TEAM FOUR
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We've really closed the gap on 1st place! We're doing great , Smashers!! Keep it goin
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I went to the outside outlet mall Walked around for 3 hours. I am giving myself credit for this because I walked fast and returned to the car when I bought something. I walked pretty fast and the reason I am taking credit for this is because it included fast walking and no food. I walked into a bakery outlet and walked back out. Everything would be bread and snack type foods. I could of gotten a gallon if goldfish crackers. Did a big pass. Strawberries were $.99 at the woodmans Score.3
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Challenge # 3 - Grab a bag of bugs!
1. What did you try?
Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
2. Tell us about your experience:
The first time I tried them I just couldn't get myself to eat them cold. They are meant to be eaten cold but I heated it. Oh it was way too sweet....the dark chocolate chips.melted and that just made it sweeter! I used organic honey to sweeten it - recipe called for stevia or sweetener like that but I don't use them so I used honey. Definitely didn't need the honey or an addl sweetner. I ate them again this morning but cold. I actually liked them better cold once I got past the texture - it really weirded me out. Also weird thing eating rhem cold they didnt seem as sweet! I will try this again for sure. Maybe with fruit would be better?2 -
Oh, what a Saturday. Started out at 4am with my feverish 9-year-old (who is the size of a 12-year-old, seriously, he's huge) crawling into bed with me because he couldn't sleep. Which of course meant I got no sleep either after that...oh well. But! I did another one of those kickboxing videos, then did a slow 12-mile run, then finished up the night with the rest of the massage videos. All challenges done! I'm 102 minutes behind the full 700. Sundays are usually very much a rest day for me as I recover from my long Saturday runs, but I will try to do something tomorrow to at least get closer to the 700 for the week and help the team
G'night, Smashers! 1 -
Challenge 3
1. What did you try?
Dried Persimmon
2. Tell us about your experience.
I'd never had a persimmon and had no idea what to expect besides the fact that the bag said it's a citrus. Didn't really taste like citrus to me at all. In fact, I thought it tasted like a sweet potato. It wasn't the best thing I've ever had, but it also wasn't the worst. I might snack on the rest of the bag.
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One more massage video to go and about an hour to max out.
@ShansGotGoals I've made overnight oats before and my daughter loves them. I had some recipes that used several different combinations. She's asked me to make them again for her and I just haven't done it. Maybe I should do that and surprise her.
@carinamenina Hope your boy is feeling better.
@lynnbaum That's some great minutes and good job passing up the baked goods.2 -
Hey everyone! Friday sure was an interesting day for me. It was my friend's birthday and she absolutely LOVES seafood. I went along thinking I'll get the salmon or something. I entered a whole new world. I tried 4 new things that night, although nothing that was looking back at me.
1. WHAT YOU TRIED: catfish tacos, alligator, crab dip, frog legs.
2. A SEPARATE SENTENCE ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE. Fish tacos were absolutely amazing, alligator was great, crab dip and frog legs however, absolutely disgusting. Everyone else enjoyed them however, guess they just weren’t for me.3 -
Challenge 3
What I tried: Preparing my own tofu
What I experienced: It wasn't too hard to prepare! I've had tofu before in restaurants but never at home. After draining and pressing it, I made a the Thai Tom Kha soup with it. Tom Kha is like a spicy coconut soup with ginger, garlic, shallots, cilantro, thai peppers, and oyster mushrooms. I usually make it with chicken, but substituted that out for tofu. It came out pretty good!2 -
plainanjelik wrote: »Hey everyone! Friday sure was an interesting day for me. It was my friend's birthday and she absolutely LOVES seafood. I went along thinking I'll get the salmon or something. I entered a whole new world. I tried 4 new things that night, although nothing that was looking back at me.
1. WHAT YOU TRIED: catfish tacos, alligator, crab dip, frog legs.
2. A SEPARATE SENTENCE ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE. Fish tacos were absolutely amazing, alligator was great, crab dip and frog legs however, absolutely disgusting. Everyone else enjoyed them however, guess they just weren’t for me.
I love fish taco!!! So good.1 -
ShansGotGoals wrote: »Challenge # 3 - Grab a bag of bugs!
1. What did you try?
Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
2. Tell us about your experience:
The first time I tried them I just couldn't get myself to eat them cold. They are meant to be eaten cold but I heated it. Oh it was way too sweet....the dark chocolate chips.melted and that just made it sweeter! I used organic honey to sweeten it - recipe called for stevia or sweetener like that but I don't use them so I used honey. Definitely didn't need the honey or an addl sweetner. I ate them again this morning but cold. I actually liked them better cold once I got past the texture - it really weirded me out. Also weird thing eating rhem cold they didnt seem as sweet! I will try this again for sure. Maybe with fruit would be better?
I have a peanut butter banana over night oat recipe. I love them so much!! I'll post it here2 -
@carinamenina the flu is going around so bad that I went to visit my grandma in the hospital and had my son with me, they wouldn't let him in the hospital! If you're not a patient and under 12 you're not allowed in the hospital0
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What a beautiful weekend here!! It's so much easier to get minutes in with weather like this2
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We are only 70 points out of first and could make that up with everyone completing the challenges. I just finished the last foot massage and I only need another 20 minutes for the 700 max. I'll get that when I do my yoga tonight. 2
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Got all my minutes and challenges in. Come on Smashers! Let's knock team 1 out!4
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CHALLENGE #3: “GRAB A BAG OF BUGS!”
1. WHAT DID YOU TRY? RAW Tomatoes
2. TELL US ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE. I have NEVER liked RAW tomatoes. I can eat all the tomato products but the raw food itself has always been just wrong to me..LOL SO i have tried it a few times over the years and just haven't been able to deal with the texture and flavor. BUT i decided i would try it ONE more time because its one of those things YOU KNOW... THIS time it wasn't so bad. I was able to swallow it and not have to spit it out, so that is MAJOR progress for me.3 -
OK I have finished all my challenges and I have maxed out my minutes !!!
Everyone is doing an AWESOME job this week. Some of us started off a bit slow but we have all managed to bounce back in time.
COME ON SMASHERS !!!!1 -
WEEK FOUR: TUK TUK TO THAILAND!
DESTINATION: CHIANG RAI, THAILAND! MILES: 5019
VIDEO 1 - CHIANG RAI - HEAVEN OF THE NORTH - 6 MINUTES FOR WATCHING DONE
VIDEO 2 - 12 THINGS NOT TO DO IN THAILAND - 4 MINUTES FOR WATCHING DONE
CHALLENGE #1: “MUAY THAI ANYONE?” (10 POINTS)
MUAY THAI (NOT “MAI TAI”!) IS THE NATIONAL SPORT OF THAILAND. IT IS A COMBAT SPORT LIKE NO OTHERS! FIGHTERS USE THEIR KNEES, ELBOWS, SHINS AND HANDS TO IMPLEMENT BONE CRUSHING STRIKES!
TO EARN YOUR 10 POINT FOR CHALLENGE #1 COMPLETE THE 30 MINUTE KICKBOXING VIDEO. YOU CAN ALSO DO OPTION #1: 30 MINUTE KICKBOXING WORK ON YOUR ABS WITH JESSICA SMITH AND PEANUT OR OPTION #2: COMPLETE ALL OF THREE SMALLER VIDEOS 3 TIMES (3X) EACH. IF YOU CHOOSE THIS OPTION YOU MUST COMPLETE 9 VIDEOS (3X3).
1 VIDEO/1 VIDEO DONE
OR
0/1 VIDEO W/JESSICA & PEANUT DONE
OR
0X3/3X3 DONE
CHALLENGE #2 : “SABAI (RELAX!) YOUR FEET!” (10 POINTS)
TO EARN YOUR 10 POINTS FOR CHALLENGE #2, MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN A COMFORTABLE POSITION HAVE ON LOOSE CLOTHING AND SOME NICE LOTION OR OIL IS FUN TOO! SIMPLY DO THE FOUR YOUTUBE VIDEOS TWICE EACH (ONCE FOR EACH FOOT). ***YOUR MASSAGE MINUTES MAY COUNT FOR YOUR MILEAGE MINUTES.
VIDEO 1 (10 MIN) - 2/2 DONE
VIDEO 2 (6.5 MIN) - 2/2 DONE
VIDEO 3 (3.29 MIN) - 2/2 DONE
VIDEO 4 (4.02 MIN) - 2/2 DONE
CHALLENGE #3: “GRAB A BAG OF BUGS!” (5 POINTS) DONE
TO EARN YOUR 5 POINTS FOR CHALLENGE #3 JUST EAT SOMETHING YOU’VE BEEN AFRAID TO TRY OR HAVE TRIED IN THE PAST AND DIDN’T LIKE! YOU MUST POST ON YOUR TEAM THREAD:
1. WHAT YOU TRIED
2. A SEPARATE SENTENCE ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE THEN (AND ONLY THEN) PUT YOUR “ 5” IN THE CHALLENGE #3 BOX (AT THE SAME TIME AS YOUR POST)! IMPORTANT: YOU MUST FOLLOW THE FORMAT EXACTLY, OR YOU WILL NOT GET CREDIT!
1. WHAT DID YOU TRY?
2. TELL US ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE.
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812 / 700 MINUTES DONE
MON - 82
TUE - 140
WED - 120
THU - 106
FRI - 124
SAT - 150
SUN - 90 might get a few more before days end0 -
WE GOT THEM BY 15 POINTS !!! We have a HUGE chance of winning this week !!!2
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SORRY SORRY SORRY Everyone!! Its been hard keeping up with my groups this week with my kids home. Just 1 more week and things go back to normal. I completed my massages today leaving me 15 minutes to max out so I did a nice long stretch!! PHEW I didn't think I would make it but here I am on my computer well past midnight French time updating everything. Here it is!!!WEEK FOUR: TUK TUK TO THAILAND!
DESTINATION: CHIANG RAI, THAILAND! MILES: 5019
VIDEO 1 - CHIANG RAI - HEAVEN OF THE NORTH - 6 MINUTES FOR WATCHING DONE✅
VIDEO 2 - 12 THINGS NOT TO DO IN THAILAND - 4 MINUTES FOR WATCHING DONE✅
CHALLENGE #1: “MUAY THAI ANYONE?” (10 POINTS) DONE!!✅
MUAY THAI (NOT “MAI TAI”!) IS THE NATIONAL SPORT OF THAILAND. IT IS A COMBAT SPORT LIKE NO OTHERS! FIGHTERS USE THEIR KNEES, ELBOWS, SHINS AND HANDS TO IMPLEMENT BONE CRUSHING STRIKES!
TO EARN YOUR 10 POINT FOR CHALLENGE #1 COMPLETE THE 30 MINUTE KICKBOXING VIDEO. YOU CAN ALSO DO OPTION #1: 30 MINUTE KICKBOXING WORK ON YOUR ABS WITH JESSICA SMITH AND PEANUT OR OPTION #2: COMPLETE ALL OF THREE SMALLER VIDEOS 3 TIMES (3X) EACH. IF YOU CHOOSE THIS OPTION YOU MUST COMPLETE 9 VIDEOS (3X3).
1 VIDEO/1 VIDEO DONE!
CHALLENGE #2 : “SABAI (RELAX!) YOUR FEET!” (10 POINTS) DONE!!✅
TO EARN YOUR 10 POINTS FOR CHALLENGE #2, MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN A COMFORTABLE POSITION HAVE ON LOOSE CLOTHING AND SOME NICE LOTION OR OIL IS FUN TOO! SIMPLY DO THE FOUR YOUTUBE VIDEOS TWICE EACH (ONCE FOR EACH FOOT). ***YOUR MASSAGE MINUTES MAY COUNT FOR YOUR MILEAGE MINUTES.
VIDEO 1 (10 MIN) - 2/2 DONE
VIDEO 2 (6.5 MIN) - 2/2 DONE
VIDEO 3 (3.29 MIN) - 2/2 DONE
VIDEO 4 (4.02 MIN) - 2/2 DONE
CHALLENGE #3: “GRAB A BAG OF BUGS!” (5 POINTS) DONE!!✅
TO EARN YOUR 5 POINTS FOR CHALLENGE #3 JUST EAT SOMETHING YOU’VE BEEN AFRAID TO TRY OR HAVE TRIED IN THE PAST AND DIDN’T LIKE! YOU MUST POST ON YOUR TEAM THREAD:
1. WHAT YOU TRIED
2. A SEPARATE SENTENCE ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE THEN (AND ONLY THEN) PUT YOUR “ 5” IN THE CHALLENGE #3 BOX (AT THE SAME TIME AS YOUR POST)! IMPORTANT: YOU MUST FOLLOW THE FORMAT EXACTLY, OR YOU WILL NOT GET CREDIT!
1. WHAT DID YOU TRY? ASPARAGUS
2. TELL US ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE. I'VE TRIED THIS SEVERAL TIMES SEVERAL DIFFERENT WAYS AND HAVE NEVER BEEN FOND OF THEM. I TRIED AGAIN BUT THIS TIME PICKLED....YEA NO. STILL NOT MY THING.
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700 / 700 MINUTES DONE
MON - 151 MINUTES
TUE - 0 MINUTES
WED - 208 MINUTES
THU - 0 MINUTES
FRI - 177 MINUTES
SAT - 100 MINUTES
SUN - 64 MINUTES (massages plus 15 minute stretch!!)2 -
Crap! The only way we can beat team one is if all the challenge points get filled and some of those under 700 minutes to get some last minute miles in!! Go! Go! Go!!0
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**clarification
We are currently in first for the week, but second overall1 -
I got some time in with a great walk
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We are doing awesome this week! Only one blank spot on the challenges and 9 of us maxed out on minutes. A couple more were super close. Way to go, Smashers!0
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I have to show off my good work. I had to take a picture of this. I went shopping at woodmans and just bought food I figured I needed to eat healthy this week. I don't have that Idea that I might eat healthy but these are the foods I enjoy eating. Woodmans does have a great produce department.
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I did also try a form of a veggie lasagna. I made a couple for DH and then one for me. OMG it was really good. I got a local made sauce that was really good.
I had to have a great salad with it. 
I just feel so much better when I eat in terms of nutrition. Then I had to go for a walk. Note. In the veggie one that I made for myself there is only 1 noodle in it. All veggies. Let me tell you that it was really good 4 -
I did it, I did it! I finally had a week where I maxed out on minutes, and with only an hour to spare. Took a lot of walking circles inside my house (which is tiny so that's a lot of circles) but I made it. Feeling good about that. Even hit my step goal today, which is super rare for today because I usually rest completely on Sundays so I average closer to 4-5k steps. But I really wanted to help out the team We rock, Smashers!!! 4
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Argh!! 5 points!! This is so frustrating!! BUT, you all did an amazing job again. We are always right behind Team 1. I am sure we are causing them all kinds of stress because we are always so close behind. We can still win this Team! Only 70 points from 1st place total so far! We can totally catch up! Lets have a successful week 5!!4
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WEEK SIX DESTINATION IS UP AND RUNNING!
DIVERTITI!1 -
@lynnbaum Should I just send you a message with my address so you can send me some samples? I'd love to be your taste tester, haha!
And your fridge = perfection!! Way to prep for a killer week!!
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