TEAM FOUR
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Dancing videos are done. I definitely liked the sass in these more than the straight faces from last week haha. I liked the last video the most, the moves were repetitive enough that I got it down
Remember how I was complaining about eating my exercise calories back (for the most part)? Well I found a good way to cut it back a bit. I'm taking what my Fitbit says I burned and I'm just saying it was less calories, sometimes even half. Then I won't see a huge number and I won't go over cuz of our team!
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First place!! Boom boom what whattttt!!! We're doing awesome this week 6
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Challenge 1 down! I was so sore from training this week so opted for lower impact exercises. I walked 15 minutes each way to get lunch today (1.2 miles according to google maps), then came home and did the videos. I was going straight to bed but wanted to get some more minutes in so did a 40 minute yoga video. I think I'll do that more often. It was quite startling to get all relaxed and then hear random bones in my body cracking really loudly but it feltvso good once I was done! I hope everyone had/is having a good day! 5
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Hey team. I ended up getting my walk in this afternoon. It was so nice to see the sun. I feel really lucky as we have an awesome park trail that was clear of snow. It was great to get out there & get some vitamin D.
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Hi Team 4! I'm so sorry I have not been active on the team thread (well not even on mfp this week). It's a crazy busy week and it looks like I'm working 16 or 17 days straight before my next day off. I'm not sleeping much so thank goodness for my exercise or I'd be a total mental case. #SleepDeprivationInFullEffect
I hope to be more active next week. Ya'll are doing an amazing job!
I've logged my minutes thru today and Challenge #2 is complete - I did a 6.4 mile run on Tues. Our weather here is gorgeous and sunny so I def am always outside. I hope to work on the videos between tom and Friday.
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We are in second place. Team 1 managed to get in front of us.
We had a weather change here today. As of right now, my kids have a two hour delay for school tomorrow. They are really hoping that changes and they just get the day off. The roads are super slick right now, so it might happen.
I feel like I ate a lot today, but somehow I still managed to stay under my calories for the day. Pretty happy about that.
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@ShansGotGoals You just bumped us back into first! Good job!5
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Week 2: Racing to La Reunion
2 Videos : 7 bonus minutes - DONE!
Danseuses Sega : 5 bonus minutes - DONE!
CHALLENGE #1: "DANSES DE RÉUNION!" (10 POINTS)
1. LI TOURNÉ MAURITIAN SEGA (4:06 minutes) - DONE!
2. LI TOURNÉ - DJ ASSAD (3:36 minutes) - DONE!
3. DANSE TON MALOYA! (2:48 minutes) - DONE!
4. MALOYA (Plage de Saint Pierre Réunion) (4:47 minutes) - DONE!
5. PAPAOUTAI (3:31 minutes) - DONE! (my favorite !! I LOVE Stromae!!)
CHALLENGE #2: “RANDONNEE ON RÉUNION!” (10 POINTS)
Hike to Cascade du Trou de Fer ("Iron Hole Waterfall")
5 KM (3.1 Miles) Outside
Will do this on Thursday Feb 2nd - DONE!!
CHALLENGE #3: “NON, PAS TROP!” (5 POINTS)
Stay Under Calories 5/7 days this week
3/7 DONE!
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Omg!! We're 60 points ahead of 2nd place!! I'm so proud you guys!! Best amazing race yet!!!
I'm feeling much better today. I didn't want to wake up this morning but I had a feeling if I didn't I'd have another day like yesterday So I'm up and at the gym, and let me tell you, starting the day with a good workout really makes a world of a difference with me. I turn into positive Polly haha
We increased our minute percentage by 20% yesterday, I think we can make it to our destination by early tomorrow! What do you guys think??7 -
@mari_moulin Good job! Looks like a nice day there. We are covered in ice, although it is starting to melt some.
I'm getting ready to get something done. Just going to do an exercise video in the house. Outside is dangerous and the thought of getting on the treadmill was not pleasing. Really want to sit on my butt and relax, but I also want to help the team. I wanted to get the 700 exercise minutes again this week. I don't know if my body will let me though. I'll see what I can do. I'm really proud of the team and how well we are doing. We are the only one without any inactive members also. Those can really hurt the team minutes and morale. Okay, off to exercise!1 -
Hi team! It's been a good week for me getting my step goals done and and under calorie 2 days so far. So it's a new month, what's everyone's goals for the month? I am working on my meal prepping and step goals and especially working on getting more exercise minutes on the weekends!! I really struggle with weekends . How OES everyone make it work? tips and tricks please!!1
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Okay, thinking of some team names here.
1. Global Trotters
2. Participation Nation (lol, I don't know - we all participate and it rhymes)
3. The SMASHERS (in honor of our great team captain and that we are killing it)
That's all I got for now. Yesterday was a reeeeaaaaally close call on my calorie limit (I had like 11 to spare). But so far I'm 3/5. I haven't worked out yet today, but I'm planning on it. Good job team, we have a solid lead! Let's keep it up.2 -
Helloooooooo team! Work has been pretty busy lately and trying to potty train my youngest is taking up my evenings, so I haven't been able to chime in here in a couple days! How are you all? I see everyone is putting in their minutes--awesome!!!! Makes me so happy that we're all so committed. I've not been running as much as I want to because 1) time and 2) the air quality in our valley right now is absolutely horrible. Like, bad enough that I have chest congestion after walking outside for 5 minutes, never mind running for longer than that. Which is really bad because my half-marathon is in 4 weeks and aaaaahhhhh I gotta train! I did the treadmill on my lunch break today but only managed 2.6 miles before I had to stop and get back to work. I'll try to do some arm exercises or something tonight to get more minutes in.
@ddeliciosa I love the SMASHERS as a team name! What do you all think? I know it wouldn't be an official name per se but we definitely are smashing it and our fearless team leader deserves recognition too 3 -
Love the SMASHERS too!! CAUSE WE ARE SMASHING IT!!!
Alright team! I did a lot of catching up yesterday and today and I made up for that missed Monday. Tomorrow I go back to my regular workout schedule. I did 4 workouts today! 5 k in the morning followed by 50 minutes of CIZE, then went to the Gym with hubby for my normal workout and then had 50 minutes of aquagym tonight. I'm pooped!!! Is it Rest day yet??? Good job with your workouts and extra points!!! See you all tomorrow. x4 -
Week 2: Racing to La Reunion
2 Videos : 7 bonus minutes - DONE!
Danseuses Sega : 5 bonus minutes - DONE!
CHALLENGE #1: "DANSES DE RÉUNION!" (10 POINTS)
1. LI TOURNÉ MAURITIAN SEGA (4:06 minutes) - DONE!
2. LI TOURNÉ - DJ ASSAD (3:36 minutes) - DONE!
3. DANSE TON MALOYA! (2:48 minutes) - DONE!
4. MALOYA (Plage de Saint Pierre Réunion) (4:47 minutes) - DONE!
5. PAPAOUTAI (3:31 minutes) - DONE! (my favorite !! I LOVE Stromae!!)
CHALLENGE #2: “RANDONNEE ON RÉUNION!” (10 POINTS)
Hike to Cascade du Trou de Fer ("Iron Hole Waterfall")
5 KM (3.1 Miles) Outside
Will do this on Thursday Feb 2nd - DONE!!
CHALLENGE #3: “NON, PAS TROP!” (5 POINTS)
Stay Under Calories 5/7 days this week
4/7 DONE!1 -
Omg you guys are awesome haha, love that name! I appreciate all of you
Great job killin it everyone!3 -
I love the name Smashers also! I just entered my minutes and we are in 2nd place by 2 points. I'm trying to get at least 60 minutes a day, which isn't a lot compared to some of you, but better than I usually do. Last night I didn't get home from running errands until 8:30, but instead of being a couch potato as usual, I did a walking video for 60 minutes, then pretty much crashed. I've been under my calories every day, so I'll be able to add those points tomorrow. Keep up the good work everyone!2
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Worked late doing accounting. I need to do some hooping.
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@mari_moulin ughh I am right there with you about rest day. I ain't used to working out every day y'all! I'm not used to working out, period. This has been a great source of motivation and really jumpstarted my workout routine.
Looks like we are in a very close 2nd place. Team 1 already has someone over 700 minutes already, and quite a few people close. Speaking of which, our own smasher @mari_moulin is at 627 minutes and super close to the max too! I'm day 4/5 for the calorie goal. I've been eating back the majority of my work out calories though
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@ddeliciosa I usually try to do yoga or a good stretch video for my rest days they count as exercise minutes but really get you feeling good! My stretch is tomorrow!
I sat in classes all day yesterday and today. I did pass and got my designation, woohoo! I put 40 minutes on the max trainer and stretched for 15. Good night all!4 -
Good Morning Team! Just checked the spreadsheet and we are in first place AND made it Ile de la Reunion!! Well done team! You guys are amazing!! Is it official?? ARE WE THE SMASHERS OR WHAT!! Amazing everyone!
@aim630 - I've never worked out so much in my life lol. 60 minutes IS a lot! You are doing great with your calories too! I am sure we are all going to get those extra 5 points for that too. Keep on the great work.
@ddeliciosa - It has been an incredible source of motivation. Never would I have worked out so much just on my own. I think the accountability and the need to get in first place is getting us all moving more that we are used to. And I tend to be a little competitive. This has been such great motivation! Keep smashing those goals! Don't worry about eating back workout calories. If you are working out and you feel your body needs it that's what they are for. We are meant to eat some back. I had some yesterday after my crazy workout day. I felt I needed the energy to finish off my aqua gym.
@tarpguys - great job getting some minutes while on such a busy schedule. Congratulations on getting your designation!
Today.....I AM TIRED!!! Crazy workout day yesterday and now I hurt all over! Taking a day off from the gym and will just be doing some CIZE today. I LOVE this workout! I am smiling and dancing like no one is watching..no one is actually watching..no way! I highly recommend it to those who love to dance. Yesterday I was a bit down because the scale keeps moving in the wrong direction. I am feeling a little better today even though I got on that scale again this morning (why?) and its up.....AGAIN! Its ok. I'm not going to quit. I'm just gonna keep on truckin. I'm also a little under the weather. It was bound to happen again since everyone in my house is ill. The baby brings all the germs from daycare. I cannot wait for the nice warm weather to get here and we will all be feeling better and enjoying lots of sunshine. I'm so over the winter. It absolutely depresses me. Anyways have a wonderful day team!5 -
Week 2: Racing to La Reunion
2 Videos : 7 bonus minutes - DONE!
Danseuses Sega : 5 bonus minutes - DONE!
CHALLENGE #1: "DANSES DE RÉUNION!" (10 POINTS)
1. LI TOURNÉ MAURITIAN SEGA (4:06 minutes) - DONE!
2. LI TOURNÉ - DJ ASSAD (3:36 minutes) - DONE!
3. DANSE TON MALOYA! (2:48 minutes) - DONE!
4. MALOYA (Plage de Saint Pierre Réunion) (4:47 minutes) - DONE!
5. PAPAOUTAI (3:31 minutes) - DONE! (my favorite !! I LOVE Stromae!!)
CHALLENGE #2: “RANDONNEE ON RÉUNION!” (10 POINTS)
Hike to Cascade du Trou de Fer ("Iron Hole Waterfall")
5 KM (3.1 Miles) Outside
Will do this on Thursday Feb 2nd - DONE!!
CHALLENGE #3: “NON, PAS TROP!” (5 POINTS)
Stay Under Calories 5/7 days this week
4/7 DONE!2 -
@mari_moulin The scale has not been cooperating with me lately either. I've been under my calorie goal every day (I have eaten some of the workout calories though). I hope you're feeling better soon. It's been really cold the past 2 days, and I am so ready for spring! I enjoyed walking outside the other day. I can't wait to be able to do that more.
@ddeliciosa Not only am I more motivated to get exercise, I've been trying different YouTube videos, so I don't get bored as easily doing the same thing every day.
@tarpguys Congrats on getting your designation!
Friday at last! It's been a hectic work week, so I'm looking forward to the weekend. Hope you all have a great day!3 -
The scale isn't kind to me either. I was doing a quick workout this morning thinking about why I was doing the workout, to get in the minutes for the spreadsheet or to really give it my all to get in shape. I tell you it is cold in my basement where I do those workouts. I am getting a space heater. We are not just talking 68* cold we are talking that frost line 56*. We have a well room in our basement. Our living room and the rest of the house is warm so I did some jogging on the rebounder while dinner was cooking. I am so ready for spring. I have a bad case stuck scale. I tell you I am tracking those calories, eating healthy and hanging in there. Discovered figs. Do I have to say I am happy to be on this team. It is going to be 36 on Sunday. I will be doing that 5K then. Just in time.4
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Good morning all!
Sorry about my inactivity yesterday. The day got away from me. All that I had time for was 10 minutes walking around my store. I had hoped to do more.
Great job on stepping up the activity everyone! It is so motivating. I would not have walked on the treadmill after doing weights if it was not for this challenge. I hope to do Yoga this afternoon, but a nap may be more what I really need..
The scale is NOT cooperating with me either. I have been losing & gaining the same 2 lbs for 2 weeks now. Driving me NUTS!
Have a great day Smashers 4 -
Great motivation, Smashers!
We made it to our destination on Friday
We're sittin pretty in first
We're killing the logging game
I'm so proud of all of you!! Looks like we're all fighting with the scale, let's move past it! We're doing the right things and our bodies are thanking us, who cares what that dumb scale has to say 3 -
@tarpguys I'm going to take your advice and do some stretches and yoga tomorrow.
It has been a busy busy day for me! Did a little bit on the elliptical, then I came home and did some SERIOUS cleaning. Scrubbing floors, dusting things off, so much freaking laundry, and moving some furniture. That's taken up a few hours of my night and I'm still not finished - but I only counted 100 minutes towards that. I should look into what you're doing @smashlyM914 because I always hold off cleaning until it's just way too much at once.
The scale has never been a good friend, and unfortunately this amazing race challenge hasn't changed that, yet. I read on some post in the MFP discussions that when you implement a new type of exercise, it's normal to gain a pound or two, or maintain for the first 2-3 weeks. Apparently this is because your muscles are exerted and sore and retain more water than usual.1 -
I was going to take the day off and managed to be extremely lazy until after dinner. After my son's basketball game we went out for pizza and I came home and worked off those extra calories. I was doing fine until the dessert pizza, but it was so good. By working out I was able to complete the 5 days under calorie goal.
After all the talk about the scale and measurements today I realized that we are in Feb. and I hadn't actually measured since the first of the year. Got out my trusty measuring tape and it was my friend. I have lost 3 inches on my hips and 1/2 an inch on my waist.
Still need to do my yoga challenge for the day. It's a short session. I'll still end up with 80 minutes for today. Maybe I'll take tomorrow off.
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I made the 5 of 7 days under my calorie goal and did a long yoga routine tonight. It's been cold and wet here today and the forecast says that it will continue this way. We didn't get the snow or ice like they thought, so that was nice. It looks like everyone is doing good just not happy with the scale. If we all keep this up those scales should start acting the way we want. Good night all! Have a good weekend!4
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