Challenge Group (New Members Welcome!!!) 4/11-4/17

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  • hollyrenee1990
    hollyrenee1990 Posts: 197 Member
    I'd like to join! Can I start tomorrow?
  • Shawnalee0703
    Shawnalee0703 Posts: 1,093
    Hey new folks! You can join anytime! The sooner the better! ;) This is not a daily challenge so it is even easier to jump in whenever! WELCOME!

    MON – Circuit Training Completed: No~ New Fruit/Vegetable: YES!
    TUE – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N ?~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    WED – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    THU – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    FRI – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    SAT – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    SUN – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?

    Total Days of Circuit Training: 0/3
    Total New Fruits and Vegetables: 1/2
    BONUS: How many times did you complete the Circuit Training Routine this week? ##

    We made a beef and root veggie stew tonight and guess what! It had Parsnips in it.... I haven't had them to my own knowledge in well who knows, maybe forever! SO that worked out in my veggie favor didn't it... now how the heck do I find a NEW fruit? I will take a look when we go shopping this week. :-D I forgot about the circuit, but i will make it up, no worries. Did day 1 of ChaLean extreme today though! :-D
  • amandac72
    amandac72 Posts: 366 Member
    MON – Circuit Training Completed: Y ~ New Fruit/Vegetable:N
    TUE – Circuit Training Completed: Y~ New Fruit/Vegetable: N
    WED – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    THU – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    FRI – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    SAT – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    SUN – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?

    Total Days of Circuit Training: 2/3
    Total New Fruits and Vegetables: 0/2
    BONUS: How many times did you complete the Circuit Training Routine this week? 3

    Still no new fruits or vegetables, my kids are on School Holidays at the moment and I hate taking them all to the shops, hopefully tomorrow. I only managed one circuit today although I did do level 2 and 3 of the 30 Day Shred, plenty of jumping jacks, pushups, crunches etc in there :noway:
  • mjslazak
    mjslazak Posts: 179 Member
    Morning! Well, it looks like the rain is back here :cry: but all the more reason to get moving inside.

    My circuit today is a bit modified, as it came curteous of my trainer, but still, PLENTY of lunges, push ups, jumping, etc etc. Gonnna be sore later, but it's all good! :tongue:

    Here is the format to post your updates and track your progress: (can be copy/pasted to post daily, weekly, whenever!)

    MON – Circuit Training Completed: N ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: N
    TUE – Circuit Training Completed: Y/New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    WED – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    THU – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    FRI – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    SAT – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    SUN – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?

    Total Days of Circuit Training: 1/3
    Total New Fruits and Vegetables: #/2
    BONUS: How many times did you complete the Circuit Training Routine this week? 1
  • aquasw16
    aquasw16 Posts: 342 Member
    I tried fresh mango today for the first time. I have had it in smoothies before but never as a whole fruit.

    It was really good. If you get it ripe, it is sweet and soft. The texture for me was good but i know some people don't like soft textured things.

    The only thing is that if you eat the mango when it isn't ripe, its pretty hard and coarse...not much flavor. Make sure you find a mango that is nice and tender!

    Calorie wise- there is about 100 cals a cup...not too bad!

    MON – Circuit Training Completed: N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y-Mango
    TUE – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N ?~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    WED – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    THU – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    FRI – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    SAT – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    SUN – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?

    Total Days of Circuit Training:0
    Total New Fruits and Vegetables: 1/2
    BONUS: How many times did you complete the Circuit Training Routine this week? 0
  • aquasw16
    aquasw16 Posts: 342 Member
    Everyone- If you are havin trouble finding a new veggie or fruit, check out an asian or hispanic supermarket. They have different things!
  • nachisdoll
    nachisdoll Posts: 192 Member
    Im def in! Ill start when my kids go to bed tonight!!!:smile:
  • nachisdoll
    nachisdoll Posts: 192 Member
    MON- Circuit Traning Completed: YES (i hope to do it 2 more times later tonight but just in case i did one circuit while kids were busy) New Fruit/Veg: Not yet!:wink:
    TUE – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N ?~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    WED – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    THU – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    FRI – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    SAT – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    SUN – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
  • kbrodzen
    kbrodzen Posts: 66
    Here is the format to post your updates and track your progress: (can be copy/pasted to post daily, weekly, whenever!)

    MON – Circuit Training Completed: no ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: no
    TUE – Circuit Training Completed: yes ~New Fruit/Vegetable: yes in a way Carrots... i havent ate them since i was a kid.. and I had some in my lunch today!!! Go Me!! lol
    WED – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    THU – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    FRI – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    SAT – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    SUN – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?

    Total Days of Circuit Training: 1/3
    Total New Fruits and Vegetables:1/2
    BONUS: How many times did you complete the Circuit Training Routine this week? 1 ... because i barely made it through it ... lol
  • she_elf
    she_elf Posts: 108
    MON – Circuit Training Completed: Y (2) ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: N
    TUE – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N ?~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y (Pepino Melon)
    WED – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    THU – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    FRI – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    SAT – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    SUN – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?

    Total Days of Circuit Training: 1/3
    Total New Fruits and Vegetables: 1/2
    BONUS: How many times did you complete the Circuit Training Routine this week? 2

    So I tried this thing called a Pepino Melon. I randomly saw it in the grocery store as I was scouring for new fruits and veggies, and it was kind of cute so I grabbed one and googled it when I got home. :)
    Apparently they're somewhat rare outside of South America (where they are grown) because they're really sensitive to being shipped (they bruise easily). I have no idea what they were doing here, but I'm glad I found you.

    I thought they were pretty good. They're fairly bland and the consistency of like a pearish/apple. The entire fruit is edible (skin, seeds, etc). I tried it with salt (yuck), hot sauce (in SUCH moderation), and just plain. I think I liked it best plain. Traditionally it's eaten at breakfast, sometimes with sauce, sometimes as a sauce. Also served with lemon or lime juice. I kind of want to run back to the store to get another to experiment with. :)
  • pjfmaui73
    pjfmaui73 Posts: 408
    MON – Circuit Training Completed: Y (2) ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: N
    TUE – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N ?~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y (Pepino Melon)
    WED – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    THU – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    FRI – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    SAT – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    SUN – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?

    Total Days of Circuit Training: 1/3
    Total New Fruits and Vegetables: 1/2
    BONUS: How many times did you complete the Circuit Training Routine this week? 2

    So I tried this thing called a Pepino Melon. I randomly saw it in the grocery store as I was scouring for new fruits and veggies, and it was kind of cute so I grabbed one and googled it when I got home. :)
    Apparently they're somewhat rare outside of South America (where they are grown) because they're really sensitive to being shipped (they bruise easily). I have no idea what they were doing here, but I'm glad I found you.

    I thought they were pretty good. They're fairly bland and the consistency of like a pearish/apple. The entire fruit is edible (skin, seeds, etc). I tried it with salt (yuck), hot sauce (in SUCH moderation), and just plain. I think I liked it best plain. Traditionally it's eaten at breakfast, sometimes with sauce, sometimes as a sauce. Also served with lemon or lime juice. I kind of want to run back to the store to get another to experiment with. :)

    thanks for the inspiration...I think I'll make a trip to the health food store and see what I can find...seriously, I think I've tried everything available...but I'm sure I can find something new :tongue:
  • pjfmaui73
    pjfmaui73 Posts: 408
    MON – Circuit Training Completed: Y(x2 d/t Jillian M. RI30) ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: N
    TUE – Circuit Training Completed: N~ New Fruit/Vegetable: N
    WED – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    THU – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    FRI – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    SAT – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    SUN – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?

    Total Days of Circuit Training: 1/3
    Total New Fruits and Vegetables: 0/2
    BONUS: How many times did you complete the Circuit Training Routine this week? 2
  • caitlinlws
    caitlinlws Posts: 401 Member
    MON – Circuit Training Completed: N ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: N
    TUE – Circuit Training Completed: Y~ New Fruit/Vegetable: N
    WED – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    THU – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    FRI – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    SAT – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    SUN – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?

    Total Days of Circuit Training: 1/3
    Total New Fruits and Vegetables: 0/2
    BONUS: How many times did you complete the Circuit Training Routine this week? 1


    so I fully intended to get through circuit training routine at least twice tonight after the gym, and it was way harder than I thought!!! so I think I am going to aim to do it every day rather than more than one a day...
  • h2onut
    h2onut Posts: 164
    Well... going with the try something new with an old fruit/veggie trick... made HomeMade Pico de gallo yesterday & Guacamole today - YUMMY!

    MON – Circuit Training Completed: N ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y
    TUE – Circuit Training Completed: Y~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y
    WED – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    THU – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    FRI – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    SAT – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    SUN – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?

    Total Days of Circuit Training: 1/3
    Total New Fruits and Vegetables: 2/2
    BONUS: How many times did you complete the Circuit Training Routine this week? 2 (and added the elliptical to it)
  • EmRN06
    EmRN06 Posts: 85 Member
    MON – Circuit Training Completed: N ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: N
    TUE – Circuit Training Completed: Y ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: N
    WED – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    THU – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    FRI – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    SAT – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    SUN – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?

    Total Days of Circuit Training: 1/3
    Total New Fruits and Vegetables: 0/2
    BONUS: How many times did you complete the Circuit Training Routine this week? 1
  • tlaltman
    tlaltman Posts: 32
    Sounds like fun. I'm in mid week challenge for me :) I like the truing new foods part!
  • ashmom86
    ashmom86 Posts: 117
    Can I get in on this, if its not to late??
  • Patecakers
    Patecakers Posts: 39
    MON – Circuit Training Completed: y ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: N
    TUE – Circuit Training Completed: y~ New Fruit/Vegetable:Y - grilled spaghetti squash...interesting!
    WED – Circuit Training Completed: ~ New Fruit/Vegetable:
    THU – Circuit Training Completed: ~ New Fruit/Vegetable:
    FRI – Circuit Training Completed: ~ New Fruit/Vegetable:
    SAT – Circuit Training Completed: ~ New Fruit/Vegetable:
    SUN – Circuit Training Completed: ~ New Fruit/Vegetable:

    Total Days of Circuit Training: 2/3
    Total New Fruits and Vegetables: 1/2
    BONUS: How many times did you complete the Circuit Training Routine this week? 3
  • Shawnalee0703
    Shawnalee0703 Posts: 1,093
    Well... going with the try something new with an old fruit/veggie trick... made HomeMade Pico de gallo yesterday & Guacamole today - YUMMY!

    MON – Circuit Training Completed: N ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y
    TUE – Circuit Training Completed: Y~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y
    WED – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    THU – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    FRI – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    SAT – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    SUN – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?

    Total Days of Circuit Training: 1/3
    Total New Fruits and Vegetables: 2/2
    BONUS: How many times did you complete the Circuit Training Routine this week? 2 (and added the elliptical to it)
    I love love love homemade pico and guac! :-D
  • Shawnalee0703
    Shawnalee0703 Posts: 1,093
    Can I get in on this, if its not to late??
    Yes you may!!! :-D
  • Shawnalee0703
    Shawnalee0703 Posts: 1,093
    So, I got lucky with the new veggie being part of my recipe the other night. As for the fruit.... I searched the entire produce department, no joke! Been there done that! BUT I did find ONE that I have not had. I did not buy it tonight though... it was about the size of an apple and costs 4 bucks! So I was thinking I will check out another store to see what i run accross and if i don't find anything else... I will definitely go back to try it! :-D

    I will do my circuits after my dinner settles and then I will post!
  • loveme445
    loveme445 Posts: 2,439 Member
    MON – Circuit Training Completed: N ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y-Asparagus (It was ok, no flavor but edible)
    TUE – Circuit Training Completed: Y (2)~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y~Pear (I tried this fruit a long time ago and didn’t care for it. I tried it today it was pretty good. I guess my taste buds are changing)
    WED – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    THU – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    FRI – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    SAT – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    SUN – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?

    Total Days of Circuit Training: 1/3
    Total New Fruits and Vegetables: 2/2
    BONUS: How many times did you complete the Circuit Training Routine this week? 2


    EmRN06, crazycat585, hollyrenee1990, nachisdoll, tlaltman& ashmom86~ Welcome! :flowerforyou:

    Shawnalee-I’ve never had parsnips. Are they good?

    Amandac72-You still have time to get your new fruit/veggie in this week so try not to worry about too much. Enjoy your Shred! :smile:

    Mjslazak-The soreness is worth the end result :wink:

    Aquasw16-So true about mangos. I had 3 mangos in my fridge today and only 1 was ripe. It was delicious! :bigsmile: Great idea re: going to an Asian or Hispanic market.

    She-elf-That Pepino Melon sounds interesting. I’ll be on the lookout for one in my grocery store. Keep us updated on your experiment with your new fruit.

    Pjfmaui73-Hope you can find something new to try.

    Caitlinlws-That’s sounds like a good plan.

    H2onut-I would like to make pico de gallo and guacamole for my husband. Do you mind sharing your recipes?
  • crazycat585
    crazycat585 Posts: 34 Member
    MON – Circuit Training Completed: No~ New Fruit/Vegetable: no
    TUE – Circuit Training Completed: Yess ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N? No, didnt have time to go to the store
    WED – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    THU – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    FRI – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    SAT – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    SUN – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?

    Total Days of Circuit Training: 1/3
    Total New Fruits and Vegetables: 0
    BONUS: How many times did you complete the Circuit Training Routine this week? # 1
  • Shawnalee0703
    Shawnalee0703 Posts: 1,093
    Loveme:
    They are smelly lol and they taste like a potent root veggie. I don't think I could have eaten them on their own.
  • mfroach
    mfroach Posts: 2 Member
    Count me in! I will need some suggestions for new fruits and vegetables, I feel like I already eat a ton of them. The exercise part of this I think I already have wrapped up. I'm training for a 5K and have downloaded a C25K app along with several 5 minute workout apps. It helps that I have a treadmill and a home gym.
  • mjslazak
    mjslazak Posts: 179 Member
    So no workout for me this morning (or rather, yet). My sinuses are killing me, so I'm just concentrating on water and healthy eating today.

    It occurs to me that although not a vegetable per se, I did eat quinoa in a different way yesterday and loved it: cooked in the morning with a little bit of almond milk, cinnamon, a 1/2 tsp of honey and tbsp of raisins. Sort of like oatmeal, but without the oatmeal! It's great, and I'm enjoying it again today.

    Check in with you again tomorrow!

    MON – Circuit Training Completed: N ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: N
    TUE – Circuit Training Completed: Y/New Fruit/Vegetable: Y (if you count quinoa--technically a grain--a new way) ;-)
    WED – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    THU – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    FRI – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    SAT – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    SUN – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?

    Total Days of Circuit Training: 1/3
    Total New Fruits and Vegetables: 1/2
    BONUS: How many times did you complete the Circuit Training Routine this week? 1
  • Karmiene
    Karmiene Posts: 115 Member
    Count me in too! I'm a little late but I'll catch up. I like the idea of a new fruit and veggie. I just discovered a new Asian market that has tons of interesting new things. I'm a creature of habit and not so adventurous with food so this will be fun... hopefully. :happy:
  • h2onut
    h2onut Posts: 164
    Ok, so I will give you the recipes but... you must know - I NEVER measure anything so play with them, have fun:

    Pico de gallo:
    Chopped white onion
    Chopped Tomato (seeds removed - I actually used grape tomatoes and they were good)
    Chopped Cilantro
    Chopped Jalapeno Pepper (seeds removed OR leave them in if you want more heat)
    lime juice
    Mix all together, refigerate to marry the flavours for at least 1 hour & serve:)

    Guacamole:
    2 Avacadoes (mashed)
    1/4 cup onion
    1/4 cup tomato
    2 strips turkey bacon (Optional but I prefer it in there;)
    1 Tbsp Light Mayo
    Lemon or lime Juice (about a Tbsp or 2)
    Dash of salt
    Hot sauce to taste
    Mix it all up and YUM!
  • Teran0612
    Teran0612 Posts: 263
    I'm so late getting in on this one!!!.. But I will try and finish out the week!
  • spellbinder25
    spellbinder25 Posts: 331 Member
    Today's update:

    MON – Circuit Training Completed: Y ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: N
    TUE – Circuit Training Completed: N ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: N
    WED – Circuit Training Completed: Y ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: N
    THU – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    FRI – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    SAT – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?
    SUN – Circuit Training Completed: Y/N? ~ New Fruit/Vegetable: Y/N?

    Total Days of Circuit Training: 2/3
    Total New Fruits and Vegetables: 0/2
    BONUS: How many times did you complete the Circuit Training Routine this week? 6


    Did the circuit 3 times again, though initially I thought I won't be able to do it more than once :)
    Still have to try the fruit & veggie...mostly on Saturday!
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