Kicking *kitten* In Our Twenties - December Challenge!!
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Happy Wednesday everybody! Figured I should take the time to comment on everybody.
Ckehoe89 – congrats in the run! I’m impressed. You must be pleased with yourself!
Meagalayne – Sorry your dinner didn’t hold up to its promise. While I do like rice and pasta sometimes I’ve definitely cut back on them as a whole. My boyfriend on the other hand would love nothing more to eat a portion of ramen noodle or a huge serving of angel hair pasta with Italian dressing. Yes it’s kinda gross and a little bizarre. But I guess we can’t like everything. I actually don’t like anything spicy, from the point I don’t use ground pepper. Most people think that’s a little bizarre.
I was planning on trying the cauli-crust. But I was going to use one of those pans were you can remove the sides like for cheesecake. I’ll see how they turn out.
How did it go with your friend? Awkward?
Tara – Congrats on the iPad you must be so pleased! I’m glad you are enjoying your swimming workouts! Im thinking about jumping back into the pool.
Rachel – I hope you check your side checked out, as a nurse you know it’s always better to be cautious! Those ritz things sounds awesome!
Inskydiamonds – I hope you had a good birthday, sounds like you celebrated it up! Congrats on the loss, that’s very exciting! I know that its normal for people to gain 5-10 lbs when they quit smoking. Though if he is gaining more weight he should look at his diet, cigarettes can suppress appetite so he might be feeling more hungry which makes him eat more food than he was originally. Good luck on exams!
Ngoat – Welcome! Really cute picture! I hope you find this group as motivating as I have!
Guam – Hope you are feeling better today! Have you started eating anything else yet? I love Disney. Very excited for you!
Aly – glad your nutritionist is helping you make your food plan more suited to you! Yay for oatmeal! Did your workout last night go well? Your training schedule seems pretty intense!
Mike – I’m glad your interview went well. You must be very excited! I’ll be keeping my fingers crossed for you!
Miss_amy – happy belated birthday! I have full faith that you will make your December goal!
Jill – congrats on you overcoming the almonds, they can be such a devilish foe! I hoping you didn’t hit your boss with your car! Sorry about your quinoa (though I’m not sure what that it). I guess ill have to Google it.
Melissa – adding a maid to your list is always a good idea, though maybe not always practical! Your steel cut oats sound pretty good. Hope you manage to fit your workout in.
Tj – Soup is yummy. I wouldn’t mind something warm. Did you eat ‘good’ yesterday?
Allie – congrats on the medium clothes! What did you do to your hair?
Gonk – sorry your boss was horrible, at least your made it out alive. Plus I suppose the mean boss will be away on business so yay! Sorry to hear you are feeling sick! Rest, stay bundled up and eat lots of yummy food!
Ok only managed to respond to posts from Tuesday. I think I probably need to start working soon.
AFM: I had a great workout on Monday. Some running, squats, wall sits and different circuit stuff that really had me sweating. It felt good to be back working out. I weighed myself and while not pleased with a gain I’m actually relived that it wasn’t much higher!
I didn’t get a workout in last night because I had to work late. Plus I was really sore by the time I got home last night. Still deciding what to do tonight. I need a good arm workout if any one has any suggestions!?!?!?!?
QOTD – loved my hair when it was straight just touching my shoulders and side swept bangs. It looked awesome when I did it up. But then when I wanted to put it up there were too many layers. So now i'm growing it out (again). I actually need a hair cut to figure out this mess. And I’m thinking of changing conditioner because its make my hair kinda greasy. Things to think about.
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Wow - that sucks! If you are looking for a hearty whole grain + chick pea salad recipe, you should try the one I posted here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/137933-bulgur-wheat-chickpea-and-roasted-vegetable-salad?hl=bulgur+wheat#posts-1877726Jill - How did your quinoa, chick pea and tomato recipe turn out?
It was disgusting. Too much garlic (I only used 1/2 what the recipe called for) and lime juice. My cookies on the other hand were quite good...I cut the sugar and flour in half and reduced other things a bit too. I also ate about 3 of them last night, but they were pretty much my dinner...couldn't eat the quinoa. I counted 1/2 of a portion, but I didn't even eat that much of it.
I cannot sign it's praises enough. Honestly - delicious! Just leave out the cheese entirely. The fresh tomatoes coupled with roasted veggies, balsamic and spices merry so well together. The salad has so many layers of flavour, it's really tasty! I especially love fresh cilantro and add it to everything, so I loaded mine up with it!
I'd love your atlered cookie recipe for the holidays. Can you send it to me or post it somewhere? Oatmeal cookies are far too good to pass up. Did they turn out chewy and soft or crisp?
AFM - Had the steel-cut oatmeal this morning and it was fine. Added cinnamon, blueberries, 1/2 banana, some sweetener (b/c I'm addicted to it!) and plain yogurt. Tasty but not worth the extra effort. Rolled oats taste just as good, IMO.
Going through the fitness schedules at my 3 local gyms to figure out a decent schedule for my non-running days. I've finally accepted that I hate exercise machines and need classes to keep myself sane. Apart from running, getting a good sweat on is really miserable for my in the gym because the bike, elliptical and anything else just bore the living daylights out of me. I used the bike on Monday to give it another shot and I absolutely *hated* it - even more than I had remembered. So unsatisfying. Looks like there is a step class at the gym one city over on Monday nights that I can go to, so maybe I'll hook that up (that's recovery, right?). Who knows what else.
Gym, job apps, and random errands today. Then off to the boys with my pooch for more dog/cat social hour. Hope everyone's kicking *kitten* today!!
Meag
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Tai - haha Thanks for asking - It was awkward in that "distant friends chit-chatting and avoiding the subject" sort of way. But we had other good conversation and it wasn't all bad.
Sounds like you had a pretty bad-*kitten* workout on Monday. Good stuff!! As for arm workouts... Hmmm I tend to do free-weights for my arms/shoulders/back. Push-ups, dips, and other calisthenics are a great workout too. I am sure you can find a great set of workouts online that is suited to your skill level and desired goals (strength/endurance training vs. bulking). Good luck! :happy:0 -
Here you go, Meag...oh and they're soft. I don't like crisp cookies!
Original Recipe: http://www.wholegraingourmet.com/recipes/43-cookies/75-healthy-steel-cut-oatmeal-cookies.html
Made my way...
Steel Cut Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients:
* 1/2 cup raw turbinado sugar
* 3/4 cup egg whites
* 1 1/4 cups applesauce
* 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
* 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
* 2 cups quick cook steel cut oats (uncooked!)
* 1 tsp. baking powder
* 1/2 tsp. baking soda
* 4 (heaping) tsp. cinnamon
* 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
3. Mix applesauce, eggwhites, vanilla and sugar together in bowl to dissolve sugar.
4. Add dry ingredients. Stir in chocolate chips.
5. Spray cookie sheets with non-stick spray.
6. Drop by spoonfuls on cookie sheets and bake 15 minutes at 375 degrees.
7. Cool and store.
Yield: 20 Cookies
Serving size: 1 Cookie
Calories: 152; Carbs: 27g; Fat: 3g; Protein: 4g; Sodium: 70mg; Fiber: 3g0 -
Mmmm These sounds SUPER yummy :bigsmile: I don't care for crisp cookies either! May add dates instead of choc though, since I love fruit!! (Decided that before I saw the recipe - Great minds!) :laugh:
Quick cook steel cut oats? We only have one kind of steel cut available here... Not sure if they are the same, but I am pretty sure they aren't quick cooking (took me ages to cook them yesterday). Hmmm I bet I could just use 3 cups of regular old-fashion and call it even! Thoughts?0 -
HEY GIRLS!
I just came back from a 70 min walk, burned 299 calories :P
I had to run some errands, so I thought I may as well walk, 'cept it's -15C (not sure if that's with the windchill)
But it's damn cold! Feel good now though! ^^
My interview went well too yesterday, the guy called my job coach for a follow-up about an hour later, so that must be a good sign?
Thanks for all your support girls! Keep up the good work! Mike!
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Good morning Ladies, good afternoon and evening to those of you living out of the Pacific Time zone.
Jill- Those cookies look amazing! I have been digging on Healthy sweets lately to help with my sweet tooth, I will have to try it for sure.
Tai- I didn't work out yesterday because I had a hair appointment after work. I switched my rest day to Tuesday and did the swim on Monday instead. Today I have track practice and it is raining right now, hopefully it clears up by this evening.
Meag- I know what you mean about the stationary machines, I only like the bike when I do spin class, or out on a bike ride. I also feel like I need so many things to focus on. I usually have my ipod a magazine and sometimes the tv to watch. Obviously means not a very good workout. I looovvveee classes tho. I used to love Zumba but since my gym only has it when I am at work I am bummed. O well, we joined this gym for the nice pool anyways.
AFM- I was worried about calories yesterday because I had a few pieces of chocolate, and apple cider since I left my healthy snacks in the car for my 3 hour hair appointment. I will put up a pic soon. I came home from my hair appointment and my bf was a little buzzed and I blew up on him. I am not sure what did it, I think I was hungry and stressed and I have a lot going on right now. In any case I needed a good cry. Tonight is Track Practice so I know I will get a good workout. Hoping for a loss on the scale tomorrow but trying to not obsess over it. Well on to another day lets hope for the best. I started off the day with some pumpkin oatmeal but I have to go get lunch today I am going to grab a salad but it is sooo cold and nasty outside, soup sounds better.
QOTD- what is your favorite meal when it is cold outside?
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Mike- Awesome! That sounds like a really good sign with the phone call. Also bravo for braving the cold with the walk. I think just being cold burns more calories haha. I hope you have a great day
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Heh, Thanks! you all have a good day too! ^^ 0
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So has anyone heard about WW changeing there entire point system! I found this a bit alarming today. A little surprised that it made the news toady.. ( CNBC is on all day next to my desk ) I didn't know if anyone had any thoughts on this today or I guess I thought I would share a bit of news to the group.. (I like breaking news a little too much I think) ..
Thanks for all of the warm welcomes to the group. It is great how everyone is so interactive. I got my turbo jam workout in last night with much reluctancy (sp). But very glad I got it in. To my surprise my husband decided to film me working out.. not cool
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Hey Ngoat,
My mom is on Weight Watchers and was really excited that they made all fruit and veggies 0 points. She is trying to get me to come back to it but I don't want to pay the money. I did lose weight with it, but I am trying to just do it this way now. That is pretty surprising that it is on the news like that.0 -
Have you guys checked out the special Women's Health magazine? It's got a brunette girl in a black bikini on the front - it's not like the monthly one, it's smaller. The one with the "Eat this not that" in it? I've found it super helpful with recipe ideas and knowing what to avoid during the holidays at christmas parties and at the mall!
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I watched original "how the grinch stole Christmas" whilst running in place, burned 311 cal! (30 min) ^^ 0
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Mmmm These sounds SUPER yummy :bigsmile: I don't care for crisp cookies either! May add dates instead of choc though, since I love fruit!! (Decided that before I saw the recipe - Great minds!) :laugh:
Quick cook steel cut oats? We only have one kind of steel cut available here... Not sure if they are the same, but I am pretty sure they aren't quick cooking (took me ages to cook them yesterday). Hmmm I bet I could just use 3 cups of regular old-fashion and call it even! Thoughts?
Add away! I like nuts (not dates/raisins) but like to eat them by themselves and I looooooove chocolate. I almost did mint chocolate chips but wasn't sure on how it'd taste?!?! Yes quick cool steel cut oats...got them at Trader Joe's, which I don't believe you have in Canada. You should be fine with even 2 cups of regular steel cut oats (or whatever you decide to do). I wouldn't recommend less sugar but other than that you can tweak what I did a bit for sure!
Aly, I hope you like them! They're pretty good stats for a decent-sized cookie!
I should have taken a picture, I thought about it, but didn't. They look MUCH softer than the picture that the recipe shoes. They cool super quick though, so I took them off the pans faster than I normally would (within 10 minutes for sure!).
All this cookie talk makes me want one. Totally treating myself to a oatmeal chocolate chip cookie with a mocha (from my keurig) with a mini peppermint candy cane in it tonight. After my workout, of course.
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Jill - I definitely want to try those cookies!! I to bake!! I will probably add some cranberries...and maybe some nuts. And with all that talk, I want one right now!! And today is kinda Friday for me since I'm taking tomorrow off to go to Disneyland with the boy. But I have to be back on Friday for a1 11 hour shift.
Tai - great workout!! :bigsmile: I am contemplating taking a trip to the gym tonight but I am not sure that my body is quite ready for that yet.
Meag - I love classes and machines!! My favorite classes are kickboxing, hula, zumba, and just about anything dance related. The only thing I am not a fan of is working out at home. I want my house to be my haven and my vacation spot...so to speak. Which is why I also don't like doing online classes for school cause when I am home, I just want to hangout with the kids and enjoy our time together.
Aly - sorry to hear about the need to cry but sometimes it just makes everything easier to cope with once you've gotten a good cry out of your system. :sad: I know thats exactly how I am!! Its healthy to cry from time to time...at least in my book.
Ngoat - I hadn't heard that yet but find it very interesting:ohwell: . I have done WW before and lost weight but it wasn't something that I stuck with. I think MFP will give me a lifestyle change.
Seripha - thanks for that info!! :drinker: I think I am gonna go and pick that up today.
Mike - hope it all works out with the job.
QOTD - nothing better than mama's homemade chili and homemade bread!!
AFM - I am still feeling bloated and not back to normal. My diet has not gotten back to any sort of normalcy because my stomach still doesn't feel anything resembling ok. However, I am hoping to get in some sort of workout tonight. I don't know how well I will be eating at Disneyland tomorrow but will hopefully get in a lot of walking.
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Lets see if this works!
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Ooooh I like it Aly! You had everything right by the IMG needed to be img 0
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I second that, Guam! Homemade chili is DEFINITELY one my of faves when it's cold outside!! My mom makes an AWESOME chili in the oven (instead of stove top or crock pot) -- Cooks it with the lid off for hours on end and it always turns out perfect! She makes it super healthy too; lots of veggies, 1/2 bulgur wheat and 1/2 lean ground turkey, loads of legumes, and chipotle with adobo sauce for some smokiness! I am definitely going to be requesting this soon since the weather is turning for the worse. Ill get a recipe and post it in the forums - it's definitely worth sharing!
Aly - Very cute hair cut :happy: It's so nice to treat yourself to things like that!
Jill - The cookies sound great and I will definitely be making them. Trying to think of what flavour combination I want to make first... Date and nut, or something chocolate-y, or maybe something with coconut (love it with oats)... Hmmm I'll ask the boy and we'll see what happens! I'll post with my results once I get around to making them!
Guam - Dance is just not my thing... haha This girl has NO rhythm! :blushing: And it's not even funny, either. It's just pathetic and sad, really haha Step class is the best I can do, and that's only because I can count. I don't think I could enjoy Zumba if I tried, despite all the praise I hear sung about it on MFP :ohwell: Which is a shame, because Zumba, Latin Funk, and Spin are basically the only things my gym offers regularly. I guess they are trying to keep up with the fads...I know what you mean about working out at home though. I can't stand it either. Did my circuits at home for a while and that was acceptable for the short-term but I couldn't maintain it. Its nice to go to the gym now, get out of the house, and work really hard while I'm there. Once I get home - rest, relaxation, and MFP! :laugh:
AFM - Lifted weights for about 40 mins today. My arms and lats are definitely feeling it! I followed my workout with a measly 5 mins of rowing - I have developed some blisters on my hands from lifting (metal bars + bare hands = hard knocks) and rowing made them significantly worse. I powered through 1000m and that was enough for me. I walked a mile w/ incline before my workout so I felt justified in leaving the gym. One hour was enough and I had to get home to the dog before long. Had some coffee left over and threw it into my protein shake today... Pretty yummy! I think I might try it again tomorrow with a full cup of coffee, chocolate protein, yogurt and ice. Mmmmm I coffee and anything coffee related! I'm such an addict...
OK Showering and getting ready for the doggie/kitten experiment, Part 3! Have a great night everyone :happy:
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I watched original "how the grinch stole Christmas" whilst running in place, burned 311 cal! (30 min) ^^
But did your heart grow three times the size???0 -
Meag- you should get some lifting gloves! They are a total life saver when it comes to regular lifting. I feel like such a bum with not lifting routine, it is hard to fit it in after other training. I do think that lifting might help me lose weight and get more definition.
I am in a bit of a funk today, maybe it is the rainy weather, or PMS or something but I just feel a little bummed. I decided I will have some cake during cake break, and I will make sure to be good at dinner tonight with the team. This is feeling harder and harder by the day. I am going to push through these last few weeks of December and really start a good routine with food and fitness in January. I have so many events/dinners planned this month it is insane. One day at a time :::deep breath::::: one day at a time. One meal at a time for that matter, and cake is next!0 -
It definitely feels like it's getting harder for me too lately... My cravings are amped up and I keep feeling like I want to give in and eat so much chocolate/nuts/sweets - essentially whatever! I was sooo good about my diet for so long, but now that I am more committed to training than ever before, I'm find it really hard to maintain a grip on my diet. I am thinking that in reality my diet is just as good as it was before (if not better), albeit different since I am eating less carbs and more protein/fat, but that with the progress I'm seeing in my training I am expecting myself to be more disciplined all around... Higher expectations than I can reasonably live up to. Three months ago I would have never been this strict or so concerned with a having a few bites of some treat now and again. I am just WAY too hard on myself some days!Meag- you should get some lifting gloves! They are a total life saver when it comes to regular lifting. I feel like such a bum with not lifting routine, it is hard to fit it in after other training. I do think that lifting might help me lose weight and get more definition.
I am in a bit of a funk today, maybe it is the rainy weather, or PMS or something but I just feel a little bummed. I decided I will have some cake during cake break, and I will make sure to be good at dinner tonight with the team. This is feeling harder and harder by the day. I am going to push through these last few weeks of December and really start a good routine with food and fitness in January. I have so many events/dinners planned this month it is insane. One day at a time :::deep breath::::: one day at a time. One meal at a time for that matter, and cake is next!
As for the cake situation... Seems like you are coming up against a lot of difficult food challenges. You have so many dinners and holiday events (carrying over from Nov birthdays, and thanksgiving too if I remember correctly) that it seems like you are in a never-ending state of "denial or guilt". It's not a wonder your choices are so hard.
Personally, I would have passed on the cake in lieu of one "treat day" during the week. I find it easier to limit myself to one cheat meal and then eating well and staying on course the rest of the week, than allowing small treats from day to day, because they really add up and often without even noticing. Also, if you were already bummed, chances are eating cake is only going to make you feel MORE bummed out (if you're anything like me, which from recent posts it seems like you are).
I hope you're feeling better soon, Aly! And yes - If I end up getting more serious about lifting, I'll consider getting gloves. Right now I'm still hating it mightily, so who knows how long I'll keep it up. Trying to persevere and stick with it for the month!
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allie-my soup day is at the end of the month...I am bringing turkey chilli, I will let you know how it turns out when i do the test run tomorrow!! LOL
melissa-we would love to have you join on on the push-up challenge!
allis-let me know how Jillians abs workout is??
captjim-i've got my fingers crossed for you on the job! great job getting in workouts!
missamy-happy birthday!! and great job on the loss
guam-hope you are getting closer to feeling 100% again and have fun at disney
ngoat-welcome!! weightwatchers is ALWAYS changing stuff...i think they do it just to keep people coming and that's it!
inskydiamonds-happy belated b-day to you! and way to have a loss still and i just got wii zumba and i love it!
meag-you are doing great as usual
rai-hope all goes well if you go to Doc
tai-thanks, i ate well all week, so thats cool!! i recommend push-ups and tricep dips for your arms btw.
aly-good luck on the scale tomorrow!
QOTD-hair-layered with blond highlights, decade-60'2 for sure!, and cold wether food-chilli by far!
AFM-well my weigh-in was today and i lost 2lbs!!! very happy with this loss, since i did "perfect" this week!! added more workouts and will be doing 1 out of 3 on my push-ups/crunches for week 2!!
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Have you guys checked out the special Women's Health magazine? It's got a brunette girl in a black bikini on the front - it's not like the monthly one, it's smaller. The one with the "Eat this not that" in it? I've found it super helpful with recipe ideas and knowing what to avoid during the holidays at christmas parties and at the mall!
Plus they have a really good exercise section at the back which is great for getting new ideas so I don't get bored at the gym!
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I got in a good 4.5 mile run before it got too dark for me to feel comfortable being outside...really wanted to go farther and I had it in me but I don't like to run at dark so...it was nice to have the dishes done and dinner on the table when I got home thanks to my awesome hubby!!! He fixed the treadmill so it wasn't rubbing against the side (due to my crooked running). Now I'll be able to run tomorrow after school and on Friday! Hade "Healthified" Tuna Casserole for dinner and I had steel cut oats again this morning...I think I'm in love
TOM cravings are finally going away and I don't feel so ugh...:sick: anymore! Haven't gained any weight so maintaining is going well...just wish I could get in more workouts!!!0 -
Meag- Thanks for all your support and tips, I am a sucker for Tiramisu cake it was soooo good.
I am going to see if I can just head home after training so I don't go out to eat, and just snack on some almonds. I am pretty full from my salad and the cake that dinner doesn't even sound good right now. But I am going to training rain or shine so we shall see. I have been having lots of dinners out and I have been cheating a lot more than I should be. No wonder I don't see the scale budge! I am trying to focus on the big picture and be happy with maintenance at least through the rest of the month. It is hard having being so busy and working hard and then feeling like I can't go out to eat, or I can't have a beer. So indulgences have been more frequent. I also have a party I am going to on Friday and there is food and drinks happening there. I am hoping I can get in a good spin class and then maybe do some lifting, since I don't have to be at work too early. I am trying to just plan around all the food events. Sooo hard! I can't remember if I do better with complete restriction until my cheat meal, or if a little here and there and tracking calories works better for me. I will have to see but I am keeping my head up even in this funk.0 -
Aly - I am right there with you girl!! :ohwell: I pretty much had a binge day today. I am not proud of my choices and feel not so hot after making them...especially since my stomach is still not 100%. I had actually contemplated throwing in the towel today and just being done with the whole thing. But I then talked myself out of it. One bad day is better than a lifetime of bad choices. I know that I will give into temptation from time to time. My life is a true testament to that. But I want to be thinner and healthier and the only way I will get that way is if I make the choices. My goal is to log my food whether I make good choices or bad choices so that I can see the big picture. This week, and month for that matter, will be tough for me as well. Tomorrow is Disneyland with the boy and luckily I will be able to have my pumpkin oatmeal for breakfast but I am not sure how the rest of the day will play out. Friday I have to work late and then the boy wants to go to a Christmas party which will probably consist of nothing but high-calorie appetizers. Then Saturday will be my birthday festivities which will include dinner and lots of drinks. Then there is still my actual birthday and then family dinner for my birthday. And thats just for the next week. But hopefully once life gets back to some sort of normalcy, I can get my meals planned for the next few weeks and get back on track. I wish you the best of luck and know that I am hear to listen anytime you need me to!! 0
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Hey ladies! I have missed writing to you guys while I've been slaving away working on finals! I am done Tuesday though so I am super excited and am looking forward to being able to write more!! I have been reading the posts from my phone in bed the past couple nights so at least I've been able to hear how everyone is doing!
QOTD: Aly I love soup in the winter too, and a close second is spaghetti! Also got to agree on the chili, Meag! Oh and an old QOTD about what I do...I am going back to school right now for graphic design...hence the finals stress. My finals are projects, not tests, so that is good! I originally went to school for business and was doing marketing for a few years before going back. And colors in my closet are pinks, blues, purples, and earth tones.
In an attempt to address some things I remember from reading the thread in bed on my phone...
TaraMaria: Have you ever looked at Target for workout clothes? I buy all my shirts, sports bras, and jackets there. I don't like their pants or shorts though because they don't fit right on me and several pairs I bought fall down when I run! Not good!
Mike: Awesome walk in the cold and running in place! That's so great. I hope you get the job.
Welcome new girls! Seems like there are a lot of new people!
I totally agree with you guys on the classes at the gym. Step class is my fave, but unfortunately they don't have it at my gym. They have a lot of other classes, but not step, which is strange to me. Step is a staple! I actually haven't gone to a class in a LONG time. I should check one out, especially now that it's cold and I don't want to run outside! Oh and running on the treadmill is even worse perhaps.
Guam: I hope you feel better and get to enjoy Disneyland!
Aly: Love your hair! I need to get a trim but have been too busy to get there!
I know I didn't get to everybody and I am so sorry but I am about to fall asleep!
Real quick...
As for the important eating and workouts lately, I've been eating well this week after a rough food day Sunday. I haven't weighed since Friday and I am going to try to wait till this Friday just to switch up my normal routine of weighing every day. Last Friday was 125.5, and I'm hoping for 124.5 this Friday. I feel like I will be over, but we'll see! I actually did the elliptical for the first time since spring on Tuesday because it was 17 degrees outside and I just didn't feel like braving the cold!
Do I remember correctly someone talking about a mini challenge of no sweets?? I may have dreamed it, but if it is real I want to do it!
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Skiptomylou-could have been my sugar challenge that i mentioned but I don't remember posting it on this thread! if you'd like, friend me and it started today but you can join for tomorrow. the challenge was 7 days of staying under on what mfp recommends for intake on sugar (minus FRESH fruits and veggies), hope to see ya there 0
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Skip - I KNOW! I love step and it kills me that they don't offer it! I think maybe it's too "80s" and now the gyms want to appear "cool" and "with it" and so they don't offer it. SO lame because it's so much fun and a great burn! I found 2 classes at separate gyms so I am hoping to make at least one class per week. Fingers crossed!
Guam - YAY! Birthday celebrations on Saturday! Me too, girl. I hope you have a great time and enjoy your day tomorrow - AND your pumpkin oatmeal! I'm having the same for breakfast :bigsmile:
K bedtime. Up in 6 for a fun-filled day!
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