The Pink Team Loft !
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Jamila, I have been told in other challenges for workout videos/classes that target specific zones you can count 3 seconds as one rep. Like I have a class at the gym called Group Core. Its 30 minutes so in that class I can estimate that I do about 600 reps (20 reps per minute). Does that make sense? Thought that might be helpful to you since you mentioned that you did squats but couldn't count them since it was part of a class. The thing to watch though in these challenges is that you don't double dip... meaning if you count it as reps you can't count it as calories too. That hasn't been an issue yet in this one but I'm in two other challenges that track both so it has to be kept separate.0
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April, ok, I'll try and pay attention. I have a ballet fusion class where it easier to keep track of reps or at least the minutes per body part.0
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So I just went out to eat, and now I am 300 calories over my daily allowance. Boo!
I am off to take a run so my food journal won't look so bad when I close it out... 0 -
Ok - heres to day 2
we are going to kill it! whoop, whoop.
Monday 4/22- Sunday 4/28
EXERCISE:
30 minutes x4 days ~ 1/4 (Monday 36:15 run) ~ 2/4 (Tuesday 35.06 run)
New Exercise/Workout/Rep~ arm lifts 110 reps
350 Squats~ Monday 60/ Tuesday 50
NUTRITION:
RECIPE W/PIC (Fish/Seafood)~ not yet
2 Servings of Fish~ not yet0 -
SUNDAY 4/15- SATURDAY 4/21
EXERCISE:
5 DAYS 60MIN CARDIO ~ 4/4
SOMETHING NEW ~ Strenght training class.
NUTRITION:
RECIPE W/PIC (TWO COLORED VEGGIES)~ Greens and Cabbage.
WATER~
MONDAY: 64 OZ
TUESDAY: 64 OZ
WEDNESDAY:64 OZ
THURSDAY: 64 OZ
FRIDAY: 64 OZ
SATURDAY: 64 OZ
SUNDAY: will have 64 OZ by end of day
End of Week 0 Weight: 288.000 -
Monday 4/22- Sunday 4/28
EXERCISE:
30 minutes x4 days ~3/4
New Exercise/Workout/Rep~ YOGA (upperbody and strength training)
350 Squats~ 230/350
NUTRITION:
RECIPE W/PIC (Fish/Seafood)~ Crab and Trout Salad & Crab Scramble
2 Servings of Fish~Sunday (crab/trout Salad) & Monday (Shrimp Scampi and Baked Tipilia)0 -
This is by far the most confusing challenge I have every participated in but I will do my best to keep you all updated. This was posted on the challenge home page so I wanted to share with you all so you know what is going on. Sounds like a lot of people weren't aware that this is an elimination challenge. IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE ONLY WAY TO BE COMPLETELY ELIMINATED FROM THIS CHALLENGE IS TO NOT COMMUNICATED WITH YOUR TEAM FOR MORE THAN 2 WEEKS WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
This is what Marcella wrote:
To make it clear for everyone - there never been thought about complete eviction for active members!!! - we are family and we want to have a fun and keep motivating ourself !!! I am sad to say it but there will be people leaving this game because they want to . Not because we will evict them !!! And we are not prison so if anyone decide to leave we will respect it!!!
Everyone agree to remove inactive team members ( unless they will explain reason why - lost connection to Internet - illness - vacation and so on.it makes it hard for captain and everyone trying to contact them - lets say person has to be idle for 2 weeks.) Should we design rest card for people on holiday???
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Make it easier for me and everyone stop calling this eviction but moving to home pit
We will be announcing 3 winners - there will be complete winner , home pit winner and biggest transformation winner - last part is based on photos - this will be done by vote-by everyone !!! If you don't want to post picture it is fine - you can still play other parts of game !!!
What does it mean to be in HOME PIT- not much change - you would stay in your group- you know your group and your group is like your family !!! You should continue playing. Your current captain will keep track of you. You will be still getting extra lbs if you complete challenges .But you will be playing along other home pit players .YOU CAN NOT BE EVICTED FROM HOME PIT IF YOU ARE ACTIVE MEMBER!!!!!!
People from HOme pit can't win complete A-S BL winner but they can be home pit winner .... I would say we should move 2 people a week - I think this 2 people should be the ones with lowest percentage of loss in that week adding extra lbs from challenges. There is lots of extra lbs in challenges to make it fare for smaller players.
At the moment we have around 93 members so moving 2 people to home pit would brake this group in half .
I will be posting A-S BL winners and Home pit winners every week - last week we will have FINALE!!! with no extra challenge lbs and no extra advantages!!!
Home pit winner and winner is going to be based purely on % of weight loss !!! Transformation winner on vote from other players :-))0 -
Thanks Kasi - so everyone make sure you are checking in and participating. :-) It only makes us stronger and holds us accountable... We Will get to know each other and become a support family.. wink,
Monday 4/22- Sunday 4/28
EXERCISE: 30 minutes x4 days ~3/4
New Exercise/Workout/Rep~ stationary bike
350 Squats~ 180/350
NUTRITION:
RECIPE W/PIC (Fish/Seafood)~ not yet0 -
Monday 4/22- Sunday 4/28
EXERCISE:
30 minutes x4 days ~3/4
New Exercise/Workout/Rep~ Another new DVD, and it killed me...going back at it tonight to see if I can do any better!
350 Squats~ 60/350
NUTRITION:
RECIPE W/PIC (Fish/Seafood)~
2 Servings of Fish - I have had sushi twice this week, but neither of them were homemeade. I can try to whip something up this weekend if these don't count.0 -
Jl, what dvd did you do? I'm always scared to buy them cause I don't know if It'll be a good one or not. Also, just the recipe has to be homemade. You can use your sushi as your 2 servings of fish/seafood. Mmmm... I love sushi.0
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Whose our team captain?0
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I am Channy, Whats up?
Monday 4/22- Sunday 4/28
EXERCISE:
30 minutes x4 days ~4/4
New Exercise/Workout/Rep~ YOGA (upperbody and strength training)
350 Squats~ 290/350
NUTRITION:
RECIPE W/PIC (Fish/Seafood)~ Crab and Trout Salad & Crab Scramble
2 Servings of Fish~Sunday (crab/trout Salad) & Monday (Shrimp Scampi and Baked Tipilia), Tuesday (Frozen Fish Fillet), Wednesday (smoked oysters)0 -
Yum, Jessica - I love sushi too! Suprisingly I have yet to have any servings of fish yet...but no fear I still have the weekend! Thursday was my rest day. Hope everyone is doing well. I'll post later tonight. U don't know about the rest of you, but the squats are killing me.0
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Posted a fish recipe. I am annoyed cuz I am sick with a virus. Is it ok to exercise? Doc. says no. Bought more veggies though! 0
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Monday 4/22- Sunday 4/28
EXERCISE:
30 minutes x4 days ~4/4
New Exercise/Workout/Rep~ Another new DVD, and it killed me...It was actually a Biggest Loser DVD. I don't know how it compares to others in the grand scheme of things, but it was cheap and worked me pretty hard. After a week of doing the modified (easier) versions of the exercises I think I am ready to do the full thing as instructed.
350 Squats~ 240/350
NUTRITION:
RECIPE W/PIC (Fish/Seafood)~
2 Servings of Fish - I have had sushi twice this week. As far as this goes I get the sushi from a local restaurant. If it is someplace that I have not tried before or is questionable, I'd either not get it, or only get a roll that has no raw ingredients!
I weighed mysef this morning, not sure of the official weigh-in date, and I am becoming extremly frustrated. I have not lost an ounce. I have my goals set at 1 lb a week but do eat my exercise cals back. I am thinking of dropping it down to 1.5 lbs or 2 lbs a week. This is extremly frustrating because normally when I start eating better and exercising more I at least lose a ton of water weight in the beginning. I am hoping the reason I have not is because I shamingly have been eating a lot of processed foods in the last two weeks, and eating out more. This week I will be able to do a proper shopping trip and will be able to cook homemade meals, rather than eating out of a box or bag.
I hope everyone is doing well on their journey so far! Good luck to everyone!0 -
Oh no getmexyback - hope you start feeling better soon! And no you can't exercise. I hap a virus about 3 weeks ago it was awful so Iknow what you are going through. Just focus on getting better.
Jessica - as far as your weight lose, I have mine set to two lbs a week but I'm not sure if that is healthy or not. I think you are right though, processed foods make me blow up! As long as you are exercising and eating right you will see those lbs start dropping off. I'm scared to weigh because I wasn't all that good with my eating ghis weekend :-(0 -
Monday 4/22- Sunday 4/28
EXERCISE: 30 minutes x4 days ~4/4
New Exercise/Workout/Rep~ stationary bike
350 Squats~ 365/350 (whoop, whoop - did an extra 15, thats a big deal for me)
NUTRITION:
RECIPE W/PIC (Fish/Seafood)~ done two servings - posted the pictures today, creamcheese smoked salmon rolls, and pan seared scallops ~ yummy to my tummy!
Kasi, Not sure if I need to post my weight tonight or in the morning - so I am going to go ahead. I weight 218.4 (lost a pound)
Hope everyone is doing well. Talk to you on Monday.0 -
MONDAY 4/22-SATURDAY 4/28
EXERCISE:
5 DAYS 45-60MIN CARDIO ~ 5/4
SOMETHING NEW ~ Strenght training
NUTRITION:
RECIPE W/PIC (fish/seafood)~
2 servings of fish- I had salmon, tilapia & a shrimp this week
WATER~
MONDAY: 67.6OZ
TUESDAY: 67.6OZ
WEDNESDAY:67.6OZ
THURSDAY: 67.6OZ
FRIDAY: 67.6OZ
SATURDAY: 67.6OZ
SUNDAY: 64oz
End of Week 1 Weight: 178.40 -
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 second week challenge !!!! Have fun and get healthy!
There is lbs reward for each part of this challenge
max 7 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 main challenge Bicycle Crunch.
How to Properly do a Bicycle Crunch
Lie on your back on a mat with knees bent, feet on the floor, and hands behind your head (don’t clasp your fingers). Press your lower back into the mat and tighten your ab muscles as you lift your head, shoulders, and upper back off the floor and simultaneously move your right elbow and left knee toward each other while straightening your right leg (don’t let it touch the ground).
Draw your right knee back up and immediately move your left elbow and right knee toward each other while straightening your left leg; that’s one rep. Continue to move continuously, as if pedaling a bicycle. Do 3 sets of 15 reps 3 times a week. (so 135 )
1 lbs advantage for everyone who succeed 2 lbs for most Bicycle Crunches - BUT DON'T OVER DO IT!!!
<b> And we please keep doing squats - why to have abs to kill for without nice booty :-)</b>
so Best Butt Exercises For Women: Squats
Squats are one of the best butt exercises you can do to build a nice round booty and sexy legs. Make sure you keep your abs tight, back straight, weight on heels, and sit your butt back. - there is only 140 to do - try to spread them in at least 3 days!! but of course if you can and want do more . (There is no advantage lbs for squats this week.)
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 breakfast and cooking - preparing breakfast - 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 a week breakfast is the only way to get 1 lbs advantage (sorry there is only medical excuse not to have a breakfast - 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
cooking challenge
Also, I will be doing Cooking Challenge for week 2. It will run from today april 29th - may 5th . I need the pictures and ingredients of 1 breakfast you were having this week for yourself . I will be judging on healthiness, calorie amount and presentation .
You must send picture + recipe here http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/973760-cooking-challenge-for-week-2-breakfast The requirement this week is breakfast.
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 new - let us know what - 1lbs advantage
135 Bicycle Crunches spread in 3 days - 1 lbs for the everyone who manage to do 135 Bicycle Crunches an extra 1 lbs for person with most squats
7xbreakfast - 1 lbs advantage
recipe - 1 lbs for everyone who post recipe extra 1 lbs for best recipe0 -
Monday 4/22- Sunday 4/28
EXERCISE:
30 minutes x4 days ~4/4
New Exercise/Workout/Rep~ Another new DVD 350 Squats~ 240/350
NUTRITION:
RECIPE W/PIC (Fish/Seafood)~ Not done
2 Servings of Fish - I have had sushi twice this week.
Weight - Still 243.0 -
Great compromise! I love that:drinker: I get sick and want Top Ramen and OJ... I don't think about stocking up on veggies to help balance out the lack of movement with good nutrition... You rock!Posted a fish recipe. I am annoyed cuz I am sick with a virus. Is it ok to exercise? Doc. says no. Bought more veggies though!0 -
Channy, Rockin' it this week! Nice loss:flowerforyou: Did you get any squats in by chance?0
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Jl, it sucks when the scale doesn't move and you know you've been working hard. I'm having the same problem. I really think it has some to do with building muscle. Have you been doing lots of strength training? I'm learning I have to drink tons more water cause those aching muscles like to use up that normal amount of water and leave you dry.
BTW, I need your weigh-in to put into the chart 0 -
Alright my pretty pink princesses... It's that time again. I need everyone's weekly info and weigh-in. I've updated the chart with the info everyone has already submitted. Great job this week!
Week 2
Monday 4/29- Sunday 5/5
EXERCISE:
30 minutes x4 days ~ 0/4
New Exercise/Workout/Rep~
Bicycle Crunch 3 sets of 15 x3days (report # of reps done each day)~ 0/3 ?? Reps
Squats ~ 0/140
NUTRITION:
Recipe w/pic (Breakfast)~
Breakfast~ 0/70 -
Weight. 189.8 ( loss even though it was a rough week!)
Week 2
Monday 4/29- Sunday 5/5
EXERCISE:
30 minutes x4 days ~ 1/4
New Exercise/Workout/Rep~
Bicycle Crunch 3 sets of 15 x3days (report # of reps done each day)~ 0/3 ?? Reps
Squats ~ 0/140
NUTRITION:
Recipe w/pic (Breakfast)~
Breakfast~ 0/7 -0 -
BTW, I need your weigh-in to put into the chart
I did weigh in - still 243. Thanks for checking in.0 -
Hey, looks like some of you are updating your weights on the spreadsheet by yourself. If you are doing that please remember to add in your weekly challenge info also. The bottom of the spreadsheet has pages... just click on the week number and add that info.0
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Jam, great job on your loss! How did you do on the challenge part of the week?0
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no squats last week, but I'll work on the bicycle crunch this week.Channy, Rockin' it this week! Nice loss:flowerforyou: Did you get any squats in by chance?0 -
Thanks! I have an endocrinoligist and they love this program. I got busted for my food choices lol. Had to get more veggies to fill half my plate. Unlimited greens so I am trying to fill up with greens. Costco is my new friend for this. $6 for a bunch of butter lettuce I can eat 1/2 a bunch in a sitting. 0
