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!!!!!

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!

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!!

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. 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!

 

[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