Challenge Group (New Members Welcome!!!) 4/18-4/24

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  • h2onut
    h2onut Posts: 164
    Aaargh - I have failed miserably this week! Well... did well with the fruits/veggies up until today but didn't get in any new exercises! I'm heading out of town camping so won't be able to check in the rest of the weekend so... hope everyone has an excellent long weekend and I look forward to next week's challenge:)
  • caitlinlws
    caitlinlws Posts: 401 Member
    MON – New Exercise: Y ~ Servings of F/V’s: 7
    TUES – New Exercise: N ~ Servings of F/V’s: 7
    WED – New Exercise: Y ~ Servings of F/V’s: 8
    THU – New Exercise: Y ~ Servings of F/V’s: 7
    FRI – New Exercise: Y/N? ~ Servings of F/V’s: ##
    SAT – New Exercise: Y/N? ~ Servings of F/V’s: ##
    SUN – New Exercise: Y/N? ~ Servings of F/V’s: ##

    New Exercises: 4/2
    Total Number of Days Meeting Fruit/Veggie Goal: 4/7

    3 fruits and 4 veggies...now that I'm getting used to it, I find that it's getting easier to get the seven servings in...and even stranger, I find myself craving vegetables!!! I don't think that has EVER happened to me before!!!

    I also tried the dip exercise that is part of the assisted chin up machine that I tried on Monday...I think between those 2 exercises, that is my new favorite machine!!!!!
  • pjfmaui73
    pjfmaui73 Posts: 408
    MON – New Exercise: Y (Tony Horton's 10 minute trainer-Cardio) ~ Servings of F/V’s: 2.5/4
    TUES – New Exercise: N ~ Servings of F/V’s: 1.5/7
    WED – New Exercise: N ~ Servings of F/V’s: 2/6-7
    THU – New Exercise: N ~ Servings of F/V’s: 2.75/5
    FRI – New Exercise: Y/N? ~ Servings of F/V’s: ##
    SAT – New Exercise: Y/N? ~ Servings of F/V’s: ##
    SUN – New Exercise: Y/N? ~ Servings of F/V’s: ##

    New Exercises: 1/2
    Total Number of Days Meeting Fruit/Veggie Goal: 3/7
  • pjfmaui73
    pjfmaui73 Posts: 408
    MON – New Exercise: Y ~ Servings of F/V’s: 7
    TUES – New Exercise: N ~ Servings of F/V’s: 7
    WED – New Exercise: Y ~ Servings of F/V’s: 8
    THU – New Exercise: Y ~ Servings of F/V’s: 7
    FRI – New Exercise: Y/N? ~ Servings of F/V’s: ##
    SAT – New Exercise: Y/N? ~ Servings of F/V’s: ##
    SUN – New Exercise: Y/N? ~ Servings of F/V’s: ##

    New Exercises: 4/2
    Total Number of Days Meeting Fruit/Veggie Goal: 4/7

    3 fruits and 4 veggies...now that I'm getting used to it, I find that it's getting easier to get the seven servings in...and even stranger, I find myself craving vegetables!!! I don't think that has EVER happened to me before!!!

    I also tried the dip exercise that is part of the assisted chin up machine that I tried on Monday...I think between those 2 exercises, that is my new favorite machine!!!!!

    awesome!!!! congrats to you!!!
  • pjfmaui73
    pjfmaui73 Posts: 408
    just want to say i love reading everyone's post and think you are all doing amazing!!!! Keep up all your successes!!!!

    :flowerforyou: Pam
  • Shawnalee0703
    Shawnalee0703 Posts: 1,093
    MON – New Exercise: N ~ Servings of F/V’s: 3/4 (7)
    TUES – New Exercise: N ~ Servings of F/V’s: 4/4 (8)
    WED – New Exercise: Y-Boot Camp Class ~ Servings of F/V’s: 3/4 (7)
    THU – New Exercise: Y/N? ~ Servings of F/V’s: ##
    FRI – New Exercise: Y/N? ~ Servings of F/V’s: ##
    SAT – New Exercise: Y/N? ~ Servings of F/V’s: ##
    SUN – New Exercise: Y/N? ~ Servings of F/V’s: ##

    New Exercises: 1/2
    Total Number of Days Meeting Fruit/Veggie Goal: 3/7

    Finally tried a “new exercise” last night. Actually it was a Boot Camp class that I haven’t been to since last year. The last time I took the class, I had to stop several times because that is a tough class. Im happy to report that I SURVIVED! The class was still tough but I only stopped once or twice and I was able to do some exercises that I have been struggling with. So, I will be taken that Boot Camp class weekly. :smile:


    Shawnalee-What's in your green juice?
    it's a long list.. small amount of each item: Chard, kale, spinach, half apple, half time, half dragon fruit, half korean melon (left over from sunday hehe), carrots and a golden beet.
    Usually my post workout green juice is the greens listed above, carrots and an apple and lime. I just felt like using the left over fruits :-D

    YOU SURVIVED! congrats!! That was probably a great workout! :D
  • Shawnalee0703
    Shawnalee0703 Posts: 1,093
    I thought it would be fun to inform this group that I've noticed an increase in BM frequency! Anyone else getting this lately from adding more fruits/veggies into their diets? My naturopath's been trying things to get me to go more often. Who knew a few more veggies was all it would take? I'm 2 for 2 now. :bigsmile: (TMI!!!)

    Girl, I want to know why your naturopath didn't have you eat more fruits and veggies! ;) Fiber is a good thing! Congrats!!! (is the the appropriate word?) hehe
  • pjfmaui73
    pjfmaui73 Posts: 408
    I thought it would be fun to inform this group that I've noticed an increase in BM frequency! Anyone else getting this lately from adding more fruits/veggies into their diets? My naturopath's been trying things to get me to go more often. Who knew a few more veggies was all it would take? I'm 2 for 2 now. :bigsmile: (TMI!!!)

    Girl, I want to know why your naturopath didn't have you eat more fruits and veggies! ;) Fiber is a good thing! Congrats!!! (is the the appropriate word?) hehe

    Got a kick out of this...LOL!!!! I agree...more fiber = a cleaned out colon....a naturopath is holistic...right? should have been step 1 :happy:
  • Shawnalee0703
    Shawnalee0703 Posts: 1,093
    MON – New Exercise: Yes ~ Servings of F/V’s: 1/6
    TUES – New Exercise: Yes ~ Servings of F/V’s: 2/7
    WED – New Exercise: no ~ Servings of F/V’s: 2/6
    THU – New Exercise: no ~ Servings of F/V’s: 2/3
    FRI – New Exercise: Y/N? ~ Servings of F/V’s: ##
    SAT – New Exercise: Y/N? ~ Servings of F/V’s: ##
    SUN – New Exercise: Y/N? ~ Servings of F/V’s: ##

    New Exercises: 2/2
    Total Number of Days Meeting Fruit/Veggie Goal 3/7
    Not quite on the veggies.... Oh well. still not bad. That is usually my minimum. ;)
  • loveme445
    loveme445 Posts: 2,439 Member
    MON – New Exercise: N ~ Servings of F/V’s: 3/4 (7)
    TUES – New Exercise: N ~ Servings of F/V’s: 4/4 (8)
    WED – New Exercise: Y-Boot Camp Class ~ Servings of F/V’s: 3/4 (7)
    THU – New Exercise: N ~ Servings of F/V’s: 2/5 (7)
    FRI – New Exercise: Y/N? ~ Servings of F/V’s: ##
    SAT – New Exercise: Y/N? ~ Servings of F/V’s: ##
    SUN – New Exercise: Y/N? ~ Servings of F/V’s: ##

    New Exercises: 1/2
    Total Number of Days Meeting Fruit/Veggie Goal: 4/7

    Sabrina-You are doing great with those fruits/veggies!

    Tbever-I know the feeling, Im not a veggie lover. It’s taken me awhile to force myself to eat veggies. Just take it one day at a time. Congrats on making it to the 180’s!:smile:

    Steph-Well, Im glad you are moving things along on this challenge :laugh:

    H2onut-You didn’t fail! You did a good job! Enjoy your camping trip

    Caitlinlws-Glad you found something new that you enjoy!

    Pfjmaui-Thanks! You are doing good on the challenges. Keep up the good work!

    Shawnalee-Thanks! Glad you were able to use the fruit from last week.
  • Steph_135
    Steph_135 Posts: 3,280 Member
    Great going everyone!!
    Girl, I want to know why your naturopath didn't have you eat more fruits and veggies! ;) Fiber is a good thing! Congrats!!! (is the the appropriate word?) hehe
    Well... He did, he printed me a list of tips, which said eat more veggies, and didn't mention it much after that.
    a naturopath is holistic...right?
    Yep! I love them! I've been to 3, and they each had a different approach.
    THU – New Exercise: no ~ Servings of F/V’s: 2/3
    Shawnalee0703... What is this?! I'm so disappointed... :bigsmile:
    Steph-Well, Im glad you are moving things along on this challenge :laugh:
    Ha ha... :wink:
  • Steph_135
    Steph_135 Posts: 3,280 Member
    I've got a long way to go to get 3 more veggies in... :grumble:
  • tbever
    tbever Posts: 173 Member
    MON – New Exercise: Yes ~ Servings of F/V’s: F2/V0
    TUES – New Exercise: No ~ Servings of F/V’s: F1/V2
    WED – New Exercise: Yes ~ Servings of F/V’s: F2/V2
    THU – New Exercise: No ~ Servings of F/V’s: F 2.5/2/V2
    FRI – New Exercise: No ~ Servings of F/V’s: 0/5
    SAT – New Exercise: Y/N? ~ Servings of F/V’s: ##
    SUN – New Exercise: Y/N? ~ Servings of F/V’s: ##

    New Exercises: 2/2
    Total Number of Days Meeting Fruit/Veggie Goal: 0/7
    Ok, so still 0/7 days on the veggies/ but today was much closer!! And a far cry better than where I started this week! I did print out a new asparagus recipe that I am going to try tomorrow! I can't believe I just said that!! Before starting this, I thought chocolate was a veggie?? It should at least be a major food group! LOL!

    Loveme~great job on the boot camp! I have one here that I am going to try soon!

    Scubasab~I am amazed at your veggie/fruit intake! Great job!

    h2onut~ have fun camping! We just bought a new camper, and can't wait to get out there!

    Shawna~ great job on the veggies! So inspiring!
  • caitlinlws
    caitlinlws Posts: 401 Member
    MON – New Exercise: Y ~ Servings of F/V’s: 7
    TUES – New Exercise: N ~ Servings of F/V’s: 7
    WED – New Exercise: Y ~ Servings of F/V’s: 8
    THU – New Exercise: Y ~ Servings of F/V’s: 7
    FRI – New Exercise: N ~ Servings of F/V’s: 4
    SAT – New Exercise: Y/N? ~ Servings of F/V’s: ##
    SUN – New Exercise: Y/N? ~ Servings of F/V’s: ##

    New Exercises: 4/2
    Total Number of Days Meeting Fruit/Veggie Goal: 4/7

    2 of each today...I left most of them to eat at the end of the day (planned to have a big leftover salad for a late dinner, and applesauce for dessert) and wasn't feeling well (or at all hungry) and didn't want to force food down just to make my servings.
    (And I'm NOT one of those people who has trouble getting to their calorie amount...I generally can't even understand how people have that problem, lol, so I def feel it was more important to not eat if I wasn't at all hungry).
  • Steph_135
    Steph_135 Posts: 3,280 Member
    Today I tried a belly dance DVD that's been on my shelf since I bought it. It's with Rachel Brice, who did some choreography for Shakira. I did the 15 minute routine, cause I knew my sister would be pounding on the door for me to get out any minute. It included yoga and drills, and I liked it. I wanna see what else is involved in the longer routines.

    MON – New Exercise: No ~ Servings of F/V’s: 3F+4V=7
    TUES – New Exercise: No ~ Servings of F/V’s: 2F+5V=7
    WED – New Exercise: Yes ~ Servings of F/V’s: 2/5=7
    THU – New Exercise: No ~ Servings of F/V’s: 3/5=8
    FRI – New Exercise: Yes ~ Servings of F/V’s: 3/3=6
    SAT – New Exercise: Y/N? ~ Servings of F/V’s: ##
    SUN – New Exercise: Y/N? ~ Servings of F/V’s: ##

    New Exercises: 2/2
    Total Number of Days Meeting Fruit/Veggie Goal: 4/7
    [...] and didn't want to force food down just to make my servings. [...]
    That's exactly what I've been feeling these last couple hours.
  • Shawnalee0703
    Shawnalee0703 Posts: 1,093
    Steph, I am cutting it close again today! :( Hopefully I pull through!!!!
  • Shawnalee0703
    Shawnalee0703 Posts: 1,093
    MON – New Exercise: Yes ~ Servings of F/V’s: 1/6
    TUES – New Exercise: Yes ~ Servings of F/V’s: 2/7
    WED – New Exercise: no ~ Servings of F/V’s: 2/6
    THU – New Exercise: no ~ Servings of F/V’s: 2/3
    FRI – New Exercise: no ~ Servings of F/V’s: 3/4 (i counted my acai puree and a fruit protein smoothie-kinda cheated there)
    SAT – New Exercise: Y/N? ~ Servings of F/V’s: ##
    SUN – New Exercise: Y/N? ~ Servings of F/V’s: ##

    New Exercises: 2/2
    Total Number of Days Meeting Fruit/Veggie Goal 3/7

    To those of you who were eating hardly any (meaning 0-2) fruits and veggies a day I am super proud of you guys for adding more to your day!! There are sooooo many help benefits to geting your fruits and veggies in. They are like the earth's natural medicine and natural fuel to keep your body functioning in tip top shape! Yes Steph- even in the bathroom;) heheh GOOOOO my fellow f/v friends!
  • pjfmaui73
    pjfmaui73 Posts: 408
    MON – New Exercise: Y (Tony Horton's 10 minute trainer-Cardio) ~ Servings of F/V’s: 2.5/4 =6.5
    TUES – New Exercise: N ~ Servings of F/V’s: 1.5/7=8.5
    WED – New Exercise: N ~ Servings of F/V’s: 2/6-7=8-9
    THU – New Exercise: N ~ Servings of F/V’s: 2.75/5=7.75
    FRI – New Exercise: N ~ Servings of F/V’s: 4/2=6 9 kinda flipped my fruit veggie ratio0
    SAT – New Exercise: Y/N? ~ Servings of F/V’s: ##
    SUN – New Exercise: Y/N? ~ Servings of F/V’s: ##

    New Exercises: 1/2
    Total Number of Days Meeting Fruit/Veggie Goal: 3/7
  • Scubasab
    Scubasab Posts: 344 Member
    MON – New Exercise: YES (Turbo Jam and thigh/hip sculptor~ Servings of F/V’s: 2/8
    TUES – New Exercise:NO ~ Servings of F/V’s 2/6
    WED – New Exercise: NO ~ Servings of F/V’s: 2/6
    THU – New Exercise: NO ~ Servings of F/V’s: 3/6
    FRI – New Exercise: NO ~ Servings of F/V’s: 3/6
    SAT – New Exercise: Y/N? ~ Servings of F/V’s: ##
    SUN – New Exercise: Y/N? ~ Servings of F/V’s: ##

    New Exercises: #/2
    Total Number of Days Meeting Fruit/Veggie Goal: 5/7

    I just wanted to let everyone know how much I am enjoying this challenge and this group!!!! :flowerforyou: I have already met some amazing women here and look forward to participating in the next challenge!! :drinker: I must say that the fruit/veggie part of the challenge has really made me think about it as far as servings and making sure I am meeting my daily needs. Unfortunately I did not do as well with the new exercise part of the challenge!! ::grumble: This is because I started Turbo Jam on Monday. I am really enjoying it and you burn a lot of calories!!!! :love:

    Steph.....you are a riot!! You CRACK ME UP!!!!! :laugh: I love how you always reply or quote others (I don't know how to quote more than 1 person)!!! You definitely keep the thread moving.......ha..ha.!!!!! :wink:

    I just wanted to wish all of you amazing ladies a blessed Easter!!!:flowerforyou:
    :heart: Sabrina
  • Shawnalee0703
    Shawnalee0703 Posts: 1,093
    Sabrina, doesn't turbo jam have a bunch of different workouts?? You have most likely done videos you have never done before all this week. :) I am doing chalean extreme right now. :)
  • Steph_135
    Steph_135 Posts: 3,280 Member
    I just wanted to report that that Rachel Brice DVD I did yesterday messed up my back a little bit. I guess I worked it too hard, and now my old back injury is acting up... It hasn't been really bad since January, so I'm mostly staying off the computer, and laying around the house until it feels better... Gotta get to that new chiropractor soon!
  • Scubasab
    Scubasab Posts: 344 Member
    MON – New Exercise: YES (Turbo Jam and thigh/hip sculptor~ Servings of F/V’s: 2/8
    TUES – New Exercise:YES ~ Servings of F/V’s 2/6
    WED – New Exercise: YES ~ Servings of F/V’s: 2/6
    THU – New Exercise: NO ~ Servings of F/V’s: 3/6
    FRI – New Exercise: NO ~ Servings of F/V’s: 3/6
    SAT – New Exercise: NO ~ Servings of F/V’s: 3/6
    SUN – New Exercise: Y/N? ~ Servings of F/V’s: ##

    New Exercises: #/4
    Total Number of Days Meeting Fruit/Veggie Goal: 6/7

    Shawnalee......thank you for pointing that out!!! :flowerforyou: Yes, I have done different DVD's within the Turbo Jam. I guess I didn't look at it that way?!?!:noway: So, I went a head and updated the challenge!!! Thanks!!! :drinker:
  • pjfmaui73
    pjfmaui73 Posts: 408
    MON – New Exercise: Y (Tony Horton's 10 minute trainer-Cardio) ~ Servings of F/V’s: 2.5/4 =6.5
    TUES – New Exercise: N ~ Servings of F/V’s: 1.5/7=8.5
    WED – New Exercise: N ~ Servings of F/V’s: 2/6-7=8-9
    THU – New Exercise: N ~ Servings of F/V’s: 2.75/5=7.75
    FRI – New Exercise: N ~ Servings of F/V’s: 4/2=6 (kinda flipped my fruit veggie ratio)
    SAT – New Exercise: N~ Servings of F/V’s: 2.5/4.5=7
    SUN – New Exercise: Y/N? ~ Servings of F/V’s: ##

    New Exercises: 1/2
    Total Number of Days Meeting Fruit/Veggie Goal: 4/7
  • Steph_135
    Steph_135 Posts: 3,280 Member
    I ate a LOT yesterday, and I'm really glad to find when I tallied it up that I was over my F and V. Happy Easter! :flowerforyou:

    MON – New Exercise: No ~ Servings of F/V’s: 3F+4V=7
    TUES – New Exercise: No ~ Servings of F/V’s: 2F+5V=7
    WED – New Exercise: Yes ~ Servings of F/V’s: 2/5=7
    THU – New Exercise: No ~ Servings of F/V’s: 3/5=8
    FRI – New Exercise: Yes ~ Servings of F/V’s: 3/3=6
    SAT – New Exercise: No ~ Servings of F/V’s: 3/5=8
    SUN – New Exercise: Y/N? ~ Servings of F/V’s: ##

    New Exercises: 2/2
    Total Number of Days Meeting Fruit/Veggie Goal: 5/7
  • Jennykoshy11
    Jennykoshy11 Posts: 2 Member
    So....I'm getting there! I went shopping on monday night and I bought all these fresh fruits and veggies and packaged them up in single serving baggies. That really helped me this week.

    MON – New Exercise: N ~ Servings of F/V’s: 2/4
    TUES – New Exercise: N ~ Servings of F/V’s: 3/4
    WED – New Exercise: N ~ Servings of F/V’s: 3/3
    THU – New Exercise: N ~ Servings of F/V’s: 2/3
    FRI – New Exercise: Y ~ Servings of F/V’s: 3/3
    SAT – New Exercise: N ~ Servings of F/V’s: 2/4
    SUN – New Exercise: Y/N? ~ Servings of F/V’s: ##

    New Exercises: 1/2
    Total Number of Days Meeting Fruit/Veggie Goal: 1/7 =(

    I have one more day to get in my exercise! I'm really proud of myself....I really don't eat this many fruits and veggies, so I'm happy at the progress I've made!
  • tbever
    tbever Posts: 173 Member
    MON – New Exercise: Yes ~ Servings of F/V’s: F2/V0
    TUES – New Exercise: No ~ Servings of F/V’s: F1/V2
    WED – New Exercise: Yes ~ Servings of F/V’s: F2/V2
    THU – New Exercise: No ~ Servings of F/V’s: F 2.5/2/V2
    FRI – New Exercise: No ~ Servings of F/V’s: F0/V5
    SAT – New Exercise: Yes ~ Servings of F/V’s: F2/V2
    SUN – New Exercise: Y/N? ~ Servings of F/V’s: ##

    New Exercises: 3/2
    Total Number of Days Meeting Fruit/Veggie Goal: 0/7

    Yesterday I tried a new spinning class that I hadn't done before! I normally spin every Friday for a 1/2 hour. Yesterday at a different gym that I go to, I tried a full hour class with a differenct instructor, so I think I am counting that!! Wow, it was really hard!! So much harder than the 1/2 hour class!!

    Fruits/veggies yesterday was not as great!! Back to 4! I feel like it was a victory though, I purposefully bought veggies at the store, and I made that asparagus recipe that I talked about! You know I think that chocolate should be considered a veggie right, so the fact that I made asparagus, something that I have NEVER done in this house, is HUGE!! My husband even liked it, and said he would eat it again!! YEAH!! I gotta say, it had some parmesan cheese on it, and some ranch dressing and was baked, but it was still asparagus! Baby steps!! Maybe someday the thought of a veggie tray won't totally gross me out!

    Congrats to all of you that get all those servings in everyday!! Very inspirational to me! This challenge has definitely made me think about my veggies, and think ahead! That's why I love it!
  • caitlinlws
    caitlinlws Posts: 401 Member
    ...You know I think that chocolate should be considered a veggie...

    if only!! then I definitely would've had plenty!!!

    MON – New Exercise: Y ~ Servings of F/V’s: 7
    TUES – New Exercise: N ~ Servings of F/V’s: 7
    WED – New Exercise: Y ~ Servings of F/V’s: 8
    THU – New Exercise: Y ~ Servings of F/V’s: 7
    FRI – New Exercise: N ~ Servings of F/V’s: 4
    SAT – New Exercise: N ~ Servings of F/V’s: 7
    SUN – New Exercise: N ~ Servings of F/V’s: 5

    New Exercises: 4/2
    Total Number of Days Meeting Fruit/Veggie Goal: 5/7

    considering my track record for fruits and veggies, I'd consider that a GREAT week!!
  • she_elf
    she_elf Posts: 108
    It was finals week.... But I did manage to up my fruits and veggies. I usually get..... 0 servings a day. So this is an improvement!

    MON – New Exercise: N ~ Servings of F/V’s: 4
    TUES – New Exercise: N ~ Servings of F/V’s: 3
    WED – New Exercise: N ~ Servings of F/V’s: 4
    THU – New Exercise: N ~ Servings of F/V’s: 0
    FRI – New Exercise: N ~ Servings of F/V’s: 3
    SAT – New Exercise: N ~ Servings of F/V’s: 2
    SUN – New Exercise: N ~ Servings of F/V’s: 2

    New Exercises: 0/2
    Total Number of Days Meeting Fruit/Veggie Goal: 0/7
  • Shawnalee0703
    Shawnalee0703 Posts: 1,093
    MON – New Exercise: Yes ~ Servings of F/V’s: 1/6
    TUES – New Exercise: Yes ~ Servings of F/V’s: 2/7
    WED – New Exercise: no ~ Servings of F/V’s: 2/6
    THU – New Exercise: no ~ Servings of F/V’s: 2/3
    FRI – New Exercise: no ~ Servings of F/V’s: 3/4 (i counted my acai puree and a fruit protein smoothie-kinda cheated there)
    SAT – New Exercise: no ~ Servings of F/V’s: 3/5
    SUN – New Exercise: no ~ Servings of F/V’s: 2/3 meh!

    New Exercises: 2/2
    Total Number of Days Meeting Fruit/Veggie Goal 5/7
  • loveme445
    loveme445 Posts: 2,439 Member
    Hi Everyone! Sorry I wasnt around but Ive been busy this weekend. Didnt get in my 2nd new exercise & I didnt get my Veggies/Fruits in (had some but not 7 servings). :grumble:

    Congrats to everyone who stuck with the challenge this week! :smile:

    Here is the thread for next weeks challenge:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/225164-challenge-group-new-members-welcome-4-25-5-1
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