100% Challenge - Loving the Journey - January 18 to February 28
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100% Challenge - Loving the Journey - January 18 to February 28
100% Challenge - Loving the Journey
This is a 6 week challenge.
It runs from Monday January 18, 2016 to Sunday February 28
The rules are very simple:
Use NS FOODS (or equivalent of your own foods following the NS guidelines)
100% water means at least 64 ounces
100% food & water every day.
*** 100% food means your NS foods for the day and all the add-ins on the NS Plan or
Staying on plan using NS Foods or using equivalent foods or all of Your foods that meet the plan requirements***
* For each day post your 100% in red bold along with the date so it's easier to update the spreadsheet.
(Example: 100% 01/19/2016 or NOT 100% 01/19/2016 )
* Exercise 3x/week but we won't track exercise; that is up to you.
* Post as often as you can! DAILY is BEST!
* Have fun, ask questions, answer questions, help where you can, give support...get support!
* Weigh-in day is SUNDAY (if you need a different day, just let us know)
Post your weigh-in, how much you lost or gained or if you maintained.
(example: WEIGH-IN: 180.2 or Lost 1.5 pounds)
* Set a goal of what you want to lose over the next 6 weeks.
(many of us make a ticker to track our progress)
JOIN US ANYTIME!
ALL ARE WELCOME!!
NO CUT-OFF TIME FOR JOINING
"Welcome" to new challengers and "Welcome Back" to those returning to the 100% Challenge.
Raise your hand if you've ever stood in front of a mirror and thought, "How did I ever get this way? How did I let myself go? When did I gain all this weight?"
It’s happened to the best of us…that moment when all defenses are down and you simply take a long hard look at where your body is, versus maybe where it used to be, and it all comes together in one big rush of sadness. Or anger. Or guilt. But don’t despair—you can fix this!
Really, when you have that moment, standing there shaking your head at yourself and wondering where all your pride and dedication went (along with where the heck that twenty-one year-old body you used to have went) stop and gather yourself. Remember, you can turn it all around. You CAN get that body back—and then some.
It’s truly all within your reach.
So get on track today and say goodbye to that moment when your shoulders drop as you step on the scale. Say goodbye to those heavy sighs in front of the mirror, or those frustrated groans when those pants just won’t zip.
You put them all in the past the moment you decide to choose differently and take control.
Take back yourself. Remember, this is YOUR year.
Spreadsheet Here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OQjV4gBqKQM9F88HuzTqfwI37TdJqmFnJUJwrtcd6wI/edit#gid=0
100% Challenge - Loving the Journey
This is a 6 week challenge.
It runs from Monday January 18, 2016 to Sunday February 28
The rules are very simple:
Use NS FOODS (or equivalent of your own foods following the NS guidelines)
100% water means at least 64 ounces
100% food & water every day.
*** 100% food means your NS foods for the day and all the add-ins on the NS Plan or
Staying on plan using NS Foods or using equivalent foods or all of Your foods that meet the plan requirements***
* For each day post your 100% in red bold along with the date so it's easier to update the spreadsheet.
(Example: 100% 01/19/2016 or NOT 100% 01/19/2016 )
* Exercise 3x/week but we won't track exercise; that is up to you.
* Post as often as you can! DAILY is BEST!
* Have fun, ask questions, answer questions, help where you can, give support...get support!
* Weigh-in day is SUNDAY (if you need a different day, just let us know)
Post your weigh-in, how much you lost or gained or if you maintained.
(example: WEIGH-IN: 180.2 or Lost 1.5 pounds)
* Set a goal of what you want to lose over the next 6 weeks.
(many of us make a ticker to track our progress)
JOIN US ANYTIME!
ALL ARE WELCOME!!
NO CUT-OFF TIME FOR JOINING
"Welcome" to new challengers and "Welcome Back" to those returning to the 100% Challenge.
Raise your hand if you've ever stood in front of a mirror and thought, "How did I ever get this way? How did I let myself go? When did I gain all this weight?"
It’s happened to the best of us…that moment when all defenses are down and you simply take a long hard look at where your body is, versus maybe where it used to be, and it all comes together in one big rush of sadness. Or anger. Or guilt. But don’t despair—you can fix this!
Really, when you have that moment, standing there shaking your head at yourself and wondering where all your pride and dedication went (along with where the heck that twenty-one year-old body you used to have went) stop and gather yourself. Remember, you can turn it all around. You CAN get that body back—and then some.
It’s truly all within your reach.
So get on track today and say goodbye to that moment when your shoulders drop as you step on the scale. Say goodbye to those heavy sighs in front of the mirror, or those frustrated groans when those pants just won’t zip.
You put them all in the past the moment you decide to choose differently and take control.
Take back yourself. Remember, this is YOUR year.
Spreadsheet Here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OQjV4gBqKQM9F88HuzTqfwI37TdJqmFnJUJwrtcd6wI/edit#gid=0
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Starting Weight = 233.2
Goal = 12 lbs
WI day = Monday
And here's the link to the new spreadsheet:
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01/18/2016 100%
Goal is to lose 7 pounds as I am getting nearer to my goal. Actually the doctor said I was good where I am. However the mirror says otherwise
Hi
Roger's going Crazy
So to speak anyway. Wind chill was around 2 degrees this morning. So I went walking bundled up anyway. There is (was) a method to my madness however. I was trying a hand warming pad to see if it would do the job and I figured those conditions would do a thorough test. So I opened it 30 minutes early and shook it like the directions said, as it said it would take 15 to 30 minutes to warm up. That was 7:15 and it is still warm. at 11:45.
So now I know I need to order some more so I can put one in each mitten to keep my fingers warm as that is where I feel the cold the worst.
FWIW I went walking a second time at 3:30Pm Yesterday. That added 6 or 7 thousand steps to the day. Today that isn't happening, just to darn cold.
My Current order has closed and I got an email that the label has been created which probably means it will ship tonight and be delivered tomorrow. I look forward to trying the new foods and snacks.
Have a Good Tuesday
RogerToomariska9664 wrote: »Starting Weight = 233.2
Goal = 12 lbs
WI day = Monday
And here's the link to the new spreadsheet:
100% Challenge Spreadsheet - Loving the Journey (1/18 thru 2/28)
Hi Mary
My Goal is to lose 7 pounds as I mentioned above. I think that is attainable as I did lose over 6 pounds in the last one despite Christmas and News Years holiday meals falling in it.
Thank You
RogerToo0 -
01/19/2016 100%
Hi
When I went out walking + 2 Cents today the nearby temperature was 27 with a wind chill of 20 That makes the wind chill 18 degrees warmer than yesterdays walk. I plan to drop by the local sporting goods store later on and see what they carry for hand warmers. Using the test one yesterday my hands were warmer than today. Decision is one time use, rechargeable battery powered or some other type.
Today I see that tracking shows I have a delivery out for delivery on truck. No Indication as to whether it is the BWB or the BBB or both. Both have new items in them, Frozen breakfast sandwich and Shelf Stable desserts for example. Look forward to me adding comments on how they taste as well as a better review in the NS food reviews group here.
Have a Great Wednesday
RogerToo
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Did we lose Ginny, Donna, & Roger? Come out, come out, wherever you are!!!
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01/20/2016 Not 100%
Hi
I woke up early so I walked early too 7K+ steps I plan to head out later too. I need to burn of yesterdays temptation of Chicken Broccoli And Egg Roll from the Local Chinese Take Out.
It appears that I may be busy today. My NS was not delivered yesterday and it showed a delivery exception. Today in my email I see my suspicion is correct, Now I have two emails that my food has shipped from two different locations. I believe That indicates both the BBB and the BWB should be coming today. I have a feeling NS may have orchestrated it to save a little money.
Have a Good Thursday
RogerToo
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mariska9664 wrote: »Did we lose Ginny, Donna, & Roger? Come out, come out, wherever you are!!!
Hi Mary
I meant to mention Ginny, She went MIA during the last challenge. I seem to recall something about a trip. We may gain someone else. Things have never been the same since NS pulled the forums.
Cheers
Roger0 -
01/21/2016 100%
Hi
It was somewhat cold out this morning, 15 degrees when I walked by the bank that has a time & temperature display. Snow is supposed to start around midnight according to the latest weather forecast so I may not be out walking tomorrow They are predicting 6 to 12 inches where I am in todays forecast, Blizzard conditions too. 
I have now tried three of the new NS food items now.
The Bacon, Egg, Cheese Muffin 5* I did over microwave it which made the bacon slightly tough
The Sweet & Salty Snack Mix 4*, I dinged it due to not being particularly Sweet or Salty, OTOH I did like the Nuts in it so I will reorder it. This could be replicated at a lower cost, I just need to scale the components.
The Vanilla Shortbread Sticks 5*, Crunchy but tasty and a decent portion size.
Coming up in todays menu are the Chocolate Chip Dough bar for lunch, The Smoky BBQ Snack Rounds and the Apple Pecan Bites as my Snack/Dessert.
Have a Great Friday
RogerToo
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I'm back, I was out of town on business and not good internet services or I couldn't log in. I need to weigtomorrow morning and I will post starting weight. I have not been able to weigh in a week, plus I have been sick, so we will see.0
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01/18/2016 Not 100%
I had a problem with Chicken Parm from the Pizzeria
Back to 100% planned for today
Hi
Anybody else having bad weather? We were outside shoveling around 9:30AM this morning, I had to use the bottom of the Storm door on the porch like a plow to be able to lean out and shovel a place to stand to finish opening it. When I stuck the yardstick in the sidewalk to the street It showed 13 inches and the sidewalk to the driveway was at 16 inches but I suspect blowing snow for the difference. I am going with the 13 inches being close to correct, I also measured that in the flat part of the driveway between my brothers car and the street. Earlier we watched a OEM vehicle sitting out in the street, eventually he ticketed a car parked across the street. Ordinance is no parking on the street for snow removal.
The Apple Pecan Bites were tasty 4.5*
the Chocolate Chip Dough lunch bar was somewhat disappointing due to not being what I was expecting, 3* for that reason. However I could see others liking it and it is one of the lower calorie lunches. one of the Chicken Soups is lower however no real texture to the soup so...
Cheers
RogerToodharris1014 wrote: »I'm back, I was out of town on business and not good internet services or I couldn't log in. I need to weigh tomorrow morning and I will post starting weight. I have not been able to weigh in a week, plus I have been sick, so we will see.
Hi Donna
I had a suspicion that was the case. I am sorry to hear You have been sick.
Get well quickly
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Ok, I weighed this morning, 196.4, whew! So we will start from there on this challenge.
1/23 100
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01/23/2016 100%
Hi
I survived the Blizzard No walking of course, We shoveled snow three times yesterday and so far today once, at least one or two more times needed to clear my car. Currently my car looks like a glacier. Very tiring throwing the snow up and over the banks of snow too. 27+ inches of global warming in the next town to the north, that is around 1+ miles. No walking today of course maybe tomorrow. NYC .1 inches less than the record snowfall. In NJ the deepest snow was 33 inches in Morris Plains. A town to the west of me a 10 to 15 minute drive was over 29 inches. Somerville was at 27.4 inches
The Toffee Crunch cookies were great *****
The Smokey BBQ Snack-A-Rounds I am rating at ***. They would have rated higher except for the way the left my tongue burning. I do not eat hot and spicy foods. The Good for them was a nice quantity of them in the package.
Can You spot my car in this picture? Also notice the Yardstick at the back of it.
Have a Safe Sunday
RogerToodharris1014 wrote: »Ok, I weighed this morning, 196.4, whew! So we will start from there on this challenge.
1/23 100
Hope to lose 6.4 on this challenge.
Hi Donna
Congratulations on that.
Have a Good Sunday
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Glad I'm a Floridian, I would not know how to handle that, but at least the snow shoveling sounds like it is taking the place of your walking activity. Heck, it was 39 here this morning and I was cold.
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01/24/2016 Not 100%
I was out shoveling and missed my afternoon snack.
Hi
I lost my mind and went walking this morning + 25 cents and 1:35 duration, only 6k steps however due to the footing, 7 degrees with no breeze. Then home for Breakfast followed by More shoveling. The Sidewalk to the street is now finished as is the end of the driveway to the patio
Pictures of some of the shoveled sidewalks, many are not shoveled yet. Neat tunnel
Evidently 60% of the plows in town broke down during the plowing. They were out again today doing a finish plowing on many streets that really needed it too.
Have a Safe Monday
RogerToo
Hi Donnadharris1014 wrote: »Glad I'm a Floridian, I would not know how to handle that, but at least the snow shoveling sounds like it is taking the place of your walking activity. Heck, it was 39 here this morning and I was cold.
39 degrees would be nice, it was 7 degrees in a nearby town when I left for my walk. Not to bad with no breeze. I did slip a few times however. I may wait tomorrow until later in the day to let the Sun soften the snow/ice.
Have a Nice Day
Roger0 -
01/26/2016 100%
Hi
I am delaying my walk today until later, I am waiting for the surfaces to warm up and soften for better traction. I was slipping some yesterday in places so today I will play safe. It is below freezing currently with decent above average temperatures forecast for today.
Despite the handicap of equipment breaking down the town workers did a good job especially compared to parts of Queens, NY and Newark, NJ where last nights news still showed unplowed roads.
Have a Really Great Tuesday
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Still feeling like crap with this cold, but I guess I shouldn't complain. Cool pictures, how do you make the sidewalks so perfect. It's neat. The Florida winter is over, lol. tEmps back to the high 60s low 70s.
I guess I have missed a few postings.
1/24 100
1/25 100
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01/26/2016 100%
Hi
It was 39 degrees this morning so I went walking at my normal time since the snow melt would not have frozen into a icy surface. I also stopped at the Produce store for my Brothers Poblano & Red peppers, Yellow Onion & Cherry Tomatoes. Two Lettuce for him and one for me and four apples and a 3 pound bag of Clementines and Some Bananas for me. I sort of over shopped as the back pack was heavy so I took the short route home, That leaves me somewhat short on steps so I'll be going back out later. Most of the streets are fine, Many of the sidewalks are clean, however at the corners it is tough going or else go out a driveway to the street and walk a little there due to the piles of snow pushed up by the plows at the corners.
Have a Great Wednesday
RogerToodharris1014 wrote: »Still feeling like crap with this cold, but I guess I shouldn't complain. Cool pictures, how do you make the sidewalks so perfect. It's neat. The Florida winter is over, lol. tEmps back to the high 60s low 70s.
I guess I have missed a few postings.
1/24 100
1/25 100
1/26 not 100
Hi Donna
I do not see Mary so it looks like I need to use the spreadsheet I started for us. I shoveled my Sidewalks, Some of the ones in town You can see where they ran a snow blower and some are shoveled.
I wish I had temps in the 60s or 70s
Feel Better
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Sorry, Roger, but I can update the spreadsheet. No excuse for not being here... Just normal life happening... That's quite a bit of snow you have there! Wish we would have had more... It's supposed to be in the 60's on Saturday, so will be sure to send your way.
Hi Donna! Glad your back and on track...0 -
01/18/2016 100%
Hi
I am delaying my walk until it warms up, no sense tempting fate while walking and hitting a icy patch and falling. 23 degrees colder this morning too. Yesterday it was above freezing and this morning it is 13 degrees in a nearby town according to the TV. So I am awaiting better temperatures before walking.
Walking in the Boots is a fair bit more tiring than walking in the walking shoes due to the extra weight. I did get out again yesterday between Breakfast and Noontime for some additional walking to work on making up for lost step count from the weather. I wore the walking shoes on the second walk FWIW.
Have a Good Thursday
RogerToomariska9664 wrote: »Sorry, Roger, but I can update the spreadsheet. No excuse for not being here... Just normal life happening... That's quite a bit of snow you have there! Wish we would have had more... It's supposed to be in the 60's on Saturday, so will be sure to send your way.
Hi Donna! Glad your back and on track...
Hi Mary
I thought we might have lost You
Glad to see You are still here. Real Life comes first.
I think today is the coldest day of the week, then tomorrow it warms up again, oh well.
Have a Nice Day
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Roger, don't you burn calories for just trying to stay warm. It has rain here all day yesterday and today, cooler tomorrow.
My MIL has been at it again. With only the two of us in the house, she makes a big bowl of flan, and then says it's all yours. And a weakness of mine. Therefore,
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Okay, it's updated and here's the link. I'm tired and need to go to bed. Early day for work & it will be a full day tomorrow. Have a great weekend!
100% Challenge Spreadsheet - Loving the Journey (1/18 thru 2/28)
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01/24/2016 100%
Hi I was out walking today already, somewhat warmer than Yesterday too. On my return before breakfast I packed up some old too large clothes to go to the Salvation Army bins at the recycling center. I still need to do a whip through of the closet as I believe I have more in there to go through and check. Banana before the walk and NS Waffles + NS Chocolate Protein Shake for Breakfast.
I tried the Salt & Vinegar Snack-A-Rounds the other day. I ate two and that was all I could choke down so I passed them to my brother who eats most of the NS foods I did not like, such as the Hot & Spicy ones. He tried one and more or less said Yuck so I dumped the rest and had something else for my Evening Dessert. No stars from me. Now I need to figure out what to do with the other package of them, maybe the Food Collection tray at the Library. One more to try, the Creamy ranch.
As Always try one for Yourself as what I do not like others do. I can only assume that they must have taste tested them and they got the OK so it could be me
Have a Nice Friday
RogerToodharris1014 wrote: »Roger, don't you burn calories for just trying to stay warm. It has rain here all day yesterday and today, cooler tomorrow.
My MIL has been at it again. With only the two of us in the house, she makes a big bowl of flan, and then says it's all yours. And a weakness of mine. Therefore,
1/27 and 1/28 not 100%
Hi Donna
I suspect that I am burning extra calories walking staying warm.
Be strong, I know it is hard. I have on hand some Roasted Chestnuts @ 110 Calories a serving and some Caramel Popcorn that my brother brought home for me to eat.
Cheers
Roger
Hi Marymariska9664 wrote: »Okay, it's updated and here's the link. I'm tired and need to go to bed. Early day for work & it will be a full day tomorrow. Have a great weekend!
100% Challenge Spreadsheet - Loving the Journey (1/18 thru 2/28)
Thank You for the update on the SS.
Have a Good Day ate work and Get a good nights sleep
Roger
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01/29/2016 100%
Hi
A little cold outside this morning, Warmer later and for a few more days. I walked a route I have not been on since the Snowfall as I was not sure if the sidewalks would be shoveled due to where they run. I had to walk in the highway for 50 feet to get around a snowbank so I waited for a red light, no problem. Weekends there is much less traffic then in the weekday rush hour so it was feasible and safe.
Got a coupon for a free 24 oz. travel cup with the purchase of a medium or larger beverage + $1.69 refills through April 30 from Dunkin Donuts so Tomorrow Dunkin Donuts for me. Hopefully they are not out of them by then.
Have a Good Weekend
RogerToo
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1/30 not 100
W/I 196 which is totally surprising with all the not's, but I'll take it.0 -
01/24/2016 100%
Weigh in is a two (2) pound loss since the challenge started, Not as good as hoped but better than nothing
Hi
It was a little chilly out this morning, I walked to the Dunkin Donuts for my Coffee and used the coupon for a free 24 ounce Refillable coffee cup, Cup comes with $1.69 refills until the end of April When I looked at the cup closer I see that it has a covering that changes what is displayed depending on Your viewing angle.
I hit 7901 steps by the time I got back home. The sidewalks are getting a little better each day as the snow melts, excluding a few spots such as slopes at driveways where the snow melts and runs down the slope causing a icy spot until the sun can melt it.
Have a Great Sunday
RogerToo0 -
01/31/2016 Not 100%
Hi
I was out walking 7900 steps + 2cents
We are heading into a brief period of warmer weather, Yea. The Snow is slowly melting away, That caused some problems when I went out with icing on the sidewalks due to overnight temperatures.
Today I think I will be somewhat lazy and not do to much. Tomorrow on my walk I need to return a book to the library and pick up Bananas as Tomorrow before my walk I will be eating my last Banana.
Have a Good Upcoming Week
RogerToo
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01/24/2016 100%
Weigh in is a two (2) pound loss since the challenge started, Not as good as hoped but better than nothing
Hi
It was a little chilly out this morning, I walked to the Dunkin Donuts for my Coffee and used the coupon for a free 24 ounce Refillable coffee cup, Cup comes with $1.69 refills until the end of April When I looked at the cup closer I see that it has a covering that changes what is displayed depending on Your viewing angle.
I hit 7901 steps by the time I got back home. The sidewalks are getting a little better each day as the snow melts, excluding a few spots such as slopes at driveways where the snow melts and runs down the slope causing a icy spot until the sun can melt it.
Have a Great Sunday
RogerToo
Roger, that's awesome, be proud of that 2 lbs.
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Oh, I also tried the White Mac and Cheese today, I liked it. I am finally trying the dark chocolate sea salt nut bar, not so sure I like this one.0
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02/01/2016 100%
Hi
I went walking this morning at approx 7:40 and it was 11 degrees colder than yesterday for the same time. Not to bad however, Then when my brother left at 11AM I walked up to the bank and then over to the dollar store looking for the UHT milk quarts. No Joy
Total Steps so far 14,598 as of 12:30.
Have a Nice Tuesday
RogerToodharris1014 wrote: »Oh, I also tried the White Mac and Cheese today, I liked it. I am finally trying the dark chocolate sea salt nut bar, not so sure I like this one.
Hi Donna
Interesting I liked those enough to reorder 2 more for the last order, I would have ordered more except they are a bit high on calories compared to other Desserts/snacks.
Now I need to decide what to have for lunch, I was thinking the NS Grilled Chicken Sandwich or Pepperoni Pizza Melt.
Cheers
RogerToo0 -
I don't get the frozen foods, so I miss out on them. That's awesome about your step count. My hip has been kiLli g me with every step, so I have only been avg about 3500 a day. That not much. I come home take something to relieve the pain and go to bed. UGH!
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