Sizzling in September! Week 1 (OPEN GROUP)

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  • anu_6986
    anu_6986 Posts: 702 Member
    I am not sure which new vegetable/fruit to try. I generally eat all sorts of veggies including bittergourd. So might not be able to find in the local market. Will have to check something which is not locally available. hmmm let me try.

    BTW I tried dragon fruit for the first time a few days back, I found the taste fine but the smell was as if it was scented. Is it normal? I actually didn't like the smell and couldn't finish it. :(
  • mabelebam
    mabelebam Posts: 150 Member
    I am not sure which new vegetable/fruit to try. I generally eat all sorts of veggies including bittergourd. So might not be able to find in the local market. Will have to check something which is not locally available. hmmm let me try.

    BTW I tried dragon fruit for the first time a few days back, I found the taste fine but the smell was as if it was scented. Is it normal? I actually didn't like the smell and couldn't finish it. :(

    Hmm, dragon fruit usually doesn't have much scent, at least not the ones that I've tried. But I love the fruit! its a perfect refreshing treat for a hot day.

    Speaking of new vegetables, my grandparents recently went to Thailand and brought back some petai, which is a type of bean. I tried it for the first time, and it was surprisingly crunchy and tasty when eaten with chilli paste. Some people call it the stinky bean because it has a peculiar smell, but it didn't really bother me.
  • bwalton73
    bwalton73 Posts: 5
    I joined the group on Saturday and I just wanted to share my stats:

    MFP'er: bwalton73
    age: 38
    height: 5'5
    weight: 173 (My highest weight was 310 in 2000-- I have been at 190 for the last few years.)
    bust/chest: 38 3/4
    waist: 33
    hips: 47
    1km/mile time: I haven't done this yet

    As far as the challenges, I will have trouble trying new fruits and veggies. My diet is very fruit and veggie friendly now and I have tried or do eat almost every kind. :) If I find something new, I will give it a try and let you know what I think. I may try new ways of making my old favorites, though. Try to add some new life into the otherwise ordinary. :)

    I didn't sign up for the whole week, but I tried to get some of the challenges done. I take a zumba class two nights a week, so does that count for my cardio? :) I am also trying to start circuit training so I counted that towards the crunches and tricep dips.

    Looking forward to a new week. :)
  • anu_6986
    anu_6986 Posts: 702 Member
    I am not sure which new vegetable/fruit to try. I generally eat all sorts of veggies including bittergourd. So might not be able to find in the local market. Will have to check something which is not locally available. hmmm let me try.

    BTW I tried dragon fruit for the first time a few days back, I found the taste fine but the smell was as if it was scented. Is it normal? I actually didn't like the smell and couldn't finish it. :(

    Hmm, dragon fruit usually doesn't have much scent, at least not the ones that I've tried. But I love the fruit! its a perfect refreshing treat for a hot day.

    Speaking of new vegetables, my grandparents recently went to Thailand and brought back some petai, which is a type of bean. I tried it for the first time, and it was surprisingly crunchy and tasty when eaten with chilli paste. Some people call it the stinky bean because it has a peculiar smell, but it didn't really bother me.

    Hey thanks :) Maybe I did something wrong with the fruit then.. I googled petai, and I think I have seen this on the trees, but didnt know it was edible. Nice to know :) I found one vegetable which I had not had before, and my mom knows to cook it. will be trying that tomorrow. I will try to find out whats that called in English. It is kinda like the stem of a banana tree.
  • petiteerrant
    petiteerrant Posts: 27
    I love that you kept this group open. I've been having such a hard time joining the month/season challenges because they start months in advance and then close after a few days :(

    MFP'er: petiteerrant
    age: 20
    height: 5' 2"
    weight: 126.2
    bust/chest: 34C
    waist: no measuring tape :(
    hips: no measuring tape :(
    1km/mile time: 4mph(walking) or 6.5mph(running)
    And this week's challenges:

    Week beginning 1 Sept - Weekly goals (as previously mentioned:
    1. Try at least one new vegetable/fruit and report back about your experience.
    2. Minimum 3.5 hours of exercise this week.
    3. Identify at least one NSV (non scale victory) for the week and share your story with us.

    1 Sept: Attempted it, but as I live in a small dorm with about 100 students, I have trouble doing these without making noise. Did my best, but I could do better

    2 Sept: Can walk a little faster, but still need to work on lung endurance with running. Mile is still 6.5mph.

    3 Sept: Hehe finally one that I thought I could do!

    4 Sept: Had a great time with the yoga. I try to do at least 30 minutes in the morning when I wake up.

    5 Sept: This one is a little harder because I don't have water bottles here, so I have to estimate. But since I drink only water, I'm assuming I pulled this off.

    6 Sept: That hurt so good :D

    7 Sept: Review your motivation photos and remind yourself what you are doing all this for!
  • jennmoore3
    jennmoore3 Posts: 1,013 Member
    Well, this week has been good and bad. I did most of the challenges, but ate like crap.I am looking forward to next week!
  • MelanieOnTheRun
    MelanieOnTheRun Posts: 61
    I have completed most of the challenges. I am determined to have lost 2 pounds for this week =)
  • rklewis
    rklewis Posts: 21 Member
    Thanks for posting all of the challenges! It will be helpful to have a printout since I am not always checking my computer... I do a lot of logging from my iphone. THANKS! :)

    Rachel
  • tattereds
    tattereds Posts: 120 Member
    Fabulous work so far everyone! Glad you are all getting along ok with the challenges.

    Personally, I have been having a bit of trouble this week keeping up my exercise due to a starting a new full time job and also working on a terrible economic torts essay which is due tomorrow :grumble: I am really hoping that the small challenges along with my decent (though admittedly not amazing) eating this week will help me see some loss! Hitting training hard tomorrow night again and then PT first thing Friday again (had to push my usual Tuesday session back this week because of the essay, but I am soooo hanging out to get back there!), so next week will hopefully be smooth sailing again.

    I'm also thinking of starting 30DS on Saturday - who's in?
  • bwalton73
    bwalton73 Posts: 5

    I'm also thinking of starting 30DS on Saturday - who's in?

    What is this?
  • anu_6986
    anu_6986 Posts: 702 Member
    I'm also thinking of starting 30DS on Saturday - who's in?

    i just started it today.. Maybe we can still do it together...
  • MelanieOnTheRun
    MelanieOnTheRun Posts: 61
    I'm also thinking of starting 30DS on Saturday - who's in?
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    I will start it with you :smile:
  • jennmoore3
    jennmoore3 Posts: 1,013 Member
    Well, today, I had to stay over for a later surgery. I had a hour to kill before it started so I went for a walk! 1.45 miles. I didn't want to get too sweaty, and stinky... lol
  • Soccer_chick916
    Soccer_chick916 Posts: 159 Member
    I'm also thinking of starting 30DS on Saturday - who's in?


    I will start it with you :smile:
    [/quote]

    I'm in I started day before yesterday. it hurts.
  • Soccer_chick916
    Soccer_chick916 Posts: 159 Member
    Fabulous work so far everyone! Glad you are all getting along ok with the challenges.

    Personally, I have been having a bit of trouble this week keeping up my exercise due to a starting a new full time job and also working on a terrible economic torts essay which is due tomorrow :grumble: I am really hoping that the small challenges along with my decent (though admittedly not amazing) eating this week will help me see some loss! Hitting training hard tomorrow night again and then PT first thing Friday again (had to push my usual Tuesday session back this week because of the essay, but I am soooo hanging out to get back there!), so next week will hopefully be smooth sailing again.

    I'm also thinking of starting 30DS on Saturday - who's in?

    Where can we look for next weeks challenges? Will they be posted on here?
  • zenJes
    zenJes Posts: 198 Member
    hey i would really like to join the group and the challenges its sounds really fun :D what do i need to do ?? sorry i am really new to my fitness pal, do i go onto the spreadsheet and add my details?
  • cterbogt
    cterbogt Posts: 21 Member
    Hi all - well I am back here after plateauing for the last few months and not really going anywhere. I haven't joined any groups yet so would love to be a part of this one.

    Re week 2 challenges - I have just started this week with the 8 glasses of water and its not easy and the constant trips to the loo are annoying though after 4 days I am only going after every 2nd glass now lol.

    Will fwd my details when I get home from work tonight ... though already sweating where I will find time for 3.5 hours of exercise :P

    Cherie
  • cterbogt
    cterbogt Posts: 21 Member
    Hmm will forget to do this if I wait till I get home.

    MFP'er - cterbogt
    Age - 39
    Height - 180cm
    Weight - 81kg
    Waist - ?
    Bust - ?
    Hips - ?
    1km - 5min (jog)

    PS - I am an Aussie too :)
  • tattereds
    tattereds Posts: 120 Member
    I'm so excited that a few of you are interested in sharing the pain and awesomeness of doing the 30DS with me! Always good to have that extra bit of support. For those who don't know, the 30 Day Shred is a workout program based around a dvd series of the same name. Basically, you do 10 days on level 1, 10 days on level 2 and 10 days on level 3. Not everyone loses a lot of weight, with 30DS alone but everyone I have seen has had AMAZING success stories of toning and inches lost! I hear it's a world of pain, but totally worth it :) What doesn't kill me will only make me stronger, right?
    If you want to know more, there is heaps of extra info posted by ppl on MFP who are much more well informed than I am, you can search for it by clicking on the word "Search" above.


    Challenges for next week (and the rest of the month) can be found here:

    https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SsEmOzTd-JhN4iQ5bdfLpPsxpND6dLqOUDhX5OiNnRk/edit?hl=en_US


    Also, tomorrow is weigh in day! Who's excited?? *hands up* :happy: I am looking forward to sharing all your successes this week. That said, let's all keep in mind that this is a journey not a race, everything counts and we should be proud of all victories, not just seeing the number on the scales move.

    And lastly, glad to see a few new ppl popping in! If you have sent through your details, I have added you to the spreadsheet :) If not, just post them here or message them directly to me and I will be happy to add you!

    *fingers crossed for tomorrow!*
  • jingoace
    jingoace Posts: 219 Member
    I'm so excited that a few of you are interested in sharing the pain and awesomeness of doing the 30DS with me! Always good to have that extra bit of support.

    YEAH! I am on Day 16 of the 30-day Shred... I think I'm losing inches more than pounds!
    Challenges for next week (and the rest of the month) can be found here:

    https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SsEmOzTd-JhN4iQ5bdfLpPsxpND6dLqOUDhX5OiNnRk/edit?hl=en_US

    This document addy doesn't open for me? Is it the correct URL" Just double-checking... Thanks
  • tattereds
    tattereds Posts: 120 Member
    https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SsEmOzTd-JhN4iQ5bdfLpPsxpND6dLqOUDhX5OiNnRk/edit?hl=en_US

    ^^ copy and paste into web browser, should work I hope. Can anyone access the document?
  • jennmoore3
    jennmoore3 Posts: 1,013 Member
    Yep, I got it the first time around, and it just opened for me this morning.

    Weigh in day!!! I did horrible this week. I have put in some wicked crazy hours at work. Skipping meals, then over eating. bad, bad, bad. BUT... Tomorrow is a new day!

    Weight: 192.4

    This week I have not done any of the challenges. So sorry. It is so hard to drink that much water when I am scrubbed in surgery for 10 hours a day. Can't even stop to pee let alone drink. I have been doing calf raises while waiting on things to get going in surgery. Normally, I would be down about this, but I'm not. I can't help it when work is a freak show so I will just try hard over the weekend!
  • miadvh
    miadvh Posts: 290 Member
    WELL I was aiming for 2, but only lost 1 :( but I'm okay with that! Atleast I didn't gain!! :laugh: This week will be better. :)

    Weight: 219
  • MelanieOnTheRun
    MelanieOnTheRun Posts: 61
    last week= 168
    today= 165.6 =)

    chest= 38"
    waist= 36.5"
    hips= 38.5"

    hope everyone has a great weigh-in and weekend!
  • rklewis
    rklewis Posts: 21 Member
    Weight: 175 which is a 2 pound GAIN this week :( Not a very good start for sizzling in september. I went to the MN state fair and ate pretty much whatever I wanted, so I am not surprised about the gain. I also diid heavy lifting on Wed and have been having high sodium the past 2 days. My college soccer coach always said SOLUTIONS, NOT EXCUSES... so enough with the excuses, here are my solutions: 1. no fair this week-they are done for the year. 2. Watch sodium intake-eat more fresh foods, less processed, and no salt added. 3. Drink 96 oz of water a day-12 cups minimum. 4. Continue with exercise routine, and never give up! :)
  • prettyfitchick
    prettyfitchick Posts: 502 Member
    that scale did not move on bit still the same as last week :(
  • poisongirl1
    poisongirl1 Posts: 93 Member
    I didn't lose any lbs this week, still 173 :( At least it didn't go up!
  • tattereds
    tattereds Posts: 120 Member
    Looks like some wins, and some lessons... Keep at it, we will get there together!

    I have had a really full on week... A 3000 word essay, started a new job, and now away for the weekend at a conference (1300km round trip in three days... Why did I drive here? Lol). I have done only 4/7 daily challenges and only just scraped in the 3.5 hrs exercise :( no chance to weigh yet and won't even be near a scale until Monday, so I'm thinking I might stay curious and wait it out to weigh next Friday instead... Let's see if I have the will power to stay away lol

    As I said, I'm away this weekend so wont have a chance to enter everyone's updates til I get home sorry - I'm writing from iPhone atm.

    I brought my DVD and weights along with me to start 30DS today tho, so will let you all know how I go.

    Have a fab weekend - Let's all kick some butt this week!
  • jingoace
    jingoace Posts: 219 Member
    9/9/11 Weight 176.8

    Completed Day 17 & did BOTH level 1 AND level 2 today of JM 30 day shred. Wow! That got me sweating. I will get my 6 bottles of Water in today - so that is an accomplishment too! It seems like I am losing inches rather than weight, but I know the weight will start to melt off soon.....

    Off to ride a couple horses & take a LONG walk tonite to add to my calorie burn today! :)J
  • mabelebam
    mabelebam Posts: 150 Member
    Sorry for the late updates..I weighed in on Wednesday and lost about 1.5 pounds! It took me about a week and a half to lose it..so I was really glad to see a change in the numbers.

    Btw thanks Tattereds for preparing the daily/weekly challenges! I tried the walking lunges, squats, yoga and tricep dips, and it really worked my muscles. Gave me some variety and alternative workout ideas to spice up my exercise routine! In total, I was astounded to find out that I completed about 7 hours of exercise on week 1.

    Hang in there, fellow Sizzlers! We're a quarter-way done!
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