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Team H ~ Hard Body Hooligans! Let the Games BEGIN!

Welcome to Team H, aka, Hard Body Hooligans! 

Here's the list of our Team Members:

FazerChic (Team Captain)
Shaye1984
M3lody
Feifei777
Veevee                        
Twood621
Tmattamouros
Vicki8seekers
Blondbeaty

First and foremost, click here for our very own name tags!!  They look great!

With that said, let's get to know each other a little bit.  I figured out throw out a few questions for you to answer. 

1. What's your name or nickname you prefer to go by?

2. What's your age?  (Don't worry...it's all in fun, you don't really have to tell us if you don't want to)

3. What goals do you have as far as using this website?

4. What are some personal challenges you are facing that you may need a push with?

5. How motivated are you for this challenge?

6. What's the one thing you want your teammates to 'push you' with?

7. Tell us all something positive about yourself.

8. Share a unique thing about yourself.  Can be anything! Be creative. 

9.  Do you have kids? Married?  Divorced?  Etc.....

10. Are you READY???

Let's go team!! Let's have some FUN and motivate each other!!!!!

heres the link to the old thread just to keep everybody in the loop :)

1. Name~Rachel


2. Age~29


3. My goals for this website are to help me lose another 34 pounds before I turn 30 next July. I am doing this by trying to eat healthier and to get more exercise.


4. The personal challenges I am facing are the motivation to work out 4-5 days a week. I can usually fit it in 2-3 days a week. The problem comes from working full time, commuting, cooking dinner, spending time with kids. My kids are so important to me and I hate taking time away from them to make myself better. I would much rather spend the time making their lives better. I know eventually me being healthier will make their lives better I just feel I am being selfish, if that makes sense. I guess I need to find ways to incorporate exercise with my kids. I guess I took the long way around to get to that but that would have to be my personal challenge.


5. I am very motivated for this challenge. I needed a way to "spice" things up. I have been getting kind of complacent and I need a little kick in the behind. :)


6. I am not sure what the team can push me with but if you guys figure something out just push me on that. ;)


7. I have a great laugh, smile, and happy personality!!!! I know that is 3 things but they all go together. I love being HAPPY!!! and I am generally a happy person. When I get down I get very upset with myself b/c I don't like to be sad/angry/unhappy.


8. Unique thing about myself~Hmmmmmm....I might have to get back to you on that one. {{tick tock, tick tock, tick tock}} OK I figured something out. I am very quirky!!! I love to have fun and just be silly. I love to make people laugh and brighten their day anyway that I can. (Psst, don't tell anyone but I am probably in the wrong profession)


9. I have been married for 5 years. I have a 10 year old and a 3 year old. My husband is a wonderful man who has taken my oldest son on as his own and is truly a kind hearted man. I love him dearly!!!!!  We several fish but no other pets.


10. Am I ready? "What you talking about?"Am I ready?
OH YEAH!!!!! BRING IT ON!!!!!!!!!!!

My name is Tonya.  I don't have a nickname.

I am 30 years old.

My goals are to lose 90.8 more lbs and retain a new healthy lifestyle and learn how to eat right with the proper mix of exercise.  I want to be able to maintain my website and receive the support necessary to do this.  I have received a lot of support already and I have only been using the website for a week.  I want to continue to jump right in with both feet per se.

I would like to increase my muscle toning exercises and continue to stay on tract of losing weight.  I walk daily and want to continue that even on the days that I do not feel like I have enough energy or motivation.  Therefore, if any of ya see me slacking then feel free to give me a kick in the behind to get me going :).


I am very motivated for this challenge.  I figure this is the best way to get involved and going beings how I am new to this website.  I want to enjoy the weight loss process and change my lifestyle to be able to keep it off and maintain my weight loss without gaining it back.


I am usually self motivated so I am not sure what I will need a push with but if I start to get de motivated then please give me a push to keep moving.  If I get discouraged I would like some encouragement and some bring me up words :).


I enjoy helping others and laughing.  I make crafts and other various items to give to charities and other organizations to help raise money. 


I enjoy skydiving and adventurous activities.

I am married and we have been trying to have kids for the past five years without success.  I have polycystic ovarian syndrome and plan on keep trying.  I have had one miscarriage :(.


Bring it On!! I am overly ready to jump right in!!

The Games Begin!

The first challenge has been posted! And guess what? It's all about YOU! Yeah, I said it, you! Think it looks easy? Think again. It's a lot harder than you think to constantly remember to take care of yourself first but it's something we should all strive to do.

Numbers and Points and Spreadsheets, Oh my!

Neeners has created a spreadsheet for the teams to keep track of their points for this challenge! It will be made available to every team Captain as well as any Player who would like to keep their information private. If you prefer, you can just give your Captain your total points each week.  More on this later. 

Don't worry about it now!  Let's just get started today :)  Do what you want.   Do more later... if you want!  It's all about {{{you}}} ~ Your Goals & Your Health :)

Team Leaders & Coordinators Take Note!

Every team will be getting a brand new bundle of joy in the form of a team coordinator! Their job will be to help Team Captains answer Players questions & keep every one focused :)  More informaton coming soon, so stay tuned :)

hi Fazerchic! Would it be possible to get you to start a journal or preferably get an e-mail address from you? We don't want you to miss out on the updates that get sent every day to all the team captains :)

Thanks!

Ok, here I go!

1....my name is Vicki, Vic, Victoria, or you with the face!

2. I'm 26, but I've always felt generations older....I was born in the wrong time period!

3.  My goal for this website is to lose weight, and be healthy. I've always yo-yo'd for a lot of reasons, and I just want to look in the mirror and not cringe!

4. My personal challenges are many and great! haha j/k. The hardest part for me is food. I love it. I struggle because I feel you only live once....but at the same time, I want to be skinny in this life! haha so basically I exercise just to eat! I need to break that though.

5. I'm a pretty darn motivated person! Better at motivating, than being motivated, but we'll see!

6. To eat better, make healthier choices...and break my ice-cream addiction! also, to try new things for my workouts.

7. Something positive? I'm a great person to know. I'm very loyal, and will do anything for someone I care about!

8. I love to sing. I made a demo cd to send around the music biz...I had just finished it when I met my ex and got pregnant. All of the cd's are dusty on a shelf now.

9. I have one gorgeous daughter! She's 5, and knows everything. She is one of the best things to ever happen to me! I am 'single' on tax forms, but I have a signifigant other, Travis. Been together 3 years, and own a house and hopefully a dog soon. I'm sure he'll pop the question in the next year! haha

10. I'm ready! I want to beat the crap out of everyone else that have been talking smack! haha!!

1. What's your name? Teresa
2. What's your age?  26
3. What goals do you have as far as using this website?  It´s been hard for me to get ride of these last 20 pounds I need to loose and with CC I´ve been able to control a lot better what I eat.
4. What are some personal challenges you are facing that you may need a push with? My serious addiction with chocolate!!
5. How motivated are you for this challenge? Right now I´m pretty motivated, but I´ve my ups and downs...
6. Tell us all something positive about yourself. When I make goals to myself I´m always really determined to reach them.
7. Share a unique thing about yourself.  Can be anything! Be creative.  hum...not easy. I never leave the house without a black elastic pony tail holder arround my wrist. Unique?
8.  Do you have kids? Married?  Divorced? I´m married, two kids (7 and 2 years old )
9. Are you READY??? SURE I AM!

1. What's your name or nickname you prefer to go by?    Melody

2. What's your age?  (Don't worry...it's all in fun, you don't really have to tell us if you don't want to)   42

3. What goals do you have as far as using this website?

My goal initially was to lose weight which there have been a few road blocks, but learning to live healthy, eat healthy and play healthy have manifested.

4. What are some personal challenges you are facing that you may need a push with?

Patience. I gained what I lost and lost the patience to lose again.

5. How motivated are you for this challenge?

I'd say I am a good team player and failry well motivated.

6. What's the one thing you want your teammates to 'push you' with?

Keeping focused with the games and dieting. I have spouts where I am terribly busy and will need to bereminded to tow the line.


7. Tell us all something positive about yourself.

My faith in God is my strongest vice. I think I have a good sense of humor.

8. Share a unique thing about yourself.  Can be anything! Be creative.  

Nothing unique here, I'm your average Joe.

Oh wait... my husband tells me (and it true) that if I put my mind to doing something, I do it--- no matter what. So I guess my determination is my uniqueness.

9.  Do you have kids? Married?  Divorced?  Etc.... Two children with disabilities, who are the lights of my life, from a previous marriage. Remarried to my soul mate with three cats and several fish.

10. Are you READY??? As ready as I can be....lets GO!

GIMME AN H
GIMME AN H
GIMME AN H
GO HOOLIGANS!

1. What's your name or nickname you prefer to go by? My name is Holly.. middle name Shaye.. you can call me by either.

2. What's your age?  (Don't worry...it's all in fun, you don't really have to tell us if you don't want to) I'm 22 years old

3. What goals do you have as far as using this website? I love this website and I would like to use this as my motivation to lose weight. Once I lose all the weight, I will use this website to help me maintain my weight.

4. What are some personal challenges you are facing that you may need a push with? I am horrible on the weekends. I really need to do better at that. I also need to get more in the groove of exercising.

5. How motivated are you for this challenge? Pretty darn motivated!

6. What's the one thing you want your teammates to 'push you' with? Weekends

7. Tell us all something positive about yourself. Hmmm... I'm a friendly person..??

8. Share a unique thing about yourself.  Can be anything! Be creative.  I once designed a T-shirt for a bowling ally.

9.  Do you have kids? Married?  Divorced?  Etc..... I am not married, but have one son (1 year old) and live with his father.

10. Are you READY??? OH YEA!!

Okay.. I have a question.. Garnett said the first Challenge has been posted.. I can't find it. Or was is just to answer the questions about ourselves? Anyone know where it is?

I can't find them eitehr!

http://www.calorie-count.com/forums/post/1376 1.html

Found em', Thanks twood!

*Personal Goals* ~ Your *Hopes & Dreams* 

Do part or Do All ~ Just thinking about your goals counts towards Personal and Team Points! 

Let's figure out where we are and get it jotted down some place so you can see what has changed when we do this again 6 weeks from now! 

• In your personal records or your journal.  
• You can share it with your team if you want, but remember the thread will be read by the public!
• Don't hesitate to keep this information personal and private...  Afterall, it's all about {{{u}}}

Remember teams!  Gentle Encouragement & Support ~ No one should ever feel pressured to share *personal or sensitive information* about themselves.  This is usually really private stuff we don't share with anyone... so no pressure...   
  

This is NOT a test!!!  You do NOT have to answer each question in writing!!!  It is just a guideline for your thoughts ~ to help you think about your goals ~ that's all.  Ready to start?

• a)  *Weight* a Minute!!!
  • Do you want to gain, maintain or lose weight?  I want to lose then maintain of course !
  • Do you Like to Weigh yourself & How Often? I try to weigh myself every day. Doesn't work cuz I'm not psycho about it though. I hate it!
  • Have you been thinking about changing what you do I've been wanting to change for awhile. I have the knowledge, I'm just lazy sometimes. That feeling of you only live once gets ahold of me!
  • Take a moment to write down, in some personal place, just what you do, why and what you would like to change over the next 6 weeks? I count calories, always logging in the journal. Tend to skip out on weekends, though. Over the next 6 weeks, I need to incorporate more fruits, veggies, and good carbs and protein into my diet. I need to get my weights out again, and get back into my good routine. I need to LAY off the ice cream!
  • If you don't get weighed, that's ok!  Sometimes it's better to put the scales in storage!  The point is to figure out what you do and why!  Then let's keep doing it as long as it works for us in our lives :)  Everyone adjusts what they do when something quits working!  Including Weighing ourselves :)
• b) *Get Up & Move*
  • Do you Exercise and How? I generally do 3 times a week. Cardio for 1/2 hour or more and weight training....2 muscle groups a workout. I have an elliptical and treadmill, weight bench with weights. I also try to walk on breaks, and be active whenever I see an opportunity
  • Do any activity intentionally during the weekdays or on weekends?  I do alot! I do little exercises at my desk or in the car, and I walk on breaks!
  • Have you been thinking about changing what you do? I have. I know what to do, I just have to do it!
  • Take a moment to write down, in some personal place, just what you do, why and what you would like to change over the next 6 weeks? I really, really want to do SOMETHING new for cardio, especially. I need to spice things up and get out of my comfort zone. So, I would like to try one new thing a week for my cardio
  • If you have already thought about this and intentionally avoid a formal Exercise Plan, that's ok!  Sometimes it's better to just get up and move spontaneously!  The point is to figure out what you do and why!  Then let's keep doing it as long as it works for us in our lives :)  Everyone adjusts what they do when something quits working!  Including How & When we Exercise :)
• c)  *Eating Well & Appropriately*
  • Do you know follow a formal meal plan or eat spontaneously throughout the days? A little bit of both. I get hungry off schedule sometimes. But I basically try to eat 4-6 smaller meals a day.
  • Have you been thinking about changing what you do That's why I'm here!
  • Take a moment to write down, in some personal place, just what you do, why and what you would like to change over the next 6 weeks? I really really need to get better things in me. Learn how to get meals planned that are yummy and healthy. The whole family needs this.
  • If you eat a specific way for personal, religious or health reasons and won't be changing a thing, that's ok!  We all have to do what works for us!  The point is to figure out what you do and why!  Then let's keep doing it as long as it works for us in our lives :)  Everyone adjusts what they do when something quits working!  Including Weighing ourselves :)
• d) Strive to *Be Happy* 
  • Enjoy!
  • Do you have any other *Health* Related Goals
  • Life Goals?
  • Happy Making Goals?
  • Now's the time to just take a minute someplace quiet and get your goals recorded somewhere :)
• e) Our *Daily Goals*
  • regular points for
    • recording what you normally do each day or week
    • What would you like Change over the Next 6 weeks
  • Bonus Points available for doing your normal thing this week!
    • points for each regular *goal* you do
    • up to 5 Goals for the week count
  • Bonus Points available for doing 1 something *extra*
    • whatever your *heart* desires :)

Ok, I have posted all of the answers to the challenge questions in my journal.  And I also track my activity and food log daily on this website along with tracking it on my computer.  So where does the points come into play.  I am a little confused on this can anyone provide guidance here??

m3lody,

No problem sorry that I didn't get a chance to post it here when you asked.  I was trying to finish up the journal entries and work on going to sleep.  I work midnights and have yet to go to sleep yet.  So I am on my way and I will see you all this afternoon/early evening.

challenge 2

*Nutrition 101* ~ *Google Me This* Sir Links~a~Lot! 

Hmmm....  Wonders...  Just what is *Nutrition* all about?

Btw, what is your Favorite Fruit or Veggie? 

• United2gether's Favorite Fruit is Cherries
• Lookie Lookie what she found when she Googled just 2 simple words: Cherries Nutrition 
• Google yours and share your fav link with your team!
• We all win from finding & sharing information with each other :) 

If you have questions ~ need help with *Googling* or *Posting a Link to your Team Thread* or something ~ chat it up with your Team!  


My favorite fruit are strawberries! a cool page was here: http://www.organicfood.com.au/Content_Common/ pg-strawberries -information.seo

My fav veggies are califlower and broccoli! Or corn! Or carrots! haha This is a hard one, though...there are SO many great sites! a good one is here: http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=food spice&dbid= 13 

Part 3

Something *Old* ~ Something *New* ~ No Longer Blue!


Although we may not recognize that our food preferences *morph* as we count our calories ~ we wondered.... How Have Your Tastes Changed? 


Have you ever used the *food log* ~ a calorie-count way cool tool? Wanna try it?

I use it all the time, and love it!

• Oldies we thought were Goodies!
  • Think back to before you came to calorie-count.  Just what was your most favorite meal of all time?  It's Fettuccini alfredo from Olive Garden!
  • Log it! yea, it's bad!
  • Check the Nutritional Analysis! I should never eat this! LOADED with fat and cals....but damn, it's good!

• My New *Gotta Rave About It* Favorite!
  • Do you have a new favorite meal you really enjoy? Not really. Haven't been able to try all the new reciepes I've gotten, but i will
  • Log it!
  • Check the Nutritional Analysis!

• Surprised at all?  Realize Anything?  Have a Happy Making *epiphany*????? I pretty much already knew, but it's always good for a reminder!
  • Take a minute and write down your epiphany with your *Hopes & Dreams* Man, I have sooo many hopes and dreams! My biggest dream for weight/nutrition is to be able to eat right without even thinking about it. To be making good meals and choices for my family as well, and instilling it in my daughter as well, so she never has to struggle like I did all my life.
  • Share it with your team ~ if you dare ;)

omygosh you girls are just buzzin through this stuff.... Do we rock or what? *nods, nods* yup, wedo!

YOWZA!! I was just trying to figure out how to get everything coordinated and you guys are ROCKIN'!!!!!!!

I was thinking of putting the challenges in my journal to keep everything 'tidy' so to speak.  You guys could possibly respond to challenges in yours?  This might be an easier way to keep track of everyone's progress.  Waddya think??