New Green Team Week 1

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  • kitn621
    kitn621 Posts: 215
    Didnt get back on last night but I met my fruit servings...YEAH!!! I love me some fruit....it totally beats out the sugar in other sweets!
    Good luck this weekend GREENIES!!
  • ramb
    ramb Posts: 8
    Happy Saturday. OK, I'm a virgin to MFP blogs and I have no clue how to do this. I really want to be on a team for my new journey into better health and weight loss = I need friends here! Thanks GREEN Team for picking me up. So I'll post this here and someone can hopefully help me figure out the right way and right place for my blogs. I love the weight scale/slides and the quotes many of you have. Someday, with lots of help from you all, maybe I too will have this down. For now, here's my scoop: Day 1 weight = 212; Day 3 weight (today) = 210; goal is a whole lot of weight loss, 70 lbs would be fantastic but I just plan to take one day at a time and celebrate my NO GAIN days because for me that will be a victory. I am tired of watching my weight rise monthly, sometimes daily and I could really use some friends to help me stay focused.
    Thanks and somebody PLEASE help me figure out this blog business.
  • jacque509
    jacque509 Posts: 978
    Hey Greenies!! Update
    aml0484
    213.4
    ammcnett
    207.4
    azwildcatfan94
    256
    chels0
    :smile:
    deerfeets
    :smile:
    demezat
    :smile:
    ericamsierra
    229
    holly78
    252
    hollyb321
    160
    jacque509
    248
    kitn621
    127
    kellya
    182.2
    lose2cruise
    157.2
    missheidi
    161.4
    mschooley
    165.2
    porka29
    187
    ramb
    212
    realta
    167.8
    sallydeb
    166.2
    sfischer20
    223
    sassierbritchs----230
    All right! Sassie is back!! Yeah!! Ok Saaie we weight in on Friday now and each week we go down the list and someone else pick the challenge, for that week and keep the tread converstation going so NOBODY is left alone due to people being busy. If you can't do your week ask someone to fill in or swap places. For week 1 its fruits can you meet your 2-3 serving a day. I will be keeping up with the Tally. Great to see ya back!!
  • jacque509
    jacque509 Posts: 978
    Happy Saturday. OK, I'm a virgin to MFP blogs and I have no clue how to do this. I really want to be on a team for my new journey into better health and weight loss = I need friends here! Thanks GREEN Team for picking me up. So I'll post this here and someone can hopefully help me figure out the right way and right place for my blogs. I love the weight scale/slides and the quotes many of you have. Someday, with lots of help from you all, maybe I too will have this down. For now, here's my scoop: Day 1 weight = 212; Day 3 weight (today) = 210; goal is a whole lot of weight loss, 70 lbs would be fantastic but I just plan to take one day at a time and celebrate my NO GAIN days because for me that will be a victory. I am tired of watching my weight rise monthly, sometimes daily and I could really use some friends to help me stay focused.
    Thanks and somebody PLEASE help me figure out this blog business.
    Ok Ramb great post! It helps to say things out loud! First of all some people are better out blogging then others. I myself cannot spell worth a crap, and have horrible grammer. But I find if I just say whats on my mind or my true feeling, everyone gets it. Second of all just tell us what you want to do specific and we will walk you thru it. It took me 3 month to ask someone how to add my current weight and goal weight at the bottom of my ticker. Don't wait that long. So let us know and if I don't know I will find out for ya.:smile: A peice of motherly advice, Don't weigh yourself daily or you will drive yourself nuts. We all done or still do it and it puts a lot of stress on your self. But if you do you got to say to yourself it ok if I can a pound today and make the next day a better day. There are other ways to measure your success, Like Keyya said measure yourself, you will seee changes in that faster then weight . your go by what you did each day that was better than the day befor.
  • ramb
    ramb Posts: 8
    OK. There are several things I would like to do and I just checked out the techno section on the message board and I still don't get it. I use computers everyday at work but not like this so this stuff is tough for me. I'll work on one thing at a time: first thing I'd like to accomplish is to put one of those ticker/weigh tags on my site. How do I do this; step by step please?
    And yes, I agree with your NOT weighing- in daily advice. I weigh myself so infrequently that I was shocked when I first saw 200s on my scale. I only know those two recent weigh- ins because I thought I needed them for my journey and postings. I also have been dealing with health issues, nothing major at this point, so my numerous doctor visits begin with weigh- ins and that's when I started to realize my weight was quickly getting out of hand. Good advice from you, though...........and believe me, I need good advice.
  • jacque509
    jacque509 Posts: 978
    Hey Greenies!! Update
    aml0484
    213.4
    ammcnett
    207.4
    azwildcatfan94
    256
    chels0
    :smile:
    deerfeets
    377.5
    demezat
    :smile:
    ericamsierra
    229
    holly78
    252
    hollyb321
    160
    jacque509
    248
    kitn621
    127
    kellya
    182.2
    lose2cruise
    157.2
    missheidi
    161.4
    mschooley
    165.2
    porka29
    187
    ramb
    212
    realta
    167.8
    sallydeb
    166.2
    sfischer20
    223
    sassierbritchs----230
    OK Ramb when you sign in your page comes up. In the top right corner should be a tab that reads Tools. Click on that and on the left side should be a square to add ticker press on that and then follow the instruction. You should have no problem, but if you do just let us know
  • jacque509
    jacque509 Posts: 978
    Ok all going to the movies to see angle and demons my first test is to have no junk while I am there!! check in with you later
  • sassiebritches
    sassiebritches Posts: 1,861 Member
    Ok, I exceeded the fruits and veggies yesterday with 6 servings! This challenge is gonna be a breeze!
    Gonna need some support on some other stuff though, I injured my hip/lower back 9 days ago during Zumba. I have a twisted pelvis from an accident about 20 years ago....anyway. I thought I was getting better and then Monday I stooped to pick up something and I felt a sharp pain and got stuck. Needless to say I am in excrutiating (sp) pain now. I had to find a dress for a wedding today (which I also could use alot of support after....not down 1 single size after 22 pounds...musta lost it in my head....literally) I got 4 hours sleep the pain was SOOOOOOOO bad....so I am not going to be able to participate in any challenges requiring alot of movement unfortunately :frown: which believe it or not BUMS ME OUT! I will be keeping up on my stretches and the core exercises iceprincess gave me to do.............

    Have a gorgeous Sat. and wish me luck with the eating at this Wedding.:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • jacque509
    jacque509 Posts: 978
    Good Luck Sassie, But take it slow, I am so sorry you having so much pain:sad: It really makes it harder, The sleep deprevation don't help either. I will keep you in my prayers and just take it slow and work on the eating healthy
  • réalta
    réalta Posts: 895 Member
    hope you are all having a great weekend, i had two apples today! thats the most fruit ive had all week, this week will be extra healthy, i can feel it! :flowerforyou:
  • kitn621
    kitn621 Posts: 215
    okay GREENIES! checking in. Went and ran a lil over a mile today and did 2 miles on the bike. Did 80 crunches on the big ball with a 5lb weight too. I feel great. I have had my 2 servings of fruit today and will have a third later b/c I am craving an apple. So far the last 2 days are going great knowing I have the support of all of you! :wink:
    I hope you all have a great weekend.....:bigsmile:
  • azwildcatfan94
    azwildcatfan94 Posts: 314 Member
    I ate my two fruit yesterday and today
  • jacque509
    jacque509 Posts: 978
    Fruit update
    NOW FOR FRUIT SO FAR i HAVE
    aml0484
    ammcnett
    5/15 MET
    azwildcatfan94
    5/15 MET,5/16MET
    chels0
    deerfeets
    demezat
    ericamsierra
    5/15 MET
    holly78
    hollyb321
    jacque509
    kitn621
    5/18MET,5/16MET
    kellya
    lose2cruise
    missheidi
    mschooley
    porka29
    5/15 MET
    ramb
    realta
    5/15 MET,5/16 MET
    sallydeb
    sassiebritches-5/15MET
    sfischer20
    wOW THE NEWBIES ARE DOING GREAT!!
    Kitn621 great workout today that is awsome!! Az and realta good job on the fruit! Hope everyone is having a good weekend!!
  • sallydeb
    sallydeb Posts: 65 Member
    Oops, we are checking in for fruit servings? I will meet it everyday. I LOVE berries and visiting my local farmers' markets to get them, so, I'm in heaven :smile: !
  • sassiebritches
    sassiebritches Posts: 1,861 Member
    I did super duper at the wedding, I ate small meat servings and there was a large selection of veggies as some folks were vegan.....so that helped. So I had 6 servings of veggies and fruit today.......So I met my fruit for the day for sure.

    On a side note....thanks for the prayers regarding my pain......unfortunatley I must report that I am in EXCRUTIATING pain tonight :frown: Hoping tomorrow will be better.
  • MissVitaVonCherry
    MissVitaVonCherry Posts: 709 Member
    :bigsmile: Been gone all day but checking in to say that today I had 3 servings of fruit! yay
    And I walked for 3 1/2 hours (almost strait!!!) went to the zoo, and it was extrahot today!
    See ya tomarow:heart:
  • hollyb321
    hollyb321 Posts: 12
    never known fruit can actually be nice!!

    bananas are so nice!!

    :laugh:


    great challenge!
    :smile:

    x
  • kitn621
    kitn621 Posts: 215
    great job sassie at the wedding. I know it can be hard when you go to big gatherings like that with lots of food. So you are doing an awesome job and sorry that you are in so much pain but you will get through it and with all the support and prayers from all of us!!!
  • MissVitaVonCherry
    MissVitaVonCherry Posts: 709 Member
    Ate one cup melon this morning and drank 1/2 cup O.J:bigsmile:
  • réalta
    réalta Posts: 895 Member
    two more apples today, i am even surprising myself, thanks for the challenge! :drinker:
  • porka29
    porka29 Posts: 868 Member
    Hi all! I had half a boiled plantain, I think that counts as fruit. I went to a b-day party yesterday and managed okay. I did have a small slice of cake and one large strawberry.

    Hi sass! Good to see you, congrats on 22 lbs and not smoking - you certainly have had your share of problems this year so far! Thanks for carrying us Jacque!

    Hope all the rest of you had a good weekend. If your resolve was a little less, don't fret start fresh again tomorrow!

    :flowerforyou:
  • CALIECAT
    CALIECAT Posts: 12,530 Member
    Can an old granny of 78 join this team. Green is my faverite color.

    I have gain some that I have lost. I have not change my ticker yet for I am trying hard to lose. I weigh 204 when i join MFP Dec. 'o8

    I weigh in at 194 this morning.

    I have had 2 fruits already today so far. Plan on another one later on after dinner.
    thanks My name is Marie

    Caliecat
  • jacque509
    jacque509 Posts: 978
    Hey Greenie!! Update
    Hey Greenies!! Update
    aml0484
    213.4
    ammcnett
    207.4
    azwildcatfan94
    256
    caliecat
    194
    chels0
    :smile:
    deerfeets
    377.5
    demezat
    19.6
    ericamsierra
    229
    holly78
    252
    hollyb321
    160
    jacque509
    248
    kitn621
    127
    kellya
    182.2
    lose2cruise
    157.2
    missheidi
    161.4
    mschooley
    165.2
    porka29
    187
    ramb
    212
    realta
    167.8
    sallydeb
    166.2
    sfischer20
    223
    sassierbritchs----230
    Ok it looks like everyone checked in but chelso, I sent a message, so we will see. I like everyone to meet another new member Caliecat-Marie, she just joined us today so say Hi everyone!. Wow evryone is doing so good!
    Sassie we will keep praying,
    Porks what the heck is boiled plantain? never heard of it, Does it tast good
  • jacque509
    jacque509 Posts: 978
    Fruit update
    aml0484
    :smile:
    ammcnett
    5/15 MET
    azwildcatfan94
    5/15 MET,5/16MET
    chels0
    :smile:
    caliecat
    5/17 MET
    deerfeets
    :smile:
    demezat
    :smile:
    ericamsierra
    5/15 MET, 5/16 MET,5/17 MET
    holly78
    :smile:
    hollyb321
    :smile:
    jacque509
    :smile:
    kitn621
    5/18MET,5/16MET
    kellya
    :smile:
    lose2cruise
    :smile:
    missheidi
    :smile:
    mschooley
    :smile:
    porka29
    5/15 MET, 5/17 MET
    ramb
    :smile:
    realta
    5/15 MET,5/16 MET, 5/17 MET
    sallydeb
    5/16 MET
    sassiebritches-5/15MET, 5/16 MET
    sfischer20
    :smile:
  • jacque509
    jacque509 Posts: 978
    Ok all your fearmore leader is having a rough weekend, I haven't been to the gym but I did put in over 2 miles of walking yesterday. But fell off the wagon and have had ice cream 3 tmes this weekend. So I am gonna go to the store and buy more Fruit and salad to see if that will help. I am on my way out the door again to visit family so I am going to admit it might get rough in the eating department so we will see. I will check in later to see how you all are doing
  • azwildcatfan94
    azwildcatfan94 Posts: 314 Member
    Ate 2 fruit today. Just wondering though, does a large banana count as one or two servings of fruit?
  • porka29
    porka29 Posts: 868 Member
    welcome caliecat and any other new members I have not yet said hi to.
    :flowerforyou:

    Jacque - here is what a plantain is:
    Plantains tend to be firmer and lower in sugar content than dessert bananas. Bananas are most often eaten raw, while plantains usually require cooking or other processing, and are used either when green or under-ripe (and therefore starchy) or overripe (and therefore sweet). Plantains are a staple food in the tropical regions of the world, treated in much the same way as potatoes and with a similar neutral flavour and texture when the unripe fruit is cooked by steaming, boiling or frying.
  • sassiebritches
    sassiebritches Posts: 1,861 Member
    Ok all your fearmore leader is having a rough weekend, I haven't been to the gym but I did put in over 2 miles of walking yesterday. But fell off the wagon and have had ice cream 3 tmes this weekend. So I am gonna go to the store and buy more Fruit and salad to see if that will help. I am on my way out the door again to visit family so I am going to admit it might get rough in the eating department so we will see. I will check in later to see how you all are doing

    Jaque - you sound like me, I get on an icecream binge and that is IT! So I started doing this.....fatfree or lowfat vanilla ice cream, frozen whip cream and strawberries and blackberries.........YUMMMMMMMMM, and if you really wanna go light do frozen Fat free whip cream and strawberries.....

    Hang in there honey...................
  • angiemcnett
    angiemcnett Posts: 429
    I had 2 servings of fruit both Saturday and Sunday. Thanks for the challenge. I have not been eating my fruit.
  • jacque509
    jacque509 Posts: 978
    Ate 2 fruit today. Just wondering though, does a large banana count as one or two servings of fruit?
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