weighin day and answers

todays weighin day so im at 256
and these are the questions the gagers were asked to answer.

1) How many spoonfuls of sugar are in one can of regular cola?
a- 1
b- 3
c- 5
d- 7
2) Substituting turkey for beef two times per week will save you how many calories?
a- 150
b- 250
c- 350
d- 450
3) Which fast food item has the most calories?
a- Bacon Double Cheeseburger
b- 22 oz chocolate shake
c- Medium order of french fries
d- Medium order of onion rings
4) How many jumping jacks would you have to do to burn off the calories in a pint of ice cream?a- 2000
b- 5000
c- 8000
d- 12000
5) What percentage of Americans eat fast food as a family meal at least once a week?
a- 10%
b- 29%
c- 52%
d- 70%
6) When should you have your first cholesterol screening?
a- At age 10.
b- At age 20.
c- At age 35.
d- At age 40.
e- It depends on your risk factors.
7) What percentage of your diet should fat make up?
a- About 10 percent of your daily calories.
b- About 20 percent of your daily calories.
c- About 30 percent of your daily calories.
d- About 40 percent of your daily calories.
e- There is no recommended amount of fat; you should strive to eat as little of it as possible.
8) How much exercise do you really need?
a- 45 minutes twice a week.
b- 30 minutes three or four days a week.
c- 60 minutes at least three or four days a week.
d- 30 minutes at least four or five days a week.
e- It depends on your age and overall physical-fitness level.
9) Which of the following is not a good approach to managing stress?
a- Talking directly to the person who is causing the stress.
b- Giving yourself a treat, like comfort food or a cocktail.
c- Accepting that there are things beyond your control.
d- Trying cognitive-behavioral therapy to learn new coping skills.
e- Working out regularly.
10) What is a healthy blood-pressure level?
a- 110/70.
b- 125/85.
c- 135/90.
d- 140/95.
e- 150/95.
11) What is a healthy body-mass index (BMI) measurement?
a- 17.5 or lower.
b- 18.5 or lower.
c- 18.5 to 24.9.
d- 25 to 29.9.
e- 30 to 34.9.
12) How many cups of fruit and vegetables should you eat daily?
a- At least one cup of fruit or vegetables.
b- One cup of fruit and one cup of vegetables.
c- One cup of fruit and 1 1/2 cups of vegetables, for a total of 2 1/2 cups.
d- Two cups of fruit and two cups of vegetables.
e- Four to five cups of fruit and vegetables.
13) What percentage of weight-loss ads contains false or unsupported claims?
a- 25 percent
b- 36 percent
c- 42 percent
d- 55 percent
e- 67 percent
14) How much weight loss is a safe and reasonable goal?a- Half a pound a weekb- A pound a weekc- Two pounds a weekd- Three pounds a weeke- More than three pounds a week
15) Some weight-loss products say they can prevent calories from being absorbed. What's the greatest amount of weight that can be lost using this method, according to experts?
a- One-third pound a week
b- One-half pound a week
c- One pound a week
d- None of the above
16) Some products, such as green tea extract, promise that they can cause you to "burn fat" without working out. How much do they really boost your metabolism?
a- 2 percent
b- 4 percent
c- 5 percent
d- 7 percent
17) Which of these claims should be a red flag about the safety or effectiveness of a weight-loss product?
a- It causes permanent weight loss
b- It helps the user lose more than three pounds a week for more than four weeks
c- Substantial weight loss occurs by wearing a device or rubbing a substance on the skin
d- All of the above
18) High-protein/low-carbohydrate diets are faulted because of their emphasis on saturated fats. What's another problem with these diets?
a- They can cause headaches
b- They can cause bad breath
c- They can make you feel tired and weak
d- All of the above
19) If you follow a low-fat diet, you don't have to watch your portions of which of these foods?
a- Pasta
b- Nonfat cookies
c- Nonfat chips
d- Whole-wheat bread
e- None of the above
20) Which items are examples of foods high in "healthy fats"?
a- Olive oil, peanut oil, canola oil, avocados, nuts and seeds
b- Safflower, corn, sunflower, soy and cottonseed oils
c- Fatty, cold-water fish (such as salmon, mackerel and herring), flaxseeds, flax oil and walnut
d- All of the above

1. Women who lift weights will get bulky muscles. F
2. "Spot reducing" (focusing on one area with exercises to see faster results in that one area) is possible. F
3. Exercise boosts brain power.T
4. No pain, no gain.F
5. Movement melts away stress.T
6. Exercise requires a hefty time commitment.F
7. If you exercise, you can eat whatever you want.F
8. There’s a magic bullet (quick fix) out there somewhere.F
9. Exercise gives you energy T
10. All excuses aside, it's actually not that hard to find some amount of time for fitness daily.T
11. You need a gym membership if you want your exercise routine to be most effective.F
12. People who have exercise partners stay with their programs and reach their goals more often than those who try to go it alone.T
13. Exercise helps ward off disease.T
14. Exercise is good for the heart.T
15. Pound for pound, muscle burns more calories at rest than body fat -- so you can eat more calories and still lose weight if you exercise regularly T

daily totals

ok ok ... i know i havent updated anything in almost 2 weeks. what can i say.... ive been busy.

it would be easier if i had my own computer though. i have not been doing very well drinking and exercise wise, and i have yet to figure out how to eat healthy on a very miniscule budget, so i am going to make up a new list of workouts to do inside and will be making a new intake list thing(i want to limit fats and carbs.).

More later (maybe :P ).

TOTALS: (TBU)
Exercise: (-kcals), (-kcals)
Omega 3,6,9: []
Vitamins: []
Caffeine: []
Water intake: oz
Green tea: oz
Calories: ~ kcal (calories earned = 1500/1700 kcal)
POINTS TOTAL:

week weighin

Total points earned this week: /80 (%)
Last Tuesday's weight:255 lbs
Today's weight: 254 lbs (lbs)
Exercise completed this week: minutes


Sit ups:
Push ups:
Weekly exercise so far:
C25K Week/Day:


More later (maybe :P ).

TOTALS: (TBU)
Exercise: (-kcals), (-kcals)
Omega 3,6,9: []
Vitamins: []
Caffeine: []
Water intake: oz
Green tea: oz
Calories: ~ kcal (calories earned = 1500/1700 kcal)
POINTS TOTAL:

daily totals

I just wanted to say thank you to my sister for nominating me for this award. Love ya sis!!

I am away for the week so i will try to be on 2 or 3 times this week to update but probably will be really busy getting my aunties house ready for the Family Thanksgiving Dinner.

More later (maybe :P ).

TOTALS: (TBU)
Exercise: (-kcals), (-kcals)
Omega 3,6,9: []
Vitamins: []
Caffeine: []
Water intake: oz
Green tea: oz
Calories: ~ kcal (calories earned = 1500/1700 kcal)
POINTS TOTAL:

Daily Totals

update on the gag challenge for healthy goals for the week.

i have found an stationary bike to use inside this winter and the water thing well being as we boil our water here that i still need to work on.

More later (maybe :P ).

TOTALS: (TBU)
Exercise: (-kcals), (-kcals)
Omega 3,6,9: []
Vitamins: []
Caffeine: []
Water intake: oz
Green tea: oz
Calories: ~ kcal (calories earned = 1500/1700 kcal)
POINTS TOTAL:

week 17 weigh in

Total points earned this week:64 /80 (80%)
Last Tuesday's weight:2 weeks ago 253.8 lbs
Today's weight: 253.6 lbs (-.2 lbs)
Exercise completed this week: 360 minutes

updated sidebar tickers today.
did upper body weights today.

More later (maybe :P ).

TOTALS: (TBU)
Exercise: 30 mins weights (-173 kcals), 15 mins calisenics (-101 kcals) 45 mins and 274 kcals burned
Omega 3,6,9: [x]
Vitamins: [x]
Caffeine: []
Water intake:196 oz
Green tea: oz
Calories: ~ 1567 kcal (calories earned = 1500/1700 kcal)
POINTS TOTAL:11

Daily totals/ weigh in

Total points earned this week: 95/80 (120 %)
I am taking a free week because i am not where my scale is and the one available said i gained 10 lbs in 3 days and i dont belive it so i will weigh in next week when i am back to my scale.
last weeks weigh in 253.8
Exercise completed this week: 645 minutes
well i didnt realy do much actual ''exercise'' today but i did get alot done.
I helped my aunt J strip paint off a bathroom door, and and walked the dogs all over the yard about 6 times and got quite a bit of leftover home renovation things cleaned up and finished. so ya pretty busy day and pretty good too. and its ok bout the scale sis i like mine thats at home aunti las is really really really old.

More later (maybe :P ).

TOTALS: (TBU)
Exercise:
Omega 3,6,9: [x]
Vitamins: [x]
Caffeine: []
Water intake: 196 oz
Green tea: oz
Calories: ~ 1564 kcal (calories earned = 1500/1700 kcal)
POINTS TOTAL:8

Week 15 weigh-in

Total points earned this week:78 /80 (97.5%)
Last Tuesday's weight:253.4 lbs
Today's weight:253.8 lbs (+.4 lbs)
Exercise completed this week: 595 minutes

Push ups:
C25K Week/Day:

went and donated plasma today and walked both ways.

More later (maybe :P ).

TOTALS: (TBU)
Exercise: 60 mins walking outdoors (-437 kcals), 15 min calisthenics (-100 kcals) 75 mins total and 537 kcals burned
Omega 3,6,9: [x]
Vitamins: [x]
Caffeine: []
Water intake: 196 oz
Green tea: 32 oz
Calories: ~1662 kcal (calories earned = 2037/1700 kcal)
POINTS TOTAL: 13

GAG WEEK 6 POINTS CHALLENGE
Water: 15 pts per 8oz = (32 x 6) = [360]
Suppliments: 10 pts per day [10]
Food (on target): 25 pts per day [ 25]
Exercise: 25 pts per 30 minutes [50]
Sleep:

10 pts for 6hr

15 pts for 7hr

20 pts for 8hrs [20]

Blogging: 25 pts per day [25]
Team Support: 50 pts
*comment everyone twice in the week
Holiday Prep: 50 pts
Do something for you: 50 pts
TODAY'S TOTAL:490
WEEK'S TOTAL:

Week 14 weigh-in

Total points earned this week:52 /80 (65.0%)
Last tuesday's weight: 256.0 lbs
Today's weight: 253.4 lbs (-2.6 lbs)
Exercise completed this week: 325 minutes


More later (maybe :P ).

TOTALS: (TBU)
Exercise:60 mins walking outdoors (- 572 kcals), calisthenics (- 100 kcals) 75 mins and 672 kcals burned
Omega 3,6,9: [x]
Vitamins: [x]
Caffeine: []
Water intake:120 oz
Green tea: oz
Sleep hrs: 7

Calories: ~1453 kcal (calories earned = 2172/1700 kcal)
POINTS TOTAL:10

Week 13 Weigh-in

Total points earned this week: 78/80 (97.5%)
Last Sunday's weight: 255.8 lbs
Today's weight: 256 lbs (+.2 lbs)
Exercise completed this week: 505 minutes
This week's goals:
try to exercise in some way every day.


This week should be interesting. I am headed home on Friday so i will be in one airport or another almost all day, and then my Aunt and I will be driving for about 5 hours on Saturday to. So i probably wont get a post up (after Thursday) until Saturday night or Sunday.

More later (maybe :P ).

TOTALS: (TBU)
Exercise:35 mins walking video (-339 kcals), 15 mins heavy bag intervals (-174 kcals),15 mins calisthenics (-102 kcals) 65 mins total and 615 kcals burned
Omega 3,6,9: [x]
Vitamins: [x]
Caffeine: []
Water intake: 196 oz
Green tea: 32 oz
Calories: ~1524 kcal (calories earned = 2015/1700 kcal)
POINTS TOTAL:9

Daily Totals

pushups today
Did a 6.8 mile walk across town and back today. made me wish i was hiking Table Rock again.

More later (maybe :P ).

TOTALS: (TBU)
Exercise: 170 mins (6.8 mi) walking outdoors (-1076 kcals) 15 mins calisthenics (-230 kcals)185 mins total and 1306 kcals burned!!!!
Omega 3,6,9: [x]
Vitamins: [x]
Caffiene: []
Water intake: 224 oz
Green tea: 64 oz
Calories: ~1654 kcal (calories earned = 2806/1700 kcal)
POINTS TOTAL: 16
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GAG WEEKLY CHALLENGE :
15 min or 1 mile = 10 pts ( 6.8 mi = 68 pts) (15 mins. = 10)
TODAY'S TOTAL: 78
WEEKEND'S TOTAL: 98 pts

Daily Totals

Situps today
scale said 253.8 today yay!
hopefully i get to work at my sisters heavy bag a little today too
More later (maybe :P ).

TOTALS: (TBU)
Exercise: 15 mins calisenics(-101 kcals), 15 mins punching bag intervals (-173 kcals)30 mins total and 274 kcals burned
Omega 3,6,9: [x]
Vitamins: [x]
Caffiene: [x]
Water intake: 196 oz
Green tea: 32 oz
Calories: ~1486 kcal (calories earned = 1774/1700 kcal)
POINTS TOTAL:6


gag week 3 points challenge:
15 mins or 1 mile = 10 pts
today: 20 pts
weekend: 20 pts

Week 12 Weigh-in

Push ups today

Total points earned this week: 67/80 (83.75%)
Last tuesday's weight: 261.6 lbs
Today's weight: 255.8lbs (-5.8 lbs) WOW!!!! i checked 3 times and got the same # so it must be right!
Exercise completed this week: 405 minutes
This week's goals:

360 mins exercise

c25k t th and s

More later (maybe :P ).

TOTALS: (TBU)
Exercise: 15 mins calisenics (-232 kcals), 45 walking outside (-287 kcals) 60 mins total and 519 kcals total
Omega 3,6,9: [x]
Vitamins: [x]
Soda or coffee: [x] (frappacino)
Water intake: 265 oz
Green tea: 34 oz
Calories: ~1509 kcal (calories earned = 2019/1700 kcal)
POINTS TOTAL: 9

Daily Totals

Situps today

B--1/2 c oats, 1/2 c strawberry awake, 1/2 c fat free milk

S-- 6 chicken in a biskit crackers

L--1/2 c blackeyed peas in broth, 1 c brussel sprouts, 1 slice wheat bread

S--1 fat free yogurt

D--1 cup black bean-corn-salsa mix, 1 whole wheat tortilla, 1/8th cup reduced fat shredded mexican blend cheese, 1/8th cup light sour cream, 1 roma tomato, 1/4 cup sliced green onions, 1 zero-calorie SOBE lifewater

S--

More later (maybe :P ).

TOTALS: (TBU)
Exercise: 20 mins calisthenics (-310 kcals), 40 mins walking outdoors (-256 kcals) 15 mins upperbody weights (-87 kcals) 75 mins total and 653 kcals burned
Omega 3,6,9: [x]
Vitamins: [x]
Soda or Coffee: []
Water intake: 224 oz (28 oz x 8)
Green tea: 32 oz
Calories: ~ 1429 kcal (calories earned = 2153/1700 kcal)
POINTS TOTAL: 10

GAG WEEK 2 CHALLENGE

8 oz water = 10 pts each ----------280

15 min EXTRA activity = 10 pts ----50

food tracking = 20 pts per day -----20

8 hours of sleep = 20 pts ----------0

POINT TALLY FOR TODAY: 350

for the week: 2090

Daily Totals

Jones' Link For The Day:

Drinking Enough Water

Todays kinda a rest day but i think i will try to get a little exercise in later.

B-- 1 c strawberry awake, 1/2 c fat free milk
S-- skipped
L-- 1 /12th chicken cassarole, 3/4 c brocolli cauliflower and carrots
S-- 1 fat free yogurt, 4 club multi grain crackers, 1/4 c cream cheese dip
D-- 4 oz chicken breast, 1 cup vegi mix(butterneck squash, sweet potato, parsnip, carrot, celery red potato, onion), 1/2 c peas and carrots
S-- 1/2 c cottage cheese 2%, 12 chicken in a biskit crackers, 18 cheese-it crackers

More later (maybe :P ).

TOTALS: (TBU)
Exercise: 15 mins calisenics (-233 kcals), 30 mins yoga (-145 kcals) 45 mins total and 378 kcals burned
Omega 3,6,9: [x]
Vitamins: [x]
Caffiene: []
Water intake: 196 oz (28 oz x 7)
Green tea: 32 oz
Calories: ~ 1620 kcal (calories earned = 1878/1700 kcal)
POINTS TOTAL: 11

GAG WEEK 2 CHALLENGE
8 oz water = 10 pts each ----------240
15 min EXTRA activity = 10 pts ----30
food tracking = 20 pts per day -----20
8 hours of sleep = 20 pts ----------20
POINT TALLY FOR TODAY: 310
for the week: 1840

Daily Totals

pushups

B-- 1 c strawberry awake, 1/2 c fat free milk
S-- light string cheese
L-- 1/3 c brown rice, 3 oz tuna, 2/3 c stirfry veggies
S-- 1.5 stalks celery, 1/4 cream cheese "dip"
D-- 2 c homemade no meat chili
S-- 1 dark tuxedo pudding

More later (maybe :P ).

TOTALS: (TBU)
Exercise: 15 mins calisenics (-236 kcals),60 mins walking outdoors (-389 kcals) 75 total and 625 kcals
Omega 3,6,9: [x]
Vitamins: [x]
Caffiene: []
Water intake: 224 oz (28 oz x 8)
Green tea: 32 oz
Calories: ~ 1454 kcal (calories earned = 1500/1700 kcal)
POINTS TOTAL: 10

GAG WEEK 2 CHALLENGE
8 oz water = 10 pts each ----------280
15 min EXTRA activity = 10 pts ----50
food tracking = 20 pts per day -----20
8 hours of sleep = 20 pts ----------20
POINT TALLY FOR TODAY: 370
for the week: 1530

Daily Totals

Situps today


B--1 c strawberry awake cereal, 1/2 c fat free milk
S--1 fat free yogurt, 1 dark tuxedo sugar free pudding
L--1 pita poket, tuna salad (135 cals)
S--skipped
D-- 1/12th mexican chicken cassarole
S-- fat free yogurt, 1 light string cheese
More later (maybe :P ).

TOTALS: (TBU)
Exercise:25 mins walking video (-162 kcals), 15 mins calisenics (-236 kcals), 20 mins lower body (-314 kcals) 60 mins total and 712 kcals burned
Omega 3,6,9: [x]
Vitamins: [x]
Caffiene: []
Water intake: 168 oz (28 oz x6 )
Green tea: 32 oz
Calories: ~ 1650 kcal (calories earned = 2212/1700 kcal)
POINTS TOTAL: 12

GAG WEEK 2 CHALLENGE
8 oz water = 10 pts each ---------- 210
15 min EXTRA activity = 10 pts ---- 40
food tracking = 20 pts per day ----- 20
8 hours of sleep = 20 pts ----------0
POINT TALLY FOR TODAY: 270
for the week: 1160

Daily Totals

pushups today

B-- 1/2 cup oatmeal w/1tsp ea. of flax meal and wheat germ and 1 dippy egg on top
S-- 1 fat free yogurt, 15 almonds
L-- 1 c Vegetable soup , 8 multigrain crackers,
S-- 1 dark tuxedo sugar free pudding
D-- 3 cups green salad, 4 oz chicken breast
S-- 1 c good earth tea, 1/4 c cheese ball w/ 7 reduced fat wheat thins

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TOTALS: (TBU)
Exercise:45 mins walking outdoors (-294 kcals), 15 mins calisenics (-237 kcals) 60 mins total and 531 kcals burned
Omega 3,6,9: [x]
Vitamins: [x]
Caffiene: []
Water intake: 168 oz (6 x 28 oz)
Green tea: 32 oz
Calories: ~ 1509 kcal (calories earned = 1500/1700 kcal)
POINTS TOTAL: 9

GAG WEEK 2 CHALLENGE
8 oz water = 10 pts each ---------- 210
15 min EXTRA activity = 10 pts ---- 40
food tracking = 20 pts per day ----- 20
8 hours of sleep = 20 pts ----------20
POINT TALLY FOR TODAY: 290
for the week: 890

Daily Totals

I have found a brand new influince to get moving for the times i dont want to:
My 5 yr old neice had open heart surgery FIVE DAYS ago and she still wants to exercise. She set the pace for a 30 min walk this evening and was bookin' it!! Shes a Rock Star! If she can do it 5 days after MAJOR surgery there is no reason for me not to!

situps today

B-- 2 Slices french toast (204 cals)
S-- 1 dark chocolate tuxedo sugar free pudding
L-- 4 oz red potato, 2 tbs reduced fat sour cream, 1 tbs real bacon bits, 2 tbs reduced fat shredded cheese
S-- 1 sugar free pudding, 15 almonds, 15 peanut m&ms
D-- 1/6 slice turkeyloaf, 8 spears asparagus, 1/2 california style veggies
S-- 1 fat free vanilla yogurt, about 2 tbs cheesecake
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TOTALS: (TBU)
Exercise: 15 mins calisenics (-237 kcals), 30 mins walking outdoors(-196 kcals),30 mins upper body weights (-178 kcals) 75 mins total and 611 kcals burned
Omega 3,6,9: [x]
Vitamins: [x]
Caffiene: [x]
Water intake: 196 oz (28 x 7) (im not going to count the 2 i drank after i updated this at 8:30pm)
Green tea: 32 oz
Calories: ~1446 kcal (calories earned = 2111/1700 kcal)
POINTS TOTAL: 7

GAG WEEK 2 CHALLENGE
8 oz water = 10 pts each ----------240
15 min EXTRA activity = 10 pts ----70
food tracking = 20 pts per day -----20
8 hours of sleep = 20 pts ----------0
POINT TALLY FOR TODAY: 330
for the week: 600

Week 11 Weigh-in

Total points earned this week: 60/80 (75%)
Last Sunday's weight: 258.2 lbs
Today's weight: 261.6lbs (+3.4lbs)
Exercise completed this week: 345 minutes
This week's goals:

320 mins exercise.
80 points

todays pushup day

Daily food log
B-- 1/2 c Oats, 1/2 c Fat free milk, 1 tsp Brown sugar
L-- 1 cup refried soup, 1/8 c reduced fat shredded cheese
S-- 15 almonds, 1 tbs shredded coconut meat
D-- 4 oz red potato, 2 tbs reduced fat sour cream, 1 tbs real bacon bits
1/4 c shoepeg white corn, 2/3 c petite brussel sprouts
3 oz boiled chicken breast
S-- 1 light string cheese, 1 fat free yogurt, 1/4 c m&m candies



More later (maybe :P ).

TOTALS: (TBU)
Exercise: 15 mins calisenics (-237 kcals)
Omega 3,6,9: [x]
Vitamins: [x]
Caffiene: []
Water intake: 196 oz (28 oz x 7)
Green tea: 32 oz
Calories: ~ 1623 kcal (calories earned = 1500/1700 kcal)
POINTS TOTAL: 8

GAG WEEK 2 CHALLENGE
8 oz water = 10 pts each ----------240
15 min EXTRA activity = 10 pts ----10
food tracking = 20 pts per day -----20
8 hours of sleep = 20 pts ----------0
POINT TALLY FOR TODAY: 280 pnts
for the week: 270