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I wanted to apologize to you all for not being more talkative on here...I have TOO much going on right now, most of it involving preparation for a class that I'm teaching next week at the John C. Campbell Folk School in North Carolina. So, all through next week is going to be rough for me too, but after that, I am looking forward to being more active on here. I am anxious not only to put my own personal focus where it needs to be, but also to be more supportive for you guys!
Anyway, I just wanted you all to know that I am looking forward to getting this class behind me so that I can get back to doing what I need to do...and helping you to do the same! I want us to be a good strong team, and I am sorry that I've been kinda slack...
Hey I live in NC - where is John C. Campbell?
You are a great captain so dn't fret!
Dee, I'll be in near Murphy, in Brasstown...in the middle of nowhere! Are you close?0 -
I wanted to apologize to you all for not being more talkative on here...I have TOO much going on right now, most of it involving preparation for a class that I'm teaching next week at the John C. Campbell Folk School in North Carolina. So, all through next week is going to be rough for me too, but after that, I am looking forward to being more active on here. I am anxious not only to put my own personal focus where it needs to be, but also to be more supportive for you guys!
Anyway, I just wanted you all to know that I am looking forward to getting this class behind me so that I can get back to doing what I need to do...and helping you to do the same! I want us to be a good strong team, and I am sorry that I've been kinda slack...
Hey I live in NC - where is John C. Campbell?
You are a great captain so dn't fret!
Dee, I'll be in near Murphy, in Brasstown...in the middle of nowhere! Are you close?
I live in Hickory - it's about 3 1/2 hours east of Murphy.0 -
Week # 2 Saturday
Cardio - 30 minutes
Something new - an hour of freeze tag and hide & seek with my grandson. (Wed.)
Bicycle Crunches - 50
Breakfast - 6 of 7
Breakfast pic & recipe - posted0 -
I wanted to apologize to you all for not being more talkative on here...I have TOO much going on right now, most of it involving preparation for a class that I'm teaching next week at the John C. Campbell Folk School in North Carolina. So, all through next week is going to be rough for me too, but after that, I am looking forward to being more active on here. I am anxious not only to put my own personal focus where it needs to be, but also to be more supportive for you guys!
Anyway, I just wanted you all to know that I am looking forward to getting this class behind me so that I can get back to doing what I need to do...and helping you to do the same! I want us to be a good strong team, and I am sorry that I've been kinda slack...
Hey I live in NC - where is John C. Campbell?
You are a great captain so dn't fret!
Dee, I'll be in near Murphy, in Brasstown...in the middle of nowhere! Are you close?
I live in Hickory - it's about 3 1/2 hours east of Murphy.
Well, phooey! But I don't mind if you wanna drive that far to come see me! I *would* meet you, but I'm gonna be so busy, it's scary!0 -
Sorry Team! I've been out of town and on the run, with my dad's wedding.. on Friday so here are my updates from Thursday, Friday, and Saturday:
Thursday:
Cardio - Zumba 45 minutes
Something new - not yet
Bicycle Crunches - 3 sets of 15 (45)
Squats: 20
Breakfast - 4 of 7
Breakfast pic & recipe - previously posted
Friday:
Cardio - none
Something new - not yet
Bicycle Crunches - 0
Squats: 0
Breakfast - 5 of 7
Breakfast pic & recipe - previously posted
(rest day and busy with my dad's wedding which was on a beautiful farm.. we did walk around a lot outside, but couldn't really count that..)
Saturday:
Cardio - brisk walk 45 minutes..
Something new - not yet
Bicycle Crunches - 0
Squats: 60
Breakfast - 6 of 7
Breakfast pic & recipe - previously posted
So I still have to do something new today (Sunday) ... probably will do the Tai Chi videos that I've found that I've been thinking about and going for a walk, and bicycle crunches.. later. )0 -
Week 2 totals:
Cardio - 310 minutes
Something new - pilates, zumba
Bicycle Crunches - 500
Breakfast - 7 of 7
Breakfast pic & recipe -posted 5/3
Last week's weight: 218.4
This week's weight: 215.3
Loss: 3.10 -
Week # 2 Sunday
Cardio - day of rest
Something new - an hour of freeze tag and hide & seek with my grandson. (Wed.)
Bicycle Crunches - 0
Breakfast - 7 of 7
Breakfast pic & recipe - posted
Today is my day of rest - take a nap on this cold rainy day.0 -
Week # 2 Sunday
Cardio - day of rest
Something new - an hour of freeze tag and hide & seek with my grandson. (Wed.)
Bicycle Crunches - 0
Breakfast - 7 of 7
Breakfast pic & recipe - posted
Today is my day of rest - take a nap on this cold rainy day.
Last week - 253.9
This week - 251.5
LOST - 2.40 -
Saturday...
Exercise: 60 minutes
New: Seane Corn yoga, not *completely* new, but haven't done it in a while
Bi Cr: 75
Breakfast: 6 of 7
Recipe: posted the picture, but didn't type out my recipes
Sunday...rest day - only I'm not resting...I drove to John C. Campbell and class started tonight!
I also forgot to bring my scale, so I have to go with Friday's weight - 112.2.
But I *did* have breakfast this morning, so 7 of 7!0 -
Sunday:
Cardio - brisk walk 60 minutes..
Something new - Tai Chi videos on You tube ( about 40 minutes total- very relaxing!)
Bicycle Crunches - 3 sets of 15 (45
Squats: 0
Breakfast - 7 of 7
Breakfast pic & recipe - previously posted
Weight: 200.0 ( Lost .4 lbs)
Sooo frustrated to not be cracking through the 200 mark. On a side note though just on day two of TOM, so I may be retaining water too.. so maybe next week will be a bigger loss...
Great job everyone!! GO Brown team!!0 -
Last week weigh in: 202.0
Today weigh in: 201.0
1lb loss
Exercise for last week:
Monday - New exercise: 1 hour spinning class
Tuesday - 30 minute bike ride
Wednesday - exercise video 30 day shred (30 minutes)
Thursday - none
Friday - none
Saturday - 35 minute bike ride
Sunday - 40 minute bike ride0 -
Hi lovelies,
Wow what a commitment from all of you !!! I am so pleased with your efforts I hope you will like this week's challenges .
This is our third week challenge !!!! Have fun and get healthy!
There is lbs reward for each part of this challenge
max 8 lbs
Exercise
1. 4 days out of 7 of 30-45 min cardio or strength exercise sessions to be spread out during the week as it suits you best!
sessions of jogging, fast walking, cross-trainer or treadmill,Zumba, Aerobics, Dance, DVD , Gym etc.
(moderate cleaning doesn't count !!! )
1 lbs advantage for everyone who succeed to do at least 4 sessions!!!
2. Try something new or something you didn't do for a while - independent exercise of your choice for 30 min session at least!!! I know its getting harder to come up with something new :-)) ... so don't worry too much it can be anything interesting unusual - special you would like to share :-))
If you lack inspiration, you can try swimming, clubbing (DANCING!!!), another class at your local gym, or that new DVD , take tennis rackets and go play tennis with kids in park ... or football ... I found out trampoline extremely hard in 0 challenge :-) and since I went to work last week I repeated it 2x and love it :-))
1 lbs advantage for everyone who succeed
3.
so this week we will concentrate on abs and booty and upper body strength !!! And main challenge Crunch and squats
At least 135 squats and 135 crunches spreaded in 3 days and as new exercise try 135 push ups again spreaded in at least 3 days
1 lbs advantage for everyone who succeed 2 lbs for most BUT DON'T OVER DO
4. Don't forget to take a day rest! Your body needs it.
5. For the WEEK 2 FOOD challenge, I thought we might still keep it BASIC ( I think we will always keep it basic ) ! Let's take this week to focus on 5 A DAY and cooking and preparing dish with veg and/or fruit - let other inspire you with their choices and recipes ! I know from looking into diaries - there is so many of you skipping it , but girls (as far as I know we don't have a man in our challenge) come on this is not good for us.
there is NO excuse girls and having 7x your 5 a DAY is the only way to get 1 lbs advantage (sorry there is only medical excuse not to have a fruit /veg - please let me know if you need exception)
Keep drinking water - even if it is not our topic!!! I hope you picked up some good tips. I hope you got inspired with fish recipes and will keep eating 2x a week fish or other meals that include omega-3 fatty acids as a highlight. And I hope breakfast is your meal for ever .
cooking challenge
Also, I will be doing Cooking Challenge for week 3. It will run from today may6th - may 13th . I need the pictures and ingredients of 1 dish you were having this week for yourself. It has to have at least 2 portion of 5 a day . I will be judging on healthiness, calorie amount and presentation .
You must send picture + recipe here
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/980731-cooking-preparing-food-challenge-5-a-day
Best recipe will get 2 lbs advantage for week 3 weigh in and everyone who post picture will get 1lbs
To sum it
4/7 sessions of exercise 1lbs advantage
1 session of something special - let us know what - 1lbs advantage
135 Crunches 135 squats 135 push ups - spread in 3 days - 1 lbs for the everyone who manage to do all + extra 1 lbs for person with most of all
7x your 5 a day foods - 1 lbs advantage
recipe - 1 lbs for everyone who post recipe extra 1 lbs for best recipe
1 last lb is for person who motivates you the most in your team . This person is going to be voted by other members of team.0 -
Week # 3 - Monday
exercise - 30 cardio
something special - not yet
Crunches/squats/push ups - 50 Crunches 50 squats 0 push ups - I will not be doing push ups - I have shoulder issues
7x your 5 a day foods - 1 of 7
recipe - posted today
Person that gets my vote - I have a tie in my head so I need to think on that one.0 -
Monday, Week 3:
Cardio - 29 minutes
Something new - not yet
Bicycle Crunches - 0
Squats - 0
Push-ups - 0
5 a day - 1 of 7
Pic & recipe - posted smoothie0 -
Week # 3 - Tuesday
exercise - 30 cardio
something special - not yet
Crunches/squats/push ups - 50 Crunches 50 squats 0 push ups - I will not be doing push ups - I have shoulder issues
7x your 5 a day foods - 2 of 7
recipe - posted0 -
Tuesday, Week 3:
Cardio - 30 minutes
Something new - not yet
Bicycle Crunches - 60
Squats - 50
Push-ups - 30
5 a day - 2 of 7
Pic & recipe - posted smoothie on Monday0 -
Hey Teamies!
Everyone is doing so great!! Can I just say how awesome we are.. the first three postings for the recipes was from the Brown team!! Those smoothies look good Mamma D and Kora!
I've been busy, but plugging away with goals this week.. just haven't had time to post them:
Monday, Week 3: (Rest Day)
Cardio - 0
Something new - not yet
Bicycle Crunches - 0
Squats - 0
Push-ups - 0
5 a day - 1 of 7
Pic & recipe- not yet
Tuesday:
Cardio - 30 ( Elliptical)
Something new - not yet
Crunches - 45 ( 3 sets of 15)
Squats - 60 (3 sets of 20)
Push-ups - 45 (3 sets of 15.. with extremely bad form.. lol.. but I will get better with them!)
5 a day - 2 of 7
Pic & recipe- Posted!!
I actually went to the grocery store this morning to get more veggies and fruit! I usually make this spaghetti squash casserole with tomatoes, spagehetti squash and basil.. but I am going to try something a little different. And I got some eggplant to experiment with as well. I LOVE veggies, and somehow I still screw up eating the wrong things.. oh well.. This is a great challenge though because unless you are pushed it is easy to not eat them, and for me.. I actually really like most fruits and veggies.. too bad I didn't also like chocolate and ice cream! I actually caved in to some chocolate cravings yesterday.. but got some things to help me avoid that.. like dark chocolate chips that could be put in yogurt, and some skinny cow ice cream sandwhiches.. so today should be better if need be..
Have a great day everyone!!0 -
Well, y'all know I'm out of town this week, so I'm not going to be able to be a good example for all aspects of the challenge - ie, I can't fix my own food at all this week (school dining hall,) and there are not five fruits and veggies per day to be found!
Here's my other stuff...
Monday...
Exercise: 0
Special: not yet
Cr, Sq, P-u,: 75, 50, 40
Tuesday...
Exercise: 85 minutes
Special: outdoor yoga class with new teacher here in NC (at the school)
Cr, Sq,P-u: 75, 100, 600 -
Well, y'all know I'm out of town this week, so I'm not going to be able to be a good example for all aspects of the challenge - ie, I can't fix my own food at all this week (school dining hall,) and there are not five fruits and veggies per day to be found!
Here's my other stuff...
Monday...
Exercise: 0
Special: not yet
Cr, Sq, P-u,: 75, 50, 40
Tuesday...
Exercise: 85 minutes
Special: outdoor yoga class with new teacher here in NC (at the school)
Cr, Sq,P-u: 75, 100, 60
Girl do I need to bring you some groceries? Are you about to wash away from all the rain? Maybe your new exercise could be rowing a boat!0 -
Week # 3 - Wednesday
exercise - 30 cardio
something special - not yet
Crunches/squats/push ups - 50 Crunches 50 squats 0 push ups
7x your 5 a day foods - 3 of 7
recipe - posted0 -
Wednesday, Week 3:
Cardio - 95 minutes
Something new - not yet
Bicycle Crunches - 0
Squats - 0
Push-ups - 0
5 a day - 3 of 7
Pic & recipe - posted smoothie on Monday0 -
I have been sick the past couple of days and have not done much. Hopefully, I can get back on track starting today.
4/7 sessions of exercise: 2/7
1 session of something special: Not yet
135 Crunches 135 squats 135 push ups : 50/135
7x your 5 a day foods : 3/7
recipe : not yet0 -
Week # 3 - Thursday
exercise - 30 cardio
something special - not yet
Crunches/squats/push ups - 50 Crunches 50 squats 0 push ups
7x your 5 a day foods - 4 of 7
recipe - posted0 -
Thursday, Week 3:
Cardio - 0 minutes
Something new - not yet
Bicycle Crunches - 0
Squats - 0
Push-ups - 0
5 a day - oops! Only counted 4 today, not 5 (sorry)
Pic & recipe - posted smoothie on Monday
I have tonsillitis.
I was too weak to do much exercise, or any exercise, really. My 12 year old made me 2 hot dogs for dinner, and filled me with junk all day. Not a good day at all!!!0 -
I have tonsillitis.
I was too weak to do much exercise, or any exercise, really. My 12 year old made me 2 hot dogs for dinner, and filled me with junk all day. Not a good day at all!!!
Oh no - hope you feel better soon! My hubby had strep, I am just praying I did not get it.0 -
I don't have time to do a detailed post right now, but I wanted to check in with you guys. I will catch all my stuff up after I get home - either tomorrow night or on Sunday.
Wow, between sickness and travel, we're a mess, huh? lol
But I guess things can only get better, right? Let's try to hang in there...we can do this!!!
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Week # 3 - Friday
exercise - 30 cardio
something special - not yet
Crunches/squats/push ups - 50 Crunches 50 squats 0 push ups
7x your 5 a day foods - 5 of 7
recipe - posted
Saturday
Exercise - 30 cardio
Something special - not this week
cruches/squats/ push ups - 50 crunches 50 squats 0 push ups
7x your 5 a day foods - 6 of 7
Recipe - posted0 -
Hey Brown Team!! I don't know what happened with my week getting hectic, but if it is not too late, here are my rest of Week 3 summaries:
Wednesday
Cardio - Brisk Walk 45 minutes
Something new - not yet
Bicycle Crunches - 0
Squats - 60
Push-ups - 0
5 a day - 3 of 7
Pic & recipe- posted
Thursday:
Cardio - Zumba 50 minutes
Something new - Life Fitness machines.. I did 4 sets of 10 on the setting of 3, and multiple machines mostly arm moves, one stomach crunch and one leg thing.. I had it all written down in notes on my phone, but don't have it with me now.
Regular crunches: 3 sets of 15
Squats - 60
Push-ups - 3 sets of 15
5 a day - 4 of 7
Pic & recipe- posted
Friday: Cardio - Brisk Walk 30 minutes
Something new - yesterday
Crunches - none
Squats - 60 (3 sets of 20)
Push-ups - 45 none
5 a day - 5 of 7
Pic & recipe- Posted!!
Saturday:
Cardio: Brisk Walk 30 minutes
Something new - Thursday
Crunches - 3 sets of 15
Squats - 60 (3 sets of 20)
Push-ups - 45
5 a day - 6 of 7
Pic & recipe- Posted!!0 -
Sunday:
Cardio: Hike 30 minutes
Something new - Thursday
Crunches - none
Squats - none
Push-ups - none
5 a day - 7 of 7
Pic & recipe- Posted
Weigh in for Monday, May 13th 199.8... .2 down, I was hoping for better this week, but the second half of my week got really hectic and my logging was atrocious since Thursday. I kept active mostly, but did not specifically log everything like I should of, and had a dinner out on Saturday... going to try to work backwards.. and had phone issues so it's been kind of a wreck, but I must say... I still did okay, and much better than if I hadn't been trying to log..
Next week is ON!!!0 -
Did not do too well last week....0 pounds lost. I am just glad that I did not gain. I am back strong this week!
Week 3 total:
cardio: completed
crunches: 300
squats: 300
Push ups-100
5 a day: 7/7
pic and recipe: not done0