Can someone tell me where the house challenges are? I am kinda new to myfitnesspal in general and this is the first group ive ever been in. I would really like to participate. Thank you for your help.

They are here, we are on week 1.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/poorcopies/view/slytherin-weekly-challenge-s-april-2012-234277

Tyvm

ok so from what i understand the way to figure out the points is to average with everyone involved. well since i'm not really keeping up with the challenges right now i'd say take me out of the equation. i wont compete this month i guess. i will still come and chat and ask questions from time to time but i dont wanna drag the average down when i'm not participating. i'll join the challenges next month once i'm farther along in my journey and more strict to the cause

ok so from what i understand the way to figure out the points is to average with everyone involved. well since i'm not really keeping up with the challenges right now i'd say take me out of the equation. i wont compete this month i guess. i will still come and chat and ask questions from time to time but i dont wanna drag the average down when i'm not participating. i'll join the challenges next month once i'm farther along in my journey and more strict to the cause

Technically, you're more than free to take yourself out as long as you say ahead of time. That being said, I hope you'll reconsider! In Gryffindor, I try encourage just participating in the parts that you're most comfortable with in the moment. If you're feeling off track, what better way to get ON track than to jump back in?

To me, the point of this group is NOT about being perfect, but about improvement. I would hate for anyone to think if they're not some sort of exercise maniac that they're efforts aren't meaningful.

ok so from what i understand the way to figure out the points is to average with everyone involved. well since i'm not really keeping up with the challenges right now i'd say take me out of the equation. i wont compete this month i guess. i will still come and chat and ask questions from time to time but i dont wanna drag the average down when i'm not participating. i'll join the challenges next month once i'm farther along in my journey and more strict to the cause

You don't have to keep up with the daily OWL / NEWT challenges if you don't want, they don't count towards the figures, just loss and exercise mins, so if you are doing your own thing exercise wise that's cool too! Anyway, if you want to leave it a month then thats cool, but do still chat and stay involved that way if you want

Well done on your losses Christine & Trina!

So I got some news. Not only have I been sick the last few days so, I ve been picking at food, I twisted my knee yesterday on my deck. My doctor told me I cant workout at all, and am stuck in physical therapy for the next 3 weeks. I will still keep track of my eating but I wont be able to actually workout for awhile. Sorry Guys.

Ran 6.7K yesterday... I'm feeling good. Overate on most days at the beginning of the week, but regained control for 2 days now. My body feels better, I feel better.

Poorcopies: About the fitbit, do you recommend it? A lot of users seem confused with the calorie adjustment and all.... I am not sure if it worth it, as I own a polar HRM for my workouts. I used my own calculation for my BMR according to my running literature... I still consider a fitbit as I am more active on some days (housework, walking the dog, etc) than others (desk job). I used a sedentary lifestyle to do my calculation, but maybe I am undereating. Let me know of your experience with it.

I find it a fine line of how many calories to eat, too little? too much?

So what I do is eat small portions all day long and depending on how much I exercise and I know a slow walk doesn't do much so I don't change much no matter what this site says…if I do a hard work out I will add a glass of wine or a bit more food so its not too little.

That is why I weigh daily, I hope in the future not to, but for me it is checking out how much I can eat. And I read somewhere it takes two days to fully digest food so sometimes a large meal one night won't hit the scales until the second mornings weighing. This used to confuse me until I read that.

After failing miserably yesterday (probably due to my strange mini-period which turned up two weeks later than expected), I'm back on track today. I ran nearly 5 miles! Score: 2 OWLs, 1 NEWT and 65 House points!

Ran 10K today.... for my and for you guys
It was my first 10K. I am running my 1st race at the end of May: 10K. I am ready for it. Whohoooooo

Happy Easter to all of you

Another 10K today.... feeling awesome

A quick reminder :
WEEK 2 - 8th - 14th April

OWLs - 2 per day for each day you complete the following. 1 OWL if you make 250 per day.

Big Burn Challenge: Try to burn 500 calories per day, in any way you like. If you only make half of this, 1 OWL.

NEWTs - 1 Point per day for each day you do the following:

Share a recipe you have tried / want to try in the future that comes in at under 600 calories.

ignore this. once i did calculations my recipe was over 600

Hi Slytherin!

A friend of mine graciously offered to come be your Head of House so Poorcopies can have some help. She's been on vacation this week, but she's ready to get started now!

Her username is Kapeluza, and she should be by to introduce herself in the next day or two.

This doesn't change anything that's already in place for April, and if anyone has any concerns don't hesitate to let me know.

I think she's going to be a great addition to this House, and I hope you agree!

Good luck on your challenges this week!
Bron

Welcome Julie!
This group seems awfully quiet these days. Maybe you can bring some exra motivation.

Hi Serpents! I'm just giving you a heads up that April Week 1's results are posted in the Great Hall!

Great work everyone!