Shy's as easy as 1-2-3 challenge

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Shy's as easy as 1-2-3 challenge
Topic Started: Apr 1 2008, 11:54 AM (433 Views)
shygemini	Apr 1 2008, 11:54 AM Post #1
Elite Posts: 3,054 Group: Super Mod Member #2 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Pineapple Favorite Vegetable? Cabbage Favorite Exercise? Step aerobics, spin class, muscle sculpt, walking Healthy Lifestyle Goal? Currently, to continue to improve my eating habits, and lose the 10lbs i gained back recently!	Week 1: April 2-9 1. Eat breakfast every morning and stop sleeping in! 2. Only eat one treat per day (or even better, no treats). A treat = a cookie, a piece of cake, a muffin, a 100 cal choc bar, etc. 3. Consume less than 500 calories/day in liquids (ie starbucks coffee, milk, juice). This is not an exact number, but rather a ballpark.



TeachX3	Apr 1 2008, 12:08 PM Post #2
Elite Posts: 3,539 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Apples, Pears, Strawberries, Bananas, Grapes, Cherries & Pineapple Favorite Vegetable? Onions, Broccoli, Olives, Baby Carrots & Fully LOADED Veggie Salads Favorite Exercise? Dancing, Stretches, Walking & Playing w/ my Furry Babies Healthy Lifestyle Goal? To be as healthy as I can be w/ having MS and to weigh between 140-144 pounds!	Shy! May I join you?? I have not been doing well on my food intake I feel like I have gained weight too. I have not stepped on the scale, but I am fearful of Thursday's results! Your challenge sounds smart and doable! YOU CAN DO IT SHY!
	My Beliefs & Opinions (Public Blog) ► Age 41 • 5'5" • Medium Frame • Began: 01/17/07


shygemini	Apr 1 2008, 01:04 PM Post #3
Elite Posts: 3,054 Group: Super Mod Member #2 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Pineapple Favorite Vegetable? Cabbage Favorite Exercise? Step aerobics, spin class, muscle sculpt, walking Healthy Lifestyle Goal? Currently, to continue to improve my eating habits, and lose the 10lbs i gained back recently!	You certainly can join me! Thank you for the support! I think even having 1 treat a day is too much BUT considering what i've been doing lately it is a step in the right direction, so i'm taking it slowly.



Happyjaxx	Apr 1 2008, 01:08 PM Post #4
Advanced Posts: 763 Group: VIP Member #13 Joined: May 25, 2007	I want to be in with you two marvelous ladies!!!
	HW:227.8 GW:140.0 Goal#1: ONEderland


shygemini	Apr 1 2008, 01:56 PM Post #5
Elite Posts: 3,054 Group: Super Mod Member #2 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Pineapple Favorite Vegetable? Cabbage Favorite Exercise? Step aerobics, spin class, muscle sculpt, walking Healthy Lifestyle Goal? Currently, to continue to improve my eating habits, and lose the 10lbs i gained back recently!	excellent! the more the merrier!



NicC	Apr 1 2008, 04:45 PM Post #6
Elite Posts: 2,444 Group: Moderator Member #9 Joined: May 22, 2007 Favorite Fruit? cherries, grapefruit, mango, fresh pineapple, in season apples Favorite Vegetable? cucumber, red peppers Favorite Exercise? cycling	Count me in! My name is Nic and I'm a treat-aholic, lol. I rarely have more than 50 cal in liquids but I will substitute my number 3 with drinking 2 full L of water!
	FALL CHALLENGE PARTICIPANT WALK FAST, EAT SLOW


TeachX3	Apr 1 2008, 06:11 PM Post #7
Elite Posts: 3,539 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Apples, Pears, Strawberries, Bananas, Grapes, Cherries & Pineapple Favorite Vegetable? Onions, Broccoli, Olives, Baby Carrots & Fully LOADED Veggie Salads Favorite Exercise? Dancing, Stretches, Walking & Playing w/ my Furry Babies Healthy Lifestyle Goal? To be as healthy as I can be w/ having MS and to weigh between 140-144 pounds!	WOOOT! We got ourselves a challenge! Should we document our SUCCESS (or lack thereof) here in this thread or only in our personal food diaries?
	My Beliefs & Opinions (Public Blog) ► Age 41 • 5'5" • Medium Frame • Began: 01/17/07


shygemini	Apr 1 2008, 10:58 PM Post #8
Elite Posts: 3,054 Group: Super Mod Member #2 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Pineapple Favorite Vegetable? Cabbage Favorite Exercise? Step aerobics, spin class, muscle sculpt, walking Healthy Lifestyle Goal? Currently, to continue to improve my eating habits, and lose the 10lbs i gained back recently!	whatever you gals would like to do about documenting is fine with me! myself i am going to document on this thread.



NicC	Apr 2 2008, 06:14 AM Post #9
Elite Posts: 2,444 Group: Moderator Member #9 Joined: May 22, 2007 Favorite Fruit? cherries, grapefruit, mango, fresh pineapple, in season apples Favorite Vegetable? cucumber, red peppers Favorite Exercise? cycling	I was thinking the same Shy April 2 1. Breakfast - done, 2 - check (I had 1/4 of a dark chocolate Lindt bunny), 3. check - 2L of water April 3 1. check 2. none 3. only made it to about 6-7 c. but close April 4- 1. check 2. too many dark chocolate and teddy grahams 3. only 4 cups April 5 -1. check 2. too many - dessert at buffet (only ate things I would enjoy though) 3. Does a pot of green tea count towards this? April 6 1. check 2. 3. not there yet not doing so good this weekend back on track tomorrow!
	FALL CHALLENGE PARTICIPANT WALK FAST, EAT SLOW


Happyjaxx	Apr 2 2008, 07:03 AM Post #10
Advanced Posts: 763 Group: VIP Member #13 Joined: May 25, 2007	April 1- Did great on all three! had breakfast, came close on the liquids, but managed to keep it under 500. No treat.
	HW:227.8 GW:140.0 Goal#1: ONEderland


shygemini	Apr 2 2008, 11:29 AM Post #11
Elite Posts: 3,054 Group: Super Mod Member #2 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Pineapple Favorite Vegetable? Cabbage Favorite Exercise? Step aerobics, spin class, muscle sculpt, walking Healthy Lifestyle Goal? Currently, to continue to improve my eating habits, and lose the 10lbs i gained back recently!	April 2: 1. Breakfast- Check! I still slept in, though. 2. Treat- too many! (2) CHocolate graham wafers now i have to ensure i don't eat any more treats today. Well, i had a 100cal choc bar after supper..but this is still a vast improvement over normal! 3. Beverages-check! Milk- 3/4 cup 1% = 83 cal Grande nonfat chai latte = 200 cal Milk- 2 cups- 220 cal



shygemini	Apr 3 2008, 11:44 AM Post #12
Elite Posts: 3,054 Group: Super Mod Member #2 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Pineapple Favorite Vegetable? Cabbage Favorite Exercise? Step aerobics, spin class, muscle sculpt, walking Healthy Lifestyle Goal? Currently, to continue to improve my eating habits, and lose the 10lbs i gained back recently!	April 3: 1- Breakfast- Check! Slept in again though 2- Treats- one so far! Now to resist ... Lol, i had another one a 100 cal choc bar. 3- Beverages: 16 ounce nonfat chai latte- 200 cal 2 cups 1% milk - 220 cal Tea- 30 cal



NicC	Apr 3 2008, 03:55 PM Post #13
Elite Posts: 2,444 Group: Moderator Member #9 Joined: May 22, 2007 Favorite Fruit? cherries, grapefruit, mango, fresh pineapple, in season apples Favorite Vegetable? cucumber, red peppers Favorite Exercise? cycling	Don't worry so much about sleeping in at least you are eating breakfast! Also have you tried the PC Chai Green Tea - I love it!
	FALL CHALLENGE PARTICIPANT WALK FAST, EAT SLOW


TeachX3	Apr 3 2008, 04:36 PM Post #14
Elite Posts: 3,539 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Apples, Pears, Strawberries, Bananas, Grapes, Cherries & Pineapple Favorite Vegetable? Onions, Broccoli, Olives, Baby Carrots & Fully LOADED Veggie Salads Favorite Exercise? Dancing, Stretches, Walking & Playing w/ my Furry Babies Healthy Lifestyle Goal? To be as healthy as I can be w/ having MS and to weigh between 140-144 pounds!	I am striving to be as strict and on track as possible with this, and for me, I have added and revised the challenge. They are all now daily goals for me to check off. I will continue to post in my food diary.
	My Beliefs & Opinions (Public Blog) ► Age 41 • 5'5" • Medium Frame • Began: 01/17/07


shygemini	Apr 3 2008, 07:19 PM Post #15
Elite Posts: 3,054 Group: Super Mod Member #2 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Pineapple Favorite Vegetable? Cabbage Favorite Exercise? Step aerobics, spin class, muscle sculpt, walking Healthy Lifestyle Goal? Currently, to continue to improve my eating habits, and lose the 10lbs i gained back recently!	thank you nic It was hard to make myself eat when i already felt i was 1/2 hour late, but i did it, and really it only takes 5 minutes (if i eat fast). I havent tried that tea but i will have to do so! teach- that sounds great! My idea for this challenge is that it was to help me get back on track so i picked the most prevalent problems that i need to fix. I'm not looking forward to my goals for next week lmao



shygemini	Apr 4 2008, 11:50 AM Post #16
Elite Posts: 3,054 Group: Super Mod Member #2 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Pineapple Favorite Vegetable? Cabbage Favorite Exercise? Step aerobics, spin class, muscle sculpt, walking Healthy Lifestyle Goal? Currently, to continue to improve my eating habits, and lose the 10lbs i gained back recently!	April 4: 1- Breakfast- Check! Didn't sleep in as much! 2- Treat Had one in the morning again 3- Beverage calories- Grande nonfat caramel macciato- 190 cal Milk 3/4 cup - 83 cal Part of my challenge next week, i think, is to switch from Grande to Tall drinks at starbucks (so i am still having my coffee, but less calories)



NicC	Apr 4 2008, 12:03 PM Post #17
Elite Posts: 2,444 Group: Moderator Member #9 Joined: May 22, 2007 Favorite Fruit? cherries, grapefruit, mango, fresh pineapple, in season apples Favorite Vegetable? cucumber, red peppers Favorite Exercise? cycling	Good plan, Shy - babysteps!!!
	FALL CHALLENGE PARTICIPANT WALK FAST, EAT SLOW


shygemini	Apr 7 2008, 01:32 PM Post #18
Elite Posts: 3,054 Group: Super Mod Member #2 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Pineapple Favorite Vegetable? Cabbage Favorite Exercise? Step aerobics, spin class, muscle sculpt, walking Healthy Lifestyle Goal? Currently, to continue to improve my eating habits, and lose the 10lbs i gained back recently!	April 5- 1- Breakfast- Check!! 2- Treats- way over 1 3- Beverage calories- over 500 (i had 2 glasses of wine and another alcoholic drink at a party, plus a glass of fruit juice) April 6- 1- Breakfast- Check! 2- Treats- fail 3- Beverage calories- check! April 7- 1- Breakfast- Check! 2- Treats, Choc bar- check! 3- Beverage calories- just some tea



NicC	Apr 7 2008, 01:54 PM Post #19
Elite Posts: 2,444 Group: Moderator Member #9 Joined: May 22, 2007 Favorite Fruit? cherries, grapefruit, mango, fresh pineapple, in season apples Favorite Vegetable? cucumber, red peppers Favorite Exercise? cycling	LOL - looks like we had the same weekend April 7 1. - breakfast check 2. treats none 3. made it! April 6 - breakfast - check 2. 3 little chocolate bunnies and 2 hershey's kisses about 210 calories (one reg. chocolate bar) - stupid reason to eat it too I was mad at my 14 yr old for cutting gym class but I did put 12 leftover Hershey kisses in lootbags for my ds's birthday party or I would have eaten those too.... 3. made it to 4 cups (sheer laziness forgot my bottle on the TM and didn't feel like going downstairs to get it - what is WRONG with me...)
	FALL CHALLENGE PARTICIPANT WALK FAST, EAT SLOW


shygemini	Apr 8 2008, 07:28 PM Post #20
Elite Posts: 3,054 Group: Super Mod Member #2 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Pineapple Favorite Vegetable? Cabbage Favorite Exercise? Step aerobics, spin class, muscle sculpt, walking Healthy Lifestyle Goal? Currently, to continue to improve my eating habits, and lose the 10lbs i gained back recently!	i'm thinking with the treats thing...since treats come in different shapes and sizes...i am modifying it so that i can have more then one treat if it is still less than 300 cal/day of a treat. This might seem strange as i would allow myself a higher calorie treat if it is only one treat. Hey, it makes sense to me! Anyways... April 8: Breakfast- FAIL Treats- None so far. It is 7:30pm, i had supper before i went to the gym..i might have something! Beverage calories- 200 so far.



NicC	Apr 8 2008, 08:56 PM Post #21
Elite Posts: 2,444 Group: Moderator Member #9 Joined: May 22, 2007 Favorite Fruit? cherries, grapefruit, mango, fresh pineapple, in season apples Favorite Vegetable? cucumber, red peppers Favorite Exercise? cycling	Makes sense to me Shy - I think my little "binge" would count as one treat...
	FALL CHALLENGE PARTICIPANT WALK FAST, EAT SLOW


Happyjaxx	Apr 9 2008, 07:40 AM Post #22
Advanced Posts: 763 Group: VIP Member #13 Joined: May 25, 2007	This was a great challenge idea Shy!! I have to say that i had benn slacking on eating breakfast recently But I am happy to report that i have had breakfast EVERYDAY since this challenge began!!! Once again thanks and great idea Shy!
	HW:227.8 GW:140.0 Goal#1: ONEderland


TeachX3	Apr 9 2008, 12:24 PM Post #23
Elite Posts: 3,539 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Apples, Pears, Strawberries, Bananas, Grapes, Cherries & Pineapple Favorite Vegetable? Onions, Broccoli, Olives, Baby Carrots & Fully LOADED Veggie Salads Favorite Exercise? Dancing, Stretches, Walking & Playing w/ my Furry Babies Healthy Lifestyle Goal? To be as healthy as I can be w/ having MS and to weigh between 140-144 pounds!	That is AWESOME Jaxx!!
	My Beliefs & Opinions (Public Blog) ► Age 41 • 5'5" • Medium Frame • Began: 01/17/07


shygemini	Apr 9 2008, 09:50 PM Post #24
Elite Posts: 3,054 Group: Super Mod Member #2 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Pineapple Favorite Vegetable? Cabbage Favorite Exercise? Step aerobics, spin class, muscle sculpt, walking Healthy Lifestyle Goal? Currently, to continue to improve my eating habits, and lose the 10lbs i gained back recently!	that's great jaxx and you are very welcome!! i was wondering, what do you gals consider to be breakfast? i ask because, even on the days when i don't eat something at home, it is because i'm quite late and i eat something at coffee, within an hour of waking. Would that be considered breakfast? I only count something as breakfast when i eat it at home. April 9: breakfast- yes treats- i was having an emotional rollercoaster day, so i had 3 choc bars- 300 cal total drinks- see above, so i had alot of chocolate milk..sigh.



TeachX3	Apr 10 2008, 12:47 PM Post #25
Elite Posts: 3,539 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: May 20, 2007 Favorite Fruit? Apples, Pears, Strawberries, Bananas, Grapes, Cherries & Pineapple Favorite Vegetable? Onions, Broccoli, Olives, Baby Carrots & Fully LOADED Veggie Salads Favorite Exercise? Dancing, Stretches, Walking & Playing w/ my Furry Babies Healthy Lifestyle Goal? To be as healthy as I can be w/ having MS and to weigh between 140-144 pounds!	For me, any food that I eat within an hour of waking is considered breakfast. That usually consists of my LUNA Bar and Black Coffee. Then a couple of hours later I have 'brunch' and then mid afternoon I eat 'lunch' ... I do not think you have to have a full course meal to be considered as breakfast IMO, but it is all according to ones schedule.
	My Beliefs & Opinions (Public Blog) ► Age 41 • 5'5" • Medium Frame • Began: 01/17/07


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