Well I've completed the egg exercise twice, posted my egg "recipe", trying to get my omega-3's in, and I've been walking like a crazy person lol. i did miss the water challenge though. I usually drink nothing but water, but I went on a weird tea binge Monday (before i knew about the challenge) and didn't drink enough water.

Do we still have enough people participating to have a full group?

Weather for Sunday is looking pretty crap, so our group got out today for 3h. Lots of hills, plenty wind and a decent 80k workout. Bonus points : finished the garden with 2 easy hours tidying up. Happy Easter everyone.

Headrain wrote: »

Sorry team, awful week for me. Not much exercise and I think I gained weight. Starting tomorrow with a better mindset and an easier week at work will help too.

Tomorrow is another day and another chance. Go after it!

Food Analysis:

Favorite Foods:
Cereal (light brown, crunchy, easy) - portion control
Granola bars (grown, crunchy/chewy, easy) - by healthy bars (less sweet = less cravings)
Soups (all colors, easy) - minimize sodium
Breakfast Sandwich (light brown, chewy, easy) - don't add sauce, add veggies instead
Yogurt (white, soft, easy) - add berries for fiber
Chicken (white/brown, chewy) - prepare ahead. It is one of my only non easy access foods
Asian Pears (white, crunchy, easy) - try to have more on hand so I pick it over other easy foods
Coffee (black, easy) - stay black, no cream/sugar
Water (clear, easy) - drink before eating meal. Try to remember to drink water at work and not be distracted.

So, from my analysis I really have an affinity to easy made foods that are whitish/brown.
I should probably pre-make meals that are healthy, and then accessible for when I want to eat. And try to add a little color.

MrTubbs wrote: »

Food Analysis:

Favorite Foods:
Cereal (light brown, crunchy, easy) - portion control
Granola bars (grown, crunchy/chewy, easy) - by healthy bars (less sweet = less cravings)
Soups (all colors, easy) - minimize sodium
Breakfast Sandwich (light brown, chewy, easy) - don't add sauce, add veggies instead
Yogurt (white, soft, easy) - add berries for fiber
Chicken (white/brown, chewy) - prepare ahead. It is one of my only non easy access foods
Asian Pears (white, crunchy, easy) - try to have more on hand so I pick it over other easy foods
Coffee (black, easy) - stay black, no cream/sugar
Water (clear, easy) - drink before eating meal. Try to remember to drink water at work and not be distracted.

So, from my analysis I really have an affinity to easy made foods that are whitish/brown.
I should probably pre-make meals that are healthy, and then accessible for when I want to eat. And try to add a little color.

You are my kind of eater, Steve. Good healthy fare, yet too high in carbs. Extra protein would very good for me.

Pmm5pla wrote: »

MrTubbs wrote: »

Food Analysis:

Favorite Foods:
Cereal (light brown, crunchy, easy) - portion control
Granola bars (grown, crunchy/chewy, easy) - by healthy bars (less sweet = less cravings)
Soups (all colors, easy) - minimize sodium
Breakfast Sandwich (light brown, chewy, easy) - don't add sauce, add veggies instead
Yogurt (white, soft, easy) - add berries for fiber
Chicken (white/brown, chewy) - prepare ahead. It is one of my only non easy access foods
Asian Pears (white, crunchy, easy) - try to have more on hand so I pick it over other easy foods
Coffee (black, easy) - stay black, no cream/sugar
Water (clear, easy) - drink before eating meal. Try to remember to drink water at work and not be distracted.

So, from my analysis I really have an affinity to easy made foods that are whitish/brown.
I should probably pre-make meals that are healthy, and then accessible for when I want to eat. And try to add a little color.

You are my kind of eater, Steve. Good healthy fare, yet too high in carbs. Extra protein would very good for me.

I probably crave protein more than carbs, but the root of my meals is always centered around ease due to lack of time. Plus, bbq season is upon us. The weather is looking beautiful here.

Actually, my first poppy just bloomed in the backyard. It is a weird area in the middle of my lawn that has a couple poppies. I just don't have the heart to mow them over.

Well, this is tax week for me. I have been tied to the computer trying to get all the numbers for my tax lady. My apt with her is Wednesday, so I won't be doing much until I turn over everything to her. I will try to make up all my numbers from Wednesday afternoon and on. Gee, I wish I wasn't such a procrastinator, but I think I'll be okay with all the challenges even getting a late start.

Lynn, I feel your pain. My weight has just stagnated. No matter if I work out hard or not at all, I stay the same. I guess I'm going to have to try something drastic next! Don't know what quite yet but as soon as my schedule gets back to normal I'm going to do SOMETHING!

Sorry variety pack, I definitely have an advantage this week. My husband is Lebanese and has played the Arabic drum in a band for 50 years, so as you can imagine I've done a lot of belly dancing in my lifetime! All five videos completed, felt good to shimmy, it's been awhile, trick is to just let it all go and not worry about which direction anything is going in. It also helps if no one is watching you. I also cook/eat Arabic food on a daily basis so I'm good there. Live in a ranch and level at work, have a complex with outdoor stairs near my house, I'll try to get there and pretend I'm Rocky. I keep losing and gaining the same two pounds? Any ideas? Getting frustrated and starting to eat junk, especially Easter Weekend. Trying to get back on track. Hope everyone has a happy healthy week!