Challenge #3

On Monday I went way overboard with candy so I decided to give it up for the remainder of the week and I have to say I was successful. Tuesday thru Saturday and more than likely today as well. It was those darn chocolate peanut butter eggs and Cadbury eggs.

CHALLENGE #1
I chose the 5K frostbite challenge
I walked outside every day this week to break it up (I got in more than 5K but I don't think it was 10K). We've finally had some good weather in Scotland (daffodils are starting to come up already, whuuuut?) so it was as good an excuse to get out as any!

CHALLENGE #3
This is slightly controversial (ish), because I left behind a generally regarded 'healthy' food. I left behind avocados this week because I was getting a bit obsessed. I would take one to work for lunch every weekday! I know.
I did it because last time I was losing weight I was having green smoothies for dinner pretty much every night I wasn't at my parents' for dinner and I was having two small avocados a day, and I lost 20lbs in 3 months! So I figured, it fills me up and is good for me, I'll go back to what I know. But this time I'm not losing as much or as fast... okay, so that's because I'm not working out as much and not making as healthy food choices... so I thought I'd leave them a while. I'll go back to them eventually but for now I'm enjoying the lack of expense, those things cost an arm and a leg lol!

Did the videos on Saturday

I chose the 5K frostbite, did this outside walking from different building locations at work (we own three different buildings in the same town, so draped the car, and footed it all week, well over the 5K. @MissionEnforcer

So sorry to have let you all down on the third challenge, but it was THAT week on top of everything else, and I caved, chocolate and coffee are my two bad habits, and I couldn't do it.... maybe next time,

ETA content. Lol

Challenge #1-
I chose All three: both 2.5k and 5k Frostbite Footraces and the 10.49 mi Iditarod Dare.
One for exercise purposes but I stopped and danced for about a half hour.
Second- I walked sober. Just walked. Kept walking. I intended to have a drink for my friend who passed Sunday from diabetes complications. I never got that drink. I just walked. He was a double amputee when he passed at age 34... I just walked.
Lastly, I walked. I danced. I drank. I repeated. Cheers my friend. (Spread out over two nights).

On a lighter note it was a great week. I won two step challenges. One by almost double!

Challenge #2- I had to use option 2, the written out version. I still will get to the videos (personal conquest lol).
Comments: I suck at hip raises. It's like I don't have any. Oh haha *reads notes* I was doing squat holds in Michaels while picking out floss colors because I kept getting caught doing squats. Haha! Good times that was! Hey, do what you can where you can, right?!

Challenge #3- I gave up the recently revisited cakes, cookies, and ice cream.
I had those mushy ice cream ball things after sushi the other day (shared with two people) otherwise it was a good week. I'm finally at my free day and I don't have one craving anymore. Catch 22! Lol

It was a hectic and trying yet productive and active week. I love these challenges. However, life (or death in this case) challenges are certainly taking the lead right now.

Strength
Life
Living

Good Evening Team 3! I hope everyone had a fabulous week!!!
Challenge #1
I completed 15 miles this week, by doing a variety of things. I went to the gym 4 days this week and completed my miles on elliptical, treadmill, and stairmaster. I also went hiking outdoors. What can I say, I get bored easy!

Challenge# 3

I left behind Diet Dr. Pepper. I feel tired. Haha. Ok, on a serious note. I did not really miss diet soda besides the caffeine. I feel cleaner and less toxic. I will try hard to continue onward leaving all diet drinks behind.

Ciao,

Laura

Sorry, I forgot to label this before.

Challenge #1:
I've finished the 2.5k outdoor walk with my dog gunner. I was hoping to get more outdoor time, but the weather didn't cooperate.

I chose to walk b/c I'm still recovering from a knee/ankle injury and can't yet handle the impact of running on cement.

We held onto 5th place! Way to go team

Although, missing 25 points is really sad. Good luck this week!

I have an overwhelming urge to watch Cool Runnings.

"Ye dead?"
"Ya mon"

Love that film.

I completed challenge 1 (both) videos. They were actually a lot of fun!

I was planning to do challenge 2 as well today but it turned out to be a day of non stop errands. I am planning a strength workout tmrw so maybe it will be useful as a stretching session after the strength.

I completed challenge 3 too yesterday. I will make a separate post to ensure its in the right format.

Sorry team... my plan was to hit this week hard. Well instead life hit me hard. Woke up really achy n not feeling well yesterday.. tried to lie to myself but today proved it. middle ear infection and bronchitis are the diagnosis after feeling really bad and going to doctor per my hubby insistance. thankfully i was at the doc when my bp dropped super low so iv and fluids were my afternoon. Not sure what i will be able to get done this week but i will try after giving myself at least tomorrow to rest.

Welcome @stk76 its great to have you!

Welcome @stk76 to the team x

CHALLENGE #3
I made ginger tea.
I am not sure if it will count ... but i made ginger honey tea from a teabag dropped off by my neighbor. I was diagnosed with bronchitis yesterday so she dropped it on my front door to help me feel better when getting kids off to school. I drank it .. but have no real taste right now so it was hot liquid.. but was reheated several times before i could finish due to falling alseep.

Challenge#3
I made Beef and Broccoli Stirfry with Cabbage, Peppers and Onions.
I was sent an email with a few diabetic recipes in it and this is one I chose to make. It has fresh ginger in it and it was tasty! I served it over brown rice and my husband and I had a very healthy dinner.