Week 4 Sparkling Summer Challenge
surfrgrl1
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Ladies, we had a fun week 3, the extra long holiday may have put some of us behind a bit, but we all made great efforts and I am seeing great progress!
Thanks goes out to Twijourney for providing some ideas for our fourth week of our summer challenge.
Here goes:
In New Moon, when Edward leaves, Bella was 'out of it' for four long months. She felt like a zombie. Later, when she feels a little better, Bella begins to hang out with Jacob. When Bella and Jake joke around about their 'real' ages while working on the motorcycles, Bella is 35 and Jacob is 32. We are applying those numbers in this week's challenge.
:bigsmile: 4 sets of 32 crunches so we can get abs like Jacob's (okay, it will take a bit more to get his abs, but we gotta start somewhere, right?)
4 sets of 35 bicep curls to make sure we can easily hang on to Jacob's neck when he carries us onto the mountain top before the newborn fight in Eclipse.
Cardio: unlike Bella we will not be zombies this week. instead we will shoot for 5 days at 30 minutes per workout.
:drinker: 64 oz water (or 48 water and 16 qualifying decaf drink)
Strive for Five: let's keep working on those veggies and fruits, the more of those we eat the fuller we will be!
Have a great week ladies, and please feel free to share those Twilight thoughts!
Thanks goes out to Twijourney for providing some ideas for our fourth week of our summer challenge.
Here goes:
In New Moon, when Edward leaves, Bella was 'out of it' for four long months. She felt like a zombie. Later, when she feels a little better, Bella begins to hang out with Jacob. When Bella and Jake joke around about their 'real' ages while working on the motorcycles, Bella is 35 and Jacob is 32. We are applying those numbers in this week's challenge.
:bigsmile: 4 sets of 32 crunches so we can get abs like Jacob's (okay, it will take a bit more to get his abs, but we gotta start somewhere, right?)
4 sets of 35 bicep curls to make sure we can easily hang on to Jacob's neck when he carries us onto the mountain top before the newborn fight in Eclipse. Cardio: unlike Bella we will not be zombies this week. instead we will shoot for 5 days at 30 minutes per workout.:drinker: 64 oz water (or 48 water and 16 qualifying decaf drink)
Strive for Five: let's keep working on those veggies and fruits, the more of those we eat the fuller we will be!Have a great week ladies, and please feel free to share those Twilight thoughts!
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Thanks so much for keeping us on track, Yvonne!! You are Twi-rrific!!!:flowerforyou:
You know how much I need to exercise....150 minutes of cardio will keep me busy....especially coupled with crunches (which I hate:grumble: ) and bicep curls.
Let's all have a fabulous Twi-week!:happy:0 -
My pleasure, We are a Twi-team!
Yikes 5 x 30 really IS 150 minutes, isn't it! Well I know what I'm doing first thing in the morning!
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Game on for Week 4!! Thanks Yvonne for taking the trouble to create these sparkling challenges! Too bad my gym is closed in Labor Day.0
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Sparkling fun and a definite challenge!! Love the Jacob/Bella age challenge thing. Thanks, Yvonne!!0
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Thanks - I fell off the wagon last week, so this week I plan on doing better0
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Week 4 day 1
Cardio 46/150 minutes. 1/5 days
Water 48 water, 16 decaf
Strive for 5. Tomatoes, grapefruit, blueberries, onions, strawberries, peppers
No biceps or ab workouts today.
I finished reading Midnight Sun today. I really think this is my favorite of all SM's books. I sure hope she returns to it some day. It would be a nice little surprise if she would publish around the time BD2 comes out. Ko
KInd of like when she threw us the Bree Tanner bone!
I have Cox Communications for my cable network. I was running though the On Demand offerings and saw that there were 2 interviews with Twilight costars. They looked to run about 10 minutes each and were free. As soon as my boyfriend heads outa here for home tonight, this girl is grabbing the remote and checking these shows out! ( he is in football mode, so my tv is stuck on ESPN for the next few months).0 -
Week 4 day 1
Cardio -- 50/150 minutes. 1/5 days
Water -- 64 water, 16 decaf
Strive for 5 -- raisins, dried apricots, asparagus, mixed grilled veggies (guess I only got 4) 0/7
Bank account of calories -- overdrawn by 394 calories for this week.
sets of crunches for those 8-pack abs -- 2 sets of Jake's age (32)
bicep curls for holding onto Jakes neck or grabbing Edward before he steps into the sun in Italy. -- 2 sets of Bella's relative age (35)
I sure hope Stephenie takes pity on all of us Twihards and publishes Midnight Sun! It is the best!
Here is a Youtube of Edward's walk across the parking lot in New Moon : follow it -- you know you want to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rqt1IHh5LPA&feature=related 0 -
So last week was rough for me, but I did good at least half of the week and I know I had my cardio done. Water most of the time, but none of the special exercise.
It's been difficult for me to get online via the pc to the boards in the evening and hitting it by my phone is a Pain in my *kitten* (much like the Volturi are in the Cullens *kitten*).
I'm going to try though to see if I can get back into the habit of making sure I note it in my exercise/food notes and then just log it the next day when I get to work.
Week 4, Day 1
Cardio - 0/150
Food - 0/7
Water - 0/7
Crunches - 0
Bicep Curls 00 -
Week 4, Day 1
Cardio - 0/150
Crunches - 0
Bicep Curls - 0
Water - 1/7
Calories - Over by a lot
A rough start to week 4 for me. I'll do better on Day 2 though!0 -
Week 4 day 2
Cardio. 2 days of 5, 93/150 minutes
Strive for 5. Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, tomatoes, carrots, onions, peppers
Water. 64 H2O and 16 Decaf
So far I have not worked on my hulky neck hugging arm exercises or my Jacob's Nonflabby Abs.
A note, a song that always gives me great pleasure and goosebumps is My Love by Sia, aka the Eclipse proposal song. I added it to a new playlist on my iPod And it was wonderful to listen to on my walk tonight.0 -
Week 4 day 1
Cardio -- 50/150 minutes. 1/5 days
Water -- 64 water, 16 decaf
Strive for 5 -- raisins, dried apricots, asparagus, mixed grilled veggies (guess I only got 4) 0/7
Bank account of calories -- overdrawn by 394 calories for this week.
sets of crunches for those 8-pack abs -- 2 sets of Jake's age (32)
bicep curls for holding onto Jakes neck or grabbing Edward before he steps into the sun in Italy. -- 2 sets of Bella's relative age (35)
I sure hope Stephenie takes pity on all of us Twihards and publishes Midnight Sun! It is the best!
Here is a Youtube of Edward's walk across the parking lot in New Moon : follow it -- you know you want to:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rqt1IHh5LPA&feature=related
I often wonder what he was thinking when that smirky smile comes across his face! Oh how I love that scene!0 -
Week 4 day 1
Cardio - 0/150
Water - 8 cups
Strive for 5 - 3/5 servings
Crunches 0 sets
Bicep Curls - 0 sets
Banked Calories - 239
Week 4 day 2
Cardio - 80/150
Water - 8 cups
Strive for 5 - 1/5 servings
Crunches 1 sets
Bicep Curls - 1 sets
Banked Calories - 10930 -
Week 4, Day 2
Cardio - 34/150
Crunches (4 x 32) - 0
Bicep Curls (4 x 35) - 0
Water - 2/7
Calories - Still over for the week by 286 cals
Not great progress, but at least I moved some today!
Well, since I did manage to jog a little bit today, and we are focusing a bit on Jake this week, here's my Twilight quote for the day:
"The best part is the speed." - Jacob Black, New Moon, Chapter 15, p.346
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I often wonder what he was thinking when that smirky smile comes across his face! Oh how I love that scene!
He was thinking "I'm Sexy and I Know It!"
Week 4 day 2
Cardio -- Only 15 today so my total stands at 65/150 minutes, but still only 1/5 days
Water -- 64 water, 2/7
Strive for 5 -- raisins, celery, carrots, tomatoes, prunes, corn and carrots (in my casserole), zuchinni. 1/7
Bank account of calories -- still overdrawn by 388 calories for this week.
sets of crunches for those 8-pack abs -- 2 more sets of Jake's age (32) -- total 4 sets.
no bicep curls today for holding onto Jakes neck or grabbing Edward before he steps into the sun in Italy. -- still 2 sets of Bella's relative age (35)0 -
Week 4, Day 1
Cardio 40/150
Water 10 cu so 1/7
Crunches 1 set/4
Biceps 1 set/4
Strive for 5: Applesauce, watermelon, avocado, pepper, carrots, celery, grilled squash and garlic spinach, yum!
Week 4, Day 2
Cardio 73/150
Water 8 cu for 2/7
Crunches 2/4
Biceps-- oh no, forgot to count curls, but I lifted my grandkid to the ceiling a few times (1/4)
Strive for 5: Raisins, banana, grapes, watermelon, prunes, carrots, corn, zucchini
Bella to Jacob, as he gives her his shirt to wipe her blood: "Did you know, you're sort of beautiful?" Oh yeah!0 -
I often wonder what he was thinking when that smirky smile comes across his face! Oh how I love that scene!
He was thinking "I'm Sexy and I Know It!"
Week 4 day 2
Cardio -- Only 15 today so my total stands at 65/150 minutes, but still only 1/5 days
Water -- 64 water, 2/7
Strive for 5 -- raisins, celery, carrots, tomatoes, prunes, corn and carrots (in my casserole), zuchinni. 1/7
Bank account of calories -- still overdrawn by 388 calories for this week.
sets of crunches for those 8-pack abs -- 2 more sets of Jake's age (32) -- total 4 sets.
no bicep curls today for holding onto Jakes neck or grabbing Edward before he steps into the sun in Italy. -- still 2 sets of Bella's relative age (35)
Kathy, thanks for making me laugh. Now I am going to have that song on my mind all night! And boy howdy, that man IS sexy!0 -
Week 4 day 3
Cardio. 3 days of 5, 140/150 minutes
Strive for 5. Strawberries, raspberries, tomatoes, carrots, corn, potatoes
Water. 64 H2O and 16 Decaf
Still have not worked on my hulky neck hugging arm exercises or my Jacob's Nonflabby Abs.
I got a late start on my walk tonight, and my boyfriend was due at the house any moment. I was about 2 blocks from home when he rolls up and offers me a ride back to the house. I warned him, 'I'll stink up your car!' but he didnt seem to mind. A part of me wanted to walk the rest of the way, I guess that must mean I am addicted to exercising! I imagine there are worse things to be addicted to! But there's nothing better than being addicted to Twilight! :laugh:0 -
Week 4 day 3
Cardio -- 61 minutes today so my total stands at 125/150 minutes, for 2/5 days
Water -- 64 water, 3/7
Strive for 5 -- raisins, celery, carrots, tomatoes, prunes, corn and carrots (in my casserole), spinach, arugula, lettuce, grapes 2/7
Bank account of calories -- still overdrawn by 187 calories for this week.
sets of crunches for those 8-pack abs -- 2 more sets of Jake's age (32) -- total 6 sets.
no bicep curls today for holding onto Jake's neck or grabbing Edward before he steps into the sun in Italy. -- still 2 sets of Bella's relative age (35)
Twilight -- Like Yvonne said -- Nothing better than being addicted to Twilight!
Check out this Youtube video Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RM5q_uNpDs&feature=related 0 -
174/150 minutes cardio
4/5 days of cardio
Strive for 5. Raspberries, peach, tomato, apple, potato
Calories, deficit of 386....darned McDonalds!
No strength training yet, man I got to get with the program.
Forks trip - 30 day count down has officially started.
Watching the VMAs to see if i can spy RPatz before I go to bed!0 -
Week 4 day 3
Cardio - 185/150
Water - 6 cups
Strive for 5 - 1/5 servings
Crunches 4 sets
Bicep Curls - 4 sets
Banked Calories - 701/1794
Week 4 day 4
Cardio - 185/150
Water - 8 cups
Strive for 5 - 4/5 servings
Crunches 4 sets
Bicep Curls - 4 sets
Banked Calories - 182/1976
Day 4 - really over in sodium - must work on that0 -
Week 4 day 4
Cardio -- 48 minutes today so my total stands at 173/150 minutes, for 3/5 days
Water -- 72 water, 4/7
Strive for 5 -- raisins, celery, carrots, corn and carrots (in my casserole), zuchinni, grapes 3/7
Bank account of calories -- still overdrawn by 140 calories for this week.
sets of crunches for those 8-pack abs -- 2 more sets of Jake's age (32) -- total 8 sets.
2 sets of bicep curls today for holding onto Jake's neck or grabbing Edward before he steps into the sun in Italy. -- 4 sets of Bella's relative age (35). I really feel the sets of 35!
Twilight – Watching the new trailer for BD2. It was So AWESOME!!0 -
Week 4 day 5
Cardio -- 60 minutes today so my total stands at 233/150 minutes, for 4/5 days
Water -- 120 water, 5/7
Strive for 5 – onion, green and red pepper, celery, tomato, avocado, corn and carrots (in my casserole), dates, grapes , and salad greens.4/7
Bank account of calories -- still overdrawn by 77 calories for this week thanks to being bushwhacked by peanuts.
sets of crunches for those 8-pack abs -- no more today of Jake's age (32) -- total 8 sets.
no sets of bicep curls today for holding onto Jake's neck or grabbing Edward before he steps into the sun in Italy. – total still stands at 4 sets of Bella's relative age (35). I really feel the sets of 35!
Twilight – Wore my BD1 t-shirt today and asked everyone I met if they’d seen the new trailer.0 -
Week 4 day 6
Cardio -- 61 minutes today so my total stands at 294/150 minutes, for 5/5 days
Water -- 64 water, 6/7
Strive for 5 – raisins, dates, dried apricots, celery, red pepper, broccoli and assorted veggies in Chinese food..5/7
Bank account of calories -- still overdrawn by 393 calories for this week thanks to an unplanned splurge.
sets of crunches for those 8-pack abs -- 2 more today of Jake's age (32) -- total 10 sets.
no sets of bicep curls today for holding onto Jake's neck or grabbing Edward before he steps into the sun in Italy. – total still stands at 4 sets of Bella's relative age (35).
Twilight – Watched the newer even longer trailer today – Even more awesome!!!0 -
Week 4 day 5
Cardio - 185/150
Water - 8 cups
Strive for 5 - 5/5 servings - Apples & blueberrys in oatmeal, watermelon, extra tomatoes in spaghetti casserole, green beans, potatoes
Crunches 4 sets total
Bicep Curls - 4 sets total
Banked Calories - 110/2086
Week 4 day 6
Cardio - 185/150
Water - 8 cups
Strive for 5 - 2/5 servings fruit in oatmeal, watermelon
Crunches 4 sets total
Bicep Curls - 4 sets total
Banked Calories - 199/2285
Twilight - watched Eclipse on Showtime0 -
Hope everyone is doing well. I've got the week 5 challenge almost ready to post. Fun ahead, as we have a super special Twilight birthday coming up.
We have some very fortunate team members who are heading out for England this week. They will be sorely missed, but I hope they are very lucky and get a view of Mr.Pattinson, should he happen to be in his home country.
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Cardio 210/150
Fabulous abs all 4 sets...Ooooh can we spell sore?
Beefcake arms all 4 sets...I think I can see a difference, I can sure feel it!
I've learned that my weekends are not very focused when it comes to eating well or drinking water. .i need to make some improvements!
Twilight, watched the extended trailer, just a little more than 2 months to go ladies!0 -
Week 4 Summary
Cardio - 275/150
Crunches (4 x 32) - I only managed 2 sets - lazy, I know!
Bicep Curls (4 x 35) - 3 sets - more laziness
Water - 7/7
Calories - Banked 220 for the week
Though I didn't get my crunches/curls in, I did manage a lot more exercise overall than I've been getting lately and I was under calories for the week. I'm gonna call that a win!
I picked up reading Eclipse for a little while today. It's the tent scene and since I am always thinking about food these days, this quote seems appropriate:
"Do you think you could attempt to control your thoughts?" - Edward Cullen0 -
Week 4 Summary
Cardio -- 294/150 minutes, for 5/5 days
Water -- 64 water, 7/7
Strive for 5 – raisins, dates, celery, carrots, grapes, apple, green peppers (in hamburger gravy) and salad veggies.6/7
Bank account of calories -- Overdrawn by 401 calories for this week, but since I saved calories for Monday’s splurge, I don’t feel bad at all.
sets of crunches for those 8-pack abs -- Jake's age 32 reps/10 sets. How come I don’t have an 8 pack yet?
no sets of bicep curls today for holding onto Jake's neck or grabbing Edward before he steps into the sun in Italy. – total still stands at 4 sets of Bella's relative age (35).
Twilight – Getting ready to leave to visit Carlisle’s hometown.
Yvonne, I’m probably more likely to see Mr. Pattinson at home in L.A. than I ever would in London. More’s the pity.0 -
Week 4 Summary
Cardio -- 294/150 minutes, for 5/5 days
Water -- 64 water, 7/7
Strive for 5 – raisins, dates, celery, carrots, grapes, apple, green peppers (in hamburger gravy) and salad veggies.6/7
Bank account of calories -- Overdrawn by 401 calories for this week, but since I saved calories for Monday’s splurge, I don’t feel bad at all.
sets of crunches for those 8-pack abs -- Jake's age 32 reps/10 sets. How come I don’t have an 8 pack yet?
no sets of bicep curls today for holding onto Jake's neck or grabbing Edward before he steps into the sun in Italy. – total still stands at 4 sets of Bella's relative age (35).
Twilight – Getting ready to leave to visit Carlisle’s hometown.
Yvonne, I’m probably more likely to see Mr. Pattinson at home in L.A. than I ever would in London. More’s the pity.
Kathy, You will have far better chance than I will of seeing him be it London or L.A., other than in my dreams! I don't think Mr. Pattinson would enjoy Kansas! :blushing:0 -
Week 4 Day 7
Cardio - 185/150
Water - 8 cups
Strive for 5 - 4/5 servings fruit in oatmeal, watermelon, grapes, banana
Crunches 4 sets total
Bicep Curls - 4 sets total
Banked Calories - 2221 under for the week0
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