to cool down and work on things. My mom has no food in the house, and I am broke - so I've been making do. Without my Wii or the stroller getting some exercise in has been hard. But I'm making it work, and heading home tomorrow morning.
Trying something new will be hard because I always like to try something new, but I think I may start the 30 day shred - I get bored of work out dvds, so we'll see how it goes, but it's worth a shot!!
Amy have you tried Zumba? There's lots of videos on youtube and it's sooo much fun!
Oh and I just did something for myself; painted my nails! Pink with silver crackle coat. I haven't had my nails painted in ages!
I'm sorry things aren't going well right now, Michelle. If you need to vent, feel free, I'm a good listener
And no, I've never tried Zumba. All for you, I'll do that as my workout today....so if you all don't hear from me again, you know that the Zumba video did me in, LOL!
Hope everyone has a great Friday and a good weekend. We are planning on heading to Six Flags on Sunday as long as my boys are feeling OK. They don't know yet, so it will be a surprise for them and all my walking in the 100+ degree heat will my exercise for the day!
Michelle- I can totally relate on the painting of your nails. I can't remember the last time I had pink nails. That will probably be my "thing" for myself as well. Hope you don't mind if I'm a bit of a copy cat on that end. And I too, have never tried Zumba, but would love to. That's all I hear and see now. Commercials and MFP are blowing up with Zumba. I will have to check it out.
My something new is Insanity. I had attempted it before and heavily failed so I guess it's not completely new, but I'm going to give it another shot and stick to it. Today is day 1. Wish me luck lol. I may have a heart attack though... my body is still processing the 3 whoopie pies I ate last night (it was about 800 cals.) <----WTF!?!?!?! (What the hell did I do that for?)
Amy- Good luck on the Zumba work out. Let me know how it goes. I've been meaning to try it but haven't attempted it yet. Have a blast at Six Flags on Sunday. Your boys will be so excited. That's quite the surprise!
Have a great weekend ladies! I may not be on as much as usual... we have a jam packed weekend full of family functions. (I will not eat any more whoopie pies, or cake, or ice cream, or ANYTHING WITH PROCESSED SUGAR!) Okay there... now I can't do it because I've told someone else about it and you can all hold me accountable! Yell at me if you see me post bad food on my food journal, and if I bite it, I write it, so what you see is what you get. Seriously, just say WTF?! and I will know what you mean. lol.0 -
Hi ladies! First off congrats on that amazing milestone Michelle! OMG what an accomplishment!
I'm having a tough time with some of the components of the challenge this week but we'll see how it goes over the next few days.
As for trying something new, I did that last night! I went to a zumba class and it was..unreal! I have aweful rhythm and felt so ungirly being unable to wiggle like that haha, but I tried my best, sweated up a storm and I'm going back next week to see if I can improve and give it a fair shot before I try something else. It really was neat though!
Little girls waking up so I'll check in a bit later, talk to you all soon!0 -
I didn't get any exercise in today, and didn't eat well. My boyfriend and I are having some problems, so I've spent the last 2 nights at my mom's house while she is out of town, to cool down and work on things. My mom has no food in the house, and I am broke - so I've been making do. Without my Wii or the stroller getting some exercise in has been hard. But I'm making it work, and heading home tomorrow morning.
Trying something new will be hard because I always like to try something new, but I think I may start the 30 day shred - I get bored of work out dvds, so we'll see how it goes, but it's worth a shot!!
Amy have you tried Zumba? There's lots of videos on youtube and it's sooo much fun!
Oh and I just did something for myself; painted my nails! Pink with silver crackle coat. I haven't had my nails painted in ages!
I'm sorry things aren't going well right now, Michelle. If you need to vent, feel free, I'm a good listener
And no, I've never tried Zumba. All for you, I'll do that as my workout today....so if you all don't hear from me again, you know that the Zumba video did me in, LOL!
Hope everyone has a great Friday and a good weekend. We are planning on heading to Six Flags on Sunday as long as my boys are feeling OK. They don't know yet, so it will be a surprise for them and all my walking in the 100+ degree heat will my exercise for the day!
Michelle- I can totally relate on the painting of your nails. I can't remember the last time I had pink nails. That will probably be my "thing" for myself as well. Hope you don't mind if I'm a bit of a copy cat on that end. And I too, have never tried Zumba, but would love to. That's all I hear and see now. Commercials and MFP are blowing up with Zumba. I will have to check it out.
My something new is Insanity. I had attempted it before and heavily failed so I guess it's not completely new, but I'm going to give it another shot and stick to it. Today is day 1. Wish me luck lol. I may have a heart attack though... my body is still processing the 3 whoopie pies I ate last night (it was about 800 cals.) <----WTF!?!?!?! (What the hell did I do that for?)
Amy- Good luck on the Zumba work out. Let me know how it goes. I've been meaning to try it but haven't attempted it yet. Have a blast at Six Flags on Sunday. Your boys will be so excited. That's quite the surprise!
Have a great weekend ladies! I may not be on as much as usual... we have a jam packed weekend full of family functions. (I will not eat any more whoopie pies, or cake, or ice cream, or ANYTHING WITH PROCESSED SUGAR!) Okay there... now I can't do it because I've told someone else about it and you can all hold me accountable! Yell at me if you see me post bad food on my food journal, and if I bite it, I write it, so what you see is what you get. Seriously, just say WTF?! and I will know what you mean. lol.
Tayla-Have a fun weekend with family! And good luck with the staying away from processed sugar/snacks. I'll check out your food journal for you
So, I went ahead and found some Zumba videos on Youtube. I made an account and playlist so that they'd play back to back and I did 45 minutes worth. It was hard because I am COMPLETELY unccordinated and have no rhythm, but quite the workout. Thanks for suggesting it Michelle! So now I've done my "something new" challenge for this week.
I've also been spending time everyday reading on my Kindle on my iPhone. I LOVE to read and haven't (besides stuff I have to read) for at least 2 years, so it's been nice.0 -
Hi ladies! First off congrats on that amazing milestone Michelle! OMG what an accomplishment!
I'm having a tough time with some of the components of the challenge this week but we'll see how it goes over the next few days.
As for trying something new, I did that last night! I went to a zumba class and it was..unreal! I have aweful rhythm and felt so ungirly being unable to wiggle like that haha, but I tried my best, sweated up a storm and I'm going back next week to see if I can improve and give it a fair shot before I try something else. It really was neat though!
Little girls waking up so I'll check in a bit later, talk to you all soon!
Let me know if you need any help with anything in regards to the challenge or anything else. We're all here to help each other
Congrats on attending a Zumba class. I am impressed of you. I would be way too nervous to even try, because like I posted above I am uncoordinated and have no rhythm!0 -
Thanks you guys Just been a long and frustrating past few days!
Amy: So glad you tried it! And yay for checking something off the list!! Also have a blast at Six Flags, I wish we had something like that nearby!!
Tayla: Ohhh Insanity - let me know how you like it! I've been interested in it. Have a blast at family things - I'll be checking your journal! Just keep telling yourself you are SOOO close to the 140s!
ChellaJKR- Thank you. Let me know if you need a hand with anything. Glad you tried Zumba too. It's such a fun workout.
I have a friend who sent me a couple Zumba playlists the other day, on youtube, if anyone is interested! I think I'm gonna buy the Zumba game for the Wii too, I think I love it so much because I preprofessionally danced my whole youth, and miss it more than anything!! My goal when I get down to a comfortable weight is to enroll in ballet classes, because I've been dreaming about getting back into it for years, but my weight has held me back.
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Small NSV for me: I have been doing the Step Ups for the challenge and yesterday I was able to do 62, but today I was able to do 82 of them in the 3 minutes. Yay me! LOL 0
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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_US0 -
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_US0 -
Hey guys
Hope everyone is doing better than me this week. I don't know what my problem is maybe TOM is coming, maybe I'm just not ready to be faced with deliciousness and turn it down.. I'm working out hard to fix what I did at the fair this weekend. Next few days are gonna be sweaty!! I've been doing good with the challenges, I have one more day to do of the step challenge. I like to do it while I watch a show in the evening and break during commercials, it's really fun. Kudos for being able to count though- theres no way I'd be able to!
For my relaxation I did a craft, it's been AGES since I took time to finish a craft- not since before my kids, I love it and I think it turned out great I found a yummy sounding little treat so I might as well post that now before I lose it:
Fluffy No-Bake Cheesecake
8 Servings in 9x9 pan
Ingredients
11 ounces fat-free cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 (8 ounce) container fat free frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (9 inch) low fat graham cracker pie crust
Directions
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Gently fold in whipped topping. Spoon into crust. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until set.
Nutritional Info (Per Serving)
Calories: 292 | Total Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 3mg
Like I said I hope everyone is doing well, I hope I can pull off a miracle and get back down by weigh in, and hopefully I'll post the emotional challenge at some point =/ And the plan is to hit Zumba again on Thursday! Hopefully I improve there haha. I like the youtube playlist thing, I've never heard of that! Well back to life ladies, talk to you soon.0 -
Hey guys, I'm really sorry I've been so MIA lately. I have a lot of crap going on in my life, and part of me thinks I should pull out because it's not fair to our team. I really enjoy being a part of this, so I"m gonna try my best to continue to make an effort. I just wanted you guys to know I'm still working on this all, just not getting onto the computer as often right now.0
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Happy Monday Girls
I did my step ups for the challenge today. I was able to get 90 done in 3 minutes. I was hoping for more, but my legs didn't want to cooperate, LOL.
Here's my recipe for the challenge.
Brownies with Diet Soda
~Just take a box of brownie mix and using a mixer, add in a can of diet soda (any flavor you like). Mix until all blended. Do not add in any eggs, oil or water. Pour into greased baking dish and bake according to directions on brownie package. (it may need a couple additional minutes)
I used Pillsbury Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix and a can of Diet Coke. Here's the nutritional information for 24 brownies:
Calories-92
Fat-2
Sodium-73
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Hey guys, I'm really sorry I've been so MIA lately. I have a lot of crap going on in my life, and part of me thinks I should pull out because it's not fair to our team. I really enjoy being a part of this, so I"m gonna try my best to continue to make an effort. I just wanted you guys to know I'm still working on this all, just not getting onto the computer as often right now.
Don't feel bad, Michelle. I'm so sorry you are going through bad stuff, but we are all here for you. If you need to talk/vent, feel free to post here, on my wall or message me. I'll listen to you You are doing great and we are all here to support you! 0 -
I thought I had already done the Emotional Challenge, but I guess not, so here goes:
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 don't think that my mom has contributed to my weight gain, but definitely to making me feel bad about myself. Growing up, I was always compared to my younger sister and my mom would always say "I hope you don't grow up to be like Amy." I still can hear those words in my head and of course, it has always made me feel bad about myself (and still does to some extent). My way of dealing with it (or actually not dealing with it), was to feed my feelings with food. I figured if my own mom can't like me, then at least I'd make myself happy, which meant eating whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted. However, since I've started eating healthier and losing weight, I am starting to feel a lot better about myself. I'm still not confident, but I don't "hide" as much. I try to be happier and am learning to love myself. I have no relationship with my mom. I haven't talked to her in a little more than a year and I haven't seen her in 3 years (my sister and I both have no relationship with her at all). Our relationship won't change due to weight loss, but at least the weight loss is slowly making me love myself more.0 -
This is going to be a tough one... these recipe's sound so good. Will post mine along with my emotional challenge in a few. Just getting settled and starting on my coffee
I did take a day and do some retail therapy for myself (I did have to take the kids but i didn't mind lol). I bought a nice silky tank top from GAP and it's the first thing I've bought in a really long time (a year?). Also got a new sports bra. love it.
Michelle- We are all here for you and for eachother. At the end of the day, no matter what your decision is, I support you. If you decide to leave the challenge, we will miss you deeply and I will keep in contact with you from here on out. I consider you one of my best MFP buddies. But I will say "Please Don't GO!" ... we love ya here and I think that you are just so great! P.S. the dessert you posted has me drooling lol.
Amy- umm let me just start off by saying that your brownie mix and a can of diet soda is so simple and sounds yummy! and I'm a sucker for brownies.
Secondly, my heart dropped right into my stomach when I read your emotional challenge. I am so sorry that you had to go through that. I can relate on some level to being compared. It's not fair to you for her to have done that. As a kid, we don't have the right "tools" in place to adequately deal with remarks like that and don't know how to not have it negatively affect us. Actually, most adults I know still have trouble with it, so how can anyone expect a child to be prepared for pain like that? I know from my own personal experience as well. Definiltely an emotionally charged subject for me... I hope that this journey has given you solice through difficult times.
ChellaJKR- I too had that damn TOM this week and it screwed me up royally lol. I am proud of you for pushing through all of that. I am wowed by your perserverance. Amazingly done! And your cheesecake looks scrumptious.
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Weigh in tomorrow, eek, everyone as nervous as me?
Michelle- DONT GO! I can only speak for myself but I find you inspirational and uplifting and a major asset to our team. Once in a while life throws curveballs but I think we can be patient while you work it out and come back to us full force! I found myself up a few pounds this week and wanted to throw in the towel so you guys weren't disappointed, but then I realized you are all incredible and supportive and the only thing that would disappoint you is if I ran off just because of a blip in the road. I know it's your decision but I hope you stay, and just pop in whenever you can!
Tayla- I never thought of retail therapy, I might need to treat myself to a new sportsbra for relaxation 2.0 =P
Amy- Your challenge gave me a lot to think about. You are incredible and strong and deserve to love yourself. It's so strange to be treated that way by someone who brought us here and is supposed to be our main love and support, and completely blindsiding to not get validation from a major figure in our lives. Luckily you're a better person and mother for it, and the way she chose to treat you had nothing to do with you, it was all her. It's so unfortunate how it came across the complete opposite!0 -
Thanks you guys, means a lot to know you're here!!! To sum it up I've been weighing my options of whether to stay with my boyfriend or if I should go. There's been so much going on, and it's been building for the last year or so. But I KNOW I need you guys, because as soon as I get stressed out I've been pigging out (and miraculously NOT gaining!) but I need the support to make sure whatever I decided I don't balloon up from the stress! So I'm here I'm feeling much better and ready to go!
Mmm. Amy I vote for your recipe (ps. diet soda also works instead of the liquid ingredients in a box cake mix)
Oh shopping Tayla, always makes me feel so much better!!
I splurged on a pair of Silver jeans ($118) a few months ago when I thought I was as thin as I would get, they were tight when I bought them though to accomodate for a little weight loss. Well today I put them on they are loose on the thighs, and gapping at the waist! Woohoo I was so stoked when I bought them cause they were a 29 which I hadn't worn in years... well now I guess bring on the 28s! My goal has always been to wear a 27 though, so maybe I'll put up with the baggy jeans until I reach my goal size, before I shell out that kind of money that I do NOT have! haha
ANNND I did TWO things for myself this week. I also dyed my hair. Just a darker mahogany color. Feels so much better to get rid of my blonde roots (which make me look like I'm gray!)
As for the challenge, I have done everything. Tried the 30 Day Shred - will start full blown with it next week. Definitely got some dancing in, did my usual walks. Did Step ups, using my couch haha!0 -
Cardio- done (tried Insanity again... love it this time around)
Strength- done (83 step ups in 3 minutes is my best... so far)
Relaxation Challenge- painted my nails hott pink and did a little retail therapy.
Food Challenge- (from skinnytaste.com)
No-Bake Fudgy Snow Balls
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 21 • Serving Size: 1 cookie • Old Points: 1 pt • Points+: 2 pts
Calories: 69.5 • Fat: 3.8 g • Carb: 9.2 g • Fiber: 2.2 g • Protein: 2.1 g
15 pitted dates
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup whole roasted unsalted almonds
1 tbsp honey
2 tbsp water (or more if needed)
3 tbsp confectioner's sugar
You Only need a food processor...
Add almonds to your food processor and pulse until ground. Add dates, cocoa powder, honey, and water. Mix until it forms a sticky mass. If it seems too dry, add a little water, 1 tsp at a time. Wash hands and using damp hands (keep sink running) measure 1 tbsp and roll into a ball with the dough. Set balls on parchment paper.Put confectioner's sugar in a bowl. Roll balls in your hand and then roll in sugar.
Can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
OMG so good! they are like doughy cookies rolled in powdered sugar!!!
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.
My weight gain goes back to my childhood and our family dynamic just escalated from there. So I have more than one person, but I re-iterate the post from my 1st emotional challenge... as it still stands: My heaviest weight on record was 201 on the day my 1st son was born. However, I was heavier in high school than I was at my son's birth, but I was too scared to step on a scale and put an actual number to my shame, but I can tie back to my childhood. My parents were constantly dealing with my drug addicted older bother (by 7 years), and I was always put on the "back burner", no matter what my question was. Too busy focusing on his "issues" and all of the heartache and chaos that came with it, but without them ever actually coming out an admitting that he might have a problem. So there were so many issues that were swept under the run and never spoken about. I am 26 now, this started when I was 10, and my parents just recently came forward an acknowledged the problem (he's still using). My Mom always put a lot of pressure on me to be thin and always compared me to my older (by 10 years) sister and tried to motivate me by offering to buy a whole new wardrobe "if" I lost weight. Eventually she stopped commenting on my weight, once I hit 125lbs and started complimenting me. THanks MOM! (<--F.U. btw... why didn't you just Love me for who was... no more, no less.) (<---rant)
Don't worry... I turned out pretty well considering, and now have a great relationship with her and my sister. Nontheless, it was hard to deal, or should I say not deal with all of this at home, and then go to school and be picked on and beat up everyday for being the fat, scrubby kid. I internalized everything, and food was my only comfort. Looking back on it, I had no confidence and so easily allowed others to influence me, and was always seeking other's approval without considering how I would feel no matter the consequences. That's all changed. Thank goodness I met my husband 8 years ago (after a bout of being a gym-a-holic and losing 75 lbs., I weighed 125 and had never looked so good.) He's changed my life for the better. He's helped me regain my confidence, see me for who I really am and the person that I want to be. Sorry for the rant, but I feel better actually having put it into words for the world to see. Yes, I've been through hell, but I'm back and life couldn't be better. 0 -
P.S. i vote for Amy's Brownies and Diet Soda... I love how simple it is too!0
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Ladies I am currently looking for a 5th team member as NinaSparx (Becky) has bowed out of the challenge with grace and style. Please if you can, try to keep in touch with her, as we are all on this social network to achieve the same goal. If you know anyone who would like to join please let me know, first come, first serve. 0
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I vote for Michelle's recipe. I love peanut butter and chocolate together, so sounds good to me
Cardio- done (I did Wii Just Dance 2 one day with my boys and I tried Zumba once)
Strength- done (91 was my highes number)
Relaxation Challenge- I've been reading on my Kindle a little each day/night
Food Challenge- (submitted recipe and voted)
Emotional Challenge-completed
Now it's just on to tomorrow's weigh in....I hope I lost something, but I'm really doubting it. We shall see!0 -
Mmm dessert, I vote for the fudgy balls lol. I know the vote won't count but I don't like pop so I didn't wanna lie!
Emotional challenge- I'll just say that a teenaged boy hurt me very badly when I was a chid, destroyed me. Every time in life that I am reminded that I am a woman (puberty), have girl parts (breastfeeding) or have someone display interest in me physically, my depression spirals out of control. I am medicated but it's not a perfect system, the only true satisfaction is yummy food and knowing that it will make me fat and hide my parts and keep me undesirable. It's hard to know if I'll be okay if I lose weight, only time will tell, but I found someone I trust and loves me no matter what, and he deserves to have a healthy, happy, run around and play catch kind of partner in life. And it's about time that I love myself regardless of what shape I am, I certainly don't when I'm round and unable to fit any clothes. So I'll say I'm responsible for my weight gain, because as I lose weight and gain more confidence I'll be able to forgive myself for letting this happen- I won't be able to forgive anyone else!
Cardio: 1
Strength: 1
Food Challenge: 1
Relaxation Challenge: 1
Emotional Challenge: 1
Good luck on weigh-ins in the morning (including self)!!!0 -
I am going to start a New Thread for Week 5 so it is easier to see the challenge, I will do this each week. Everyone come and say hello. We will complete the weigh in and Recipe challenge here for this week.
Week 5 Link
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/319384-stay-at-home-mommies-unite-60-day-challenge-week-50
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