Week 8 Challenge!!!
jennmoore3
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Remember to weigh in.
Do we want to keep going??? Everyone is doing so well, I am so proud of you all!
1. Add a serving of whole grains to your day! On MFP, we often get wrapped up in calories and macros and forget completely about whole grains (which should be the basis of our diet!). Whole grains have been proven to reduce the risk of certain diseases including cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Additionally, because they are unrefined, they have a heck of a lot of fiber to keep you fuller longer! They have also been proven to increase weight loss.
Some examples of whole grain foods:
Whole wheat or brown rice pasta
Brown or wild rice
Whole oats
Whole wheat or whole grain cereals
Whole wheat flour or rye flour
Popcorn
Whole wheat or whole grain crackers
Bulgur (cracked wheat)
Buckwheat
Millet
Barley
Wheatberries
Quinoa
2. Keep up on drinking our 8 glasses of water! I know with the colder weather, I have been slacking on water...
3. A Really hard lower body crunch… O.K. lay on the floor on your back. Legs straight out. Raise 1 off the floor a few inches. Raise the other one up till it is reaching for the ceiling, then lower that leg down to the height of the opposite leg. That is 1 rep. So, both feet are off the floor, and 1 leg is moving up and down. Do as many as you can then switch legs. I learned this in my boot camp class. We had to do it for 30 second EACH leg. Killer!
4. Jumping Jacks or jog in place for 5 minutes a day!
5. 40 crunches a day! Work those Ab’s!
6. Let’s shoot for working out 5 days this week! We can do it!
7. Stretch, stretch, stretch. It feels wonderful and helps with soreness!
Do we want to keep going??? Everyone is doing so well, I am so proud of you all!
1. Add a serving of whole grains to your day! On MFP, we often get wrapped up in calories and macros and forget completely about whole grains (which should be the basis of our diet!). Whole grains have been proven to reduce the risk of certain diseases including cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Additionally, because they are unrefined, they have a heck of a lot of fiber to keep you fuller longer! They have also been proven to increase weight loss.
Some examples of whole grain foods:
Whole wheat or brown rice pasta
Brown or wild rice
Whole oats
Whole wheat or whole grain cereals
Whole wheat flour or rye flour
Popcorn
Whole wheat or whole grain crackers
Bulgur (cracked wheat)
Buckwheat
Millet
Barley
Wheatberries
Quinoa
2. Keep up on drinking our 8 glasses of water! I know with the colder weather, I have been slacking on water...
3. A Really hard lower body crunch… O.K. lay on the floor on your back. Legs straight out. Raise 1 off the floor a few inches. Raise the other one up till it is reaching for the ceiling, then lower that leg down to the height of the opposite leg. That is 1 rep. So, both feet are off the floor, and 1 leg is moving up and down. Do as many as you can then switch legs. I learned this in my boot camp class. We had to do it for 30 second EACH leg. Killer!
4. Jumping Jacks or jog in place for 5 minutes a day!
5. 40 crunches a day! Work those Ab’s!
6. Let’s shoot for working out 5 days this week! We can do it!
7. Stretch, stretch, stretch. It feels wonderful and helps with soreness!
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Loving the challenges. I wanted to add that a great way to get in whole grain and start your day is to have grains hot at breakfast. We've all had oatmeal, but a lot of other grains work equally well. Sweeten them with honey or a small amount of fruit, spice them up with cinnamon, curry, or nutmeg. On of my favorites: barley with a bit of spliced apples and nutmeg. I warm the apples as the barley cooks. This is like apple pie for breakfast. And the great part of many grains is they can be reheated so there is no morning rush.
Is is difficult to keep your lower back on the floor when doing this exercise? I tend to arch and I know that is not good.0 -
Today's weigh in 183.0
Only down 0.6 from last Friday but I had actually got down to 182.6 so I am not too happy with 183.0 but I guess I should be glad that it's down from last week. This is why I shouldn't weigh daily but I can't stop myself!!0 -
I'll do this as long as you keep it running Jenn. =] Love the challenges.0
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Yes I want to keep it going. I am still staying the same as its hard without being able to exercise a lot.0
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Please keep it going! I love this challenge!!!0
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Love it too! I really am challenged to get out of my normal zone
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Loving your challenge this week :-)0
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Loving the challenges. I wanted to add that a great way to get in whole grain and start your day is to have grains hot at breakfast. We've all had oatmeal, but a lot of other grains work equally well. Sweeten them with honey or a small amount of fruit, spice them up with cinnamon, curry, or nutmeg. On of my favorites: barley with a bit of spliced apples and nutmeg. I warm the apples as the barley cooks. This is like apple pie for breakfast. And the great part of many grains is they can be reheated so there is no morning rush.
Is is difficult to keep your lower back on the floor when doing this exercise? I tend to arch and I know that is not good.
I think it is. I just put my hands in the small of my back. Helps support it and makes it easier to do for some reason. 0 -
Well, then onward it is! Yeah! I love all you guys and really didn't want to stop either!0
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Loving the challenges. I wanted to add that a great way to get in whole grain and start your day is to have grains hot at breakfast. We've all had oatmeal, but a lot of other grains work equally well. Sweeten them with honey or a small amount of fruit, spice them up with cinnamon, curry, or nutmeg. On of my favorites: barley with a bit of spliced apples and nutmeg. I warm the apples as the barley cooks. This is like apple pie for breakfast. And the great part of many grains is they can be reheated so there is no morning rush.
Is is difficult to keep your lower back on the floor when doing this exercise? I tend to arch and I know that is not good.
What kind of barley do you use? Just regular ole barley? or is there a cereal type to get. Really, I have not a clue, and I hope it doesn't sound so stupid! lol0 -
Re: What kind of barley? I use the regular kind. It takes a while to cook, but I often do it the night before. Then I can just heat it up with a little more liquid or in the microwave in the morning. I have also done it in the slow cooker. I am a bit creative here. I add a serving of barley and the required water to a 2 cup pyrex cup. I put the cup in the slow cooker and surround it with water up to about 3/4 height. Then I turn the cooker on low overnight. I also do this with polenta meal. I love hot breakfast.0
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Sounds awesome!! I can definitely do a serving of popcorn.
I can't believe it's been 8 weeks!! 0 -
Also, I think we should definitely continue!!! Maybe we should post a "December Challange" in the main discussion board to attract some more members 0
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Down one pound this week!! Also doing pretty well with the challenge!! I've been doing the 30ds, so I've definitely got my workouts in!!0
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