TEAM FIVE
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Sorry for posting everything so late. I was really sick this week.
Realized at 11Pm tonight that I needed to account for steps so I got on the stairstepper and did 47 minutes for over 5000 steps... I'm dripping sweat as I write this (TMI!). Great work this week, Team! 
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Sorry guys, I was having trouble accessing the spreadsheet and my laptop kept freezing up and I had to do a hard reboot. I only had about 30 minutes to contribute, but wasn't able to get it on there before the deadline.
Anyone else having trouble with the spreadsheet? It happened to me a number of times this week but it could just be my old laptop and my less-than-robust internet connection.0 -
Week 8 destination is posted. The spreadsheet will be available about 6am Pacific time.0
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My eight lifestyle choices that I want to continue:
- plan food in advance
- weigh food
- drink lots of water
- schedule exercise and stick to it
- not obsess about the scale
- celebrate victories, even the small ones
- add activity to daily life whenever possible
- keep accountable to my workout buddies
One new thing I want to try
- Having a day or two strictly vegetarian per week.
I am planning on doing the Kangaroo Hop from our visit down under as I missed it and want to get into skipping, so 30 minutes of skipping for me this week.
Not sure if we need to tag @MissionEnforcer for the credit of this one...3 -
WEEK EIGHT: VICTORIOUS IN VANCOUVER!
CHALLENGE #2: “A CANUCK’S CHOICE!” (10 POINTS)
REYKJAVIK, ICELAND: “DRUM TO A VIKING BEAT”
CHALLENGE #3: “ON DONNER, ON DANCER!” (5 PTS)
Dasher: Log every meal, snack, taste & sip!
Dancer: Stay under my calorie goal each day
Prancer: Water, water & more water (minimum 13 cups a day)
Vixen: I will try a new physical activity at least once a month.
Comet: Try not to stress or become anxious by using breathing & mindfulness techniques
Cupid: Daily physical activity
Donner: Meal & snack prep
Blitzen: Enjoy the cake (and Champagne and chocolate and wine, etc.) and know/be grateful that this is a lifestyle & not just about the number I see once a week.
Rudolph: Once a week, I plan to try a new healthy recipe with a new food. I also plan to begin taking my youngest son (who also has cholesterol issues) to the park for some activity at least three times a week. We did this three years ago & were successful; hopefully we will make progress again!
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The Spreadsheet is up and running!2
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Team 5... you are so FABULOUS!
We did it! We closed the gap with Team 1 and are now TIED for 1st OVERALL' I'm sure we lit a fire and they'll be working hard to try and finish on top... However, if we can get 100% participation on the challenges this week, (which are easy-peasy) then I KNOW we can beat them in minutes and take the GOLD!! I am so proud of all of you for sticking with this 8 week challenge and putting up incredible numbers! WTG TEAM!7 -
I'm going to go for 1000 minutes again this week! I had a big drop in weight and I'm feeling really good - although a little tired!4
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My 8 lifestyle choices:
1. stretch and do yoga with my running routine
2. cycle
3. log my food each day
4. drink lots of water
5. do activities with my family
6. have a support team
7. walk to work when it is warm enough
8. get enough sleep.
One new thing:
1. regular strength training! I'm a cardio junky!
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Challenge 1: Let's Mush!
Standing Abs x2
Standing Abs with Dumbbells x2
Challenge 2: A Canuck's Choice
I'm choosing Week 2's Climb to Meet the Count (770 steps up) since I remember that being the most difficult for me, and I want to finish strong and really push myself this week.
The dances were so much fun, I might have to revisit those also!
Challenge 3: On Donner, On Dancer!
8 lifestyle choices to continue:
1. Eating until no longer hungry, but not full
2. Foam rolling/ stretching every night before bed
3. Participating in MFP Challenges
4. Taking opportunities to be active where I'd normally sit out (eg. playing in the inflatables with the kids at Pump it Up instead of sitting with the adults, watching)
5. Taking the kids to church on Sundays/ Holy days
6. Not listening to rap in the car
7. Taking small breaks at work to stretch, do some strength exercises, or walk around.
8. Drinking more water
1 lifestyle choice to add
9. Keeping a personal financial budget
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I can't believe it's the final week already.... that flew by!
So we gotta make this final week count for everything. We're going balls to the wall this week, Fab Five!5 -
Challenge 1: Let's Mush!
Standing Abs x2
Standing Abs with Dumbbells x2
DONE!
Challenge 2: A Canuck's Choice
I chose to do the SIX WAYS TO TRAIN LIKE A ROCKETTE - I chose this because after doing it the first time I felt like these dynamic stretches were a great precursor to any exercise, especially my running.
DONE!
Challenge 3: On Donner, On Dancer!
8 lifestyle choices to continue:- MFP - Log, log, log! This has been so important in my weight loss journey
- GYM - Continue doing strength training at least 3 days a week
- Running - Never thought I would enjoy running so much. Goal for 2017 is to run a half marathon...or 2, or 3...
- Continue to work on flexibility and balance
- Stay active and meet my daily 10K steps goal.
- Water - have a daily average of 10 c each week
- Continue to incorporate/substitute different workout/exercises every 6-8 weeks
- Portion control and limit my "cheat days" to special occasions/holidays.
Cycling - don't have a bike yet, but want to start doing some cycling in the spring... so maybe a b-day gift to myself.
DONE!
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@Mrscanmore : congrats on that 1000 minutes! I'll try to feed off your enthusiasm and get to 1000 this week, too!
@RaeBeeBaby : So frustrating when you can't sign in!
A final thank you to MzManiak for making it easy with the synopsis of the Challenges!
Challenge 1: Let's Mush!
Standing Abs x2
Standing Abs with Dumbbells x2
Challenge 2: A Canuck's Choice
******TO COMPLETE CHALLENGE #2:*****
1.) SIMPLY CHOOSE ONE OF THE THIRTEEN ABOVE CHALLENGES: I'm choosing Week 4's Kangaroo Hop
2.) DO IT
3.) POST ON YOUR THREAD WHICH ONE YOU DID
4.) STATE WHY YOU CHOSE THE ONE YOU DID! As a kid, jump-roping gave me great joy. This challenge was anything but happiness inducing!! I'd like to keep practicing my jump-roping to recapture a fraction of that long-ago ebullience.
5.) PUT 10 POINTS IN THE APPROPRIATE CHALLENGE BOX
Challenge 3: On Donner, On Dancer!
8 lifestyle choices to continue:
Please number them 1 through 9
in a simple to read list,
AND
be sure to claim the 5 points in the
Challenge Box on the spreadsheet
AT THE SAME TIME as your post,
or you might not receive credit.
@MissionEnforcer (necessary?)
1. Drinking my water barrels (my husband's name for my ubiquitous 32oz Nalgene bottles--lol)
2. Exercising most days --- preferably outside
3. Stretching consistently
4. Strength-training consistently
5. Logging consistently, but not holding myself to an unrealistic standard of perfection
6. Preparing good food to have readily-available meals/snacks
7. Appreciating the accomplishments of other MFP-ers
8. Quickly forgiving myself and moving forward when I consume massive amounts of junk
1 New thing
Hmm.. I read this as something new to try as opposed to a new lifestyle choice.
9. I'd like to try paddle boarding (because B3achy has made it sound so rewarding!)
If it is supposed to be a new Lifestyle Choice to try:
9. Expressing gratitude everyday (either verbally or in a journal) for all the good that's evident in my life and in the world
We have a good shot at winning this week! Let's do this!!! 3 -
Dang, I should have chosen one of the stair challenges... 17 buildings without power downtown KC and mine is one of them... Time to clean off the desk... Or maybe a good time for an afternoon walk...4
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For my choice challenge, I'm going to do the hiking. I'm choosing this one because I am already running a lot, but I would like to add in some walking in the evenings, so planning on doing this in addition to the running I'm already doing. It is getting colder this week, so it might be a challenge getting myself out there! I've heard it is supposed to drop to -25C or so this week (which is -13F) and it will only get colder from here! So I'd like to get out and enjoy the weather before it gets too cold!2
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Man, I thought I was going to jinx it last night when I posted that we were ahead...seems like past weeks, we've had a good lead even late on Sunday, but then Team 1 swoops in to take it from us! So excited to see we won! Woo hoo!! And even more exciting to hear we're tied for the lead of the overall race. That's amazing!!
We'll have to stay focused to stay there...Rus is right, Team 1 is going to be motivated this week to take it back...seems like a good week, for some good ol' Zig Ziglar...
But I'm so proud to see we did it, and such and honor to be on this team with so many fabulous folks!! Well done...
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Challenge #3
1. Drinking 64 oz water per day
2. Continue upper body work
3. Squats - gotta love 'em - gotta hate 'em
4. Staying under calories 4 - 5 times/week
5. Getting on that darn stair stepper on a regular basis
6. Keeping late night snacking under control
7. Continue accountability on MFP
8. Running 4 - 5 days/week instead of only 3.
9. New thing - does this have to be something I'll do immediately? If not - I'd like to make a goal to complete a century ride next summer. If it has to be a "new thing" that I can do immediately - how about committing to planks - 3 minutes of planks 3 x/week.
I'm going to print this out so I remember I made these commitments!
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Challenge 2: “A CANUCK’S CHOICE!”
1. I choose the “TRAIN LIKE A SUMO WRESTLER” - 140 Sumo Squats Challenge
2. I did it on Monday (5 sets x 15 = 75 / 5 minutes) and TBD for final day.
3. Posted to thread that I've completed it - TBD.
4. Why? I need to do more squats for my Paddleboard Racing. Squats are especially helpful since you need a lower squat stance while racing into the wind.
5. Points logged on TBD (when done, hopefully Wednesday).
Challenge 3: “ON DONNER, ON DANCER!”
1. Dasher - Get 1-2 days of cardio outside each week...whether it is dashing on the water (SUP) or dashing on the land (Walks). Even if I have to dash in the rain, it's good to get some fresh air each week.
2. Dancer - Incorporate a bit of dancing into my workouts each week. As uncoordinated as I am, it's still a good workout!
3. Prancer - Strive to drink at least 8 ounces of water per day, above and beyond other liquids even though this will cause me to prance regularly to the bathroom all day long.
4. Vixen - Play MercyMe's "You're Beautiful" at least once a week as a reminder of the beautiful vixen that I am.
5. Comet - "Comet" on my food diary and log everything I eat daily.
6. Cupid - Eat only foods that I love within my calorie goals each day.
7. Donner - Don my exercise clothes first thing in the morning, so after my devotions, I will be motivated to workout each day.
8. Blitzen - Blitz my workouts first thing in the morning, so I have no excuse for not getting them done.
Something new:
9. Ruldolph - Join in the "reindeer games" by trying some of the workout classes at my gym. I really want to try the 360 workout and the TRX workouts that are offered on Monday and Wednesday afternoons.
And now I'm logging the points for Challenge #3 in the spreadsheet @MissionEnforcer. 7 -
^Clever, B3achy, clever! lol
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WEEK EIGHT: VICTORIOUS IN VANCOUVER!
CHALLENGE #1: “LET’S MUSH!” (10 POINTS)
CHALLENGE #2: “A CANUCK’S CHOICE!” (10 POINTS)
REYKJAVIK, ICELAND: “DRUM TO A VIKING BEAT”
CHALLENGE #3: “ON DONNER, ON DANCER!” (5 PTS)
Completed 12/5
MINUTES/MILES
5 Dec. 170 minutes (100 minutes walking + 15 minutes day 5, December 30 Day challenges + 5 minutes stretching + 30 minutes Tai Chi warm up; lesson one & cool down with Dr. Paul Lam + 20 minutes Vancouver videos)
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We always have Monday night suppers with another family and take turns cooking. We used to have supper and then do a beach body workout, but we haven't for a long time! So today I brought over my runners and we did chisel after supper! I'm beat!3
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Monday: 328 minutes4
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W OW,,,, only just seen the result whoop wooooo well done team 5 we did it 5 -
WTG Team
Minutes
Monday-200
WEEK EIGHT: VICTORIOUS IN VANCOUVER!
CHALLENGE #2: “A CANUCK’S CHOICE!” (10 POINTS)
REYKJAVIK, ICELAND: “DRUM TO A VIKING BEAT”~~ For some crazy reason i just loved this one
CHALLENGE #3:
“ON DONNER, ON DANCER!”
(5 POINTS)
1-Log my meals on MFP
2-Exercising 6 days a week
3- Yoga daily
4-Reading or doing some other activity instead of snacking
5-Being more mindful of what i eat
6-Drinking 100ozs water a day
7-Don't eat something just because it's good for me if i don't like it
8-Not being so hard on myself when i go over my food goal
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I want to start running in races again. I use to run nine or ten a year. I ran one last year..
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Challenge 1: Let's Mush!
Standing Abs x2 1 done Monday
Standing Abs with Dumbbells x2 1 done Monday
Challenge 2: A Canuck's Choice
Need to start
Challenge 3: On Donner, On Dancer!
DONE
Exercise Minutes
Mon: 173
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Mrscanmore wrote: »We always have Monday night suppers with another family and take turns cooking. We used to have supper and then do a beach body workout, but we haven't for a long time! So today I brought over my runners and we did chisel after supper! I'm beat!
We do this (once a month) with my husband's best friend from childhood. Never thought about adding an exercise component, brilliant! The mother & daughter are runners, this is a great idea, thanks!
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Mrscanmore wrote: »We always have Monday night suppers with another family and take turns cooking. We used to have supper and then do a beach body workout, but we haven't for a long time! So today I brought over my runners and we did chisel after supper! I'm beat!
What a cool idea! Although I'd probably want to do the workout before dinner, rather than after. Not sure how much I could workout on a full stomach.2
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