BLACK TEAM CHALLENGE WEEK 10

AmandaJ

Like the birds do in the winter, I can't fly you know! :laugh:

We had some nice days last week, in the mid 40s, and I was really getting excited for spring, but now..... :grumble: there is snow on the ground again!

Girlmom282109

Like the birds do in the winter, I can't fly you know! :laugh:

We had some nice days last week, in the mid 40s, and I was really getting excited for spring, but now..... :grumble: there is snow on the ground again!

Every woman on this team is SUPERWOMAN!! and you are a mom so you are already superwoman so you better be able to fly!!!

AmandaJ

Thanks Sam, I needed that tonight, my youngest has been having seizures off and on for the last hour. They are only lasting about 30 to 45 seconds and she has meds for them, but I am going crazy just the same.

The rest of the family went out to the hot tub, we found it on Craig's list last year and got it for our youngest because it really helps with the stiffening of her body, but she can't go when she keep seizuring, SIGH!!!!!

3babybeans

What a weekend. Phew!

I took a master class of Turbo Kick Friday night & promptly came home & died on my couch. My body was screaming at me b/c I really abused it this week. So, I tried to workout on Saturday afternoon & could only muster 20 minutes before I simply HAD to stop. Then yesterday, I decided to grow a brain & not work out. Rest day! I have to say, I'm feeling MUCH better now.

At the master class, the instructor discussed the Turbo Kick instructor training & I researched it all weekend. I think I'm going to give myself a year to really get in the shape I want to be in. I'm nearly at my weight goal, but I have some serious toning to do before I'm confident enough to hang with the "instructor" crowd. That class was FILLED with them & although I kept up physically, my booty was shakin' a bit more than the spandex wearing ladies. :embarassed: And NOT in a good way. :laugh:

I did, however, decide to jump in feet first & become a Beachbody "coach" this weekend! Eek! I'm so nervous about it. I've been looking into doing it for awhile & finally decided to take the leap. There's SO much to learn, it's crazy! I'm getting some new workouts in the mail (hopefully) this week so I'm super excited about that! A new, fun journey!

Bobbi - I am doing well with my stretching, though! LIke I said, not a full 7 minutes, but I'm much more aware of DOING it now! I'll work up to the 7 minutes, I promise. :bigsmile:

Janie - I hope you didn't have any more muscle cramps in the pool! That's scary!

Andrew - Love the new av & I'm so glad you got out to play with Aiden this weekend!

Amanda - I hope your daughter stopped seizing last night. *hugs* That can't be an easy thing to deal with as a mother. :frown:

Sam - You should name your treadmill so as you're running you can talk to her. :laugh:

Lynnie - One week down, 2 to go! I hope you enjoyed your time at home!

Lori - How was all the driving?! Glad you made it home safe!

Jeannie - How is your stretching going, lady!? I hope the trainer isn't abusing you too much!

Marla - hang in there! I saw you post on the SAHM thread. Whatever you do, do NOT get on that scale! You don't need to know!

3babybeans

Two people called in sick yesterday so I ended up on a ten hour shift. When one has had ten hours sleep in three days that isn't exactly an ideal situation. :yawn:

My honeymoon with caffeine has expired. It's just not doing anything for me anymore, no matter how much I consume. How sad.

Heart still beating away strongly. No jumps, or skips, or hops or anything. *SIGH*

BLECK! I hate caffeine simply for that hangover feeling! Is that your doggie in the av!? I love dogs! So cute!

3babybeans

Well when I did my walk this morning it sunshined, spited snow and wind. Couldn't make up it's mind. But am haveing a lazy day other then that. Make sure I'm drinking my water and eating my veggies. :bigsmile: So hope the rest of the black team has enjoyed the rest of their day as well. :flowerforyou:

We went out for a walk yesterday, too! My hubby & our kids packed up to go enjoy the 40 something weather. Pretty soon, we're RUNNING home in fierce winds b/c umm...well....we didn't HEAR the tornado warning sirens! ACK! I think we got really lucky b/c as soon as we got home & turned on the tv, there was reports of funnel clouds about 4 miles from us. Talk about not being able to make up the weather's mind! At least I got a good jog in while carrying 2 kids! :laugh:

Good job on the veggies, too! I'm REALLY trying to keep that one up!

Nonibug

Hey everyone! Just stoppin in for a minute to say good morning I had a lazy weekend, but really enjoyed it! I think my body needed the rest. I didnt even do any stretching dvds this weekend just for the sake of the challenge...Im bad:ohwell: But I promise to jump right back into things today:happy: Oh, but I DID manage to stay within my calories all weekend...in fact both days were about 400 calories UNDER...I hope thats not real bad...I sure dont want my body going into the stavation mode thingy I keep hearing about on here:noway: Take care everyone and have a great Monday:drinker:
~Roni

3babybeans

Hey everyone! Just stoppin in for a minute to say good morning I had a lazy weekend, but really enjoyed it! I think my body needed the rest. I didnt even do any stretching dvds this weekend just for the sake of the challenge...Im bad:ohwell: But I promise to jump right back into things today:happy: Oh, but I DID manage to stay within my calories all weekend...in fact both days were about 400 calories UNDER...I hope thats not real bad...I sure dont want my body going into the stavation mode thingy I keep hearing about on here:noway: Take care everyone and have a great Monday:drinker:
~Roni

Hey, Roni! YAY for lazy weekends! I don't think you should have any problems with starvation mode. I think that's something you really need to watch when you do it consistently. Havea good Monday!

loreeb18

Janie – A snowball fight at the beach is pretty cool. Dave has a friend who lives in Florida. The friend of Dave’s who we visited Saturday will be moving there in a few months also. Dave said we can just do a yearly vacation to Florida to visit them every year. I said, “Florida is warm and there are beaches. Sounds good!” I love Chinese food but I know what you mean about the sodium. I feel bloated and thirsty for at least a day after eating some.

Nicky – Darn your body for being healthy enough that caffeine doesn’t bother it. LOL Seriously though, I hope you’re able to find out what is going on and get it taken care of. :flowerforyou:

Lynnie – Good luck next week with being positive. You can do it! :flowerforyou:

Marla – It’s fun to catch up with friends. It makes working out a lot less boring too!

Sam – I know your boss is a *ahem*. But at least you get to work outside and enjoy the nice warm weather.

Andrew – Your new profile pic is too funny. Does your wife roll her eyes at your goofiness or is she used to it by now? :laugh:

Amanda – I’m sorry you have to go through that with your daughter. I can’t imagine how scary that must be. I hope she’s doing better. :flowerforyou:

Sara – Go you! Does being a “coach” mean you’re teaching a class? Have fun with it!

Roni – Lazy weekends are so fun! Good job with the calories. It’s hard to stay on track on the weekends sometimes, especially on those lazy ones! I agree with Sara. If I went over a lot, I’ll stay under the next day. I just don’t stay far below several days in a row.


We had a good trip. We stopped once on the way down and once on the drive back. Harley slept down and back just waking up and eating when we stopped. She slept great in her pack-n-play. We were worried since she’s used to her crib with her mobile sleeping in her own room. But she didn’t get to nap much so she was tired and slept until we got up at 7am.

Dave did pretty well eating-wise. Me not as much. I did okay Saturday until I got into the tortilla chips. Then Sunday we had birthday cake. Plus the soft pretzels I got on the ride. (I love soft pretzels but only like the ones on the spinny thing at rest stops.) Back at it today!

3babybeans

Lori - being a Beachbody "coach" is an at-home business. I'm holding off on doing the instructor training for a year or so. LOTS of factors made that decision for me, but the "coaching" is a good place for me to start right now.

I'm so glad Harley did so good sleeping! Your diet could have been much worse in the car. I don't do well on car trips without snacks. :grumble: I probably would have ate 3 of those dumb pretzels.

loreeb18

Lori - being a Beachbody "coach" is an at-home business. I'm holding off on doing the instructor training for a year or so. LOTS of factors made that decision for me, but the "coaching" is a good place for me to start right now.

I'm so glad Harley did so good sleeping! Your diet could have been much worse in the car. I don't do well on car trips without snacks. :grumble: I probably would have ate 3 of those dumb pretzels.

*Reads Sara's reply about Beachbody and scratches head* Okay I'm feeling a bit slow here. Explain, please.

3babybeans

Lori - being a Beachbody "coach" is an at-home business. I'm holding off on doing the instructor training for a year or so. LOTS of factors made that decision for me, but the "coaching" is a good place for me to start right now.

I'm so glad Harley did so good sleeping! Your diet could have been much worse in the car. I don't do well on car trips without snacks. :grumble: I probably would have ate 3 of those dumb pretzels.

*Reads Sara's reply about Beachbody and scratches head* Okay I'm feeling a bit slow here. Explain, please.

I sell people stuff. :laugh: It is like a Mary Kay type deal or a Pamper Chef type job excpet I don't have to do "parties" I just sell online. Once people buy from me, I am then their "coach" & I assist them with their purchases or whatever other questions they have about Beachbody products. I LOVE Beachbody stuff (Turbo Jam, Slim in Six, etc...) so this was just calling my name. :bigsmile:

loreeb18

Lori - being a Beachbody "coach" is an at-home business. I'm holding off on doing the instructor training for a year or so. LOTS of factors made that decision for me, but the "coaching" is a good place for me to start right now.

I'm so glad Harley did so good sleeping! Your diet could have been much worse in the car. I don't do well on car trips without snacks. :grumble: I probably would have ate 3 of those dumb pretzels.

*Reads Sara's reply about Beachbody and scratches head* Okay I'm feeling a bit slow here. Explain, please.

I sell people stuff. :laugh: It is like a Mary Kay type deal or a Pamper Chef type job excpet I don't have to do "parties" I just sell online. Once people buy from me, I am then their "coach" & I assist them with their purchases or whatever other questions they have about Beachbody products. I LOVE Beachbody stuff (Turbo Jam, Slim in Six, etc...) so this was just calling my name. :bigsmile:

*finally feeling caught up* Oooooh, okay! I got it now. Thanks. :laugh:

lynniejones

Hi kiddies! Back in Alliance today, still feelng optimistic. Logged my foods for the first time in a couple of weeks. Started back eating small meals and added healthy snacks instead of binges. Maybe my body just needed a break after 4 months of vigilance, who knows? This time I didn't unpack my food, left it in the car and am only getting out what I need to survive rather than locking myself in the room with more food than one bored loney girl should have at her immediate disposal. I'm feeling so much better and I'm ready to take on losing my next 20 lbs. It is hard to believe how mentally down you can get sometimes isn't it?

Hope to catch up sometime this evening.

Lynnie

jimswmn

Good Luck Janie! :flowerforyou:

nickybr38

Hello TOM. I hate you. Also, cravings? You can bite me.
That is all.
:grumble:

nickybr38

BLECK! I hate caffeine simply for that hangover feeling! Is that your doggie in the av!? I love dogs! So cute!

That's my doggy! He was a rescue dog and for the first year he was just mine but then he was a traitor and decided to live up to his name (cuddles) and love everybody else too. *sigh* I had to leave him when I moved out but he's still happy and still mine.

jimswmn

Hello TOM. I hate you. Also, cravings? You can bite me.
That is all.
:grumble:

:laugh: :sad:

janiebeth

Hello TOM. I hate you. Also, cravings? You can bite me.
That is all.
:grumble:

ME TOO!!! And that whole feeling like an elephant thing - GO POUND SAND!!!

Nicky - you crack me up.. a kindred spirit.. ps, I love your dog - so cute - I just want to pet him..

Bobbi - yup - Day 1 of Week 1 of couch to 5K.. after my 5 minute walk to warm up - horrible calf cramps!! I know I am slow to warm up, so I stretched (bonus points) and walked another 5 minutes. Ok, not gone, but feeling better, so I started the jog/walk intervals. I liked 60" jog and 90" walk - perfect for me. At 60" I just feel like I couldn't go another step and at 90" I just feel like I am ready to start again. I guess these guys know what they are doing.. The cramps never went completely away, but I managed several intervals (5 or 6) for a total of 30 minutes and then a 5 minute walk and stretch to cool down.. I worked from home today so went to the towns senior center (no cracks about that) and used the new outdoor walking path. much of it was under water, but you could get around. I had to time it between the rain and sleet storms, but got really lucky..

Amanda - it is now snowing here in CT - it is just killing me.. It rained most of the morning, stopped just long enough for me to jog/walk and then started again.. Then it turned to sleet and now snow.. I'm sorry to hear your daughter had such a tough time. Must be very scary for all of you. {{{{{{HUGS}}}}}

Sam - I got my wings and cape warmed up, I'm on my way to Florida (see above).. I fly pretty slow, so will probably be there by June.. I want a suntan too...

Lori - glad Harley did well with the trip. Isn't it a blessing when they can sleep through the ride. So boring for them otherwise.. I am a sucker for those large soft pretzels as well, especially with mustard...YUM...

Sara - Beachbody coach sounds cool, especially if you really like the products. No more cramps in the pool - actually swimming is the only thing that really feels good and improved lately. I cling to it desparately.. running is new and scary still, and I am still panting and whimpering at Jillian during the 30-Day Shred.. I try to imagine her screaming at me, and that keeps the whimpering down, but panting is uncontrolled.. :laugh: :laugh:

Lynnie - hang in there - not much longer now.. good job with the optimism..

Andrew - love the new AV - you are so much fun..

Roni - I had a lazy weekend too, but I didn't eat like it was a lazy weekend.. :explode: - we'll be OK.. I really felt like I needed to rest for a day after blowing out both legs in the pool, the second day was unintentional, but still felt nice to take off.. Back to it today..

Hello to everyone else... drink up, and get your workouts and stretching in.. I feel Weds coming.

Janie

nickybr38

YES! I'm getting a raise! *boogies* Start of May, which is two months away but WHO CARES! I'm getting a raise!!!!!!

Suddenly I feel wide awake. :bigsmile:

janiebeth

YES! I'm getting a raise! *boogies* Start of May, which is two months away but WHO CARES! I'm getting a raise!!!!!!

Suddenly I feel wide awake. :bigsmile:

Go Nicky!!! Great news.. :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

nickybr38

YES! I'm getting a raise! *boogies* Start of May, which is two months away but WHO CARES! I'm getting a raise!!!!!!

Suddenly I feel wide awake. :bigsmile:

Go Nicky!!! Great news.. :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

Normally I'd celebrate by going shopping and/or eating ICE CREAM!!!! But I'm on a sugar restriction still (STUPID LENT) and have no money for shopping ):.

OH WELL! In two months I'll have more money for shopping. Hehehehe.

loreeb18

YES! I'm getting a raise! *boogies* Start of May, which is two months away but WHO CARES! I'm getting a raise!!!!!!

Suddenly I feel wide awake. :bigsmile:

Congrats!

When I read *boogies*, the first thing I thought of was the things up Harley's nose that make me gag. I'm thinking, "Why is she saying boogies about something good happening?" Sorry I'm a bit slow today. :laugh:

jimswmn

YES! I'm getting a raise! *boogies* Start of May, which is two months away but WHO CARES! I'm getting a raise!!!!!!

Suddenly I feel wide awake. :bigsmile:

Go Nicky!!! Great news.. :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

Way to go Nicky!!

jimswmn

YES! I'm getting a raise! *boogies* Start of May, which is two months away but WHO CARES! I'm getting a raise!!!!!!

Suddenly I feel wide awake. :bigsmile:

Congrats!

When I read *boogies*, the first thing I thought of was the things up Harley's nose that make me gag. I'm thinking, "Why is she saying boogies about something good happening?" Sorry I'm a bit slow today. :laugh:

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

nickybr38

*boogies harder* :laugh: :bigsmile:

arewethereyet

*boogies harder* :laugh: :bigsmile:

she's got the boogie fever.........she likes to boogie down........

Tri_Dad

Hello TOM. I hate you. Also, cravings? You can bite me.
That is all.
:grumble:

Andrew - love the new AV - you are so much fun..

Lol,

My poor wife has to go through the "Phases of facial hair" I do the same thing every time. Every once In a while I grow in my beard. After a few weeks of having it I get sick of it so I have it down to a goate. After a few days I get tired of the goate and go to shave that off but I always come out of the bathroom with a fantastic mustache and speak in a horrible spanich accent for about ten minuetes. Then I go back to the bathroom and shave that off too. This time she caught me with the camera. The mask was drawn on with MS paint so nobody would know that I am the dashing lad with the fantastic mustache.

lol :drinker:

arewethereyet

Hello TOM. I hate you. Also, cravings? You can bite me.
That is all.
:grumble:

Andrew - love the new AV - you are so much fun..

Lol,

My poor wife has to go through the "Phases of facial hair" I do the same thing every time. Every once In a while I grow in my beard. After a few weeks of having it I get sick of it so I have it down to a goate. After a few days I get tired of the goate and go to shave that off but I always come out of the bathroom with a fantastic mustache and speak in a horrible spanich accent for about ten minuetes. Then I go back to the bathroom and shave that off too. This time she caught me with the camera. The mask was drawn on with MS paint so nobody would know that I am the dashing lad with the fantastic mustache.

lol :drinker:

:laugh: :laugh:
My dh has looked the same since he was 15 years old! only thing that has changed is the color of his hair........all silver now!!:laugh:

lynniejones

Andrew you are so hilarious!

Nicky! Sorry about the TOM blues but YAY for your raise.