SAHMU Team Red (closed group)
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Starting MFP Weight 177
Starting SAHMU Weight 164.5
Week 1 Weight 164.5
Goal Weight 120
catching up info
Week 1
Exercise Challenge(7/20-7/27):
Wed: walked, Thursday: walked, Friday: swimming, Saturday: nada Sunday will be walking later
Strength: 25 Squats have never really done these will try starting today (saturday)
Food Challenge(7/20-7/27):
Kitchens closes at 9:30pm! always, I dont eat after 9
Emotional Challenge(7/20-7/27):
Gained weight with each child and never got back to pre pregnancy weight. Hated myself for being one of those "fat moms" so was down on myself and ate more instead of getting off my lazy butt.
Mom of 3 older kids 16,13,12 it just finally came time to worry about me0 -
Okay! Sunday Fun Day! Hahaha!
I did my 30DS and it was the last day on level 1. Tomorrow I get to start level 2. I'm not sure how I feel about that! LOL!! I also did 20 mins of yoga.
Kitchen closed at 8pm tonight.
I hope y'all had a great weekend!
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well, i had a GREAT day. did my 50 minutes of zumba. that included squats!! i did super with my eating...one good thing about hot days is, i don't feel as hungry. i'm getting super nervous for weigh in. its my first week actually trying since my hysterectomy and my dr specifically said it would be harder to lose right now. hopefully i have at least a little loss. i don't care how much..as long as its something!0
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For Sunday:
Cardio: rest day
Strength: rest day
Kitchen: closed at 7:30pm
Well, that's it for rest days for me, had one for strength and two for cardio.
How's everyone doing? Staying motivated???0 -
Morning Ladies,
So I did the squats yesturday, wasnt to bad really, Yay lol. My 13 yr old is so trying to test the waters these days, love em to death but it makes you wish for those days when they thought you were super human . Have a good day all.
Hugs,
Stacy0 -
Okay ... today was Day 1 on level 2 of the 30DS. I'm bushed!
Kitchen closed by 8:30pm. 0 -
well, i wasn't one big hungry today until dinner so i didn't eat much.
did 50 minutes of zumba, with squats
kitchen is closed at 8:25
feeling great!0 -
For Monday:
Cardio: 15 min at 3mph
30 min at 4mph
Strength: 25 squats with 30lb barbell
Kitchen: closed at 6:30pm0 -
Morning Team Red!!! here is the next week's challenge:
Exercise Challenge(7/27-8/3):
Cardio: Lets keep it at 4 days this week ladies. Add Jumping Jacks 10 sets of 10 a day x4 days( you can easily do these in between commercials on T.V. or while cooking or all at once)
Strength: Push-ups 5 sets of 5 per day x 4days. And there are so many variations (full, from the knee, standing, desk, etc)
Food Challenge(7/27-8/3):
Recipe challenge- for this challenge we will each submit a Dinner recipe to our team thread, you will receive 1 point for this, take a vote on your team and then submit the best Dinner recipe to our main thread, we will then all vote for the best recipe on the main thread and the team with the most votes will receive 1 extra point for this challenge. (the catch is you cannot vote for your own team). Remember to include the nutritional content in your receipe.
Emotional Challenge(7/27-8/3):
How do you handle the struggles of being the weight you are in your family?
Sleep Challenge:(7/27-8/3):
Get atleast 7.5 hrs of sleep per night x 4 nights
“It’s not so much that if you sleep, you will lose weight, but if you are sleep-deprived, meaning that you are not getting enough minutes of sleep or good quality sleep, your metabolism will not function properly,” explains Michael Breus, PhD, author of Beauty Sleepand the clinical director of the sleep division for Arrowhead Health in Glendale, Ariz.
Tip of the week:
Cayenne Pepper
In the past five years cayenne pepper has been used in fat burners. Why you ask? Well, cayenne has thermagenic (heats up your body) properties. When your body has to cool itself down it requires calories to do so. Thus, creating a fire for your metabolism.
*Each Team member will recieve one point for each challenge they meet this week and your team will earn a bonus point if everyone completes there challenges.
*A Point will also be awarded to the team with the highest weightloss for the week.
Post your victories daily and please remember to add up your points for next wednesday.0 -
Starting MFP Weight 177
Starting SAHMU Weight 164.5
Week 1 Weight 164.5
Goal Weight 120
catching up info
Week 1
Exercise Challenge(7/20-7/27):
Wed: walked, Thursday: walked, Friday: swimming, Saturday: nada Sunday will be walking later
Strength: 25 Squats have never really done these will try starting today (saturday)
Food Challenge(7/20-7/27):
Kitchens closes at 9:30pm! always, I dont eat after 9
Emotional Challenge(7/20-7/27):
Gained weight with each child and never got back to pre pregnancy weight. Hated myself for being one of those "fat moms" so was down on myself and ate more instead of getting off my lazy butt.
Mom of 3 older kids 16,13,12 it just finally came time to worry about me
Cardio :done
Stregnth: did 3x
Food Challenge: done
Emotional Challenge: done0 -
Okay ~ Kitchen closed at 9pm today.
I did tons of cardio today ... L2D2 of 30DS.
25 squats done too.!
Tomorrow is weigh in. I'm not gonna do well. Tom came for a visit today. Ugh ... Damn TOM!! Hahahaha! Ah well ... no use getting upset over it.
I will post my recipe and emotional challenge in the am! Have a great evening y'all! 0 -
For Tuesday:
Cardio: 15 min at 3mph, 30 min at 4mph
Strength: 25 squats with 31lb barbell
Kitchen: closed at 7:30pm0 -
Okay ~ Kitchen closed at 9pm today.
I did tons of cardio today ... L2D2 of 30DS.
25 squats done too.!
Tomorrow is weigh in. I'm not gonna do well. Tom came for a visit today. Ugh ... Damn TOM!! Hahahaha! Ah well ... no use getting upset over it.
I will post my recipe and emotional challenge in the am! Have a great evening y'all!
I hear ya!! Mine is still here too! Damn it!0 -
cardio:70 minutes zumba
strength: 40 squats
kitchen: closes at 9
big weigh in tomorrow. i'm so nervous!!!!0 -
Mornin Girls,
Down 1.4 pounds, a teeny bit more than my average of 1 per week. I keep hoping I will have a big loss one week but am ok just puttering along. Keep up the awesome work and have a great day. Oh we(my family) don't post pictures on the internet, so Im not sure if I can follow thru on that, hope it doesnt upset anyone. I know that may seem crazy in the Facebook etc age heh but it is what it is.
Hugs,
Stacy0 -
Mornin Girls,
Down 1.4 pounds, a teeny bit more than my average of 1 per week. I keep hoping I will have a big loss one week but am ok just puttering along. Keep up the awesome work and have a great day. Oh we(my family) don't post pictures on the internet, so Im not sure if I can follow thru on that, hope it doesnt upset anyone. I know that may seem crazy in the Facebook etc age heh but it is what it is.
Hugs,
Stacy
That does not bother me! I know many folks that don't post pics of themselves on the net! 0 -
Mornin Girls,
Down 1.4 pounds, a teeny bit more than my average of 1 per week. I keep hoping I will have a big loss one week but am ok just puttering along. Keep up the awesome work and have a great day. Oh we(my family) don't post pictures on the internet, so Im not sure if I can follow thru on that, hope it doesnt upset anyone. I know that may seem crazy in the Facebook etc age heh but it is what it is.
Hugs,
Stacy
I don't have a problem with it.0 -
i'm down 3 1/2 pounds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! my first weigh in with myfitnesspal and i'm thankful i found you guys!!!!0
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i'm down 3 1/2 pounds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! my first weigh in with myfitnesspal and i'm thankful i found you guys!!!!
Holy Moly!! That is Great!! Keep up the great work!!!0 -
i'm down 3 1/2 pounds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! my first weigh in with myfitnesspal and i'm thankful i found you guys!!!!
WOW!! WTG!!!0 -
Okay ... These pics are from last week. I figure, what the hell. I go out in public at this weight so the whole world sees me, why not go ahead and post here. **sigh**
Also ~ Stats for this week.
Starting MFP Weight = 169
Starting SAHMU Weight = 167
Week 2 Weight = 167 ( I really am up to 168, but TOM is visiting. I hope that gain does not really count! )
Goal Weight = 145
Food Challenge(7/27-8/3):
The recipe I'm sharing is from SkinnyTaste.com. I made this last week and my kids LOVED it!! I actually made half the recipe and it was fine. This is a new favorite in our house and I'm making it again tonight, but adding some chicken! All the nutritional values are there on the link. Enjoy!
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/07/easiest-pasta-and-broccoli-recipe.html
Emotional Challenge(7/27-8/3):
I really don't have many struggles being the weight I am with my family. My Aunt is on Weight Watchers and has lost close to 80 lbs! My Mom is watching her diet and has lost a few pounds this year. She's not on WW or MFP. But she does practice yoga and is quite active. My kids are the appropriate weight for their ages. My Hubby is the skinny one! So I guess living with him is a challenge in it's self!! He eats anything and gains nothing. AND he's healthy!! No high blood pressure, no high cholesterol, no health issues at all! Well aside from his after effects from being severely dehydrated 1 1/2 yrs ago. He still has a few light headed moments and was told he may not be right for at least 2 years. But aside from that it is a HUGE challenge to eat appropriately with him around! LOL! He is VERY supportive of me and my weight loss journey too!
Okay ... there you go! I will be back later to report my exercise for the day! Have a great Wednesday y'all! 0 -
Crap ... pics will not post. I even made them public.
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My pics are on my profile on here. Can't figure out what I did wrong and why they are not showing. LOL!
Okay ... Day 3 of level 2 of 30DS. There are a LOT of planks in that. Can that count as push ups? I did get all 40 jumping jacks done as well. They are in that level 2.
I hope y'all had a great day! I'll catch up with ya later! 0 -
Starting MFP Weight = 140
Starting SAHMU Weight = 140
Week 2 Weight = 136.5
Goal Weight = 110
Food Challenge(7/27-8/3): This is the most delicious dinner EVER!!! if i'm feeling frisky i add a small pinch of mexican blend cheese on top!
Amy's Amazing White Chicken Chili
(Makes about 6 servings, recipe from my sister-in-law Amy, another one of the many great cooks in the Denny family.)
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, fat trimmed
2 tsp. + 2 tsp. vegetable or olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 tsp. minced garlic
2 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. oregano (I used Mexican oregano, but any type of oregano will work)
1/2 - 1 tsp. ground cayenne pepper (I used a very scant 1/2 teaspoon, but I'm kind of a wimp on hot foods)
2 cans diced green Anaheim chiles (4 oz. can; the recipe called for one 7 oz. can which I didn't have)
4 cups chicken stock or canned chicken broth
2 cans (15 oz.) Great Northern Beans or other white beans, with juice
1 tsp. chicken flavor base (I was using very flavorful homemade chicken stock, so I didn't add this, but I would if I used canned chicken broth)
Optional: 1 small bunch cilantro, chopped (about 1/2 - 3/4 cup chopped cilantro)
Trim all visible fat and tendons from the chicken breasts, then heat 2 tsp. oil in a heavy non-stick pan, add chicken and saute until the chicken is cooked through and barely starting to brown. Remove from pan and let cool.
While chicken is cooking, heat the other 2 teaspoons of oil in a heavy soup pot, then saute onions until they're softened and just starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and saute about 1 minute more, then add the ground cumin, oregano, and ground cayenne pepper and saute a couple minutes more.
Add canned diced green Anaheim chilis, 2 cans white beans, 4 cups chicken stock or canned chicken broth, and chicken flavor base (if using), turn to low simmer and let cook for 30 minutes.
While the chili simmers, use your fingers or a fork to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces. (Don't cut, because cut chicken pieces will shred apart into strings in the chili when they cook.) After the chili has simmered for 30 minutes, add the chicken and simmer 10-15 minutes more.
If using cilantro, chop it while the chili simmers the last 10-15 minutes with the chicken added. Then add the chopped cilantro and simmer about 5 minutes more. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 814 g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
301
Calories from Fat
114
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
12.6g
19%
Saturated Fat
3.2g
16%
Cholesterol
126mg
42%
Sodium
633mg
26%
Total Carbohydrates
3.1g
1%
Dietary Fiber
0.6g
3%
Sugars
1.3g
Protein
41.8g
Vitamin A 4% • Vitamin C 3%
Calcium 5% • Iron 14%
jumping jacks: i did 3 1 minute sessions. i didn't count but i know it was way over 100
push ups: did 25. they are tough for me..but i did them!!
Emotional Challenge(7/27-8/3):
I handle the struggles of being the weight i am by trying to not let my children notice how much it actually hurts me. i still take them to the pool/lake and i wear a swimming suit, even though all i do is look at all the other women who are much thinner and wish i could look like them. i still take them to the playground and play with them..even if its only for 10-15 minutes.0 -
For Wednesday:
Cardio- jumping jack -done
Strength- push ups- done
Emotional: My weight has never had any effect on my family life, I still do all the things I did before. I have been lucky enough that I carry a little extra weight fairly well, and I can usually hide any trouble spots if I wear the right clothes.0 -
Recipe Challenge:
Sunset Chicken
~1 whole roaster chicken, cleaned and dried
~6 Celestial Seasonings Almond sunset tea bags
~1 T evoo (optional)
~salt & pepper to taste (optional)
~water
1. Place bird in roaster pan. Add about 1/2 inch water to bottom of pan. Fold a piece of foil to fit in the bottom cavity of the bird. It should look like a small dish.
2. Generously moisten 4 teabags and place inside the bird on the foil.
3. Brush outside of bird with evoo and salt & pepper to taste. (I skip this part since we don't eat the skin.)
4. Place remaining teabags in water around bird & loosely tent with foil, place in 375 oven for 1.5 to 2 hours ( based on a 5lb
bird.)
5. Last half hour remove foil so the bird will brown. ( sometimes I forget to do this part, but since we peel the skin off anyways it doesn't matter)
We also use the drippings to make a really good gravy, it's great over rice!!
The nutritional facts are based on five 4oz serving ( bird only, no gravy)
Calories: 254 per 4 oz (this is if you use the evoo)
Carbs: 0
Fat: 18
Protein: 23
Fiber: 00 -
Hello everyone! This is my first post for SAHMU & I'm excited to be part of this group!
Here are my stats:
Starting MFP weight: 154 lbs
Starting SAHMU weight: 149 lbs
Week 1 weight: 149 lbs
Goal Weight: 140 lbs
Emotional Challenge: How I handle being at this weight in my family is probably not very healthy. I just ignore the nay-sayers (mainly my Mom), and all of their advice. I get tired of being told that I have to do crunches and stomach exercises to get rid of my Mummy-Tummy! So I just ignore the comments and remarks and change the subject. I also avoid conversation about weight and exercising. I'd rather just not discuss it. My Mom is workout and weight obsessed! She tries to talk about it in every single conversation and brings it up constantly about how great her workout was or what her tainer told her to do, and what diet she's on, and blah, blah, blah. Growing up, I've never known my Mother not on a diet. She's ingrained in myself and my 2 sisters that looks are what matter most and she was never happy about how she looked and still isn't. So, because I'm very unconfrontational, I just ignore her comments and converstaions because I'm tired of the same issue over and over and over. She also told me that I may just have to get surgery (aka a tummy tuck) in order to look thin. Those comments hurt, and I'm the heaviest out of my sisters, so I get the brunt of it.
Recipe Challenge:
Easy Taco Salad
Ingredients:
1 lb. of extra lean ground turkey meat
1 package of reduced sodium taco seasoning
Tomatoes
Kidney beans
Shredded romain lettuce
Shredded 2% cheddar cheese
Salsa
Method:
Follow directions on taco seasoning package to brown & season meat.
Lay lettuce in bottom of individual bowls. Throw other ingredients into bowl. Once meat is ready, throw into bowl. Mix together. Enjoy!
Another way of serving is laying the lettuce on the bottom, topped with the meat, then cheese, salsa, beans, tomatoes and a dollop of 5% sour cream.
This recipe is always great after a hectic day or if you have to run the kids to sports or dance at night.0 -
For Thursday:
Cardio: 60 min walk & jumping jacks ~ DONE
Strength: push-ups ~ DONE
Kitchen: closed at 6:30pm
Lights Out: 10:30pm, I have to be up at 5:45am so that will give me just over 7hrs0 -
Jumping Jacks done!
Dreaded push ups done!
I went to bed at 10:15 and was up by 6am. So, I got about 7 1/2 hrs last night. 0 -
Fitness Challenge:
Cardio: 45 mins, including jumpin jacks - done!
Strength: pushups - done!0
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