Week 3 (15th Sept)
Charlottina
Posts: 87 Member
Hello Everybody,
Sorry that I haven't been as attentive as normal I have had both a stressful and exciting week getting ready to move to University on Friday so everything will be back to normal as of Saturday.
Anyway time to announce the next challenge well actually challenges:
Challenge 1 (exercise) - perform this set of living room activities.
http://fitbie.msn.com/fit-life/?videoId=61b382a7-4f0f-4f1b-9447-06da610a9a7c
on the spreadsheet there will be room to put in 1 to indicate you've done it each day of the week
Challenge 2 (diet) Fruit and Veg
The idea of this challenge is to make sure you get at least 5 portions of different fruit and veg per day and there will be room input a 1 to indicate each day you have met or surpassed this challenge.
I hope that you enjoy the challenge
Sorry that I haven't been as attentive as normal I have had both a stressful and exciting week getting ready to move to University on Friday so everything will be back to normal as of Saturday.
Anyway time to announce the next challenge well actually challenges:
Challenge 1 (exercise) - perform this set of living room activities.
http://fitbie.msn.com/fit-life/?videoId=61b382a7-4f0f-4f1b-9447-06da610a9a7c
on the spreadsheet there will be room to put in 1 to indicate you've done it each day of the week
Challenge 2 (diet) Fruit and Veg
The idea of this challenge is to make sure you get at least 5 portions of different fruit and veg per day and there will be room input a 1 to indicate each day you have met or surpassed this challenge.
I hope that you enjoy the challenge
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Sounds good! 0
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Yeah!! I love these challenges!0
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Ooohh looking forward to this one!!
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Ooo, those are good challenges!0
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Very cool! The workout video is different than I normally do, so this will be a challenge! And the fruits and veggies is just a GREAT idea 0
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Would a portion of veggies be considered one cup?0
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This is a great one! I love love fruits and veggies and the workout looks totally doable!0
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Would a portion of veggies be considered one cup?
emilye--most sources say a half cup is a serving size for vegs & fruits
I took a peek at the video and it looks very doable. Looking forward to the challenges:)0 -
Would a portion of veggies be considered one cup?
emilye--most sources say a half cup is a serving size for vegs & fruits
I took a peek at the video and it looks very doable. Looking forward to the challenges:)
Thanks! Sounds good. I already get that in easily, hoping to up my intake, and eat more natural foods this week all together.0 -
I wish there was something other than the couch I could do those exercises on/against... I usually do my workouts in the basement where there's no one to see me lol. I may have to do them in the middle of the night just so I am not watched by my son or hubby. :P
The fruits/veg is a good challenge... and good grief, 5 a day WILL be a challenge for me. I have been trying to up my veggies more often but just fall flat. I got home tonight from work to find the fridge with my "diet challenge" foods. Hubby literally went out and bought me several things for this challenge specifically...
A good suggestion for those who don't like veggies, or can't get enough in.. Try the juice drink called "Fruitable".. they are fruit/veggie drinks kind of like V8, but they have fruit in them not just vegetables. They're actually pretty good too 0 -
Sounds good Loving the exercises video...thank you. We are all going to succeed! Lets do it 0
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Love the challenges! Can't wait!0
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I have liked all the challenges so far. This is a good one.0
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Can we count a modified version of some of the exercieses in the video?
I have RA damage in both my wrists so pushups and the tricep dips etc are virtually impossible for me to do. I can do modified versions with my hands in a fist and not so far down, so indead of on a couch for the pushup, i can do it against a wall, etc.
Just making sure, dont want to cheat and say i did something i didnt 0 -
Great Challenges again!
For those who have difficulty getting all their fruits/veggies in, try smoothies. there are all kinds of recipes on the web to get you started... my suggestion, choose fruits you love and leafy greens. My fave:
spinach
arugula
cilantro
apple
pear
banana
water or almond milk
DELISH!0 -
Excited about this challenge! I've been wanting to eat more fruit and veggies, this will definitely motivate me. As for the exercises, they look like fun. I will be doing a modified version, as with the exception of a very high bed and an office leather chair, I don't really own furniture. :blushing:0
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Is this a choice-of or both?0
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This sounds Awesome!! Already watched the video twice and wrote everything down... Starting as for today, just to make sure I can do it... 0
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Ok, just did the circuit twice... I feel nauseous... But I did it...
Now: how do I log it in my exercises?0 -
At work so can't see the vid - will have to see how I incorporate it in with my current routine but will certainly give it a go.
Fruit and veg - easy but so essential. Might get some different things in for next week just to be a bit different.
Charlotina - Enjoy the move to uni. Exciting times indeed!!0 -
Good challenges thank you
Good luck with your move!0 -
Thanks for the challenge - I have been slacking on my fruits and veggies....0
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Due to my living situation we do not have living room furniture nor a living room. I am current;y living with my boyfriend at his mother's. We are paying all her bills due to the fact she has no job. She is a serious hoarder. I have just a bedroom with a bed that sits a lot higher than most. THe rest of the house is filled with junk and you strictly have paths to get to the kitchen, laundry room and bathroom. Can I do my Jillian Michael's 6week 6 pack ab workout and count it for this each day instead. If not I have no choice but to fail this challenge.0
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Sounds good. The fruit and veggie one is great. Not sure how I will do with the other challenge. I just started a boot camp this week and I can barely moves my arms right now....should be an interesting three months.0
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Excellent! I need all the help I can get with Fruits and Veggies!0
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Wow, 5 servings will be tough, right now I am thrilled that I am getting 3.
How many reps of each exercise would be done per circuit?? Just asking, as I did not see that on the video. Thanks.0 -
I found a list to help with portion sizes for the fruit & veg challenge...
http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/5ADAY/Documents/Downloads/5ADAY_portion_guide.pdf0 -
I found a list to help with portion sizes for the fruit & veg challenge...
http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/5ADAY/Documents/Downloads/5ADAY_portion_guide.pdf
Thanks for posting this, it's very helpful.0 -
Been doing really well with the fruits and veggies this week! Feeling great! I updated my weight on the spreadsheet today instead of tomorrow as I am going to visit my parents this weekend and I won't have my same scale ( so therefore I don't think it would be accurate).
Feeling good with a loss of 3.6 in the first 2 weeks!
YAY THIS CHALLENGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!0 -
I have already been practicing the fitness challenge... Just to make sure I could do it...
Yesterday was hell... I felt nauseous and I finally had to vomit... Not pretty...
Today? Fantastic!! I pushed it a little bit more and I kept going... Next step, doing the four sets exercises in their maximum and three times instead of twice...
As for fruit and veggies? No issues... But I'll have to really spread them through the day, as I can't eat a lot in one sitting (gastric bypass)... 0
