Skinny chicks and a rooster November challenge (closed)

I tired, but did not get in the extra protein. It doesn't seem fair that if you exercise you get more protein. But if you don't eat back all the calories, you can't eat all the protein. Oh well, I tried.

On the other hand, since the spontaneous challenge this week, I have added that to my workout schedule. I do 50 situps, 50 calf raises, 50 arm raises, 50 squats, 50 push ups.

I am back on track now with the cravings and hope to stay that way.

Congratulations Steph on your personal best and on trying the new foods. You have done so well with this challenge. I agree with you there has not been as much chatter this month as last, but hopefully it will improve.

Have a nice day everyone and I am going to keep looking for those recipes. Carla :flowerforyou:

OK... so, this was kinda fitting... it REALLY takes me out of my comfort zone! I went to Zumba class by myself tonight! Didn't know if I would know anyone there and knew that the last time I went to AJ's class (with 2 friends in toe, mind you) I was sore... but had great results on the scale. ANYWAY my point is that I went! I did go... about halfway through one of my friends came in and laughed. She expected me to be close by the door, but I was in the center. It was a blast!

Recipe... Late and I haven't tried it... but just thought I'd put this out there because I want to try it! I keep reading rave reviews... but I don't like dates - so... not sure on this one!

(No sugar!) Cookie Dough Dip

* 1.5 cups chickpeas (1 can, drained)
* heaping 1/8 tsp salt
* tiny bit over 1/8 tsp baking soda
* 1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
* 1/4 cup Nut Butter (any nut butter, you can get away with 3 Tbsp)
* 1.25 cups pitted dates (SunMaid from regular grocery store suggested)
* 1/3 cup chocolate chips (can use sugar free to keep recipe sugarfree)
* 2 Tbsp Oats (You can omit)
* nondairy milk as needed (a few Tbsp)

In a bowl, cover the dates with 1/2 cup water. Let this sit for at least 8 hours. Then add all ingredients (including the dates soaking liquid), except the chocolate chips, to a good processor and blend until very smooth. Add the chocolate chips and stir. This can be served as a dessert dip, as a spread (maybe between apple slices or crackers?), eaten with a spoon, mixed into oatmeal, stuffed into cupcakes or even used to top pancakes.


Naughty Girl Vegan Fudge (sugarfree chocolate fudge, has no fake sugar)

* 4 Tbsp Coconut butter
* 1/2 large, very ripe banana
* 1/4 tsp cinnamon
* scant 1/16 tsp salt
* You can add sweetener, if desired
* 2 Tbsp (or more!) cocoa powder

Stir it all up and place in the fridge for a few hours.


OOOORRRRR - here's an easy one... anyone love the Carmel Apple Cider from Starbucks? I found that you can get sugarfree apple cider and then add a small scoop of sugarfree Smucker's Carmel topping. Thick and carmel-y! It's as yummy as the original without all the calories!

#3 - Ya - date night with DH tonight after a haircut. Some ME TIME. It's been a long time coming!!!

Keeping to my 'PIE' plan so far. Hope to make good choices when we go out for dinner tonight and who knows -- maybe we'll get some exercise when we get home *wink wink** Nothing wrong with a little midnight cardio if ya know what I mean?

OK - so I'm eating plain tuna on my sala today. I'm going to get to 30% protein one day if it kills me. I also picked up some Whey Protein powder to try tomorrow. It has 20g of protein so that should help. It's tough to reach without going over on fat or calories. I am also trying to increase my iron since my blood work shows that I'm anemic and need to be retested in 2 months. Strange thing is that foods that I know have iron do not show any when I log them in. Maybe that nutrition info was left out when entered?? I'll need to check on that.

Count down to Turkey! Gobble Gobble!

ps - Eileen - did you book your Disney trip right on the Disney site or is there a site you recommend? I'm a Disney Idiot!!

Okay I have made my plan for this week. Here goes:

New class- Friday evening I am taking a belly dancing class. I cannot wait!!

Added weight/reps - tonight I am using the 10 and 20 pounds dumbells when I work out instead of the 5 and 10. (Will also do this Thursday if my muscles arent too sore)

My me time this week- gee, I kind of look at the candy making as me time because it is something I look forward to doing with my daughter, and I think my sisters and I will also spend quite a bit of time shopping and doing crafty things this weekend.

Hey everyone, Hope all your Thanksgiving plans are going well.

Here is my plan for this week. Yesterday I upped my reps in my free weights. I will try to up my weights with the machines tomorrow. As far as a new class or activity, I will try the upright bike this week. It means that I will have to go upstairs where the men work out and this will be the first so I will have to get up the nerve. As far as me time goes, not sure yet. I do take at least an hour each day to read a book so do have a lot of me time already, but i will see. Have a good day everyone. Carla

Yet again thanksgiving makes me want to be american...i could do with a huuuuge amount of turkey and potatoes and a good excuse to eat...but no...instead i have lectures and boxercise and staying on track food-wise *sigh*

Did love all my years living with americans though...amaaaaazing feast hehe.

I'm still working out what new class/out of comfort zone thing to do, and the "me time" bit...but I will update as and when I've worked that out. Am already on the upping intensity bit though... x

Steph, Steph, Steph, yes go get a new bra your poor girls don't like bouncing around in there.

happy thanksgiving from an american in ireland all! our celebration is saturday

i was hoping to be at 70 lbs by saturday, but i'm losing hope as my monthly friend has arrived to add fluid weight! anyway, i was at 69 lbs down this morning, so crossing my fingers!

hope u all had a fantastic day, we're celebrating it here on Saturday with 4 other families!

all of y'all's talks about all these new classes you're trying sound so interesting - i aspire to a "class" sometime, still feel too big and uncoordinated to exercise with others! maybe another 30 lbs?

Allo Allo!
Well we have 6 days left in this challenge! (By the way are we doing anything for December? Given the *hmhmm* lack of overwhelming commitment to this challenge, can I say that with people's schedules we might be better off waiting till the new year).

First of all, thanks Steph for organizing this month's challenge. I agree that this month has been tough for everyone. I am game to wait for January.

Wow only 5 days left to meet our goals. I did really well, but have not made the 10 pound goal. I only have 2 pounds to go so I hope I can do it in the next 5 days. I am up to 8 different types of exercise and activities which really makes the exercise go well and not boring. This month I went to the gym every single day. This was not a goal, but I think it was pretty exciting when I realized this. I did make sure I logged all my food everyday this month which is awesome. I often just didn't log if I knew I had gone over, but who was I cheating .....just myself. I only went over calories twice this month which again is a great accomplishments for me. I was not successful in all the weekly challenges, but did try and have added some things to my workout routine. So I guess that overall, this was a successful month for me thanks to this challenge. Thanks again Steph. :drinker: