Motivated Mommas Week 6 (closed group)
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On behalf of Karie and this week's contributors here is our Week 6 Challenge:
Total Points Available: 27 + Bonuses for cardio and food! Good luck all!
Cardio: Due to it's success we are keeping Renu's challenge from last week going. Here it is again for conveinence sake.
Cardio: Possible 12 points + Bonus miles in Part 1
Created by Renu
Part 1- Time for walking.. Walking is the best exercise for staying fit and healthy, be it Leslie Sansone's walk at home, a leisurely walk with your kids, brisk walking to gear up the metabolism or walking on treadmill. Set a goal for yourself this week in terms of miles to be covered, say 10 miles in one week.. If you are an running/jogging expert, feel free to include that as well.. Lets walk away those pounds this week.. You meet your goal and earn 5 points and one extra point for each mile exceeded. (Suppose your goal is 10 and you covered 12 miles, you earn 2 extra points)
Part 2- Interval training. Introduce intervals in your walking or workout for 3 days this week. Suppose you are walking on a treadmill, change your walking phase from 3 to 3.5 for a mins, include the incline, etc..Intensity is measured in a scale of 1 to 10. Eg, 1 = standing still, 5=jogging, 10=running..Mix and match walking and running.. This will boost your metabolism as well..
Points-3
Part 3- Logging the details in the spreadsheet for 4 days
Points-4
Strength
Submitted by mom2calebncasyn (Amy)
7 points total
You can pick any day/any order to do the below exercises. You get 1 point per exercise completed.
Flamingo Dips: 2 sets of 15 reps per leg to target triceps & quads(http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/videos/m/47040717/flamingo-dip.htm)
Decline Push Ups: 2 sets of 15 reps to target chest, arms, and abs
(http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/videos/m/47040715/decline-push-up.htm)
Booty Lift: 2 sets of 15 reps to target butt & hamstrings
(http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/videos/m/47040721/booty-lift.htm)
Forward Planks: 2 sets of 1 minute each to target arms, butt & legs
(http://www.livestrong.com/article/111663-plank-abdominal-strengthening-exercises)
Crunches: 100 to target abs (1 rep would be 25)
Squats: 100 to target thighs, hips, butt & hamstrings (1 rep would be 25)
Combo: Pick any 3 of the above exercises and do 1 rep of each
Food
Submitted by mom2calebncasyn (Amy)
7 points + 3 Bonus Points for a total of 10 points possible
Achieving each day's goal is worth 1 point.
3 bonus points if you submit a recipe for a dinner that is low(ish) calorie and low(ish) sodium that can be made quickly for those nights when we don't have a a lot of time to spend worrying about or cooking dinner. No votes on this one, just a recipe submission
Wednesday: Stay under on Carbs
Thursday: Stay under on Fat
Friday: Stay under on Calories
Saturday: Meet or Exceed your Protein requirement
Sunday: Stay under on Sodium
Monday: Meet or Exceed your Calcium requirement
Tuesday: Stay under on Carbs
Emotional
This is fom bella_babe86 (Ashley)
1pt
Its been a few months since all of us started this journey together, first on the 60 day challenge and now as motivated mommas, how do you feel you have changed personally? Not just in weight loss but how has your outlook on life changed? Are you happier? More self-assured?? Have people noticed these changes?
***Remember to post your week 5 weights on the week 5 thread as well as on the spreadsheet found here:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AnwPqv9GV3KzdGJmckI0LXhiV2piODNrU3o3NG9XRVE&hl=en_US#gid=0
Happy Wednesday all! :happy:
Total Points Available: 27 + Bonuses for cardio and food! Good luck all!
Cardio: Due to it's success we are keeping Renu's challenge from last week going. Here it is again for conveinence sake.
Cardio: Possible 12 points + Bonus miles in Part 1
Created by Renu
Part 1- Time for walking.. Walking is the best exercise for staying fit and healthy, be it Leslie Sansone's walk at home, a leisurely walk with your kids, brisk walking to gear up the metabolism or walking on treadmill. Set a goal for yourself this week in terms of miles to be covered, say 10 miles in one week.. If you are an running/jogging expert, feel free to include that as well.. Lets walk away those pounds this week.. You meet your goal and earn 5 points and one extra point for each mile exceeded. (Suppose your goal is 10 and you covered 12 miles, you earn 2 extra points)
Part 2- Interval training. Introduce intervals in your walking or workout for 3 days this week. Suppose you are walking on a treadmill, change your walking phase from 3 to 3.5 for a mins, include the incline, etc..Intensity is measured in a scale of 1 to 10. Eg, 1 = standing still, 5=jogging, 10=running..Mix and match walking and running.. This will boost your metabolism as well..
Points-3
Part 3- Logging the details in the spreadsheet for 4 days
Points-4
Strength
Submitted by mom2calebncasyn (Amy)
7 points total
You can pick any day/any order to do the below exercises. You get 1 point per exercise completed.
Flamingo Dips: 2 sets of 15 reps per leg to target triceps & quads(http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/videos/m/47040717/flamingo-dip.htm)
Decline Push Ups: 2 sets of 15 reps to target chest, arms, and abs
(http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/videos/m/47040715/decline-push-up.htm)
Booty Lift: 2 sets of 15 reps to target butt & hamstrings
(http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/videos/m/47040721/booty-lift.htm)
Forward Planks: 2 sets of 1 minute each to target arms, butt & legs
(http://www.livestrong.com/article/111663-plank-abdominal-strengthening-exercises)
Crunches: 100 to target abs (1 rep would be 25)
Squats: 100 to target thighs, hips, butt & hamstrings (1 rep would be 25)
Combo: Pick any 3 of the above exercises and do 1 rep of each
Food
Submitted by mom2calebncasyn (Amy)
7 points + 3 Bonus Points for a total of 10 points possible
Achieving each day's goal is worth 1 point.
3 bonus points if you submit a recipe for a dinner that is low(ish) calorie and low(ish) sodium that can be made quickly for those nights when we don't have a a lot of time to spend worrying about or cooking dinner. No votes on this one, just a recipe submission
Wednesday: Stay under on Carbs
Thursday: Stay under on Fat
Friday: Stay under on Calories
Saturday: Meet or Exceed your Protein requirement
Sunday: Stay under on Sodium
Monday: Meet or Exceed your Calcium requirement
Tuesday: Stay under on Carbs
Emotional
This is fom bella_babe86 (Ashley)
1pt
Its been a few months since all of us started this journey together, first on the 60 day challenge and now as motivated mommas, how do you feel you have changed personally? Not just in weight loss but how has your outlook on life changed? Are you happier? More self-assured?? Have people noticed these changes?
***Remember to post your week 5 weights on the week 5 thread as well as on the spreadsheet found here:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AnwPqv9GV3KzdGJmckI0LXhiV2piODNrU3o3NG9XRVE&hl=en_US#gid=0
Happy Wednesday all! :happy:
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Looks like another great challenge, thanks ladies!0
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Awesome job!0
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Nice challenge...0
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Looks great!0
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I'm looking forward to this week's challenge. I need to get some more walking in, so I love that this pushes me to do it, even when I really don't want to. Also, I can't wait to get some more recipes for dinners. My family is getting kinda bored of the same old stuff over and over again (it doesn't bother me, but I know my DH would like some new stuff).0
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Love this weeks challenge, I always enjoy when we get to share recipes and since I just found this one recently I thought why not!!! Im not sure about the nutritional values but its a good looking well rounded meal, and its meat-free. However im sure you could throw in some chicken or beef if you wanted to!
This recipe makes one large tortilla stack, which might serve one hungry eater or two kids. Multiply the amounts as needed for more servings. You can also use small tortillas and have each person make his/her own.
I like to top these with low fat sour cream.
Preheat oven to 400F/200C.
1 cup/250 mL medium salsa
1/2 cup/125 mL water
1 can (5.5 oz/156 mL) tomato paste
1 can (15 oz/540 mL) black beans, drained
1 can (12 oz/341 mL) corn, drained
1/2 cup/125 mL fresh cilantro leaves
2 cups/500 mL Monteray Jack cheese, grated (use far free or 2% cheese)
4 soft small whole grain tortillas
In a bowl, combine the salsa, water and tomato paste.
In another bowl, combine the beans, corn and cilantro.
Place a tortilla on a greased baking sheet.
Top with 1/3 of the salsa mixture, 1/3 of the bean mixture, and 1/4 of the cheese.
Top with another tortilla and repeat as above.
Repeat. (Another tortilla, etc.)
End with the last tortilla.
Top with the remaining cheese.
Bake until the filling is hot and the cheese is melted (about 10-12 minutes).0 -
Total Points Available: 27 + Bonuses for cardio and food! Good luck all!
Cardio: Possible 12 points + Bonus miles in Part 1
Part 1- Time for walking..My goal for the week is 15 miles. Today I accomplished 1.75 miles/15 miles.
Part 2- Interval training...0/3 points
Part 3- Logging the details in the spreadsheet for 4 days...1/4 points
Strength
7 points total
You can pick any day/any order to do the below exercises. You get 1 point per exercise completed.
Flamingo Dips: 2 sets of 15 reps per leg to target triceps & quads(http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/videos/m/47040717/flamingo-dip.htm)
Decline Push Ups: 2 sets of 15 reps to target chest, arms, and abs
(http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/videos/m/47040715/decline-push-up.htm)
Booty Lift: 2 sets of 15 reps to target butt & hamstrings
(http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/videos/m/47040721/booty-lift.htm)
Forward Planks: 2 sets of 1 minute each to target arms, butt & legs
(http://www.livestrong.com/article/111663-plank-abdominal-strengthening-exercises)
Crunches: 100 to target abs (1 rep would be 25)...1/1 point
Squats: 100 to target thighs, hips, butt & hamstrings (1 rep would be 25)
Combo: Pick any 3 of the above exercises and do 1 rep of each
Food
7 points + 3 Bonus Points for a total of 10 points possible
Achieving each day's goal is worth 1 point.
3 bonus points if you submit a recipe for a dinner that is low(ish) calorie and low(ish) sodium that can be made quickly for those nights when we don't have a a lot of time to spend worrying about or cooking dinner. No votes on this one, just a recipe submission
Wednesday: Stay under on Carbs...1/1 point
Thursday: Stay under on Fat
Friday: Stay under on Calories
Saturday: Meet or Exceed your Protein requirement
Sunday: Stay under on Sodium
Monday: Meet or Exceed your Calcium requirement
Tuesday: Stay under on Carbs
Emotional
This is fom bella_babe86 (Ashley)
1pt
Its been a few months since all of us started this journey together, first on the 60 day challenge and now as motivated mommas, how do you feel you have changed personally? Not just in weight loss but how has your outlook on life changed? Are you happier? More self-assured?? Have people noticed these changes?
Wednesday Points Total: 3 points0 -
Ladies,
I have to go slow this week as my knee has not recovered yet, but do not want to leave the challenge. So I have go slow.. My goal is 8 miles for this week, looking to cover approx 1 mile daily.. Strength, I will try and do few of them, may not be able to do all of them. I finding it difficult when folding my leg, knee joint hurts.. Is anyone aware of any exercises to relieve this pain?
Will do only bit of stretching in the mornings and some walking.. No other exercise for this week.. My hubby didnt want me to do the walking as well, but I do not want to go back to the same routine of couch potato (I know I may not have lost so much of weight, but i hit the healthy range and do not want to follow the old routine)0 -
Ladies,
I have to go slow this week as my knee has not recovered yet, but do not want to leave the challenge. So I have go slow.. My goal is 8 miles for this week, looking to cover approx 1 mile daily.. Strength, I will try and do few of them, may not be able to do all of them. I finding it difficult when folding my leg, knee joint hurts.. Is anyone aware of any exercises to relieve this pain?
Will do only bit of stretching in the mornings and some walking.. No other exercise for this week.. My hubby didnt want me to do the walking as well, but I do not want to go back to the same routine of couch potato (I know I may not have lost so much of weight, but i hit the healthy range and do not want to follow the old routine)
Do you go to a gym? Maybe they have a pool you could walk laps around the pool? Not as much impact on your knees but still burning the calories.0 -
I am so spent, stressed, and over the top overwhelmed ... I will be MIA until Sat., in order to mediate some of the issues at hand... sorry guys- but I just have to be honest with what I have at the moment.
My plan is to follow the Challenge this week- I will have access to my mobile MFP app (i.e. logging food/ exercise, checking in on my status) but I will not be able to log on the spreadsheet or access the Week 6 message thread. I will report/ log/ etc. when I get back on Sat.
Take care everyone; hit it hard this week!!0 -
Total Points Available: 27 + Bonuses for cardio and food! Good luck all!
Cardio:
Part 1- My goal is 10 miles this week. 0/5pt
Miles Completed so far - 1 mile
Part 2- Interval training. 0/3pt
Part 3- Logging 1/4
Strength
Flamingo Dips: 2 sets of 15 reps per leg to target triceps & quads(http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/videos/m/47040717/flamingo-dip.htm)
Decline Push Ups: 2 sets of 15 reps to target chest, arms, and abs
(http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/videos/m/47040715/decline-push-up.htm)
Booty Lift: 2 sets of 15 reps to target butt & hamstrings
(http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/videos/m/47040721/booty-lift.htm)
Forward Planks: 2 sets of 1 minute each to target arms, butt & legs
(http://www.livestrong.com/article/111663-plank-abdominal-strengthening-exercises)
Crunches: 100 to target abs (1 rep would be 25)
Squats: 100 to target thighs, hips, butt & hamstrings (1 rep would be 25)
Combo: Pick any 3 of the above exercises and do 1 rep of each
Food
Submitted by mom2calebncasyn (Amy)
7 points + 3 Bonus Points for a total of 10 points possible
Achieving each day's goal is worth 1 point.
3 bonus points if you submit a recipe for a dinner that is low(ish) calorie and low(ish) sodium that can be made quickly for those nights when we don't have a a lot of time to spend worrying about or cooking dinner. No votes on this one, just a recipe submission
Wednesday: Stay under on Carbs
Thursday: Stay under on Fat
Friday: Stay under on Calories
Saturday: Meet or Exceed your Protein requirement
Sunday: Stay under on Sodium
Monday: Meet or Exceed your Calcium requirement
Tuesday: Stay under on Carbs
Emotional 0/1pt
1 pt and 1 mile today0 -
Ladies,
I have to go slow this week as my knee has not recovered yet, but do not want to leave the challenge. So I have go slow.. My goal is 8 miles for this week, looking to cover approx 1 mile daily.. Strength, I will try and do few of them, may not be able to do all of them. I finding it difficult when folding my leg, knee joint hurts.. Is anyone aware of any exercises to relieve this pain?
Will do only bit of stretching in the mornings and some walking.. No other exercise for this week.. My hubby didnt want me to do the walking as well, but I do not want to go back to the same routine of couch potato (I know I may not have lost so much of weight, but i hit the healthy range and do not want to follow the old routine)
Take care of yourself! Definitly stick to low impact, mild movements. I admire your determination to keep going and not lose focus! You rock Renu! :flowerforyou:0 -
I am so spent, stressed, and over the top overwhelmed ... I will be MIA until Sat., in order to mediate some of the issues at hand... sorry guys- but I just have to be honest with what I have at the moment.
My plan is to follow the Challenge this week- I will have access to my mobile MFP app (i.e. logging food/ exercise, checking in on my status) but I will not be able to log on the spreadsheet or access the Week 6 message thread. I will report/ log/ etc. when I get back on Sat.
Take care everyone; hit it hard this week!!
Sorry you are having a tough time. Have faith that this too will pass. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and sending well wishes your way my dear :flowerforyou:0 -
Ladies,
I have to go slow this week as my knee has not recovered yet, but do not want to leave the challenge. So I have go slow.. My goal is 8 miles for this week, looking to cover approx 1 mile daily.. Strength, I will try and do few of them, may not be able to do all of them. I finding it difficult when folding my leg, knee joint hurts.. Is anyone aware of any exercises to relieve this pain?
Will do only bit of stretching in the mornings and some walking.. No other exercise for this week.. My hubby didnt want me to do the walking as well, but I do not want to go back to the same routine of couch potato (I know I may not have lost so much of weight, but i hit the healthy range and do not want to follow the old routine)
Do you go to a gym? Maybe they have a pool you could walk laps around the pool? Not as much impact on your knees but still burning the calories.
Yes I do go to a gym and pool as well0 -
Points for yesterday, sorry for flaking ladies I got a migraine and just all over dissapointed in what I saw on the scale yesterday. I was a little bit of a wreck and ended up not working out. Today is a new day and I'm ready to get it together and lose the extra weight that I have put on recently. My goal for the next few weeks is to get to 132 by Thanksgiving. Fingers crossed!!!
Total Points Available: 27 + Bonuses for cardio and food! Good luck all!
Cardio:
Part 1- My goal is 15 miles this week. 0/5pt (0/15 completed)
Part 2- Interval training. 0/3pt
Part 3- Logging 0/4
Strength
Flamingo Dips: 2 sets of 15 reps per leg to target triceps & quads(http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/videos/m/47040717/flamingo-dip.htm)
Decline Push Ups: 2 sets of 15 reps to target chest, arms, and abs
(http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/videos/m/47040715/decline-push-up.htm)
Booty Lift: 2 sets of 15 reps to target butt & hamstrings
(http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/videos/m/47040721/booty-lift.htm)
Forward Planks: 2 sets of 1 minute each to target arms, butt & legs
(http://www.livestrong.com/article/111663-plank-abdominal-strengthening-exercises)
Crunches: 100 to target abs (1 rep would be 25)
Squats: 100 to target thighs, hips, butt & hamstrings (1 rep would be 25)
Combo: Pick any 3 of the above exercises and do 1 rep of each
Food
Submitted by mom2calebncasyn (Amy)
7 points + 3 Bonus Points for a total of 10 points possible
Achieving each day's goal is worth 1 point.
3 bonus points if you submit a recipe for a dinner that is low(ish) calorie and low(ish) sodium that can be made quickly for those nights when we don't have a a lot of time to spend worrying about or cooking dinner. No votes on this one, just a recipe submission
I posted a recipe yesterday(3pts)
Wednesday: Stay under on Carbs(done)
Thursday: Stay under on Fat
Friday: Stay under on Calories
Saturday: Meet or Exceed your Protein requirement
Sunday: Stay under on Sodium
Monday: Meet or Exceed your Calcium requirement
Tuesday: Stay under on Carbs
Emotional 0/1pt
Wednesdays points-3 for posting recipe, 1 pt for staying under carbs!0 -
Hey gals!
I just wanted to post an update on the situation with Baby Madeline that I mentioned on the Week 5 thread. She is doing much better and was released from the hospital yesterday after the fever breaking a few days ago and now gaining back some of the weight she had lost throughout her stay. They still don't know what caused the sudden onset of fever (although they attribute the inability to eat as a side effect of the fever). Both mom and baby are at happy to be home. Thanks to all for sending mental well-wishes to the family in their time of need. I know that Mom and Dad both felt a huge outpouring of suuport from their friends, family and communicty at large so thank you all for being a part of that.
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Hey gals!
I just wanted to post an update on the situation with Baby Madeline that I mentioned on the Week 5 thread. She is doing much better and was released from the hospital yesterday after the fever breaking a few days ago and now gaining back some of the weight she had lost throughout her stay. They still don't know what caused the sudden onset of fever (although they attribute the inability to eat as a side effect of the fever). Both mom and baby are at happy to be home. Thanks to all for sending mental well-wishes to the family in their time of need. I know that Mom and Dad both felt a huge outpouring of suuport from their friends, family and communicty at large so thank you all for being a part of that.
Lynda
It just breaks my heart anytime I hear about little ones being sick, and I've been praying for her and her family ever since you told us what was going on! Im so happy to hear that she is doing better!0 -
Ok points for today, look quite a bit better then yesterday! Im happy to report that the ugly gain I had this week has finally vanished, I am back down to 236.9 and I worked super hard today to keep it there, or get it under! I woke up and just smiled today because I knew today would be better, and I will continue fighting. My wonderful Wii kinda got me in a funk when it told me a healthy weight for me would be 136.9 errrm :noway: so instead of thinking I only had 60lbs to go really I need to drop 100...I think I'll stick to shooting for another 20 lbs for right now...BABY STEPS!!!
Total Points Available: 27 + Bonuses for cardio and food! Good luck all!
Cardio:
Part 1- My goal is 15 miles this week. 0/5pt (5/15 completed)
Part 2- Interval training. 1/3pt
Part 3- Logging 1/4
Strength
Flamingo Dips: 2 sets of 15 reps per leg to target triceps & quads(http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/videos/m/47040717/flamingo-dip.htm)
Decline Push Ups: 2 sets of 15 reps to target chest, arms, and abs
(http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/videos/m/47040715/decline-push-up.htm)
Booty Lift: 2 sets of 15 reps to target butt & hamstrings
(http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/videos/m/47040721/booty-lift.htm)
Forward Planks: 2 sets of 1 minute each to target arms, butt & legs
(http://www.livestrong.com/article/111663-plank-abdominal-strengthening-exercises)
Crunches: 100 to target abs (1 rep would be 25)
Squats: 100 to target thighs, hips, butt & hamstrings (1 rep would be 25) (done)
Combo: Pick any 3 of the above exercises and do 1 rep of each
Food
Submitted by mom2calebncasyn (Amy)
7 points + 3 Bonus Points for a total of 10 points possible
Achieving each day's goal is worth 1 point.
3 bonus points if you submit a recipe for a dinner that is low(ish) calorie and low(ish) sodium that can be made quickly for those nights when we don't have a a lot of time to spend worrying about or cooking dinner. No votes on this one, just a recipe submission
I posted a recipe yesterday(3pts)
Wednesday: Stay under on Carbs(done)
Thursday: Stay under on Fat(done, I already calculated my meals for today)
Friday: Stay under on Calories
Saturday: Meet or Exceed your Protein requirement
Sunday: Stay under on Sodium
Monday: Meet or Exceed your Calcium requirement
Tuesday: Stay under on Carbs
Emotional 1/1pt
Thursday-4 pts today for logging, intervals, food and emotional...its down there.
Emotional Challenge- First off let me start by saying that I got REALLY good at putting a smile on my face and letting people think I was happy with myself in everyway, when in reality I HATED myself. I didnt like the way I felt, looked, or lived. Now that that is out of the way let me also say that I am in no way fixed, I still get very down on myself about every little thing. I feel like I can be a great supporter but I dont feel like Im doing as well as I could be. On a lighter note since starting to work out and eat better the way I feel has really changed, I have more energy and I just FEEL better. Im still not real happy with how I look but Im sure I will get there eventually. Its a wonderful thing to have a support system and having people in my life that are proud of what I am doing makes me proud of myself. After many many years of hating myself...I really am starting to love me!0 -
Total Points Available: 27 + Bonuses for cardio and food! Good luck all!
Cardio: Possible 12 points + Bonus miles in Part 1
Part 1- Time for walking..My goal for the week is 15 miles. Today I accomplished 2.5 miles, for a total of 4.25 miles/15 miles.
Part 2- Interval training...1/3 points
Part 3- Logging the details in the spreadsheet for 4 days...2/4 points
Strength
7 points total
You can pick any day/any order to do the below exercises. You get 1 point per exercise completed.
Flamingo Dips: 2 sets of 15 reps per leg to target triceps & quads(http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/videos/m/47040717/flamingo-dip.htm)
Decline Push Ups: 2 sets of 15 reps to target chest, arms, and abs
(http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/videos/m/47040715/decline-push-up.htm)
Booty Lift: 2 sets of 15 reps to target butt & hamstrings
(http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/videos/m/47040721/booty-lift.htm)
Forward Planks: 2 sets of 1 minute each to target arms, butt & legs
(http://www.livestrong.com/article/111663-plank-abdominal-strengthening-exercises)
Crunches: 100 to target abs (1 rep would be 25)...1/1 point
Squats: 100 to target thighs, hips, butt & hamstrings (1 rep would be 25)
Combo: Pick any 3 of the above exercises and do 1 rep of each...1/1 point
Food
7 points + 3 Bonus Points for a total of 10 points possible
Achieving each day's goal is worth 1 point.
3 bonus points if you submit a recipe for a dinner that is low(ish) calorie and low(ish) sodium that can be made quickly for those nights when we don't have a a lot of time to spend worrying about or cooking dinner. No votes on this one, just a recipe submission
Wednesday: Stay under on Carbs...1/1 point
Thursday: Stay under on Fat...1/1 point
Friday: Stay under on Calories
Saturday: Meet or Exceed your Protein requirement
Sunday: Stay under on Sodium
Monday: Meet or Exceed your Calcium requirement
Tuesday: Stay under on Carbs
Emotional
This is fom bella_babe86 (Ashley)
1pt
Its been a few months since all of us started this journey together, first on the 60 day challenge and now as motivated mommas, how do you feel you have changed personally? Not just in weight loss but how has your outlook on life changed? Are you happier? More self-assured?? Have people noticed these changes?
Thursday Points Total: 4 points0 -
Hey gals!
I just wanted to post an update on the situation with Baby Madeline that I mentioned on the Week 5 thread. She is doing much better and was released from the hospital yesterday after the fever breaking a few days ago and now gaining back some of the weight she had lost throughout her stay. They still don't know what caused the sudden onset of fever (although they attribute the inability to eat as a side effect of the fever). Both mom and baby are at happy to be home. Thanks to all for sending mental well-wishes to the family in their time of need. I know that Mom and Dad both felt a huge outpouring of suuport from their friends, family and communicty at large so thank you all for being a part of that.
Lynda
I am so glad that the baby is better..:flowerforyou:0 -
I am so spent, stressed, and over the top overwhelmed ... I will be MIA until Sat., in order to mediate some of the issues at hand... sorry guys- but I just have to be honest with what I have at the moment.
My plan is to follow the Challenge this week- I will have access to my mobile MFP app (i.e. logging food/ exercise, checking in on my status) but I will not be able to log on the spreadsheet or access the Week 6 message thread. I will report/ log/ etc. when I get back on Sat.
Take care everyone; hit it hard this week!!
We will miss you Amy until Saturday.. Hope you feel better soon and rock when you are back.. :-)0 -
Spent some time with my Gazelle tonight, walking with that. Did intervals on it, which I hadn't done before-- whew! I was watching some of "Food Inc" while I was on there though... I totally had to look away for some parts. I'm not sure if I can continue to live in ignorant bliss after some of that!!
Feeling much better today though-- yesterday went down in a fiery blaze after the kids got the Halloween candy opened. Otherwise, I think I did ok until then , but then.. well, I just stopped logging. Sigh... And sadly, it was just yesterday morning that I had made the vow that I wasn't going to even buy candy this year. Damn you little Reese's Pieces!!!
Cardio: Possible 12 points + Bonus miles in Part 1
Created by Renu
Part 1- Time for walking.. 5/20 miles done!
Part 2- Interval training. 1/3 done!
Part 3- Logging the details in the spreadsheet for 4 days
Points-1/4
Strength
Submitted by mom2calebncasyn (Amy)
7 points total
Flamingo Dips: 2 sets of 15 reps per leg to target triceps & quads --1/1 Ugh. These things are evil!!
Decline Push Ups: 2 sets of 15 reps to target chest, arms, and abs
(http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/videos/m/47040715/decline-push-up.htm)
Booty Lift: 2 sets of 15 reps to target butt & hamstrings
(http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/videos/m/47040721/booty-lift.htm)
Forward Planks: 2 sets of 1 minute each to target arms, butt & legs
(http://www.livestrong.com/article/111663-plank-abdominal-strengthening-exercises)
Crunches: 100 to target abs (1 rep would be 25)
Squats: 100 to target thighs, hips, butt & hamstrings (1 rep would be 25)
Combo: Pick any 3 of the above exercises and do 1 rep of each
Food
7 points + 3 Bonus Points for a total of 10 points possible
Achieving each day's goal is worth 1 point.
3 bonus points if you submit a recipe for a dinner that is low(ish) calorie and low(ish) sodium that can be made quickly for those nights when we don't have a a lot of time to spend worrying about or cooking dinner. No votes on this one, just a recipe submission
Wednesday: Stay under on Carbs- 0/1-- Dang Halloween candy!!
Thursday: Stay under on Fat - 1/1
Friday: Stay under on Calories
Saturday: Meet or Exceed your Protein requirement
Sunday: Stay under on Sodium
Monday: Meet or Exceed your Calcium requirement
Tuesday: Stay under on Carbs
Emotional
This is fom bella_babe86 (Ashley)
1pt
Its been a few months since all of us started this journey together, first on the 60 day challenge and now as motivated mommas, how do you feel you have changed personally? Not just in weight loss but how has your outlook on life changed? Are you happier? More self-assured?? Have people noticed these changes?0 -
I am so spent, stressed, and over the top overwhelmed ... I will be MIA until Sat., in order to mediate some of the issues at hand... sorry guys- but I just have to be honest with what I have at the moment.
My plan is to follow the Challenge this week- I will have access to my mobile MFP app (i.e. logging food/ exercise, checking in on my status) but I will not be able to log on the spreadsheet or access the Week 6 message thread. I will report/ log/ etc. when I get back on Sat.
Take care everyone; hit it hard this week!!
Have a good couple of days, we will miss you. Take care of whatever you need to.
Karie0 -
I have to say that I am super proud of myself because I have been such a good eater so far this week! Even with tonight being our 5 year wedding anniversary my husband and i decided to stay in for dinner/date night so we could make a good homecooked meal (and let's be honest, saving some $$$ is always nice
). So I'm making a yummy dish we haven't had in a long time: primevera stuffed chicken breasts. soooo good! And I'm gonna make us something light and chocolately for dessert as well. It's been tough because I've been surrounded by oppurtunities to induldge, and of course I know the weekends are always the hardest but I feel like I'm actually managing my need to snack really well! Better than I have for a long time. And I just wanted to share that 0 -
I was so bad yesterday... I didn't come on the board and post my points... but here they are for yesterday!
Total Points Available: 27 + Bonuses for cardio and food! Good luck all!
Cardio:
Part 1- My goal is 10 miles this week. 0/5pt
Miles Completed so far - 1 mile
Part 2- Interval training. 0/3pt
Part 3- Logging 1/4
Strength
Flamingo Dips: 2 sets of 15 reps per leg to target triceps & quads(http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/videos/m/47040717/flamingo-dip.htm)
Decline Push Ups: 2 sets of 15 reps to target chest, arms, and abs
(http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/videos/m/47040715/decline-push-up.htm)
Booty Lift: 2 sets of 15 reps to target butt & hamstrings
(http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/videos/m/47040721/booty-lift.htm)
Forward Planks: 2 sets of 1 minute each to target arms, butt & legs
(http://www.livestrong.com/article/111663-plank-abdominal-strengthening-exercises)
Crunches: 100 to target abs (1 rep would be 25)
Squats: 100 to target thighs, hips, butt & hamstrings (1 rep would be 25) DONE ON THURSDAY
Combo: Pick any 3 of the above exercises and do 1 rep of each
Food
Submitted by mom2calebncasyn (Amy)
7 points + 3 Bonus Points for a total of 10 points possible
Achieving each day's goal is worth 1 point.
3 bonus points if you submit a recipe for a dinner that is low(ish) calorie and low(ish) sodium that can be made quickly for those nights when we don't have a a lot of time to spend worrying about or cooking dinner. No votes on this one, just a recipe submission
Wednesday: Stay under on Carbs
Thursday: Stay under on Fat DONE
Friday: Stay under on Calories
Saturday: Meet or Exceed your Protein requirement
Sunday: Stay under on Sodium
Monday: Meet or Exceed your Calcium requirement
Tuesday: Stay under on Carbs
Emotional 0/1pt
Thursday - 2 pt
Miles Total - 10 -
Emotional Challenge
Its been a few months since all of us started this journey together, first on the 60 day challenge and now as motivated mommas, how do you feel you have changed personally? Not just in weight loss but how has your outlook on life changed? Are you happier? More self-assured?? Have people noticed these changes?
Over the course of these challenged I have changed in a lot of ways. First I started noticing the physical changed, then it was the emotional changes. I was able to let things go that I have held on to for quite some time. I was able to get past things and move on and it felt great. The next changes I notices were being able to face myself in the mirror. Then I was able to to walk around and not feel as self-conscious about myself, I knew I was making healthy changes and that made me feel like what other people though didn't matter. I think that the only change people see in me really is the physical change. When I went on vacation the first thing my little sister (she is 14) said to me was - Wow you are looking skinnier! It felt good to have her notice! I was good at putting on a happy face and seeming like I was happy with myself, so I don't think people will notice the other changes for awhile.
This week I have had a chance to re-experience what my life was like before. I have been visiting with my family and that is hard food and exercise wise. There aren't many great choices for healthy foods to eat, so I have been having a rough week, but at the same time, it is almost the kick in the pants that I needed to remember how great I really do feel when I am eating healthy and exercising regularly. I have been feeling tired and slow this week because of the tole the unhealthy food choices have taken on me, and I don't want to continue to feel like this! I don't know how I did it before. Now I know what I have to do for future visits and I know that I won't be returning to this lifestyle in my everyday life, and that is a great feeling.0 -
235.7 today WHOOT!!!
Total Points Available: 27 + Bonuses for cardio and food! Good luck all!
Cardio:
Part 1- My goal is 15 miles this week. 0/5pt (8/15 completed)
Part 2- Interval training. 2/3pt
Part 3- Logging 2/4
Strength
Flamingo Dips: 2 sets of 15 reps per leg to target triceps & quads(http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/videos/m/47040717/flamingo-dip.htm) (done)
Decline Push Ups: 2 sets of 15 reps to target chest, arms, and abs
(http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/videos/m/47040715/decline-push-up.htm)
Booty Lift: 2 sets of 15 reps to target butt & hamstrings
(http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/videos/m/47040721/booty-lift.htm)
Forward Planks: 2 sets of 1 minute each to target arms, butt & legs
(http://www.livestrong.com/article/111663-plank-abdominal-strengthening-exercises)
Crunches: 100 to target abs (1 rep would be 25)
Squats: 100 to target thighs, hips, butt & hamstrings (1 rep would be 25) (done)
Combo: Pick any 3 of the above exercises and do 1 rep of each
Food
Submitted by mom2calebncasyn (Amy)
7 points + 3 Bonus Points for a total of 10 points possible
Achieving each day's goal is worth 1 point.
3 bonus points if you submit a recipe for a dinner that is low(ish) calorie and low(ish) sodium that can be made quickly for those nights when we don't have a a lot of time to spend worrying about or cooking dinner. No votes on this one, just a recipe submission
I posted a recipe yesterday(3pts)
Wednesday: Stay under on Carbs(done)
Thursday: Stay under on Fat(done, I already calculated my meals for today)
Friday: Stay under on Calories(should get done)
Saturday: Meet or Exceed your Protein requirement
Sunday: Stay under on Sodium
Monday: Meet or Exceed your Calcium requirement
Tuesday: Stay under on Carbs
Emotional 1/1pt
Fridays points 4-(intervals, strength, logging, and food)
HAPPY FRIDAY!!!0 -
Busy day today-- playgroup in the morning, and then Halloween for the daycare kids in the afternoon. John got home today though, so after then were gone, I booted outside for a gloriously long walk, and then came in to do my exercises. Imagine my surprise to see that I hit over 1000 calories!! Holy Crap! I'm a little afraid of how I'll feel in the next day or so-- a friend of mine and I have joined a Biggest loser challenge, and while it's not hard stuff.. well, it all adds up! We're trying to catch up too, so doing 2 days of strength training in one is probably not appreciated my muscles! Looking forward to sitting on my *kitten* with my cross-stitch for the rest of the night!! Lol!!
Cardio: Possible 12 points + Bonus miles in Part 1
Created by Renu
Part 1- Time for walking.. 10/20 miles done!
Part 2- Interval training. 2/3 done!
Part 3- Logging the details in the spreadsheet for 4 days
Points-2/4
Strength
Submitted by mom2calebncasyn (Amy)
7 points total
Flamingo Dips: 2 sets of 15 reps per leg to target triceps & quads --1/1 Ugh. These things are evil!! But they're DONE!
Decline Push Ups: 2 sets of 15 reps to target chest, arms, and abs -- 1/1 -- Also.. EEEVIL. But Done!
Booty Lift: 2 sets of 15 reps to target butt & hamstrings
Forward Planks: 2 sets of 1 minute each to target arms, butt & legs-- Done!!
Crunches: 100 to target abs (1 rep would be 25)
Squats: 100 to target thighs, hips, butt & hamstrings (1 rep would be 25)
Combo: Pick any 3 of the above exercises and do 1 rep of each
Food
7 points + 3 Bonus Points for a total of 10 points possible
Achieving each day's goal is worth 1 point.
3 bonus points if you submit a recipe for a dinner that is low(ish) calorie and low(ish) sodium that can be made quickly for those nights when we don't have a a lot of time to spend worrying about or cooking dinner. No votes on this one, just a recipe submission 3/3- doing now!
Wednesday: Stay under on Carbs- 0/1-- Dang Halloween candy!!
Thursday: Stay under on Fat - 1/1
Friday: Stay under on Calories- After my burn today.. 1/1 done!
Saturday: Meet or Exceed your Protein requirement
Sunday: Stay under on Sodium
Monday: Meet or Exceed your Calcium requirement
Tuesday: Stay under on Carbs
Emotional
This is fom bella_babe86 (Ashley)
1pt
Its been a few months since all of us started this journey together, first on the 60 day challenge and now as motivated mommas, how do you feel you have changed personally? Not just in weight loss but how has your outlook on life changed? Are you happier? More self-assured?? Have people noticed these changes?
Friday - logging, intervals, strength ( 2), recipe, food-- 8 points0 -
Cheesy Chicken and Salsa Skillet
http://www.kraftcanada.com/en/recipes/cheesy-chicken-salsa-skillet-111247.aspx
2 cups multigrain penne pasta, uncooked
1 lb. (450 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1-1/4 cups salsa
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 large green pepper, cut into thin strips
1 cup Kraft Tex Mex Shredded Cheese
Make It
COOK pasta as directed on package.
MEANWHILE, heat large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 2 min. Add salsa, corn and peppers; stir. Bring to boil. Simmer on medium-low heat 10 min. or until chicken is cooked through, stirring occasionally. * Add in other extra veggies as you wish-- that's the beauty of one like this!**
DRAIN pasta. Add to chicken mixture; mix lightly. Sprinkle with cheese. Remove from heat; cover. Let stand 1 min. or until cheese is melted.
Serving size is 2 cups ( serves 4), but could easily be dropped to 1 cup with some extra veggies on the side!
Calories 467
Carbs- 43
Fat- 12
Protein- 48
Calcium- 20
Sodium- 7290 -
Total Points Available: 27 + Bonuses for cardio and food! Good luck all!
Cardio: Possible 12 points + Bonus miles in Part 1
Part 1- Time for walking..My goal for the week is 15 miles. I've accomplished 8.73 miles/15 miles.
Part 2- Interval training...2/3 points
Part 3- Logging the details in the spreadsheet for 4 days...3/4 points
Strength
7 points total
You can pick any day/any order to do the below exercises. You get 1 point per exercise completed.
Flamingo Dips: 2 sets of 15 reps per leg to target triceps & quads
Decline Push Ups: 2 sets of 15 reps to target chest, arms, and abs
Booty Lift: 2 sets of 15 reps to target butt & hamstrings...1/1 point
Forward Planks: 2 sets of 1 minute each to target arms, butt & legs
Crunches: 100 to target abs (1 rep would be 25)...1/1 point
Squats: 100 to target thighs, hips, butt & hamstrings (1 rep would be 25)
Combo: Pick any 3 of the above exercises and do 1 rep of each...1/1 point
Food
7 points + 3 Bonus Points for a total of 10 points possible
Achieving each day's goal is worth 1 point.
Wednesday: Stay under on Carbs...1/1 point
Thursday: Stay under on Fat...1/1 point
Friday: Stay under on Calories..1/1 poin
Saturday: Meet or Exceed your Protein requirement
Sunday: Stay under on Sodium
Monday: Meet or Exceed your Calcium requirement
Tuesday: Stay under on Carbs
Emotional
This is fom bella_babe86 (Ashley)
1pt
Its been a few months since all of us started this journey together, first on the 60 day challenge and now as motivated mommas, how do you feel you have changed personally? Not just in weight loss but how has your outlook on life changed? Are you happier? More self-assured?? Have people noticed these changes?
Friday Points Total: 4 points0
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