Modern Day Pin-up Girls - WEEK 6

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  • JessikaJ
    JessikaJ Posts: 43
    Have fun at the ball!! I've been dying to dress up lately...

    So I have talked my fiance into having a "pin up day" at the shop. He is a tattoo artist. So me and all the shop girlfriends are going to get all dolled up pin up style and work the front desk at the shop all day! Not sure when, but soon!!! So excited to have a reason to dress up!
  • RachVR6
    RachVR6 Posts: 3,688 Member
    Have fun at the ball!! I've been dying to dress up lately...

    So I have talked my fiance into having a "pin up day" at the shop. He is a tattoo artist. So me and all the shop girlfriends are going to get all dolled up pin up style and work the front desk at the shop all day! Not sure when, but soon!!! So excited to have a reason to dress up!

    Ooooooh that sounds like so much fun!! I should suggest that for the shop my sister works at!! :)

    We were gonna do an ugly dress day there. Hehehe. Go to goodwill and get something gaudy and covered in sequins or something. lol!
  • amcmillan730
    amcmillan730 Posts: 591 Member
    I haven't been here in days. Sorry ladies :(

    Back from Philly. Good thing I went to the gym on Monday before I left. Didn't eat right tuesday or wednesday but have been doing better since. I didn't want to go the gym at all last night... TOM was killing me. Luckily my bf was there to convince me to go, and that I would feel better later. Which was def the truth. And it was zumba... so of course I had fun :) I haven't been logging my calories... just making good choices. I took a peak at the scale today, and it looked about 1.5 lbs down... so I'm REALLY hoping it stays around there as I've been stuck around the same numbers for about 3 weeks now. No gym today either since I'm babysitting right after work and won't be home till very late.

    I always go to zumba on saturday mornings, but there's a new class before it called y-pump? I guess its strength training. Anyone ever tried it????

    May convince myself I should go to both, to make up for the Philly cheesesteak I HAD to have haha. And kickboxing on sunday. I really missed tuesday night. Thats my night for myself. my gym night. zumba, kickboxing, then muscle conditioning. 2 1/2 hours of pure gym class fun :)

    Hope people enjoy the weekend (some of us a 3 day weekend)

    Be good ;)
  • PixieGoddess
    PixieGoddess Posts: 1,833 Member
    Target has some of the WORST sizes, so don't take that experience to heart!

    Well, I didn't run when I got home last night. :frown: I'm just so hungry and tired when I get home, and it gets dark and cold so quick. I tried the treadmill last week...barely made it 15min at a 12:30mm pace, so 1.2mi. On the sidewalk, I usually run between a 11:30mm and 12mm for at least 2mi, and I'm in no REAL pain (just tired and sore) when I get back, as opposed to the gut-wrenching agony that most of my body was in after 15min on the treadmill. :grumble:

    I guess I need to just bundle up and get some reflective gear, or else hit the pool or elliptical and cross-train. But I'm training for a 5k in December, so I need to run more often than cross-train. :ohwell: Already did my strength training this morning, and I'm DETERMINED to get my run in tonight, so it should be a good day.

    HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND, LADIES!
  • RachVR6
    RachVR6 Posts: 3,688 Member
    Well, I didn't run when I got home last night. :frown: I'm just so hungry and tired when I get home, and it gets dark and cold so quick. I tried the treadmill last week...barely made it 15min at a 12:30mm pace, so 1.2mi. On the sidewalk, I usually run between a 11:30mm and 12mm for at least 2mi, and I'm in no REAL pain (just tired and sore) when I get back, as opposed to the gut-wrenching agony that most of my body was in after 15min on the treadmill. :grumble:

    I HATE running on the treadmill. Hahaha. I can never seem to get my balance and it just seems to make me uncoordinated. My mom is a massage therapist and is really into how each muscle works and other details. She said that running on a treadmill isn't as good as running on a normal surface because you aren't being forced to 'push' yourself forward, the ground is moving backwards for you....so you're not working as many muscles, or not working them as hard. I thought that was interesting. :flowerforyou:
  • RachVR6
    RachVR6 Posts: 3,688 Member
    I've been taking One A day Women's Active Mind and Body (when I remember) and was looking for a B vitamin supplement and fish oil. I was at walmart yesterday and they have a twin pack of Omega 3 fish oil for $9 and a twin pack of Super B complex for $6. Just thought I'd share. I can't afford to pay $15-20 for a tiny bottle of supplements.

    Here's the links to them online...( I think they're a bit more expensive online...still cheaper than most)

    Omega 3 Fish Oil:
    http://www.walmart.com/ip/Spring-Valley-Fish-Oil-1000-mg-Omega-3-100-Softgels/11997229

    Super B Complex:
    http://www.walmart.com/ip/Spring-Valley-Natural-Metabolism-Support-Super-B-Complex-Dietary-Supplement-80-ct/10532882
  • mafery
    mafery Posts: 167 Member
    Okay today is my "official" get back on track, day one. While although I ran five miles last night at 8:17 pace (training for 1:45 1/2 marathon) ...yep, I did it, I ate dorritos and those damn chips ahoy, and honsetly I don't like chips ahoy, but last night they were DELICIOUS! Anyway, i stepped on the scale, my nemisis lately, and yep, up 2. So I have decided while I have the working out on track, the dang food is killing me!

    Luck to all! Day one...here I come!
  • SweetPandora
    SweetPandora Posts: 660 Member
    nam - Have a wonderful time at the ball and enjoy your Cinderella evening!

    JessikaJ - that sounds like a great time, please take lots of photos to share with us

    mafery - good for you for getting back on track today.

    My BFF from high school is in town and we are meeting for lunch today, part of me wants to chose healthy and part of me wants to say WTF.... we went to Weight Watchers together back then and we used to not eat before our weigh-ins and then go and buy chocolate bars and pepsi and stand in the phone booth outside and eat them before the meeting started......:blushing: :noway: See weight loss is nothing new to me, it's been something I have dealt with all my life and some days are alot easier than others.

    Karen
  • RachVR6
    RachVR6 Posts: 3,688 Member
    Okay ladies...

    Pick a part of your body to be extra proud of and loooove today. :smooched:

    I'm digging my shoulders today. Starting to see that collarbone!! Looks especially nice in the shirt I'm wearing today that has a wider collar on it. :happy:
  • sheilabennett
    sheilabennett Posts: 210
    Just had McDonald's for lunch.... BAD IDEA.... I promise I will get on track tomorrow....
    Okay ladies...

    Pick a part of your body to be extra proud of and loooove today. :smooched:

    I'm digging my shoulders today. Starting to see that collarbone!! Looks especially nice in the shirt I'm wearing today that has a wider collar on it. :happy:

    Good idea Rach!!! I am picking my wrists... sounds silly but sometimes I feel like they are the only slim part of my body!
  • cathcakey
    cathcakey Posts: 288 Member
    I just wanted to share some updates I'm really excited about! I'm in the middle of week 2 for C25K and 100 pushup/200 situp challenges. Today, I put on a shirt I bought about 3 or 4 weeks ago, and the sleeves had buttons on them I couldn't button, but today, I could! I've always had issues with my arms, and it's so amazing to be seeing these results so fast.

    *happyhappyhappy*

    Congratulations! That's awesome - I completely know how you feel about arm issues so that's awesome!!
  • cathcakey
    cathcakey Posts: 288 Member

    I HATE running on the treadmill. Hahaha. I can never seem to get my balance and it just seems to make me uncoordinated. My mom is a massage therapist and is really into how each muscle works and other details. She said that running on a treadmill isn't as good as running on a normal surface because you aren't being forced to 'push' yourself forward, the ground is moving backwards for you....so you're not working as many muscles, or not working them as hard. I thought that was interesting. :flowerforyou:

    Yup I've heard a similar thing - I was told if you're running on the treadmill then you need to put the incline to 1% to make it the same as running outside
    That alone makes me go outside instead!!
  • cathcakey
    cathcakey Posts: 288 Member
    I did my first proper strength training session in the gym today in like 3 months, and I've missed it so much!!
    I love the feeling of my muscles getting stronger and leaner - once upon a time (before my holiday in July) I could squat my own body weight and I SO want to get back to that! Luckily I'm due a review at the gym so I've booked it for Wed night and I'm hoping my trainer can give me some new moves!

    Let's get the sexy back, ladies!!

    xx
  • Ashley_Panda
    Ashley_Panda Posts: 1,404 Member
    Hmm, I'm going to pick my neck/chin/whatever. I looked in the mirror this morning and didn't see a double chin! :D

    Just finished up my son's speech therapy, grabbed Starbucks:blushing: but not my usual, got a tall nonfat hot chocolate.
    Went to the grocery store and loaded up on steamer veggies and came home and worked out. 10 minute kick boxing routine and 35 minutes on the wii. Now I'm tired and going to rest then take my sweet little boy for a walk outside in the beautiful weather!
  • epa422
    epa422 Posts: 1,009
    I'm still thinking. It would either be my calves (I've always had nicely shaped ones even when doing absolutely no fitness) or my chest (but that's only due to a new bra)... so probably calves.

    This has been a terrible week for working out. I've been slacking on that so I'd have time to work on Halloween costumes. Hopefully, I'll get those finished up this weekend so I can get back to it.
  • brittanydaniel79
    brittanydaniel79 Posts: 226
    Re:nam--you are going to rock that ball, and I'm sure everyone would love for you to share a picture or two of you in your smokin' outfit!

    I'm loving my calves and back right now. They are both a lot harder in general. LOVE lean muscle. Just occurred to me...will I have those little dimples on my lower back like all the skinny girls have?? That would be so cool!

    Also, my face is looking much more slim too...much less double chin, and if I hold it right, none at all! haha. Soon, I won't have to do the "Myspace pose" in all my pictures to look less fat!
  • RachVR6
    RachVR6 Posts: 3,688 Member
    Also, my face is looking much more slim too...much less double chin, and if I hold it right, none at all! haha. Soon, I won't have to do the "Myspace pose" in all my pictures to look less fat!

    LOL!!! I can't wait for that day too!!! :laugh:
  • Katiekat1182
    Katiekat1182 Posts: 83 Member
    Not sure how, but apparently eating more and working out less the past couple weeks is working for me... down to 124.8 yesterday.. thought it was a fluke so i got on the scale three different times and again this morning.. all said the same!! YAHOO!!!!

    Great work!!
  • RachVR6
    RachVR6 Posts: 3,688 Member
    I found a sweet substitute for my cappuccino/frappe/iced coffee addiction!!!

    It's made by Bolthouse Farms, called Perfectly Protein, Mocha Cappuccino. Tastes JUST like those little starbucks frappuccino's you see at the gas station or walmart. It has 10g of protein in a serving (8floz). So....I'm using that as my recovery drink after I go running!!! It'll give me my little fix while also giving me a good dose of protein, and I'm only allowed to have a serving after I workout. :happy: Yay!!

    Found by the orange juice and fruit drinks at Walmart.

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  • Katiekat1182
    Katiekat1182 Posts: 83 Member
    So mini victory!!! I weigh less than my hubby!!! My scrub pants also fit looser!!! Yay!!
  • RachVR6
    RachVR6 Posts: 3,688 Member
    So in my goal to not be defeated by target pants I went back...this time knowing I've been wearing a 17.

    And now I fit in 14's!!! So progress HAS been made. I bought a pair and feel fabulous. I'm also getting my hair cut today. That's a pretty rare event since I've been trying to grow my hair out from the faux-hawk I had about a year ago. Think Pink's hair. I decided it's time to give it SOME sort of style lol
  • brittanydaniel79
    brittanydaniel79 Posts: 226
    Re: Rach--That protein drink looks amazing! I was addicted to those Starbucks ones when I was in high school. They're SO good! Does this one taste similar?

    Re: Katie--That IS a great accomplishment! Congrats!

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    I'm excited about weigh-in on Monday! I think this week has gone really well :) Let's hope those numbers say the same thing.
    Last night I did my S/PUCs even though I didn't feel like it. Got some aggression out. Mind's been in a fog since last night and I've been getting so frazzled and anxious. NO IDEA where that has come from. Ovulation maybe? Anyway, I did my stuff anyway, and today is my rest day. Tomorrow though, I start week 3 of C25K! Excited about that, too.

    Here's hoping the new week brings new sanity!
  • RachVR6
    RachVR6 Posts: 3,688 Member
    Re: Rach--That protein drink looks amazing! I was addicted to those Starbucks ones when I was in high school. They're SO good! Does this one taste similar?

    I tastes JUST like the mocha one to me. Only 178 calories per 8fl.oz. I think.
  • collteach
    collteach Posts: 3
    Can I join you??? I see that you have all been at it for 6 weeks, but reading your posts is so motivating! I really need to find something to help push me to stick with eating healthy and getting more activity! I am great at getting started, but then life gets crazy and those habits are the first to go. Let me know if you need me to give you any info or introduce myself more :)
  • Ashley_Panda
    Ashley_Panda Posts: 1,404 Member
    I love that Bolthouse stuff, Rach. I prefer the Naked drinks though. They are sooo good.

    We just went for a nice long walk with the baby and dog and went to the Farmer's Market today in Dallas. Now we're about to go watch some hockey. GO STARS! ;)
  • nam14uk
    nam14uk Posts: 556 Member
    Lovely pinups thanks so much for all of your positive and encouraging comments! The ball last night was fantastic! Saw lots of people after a long time and many didn't recognise me at first! I got lots of lovely compliments, my boss told me he wanted to marry me and I hit it off with a lovely chap! I was slightly delicate today having had one too many glasses of champagne but had to power on and go out again for a birthday tonight. Will figure put how to post pics and do it tomorrow. It's a diy photo job as my camera couldn't fit in my handbag!

    Hope you've all been having a great weekend. I plan to sleep a lot tonight and try and burn lots tomorrow in the hope that Monday weigh in is not a complete disaster!
  • jessicajm
    jessicajm Posts: 60
    Hi ladies! It's been a horrendus day as far as food journal goes. BUT I had a fantastic day that started with getting my hair cut. Something MUCH needed by my hair and my soul! LOL
    Took the my 6 year old and a friend of his to a huge corn maze tonight. This thing is set up on a hill so it's all either up or down hill climbing. 2 hours of that and I am BEAT! I was good though.
    I hope everyone is enjoying their weekends!!!
  • abbycat900
    abbycat900 Posts: 42
    Weighed myself and was up two pounds from yesterday, but I'm not feeling too great. I think I might be coming down with something. Made some really healthy food choices that I'm proud of, too! Did twenty minutes of strength training and yoga, and nearly killed myself in the process... Reminder: do not try things that require you putting your legs over your head. You're not that flexible!

    Hope everyone else's day was great!
  • Cina04
    Cina04 Posts: 609
    Weighed myself today for my official weigh in - - - 150.8!!

    So excited because that means for Halloween I have a GREAT chance at being 145 (which is my goal weight)

    Kicking myself in the butt for not doing this like when after I had my first daughter. I made attempts to workout but I didn't stick with it and second since I had a c-section I was always worried about my stomach coming apart LOL. After my second csection for the first few weeks I was like that again but now I not scared.
  • RachVR6
    RachVR6 Posts: 3,688 Member
    Weigh-in day tomorrow!!!!!!! :)
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