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c2l
Congrats to all! I can't wait to see our final overall group total numbers- I am expecting to be amazed. Thank you for traveling this journey with me!
Quiet! How's it going?
What's been the hardest part of the challenge for you? For me, it's been getting enough veggies in. The second challenge is getting in all my workouts.
What is your favorite workout?
I've received a few questions about ideas for workouts, both at and outside the gym. I have a list a mile long, but thought it would be fun for everyone to share one of their favorite workouts. I know a lot of you just started this whole "working out" thing, but even as a newbie, I'm sure you have already found things that…
What does 200 calories look like?
This is great.. http://www.wisegeek.com/what-does-200-calories-look-like.htm
150 Calorie Snacks
Check out these snack ideas if you are in a snack rut- http://www.self.com/fooddiet/2013/01/150-calorie-snacks-slideshow?intcid=trail0115_2#slide=1 What snacks do you find filling and low in calorie?? I've been on an apple kick lately thanks to Costco. I also like almonds, but I have a hard time sticking to a reasonable…
BMI-Body Mass Index
There was some discussion about healthy BMI's and how to calculate yours, so here is a link to a BMI calculator. http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/adult_bmi/english_bmi_calculator/bmi_calculator.html
What is a serving size for fruits & vegetables?!
I know it's hard to judge what a serving size is, so I came across this article that has pictures to give you a better idea of how much fruits and veggies you need for a full serving size! Hope it helps. http://www.chow.com/food-news/80652/how-many-fruits-and-vegetables-should-i-eat-a-visual-guide/ Looks like you may have…
How to Motivate Yourself to Exercise in the Morning
I used to be an avid morning exerciser and am trying to get back into the routine. I find if I workout in the morning, I get more time with my family and the events of the day have less of a chance to impact my workout. Below is a link to a great article with tips to get you out of bed in the early hours. Many of these…
Cravings
What time of day do you have the most trouble controlling cravings? What tricks do you use to battle them? I struggle late afternoon and again later in the evening. I'm always looking for tips to control them. Lately I drink water, have a small bit of protein, or distract myself. What works for you?
Weekly Challenge
Did I miss it somewhere? Can anyone help me with what the challenge is? Thanks!
