BLACK TEAM-New Year and opening to new Members

jessica_benson

I am kind of new to this site. Can you please tell m e how to make my food journal available to others. thanks

72lori

I am kind of new to this site. Can you please tell m e how to make my food journal available to others. thanks

Click on the food tab and go to settings. At the bottom you can make it private, public, for friends or password protected.

jessica_benson

Thank you. What is our first challenge and when does it begin? or where Ican i find all of the out lines?

AmandaJ

Thank you. What is our first challenge and when does it begin? or where Ican i find all of the out lines?

We will find out on Wednesday, I believe!

AmandaJ

YUMMY!!! Just had pizze, used the Best Life flat bread for the crust sprinkled little cheese and 3 olivies cut up, put under broiler, it was delicious. That bread looks nutritionally healthy and tastes good. Price wasn't horrible either.

AmandaJ

My name is Sara. I live in Wisconsin where it is -15 right now...freezing! I am excited to be on the Black Team!

Glad you are here, I wish spring would come yesterday!

Marla64

I'm struggling with my goals for the year a bit. I love the 1000 miles, however, I do Zumba, I do step- I don't always necessarily walk or run, so I'm not sure how to compute that.

I would love to set a "I will meet goal by" date, but once again, my body has to cooperate. I've set similar goals in the past, worked like a dog, eaten well and if my body doesn't wanna, it's not gonna. That's usually the point in which I say, WTH, and backslide for a time until I smack myself and get back on track.

Just had a nice long hot bath, reflected on some things from the past few months. The only thing I know for sure is I'm going to eat well and exercise. Goals are in in progress.

Yeah, I'm re-thinking the 1,000 miles-- I need to shake up the exercise routine. My date goal is just to keep me motivated-- a sense of urgency, as it were.

My evening wasn't exactly as I'd planned. But, as scripture says, "To man belongs the plans of his heart, but the Lord determines his steps." I had my exercise pants on, and getting ready to taebo when my husband looked at me and said, "Are you ready for coffee?"

We'd talked earlier in the day about going out for coffee tonight. As I posted in proudville, he's very upset about things with his mother, and quite obviously needed a friend tonight. So, he saw that I was getting ready to exercise and said it was okay if I didn't want to go out, but I knew it was more important tonight to be with him and chill (and ingest more calories-- for an evening with my husband always entails calories) than to burn my needed calories.

However, as I'm driving with him tonight, and thinking about the turn of events and how my plans didn't pan out, and how my life is even more out of control than ever, it brought me back full circle to what began me on my journey in the first place. There is absolutely nothing about my life these days that I can control.......except what I put in my mouth.

So, if one can say that it "clicked" again tonight, then it has indeed clicked. Back to basics-- I rather started that today, and life sidetracked me this evening. But, it's good to "feel" it again-- and I'm itching for the morrow.

Good news-- I drank all my water. Go figure--

Shuntae-- love the new picture.

To all our new teammates, welcome, welcome, welcome-- you won't be sorry you joined us. Finest group of people on the planet on this team.

Nite all--

Marla64

Jessica!!!! Six kids??!! At 27 years old-- ????!!!!

Totally awesome!

I have 9-- this can be done with kids. Stick with us, my new friend-- so much fun!!

Marla64

My name is Sara. I live in Wisconsin where it is -15 right now...freezing! I am excited to be on the Black Team!

Hi Sara!!! Good to have you!

arewethereyet

Hello! I would love to be on your team. I have a hard time staying motivated for exercising or exercising at all! I blame it on being a mother of a 1 year old, but I saw that there is a mother of 9 who does this everyday! I now have no excuse and could use a few friends in the same boat. My goal is to run a half-marathon in March! Here's to a new year and a great life!

Welcome!

Good luck on your half marathon...I finished my first one in October, and I'm hooked!

Shuntae!! Look at you standing sideways in a picture!! WOOT you are hot hot hot!! That running is morphing your body.

iamladibeast

I am soooooo excited to be part of this group. So far this morning I'm dragging..Usually I do my exercise in the am, but today I can't seem to get in the mood..but you know what, no more excuses..."I can't or won't " will not be used by me, not this year...I will give it my all, everyday..

I'm off to exercise...will check in later..

healthworks

Good morning Black team

My name is Willow, I am married to my best friend (DH) 20+ years, we have two almost grown children.

Its not about the weight lost... its about what positive choices you make everyday, working out, eating clean,drinking your water , getting the proper rest that give you the results you want and desire!! I want to get back to where my body was ALIVE and singing and I was living!!!.... It's past time!!

Like Marla64 said "back to basics"

Thank you for all the welcomes!

healthworks

Might be a stupid question:embarassed: But where does the Black team get its name? Is it from Jillian Michaels ka black team on Biggest Loser many seasons ago? I'm guessing.....

Marla64

I am soooooo excited to be part of this group. So far this morning I'm dragging..Usually I do my exercise in the am, but today I can't seem to get in the mood..but you know what, no more excuses..."I can't or won't " will not be used by me, not this year...I will give it my all, everyday..

I'm off to exercise...will check in later..

Excellent attitude, Leslie-- no more excuses. Love it!

Marla64

Might be a stupid question:embarassed: But where does the Black team get its name? Is it from Jillian Michaels ka black team on Biggest Loser many seasons ago? I'm guessing.....

We had our own Biggest Loser challenges here on MFP, and our team was black. I'm not sure if the other teams stayed together after the challenges ended, but a core group here on black bonded incredibly and kept the group and threads going.

Marla64

Good morning Black team

My name is Willow, I am married to my best friend (DH) 20+ years, we have two almost grown children.

Its not about the weight lost... its about what positive choices you make everyday, working out, eating clean,drinking your water , getting the proper rest that give you the results you want and desire!! I want to get back to where my body was ALIVE and singing and I was living!!!.... It's past time!!

Like Marla64 said "back to basics"

Thank you for all the welcomes!

Hi Willow--

You can call me just plain ol' Marla-- the 64 only reminds me how old I am.

I also answer to Crazy Lady.

72lori

Morning all! It's so great to have some 'new blood' on the Black team. I can feel the energy! Us older folks need some young'ens around to get us reenergized.

Tomorrow I will kick back off my full exercise routine at the gym, but I do plan on getting out for a walk today. My walks are dedicated to my 4 legged friend who needs exercise too. He has hip problems and was moving so much better last year when him and I walked almost daily. Now his weight is up a little and he's not moving quite as easily so I need to be a good fur momma and make sure he gets what he needs..... and it's not my pizza crust! (Sorry Boomer.)

Wishing everybody a great Sunday!

AmandaJ

:flowerforyou: Happy Sunday everybody!!

tamelab

Good Sunday morning black team...Today is my baby's 10th birthday so I just had a piece of a huge birthday cookie. We are taking him to the state museum today to see the dinosaur exhibit and eating out for dinner. I'm going to do the 30 Day Shred before we leave so hopefully that will help combat some of my extra calories today. Hope you all have a great day!

musicmom04

good morning black team! welcome to all you new members! for those newbies out there, my name is beth, i'm a stay at home mom of 2 boys ages 6 and 3. my wonderful husband is spyguy7540, aka "batman" aka andrew aka the guy who started this thread lol. anyway, i've been eating pretty well lately, but kinda frustrated that childwatch at the Y was closed last week. we ended up getting quite a bit of snow last night, so i'm hoping i'll be able to get there on time for class tomorrow. it's usually tough to get there on time between getting aiden on the bus, then putting riley in childwatch, etc. we'll see how it goes i guess. i ended up doing tae bo yesterday (with some added jumping jacks, running up and down the stairs, push-ups...) just to get to 500 calories. man, it's tough to get a decent calorie burn nowadays. i guess that happens when you're in better shape. i have a feeling this is gonna be a looooong winter. i think i'm gonna have to check out netflix for some more workout videos cause although i love billy blanks, i don't know how many more times i can do the same video. anyway, have a great sunday, everyone!

here's a pic of my snow covered table on the deck :

AmandaJ

Good Sunday morning black team...Today is my baby's 10th birthday so I just had a piece of a huge birthday cookie. We are taking him to the state museum today to see the dinosaur exhibit and eating out for dinner. I'm going to do the 30 Day Shred before we leave so hopefully that will help combat some of my extra calories today. Hope you all have a great day!

Happy Birthday to him, Happy Birthday dear big 10 year old. My oldest dd will be 10 in August, fun age. Enjoy your day!!

AmandaJ

good morning black team! welcome to all you new members! for those newbies out there, my name is beth, i'm a stay at home mom of 2 boys ages 6 and 3. my wonderful husband is spyguy7540, aka "batman" aka andrew aka the guy who started this thread lol. anyway, i've been eating pretty well lately, but kinda frustrated that childwatch at the Y was closed last week. we ended up getting quite a bit of snow last night, so i'm hoping i'll be able to get there on time for class tomorrow. it's usually tough to get there on time between getting aiden on the bus, then putting riley in childwatch, etc. we'll see how it goes i guess. i ended up doing tae bo yesterday (with some added jumping jacks, running up and down the stairs, push-ups...) just to get to 500 calories. man, it's tough to get a decent calorie burn nowadays. i guess that happens when you're in better shape. i have a feeling this is gonna be a looooong winter. i think i'm gonna have to check out netflix for some more workout videos cause although i love billy blanks, i don't know how many more times i can do the same video. anyway, have a great sunday, everyone!

here's a pic of my snow covered table on the deck :

Look at all the snow. We got snow like that last year and several years ago but not this year yet. Beautiful!

AmandaJ

Marla, your new pic!

janiebeth

Hey gang - remember me??:blushing: :blushing:

I seriously fell off the radar for a while due to a truly horrible combination of family crises and job uncertainty that left me no time to work on me. As a consequence, my ticker has gone in the wrong direction, and I need you all so much more than ever.

I'm hoping you will take me back, and I will try my best to at least say "hi" on a regular basis, even if I can't keep up with all the stories posted.

Please, please take me back - I miss you guys... :brokenheart:

Janie

ps, what's with all the snow and wind lately?

72lori

good morning black team! welcome to all you new members! for those newbies out there, my name is beth, i'm a stay at home mom of 2 boys ages 6 and 3. my wonderful husband is spyguy7540, aka "batman" aka andrew aka the guy who started this thread lol. anyway, i've been eating pretty well lately, but kinda frustrated that childwatch at the Y was closed last week. we ended up getting quite a bit of snow last night, so i'm hoping i'll be able to get there on time for class tomorrow. it's usually tough to get there on time between getting aiden on the bus, then putting riley in childwatch, etc. we'll see how it goes i guess. i ended up doing tae bo yesterday (with some added jumping jacks, running up and down the stairs, push-ups...) just to get to 500 calories. man, it's tough to get a decent calorie burn nowadays. i guess that happens when you're in better shape. i have a feeling this is gonna be a looooong winter. i think i'm gonna have to check out netflix for some more workout videos cause although i love billy blanks, i don't know how many more times i can do the same video. anyway, have a great sunday, everyone!

here's a pic of my snow covered table on the deck :

Holy crapoly that's a lot of snow! I don't think calorie burn will be an issue today digging out of that!

Hang in there, school will be starting again and you will get back to your routine. I'm right there too. Can't wait to hit the gym tomororw. Oh how I have missed it.

72lori

Hey gang - remember me??:blushing: :blushing:

I seriously fell off the radar for a while due to a truly horrible combination of family crises and job uncertainty that left me no time to work on me. As a consequence, my ticker has gone in the wrong direction, and I need you all so much more than ever.

I'm hoping you will take me back, and I will try my best to at least say "hi" on a regular basis, even if I can't keep up with all the stories posted.

Please, please take me back - I miss you guys... :brokenheart:

Janie

ps, what's with all the snow and wind lately?

Welcome back lady! I think the rule is once a black teamer, always a black teamer no matter if you fall off the radar for a bit or not.

You know what to do, you know how to do it. Good to see you back.

janiebeth

Thanks Lori - it is good to be back.

Guess I can't complain about the snow in CT after seeing Beth's picture. Taking the kids out sledding soon.

Janie

musicmom04

Hey gang - remember me??:blushing: :blushing:

I seriously fell off the radar for a while due to a truly horrible combination of family crises and job uncertainty that left me no time to work on me. As a consequence, my ticker has gone in the wrong direction, and I need you all so much more than ever.

I'm hoping you will take me back, and I will try my best to at least say "hi" on a regular basis, even if I can't keep up with all the stories posted.

Please, please take me back - I miss you guys... :brokenheart:

Janie

ps, what's with all the snow and wind lately?

Welcome back lady! I think the rule is once a black teamer, always a black teamer no matter if you fall off the radar for a bit or not.

You know what to do, you know how to do it. Good to see you back.

i second that! welcome back janie!

TiffTerry

Woo! I'm in the Chicagoland area and in the same boat as you! I am also excited to be on the Black Team! Tomorrow starts my workouts (I was taking a break to deal with the holiday shuffle). Wish me luck because I am going to need it!

My name is Sara. I live in Wisconsin where it is -15 right now...freezing! I am excited to be on the Black Team!

72lori

Hey team. Just needed to pop in to say the water is on it's way out! Yesterday morning I was 158, today 153.8. Water, water, water! Buh bye!

It's hard to imagine the scale can even change that much in 1 day. Huh? I did tinkle alot yesterday. LOL Another pound or two by Wednesday and I won't be too devasted to change my ticker! Good news for me.

I read in a magazine that potassium rich foods (such as bananas) helps with water. It said sodium pulls water into your cells and makes you retain water and potassium pumps it out. It also said drinking water helps dilute the sodium. SpongeMarla might find bananas helpful....LOL