First 30 Day ENDS Next 30 days begins

I just realized that I counted the days wrong. Our 30th day is Thursday. Friday is a free day, Ladies. Measure and post your ending results, then lets get right back at it Saturday. Or don´t take a day off- stay on the wagon and keep trucking!

Points end Friday Morning at weigh-in. ok. something a little different.
 
May the best Lady win. All in fun competition and all for God´s Glory. 
 
$10 gift certificate for first place and something little for all ya´ll who finish out. ;)

Next 30 day Challenge for our Spring in-2 Shape III starts April 14th.

Point System

1 Kilo = 10 points or 1 lb = 5 points

1 inch lost = 2 points or 1 cm = 1 point
20 min. consecutive exercise = 1 point
Journal = 1 point (4 max per week)
Tips = 1 point (2 max per week)
2 liters of water = 2 points
HEP (Healthy Eating Plan) = 1 point for plate of fruits and veggies
                                              1 Point NO white Sugar ( minimal cane sugar and honey)
                                               1 Point NO white flour (rice is ok)

Bonus = 2 points for all 3 HEP points
 
Dani Joy

HEP Point BONUS

STARTING WEEK 4 - BONUS HEP points - If you get all 3 points in one day it is a 2 point bonus- bumping HEP points up to 5pts total per day.  ( but you must get all Three HEP points - no sugar, no white flour and all fruits and veggies.)


I need a boost to really cut out all sugar and white flour. Starting today. and this point system will carry through to the next 30 days.
We are just really getting the flow. I need to advertise the next 30 days.

If you know anyone who wants to join in, now´s the time.

Let´s really encourage each other to the best for the God´s Glory.

Dani Joy

Dani and myself enjoying some time together on the sea front in Gijon.

Book recommendation

Hey ladies, thought I´d blog in even though I´ve nothing to report points wise. Still sick, (though getting better), so only managing my water and fruit/veggies.

Anyhow I thought I´d share a book recommendation "Dangerously Alive" - Simon Guillebaud


Dangerously Alive - African adventures of faith under fire

It´s very challenging, especially to me as I have a tendency to put off till tomorrow sharing the love of the Lord with my friends and people I meet. In western Europe it´s very "safe" and the probability that the person will be dead from disease or murdered by next week is very slight (unlike in Burundi) but busyness or just not wishing to offend stills my tongue of stops me from reaching out the hand of love.

He quotes a letter received by a Pastor from a homeless woman he was too busy to help. She re-writes Matthew 25 v 34-40.

"I was hungry,
and you formed a humanities group to discuss my hunger.
I was imprisoned,
and you crept off quietly to your chapel and prayed for my release.
I was naked,
and in your mind you debated the morality of my appearance.
I was sick,
and you knelt and thanked God for your health.
I was homelss,
and you preached a sermon on the spiritual shelter of love of God.
I was lonely,
and you left me alone to pray for me.
You seem so holy, so close to God,
but I am still very hungry - and lonely - and cold."

Wow!

I know this is a fitness blog but I just wanted to share with you all. It is Sunday after all.

Blessings

Kathy <><

Recipe for Whole Wheat Honey Rolls

A recipe for these days of no sugar/no white flour

Whole Wheat Honey Rolls (makes 12 good-sized dinner rolls)
1 package active dry yeast
1 cup warm buttermilk (or 1 cup warm water, add 1/3 cup milk powder later)
1/4 cup oil
3 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
3/4 to 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in milk. Add the oil, honey, whole wheat flour, salt, and baking soda. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough. Knead until smooth. Let rise until double, about 1 hour.
Shape into 12 rolls, let rise on baking sheet about 30 minutes.
Bake at 400F for 12 minutes. Brush with margarine or butter while still warm.

I made a batch of these today and enjoyed one with scrambled eggs for dinner. I know it has a bit of white flour but since I have to make all of my own bread (we can only buy plain white bread at the store. In fact our whole wheat flour has to be imported from Papua New Guinea, across the border!) this is about as close as I can get to eating whole wheat bread.

Dani´s Post 6

Day 14 - March 27 - Post 6


Yesterday Monday

3 exercise points - I ran 2 miles and walked 20 min

2 HEP points

2 water points



Today - Tuesday March 27 - I went to Santander to pick up our Guests. Kathy and her Husband Matt are here on vaccation from Germany. It is there 4th time coming to see us. I love having Kathy come. ;) It is amazing to me that we are from all over the world and Little ol me get´s to meet and know you all.



We ate really healthy too! I am so excited. I pray I will see a change in the scales. No added sugar today! but tonight I had a couple mini empanadas with my egg tortilla.

2 exercise points - I ran all over the place, and then walked up from the local with Kathy and the boys, WE even did the 4 flights of stairs.

2 posts and tip points

1 HEP points

2 water points



Two day total - 14points



89 total

Week 3 - Point Changes - HEP

Point CHanges again. ;) WEEK 3 - HEP 3 points!!


NO Sugar = 1 pt

No White Flour at all = 1pt

Fruits and Veggies = 1pt

Let´s see if this helps us going into week three. Let´s get motivated to get all three points. You can do it!

WEEK 1 Points

Weight loss - 0

Volume loss - 0

Exercise - 9

Journal - 4

HEP - 1

Water - 14

Bonus - 11

Over all Total - 39

Pineapple Chicken - Super easy and quick to prep low fat meal

2 lbs/1 kg skinless chicken pieces

1 can (14 oz/398 mL) unsweetened pineapple chunks.

 1 tsp dried rosemary

1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1/4 tsp ground ginger

Place the chicken in a baking dish.

Drain the can of pineapple, pour the chunks over the chicken.

Combine the rosemary, paprika, salt, pepper and ginger, sprinkle this over the chicken.

Bake, covered, for one hour at 375F/190C, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the middle.


Serve with rice and lots of veggies.

# tip: I used whole chicken breasts but next time will slice them thinner so the flavour goes

all the way through the meat.

JOURNAL 1

WEEK 1

Weight loss - 0

Volume loss - 0

Exercise - 0

Journal - 1

HEP - 0

Water - 0

Bonus - 10

Daily Total -11

Over all Total - 11

MY FIRST POST AND IT IS THE END OF WEEK ONE.  IT HAS TAKEN ME ALL WEEK TO GET IT TOGETHER BUT I LOOK FORWARD TO GIVING MY BEST IN THE NEXT SEVERAL WEEKS. 

TESTIMONY

Hello, my name is Anita Beiles.  I am a missionary serving with my husband in Arenas de San Pedro, Spain.  I have been a part of more than one of Dani’s Challenges but have yet to keep on to the end.  This will be one of my goals this time around.  Of course I want to and need to loose weight.  I have had two serious health issues that have affected my weight.  When I turned fifty I was on the hospital with multiple sclerosis and when I turned fifty-five I was in the hospital with bladder cancer.  I will admit I was prepared for something major when I hit sixty, but my main health issue for now is dealing with my weight. God has blessed me with a very exceptional husband.  He has been my champion through my health issues.  He will be behind me during this Spring challenge.  I will be praying for each of us to do ‘all to the glory of God.’    

Introduction Post - Cindy From West Hartford

I think I still can get my introductory post in because the week is not up yet. I also posted this on FB where I will keep track of my points. I have been away since last Thursday at a wedding, so didn't get any points for HEP, exercise, water or posts. However, that is changing as of today. I live in New England and work at a church/Christian School as "jack of all trades". I run the church office, take care of the finances, teach music in the school and anything else that needs to be done in a ministry. I've been here for 35 years. My goal for this challenge is to lose weight and get fit for spring/summer activities. Winter pounds need to be shed. I weighed in at 176.4 but with the wedding, that has gone up. I did the 30 day challenge in January/February and lost 5 lbs. Sinc then I have gone up and down 2 lbs. My goal is to be 165 by April 15th. I am going on a 13 day transatlantic cruise that day and want to feel good. My HEP for this challenge is going to follow the Weight Watchers plan I did six years ago. Its basis is portion control, and eating healthy foods, including WW entrees, limiting sugar and flour, focusing on vegetables and fruit and lean meat. Of course, that will mean NO jelly beans or goldfish - my two snack downfalls. The picture was taken last November when I received the Golden Apple Award from our Regional Education Association. Looking forward to the results of this challenge for all of us!

Introduction

Hello Ladies!

I am Kathy and have been "blogging" in on Facebook. For those of you who don't know me already, you can read my intro post here  http://faithfitnessandfun.blogspot.de/2011/02/this-is-me.html

This is my last year in my 30's and definitely time for my to make some positive changes for my health. On 11th May is our city's fun run, 7.9km and I'm going to run it. Yes me! If you're interested in following my efforts and different goals here's the link http://beforeihit40bucketlist.blogspot.de/

I must admit, facebook is easier for me but I will blog here once a week, I really appreciate the support of all of you.

Blessings

Kathy <><

Introductory post-- Alice

Hi,

My name is Alice Dysert and my husband and I are missionaries in Spain. We were in the States from June to January and put quite a few pounds on while we were there. I participated in the 30 day challenge when I came back and was able to bring the rising number on the scale to a halt and start the slow downward trend. I only lost 3 pounds but at least it is a start.

A couple of years ago, through the challenges on this blog, I was able to get from my highest weight of my adult life (aprox 154 lbs) to the lowest weight I had seen since college (129 lbs). I would LOVE to get back to 129 but realistically I would be very content to be under 135. I do have some nice summer clothes that I got that summer that I was 129 that I would be very happy to wear again. :-)

This first week has not gone very well for me. The schedule, our finances, and my weak self discipline has meant very few points earned. I know that I will never even come close to my goal if I don't make some changes and get serious about exercising and burning more calories than I take in on a daily basis.

You can follow my fitness journey through these intro posts from previous challenges: here, here, here (with picture) and here (with lots of pictures). My hope for this first 30 days is to see the numbers on the scale head toward 145 and stay there consistently. I have been firmly at 150 for the last week or so, with the 140's teasing me every few days with a peek at 148 or 149 before landing on 150. Since i lost 3 lbs in the last 30 day challenge without even really working that hard at it for the first couple weeks, I know that a goal of 3 to 5 lb loss is reasonable -- but only if I change my habits.

One bad habit i have is staying up too late and i am doing it again right now. So, i am going to sign off and post this and head to bed. I am finding that posting journal posts and keeping track of my points etc is easier on facebook so I don't know how often I will be on the blog. Is there a spreadsheet to keep track of points? If so, please email it to me. Thanks

S2S111 testimony

Hi Ladies,

My name is Kathryn Carlisle, I live in Montevideo, Uruguay.  My husband, our fourth daughter, and I moved here one year ago this coming week.  We had moved from Rota, Spain after serving as missionaries there for nearly 18 years.  We are now helping another missionary here in Montevideo.

I had been a part of these challenges from January 2010- January 2011.  Since then, because of not having a home nor good internet access, I have not participated with you all.  We are now in a home, and we have internet access again, so now is my chance to get motivated once more.

I put on most of the weight that I had lost in the last few years, so that needs to come off.  I'm also working on being more flexible physically.  I use the Wii Fit Plus and Active 2 for the Wii.  I'm eating lots of fruits and veggies and just started drinking more water again.

I'll post my measurements after I find the tape measure in one of those boxes.

I'm looking forward to this time with you all.  Thanks for having me again!

Kathryn  :-)

Sarah D Introductory Post

Hello Ladies! I am finally sitting down to write my intro post for this challenge :-)

I am a missionary wife and mom. My husband and I serve with Mission Aviation Fellowship in Wamena, Papua, Indonesia (yes, we live out in the boonies!) I have two daughters - ages 6 and 4, and they keep me on my toes! But, it takes a little more than just chasing them around to keep me fit!

I started my fitness journey about a year ago when Dani Joy invited me to join the Spring into Shape II last year. I was carrying quite a few extra pounds and was eager to do *something* to get that extra weight off! Since then I have participated in every challenge Dani Joy has done except for this latest New Years one. The challenges have been SO good for me. It is so good to have some accountability and just to know that I can post those points if I keep up with the exercise, water drinking, etc!

I have lost 30 pounds in the last year and that is a HUGE accomplishment for me! My body just likes to stay at whatever weight it is at and really needs a kick in the booty in order to start losing weight, so that is why these challenges are so good! In the last year I have really changed my eating habits - I eat SO much less sugar than I used to, and really think more about what I am eating and if it is healthy for me.

Here is a picture taken in November 2010 - a month after returning from our first furlough, and about 3 months before my first challenge.


And here is a picture taken just about a month ago, at the Singapore Zoo, on our way back to the States for a short visit (we are back in Wamena now.)


Here are my current weight and measurements (I am 5'10" tall)
Weight - 180 lbs
Bust - 35
Chest - 30
Waist - 29
Hips - 42
R & L Thighs - 24
R & L Arms - 12

I would like to lose a few more pounds, my goal weight is probably 165 or so but I would be happy with 170!

SPRING IN-2-SHAPE III

Hi, ladies, 

It´s time to start our third anual Spring In-2- Shape Fitness Challenge!

This Challenge will have two phases each for 30 days. We will keep a running total for the first 30 days then start the points over. I want to see if the shorter challenge will keep us all motivated more. After the first 30 days, we can add more ladies, too, if more get interested.

***Many of you are returning, but for some of you, you are still wondering what this challenge is all about. I will try to explain as briefly as possible, but if you are new to blogging and our challenges please, read everything carefully. It will be worth it all.  There will be some changes from the previous challenges as well.

We use a point system. It is a fun way to stay motivated and see results. The point system contains many options.  Read them carefully as there are some new ones added.

Point System explained :

S2SIII will consist of several catagories for possible points. This levels the playing field. It allows for those who don´t have as much to lose the opportunity to stay in shape, maintain and do great; as well as motivates those who need to lose more weight.  Please, use the attatched spread sheet  SPRING IN2 SPAPE III starting March 14 to keep track of your points as well as tickers on the blog to see your progress, if you would like.  *** For those tracking on Facebook and not using tickers on the blog must include- a total of your points on each journal. ***

These are the catagories. Please feel free to choose the ones you can accomplish. If you are not able to do all of the catagories, work your way up to them. There are no half points. Just know that you are making progress and getting better each day. The more you can accomplish the more disciplined you are becoming.

• 20 minutes exercise (continuous) = 1 point Must be continuous constant heart elevating activity.

Fast walking, constant sport activity, swimming, biking, running, house cleaning maybe included if it is constant large areas of mopping, vacuuming, or sweeping. (please don´t count standing time unless you are stretching.) Stretching may only be 5 min. out of the 20 min.

***For health reasons you may write me and let me know your condition and your activity level.***

• 1 pound lost (1/2 kilo) =  5  points

• 1/2 inch lost (1 cm) = 1 point

• 2 liters of water drank daily =  max. 2 points

• 1 Journal post = 1 point (max 4 per week) New option - May be on the blog or on Facebook. If you have not been invited to our private FB page or to the blog please let me know.

• 1 tip = 1 Point (max 2 per week) topics include : exercise ideas, diet tips and recipes, inspirational, humor, and videos (health and fitness related) Must be on blog but, you may let us know on FB too.

• Healthy Eating PLAN (HEP) = 1 point new option - This includes following a healthy eating plan. If you have set one already for yourself, and you follow it you get this point. Please post your plan. - If you don´t have a plan... OUR plan is - NO white, processed sugar foods, NO white flour processed foods,  No fried foods, ADD one plate of fruits and Veggies.

***One "OOOPS day" is allowed and you may still count this point*** "ooops day" includes a day you accidentally put something in your mouth you shouldn´t have or didn´t intend to. This is not a free day! -

*** FREE DAYS do not count for your HEP point***

Yes, I highly recommend measuring. It is an incredible way to track your progress. Often, when you start a fitness program, discouragement sets in because the scales are not moving. Well, when you take measurements, you can track your loss in volume more accurately, and this is normally the first place we notice loss. Attatched is a "how to measure" guide.

Measure Wednesday morning.

S2SIII Start Up Journal Post -

Getting to know each other is always a huge bonus in doing a challenge. I would love for each of you to write a Start up Journal Post. 

10 point bonus for your first introductory post- which will automatically show up on your tickers. (place it in your post section of the spread sheet)

***Introductory post must be posted durning the first week to count for the bonus points.

Please include some information about yourself, and what some of your goals are for this 10 week challenge. Your HEP and your exercise choices.

1. You may wish to include a recent photo, so you can see before and after differences.
2. If you have been on other of our challenges you may wish to tell us about your fitness journey. We would be so encouraged by that.
3. For blog posts Please label all your posts. Labels are found at the bottom of your post editor on the blog.  Under "show all labels"- Place your name, and S2SIII(if it is a journal post) and the appropriate tip option, diet tip, fitness tip, humor, inspirational or video.

This first start up journal post should be labeled as follows: your name, S2SIII, and testimonies.  (again these are found under the show all labels at the bottom of the post editor)

Your start up journal may be done on Facebook if you choose.

We will be allowed a maximum of 4 journal posts a week and 2 tips a week. The tips may be about diet, fitness, fitness and diet humor, inspirational(verses), and/or a video of you working out. This is not mandatory, but you can get a maximum of 6 points a week for your posts. (ie. participation)

I will send out another e mail regarding tickers (point trackers)

Ok, if you have made it this far, you are ready to get SPRINGING IN - 2 - SHAPE!!!

Please, don´t get bogged down with the blog. If you have questions, don´t hesitate to write me or chat with me. danijoy2spain@gmail.com , msn chat- dani2spain@hotmail.com, or on the fitness blog itself http://www.faithfitnessandfun.blogspot.com/ also below this e- mail is how to get set up on the blog.

With all that said, If you think that the blogging will be too much, I have come up with another way. You may e mail your journals to me. I will copy and paste them into the blog. You may keep track of your points on paper and tell me the points weekly, as well. This is only for those who can not figure out the blog.

Also, you may just audit the whole point system and writing posts to just do your own thing, being encouraged by reading others journals on the blog. ( not elidgible for prizes)

Let´s make Ephesians 6:10 our theme verse.

"My bretheren, (or sisters) BE STRONG in the LORD and in the power of His might."

  

SPRINGING IN -2- SHAPE  for God´s Glory,

 Dani Joy