Black Team Challenge Week #3!!!

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  • Nonibug
    Nonibug Posts: 1,214 Member
    Hi all!

    Just got home from the gym and getting ready to eat some lunch. The legs are much better today, still sore but better. I still took it kind of easy today on the treadmill, I dont think Im ready to tackle the elliptical again just yet:ohwell:

    I got my arm workouts done today and did some more pullups on the assisted chin/dip machine. Ive got it to where Im lifting around 70 lbs of my body weight and I can do 10 of those. Its still tough, but its starting to get easier. Im going to give it a few more days or so and then increase to where Im lifting 80 lbs of my body weight. Baby steps!!:happy:

    Hope everyone is having a great Saturday. Tomorrow is my off day with working out and we're having Alexs birthday dinner and cake tomorrow. I will behave.:blushing:

    Lori-- Im so sorry to hear that your husbands deployment came down. Im sure that although you were expecting it, it isnt easy news to get.:frown:
  • Marla64
    Marla64 Posts: 23,120 Member
    Donna-- thanks for the kind words. It was an interesting exchange with this guy, for sure-- most business people, even if they'd heard you'd called them a nutwad to your friend, would have basically said, "You're not interested? No problem." The fact that this guy went ballistic on us, and then emailed Sarah, to boot, telling her how sorry he feels for her for having such a controlling father who won't let her be an adult and make her own decisions, blah, blah, blah-- truly showed us that he IS a nut, and that we were wise to politely decline his offer.

    Through the whole beginning of the exchange, both hubs and I were polite-- hubs even apologized when he found out that his words had been repeated and that the guy was offended. Who does that? This guy even mocked our religious beliefs in the exchange-- truly remarkable.

    Sarah emailed him back separately and spanked him for badmouthing her father to her-- it was sweet.

    The notion that this guy clinged to, which is common, that somehow magically when a child wakes up on their 18th birthday they're equipped and free to "make their own decisions since they're now an adult" is laughable.

    Yo, offspring, you can make your own decisions and live your own life when you're living in your own house, paying your own bills. Until then, obviously we're going to continue to play the role of PARENT and guide you.

    Yes, believe me, our hands-on parenting is most unpopular-- my husband has been hated in junior golf for being so controlling-- (also read as involved)-- "these kids need to find themselves-- " yeah, yeah-- whatever. We got one shot at raising our kids, people, we're not about to shirk the responsibility.

    LORI-- I'm sitting here reading your tale with tears in my eyes. I'm so proud of you and your husband for the sacrifices you make for us-- I know it must be gut-wrenching. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

    Roni-- way to work it, woman. (that's a lot of W)

    Yapping too much, folks-- sorry--

    later.
  • jimswmn
    jimswmn Posts: 1,350 Member
    Lori..I too am sorry his deployment came down. I'm sitting here thinking what a strong woman you are. I know its not much comfort but remember if you need to talk we are here. Thank you for what you have to do and please thank your husband also.
  • familygirl37167
    familygirl37167 Posts: 2,088 Member
    Hey everyone checking in,

    Doing pretty good except when someone asks me how I am doing or when I hear a song that we played at my dads funeral..

    I was telling my husband it was odd that when I got the call I called my mom and said mommy daddy died, I reverted back to a child, which is odd because I never ever called my parents mommy and daddy. I know he is watching over me, keeping me in line.

    I have been back eating good for 2 days now and went to the gym for the third day in a row today, I seem to be starving though probably because my stomach is used to eating a lot more..

    I also have been extremely tired. I have logged for the last 2 days but havent done my squats sorry batman!!! Maybe i will get back on it, fully monday, gotta go to the dentist monday wish me luck, I either have a tooth ache or ear ache...If its not one thing its another..

    Well gonna spend some much needed time with hubby, have been going through all dads important paperwork today, boy thats exhausting.

    Lori- Sorry to hear about your hubby, and heating and air conditionier ( we own our own business, wished we lived closer)

    Marla- Yep he is crazy, hope you enjoyed cracker barrels fish fry I love it, did you get catfish or cod??

    Batman and Beth- Hopefully ya'll get called, ya'll deserve it if anyone does

    Roni- Good job in working out

    Bobbi-zippy-tammy- and I know I missed a BUNCH of people sorry I promise to get better.

    Have a great night everyone!!

    I bought some wheat pancake mix I am so ready for in the morning, I cant wait to have them. I will let ya'll know how they taste I might put some pecans in them!!!
  • Girlmom282109
    Girlmom282109 Posts: 2,643 Member
    I bought some wheat pancake mix I am so ready for in the morning, I cant wait to have them. I will let ya'll know how they taste I might put some pecans in them!!!

    I make my own whole wheat pancake mix. If you like this I can give you my recipe you get a whole lot more for your buck.
  • retrobaby
    retrobaby Posts: 613 Member
    Good Evening Black Team,

    I havent worked out in 3 days. I've been on a chocolate binge and I've been feeling sick (darn weather in the south). I hope to be up and running tomorrow. Anywho that's whats up with me.

    Sending out warm wishes to the Black Team!I

    ~Jan
  • Marla64
    Marla64 Posts: 23,120 Member
    Tamara-- hugs, my friend--

    And, I got cod-- not a fan of catfish. LOVED it.
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    Donna- He will be back in Kandahar. The funky thing was, that's where he went first, came home for a few months, right back there, same address, same office, same room, like going to your 'home away from home'. He did spend the last part of that deployment in Bagram though, things were slow in Afghanistan then, not so much now.

    He's an officer, so he does spend the majority of his time in an office. He coordinates all his teams who are out there, doing the job. He's in EOD, (Explosive stuff) so they are the ones who get called to all the road side bombs and other stuff that goes boom. Basically he does what they do in the movie the Hurt Locker... which I haven't seen yet and am sort of afraid to watch, but he did mention renting it last night.

    3 boys and 1 girl and unfortunately, yes it's sort of routine at this point in the game. When he gets home, family (our mothers) always says, "Well, surely you won't have to go back!" Don't we all wish that, but we know better. Like I said, I'm thankful we got him home for a whole year this time.

    Thanks for your well wishes!

    I'm also thankful because when he got 'the call' he was told they were considering him for a 365 day one. That makes 6 months seem short. Training has also been shortened to 3 weeks, another benefit this time around.

    Tired and forgot to log in ................but wanted to send you my hugs Lori. You are such a strong woman...........and must be so proud of your wonderful hubby. Give him a hug and tell him Thanks from the Weir family :heart:

    As for you........{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{hotLori}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    Hey everyone checking in,

    Doing pretty good except when someone asks me how I am doing or when I hear a song that we played at my dads funeral..

    I was telling my husband it was odd that when I got the call I called my mom and said mommy daddy died, I reverted back to a child, which is odd because I never ever called my parents mommy and daddy. I know he is watching over me, keeping me in line.

    I have been back eating good for 2 days now and went to the gym for the third day in a row today, I seem to be starving though probably because my stomach is used to eating a lot more..

    I also have been extremely tired. I have logged for the last 2 days but havent done my squats sorry batman!!! Maybe i will get back on it, fully monday, gotta go to the dentist monday wish me luck, I either have a tooth ache or ear ache...If its not one thing its another..

    Well gonna spend some much needed time with hubby, have been going through all dads important paperwork today, boy thats exhausting.

    Lori- Sorry to hear about your hubby, and heating and air conditionier ( we own our own business, wished we lived closer)

    Marla- Yep he is crazy, hope you enjoyed cracker barrels fish fry I love it, did you get catfish or cod??

    Batman and Beth- Hopefully ya'll get called, ya'll deserve it if anyone does

    Roni- Good job in working out

    Bobbi-zippy-tammy- and I know I missed a BUNCH of people sorry I promise to get better.

    Have a great night everyone!!

    I bought some wheat pancake mix I am so ready for in the morning, I cant wait to have them. I will let ya'll know how they taste I might put some pecans in them!!!

    Again, tired but really wanted to say I am praying for you and think about you all the time. I hope your heart is beginning to heal.

    :heart: Jeannie
  • familygirl37167
    familygirl37167 Posts: 2,088 Member
    I bought some wheat pancake mix I am so ready for in the morning, I cant wait to have them. I will let ya'll know how they taste I might put some pecans in them!!!

    I make my own whole wheat pancake mix. If you like this I can give you my recipe you get a whole lot more for your buck.

    That would be amazing thanks!!! Do you have nutrional value so I can add it to my log???
  • Girlmom282109
    Girlmom282109 Posts: 2,643 Member
    Ingredients
    4 cups all-purpose flour
    2 cups whole wheat flour
    2/3 cup sugar
    2 tablespoons baking powder
    1 tablespoon baking soda

    ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS FOR PANCAKES:
    1 egg
    3/4 cup milk

    Directions
    In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 6-7 batches of pancakes (about 6-3/4 cups total).
    To prepare pancakes: Contents of mix may settle during storage. When preparing recipe, spoon mix into measuring cup. In a bowl, combine egg and milk. Whisk in 1 cup pancake mix.
    Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a lightly greased hot griddle; turn when bubbles form on top of pancakes. Cook until second side is golden brown. Yield: about 6 pancakes per batch.

    Nutrition Facts: 3 basic pancakes equals 102 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 34 mg cholesterol, 169 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.


    Here is the original recipe. 3 pancakes not so bad.

    I switched mine around I use 2 cups reg flour and 4 cups wheat flour. I also use 1/3 cup splenda and 1/3 cup reg sugar. When I make them for me I use egg beaters instead of the egg so I'm sure it is under 100 cals for 3. I never eat three and I get more then 6 out of a batch.

    sparkpeople said between 88 and 100 per serving.

    My girls love these and my oldest hates most food so you know it's good.

    sorry if any of this confuses you. I'm sure you can use the original recipe just switch the flour amounts. Maybe I should have waited until the am to write this!!!:laugh: :laugh:
  • mumsanutter
    mumsanutter Posts: 3,140 Member
    Morning all,

    It is wet and cold here and all I want to do is have a duvet day, but the 2 little men won't allow that and are screaming and running around like loons :grumble:

    Marla - sorry to read about the stalker and I am amazed at how well you handled it. You should be proud of yourself and hubs for wanting to be apart of your childrens lives, and their development.

    Lori - sorry to hear about your hubs deployment. I can understand in a small way as I am an army brat and had to live with my dad being posted away alot as I grew up. Hope that the heating works out ok, and that the hormone storm finishes soon.

    Tamara - Glad that the eating and keep fit are coming back, hope you enjoy your pancakes. We have a bagel fetish in this house, so I think I am going to have to learn to make them!! As to the songs upseting you, I completely understand and now can't watch Mama Mia without either skipping or crying through the last summer song (on the boat), this was played as we left the service (my eyes are welling up as I type this - sorry)

    Samanatha - the recipe looks amazing, think I may have to go shopping :laugh: , where you have 3/4 cup of milk do you think I could use soya milk? ds3 has a diary allergy

    Jeannie - sorry you are so tired, get some rest and look after yourself.

    Morning to everyone else, sorry for not responding to you all individually. Hope you have a good sunday, and for those NFL fans - GO JETS :wink:
  • Nonibug
    Nonibug Posts: 1,214 Member
    A very early good morning everyone!

    Im getting ready to start on Alexs cake, but thought I would stop in and read up on posts a little while Im having my coffee.

    I have a very busy day ahead of me. We're having Alexs birthday dinner/party around 3 pm so I have to get the house in order. That wont be much fun since the boys have been having sleepovers all weekend and my living room is destroyed! Im thinking once I get the teenage boys up that are crashed all around my living room, it may not look half bad:laugh:

    I was doing really well yesterday on eating. Had a healthy breakfast before the gym, healthy post-gym snack, great lunch, stir-fry for dinner loaded with lots of fresh veggies. All good. But...I had a made a huge pepperoni pizza for the kids and their friends and they didnt eat it all. I walked into the kitchen last night to put everything away and saw 2 slices of that pizza left sitting there. Yep, I ate them.:noway: I think it was the first time Ive had any pizza in close to a year? It was really good. Then I added it to my log this morning. I dont think it was worth it.:frown: Today is my rest day but I tell you, if I find the time before or after the party I think I want to go burn some of those calories off! Geez, what was I thinking??

    Have a wonderful Sunday teamers, I will try to check back in later:flowerforyou:
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    Ok got in 3 hrs of walking yesterday and MAN did I look silly stopping to do 30 seconds of sqats in the middle of the Swap Meet!

    Of course next to the other shoppers, I looked quite normal :laugh:

    Water is good
    Logging is good
    Caloric deficit is good

    Exercise is increasing. I decided to go about it the way I did when I first started. I promised myself to just move more and get 20 min. of aerobic exercise a day. I already park in the back and take the stairs............but started thinking about other things again. Like when I stand in line, I stand on one leg.

    This seems to be working and today I WANT to go to the gym! WOOT!

    Have a great Sunday you wonderful helpful beautiful (and did I mention skinny??) people!!

    :heart: Jeannie
  • retrobaby
    retrobaby Posts: 613 Member
    Ok got in 3 hrs of walking yesterday and MAN did I look silly stopping to do 30 seconds of sqats in the middle of the Swap Meet!

    Of course next to the other shoppers, I looked quite normal :laugh:

    Water is good
    Logging is good
    Caloric deficit is good

    Exercise is increasing. I decided to go about it the way I did when I first started. I promised myself to just move more and get 20 min. of aerobic exercise a day. I already park in the back and take the stairs............but started thinking about other things again. Like when I stand in line, I stand on one leg.

    This seems to be working and today I WANT to go to the gym! WOOT!

    Have a great Sunday you wonderful helpful beautiful (and did I mention skinny??) people!!

    :heart: Jeannie

    Great exercising Jeannie!!!

    ~ Jan
  • Girlmom282109
    Girlmom282109 Posts: 2,643 Member
    Samanatha - the recipe looks amazing, think I may have to go shopping :laugh: , where you have 3/4 cup of milk do you think I could use soya milk? ds3 has a diary allergy

    I haven't tried but I'm sure you could!! I'm sure they just want something wet. you could probably use water if you were desperate not that they would taste very good.

    I made these for breakfast with cut up apples!!!! DELISH!!!!
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    Ok got in 3 hrs of walking yesterday and MAN did I look silly stopping to do 30 seconds of sqats in the middle of the Swap Meet!

    Of course next to the other shoppers, I looked quite normal :laugh:

    Water is good
    Logging is good
    Caloric deficit is good

    Exercise is increasing. I decided to go about it the way I did when I first started. I promised myself to just move more and get 20 min. of aerobic exercise a day. I already park in the back and take the stairs............but started thinking about other things again. Like when I stand in line, I stand on one leg.

    This seems to be working and today I WANT to go to the gym! WOOT!

    Have a great Sunday you wonderful helpful beautiful (and did I mention skinny??) people!!

    :heart: Jeannie

    Great exercising Jeannie!!!

    ~ Jan

    Thanks Jan! Just got home from 45 minute walk/jog/wog/limp.....whew! :laugh:
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    Good Evening Black Team,

    I havent worked out in 3 days. I've been on a chocolate binge and I've been feeling sick (darn weather in the south). I hope to be up and running tomorrow. Anywho that's whats up with me.

    Sending out warm wishes to the Black Team!I

    ~Jan

    Did you get to run this morning? Hope so!

    :flowerforyou: Jeannie
  • tamelab
    tamelab Posts: 892 Member
    Good Sunday morning all...I have to work today but wanted to say hello. We had a party for our son yesterday and I ran all day so didn't get to post. Hope you all have a great day.
  • 72lori
    72lori Posts: 6,803 Member
    Taking a quick second to catch up.... and laughing over the visual of Jeannie at the swap meet doing squats. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    Taking a quick second to catch up.... and laughing over the visual of Jeannie at the swap meet doing squats. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

    glad I could give you a smile today, Lori!! :laugh:
    what was prob funnier was my kids faces watching me do squats at the swap shop :laugh:
  • retrobaby
    retrobaby Posts: 613 Member
    Good Evening Black Team,

    I havent worked out in 3 days. I've been on a chocolate binge and I've been feeling sick (darn weather in the south). I hope to be up and running tomorrow. Anywho that's whats up with me.

    Sending out warm wishes to the Black Team!I

    ~Jan

    Did you get to run this morning? Hope so!

    :flowerforyou: Jeannie

    I'm sorry to say have not had any time to run. My son, who is 2 may have an ear infection and isn't up to letting mommy go. Hubby in bed sick and sent my 6 year old to my sister's house so I can tend to the sick:grumble:

    Just trying to keep sane at this moment:laugh:

    Thanks for checking in with me,

    ~Jan
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    Good Evening Black Team,

    I havent worked out in 3 days. I've been on a chocolate binge and I've been feeling sick (darn weather in the south). I hope to be up and running tomorrow. Anywho that's whats up with me.

    Sending out warm wishes to the Black Team!I

    ~Jan

    Did you get to run this morning? Hope so!

    :flowerforyou: Jeannie

    I'm sorry to say have not had any time to run. My son, who is 2 may have an ear infection and isn't up to letting mommy go. Hubby in bed sick and sent my 6 year old to my sister's house so I can tend to the sick:grumble:

    Just trying to keep sane at this moment:laugh:

    Thanks for checking in with me,

    ~Jan

    Sane is good....:wink:
  • Tri_Dad
    Tri_Dad Posts: 1,465
    Evening Black Team!


    Marla-Hope your enjoying the game. They are keeping it way closer than I thought they would.....your Jets might just pull it off. lol

    Tammy-Hope you had a good day at work!

    Jan-Hope the kiddo feels better soon. It's always so tough when a little one gets sick.

    Sam-Those pancakes sound delish. We'll have to try em.


    Proud of myself today- I am trying to ease myself into running for distance. I pretty much have the 5k thing down, but I can never pace myself for longer runs. Did a good job pacing myself last sunday and got 5 miles done. Today I went back out and did my first outdoor 10k. Just over an hour. 1 hour and 3 mins. I felt great. Felt like I had more miles in me. Wasnt trying not to die. In fact I was greeting other folks on the path and even joking around with a few of them. Sundays are my "Long run" day in my training schedule and I am going to go for 8 miles next week. So now I get to sit here watching football, smelling turkey chili on the stove and enjoying my runners high. Ahhhh. Life is good sometimes. Hope you are all having a great night!
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    Evening Black Team!


    Marla-Hope your enjoying the game. They are keeping it way closer than I thought they would.....your Jets might just pull it off. lol

    Tammy-Hope you had a good day at work!

    Jan-Hope the kiddo feels better soon. It's always so tough when a little one gets sick.

    Sam-Those pancakes sound delish. We'll have to try em.


    Proud of myself today- I am trying to ease myself into running for distance. I pretty much have the 5k thing down, but I can never pace myself for longer runs. Did a good job pacing myself last sunday and got 5 miles done. Today I went back out and did my first outdoor 10k. Just over an hour. 1 hour and 3 mins. I felt great. Felt like I had more miles in me. Wasnt trying not to die. In fact I was greeting other folks on the path and even joking around with a few of them. Sundays are my "Long run" day in my training schedule and I am going to go for 8 miles next week. So now I get to sit here watching football, smelling turkey chili on the stove and enjoying my runners high. Ahhhh. Life is good sometimes. Hope you are all having a great night!

    a-MAZ-ing my friend!!! :heart: :smooched: :heart:
  • familygirl37167
    familygirl37167 Posts: 2,088 Member
    hey team

    Taking a break from the gym today but did however, do my 5 minutes of squats and did 150, ouch my legs are on fire. I also went bowling today with kiddos and hubby and held my stomach in to work stomach muscles and fixin to do 150 crunches.

    I was way under my calories today. I think I only ate like 1000 becasue I have such a severe tooth ache kinda hard to eat. Going to dentist at 8 am...wish me luck... I get like 1230 calories before any exercise. I tried to eat all soft food..So hopefully it dont back fire on me..If it does what else can you do if you cant eat you cant eat...

    Well off to watch battle star galatica with my hubby...Wish me luck on that also that I dont fall a sleep!!
  • Marla64
    Marla64 Posts: 23,120 Member
    :grumble: Fudgesicles-- stupid Jets.

    Andrew-- I saw that Jeannie had quoted somebody in the post above me-- but couldn't see right away who it was-- but, I saw the words "turkey chili" and knew it was you-- hope you enjoyed the game.

    We didn't-- :angry:

    Later-- I ate too much, and now I need to snooze just a wee bit before I run--
  • retrobaby
    retrobaby Posts: 613 Member
    Good Evening Black Team,

    I havent worked out in 3 days. I've been on a chocolate binge and I've been feeling sick (darn weather in the south). I hope to be up and running tomorrow. Anywho that's whats up with me.

    Sending out warm wishes to the Black Team!I

    ~Jan

    Did you get to run this morning? Hope so!

    :flowerforyou: Jeannie

    I'm sorry to say have not had any time to run. My son, who is 2 may have an ear infection and isn't up to letting mommy go. Hubby in bed sick and sent my 6 year old to my sister's house so I can tend to the sick:grumble:

    Just trying to keep sane at this moment:laugh:

    Thanks for checking in with me,

    ~Jan

    Sane is good....:wink:

    hehehehehehehehehehhe
  • Marla64
    Marla64 Posts: 23,120 Member
    hey-- just tallied up my calories for the day, and am still in good shape after a good run tonight to be under calories-- or darned close--

    Not bad-- :ohwell:
  • Tri_Dad
    Tri_Dad Posts: 1,465
    hey-- just tallied up my calories for the day, and am still in good shape after a good run tonight to be under calories-- or darned close--

    Not bad-- :ohwell:

    Good stuff my dear,

    I have 259 left after having a post dinner iced cream sandwich and eating the last quarter of Riley peanut butter and banana sandwich. I did however consume......OH EM GEEE over 6,000 MG of sodium! lol I'll be retaining some liquids in the near future. lol
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