Aunt Rachel's Week 5

I guess I need to specify which Rachel is posting here!  It's Aunt Rachel this time :)
So I had high hopes for this week- and in some things I did really well- I drank LOTS of water, actually made myself exercise while I was there (gotta love Jillian DVD's in the meadow), and ate as many fruits & veggies as I could at meals.  On the other hand, my goal for not eating the sweets there was dashed- I did good the first couple days, but I just couldn't resist s'mores, homemade ice cream, and birthday cake! :)  And since we were up late, I snacked late.  So those two were my down fall.
I didn't keep track of points, but I'm guessing it was around 150, after all the treats.  Grrr...
I did do the challenge though- I think all but 2 days I avoided crackers and granola bars.  Yay for me :)
So here's to  new week- of keeping track of points, pf exercising regularly, and of just saying "NO!" to sweets!  I feel so much better when I do those things!
Have a great week!

Week 6 Challenge

Hey ya'll!  Here is the challenge for this week:
Try new foods!  For each new food or recipe you try you can earn 5 extra points.  These foods need to be "whole foods"- not new granola bars or cereals unless it's a recipe you're trying out.  The last time I did this challenge I went to the grocery store and got a bunch of exotic fruits and tried all 5 in the same day to get all the points.  SO you can do it that way, or you can try all new recipes.  I think I'll go that route this week since I've exhausted new foods to try!
Good luck!!!

Rach's Week 4

So I didn't even keep track of my points this week.  It was a crazy week, I was sick, and craving chocolate every second of the day and gave in more than once...oops (probably not the best thing to be eating when I am sick)!

I am determined to do better this next week even with you all at the Weber!!  I miss you all already, but am rooting for you here at home!
LOVE YOU ALL!!! Let's go team!!

Rach's Week 3

So I got 150 points my first week. What got me was the sweets and the exercising, oh and the eating after 8! haha We are doing awesome though!
I can definitely tell that this is going to be worth it though!!! I can feel a difference already! :)
Keep up the good work!

Week 5 Challenge

So the challenge for this week was originally supposed to be to try all new foods- but since we are at the Weber this week, I am switching for a different challenge.
The challenge for this week is.....
Eliminate your fitness related vice-  this could mean anything from the TV you watch when you're bored, the diet coke you rely on, the cold cereal or granola bars your snack on instead of fruits & veggies, or takes away from your overall fitness.  You get to decide.
I for one am going to try to eliminate granola bars & crackers- that's what I rely on instead of sweets when I am having a craving.  And I rely on those instead of fruits & veggies to keep me going.  This will be especially hard this week at the Weber since there will be plenty of granola bars & crackers to choose from I'm sure, and not so many fruits & veggies.  I will be bringing a supply with me!
For each day your eliminate your fitness related vice, you gain 5 points- for a total of 35 points this week!
Can't wait to spend the week with you, Kaylee & Julene.  But Rachel, we will MISS you!!!

Kaylee's Week 3

This week, I failed!! I was so nervous about my marathon that I basically stuffed my face all week. (The carbo loading did pay off, but all the cake probably was unnecessary;) ) This is my week though!! I'm back on track and I'm excited to report next week!! PS. I like this little mini blog:)

Julene's Week 3

Hey girls!

I am so excited to be doing this! I have to be perfectly honest, I didn't keep track of anything last week. I decided it's hard to do when you are on vacation.  I am finding that the exercise and fruits and veggies come fairly easy to me. I have to force myself to drink all of that water, but I have been getting into the habit and I know it's good for me.  I am the worst at vitamins so there is a lot of room for improvement in that area.  Eating after 8 and no sweets is a challenge as well, but I love trying to do it.  I am with Rachel on the weight thing...as a matter of fact, I never weigh myself, because then I would become obsessed:) and I am already obsessed with running so I don't want to turn psychotic! So, beginning this week, I am officially keeping track of my points and will post every week.  I am glad Rachel said we can save our sweet for next week at the Weber. I am definitely saving up!  I am excited we get extra pts. for eating raw this week, because this time of year, raw fresh is the best:)