BLACK TEAM CHALLENGE WEEK 8

Tri_Dad

Andrew - I hope you had an easier day today (hahaha...like that's going to happen any time soon). Good luck making it through the rest of the business trip. How's Beth holding up at home with the boys?

She's good. She is actually down in Massachusettes visiting her parents with the kids so she has company and is having fun. Her and the boys stopped here on tuesday night and crashed at the hotel with me. They are gonna do the same on there way back up tommorow night. I'm sooo excited to see my little peanuts. :drinker: :bigsmile:

Tri_Dad

:bigsmile: Lori-Congrats on the new Jeans!

Sarah-Congrats on the HRM your gonna love it. My wife uses the f4 and adores it.

Shaunte-Big exc iting step for you! Good luck with the move!

3babybeans

Andrew - I hope you had an easier day today (hahaha...like that's going to happen any time soon). Good luck making it through the rest of the business trip. How's Beth holding up at home with the boys?

She's good. She is actually down in Massachusettes visiting her parents with the kids so she has company and is having fun. Her and the boys stopped here on tuesday night and crashed at the hotel with me. They are gonna do the same on there way back up tommorow night. I'm sooo excited to see my little peanuts. :drinker: :bigsmile:

Awww! That's a lot of fun! I'm glad that they're keeping busy while you're gone. Have fun with the little dudes!

3babybeans

okay, guys. Time to point & laugh at me. I have a stupid question. how in the heck do I shut OFF my HRM?! I bought the Polar F4 and for the life of me, I can't figure out how to shut the dang thing off. Does it shut off? Do I need to whisper to it? Is there a secret code? Any ideas!? Please?! Me & the user manual can't seem to figure out the answer...

3babybeans

Okay, I finally found where it says, "once activated, the wrist unit cannot be switched off." WTH is up with that?!

AmandaJ

It took me awhile to figure mine didn't turn off either, it is like a watch. I understand your frustration!!!!

Marla64

hey gang....feel like I've been run over by a Mack truck today.....heading to bed by hubby's orders.

Have a good night... to all

lynniejones

Thanks for the kind words about my promotion folks. I have 3 weeks of training in other areas to deal with, so Andrew I am going to need some tips and tricks for healthy eating on the road. I'll be in a hotel hopefully with a fridge. Not eating hot food doesn't bother me too much, I am mostly a raw food nibbler. I plan on making sure I have fruit, nuts, cheese, oatmeal from the continental breakfasts, yogurts, water, traill mix, dried fruits and mostly salads for dinners. The eating part is terrifying me, I'm great in my own environment but I'm going to be so out of my element. (Can you tell I am a worrywart?)

Anyways..enough about my freaking out!


Sara has a new HRM, go you on the good deal.. Maybe that will get you out of your P word.
Janie, girl you are kicking some serious exercise butt, whoa
Shuntae congrats on resisting the soda an even bigger congrats on the move! How exciting!!
Lori your shopping trip sounded like a real spirit lifter, good for you. I'm dreaming of that day. I'm actually dreaming of size 4's or 5's someday, at my height it isn't unreasonalbe or unhealthy to wish and want that, right?

Oh, Sara to answer your question, I still have to drive almost an hour each way, the big difference is, got a promotion instead of a lateral move, so more $$.

Lynnie
Who is listening to her husband sing Elvis on the karaoke...um..yah.

3babybeans

Lynnie - at least it'll be more worth your time! Hope you enjoyed your Elvis singing last night.

Marla - Hope you're feeling better!

Amanda - I know! I just feel better if I wear it now.

I LOVE my HRM. I feel special. :smooched: My 20 min. TJ workout yielded 140 cals this morning so that was a bonus! Woo hoo!

janiebeth

So I have to come clean...

I wimped out of the 30-Day shred last night -- :sad: :sad: :sad: :sad:

but I was so motivated by all your good wishes, that I got up (from my nice warm bed, with DH and DD in attendance) and went down for a morning shred..

I made it through Level 1 with no stopping (first time) - still modified push ups (but that is my current reality)..

I also tested for the hundred push up challenge.. I decided that I really need to get strong enough for push ups. Every other type of exercise I feel like I can at least attempt - push ups completely escape me - just can't wrap my head (or body) around them. The 100 PU challenge will either kill or cure me..

Shuntae - excellent news about your move.. Very exciting times.. I moved in with my current husband after about 5 years of on again off again dating. We lived together for about 1 1/2 years and then decided to marry - have never looked back.. The very best move of my life. All the best to you both..

Sara - have fun with your new HRM - I just love mine..

Marla - hope you are feeling better today..

Lynnie - I could almost live off the Quaker Oats lower sugar instant oatmeal packages. Most breakfast buffets on the road will have a hot water urn, and for a little over 100 calories, the oatmeal keeps me satisfied for a while. Restaurants can be daunting, but most have some salad options and will accommodate special requests. Just think simple preparation (steamed veggies, grilled meats, whole wheat carbs).. You'll do just fine..

all my other friends - have a great day..

janie

jimswmn

Andrew...Yay for getting to see your family.

Lori...Thanks and Congrats on the jeans. I guess the guardian od the smaller sizes was smiling on you.

Sarah...I hope you enjoy your new HRM. The shred kicks my *kitten* but I am seeing results and that is all that matters.


Shaunte...Good luck with the move.

Marla....Take Care.

JanieBeth...Keep going. Its worth it and will get easier.

nickybr38

:bigsmile:

arewethereyet

Oh you all are so much fun! I love the positive I can do it....You can do it....attitude you ALL have! Thanks for always making my day!

Sounds your body is in Safety mode sara! Sorry, now the last 5 are 'vanity pounds' as Jillian called them, and the body dont wanna let go (I call my last 15 Fannity pounds, cuz my fanny sure needs to lose a few more pounds!)

janie, lynnie, kati, nicky, bobbi, and every one else................

Have a GREAT day!:smooched: :smooched: :smooched:

arewethereyet

okay, guys. Time to point & laugh at me. I have a stupid question. how in the heck do I shut OFF my HRM?! I bought the Polar F4 and for the life of me, I can't figure out how to shut the dang thing off. Does it shut off? Do I need to whisper to it? Is there a secret code? Any ideas!? Please?! Me & the user manual can't seem to figure out the answer...

it is a watch, right? I have F6 and it is always in watch mode....not sure about the F4

Marla64

Hey....got my afternoon typing done. Heading to shower and head to the 2pm basketball game. Are y seeing this time? Already 1:38....ugh.

No wonder my body is just rebelling....too much stress, I guess. And my body is just tired of it. (that makes me mad... guess I'm not supermom...)

BUT WAIT...as I'm typing, hubster just called. The game before my daughter's game is running at least 30 minutes late. I'll catch her game after all!!!!! Wooooooo !!!!!!!

Went to Outback with hubby last night. We always split dinners for price and so we don't overeat. I ate the salad with dressing on the side, 1/2 baked potato and about 1/3 of the small steak since I was already full. Not toooo bad.

Heading to destinkify....keep up the good work crew!!!!!!

jimswmn

Okay the shred is in the book for today. You won't believe what I found...I have a 2 pack...LOL

:laugh: :laugh: :drinker: :noway: :noway:

arewethereyet

Hey....got my afternoon typing done. Heading to shower and head to the 2pm basketball game. Are y seeing this time? Already 1:38....ugh.

No wonder my body is just rebelling....too much stress, I guess. And my body is just tired of it. (that makes me mad... guess I'm not supermom...)

BUT WAIT...as I'm typing, hubster just called. The game before my daughter's game is running at least 30 minutes late. I'll catch her game after all!!!!! Wooooooo !!!!!!!

Went to Outback with hubby last night. We always split dinners for price and so we don't overeat. I ate the salad with dressing on the side, 1/2 baked potato and about 1/3 of the small steak since I was already full. Not toooo bad.

Heading to destinkify....keep up the good work crew!!!!!!

Sounds like fun, Marla! Enjoy the game. I think screaming RUN RUN RUN may not actually MAKE them run....but burns a LOT of calories!!
(I yelled this at my son during a baseball game when he was in high school...a little girl next to me said He should know BEFORE the game he is supposed to RUN when he hits the ball, we learned THAT in Tball this week!!!:laugh: )

arewethereyet

Okay the shred is in the book for today. You won't believe what I found...I have a 2 pack...LOL

:laugh: :laugh: :drinker: :noway: :noway:

Cool beans! Shred is in bed!!

and a TWO PACK!!! WOO HOO!!!:flowerforyou:
(i still have a kegger!):laugh:

arewethereyet

:bigsmile:

Nicky did you get your teeth whitened again??:huh:

:laugh: :laugh:

3babybeans

Jeannie's in a silly mood today. LOL The F4 is very similar to the F6 except (my interpretation) is that it is for people that don't go to the gym. :laugh: It lacks the "anti-interfernce" thingy. So far so good! Oh, and I REFUSE to except that my last 5 are vanity pounds. 5 MORE would be vanity...these 5 just have to go. (I'm threatening them...do you think they're listening?). Actually, after my day of junk & no exercise yesterday, I was down a pound this morning from yesterday morning. :noway:. My husband has talked me into toning down the crazy exercise routine during the week b/c after reading Phoenix Flame's post about her talking to Jillian, I think I might be doing too much (if that is possible). We'll see what this week holds for me! Thanks for the tips, Jeannie!

Nicky - Have fun tonight! (it was tonight, right?)

Bobbi - Good job getting in the Shred!

Marla - Glad you're feeling better! Have fun at daughter's bball game.

janiebeth

:bigsmile:

Nicky did you get your teeth whitened again??:huh:

:laugh: :laugh:

No way - she is anticipating a wonderful evening... Have a great date Nicky!!

Bobbi - dang a 2-pack!! awesome work - I guess the shred is all it's cracked up to be - I'm sticking with it like glue.. I am still looking like a keg, but if I pick up my b00bs, and suck in my gut, I can almost imagine -- no, never mind..

Marla - great timing getting to the B-ball game.. I stuck through our first season.. I think we were 0-12, but we cheered louder than all the other parents combined.

Sara - whatever you can do to shake it up.. good job on the pound down.. you'll get those last 5 off in no time..

Jeannie - you crack me up - "did you get your teeth whitened?" - LOL

Having a couple of glasses of wine - courtesy of my 30-day shred workout.. feeling pretty darn good...

Have a great night all..

nickybr38

Hee. Yeah. I was anticipating a good evening and showing off my lovely teeth while doing so!

It went well! I actually woke up sick with flu but he was very, very sweet when I showed up looking like hell. Hahahaha. I got a second date out of the whole thing so SCORE. Going to the movies tonight. UNDERWORLD FTW!

In other news, I'm going skiing! ARGH LOVE SKIING. This is only my second time but I think I may be a new ski bunny. Minus the gorgeous long whooshing hair. And yes I'm still sick with that stupid stomach flu but there are ways around that!!!

Have a fantastic day ladies!!! (And Andrew )

Sara- You've come SO far. That last five has no chance when faced with you. And thank you, I did have fun in a... weird way since I was sick. HAHA.

Marla - How are you feeling these days?

Bobbi - TWO PACK! OMG! I LAUGHED SO HARD WHEN I READ THAT! I want a two pack!!!!

I'm probably missing people but I'm pretty braindead. So to the other ladies whom I haven't named I LOVE YOU TOO!

Marla64

NIcky...."ka-ching!!!" Way to go on the date.

Feeling much better, thanks. Got a couple good nights sleep in a row (Joshua's coughing in my face not withstanding) so I'm feeling a bit better equipped to handle the BS today.

Sorry, I don't have the time to scan all the posts. I'm thinking of you all.

tresa1234

Hey y'all ... just popping in real quick to say I'm still alive ... reading but no time to post much!

We went dancing last night & I could tell that I'm still not 100% over this durn bronchitis yet. It takes me forever to get the gunk gone completely and I have a hard time exercising much until it's gone ... although I did make it through two hours of dance lessons. We danced a dance or two after and then I was done in. Oh well, eventually I will be back up to speed. I just get weary of all these setbacks.

I have a lot of work typing to get done today, so I'd better scoot out of here ... just wanted to check in!

Love you guys!! This is an AWESOME team!! Thanks for all the encouragement & FUN!!!!


Tresa

janiebeth

Hi all,

It is a rainy, yucky day here in CT, and I feel like I've been hit by a MACK truck.. I think I need to move somewhere sunnier..

I am resting up for a 1 hour swim tonight and starting the work week tomorrow - CHARGE!!

Hope you are all having a great day.. drinking your water, exercising, and eating sensibly..

janie

lynniejones

I'm stuck here in the house. it is cold and yuck. my husband and my son are bickering constantly.
Calgon take me away!
Hope ya'lls day is going better.

Lynnie
Who hopes they realize they missed one of my last days relaxing for awhile and maybe they will miss me when I am gone for 3 weeks. Humpf!

3babybeans

Jannie - Did the wine come with the Shred?! That would be a good marketing ploy. Everytime you complete a level of the exercise, a bottle of wine could be mailed to your house. LOL Good times. Hope you are feeling better! It is gross here today, too. BLAH!

Nicky - Yay for the great date! BOO for the flu! *gag* Have fun skiing & try not to barf on the slops. :sick:

Marla - I got a half night of Micah coughing in my face last night, too. :grumble: So fun when the little ones are sick. I'm hoping they sleep past 4am tomorrow morning. 3 days in a row of before-the-rooster wake up times is cramping my attitude.

Tresa - That bronchitis has GOT to go! Good job dancing at least a little, though. Every step counts!

Lynnie - Sorry the boys are fighting. I am SO not looking forward to those days. When are you going to be gone for 3 weeks?

I had to take my friend to the hospital for some junk today so I'm sure I picked up every disease under the sun while in the ER waiting room. I can feel the bugs all over me. *shudder* I used to work in a hospital & now have serious issues with them.

Held back on the exercise yesterday. Only did the 20 min. TJ workout & then did an hour of VERY competative Wii with the hubby. 200 cals worth, though! I LOVE my HRM! While we were bowling, I was doing jumping jacks & thinking of Sam between frames. :laugh:

nickybr38

OMG OMG OMG.
I should not have gone. Haha. I lasted an hour and holy crap... that last trip up the hill I just about fainted. I wasn't even working that hard and my heart rate was at 170bpm for most of it.

Anyway, now i feel a bit like death so am going to have a very long, hot bath.
GOOD NEWS, I burned 527 calories in an hour. Pretty good deal IMHO.

3babybeans

LOL Enjoy your bath & I hope you feel better! I'm not sure if I should tell you to go eat those 550+ cals or not...you might regret that...:sick:

loreeb18

Nicky – Yea on the date! When a guy is able to deal with the sickies, he’s a good guy. I got mono only about 2 months after Dave and I started dating and he brought me noodle soup and let me just relax on his couch. Glad you had fun with the skiing. I only tried it once back in high school. I made it halfway down the hill falling several times, then took off my skiis and walked the rest of the way down. :noway:

Marla – Glad you’re feeling better. With so many people in your house, if everybody passes it around, I’m surprised any of you are ever healthy! :sick:

Tresa – Glad you had fun dancing. Take care of yourself and don’t overdo it though.

Janie and Lynnie – It’s snowing and cold here in western PA too. :grumble: Yuck! Though I heard we’re supposed to get to the 60’s/70’s next week. That’d be awesome. 70 degrees is so my kind of winter weather!

Dave and I went to Kohl’s today. Since Dave started losing weight in December, he’s lost a little over 30 pounds and needed new pants. He’s down 2 sizes – that’s 4 inches! He was all excited. I got a couple more size small shirts. I even had the nerve to try on a string bikini (that’s my clothes goal for when I reach my goal weight). The top fit. The bottoms were too small but if I keep at it, I really think it could happen by summer! Yea!