10,000 Steps A Day

Howdy y'all!

How are y'all doing?

I have noticed that I am quite sedentary. I sit at my desk all day long and only leave for a few minutes each day. I work out 2 - 3 times week, but I feel that since I eat a lot (hehehe), I can and should be more active. My friend's job was doing a competitive health project - each person had to walk 10, 000 steps a days and who ever was most diligent and also lost the most weight won! I walked with her one day and was surprised to see how much walking 10, 000 steps entails.

I was sold.

I have ordered my Fitbit Zip and once it gets here, I will begin to walk 10, 000 steps.

Who will join me?

Be well,

Funke

Start date- April 14th

Hello everyone,

Happy to be here ;)

I'm starting off at 92kg and hope to shed at least 20kg before 2015

So help me Lord..

Crawling back

I went to the gym for the first time in 7 months today. I only walked for 30 mins but it felt good. Last time i weighed myself last month, i was 149lbs. I have been scared ever since to weigh myself because i have not been eating right. I'm finally ready to get back to been healthy. One day at a time.

Bumight

CW: 139

I'm going to start working out next week. Primarily to put on muscle. My goal weight is around 140-145.
It's also time to start training abs! Yay!!!

Green Smoothies

Hell Everyone!

How are y'all doing?

Late last year, I discovered Green Smoothies. Since then, I have even done a 3 day smoothie cleanse with great results. I have noticed an increased in energy, better sleep and improved bowel regularity (yep! it's all about the fiber!!!).

I decided to share some of my favorites green smoothie recipes in case anyone wanted to try. I make mine to be filling and balanced. I also add ginger and sometime cayenne pepper as the mood strikes me. Enjoy!

1. Beginner's Green Smoothie
1 cup Spinach
1 cup frozen fruit (pineapple or mango) or 1 banana (frozen)
1 - 1.5 cups of Unsweetened almond milk
1 teaspoon of Almond butter
1 teaspoon Chia seeds
1 teaspoon milled Flax seeds

Note: Eat this with two eggs for a balanced meal.

2. Protein Green Smoothie
1 cups of  Spinach/Kale/Swiss Chard
1/4 - 1/2 cup rolled oats (Old Fashioned)
1 cup frozen fruit
1 - 1.5 cups Unsweetened almond milk
1 serving Vanilla Protein Powder
1 teaspoon Almond butter
1 teaspoon chia seeds
1 teaspoon milled flax seeds.

Note: I use this as a light meal replacement or snack.

3. Low Carb Green Smoothie
2 cups Spinach/Kale/Swiss Chard
1/4 - 1/2 cup Old-Fashioned rolled oats
1 serving Low Carb protein powder (I'm currently using Cellucor Cor-Performance why in Whipped Vanilla).
1 tablespoon Chia seeds
1 tablespoon MCT oil (or other fat or choice e.g  Almond Butter or an Avocado)
1 - 1.5 cups Unsweetened Almond milk (for more calories use Coconut Milk)

Note: This has no fruits and is great for people watching their sugar intake (My personal fave)

4. Post-Workout Recovery Green Smoothie
1 cup Spinach/Kale
1 - 1.5 cups Coconut Water (no added sugars)
1/2 - 1 frozen Banana
1 teaspoon Chia seeds

If y'all try it, let me know how it works out for you!

-Phunkie O

I'm In.

Hey y'all,

I see this page is back to being active. I'm always down for accountability with my fitness and nutrition goals. Will be back to post in full detail.


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OK, i'm BACK! After our challenge ended, I did gain some weight back. I have now started implementing holistic approaches to help me lose fat (not necessarily weight, there's a difference!). I'm working on my sleep, stress and diet. While my weight on the scale hasn't changed much, I have seen inches lost all over my body. In April, I will do a green smoothie challenge!

Be well,

Funke

Bumight: End of February

Weight: 150

I really dont want to keep track of weight loss this season because I'm not really doing anything. I'm participating in the RCCG fast, and as such I dont have the energy for intense workouts at all. I guess its because I eat 1.5 times a day that my weight has been slowly falling off, but I am not eating "clean" foods per se.
I eat my rice, and swallows, because I need the energy from those carbs to fuel me during the day.

so I'm down roughly another 10 Ibs this month, I guess fasting and prayer really works!
lol

ISHA: I'm in!

I haven't been following this space. I logged in now and noticed all the activity. Bumight, I'm in! I will be checking in and giving accountability report. I did a 'Trimmer in 21' Challenge with Adura in January. Learnt a whole lot. God help me to keep on track.

Bumight: Mid february

Weight: 155.5

Bust: 35.5

waist: 28.8

Hips: 39.5

Thighs:20, 20

so I guess I'm on track to lose the last 5.5 Ibs this month.

happy valentine's day folks!

Bumight: End of the first Month

I was having a random conversation with the boo and I said something to the extent that I'm losing 10 Ibs in January. So it stuck. I told myself my goal for January was to be down 10 Ibs. In the last two weeks I worked out more consistently (5 -6 times/week) but the biggest challenge was keeping my meals under control. I made concerted efforts to eat more lean meats and less carbs and I think that was what paid off more.
Was down a total of 8 Ibs this month

Weight: 162
Waist: 29.8
Hips: 40.5
thighs: 21, 20.5

o well, for february, I'm aiming for 10 Ibs as well!