PROVIDA SUPPORT COMMUNITY

BENGAL HALL JOBS

Avatar Tracker ~ Virginia - vsalcedo

This job is for someone who pays attention to details. They will keep watch for any changing avatars, and upcoming birthdays. They can even get creative and create a post to announce the new avatars.

Cheerleader ~ Jill - JillS

This is a fun job, and one that makes a HUGE difference to the attitude of the dorm!.
Keep up the school spirit around here and help us stay on track and positive! You don't have to post a lot of graphics or any at all...just congratulating and recognizing your dorm mates is the greatest gift of all!

Just watch for times you think someone deserves recognition and share it...you'll be glad you did!

Challenge Coordinator ~ Keli - keliga

This person is responsible for keeping track of our In-Dorm and Dorm-to-Dorm challenges.   They need to track the templates submitted by our Bengals within the allotted time frame, and send the results to me.

Class Clown ~

This person will keep us entertained and bring laughter into our day.
If you have a great sense of humor, then this is for you!
Duties include posting a daily "funny" (if possible) ...cartoons, jokes, or stories to make us laugh
***Watch out for that copyright law though…if it is marked we really can’t post it.***

You can also instigate a pillow fight, water ballon fight or even a food fight (POP foods only please)!

Dorm Chef ~ Denise - MdayZ

This position would be GREAT for someone who loves to cook, who would enjoy looking through Provida’s Recipe Forum to discover new recipes for us, as well as the NBU Food Services Office (FSO) to bring back tips and tricks.   Try to post one or two on-plan recipes a couple times a week. Throw in some food and/or cooking tips if you run across them.

Dorm Correspondent ~ Mary Beth - Mtodd1956

If you enjoy writing, then this might be just the job for you!

This person will report the Dorm News to the News Editor once a week. Just report our dorm happenings and challenges (i.e. birthdays, new avatars, pillow fights, etc.)

It’s also nice to include names of those who entered “Twoferland” or “Onederland” and other significant events.  Our NBU Editor usually shares a template to help you put together your thoughts.  Just share the praises, outstanding efforts and fun experiences in Bengal Hall.

Dorm Snoop ~

This is a great job for someone who is curious, or who enjoys reading the boards.
Duties include sneaking into the other Dorms and bringing back a tip, funny story, maybe a graphic you thought we’d all enjoy...ANYTHING that you think your dorm mates would appreciate or learn from.

Saved from an earlier NBU semester, unsure of original author..... 

Stock up those freezers..... It really helps!

Here is what I do....

Buy turkeys, roast them..... debone them..... seperate the white meat from the dark..... I put it all away in the freezer, in little baggies.....in your correct portions..... I use the darker meats for my family....saving the white for me in portions....I do the same with chicken breasts..... beef, pork..... cook and portion.....

I cook rice and barley, even diced baked potatoes.... portion it out in servings, in baggies.....freeze..... so nice and handy when you need a carb....

I open large cans(#10 size) of applesauce (100% apples)....Pineapple tidbits (in juice, no sugar)......water chestnuts, sliced (no salt)(they freeze wonderfully)....and many other things..... freeze them in portions and then put all the little baggies in large ziplocs, marked well..... This is a great help.....

I take large bags of frozen veggies..... portion them in baggies..... and put them into gallon ziplocks.....

Same with large bags of frozen fruits(bought in the wholesale stores).... portion out in baggies ...put into a lager ziploc.....

I line all these already portioned foods up on a shelf in my freezer.... well marked and when I need them I am ready...Grab a protein, Veggie and a carb...throw them in a bowl, season well, and microwave....So GOOD and Fast!!!!...... Or if I am going to create something fancy..... I grab however many proteins, veggies, and carbs I need ....put the in a skillet and have fun creating dishes.....

I also love to make great big pots of soup..... Figure out a certain number a serving....my big roaster crockpot.... makes 16 servings....so I grab 16 serving of protein, 16 servings of carbs, and then just have fun adding veggies, broth, herbs and spices.....until it is ready to serve..... Then I get out 16- (2 cup) freezer containers..... ladle it out.....and freeze......when they are frozen...pop then out....wrap well in plastic wrap...lots of layers...and label with the type of soup it is.....then, Heat one up in the microwave..... It is a lunch or dinner all ready to eat...I do this alot.... I remove them from the freezer container because I like to keep making and reusing them even though I have collected quite a few containers....They stack well in the freezer, too!

I always bake big batches of goodies, too..... Like last night I got out 2 big bowls...made up the pumpkin muffins in both at the same time....because I knew the one batch would fit one mini muffin tin....I did them in seperate bowls.... but cooked 2 pans of the muffins....after they were cool...I packeaged them in 3 muffin per baggies...and put them into a large FREEZER ziploc....ready to eat when I need them!....

I also made PWO cookies.... but varied them.....put them in the freezer....I will let you know how they turned out, when I have them for my PWO snack before I head to the gym.....

Well, these a just a few of the things I do to help myself keep POP'n.....They really help me when I am busy and don't want to think about what to fix to eat.... Hope some of the ideas help you , too!....Let us know if you have different ideas...This is how we learn, from each other...

Happy cooking and POP'n!.....Hugs!

Dorm Badge Vote

I vote for Badge....  C

Sparky--I like to play Scrabble or other word games.  What is a PWO receipe?  I've been making Scrumpious Granola and want to try making the Breakfast Bars.

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Getting to Know You ...ABC style!!

First things first -- What is your Provida Name & what name would you prefer to be called...keliga/Keli

A is for your current avatar: On My Way
B is for your birthday: May 1, 1967
C is for your favorite form of Cardio: Walking
D is for your dears (DHusband, DDaughter, DSon, DSignificantOther, DCat): DSon-Tyler, 16.  DS-Mason, 9. DCat-Callie.  DCat-Shadow.  And DDog-Bailey
E is for an essential item you use each day: Toothbrush
F is for your favorite television show: There are so many!  Let's see....The Closer, NCIS, Monk, Eureka, Psych, Criminal Minds, all of the CSI's, Supernatural, Burn Notice, and some more.  Sometimes, I just sit up at night, when the kids are asleep, and watch tv.
G is for your goal for Summer09: at least 20 pounds.
H is for hometown or home state: I'm FROM Ft. Worth, Texas, but I live in Hogansville, Ga. right now.  I'm planning on moving back home, though, whenever I can sell my place down here.

I is for instruments played: I played the violin in grade school, for a few weeks.  lol.  But that's it.
J is for your favorite job you've ever had: The one I have now: Independent Avon Representative.  I LOVE this job!  Heck, what other job will let you take 7 weeks + of vacation per year?  lol
K is for the habit you'd like to kick: Overeating.  No matter what I do, I always seem to think that I need more food than I do.  Then I'm miserable.  I KNOW this will happen, and yet I do it over and over and over again.
L is for how much you'd like to LOSE this semester: At least 20 pounds.
M is for your biggest motivator for losing weight: My kids.  I'm all they have left.
N is for number of times you've been in NBU: I've lost count.  lol
O is for your occupation : Independent Avon Rep.
P is for people you were with today: My kids.
Q is for what you do in quiet times: Read.  Watch television.
R is for the ways you relax: Read.  Take a nice, long, HOT bath.  Both at the same time.  lol

S is for your state of mind: Hmmm....calm, for the moment.
T is for your time zone: Eastern
U is for what you consider unique: My sense of humor.  It's odd.  lol
V is for favorite vegetable:  Sweet Potato.
W is for your worst habit: Procrastination.
X is for x-rays you have had: On my leg, when I hit a deer while I was riding my motorcycle.  And on my neck, where I had 2 slipped discs.
Y is for yummy food you ate today(Please only OP foods): Chicken.
Z is for zodiac sign:  Taurus.

Beginning Stats Template
Due Monday, August 17th

Provida Name~
Real Name~

Weight (as of 8/17/09)~

Current Avatar (as of 8/17/09) ~

Total Inches (as of 8/17/09)~

Living Lean (Yes or No)~

Sparkyjs65:

Getting to Know You ...ABC style!!

First things first -- What is your Provida Name & what name would you prefer to be called...

A is for your current avatar: 115
B is for your birthday:2/26
C is for your favorite form of Cardio: bike/ellipitical
D is for your dears (DHusband, DDaughter, DSon)1H,4S,2GD,2GS DSignificantOther, DCat): D dog
E is for an essential item you use each day:prayer book
F is for your favorite television show: NCIS
G is for your goal for Summer09: get my health back
H is for hometown or home state:Pennsylvania

I is for instruments played:
J is for your favorite job you've ever had:  Medical asst 

K is for the habit you'd like to kick: anger
L is for how much you'd like to LOSE this semester:15
M is for your biggest motivator for losing weight: health
N is for number of times you've been in NBU: 2
O is for your occupation : retired
P is for people you were with today: 2DIL, 2DS, DH, DD and sons DDs
Q is for what you do in quiet times: pray, meditate
R is for the ways you relax:listen to relaxation tapes

S is for your state of mind: confused
T is for your time zone: eastern
U is for what you consider unique: my life
V is for favorite vegetable: zuchini
W is for your worst habit: thinking I know it all
X is for x-rays you have had: over 50
Y is for yummy food you ate today(Please only OP foods):grilled chicken and zuchini
Z is for zodiac sign:Pisces

If you complete this before the end of Week One, you will earn this icon...

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Dorm Badge Vote

I vote for Badge....___B_

Ok here is our excuse garbage can.  The purpose of this can is to write out all excuses, including reasons you dont get enough water or why you cant do your toning or cardio, and why you ate that ick or did not have your food ready ahead of time... any excuse you can come up with...  so write it down, crumple it up and toss it in the can NOW so it will not get you later.     (Quote and add ALL of your excuses, including some you haven't used yet)

 

QUESTION:
What does it mean to be POP?

 

ANSWER:
POP means Perfectly On Plan. 
*  You avoid all non-plan foods (including oil & salt).
*  You eat all the scheduled meals in the right portion sizes at the right intervals
(except the evening snack, which is optional).


Some common questions about  POP:

 



Can I eat communion bread (or wafers) at church and still be POP?
YES!  Food eaten as part of a religious ceremony does not count against you.

 




I fast once a week (and/or for religious holidays). 
Do I count myself POP on those days?
YES!  Again, eating (or not eating) in order to carry out your religious worship
does not count against you.




For medical reasons, my doctor wants me to eat an off-plan food. 
Can I still count myself as POP?
YES!  Just make sure you’re not over-eating that food
(beyond what your doctor says you need). Also, make sure you report it to your RA.
However, if you failed to plan properly (i.e. didn’t bring an on-plan lunch)
and get stuck, then you’re NOT POP. 




I skipped a meal today because I wasn’t hungry. 
Can I still count that as POP?
No.  POP means that you ate ALL your scheduled meals. 
(The evening snack is the only optional meal).




I was a half hour late with one of my meals. 
Can I still count myself POP?
No.  POP means that you ate ALL your meals on time. Just remember, a person who typically eats their meals at 2 1/2 hours does have up to 3 hours.




I have a medical condition
that requires me to monitor my blood sugar. 
When it "crashes", my doctor wants me to eat a little yuck. 
Am I still POP?
YES!  At a time like that, "yuck" would be considered "medicine". 
But eat only the type and quantity of yuck specified by your doctor. 
(It's not an excuse to eat off plan for the rest of the day!) 
NOTE: While following the 6WBMO plan,
many people find that their blood sugar medications need to be adjusted
(and sometimes even eliminated)! 
So remain in contact with your doctor regarding this,
and NEVER take yourself off of prescribed medications
without your doctor's approval!




I had one tiny nibble of an off-plan food,
yet ate POP the rest of the day. 
Can I count as POP for the day?
Nope.  One bite might seem small and insignificant, but if we let it slide,
 then pretty soon we’re eating LOTS of “one bites” – and that means trouble!




I got up super early (or stayed up super late). 
How do I adjust my eating so that I’m still POP?
Always eat breakfast.
 Then space your meals 2 1/2-3 hours apart, as usual.
If you’re trying to “spread out” your meals a little more
(because you got up early), then push the spacing to 3 hours. 
If you’re trying to “scrunch” your time (because you slept in), space them 2 hours apart.


 

Contributions to this post by brwright and janiselain.

 
What is a “Pre-Workout Meal”? 
A “Pre-Workout Meal” (PWOM) is the snack or meal you eat before doing a cardio or toning workout.  It provides your body with the fuel you need to safely complete your workout while you’re burning fat. 


Why do I have to eat a PWOM? 
There are two reasons:  (1) Your body needs the extra fuel to complete the workout.  This prevents what athletes call “hitting the wall” where you TOTALLY exhaust yourself and have to quit early.  It also prevents your blood sugar levels from dropping dangerously low (since exercise utilizes your available blood glycogen/sugar).  (2) If your body runs out of fuel during a workout, it can start to burn MUSCLE for fuel – and you don’t want to do that!  We’re trying to BUILD muscle, not BURN it!


How is a PWOM different than my usual snacks and meals?
It contains a carbohydrate (or MORE carbohydrate), protein and fruit.  Carbohydrates are used by our bodies as fuel – and so during a workout, you need a little more fuel. 


Do I remove any food from my PWOM when I add in the carbohydrate?
No.  For your PWOM, you will be adding an additional fruit and/or carb.  Consult your Black Book for instructions on how to do YOUR pre-workout meal.  Remember, you may have a different way the meal starts out based on your body type and time of day. – so it’s important to read YOUR instructions, not just do what someone else says they’re supposed to do. 


Can my PWOM contain just a carb OR a fruit, or does it have to contain both?
You can do it either way.  You can include BOTH a carb AND a fruit – or you can try it with just one or the other.  You can also have both, but cut the portion sizes down from the full amount recommended for your body type.  See which leaves you feeling the best after your workout, and how each affect your weight loss progress.


Do I have to eat my PWOM before my workout, or can I eat it after?  
Some people find that they do fine if they time their workout between the AM snack and lunch (or between the PM snack and dinner).  That way, they get the extra carbs at the meal immediately following their workout.  But generally, it’s best to have the carb BEFORE the workout.  You can experiment to see what works best for you. 


How long do I have to wait between eating my PWOM and exercising?
Opinions vary on this subject!  Some people are fine doing a workout immediately after eating; while others find that they feel sluggish, crampy, or nauseated when they try to workout on a full stomach.  The point is that you want to feel GOOD during your workout.  If you’re lightheaded, dizzy, and weak while exercising (because you don’t have ENOUGH fuel in your system), then that’s not good.  But nor is it good to be sluggish or sick to your stomach from having TOO much food in your stomach during the workout!  So experiment to see what works best for you.  You may be able to exercise right away, or you may need to wait a 30 to 60 minutes to let your stomach partially empty out.


If I workout after dinner, do I have to eat my evening snack? 
Yes.  Your body needs the replenishment.  So do eat your optional evening snack after an evening workout.


I eat a Rapid Results meal before and after my workout, instead of eating a PWOM?
No.  Rapid Results meals do not contain enough carbohydrate to sustain you through a workout.  For the reasons shown above, you should include a PWOM either before or after exercising.


What if I eat my PWOM, but then get delayed in doing my workout until 2 hours later?  Should I eat another PWOM before exercising, eat a regular meal before exercising, or exercise without eating any additional food?
It’s best to eat your PWOM closer to your workout (rather than waiting 2 or 3 hours between the meal and workout), but sometimes life isn’t perfect. On these rare occasions, go ahead and work out. Next time, just try to plan better.  Your body has probably held onto the carb from your earlier meal (since you haven’t burned it up yet).


What if my last meal was NOT a PWOM, but I want to do a workout now?
Go ahead and give it a try, monitor yourself and go from there.


For additional information on PWOMs, please consult
this post by BMOS Dolores.

 

Contributions to this post by brwright and janiselain.

Dorm Badge Vote

I vote for Badge....    A   

Hey Everyone !!!

I just wanted to POP in and say Hi to everyone,  I am in Florida now.  It's been a long day so I will stop in later.

April

Hello everyone. A quick flyby this morning before morning worship services.

I hope everyone had a good evening. Is everyone getting prepared for tomorrow? I sure hope so. We will have a great time being POP & losing weight and of course earning those icons.

Well I want to get a few things posted and then I need to finish getting ready. I will be back this afternoon.

TTFN

PWO stands for Pre-Workout.  You should always have a Pre-Workout Meal (PWOM) before working out.  Just check out the post I did last night.

PWOM 

Ready2Cycle:

Sparky--I like to play Scrabble or other word games.  What is a PWO receipe?  I've been making Scrumpious Granola and want to try making the Breakfast Bars.

Alright Bengals... the time is almost here for Stats.  As I am sure you noticed, Deb posted the template last night.  It is linked to our cheat sheet.  They are due Tomorrow 8/17.  If you can not be here tomorrow you may post them tonight, but all must be turned in no later than Midnight (CT) tomorrow night (Monday).

 


It is an NBU requirement that you take your measurements and report inches at the beginning of NBU, at the midpoint, and with ending stats. However, you’ll notice in your 6WBMO notebook, you’re encouraged to measure your inches every two weeks.  Your body will undergo some amazing changes during the next 6 weeks – and not all of them will show up on the scale.  You’ll find that especially in those times of slower loss, measuring your inches will continue to provide a way to celebrate your success along the way!

How Do I Take My Measurements?
Measure the 13 spots pictured on the measurement chart that came in your black book.  Round the numbers to the nearest quarter inch.  Add up the 13 measurements, and report your TOTAL number of inches. 

Do I Really Measure Both My Left Side and Right?
Yes.  You gained weight on both sides of your body, and will lose weight on both sides of your body.  So measure both sides, as indicated on the chart. 

How Do I Keep Track of My Inches Every Two Weeks?
Find a method that works for you.  You can be as simple (write it down) or as elaborate (make an Excel spreadsheet and create graphs) as you like.  Your RA has access to a couple of prepared documents that you can use if you are stumped for a tracking sheet. 
 

Is There an Easier Way to Measure Arms, Legs, and Neck?
Yes.  Some stores (including health food stores) sell a special tape measure that goes in a LOOP, making it very easy to measure the circumference of arms, legs, neck, and other parts of the body that might otherwise be hard to measure.  It sells for about $10, and is self-retracting.
You might also find that enlisting the help of a trusted friend, relative, housemate, spouse, etc. will help ensure that you can obtain reliable results.
It is very easy to get inaccurate results trying to do it on your own.

Contributions to this post by brwright and janiselain.

Icons are little pictures or graphics that you “earn”
(much like a little badge)

You will display your icons in your signature,
so that each time you send a post,
your name and your icons show up at the bottom.

Perfect Attendance
Perfect Attendance means you post at least once every day that week.
The icon for Perfect Attendance looks like this:




Cardio
For doing 251-300+ minutes of cardio exercise for the week,
you’ll earn this icon:



For doing 201-250 minutes of cardio exercise for the week,
you’ll earn this icon:



For doing 151-200 minutes of cardio exercise for the week,
you’ll earn this icon:
 

Toning
For completing 2 toning sessions, you’ll earn this icon:



For completing 1 toning session, you’ll earn this icon:




Honor Roll
Honor roll icons are awarded
For students who earn high points for the week. 
Daily, you can earn one point for eating POP (Perfect on Plan),
and one point for drinking 100 ounces of water.
For the week, you earn one point for each cardio workout (up to 5 points max)
and one point for each toning session (up to 2 points max).
Add up all the points, and you can earn as many as 21 points per week.

If you score 21 points for the week,
you will achieve the Provost’s List and receive this icon:


If you score 19-20 points for the week,
You will achieve the Dean’s List and receive this icon:


If you score 17-18 points for the week,
You will achieve Honorable Mentions and receive this icon:




In-Dorm Assignments and Challenges


Most weeks this semester,
you’ll have the opportunity to earn a special icon each week
for a Bengal Hall Assignment or Challenge. 
These will be different each week,
but will symbolize the assignment or challenge.

Dorm-To-Dorm Challenges
Once a week, your dorm will compete with another dorm in a challenge.
By participating, you’ll earn a special icon symbolizing the challenge.

As you can see, Icons will be an important part of NBU!
Your goal should be to earn ALL of them!
Not only is it FUN to earn icons,
MORE IMPORTANTLY it shows that you’re staying on track with your 6WBMO plan.
So get ready to start tracking your points and earning ICONS!

Contributions to this post by brwright and janiselain.

NBU Summer 2009 Contract
an In-Dorm Icon Assignment

NBU is about commitment.

So is weight loss!

If you put something in writing

you are more likely to reach that accomplishment.

If you read what you wrote each day,

it is more likely you will achieve it. 

If you read it aloud each day, it's even more likely.

When you write out your contract below
you have the option of adding in your goal for this semester.

When you read your contract each morning,

you will automatically read your goal as well!

It's good to keep that goal front and center.

Are you ready to earn your first icon of the new semester?

For those of you who complete the NBU Contract
by Saturday 8-22-09, you will receive the following
icon for your signature.

 



Please print the following post and place it on the fridge or closet door or somewhere where you can see it each day. Possibly even on the mirror in the bathroom or by the computer. It will serve as a reminder of the commitment you have made to NBU (and to yourself!) for the next six weeks.

NBU works best
when everyone gives to the group and takes what they need.
So do it, make that commitment to jump in feet first!
The more you give to your dormmates
the more you will receive in the end.
You may also find that the more you help your dormmates,
the more you will LOSE