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  • judy225
    judy225 Posts: 29 Member
    Monday - arms (10 min video)

    http://www.fitsugar.com/10-Minute-Workout-Sexy-Sculpted-Arms-21620326

    Tuesday - legs
    Wednesday - full body
    Thursday - abs
    Friday - arms
    Saturday - legs

    Weekly challenge - FRUITS AN VEGGIES!! We are suppose to get 5 Fruits and Veggies a day. You can earn 1 point per 5 F/ V that your team consumes. This is for a FULL serving not a partial serving. When you report back to your captain how many fruits and veggies you had you must also list what you had. --- Captains please enter in the total number earned and the sheet will figure out the math for you. If you only enter 1 point for each 5 you will not get your full points. You must add the total daily. You can get unlimited points based off of how many fruits and veggies your team earns. (1 point per 5 consumed)

    Yum yum, we can do this.
  • emmoen1
    emmoen1 Posts: 86 Member
    So i this might be a stupid question but I do not know what a FULL serving of different fruits and vegs are? Can we get examples please, especially of common fruits/vegs.
    Carrot, Potato, broccoli, cauliflower, lettuce, tomato, apple, banana, berries....
  • judy225
    judy225 Posts: 29 Member
    So i this might be a stupid question but I do not know what a FULL serving of different fruits and vegs are? Can we get examples please, especially of common fruits/vegs.
    Carrot, Potato, broccoli, cauliflower, lettuce, tomato, apple, banana, berries....

    HI Erin
    No question is stupid, I needed refresher on this one too. Based on quick google, it says the following...
    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) sets a serving size for fruit or vegetables to be equal to about one-half cup. Greens like spinach and lettuce have a serving size equal to one full cup. One serving of sliced fruit is equal to one-half cup; however a single piece of fruit, such as an apple or an orange counts as one serving.

    Hope that helps. I need to hit the grocery store, load up on veggies/fruits.
  • emmoen1
    emmoen1 Posts: 86 Member
    Thank you for getting back to me.

    Today 8/6: completed exercise and fruit/vegs (I think)

    I ate 1 whole tomato and banana
    2 cups of lettuce in a salad
    1 cup of strawberry halves
    which equals 6???
  • ahelgers10
    ahelgers10 Posts: 376 Member
    8/6 Exercise complete.
    1 cup carrots
    1 cup strawberries
    1/2 cup grapes
  • judy225
    judy225 Posts: 29 Member
    Way to go Amy and Erin!!

    I did exercise yesterday, but only ate 1 cup carrots with hummus - yummy. I will get to the store today, I promise. I've been dealing with a sick child, and drama in the house. Trying my best to not emotional eat. :noway:

    Has anyone heard from Elizabeth? She hasn't posted or responded to my email, so thinking she is dropping out. Belinda said she has a couple others still wanting to join, so will let her know to go ahead with that. Not sure how that will work, but will let you know when hear back from her. She's dealing with some issues also, so might be day or two.

    Tuesday - 8/07 - Legs

    2 minute Bear Walk
    100 Jumping Jacks
    50 Squats
    50 Lunges
    50 Calf Raises

    You can break this up, and make it a circuit if you like.

    Have a great healthy day!!!
  • judy225
    judy225 Posts: 29 Member
    Hey Olympians
    Please welcome Jen (jzim) to our team. Please friend her, and make her feel welcome. Glad she could join us!!!

    Jen, please tell us a little about you....
    Judy
  • healthyjen342
    healthyjen342 Posts: 1,435 Member
    Hey Olympians
    Please welcome Jen (jzim) to our team. Please friend her, and make her feel welcome. Glad she could join us!!!

    Jen, please tell us a little about you....
    Judy

    Thank you, thank you!! My name is Jen, I'm a 26 year old Southern wife and mother of two (6 and 2)...I've lost a total of 116 lbs (since my highest weight) and have hit a plateau lately..nothing like a good team challenge to get you moving in the right direction!! Thank you all for having me on your team!!
  • emmoen1
    emmoen1 Posts: 86 Member
    Hello Jen and that is amazing that you have already lost so much... We are here for you and good luck!
  • emmoen1
    emmoen1 Posts: 86 Member
    8/7 Exercise complete without lunges due to knee problems
    Fruit/Vegs
    1 cup watermelon
    1 cup strawberries
    5 asparagus stalks
    1 tomato

    Hope everyone else is doing well...
  • merry_abandon
    merry_abandon Posts: 140 Member
    Internet has been wonky, so I'm going to post while I have a chance...

    8/6- Weekly Challenge: 1 cup strawberries, no veggies; Exercise: Incomplete, due to no internet access!
    8/7- Weekly Challenge: 2 cups strawberries, 1/2 cup raspberries, no veggies; Exercise: Complete

    Been REALLY bad this week about eating, but being on vacation is making it difficult to be good! I'm going to see if I can get a hold of some veggies this week. Also, started 30DS yesterday, and continued it today! I think I'm going to start doubling it up, though, since I'm not really feeling the workouts after they're finished (during, of course, I can definitely feel my muscles working!). I'm heading home Saturday, but flying out on Sunday for a week of research in Philadelphia, so I'm hoping that being kept busy will help me stop going after the ice cream!

    Welcome, Jen! It is incredibly inspiring to see you've lost so much weight already! I hope you're able to continue your successes while on the team! :D

    I hope everybody else is doing great, too! I can't guarantee internet, apparently, but I'll be on when I can be!
  • healthyjen342
    healthyjen342 Posts: 1,435 Member
    Goooooood Morning Ladies!! SOrry I didnt get back here last night to report....

    8/7: Vegetables (0) Daily Exercise (Done..ouch)

    Sorry ladies...I was out literally all day, and unless the large fry i split with my son counts as a veggie, I didnt get any...I'm heading to the Farmer's Market after this crazy fog clears, so I will be replenishing my fruit and veggie supply (and making crockpot applesauce..YUM!)

    Have a great day, Olympians!!!!
  • ahelgers10
    ahelgers10 Posts: 376 Member
    Good Morning Everyone!

    8/7 2 servings of lettuce, 2 servings of carrots, 1 apple, 2 servings of veggie mix
  • ahelgers10
    ahelgers10 Posts: 376 Member
    Oh and exercise done, the bear walk was a little bit hard but got it in.
  • emmoen1
    emmoen1 Posts: 86 Member
    Wednesday 8/8 - Total Body (15 min)
    Complete as many rounds possible in 15 minutes. Allow yourself 30 second rest between each different type of exercise.

    Dumbell push up row - x 8
    Lying Knee Raised Crunch - x 8 OR clay if moderate x 8 (x12 if advanced)
    Overhead Squat - x8
    Pull up or Row followed by a Burpee x4 (beginner) x6 if moderate or x 8 if advanced

    All exercises are shown in this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GK0uNBvjPhk

    Thursday 8/9- ABS

    Do 3 sets of 10

    Butterfly Crunches - http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=5ZBXpwsJHT0&NR=1

    Windshield Wipers - (side to side is 1 rep)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=3RjBYZJVytw&feature=endscreen

    Bird Dogs - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS332XrXLzc&feature=related

    Torso Twists - This video has 2 versions - the first one shown is with your legs on the ground. Do this version.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePe8OemOZh0

    Alternate Toe Touches -
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QAMiK8Fqsk&feature=related
  • emmoen1
    emmoen1 Posts: 86 Member
    8/8: I didnt complete the exercise but I am going to do it today along with abs. I did complete my fruit/vegs
    1 cup strawberries
    1 cup cucumbers
    1 cup shredded lettuce
    1/2 cup grapes
  • ahelgers10
    ahelgers10 Posts: 376 Member
    8/8 I didn't complete the exercise yesterday but I will do both today. I didnt get all my fruit/veggies in yesterday. I went to have a filling done yesterday but my lovely dentists decided that after they started doing the work I will need a crown in the next year! Booo! So I was in a little bit of pain yesterday and just needed a day to not stress. I am back at it today! Hope you all are having a great week!
  • judy225
    judy225 Posts: 29 Member
    Hey guys. Thanks for continuing to post. Sorry, been a crappy coach and team mate. Been juggling work and 2 sick boys (sure I'm next), and then one moved to his Dad's, so in funk. Been doing some stuff, promise to post details by Sunday.
    Keep up the good work.
  • judy225
    judy225 Posts: 29 Member
    woooohooooo.... I just took peek at first week results - very impressive ladies. Amy, care to share a tip on such a great loss?

    WEEK 1 SCORES:

    Olympians: 41 points (ahelgers10 -5 pounds)
    Less IS More: 38 points (Malibootie -3.2 pounds)
    Slim-2-win: 35 points (mommy2ajs -2.6 pounds)
    Shakers: 34 points (allnamesraken -2.2 pounds)
    ALL-IN: 29 points (BetterWithAge -0.5pounds)
    Fat-Bullies: 28 points (Canidoit11 -4 pounds)
    Pound-Droppers : 24 points (everyone gained)
    Movers: 23 points (lil_pixie -2 pounds)
    Vicious & Delicious: 22 points (no change in weight)
    Fit-Fine&Divine: 11 points (Lilpe5512 -1.4 pounds)

    Congrats to the Olympians who won week 1 with a score of 41 points. They also had the biggest loser. Ahelgers10 dropped an amazing 5 pounds in our short first week!
  • ahelgers10
    ahelgers10 Posts: 376 Member
    Way to go Olympians! I don't really have any tips to share. I think I must have started the week retaining water since it was that time of the month. I also started a new job delievering papers on the weekend which is a great way to burn some extra calories. Actually I did bump up my calories up last week, 1200 was just too few. I found myself always being hungry. I now have a net goal of around 1500 and have found several nights were I have had to eat more to get enough calories in.

    Keep up the good work ladies so we can keep our lead!
  • emmoen1
    emmoen1 Posts: 86 Member
    8/9 Complete exercise and fruits...

    1 cup watermelon
    1 cup grapes
    1/2 cup of blackberries

    To be completely honest, today was a little ruff day. I have been kind of depressed about my progress. I know that what I have been doing this week has not be the greatest but I honestly did not expect to gain weight or see no progress in losing inches. My husband's birthday was Sunday and we just finished up his cake Tuesday night. I have been over in calories (about 150) but I have not been logging in all my exercise so I thought I have been doing okay. I was just upset with how I looked in the mirror today. But today is over so I am hoping I do not feel this way tomorrow too.
  • emmoen1
    emmoen1 Posts: 86 Member
    Friday - Arms
    3 Sets of 15 swimmers press, 3 sets of 15 wood chops, 3 sets of 21's and 3 sets of 15 tricep kickbacks

    Video:
    Swimmers press: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edj1s-BdyLA&feature=related
    Wood Chop: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShEMC1Z2U4c
    21's: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIL7f7Ljb9A (note these are 7 in each position)
    Tricep Kickbacks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOeiqKL0jS4 (note this is 15 per SIDE so 30 per set)

    Everyone enjoy your weekend!
  • healthyjen342
    healthyjen342 Posts: 1,435 Member
    Morning my dears! Ok Update:

    8/8: 2 cups of canteloupe (not sure if this counts as 4 or 2)
    8/9: 1 kiwi; 1/2 c. strawberry, 1/2 medium banana, 4 oz celery, 4 oz red bell pepper, 4 oz carrots (I'm thinking this is 6??)
    8/10..be prepared...I'm totally on it!!

    I didnt get in any exercise...quite a few rough days...like 2year old stitches rough...but I WILL get it all in...You ladies are doing PHENOMENAL!!!!
  • ahelgers10
    ahelgers10 Posts: 376 Member
    Good Morning everyone!
    8/9 1 cup of carrots
    1 cup of grapes
    1 orange

    Exercise done!
  • emmoen1
    emmoen1 Posts: 86 Member
    8/10: Exercise...didnt do it :frown:

    But fruit/vegs...
    1/2 cup grapes
    1 cup cucumbers
    1 cup green beans
    Also had lettuce, spinach, banana peppers, jalapenos, tomatoes and pickles on my sandwich which i am sure that reaches my goal for the day.
  • healthyjen342
    healthyjen342 Posts: 1,435 Member
    Happy Saturday, Ladies!!

    8/10: Fruits/Veggies: I'm thinking 8.5

    1 c. Canteloupe, 1 Kiwi, 1/2 c. strawberries, 1/2 c. blueberries
    1 oz. reb bell pepper, 2 oz celery, 2 oz carrots
    1 c. canteloupe, 1/2 c. strawberries, 1 medium peach

    Have a lovely Saturday!!!
  • emmoen1
    emmoen1 Posts: 86 Member
    Saturday-- Glutes and thigh workout
    3 sets of 8-12 on every exercise on EACH LEG ---- So 16-24 of each exercise if they are leg specific
    - Kneeling Leg Raise --- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LC9OX5i_dOo
    - Inner thigh leg lifts --- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OQXAm7JKuM
    - Reverse Lunge with Rear Leg Raise - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9U3gdrFVNc&feature=related
    - Sumo Squat --- If you want an extra burn add a jump at the end of each squat http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZuXKqRbT9k&feature=related
    - Side Lunge -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUX6Pz8vV0s

    ---- Make sure you stretch out at the end. Try some of these great Glute stretches http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6h9XqRyY04A (The last stretch is one of my fav stretches)
  • ahelgers10
    ahelgers10 Posts: 376 Member
    8/10 Work out done and fruits and veggies in
    1 Cup grapes
    2 cups lettuce
    1/2 cup carrots
  • merry_abandon
    merry_abandon Posts: 140 Member
    I'm back!

    8/8- Fruits: 1 cup strawberries, 1/4 cup raspberries, 1 clementine, 1 gala apple; Veggies: none; Exercise: Incomplete
    8/9- Fruits: 1/2 cup raspberries, 1 cup strawberries, 1/2 cup pineapple, 3 clementines; Veggies: 1/2 cup orange bell pepper; Exercise: Incomplete
    8/10- Fruits: 1 cup strawberries, 1/2 cup raspberries, 1 cup pineapple, 1 clementine, 1 gala apple; Veggies: 1 cup orange bell pepper; Exercise: Incomplete
    8/11- Fruits: 1 cup strawberries, 1 gala apple; Veggies: none; Exercise: Incomplete

    Weekly weigh in: 121.8

    I can't begin to tell you how hard this "vacation" was for me. Between having no Internet, to finding by chance the best ice cream place I've ever been to, to stressing out about my research trip this week (I just arrived in Philly where there is Internet!), I have been incredibly short of temper and everything kind of overwhelmed me last night at 1 in the morning. Part of the reason is that there wasn't much of a chance to exercise (though I have been keeping up with 30DS), and part of the problem is that I'm so ready to go back to school.

    I am really, really sorry about my horrid eating behavior and the fact that I wasn't able to get on here to cheer you ladies on and be held accountable. After a pep talk from my mom last night (like I said, 1 in the morning, bless her), I'm more grimly determined than ever to go the distance. I promise you that I'm going to keep fighting, and fully intend to shed the added weight and more before the end of the month.
  • ahelgers10
    ahelgers10 Posts: 376 Member
    8/11 Exercise complete.
    2 Cups of lettuce
    1 cup of carrots
    1/2 cup red pepper

    Hope everyone is feeling good and ready to start a new week.

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