TEAM PERSISTENT DETERMINATION (CLOSED GROUP)

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  • psychofied
    psychofied Posts: 138
    Done with day 4 challenge!
    I also walked for 1 mile today. :( I had to walk a lot on the weekends!
  • chocolateandvodka
    chocolateandvodka Posts: 1,850 Member
    21's - how?
  • shortee75
    shortee75 Posts: 164
    21's - how?

    You are going to do bicep curls as follows (Bicep Curls may be done with cans of soup or bottles of water if you don’t have any weights):

    7 lower (with arms extended down by your sides so that weights are at your thighs, lift up to hips then down back up to hips then down until you have hit 7 reps)

    7 upper (with arms bent 90 degrees @ hip level, lift up to your shoulders then back down to hip level then up to shoulders then back to hip level until you hit 7 reps)

    7 complete ( with arms extended down , lift all the way to shoulders, then lower all the way back down bring all the way back up to shoulders then all the way back down until you hit 7 reps)

    Here is the video link if you need it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xLcsg-5Dw8
  • sonybalony
    sonybalony Posts: 335 Member
    GOOOD MORRRNING TEAM PERSISTENT DETERMINATION!!!!:bigsmile:



    Angie, excellent description of 21's!


    Our total miles towards the 100 Mile TEAM Challenge, as of this morning (a few people have not given me ANY miles yet), is.....

    drum roll please................................

    75.1 MILES!!!!!

    That is the culmination of 37 log ins, from 1/2 mile to 4 miles!!!
    1 - .5 mile
    11 - 1 miles
    1 - 1.1 miles
    9 - 2 miles
    3 - 2.5 miles
    8 - 3 miles
    2 - 3.5 miles
    1 - 4 mile

    That is over and above what we do regularly!!!! WE ROCK!!!

    Only missing one person for yesterday's log in! (the other is away from computer for several days and printed off the exercises to do while away!)

    So proud of you all!!!!

    Went to the gym this morning with my buddy and gotta shower, and get my hiney to the commissary cause I have appointments this afternoon! argh!!!!!

    :flowerforyou:

    Sonia
  • shortee75
    shortee75 Posts: 164
    GOOOD MORRRNING TEAM PERSISTENT DETERMINATION!!!!:bigsmile:



    Angie, excellent description of 21's!


    Our total miles towards the 100 Mile TEAM Challenge, as of this morning (a few people have not given me ANY miles yet), is.....

    drum roll please................................

    75.1 MILES!!!!!

    That is the culmination of 37 log ins, from 1/2 mile to 4 miles!!!
    1 - .5 mile
    11 - 1 miles
    1 - 1.1 miles
    9 - 2 miles
    3 - 2.5 miles
    8 - 3 miles
    2 - 3.5 miles
    1 - 4 mile

    That is over and above what we do regularly!!!! WE ROCK!!!

    Only missing one person for yesterday's log in! (the other is away from computer for several days and printed off the exercises to do while away!)

    So proud of you all!!!!

    Went to the gym this morning with my buddy and gotta shower, and get my hiney to the commissary cause I have appointments this afternoon! argh!!!!!

    :flowerforyou:

    Sonia

    add another 1/2 mile - I was able to walk/run .5 miles in 8 minutes before my Zumba Class :bigsmile:

    I will attempt to get another 1 1/2 miles this afternoon, but can't make any promises.
  • Eplizzitiz
    Eplizzitiz Posts: 40 Member
    GOOOD MORRRNING TEAM PERSISTENT DETERMINATION!!!!:bigsmile:



    Angie, excellent description of 21's!


    Our total miles towards the 100 Mile TEAM Challenge, as of this morning (a few people have not given me ANY miles yet), is.....

    drum roll please................................

    75.1 MILES!!!!!

    That is the culmination of 37 log ins, from 1/2 mile to 4 miles!!!
    1 - .5 mile
    11 - 1 miles
    1 - 1.1 miles
    9 - 2 miles
    3 - 2.5 miles
    8 - 3 miles
    2 - 3.5 miles
    1 - 4 mile

    That is over and above what we do regularly!!!! WE ROCK!!!

    Only missing one person for yesterday's log in! (the other is away from computer for several days and printed off the exercises to do while away!)

    So proud of you all!!!!

    Went to the gym this morning with my buddy and gotta shower, and get my hiney to the commissary cause I have appointments this afternoon! argh!!!!!

    :flowerforyou:

    Sonia

    add another 1/2 mile - I was able to walk/run .5 miles in 8 minutes before my Zumba Class :bigsmile:

    I will attempt to get another 1 1/2 miles this afternoon, but can't make any promises.

    Add one mile for me! I just took and break from work and walked. It was slow, but it was a mile :)
  • K1Teacher
    K1Teacher Posts: 324 Member
    Oooo...we really ARE doing great with our 100 miles extra challenge. I'm so impressed with us!!
  • cshore54
    cshore54 Posts: 70
    I'm done with all of todays challenges and added 2 more miles toward our 100. We are really doing great!

    Chris
  • sonybalony
    sonybalony Posts: 335 Member
    I got to add 2 too!!! Sleep is calling my name!!! The exercise for tomorrow is...

    Day 5 Exercise Challenge – 50 Globe jumps + 100 Jumping Jacks + 100 Stair Climbs (jog or run)
    (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKKKNR5USXc )

    We can totally do these!!!

    Night ladies! Very tired gotta get up ultra early!!!

    Sweet dreams!!!

    Sonia
  • psychofied
    psychofied Posts: 138
    Hi team. I'm really sorry but I wasn't able to do today's challenge. That's 5 points less for us. I'm really sorry for messing up.
    You can kick me out of the team if you want. I guess I really deserve it. I'm sorry again.
  • sonybalony
    sonybalony Posts: 335 Member
    You are not the first to mess up and you certainly won't be the last! :wink:

    No one who has been as dedicated as you have been to this team would EVER get kicked off for such a measly reason!

    If you really feel bad about it, make it up on Sunday! Not a BIG deal, dear!

    I am 40 years old (like 24-26 years older than you!) and have been around the block a few times... I have done little mess ups and gargantuan mess ups... We all do... What you do after you mess up is what matters... Do you pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and drive on? Or do you give up?

    There IS a reason the team name is Persistent Determination... We keep at it, even when we mess up!!!

    :heart:

    With FRIENDSHIP and WARMTH from Missouri!

    ~ Sonia
  • jah1165
    jah1165 Posts: 87 Member
    I am not sure if my post was seen by Sonia so I will post here as well just to make sure ....
    I did my 3 sets of 21's and 100 jumping jacks
    i had 64 + oz water
    under my calorie for day

    I did not do any extra miles yesterday Thursday Sorry team my legs were just to sore....I will make up today for lost miles.....
  • psychofied
    psychofied Posts: 138
    You are not the first to mess up and you certainly won't be the last! :wink:

    No one who has been as dedicated as you have been to this team would EVER get kicked off for such a measly reason!

    If you really feel bad about it, make it up on Sunday! Not a BIG deal, dear!

    I am 40 years old (like 24-26 years older than you!) and have been around the block a few times... I have done little mess ups and gargantuan mess ups... We all do... What you do after you mess up is what matters... Do you pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and drive on? Or do you give up?

    There IS a reason the team name is Persistent Determination... We keep at it, even when we mess up!!!

    :heart:

    With FRIENDSHIP and WARMTH from Missouri!

    ~ Sonia

    Really, thank you for understanding <3
    and I'm really sorry for messing up frequently. but I do hope I'll make it up tomorrow and on Saturday.
    Thank you!!
  • shortee75
    shortee75 Posts: 164
    I sent Sonia an email, but want to post my question here as well:

    I normally do not count my every day walking as part of my exercise, but today I decided to wear my pedometer to see exactly how much walking I do during my normal work day and so far I have walked 1.23 miles in about 3 1/2 hours - do you think that my overall total can count toward our 100 Mile Challenge since it is not something I normally include in my exercise?

    I am also doing the treadmill after work so I will add more miles that way too.

    I will be doing the 100 stair climbs shortly (thankfully there are stair cases at my work with 30 steps so all i have to do is jog up & down 4 times and I will actually get 120 steps in :bigsmile:)

    *****NOTE: I am trying to walk a little more than usual as well to increase the total*****
  • wilsonshome
    wilsonshome Posts: 100
    I sent Sonia an email, but want to post my question here as well:

    I normally do not count my every day walking as part of my exercise, but today I decided to wear my pedometer to see exactly how much walking I do during my normal work day and so far I have walked 1.23 miles in about 3 1/2 hours - do you think that my overall total can count toward our 100 Mile Challenge since it is not something I normally include in my exercise?


    It's a good idea but I think that's part of what you checked for you normal activity level. They used examples such as a mailman or a waitress. It's good you have a job that you can walk around that much.
  • shortee75
    shortee75 Posts: 164
    I sent Sonia an email, but want to post my question here as well:

    I normally do not count my every day walking as part of my exercise, but today I decided to wear my pedometer to see exactly how much walking I do during my normal work day and so far I have walked 1.23 miles in about 3 1/2 hours - do you think that my overall total can count toward our 100 Mile Challenge since it is not something I normally include in my exercise?


    It's a good idea but I think that's part of what you checked for you normal activity level. They used examples such as a mailman or a waitress. It's good you have a job that you can walk around that much.

    I actually have a desk job, but I'm not in a production area so there is a little more time for walking the halls. When I did my set-up I selected sedentary because I sit for the majority of my day.

    I feel that I can honestly contribute the 1.8 miles I walked toward our 100 Mile Challenge because as previously stated I do NOT count my daily walking in with my regular exercise. I figured with this challenge I would use my pedometer to help contribute.

    ***************************************************************************************************************************************************

    RESPONSE REQUESTED: with the Globe Jumps, do we count each jump or do we have to do a complete 'square' before we count?
  • sonybalony
    sonybalony Posts: 335 Member
    The globe jumps are supposed to be counted as 1/2/3/4 - 1, 1/2/3/4 - 2, etc etc

    It sucks!!! I hate them!

    ~Sonia
  • sonybalony
    sonybalony Posts: 335 Member
    LADIES!!!!


    I need Fridays Stats!!!!

    I only have 6 peoples stats for Friday and we are closing in on the end of week 2!!!

    DRUM ROLL PLEASE!!!!!!!

    We have 107.5 MILES COMPLETED!!!

    There is a side competition to see which team can get the most miles, keep on logging them!!

    Gotta go, company and I are going out!!!!!

    :heart:

    ~Sonia

    today's challenge for you: Day 6 Exercise Challenge – 40 Shoulder Presses + 1 extra mile + 50 crunches

    (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpWrzp9Mnyg) Shoulder Press
  • psychofied
    psychofied Posts: 138
    I'm done with day 6 challenge! Also walked for 3 miles today. :)
  • cshore54
    cshore54 Posts: 70
    I just want to thank you all for being here. The care, concern and support you have given me brings tears to my eyes and has put an indescribable joy in my heart. Joining this challenge has been the best thing I have done in the past year to help with the weight loss journey. Although I have not lost weight, I have gained more than I could ever imagine. I know the weight will come off as I persevere. In the mean time I am gaining strength, stamina and a desire to challenge myself to go beyond what I thought possible. Each one of you has touched my life in a way that can only be described as totally awesome! I believe God brought you into my life just when I needed people the most. How else can you explain the coming together of people from all over the globe, with a common cause, helping and supporting each other? We are all here to help each other on this life journey to become better people, to be the best we can be; not only physically but emotonally and spiritually too. You are all in my prayers every day, usually as I walk. I pray for your strength and success and I thank God for each of you. Right now you are all my very best friends and I am excited and honored to be able to get to know you better every day. I love walking and sharing this time of my life with you all.

    I hope today finds you peaceful, happy and motivated and without cravings or stress.

    Chris
  • jah1165
    jah1165 Posts: 87 Member
    Team, Sonia

    I have done my excercises for the day...presses..crunches and did my extra mile

    I hope everyone has a great Saturday.......
  • psychofied
    psychofied Posts: 138
    I just want to thank you all for being here. The care, concern and support you have given me brings tears to my eyes and has put an indescribable joy in my heart. Joining this challenge has been the best thing I have done in the past year to help with the weight loss journey. Although I have not lost weight, I have gained more than I could ever imagine. I know the weight will come off as I persevere. In the mean time I am gaining strength, stamina and a desire to challenge myself to go beyond what I thought possible. Each one of you has touched my life in a way that can only be described as totally awesome! I believe God brought you into my life just when I needed people the most. How else can you explain the coming together of people from all over the globe, with a common cause, helping and supporting each other? We are all here to help each other on this life journey to become better people, to be the best we can be; not only physically but emotonally and spiritually too. You are all in my prayers every day, usually as I walk. I pray for your strength and success and I thank God for each of you. Right now you are all my very best friends and I am excited and honored to be able to get to know you better every day. I love walking and sharing this time of my life with you all.

    I hope today finds you peaceful, happy and motivated and without cravings or stress.

    Chris

    Ditto! I would've quit so easily if I haven't joined this challenge.
  • wilsonshome
    wilsonshome Posts: 100
    I sent Sonia an email, but want to post my question here as well:

    I normally do not count my every day walking as part of my exercise, but today I decided to wear my pedometer to see exactly how much walking I do during my normal work day and so far I have walked 1.23 miles in about 3 1/2 hours - do you think that my overall total can count toward our 100 Mile Challenge since it is not something I normally include in my exercise?


    It's a good idea but I think that's part of what you checked for you normal activity level. They used examples such as a mailman or a waitress. It's good you have a job that you can walk around that much.

    I actually have a desk job, but I'm not in a production area so there is a little more time for walking the halls. When I did my set-up I selected sedentary because I sit for the majority of my day.

    I feel that I can honestly contribute the 1.8 miles I walked toward our 100 Mile Challenge because as previously stated I do NOT count my daily walking in with my regular exercise. I figured with this challenge I would use my pedometer to help contribute.

    ***************************************************************************************************************************************************

    RESPONSE REQUESTED: with the Globe Jumps, do we count each jump or do we have to do a complete 'square' before we count?

    I see, well in that case I think you should be able to count it towards the 100.
  • shortee75
    shortee75 Posts: 164
    Ladies,

    I hate to report that I was not able to complete the exercises for Friday - I did the stair climbs and 25 Jacks before I started feeling bad and had to stop.

    My husband was off yesterday (he normally works 6 days/week) and had me out of the house shopping along with participating in a kickball game with my sister - the daycare she uses had a Teachers vs Parents game. After we finished with that it was time to go out for my brother-in-laws birthday...had a great day/night, but it made it impossible for me to do yesterday's exercises.

    I start my classes again tomorrow so I'm not sure if I will be able to continue with the challenge, but I should know within the first few days how much extra tme I will have to devote to the extra exercises.
  • sonybalony
    sonybalony Posts: 335 Member
    GOOOOOOD AFTERNOOOOON TEAM PERSISTENT DETERMINATION!!!!

    Our spreadsheet is at the bottom of this board... If you see an error, please let me know... We need the rest of the recipes so we can get the 5 bonus points! We also need the approximately 21% of the exercise challenges logged!

    I only have 2 TEAM MEMBERS weights for week 2!!!!

    Our points at this point are stuck at 174 without these things!!!

    week2exerciselog-1.jpg

    week2100mile.jpg

    week2100mile2.jpg


    Message me as soon as you can with any missing info!!!

    I hope everyone had an AWESOME weekend!!!

    :heart: Sonia
  • wilsonshome
    wilsonshome Posts: 100
    Sonia, emailed you missing info. Thanks for all your hard work. Your a great team leader!

    Barbara
  • lablovr108
    lablovr108 Posts: 576 Member
    GOOOOOOD AFTERNOOOOON TEAM PERSISTENT DETERMINATION!!!!

    Our spreadsheet is at the bottom of this board... If you see an error, please let me know... We need the rest of the recipes so we can get the 5 bonus points! We also need the approximately 21% of the exercise challenges logged!

    I only have 2 TEAM MEMBERS weights for week 2!!!!

    Our points at this point are stuck at 174 without these things!!!


    Message me as soon as you can with any missing info!!!

    I hope everyone had an AWESOME weekend!!!

    :heart: Sonia

    I sent you a message but also wanted to let you know here that my recipe is on page 1 of this thread. I posted it Monday morning. It does include nutritional info.
  • llbird
    llbird Posts: 51
    I posted my "go-to" oatmeal recipe last Sunday but it's on the thread for week 1. So, here it is again:
    1/2 cup quick cooking (not instant) oatmeal
    2 dates (or prunes), chopped
    5 almonds, chopped
    1 cup boiled water
    1/4 - 1/2 cup blueberries, frozen
    1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (optional)
    2 Tbs ground flax seed (optional)
    Pour boiling water over oatmeal in a large cereal bowl and place a plate over top to steep. Chop dried fruit and nuts. Top with frozen blueberries, almond milk and flax seed. Ready in 5-6 minutes.

    Nutritional information (1 serving): 288 calories, 54g carbs, 7g fat, 7g protein, 47g sodium and 9g fibre
  • llbird
    llbird Posts: 51
    Sonia: I have been weighing in on Monday mornings (August 1, 8, 15...etc).If Monday is too late for you to get all the stats completed, I don't mind shifting to reporting my weigh-in on Sunday morning instead. I don't like weighing myself in the evening as I'm always up in pounds. Just let us know.
  • jah1165
    jah1165 Posts: 87 Member
    Team

    I am so sorry I feel like I am letting the team down....LAst week I lost 0 punds ...THis week I gained....HOW is that possible I am so mad it is unbelievable.....I do not know what I am doing wrong....I picked up more running this week to help with the 100 miles and thought that would help me lose wight this week......I am not giving up I will do more this week BUT Holy Cow I am jsut disappointed!!!!!!

    Sorry Team...Janet
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