End of Summer Challenge
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Ok ladies, I have gotten off track of the challenge. I just noticed that we were supposed to dance for 15 minutes on Friday. When I looked back, I looked at the list that had no challenge for Friday. On today, I did walk two miles in a walk for diabetes. I know that is two miles short. So, I have a lot of making up to do on tomorrow. I will get my other two miles in, I will dance for 15 minutes and will stay away from processed food. Tomorrow will be a major challenge for me.0
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@MissKash-I almost missed the challenge to until I scrolled through all the pages. Im nervous about tomorrow, I dont know about the no processed food. Im going to try my best.
@Dee-Hope you're still sticking to the challenge.
Anyone-Do you have a list for foods that are not processed? Thanks! Hope your having a great weekend!
Results for Sat, 9/17 4 miles of exercise:
Did 7 miles of Jogging/Walking Intervals0 -
@loveme445, I'm nervous about today challenge as well. You rocked the last two though!! WTG!!! I Googled processed foods and this is what one site said.
1. Canned foods with large amounts of sodium or fat
2. Bread and pasta made with refined white flour instead of whole grains
3. Packaged high calorie snack foods such as chips and candies
4. Frozen fish sticks and frozen dinners that are high in fat and sodium.
5. Sugar breakfast cereals
6. Processed meat such as bologna, hot dogs, sausage, ham, and other packaged lunch meat.
So, I guess that's pretty much all things that are tasty, lol. This should be interesting.0 -
Sorry for the delay in posting, busy weekend!!
For non-processed foods, just think "next to nature." All fruits, vegetables, whole grains (oats, whole wheat), nuts, lean meats, etc. If it's not from a package, it's likely unprocessed.
So, that means avoiding Lean Cuisines, Splenda, white breads and rolls, etc.
It's a TOUGH one... for sure!@MissKash-I almost missed the challenge to until I scrolled through all the pages. Im nervous about tomorrow, I dont know about the no processed food. Im going to try my best.
@Dee-Hope you're still sticking to the challenge.
Anyone-Do you have a list for foods that are not processed? Thanks! Hope your having a great weekend!
Results for Sat, 9/17 4 miles of exercise:
Did 7 miles of Jogging/Walking Intervals0 -
I'm really doing poorly on these challenges, myself! BUT - at least it's getting me thinking about it and more aware, so I'll take that for now.
Friday 9-16: Dance. DONE!!! Did it on Saturday, tho... but it was fun!
Saturday 9-17: Get in 4 miles of exercise running, jogging, elliptical, stairs, bike, etc. I went 2.2 in the morning, and got in another mile that evening. So, I was short of the goal.....
Sunday 9-18: Eat NO PROCESSED foods today. This is one of my favorite challenges, and the hardest. I had a bagel this morning, so I did NOT make it today. However, I'm going to try and do it tomorrow.... although at work is always really tough.
And looking ahead to Monday 9-19: Burn 450 calories today (Miss Kash). How are YOU going to get your burn on?? I'm planning on two walks - one in the morning and one at night... but I will still need to do something else to get my burn up to this. Maybe some wii.0 -
ok challengers, today i got in a 3.6 mile walk to make up for two miles that i didnt get done with on yesterday. I also attempted to day for 15 minutes, but after two minutes, i decided that i needed some guidance. so, i put on kathy smiths latin rhythms dvd to finish my 15 minutes of dance. i am not a dancer at all. as far as the no processed food is concerned, lets just say that i did not do well. i had white bread, white rice, and white sugar. so i get a sad face for that.
as for tomorrow, i plan to do some elliptical and walking to get my calorie burn.0 -
ok challengers, today i got in a 3.6 mile walk to make up for two miles that i didnt get done with on yesterday. I also attempted to day for 15 minutes, but after two minutes, i decided that i needed some guidance. so, i put on kathy smiths latin rhythms dvd to finish my 15 minutes of dance. i am not a dancer at all. as far as the no processed food is concerned, lets just say that i did not do well. i had white bread, white rice, and white sugar. so i get a sad face for that.
as for tomorrow, i plan to do some elliptical and walking to get my calorie burn.
YAHOO!!!!!!!!!! Great job getting moving!!!!0 -
@Dee-Good Job sticking with the challenges. Good Luck tomorrow!
@MissKash-Thanks for the info! Congrats on getting your workout in.
Results for Sun, no processed food:
Ok, this was a tough challenge! I'm glad this was only for one day because I dont know if I could survive another day :noway:
I know my day wasnt perfect but I did my best
Breakfast: Grilled Chicken Breast, Egg Whites & Wheat Toast
Snacks (I had a late breakfast so skipped lunch and just had snacks): pistachios, nectarine, carrots & banana
Dinner: Pork chop, brown rice & corn
Well, the good thing is I was able to stay under cals without exercise today. :bigsmile: I think the no processed food contributed to that
As far as my workout tomorrow, I'll probably do jogging/walking intervals0 -
Happy Monday challengers!! Its gonna be a long and busy Monday. So i tried to get my calorie burn in early. So far, I have burned 453 calories on the elliptical. If I get the opportunity, I will try to burn a few more. Good luck ladies.
@love445. I would say you rocked the no processed food challenge.!!! Woo-hoo!!!0 -
Hello, my two faithful Challengers!
I'm struggling to get in that 450 calories, but I'm going to keep at it!! I've got hours to go yet today!
For tomorrow, we're supposed to go to sleep an hour earlier than usual. That sounds LOVELY! Almost impossible, but sounds GREAT if I can swing it!!!!
Looking ahead, we have a few gaps in our schedule because some of our challengers dropped out. If you're up for it, dream up a couple more challenges and email them to me and I will post an update. Let's try to keep it going! I may not be hitting every challenge, but focusing on it and trying is definitely helping me out. I hope you're also finding it useful!0 -
@MissKash-Good Job getting your workout done in the morning!
@Dee-All that matters is that you do your best when it comes to these challenges. I sent you a PM with some ideas
Results for today:
I burned 1087 calories. I went walking this morning but didnt get any jogging done. So, I had to do my jogging/walking intervals this evening.0 -
Hello challengers! Hope you are having a wonderful tuesday! I am so looking forward to todays challenge because I am soo tired. It has been very busy the past two days. I see light at the end of the tunnel. I still haven't come up with another challenge yet. I'm thinking about it.
@loveme445 you burned some serious calories lady!! Woo-hoo!!
@Dee i see that you Hung in there on burning those cals. Wtg!! Also, I like your post on lies. So true.0 -
Good Evening Challengers! We've almost made it!! Here is the rest of our schedule. Thanks to you both for keeping up and keeping on!
Tuesday 9-20: Go to sleep one hour earlier than usual. (jengurule)
Wednesday 9-21: Write down (and post if you’d like) FOUR reasons you are getting and staying healthy.
Thursday 9-22: Get 25 grams of fiber (LoveMe445)
Friday 9-23: Complete 15 minutes of stretching (loveme445)
Saturday 9-24: Drink 80 oz. of water today (Miss Kash and LoveMe445)
Sunday 9-25: Get moving – and stay moving for at least 50 consecutive minutes today. (MochaMixAz)
Monday 9-26: Eat no fast food today OR Try a new exercise (loveme445)
Tuesday 9-27: Try a new food or recipe today (loveme445)
Wednesday 9-28: Stay under your sodium goal (and/or sugar goal) (loveme445/MochaMixAz)
Thursday 9-29: Eat (not drink or in a supplement) 25 grams of fiber (jengurule)
Friday 9-30: Post your results.0 -
Ok challengers. Last night, I went to bed at 915 pm. It was great! I need to do that more often. Now, for today challenge. Reasons why I want to get healthy:
1. To feel better
2. To look better
3. To live longer
4. To have a better quality of life0 -
Ok, I normally go to bed around 11 or 12. Last night, I went to bed about 10:30, which is a little better than normal.
FOUR reasons why I am getting and staying healthy:
1) To grow old with my husband
2) Be here for my kids
2) Live an active lifestyle to keep up with my boys
3) To be happy with the way I look0 -
This was a good challenge for me today. It's been very busy and easy to make excuses lately.
Four reasons why I am getting and staying healthy:
1. To feel strong, not be out of breath, and be able to keep up with everyone important to me
2. To avoid health complications, including but not limited to an early DEATH.
3. To feel better in my clothes
4. So my body matches and can support my confidence. Ha!0 -
Hello challengers!! For today challenge, I have gotten in my 25 grams of fiber. I had two bowls of raisin bran crunch (8), 2 bananas (6), 2 plums (2), 1 cup of turnip greens with diced turnips (4), roasted potatoes(2) baby carrot (2), bread (2).0
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Hello challengers!! For today challenge, I have gotten in my 25 grams of fiber. I had two bowls of raisin bran crunch (8), 2 bananas (6), 2 plums (2), 1 cup of turnip greens with diced turnips (4), roasted potatoes(2) baby carrot (2), bread (2).
YOU ARE AWESOME!!!!!!!!0 -
Great Job MissKash!!! :flowerforyou:
I had 26g of fiber and it was hard today because I didnt feel like eating (very rare): orange (3), 2 slices of Whole Wheat Bread (3), Pop Chips (1), Multi-Grain Tortilla (5), Salad (2) and 3/4 cup of Dark Red Kidney Beans (12)0 -
I've been slacking!! How about you guys? I hope you have a better report!
Saturday 9-24: Drink 80 oz. of water today (Miss Kash and LoveMe445)
Sunday 9-25: Get moving – and stay moving for at least 50 consecutive minutes today. (MochaMixAz)
Monday 9-26: Eat no fast food today OR Try a new exercise (loveme445)
Saturday - I'm working on my 80 oz, and I'm up to 64. Such a good challenge, activity - I obviously need to drink more on a regular basis! I DO feel better!!!
For tomorrow - I'm not sure what I'm going to do for 50 full minutes at one time. LOL It's likely going to be a walk in the morning before the heat gets going (It's going to be 107 tomorrow!).
Hope you are well!0 -
Results for the past couple of days:
Friday 9-23: Complete 15 minutes of stretching (loveme445)
~No...took a rest day and forgot to stretch
Saturday 9-24: Drink 80 oz. of water today (Miss Kash and LoveMe445)
~Only had 9 cups
Sunday 9-25: Get moving – and stay moving for at least 50 consecutive minutes today. (MochaMixAz)
~I was close, Did 45 mins of walking0 -
Ok challengers, I have been a major slacker for the past several days. The stretching and 50 min activity did not get done. I got in more than 80 oz of water on Sunday and today. Yet, I didn't do it on Saturday. Also, today I did not eat any fast food. My plan for tomorrow is 50 min activity plus 15 min stretch plus the actual challenge for tomorrow. I will check in tomorrow to let u know how it goes.0
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Results for Monday 9-26: Eat no fast food today OR Try a new exercise (loveme445)
~No fast food for me today
I think Im going to try to make protein pancakes in the morning for the new recipe0 -
Results for Tuesday 9-27: Try a new food or recipe today (loveme445)
~Well, I tried to make Protein Pancakes (found on an MFP thread) but it didnt work out. The pancakes got stuck to the pan and I didnt understand why. Then, I realized that I had put double the amount of greek yogurt and I added bananas. I will try this recipe again when I get more greek yogurt or cottage cheese (without the bananas)
Here is the link for the recipe:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/128374-easy-delicious-3-ingredient-protein-pancakes?hl=protein+pancake&page=1#posts-17419210 -
Results for Tuesday 9-27: Try a new food or recipe today (loveme445)
~Well, I tried to make Protein Pancakes (found on an MFP thread) but it didnt work out. The pancakes got stuck to the pan and I didnt understand why. Then, I realized that I had put double the amount of greek yogurt and I added bananas. I will try this recipe again when I get more greek yogurt or cottage cheese (without the bananas)
Here is the link for the recipe:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/128374-easy-delicious-3-ingredient-protein-pancakes?hl=protein+pancake&page=1#posts-1741921
You get extra extra points for trying!! Here's where I'm at:
Monday 9-26: Eat no fast food today. I avoided fast food. Yay!
Tuesday 9-27: Try a new food or recipe today. For dinner tonight, I'm going to try to make a new roasted tomato basil sauce to go on a whole wheat pasta.
And looking ahead:::::::
Wednesday 9-28: Stay under your sodium goal (and/or sugar goal) (loveme445/MochaMixAz)
Thursday 9-29: Eat (not drink or in a supplement) 25 grams of fiber (jengurule)
Friday 9-30: Post your results.0 -
Ok challengers, I got in my 50 minute walk and did my stretching with the balance ball and on the floor. I also tried roasted garbanzo beans. They were ok, but I'm not a big fan.0
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Ok challengers, I have surprised myself by staying under sodium goal today, but I did it. I'm excited because I'm over on sodium quite a bit. Also, I am under on my carbs today.0
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Good Job Miss Kash!
I was able to stay under sodium today0 -
Ok challengers, I have surprised myself by staying under sodium goal today, but I did it. I'm excited because I'm over on sodium quite a bit. Also, I am under on my carbs today.
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!
I was terrible at tracking my food yesterday, so I can't say where I fell on the sodium. BUT I am going to track ardently today!!! So here comes the fiber!0 -
Happy Thursday challengers!! For the 25 grams of fiber, I had bread (2), cooked cabbage(5), Mexican corn bread (3), chicken tampico (1), granny smith apple (3), gala apple(5), 2 bananas (6). The day is not over, but goal met.0
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