BL3 Weekly Team Challenge #4

[ohMom]

Everyone is rejuvenated (or daydreaming?) after a week off team challenges.....so I present to you Team Weekly Challenge #4 …this one focusing again on nutrition!


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. 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. For example, task #1 -- 5 for 5 -- 5 servings of fruits/vegetables for 5 out of 7 days--- this is a one time task and you must complete it entirely to award yourself 5 pts. However, task #5 – Incorporate 2 new whole grain items into your diet this week– is possible to complete this task more than once. Tasks that can be completed multiple times are marked with an *** (note maximum points)

This challenge is on your honor system, be accurate and honest with the points you award yourself. After all, if you cheat you are only cheating yourself from forming healthy eating habits

1. Share with your team by posting your favorite website to research and learn new ways to cook healthier, give a brief summary on why you like it *** -- max 15 pts (1 website posted = 5 pts; 2 websites posted = 10 pts; 3 websites posted = 15 pts;
   
   
2. 5 for 5 -- 5 servings of fruits/vegetables for 5 out of 7 days -- max 5 pts; confused on what counts as a serving? Refer to US government food pyramid site
   
   
3. 3 servings of milk or dairy product each day -- max 5 pts (milk equivalent products are fine if you have food allergies or lactose intolerance)
   
   
4. Add high fiber berries to breakfast or snack everyday this week -- max 5 pts -- share with your team your new tasty combinations!
   
   
5. Incorporate 2 new whole grain items into your diet this week *** -- (5 pts when you have consumed 2 new-to-you whole grain products; max 15 pts; 2 servings= 5 pts; 4 servings = 10 pts; 6 servings = 15 pts) -- give your team a food review on new foods
   
   
6. Eat beans/legumes at three meals this week *** -- (5 pts when you have consumed 3 meals which include a serving of beans/legumes points awarded per meal not amount of servings per meal; max 15 pts; 3 meals = 5 pts; 6 meals = 10 pts; 9 meals = 15 pts) Let's go by the US goverment food pyramid for eligible beans:
   
   Dry beans and peas:
   
   black beans
   black-eyed peas
   chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
   falafel
   kidney beans
   lentils
   lima beans (mature)
   navy beans
   pinto beans
   soy beans
   split peas
   tofu (bean curd made from soy beans)
   white beans
   
   bean burgers:
   garden burgers
   veggie burgers
   tempeh
   texturized vegetable protein (TVP)
   
   

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 Oct 17 at 12:01 a.m. and ends on Tuesday October 23rd at midnight. Your final score must be reported in by Wednesday October 24th at 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 Wednesday (Oct 24) evening.

Wanna know what you’re playing for?? The winning team earns bragging rights and the right to include a clippie of such in their signature until the completion of the next team challenge.

Suggestion – print out the task list and keep it handy to mark off each time you complete one for easy and accurate record

I hope you all enjoyed the first challenges and incorporating some new healthy habits into your routine

 

[ohMom]

i forgot to say....please post any questions here and myself or a team captain will answer -- HAVE FUN!!

 

[dare2dream]

Lima Beans. Frozen, baby, or fordhook? Or dry in bag?

I've always thought of lima beans as a vegetable not a bean. Educate me OhMom.

Have a healthy day!