Kicking *kitten* In Our Twenties! - November Challenge

meagalayne

Melissa - Hahah i'm on that thread ALL the time... Actually I have chicken breast, salsa, onions, peppers and jalapenos in the crock pot as we speak! :happy: Cooking for tomorrow's dinner since I won't be home during the day.

The farthest I have run thus far is about 6 1/2 miles as well, so I think we're at about the same level of endurance and speed. Hoping to start training slow and long for a Half in January (Half is in May). I want to give myself ample time to prepare. I was thinking that since most training programs are anywhere from 9-18 weeks, I might double up every week to progress through the training program more slowly, hoping to see marked improvements in my time and speed as I work up to 13.1 miles. Not sure what you guys had in mind, or if this seems like too much training, but I am on board for any constructive criticism or other ideas For me the training is more about the progress and the journey toward the Half than just getting ready and getting it done. I have been so pleased with my progress using the Higdon 10k program -- It's really a great feeling to finish every week and know you're doing better, running farther, and getting faster.

Let me know what you think - You too, Gonks!
No worries about the Warrior Dash, Melissa - I'll be going with the boy if we have the time and money. Probably NY but we may go for Ohio if it's easier and cheaper (unless of course I have some MFP friends running in NY :glasses:)

lostalykat

This thread is just moving right along!! So good to see everyone so involved. I took the day off work so I was not able to do a question of the day earlier but I have one for you today don't worry.

Seripha- Glad to see another person on the challenge! We love new comers!!

Meag and Gonks- You will be surprised how easily your body responds to longer runs, even when you get to 10 and 11 miles. The muscle memory from your shorter runs help a lot. I used hal Higdons half marathon schedule but I was not too impressed. It seemed like too many days of running.

Tai- I would say stay away from the scale as much as possible, if you need to check your weight weekly for sanity sake write it down next to your measurements. Make your measurements the focus instead of the scale number. I know it is hard but IT is a hard lesson to learn that muscle weighs more than fat and when you have more muscle you don't see the scale go down as much.

I had a very relaxing day today I got a massage and shopped a bit. I am so glad i took the day off. The massage was great after doing my half marathon yesterday. Now I am slightly exhausted so I might lay down and read for a little bit. Did good on food today. I checked the scale today and to not surprise it was up. I know my body holds onto water after a big workout so I am sure that is what is happening after running for almost 3 hours yesterday. Good luck to everyone and have a great day!!

lostalykat

Whoops forgot the QOTD!!

What do you do to relax? (besides working out)

meggonkgonk

I'm at about 5 miles (that's the long run planned this week), so I am a little behind you guys.

I think doubling up weeks makes sense- the Hal Higdon plan also urges that, if you have time, work in short mileage weeks if they arent already incorporated in the plan. I definitely think that spending multiple weeks on each scheduled week of whichever program we settle on is a smart way to go.

I'm pretty copacetic when it comes to training- I'm always following one of some kind so there's really no such thing as "too much" training. The only thing- I have a hard time doing any run incriments that are metric (stupid american city blocks in .25 mi splits). But I can be flexible.

meagalayne

I'm at about 5 miles (that's the long run planned this week), so I am a little behind you guys.

I think doubling up weeks makes sense- the Hal Higdon plan also urges that, if you have time, work in short mileage weeks if they arent already incorporated in the plan. I definitely think that spending multiple weeks on each scheduled week of whichever program we settle on is a smart way to go.

I'm pretty copacetic when it comes to training- I'm always following one of some kind so there's really no such thing as "too much" training. The only thing- I have a hard time doing any run incriments that are metric (stupid american city blocks in .25 mi splits). But I can be flexible.

That's fine by me, Gonks. Ill be training from Jan-Mar in a gym mostly and the treadmills are all imperial (damned Americans!)... Also, the conversions aren't so bad for me and my RunKeeper is set in imperial as well. We'll find something imperial to use :happy: Glad you are on board for a slow and steady training regimen.

Thanks for the tip Aly -- Higdon does recommend quite a bit of X-training in his 10k program but I haven't checked the Half program yet... Here are two programs I have found so far that seem like they have some potential:

http://www.canadarunningseries.com/crs/training/basicmar.htm
http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-238-244--6851-2-2X5X8-4,00.html

We can always adapt them to our needs or personal goals, of course. Any suggestions on training programs that work, Aly? JILL!?!? I know you're here :laugh:
-Meag

spellbinder25

Good to see you girls planning for a half marathon. I'd love to be there some day soon. I'm still struggling with C25K but I'm determined to to do it even if I have to start all over again.

Today is weigh-in day & I'm pleased to say that I've lost 1 pound this week. I must be doing something right since I wasn't expecting this...yippe!!

Good night girls

Leela30

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emmyworthy

I am finally getting around to catching up with all your posts lovely ladies=]

Seripha- Welcome to the most happening thread around=] Everyone is soooo supportive and friendly, I feel closer to people on here than any "friends" I have on Facebook=]

Tai- By decorating do you mean xmas decorations??? You nutter, it's only november!!!hahaah! I've had it drilled into my head from an early age that decorations don't go up until at least mid-december!! Guess that was my mum and dad's way of not getting us too hyped up!!! Also don't worry about a slight gain. It does sound like your doing loads of exercise and the girls are right... muscle weighs more than fat and if you don't eat enough calories to replenish your body after exercise, it will hold on to any fat reserves you have left.Keep up the hard work and definitely measure rather than weigh!!! Scales aren't always your friend!!

Melissa- I'm glad someone else is doing the 30 day shred on here=] what level are you doing??? Do you do it every day like it suggests or just on your rest days?? My thighs are so tight today but I'm looking forward to a swim later to get them working again=]

Aly- For QOTD.... Even though I exercise more now than ever before, I'm still a slob deep down and so to relax there's nothing better then cwtching up on my sofa with my duvet and watching a film or my CSI box set=] The slob in me will never disappear!!

Spellbinder- Way to go on your 1lb loss!!! Great work!!!

Have a tremendous Tuesday lovelies=]

Emmy

meagalayne

Whoops forgot the QOTD!!

What do you do to relax? (besides working out)

Relax? MFP, of course! (I wish that was entirely a joke, but there is so much truth to it...)

Mostly I curl up in bed with a book or just to decompress. Sounds incredibly lazy but I never get enough sleep and it's nice to just lay down quietly for 45 mins in the dark to recharge. Otherwise, if I am stressed or feeling overwhelmed, I go for a long walk outside to clear my head or have a hot chai tea and play some cards or scrabble with someone I love - always makes me laugh and takes my mind off things. I'm a total dork. Deal with it

Not too sure what else I do to relax really... We spend a LOT of time at local indie coffee shops, lounging and chatting, and watch copious amounts of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia on the computer whenever we have spare time. That seems to always make me happy.

Off to NY State today (Buffalo region) to shop for inexpensive clothes and shoes in the outlets! So excited :bigsmile: Hoping to find some good cold-weather running stuff at one of their sports outlets! If not, I'll just load up on other clothes and call it a WIN anyway. Have a great day everyone! I'll check back in once I get home - I am sure the thread will be moving along quite nicely by then!
Meag

tjradd73

Take a bath, sit in the sun by the pool, and go to a hookah lounge!

Whoops forgot the QOTD!!

What do you do to relax? (besides working out)

GREATJOB SPELLBINDER!

tai_88

QOTD: I like to croquet (on paper I seem very old) its definitely a workout on your wrists! I used to read a lot but I haven’t found anything that has really struck my interest.

@emmy – Yes of course I mean Christmas decorations. My living room has so many lights I’m sure if I took the roof off my house you could see it from space. Though like I said before… glitter…. EVERYWHERE! I don’t understand why they have to put glitter on everything. Makes no sense!
Oh I am getting 30 day shred from Netflix. Should be here tomorrow! Do you like it? I’m excited to try something new.:happy:

@Meag: Enjoy your shopping trip. I'm actually going to the mall this weekend and try to find a dress for a wedding. O_O eeekk.
Yeah I had changed my carb/protein/fat % to 40/30/30. I eat a lot more protein than carbs so that ratio worked better with my eating habits. When it was 55/25/20 I was always over my protein and under my carbs.
Oh and regarding your friends. You seem to have your head screwed on right enough to see that these people do have a negative effect on you. More than anything it’s important to stay positive and be around people who promote a kind environment. Even if they are dealing with insecurities or personal issues there is no reason for them to force their misconceptions or misunderstandings upon you. If you have expressed that you don’t like what they say and you don’t think it is appropriate or at least told them that you aren’t harming yourself nutritionally (because perhaps they are genuinely worried), and they continue to do it then there is no mutual respect. Who needs them! You have us…lol.

@seripha - welcome!

@lola – don’t push yourself too hard. One of my favorite quotes from ‘the devil wears Prada’ is “I’m one stomach flu away from my goal weight”. I’m sure you lost weight when you were sick but I’m sure it wasn’t a healthy loss and now that your body is recovering it needs all the nutrients. If you feel up to it I encourage working out, my dad says it will sweat the sick ness out of you… but you don’t want to push yourself to the point that you get worse and then you can do anything!


Thanks everyone for the advice. It made me feel better to have an outside perspective. I changed my loss goals to 1lb (instead of 1.5 lbs), so now my cal goal is up at 1500. Maybe I just shocked my body too much. We shall see how it goes!
What’s new with me today? I tried a circuit last night. Actually I convinced my boy to do it with me and he was huffing and puffing (Not like his little weight machines at all). LOL… it gave me a weird kind of satisfaction to see him work up a sweat with me.

So I got my mile down to 9:20, which is the fastest I’ve gone in a while. I need to keep working up to 2 miles etc, but the track I run is 11 times round for a mile…. So it can be a little monotonous. :yawn:

That's all from me this morning.... I should probably go do some work now! :grumble:

Ok now Im not sure if you did this in October, but I was wondering if we could do a quick personal stat list to show where people are from:

Tai_88: 22. Miami, Florida, USA

inskydiamonds

I just weighed in for the week and I'm down 1.2 pounds from last week, bringing me to a grand total of 29.2 pounds lost. I'm right at the cusp of 30 pounds and I am anxious about getting there. I still have a lot to go (I'm wanting to lose 64 pounds total) but my progress has been incredibly steady. I honestly was surprised by my weight this week because I kind of blew it during the weekend because I went home to my family and was in less control of the food I was eating, because I wasn't the one preparing it.

Next week hopefully I'll hit 30 pounds lost, which means I get to buy myself something! It's going to be a shirt of some kind.

QOTD:What do you do to relax?
I lay in bed and go to sleep. Honestly, I don't have time for relaxation. My waking hours involve doing homework, picking up the apartment, doing more homework, cooking dinner, and then doing homework until I fall asleep. Luckily winter break is coming up to give me a break from that.

I admire all of you who are running. haha, I can't even imagine myself doing that.
AND! I wish I had more time to respond to everyone on here, but alas, my life is busy.

@ tai_88: That's really how I try to look at food too. There was one day when I was CRAVING Burger King. When I go to Burger King I always order the same thing (and it's what I crave, so something else on the menu really wouldn't suffice). 1240 for calories for one meal is a lot and that day I was craving it I realized for how much I wanted Burger King, for 1240 calories I actually didn't want it. If I had been craving it enough though I would have gotten it, no doubt. I still eat ice cream, candy, chips, whatever I want. I just balance that with everything else I'm eating, but honestly, I don't even crave most of it anymore at all.

Roobean33

inskydiamonds- congrats on your 1.2lbs! You are doing great! You'll hit 30 before you know it! Glad to see you are rewarding yourself for all your hard work.

tai- Awesome job with your mile time. I am a good minute above that, lol.

meag- hope you had an awesome time shopping with your mom and found some good stuff!

QOTD - If I'm stressed, I tend to shower. It's like a mini-time out for yourself...I mean, who bothers you while you shower?! Besides little ones, for you Moms out there...then there is no escape. Otherwise, I just enjoy talking with my husband and wrestling my pup on the floor like I'm 10.

Feeling a little low today for a variety of reasons. 1. TOM. No need to say more. 2. I gained a pound back when I unofficially weighed myself today. 3. My throat is sore and I have the day off tomorrow and a huge birthday party for a close friend Friday...not a good time to get sick. 4. I can't eat enough FAT according to MFP. I am doing great otherwise...maybe I need to just eat a tablespoon of peanut butter everyday, idk lol.

Today I'm going to focus on hydrating...I was doing so good with my water intake and have slacked off recently.

GuamGrly

inskydiamonds - congrats on that loss!! I am sure that it will feel great to go shopping for a new shirt or whatever after losing that much weight!! I refuse to buy clothes right now because I don't want to buy the size that I am currently in. However, my birthday is next month and my boyfriend, my friends, and I are going to a comedy club and I, of course, want to buy something cute to wear. I think I have already reasoned with myself and said that if I haven't lost any significant amount of weight then I will just have to wear what I have.

Meag - have fun shopping!! I love the outlets!! And I am right there with you, I am on MFP all of the time!! I think I am even becoming an addict...haha

Tai - great job on your mile time!! I think the best I have done is 10:30. I really need to get out there and do this!! I think I have a plan though.

Roo - I have had a hard time hydrating this week also. I did great last week. Most days I was drinking 2 bottles of water. I take a one liter bottle of water to work with my everyday and try to finish it before I leave for the day because I know that once I get home, the odds of me actually drinking water are very slim. This week, I have had the same bottle from yesterday and have only taken a few sips out of it. I am determined to finish it today though.

And for me...I had the hardest time falling asleep last night. Apparently there was just too much on my mind to calm my thoughts and go to sleep. So, I think I have come up with a better workout solution, since depending on the gym on Tuesday nights has failed me on numerous occasions. So here it goes...my mornings are generally hectic. My alarm goes off at 6:15 and I hit snooze a few times. Once I am ready to get out of bed, I can hear that my brother is in the shower so I just roll over and fall asleep. Then I fall asleep for too long and by the time I wake up, I am running extremely late. My plan now is actually get up when the alarm goes off. I discovered the Exercise TV on the on demand channels so I can do that while the children are still sleeping. Then I might also have a little ME time. Hopefully it will work out. And I decided to share with you lovely ladies in an attempt to hold myself a little more accountable.

Happy Tuesday ladies!! Hope its a great one!!

lostalykat

Hola peeps, I feel so great today after having a relaxing day yesterday. I was actually really tired still after my massage and mini nap. I guess it took a lot out of me not getting a lot of sleep the night before the race and then doing the race hehe. I feel great today and rejuvenated. I have officially learned my lesson to not weight myself on the non Weigh In days. I did it yesterday hoping after my race I would see a loss but my body is holding on to all the water it can. I am flushing this out and drinking tons of water today. I started off the day with a tempeh stirfry and I am on board for all my snacks/meals for the day. I have swim training tonight and I am excited to get back in the pool.

Meag- Have fun shopping! I did some shopping yesterday and it was soo fun.

Tai- Glad that you are figuring out what you need to do for your body, this is all a process.

RooBean- Try to not let the stress of the day get you down. And, amazingly enough when I started eating more healthy fats (nuts, avocado, peanut butter) I found that I lose weight easier. Try to incorporate it a little more. Was today your WI day? Don't check the scale in mid week unless you are prepared for it to be up and down all the time. Even on official WI days it can off kilter.

INSKY- Great Job!!! So excited for you!!! That is a huge accomplishment to be proud of.


QOTD- What is your favorite ice cream flavor?
Mine is Mint Chip all the way!!!!

GuamGrly

QOTD - I LOVE ice cream!! I have lots of faves...cookie dough, pecan praline, triple fudge brownie, fried ice cream, oreos & cream. And I don't think I have had any lately.

meggonkgonk

QOTD- Maple Walnut or Super Bazillion Chocolate (Not a specific or real flavor I know, but the more chocolates in the title, the more its MINE )

Roobean33

Guam - It's nice to know it's not just me! I work at a hospital in the laboratory, so I can't really drink too much during my work day because we can only keep food/drink in our lounge due to all the hazardous materials we are working with. I try to drink a few glasses before work and after my workout, but I have still never reached my 8...Trying to do better!! I hope you finish your bottle today!!!

Aly - I need to try to eat more of those things...I have been pretty much at half of what I need a day. Not an official WI day. Probably shouldn't of done it, but I felt like I've been eating well so I wanted to check my progress. A +1 was not expected. :sad: Official WI days for me is Friday. Thanks for the advice and have a great time swimming tonight!!


QOTD - This ice cream shop near me makes Coconut Almond Fudge Ripple. It's heaven. The chocolate fudge swirled in a vanilla wonderland of coconut and bits of cocoa covered almonds.....this is surely not helping Meag's addiction.

GuamGrly

Update for me today...my day is going fabulous!! :bigsmile: I am not sure exactly whats going on today but it feels as though all of the stars have aligned today. The boy has been making me smile all day long. Had a great meeting with my boss today. I went to the farmers market store on my lunch break and picked up lots of fresh vegetables...even okra to make my attempt at inskydiamonds' food challenge this week. Decided to start a new tradition with my kids. Maybe its just my lack of sleep and I am delirious at this point. Either way, bring on the rest of the day!!

tai - I forgot to post my info the first time but here it is...

GuamGrly (Bethany) - Garden Grove, CA, USA

wardiemelissa

Good day today...went for a 3 mile run with a pace of 9:30 in the rain...I didn't have a choice but to run fast or else I was going to get soaked! Made lo cal mac and cheese for dinner tonight and getting ready to make turkey and wild rice for tomorrow. I have parent teacher conferences the next 2 days so I packed lunch and dinner so I won't be tempted to go out...

@ Emmy...I have started a new schedule including 30 day shred. I rotate running, 30 day shred, and yoga with a rest day...so I don't do it everyday. The farthest I made it when I was doing it everyday was level 2 (it totally KICKS my butt!!!)

QOTD: I LOVE Mint Chocolate chip!!! I also love chocolate and vanilla twist!

meagalayne

QOTD - You have GOT to be kidding me Aly!! Ice cream is all I ever think about... haha I'd have to say PC Candy Cane with Chocolate Fudge Crackle pieces, probably, but I think that's just because it's in season. Otherwise I usually LOVE the Chapman's Premium Frozen Yogurt (MacNut - so good and sweet!!) or ANYTHING with peanut butter in it. President's Choice makes another called "Loads of Peanut Butter Treats" ... Holy smokes, that is one rich and freaking delicious ice cream. I can barely even eat it without feeling sick but it's totally worth the stomach ache! haha I think PC may only be a Canadian brand though, so you guys are really missing out!!

Don't forget about mint choc chip... Love that old staple. Oh and Marble Slab makes an awesome Cheesecake ice cream that I used to get mixed with raspberries and graham crackers in my past life -- Have I mentioned that I really love ice cream? :blushing: It's not a wonder I was 190lbs! Thank goodness for having developed some self-control.

OK enough about ice cream! This is driving me mad...

Shopping trip was AWESOME but so, so long and I am happy to be home. Left at 9am, got to Niagara around 10:30 and went outlet shopping for a few hours. Bought a few *really* cute sweaters/cardigans that the heavier me could have never pulled off. I have never felt comfy in pull-over (non-hoodie/zip-up) sweaters because I always had a pudgy mid-section and felt really exposed. It was nice to buy size XS at The Gap and actually feel good wearing them! I still have some pudge (despite being an XS, I know I sound like a mental case but it's mostly just loose skin) but I am ok with being imperfect now! Such a great NSV for me :happy: I never thought I'd be able to pick out whatever I want to wear and actually look GOOD in it! Being too small for a sweater or shirt is now my biggest issue (at stores where sizes are quite generous) - and it's one that I am more than happy to deal with! I also found a sweet pair of running tights for the cold weather months at the Under Armour outlet which made me insanely happy! 54$ instead of 100-120$ in Canada-- you betchya!

Anyway, I tried to eat well all day. Ended up having Subway for lunch, which was alright. Kind of a sh*tty option but it was the only half-decent choice where we were. Better than other fast food. And at least I know the nutritional contents. Had sooo much coffee and ended up snacking on a HUGE apple and Popchips in the car. But generally a decent eating day, all things considered.

Really love shopping trips like this one... They remind me of how far I have come in my health and fitness journey, and I ended up having a really productive conversation with my mom about healthy eating and how hard it is for me to navigate eating with our family some days. It seems that conceptually in our family and in society generally moderation and denial are so often confused -- I regularly dismiss certain foods that I don't like or don't want to eat for health reasons, in exchange for other foods that I prefer (ex. rice for a bed of spinach). This is now regularly misunderstood as me being a diet-freak (although I have never eaten rice in the past b/c I don't like it) and met with comments like "Oh come on Meag, you're thin now, you can have the rice..." This is annoying for a few reasons:

1) I certainly don't need anyone's permission to eat whatever the *kitten* I want. I am an adult. And I have control over what I put in my mouth. If I didn't, I'd be 400lbs.
2) It's absurd that any preference of a healthy food over something else (not that rice is inherently unhealthy) is PURELY for weight-loss purposes. I happen to really *like* spinach! I eat it every day. And I happen to really *not like* rice. Deal with it.
3) Being healthy makes me feel good. Eating high cal/high fat food makes me feel nauseous and bloated. It's not much of a "treat" if you feel sick after the fact, is it?

Anyway I tried once again to explain this as politely as possible and I think it may have actually gotten through. I know that my family finds my eating habits inconvenient, mainly because I do a lot of the cooking and they are subjected to healthy foods they wouldn't normally choose. Also because I normally turn down their invitations to eat out, since I would rather eat in, enjoy my food and avoid feeling guilty afterward. I am just tired of feeling like I should be the one to constantly compromise to make them happy... Hope this has cleared up some of the issue b/c I am done with feeling like I always need to accommodate everyone!

END RANT... Sorry I am so rant-y these days. TOM. Things will be back to normal in a few days hahahah!

Liz - Amazing weight-loss! You must be soooo happy! So close to 30lbs too - I hope you find a really great treat for yourself once you reach your goal :happy:
Melissa - Speedy run, girl! :noway: The rain certainly doesn't make me run any faster... Just makes me cranky and wet! haha I'm impressed with your dedication!!
Guam - Wooot! Glad to hear you are having a FAB day! Keep it up :bigsmile: :drinker: :bigsmile:
Aly - I know I already said this but seriously -- GREAT JOB ON YOUR HALF!!! I am SO proud of you :bigsmile: And you look gorgeous in your new pic. Woot!
Roo - PB every day sounds like an awesome plan :laugh: Try nuts, healthy oils, avocados, eggs and other higher fat/protein foods. I have been aiming to increase my fat/protein lately and it certainly is changing how I feel! My mood is improved (despite the ranting lately) from lowering my carbs and sugars and my skin feels and looks better. Good luck!
Tai - So right about my friends and VERY happy to have you ladies and all the support here :bigsmile: Really makes a world of difference!

OK This is thesis-sized. Sincerely apologize!! Love you guys and thanks for reading.
Meag

wardiemelissa

Meag glad you had fun on your shopping trip and XS!!!!! what an accomplishment!!!!! It has been a long time since I have enjoyed shopping...people don't understand that when you are not happy in your own skin it affects EVERYTHING around you!!! That's why I say, "Healthy body, healthy mind!" I firmly believe that with my dedication to my health makeover I have changed not only on the outside BUT on the inside as well!!! I am a better daughter, wife, teacher, and most of all mother! I want to be an inspiration and role model for my two beautiful daughters and I love to hear them say I want to be a runner like you Mommy!!! or trying to "lift" weights or do the sit-ups right along with me (on those days I do more laughing at how funny they are then actual working out but it's worth it!!!)

I actually had one friend that I work with sign up for a 5K with me this coming May...she has never run and is going to start C25K...another friend from HS emailed me and asked me to run a 10 mile race this coming August....so excited to have a postive impact on people!!!

Not only are we making a difference in our own lives but what we do also inspires and motivates others!!! GREAT JOB EVERYONE!!!!! Be proud of your big accomplishments and the little hurdles!!!!! Celebrate it ALL:flowerforyou:

Thanks for being my support and motivation!!!!

rai8759

hello my kick *kitten* in our twenties friends. it is so great that I can come read this suuper awesome thread!

so I'm home sick as some of y'all have experienced lately. I have not worked out since last Thursday and it is KILLING ME! I feel like a total sloth, but I need to take my own advice and get better before I get back to the gym. None the less I really feel like I'm falling behind in my goals =(.

Still keeping track of my calories which is good because just chugging orange juice racks up the calories!! (didn't realize how many until MFP).

Also, battled a birthday party at work last night (which is basically just junk food sitting out ALL NIGHT LONG!). Ate a piece of birthday cake because I could fit it into my calories and after my oatmeal with almonds and blueberries (YUM!!) had one serving of cheetos (instead of eating a whole plate full like I used to). After I left work basically felt like I was going to die on the way home so I called into work tonight. Starting to feel better after sleeping A LOT! Hopefully that trend will continue into tomorrow. Hopefully the worst has past??

Looking forward to chatting it up with you gurls soon and being able to say that I'm feeling much better!! =D

QOTD Gonk- I'm with you. The more chocolates in the name the betterrr...mmm. Death by Chocolate, Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Triple Chocolate Fudge.... the list goes on and on.

emmyworthy

Hey girlies=]

What a miserable wet and windy day we are having here in Wales=[ Hope it's prettier where you are!!! Went for my swim yesterday=] Yaaaaay I'm back on the wagon!!! Although doing 30 day shred on tuesday and then swimming last night has got my muscles soooo tight. Has anyone else experienced this amount of muscle pain when starting exercise for the first time in a long time???

Me and the boy are having a few problems at the moment.... don't wanna bore you too much with the details but I'm worried that we are just too different to ever completely work out. Maybe I'm just having a bit of a crazy few days and I need to vent but whenever he suggests we do something, it's like he's only ever thinking about his preferences and doesn't consider that I may not be interested in something like that. Sorry if that doesn't make any sense to any of you but I'm just trying to express myself and whenever I do, words always come out muddled!!

But anyway I'm on track for a great week. I'm gonna push through the muscle tightness and do another 30 Day Shred today. I'm gonna take your advice Melissa and alternate it with my swims to get the best results out of my body.

inskydiamonds- Way to go on your loss!! You'll hit that big 3-0 any day now=]

Roo- I have been crap keeping up with my water intake recently too!! I have a big 2 litre bottle of water in my fridge which I was trying to drink every day and then fill back up, but recently I've been completely ignoring it!!! I'm gonna try and focus on getting enough water this week especially since I'm planning on doing so much exercise.

Guam or Bethany=]- Glad your day was filled with sunshine.... even if it was just because you were delirious from lack of sleep=]

QOTD- ICE CREAAAAAM!!! oh yum. wish you hadn't mentioned it because now i desperately want some!!!

I love anything chocolatey and marshmallowy=] Ben and Jerry's Phish Food, Rocky Road, Haagen Daaz do this amazing Bailey's ice cream. Absolutely anything whcih is rich and chocolately is my fave=]

Meag- I am soooooo glad you had a successful shopping trip!!! I cannot wait until I am a size where I can just walk into a shop see something I like, try it on and it fits as its meant to!!! At the moment I am avoiding shops like the plague (which is hard since I work in a department store!!!haha) because I know if I try something on I will be disappointed with how it fits!! I don't want to buy any new clothes until I'm at least 40lbs down=]
I always feel sorry that you have so many people in your life who don't understand your eating habits. I totally agree that after my treat days I feel bloated and sluggish so how can it be called a treat day. I just need to adopt that mentality before I put the food in my mouth! because as soon as the taste is there I forget all about the following feelings of yuckiness and just devour the bad food I should be avoiding!!! Stick to your guns Meag and everyone will soon understand that your healthy lifestyle is around for good!!!

Rai- I hope you feel better soon. Don't worry about those calories in your orange juice.... the vitamin c overrules the calories=] I'm sure you aren't falling to far behind your goals, and the sooner your better the sooner you can catch up with them=]

Have a Wonderful Wednesday lovelies=]

Emmy

emmyworthy

P.S. Tai- I forgot about your idea of posting stats:

emmyworthy(Emily but Emmy for short)- 21, Swansea, Wales, Great Britain.

LaurnWhit

Hi! I lost 1.5 pds so I weigh 184.5! Yay! My goal is to weigh 182 by Dec 1 but I turn 30 this Sunday so I'll try to eat as healthy as possible this weekend!

Have a good Wednesday!

Laura

rai8759

woot! great job laura!!

feeling better now. still coughing like crazy, but i now feel like i have a normal cold instead of a super mega cold. slept so much that I'm starting to wonder if I'll be able to sleep today so I can go into work tonight. woke up HUNGRY so had trouble not eating everything I looked at... only ate half of everything I looked at haha. will try to head back to bed soooon.

Emmy - congrats on jumping back on the wagon! you only fail if you give up girl! Way2go! Sry about your relationship. Take some time to think it through and make the best decision. Relationships are hard!!!

cruan

Good morning!! Hope everyone's having a good week. Today was my weigh in and I'm down 2.4 lbs!! :bigsmile: Soooo excited!! Total I've lost 7 lbs, almost to my first 10, I can't wait for that! Zumba comes out tomorrow as a video game and I can't wait to be done with school so I can go buy it. I'd rather look like a fool dancing in my house than with 30 other women, I don't have any rhythm!! lol

It's time for me to get ready for school, I'll be back tonight to catch up!

Have a great day!

meagalayne

Emmy - It's great to hear you are back on track with your workouts. Sounds like you are working hard and your muscles are letting you know! The tightness is normal... I still get that when I workout, even the same circuit training I've been doing for weeks/months now. It's just your muscles recovering -- So long as you can still function I wouldn't worry too much about it. Lots of stretching and a nice hot bath are always good ways to relax and ease the tension. Make sure you cool-down after your workouts too... 10-15 mins walking at 3.0 or 3.5mph should do the trick. If you work really hard for 30 mins and then just stop cold your muscles can tense up pretty badly. And the extra walk is never a bad thing, right? hehe Sorry to hear about your boy-troubles, sweetie. As Rai said - relationships are hard! Just do what is ultimately best for you and what makes you happiest - if you feel like your preferences aren't being considered or accommodated then you should let him know. Relationships should be give and take and if you feel like you're the one always "giving" it can be very draining... Good luck <<hugs>> Private message me any time if you like I'm always lurking around somewhere!

Lauratx2 - Great loss, girl! What are you doing to keep the pounds coming off? Haven't heard from you in a while! :happy:

Cruan - Awesome! 2.4lbs is mega :drinker: Getting darn close to that double digit!! Zumba video game is news to me - For which system? Sounds like it could be lots of fun! Let us know what you think

Alright, I am going to totally punish myself today. W3D2 push-ups, 3X circuit training that I missed yesterday and a few miles logged in my new gear. I am way too psyched about it NOT to run today! hehe I am also making low-cal pumpkin cupcakes *gasp* with a box mix cake. Completely out of the ordinary for me since I love making things completely from scratch but I want to try them and I know they will go over super well with the family. Randomly baking things reminds them that I am changing my lifestyle and can have ONE cupcake without having to completely fall off the bandwagon -- this change is for good!

Oh and Emmy thank you for the supportive words :happy: It's so nice that you ladies understand where I am coming from. I have worked SO hard and it can be really discouraging that so many people in my life cannot understand or support my choices, even after more than a year of healthy living. 40lbs down and a major shopping spree is in your not-so-distant future! Just keep chipping away at it and you'll get there.

To everyone: IT'S SO WORTH IT -- If you ever need a reminder, let me know! XOXO
Meag

tai_88

Morning all!:happy: Hump day for me... and I don't feel like working.

So last night I had a really good work out. I started the 100 push up challenge, W1D1 = 2+3+2+2+9=18; which is not bad considering that I haven’t done any pushups in months. Though not necessarily good considering I need to do 17 straight to pass my physical fitness test. Did I tell you guys I'm in the Army? Well the Reserves and I have been slacking between my camp in July and basically the end of October. Need to back in the swing of things for my camp next year.

I also did the C25K W5D1. I managed to keep my 1/2 miles pretty consistent - 4:20; 4:30 & 4:50. My legs were feeling a little jelly from my lunges the day before; really showed me the importance of rest days.

I have also lost another 1/2in from my waist. So pretty excited about that!:bigsmile:

@Aly – I love your new picture. So cute!:flowerforyou:

@Meag – WOW… you REALLY like ice cream, though who can blame you. Congrats on the new clothes, you must be so excited with an XS. Gosh! Don’t feel guilty for your rants. That’s why this is so good… because honestly if we don’t want to listen we can just skip over the parts with !!! and *&@$ etc. (Not that we would )
Oh what does NSV stand for?:blushing:

@Diamonds – OMG I am so happy for your 30 being so close… I’ll have to find some way to put balloons and streamers on the page when you hit it! I really miss BK. I used to get the original chicken sandwich with cheese. Just thinking about it make me hungry!

@Rai- Sorry you are feeling sick. Tis the season! Just sleep it off and I’m sure you will feel better soon!

@Emmy – I have some friends from Wales. Actually she went to Cardiff I think. Sorry you are stiff, it will go away eventually. I like to think of it as shocking my body into submission! And boy issues… sorry you are going through a rough patch. Honesty is always the best policy. You need to try and address the issues with him and then go from there. Honestly boys can be so senseless sometimes.

@Laura – Congrats on your loss. Hope you have a great birthday on Sunday!

@Ruan – Congrats on the loss, always good when you see the next milestone right ahead! Way to Go!

@Roo – Hope you are feeling better today!

Has anyone else realized that half the people on here are experiencing TOM this week. Look how close we are already. j/k!

QOTD (Tuesday) – Generally I’m pretty simple. I love French vanilla or rainbow sherbet. Though if I’m feeling wild, I love to get the strawberry cheesecake blizzard from Dairy Queen.

That’s all for me right now… Enjoy your Wednesday!