(CLOSED GROUP) *** TEAM CURVETTES** - PART 2

JRena225
JRena225 Posts: 373
edited October 1 in Motivation and Support
hey curvettes,

with all the changes that have been going on with our team, I just wanted you all to have a list of the final line up. Be sure your teammates are on your friends list because it will only help us in encouraging and motivating each other...

lisahill5 - LISA
sasha_bear - SASHA
Hottness4Lyfe - TONIA
sweetsapphire85 - MEG
absolutelyangel - ANGEL
divadoll41 - DARLENE
froussea - FARAH
wrgawife - THERON
andrea_alexis_1980 - ANDREA
Lladonna - LADONNA
llkeefe - LINDA
MsLadyVirgo - TINE
chantell17 - CHANTELL
upinthecosmos - MELANIE
chika1978 - CHIKA
CavewomanCoby - COBY
Tamarashoemaker88 - TAMARA
brightycc - SHELLY
2LUVME - LOVE
blessed1976 - SHEREKA
Nikki_GodzPrincess - NIKKI
misskeke86 - KEKE
cutelashawn - LASHAWN
rachrach66 - RACHAEL
MissDwood - DANIELLE
ladyknuckles - TANYA
JRena225 - JAMIE


AUGUST CHALLENGE WEEK 2: Unleashing the Beast Within!

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*** - be sure to squat down and come up to a kick with the left and right leg...I was only doing 1 leg and counting that as one.....**see video**
(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. **edit** you can also swim or bike these miles. 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*

Please do not hesitate to contact me for more information or modifications. LET'S GET IT CURVETTE'S!!!! #LEGGO


***A FEW MORE NOTES***

REMEMBER THE 100 MILE CHALLENGE NEEDS TO BE DONE IN ADDITION TO YOUR NORMAL WORKOUT...I HAVE GOTTEN VOLUNTEER MILES FROM 12 CURVETTES SO IF YOU HAVE NOT EMAILED ME HOW MANY MILES YOU CAN DO, PLEASE DO SO ASAP

YOU NO LONGER HAVE TO CONTACT ME WITH YOUR WATER INTAKE OR IF YOU STAYED UNDER CALORIES....THIS WEEK, EVERY DAY YOU COMPLETE EXTRA MILES TOWARDS YOUR GOAL, PLEASE EMAIL ME WITH THE NUMBER...

ALSO AS FAR AS THE RECIPE CHALLENGE GOES, JUST TRY TO SEARCH FOR SOME IDEAS THIS WEEK AND WE WILL SEE WHAT EVERYONE COMES UP WITH IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WEEK...


Edited by JRena225 on Sun 08/07/11 07:09 PM
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  • Chika_2015
    Chika_2015 Posts: 357 Member
    Bump
  • PhatChic1186
    PhatChic1186 Posts: 173
    What does bump mean..lol
  • JRena225
    JRena225 Posts: 373
    What does bump mean..lol

    keke, when you type bump on any forum post, it puts the topic in your "my topic" section above so that you don't have to go searching for it again....but also whenever you post something in the topic, it does the same thing....
  • PhatChic1186
    PhatChic1186 Posts: 173
    What does bump mean..lol

    keke, when you type bump on any forum post, it puts the topic in your "my topic" section above so that you don't have to go searching for it again....but also whenever you post something in the topic, it does the same thing....

    Oh, dang I feel like I should've known that...thanks
  • sweetsapphire85
    sweetsapphire85 Posts: 386
    Having a rough day with it all guys:ohwell: ...it's only 2pm...maybe I can get this all in still.
  • sweetsapphire85
    sweetsapphire85 Posts: 386
    double post...MFP is giving me a hard time today!
  • Sasha_Bear
    Sasha_Bear Posts: 625 Member
    Alright got it!
  • Nikki_GodzPrincess
    Nikki_GodzPrincess Posts: 138
    What does bump mean..lol

    keke, when you type bump on any forum post, it puts the topic in your "my topic" section above so that you don't have to go searching for it again....but also whenever you post something in the topic, it does the same thing....

    Oh, dang I feel like I should've known that...thanks

    Yea you shoulda known that LOL
  • DST513
    DST513 Posts: 140 Member
    Bump. Actually does have a meaning. I saw it once in another forum sorry I can't remember
  • rachrach66
    rachrach66 Posts: 271 Member
    Yay new thread!! :smile:
  • Hottness4Lyfe
    Hottness4Lyfe Posts: 321 Member
    Done with everything for the day.....
  • MsLadyVirgo
    MsLadyVirgo Posts: 160 Member
    Sweet!
  • scapez
    scapez Posts: 2,018 Member
    Oh hai - Team Exercists checking in here - you know, the team that's gonna be number 1 next week?? :bigsmile:

    P.S. Congrats on this week!
  • wvualum
    wvualum Posts: 428
    Congrats on your victory!! Enjoy it while it lasts!! :wink:
  • JRena225
    JRena225 Posts: 373
    Congrats on your victory!! Enjoy it while it lasts!! :wink:

    THANK YOU GUYS!!!
  • rachrach66
    rachrach66 Posts: 271 Member
    For the 21's I don't have a barbell. Will my 3lb weights be ok?
  • JRena225
    JRena225 Posts: 373
    I'M ONLY GOING TO BROADCAST THIS ON THE FORUM TO SEE WHO ACTUALLY COMES AND LOOKS AT IT..

    FOR OUR TEAM CHALLENGE WE ARE WELL OVER 100 MILES!!! BUT FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT HAVE NOT COMPLETED AT LEAST 5 OR 10, I WANT YOU TO KEEP PUSHING YOURSELF!!! Remember it can be walk/run/jog/bike/swim

    3 MORE DAYS UNTIL WEIGH IN SO PUSH PUSH PUSH!!!!

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  • sweetsapphire85
    sweetsapphire85 Posts: 386
    WOOHOO! Way to get the job done girls!
  • Chika_2015
    Chika_2015 Posts: 357 Member
    I'M ONLY GOING TO BROADCAST THIS ON THE FORUM TO SEE WHO ACTUALLY COMES AND LOOKS AT IT..

    FOR OUR TEAM CHALLENGE WE ARE WELL OVER 100 MILES!!! BUT FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT HAVE NOT COMPLETED AT LEAST 5 OR 10, I WANT YOU TO KEEP PUSHING YOURSELF!!! Remember it can be walk/run/jog/bike/swim

    3 MORE DAYS UNTIL WEIGH IN SO PUSH PUSH PUSH!!!!

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    Got it!
  • JRena225
    JRena225 Posts: 373
    WE HAVE COMPLETED THE 100 MILE CHALLENGE WITH A TOTAL OF 176.45

    GREAT JOB
  • PhatChic1186
    PhatChic1186 Posts: 173
    Woohooo...Damn we go hard!!
    WE HAVE COMPLETED THE 100 MILE CHALLENGE WITH A TOTAL OF 176.45

    GREAT JOB
  • Chika_2015
    Chika_2015 Posts: 357 Member
    WE HAVE COMPLETED THE 100 MILE CHALLENGE WITH A TOTAL OF 176.45

    GREAT JOB

    Amazing job everyone.
  • PhatChic1186
    PhatChic1186 Posts: 173
    3.2 pounds down since last Sunday weigh in...oh yessss...I'm super excited about that....
  • sweetsapphire85
    sweetsapphire85 Posts: 386
    Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Breast
    Ingredients:
    • 3/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley (or 1/4 cup dried parsley flakes)
    • 2/3 cup plain (or Italian) dried breadcrumbs
    • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
    • 1 tablespoon finely chopped lemon zest
    • 4 skinless and boneless chicken breasts
    • Canola or olive oil cooking spray
    Preparation:
    1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Cover a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with foil; coat the foil with canola cooking spray.
    2. Add parsley, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, pepper, and lemon zest to medium bowl and blend well.
    3. Press both sides of each chicken breast in breadcrumb mixture, and place in prepared pan. Coat the top of each crusted breast lightly with cooking spray.
    4. Bake until the chicken is completely cooked through, and the tops and bottoms are lightly browned (about 25 minutes).
    Yield:
    4 servings
    Nutritional Information:
    Per serving (if all of the crumb mixture is used): 234 calories, 32 g protein, 14 g carbohydrate, 5 g fat, 1.9 g saturated fat, 78 mg cholesterol, 1.3 g fiber, 268 mg sodium. Calories from fat: 20%.
  • brightycc
    brightycc Posts: 11
    Southwestern Lasanga

    Ingredients

    1 pound ground sirloin
    1 (14 ½-oz) can diced tomatoes, with juice
    1 (4-oz) can diced green chilies, drained
    2 teaspoons chili powder
    1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
    1 teaspoon minced garlic
    Salt and pepper to taste
    2 egg whites
    2 cups reduced-fat or fat- free cottage cheese
    14 (6-inch) corn or flour tortillas, cut into quarters
    1 (15 1/4-ounce) can corn, drained
    1 (8-ounce) package shredded reduced-fat Mexican blend cheese

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven 350ÚF.
    2. In large nonstick skillet, cook meat over medium heat until done. Add tomatoes and juice, green chilies, chili powder, cumin, garlic, salt, and pepper; set aside.
    3. In small bowl, blend egg whites and cottage cheese well; set aside.
    4. Coat 13x9x2-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Cover bottom of baking dish with six quartered tortillas.
    5. Layer all the corn, half meat mixture, half cheese, four quartered tortillas, then all the cottage cheese mixture, remaining half meat mixture, and remaining four quartered tortillas, and top with remaining cheese.
    6. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes. Serve.

    Makes 8-10 servings


    Food Facts

    Calories 239
    Protein (g) 25
    Carbohydrate (g) 20
    Fat (g) 7
    Calories from Fat (%) 26
    Saturated Fat (g) 3
    Dietary Fiber (g) 3
    Cholesterol (mg) 40
    Sodium (mg) 537
    Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable
  • Lisahill5
    Lisahill5 Posts: 28
    chicken and corn enchiladas

    Ingredients
    4 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts (about 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts)
    1 1/2 cups chopped red onions
    1  (16-ounce) package frozen corn
    1 cup nonfat sour cream
    1 teaspoon ground cumin
    1 teaspoon chili powder
    2 cups shredded reduced fat Monterey Jack cheese
    Salt and pepper to taste
    2 cups mild salsa
    3 cups canned enchilada sauce
    16 (8-inch) flour tortillas
    1 bunch green onions, chopped
    Instructions

    Preheat oven to 350° F.  Coat two 13x2x9-inch baking dishes with non-stick cooking spray.  In a large bowl, mix together the chicken, red onions, corn, 1 cup of the cheese, sour cream, cumin, and chili powder.  Season with salt and pepper.  In another large bowl, mix together the salsa and enchilada sauce. 

    In a medium skillet coated with non-stick cooking spray, and set over medium heat.  Add 1 tortilla to the skillet and heat for about 10 seconds per side to soften.  Spoon a heaping 1/3 cup chicken filling into the center of each tortilla.  Roll up and place seam side down in baking dish.  Repeat with remaining tortillas.  Spoon the salsa enchilada sauce mixture over the filled tortillas.  Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of cheese.  Cover with baking dishes with foil and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until heated through.  Uncover, sprinkle with the green onions, and serve immediately.  .

    Makes 16 tortillas
    Food Facts
    Calories 297
    Protein (g) 21
    Carbohydrate (g) 39
    Fat (g) 6
    Calories from fat (%) 17
    Saturated Fat (g) 2,
    Dietary Fiber (g) 4
    Cholesterol (mg) 37
    Sodium (mg) 720
    Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 2 1/2 starch
  • LLaDonna
    LLaDonna Posts: 126
    BABY SPINACH OMELET

    Ingredients

    2 eggs
    1 cup torn baby spinach leaves
    1 1/2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
    1/4 teaspoon onion powder
    1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    salt and pepper to taste

    Directions

    In a bowl, beat the eggs, and stir in the baby spinach and Parmesan cheese. Season with onion powder, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
    In a small skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat, cook the egg mixture about 3 minutes, until partially set. Flip with a spatula, and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes, or to desired doneness.

    Nutritional Information
    Amount Per Serving Calories: 186 | Total Fat: 12.3g | Cholesterol: 430mg
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  • JRena225
    JRena225 Posts: 373
    crunchy fruity coleslaw

    Ingredients

    4 cups thinly sliced green cabbage

    4 cups thinly sliced red cabbage

    1 red bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced in 1-inch pieces

    2/3 cup chopped dried apricots

    1 1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed

    1 bunch green onions, chopped

    1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

    2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

    1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

    1 tablespoon honey

    2 tablespoons olive oil

    1 teaspoon minced garlic
    Instructions

    1. In large bowl, combine green and red cabbage, red pepper, apricots, corn, green onions, almonds, and sesame seeds.
    2. In small bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients. Toss dressing with salad, mixing well.

    Makes 10–12 servings


    Food Facts

    Calories 118, Calories from fat (%) 34, Fat (g) 5, Saturated Fat (g) 1, Cholesterol (mg) 0, Sodium (mg) 18, Carbohydrate (g) 18, Dietary Fiber (g) 3, Sugars (g) 10, Protein (g) 2, Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 carbohydrate, 1 fat
  • Nikki_GodzPrincess
    Nikki_GodzPrincess Posts: 138
    shrimp and cheese grits

    Ingredients 1 cup quick grits 3 cups water
    1/2 cup skim milk
    1 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese,
    1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
    1/2 teaspoon paprika Dash cayenne pepper
    1/3 cup diced Canadian bacon
    1 pound medium shrimp, peeled
    1 teaspoon minced garlic
    1 tablespoon lemon juice Salt and pepper, to taste
    1/2 cup chopped green onion

    Instructions 1. Cook grits in water and milk according to package instructions. When grits are ready, stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, paprika, and cayenne and stir until cheese is melted. 2. Coat large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Add Canadian bacon and sauté until it begins to brown. Add shrimp and garlic and cook, stirring, until shrimp are fully pink and almost done, 3-5 minutes. Add lemon juice 3. Remove from heat and stir in grits mixture. Season to taste. Add green onions 4. Coat 2-quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Transfer grits and shrimp mixture to prepared dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese To Prepare and Eat Now: Serve immediately or preheat the oven to 350°F. and bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. To Freeze: Cool to room temperature, wrap, label, and freeze To Prepare After Freezing: Remove from freezer to defrost. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake for 30 minutes, covered, or until heated through

    Food Facts

    Calories 268
    Protein (g) 26
    Carbohydrate (g) 23
    Fat (g) 7
    Calories from Fat (%) 25
    Saturated Fat (g) 4
    Dietary Fiber (g) 1
    Cholesterol(mg) 134
    Sodium (mg) 470
    Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1.5 starch
  • CavewomanCoby
    CavewomanCoby Posts: 253 Member
    barbecue shrimp

    ngredients
    1/4 cup olive oil
    1/4 cup fat-free Italian or creamy onion dressing
    1 tablespoon minced garlic
    1 teaspoon onion powder
    1/4 teaspoon cayenne
    1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
    1 tablespoon paprika
    2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
    2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
    Salt and pepper to taste
    2 pounds large shrimp (not peeled)
    1/3 cup light beer
    1/2 cup clam juice or fat-free chicken broth
    Instructions
    1. In large nonstick skillet, combine oil, Italian dressing, garlic, onion powder, cayenne, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper over medium heat until sauce begins to boil.
    2. Add shrimp, cook 5 minutes. Add beer and broth, cook another 5-7 minutes or until shrimp are done.

    Makes 4-6 servings
    Food Facts
    Calories 207
    Calories from fat (%) 44
    Fat (g) 10
    Saturated Fat (g) 2
    Cholesterol (mg) 196
    Sodium (mg) 614
    Carbohydrate (g) 6
    Dietary Fiber (g) 1
    Sugars (g) 2
    Protein (g) 22
    Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 carbohydrate, 3 lean meat
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