July 1-15
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Still 3/25 on July 4. Oh so red, but it was planned and not as bad as it could have been!
@Bbinoa ... Awesome! I'm walking a marathon in October with friends and mileage is definitely increasing... When is your marathon?0 -
7.4 (Happy 4th of July!)
Green: Yes
Total 3/28
I enjoyed a nice long walk this morning.
@Rebamae I'll certainly see how long I can go for my streak.
@melissaphipps1976 Congrats on your personal best!! You go girl!
@bbinoa You cracked me up too! I hope you enjoyed your holiday. Are you using a particular training plan for your marathon, or are you doing your own thing? I'm trying to prepare for my first 1/2 marathon, but I have been stuck running these same 3 - 4 miles. Just looking for tips.0 -
Happy Sunday!
One of the meds I am taking for the blood clot has cut my appetite to nothing. That is wonderful but what happens when I go off of it.
That part has me concerned.
We have two grandkids with us today so we will see how my leg handles that. DH is here so he will help if I have a lot of pain again.
green = 4*/31 red = 0
@Laughter_Girl Let's continue our streak as we both have it going. Shall we try for 10 straight?
I hope each of you have a blessed Sunday!
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@bbinoa - you cracked me up too.
7/4 - green - thanks to my hike
3/25
We went to our local parade, then cooked out at the local state park. My teens took my 9 yo to the playground while my hubby and I did a forty minute hike - about 1.75 miles over muddy terrain, but we enjoyed it and it kept me green. Then we went to a friend's house for the annual dueling fireworks. The friend and two neighbors take turns setting off different fireworks, which makes for a good display. (The town fireworks were Friday night.) It was supposed to rain all day yesterday - I am glad the weather man was wrong.0 -
7.4
Green? Chevy. By one calorie. As in, I was 99 calories in the red. But it was planned. Still I guess counts?
4/23
@Rebamae I'll jump in on that 10! But I'm not making any promises about next Saturday
@Laughter_Girl If you're looking for tips, I will tell you that I used Galloway training to run two marathons, and I LOVED it. It incorporates scheduled walk breaks, which some people aren't into, but it's great for preventing injury and keeping your heart rate closer to the "fat burning" zone. I also noticed that it kept me from "hitting the wall" in the later miles during the race - around mile 19 & 20 I started passing people who had been running straight through, which I admit was kinda fun. Here's a link to the schedule I used if you're interested: jeffgalloway.com/training/marathon-training/
I never had any injuries in marathon training, but got myself a sick case of patellar tendonitis doing a ton of Zumba barefoot in my basement. It's taking forever to rehab and has been SUPER frustrating. That super active day I had Friday? Keeping me from my run today. Might have been fine if I'd rested yesterday, but of course I didn't, and by last night my knees were SWOLLEN. So resting today. Patience - gotta get me some!
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7.4
Green: NO
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7.5
green: yes!!
Total: 4/27
@jenthibert, @Laughter_Girl.... my marathon is in November. I've done 3 half marathons in the past, but always wanted to do a full one. Several years and a couple of kids later I finally decided I'm doing it. Whether I have to push, pull or drag myself I'm using the Galloway training plans like @2marsh mentioned. My first half was a disaster trying to do a plan that added mileage during the week plus the long runs. Ended up w major shin splints. Galloway's to finish program I can handle. I do the walk/run thing. Like 2marsh said you really don't lose time and you feel better! Doing long runs by yourself is kind of boring though!! 0 -
4/25 on July 5. Guess what?! Hit my goal today! I've given myself a buffer in case I continue to lose. I'm 5'8" with a smallish frame so I hit 138 today with my buffer being 135-140. I hit 140 and I know I need to be careful. Now comes the fun of trying to figure out my maintenence calories.0
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7.5
Green: Yes
Total 4/28
Enjoyed another Zumba class today. Tomorrow will definitely be a run day.
@Rebamae Yes, we can aim for 10 days straight. I think I can do it. Since you're on those meds, you have some extra help. I hope you're off the meds soon though and feeling 100%. Enjoy those grandchildren.
@Melissap I hope today was just as active for you. What an impressive hike!
@2marsh Thanks for the site! Someone else recommended this method. I may try it in the morning. There is no way I am currently able to run 13 miles straight. I can barely run 6 miles straight. I think the run/walk method will work perfectly for me. I'll keep the group informed of my progress.
@bbinoa Thanks for the recommendation. I actually enjoy running by myself (I hate the pressure of trying to keep up with someone or them keeping up with me. Also, I don't want to talk when I run. I just want to breath. Ha, ha, ha, ha.) Of course I have never actually ran 13 miles so I may want some company along the way, but I have plenty of weird thoughts to keep me occupied.
Finally, I really appreciate your determination to complete the full marathon. You're going to do great!
@jenthibert Congratulations!!! Woohoo!!! You must be on cloud 9 right now, and you should be. I'm wishing you all the best for maintaining your weight. I'm in maintenance too (have been for a couple of months) and still trying to find my happy place. It's a work in progress for me.
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7.5
Green? Very.
5/23
My patellar tendonitis is still a little cranky today, and I seem to be carrying a hefty ton of water weight (know it must be that, because I've been pretty vigilant on my measuring and have been green). Both are leaving me a little down, but I'm going to work to shake it off and have a great day. More to be grateful for than bummed about!
@jenthibert YAY!!! Big congrats!
@bbinoa Nice to connect with another Galloway fan. Glad it's going so well for you. I remember noticing that you're in PA - if your race is in November, any chance you're running Philly? That's the one I ran twice. Such a pretty course and not too hilly!
@Rebamae Hope you had a good day with the grandkids and not too much pain.0 -
7.5
Green: YES (Chevy)
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7/5 - green
4/25
@jenthibert Welcome to maintenance! I have been maintaining (within 5 pounds) since Jan. 2014. My green days are mostly exercise not eaten back and I use my red days as treats through the month. I added 100 calories/week until I found my maintenance calories. Good luck!
@ you marathon people - good luck.0 -
Happy Monday to each of you
We enjoyed the Grands so much.
Our little Granddaughter (4) loves to clean! So we had fun doing just that. I need her here to help all of the time
The day did go OK but I did not make the 1 1/4 hr trip to meet Mom. DH took them which was great. I just am not ready for the long drives yet.
I get my prothom checked at 10:30 so we will see about the shots. They go straight in my belly area and they bruise. Not a pretty sight
OK "Streakers" how are we doing - we want to reach 10.
green = 5/31 red = 0
Streak = 5
@jenthibert Fantastic that you have reached goal. (I wish I knew how to import a cheerleader for you)
If I might ask, how much weight have you lost?
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Happy Monday to each of you
@jenthibert Fantastic that you have reached goal. (I wish I knew how to import a cheerleader for you)
If I might ask, how much weight have you lost?
Let's keep our streaks going all of you Streakers!!
33 pounds gone. Thanks for the congrats everyone!
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7.6
green today
total 5/27
Went to spinning class today. I've been doing other stuff so it's been a while since I went to one. The break was good since I feel.likeni like it again now.
@jenthibert. ... awesome job, congrats on making your goal. Yippppeeee!!!!!!!
@2marsh ... I'm running/walking the Harrisburg marathon. I used to live in Philly, but now I'm outside Hbg. They allow walkers to start 1.5 hrs before everyone. Plus I figure if it gets bad I can just sit down and call someone to come get me, LOL!
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Away for anniversary celebration. Will be fun. No promises in green!!0
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7/6 -green
5/25
Started a new weight training program tonight. Jamie Eason's LiveFit. I thinkb I will like it more tomorrow when the gym is less crowded. Monday brings out the "gotta work of my weekend" crowd. They don't put things back, and they talk more than they work...ugh.0 -
7.6
Green: Yes
Total 5/28
It was a run/walk day today. I've got to read more about the Galloway method when I'm not so sleepy. I wish there was a free app for it. I'll have to thoroughly search for that. If I have to keep track of my run/walk times myself, I'll never get through that race. 0 -
7.6
Green? Yup
Total: 6/23
Patellar tendonitis still getting me today. Lots of gentle walking but that's it for now. That, ice, stretching, and ibuprofen. And upper body strength. Still doing that.
@MelissaPhippsFeagins I KNOW! This week was especially bad, I guess because of the holiday weekend?
@R_Queenie Happy anniversary!
@Rebamae Are we counting just this month for the streak, or back since our last red day? I'm either at 9 or 6.
@Laughter_Girl I feel you. I definitely miss my old flip phone in that regard. There was a timer that was better than any app I've seen for intervals.0 -
5/25 for July 60
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7.6
Green: YES Back on track
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Good morning on this Tremendous Tuesday!
Hey streakers, how are you doing?
green = 6*/31 red = 0
Streak = 6 Streak goal = 10
@2marsh Let's just start with July 1 if that is OK with everyone.
I am really hoping to get outside and do a little bit of walking. It will depend on how my leg is feeling.
I will be so glad when DH can come in earlier for dinner. This 10:00 stuff is getting old. But I realize it is wearing on him also. I have the easy part, just keeping his dinner warm. He has the hard part - working.
My scale absolutely refuses to let me see 219. I have been trying for a week to see that number. I have seen all of the 220._ that there is.
Maybe Wednesday will be my "lucky" day!!0 -
7.7
green: yes
total 6/27
Why oh why can't someone investment t some gloriously chocolate filled dessert you can eat tons of for like 10 calories?? I settled for a pathetic cup of diet hit cocoa which was oh so "delicious" on a 90 degree day
@MelissaPhippsFeagins. ... update us on that workout plan! I've heard good things!
@Laughter_Girl ... I ordered a "gymboss" interval timer for the walk/run intervals. Should be here soon. I drive myself nuts compulsively checking my watch and couldn't find an app that I liked. Will let you know what I think! !!
And streakers.... this just makes me giggle every time I read it. Go streakers!!!0 -
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6/25 Green on July 7th0
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7.7
Green: Yes
Total 6/28
This streaker is on a roll. Ha, ha, ha, ha. I can see why it makes you giggle Bbinoa. I only did a quick workout for my arms today.
@2marsh I hope you feel 100% soon. In the meantime, keep doing what you're doing - taking it easy.
@Bruceapple Glad you're back on track!
@Rebamae Keep the streak going! Also, don't stress about that scale. I promise it'll move further down in no time.
@bbinoa I've never heard of gymboss. I'm going to look that up. Definitely let me know your thoughts once you get it.0 -
7/7 -green
6/23
Streak 5/10
@bbinoa - have you tried Russell Stovers sugar free chocolate truffles? My diabetic aunt swears by them. It's more than 10 calories, but about half the regular ones.
Day two of the new workout went well, but I am exhausted since I went to my Barre class first. Totally different muscle groups, but an hour of cardio before lifting may be more than I can do with the Jaime Eason plan.0 -
@Rebamae, I hit post too soon. I hope the scale moves for you tomorrow!0
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7.7
Green? Nope. I was feeling discouraged anyway, and then I was invited to a BBQ with beer and lots of goodies. The combination was stronger than my willpower to resist. Didn't count but pretty sure it was red. Didn't go crazy, though.
Total: 6/23
@Laughter_Girl Thanks for the encouragement. I admit that my frustration with exercise is making it hard for me to do my nutrition properly. Back on track tomorrow!
@MelissaPhippsFeagins An hour of cardio before lifting is rough! It's hard to figure out the rhythm. Definitely encounter that myself. I do my strength training with my fiance, but he usually meets me after my cardio workout. Now I save my hard cardio for non lifting days (at least, when injuries aren't messing with me), but that doesn't work for everyone. Best of luck with your training!0 -
Hello again
So far, so green (yay!), currently 7/27.
However today will most likely be red I think, I was out a little this morning but not feeling well, neither are the kids, so lounging at the moment. Super under yesterday as lost my appetite (think it might be related to not feeling well!) so I'll take any red in relation to yesterday's surplus 0
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