Harry Potter Weight Loss Challenge - Slytherin

I think the Gryffindors are up to no good, there is NO WAY they got 2.4 or whatever for their percentage when EVERY OTHER house got less than 1... I think we need to check into that. I thought WE were supposed to be sneaky.... >.<

Blunt Card:
Why is it that the very last members on each house to update their current weight, drastically decreased our overall goal percentages??
Because they dont find the time to stay active on MFP and I'm sure they didnt set as weekly specific goals to push themselves! Everyone has time to do what they want, its a matter of priority, i know some people are super busy and stressed. but, really it's what people find the time for, priorities, 10 minute workouts throughout the day is still awesome, thats 3 work outs for a half hour

Im proud to see that we came in second, but seriously, no goals no glory! We can do this!

Goals for the week:
20 miles running/HIIT/walking 4miles done
3x yoga 3x jillian's NTZ 1yoga done, 1 jillian done
3 recipes 1 done-- half whole wheat bagel, toasted, feta and tomato on top with sprinkled oregano
alternate days for hundredpushups challenge and as routine. week one pushups done, abs-staying on track
tennis tomorrow(logging it in as QUITTICH PRACTICE), hiking thursday (logging it is as Hiking in the Forbidden Forest )
3500 weekly burn, 1018 done, on track.

what's yours?

better yet, what are the goals of your partners and howre they doing? support and motivation

Slytherins are about ambition, LETS GO!l

Hey raquel I just wanted to say that you had an awesome point here and reading that is motivating in itself. I felt really sick today with a cold and was really depressed from stuff going on at home and it ended with me eating tons of comfort food.. but after wards i just felt awful. i just screwed up... but its about getting back up and saying okay time to move on. And that is why we are here so we DON't forget what we need to do everyday. . Can't wait to pick back up tomorrow.

Blunt Card:
Why is it that the very last members on each house to update their current weight, drastically decreased our overall goal percentages??
Because they dont find the time to stay active on MFP and I'm sure they didnt set as weekly specific goals to push themselves! Everyone has time to do what they want, its a matter of priority, i know some people are super busy and stressed. but, really it's what people find the time for, priorities, 10 minute workouts throughout the day is still awesome, thats 3 work outs for a half hour

Well, since I am the only one that gained weight this week I'm guessing this is about me.... :grumble: Anyone that has been in other competitions with me knows I'm usually a great competitor. My goal for last week and this week has simply been to survive. My weigh-in this week (and probably next week too) was not great because I've sitting in a hospice center all week while my dad is living out his final days. I figured this competition was a long competition and if I was "off" for the first 2 weeks or so, it would be okay because I could come back with vengeance. If that is a problem, let me know directly.

Are we supposed to let you all know what sort of work outs we are doing? Also, a recipe? LOL Mine is pretty simple,

Mon, Wed, Fri - I get at LEAST 30 minutes of cardio in. I have an elliptical in front of my 60 inch tv and it's baseball season. So instead of sitting on my huge *kitten* and watching the Yankees win, I hop on the elliptical. I also play racquetball, spar with my girlfriend (boxing gloves and focus mits), use a taba timer while hitting the punching bag and enjoy general spazzy dancing and jumping around my apartment. (hey, it gets my heart rate up!)

Tues and Thur - I lift weights. Before I lift weights I do at LEAST 10 minutes of Cardio.

Sat - is always different. But cardio (elliptical) is always involved. Maybe some racquetball. Lots of walking and sex. LOL (sorry but that burns calories too )

As far as food goes....I cook every night. Either ground turkey or chicken. My girlfriend and I eat very little processed food and consume lots of fruit and veggies.

So yeah....I don't do "recipes", I just cook every night. Turkey tacos, chicken and rice (yes I eat rice), ground turkey and veggies. Just whatever I feel like doing that night.

BRING IT! I want us to blow every other house out of the water!!

I overreacted :embarassed: Sorry, guess I am a true Slytherin! :flowerforyou:

I was just trying to make a point that we should all stay active daily and make goals if we want to improve. Wasnt trying to smash on anyone and it def. wasnt suppose to be at anyone individually. I think we did an awesome job this week! Hufflepuff won this weeks, but I know we can win this week:)

Did you read people commenting on the main thread that they hope anyone but Slytherin won?? Lets show them what we're all about! Go Teammm !!

dinner- bacon cheeseburger pizza! A new recipe this week! 1 pizza crust, 1/2 pound ground sirloin (90/10), 6 strips center cut oscar meyer bacon, 1 tablespoon italian seasoning, and of course pizza sauce. I didn't use much pizza sauce because I don't like a lot on my pizza. It is AWESOME!

My Check in:
This week is going great so far. Monday I burned 519 calories, yesterday I burned 386, and today 627. I’ve been under on calories by over 200 calories everyday so far even after eating back some exercise calories.
Here is a quesadilla recipe I like on days like these, when I need to eat some calories-
1 mission soft taco flour tortilla, .25 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and 2 tablespoons of Las Palmas Green Chili Enchilada Sauce. It come out to 239 calories. It you add half an avocado it is very yummy and will add 104 more calories to the snack.

Have a great day everyone! Stay active! Every bit counts!!

Just wanted to let y'all know that I will have to drop out of this challenge. I was really enjoying it, but I am having some medical issues and won't be able to do that much exercise. Yes, I will still be watching the food, but my history shows that I have to diet and do a lot of exercise in order to lose. I hope that ya'll can find someone else to take my place. Or, just delete me from this challenge.

so sorry...

No worries! Some imes we just have to take a break, the journey of losing weight just might not be the right time for some people. I wish you well! Keep doing what you can!

After a huge week or so of rather dramatic drop in weight, I started this week with high hopes. Then, I gained 3 lbs over 3 days.

With some relief I dropped most of that temporary gain, but I'll apologize in advance if I have a lukewarm report on Sunday =(

Good job this week, all!

Okay know were not supposed to post links but thought this was appropriate. I don't see any of the other houses with this XD

http://228232.likedope.net/

Good luck elbee! You'll be missed!

My update: I've been sick so I have been eating more and exercising less. My net calories have still looked good, though. I'm hoping to lose SOMETHING this week and break the plateau I've been stuck on.

Looks like everyone is doing great! Keep it up!

I didn't weigh in on Sunday moms day And huge mariners game day food. Ugh. So this week I am at 172. Up a pound. But trying to switch it up on the incline on tread for optimal losing! I am going to keep trying.

I'm trying to do a Biggest Loser on it and not look at the scale until Sunday! I'm gonna do the best I can but freaking TOM has seriously messed me up!

Even still got a burn just under 600 calories so I'm getting somewhere anyways