BL 3 - BLUE TEAM - Week 4

[PRINCESS VIJA]

Hey everyone!!!! I need those numbers from our team challenge! Please remember to send me your totals for the team challenge in a PM. We only have 3 people so far who have PM'd their numbers to me. I know that we had a lot of blue team members really working hard for this! Send them in please!!!

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

I PM'd back everyone that sent in their WI's. We are still missing a few. Just an FYI, we are changing the WI results to a weekly result, not cummulative. A concern was brought up regarding this so to try another route we will do weekly results and the end will be a cummulative result.

I spent quite a bit of time replying back to everyone's PM, so if I don't address you here, please forgive me and check your PM, I have just a little bit of time right now and wanted to just comment back to some of the posts. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are busy with the WI' numbers and stuff!


Sabrina_Mouse, hope that orthopedic visit goes well, and you get some good news!

becka, I think you are making some great changes for your lifestyle, hang in there! Slow losses will get you there.

jennz, hang in there! You may have gained some muscle and redifined your shape. You said the capris feel loose, so that is something to celebrate!

goldcupmom, wow, awesome job on the new fruits and veggies!

Fishbone† , thanks for sharing your dream with us! I can totaly see that tan stitching and see you dancing! YEEHAW!

LaLaroo78 , how wonderful the new clothes fit so nice, just wait and see... you may have to go shopping again for smaller sizes!

ohMom, great goals for the week, and congrats on the healthy numbers! It is wonderful to see that your cholesterol and blood sugars are in a healthy range! WAY TO GO!

slk537, I've always wanted to try a pomegranate, but they scare me! How did you like them, and how do you eat them? do you just cut them in pieces, or do you scoop out the insides? Did you like them?

disneychrista, Very wise words!!! Thanks for reminding us that it is our choice, and this is a lifestyle change, not a quick fix!

SeaSpray, thanks for sharing your dreams with us! I will bet you will enjoy WDW and you will be running around! Running around to get those Fast Passes!

Oh Geekerbell, I AM SOOO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!! I will send you the prayers and pixie dust for you to make it through the week! That is fantastic news!!! WAY TO GO!

jennz , glad to hear the pep talks from our blue teamies helped you out! Sometimes when I don't get the walk in with my poochie, I will throw the ball to her for quite a while, she gets some exercise in, and so do I throwing the ball back and forth. I too have to go buy new shoes, I think I will drag DH with me so he can get new ones too! And I second the request for the fried chicken, sounds yummy!

luckywife, AWESOME news about the pants! Size 12... you rock girl!

LaLaroo78, thanks for sharing your dream. You are in charge this time, and I know you will get to your dream!

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

I thought I would try a new color today! Since I love PINK, I'll post in pink today! And I am feeling pretty happy, so it will match my mood! I have been doing much better! I have avoided McDonalds so far.. 1 day, but still I did it! And I have NO PLANS to go today either! I just feel more in control right now and feel great. I was very inspired by Jerry's loss on the BL at the end when they showed his transformation. Even DD exclaimed WOW outloud. I am not super old yet, but I was inspired by him saying no matter how old you are you can do this. I also am getting inspired by my upcoming trip to WDW and can't wait. I am working on sewing my costume right now and it is so much fun. I have been eating fewer points, and exercising every week day. Todays workout was great. I did my BL II workout and loved how I felt when I was done. I really worked hard during the workout and could feel my muscles enjoying the workout as well. The challenge this week looks very doable for me. I am relearning how much I love to exercise and this will be a boost in the right direction. Hope everyone has a losing day!

Blue team rocks!

 

[jennz]

luckywife and princess v - I pm'd the recipe to you both. I had one of the leftovers on a sandwich for lunch today...I think it's even better like that! I felt like I was having a fried chicken sandwich. W/my bread and spray butter it was only 4 points. They say in the book make this chicken and top w/marinara & low-fat mozzarella for chicken parmesan - sounds yummy! Or drizzle a little wing sauce on and put it on a salad. Next time I'm going to try to find the panko to use instead of regular bread crumbs, it should be even crispier (It says panko are Japanese bread crumbs that are super crispy).

Good luck making it - it's easier than it sounds - and let me know how it turns out!

I missed this weeks challenge...hmmm...I'll have to search for that.

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

Still doing pink! OK, I am geering up for our next team challenge. For the first task.. writing down our exercise plan...

Exercise
9/26 7:00 am 1/2 hour of aerobics DONE!
PM walk with family for 1/2 hour
9/27 6:30 am 1/2 hour aerobics** plan to add 10 minutes of stretching
afternoon walk with dog for 1/2 hour
9/28 6:30 am 1/2 hour vigorous elliptical** plan to add 10 minutes for team challenge
afternoon walk with dog for 1/2 hour
10/1 6:30 am 1/2 hour vigorous elliptical** plan to add 10 minutes for team challenge
afternoon walk with dog for 1/2 hour
10/2 6:30 am 1/2 hour aerobics** plan to add 10 minutes of stretching
afternoon walk with dog for 1/2 hour



WOW, this really helped to write it all down first. This way I have planned in at least 1 x to get all points in available, and leaves me open to add some more if I can.

thanks OhMOm, this is going to be a great challenge for me! I know I can succeed.

 

[MIdanceMom]

Hi Everyone,

You are all doingan amazing job. I am so proud of all of you. I am sorry that I can't be around more.

I posted a loss last week, and I am already to take this weeks challenge. I have made out my exercise plan, and my gym stuff is in my car. My first extended workout/stretch is tonight.

Hope everyone is having a good day, and keep up the great work!

Beth

ETA: Thanks again to Princess Vija and OhMom for all their hard work on this Challenge. You guys are the best!

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

BL3 Weekly Team Challenge #2

Posted here... http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1592380

OhMom had another great challenge coordinated for the teams! I guess I jumped the gun when I posted my exercise list before posting this challenge. Instead of posting the challenges within the weekly threads, OhMom is posting it on another thread. So PLEASE check out the other thread and then post here your exercise plan for the week and earn your first 5 points for next weeks challenge!!! GO BLUE TEAM!

 

[DisneyMomTwins]

Ok....Here is my exercise plan for the upcoming week and current challenge:

9/26 Treadmill 30 + 10 extra (vigorously)
9/27 Treadmill 30 vigorously + 15 moderate + 10 stretching (Stretching will be new to me!!!)
9/28 Treadmill 30 moderate
9/29 Walk with DH and both DS around neighborhood (hey they need it too!)
9/30 Off
10/1 Treadmill 30 + 10 vigorously
10/2 Treadmill 45 min. + 10 stretching
10/3 Treadmill 30 vigorously

Whew.....I am just tired typing it all! What a challenge! This will be a fun one!
Good luck to the BLUE team!!!
I am still working on my dream also. I love reading them. I will post mine soon. It is kinda out of my comfort zone to talk so openly about that, but I think it is a great idea and will help me have something to focus on.

 

[ReAnSt]

9\26\07: 9pm 30 minutes biking + 10 minute stretching
9\27\07: 6:45 pm 30 minutes running/jogging vigorous +10 minute stretching
9/28/07: 6:45pm 30 minute +10 minutes walking/jogging
9/29/07: 10am 60 minute hike vigorous and 10 minute stretching
9/30/07: 1pm 30 minute walk +10 minute stretch
10/1/07: off
10/2/07: Biking 20 minute vigorous + 10 minutes extra +10 minutes stretching

I have to remember what time it now gets dark around here. I used to jog around 8pm, well it now is dark before then, which make things tough. I thought about doing that today, but realized it was dark. Plus it isn't really light out early enough to jog before work, so it makes it tough. Plus my work schedule is never the same, even from day to day it can change. Plus I have an hour commute each way. I am still getting used to all of this since I started a new job in July and now we have less daylight hours. The times it has dark changed a bit while I was away for 2 weeks.

I am not making excuses, just trying to think outloud how I can make this work and adjust to the changes I need to make.

 

[disneychrista]

My exercise for the next week is as follows:

Today 30 min out doors walk (done) & 1 - 2 miles WATP (depends on how busy work is )
Thursday - 30 min out door walk & 3 miles WATP
Friday - 30 min out door walk & 3 miles WATP
Saturday - 4 miles WATP
Sunday Day Off
Monday - 30 mins out door walk & 1 - 2 miles WATP (again doing it at work)
Tuesday - 30 mins out door walk & 3 miles WATP

FYI for those whose who may not know WATP = walk away the pounds. An Awesome work out series by Leslie Sansone http://www.walkathome.com.

 

[VernRDH]

Okay here is my exercise plan for this week:

9/26 2 miles running (40 minutes) and push ups and crunches
9/27 30 minutes of elliptical, then lower body and abs and stretching
9/28 incline walking for 30 minutes in am; arms and chest circuit training in afternoon
9/29 lower body and abs, stretching (cardio off day)
9/30 running 2 miles (40 minutes), arms and chest circuit training
10/1 30 minute incline walking and push ups and crunches
10/2 2 mile run (40 minutes) push ups and crunches

I have been listening to Jillians radio show and she said one of the best ways to break the plateau is to mix up your cardio. So I am trying something a little different to see if that doesn't get my scale moving in the right direction!!

 

[Debbie]

I wanted to put some thoughts down about the show last night.

Biggest Loser
I watched it last night, and I was really disappointed that they voted Jerry off. BUT in the end, I think that they made a good choice. He looks GREAT! And I think that he'll maintain where he is, just fine.

The thing that I realized as I watched was,with all their hours of workouts, their losses weren't-for the most part- a whole lot different than ours. 2, 3, 4, 5 pounds. We should be REALLY proud when we lose any weight.

WEIGH to go, everyone. On to the new challenges!

 

[VernRDH]

Now for another "problem".

I have had a rough day. Last night, DH had some soup. Progresso Vegetable Italiano. He saved half of the can for me to have today at lunch. So I had the soup (only 1 point) a new SO Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla, a WW yogurt and a Special K cereal bar. After I ate, I went to to BR and looked in the mirror. I was breaking out in hives all over my face!!! They spread down my neck and were blooming faster than I could imagine!! I ran out and got some Benadryl and had to take 2 to get relief. Now its 6 hours later and they are back!!!! Now they are in new places, like my trunk and soles of my feet!!!

I have to believe that the soup is the culprit, since I have eaten all the other items many times before, but this was the first time for the soup. It is tomato based, vegetarian soup, so I am not sure what could cause this I thought too that it may have been the container I heated the soup in, as it was an old Country crock potatoes container (but is made for the micro so )

I am hoping that it clears soon, but I don't know if I should see the dr. tomorrow. I don't have any food allergies that I know of, the only allergy I have had a reaction like this to is sulfa drugs.

Anyone have any ideas??

 

[MinnieMouseMom]

Here's my exercise plan:

*Pick up the house and garage so that the treadmill can live back inside the house.
*Use treadmill daily
*Do my taebo dvd at least twice this week
*Work on some weight training

 

[ReAnSt]

I added to my trip report. It is available here or through the link in my signature.

Just in case you are interested.

 

[AuntieM03]

Great challenge!

My plan is:
9/26-40minutes w/trainer+10minutes stretching, 35 minutes eliptical, 65 minutes treadmill (includes extra 30 minutes)-DONE
9/27-35 minutes eliptical, 35 minutes treadmill+ 20 minutes extra on stationary bike+10 MIN STRETCHING-DONE
9/28-off
9/29-35 minutes eliptical, 35 minutes treadmill-DONE +STRETCHING AND UPPER/LOWER BODY TONING
9/30-35 MINUTES TREADMILL+STRETCHING
10/01-40 minutes w/trainer+10 minutes stretching, 35 minutes eliptical, 35 minutes treadmill
10/02-OFF

 

[Geekerbell]

Oh, wow. I'm so sorry about the hives!
I know my son and my husband both get them when things they are allergic to that are airborne (pollens, etc. ) are quite high. And of course my youngest son gets them when eating berries. But if you're not allergic to any foods...maybe the airborne allergies? Sorry I can't help you anymore. We just always keep the Alavert and Benadryl on hand.

Here's hoping it clears up soon!

Now for another "problem".

I have had a rough day. Last night, DH had some soup. Progresso Vegetable Italiano. He saved half of the can for me to have today at lunch. So I had the soup (only 1 point) a new SO Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla, a WW yogurt and a Special K cereal bar. After I ate, I went to to BR and looked in the mirror. I was breaking out in hives all over my face!!! They spread down my neck and were blooming faster than I could imagine!! I ran out and got some Benadryl and had to take 2 to get relief. Now its 6 hours later and they are back!!!! Now they are in new places, like my trunk and soles of my feet!!!

I have to believe that the soup is the culprit, since I have eaten all the other items many times before, but this was the first time for the soup. It is tomato based, vegetarian soup, so I am not sure what could cause this I thought too that it may have been the container I heated the soup in, as it was an old Country crock potatoes container (but is made for the micro so )

I am hoping that it clears soon, but I don't know if I should see the dr. tomorrow. I don't have any food allergies that I know of, the only allergy I have had a reaction like this to is sulfa drugs.

Anyone have any ideas??

 

[SeaSpray]

TASKS:

Write down an exercise plan for the week -- put the times on your calendar, treat it like a scheduled appointment. Share your plan with your team in your weekly thread


Spend 10 minutes stretching after 2 workouts this week ***


Add 10 minutes to your cardio workouts 2 times this week ***


Complete 2 vigorous workouts that are at least 20 minutes each ***

I'm going to do the treadmill each day, but increase the incline and speed for the "vigorous" workouts. Twice this week I'll add the 10 extra minutes, and I'm going to start stretching before and after each workout.

Does that sound right, and does that cover all of the options so I can get the optimum number of points??

 

[jennz]

Vern - how are you today? Are you okay???

 

[jennz]

My excercise plan:

Wed: stretch
Thurs: walk 30 mins + extra 10! + stretch
Fri: walk 30 mins + bowflex + stretch
Sat: bike ride 20 mins + extra 10
Sun: putt putt +bowflex
Mon: walk 30 mins
Tues: walk 30 mins + 10