Not sure if anyone is out there but me!! Let me know!
Jamie
Monday, April 5, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
Week Six Points March 22-28/Week 7 Challenge
Okay go ahead and post your points for this week. There was a total of 129.
Two things-There will be no more additional challenges. Just keep up your weekly points. There are only three of us posting points still...so i think just hanging on until the end will be challenge enough.
Second. The competition will run through April 11th. Then we will be done. I don't think I will keep doing this as so many people are not participating. But is has been a fun ride:)
Thanks!
Jamie
Two things-There will be no more additional challenges. Just keep up your weekly points. There are only three of us posting points still...so i think just hanging on until the end will be challenge enough.
Second. The competition will run through April 11th. Then we will be done. I don't think I will keep doing this as so many people are not participating. But is has been a fun ride:)
Thanks!
Jamie
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Week Five Points March 15-21/Week 6 Challenge
Okay the total points available are 134 this week. Also there will be no challenge this week since I was late in getting this post out! There are not many of us left! Three I think! So I is gonna be a fight to the end:)
Jamie
Jamie
Monday, March 15, 2010
Week Four Points March 8-14/Week Five Challenge
Total Points for this week are 134.
This weeks challange is to add one more of the challenge items to your week. So it could be food journaling or staying under 1500 calories. Which ever you would like. It is worth 10 points!
Thanks!
Jamie
This weeks challange is to add one more of the challenge items to your week. So it could be food journaling or staying under 1500 calories. Which ever you would like. It is worth 10 points!
Thanks!
Jamie
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Week Three Points March 1-7 and Week 4 Challenge
Hi Everyone!
Okay go ahead and post your points at the end of this section. There are going to be 129 + 5 extra credit points for a total of 134.
Next weeks challenge will be to try a new healthy dish! And then please post the recipe. I have tried a few new ones lately that I am excited to put up.
There are not many of us still in this thing....
Jamie
Okay go ahead and post your points at the end of this section. There are going to be 129 + 5 extra credit points for a total of 134.
Next weeks challenge will be to try a new healthy dish! And then please post the recipe. I have tried a few new ones lately that I am excited to put up.
There are not many of us still in this thing....
Jamie
Monday, March 1, 2010
Week Two Point Feb 22-28/Week 2 Challange
Okay everyone! Post your points for this week there is a total of 139! I hope you all did good!
I am having a hard time coming up with challenges! If you have any ideas please let me know! The challenge for this week will be to eat whole grains....whole grain pastas....brown rices, wheat breads....nothing white! We all know that whole grains are better!
If you have any questions let me know!
Jamie
I am having a hard time coming up with challenges! If you have any ideas please let me know! The challenge for this week will be to eat whole grains....whole grain pastas....brown rices, wheat breads....nothing white! We all know that whole grains are better!
If you have any questions let me know!
Jamie
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Week One Points Feb 15-21 & Week 2 Challenge
Hello Everyone!!
I hope your first week went well. I know I am glad to be back going!! Remember to post your own points on the comment section of this post. It will be fun to see how everyone is doing!
Okay the challange for the week. Getting enough fiber. Women are recommended to get 20-25 grams of fiber a day. However most of us get 12-15grams. This challange may be a little challenging:) It is called a Challenge for a reason:). Adding fiber to my diet has made such a big difference on my weight loss results. If you are having a hard time getting fiber...you can buy fiber pills to supplements. You will want to look for psylimm husk some where on the bottle. I have some fiber I have purchased from Costco. I take 3-5 fiber pills 3 times a day. Lately however I have been able to get the recommended amount in food.
I found some information on the internet that might you understand more about fiber:
There are also two kinds of fiber: insoluble and soluble. Insoluble fiber, found in wheat bran and some fruits and vegetables, cannot be dissolved in water. This type of fiber is made up of cellulose and hemicellulose, substances that offer rigidity to plant material (e.g., the peels and skins of fruits and vegetables, wood, stems, and the outer coverings of nuts, seeds, and grains). Insoluble fiber acts as a natural laxative, giving stool the bulk necessary to move quickly through the gastrointestinal tract. In addition to preventing constipation and hemorrhoids , insoluble fiber may also reduce the risk of colon cancer by speeding the passage of food through the digestive tract.
Soluble fiber, found in beans, oats, and some fruits and vegetables, is fiber that can be dissolved in water. This type of fiber is made up of pectins, gums, and mucilages. Marie Boyle notes that, because it reduces the level of cholesterol in the blood, soluble fiber can reduce the risks of heart and artery disease and atherosclerosis . When consumed in large amounts, soluble fiber also slows glucose absorption from the small intestine, which can be helpful in treating diabetes . Finally, a diet high in fiber may also promote weight control and reduce the risk of developing obesity .
Our best fiber sources are fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains. Pears, blackberries, apples, peaches, oranges, bananas and raspberries are especially good sources. As for vegetables, it’s hard to find one that isn’t a good fiber source. Bran and oat cereals are well-known for fiber content, but other cereals made with whole grains, like shredded wheat, are also good choices
If you are unsure if something has fiber in it or not...log on to livestrong.com and go to daily plate...enter the food you are eating and it should give you the nutritional information.
I remember last time I was working with a trainer, she suggested I add fiber to my diet in the form of pills because I had not been losing as much as I wanted. The following week I had lost 4 pounds!!
This Challenge will be worth 10 extra points. I know it is a hard one so I want to make it worth the challange!
If you have questions let me know! Remember there are 129 points possible.
I hope your first week went well. I know I am glad to be back going!! Remember to post your own points on the comment section of this post. It will be fun to see how everyone is doing!
Okay the challange for the week. Getting enough fiber. Women are recommended to get 20-25 grams of fiber a day. However most of us get 12-15grams. This challange may be a little challenging:) It is called a Challenge for a reason:). Adding fiber to my diet has made such a big difference on my weight loss results. If you are having a hard time getting fiber...you can buy fiber pills to supplements. You will want to look for psylimm husk some where on the bottle. I have some fiber I have purchased from Costco. I take 3-5 fiber pills 3 times a day. Lately however I have been able to get the recommended amount in food.
I found some information on the internet that might you understand more about fiber:
There are also two kinds of fiber: insoluble and soluble. Insoluble fiber, found in wheat bran and some fruits and vegetables, cannot be dissolved in water. This type of fiber is made up of cellulose and hemicellulose, substances that offer rigidity to plant material (e.g., the peels and skins of fruits and vegetables, wood, stems, and the outer coverings of nuts, seeds, and grains). Insoluble fiber acts as a natural laxative, giving stool the bulk necessary to move quickly through the gastrointestinal tract. In addition to preventing constipation and hemorrhoids , insoluble fiber may also reduce the risk of colon cancer by speeding the passage of food through the digestive tract.
Soluble fiber, found in beans, oats, and some fruits and vegetables, is fiber that can be dissolved in water. This type of fiber is made up of pectins, gums, and mucilages. Marie Boyle notes that, because it reduces the level of cholesterol in the blood, soluble fiber can reduce the risks of heart and artery disease and atherosclerosis . When consumed in large amounts, soluble fiber also slows glucose absorption from the small intestine, which can be helpful in treating diabetes . Finally, a diet high in fiber may also promote weight control and reduce the risk of developing obesity .
Our best fiber sources are fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains. Pears, blackberries, apples, peaches, oranges, bananas and raspberries are especially good sources. As for vegetables, it’s hard to find one that isn’t a good fiber source. Bran and oat cereals are well-known for fiber content, but other cereals made with whole grains, like shredded wheat, are also good choices
If you are unsure if something has fiber in it or not...log on to livestrong.com and go to daily plate...enter the food you are eating and it should give you the nutritional information.
I remember last time I was working with a trainer, she suggested I add fiber to my diet in the form of pills because I had not been losing as much as I wanted. The following week I had lost 4 pounds!!
This Challenge will be worth 10 extra points. I know it is a hard one so I want to make it worth the challange!
If you have questions let me know! Remember there are 129 points possible.
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