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HEY TEAM! I'm so excited to be rooting for all of you this month - I hope you're are going to push yourselves AND each other for maximum results!
If everyone can check in here, that would be great so we know you're still with us!
Team Roster:
cheekymo
dani135
emmyvazos
Greenforest
ljmusicmom
luvmycritters
queenofheu
Roxy
Any thoughts on a team name???
In these weekly team posts, everyone should be posting their WEEKLY GOALS. You don't have to post an exercise schedule if you don't want to, you just have to get your cardio and water requirements in throughout the week. You do have to post goals for the week, though. You should post your Week 1 Goals in this postIn the week two team post, everyone will post their RESULTS plus their goals for the following week. You can copy and paste the following if you want:
REQUIREMENTS:
Cardio: __workouts @ 5 points each = __points
Strength:__ workouts @ 5 points each = __ points
Water: __/7 days @ 2 points each = __ points
Goals: Met __/3 goals @ 5 points each = __ points
TOTAL REQUIREMENT POINTS: __ POINTS
BONUSES:
Additional cardio: __ @ 5 points each = __ points
Additional strength: __ @ 2 points each = __ points
Trying a different exercise: __ @ 2 points each = __ points
Workouts over 90 minutes: __ @ 5 points each = __ points
Push it: __ @ 2 points each: __points
TOTAL BONUS POINTS: __ POINTS
TOTAL POINTS: ___points
NEXT WEEK'S GOALS:
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These weekly chats will also be your team's forum to cheer each other on, talk about your progress and plans, etc. I hope it will be motivational!
Does anyone have questions? |
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Sun Jul 08, 2007 12:41 am |
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| luvmycritters
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WoooHooo! Let's get ready to exercise! I am so excited to be leading a team for this challenge. Welcome to all the team members! Anyone have and idea for a name?
A little about me: This is my 3rd challenge and I need to really work on my eating habits and exercise. The Beach has helped me make a lot of changes in what I buy and eat so I know I'm healthier than when I started. I haven't seen a lot of weight loss though so I know I need to make sure I'm not cheating and add lots of exercise.
First Week Goals:
1) Journal ALL my food and exercise
2) 6/7 Clean Eating Days
3) Ride 50 miles on my bike
Lora |
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Sun Jul 08, 2007 1:02 am |
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| cheekymo
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Luvmycritters, I think we're all going to do great! I'm really excited about this - I'd never thought about joining a challenge before, but I think it's exactly what I need right now. I'm doing ok, but I know I could do so much better. This is just the motivation I need.
SO ready to exercise! I think I should be over this nasty cold pretty well by tomorrow - will take it easy and be REALLY ready to go on Monday!
My goals for week 1:
1. Bring lunch to work 4/5 days this week.
2. Clean eating 6/7 days - for me, this means 2 grains and 2 fruits per day, no more than that, and absolutely no processed/added sugar/"white" foods.
3. Three solid strength training sessions - I get so bored with this sometimes, but I know I have to do it - so I want to go beyond the minimum 2 required sessions per week. |
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Sun Jul 08, 2007 1:22 am |
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| luvmycritters
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Great goals Cheekymo and nice to meet you! It's great to hear how excited you are, me too!!!
I'll have to check with Meemoo on your goal of 3 weight training sessions though. I'm not sure it works as a goal since you'll get points for the extra session already and you can't "double up" on points that way. Goals need to be something that doesn't already get you points. Does that make sense? I double-check though.
Lora |
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Sun Jul 08, 2007 2:28 am |
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| emmyvazos
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Hello Team!
I'm really excited about starting this challenge. I LOVE working out, but since I've been in Texas for the summer I've found it hard to get into a regular routine because I'm on vacation mode. In the last two years I've worked out at least five days a week with the exception of about two weeks. I've recently put some weight back on so I'm ready to get into "boot camp" mode. I know this challenge will help me do that! Especially because I have a team counting on me. Whenever I fear gaining too much weight back I have been known to do two workouts a day on several occasions. I really get a little OCD about achieving my goals. I know this forum will keep me accountable. PLUS this is the kick start I need to get me ready to start my half marathon training.
Goal 1: Eat Beachy 7/7 Days (1 Fruit and/or 1 Grain)
Goal 2: Limit One Diet Coke per Day
Goal 3: No Binge Eating |
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Sun Jul 08, 2007 4:22 am |
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| Roxy
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Hey team!
I'm excited to start this challenge. This is the end of my 3rd week doing SB, but I haven't been exercising. I had a baby four and a half months ago, and I still have lots of weight to lose! Also, I'm just in the worst shape of my life- literally. I'm surprised at the changes that have happened with my body, and I'm ready to get back in shape, and back in some of my old clothes. This will be a great motivator, since I can be pretty competitive. Also, it just really works for me to be accountable to others to do what I say.
So, my goals are:
1. Work out at the gym 2x (as opposed to DVDs at home or walking)
2. Take my vitamins/supplements 5/7 days
3. Find a way to make oatmeal taste good without sugar
My water goal is 80oz/day.
For our team name, how about "Moxie"? (Not because it rhymes with my screen name.) :) |
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Sun Jul 08, 2007 4:55 am |
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| luvmycritters
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Wow! I'm thrilled to have people checking in already. We must have some night owls on the team. LOL! I'm only up this late because we went to the movie in the park. Every Sat here they do a free movie on a big blow-up screen in the park by the river. They hand out toys for the kids (Frisbees, nerf footballs, wood planes, etc), popcorn, and a small pop. Everyone brings their chairs, blankets, and snacks. Half the kids are in their PJs since the movie can't start until after sunset. :lol: It's a blast!!
emmyvazos - Sounds like you'll help keep us motivated and competitive! Great to meet you. I love Texas but don't like the humidity much. I'm happier here with the "dry heat" even though it gets over 100 during the summer. Your goals sound great but I'll have to check on the "2 extra workouts" goal. I'm pretty sure that one won't work well since you'll be getting points for the extra workouts anyhow. I'll check with Meemoo though since she has the final say!
Roxy Congrats on your baby! Boy or girl? I love pictures BTW!! It's great that you're working on exercise and eating healthy so soon after your baby. I didn't gain much with my daughter but boy did I pack it on after. I was breastfeeding and starving constantly so I ate, and ate, and ate. :shock: Your goals look great! I'm sure we can help you with the oatmeal thing, LOL. Are you breastfeeding (if you don't mind my asking)?
I realized I didn't put my water intake goal down. I'm going for 80oz which shouldn't be too hard with the heat lately. I drink quite a bit when I'm outdoors in the garden or on the bike.
Have a great Sunday 'cause Monday we've gotta WORK IT!
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Sun Jul 08, 2007 6:53 am |
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| luvmycritters
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Well duh! I just looked at your sig Roxy and see that you are a nursing mom. Sorry about that. I figured so since you are trying to get more oatmeal in. Have you tried the oatmeal breakfast cookie? They are WONDERFUL! My whole family loves them. I left out the Splenda once and don't add the raisins bit they were still great.
BIG Breakfast Cookie
Ingredients for 1 BIG Cookie:
1/3 cup cups oatmeal
1 Tb raisins (I omitted and added 1 Tbls coconut for 1 point. Would be good without too.)
1 Tb flour (equivalent to 0 points)
1/3 cups fat-free dry milk
1/4 cup applesauce (no-sugar added)
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 Tb Splenda or other no-calorie sweetener
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a cookie sheet with Pam. Mix all ingredients together and spoon a large mound on cookie sheet. Bake for 15-20 min, until golden brown on edges.
Enjoy!
Lora |
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Sun Jul 08, 2007 7:11 am |
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| cheekymo
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luvmycritters wrote: Great goals Cheekymo and nice to meet you! It's great to hear how excited you are, me too!!!
I'll have to check with Meemoo on your goal of 3 weight training sessions though. I'm not sure it works as a goal since you'll get points for the extra session already and you can't "double up" on points that way. Goals need to be something that doesn't already get you points. Does that make sense? I double-check though.
Lora
You know what, you're probably right. I thought I would make my third goal something that I really HATE to do - but let's change it to be on the safe side.
My goals for the week:
1. Bring lunch to work 4/5 days this week.
2. Clean eating 6/7 days - for me, this means 2 grains and 2 fruits per day, no more than that, and absolutely no processed/added sugar/"white" foods.
3. No needless nighttime eating - for me, this means no eating after 8pm (well, except for tea). I'm a heavy daytime eater, and if I eat in the evening, it's usually out of boredom, not out of necessity.
Water goal (forgot to add this) - I usually drink at least 3L per day - which is 12 cups, which is....96 oz? So that's my goal, 96 oz. |
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Sun Jul 08, 2007 1:05 pm |
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| emmyvazos
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| I changed my goal too just to be on the safe side! :D |
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Sun Jul 08, 2007 2:44 pm |
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| Roxy
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| Luvmycritters... I have a beautiful baby boy, Ethan. I will definitely upload pictures at some point. And of course, as you saw, I am breastfeeding, which is one good reason for the oatmeal. Besides that, it would just be nice to not have eggs every day (although I do like them!) I may try that cookie recipe, but I would have to leave out the Splenda. I absolutely can't stand the taste of any of the artificial sweeteners! |
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Sun Jul 08, 2007 7:06 pm |
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| luvmycritters
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Sketchy internet today so hopefully this goes through.
Your goals look good ladies! Thanks for changing them. I'd hate for you to lose points due to a misunderstanding of the rules. Here's the original explanation from the June Challenge:
Quote: hey guys! just a general reminder to everyone that challenge REQUIREMENTS cannot be part of your general goals. since drinking water is part of a requirement, you can't make it a goal to drink your water every day, for example [for some reason, many of you have made this one of your weekly goals!]. same goes for bonus point things - you wouldn't be able to make it a goal to do a 90-minute workout on Saturday, because you'd also get a bonus for doing that.
Better hit Submit before I get kicked off again!
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Sun Jul 08, 2007 9:08 pm |
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| queenoftheu
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Hey, Everyone!
I'm trying to get back on the SB wagon after falling off this spring. I've been pretty good about avoiding "white" foods, but I definitely need to get back in the veggies habit.
I have been working out a lot on my own, so I'm happy to be joining a challenge that closely resembles what I'm currently doing. I've been hitting the gym 4 times a week. I do cardio everyday, and I alternate upper and lower body weight lifting each time. I was also a dancer for 15 years, so I found an adult tap class for me to take! It's a lot of fun, and a great workout!
My goals for the week are:
1) Eat at least 4 cups of veggies 5/7 days
2) Stay away from those dreaded cookies at work 7/7 days
3) Try at least one new recipe this week
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Sun Jul 08, 2007 9:26 pm |
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| luvmycritters
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Awesome goals queenoftheu and welcome to the challenge. I love to dance but hadn't thought of looking for a dance class for exercise. Great idea! I've never been a "dancer" but in college I took a dance class that turned out to be a writing/history class. The professor was gracious enough to let me into Modern Dance II even though I was completely untrained and didn't take Modern Dance I. I loved it and did fairly well. I'm sure I was a hoot glancing at everyone trying to figure out what she meant when she'd call out positions. LOL! Ended up with a good grade though and loved it!!
Lora |
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Mon Jul 09, 2007 1:38 am |
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| greenforest
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hello,
happily reporting in! nice to meet you all. very excited about the challenge especially because i've been so horrible this past week! not much exercise and poor food choices, well more like binge style acting out this weekend which was bad, very bad!! :oops: being consistently active helps me to be more in control, so this challenge is great!
the back on the wagon starting tomorrow!
WK 1 goals:
1. Find new ways to consume vegies.
2. Control portion size.
3. Plan meals a day in advance.
GO TEAM!
Water goal: 64 oz. i'm bad w/ water so the minimum is hard enough for me. |
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Mon Jul 09, 2007 9:55 am |
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