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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
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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
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@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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Hi everyone,
Sorry I've MIA the past 2 days. Had a karate assessment last night so didn’t push as hard in an attempt not to break, pull or sprain anything before I got that done. Invariably that's what happens the day before or the day of. Anyway test was about 45 minutes long, I passed ajd didn't get punched or kicked in the face so I count that a win
Got challenge 2 done yesterday but am only 3 or 5 days done for challenge 3. Usually I don’t eat much on the weekends anyway so I'm sure I'll get the points for that one as well.
Have a great day Smashers!! 5 -
HI EVERYONE !!
My last couple days have been a bit topsy turvy but i am still working it.
I have to get through at least today to complete challenge 3. I had a bad day this week but nothing severe thank goodness.
I also added my minutes last night and i have 200min to hit the limit of 700.
The scale has finally got me within 0.4 oz of my lowest this challenge. Now if i can jest get it to drop a bit more..LOL
Well i am once again pressed for time so i will try to catch up with you all a bit later.3 -
Good morning Smashers! Finished the 5\5 under calorie challenge yay!!! Just gonna bundle up and head out for my 5 km walk along the frozen river! Happy Saturday!!5
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Happy Saturday SMASHERS! Baby is feeling much better but now its my turn. Yesterday morning I felt a little under the weather and it has quickly become a full blown flu. Aches, pains, fever, shivers, cold sweats, stuffiness, sneezing, cough, weakness, the works. No workout today, I really need to recover. Lots of fluids. just had Chinese soup and have my bottle of water here next to me.
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
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@ddeliciosa I highly recommend it!! The room of the week this week was the kitchen and my husband even noticed how sparkly it was!! And it's really not that hard. I mean the first week for each room will be harder than the rest, I'm cleaning stuff I haven't cleaned since we moved in 3 years ago!! Lol but if I can see the day where my husband surprises me with "my parents are coming over" and I don't nearly pass out, I'll be a happy camper lol.
And yes, water retention can be a real issue
weather it's a new exercise or heavy lifting.
@darcijojo I'm smiling and excited for you over everything in your post
@plainanjelik I'm the opposite and eat so much over the weekends!! Stay strong!!
@mari_moulin feel better!!3 -
Hi smashers!! Happy Saturday
Yay for still being in first, I'm at the gym on a Saturday morning for then first time in a very very long time. Weekends = family time, and the hubby is at work and davie had a sleep over at his friends house last night. So instead of sitting home alone I headed to the gym!!
Super bowl is tomorrow! Which means I'll probably eat and drink more than I should.
I'm sick too. It started yesterday, got worse this morning when I woke up. But a good sweat session has me feeling a little better. I like to go to the gym when I'm not full blown sick because I always feel like I sweat out a little bit of whatever's in me. Between that and laying around not being an option this weekend, I'm ignoring it the best I can! Company coming over tonight, and super bowl party at our house tomorrow, I don't have time to be sick
Emergen-c will be my best friend this weekend!! 3 -
Good morning all!
I have to work today & I am sitting in a parking lot waiting for DD to come out from a job fair. I am amazed at the amount of parents going in with their kids. As an employer myself, I frown on parents dropping off résumés or holding their kids hands at interviews. Too many coddled kids these days
I hope to get a workout in after work. I plan to bring my workout clothes with me
We all have to not get comfortable with our lead this weekend. Team 1 is sneaky & will get all of the challenge points up this weekend. They are already 500+ minutes ahead of us. We have done so well all week!
Let's smash it this weekend!4 -
Everyone is doing such a great job! Keep up the good work everyone. But don't forget a rest day is ok!
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@lpeltenburg I agree with the coddled kids thing! I'm practically a kid myself, I'm just 23. But I still see so many people I've known in my life getting everything done and handed to them by their parents! Time to put the big boy/girl panties on!!
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