Hello again ladies! Let's get these new teams initiated with a new week of challenges! I am going to keep the format similar this week, since I've been very busy with the merge. However, don't forget any awesome ideas you have for later challenges. I will soon post a thread for discussions of ideas.

Anyway, on to Week 5 Challenges!

As usual, there is pounds reward for each part of this challenge.

Exercise Challenges
1. 4 out of 7 days with 30-45 minutes of cardio or strength exercise sessions to be spread out during the week as it suits you best! Examples: jogging, fast walking, cross-trainer, treadmill, Zumba, Aerobics, Dance, workout DVD , going to the gym etc.
(moderate cleaning doesn't count

1 lbs advantage for everyone who succeeds


2. Try something new or something you haven't done for a while. I know we've had this challenge every week, but it's always good to change up your workouts. Remember this doesn't have to be a huge activity. It could be something as simple as a different kind of abdominal workout (e.g. wall sits) or jumping rope, anything you haven't done in a while. More involved ideas: swimming, dancing, another class at your local gym, a new DVD , tennis with the kids in the park , football, jumping on the trampoline.

1 lbs advantage for everyone who succeeds


3. Let's try something different for this part of the challenge this week. Choose 4 days this week (maybe the same 4 days as your exercise for part 1 or maybe some different days to spread out your workouts). On each of those 4 days spend 10 minutes working one area of your body: arms, legs, abs, or booty. By the end of the week, you'll have received a total body workout and maybe gotten some ideas for your new activity for the week

1 lbs advantage for everyone who succeeds


Food Challenges
4. For the food challenge this week, let's focus on colors. Try to incorporate foods of different colors into your meals and snacks throughout the day. Make your goal to eat at least 5 colors each day. Since this challenge is being posted so late, let's make our goal to eat at least 5 different color foods on 5 of the 7 days this week.

1 lbs advantage for everyone who succeeds


5. Post a picture and recipe of one meal you cooked this week. The more color involved the better Judging will be based on color incorporation, health, and presentation .

Post pictures/recipes here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/994185-week-5-cooking-challenge-recipes-pics

1 lbs advantage for everyone who posts a recipe/pic
2 lbs advantage for the person with the best recipe


Other things we've talked about in the past
Take a rest day
Keep drinking water
Incorporate more fish into your diet
Don't forget breakfast
Eat 5 portions of fruits/veggies a day
Try to cut down on added sugars


In Summary:
1. 4/7 days of exercise = 1 lbs advantage
2. 1 session of something new = 1 lbs advantage
3. 10 minutes of arms, legs, abs, or booty workout, 1 day for each body area focus = 1 lbs advantage
4. 5/7 days with at least 5 colors of food = 1 lbs advantage
5. Recipe = 1 lbs for everyone who posts, extra 1 lbs for best recipe