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Newlyweds, Oldweds and shackers Challenge! 10/16
I read an article in one of my fitness journals and it talked about influence! Well, guess what?!?!? To all you married folks you influence each other the most! I imagine 'live-ins' do too. They did a study of spouse, friends, siblings and the spouse out-won everybody on influence with food choices! So the challenge for…
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Glug, glug, glug...glug!!!! 10/15
For today drink one extra glass of watert then you normally would today! Water is the source of so many great things for our bodies! It just simply makes all of our bodily systems function better! Also, make sure the older adult and the young ones get enough water too! They are the first ones who are at high risk for…
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Every Sunday: Expression Challenge! 10/14
Hey, I want to mimic another blog I saw but will tweak a bit....Let's use Sundays for whoever happens to read and it is not many....but whoever wants to shout out what they learned about themselves with this health and fitness journey! The topic can be anything you learned at all about health. Remember health is not just…
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Zombie Saturday Challenge!!!!!!!
Simple....Pretend the ZOMBIES at your JOB, Zombies KIDS, Zombie COOTIES, ZOMBIE BOOGIE-MAN, any ZOMBIE just pretend when working out one is after you....shoot a whole crew of them are chasing you!!!!!!! GET AWAY and FAAAAST!!!!!!!:noway: Hey don't look at me like that! Get to moving!!!!!!!:huh: Peace...or FREAK-out, Wonder…
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A Challenge For moi?!!??! 10/12
I soooo apologize for being late today! Yet not too late! I challenge you to something simple but NECESSARY! Treat yourself well today tonight or tomorrow. Do something nice for YOU! I got my hair done today. I feel clean and brand new. What makes you feel refreshed?! Do it for yourself. No matter how simple. Renew…
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YOU can ring my Bell!!!!!!!! 10/11
I wanted to share with you guys my love of Kettlebells! The good part is the learn the gist of the swing you don't need a Kettelbell! A dumb-bell works just fine. I like Kettlebells so much I signed up for a class...but to my chagrin no one showed up but me! Gasp! So, they cancelled it. Soooo, I am educating you so you…
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You betta SHAPE UP....now!! Oct 9 Challenge
Hey dudes and dudettes! Today's challenge was recommended by newbie ctevis! Let's all say "hi" and "welcome" to TEVIS!!!!!! (HI....TEVIS!!!!....all in unison) LOL!!!!!! This is a good workout for us all to try! http://www.shape.com/fitness/workouts/10-minute-belly-blasting-workout Let me know what ya'll think.....I will!…
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Supersize Me! Noooooo!!!!!!! Not me! 10/10
Ok, yes I have a theme going here this week so..... Hey, have you ever heard the phrase 'portion distortion'? I was reading online about it a while ago. Basically, it was talking how portion sizes of foods over the past 30 years in the USA have ballooned compared to say the 60s and the 70s till now! They had pictures of…
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Portion Control is a CHALLENGE!!!! 10/8
It hit me last night...I had company over for dinner and we had apple turnovers...I wanted a little ice cream with it...I got some 'mini' Haagen Daz ice cream and we each took a spoon full! It was just enough...you know what I mean? YOU got a TASTE and without going overboard on portion and calories! I love it! Challenge:…
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Newbie
Hi, I'm Casey. I joined MFP because I recently realized I was either getting bigger or my jeans were getting smaller. Up until I moved to Dallas I attended boot camp and loved it but couldn't afford it here. I don't have enough motivation to really push myself to do my own challenges so I needed a motivator and that's…
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Buns of Steel! 10/5
http://exercise.about.com/od/lowerbodyworkouts/ss/lunges.htm How about including static lunges in your workout today or this weekend?! I did some yesterday and felt like My buttock was on the floor...it fell off! LOOOOOOL!!!!! Do 10-15 resp with 3 sets. Use weights or don't use your choice. Peace, WW
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10/6 Love, Peace and Joy challenge
I know this is not about weight loss or food but emotional health...be loving to each other, say I love you, and try even if hard to talk about conflicts...forgive and reconcile....friends and family are the spice of life...even if 'drama' filled it builds you to a new character and person that is able to love despite the…
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AAACHOOO!!!!! Oh no!!!!!!!! Challenge 10/4
I was reading a weekly article I get in the Washington Post online about Vitamin D and studies show it does NOT prevent one from getting Upper Respiratory Infections or rather the common cold. I was a little surprised because I have never heard this claim but a lot of people are taking in hopes of not getting sick!! I do…
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Challenge: Booooolicious!!!!!!
Challenge: Today is about planning...how do you plan to attack Halloween? How do you plan to help your children learn balance of treats and good healthy foods? Remember good health is not just weight but with teeth and gums too! How do you plan do deal with the parties? If we share ideas it may help. Peace, Wonder Woman
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Who needs shoulder pads?!?! Not me!!!! 10/2
Hey! Let's work the shoulders for today challenge! Who cares if is turtleneck season! We still want beautiful shoulders..svelte and but yet STRONG!!!! Seated dumb-bell press Lateral raises with DB(dumb-bell) Upright-row with a bar-bell/or dumb-bells Do 3 sets of 10-12 reps for each exercise. Pick a weight that is not too…
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Challenge: I (heart) you all! Smooches! 10/1
How was everybody's weekend? Good I hope if not we will turn it around today!! Today's challenge is about your heart! How will you make it stronger and healthier today??? Are you willing to forgo french fries today? Trans-fat? Eat more fruit and veggies today? Exercise harder with interval training...do 30 seconds of 100%…
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Is there a new one?
For October..the last one I see is Sept. 29...
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Challenge: what is processed to you?!?! 9/29
http://www.eatingrules.com/october-unprocessed-2012/ One of my friend MFPers sent this out as a challenge and I am going to embrace it!! I love it but I love to cook also. Anyhoo, what I like about this challenge is the challenger, Mr. Wilder, says to make it your own....you can do it one day, 3 days a week, 2 weeks or the…
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NAP TIME!
Sleep is highly beneficial to your body's processes. If you're not sleeping right it can hinder your sanity, your health and even your weight loss. Today's challenge (since Wonder Woman/Garlic Girl is already taking one) is to take a nap. Take one after work or on your lunch break if you can. Just don't oversleep your nap…
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It okay to be a Wallflower today! 9/27
Hey!!!!! When was the last time you did the wall squat hold?? For beginners do 30 seconds and the rest 1 minute! If feeling frisky those advanced put your arms out and lift one leg! Do 3 sets. Ha! Didn't think I could make it harder did ya?!?! Heh heh heeh heh!!!! http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=wall squat…
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See Jane run! Reading is fun!! Challenge 9/26
If you buy anything today I don't care if a granola bar, nuts at Starbucks, a soup...anything that has a label read it! We all need to learn to be more aware of what we are eating! It doesn't matter if you still eat it or not the idea behind todays challenge is to read read read everything that has a label. This promotes…
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Mmmm mmmm good!!! Remember that?! 9/25
Mmmmmm now that the weather is changing what healthy foods can we eat?! EAT more soups! So make soup for dinner or if going out for lunch/dinner get a healthy broth based soup with PLENTY veggies. YOU can have as the main meal or the appetizer or side dish. They say it actually helps you eat less of the main meal if eat as…
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No more pants rubbing...week! 9/24
Make it work today! Do plie squats preferably with a nice weight. We don't want to rush the movement. Squat and really squeeze the gluteal muscles and INNER thigh muscles! We work the butt and the inner thighs! Do 3 sets of 15 reps! Peace, WW
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Plans made to be broken?! UH HUH..no!!!!!!
Hey, my challenge for you today is not necessarily for today but for the future so you are making PLANS. How do you plan to challenge yourself this winter to stay active especially once it gets cold, starts to snow and bitter winds. It is easy to get in hibernation mode and lose your mojo! How do you want to stay on top…
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Kindness...to self...a good thing! SAT 9/22
Simple: Do something nice for yourself today...mani-pedi, watch a sports event or better yet go to one, watch a movie, make your favorite dish, get a haircut, call friends up for a get together, go play ball with a friend, go to favorite store and browse, get new music...you get the idea! Whatever it is...simple to…
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Burning and Yearning......9/20
Try to burn a minimumof 200 calories today! If you do more then SHAZAAM!!!!!! YOU work it! Happy burning the furnace today! Here is a new website I found to help you with that! I loved it instantly! www.fitnessblender.com
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Newbie!!
This sounds great!!! I am new to groups, I wish they We're available on the app... Am excited for tomorrow's challenge!!
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One Size does not Fit all....thank goodness! 9/18
Hey I thought this would be fun! I hope... Take this menu and write how you would keep or change it for YOU! You see we all have general nutritional needs as humans but as individuals some of our nutritional needs are different for a host of reasons: gender, age, fitness level, illness, food intolerances and/or allergies…
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Tasting the World's flavors! 9/17
Hey for dinner tonight why not give dinner or lunch if you still have time...and give it some international flare?! Try a cuisine from another country! Or if you are cooking do the same...often times other countries add more veggies, a different vegetable or add different spices and herbs then what we are used to! Indian…
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Maniac Monday Challenge
There is a fellow MFPer that has started doing some challenges on her blog. Here is the link: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Lyssa62/view/maniac-monday-422472 If you are looking to add to your workout today or just looking for a challenge, check it out!