BL Black Team Week 14 Challenge Posted on #1

[donac]

Good Cold and windy Tuesday morning here in Jersey.

I am down 4 pounds from last week.

AM really busy this morning but will get back to you later.

Don't forget the challenge.

Good luck everyone with your weigh ins.

New challenge for the week of Dec 5th to the 12th

Here is how it works; below you see a list of ‘tasks’. For the next 7 days you are challenged to complete as many ‘tasks’ as you can. Each one is valued at 5 pts each, maximum points are noted. During the 7 days of the challenge, keep record of a completed tasks and at the end of the week turn in your final total score to your team captain, or designated teammate.

This challenge is on your honor system, be accurate and honest with the points you award yourself

Take the Exercise Personality quiz here on Prevention magazine's website and share the results with your team in your weekly thread -- max 5 pts for completing once


Complete 200 minutes of exercise this week -- max 5 pt


Don't forget to work your abs! spend a total of 30 mins this week doing abdominal exercises -- 5 pts for 30 mins -- max 5 pts


Sign up for an organized fitness event -- 5 pts for each completed registration -- max 10 pts


Add 15 mins to two of your cardio workouts this week -- complete this twice and you have done an extra HOUR! -- 5 pts for each set of 2 workouts -- max 10 pts (if you attend a class, Curves, etc -- you may be able to achieve 15 mins by powerwalking a mile before or after class


This challenge is meant to motivate you...not to stress you! You may choose to complete one or two of the tasks, or all of them. Let this challenge be want you need it to be.....to CHALLENGE YOU!

The challenge begins on Wednesday December 5th at 12:01 a.m. and ends on Wednesday December 12th at midnight. Your final score must be reported in by Thursday December 13that 3 p.m. EST in order to be included in the team score. Team captains will report in to each team and report the final results in their weekly team thread on Thursday (Dec 6) evening

[mikamah]

Good morning Black Team!!!

Whoo Hooo Dona!!! 4 pounds is awesome!!!!!:cool1:

I am down 3 pounds this week!! I'm the lowest I've been for this challenge, and I'm pumped to keep it up.

Good luck everyone!!! We can do it!!!!!!

[donac]

Congrats Kathy it nice to have something work for once. Let's keep it up until the end of the challenge.

[postesf]

WOW! You guys rock! 4lbs Dona and 3lbs mikamah!!! Awesome! Congrats! :banana:

I'm down 1.4. Seems I can only manage 1-1.5 each week. It's better than nothing, but I'd love to occassionally see a 2-3 lbs loss.

Hope you all have a great day!
Stacie

[geetey]

Oh man - I guess I am the smallest loser. Just .5 pounds for me, but that's okay! DOWNWARD is better than any other direction! ;)

CONGRATS Team! Awesome losses for everyone! Way to go, Dona, Kathy & Stacie!! :cheer2: :banana: :cheer2:

Kathy - that Turtle toy sounds awesome! I have had to resort to ebay to find that elusive Christmas toy for my ds. I bet your ds will be thrilled!

Dona - you are a scout mom, correct? Any tips for getting the smell of campfire smoke out of clothes? DS returned from the Adirondack campout this weekend and despite washing things 2 & 3 times, they still smell like smoke! Not a good thing for a mom with allergies and asthma. :rolleyes: I have tried adding vinegar to the wash and I have tried Febreeze. I can't hang the stuff outside because of the wind and rain we keep getting. Any suggestions?

[FormrCastMbr]

Congrats all! I have been a gainer lately so I am glad to report that I am down .6!

I am trying to be really good for next week so hopefully I will have a couple pounds down but then.

I have not really done anything for the challenge...gotta go read it over.

[FormrCastMbr]

Here is a great recipe:

Easy Low Fat Crockpot Sweet and Sour Chicken
4 - 6 chicken breast, trimmed of any fat
1 bottle catalina dressing (I use Ken's low fat french)
1 jar apricot preserves (I use polander all fruit)
1 package onion soup mix

Spray cooking pot with Pam. Place chicken on the bottom. Mix all other ingredients together and pour over chicken. Cook on low for 4 - 6 hours depending on how fast your pot cooks (I usually do 3.5 hours). Serve over rice...the sauce is yummmy!

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?p=22035659#post22035659

[FormrCastMbr]

I just posted this on the healthy eating boards as well. I made this for the first time last week and they loved it. Might make it again this week.

[donac]

Terry, Yes I have two Eagle Scouts in the family and a Scoutmaster. We have never had any problem with campfire smell. How about putting in a bag with newpaper and charcoal. They are supposed to absorb smells. How about baking soda to the wash.

FormrCastMbr That recipes sounds good. If I get a chance this afternoon I will post some that I have made this week.

[FormrCastMbr]

Hi All,

I am now eating my wheat germ in my yogurt. I never knew it was loaded with so many vitamins. I am actually going to add several tbls to my meatloaf tonight. ;) Heres a link I was reading:

http://speakablegifts.blogspot.com/2007/07/sneaky-nutrition-wheat-germ.html

[donac]

I have been adding wheat germ and ground flax seed to my yogurt and hot cereal for the last year.

[goofyforlife]

OK ok give me 50 lashes with a wet noodle (whole wheat pasta if possible)

I have been killer busy the last month and could never remember to keep switching threads every week.

I have been faithfully going to the gym 5-6 days each week.

If you still want me, i'll pm my current weight to donac.

[donac]

Welcome back

[donac]

Here are my revcipes for the week. I made all three this week. They are all based on recipes from the cookbook Fix and Forget it Lightly. It has too many recipes but you can pick and choose the variation that you want.

Three SLow COok Recipes

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Pulled Pork

1 pork tenderloin
Spice Rub (I buy whatever is on sale or you can find a recipe for it on foodnetwork.com)
1 bottle of light barbque sauce
Whole wheat buns

This is probably the easiest recipe you will ever do. If you want to use the entire tenderloin you will need more than 1 bottle of sauce. I take about 2 pounds of tenderloin and sprinkle the spice rub all over it. Then put it in the crockpot with 1/2 cup of water. Cook for 4 hours on high or 6 hours on low. Take out an shred with two forks. Mix with sauce. Serve on whole wheat buns.


Chicken in tomato sauce

2 boneless chicken breasts
1 can tomatoes or tomato puree
1 can tomato paste
Italian seasoning
Pasta, rice or spaghetti squash

Cut chicken into small pieces. Put in crockpot and cover with the sauce and the paster. Season with Italian seasoning. Cook on high for 2 hours. Serve over pasta, rice or even spaghetti squash..


Hot Fruit Compote

2 bags of frozen peaches
1 bag frozen blueberries
1/2 bag of craisins
1/2 cup of apricots
1 can o f frozen orange juice
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp cloves
1/4tsp nutmeg
cornstarch (optional)

Put all the ingredients except the cornstarch in the crockpot. Add a 1/2 can of water. Cook for 4 hours on high. If it seems too watery, mix some cornstarch with some water and add to the mix.

This is a great breakfast side dish but would also work with roast pork. I served it over yogurt with wheat germ and flaxseed. MY friend suggested ice cream but maybe frozen yogurt.

I got 70 points this week.

Anyone else with some points for the challenge.

[FormrCastMbr]

Dona, Is today the end of the challenge? I am so lost!!! Your recipes sounds yummy!

I made another great crockpot dish tonight. I made it up but I think its pretty low fat.

4 - 6 pork chops, trimmed of fat
2 onions, sliced
1 can beer (I used light)
3 tbs brown sugar
2 chicken bullions
1/4 cup hot water
3 cloves garlic, crushed
salt, pepper and whatever spices you would like (I used some adobo)
3 tbs cornstarch mixed with cold water

Place onions on the bottom of the crock. Place chops on top.

In a bowl, mix bullion with water to dissolve. Add the remaining ingredients and stir. Pour over pork.

Cook on low 4 - 6 hours. Remove chops, place on platter and cover and keep warm in 200 degree oven. Change crock setting to high and bring liquid up to boiling or almost boiling and stir in cornstarch mixture. Continue to cook and stir for about 15 minutes. Pour gravy over chops. Serve with rice...its yummy!

[mikamah]

I did not do too well for the challenge. It's been a busy week, and we had lots of leftovers from the weekend, so I only got 25 points for packing a healthy lunch every day for work. Plus, I forgot to pick up wheat germ at the store.

Dona-Your recipes sound awesome. That pulled pork sounds delicious and easy. I always seem to overcook pork, and hardly ever buy it anymore.

Formercastmember- I have used that sweet and sour recipe for meatballs, and I'm sure turkey meatballs would be great.

Congratulations to all our losers!!!!! Nice work everyone on the challenge!!!

[geetey]

Hi Dona!
It looks like the black team did most the posting of recipes! Woo for the challenge points! I earned 75 points for the team. Here's hoping we do the happy dance when we read this week's results! :cool1:

[donac]

High everyone. The challenge ended last night. I was posting my recipes while ds2 was at choir so I could use the computer. He needed it when he came home to work on his essay due tomorrow.

Formcstmbr that recipe sound great. I think I will try it.

Terry I will overcook pork if I cook it in the stove. Try the crockpot. The water helps to k eep it moist and the sauce also helps at the end.

Have to go to start the say Will stop by later.

Post or pm me your points for the challenge.

New Challenge for this week

Here is how it works; below you see a list of ‘tasks’. For the next 7 days you are challenged to complete as many ‘tasks’ as you can. Each one is valued at 5 pts each, maximum points are noted. During the 7 days of the challenge, keep record of a completed tasks and at the end of the week turn in your final total score to your team captain, or designated teammate.

This challenge is on your honor system, be accurate and honest with the points you award yourself

Take the Exercise Personality quiz here on Prevention magazine's website and share the results with your team in your weekly thread -- max 5 pts for completing once


Complete 200 minutes of exercise this week -- max 5 pt


Don't forget to work your abs! spend a total of 30 mins this week doing abdominal exercises -- 5 pts for 30 mins -- max 5 pts


Sign up for an organized fitness event -- 5 pts for each completed registration -- max 10 pts


Add 15 mins to two of your cardio workouts this week -- complete this twice and you have done an extra HOUR! -- 5 pts for each set of 2 workouts -- max 10 pts (if you attend a class, Curves, etc -- you may be able to achieve 15 mins by powerwalking a mile before or after class


This challenge is meant to motivate you...not to stress you! You may choose to complete one or two of the tasks, or all of them. Let this challenge be want you need it to be.....to CHALLENGE YOU!

The challenge begins on Wednesday December 5th at 12:01 a.m. and ends on Wednesday December 12th at midnight. Your final score must be reported in by Thursday December 13that 3 p.m. EST in order to be included in the team score. Team captains will report in to each team and report the final results in their weekly team thread on Thursday (Dec 6) evening.

[FormrCastMbr]

Dona, I have 30 points for the challenge. I promise to try better next week...

[postesf]

I only got 20 points!!! Packing the lunches! I'm never at home to cook! I'm away from the house 9-10 hr a day so I feel like my crock-pot meals would turn into mush! lol!

Stacie

[geetey]

Oh boy, with the holidays it is going to be hard for me to find extra time to exercise! I figured I better post my quiz answers now before I forgot. ;)

The quiz seems pretty accurate! I currently coach basketball and softball (those who "can't", coach :rolleyes1 ). Also, when I workout to a tape, I always use the tv that I can do a split screen so I can watch something while I doing my WATP tape!


Your Personality Type: SPONTANEOUS
Life is a game, and your strategy is always changing. While you aren't much for rules, you'll follow them if they're simple and help you have fun.

Your Exercise Rx:
Short but sweet activities that allow you to accumulate exercise time throughout the day may be a good choice, says Ross Andersen, PhD, director of exercise science at Johns Hopkins' weight management center. Spontaneous types also tend to do well with games.

Best Choices

Short walks throughout the day
Taking the stairs
Bike rides
Hiking
Tennis
Racquetball
Squash
Basketball
Frisbee

Leisure Activities
Your first priority is to work regular exercise into your week. But also think about using your leisure time to burn off a few extra calories. Here are some extracurricular activities for your personality type:

skiing
playing in a softball or volleyball league

Obstacles
Different personalities don't just take to different activities; they have to contend with different obstacles too. Here's what you might find in your path, as well as ways to get around it:
Your biggest enemy is an idle mind. Even short workouts can turn torturous if there's nothing to occupy your brain.
Solution: Watch TV or listen to music while exercising, or grab a workout partner to talk with.

[donac]

Good Friday Morning

I have to get this done before the craziness starts.

The winner of this week's weigh in and challenge is

THE BLACK TEAM

Weigh in

Black Team 1.6%loss :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:
Blue Team .469% loss
Red Team .465% loss

Challenge Points
Black Team 270
Blue Team 180
Red Team 55

Congrats Black Team :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

Let's keep up the hard work that we have done this week over the next two weeks.


We are discussing the possibilities of combining all the teams into one thread and doing a BL starting Jan 1st where there will be no teams but individuals competing. It will only be one thread so all that have stayed for the entire time this time can all get to know each other better. Let me know what you think about that.

Crazy day at school and an even crazier weekend. Dh and I are going for colonoscopies tomorrow morrning. No dinner and pills to clean me out. If I am lucky it will help with the weight loss this week.

Have a great day and keep up the hard work.

[BigMama]

YEAH BLACK TEAM!!:dance3: I WOULD LOVE TO BE APART OF THE COJOINED TEAM! THAT COULD BE FUN. IT WOULD HELP ME GET THAT LAST 10 OFF!!!COUNT CLARK KENT IN TOO!!! THANK YOU!:thumbsup2

[donac]

Here are the results from my quiz.

Your Personality Type: INSPIRATIONAL
You're the type who catalyzes other people into action. You know how to say all the right things, which is why people gravitate toward you, tell you their problems, and look to you for inspiration. You're creative and are concerned about achieving personal growth.

Your Exercise Rx:
Dual-purpose exercise. To you, working out is engaging only when it's about more than just your body. You are more apt to enjoy it if it's about being part of a community or about exploring your inner self. To enhance your spiritual side, try listening to music to set the mood for a peaceful workout.

Best Choices


Softball
Volleyball
Soccer
Dance classes
Water aerobics
Martial arts
Trail running
Swimming
Tai chi


Leisure Activities
Your first priority is to work regular exercise into your week. But also think about using your leisure time to burn off a few extra calories. Here are some extracurricular activities for your personality type:

nature walks
yoga


Obstacles
Different personalities don't just take to different activities; they have to contend with different obstacles too. Here's what you might find in your path, as well as ways to get around it:
Because you may often engage in activities that involve instructors or coaches, you run the risk of being turned off by corrections or criticism aimed at you--or anyone else in your group.
Solution: Remind yourself that the teacher or coach is only trying to help you; if that doesn't work, look for a class or team that focuses more on teamwork or a teacher or coach whose style you prefer.


I like the fact that it seems to have me almost to a tee. I love swimming and yoga and walking. As a teacher I need to be inspirational especially to the students who I am prepping to take the AP Calc exam in May. They have to go into it with a feeling that they can do it.

[mikamah]

Just popping by to say a quick hello and Congratulations on our wins!!!!!!!!
That is awesome. `

I was away for the weekend, and did a lot of walking in NYC on saturday, but also a lot of eating, but am happy to report no weight gain today. I'll be back tonight and get the prevention quiz done at least for the challenge, and read through the rest of the thread.

Hope everyone had a good losing weekend!!

[postesf]

Here is mine... I totally do not see this in me. I took it twice though and gave various answers for some I could not decide on and both times it gave me the same type!

Your Personality Type: INSPIRATIONAL
You're the type who catalyzes other people into action. You know how to say all the right things, which is why people gravitate toward you, tell you their problems, and look to you for inspiration. You're creative and are concerned about achieving personal growth.

Your Exercise Rx:
Dual-purpose exercise. To you, working out is engaging only when it's about more than just your body. You are more apt to enjoy it if it's about being part of a community or about exploring your inner self. To enhance your spiritual side, try listening to music to set the mood for a peaceful workout.

Best Choices


Softball
Volleyball
Soccer
Dance classes
Water aerobics
Martial arts
Trail running
Swimming
Tai chi


Leisure Activities
Your first priority is to work regular exercise into your week. But also think about using your leisure time to burn off a few extra calories. Here are some extracurricular activities for your personality type:

nature walks
yoga


Obstacles
Different personalities don't just take to different activities; they have to contend with different obstacles too. Here's what you might find in your path, as well as ways to get around it:
Because you may often engage in activities that involve instructors or coaches, you run the risk of being turned off by corrections or criticism aimed at you--or anyone else in your group.
Solution: Remind yourself that the teacher or coach is only trying to help you; if that doesn't work, look for a class or team that focuses more on teamwork or a teacher or coach whose style you prefer.

[geetey]

I checked and I am the same today. :headache: This just gets annoying after a while! I got in some extra exercise this weekend - basketball scrimmage. We didn't have enough players show up for practice so I had to play. I am sure I burned off some extra calories running around in my heavy jeans, but shorts would have been more comfortable!

WOOOO HOOOO for the Black Team WIN!!!!!!!! :banana:

[mikamah]

Here's my results for the prevention quiz. I think it is pretty accurate. I definitely like exercise to be fun, and quick walks before work are what I strive to do.

Your Personality Type: SPONTANEOUS
Life is a game, and your strategy is always changing. While you aren't much for rules, you'll follow them if they're simple and help you have fun.

Your Exercise Rx:
Short but sweet activities that allow you to accumulate exercise time throughout the day may be a good choice, says Ross Andersen, PhD, director of exercise science at Johns Hopkins' weight management center. Spontaneous types also tend to do well with games.

Best Choices

Short walks throughout the day
Taking the stairs
Bike rides
Hiking
Tennis
Racquetball
Squash
Basketball
Frisbee

Leisure Activities
Your first priority is to work regular exercise into your week. But also think about using your leisure time to burn off a few extra calories. Here are some extracurricular activities for your personality type:
skiing
playing in a softball or volleyball league

Obstacles
Different personalities don't just take to different activities; they have to contend with different obstacles too. Here's what you might find in your path, as well as ways to get around it:
Your biggest enemy is an idle mind. Even short workouts can turn torturous if there's nothing to occupy your brain.
Solution: Watch TV or listen to music while exercising, or grab a workout partner to talk with.
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Geetey- Hang in there. It is annoying, how hard we work, and lose so slowly, but I know the slower it comes off, the longer it will stay off. Good work on the basketball.

Dona- Sounds like your quiz was right on with all the inspiration you spread around here. I work in endoscopy and we occassional couples who come in for their colonoscopies together. I think it's great to have someone to go through it with. Hope all went well for you both.

I think a group thread in the new year sounds like a great idea. Have a great night all.

[donac]

HI everyone.

My colonoscopy went well but when they scoped down from the top they found some irritation so I am on Nexium for a while.

My husband had two polys that they removed. The doctor is 99% positive that they are nothing but I will not be happy till we get the biospy.

The place is very funnny since we were having our 17 year old drive us home. The nurses were all surprised that we would want a 17 year old drive us home. THey also were surprised that he was up and would stay awake on a Sat morning to drive us.


Don't forget weigh in tomorrow. I don't think that I have lost any but I have been pretty busy the last couple of days so we shall see. I may wait until tomorrow night to weigh in. I am giving a workshop tomorrow and I need to be in a good mood. I have given may 30 -40 workshops for math teachers all over the state and tomorrow may be my last one. I am getting a little tiredd of it. Teachers make the worst students sometimes. It is going to be a little bit funny but it will be the first time that my dh will be in my workshop. A friend from his school wanted to take the class but didn't want to take it alone so he talked dh into taking it.

[ohMom]

week 15 here (http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1658627)