Sunday, September 30, 2007

Tell us about Week #3...

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Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Recipe Exchange

Sorry ladies, I know this post is up late... so we'll extend it to Thursday to share a recipe with the group and get your points for the daily calendar! Click "comments" and add your recipe!

Week Three Daily Calendar

Monday: Don't eat out today
Tuesday: Drink all of your water
Wednesday: go to www.fitinsix.blogspot.com and share a great recipe with the group
Thursday: Eat all of your vegetables today
Friday: Eat something off the bad food list and don't subtract any points!!
Saturday: Have a 30-45 minute cardio workout
Sunday: go to www.fitinsix.blogspot.com and tell us about your week!

Sunday, September 23, 2007

Tell us about Week #2.....

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Monday, September 17, 2007

Week Two Daily Calendar

Monday: Whilst online sending us your points go here http://www.calorieking.com/tools/quiz/ and take one of these fun health quizzes
Tuesday: Do not succumb to your addiction today
Wednesday: Eat all of your protein
Thursday: Get 15-20 minutes of cardio in today
Friday: Eat all of your fruit
Saturday: Eat something off the bad food list and don't subtract any points! :)
Sunday: Go to the blog and tell us about your week

Saturday, September 15, 2007

Tell us about your week.....

This is the post dedicated to questions, discussions and your thoughts on your week! Click comments and start typing.....

Sunday, September 9, 2007

Getting to know you....

Tell us about yourself... click the "comments" link and then type! We're excited to meet you!

Week One Daily Calendar

Monday: Eat all of your vegetables
Tuesday: Drink all of your water
Wednesday: Read your spiritual/self-enlightening book
Thursday: Take time to spend with your family today
Friday: Get 20-30 minutes of cardio today
Saturday: Eat something on the bad food list and don't subtract any points!
Sunday: Go to the blog and tell us about your first week! (if you don't have internet at home, switch with another day that you've got internet access so you can still achieve the goals..)

This first week is strictly "Fit in Six," allowing everyone to get used to (or continue...) eating healthy and being active. Next week we'll start the first mini-competition in addition to "Fit in Six."

Saturday, September 8, 2007

Serving Size Examples

Grains
  • 1 slice of wholegrain bread
  • 1/2 bun, small bagel or English muffin
  • 4 small crackers or 1 tortilla
  • 1 oz ready-to-eat wholegrain cereal
  • 1/2 cup cooked cereal, rice or pasta

Vegetables

  • 1 cup raw leafy vegetables
  • 1 1/2 cups raw chopped vegetables
  • 1/2 cup cooked vegetables
  • 1/2-3/4 cup vegetable juice

Fruits

  • 1 medium apple, orange, banana
  • 1/2 cup canned fruit (in own juice)
  • 1/4 cup dried fruit
  • 3/4 cup fruit juice (unsweetened)
  • 1/4 medium avacado

Milk

  • 1 cup (8 fl. oz) milk/soy (enriched)/yogurt
  • 1 1/2 oz cheese or 1/2 cup cottage cheese

Meat & Beans

  • 2-3 oz (cooked) lean meat/poultry/fish
  • 2 eggs or 7 oz of tofu or 1/4 cup nuts
  • 1 cup (cooked) dried beans or chickpeas
  • 4 Tbsp peanut butter or 1/2 cup nuts/seeds