**Team D'Terminators - August Challenge** (closed group)

Okay everyone, I just wanted to write our challenge group and let you know the dilemma I have going on..... I very much want to be a part of this group because I feel that I need some sort of competition and drive to get myself going and to better myself and lose more weight. However, I also feel that beginning this challenge has made me second guess myself and my abilities, because being almost 300 pounds, I am very limited to the things I am able to do. I have NOT been exercising very long, and therefore many of the challenges we have throughout the week terrify me. I don't know whether or not I should drop out of this challenge and allow someone who is truly able to complete the challenges each day in order to not cheat the team their points, or maybe stay in the challenge so I have the motivation I need, even if attempting the exercises and failing makes me feel bad. I don't know what to do, and could really use some help/motivation/advise.

Any ideas?

If you're willing to try to do all of the challenges, I say stick with it. We're already close to a quarter of the way there; only a little more than 3 more weeks to go. We're here for support if you need it. Ask for the modifications for the challenges you can't quite do and break up the large sets into something manageable. Even if you have to spread out the smaller sets throughout the day, just do whatever it takes to get it done. And never feel bad about having a hard time with it; we all had to start somewhere. These challenges are hard, as long as you're trying your best, you should be proud that you're pushing yourself!

Ok got all my squats and water done. I sure don't drink as much water when I'm not at work! I will be under on calories today, I will make sure. Tomorrows another story

25 lunges completed and 64 oz water down. Can't wait to weigh in tomorrow! Going out on a date night with the hubby tonight! So overdue!!! Will be under cals tonight as well. Making sure I don't overinduldge. Night! Good luck tomorrow everone!

Hi guys!! Just checking in since I didn't get a chance to yesterday since I was out and about in NYC and didn't have internet access. I was over my water, under my calories, but unfortunately didn't get my 25 pushups done. So, I'm glad we're getting a wash this week.

Today, I have had 12 cups of water, under my calories, and did my 25 squat lunges! Tomorrow is my half marathon!! Oh, and I don't have access to a scale since I'm traveling so I will have to keep my weight the same as last Sunday :-(

Welcome to all the new team members!!!!

Everyone who responded to my previous post-

I want to first thank you all for showing me so much support. I have decided that I will be sticking to the challenge even though I know it will be a rough few weeks, but I also know that I need to push myself in order to learn that I can do this life-transformation, and do it for me.

Again, thanks so much for all the support, you guys rock!

Kim

I know this is a little early, but here is my recipe for next week....

Honey Chicken Stir-Fry.... I LOVED it over some rice.

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 garlic clove, minced
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 package (16 oz) frozen broccoli stir-fry vegies
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water

In large nonstick skillet, stir fry chicken and garlic in 2 teaspoons oil. Add honey, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until chicken is lightly browned and juices run clear. Remove and keep warm.

In same pan, stir-fry vegies in remaining oil for 4-5 minutes or until tender. Return chicken to the pan, stir to coat. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth, gradually stir into chicken mixture. Bring to a boil, cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Serve with rice.

Makes 4 servings
1 cup stir-fry mixture (without rice) equals:
243 calories
5 g fat
66 mg cholesterol
470 mg sodium
19 g carbs
3 g fiber
28 g protein

Enjoy!

All done! I got my extra mile in today, under cals & over on water. As for the bonus challenge, my DVD had me doing those moves at about the same reps and I couldn't fathom doing more squat kicks. Those suckers are hard!

Have a great night everyone!

weigh in 142.8 ..ouch. gained. hopefully some is water retention. also sorry for not logging in yesterday. i did everything except under cals

Down 6.9. Crazy. I have been sick all week and haven't felt much like eating, but I can't remember the last time I lost that much in a week! Probably never!!