TEAM THREE
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I'm ready, as well - I
kickboxing, jessica smith and dancing! Yesterday I went to a different grocery store, (killing time while my kidlet was at practice) and picked up "Casbah Ready to Eat Rainbow Quinoa". It's a new item, or at least I've never seen it before. I have tried quinoa in the past (at a potluck & not a fan) but decided to pick it up anyway and see what I can do with it. Turns out to be perfect for this challenge! I know I have to add something to it...any quinoa fans out there with a simple, super YUMMY recipe?? Its says to eat it "hot or cold" on the pkg.
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Good morning everyone. I've been very absent from posting in the team thread for the last 2 weeks. I was without my laptop and I find it long and painful to type on my cell phone
I did however stay current on reading all your posts, logging my minutes and finishing all the challenges. My apologies for my silence and I promise I won't leave my laptop at my sister's house next time 
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This week's challenges look interesting. I am having a much required rest day, will start the challenges early tmrw. I need to have a think about the food challenge.2
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I'm ready, as well - I kickboxing, jessica smith and dancing! Yesterday I went to a different grocery store, (killing time while my kidlet was at practice) and picked up "Casbah Ready to Eat Rainbow Quinoa". It's a new item, or at least I've never seen it before. I have tried quinoa in the past (at a potluck & not a fan) but decided to pick it up anyway and see what I can do with it. Turns out to be perfect for this challenge! I know I have to add something to it...any quinoa fans out there with a simple, super YUMMY recipe?? Its says to eat it "hot or cold" on the pkg.
One of my favorite quinoa dishes (makes 4 servings):
1 cup of quinoa--cook as directed
1 can of garbanzo beans drained (I like to rinse mine to reduce sodium)
steamed asparagus cut into pieces (as much as you like)
Mix together--if you don't like the texture of the quinoa, you can add a bit of extra virgin olive oil. When I first started eating it, I would do this, but now I like it fine without the oil.
Add about an ounce of crumbled soft goat cheese to each serving.
You can eat this warm or chilled--it's delicious either way.
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Hey guys!
I'm excited about this week's challenges--especially the foot one! A week or so ago, I found a pair of black loafers I'd bought last spring. I know I wore them after buying, but I couldn't figure out why I hadn't worn them recently. Well today I found out. They are hideously painful. Not too tight or too big, but they make my feet feel like they are breaking in half. Part of the problem is that my orthotics don't fit in them well (they sort of slide around), but it's not just that b/c even when I was sitting today, they hurt my feet. I swear they are torture devices--very disappointing b/c they are cute and look very practical and comfortable, and they are Lifestride brand which are supposed to be good for your feet.
Also, my husband got all of the plumbing tools put away, so I shouldn't have trouble finding space to do the kick-boxing videos, and I really enjoy that exercise--I used to take classes years ago.
The only challenge I'm struggling with is thinking of something for the food challenge. I don't really have any foods I've been afraid to try. I think I tried steel cut oats once and wasn't a fan, so maybe I'll give those a go again...
Can't wait to see other people's choices--perhaps that will give me some ideas.
Off to do some (much needed!) foot massaging.1 -
Hey gang, sorry I've been fairly nonexistent...work got real crazy for a few days. Anyhow, I'm back in the full swing again.
This should be a really fun week. While I've never been to Chiangrai, I have been to just about every other part of Thailand. If you get the chance, you should definitely go!
Morning:
20min Active & Passive Rotator Cuff Stretch
30 min Calisthenics
-1x 25 sit-ups
-2x 1:00/side Side plank
-1x 25 Russian Twist 10lb DB
-1x 25 Bicycle Crunch
-1x 25 Crunch
-2x 2:00 Elbow Plank
-1x 25 4ct Mountain Climbers
-1x 25 4ct Jumping Jacks
-1x 25 Supermans
-1x 25/side Side Crunches
-1x 25 Burpees
-2x 25 Push-ups
-3x 13 Chin-ups
During the day:
35min Walk @19:00pace
74min Walk @22:15pace
After Work:
10 min Yoga (Sun Salutations)
Evening:
Gym (Chest/Tri):
20 min Rotator Cuff Passive & Active Stretch
83min weights training
10s/10r DB Flat Press w/25 lying leg lifts
10s/10r DB Incline Press w/25 hanging knee raises
5s/10r Pec Deck w/25 4ct flutter kicks
5s/10r Straight bar Pressdown w/2 Ladder Drills
5s/15r Overhead Rope Extension w/Skipping & High Knees
10min stretch and cool down2 -
@skinnyjeanzbound - thanks for the recipe. I will give it a go!
I did the first video of the foot massage last night. I found it to be quite interesting. I think it might be nice to book a real reflexology appt one of these days. That's what I love about this Race - trying different things.2 -
I got in a walk today and did the Jessica Smith workout! Wow! It was hard bcos she was practically zipping through the moves, my form suffered when I tried to keep up with her. I will see if I can try the other options too later this week if I have time.1
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Greetings, my name is Laura, 35. I live in San Diego and have an amazing 5 year old boy. I have been playing on the waiting list and now I am on this team! Whoo Hoo! Have a great week!11
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@cocoajax16 Welcome to the team!!!!!!!3
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@cocoajax16 Glad to have you!
Morning:
20min Active & Passive Rotator Cuff Stretch
10min Yoga (Sun Salutations)
30min Calisthenics
-1x 25 sit-ups
-2x 1:00/side Side plank
-1x 25 Russian Twist 10lb DB
-1x 25 Bicycle Crunch
-1x 25 Crunch
-2x 2:00 Elbow Plank
-1x 25 4ct Mountain Climbers
-1x 25 4ct Jumping Jacks
-1x 25 Supermans
-1x 25/side Side Crunches
-1x 25 Burpees
-2x 25 Push-ups
-3x 13 Chin-ups
After work:
30min Kickboxing workout video
16min Watching Thailand videos while walking on treadmill
Evening:
Gym (Back):
20min Active & Passive Rotator Cuff Stretch
63min Weights
-10sets/10reps deadlift
2x135, 6x185, 2x225
-5sets/10reps seated row
5x160lbs
-5sets/10reps wide grip pulldowns
5x160lbs
-5sets/10reps low cable pull
5x160lbs
-5sets/10reps reverse grip pulldowns
5x160
-5set/10reps decline Pullovers
5x45lbs
-5set/10reps Cable Curls
5x60lbs
-5set/10reps Hammer Curls
5x25lbs
10min stretch and cool down2 -
Welcome to the team @cocoajax16! Glad to have you on board3
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Welcome, @cocoajax16!
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Welcome @cocoajax16 !!!
So loving the kickboxing. Did half of 1st video yesterday afternoon. Felt weird to have stopped after only one side... did second side this afternoon, and the next 30min video and was having so much fun daughter and I did one more video of the dancers version ... moving on we went into foot massages together (had already five one set Monday ) and she proceeded to request we do a back massage and then a head and face video too. Quality time spent together (felt almost nothing as a five year does not massage very hard , she however was nice and relaxed when mommy did her ). Thanks for these moments5 -
Welcome @cocoajax16!! So glad to have you!
I've had a pretty slow start to my week in terms of activity. Had a loooong day at school on Monday (didn't get out until 10:30 pm) and then Valentines yesterday. Today I was able lift some weights before diving into my homework. The rest of this week I definitely plan to step it up. I like hitting my max 700 miles ^-^.
I got my tax return today, so I decided to treat my self to a fit bit! I ordered a Surge 2.3 -
Y'all are awesome! Feeling really sluggish after working all weekend. Going to get the massages knocked out and sometime before Sunday I'm going to break down and eat my asparagus and Brussels sprouts :-(
I haven't figured out how yet, but I HAVE TO do more cardio over the next 20 days. Need to propel myself for 5 continuous miles a day.
Morning:
20min Active & Passive Rotator Cuff Stretch
10min Yoga (Sun Salutations)
30min Calisthenics
-1x 25 sit-ups
-2x 1:00/side Side plank
-1x 25 Russian Twist 10lb DB
-1x 25 Bicycle Crunch
-1x 25 Crunch
-2x 2:00 Elbow Plank
-1x 25 4ct Mountain Climbers
-1x 25 4ct Jumping Jacks
-1x 25 Supermans
-1x 25/side Side Crunches
-1x 25 Burpees
-2x 25 Push-ups
-3x 13 Chin-ups
After work:
30min Kickboxing workout video 247cals
10min Yoga (Sun Salutations)
Evening:
20min Active & Passive Rotator Cuff
72min Circuit Training 765cals
11 rounds
-1x Rope climb
-1x :30 Jump Rope
-1x Sandbag Hoist
-5x 24" Box Jumps
-1x Sled Pull 20yds & drag return
-1x :30 Butt Kickers
-1x Weight Carry 60yds (2 55lb Kb)
-1x Ladder Drill of Choice down and back
-6x Tire Flip
-1x :30 Ski Jumpers
Treadmill 391cals
3min @ 20:00pace
2min @ 10:00pace
16min @ 7:41pace
10min @ 10:00pace
5min @ 20:00pace
10min Cool down Stretch1 -
I'LL BE UPDATING THE WEIGHT-LOSS LEADER SHEET TOMORROW EVENING (THURSDAY).
BE SURE TO UPDATE YOUR WEIGHT, IF YOU WANT TO BE A PART OF THE CHALLENGE!2 -
Hey gang,
I just completed challenge 1 and looking forward to trying 2 tonight. I'm kinda stumped on 3 though -- anyone have suggestions for food?
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Hi All,
Sorry for being quiet the last few days. I did check on the new challenge and completed #1. The full on video was out of my league so I switched to the dance ones even though I probably looked like a drunken pelican. I will be done #2 tonight after giving myself another foot massage which I am glad to lean how to do them myself. I finished #3 which was eating broccoli to try and get more vegetables in my diet. I have always disliked broccoli since it tastes bitter to me and I didn't like the texture. Guess what?! I still hate broccoli...lol.
Good news however and why I have been quiet... My job was evaluated and I got dropped a pay level but we had our appeal and ended up higher than what I was so I got a raise. Preparing the appeal presentation has been consuming most of my time and the stress of it has kept me uncommunicative. Anyway, it is done and I feel much more relaxed and enthusiastic!
Take care and I hope you all have an amazing rest of your week!
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Well ****! I was looking to try something less mentally regurgitating but if you're willing to try asparagus... I don't want to!
Hm.. I sense conflict. Lol
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Being sick was like winding me up. I still have maybe two lingering symptoms by I'm fully back into the swing of working out. And zooooom in off!
I added my Pandora to my cable (=surround sound) and it's been dancing, walking in place, spontaneous sweaty hours on the treadmill, and dance-houseworking like mad! Plus I've gotten in 4-6 videos (various challenges) out of the way already. Challenge two will be the struggle. I might have to shut down all electronics to foot that one. Ha! See what I did there.
Btw.. well over 700 min for the week already. Set out to walk 3-5mi as a valentine for myself... hit 14mi. I must Love Me! ... cause I did it again the next day too!
I'll try to log on the spreadsheet sometime today.
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Dictorbutt wrote: »...
Btw.. well over 700 min for the week already. Set out to walk 3-5mi as a valentine for myself... hit 14mi. I must Love Me! ... cause I did it again the next day too!
I'll try to log on the spreadsheet sometime today.
Wow, that is incredible! Congratulations!!
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For Challenge #3.. I made a Korean shrimp dish with Korean Rice Cakes....It looked, smelled, and tasted bad...Even the texture was awful. I knew I wouldn't like it but it was an adventure lol.2
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Challenge #3 complete! I added 1/2 cup quinoa (instead of rice) to my supper of what we refer to as "slop" - ground turkey, vegetables and soya sauce. Dinner of champions..I know, but when your in a hurry to get somewhere, it's a go-to for us! Back to the quinoa - I didn't even taste it. Felt like a toddler when mom's disguise their food! LOL!1
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Hello team and welcome @cocoajax16! I've been enjoying the spirit of Valentines day and need to stop eating conversation hearts
I'm halfway through the video and have started on the massages. Reflexology is so intriguing to me.
For challenge #3
1. WHAT YOU TRIED: Roasted cauliflower
2. A SEPARATE SENTENCE ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE: I love roasted vegetables and thought I didn't really like roasted cauliflower. I was wrong! I almost ate the entire head by myself.
For all of you who are looking for a yummy way to cook vegetables like broccoli, kale, asparagus, cauliflower, carrots, potatoes, sweet potatoes and green beans, toss them in Olive oil and add a little salt. Then roast them in the oven uncovered on a cookie sheet. I could eat them all day!
I got the greatest news from the physical therapist on Monday, I get to start the return to run program in a week and a half! My knee is doing great after surgery and just needs a little more healing time before I get back on the road. Just in time for nice weather running!6 -
Just a quick update I completed challenge 1 and hopefully by the weekend I'll complete challenge 2. With regards to challenge 3 I made roasted Brussels sprouts
it smelt awful but surprisingly tasted ok. I tossed a little olive oil and added salt and a bit of pepper to taste and roasted in oven.
Looks like everyone is doing great, hope you all have a fab weekend X1 -
Your awesome!Dictorbutt wrote: »Btw.. well over 700 min for the week already. Set out to walk 3-5mi as a valentine for myself... hit 14mi. I must Love Me! ... cause I did it again the next day too!2 -
For Challenge #3
I tried Brussel Sprouts and Asparagus.
My daughter loves both of these so I called her and she talked me through cooking them. I topped them with a bit of parmesan. The were both actually ok. I'm not ready to make them a staple in my diet, but I would eat them again.2
