Black Team Challenge Week 4

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  • Vanessa414
    Vanessa414 Posts: 644
    That isn't right, Sam! Don't stress about it. Did you get your 50 crunches in? :wink: :laugh:

    Vanessa - you were 2?! I didn't realize how young you were! Goodness, girl! Now I feel old. :laugh:

    Busy, busy, busy day today so I probably won't be in until later! I hope everyone is successful at staying away from that scale! Happy Monday!

    Is Spyguy...I mean, Batman...I mean, Andrew... the next one for the challenge assignments? I'm scared!

    Lol, yeah. I'm the youngest person at my company by more than 10 years and if I ever hear someone talking about "yeah, I did this and this and this in 1993 (or whatver)", and I just pipe up and be like "In 1993, i was 6." And they give me dirty looks. :laugh:

    This year was the first year I was able to vote so I was telling people how I thought I was cool cuz I voted :laugh: and my boss was like "didn't you vote in 2004?" and i told him "no, I wasn't old enough" and he was like "wow, i guess I never realized how young you really are!"

    :laugh: ... ok, well, I think it's funny. :blushing:
  • proudmama0118
    proudmama0118 Posts: 433 Member
    Ok, well I had a horrible last week. Actually didn't gain as much as I thought, but didn't work out at all and didn't get on here or log my food at all. :sad: Anyways, I am back and done being lazy.
  • Vanessa414
    Vanessa414 Posts: 644
    Ok, well I had a horrible last week. Actually didn't gain as much as I thought, but didn't work out at all and didn't get on here or log my food at all. :sad: Anyways, I am back and done being lazy.

    Welcome back!!!! :drinker:
  • Girlmom282109
    Girlmom282109 Posts: 2,643 Member
    Ok, well I had a horrible last week. Actually didn't gain as much as I thought, but didn't work out at all and didn't get on here or log my food at all. :sad: Anyways, I am back and done being lazy.

    Glad to see you on here.
  • proudmama0118
    proudmama0118 Posts: 433 Member
    Thanks! Only went up .5lbs and its that time of month... so all in all I have no complaints... other than that I felt horrible all week for letting myself stop caring.
  • tresa1234
    tresa1234 Posts: 796 Member
    Ok, well I had a horrible last week. Actually didn't gain as much as I thought, but didn't work out at all and didn't get on here or log my food at all. :sad: Anyways, I am back and done being lazy.

    I've had a horrible week too ... I made myself log my food so I know just how horrible it was... :noway: and I haven't worked out either.

    But the main thing is ... we are here! We are pressing on!

    So ... GO US!! :laugh: :heart: :laugh:
  • Marla64
    Marla64 Posts: 23,120 Member
    Hey guys

    Just popping in for a minute! Ive got my niece coming over today so ive already logged all my food and printed it then put it on the fridge...if I didn't do that I would have to guess about my calories today.

    Ive also started something new today. Since I haven't lost any real weight im not eating my exersice calories...I know,I know....there's a chance i could slip into that 'starvation mode' But i'll take my chances. I was perfect for about 1month and no weight loss....its time to kick butt:smokin:

    I havent been on the scale either:bigsmile:

    Who has the next challenge?(sorry if its been mention before...i haven't had time to read through the thread yet:sick: )

    Forgot to report my workout...ran for 2miles then did some core work.

    Later Gators:flowerforyou:

    Hey, Punka-- I'm with you on the exercise calories for awhile. This is ridiculous-- stagnant, for the most part, since Thanksgiving-- :grumble: :grumble:

    Hadn't thought of bagging them, though-- so, I think for the rest of the week, anyway, I'm gonna avoid eatin' 'em and see what happens. May give me a bit of a boost? I'm desperate at this point.
  • Girlmom282109
    Girlmom282109 Posts: 2,643 Member
    Thanks! Only went up .5lbs and its that time of month... so all in all I have no complaints... other than that I felt horrible all week for letting myself stop caring.

    At least you had an "AH HA" moment and realized that what you were doing was bad not only for your body but also for your mind!
  • Marla64
    Marla64 Posts: 23,120 Member
    Ok, well I had a horrible last week. Actually didn't gain as much as I thought, but didn't work out at all and didn't get on here or log my food at all. :sad: Anyways, I am back and done being lazy.

    I've had a horrible week too ... I made myself log my food so I know just how horrible it was... :noway: and I haven't worked out either.

    But the main thing is ... we are here! We are pressing on!

    So ... GO US!! :laugh: :heart: :laugh:

    Yep, Tresa-- pressing on is the key, in all areas. So hard sometimes, but so important.

    God bless us all-- we're living in some scary times.

    However, one reason I embarked on this journey was so I could take control of SOMETHING in an otherwise out of control existence. I can't control finances, I can't control society, I can't control so, so much-- but, I can control what I stuff in my face. I can control, to some degree, how much exercise I get. (time permitted, but you know what I'm saying)

    And I can control the degree to which I press on in the face of adversity-- stop whining and get back to work, woman!! ( Later, buds)
  • punka274
    punka274 Posts: 895
    Hey guys

    Just popping in for a minute! Ive got my niece coming over today so ive already logged all my food and printed it then put it on the fridge...if I didn't do that I would have to guess about my calories today.

    Ive also started something new today. Since I haven't lost any real weight im not eating my exersice calories...I know,I know....there's a chance i could slip into that 'starvation mode' But i'll take my chances. I was perfect for about 1month and no weight loss....its time to kick butt:smokin:

    I havent been on the scale either:bigsmile:

    Who has the next challenge?(sorry if its been mention before...i haven't had time to read through the thread yet:sick: )

    Forgot to report my workout...ran for 2miles then did some core work.

    Later Gators:flowerforyou:

    Hey, Punka-- I'm with you on the exercise calories for awhile. This is ridiculous-- stagnant, for the most part, since Thanksgiving-- :grumble: :grumble:

    Hadn't thought of bagging them, though-- so, I think for the rest of the week, anyway, I'm gonna avoid eatin' 'em and see what happens. May give me a bit of a boost? I'm desperate at this point.

    yep im desperate too:embarassed: good luck. I burned 315 cals today and ive got 320 left:happy:
  • nickybr38
    nickybr38 Posts: 674 Member
    My week just got a million times worse.

    We are having repairs done to our apartment and in the process of 'repainting' one of the walls the painters discovered quite the compliment of white and black mold in my bedroom wall. They think there is probably mold in the other bedrooms, and throughout the apartment (under all the windows). The smell was so bad once they opened the wall that I guess one of the guys gathered some of the mold in a bag and left immediately to show the property manager. It really freaked him out.

    It makes sense, and explains why I've been feeling so tired and just sick 24/7 but now I'm just freaked out wondering what happens next. Argh. Hopefully they can fix this and fast... but in the meantime I have to go back to that place tonight and the windows can't be opened so I'll be making this face all night :sick:

    How can you sleep knowing the SILENT KILLER is in your walls????

    *sigh*
  • Girlmom282109
    Girlmom282109 Posts: 2,643 Member
    Got my workout in today. We had to be up early for a wic appointment. Ladies if you can do this DO IT!!! get WIC find your local office and get it! We are getting 5 containers of formula just for ava plus baby cereal for both girls PB eggs milk for madison juice and cheese. If you make under $3259 a month then you qualify. Anyways back to exersice. I got 1.30 hours in 783 calories. I can't even imagine working out enought to burn 7000 calories. it would take me 2 hours to burn 1000 that means 14 hours I would have to work out NO F'IN WAY!!!:noway: I hope everyone elses day is going great. We are going to head to the park tomorrow and then to the store to get some stuff!
  • Marla64
    Marla64 Posts: 23,120 Member
    Got my workout in today. We had to be up early for a wic appointment. Ladies if you can do this DO IT!!! get WIC find your local office and get it! We are getting 5 containers of formula just for ava plus baby cereal for both girls PB eggs milk for madison juice and cheese. If you make under $3259 a month then you qualify. Anyways back to exersice. I got 1.30 hours in 783 calories. I can't even imagine working out enought to burn 7000 calories. it would take me 2 hours to burn 1000 that means 14 hours I would have to work out NO F'IN WAY!!!:noway: I hope everyone elses day is going great. We are going to head to the park tomorrow and then to the store to get some stuff!

    Yep-- we're on WIC too, for Josh and Caleb-- total blessing.
  • 3babybeans
    3babybeans Posts: 8,268 Member
    My week just got a million times worse.

    We are having repairs done to our apartment and in the process of 'repainting' one of the walls the painters discovered quite the compliment of white and black mold in my bedroom wall. They think there is probably mold in the other bedrooms, and throughout the apartment (under all the windows). The smell was so bad once they opened the wall that I guess one of the guys gathered some of the mold in a bag and left immediately to show the property manager. It really freaked him out.

    It makes sense, and explains why I've been feeling so tired and just sick 24/7 but now I'm just freaked out wondering what happens next. Argh. Hopefully they can fix this and fast... but in the meantime I have to go back to that place tonight and the windows can't be opened so I'll be making this face all night :sick:

    How can you sleep knowing the SILENT KILLER is in your walls????

    *sigh*

    Is there anywhere else you can go, Nicky? Yuck! That is a BIG explanation of how crappy you've been feeling, though. *hugs* I hope they get it figured out quickly! If I were you, I'd have a face-to-face with my landlord & demand $ for a hotel until the mold removal is done! You shouldn't have to live in those conditions especially when you don't OWN those conditions, kwim?
  • Girlmom282109
    Girlmom282109 Posts: 2,643 Member
    Got my workout in today. We had to be up early for a wic appointment. Ladies if you can do this DO IT!!! get WIC find your local office and get it! We are getting 5 containers of formula just for ava plus baby cereal for both girls PB eggs milk for madison juice and cheese. If you make under $3259 a month then you qualify. Anyways back to exersice. I got 1.30 hours in 783 calories. I can't even imagine working out enought to burn 7000 calories. it would take me 2 hours to burn 1000 that means 14 hours I would have to work out NO F'IN WAY!!!:noway: I hope everyone elses day is going great. We are going to head to the park tomorrow and then to the store to get some stuff!

    Yep-- we're on WIC too, for Josh and Caleb-- total blessing.

    I couldn't believe it either when we left I thought they were only going to give us one check then we would hsve them mailed but you just pick them up right there they gave us 3 months worth. FANTASTIC!!!
  • AmandaJ
    AmandaJ Posts: 1,950 Member
    I am also on WIC, although we will lose it in March when Emmy turns 5. It has been a wonderful blessing to my family and the staff in our office in absolutely wonderful. WIC also provide the Pediasure when Emmy couldn't gain weight and was losing so rapidly. Her doc just wrote the script and it was delivered to our door. WONDERFUL!
  • AmandaJ
    AmandaJ Posts: 1,950 Member
    Nicky, mold is nasty and disgusting. We had some of it in our older mobile home before we moved to our home. Please see if you can get them to put you in a motel. (((HUGS)))!
  • proudmama0118
    proudmama0118 Posts: 433 Member
    We were on WIC when Amber was a baby and Brandon stayed home with her, once I got pregnant again and he went back to work we don't qualify now. It was an absolute lifesaver though. In Oklahoma if you are breastfeeding exclusively they give you a very nice double electric pump (to keep not to borrow!!) Saved me $250! Plus once I switched her to formula they still covered all of that too! I just don't see how people afford formula without it, its so darn expensive. Foretunatly for me Gabe never needed a drop of formula so it wasn't that bad not being on WIC anymore. But yes, definitely if you qualify use it, GREAT program.
  • Marla64
    Marla64 Posts: 23,120 Member
    Fudgesicles-- okay, so I ate my exercise calories after all-- :grumble: Blasted kids made frozen pizza-- I had already done 40 minute cardio party turbo jam, and 20 minute ab jam-- so I had some room-- but still. Bloomin' kids. :angry:

    Exercised a ton this week, kept the calories under pretty good control-- we'll see. Still not holding my breath for Wednesday-- the poofs just won't go away. Took my diuretic past couple nights, hopefully it will budge by then-- this is getting old.
  • nickybr38
    nickybr38 Posts: 674 Member
    :smile: You guys are fantastic. Best therapy ever, and free.
  • 3babybeans
    3babybeans Posts: 8,268 Member
    :smile: You guys are fantastic. Best therapy ever, and free.

    No one said anything about free. :indifferent:
  • punka274
    punka274 Posts: 895
    My kids were on WIC too,when they needed formula...the program is a blessing. With my DH out of work we are on food assistance right now...it too is a huge blessing.

    Nicky-((((Hugs))) to you,how frustrating! Hopefully everything will be back to normal soon! I second the suggestion of going to your landlord and demanding money for a hotel.Hang in there!

    Marla-Your still doing great..Im sure you will be losing on wednesday's WI. How long have you been on a standstill(notice i didn't say the 'p' word:wink: )

    Hey to everybody!

    Today is going to be a hug challenge...im doing some weight work and maybe level 1 of thrity day shred so im sure I will be starving by this afternoon:love: wish me luck in not eating those workout cals...if i eat really good,wholesome foods everything should be fine.

    bbl:smile:
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    Good Morning!

    Nicky baby, so sorry for your loss and the mold-I hope you have spoken with the owner/mgr to have them pay for an apt for you to stay in until the mold is removed.

    I was on WIC-not only did we get food, but I learned a lot ABOUT food.

    Now for the scale.:angry:

    Actually I have made it the entire week and this is making me feel somewhat proud this morning(I know, wrong thread!). 1 more day and I am home free. I have pulled it out, lifted the tape, put it back down and slid the scale back under the bed.

    Thanks Amelia!
  • AmandaJ
    AmandaJ Posts: 1,950 Member
    Just popping in to say hi and good morning. Off to water aerobics, it is 4:45 am, it that isn't dedicated please tell me what is?:smile:
  • janiebeth
    janiebeth Posts: 2,509 Member
    Just popping in to say hi and good morning. Off to water aerobics, it is 4:45 am, it that isn't dedicated please tell me what is?:smile:

    Amanda, that is true dedication. Nothing but a fire or natural emergency could get me up before 5 am..:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

    Nicky - I agree with everyone else - mold can make you really sick - go for the hotel option.. I really hope your week starts to improve - you are getting hit hard this week. (((HUGS)))

    Sam - great workout - you are putting me to shame - again..

    Jeannie (and all) great job staying off the scale - it has been challenging!!

    Amelia - good luck with the strategy - sounds like a good plan to jump start some real losses this week.

    Everyone - keep strong, just one day of no scale left.. Hope we all are huge losers tomorrow. :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

    I am home from work this morning with sinus pain. It seems that many around me have colds or sinus infections - weird winter.. Do you suppose I can claim any weight gain (or insufficient loss) on my sinus issues (just kidding)? It's good to dream.. :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

    Good luck with weigh ins tomorrow morning.. :smokin:

    janie
  • Girlmom282109
    Girlmom282109 Posts: 2,643 Member
    Sam - great workout - you are putting me to shame - again..

    I am not putting anyone to shame! I just am farther along. You will get there. I am going to do the teadmill again today. Jog 3 miles and walk backwards at a 10 incline for .100 that is the hard part.
    be back later
  • Marla64
    Marla64 Posts: 23,120 Member
    My kids were on WIC too,when they needed formula...the program is a blessing. With my DH out of work we are on food assistance right now...it too is a huge blessing.

    Nicky-((((Hugs))) to you,how frustrating! Hopefully everything will be back to normal soon! I second the suggestion of going to your landlord and demanding money for a hotel.Hang in there!

    Marla-Your still doing great..Im sure you will be losing on wednesday's WI. How long have you been on a standstill(notice i didn't say the 'p' word:wink: )

    Hey to everybody!

    Today is going to be a hug challenge...im doing some weight work and maybe level 1 of thrity day shred so im sure I will be starving by this afternoon:love: wish me luck in not eating those workout cals...if i eat really good,wholesome foods everything should be fine.

    bbl:smile:

    Basically since Thanksgiving on the 'standstill.' I went up 3 over Christmas month, lost 1, gained it back-- nuttin' since-- maddening. I'm thinking about going back on Slimfast for a month or so, jolting the ol' system-- maybe next week after payday.
  • 3babybeans
    3babybeans Posts: 8,268 Member
    Sam - great workout - you are putting me to shame - again..

    I am not putting anyone to shame! I just am farther along. You will get there. I am going to do the teadmill again today. Jog 3 miles and walk backwards at a 10 incline for .100 that is the hard part.
    be back later

    btw - LOVE the new pic! that hair cut is very flattering on you!

    Good morning everyone else! another day of nuttiness around here & the box for my laptop showed up about an hour ago. I'll try to convince dh to wait until tomorrow to ship it out b/c I NEED TO WEIGH IN!!!!

    Z's being a nightmare today so pray for everyone's safety. :grumble:

    Marla - I think you really need one FULL day of eating crap & not exercising & then get back on the "wagon" the next day. Cookies, cakes, ice cream...I did it & it worked...felt like *kitten* the next day, but it worked! I know you think that was Christmas, but you were still exercising & it was on-going. *hugs* I'm sorry the p-word is treating you so horribly.
  • Marla64
    Marla64 Posts: 23,120 Member
    Sam - great workout - you are putting me to shame - again..

    I am not putting anyone to shame! I just am farther along. You will get there. I am going to do the teadmill again today. Jog 3 miles and walk backwards at a 10 incline for .100 that is the hard part.
    be back later

    btw - LOVE the new pic! that hair cut is very flattering on you!

    Good morning everyone else! another day of nuttiness around here & the box for my laptop showed up about an hour ago. I'll try to convince dh to wait until tomorrow to ship it out b/c I NEED TO WEIGH IN!!!!

    Z's being a nightmare today so pray for everyone's safety. :grumble:

    Marla - I think you really need one FULL day of eating crap & not exercising & then get back on the "wagon" the next day. Cookies, cakes, ice cream...I did it & it worked...felt like *kitten* the next day, but it worked! I know you think that was Christmas, but you were still exercising & it was on-going. *hugs* I'm sorry the p-word is treating you so horribly.

    we'll see how it goes tomorrow-- sounds like it may be an idea--
  • nickybr38
    nickybr38 Posts: 674 Member
    :smile: You guys are fantastic. Best therapy ever, and free.

    No one said anything about free. :indifferent:

    :noway: :grumble:
    DARN IT. I knew it was too good to be true.

    :smile:

    I'm doing better today. Just fyi. They seem to think the mold isn't the toxic kind and the wall with the worst infestation has already been cleared out and repaired (for now). We've decided we're going to move because despite our concerns about the other windows the landlord is refusing to take action. Sooo, putting in applications for new apartments today.

    Last night I slept in the living room and for the first time in weeks I woke up without a headache or sore throat!

    I failed the challenge spectacularly. :frown: It's the weirdest thing but when I'm stressed the scale is like a comfort mechanism... BUT on the good side I didn't overeat TOO majorly, instead I stood on the scale for hours after work. HAHAHAHA. Okay, not HOURS but...

    So a failure and a win all in one. Stress did not make me overeat too much (I ate 1600-1800 cals instead of my usual 1200-1300 for the 2lb loss... so really I'm STILL in a loss margin so it's all good) but stress made me crack and weigh in.

    Anyway, when I have access to my room (it's kind of quarantined right now because of the mold cleanup) I'll catch up with the boards but for now I'm at work so can't be on for long. Just enough time to write a mile long post and log my food and poof!

    The lady knight is off to conquer the world.

    See you guys around! BE GOOD TO YOURSELVES!

    Hey, do you ever look at what your maintenance calories will be when you've lost the weight and go :cry:
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