Week 1
Guidelines:
Often times people, especially those that struggle with weight, can confuse being hungry for being thirsty. To help retrain your brain, drink at least an 8oz glass of water before each time you eat weather its a meal or just a snack. (adding some crystal light or lemon for flavor is ok) Also take a moment to think about what you really want before you have it so that you don't fall into the trap of grazing.
78% Successful
Latest Results Feedback
Successful: 21 Feb 10 by kmaxwell08
"I drink a glass of water while preparing the meal or waiting for the meal ..."
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Successful: 21 Feb 10 by moti_bkk
"It's true!!! Sometimes I think I was hungry, after I drank a glass of ..."
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Successful: 19 Feb 10 by dixiechic322
"I have been making sure to drink at least 4 16 oz bottles of water daily."
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Successful: 19 Feb 10 by MJPrich
"I did very well on this part"
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Weeks 1 to 6
Guidelines:
The FDA reccomends that people consume a bare mimimum of 1100 calories a day to maintain proper metabolic function. If you eat less than that your body starts to work inefficiently and you could risk serious damage to your body.
89% Successful
Latest Results Feedback
Successful: 26 Mar 10 by MJPrich
"I think my average for the week was there. If I was below, it was withing ..."
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Failed: 24 Mar 10 by brads_wife
"YIKES! Last night I went out with some friends, behaved myself, and then ..."
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Successful: 13 Mar 10 by LANEYLOO
"loads of vegies"
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Weeks 1 to 6
Guidelines:
Protein keeps you feeling satisfied throughout the day so your less likely to give in to temptation. Protein is also the key thing your body taps into to build muscle and burn fat so the more you get the better.
56% Successful
Latest Results Feedback
Failed: 27 Mar 10 by The Next Number
"Still have difficulty eating enough protein."
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Successful: 26 Mar 10 by MJPrich
"That was so hard at first - now it is easier."
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Failed: 05 Mar 10 by LANEYLOO
"not really sure on this one but next week Im gonna do a week of atkins ..."
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Successful: 20 Feb 10 by mydearlily
"increasing protein intake seems to work with with me :-)"
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Weeks 1 to 6
Guidelines:
The FDA reccomends for weight loss that aproximately 20% or your total calories come from fat, 30% come from protein and 50% come from carbs. Use the pie chart in the food diary to monitor your intake and adjust accordingly over the day. (ex. If your breakfast was mostly carbs like cereal or oatmeal then make your lunch high protein like a steak salad.) To pass this challenge it doesn't have to be exact as long as your ratios are within about 1-3% of the guidelines. If it does deviate slightly its best that the percentage is higher for protein and lower for fat and carbs.
48% Successful
Latest Results Feedback
Successful: 27 Mar 10 by The Next Number
"I'm saying yes as this is about as close as I can get to the appropriate ..."
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Failed: 07 Mar 10 by OperaBeauty
"THis one is so hard, I am working on it"
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Failed: 05 Mar 10 by LANEYLOO
"see above"
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Failed: 16 Feb 10 by PMCFLA
"the omega 3 oil basically takes my entire allotment of fat...really do ..."
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Weeks 1 to 6
Guidelines:
Keep a log of everything you eat. No matter how insignificant something may seem it all adds up and factors in to how your body uses it.
82% Successful
Latest Results Feedback
Successful: 26 Mar 10 by MJPrich
"100% - that is key for me."
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Successful: 13 Mar 10 by LANEYLOO
"even though it was sunday !"
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Week 2
Guidelines:
Pick one day of the week to have something you've been wanting to indulge in like that scoop of ice cream or that slice of pizza and plan your day around being able to have it and still stay within the 20/30/50 ratio.
84% Successful
Latest Results Feedback
Successful: 28 Feb 10 by The Next Number
"Don't really do this, but Friday the 26th I did eat something brought in ..."
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Successful: 27 Feb 10 by kmaxwell08
"went out to our favorite mexican restaraunt and had a margarita and ch ..."
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Successful: 26 Feb 10 by MJPrich
"We are looking forward to enchiladas tonight!"
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Successful: 25 Feb 10 by LANEYLOO
"too many weight watcher puddings but been really good this week sos far!"
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Week 3
Guidelines:
Keep crunchy veggies handy to munch on when temptation starts to get to you. Instead of reaching for that candy bar between meals grab some carrot sticks, celery, or any other crunchy vegetable you like and munch until the craving subsides.
83% Successful
Latest Results Feedback
Successful: 07 Mar 10 by kmaxwell08
"I have baby carrots in the fridge and I have been enjoying grapefruit, ..."
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Successful: 07 Mar 10 by The Next Number
"Rarely much in between, use my planned snacks instead."
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Successful: 05 Mar 10 by MJPrich
"Celery and apples are my go to crunch. I did have some triscuits and ..."
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Successful: 05 Mar 10 by LANEYLOO
"asparagus is a new veg for me cooked with butter mixed spice, and tabasco ..."
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Week 4
Guidelines:
Pick two days of the week to have something you've been wanting to indulge in and plan like you did before.
82% Successful
Latest Results Feedback
Successful: 14 Mar 10 by The Next Number
"Don't need to indulge 2 days a week. I am satisfied with how and what ..."
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Successful: 14 Mar 10 by Sherlock76
"Popcorn yum!"
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Successful: 13 Mar 10 by LANEYLOO
"had a tiny piece of sticky toffe pudding (but only same amount of calories ..."
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Successful: 10 Mar 10 by brads_wife
"Skinny Cow is the most wonderful treat ever!"
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Week 5
Guidelines:
For at least one meal everyday this week don't have any meat or fish. You can challenge yourself to find some really delicious vegetarian recipes like eggplant parmesian or portabella mushroom soup.
70% Successful
Latest Results Feedback
Failed: 21 Mar 10 by kmaxwell08
"Man! I just had cereal! I keep forgetting about this one!"
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Successful: 21 Mar 10 by The Next Number
"I am saying yes as I guess I didn't realize to do this on this week. I ..."
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Successful: 20 Mar 10 by brads_wife
"Portabello "philly cheese steak" style sandwiches!"
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Successful: 19 Mar 10 by MJPrich
"Black Bean Tacos were great!"
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Week 6
Guidelines:
Go out to eat one day this week to celebrate your progress in this challenge and plan for it so that your still in your 20/30/50 ratio. There are alot of great resaurants that have the nutritional info available online so you can plan what your going to have the night before. If your concerned about the portions being to big you can always agree to split with a friend or request that they pack half of it up before they serve it to you. If you do it the second way you get to celebrate all over again the next day at home.
85% Successful
Latest Results Feedback
Successful: 27 Mar 10 by kmaxwell08
"I learned to do this the last time I was in this challenge, and I have ..."
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Failed: 27 Mar 10 by The Next Number
"This will have to wait for a couple of weeks."
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Successful: 26 Mar 10 by MJPrich
"Doing that today!!! Black bean burgers with pedal pusher."
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Successful: 24 Mar 10 by brads_wife
"Girls Night Out ~ last night! I had an iced coffee, one of my favorite ..."
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