Bombshell Betty's Round 2

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  • shalynna89
    shalynna89 Posts: 324 Member
    Just checked-in for week 2:) Had a much better week this week! Sorry i haven't been on the forum much just had a few busy weeks, i have been doing the challenges though and have loved them:) Hope everyone is doing well!!
  • ladycomix
    ladycomix Posts: 104
    Week 3 mind/body challenge.

    While jogging today I struggled..not physically, but mentally. Every 1/4 mile was a bargain with myself...I CAN do this..versus the old voices in my head telling me I can't run 5k yet...I'm still obese for goodness sake...who runs a 5k in the shape I'm in?

    After battling back my own mind, I finished my 5k in 37 minutes.

    This started me thinking...how often do I stop something, or not even attempt a new challenge because of that small voice, that fear of failure and self doubt. The challenge this week is to learn to recognize the vestiges of the old you planting doubt - and start learning to overcome them. Think about what you're letting stop you from trying new challenges.

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  • tatabanana
    tatabanana Posts: 30
    Love the week 3 challenge so far!! So true! Thanks!
  • onehecticmom
    onehecticmom Posts: 299 Member
    good challenges this week ladies.
  • KimberlyBryant
    KimberlyBryant Posts: 31 Member
    Week 3 nutrition
    Although it might seem that standing to eat would burn more calories, sitting to eat makes you feel full faster. Week 3’s nutrition challenge is broken up into 3 categories:
    1) Location, location, location! : If you are an eating on the fly I challenge you to have at least one meal ( preferably dinner) every day at the dining table. By doing so you sit down to actually enjoy your meal. How often do we shovel something in to our mouths without really tasting the food? I think its time to start enjoying the food we eat.
    2) Behavior: How long does it take you to finish your meal? 5 min? 10 mins? This part of our challenge is to SLOW down. Eating your meal should take you 20 mins. This is the average time it takes for your stomach to signal to your brain that you are full. By slowing down we also don’t actually taste your food. How often do we shovel something in to our mouths without really tasting the food? I think it’s time to start enjoying the food we eat.
    3) Quality Vs quantity: yes a LARGE order of fries sounds good. A large slice of pizza or even a large slice of that lasagna sounds oh so yummy. But after the 4th bite do you really enjoy it as much as the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd? This part of the challenge is to use a smaller plate and quality ingredients. Using a smaller plate tricks your eyes into thinking your getting a LARGE portions when in reality you are getting an appropriate portion of your meal. Try filling your plate with high quality foods. I challenge you to make at least one meal this week that you have never tried before from scratch! . It might be a exotic vegetable or fruit. Some fish or an ethnic dish you heard about. If you learn to enjoy cooking we are more likely to enjoy the food we eat.


    Remember Food is something to actually be ENJOYED!
  • ladycomix
    ladycomix Posts: 104
    Week 3 nutrition
    Although it might seem that standing to eat would burn more calories, sitting to eat makes you feel full faster. Week 3’s nutrition challenge is broken up into 3 categories:
    1) Location, location, location! : If you are an eating on the fly I challenge you to have at least one meal ( preferably dinner) every day at the dining table. By doing so you sit down to actually enjoy your meal. How often do we shovel something in to our mouths without really tasting the food? I think its time to start enjoying the food we eat.
    2) Behavior: How long does it take you to finish your meal? 5 min? 10 mins? This part of our challenge is to SLOW down. Eating your meal should take you 20 mins. This is the average time it takes for your stomach to signal to your brain that you are full. By slowing down we also don’t actually taste your food. How often do we shovel something in to our mouths without really tasting the food? I think it’s time to start enjoying the food we eat.
    3) Quality Vs quantity: yes a LARGE order of fries sounds good. A large slice of pizza or even a large slice of that lasagna sounds oh so yummy. But after the 4th bite do you really enjoy it as much as the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd? This part of the challenge is to use a smaller plate and quality ingredients. Using a smaller plate tricks your eyes into thinking your getting a LARGE portions when in reality you are getting an appropriate portion of your meal. Try filling your plate with high quality foods. I challenge you to make at least one meal this week that you have never tried before from scratch! . It might be a exotic vegetable or fruit. Some fish or an ethnic dish you heard about. If you learn to enjoy cooking we are more likely to enjoy the food we eat.


    Remember Food is something to actually be ENJOYED!

    As I sit here eating breakfast at my desk *grin* I think this is challenge made especially for me. Great one Kimberly~
  • knkmfp
    knkmfp Posts: 295 Member
    Weigh in today, and I stayed the same, which is now the 3rd week in a row. Really demotivating, I've been grumpy all day because of it. Not sure what to try next, I guess I just keep plugging away.

    I was supposed to post a mind/body challenge this week, but it's a double week and the one already posted seems to cover it all. I have an idea, but I'll save it for next month :-)
  • knkmfp
    knkmfp Posts: 295 Member
    No new challenges this week?
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