numbers so far.

Well, it has been a hectic few weeks for us here, so I am sorry that I have not posted the numbers for the last two weeks until now.  I didn't get numbers for Kim or Karina the last week, and Bret is now out of the competition.  I also have slacked off a ton and no had much motivation with my busy scedule...anywho...here are the current numbers for what I have:

Katie: 268

Kristi: 267

Millie: 266

Zenna: 260

Rachel: 259

Amy: 239

Jake: 233

Karina: 191

Kim: 183

Cami: 131

How is everyone doing?  I am a little burnt out with competing, and don't really have a chance, but still like that I am implimenting most of the things.  I don't know if I will make it 10 more weeks!  Let us know how you are doing....some of us need motivation!

One big one, or three minis?!

So, somebody mentioned breaking this competition into months and I want to know everyone's thoughts on it. Jake's tracker has 15 weeks, so we could easily go five weeks, and then start completely over with a new 5 weeks and so on. If we do $5 each time it's $15 total, but I don't know how everyone feels about that. I'm looking for feedback, suggestions, thoughts, different ideas. Or we can keep it how it is and none of you will have a chance to pass me up!!

Finally Chocolate!!

So I have been looking for a yummmy chocolate treat that is under 100 calories and I finally found one!! It is only 58 calories! per muffin!! so here is the recipe:

1 3/4 c oats

3 egg whites

3/4 c baking cocoa

1/2 c applesauce

1 tsp vanilla

1/2 c plain yogurt or greek yogurt

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1 c Hot water

1 c sugar substitute-- (I did add a little regular sugar like 3/4 sub and 1/4 regular)

put in blender or in food processor and blend- stir in 1/4 c chocolate chips and put into muffin pan and throw in a 350 degree oven for 10 mins, then take out and add 1/4 c chocolate chips on top put back in oven and cook for 2-5 mins. (I had to cook them for 6-7 more mins) when toothpick comes out clean they are done!! if you make 24 they are only 58 calories each!! and I think it said if you make 12 big muffins they are 116 calories!! Enjoy!!

This is just a test. I think I figured out this blog thing! I am a little slow! I hope everyone is doing better than me! haha Water is killing me!

Week Two Results so far!

I will edit this as I get more numbers turned in. So far here it is:

Katie: 134

Kristi: 133

Mom: 132

Racehl: 131

Zenna: 130

Amy: 125

Karina: 124

Kim: 123

Jake: 113

Bret: 94

Cami: 85

I know that some of you are still not able to post on the blog. I will send you another invite, that may be the problem...you have to try it with the link soon after you get it or it will expire. I am not really good at this stuff, sorry. I hope you are all feeling healthier. I know I am...except on my free day when I eat all the sweets I can....not sure if that is counterproductive....but it sure tastes good! I did a Yoga class last week and I realized that I am the most unflexable person I know...except for Jake who can't even cross his legs. Good luck this week! Send your reports to Amy next week and I will get them up faster. It is my last name, then my first initial, then 15, at gmail. Thanks!

The hardest things for me

So I thought it would be fun to hear how everyone is doing. I am struggling the most with the water. I also get sick of thinking of fruits and veggies. What works for your home and how are you getting all your stuff in, or not! Jake has found me frequently drinking from a measuring cup to because that is the only way I can keep track of my water....or by the number of times I visit the John. I know that I am really bad at drinking water anyway, so this has been a great thing for me to focus on. When I got sick the first week I had just filled up with a huge salad and had been eating all sorts of veggies....needless to say, after having it come back up I didn't feel much like vegtables for quite a while. Jake and I like to make smoothies a lot, and that helps us get lots of fruits fast. We even tried putting carrots and spinach in them and the kids never even know.

Anyway, let us know what you are trying and what works and if you are even having fun!