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Hello Team and welcome to week Two! You all did awesome in week one so let's keep up the momentum and kick some butt!!!
I'm going to keep my water at the same level this week, 80 oz. My goals this week are:
1) Push-ups & Crunches 5/7 days
2) 60 miles on my bike
3) Journal My Food
I HATE journaling my food but it does make a difference in what I eat. It keeps me from grabbing a "pinch" of this or a "couple" chocolate chips when I have to log it for the world to see.
Who's next?
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Mon Jul 16, 2007 5:19 am |
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| dani135
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Sorry I haven't been around. It's hard for me to get online over the weekends. I have a 3 year old. I lost more weight before the weekend hit, that is because I eat too much whole grains. Also, I don't really journal my food over the weekend. That could be a big problem. I need to make time :) I still lost weight but it could have been more. :cry:
NEXT WEEK'S GOALS:
1. Only eat 1 grain foods per day. Eat too many last week.
2. Journal my food 7 days a week.
3. Try a new recipe. |
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Mon Jul 16, 2007 2:08 pm |
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| luvmycritters
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Morning Dani! Don't worry if you're busy and can't check in over the weekend. It's no biggie. :) Congrats on the weight loss and don't get too hung up over the numbers. On any given day we're going to be up or down depending on water retention, stomach issues, etc.. Who knows, maybe this next week it'll drop more than you expect!
I like you're goals, journaling food is hard for me too. You do need to change the exercise goal though. The challenge already gives points for trying a new exercise. Goals can't duplicate anything we already get points for. I have crunches and push-ups in my goals this week but I won't be counting them as strength since they don't take 20 min unless I'm taking looong breaks between sets. :lol:
It's fun to have someone who's stats are at the same place as mine!
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Mon Jul 16, 2007 2:39 pm |
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| Roxy
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Hey gang!
Here are my stats from week 1- not that impressive, but for me, still much better than what I was doing before the challenge!
I got on the scale this morning to find out I lost nothing over the past week. I will make some adjustments this week and move on!
REQUIREMENTS:
Cardio: 3 workouts @ 5 points each = 15 points
Strength: 2 workouts @ 5 points each = 10 points
Water: 5/7 days @ 2 points each = 10 points
Goals: Met 3/3 goals @ 5 points each = 15 points
TOTAL REQUIREMENT POINTS: 50 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: 0 POINTS :(
TOTAL POINTS: 50 points
Week 2 goals:
1. Get a massage (I give massages for a living and I am very much in need of one myself!)
2. Take vitamins/supplements 6/7 days
3. Read at least 2 chapters in my book about investing. (Financial health is important too!)
(Edited to revise goals re: yoga.)
Have a great week! |
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Mon Jul 16, 2007 3:13 pm |
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| cheekymo
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Roxy wrote: I'm assuming I can't count the yoga class as strength or cardio, which is why I put it in my goals- so I can get points for it. Let me know if this is not correct.
Have a great week!
Roxy, I think that depending on the type of yoga, it could count as a strength workout. Some types are better for building strength, and others focus more on stretching/flexibility. I'm no expert though, but that's my two cents.
I gotta get into yoga soon - need to CHILL OUT!!
My goals for this week (as I posted them in the week 1 thread, but should probably have posted here):
1. Clean eating, 6/7 days - 2 grains, 2 fruits per day.
2. Walk home from work on any day during the workweek that I do not either go to the gym or go out for a run/walk by the canal.
3. Do a SHAPE magazine strength routine at least once this week. Haven't ever tried them out before, so I think it will be really interesting.
I got 65 points total last week. Not bad, but I didn't get in as much cardio as I wanted, so I know I could do better.
And just wanted to say - Luvs, you kicked some serious butt last week! Way to go! [/b] |
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Mon Jul 16, 2007 4:24 pm |
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| ljmusicmom
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Greetings, team!
Sorry I haven't checked in much ... been an up and down week with my back/leg, and keeping busy with my kiddos, too (a 9-year old and 3-year-old twins). Trying to enjoy the summer! Here are my results:
REQUIREMENTS:
Cardio: 4 workouts @ 5 points each = 20 points
Strength: 2 workouts @ 5 points each = 10 points
Water: 6/7 days @ 2 points each = 12 points
Goals: Met 2/3 goals @ 5 points each = 10 points
TOTAL REQUIREMENT POINTS: 52 POINTS
BONUSES:
Did 1 additional cardio sessions (all 2-a-day): 5 points
Did 2 additional strength workouts: 4 points
Did 3 90-minutes or longer workouts: 15 points
(Push it) Did 2 different workouts in one day: 2 points
(Push it) Finished not one, but TWO books this week (was a goal to finish only one): 2 points
(Push it) Did heavy physical labor (clearing brush, pulling out root systems, etc.) for over 5 hours: 2 points
TOTAL BONUS POINTS: 30 POINTS
TOTAL POINTS: 82
Not phenomenal, but not too bad, either! Not weighing as I've been doing some "emotional" eating, but will do so after a couple of "clean" days to get me back on track. Sounds like you're all doing a great job! Keep working it - results will follow!
Goals for this week:
1. Find a new doctor and make an appointment to get a complete physical
2. Log my food every day on Sparkpeople
3. Have a "clean" week of eating, with a planned treat on Saturday at our big church picnic
Good luck to us all!
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Mon Jul 16, 2007 7:00 pm |
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| dani135
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Lora ~ I updated my goals. :) Great Job on your biking adventure on Saturday. I hope the Tuesday an Thursday shorter rides work out better for you.
Cheeky - I wish I worked closer to where I live. I think it would be great to walk to work everyday. Save on some gas too. :D Congrats on your 1st weight loss goal. Keep up the great work.
Roxy - I want a massage too. You always seem to forget yourself when you do something like that for a living. This week I'm pampering myself. Nails and hair. It's been awhile and I need them done badly. |
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Mon Jul 16, 2007 7:00 pm |
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| emmyvazos
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This Weeks Goals:
1. More Upper Body Workouts
2. Work On Abs
3. Eat P 1.25 7/7 Days One Fruit
We did GREAT this week ladies! One week down! We're Rockin'! The only goal I didn't reach was the one diet coke a day. That was just impossible. However, I did cut down a lot. I only had one most days. Still haven't had one today :D . However, I want my goals this week to be more aimed at changing my body composition. I want to be leaner. Good luck this week everyone! I'm off to the gym! |
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Mon Jul 16, 2007 7:58 pm |
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| greenforest
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Ooh, sorry to be late. Been away from my computer. Had some reading to do. My results from last week! I did pretty well. Really pushed myself!
7/9-15:
REQUIREMENTS:
Cardio: _4_workouts @ 5 points each = _20_points
Strength:_2_ workouts @ 5 points each = _10_ points
Water: __7/7 days @ 2 points each = __14 points
Goals: Met _3_/3 goals @ 5 points each = _15_ points
TOTAL REQUIREMENT POINTS: _59_ POINTS
BONUSES:
Additional cardio: _5_ @ 5 points each = _25_ points
Additional strength: _0_ @ 2 points each = _0_ points
Trying a different exercise: _0_ @ 2 points each = _0_ points
Workouts over 90 minutes: _1_ @ 5 points each = _5_ points
Push it: 4 @ 2 points each: _8_points
TOTAL BONUS POINTS: _38_ POINTS
TOTAL POINTS: _97_points!!
NEXT WEEK'S GOALS:
1. Journal my eats daily
2. Try a new recipe
3. 1 cardio/day at least!
Yeah! We did awesome! My body feels so much better for working out. Gotta keep it up. Hopefully I'll be rewarded by the scale movin' down this Wed.! It'd better!! :twisted: |
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Mon Jul 16, 2007 10:05 pm |
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| luvmycritters
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Awesome job everyone! I'll check numbers tomorrow and make sure everyone has posted their new goals. I'm just too tired to do much more tonight. I'm not feeling the greatest and thought it may be the SBD flu since I was stricter with myself last week than I have been so I made a side of beans with supper. I had a can of butter beans so I tossed some onion and garlic in olive oil, added the beans, and then added some chopped tomato and rosemary. They turned out very yummy! I've got to look up more bean recipes to help my get those veggies in.
I want to thank you guys too. I did NOT want to go out on my bike today but then I thought about the challenge and my teammates and decided to go out for a short ride. I started out feeling crappy but was very pleased by the time I got home. Met another rider on the road and was reminded of how slow I am :( but it was nice to ride with someone for a little bit. I did 8 miles in 40 min but that's faster than normal. I kept on a higher gear and was really huffing when I was done so a push-it bonus too!
Have a great night!
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Tue Jul 17, 2007 4:56 am |
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| dani135
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Hello teammates,
I hope everyone had a great Monday. I hopped on the scale this morning and I lost some weight. :) I got my cardio and strength training in too.
Tonight I'm going out to dinner with a friend and we are getting a pedicure. I can't wait.
Have a great day. |
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Tue Jul 17, 2007 1:30 pm |
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| Roxy
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You guys did so great with points!! I have some work to do if I want to keep up with all of you!
I did the yoga class last night. I think that can definitely count as a strength workout (I even have some sore muscles today). So, since I'll get points for the strength workout, I'll change that out of my goals. |
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Tue Jul 17, 2007 4:37 pm |
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| luvmycritters
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Happy Tuesday Girls!
Thanks for posting your Week One results. I've sent them to MeeMoo but am still missing Queen's. I'm sure she'll check in soon or maybe I missed them. I'll double-check. I did have to tweak a couple of them. Don't forget, you actually lose points if you don't get the requirements done so those need to be subtracted from your total.
Roxy - I have no problems with your Yoga counting as a strength. I can't remember how you had your Yoga goal listed but I think it was fine. Getting 1 specific type of class in doesn't affect points but saying "5 Yoga Classes" would since 3 of them would already be extras and get points.
Greenforest Awesome job last week! I need you to change goal 3 though, sorry. It's great you want to get a cardio in every day but you'll already get points for those extra cardios.
When you make goals just look at them and ask yourself if you'll get points for those goals in other areas of the challenge. Specifying a specific exercise works as long as it's not new, weights/reps/distance works but duration doesn't because the points are already given for time. Clear as mud?
Boy, I feel like the bad guy today. I hate being the bad guy. :( |
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Tue Jul 17, 2007 8:47 pm |
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Thanks, luv! You've done awesome too! I wish I can start riding again, but unfortunately, my bike's in the shop right now because I got ran over by a car :shock: ! Long story short, I can't ride right now... :evil: It's ok though, because that's making me widen my workout repertoire.
alrighty then. My new goals for the week are:
1. Journal my eats daily
2. Try a new recipe
3. Find a grain/carb to add to my diet that doesn't trigger crazy cravings. (I've started phase 2 recently and so far only added fruit back into my diet. So need to find a workable carb. Want to add bread, but too scared! :oops: )
OK, have a great day!
Roxy- I count my yoga as cardio because it's an ashtanga variation which is continuous & aerobic (consists of repeated sun salutations w/o stopping). It gets my heart rate up & sustains it. The stretches and static poses at the end are more strength training I suppose, but I just count it as 1 cardio. Each class is about 90-105 mins, so in my opinion it definitely meets the 30 min standard for cardio. :wink: |
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Tue Jul 17, 2007 10:07 pm |
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| luvmycritters
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Sorry guys! :oops: I just got a pm from meemoo and she took out the rule about losing points! I missed that part and was going off the rules from last month's challenge. So.....you got your points back and I got a red face!
Can I blame it on this cold or whatever I have? DH feels crummy too. Nothing specific, sorta headache, sorta sore, dizzy when I get up, sinuses sorta throbbing, nothing big but a lot of little stuff and just plain tired. The DOGS made sure I got some exercise in today though.
My Dane Tiger decided he needed to head to the neighbors and go for a run with our newest dog Cyrus the Rotti. I power walked through the neighbors field and could hear them in the river. Figured they'd keep going and come to shore downstream so I backtracked to the road and booked it down to the end acreage and back to the river. Walked the river side twice and no sign of dogs so I headed home. When I came inside to change clothes so I could get through the brush a neighbor on the other side called and the dogs were in her yard. Grrrrrrrr, baaaad dogs! It took about an hour all total so I know I was walking for well over 30 min. so at least some good came of it! :lol:
Mr. Tiger is now a grounded doggy and not allowed outside the yard offleash until we solve his "hearing" problem. Completely my fault for not working with him more. I know he loves to stretch those long legs of his and I need to make sure his "come" command is more solid.
Just another day on the river...
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Tue Jul 17, 2007 10:52 pm |
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