TEAM THIN TO WIN-WEEK 2 (CLOSE GROUP!)

carmcd
carmcd Posts: 115
edited September 30 in Health and Weight Loss
HERE WE COME WEEK 2!!!!!!!

This is the week two team challenge. This should be done in addition to your normal workout routine.
This is a challenge and is not a replacement! If you need a beginner workout please contact your team
captain for ideas.
Week Two Daily Exercise Challenge
Daily Exercise = 1 point per member per day. If everyone does it you will be awarded a 5 point bonus for
the team!
WELCOME BACK FROM YOUR DAY OF REST WE’RE STARTING WEEK #2 YOU ARE NO LONGER
ROCKSTARS YOU’VE MOVED ON TO BEAST MODE!
Day 1 Exercise Challenge - 50 Squat Kicks*
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSu-wci9uTo )
Day 2 Exercise Challenge – 50 Swimmer’s Presses + 1 Extra Mile jog, walk,run
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYwzaUXK6gs) * You may use cans of soup or bottles of water if u
don’t have weights
Day 3 Exercise Challenge – 50 Situps or Ab Crunches* + 50 Mountain Climbers
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI8u58hPam4 )
Day 4 Exercise Challenge – 3 sets of 21’s + 100 Jumping Jacks (Bicep Curls may be done with cans of soup
or bottles of water if you don’t have any weights)
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xLcsg-5Dw8 ) 21’s The video is a little long sorry.
Day 5 Exercise Challenge – 50 Globe jumps + 100 Jumping Jacks + 100 Stair Climbs (jog or run)
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKKKNR5USXc )
Day 6 Exercise Challenge – 40 Shoulder Presses + 1 extra mile + 50 crunches
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpWrzp9Mnyg) Shoulder Press
Day 7 Rest! You deserve it!
Week Two Weekly Team Challenge
Each team must coordinate a 100 mile walk, run, jog outside of their normal running jogging. You will to
volunteer how much you can walk. If the team does accomplish the 100 mile challenge they will be
rewarded with 5 bonus point. In addition to the 100 mile walk each team member must submit their
favorite recipe to the group forum, along with the nutritional value. If someone submits your favorite
you must find another recipe to submit.
*Feel free to do these exercises in sets if you are unable to do them all at one time. Please do your best
as you are much stronger than you believe.
Please note each week the exercises will increase in difficulty. This will push each team member.
Modifications will be provided for those who unable to complete the exercise as intended.
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  • triciawebb78
    triciawebb78 Posts: 142 Member
    wowza!
  • IndependentMe
    IndependentMe Posts: 182 Member
    Week 2. Weigh in 181 (down 1.6)
    I am in Beast Mode
    I feel very bloated and moody - and my personal challenge this week is to take the negative energy that is beginning to surround me as it aways does this monthly time, and use it to find my inner beast in the gym, and not allow it to tur me become a grumpy, lazy eating machine! I have banned all chocolate and ice cream from the house over the next week, except for my low cal fudgcicles for chocolate craving emergencies...
    Off to the gym
  • lingading
    lingading Posts: 258 Member
    Whew this is gonna be a tough week for exercise, but I'm on it. Fave recipe right now is a simple one but truly is my go-to meal lately. A bit high in sodium but this makes a HUGE omelet, &it keeps me full all day!

    Broccoli omelet:

    3/4 cup eggbeaters (90 calories)
    1 cup broccoli (25 calories)
    1/4 cup fat free feta [president brand is great] (35 calories)
    1/4 cup part-skim mozzarella (80 calories)

    ..I don't think I need to give you instructions on how to turn this into an omelet.
    230 calories, 6g of fat, 9g carbs, 35g protein, 790 sodium.
  • carmcd
    carmcd Posts: 115
    HEY EVERYONE!!! IN ADDITION TO YOUR RECIPES, WENEED TO COMPLETE 100 MILES!! lets make a sign up sheet

    1. carmcd- i will walk/jog 10 miles this week
  • kimlee
    kimlee Posts: 79 Member
    HEY EVERYONE!!! IN ADDITION TO YOUR RECIPES, WENEED TO COMPLETE 100 MILES!! lets make a sign up sheet

    1. carmcd- i will walk/jog 10 miles this week

    2. Kimlee - I will walk/jog 15 miles this week.
  • kimlee
    kimlee Posts: 79 Member
    My favorite receipe is for a yuumy dish that can be served hot, cold, as a main entree or a side dish. The meal is called Mexican Quinoa Salad.

    Organic Quiona, 1 Cup (dry)
    2 avacados
    1 15 ounce can of black beans
    1 pint of grape tomatoes
    Juice of 1 lime

    1. Bring 2 cups of water and the quiona to a boil. Once boiling, turn down to a low simmer and cook until all water is absorbed.
    2. Dice the 2 avacados and half the pint of grape tomatoes.
    3. Once quiona is cooked, mix all ingredients together.

    This receipe gives you 13 half cup portions. For a half cup serving, it is 130 calories, 5 grams of fat, 5 grams of protein, 10 grams of carbs.
  • IndependentMe
    IndependentMe Posts: 182 Member
    does hiking count? About to hike in Blue Hills with kids up to the observatory. Plan to hike at least 2x more this week and put the treadmill in front of the tv. So, to be conservative to be sure I meet the goals, I pledge at least 7 miles this week, but will try to do 10-14, especially if hiking counts..
  • IndependentMe
    IndependentMe Posts: 182 Member
    squat kicks were awesome! Felt it in quads and backside, plus caused an aerobic workout! As long as my knees don't kill me tomorrow, they will stay in my regular routine. I also did 30 up and downs!
  • SUNNY613
    SUNNY613 Posts: 251 Member
    I WILL DO 10 MILES THIS WEEK


    I GOT THIS FROM SOMEONE THAT POSTED IT ON MFP AND I LOVE IT
    Shrimp pasta
    -6 oz (about half a box) of Barilla whole wheat Spaghetti
    -3 tsp olive oil
    -3 oz shrimp (15-20 shrimp)
    -3 cloves garlic
    -14 oz of Mushrooms, any type
    -2 cups of raw spinach
    THIS IS ABOUT 3 SERVINGS

    One serving:
    305 calories
    48grams carbs
    7 grams fat
    17 grams of protein
    89 mg sodium
  • carmcd
    carmcd Posts: 115
    ALRIGHT!!! AWESOME RECIPES GUYS!!!


    SO FAR: 42 MILES PLEDGED
    carmcd- 10
    kimlee- 15
    railreader- 7
    sunny- 10

    WE NEED 58 MORE!!




    ANDDD HERE IS MY RECIPE!!! i got it from www.skinnytaste.com -- DELISH! I'm a HUGE fan of mexican food and this dip is AWESOME!

    Skinny Taco Dip
    Servings: 24 • Serving Size: 1/24th of dip • Old Points: 1.5 pts • Points+: 2 pts
    Calories: 59.2 • Fat: 3.6 g • Protein: 2.2 g • Carb: 4.7 g • Fiber: 0.6 g

    8 oz 1/3 less fat Philadelphia cream cheese
    8 oz reduced fat sour cream
    16 oz jar mild salsa
    1 packet taco seasoning
    2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
    2 large tomatoes, diced
    1 cup reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese
    2.25 oz black olives

    In a large bowl combine cream cheese, sour cream, salsa and taco seasoning and mix well with an electric mixer. Spread on the bottom of a large shallow glass dish. Top with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheese and black olives. Serve with baked tortilla chips

    super easy..and you can indulge because its calorie-friendly!
  • lingading
    lingading Posts: 258 Member
    Put me down for 10 miles - this will be huge for me because I've been a slacker for a while - heading to the gym now!
  • carmcd
    carmcd Posts: 115
    WAY TO CHALLENGE YOURSELF LINGADING!!!

    OK so:
    carmcd: 10
    kimlee: 15
    railreader:7
    sunny:10
    lingading:10

    WE HAVE 52 MILES PLEDGED!! WE NEED 48 MORE!!
  • Rebeccasluckyduck
    Rebeccasluckyduck Posts: 168 Member
    If this in addition to our regular run/walk I will do 10. I'm already scheduled for 20 miles this week so this will make 30. Yikes....but I can do it!! I'll keep telling myself that. :wink:
  • kburns0709
    kburns0709 Posts: 297 Member
    ill do 10 miles as well, my recipe is for a chopped greek salad with chicken

    1/3 cup red-wine vinegar
    2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, or oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
    1 teaspoon garlic powder
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
    6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
    2 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken, (about 12 ounces; see Tip)
    2 medium tomatoes, chopped
    1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
    1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
    1/2 cup sliced ripe black olives
    1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

    Whisk vinegar, oil, dill (or oregano), garlic powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add lettuce, chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives and feta; toss to coat.

    Makes 4 servings: 343 calories; 18 g fat ( 5 g sat , 7 g mono ); 89 mg cholesterol; 11 g carbohydrates; 31 g protein; 3 g fiber; 618 mg sodium; 656 mg potassium.
  • carmcd
    carmcd Posts: 115
    you guys are AWESOME!! thank you rebeccasluckyduck and kburks!!

    carmcd:10
    kimlee: 15
    railreader- 7
    sunny- 10
    lingading-10
    rebeccasluckyduck: 10
    kburks:10

    72 miles pledged..WE NEED 28 TO GO!!!!! you guys can pledge less than 10 if you feel like 10 is too much, every mile counts :)
  • lingading
    lingading Posts: 258 Member
    2.17 miles done ;)
  • triciawebb78
    triciawebb78 Posts: 142 Member
    OK will get recipe tonight and im sorry i cannot do ten miles....BUT i will pledge five....sound ok?
  • kburns0709
    kburns0709 Posts: 297 Member
    My squat kicks are done!
  • wildcard29
    wildcard29 Posts: 322 Member
    I pledge 10 miles and will get my recipe to you tonight also.....woooohooo team TTW!
  • IndependentMe
    IndependentMe Posts: 182 Member
    okay, I'll get a recipe in tonight.
    just finished 1.5 mile hike....3/4 mile hike up Blue Hill, climbed the obersrevatory, then 3/4 mile back down!
  • carmcd
    carmcd Posts: 115
    OK!
    carmcd:10
    kimlee: 15
    railreader- 7
    sunny- 10
    lingading-10
    rebeccasluckyduck: 10
    kburks:10
    trisha: 5
    wildcard:10

    87 MILES PLEDGED! WE NEED 13 MORE (AT LEAST) !!!!!!!!!
  • Isrn2
    Isrn2 Posts: 160
    I'll commit to 3 so you can have an even 10 left to go. :)
  • carmcd
    carmcd Posts: 115
    UPDATE!
    carmcd: 10
    kimlee: 15
    railreader: 7
    sunny:10
    lingading:10
    rebeccasluckyduck: 10
    kburks:10
    trisha: 5
    wildcard:10
    lsrn2: 3

    90 miles pledged!! WE NEED 10 MORE MILES PEOPLE!! YOU CAN DO IT!
  • kimlee
    kimlee Posts: 79 Member
    OK will get recipe tonight and im sorry i cannot do ten miles....BUT i will pledge five....sound ok?

    Tricia - 5 miles is a great contribution to our overall goal.
  • IndependentMe
    IndependentMe Posts: 182 Member
    waters in
    calories logged (and under)
    challenge completed
    1.5 miles towards 7 miles pledged ( I can make this 10 if you need more miles pledged)

    Recipe below. I have not made it myself yet, but my friend did and brought into work, it was delcious!

    Ingredients
    ■2 cloves Garlic, Minced
    ■1/2 whole Red Onion, Diced
    ■1 whole Large Cucumber, Diced
    ■5 whole Roma Tomatoes, Diced
    ■1 whole Zucchini, Diced
    ■2 stalks Celery, Diced
    ■1 dash Salt To Taste
    ■1/4 gallon Tomato Juice
    ■1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    ■1/8 cup Red Wine Vinegar
    ■2 Tablespoons White Sugar
    ■6 dashes Tabasco
    ■1 dash Black Pepper To Taste
    Preparation Instructions
    In the bowl of a food processor or in a blender, combine the minced garlic with half the red onion, half the cucumber, half the tomato, half the zucchini, half the celery, half the tomato juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, sugar, Tabasco, and a dash of salt.

    Pulse until all ingredients are blended well; mixture will have a nice speckled, colorful texture.

    Pour into a large bowl and add the rest of the tomato juice, and half of the remaining onion, cucumber, tomato, zucchini, and celery. (Reserve the rest of the diced vegetables for garnish.)

    Stir mixture together and check seasonings, adding salt if needed. Chill soup for at least a couple of hours; soup needs to be very cold!

    Remove the soup from the fridge and stir. Check seasonings one last time. Ladle into a bowl and garnish with remaining diced vegetables, a sliver of fresh avocado, sour cream, and cilantro. Finally, place a grilled shrimp on the top and serve with grilled slices of bread.

    This is a to-die-for summer dinner.
    Makes 8 100 calorie servings.
  • carmcd
    carmcd Posts: 115
    railreader- that would be great!! we really need more miles!!


    so with you doing an extra 3 we need 10 more miles!! we only have 10 people participating, i know there are more of you out there!!
  • dexters_dexterity
    dexters_dexterity Posts: 342 Member
    Good motivation
  • kburns0709
    kburns0709 Posts: 297 Member
    ill do 15 if no one else pledges anything but thats pushing it for me!
    i did the challenge, my water, and my calories are under
    i also did a mile towards my goal
  • wildcard29
    wildcard29 Posts: 322 Member
    Squat kicks are done...off to work towards that ten miles!
  • butters1
    butters1 Posts: 1,540 Member
    ok...am i the only one who looked at the challenges this week going:noway: /

    that being said, i did complete all of todays.....not promising more, i need to look up at least half....

    but i will pledge 5 miles, know i can do that. 1 is done today.....
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