TWEENERS 11/09

tookieb
tookieb Posts: 89
edited September 19 in Motivation and Support
Ok, kind of new at this (it's my first week as a "Tweener"). I have tried looking back at some past Tweener posts to see what kind of challenges have been given. There has been: Exercise, water, nuts, dairy, and veggies I think.

Well I think it is time to get back to exercise. My challenge this week is.......Do something fun. For at least one day this week and all if them if you can, get off your treadmill or bike, let your Turbo Jammer or P90X dvd have a rest and get out and do something fun. I am not saying don't do these things at all but just change it up a bit. Go swimming, play racket ball, indoor soccer, go dancing etc. Last night we went to a Guy Fox celebration and I ended up pulling kids around most of the night on a tobogin. I had a blast and got a REALLY good workout at the same time.

Unfortunately I don't know how to post links to threads so this is it unless someone takes pitty on me and tells me how. I will check in again later tonight or tomorrow to see if anyone lets me know if I've done this wrong.:embarassed:

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  • tookieb
    tookieb Posts: 89
    Ok, kind of new at this (it's my first week as a "Tweener"). I have tried looking back at some past Tweener posts to see what kind of challenges have been given. There has been: Exercise, water, nuts, dairy, and veggies I think.

    Well I think it is time to get back to exercise. My challenge this week is.......Do something fun. For at least one day this week and all if them if you can, get off your treadmill or bike, let your Turbo Jammer or P90X dvd have a rest and get out and do something fun. I am not saying don't do these things at all but just change it up a bit. Go swimming, play racket ball, indoor soccer, go dancing etc. Last night we went to a Guy Fox celebration and I ended up pulling kids around most of the night on a tobogin. I had a blast and got a REALLY good workout at the same time.

    Unfortunately I don't know how to post links to threads so this is it unless someone takes pitty on me and tells me how. I will check in again later tonight or tomorrow to see if anyone lets me know if I've done this wrong.:embarassed:
  • Fitness_Chick
    Fitness_Chick Posts: 6,648 Member
    Looks GREAT tookie, I just placed a link in the old thread for them to find this one in the morning, hope I wasn't to forward in doing that....just wanted you to be able to go get some sleep and not stress out about all this.

    It's a bit scary the first time you set it all up for a new challenge but you did AWESOME! Sounds like a really fun challenge this week as well:heart:
  • tookieb
    tookieb Posts: 89
    Looks GREAT tookie, I just placed a link in the old thread for them to find this one in the morning, hope I wasn't to forward in doing that....just wanted you to be able to go get some sleep and not stress out about all this.

    It's a bit scary the first time you set it all up for a new challenge but you did AWESOME! Sounds like a really fun challenge this week as well:heart:
    Oh thank you, no that was not too forward at all, I really appreciate it :drinker: As for getting sleep well..... I know I should be getting more but I am a night owl, so I have my Facebook page open right now chatting with friends there. I hope to get to bed in the next hour or so.
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    What a fun challenge!

    Not feeling so this this morning Tweeners! I hope I am not getting sick - we have a big weekend ahead - the only weekend each year that me and hubby are by ourselves at the beach.

    Hope everyone had a great weekend!
  • MsNewBooty
    MsNewBooty Posts: 83
    Sounds GREAT tookieb!! You did just fine on your post.

    As for posting the link: Once you create a new post, in your window at the top (where you type in "wwwmyfitnespal.com") the exact link will, to get you to that page will be there, just copy and paste the whole thing and put it in a new post.

    This weeks challenge will be great, I'm looking forward to it, and this time, maybe I can get my kids involved.

    Thanks
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    Just realized I'll get to stroll on the beach - we're going Thursday!

    We live in the Mountains of NC so I LOVE the beach.
  • tookieb
    tookieb Posts: 89
    Good afternoon TWEENERS, I hope your Monday is treating you well. I am sad to say I started what should be a great challenge and I don't know if I can do it now. My 4yr old came down w/ a fever last night and I have been trying to get rid of a terrible headache since 6 this morning. Two Tylenol #3 and it is still hanging on.....I think we are getting a flu:sad: . Dear lord I hope it is only a 1-2 day thing.

    Any way I wish you all the best this week and keep up with your water and greens as well.:drinker:
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    Hope your little one feels better! Maybe pony rides in the living room.
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    Stayed within my calories yesterday - didn't get all my water, ate dairy-Laughing Cow Light Swiss, greens....mixed veggies, walked thru the mall for over an hour for some exercise, ate 1 oz of almonds...

    Will get the water today....

    I was feeling pretty sick yesterday but seem to be better today. I really thought the flu was creeping up on me. I felt like I was going to pass out - was dizzy nauseous, clammy hot, cold....wonder if I am deficient on something - I will start taking a daily vitamin to see if that helps.

    While at the mall last night, I had to buy a 14 in a top (formerly 18 or 20) and 2 sizes smaller in pants - that felt sooooooo good!

    Hope you all have a great day!!!:love:
  • j_g4ever
    j_g4ever Posts: 1,925 Member
    Alright Im in. I did the 30day shred lastnight and today im going to do the wii fit. Its fun exercise and you can burn lots of calories. The lastime I workedout on it i burned about 500 calories in a 1/2hr. :drinker:
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    Alright Im in. I did the 30day shred lastnight and today im going to do the wii fit. Its fun exercise and you can burn lots of calories. The lastime I workedout on it i burned about 500 calories in a 1/2hr. :drinker:

    are you using a HRM to know what you've burned? If so which one do you use
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
    Flowers for my Tweener Pals, and a bump for the thread!
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    Good morning everyone - anyone still out there?!?!??!?!?

    Hope you are having a great week. Even after last weeks travels I managed to lose 6/10 of a pound-little more than half - we'll see how I do this week as I am going to the beach with just me and hubby for the weekend.
  • tookieb
    tookieb Posts: 89
    Hello Tweeners, I hope you are all enjoying the challenge and keeping up on the other essentials, water, greens etc.

    I have not done so well, I have the same cold my kids have and just really feel like garbage. In the past two days I've eaten 1/2 a bowl of soup, 1/2 a grilled cheese sandwich, some penne /w 1meat ball, and a ceasar salad, I know it's not good for me but I am too tired to make the effort and anytime I've tried someone needs a bum change, nose wipe, feeding or a cuddle. Add in laundry and dishes (I do not have a dishwasher so it's all still by hand) I am pooped. As soon as I finish this I am taking my cold medication and going to bed!!

    Oh that is a lie I did play a rousing game of Simon Says with the kids yesterday. That was fun.
  • MsNewBooty
    MsNewBooty Posts: 83
    Well Good Morning Everyone!!

    So, I guess I haven't been doing too great this week.

    I've tried to get my greens, but only had them 1 or 2 days
    my dairy, everyday
    my nuts, everyday
    and my water, not as much as I normally do (I kinda got into diet coke again:blushing:) .
    I've chased my children around the house tickling the heck out of them (that really is a workout)

    So, there it is, my not-so-good check in for the week, so far...:frown:
  • tookieb
    tookieb Posts: 89
    Well it looks like MsNewBooty is the one on the ball this week. So she gets to pick the next challenge. Maybe it's just that the rest of us are sick.

    Here's to you my dear, can't wait to see what you have in store for us.
  • MsNewBooty
    MsNewBooty Posts: 83
    Here's the link to the new thread............

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/30485-tweeners-11-16
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