2014 SPICE Challenge Sign up

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Edited by: LAURAINSA at: 12/1/2014 (19:08)

Hi SAWALKER1! Yes, we will be happy to have you join this challenge! We have a spot for you on the Cinnamon Classics team. Please stop by the Cinnamon Classics team message board and introduce yourself. Welcome!

Ok

Well I'm not sure if you can because sign up closed on Halloween. I'm saying to track all of your food because that's what our challenges are about so you can get used to it. We go based on a total by teams and what we started with. More than likely you will have to wait for our next one. But email jen. 😊

So do I participate in this one and provide info for this coming week?

Email unstoppablejen , I know we started 10/31, not sure if anyone has dropped out. Either way track everything and get ready for whatever the next challenge is.

I understand I'm weeks behind but if possible would like to join this.

Welcome, Silvia! I hereby dub you a Peppermint Pixie!

Challenge accepted!!

Name: Silvia (So_Intense)

My Challenge Goals:
- # of Pounds I want to lose: 20lbs
- # of inches I want to lose: 10in

Hobbies/interests: Movies, computers, music, arts/crafts, reading, lumosity

Did you participate in the last SPICE challenge? If so, which team were you on?
No

A Nutmeg Ninja I am then!!!

Lets rock this.

Woo hoo - James is in! I am hereby claiming you for my team - you are now a Nutmeg Ninja!!!

Name: James(Jamie)

My Challenge Goals:
- # of Pounds I want to lose: 15lbs
- # of inches I want to lose: 3in

Hobbies/interests: Walking, pc gaming, reading, hiking, disc golf

Did you participate in the last SPICE challenge? If so, which team were you on? No

Hey, everyone! Team assignments have been created. Here are the teams we will be competing in for the 2014 SPICE challenge:

Cinnamon Classics:
BEANIESA
BHURLEY1424
LAURAINSA
NEWNATE
RINLYN
HEIDIJUNEBUG (Captain)

Nutmeg Ninjas:
ELEXEY
FALLINTOFLIGHT
RHONDAJ130
SPURSFAN21
UNSTOPPABLEJEN (Captain)

Peppermint Pixies:
GWAIMS
MAMATOYA84
MJ-SHE-BEAST
PAWPAW-DON
POOKASLUAGH
SBEAR5 (Captain)

As a team, you will be competing by turning in your points each week for eating according to your nutrition plan (1 point each day that you stay on plan), exercising 30 minutes or more (1 point for each day that you do this) and for earning at least 50 sparkpoints (you earn 1 point for each day that you exceed 50 sparkipoints.) Each team member can earn a maximum of 21 points per week. It is really important that you track this stuff and turn your points in on time - your team is counting on you!

Team spirit is one of the most fun parts of this challenge! Here are some ideas to show your team spirit:
- Take your team's name and decorate your sparkpage to match the theme
- Leave encouraging messages and sparkgoodies on your team member's spark pages.
- Each team will have their own message thread, so post to the thread each day to check in with your team and let them know how you are doing.
- Go over to the challenge message board (The Spice Rack) and engage in some friendly smack-talk with the other teams.
- Post encouraging shout-outs on the San Antonio team message board

If you have any questions, please reach out to your team captain or me and we will be happy to help in any way we can. Let's rock this challenge and cheer each other on to success!!!

Edited by: UNSTOPPABLEJEN at: 11/1/2014 (10:22)

Name: Nathan

My Challenge Goals: lose weight
- # of Pounds I want to lose: 15
- # of inches I want to lose: 6

Hobbies/interests: guns, weightlifting, forensics, crime shows, football, basketball (Go Spurs!)

Did you participate in the last SPICE challenge? No. If so, which team were you on? N/A

Heya folks, Jennifer here. I just got home and started on team assignments, which I will send out to everyone this evening. Looking forward to this challenge!

If you have not yet done so, please send me a sparkmail with your measurements. I need to get these no later than Sunday, November 2. Don't worry if you aren't happy with your measurements - I am going to keep them 100% confidential (I will only announce percentages lost) and by the time this challenge is over, you will look AH-MAZING!!!!

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Here are the measurements I need - just copy and paste this template into your email and send it to me (UNSTOPPABLEJEN):

Name:
Starting Weight:
Starting Measurements:

- Neck - Standing, measure your neck at its largest girth, right over the Adam's apple.
- Arm - Measure at its largest girth, relaxed with arms at side.
- Chest - Standing, measure with breath out just over the nipple.
- Waist - Standing, measure at the narrowest point.
- Belly Button- Standing, measure around your stomach area with the tape directly over your belly button.
- Hips - Measure at the largest girth, where the butt is protruding the greatest.
- Thigh - Standing, measure at the largest girth.
- Calf - Seated if you are measuring yourself or standing if you have a partner, measure at its largest girth.

NOTE: For this challenge, you will measure one side of your body. I recommend measuring your dominant side (it tends to be a bit larger because you use it more.) For example, I am right handed, I will take measurements of my right arm, thigh, and calf.

If you have any more questions, please let me know. I'm excited that you will be joining us for this challenge!



Edited by: UNSTOPPABLEJEN at: 10/31/2014 (19:50)

My daughter the she beast tells me I am in this challenge so I guess I am. 80 years old. Some of you know me already. Let's see what the old guy can do.

Name: Don

My Challenge Goals: To get out of the 200's. Get a bit stronger.
- # of Pounds I want to lose: 13
- # of inches I want to lose: Not a clue, take what I can get.

Hobbies/interests: Riding my trike, puzzles, playing w/ great-grandkids, history

Did you participate in the last SPICE challenge? If so, which team were you on?
No, wasn't a member then. Don't think I want to be a pixie, though. haha

Will do! :)

Amanda, we are running behind, but we are working on it. I'm more than sure everyone will have a team name and assignment very, very soon. It will be fun to decorate our pages and profile pics to reflect our teams, won't it?

In the meantime, get those weights and measures in, work on your spark points, food intake, and exercise!

I'm assuming we'll get our team names/assignments today?

Awesome job, MJ!!

Just as a resourse, if anyone needs help getting accurate and consistent measurements, here's an article I found on Spark on measurements.

www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness
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rticles.asp?id=1281

So ready for this challenge. I've already earned 117 spark points today!
Just sent my weights and measures in spark mail to UNSTOPPABLEJEN. Have you done this yet? Get to it!

Taking measurements can be so much more satisfying than weighing alone. When the scale doesn't move and you are doing everything right, just watch those inches drop!

Good luck, everyone!

Thanks for that. I would never give up on myself but I am way more determined now.

Laura, don't be depressed. Look at it as a project, like when you refinish a piece of furniture or remodel a room. You loved that room or piece of furniture enough to freshen it up and make it better, right? You need to love the body you have, the skin you are in, the YOU that is in there enough to look at this with excitement - Think about where you are going to be and how you are going to look and feel in two months! Chin up!

So I stood in front of the mirror today to take pictures in a sports bra and spandex shorts. Getting ready for measuring. Wanted before and after pics. I really wish I wouldn't have done it. I'm going to work hard but damn. Feeling a little depressed.

Ready, I just bought my measuring tape so I can submit my stuff

Is everybody ready for our kick off tomorrow?

I'm ready to get the ball rollin'! I think we have about 14 ppl signed up so far! Yeah!

Name: Laura

My Challenge Goals: 
- # of Pounds I want to lose: 25
- # of inches I want to lose: not sure size 16 to 12

Hobbies/interests: Church and family. Getting outdoors as I have been a home body way too long.

Did you participate in the last SPICE challenge? No
If so, which team were you on?

I am so looking forward to this team challenge!

Name: Heidi

My Challenge Goals: build healthy habits, survive the holidays, and finish this year strong
- # of Pounds I want to lose: 12
- # of inches I want to lose: 8

Hobbies/interests: cooking, reading, art/DIY projects, thrift stores & yard sales, being outdoors

Did you participate in the last SPICE challenge? If so, which team were you on?
I did not. I had not moved to SA at the time yet and hence did not know this wonderful team at the time.

I'm getting super excited!!!

Welcome! Yes, a great way to get started! We are so happy to have you!

I'm new here, so what better way to get started?

# of lbs to lose: 10
# of inches: 4

Hobbies: Photography, Reading, family

Yay! So many familiar faces reappearing! Makes me HAPPY!

Please, if you are in contact with any of the old members who have basically disappeared, encourage them on here, on facebook, through tweets, whatever, to join this challenge. Thank you!

I'm in -- although I have yet to complete a challenge. This one's for both of us, MJ!!
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Name: Fay

My Challenge Goals:
- # of Pounds I want to lose: 12
- # of inches I want to lose: ?? Would like to get out of size 12 and in to an 8, whatever that means.

Hobbies/interests: reading, volunteering

Did you participate in the last SPICE challenge? If so, which team were you on? No, I didn't compete in that challenge.

Let me begin with how much I have missed you sparklys! Thank you for allowing me to crawl back to you with bare feet and blooming belly. I am excited to join the SA team in a spice challenge all the way from Humble, Texas. I've missed you ladies.

Name: Siena Lyn

My Challenge Goals: (altered for preg status)
- # of Pounds I want to lose: Maintain
- 30 min cardio 7 days a week, 15 min weight training 3 days a week.

Hobbies/interests:
Painting, Sewing, Crochet... all of which must be accompanied by music or marathon watching netflix. Running, lifting weights... which must also be accompanied by music. Educating 4 yr old daughter.

Did you participate in the last SPICE challenge? If so, which team were you on? No, but seeing the progress yall made in that spice challenge is what got me to join the next challenge and begin participating more on the team.

I love that we are seeing some of our long-lost members peeking out to join in! If you have other members that are not active any longer, but you are still in touch with, please encourage them to sign up. Let's make this the biggest, best challenge EVER! Thanks!

I got so happy when I saw the SPICE challenge had returned! I did this once before a couple of years ago, I had gotten results so I am super happy to do this again! Hopefully I will develop a great habbit and keep it up after the challenge is over.

Name: Rhonda

My Challenge Goals:
- # of Pounds I want to lose: 18 (this challenge alone)
- # of inches I want to lose: not sure - don't have my ideal measurements, so whatever it is at the end

Hobbies/interests: watching TV & facebook (see I need a change) reading, christian music; interests in walking, swimming, puzzles

Did you participate in the last SPICE challenge? If so, which team were you on? I participated years ago and cannot remember the team, but I know I was motivated to participate.

Name: Toya

My Challenge Goals:
- # of Pounds I want to lose: overall to achieve a healthy weight range for my body around 35 pounds (being realistic about 2 to 5 pounds a month would be nice)
- # of inches I want to lose: not sure about this yet

Hobbies/interests: reading, writing, news junkie, learning computer programming, cuddling with my cat Cali, playing board games and spending quality time with hubby and kiddos, long phone conversations with my mother, meditative/introspective time

Did you participate in the last SPICE challenge? If so, which team were you on? No I did not. I have been a member of this team for a long time, but inactive.

Hey everyone, I sure have missed this team!! And I hear there's a SPICE challenge?!?! What a great idea, of course I'm in!!!

Name: Elva

My Challenge Goals:
- # of Pounds I want to lose: 15
- # of inches I want to lose: 10

Hobbies/interests: Spending time with my family, reading, doing crafts and listening to music.

Did you participate in the last SPICE challenge? If so, which team were you on? I did, and I was a 'Cinnamon Bun'

I haven't really been having success, pounds-wise, but I'm going to go for this anyway and hope I don't end up dragging my team down. I'm not competitive at all, oh no.

Name: Emily

My Challenge Goals:
- # of Pounds I want to lose: We'll go with 10
- # of inches I want to lose: Four. That's reasonable.

Hobbies/interests: Reading, Martial Arts, Yoga, Internetting, Gaming

Did you participate in the last SPICE challenge? If so, which team were you on? Nope. First SPICE challenge for me, and if it was before Amanda's time, it was before mine too!

Alright. I haven't been terribly active on Spark lately, but I think I need the extra accountability right now, so here goes:

Name: Amanda

My Challenge Goals:
- # of Pounds I want to lose: 7
- # of inches I want to lose: 6

Hobbies/interests: writing, reading, walking, tarot, wine

Did you participate in the last SPICE challenge? If so, which team were you on?

Nope! That was before my time. I didn't know about Spark back then. :)

Edited by: CD9543726 at: 10/31/2014 (07:11)

I'm in! I sooo need this!

My Challenge Goals:
- # of Pounds I want to lose: 10? (have to start small - I'd be happy with anything lost!)
- # of inches I want to lose: again - I'd be happy with any loss at this point!

Hobbies/interests: Reading, walking, spending time with my family

Did you participate in the last SPICE challenge? If so, which team were you on? No, I'm new.

Name: Sarah

My Challenge Goals:
- # of Pounds I want to lose: 6
- # of inches I want to lose: n/a

Hobbies/interests: reading, music & movies, running

Did you participate in the last SPICE challenge? If so, which team were you on? Yeppers! Peppermint Pixies FOREVER!!!

Edited by: SBEAR5 at: 10/30/2014 (12:26)

Name: MaryJane

My Challenge Goals:
- # of Pounds I want to lose: 19
- # of inches I want to lose: 12

Hobbies/interests:
Reading, Researching and learning on the internet, nutrition, motivating and encouraging others.

Did you participate in the last SPICE challenge? If so, which team were you on? Yes! I was a Peppermint Pixie!

Of course, I am in!

Name: Jennifer (UNSTOPPABLEJEN)

My Challenge Goals:
- # of Pounds I want to lose: 12
- # of inches I want to lose: 5

Hobbies/interests: I love playing with my puppies, spending time with my lovable hubby and son, live music, playing board games, and reading.

Did you participate in the last SPICE challenge? If so, which team were you on? - Yes, I was on the "Sassy Saffrons" team.

Are you ready to sign up for the 2014 SPICE challenge? Reply to this message and copy and paste the following template into your message (fill in your personal details):

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Name:

My Challenge Goals:
- # of Pounds I want to lose:
- # of inches I want to lose:

Hobbies/interests:

Did you participate in the last SPICE challenge? If so, which team were you on?