Ravenclaw Common Room

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November Week 2 Challenges
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Gosh - Friday already and I haven't posted challenges for week 2! So, here they are - start on them after you weigh in this weekend:

Food: Since Halloween is over and there is still candy tempting us all, we're going to repeat the no junk food challenge! I know you're all excited about that! :bigsmile:

Exercise: Ab Aware: Throughout the day, concentrate on tightening your abs. While at a stop light, tighten and hold in abs until light is green. Lets make it at least 5 times a day. Other ideas, hold them in while brushing your teeth, during commercial breaks. Hold for at least 30 seconds at a time. Do this 5 times for 30 seconds each day. This will also help you with your posture!!

I reminded our Head Master that we had 2 Head Girls last month and asked her to double check. I think our own liz11599 has a good chance at it again. Will keep you posted!

So here's the news from our Head Master:

Here's the second Head Boy: Daddylion87 with 5962 House Points for the month! I'm so sorry to have left you out the first time, great work!

Liz was a close third with 5660 House Points. Sorry Liz You'll have to remove the badge from your signature.

I also forgot to announce that our Quidditch Captain for the month is Scarlettdawn764 for losing the most last month. momofJandA, you need to hand over the badge to Scarlettdawn764!

(Scarlett, here's the link for your signature - remember to change both IMG to img):
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Happy Saturday Ravenclaw! Slowly but surely I am getting myself back together. That surgery really knocked me for a loop! I took 4 naps on Tuesday and then slept the entire night! It was all I could do to get through the workdays Wed - Friday. Today I have a mid-term that I have not been able to study for. I'll spend some time this morning reviewing vocabulary definitions and then go in and hope for the best.

Weighing in this week at 151.5 pounds - down 1.5!
food: 3
exercise: 1
spirit: 7
Total OWLs: 11
House Points: 60

Not a fantastic week for me as far as points goes, but next week should be better!! Have a great day everyone!

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Week 2 Challenge Update
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I've also wondered around the house trying to decide what is "junk" food. Chips & candy I get... but what about yogurt-covered pretzels? Bowl of ice cream (lactose-intolerant, so I don't see this one happening)? Just trying to figure out where the line is drawn that changes a snack into junk.

I actually went and googled "junk food" because many of us have the same question - including me! Here's what I found:

From Mirriam-Webster: "food that is high in calories but low in nutritional content"

From Wikipedia: "Junk foods are typically ready-to-eat convenience foods containing high levels of saturated fats, salt, or sugar, and little or no fruit, vegetables, or dietary fiber; and are considered to have little or no health benefits. Common junk foods include salted snack foods like chips (crisps), candy, gum, most sweet desserts, fried fast food and carbonated beverages (sodas) as well as alcoholic beverages. High-sugar cereals, particularly those targeted at children, such as Froot Loops, are also classified as junk food."

Hope this helps clarify it for you. I also want to amend the "no junk food" challenge: many of us, again including me, have found a low-cal treat that we allow ourselves each day. Mine is the Weight Watchers Snack Size Chocolate Fudge Ice Cream Bar (the name is bigger than the bar!!). One bar is only 45 calories and I use it as my reward for a day well done. I don't think those little rewards should be eliminated. SO, I am changing the food challenge to be:

UPDATED FOOD CHALLENGE: Since Halloween is over and there is still candy tempting us all, we're going to repeat the no junk food challenge. But this time we will allow ourselves one healthier, low-cal indulgence each day. Try to add what your daily indulgence was to your daily spirit post.