Challenge Group (New Members Welcome!!!) 3/21-3/27
loveme445
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This thread is one in which a new fitness and dietary challenge is posted each week. We also post our weigh-in numbers for the week on Monday (when the challenges actually start). Lets keep this rolling!
Here are the challenges/format to post for this week: (ANY one can join in at ANY time!)
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FITNESS CHALLENGE:
Complete 315 Sit Ups/Crunches this week. That’s an average of 45 Sit Ups/Crunches a Day (does not have to be consecutive). Here is a link to a 6 Week Sit Up/Crunch Training Program if anyone is interested: http://www.twohundredsitups.com/what.html
DIETARY CHALLENGE:
Try 2 New Healthy Recipes and Share the recipes with the group. __________________________________________________________________________________________
Here is the format to post your updates and track your progress: (can be copy/pasted to post daily, weekly, whenever!)
MON – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
TUE – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
WED – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
THU – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
FRI – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
SAT – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
SUN – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
Total Sit Ups/Crunches: ##/315
New Healthy Recipe: #/2
Good luck! :drinker: (water)
Here are the challenges/format to post for this week: (ANY one can join in at ANY time!)
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FITNESS CHALLENGE:
Complete 315 Sit Ups/Crunches this week. That’s an average of 45 Sit Ups/Crunches a Day (does not have to be consecutive). Here is a link to a 6 Week Sit Up/Crunch Training Program if anyone is interested: http://www.twohundredsitups.com/what.html
DIETARY CHALLENGE:
Try 2 New Healthy Recipes and Share the recipes with the group. __________________________________________________________________________________________
Here is the format to post your updates and track your progress: (can be copy/pasted to post daily, weekly, whenever!)
MON – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
TUE – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
WED – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
THU – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
FRI – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
SAT – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
SUN – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
Total Sit Ups/Crunches: ##/315
New Healthy Recipe: #/2
Good luck! :drinker: (water)
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Cool challenge! I like it. :happy:0
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Cool challenge! I like it. :happy:
Glad you like it! Shawnalee gave me the idea for the Dietary Challenge. Thanks Shawnalee!
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You are very welcome! It would be fun if everyone told what their new meal was incase it is new to others as well. Maybe they are interested in trying it too.
ItShould be interesting for me with all this packing haha but I will do my best! I love this challenge thing!0 -
I'm in. This one looks like it's gonna be more challenging, and I'm up for it!0
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count me in. I already do the ab work. I am really looking forward to the recipes. I have been trying new recipes, some work, some don't. I'm always looking for new recipes because I get tired of eating the same boring food all the time.0
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Tonight actually we are making come clean eating granola protein bars! I will let you know how they turn out! :-D
Tomorrow is my high carb day, so I will definitely be enjoying them!0 -
I'm in!!0
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Tonight actually we are making come clean eating granola protein bars! I will let you know how they turn out! :-D
Tomorrow is my high carb day, so I will definitely be enjoying them!
I would LOVE this recipe! Do you have a link?0 -
Well, the clean eating ones I wanted to make required Yogurt cheese and we are all out and forgot to make more. SOOO we switched the recipe completely and we made some with chocolate chips and brown sugar hahaha Not as clean as hoped. BUT so far, very tastey. They are crisping in the oven now and I will let you know how they turn out!
I do have a link, but I made A FEW changes to increase the nutrient value and the protein.0 -
Okay I have kinda fell of the checking in wagon! I have still been eating well just havent been loging in. I took a week off from working out last week. I was feeling burnt out on the workout plan I was on. So this week its back to what works for me! Running, abs, Yoga and free weights. I will be doing butterfly crunches instead of a normal crunch! I am super excited about the food part. YAY is today the first weigh in?0
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Oooo this one is interesting! Some ab work is definitely necessary for me! Haha
Can trying new combinations of healthy food count as recipes? I don't have much time for cooking to make anything new from scratch....0 -
Caitlin, Lol sured but no counting a new lean cuisine as a new recipe.
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Ohh, this should be a great challenge! I'm trying to target my tummy anyway! And new recipes--well, I've got to get the rest of my family eating healthy, too; and tonight's my night to do dinner! *raids cupboards* xD0
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STARTING WEIGHT: 190.9 (12/10/10)
WEEK 1: n/a
WEEK 2: n/a
WEEK 3 Goal: 188.9, Actual: 187.8 (-3.1)
WEEK 4 Goal: 185.8, Actual: 187.8 (0)
WEEK 5 Goal: 185.8, Actual: 186.8 (-1)
WEEK 6 Goal: 184.8, Actual: 183.8 (-3)
WEEK 7 Goal: 181.8, Actual: 182.4 (-1.4)
WEEK 8 Goal: 180.4, Actual: 180.8 (-1.6)
WEEK 9 Goal: 178.8, Actual: 179.6 (-1.2)
WEEK 10 Goal: 177.6, Actual: 179.6 (0)
WEEK 11 Goal: 177.6, Actual: 179.2 (-.4)
WEEK 12 Goal: 177.2, Actual: 177.4 (-1.8)
WEEK 13 Goal: 175.4, Actual: 174.2 (-3.2)
WEEK 14 Goal: 172.2 , Actual: 175.8 (+1.6)
WEEK 15 Goal: 173.8, Actual: 174.8 (-1)
WEEK 16 Goal:173.00 -
Welcome TeamLeela & Welcome Back mrmarler! :flowerforyou:
Caitlin-I think trying new healthy foods count.0 -
I can't remember what I weighed when I started doing these challenges with you guys! I wish I had actually copied and pasted each time. :-( But I can fill ya in a little on my progress since mid Feb, I think that's when I joined the group.
Feb. 15th 187.5
March, 21 183.1
Some frustrating plateaus in there... hopefully they won't come back for a while! :-D0 -
I know my day is not over but I already did my workout and ate my new recipe hehe
MON – Sit Ups/Crunches: 55 and 30 leg raises but I won't count them ~ New Recipe: Yes- Homemade Protein oat bars... let me know if I should post it.
TUE – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
WED – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
THU – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
FRI – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
SAT – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
SUN – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
Total Sit Ups/Crunches: 55/315
New Healthy Recipe: 1/20 -
MON – Sit Ups/Crunches: 100 ~ New Recipe: Y - Veggie Linguine w/ Chicken
TUE – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
WED – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
THU – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
FRI – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
SAT – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
SUN – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
Total Sit Ups/Crunches: 100/315
New Healthy Recipe: 1/2
3 chicken tenderloins (about 6 oz or so) (baked, cut up unto bite size pieces)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup frozen spinach
1 cup chopped red/orange/green peppers
1 TB olive oil
1 can (about 1 4/5 cup) diced tomatoes
1/2 cup spaghetti sauce
1 container whole wheat linguine
I baked some chicken breast tenderloins earlier today and then cut them up into bite size pieces. Then I sauteed the onions and the peppers in the olive oil until they started getting soft, then I threw in the frozen spinach and sauteed that until it was thawed. I then added the chicken and the tomatoes and brought it to a simmer. I added in the jarred spaghetti sauce just to give a little more flavor and sauce. I also used pepper and garlic powder to taste. Once the sauce is heated through, serve over whole wheat pasta (cooked according to package directions).
This makes a lot--I split it in half to save some for tomorrow, and then into thirds (3 people eating tonight). So I'd say it serves six, but it could serve more as a side dish, or less if you're really hungry. xD
Per Serving
Cals: 323
Carbs: 56
Fat: 5
Protein: 15
Sugar: 7
Sodium: 2820 -
I know my day is not over but I already did my workout and ate my new recipe hehe
MON – Sit Ups/Crunches: 55 and 30 leg raises but I won't count them ~ New Recipe: Yes- Homemade Protein oat bars... let me know if I should post it.
TUE – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
WED – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
THU – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
FRI – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
SAT – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
SUN – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
Total Sit Ups/Crunches: 55/315
New Healthy Recipe: 1/2
Yes, please post the recipe and let us know if you enjoyed the bars.0 -
MON – Sit Ups/Crunches: 100 ~ New Recipe: Y - Veggie Linguine w/ Chicken
TUE – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
WED – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
THU – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
FRI – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
SAT – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
SUN – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
Total Sit Ups/Crunches: 100/315
New Healthy Recipe: 1/2
3 chicken tenderloins (about 6 oz or so) (baked, cut up unto bite size pieces)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup frozen spinach
1 cup chopped red/orange/green peppers
1 TB olive oil
1 can (about 1 4/5 cup) diced tomatoes
1/2 cup spaghetti sauce
1 container whole wheat linguine
I baked some chicken breast tenderloins earlier today and then cut them up into bite size pieces. Then I sauteed the onions and the peppers in the olive oil until they started getting soft, then I threw in the frozen spinach and sauteed that until it was thawed. I then added the chicken and the tomatoes and brought it to a simmer. I added in the jarred spaghetti sauce just to give a little more flavor and sauce. I also used pepper and garlic powder to taste. Once the sauce is heated through, serve over whole wheat pasta (cooked according to package directions).
This makes a lot--I split it in half to save some for tomorrow, and then into thirds (3 people eating tonight). So I'd say it serves six, but it could serve more as a side dish, or less if you're really hungry. xD
Per Serving
Cals: 323
Carbs: 56
Fat: 5
Protein: 15
Sugar: 7
Sodium: 282
Sounds good! Did you enjoy it? Would you make it again?0 -
Oh yeah, I would definitely make it again! (and I'm eating the leftovers tomorrow!!) It was pretty delicious--and versatile. I'm sure you could probably throw in any spare veggies you have lying around and it would be fantastic!0
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I'm going to do my ab work now. i have a few recipes in mind, but I won't be making either of them tonight. I will post it when I make it later in the week. I will come back on later with my exact number and correct format for the ab work.0
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I'm going to do my ab work now. i have a few recipes in mind, but I won't be making either of them tonight. I will post it when I make it later in the week. I will come back on later with my exact number and correct format for the ab work.0
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I'm in will post totals on Tuesday0
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MON – Sit Ups/Crunches: 50 ~ New Recipe: N
TUE – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
WED – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
THU – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
FRI – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
SAT – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
SUN – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
Total Sit Ups/Crunches: 50/315
New Healthy Recipe: 0/2
while we are talking about recipes, does anybody have any quick and simple ones I could try? (think sort of picky eater + college student on a tight schedule...doesn't make it easy for me haha)0 -
MON – Sit Ups/Crunches: 0 ~ New Recipe: Y Lemon-Honey Glazed Chicken
TUE – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
WED – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
THU – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
FRI – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
SAT – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
SUN – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
Total Sit Ups/Crunches: 0/315
New Healthy Recipe: 1/2
Here is the link to the Lemon-Honey Glazed Chicken recipe that I made today from the Eating Well website:
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/lime_honey_glazed_chicken.html
As you can see in the name change of the dish, I made a few changes because I was trying to use what I had in the house:
1) I used lemons instead of limes
2) I used about 2 1/2 lbs of Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
3) I baked the chicken at 400 for about 45 mins
Outcome:
I think it was pretty good and the glaze looked real nice on top. I even had some leftover glaze so if you wanted, you could put more on top of your chicken or on top of rice. I had brown rice and broccoli with the chicken. It was a nice filling meal.
FYI: It is spicy from the crushed red peppers. So if you dont like your food spicy, you might want to omit the red peppers.0 -
MON – Sit Ups/Crunches: 50 ~ New Recipe: N
TUE – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
WED – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
THU – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
FRI – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
SAT – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
SUN – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
Total Sit Ups/Crunches: 50/315
New Healthy Recipe: 0/2
while we are talking about recipes, does anybody have any quick and simple ones I could try? (think sort of picky eater + college student on a tight schedule...doesn't make it easy for me haha)
Here is a MFP link to a recipe for Pita Pizza that I tried and enjoyed:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/113251-mini-pita-pizzas?hl=pita+pizza#posts-15539460 -
MON – Sit Ups/Crunches: 70 ~ New Recipe: N
TUE – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
WED – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
THU – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
FRI – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
SAT – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
SUN – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
Total Sit Ups/Crunches: 70/315
New Healthy Recipe: 0/20 -
Flat outs make great EASY pizzas too! :-D I second that vote for easy pizza!MON – Sit Ups/Crunches: 50 ~ New Recipe: N
TUE – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
WED – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
THU – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
FRI – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
SAT – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
SUN – Sit Ups/Crunches: ## ~ New Recipe: Y/N?
Total Sit Ups/Crunches: 50/315
New Healthy Recipe: 0/2
while we are talking about recipes, does anybody have any quick and simple ones I could try? (think sort of picky eater + college student on a tight schedule...doesn't make it easy for me haha)
Here is a MFP link to a recipe for Pita Pizza that I tried and enjoyed:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/113251-mini-pita-pizzas?hl=pita+pizza#posts-15539460 -
http://homecooking.about.com/od/miscellaneousrecipes/r/blsnack13.htm
I used MRM all natural vanilla whey
Substituted Almond butter for the oil (peanut butter would be yummy too)
Used nonfat plain greek yogurt for the yogurt
and we used spelt flour instead of regular flour.
We divided them into 16 bars roughly: 246kcal, 37carbs, 8fat and 12 protein.
They are worth EVERY CALORIE and have quality macro nutrients in them! ENJOY!0
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