Howdy Challengers!!
Great work again this week guys - there's some fantastic effort being put in by all of you towards reaching your goals!!
The special mention shout outs (for people who have reached goals they set out to achieve over the duration of the challenge) this week go to *drum roll please*
JO - Had another ripper of a time out with friends last week!!
LAURIE - Went on a blissfully child-free date with her hubby (not that we don't love the kids...!!)
JEMMA - Another book down... that's one of your goals for the challenge duration COMPLETE - well done!!!
A short and sweet update from me this week.... you all know what you need to do for the next 3 weeks :)
Who's up for a mini challenge?? Who thinks they can improve on this weeks percentage by 10%??
There are a couple of you right up there which would mean striving for 100%... will we get a 100% double whammy next week?? Will we have the entire group above 60%....
In the wise words of Confucius;
“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Week four - half way there....
Wow folks - we've hit the half way mark for this round of the challenge already!! Can you believe it!?
Special mention this week to JEMMA who has finished one of the books she set out to read!! Well done Jem, one down and one to go... great stuff!!
From previous experience with the challenge, it’s around this halfway mark where the enthusiasm can die off a little - it’s not as new and exciting as it was those first couple of weeks... so maybe you've found your determination or focus starting to waver...
Try not to lose sight of what you set out to do and take a few moments to remind yourself of the reasons that you chose to participate and what these particular goals mean to you.
With 4 weeks left to go, I’d love to see you each of you strive to achieve your best numbers yet – but ultimately it’s YOU who has to want that and only YOU who can do it!!!! I know I have a lot of work to do and after another course last weekend have a couple of weeks to put more focus on myself and my challenge goals.
At the end of the day though this is a personal challenge and you are the only one who matters in respect of your efforts and how you go each week.
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit.
Aristotle
Have a fantastic 5th week... how many of you will get 100%???
~Samantha~
Special mention this week to JEMMA who has finished one of the books she set out to read!! Well done Jem, one down and one to go... great stuff!!
From previous experience with the challenge, it’s around this halfway mark where the enthusiasm can die off a little - it’s not as new and exciting as it was those first couple of weeks... so maybe you've found your determination or focus starting to waver...
Try not to lose sight of what you set out to do and take a few moments to remind yourself of the reasons that you chose to participate and what these particular goals mean to you.
With 4 weeks left to go, I’d love to see you each of you strive to achieve your best numbers yet – but ultimately it’s YOU who has to want that and only YOU who can do it!!!! I know I have a lot of work to do and after another course last weekend have a couple of weeks to put more focus on myself and my challenge goals.
At the end of the day though this is a personal challenge and you are the only one who matters in respect of your efforts and how you go each week.
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit.
Aristotle
Have a fantastic 5th week... how many of you will get 100%???
~Samantha~
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Week three - finito!
What a great week challengers!!!
Everyone is going really well - there are always ups and downs and I know sometimes if you have a bad week you can lean towards the negative, but really the MOST IMPORTANT thing is that you're aware of the things you're trying to achieve and are putting in an effort.
So keep up the great effort everyone - give yourself a pat on the back!!
Very special mention to our first 100% achiever for this round - FIONA!!
She has another goal that is to be achieved over the course of the challenge, but based on weekly targets - Fi smashed it this week!! Well done x
Another couple of mentions...
JO - got out and about with the girls for a night on the town (and thoroughly enjoyed it too I might add!)
CAROL - has been shopping for the house again... one more splurge to meet your goal!
It's pretty cold and miserable this week in Melbourne, just the right kind of weather to prompt indulgence in loads of comfort food (preferrably delivered straight to the door thanks! haha).
For some, the challenge goals are aimed at helping to develop a healthier overall lifestyle or habits and while certainly having a nice warm pizza delivered to the door on a cold stormy night (mmm) might be very appealling (and there certainly isn't anything wrong with the odd treat! Everything in moderation), it isn't the healthiest option.
So I thought that this week I would share a healthy pizza option (which has become a favourite) that I found online at www.taste.com.au (I will add the link to the sidebar over there with the others -->)
Making this pizza by the recipe (substituting the pizza base for a large wholemeal pita bread) equals about 341cals (1426kJ) AND you get to eat a whole one all to yourself!
To compare and put into perspective;
3 slices of a Domino's Vegetarian Thin & Crispy = 445cals
3 slices of a Domino's Supreme Thin & Crispy = 502cals
3 slices of a Domino's Pepperoni Thin & Crispy = 511cals
You can make it lower in calories by adjusting the ingredients to suit or just change things to make it more to your liking as everyone has different tastes. It's a delicious, healthy alternative that is incredibly simple to make :)
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PUMPKIN & SPINACH PIZZAS!
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 12 minutes
Ingredients (serves 4)
* 4 fresh pizza bases
* 2 tbs bought basil pesto
* 105g (1 1/4 cups) coarsely grated cheddar
* 1/2 bunch English spinach, ends trimmed, washed, dried, shredded
* 70g semi-dried tomatoes, sliced
* 280g Jap pumpkin, peeled, deseeded, thinly sliced
* Salt & ground black pepper (optional)
Method
1.Preheat oven to 220°C. Line a large baking tray with non-stick baking paper. Place the pizza bases on the lined tray and spread evenly with the pesto, leaving a 1.5cm border around the edges. Sprinkle the bases with 1/2 the cheddar, then top with the spinach, semi-dried tomatoes and pumpkin. Sprinkle with the remaining cheddar.
2.Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges of the pizzas are golden and the pumpkin is tender. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Serve immediately.
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So that was this week.... creeping closer to the half way mark!
Give it heaps guys!!!
~Samantha~
Everyone is going really well - there are always ups and downs and I know sometimes if you have a bad week you can lean towards the negative, but really the MOST IMPORTANT thing is that you're aware of the things you're trying to achieve and are putting in an effort.
So keep up the great effort everyone - give yourself a pat on the back!!
Very special mention to our first 100% achiever for this round - FIONA!!
She has another goal that is to be achieved over the course of the challenge, but based on weekly targets - Fi smashed it this week!! Well done x
Another couple of mentions...
JO - got out and about with the girls for a night on the town (and thoroughly enjoyed it too I might add!)
CAROL - has been shopping for the house again... one more splurge to meet your goal!
It's pretty cold and miserable this week in Melbourne, just the right kind of weather to prompt indulgence in loads of comfort food (preferrably delivered straight to the door thanks! haha).
For some, the challenge goals are aimed at helping to develop a healthier overall lifestyle or habits and while certainly having a nice warm pizza delivered to the door on a cold stormy night (mmm) might be very appealling (and there certainly isn't anything wrong with the odd treat! Everything in moderation), it isn't the healthiest option.
So I thought that this week I would share a healthy pizza option (which has become a favourite) that I found online at www.taste.com.au (I will add the link to the sidebar over there with the others -->)
Making this pizza by the recipe (substituting the pizza base for a large wholemeal pita bread) equals about 341cals (1426kJ) AND you get to eat a whole one all to yourself!
To compare and put into perspective;
3 slices of a Domino's Vegetarian Thin & Crispy = 445cals
3 slices of a Domino's Supreme Thin & Crispy = 502cals
3 slices of a Domino's Pepperoni Thin & Crispy = 511cals
You can make it lower in calories by adjusting the ingredients to suit or just change things to make it more to your liking as everyone has different tastes. It's a delicious, healthy alternative that is incredibly simple to make :)
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PUMPKIN & SPINACH PIZZAS!
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 12 minutes
Ingredients (serves 4)
* 4 fresh pizza bases
* 2 tbs bought basil pesto
* 105g (1 1/4 cups) coarsely grated cheddar
* 1/2 bunch English spinach, ends trimmed, washed, dried, shredded
* 70g semi-dried tomatoes, sliced
* 280g Jap pumpkin, peeled, deseeded, thinly sliced
* Salt & ground black pepper (optional)
Method
1.Preheat oven to 220°C. Line a large baking tray with non-stick baking paper. Place the pizza bases on the lined tray and spread evenly with the pesto, leaving a 1.5cm border around the edges. Sprinkle the bases with 1/2 the cheddar, then top with the spinach, semi-dried tomatoes and pumpkin. Sprinkle with the remaining cheddar.
2.Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges of the pizzas are golden and the pumpkin is tender. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Serve immediately.
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So that was this week.... creeping closer to the half way mark!
Give it heaps guys!!!
~Samantha~
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Week two - How'd ya do?
Another fine effort from you all this week!! GREAT STUFF!!!
Special mentions this week for people who have specific tasks they wish to achieve over the course of the challenge;
CAROL - well done on finishing the photo wall AND half way there with both your baby book AND house challenges!!
LAURIE - ace work getting that first lot of pics printed out AND getting out of the house for the first of your dates :)
JO - for getting out with your friends AND taking Bradly on an adventure!
GLENN - a special mention to you for joining in the challenge! Glenn has joined in for a 7 week challenge - welcome aboard!!
A few of the graph lines have taken a downward turn (mine included!) but try not to let that dishearten or discourage you from giving it your all this week... instead use that as a starting point to pivot your efforts on and head back upwards again :)
You will find that some weeks you have more pressing things to worry about or may be taken out by a cold or - well things in life might just hinder some of your efforts - and these things will likely take precedence over how many ticks you might achieve on your challenge journey. But never let that keep you down!
For example, I just completed a weekend massage course which threw out some of the things that I would normally use weekend time for - so, while my graph results weren't amazing, I achieved over half of what I set out to AND completed the first part of an exciting new direction in my life.
The challenge is designed as a personal journey - and so far you are ALL achieving great results and doing more things for YOURSELF than you were 2 weeks ago. WELL DONE!!!
On that note - time to go and declutter my space of some filing (one of my goals).....
“What stands in the way of your dreams cannot really be, because if it is truly your dream, nothing can stand in your way.” - Amir Zoghi
~Samantha~
Special mentions this week for people who have specific tasks they wish to achieve over the course of the challenge;
CAROL - well done on finishing the photo wall AND half way there with both your baby book AND house challenges!!
LAURIE - ace work getting that first lot of pics printed out AND getting out of the house for the first of your dates :)
JO - for getting out with your friends AND taking Bradly on an adventure!
GLENN - a special mention to you for joining in the challenge! Glenn has joined in for a 7 week challenge - welcome aboard!!
A few of the graph lines have taken a downward turn (mine included!) but try not to let that dishearten or discourage you from giving it your all this week... instead use that as a starting point to pivot your efforts on and head back upwards again :)
You will find that some weeks you have more pressing things to worry about or may be taken out by a cold or - well things in life might just hinder some of your efforts - and these things will likely take precedence over how many ticks you might achieve on your challenge journey. But never let that keep you down!
For example, I just completed a weekend massage course which threw out some of the things that I would normally use weekend time for - so, while my graph results weren't amazing, I achieved over half of what I set out to AND completed the first part of an exciting new direction in my life.
The challenge is designed as a personal journey - and so far you are ALL achieving great results and doing more things for YOURSELF than you were 2 weeks ago. WELL DONE!!!
On that note - time to go and declutter my space of some filing (one of my goals).....
“What stands in the way of your dreams cannot really be, because if it is truly your dream, nothing can stand in your way.” - Amir Zoghi
~Samantha~
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