BLACK TEAM CHALLENGE WEEK 10

nickybr38

LOL-- you still sniffin' the caffeine, Nicky? :laugh:

I think my blood is pure caffeine at this point. But still no reaction in this strong old heart of mine!

Also, I admire your dedication! I can barely find this post and it's in my recent topics list!

:blushing:

Marla64

As much as I'd like to revel in the misconception that somehow I'm Sherlock Holmes and used my powers of deduction-- I found a hint on another thread to find somebody's posts. I knew who had been involved in the altercation-- so I found it through him. He's a piece of work, that's for sure.

Oh well-- I'm outta here for now.

Later, cats.

AmandaJ

I am not even sure how to respond to Fitness_Chick leaving. I am extremely sad about it. She has been such an inspiritation to me.

I changed my goal today. I changed it from 120 pounds to 135 pounds. I know that sounds weird but that is in the healthy range for me and I was talking to a friend who looks extremely good and she mentioned she is 133 pounds. She is only 5'1" but she is so muscular and I was like really I want to get to 120 and she laughed and said, that seemed really low. I am 5'2" so I am not sure, but my motivation has been wavering lately and 135 doesn't seem that far off. Only 25 pounds to go, I am almost halfway there. We will see if I am happy there.

Hope everybody is having a great day. Went for a 30 minute run / walk and lift weights today. Get your exercise in everybody!!!!! :laugh:

AmandaJ

I just found the herbal thread and while I have my opinion on the topic, I CAN'T believe how mean people can be out there.

I LOVE my black team!!!!!

arewethereyet

Hi all. I would like to just talk about the Black Team and our challenge PLEASE!! Long day.

I have been stretching really well this week. Even made my friend sit down and stretch before we left the gym. She may join and that makes me absolutely giddy!!

I have lost a lot of my flexibility since working out with the trainer.

I am glad you guys reminded me of how important it is to stretch!

have a great night

:flowerforyou: Jeannie

Marla64

FC was a member of our team, Miss Jeannie-- a gesture of support never hurts.

Glad you're stretching....must must must join you one of these days. Life's been too busy to even exercise let alone stretch.

Girlmom282109

I need to say first off that I LOVE LOVE LOVE this team!!! I don't care what people say about you don't know that person or this person but I know everything I need to know about you all and that THIS IS THE BEST TEAM!!!!!

The people that got FC so fed up were a couple of the ones that got me fed up that day but I realized that they can't bring me down and that someone who thinks they need to be PERFECT for a vacation :huh: that is already in a healthy weight zone maybe needs to be evaluated!!:noway:

That being said.

Today was a good day food wise. didn't get to exersice but I will make up for it in the next 4 days I always do.:laugh:

AmandaJ

Sam, you are right this is the BEST team and you are the best leader!! :flowerforyou:

Girlmom282109

Sam, you are right this is the BEST team and you are the best leader!! :flowerforyou:

Thank you! :blushing: :blushing:

Marla64

You said a moooouuuuuthful!

loreeb18

I our Black Team! Hope to get on the internet this weekend. If not, talk to you next week!

Girlmom282109

You said a moooouuuuuthful!

yes I did but I know I can talk and not get rude awful back talk from people who want to be in the unhealthy weight range because they think that is sexy! I need that vomit smiley:bigsmile: Thanks Lori!!

loreeb18

Tri_Dad

Evening my black team family,

Shame about Elizabeth leaving the site. But if she feels it's best I get it. That's the problem with the internet....Can't have an ocean that big without a few turds floating in it. Personally nobody bothers me. Then again I am VERY laid back and I dont let much get to me. Anyway, about the black team being great... I AGREE. You have to understand that in my opinion we arent just a challenge team but we are all friends. I have to tell you that it is amazing as a twenty eight year old Man to be able to identify with so many different people from so many different places in so many different age groups. We are close because we all want the same things. We all believe in one another and we have already carried each other through so much. We are genuinely invested in one another. From what we have learned about each others friends and family to what we know about each others strengths and weaknesses. We are not afraid to be straight with one another, yet it is always with a respect that only friendship can bring. We are all fighting the same war here. And we know that we are bound together in that struggle. You are all my sisters (and brother Dave :bigsmile: ) at arms now. And you are all some of the strongest, most caring, most interesting :laugh: and just plain good people I have ever known.

This my friends is what this site... and life for that matter, is all about.

:drinker: Cheers to you all:drinker:

Marla64

Evening my black team family,

Shame about Elizabeth leaving the site. But if she feels it's best I get it. That's the problem with the internet....Can't have an ocean that big without a few turds floating in it. Personally nobody bothers me. Then again I am VERY laid back and I dont let much get to me. Anyway, about the black team being great... I AGREE. You have to understand that in my opinion we arent just a challenge team but we are all friends. I have to tell you that it is amazing as a twenty eight year old Man to be able to identify with so many different people from so many different places in so many different age groups. We are close because we all want the same things. We all believe in one another and we have already carried each other through so much. We are genuinely invested in one another. From what we have learned about each others friends and family to what we know about each others strengths and weaknesses. We are not afraid to be straight with one another, yet it is always with a respect that only friendship can bring. We are all fighting the same war here. And we know that we are bound together in that struggle. You are all my sisters (and brother Dave :bigsmile: ) at arms now. And you are all some of the strongest, most caring, most interesting :laugh: and just plain good people I have ever known.

This my friends is what this site... and life for that matter, is all about.

:drinker: Cheers to you all:drinker:

Your wife is a lucky woman, my friend-- lovely sentiments-- except for that part where you throw your age in my face. Punk.

janiebeth

Evening my black team family,

Shame about Elizabeth leaving the site. But if she feels it's best I get it. That's the problem with the internet....Can't have an ocean that big without a few turds floating in it. Personally nobody bothers me. Then again I am VERY laid back and I dont let much get to me. Anyway, about the black team being great... I AGREE. You have to understand that in my opinion we arent just a challenge team but we are all friends. I have to tell you that it is amazing as a twenty eight year old Man to be able to identify with so many different people from so many different places in so many different age groups. We are close because we all want the same things. We all believe in one another and we have already carried each other through so much. We are genuinely invested in one another. From what we have learned about each others friends and family to what we know about each others strengths and weaknesses. We are not afraid to be straight with one another, yet it is always with a respect that only friendship can bring. We are all fighting the same war here. And we know that we are bound together in that struggle. You are all my sisters (and brother Dave :bigsmile: ) at arms now. And you are all some of the strongest, most caring, most interesting :laugh: and just plain good people I have ever known.

This my friends is what this site... and life for that matter, is all about.

:drinker: Cheers to you all:drinker:

Your wife is a lucky woman, my friend-- lovely sentiments-- except for that part where you throw your age in my face. Punk.

Ditto what Marla said - including the age.. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I still feel like a 20-something in my head, it is just my body that rebels...:noway: :noway:

I have to say, I have really been enjoying the stretching, particularly after some pretty strong (for me) workouts this week.. :happy:

Bless you Bobbi, for getting me back to me.. :flowerforyou: :drinker: :flowerforyou: :drinker:

Have a lovely day all..

Janie

3babybeans

I haven't been getting in all 7 minutes, but I HAVE been more conscious of stretching so the challenge HAS helped. I went to another Turbo Kick class last night & while everyone hit the door, I hit the floor & did some hard core stretching afterwards! YAY!

I'll BBL to catch up more. Another busy Saturday!

lynniejones

OH EM GEE I am sooo happy to be home. I lost no weight this week but I didn't gain, so I am hanging on to that positive thought. Lesson learned for next week, keep my food locked in the car, take up only what I need to eat for that meal, and count on being far too lazy to go to my car to get more food.

AmandaJ

22 POUNDS LOST!!!!!!!!!!

I just did my mid-week check-in, I am so happy that I have accomplished this in 10 short weeks.

THANK YOU ALL, YOU ARE ALL MY HEROS!!!!!!

AmandaJ

Lynnie, I am glad you are home for the week-end, enjoy it! Only 2 more weeks! Hang in there you can do it! :flowerforyou:

nickybr38

Marla64

Amanda-- way to go-- actually, you rather inspired me with the changing of your goal. My goal to lose 50 pounds is in part for vanity and to weigh a certain weight I "think" would be ideal-- to "weigh less than I did when-- blah, blah, blah-- " not heeding two very important things-- my husband's preference that I leave a it of meat on my bones, and my body that's slowing down the loss. Obviously it's rather comfortable where it is. After 45 years of gravity and nine pregnancies, 50 pounds off my frame would make me, yes, extremely thin. But, my poofy belly would almost guaranteed always protrude over my non-existant bust line if I take off that much weight.

So, I think a bit of sense has been restored.

So, I'm now endeavoring to take off 40, and go from there. That would put me at my wedding weight, which I can certainly live with-- and that's within reach. The reduction of stress is crucial to me, too-- so I think I'm gettin' the ol' head together and making some important changes for me.

Heading to work friends-- have a great day!

jimswmn

Hi all. I would like to just talk about the Black Team and our challenge PLEASE!! Long day.

I have been stretching really well this week. Even made my friend sit down and stretch before we left the gym. She may join and that makes me absolutely giddy!!

I have lost a lot of my flexibility since working out with the trainer.

I am glad you guys reminded me of how important it is to stretch!

have a great night

:flowerforyou: Jeannie

Way to go Jeannie! Keep up the good work.:flowerforyou:

jimswmn

Today was a good day food wise. didn't get to exersice but I will make up for it in the next 4 days I always do.:laugh:

That poor treadmill...LOL :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

jimswmn

I haven't been getting in all 7 minutes, but I HAVE been more conscious of stretching so the challenge HAS helped. I went to another Turbo Kick class last night & while everyone hit the door, I hit the floor & did some hard core stretching afterwards! YAY!

I'll BBL to catch up more. Another busy Saturday!

Sarah, Some is better than none. AT least it is making you think and that's what counts.

jimswmn

Evening my black team family,

Shame about Elizabeth leaving the site. But if she feels it's best I get it. That's the problem with the internet....Can't have an ocean that big without a few turds floating in it. Personally nobody bothers me. Then again I am VERY laid back and I dont let much get to me. Anyway, about the black team being great... I AGREE. You have to understand that in my opinion we arent just a challenge team but we are all friends. I have to tell you that it is amazing as a twenty eight year old Man to be able to identify with so many different people from so many different places in so many different age groups. We are close because we all want the same things. We all believe in one another and we have already carried each other through so much. We are genuinely invested in one another. From what we have learned about each others friends and family to what we know about each others strengths and weaknesses. We are not afraid to be straight with one another, yet it is always with a respect that only friendship can bring. We are all fighting the same war here. And we know that we are bound together in that struggle. You are all my sisters (and brother Dave :bigsmile: ) at arms now. And you are all some of the strongest, most caring, most interesting :laugh: and just plain good people I have ever known.

This my friends is what this site... and life for that matter, is all about.

:drinker: Cheers to you all:drinker:

Your wife is a lucky woman, my friend-- lovely sentiments-- except for that part where you throw your age in my face. Punk.

Ditto what Marla said - including the age.. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I still feel like a 20-something in my head, it is just my body that rebels...:noway: :noway:

I have to say, I have really been enjoying the stretching, particularly after some pretty strong (for me) workouts this week.. :happy:

Bless you Bobbi, for getting me back to me.. :flowerforyou: :drinker: :flowerforyou: :drinker:

Have a lovely day all..

Janie

Ditto times 2...LOL

Age is just a number, enjoy who you are now where you are.

Janie, :blushing: :blushing:

AmandaJ

Marla, I think that your reasoning makes perfect sense. I weighed 105 pounds at my high school graduation and I know after three kids I won't even get close. I am also glad that you think changing my goal was a good thing, I was unsure about it, but I am sure that I can get there. I am way more inspired.

I did this virual body image thing and the difference between in 180 and 135 is something I can live with very happily.

I did my stretches today!!!!

jimswmn

I BLACK Team!!

loreeb18

I agree. I used to have my goal at 110 but now I think that'd be too thin so my goal is 120. (forgive any errors. I finally got signed in on dh's iPhone after trying unsuccessfully to the whole drive here.) I can't type much but I'm addicted to mfp- especially our black team thread - so I'll be lurking!

Marla64

Hi Lori! Kiss that baby!