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Special challenges
You can earn daily points by completing the requirements I listed in the points format discussion. I will also assign daily challenges which earn you big points! You must report your accomplishments daily to get this. Something like this: Under calorie goal Completed diary Drank water Walked 7 miles 60 minute yoga class…
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1 Week away!!!!!!! Click on the following link.
https://youtu.be/JouCRq9-OWs
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MFP Apprentice members introduction
All members of the group please take a moment to introduce yourselves!
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Team Leaders Needed
At last count we are 46 members strong!!!! That is a great turnout and we still have all of February for recruiting. I have found with running other groups, that camaraderie is a huge part of the overall success of the challenges and more importantly the success of your own health goals. With that being said, I encourage…
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Welcome to MFP Apprentice
Please introduce yourselves.
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James Gadolfini aka. Tony Soprano 1961-2013
It is with a heavy heart to write this post. Actor James Gandolfini, who played the role of Tony Soprano has died at the very young age of 51. His part and the HBO series had inspired the MFP challenge that Lisa & I created. Initial reports suggest that he suffered a heart attack. I am no medical expert, and I don't know…
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Welcome To Summer Sopranos
Welcome Criminals!! Let us utilize this group for support, motivation, weight loss, and friendship. We will resume the official Sopranos Challenge in September. I would to throw in an occasional weigh in, some challenges, and some brainstorming together as a "family" to make the Sopranos challenge September the best and…
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Final weigh in Friday
Good morning mobsters, You caught a break from the Don this Monday. Thinking holiday weekend weigh-in might not of turned out well. And the caring Don that I am, I have decided to do the final weigh-in this Friday. You have the remainder of this week to push hard to post the results that you want. Good luck everyone! The…
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Last Day Challenge
This is it for May!!! Walk, run, jog, bike, minimum 3 miles. alternate bike 7 miles or swim 7 laps = 1 Large Add 2 more miles ( 3 more bike, 3 more laps) earns extra large. The Don
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May 30th challenge
100 leg lifts~~ An exercise designed to strengthen the quadriceps muscles. The patient lies on their back and lifts one leg at a time with a slightly flexed knee joint. The application of light ankle weights can augment this exercise in those who have reached a desirable level of conditioning. 100 leg lifts=1 large Add 50…
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Summer Sopranos
Leading this challenge in May has indeed been a challenge in itself. It is shown by my lack of reporting results for the week. And sometimes tardy posting the daily challenges. I am sorry to all of you for that. We are very very very busy where I work right now, so I have no ability to do any posting during those hours. I…
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May 29 challenge
15 minutes of dancing = 1 large Stay under calorie goal earns another The Don
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May 28 challenge
Here is a challenge for all of us. 4 punch drill! See YouTube instructional at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIMLXvm1nys Do a total of 200 punches and earn 1 large Do 100 more and earn an extra large. Good luck! The Don
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May 25th Challenge
Post your favorite encouraging quote.= 1 Large add 50 crunches and earn extra large The Don
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A Memorial Day Challenge
Happy Memorial Day Everyone!! !00 squats = 1 Large 50 more + 1 large The Don
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May 26th Challenge
To help you strengthen yourself for this Holiday weekend, let's give you to task 100 of your favorite pushups (make em hard) 100 pushups=1 large 50 more earns another large The Don
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May 24th Challenge
Walk/Run/Jog 3 miles, Bikers 7 miles, swimmers 7 laps = 1 large add on 2 more miles (bikers 3 more, swimmers 3 more laps) earns an extra. Rock on everyone and Happy Holiday weekend!!! The Don
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May 23 challenge
Work out with friend, family, or significant other. Explain = 1 large Stay under calorie goal earn an extra large The Don
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May 22 Challenge.
Time for Jacks!! 100 jumping Jacks get 1 large 50 more earns an extra. Happy jumping! The Don
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May 21 challenge
Try a new online video workout. Search and complete an new online video and earn 1 Large Stay under calorie goal earns an extra large. Good Luck!! The Don
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Weigh in Monday 5/20
Time to weigh in now. Good luck! The Don
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May 20th Challenge
Time to toughen up the forearms, wrist and knuckles. 50 pushups on your knuckles = 1 large 25 more earns and extra large. Have a great day! The Don
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May 19th Challenge
A little break from the workouts, but on to nutrition. Eat 5 servings of vegetables = 1 large. Bonus: 1 mile walk/run, 3 mile bike, swim 5 laps = extra large. Enjoy! The Don
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May 18the Challenge w/video
Here is a good cardio challenge for you today. Shadowbox for 15 minutes = 1 large Add an additional five minutes = extra large Below is a link to a YouTube video instruction. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VL0eS6ueltM The Don
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May 17th challenge
100 hip raises~~ Begin by lying on a mat on your back with your hands at your sides and your knees bent with your feet raised two inches off the floor. Bring your pelvis up and your knees up toward your chest, contracting your abdominals and hold for a two second count. Return to the start position and repeat until…
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May 16th Challenge
Many apologies on posting challenge so late: 100 Crossover crunches alternating sides = 1 Large Add 50 more = extra large The Don
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May 14th Challenge
Post the reason you are in this challenge=1 Large earned 50 Pushups earn and additional Large Captains please report to me the results for your team for this challenge. The Don
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May 13 th challenge
100 step ups 50 each side . 1.Stand just in front of the step, with your feet about shoulder-width apart. You can place your arms down by your sides or on your hips, whichever is more comfortable. 2.Step up onto the step with one leg in a steady and controlled motion, pulling yourself up onto the step. 3.Pause momentarily…
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A Mothers day challenge
To all of the Moms of The Sopranos Challenge, Happy Mothers Day! The Mothers day challenge is to complete a 5k. Walk run jog 3.1 miles or bike 5 miles or swim 10 laps = 1 large Bonus: Post anything special that happened on Mothers day = extra large Happy Mother's Day The Don
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May 11 Challenge
Your legs and butts will be screaming today!!! Wall squats (wall sits) 1.Lean with your back against the wall and your feet about two feet away. 2.Your feet should be flat on the floor and about shoulder width apart 3.Bend your knees slightly and hold for 10 seconds. 4.Bend deeper and hold 10 seconds. 5.Continue until…
