Level 2 - Exercise for at least 30 minutes

1/21 - Exercise for at least 30 minutes - 2/2 pause days left

Walked for 41 minutes. Didn't walk too hard or fast. I plan to start off slow. Walked 1.66 miles

Day 5 no sodas or frappes met, 2/2 pauses left
Day 5 5 servings fruits/veggies met, 2/2 pauses left

Thanks Michelle. But I am paying for it now. Sat too much at work, and my knees stiffened up on me. Oops.

Welcome back Stephanie. Good start.

Hi Red, Tab, and everyone else I missed Have a good one.

jolly, what are frappes anyhow?

Mmmmm. Frappachinos. Iced coffee drinks, light on the coffee but heavy on the sugar and cream. They are heaven on the taste buds, but bad on the butt. Which is why I am looking for a good protein smoothie/shake recipe that doesn't have banana, but that I could make with chocolate flavored whey and add some instant coffee to. Try to mimic the flavor with more body friendly ingredients, ya know?

Luckily, I took some ibuprrofen before bed last night, and woke up feeling less achy. Got my cardio in, and made healthier choice for breakfast. Woo hoo.

Have a great day all

Hi everyone -

I participated in an hour long Thriller dance workshop, which was a lot of fun. There are a lot more steps to that dance than I remember! We've got two or three more practices between now and the 31st (when my town will be trying to great the Guiness World Record for most people doing the Thriller dance). I may have to download the instructional videos/music to practice on my own. After Thriller, I did 1/2 hour of Zumba before my back said NO MORE! Luckily, I'd already gotten in my pushups, planks and crunches before the Thriller class or I'd be taking pauses today. I'm planning on doing an hour of Zumba and 1/2 hour of strength training tonight, but I'll have to see how my back holds up. I made an appointment on the 19th for another cortisone shot in my back, so I should be good as new for another 5 or 6 months after I get the shot.

Here's where I'm at...

80 oz. water - 2/21 - 0 pauses allowed
5 servings fruit/veggies - 2/21 - 0 pauses allowed
At least 30 min. cardio - 2/21 - 0 pauses allowed
10 pushups/day - 2/21 - 3 pauses left
2 minutes of planks per day - 2/21 - 3 pauses left
50 crunches and 20 reverse crunches per day - 2/21 - 3 pauses left

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Stephanie - Good for you for the positive attitude. Dust yourself off and get back on track. Well done on the walking!!

Red - You're over halfway complete with your challenges! Keep up the great work!! You can do this!

Jolly - I'm going to have to get up and walk/stretch today...or my muscles will stiffen right up, and they are already a little sore from last night's dance classes.

A big to anyone else who may be lurking or who I have missed!


Hugs,

Jolly - Glad to hear you're feeling less achy. Good for you for already getting your cardio in, along with a healthy breakfast!!

Jolly - I google'd "chocolate whey instant coffee" and found the following two recipes. I'm sure there are probably others.

Mocha Proticcino (pronounced “Pro-ti-CHEE-no”)

1 scoop UNJURY's Chocolate protein or Vanilla protein powder
8 ounces milk (1 cup)
1 tablespoon regular/decaf instant coffee

Place all ingredients in a shaker and shake until blended. Enjoy!
Protein: 28 grams per serving



Frappuccino Recipe Ingredients:
1 cup skimmed milk
1 tbsp instant coffee (decaffeinated if it’s late)
squeeze of chocolate syrup if needed
(a little vanilla essence is a nice optional addition)
1 scoop chocolate whey protein powder
ice cubes

About this Homemade Protein Frappuccino Shake:
Everyone loves a good frappuccino so why not make a variation that includes your whey protein supplement powders. Obviously this is a great shake for the morning because of the caffeine content. Don't forget, if you are drinking this a little late in the day or before you go to bed you can always use decaffeinated instant coffee instead of regular so that you aren't kept awake.

It's a good idea to use a little extra chocolate syrup to take the edge off the coffee flavor. The recipe suggests 1 tablespoon of instant coffee but then I like my coffee a little stronger. You might try reducing the amount of coffee to suit your taste (and vulnerability to caffeine).

I was wanting to work out a few moments ago, but my house is just too hot! Our AC isn't working and I believe the temperature for the inside of the house is at 90 degrees! Hopefully, when I get off of work, my house will be cooler tonight and I can get some exercise in.

I think I am going to add the no frappe to my challenges as well I will start that tomorrow! It will be so much better for me in the end.

Oh man, Michelle, you rock. Absotively posolutely 110% ROCK. I have to stop adn get some whey protein. Woo hoo.

Yeah, after waxing a little too poetic over the joys of the frappe, I was really wanting one today. I passed it by. Then, went to do a tour at one of my programs and in walks one of my coordinators with . . . you guessed it, a frappe. That was enough, I stopped and got one. But now I have something to try, and I am sure I can tweak the recipe until the flavor gets close enough to what I want. Woo hoo.

Stephanie, hope it gets cooler soon. Since I can't sleep unless it is cold enough to freeze ice cubes on my @##, I am horrified for you. Do you have access to any yoga tapes? Stretching is a good way to still move, but not be so bloody hot. Good luck. You can do it.

Hey Red. Yeah, try the protein shake version. DO NOT get hooked on the original version

I am a little fried right now. Doing my own job, plus the jobs of one coordinator and two managers. I just want to throw a little temper tantrum. This too shall pass.

Day 5 no soda/frappes - 1/2 pauses remaining
Day 6 5 srvings of fruits/veggies a day - 2/2 pauses remaining

Michelle, way to go on all the exercise challenges. I need to add somethign in soon too. I need to get extra in while I can over summer, so I am stronger come Fall.

Everyone else, hope to hear from you soon.

Again, ROCK, I say - Michelle

I am so tickled you found these for me. And can't wait to try them

OK. And this morning, have to be mad at myself first, for some reason, I couldn't fall asleep last night. So woke up tired. Then, yesterdays' lunch affected me more than I realized, as just doing weights was a . . . "moving" experience. Could not get my run in. Will try this evening, time and weather permitting. Is harder though, as I feel real self conscious running when lots of people are out and about. Silly, i know, but what can you do? Wish me luck.

Have a great day all Morning Stephanie, as I see you are on too. Hope you get your workout in

Jolly - Bummer that you couldn't sleep last night. And I totally understand you giving into the Frappe when you saw someone else enjoying one. I hope the "moving" experiences settle down. I hope you can get your run in tonight. Enjoy the recipes.

Red - Congrats, you are rockin' the challenges!! YGG!!

Stephanie - Like you, I have a hard time working out when it's super hot and/or muggy. Hope you can get your workout in today.

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I did an hour of Zumba last night, plus 1/2 hour of strength training, including the crunches, planks, and pushups.

Here's where I'm at...

80 oz. water - 3/21 - 0 pauses allowed
5 servings fruit/veggies - 3/21 - 0 pauses allowed
At least 30 min. cardio - 3/21 - 0 pauses allowed
10 pushups/day - 3/21 - 3 pauses left
2 minutes of planks per day - 3/21 - 3 pauses left
50 crunches and 20 reverse crunches per day - 3/21 - 3 pauses left

Hope you all have a great day and weekend (in case I don't get a chance to check back in).

Hugs,