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Sorry I'm feeling a bit thick. I went over my cals today but some of my numbers were green. What does "5 Newts if you are "in the green" with calories with your added activity" mean? Can I get some NEWTs here even though I went over my calories?
Waiting for work on the exercise challenge with great anticipation!
sorry, i geddit now. ignore me0 -
Good morning all,
My stats for yesterday, 1/15
Newt: 0, just went over my calories, even thought about getting back on the treadmill to log in some extra exercise points to get
back in the green, but decided to snuggle with my honey and watch the last of the football game instead.
Owl: 5
House Pts: 35
Happy Monday everyone.0 -
Total House Points from 1/8 to 1/14 is 603.
A big jump from last weeks 355... Thanks to the very nice weather on Wednesday, my son lead us around on an extra long walk... Then thanks to the crap/blizzard weather on Thursday that lead to me working my booty off (wish it was more literal) while biking.
I send cyber love & hugs... I am so far behind in this group. I think I saw 2 new people. Welcome!!0 -
So I've just realised I didn't ever welcome our two new members, sorry about that. Welcome! I'm Molly, I'm 18 and I'm from the UK
Okay, stats. I'm behind on these, sorry. I've also just realised that I have been logging my stats completely wrong. Hello my name is Molly and I am silly. I've been recording my OWLs as my NEWTs and my NEWTs as my OWLs! Gah, I've only done it on the past weeks task due to the original confusion with the NEWTs. I can either repost my stats with the correct figures if that's easier for the person who has been recording them, or you can switch them yourself. Sorry, I've only just realised this.
Earlier this month Queeda said her boss thought she may be moving on January 15. I haven't spoken to her and I have no idea if she will see this message any time soon, but if you do Queeda, I hope your move either goes well or went well. If/when you can, please let us know you have arrived safely
Now, stats! These ones are correct I promise :laugh:
14/1
OWLs - 14
NEWTs - 2
H.P - 192
15/1
OWLs - 5
NEWTs - I was in the green for everything except for sugar, and had under the amount of calories I have been allowed by MFP (1380, not including any exercise cals), so this is 15? I haven't been logging water purely because I keep forgetting, so I will do that tomorrow onwards!
H.P - 31
16/1
OWLs - 5
NEWTs - Again, in the green and under 1380 so 15?
H.P - 520 -
Hello,
Here are my stats for today:
Owl: 1
Newts: 15 (10for cal, 5 for water)
House pts: 35
Good night all. Sweet dreams0 -
stats 1/15
HP 66
owls 2
newts 10 (5 water and 5 calories)
1/16
HP 60
owls 2
newts 10 (5 for water and 5 for calories)
Have a good day tomorrow everyone!0 -
Good morning all,
Haven't earned any newts yet, but I have been drinking extra water. I went way over cals on Saturday and a little over yesterday.
Mon- 5 owls -I did carry 20lbs while on the treadmill. I only made it five minutes-glad to be rid of that.
Tues- 10 owls
HP-90
Weight-135.5
We have parent teacher conferences this week-which means late nights all week...blah!! Hope you all have a great week!0 -
ka-ding.
Slow on the old points this week I'm afraid. I have gone over my cals again so no NEWTs for me.
Tried an aqua aerobics class and laughed my *kitten* off because my swimming shorts kept falling down, repeatedly full mooning the poor woman behind me. What an undignified class! Going to try again next week with normal bikini bottoms on and see if it's any better. So I get some OWLs but I can't remember how may for now.
I've got an event to create artwork for (it's a live poetry night run by my friends and they get me to make it look good) so this is taking priority at the moment and my keep fit stuff is in the back seat.
[EDIT] Yes, so 45 house points and 6 NEWTs.0 -
Stats for 17/1
OWLs - 11 - 10 for exercise and 1 for trying something new
NEWTs - 15
H.P - 60
A good day IMO EA Sports Active 2 is great. I highly recommend it if you don't already have it. 0 -
ka-ding.
Slow on the old points this week I'm afraid. I have gone over my cals again so no NEWTs for me.
Tried an aqua aerobics class and laughed my *kitten* off because my swimming shorts kept falling down, repeatedly full mooning the poor woman behind me. What an undignified class! Going to try again next week with normal bikini bottoms on and see if it's any better. So I get some OWLs but I can't remember how may for now.
I've got an event to create artwork for (it's a live poetry night run by my friends and they get me to make it look good) so this is taking priority at the moment and my keep fit stuff is in the back seat.
[EDIT] Yes, so 45 house points and 6 NEWTs.
eh-hem i meant 6 OWLs0 -
Hahaha! Sure! :POh and BTW all, my name is Angelina, in case you didn't want to call me by my screenname all the time.
Mind if I call you Love? It amuses me !0 -
Oh, I'm still a bit confused about the newts, I don't know what you mean between the difference of being under your calorie goal and being in the green with activities?0
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and btw, the new rec center at my school just opened! excited to check it out and start using it! 0
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Oh boy! After a very intense day at work I went to my friends for dinner. Wine, cheesecake and a big plate of gooey, cheesy lasagna melted away the stress for sure, but now I'm having the pig out regrets. blah! Also, I did a little math regarding my morning coffee. Turns out i'm using about 300 calories a day adding those delicious fancy creamers. I've only been logging 140 calories per day. Arrrrrgh!0
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Oh, I'm still a bit confused about the newts, I don't know what you mean between the difference of being under your calorie goal and being in the green with activities?
In addition to logging in your food for calories, you can log in your exercise. The site will convert your exercise into calories burned while doing that activity, Then the calories burned will be added on to your daily calorie goal, so if you burn 150 calories you get 150 calories added on to your daily calorie allowance.
If you stay under your calories without the added activity you get 10 newts, but if you are over your calories, but actually are under with the added calories from exercise, then you get 5 newts.
For example. my calorie allowance is 1280. I walked and burned 200 calories for the day, added to the 1280, my daily calorie allowance is now 1480. If I stay under the 1280 calories I earn 10 newts, but if I eat 1400 calories, I am over my original 1280 (without exercise) but still under with the 200 extra calories I earned through exercise (the 1480), so I would get 5 newts.
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My stats for 1/17/11
Owls: 0
Newts: 0
House Pts: 0
I have another late night tonight, but am hoping to get home early enough to get some exercise in, OY! I usually weigh myself every day and yesterday I was quite pleased when I jumped on the scale. I was under 160 lbs. 8 ) I had not been under 160 at all for 2011, Thanks to all of you for all of the encouragement and support. This is such a great group!0 -
Suzie Thanks for stepping and answering her question. I think you did a better job of expaining it then me!Oh, I'm still a bit confused about the newts, I don't know what you mean between the difference of being under your calorie goal and being in the green with activities?0 -
Earlier this month Queeda said her boss thought she may be moving on January 15. I haven't spoken to her and I have no idea if she will see this message any time soon, but if you do Queeda, I hope your move either goes well or went well. If/when you can, please let us know you have arrived safely
Hey Molly I am a little annoyed right now because I got me etickets to leave, but they left out my daughter and there is no way I am leaving without her so currently they are trying to sort out her paperwork, figure out the mix up, and reissue our plane tickets. As soon as they do that I will be out of here. I will keep you all updated though.0 -
Hello Hufflepuffs. I hope you are all doing well this week. I am killing the exercise this week so I am proud of my hps contribution. However I have been losing a lot of weight the past few weeks so I am afraid this week I may have a small loss or none at all, but after losing over 2lbs for 4 weeks straight I can't complain.0
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Carry on...
Queeda- what a pain! I hope they get that sorted out soon! I can't wait to hear about your new adventures and what teaching is like there.
Suzie/mom- I am soooo proud of you! Keep it up lady!
Bumflapassion-usually when people say they lol, they are exaggerating, but thinking about your shorts in the pool made me lol for real!! Was your pool full of little white haired ladies?
Today was the first day this week that I didn't eat my feelings (yay me!) Conferences are so stressful. I can't keep rewarding myself with treats!!
For today-5 newts, 11 owls (went to a toning class) 60 HP
Have a lovely Thurday ladies!!0 -
Queeda- what a pain! I hope they get that sorted out soon! I can't wait to hear about your new adventures and what teaching is like there.
Suzie/mom- I am soooo proud of you! Keep it up lady!
Bumflapassion-usually when people say they lol, they are exaggerating, but thinking about your shorts in the pool made me lol for real!! Was your pool full of little white haired ladies?
Today was the first day this week that I didn't eat my feelings (yay me!) Conferences are so stressful. I can't keep rewarding myself with treats!!
For today-5 newts, 11 owls (went to a toning class) 60 HP
Have a lovely Thurday ladies!!
That is great progress! I know how stressful conferences can be so kudos to you!0 -
haha, the pool was full of middle aged women with a few silver heads dotted around. My shorts actually gave me quite a nasty rash/bruising type thing - everything in the shorts area hurts but it was funny and I'm glad I experienced it.
Queeda, well done on the weight loss over the past few weeks. Also I hope they sort out a seat for your daughter soon. How exciting - we'll have to hear all about the new neighbourhood.
I actually came on here to boast a little bit. Guess what guys? I swam a whole mile this morning before work. Been flexing my muscles about it all day :smokin:0 -
It took me a while to find our new thread :laugh:
Queeda, I hope they manage to sort your daughters ticket out soon. How different will your life be living over there? I understand it's a pretty strict country, well that's from what I've seen/read/heard. I can't wait to hear your updates about your new life.
Stats for 18/1
OWLs - 10
NEWTs - 15
H.P - 72
19/1
OWLs - 5
NEWTs - 15
H.P - 50
I'm so glad tomorrow is Friday!!0 -
Hi Huffelpuffs,
Wondering if I can play too! I've been a food and exercise logger in the past, took a *bit* of time off and am back at it again.
I'm one of the odd ones out trying to gain weight. I've been under weight since I was a kid and continue struggling to put weight on. I log mostly because I'm also a distance runner, so always want to be sure I'm eating back enough calories.
So, if I can be a Huffelpuff, let me know what I'll need to do. I read around for a while, but I'm not finding one comprehensive beginners sheet or anything like that.
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hello everyone! sorry i've been mia lately. i've been too busy at work to be trolling the board and respond. i have missed so much! i really need to get in and read all that's happened. i can't even remember the last time i posted-
start of the year 1/1 to 1/8 hp 453
last week 1/8- 1/14 to hp 475
so far this week 1/15 to 1/19 hp 327
good night everyone and i'll be back tomorrow.0 -
Hi Huffelpuffs,
Wondering if I can play too! I've been a food and exercise logger in the past, took a *bit* of time off and am back at it again.
I'm one of the odd ones out trying to gain weight. I've been under weight since I was a kid and continue struggling to put weight on. I log mostly because I'm also a distance runner, so always want to be sure I'm eating back enough calories.
So, if I can be a Huffelpuff, let me know what I'll need to do. I read around for a while, but I'm not finding one comprehensive beginners sheet or anything like that.
Amber
Welcome. No need to be sorted. Our head of house is Queeda (lhurtubise). She is in the midst of an international move. Please post your starting weight. Even though you have no weight to lose, house points (daily exercise) are very important for the monthly house cup, and the owl and newt challenges determine if you are chosen as a prefect. Our challenge week starts on Sunday-Sat, and we post weights Sat-Mon. Every two weeks new prefects are chosen (due to change this week). We have a weekly challenge for newts (food) and owls (exercise) and we post work out minutes (house points) for the house competition. You can start on Sun when new newt/owl challenges start or scroll back through the week to find details regarding the current ones. Hope this helps, and if I left anything out...other Hufflepuffs please feel free to add on! My brain is mush this week!
Hats off to you to you and distance running. I am in the midst of transitioning to jogging...not sure how much I like it...0 -
Queeda...Have faith they will have your flight sorted out! I second Mandy's response what a pain!
bumflapassass--great job with the water aerobics, and then the mile swim. Regarding your shorts, I develop a similar problem with my cycling shorts. some air and antichaffing cream (any cream with shea butter will do) will make it better soon!
Molly...I couldn't agree more TGIF...I thought I'd never be saying at least I can get some work done at home in peace and quiet...
Mandy great job with the toning class. There is one I want to try when I finish up my cycling class in 2 weeks. I enjoy weights but I think a toning class would be helpful
danizanga--great to hear from you, glad things are going well despite the craziness
Jenn...Miss your posts...fingers crossed you will get the router at home figured out! I hope you were able to patch your bike tire and get the tube changed...and no damage to the rim I just learned how to change a bike tire that last weekend...harder than it looks...that is not to say I still need more practice to become marginal!
stats...before I forget to post again
1/17
HP 77 owls 10 newts 10 (5 for calories and 5 for water)
1/18
HP 75 owls 10 newts 10 (5 for calories and 5 for water)
1/19
HP 65 owls 10 newts 15 (10 for calories 5 for water)
I have actually lost closer to 40 pounds, I had lost weight prior to joining MFP. I had an opportunity to assist a coworker carrying in her fruit orders...about 40 pounds worth...OMG I could not drop that stuff fast enough. I could feel the strain on my core, back, knees and arms. I could not believe I used to carrying around that weight ON ME. On a bright note...I was physically able to carry in that much weight...My former self would have been exhausted at even going inside to get a cart to wheel it inside and help my coworker (it is about a 5 minute walk from the parking lot to work).
Hope everyone has a great Friday :drinker:0 -
Oh ok that's what I thought you meant with the newts!
and I always try to make it my goal to be under, regardless of exercise.
I think I'll update mine in the morning.
Why was a new Topic made? Does anyone know?0 -
lol I removed this cause I'm rambling. :P0
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Oh ok that's what I thought you meant with the newts!
and I always try to make it my goal to be under, regardless of exercise.
I think I'll update mine in the morning.
Why was a new Topic made? Does anyone know?
I think after so many posts a new one is automatically made.
Has anyone else tried the Carmen Electra workout series? I have the set and I would say that the first one has a nice little warm up, the second one is very good...the rest of them are somewhat embarrassing although I quite enjoy the lap dance one (making sure ABSOLUTELY NO ONE can see me!) - I feel like it's good for my bending and stretching and also hip wiggling.
So anyway I'm off for the weekend, probably won't have signal on my phone or internet access but if I do any exercising I'll keep a note of house points.
So far this week I have earned 155 house points.
Lost 2 pounds this week as well so I'm back to 132. Phew. Sometimes I just feel like stabbing myself in the legs/torso when I get frustrated with my progress but I feel like I'm back on track now.
Thanks for the shea butter tip Carolinagirl - gonna get on that right away!
Also, welcome Amber. Long distance running sounds much more impressive than my berking around in swimming pools in clothes that don't fit :laugh:0
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