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So, I couldn't make out what the pre-death declaration was--can someone please tell me? I couldn't hear it.

My wierd substitute recipe: Black bean brownies: Butter, for greasing pan 3/4 cup cooked black beans 1/2 cup vegetable oil, or olive oil 2 eggs 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon instant coffee or espresso 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips, divided 1/3 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon…

Heist push-ups do not sound fun, but I feel like there is nothing worse than burpees! I am, sadly, out of smoked salmon now. Surprisingly, my 4 yr old daughter LOVED it. It is now affectionately called "the ham of the sea" in our house. LOL I already posted in the results thread, and offered there for anyone to use my…

I like the HIIT workout idea too. No idea what a rhomboid squeeze or heist push-up is, though!

So, made the smoked salmon egg salad open sandwich this morning (minus watercress). Tasty!

Go team! You all really kicked butt (I don't claim to have helped as much as I would've liked, since I lost 100 points for not tracking calories). This week, I'll do better and bring you up even more. :) So, the challenge says to share weird lean protein recipe ideas, and I'm here to do that. I left a valentines party with…

We have this in common! I am hoping the waiting doesn't drive me crazy!!! Hi, I'm Julie, a 35 yr old mother of two lovely girls. I have been obese or overweight my whole life except for when I got down to my healthy goal range back in 2008-2009, proving to myself it was possible! But then I got pregnant with my now 4 year…

This week, I have extra, and if anyone needs any minutes, I can donate up to 67 mins of cardio and 23 min of strength. Just claim it in your post and credit me (I already posted to the scoreboard with a note that beginners can take my extras). I'm paying it forward, since I had two very kind donations last week from others!

Beginner/Carl Cardio: 207/140 Strength: 98/75 Calories: yes Challenge: yes, we did denise austin (she reminds me of the crazy preacher wife from True Blood!), and also the dreaded Burpees! Punishment: Chose Bring Sally Up (big surprise). *will donate to any beginners in need.

Hope you like it, tj1376! We are on night #3 and after all my recent work, it actually doesn't seem to bad. On a day I'm not doing other workouts, I could definitely do multiple rounds to get a good sweat on. tracymayo1: punishment was not posted yet, but we didn't win,so you can pick any of the past ones (bring sally up,…

Hooray, Planksgiving is OVER, and I surprised myself by doing it all the way through (though with some modifications to make plank walks an on-knee exercise)! I did take until today to finish (instead of Nov 30), because I was lazy during my Thanksgiving travels. But I still call it a win. So, does anyone want to join me…

Morgan IS taking his sweet time. What was the significance of all the items he left on the alter, anyone know? Were they his sons? I don't know if its supposed to be a mystery, or if I just can't remember back that far... As for Beth, I'm sad she's gone, but I'm mostly sad for Darryl and Maggie (and what an awful day for…

Week 7 Beginner/Carl Cardio: 130/130 (31 minutes happily accepted from maphammonds--thanks!) Strength: 70/70 (6 minutes happily accepted from CindyB97) Calories: YES! (So proud of myself considering the holiday, even though I couldn't hit my exercise goals without teammate help) Character: no Punishment: Yes Thanksgiving…

Thanks maphammonds and cindyb97!!!! I'll credit you both when reporting tonight. :)

I'm in for squat challenge! I'll be behind with maphammonds. lol-definitely the wrong reasons for rug burn! Beginners--a call for help. This week I've only managed 64 min of strength and 99 of cardio. I know it's a hard week for every one, but if you have any minutes to spare, I'd really appreciate it. I'm traveling today…

That parade workout was a lot more than I was expecting. By the end, we were cursing vocal performances!!! (and especially the lipsyncing ones!)

<--ditto to what she said! I have done every planksgiving day workout so far (though have skipped some days and had to double up a few times--man did I regret that!). The plank walks and 2 points are also my least fave, but I definitely am getting better (at the walks at least--I think I'm too clumsy to improve much on the…

Week 6 Beginner/Carl Cardio: 123/120 Strength: 105/65 Calories: No, I was actually super horrible this week with eating (conference, and 3800 cal over. :s ) Sorry, team. Character: yes Punishment: Yes (Sally!!!)

That was me!!! You're welcome! My husband is not quite so thankful as you. LOL. I am a day behind, but proud of myself for pretty much keeping up it, even though I've had a tough week. I have to do tonight's assignment after we get back from our dinner date. Then I plan to do two days worth tomorrrow (one morning and one…

Sadly, I am in the same boat with calories this week. I just had one of those major falling of the wagon kind of weeks. I was running a work conference, working 16 hour days and stress eating everything in sight before bed each night (and no time to earn exercise calories). I just finished an hour long walk so I'd hit my…

Beginner / Carl Cardio 221/110 Strength 103/60 Calories YES, stuck to my weekly Everyone challenge - yes (posted on beginner forum) Punishment YES, broken up because I can not manage 50 burpees in one day! My extras are available for any beginners in need!

Agree with you guys==even though I've been a bit quieter than normal this week, I really enjoyed reading everyone's challenge write-ups! This week, I am at 179 cardio and 86 strength so far, and with my workout planned for tomorrow, I expect it will jump to 229 and 105. So let me know if you need any extra. Punishment was…

Darryl was in Boondock Saints?! How did I never notice that?!!!

Seconded on the roasting brussels sprouts. My fave flavor combo is to toss with EVOO, salt and pepper, and a bit of balsamic vinegar. Towards of the end of the roasting, I add craisins and walnuts or pecans (if i have calories to spare for that)--Delicious! I love them w/ EVOO, parm and garlic, too (and maybe just a bit of…

Hmm, introspective challenge this week. I like it. I'll start. Eugene: plan to try something soon that would usually intimidate you and share what that is with your team. So... I think I'm going to go with swimming laps once a week. I'm not the strongest swimmer, but I can get back and forth in the pool...and I know its…

Yeah, glad the whole Eugene thing played out and that cat's outta the bag. Now they (both the show writers and the group) can focus on something else, hopefully. I agree, I don't love the eugene/abraham/rosita group, but I also think that's because they aren't as developed (yet?). They did a pretty decent job developing…

Week 4, Beginner, Team Carl Cardio: 224/100 Strength: 96/55 Calories: No, sorry. Cookie party last night was a downfall (went 100 over for the week). Character Challenge: yes, I followed Carol this week. Punishment: Yes Willing to share overages with beginners in need.

maphammonds--today, i laid my winter coat under my elbows. Helped a bit. I will have to do the coconut oil thing (don't have any aloe, though). Also, I definitely recommend the C25K for your run in March. Start training in January (or sooner), and you'll be good to go! I couldn't believe when I actually ran my first 5K…

AnutChelle and Bmercy21--great job getting your fitness tests in! I hope that you are not as sore tomorrow as I am today! I think this is a fabulous thing to have done so we can all look back later and see how we improve. Bmercy--enjoy Disney! thump419--definitely invest in good running shoes, professionally fit to…

I'm so annoyed that all the previews for next week are about Abraham, as I find his video-game-commando persona very annoying! But...my husband brought up a good point--he says that Abraham comes off as a "good guy," protecting his group, taking the leading role to get what needs doing done, following an apparent moral…