TEAM WITHERING A WEIGH - WEEK 2 - (CLOSED GROUP)

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  • Jitteryspork
    Jitteryspork Posts: 550 Member
    Ok, so I am still alive sorry.. Week has been a bit hectic but I have been on my tasks.

    I have gotten EVERYTHING done.. and under in all the right places..
  • juleseybaby
    juleseybaby Posts: 712 Member
    100 mile challenge and Recipes...

    If dk_runs, Gary1077, and ycc1964 complete their planned miles and the rest of us complete 5 extra miles each - we will meet our 100 mile goal!! Some of us are going to have a lot of walking to do on Saturday!! We are currently at 24.76 miles.

    I have recipes from about half the team. Please post your favorite in here by Saturday!

    I am so very impressed with you folks!!
  • juleseybaby
    juleseybaby Posts: 712 Member
    Avocado-Edamame Salsa

    If your guests or family members don't care for olives, leave them out. This salsa is great with reduced-fat tortilla chips and as a garnish for quesadillas or burritos.

    1 cup frozen petite corn kernels, thawed
    2.25-ounce can sliced ripe olives, drained
    1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
    1/3 cup sweet onion, finely chopped
    2 teaspoons minced garlic
    1/4 cup prepared light vinaigrette salad dressing
    1/2 teaspoon black pepper (optional)
    1 avocado, diced
    2/3 cup shelled edamame, thawed
    Pepper to taste, if desired

    • Add corn, olives, bell pepper, onion, and garlic to a medium bowl.
    • Pour light dressing into the corn mixture and toss to blend. Add pepper to taste, if desired. Cover and chill in the refrigerator all day or overnight.
    • Right before serving, add the diced avocado and edamame into the corn mixture and stir.

    Yield: Four 1/2-cup servings
    Per serving: 190 calories, 6.5 g protein, 19.5 g carbohydrate, 12 g fat, 1.9 g saturated fat, 6.6 g monounsaturated fat, 3 g polyunsaturated fat, 1 mg cholesterol, 5 g fiber, 254 mg sodium. Calories from fat: 52%.
  • ycc1964
    ycc1964 Posts: 698 Member
    ok team 2 more miles down 4 miles to go. Woohoo Go team.
  • Gary1977
    Gary1977 Posts: 804 Member
    I'll do a mile tonight here @ work. Starting tomorrow I'm off but for only one day. I'll try to get 1 1/2 miles then and another 1 1/2 miles on Friday. I MIGHT be able to get a mile in Saturday after work if I feel like it. I'll do my best for the team.
  • Gary1977
    Gary1977 Posts: 804 Member
    Under calories, over on water, & 50 situps complete. Sorry, no way my knees will allow mountain climbers. Don't know if it'll help or not, but I'll do 50 extra situps instead.
  • faye_daisy
    faye_daisy Posts: 148
    under calories
    8_ water
    haven't done the exercises but will try if the room quits spinning :(
  • ShannGall
    ShannGall Posts: 69 Member
    50 situps done, 50 climbers done! under calories! 8 glasses of water.. 1 1/2 mile towards 100 miles.
  • skbruewer
    skbruewer Posts: 144 Member
    8 glasses of water
    50 crunches - done
    50 Mountain climbers (ouch!) - done
    2 miles for the team challenge
    under calorie goal!
  • dk_runs
    dk_runs Posts: 106
    Evening all-
    Hope your day was smashing! My day started with a smashing headache which thankfully went away by the end of the day. Love those liqua-gel ibuprofen tabs!

    My daily report:
    50 mountain climbers = DONE
    50 crunches = DONE
    8 glasses of water = DRANK
    Calories = UNDER (just barely to be fair)
    And...
    1 mile towards our 100 mile goal.
  • skbruewer
    skbruewer Posts: 144 Member
    PS all! If you didn't see the message from Gary6030, here's the deal on the 100 mile team challenge:

    AUGUST CHALLENGE NEWS UPDATE! The 100 mile team challenge can be done anyhow you like run, jog, walk, bike, swim. Doesn't matter. IT DOES Need to be extra. So if you typically bike 10 miles a day anything above that would count. Remember it's all about extra and pushing more! Keep up the great work.

    So, I say whatever way we can get these miles in, DO IT!
  • Gary1977
    Gary1977 Posts: 804 Member
    Crock Pot Sour Cream & Onion Chicken:


    Ingredients
    4 chicken breast halves
    1 12 oz can of low fat cream of mushroom soup
    1/2 cup fat free sour cream
    1 1/2 cups water1 packet of onion soup mix




    Directions
    Place thawed chicken into crock pot or slow cooker. In a medium bowl, mix all the other ingredients together. Pour mixture of chicken and cover. Cook at low setting 6-8 hours or higher setting for 4-6 hours.

    Notes: This has got to be one of the easiest meals to put together and has become a family favorite. It's very creamy and goes well with wild rice or potatoes. The recipe doubles nicely for larger servings.

    Number of Servings: 4

    calories: 336
    total fat: 7
    sodium: 573 (kinda high)
    total carbs: 8
    protein: 56
  • nrtenagrl
    nrtenagrl Posts: 138 Member
    HI team I'm back from an awesome vacation. It was a little longer than we had planned and that would explain why I am just logging in to MFP. I did complete all last week challenges, under calories and drank lots of water,.. over 8 cups per day. Unfortunately I still weigh the same.. 276lbs. I think my eating habits have to get corrected asap! For the team, for my upcoming anniversary, and my brothers wedding! I will eat more salads and lay off the tortillas this week!

    Since I just got back.. I am just looking at the challenges for this week. Is it ok still if I do them through out the remainder of the week or have I goofed??

    Captain.. I hope I answered all questions you had for me!!!

    N E whoo.. I saw all the hard work the rest of the team has put in! Good job and keep it up!!!
  • susanleasings
    susanleasings Posts: 371 Member
    Calories UNDER
    50 crunches DONE (OUCH....gonna feel that tomorrow!!)
    50 mountain climbers DONE
    Water PLENTY
  • Lanet27
    Lanet27 Posts: 127 Member
    10 Aug Report:

    Calories UNDER
    50 crunches-check
    50 mountain climbers-check
    Water- ++8 cups


    Did 1.5 miles towards the 100 mile group challenge...


    ohh.. I am very tired.... Good night Ya'll..... ;)
  • faye_daisy
    faye_daisy Posts: 148
    50 sit ups took me longer today and 50 mountain climbers done thank god for pain meds hopefully going to the dr tomorrow
  • ycc1964
    ycc1964 Posts: 698 Member
    Good evening all, I have completed all task for the nght sleep well.
  • juleseybaby
    juleseybaby Posts: 712 Member
    Bleh - ok - I am still mixing things up... so refer back to page 1 for the actual challenges of the day...

    50 swimmers presses & 3 sets of 21's plus 1/2 mile toward the team 100...

    DONE!

    Who knew bottles of water could weigh so much???!?!?!?!! Whew!

    Under cals and over water - even on my anniversary! WOOT!

    Looks like you all are doing great! Nighty night!!
  • amymoore728
    amymoore728 Posts: 72
    All done for today. Go team :)
  • keeks8281
    keeks8281 Posts: 53
    Under calories
    8 glasses water
    50 mountain climbers
    50 ab crunches

    Yay!
  • LouD76
    LouD76 Posts: 39 Member
    Week 2 Day 3... (Wednesday)

    50 Sit ups - Done
    50 Mountain Climbers - Done
    100 Squat Kicks - extra done
    60min kick boxing - extra done
    30min Wii Step
    Calories - Under
    Water - Way over

    Will do 2 miles today (Thursday) towards our 100.. and squeeze in the other 3 on Friday and Saturday...

    I have a question.. do any of you experience weight gain when exercising?
  • Agate69
    Agate69 Posts: 349 Member
    All challenges complete for Mon, Tues, Wed, and Thurs
    All water consumed for Mon, Tues, Wed, and expect same for Thurs
    Mon, Tues and Wed Calories under.

    Extra walking towards 100 mile challenge
    Mon: 5 miles
    Tues: 3 miles walking
    1 mile swimming
    Wed: 10 miles biking, 2 miles walking

    Weight is the same, but body fat pinch test at gym shows overall reduction of body fat.... so that must be the reason for the need for smaller jeans...... again document.write('');


    Fyi, I will be without computer for the remainder of the week and will not be back till Monday
  • DLMcCutchen79
    DLMcCutchen79 Posts: 44 Member
    Report for day 3 of week 2:

    Under calories
    only 5 cups of water today
    50 mountain climbers completed (didn't do the sit ups or crunches)
    I did get in an extra mile for the team though!
  • Bounre
    Bounre Posts: 10
    Wednesdays Report: completed challenge and was under my calorie goal.

    Walk 1 extra mile
  • Jitteryspork
    Jitteryspork Posts: 550 Member
    I have walked 4 extra miles.. in case I didnt report this.. Sorry.

    Got it all done yesterday! :)
  • juleseybaby
    juleseybaby Posts: 712 Member
    In case you didn't see this post from liquidjem in the Motivation and Support board today...

    Healthy Lifestyle Tip: Guilt Free
    The next time a double-fudge brownie indulgence has you racked with guilt remember this: Guilt just guarantees that your brownie will go straight to your belly. How? By causing you to ditch healthy eating completely. A recent study revealed that feeling bad for backsliding may cause people to abandon weight loss efforts all together. So tell that self-imposed guilt trip to hit the road. Just forgive yourself and move on.

    In the study, researchers examined differing food attitudes and their impact on body composition. The people in the study who were "guilt-ridden dieters" had a higher body mass index (BMI) than the ones who tended not to be racked by guilt over occasional slips. This led researchers to suspect that guilt-ridden people adopt an "all-or-nothing" attitude with dieting. One misstep can lead to complete abandonment of healthy-eating plans.

    Bottom line: Our food attitudes can have a pretty complicated impact on our weight and health. The study group that fared best? People who tended to be focused on nutrition. So, the take-home message here: Keep your eye on high-nutrition and high-fiber meals, but be more tolerant of yourself. If you give in to an occasional junk food craving, don't beat yourself up too much.
  • juleseybaby
    juleseybaby Posts: 712 Member
    The following is INSPIRATION from my friend and fellow team lead Lori_menorahlover... PLEASE READ!

    >>I'll be honest with you. I feel like crap today. My head is killing me and due to having heart disease and tachycardia I can't have caffeine and that includes Excedrine Migraine. My heart rate soars up to almost 300 bpm. BUT I press on. I will still workout and I will conquer. YOU CAN TOO! NO EXCUSES!!

    Speaking of NO EXCUSES, I want to tell you all about Bob and I hope his story inspires you to never give up!!!

    TODAY'S INSPIRING ROLE MODEL: ROBERT A LYNCH ESQ.

    A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AGO I WORKED FOR BOB. BOB IS AN ATTORNEY SPECIALIZING IN DISABILITY. BOB IS A QUADRIPLEGIC. RIGHT AFTER HE GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL IN OHIO BOB WAS PREPARING TO LEAVE FOR COLLEGE OUT OF STATE WHEN HE WENT HIKING WITH FRIENDS AND FELL OFF A CLIFF. IT TOOK HOURS FOR HIM TO REACH A HOSPITAL AND SADLY THE LONGER IT TAKES TO GET HELP THE GREATER THE DAMAGE IN A SPINAL CORD INJURY. AS MONTHS WENT BY AND HE REALIZED HE WOULD NEVER BE ABLE TO WALK AGAIN OR USE HIS HANDS HE DECIDED HE WOULD BECOME AN ATTORNEY SO HE COULD TAKE CARE OF HIMSELF AND NOT BE A BURDEN ON HIS FAMILY.

    BOB SPENT 8 YEARS AT OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, GOT HIS LAW DEGREE THEN WENT TO WORK FOR A PRESTIGIOUS LAW FIRM IN OHIO. BOB MARRIED. LATER HE MOVED TO MISSOURI. ONE DAY BOB'S WIFE LEFT HIM FOR SOMEONE ELSE. BOB PUT UP AN AD FOR HELP. I ANSWERED THAT AD. I LEARNED A LOT FROM BOB. WHETHER TAKING HIM TO COURT OR WATCHING HIM AT WORK I WAS ALWAYS AMAZED. HE TYPED EVERYTHING WITH A MOUTH APPLIANCE WITH A STICK ATTACHED TO IT OR HE WOULD USE DRAGON SPEAK COMPUTER SOFTWARE. NOTHING EVER SLOWED BOB DOWN. BOB CAN NOT DRESS HIMSELF. BOB CAN NOT TIE HIS SHOE. BOB CAN NOT COOK. BOB CAN NOT WALK. BOB CAN NOT ROLL HIMSELF OVER IN BED. BUT HAS BOB EVER GIVEN UP? NO.

    I NO LONGER WORK FOR ROBERT A LYNCH ESQ. HE DECIDED HE WANTED TO BECOME A US FEDERAL JUDGE. OVER 700 OTHER ATTORNEYS APPLIED FOR THE ONE OPENING. I WATCHED BOB MAKE TRIPS TO WASHINGTON D.C. WITH HIS SERVICE DOG AND TAKE TESTS IN HOPES OF BEING THE ONE PERSON SELECTED.

    ROBERT A LYNCH MY FORMER EMPLOYER AND QUADRIPLEGIC IS NOW A US FEDERAL JUDGE. HE GOT THE ONE SPOT THAT HUNDREDS OF OTHERS WANTED. BOB HAS NEVER GIVEN UP. THIS IS FOR YOU BOB. TY FOR TEACHING LORI THE MEANING OF THE WORD PERSEVERANCE.

    TEAM PLEASE BE A BOB TODAY.

    LORI

    BTW IN HIS FREE TIME BOB STARTED AN ORGANIZATION TO BUILD A COMMUNITY HOME FOR DISABLED ADULTS WHO HAVE PARENTS THAT CAN LONGER CARE FOR THEM.

    MEET BOB: http://www.mobar.org/voting/members/lynch.htm <<

    My smileys won't work - but there was gonna be a heart here... I LOVE YA MISS LORI!

    TEAM WITHERING A WEIGH... if you are not a friend of Miss Lori - have a look at her profile. She is truly an amazing and inspirational lady. Her PERSEVERANCE is astounding. Anytime I think 'oooooh - I don't feel very well today' - I remember Miss Lori.

    YOU MY FRIENDS are AMAZING me with your dedication!! Keep it up! AUGUST is screaming like a little girly man!
  • juleseybaby
    juleseybaby Posts: 712 Member
    Eating way under calories for too long? Or have friends that are? This post was a good read.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/3047-700-calories-a-day-and-not-losing
  • faye_daisy
    faye_daisy Posts: 148
    My total for 100 mile walk is now 3 miles :)
  • ycc1964
    ycc1964 Posts: 698 Member
    Ok team, I completed 5 miles today. So my 10 miles plus 1 additional mile are complete. I'm sure I'll be able to come up with more before the end of the challenge. Go TEAM!!!!!
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