Kicking *kitten* In Our Twenties - February Challenge!!
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I am getting into skirts (much more comfy when your thighs aren't constantly chafing...ew).
I'll do pics this weekend and we'll see if we can't get everyone straightened out. Meag- just so you know, the workout clothes may take a little while to get together- so maybe beginning of March I can send some out to you?
Once we're all square I'll PM you guys my work address (its just so much easier to get packages here than at home).
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Gonks - Happily! I have loads of barely used/worn clothes from my transition period that I'll rummage through and assemble. Happily send it your way. I know I've got a few skirts, if you wear them(?), and some trousers. I have a few pairs of Gap jeans too, I think! Looooaaaaads of shirts that don't fit, too. Maybe I can photo them and you can see what you'd be interested in? My dad works for a shipping company so we get 50% all shipping, though I'm not sure if it's Int'l. I'll find out! And hey - I'd be happy to take whatever XS workout clothes you've got! I'm always in need of new stuff :bigsmile:YEAH!
Ok after reading Meag's post about the issues of clothes not fitting, and obviously we are all hoping to have to change our wardrobes at some point I have an idea.
I just had to buy 2 pairs of work pants because my old ones were looking WAY to baggy. But that doesn't mean someone here might not be able to use my old ones. While I would donate my clothes any, might as well try giving them to you guys first!
So what if we say what kind of clothes we have available, what kind of clothes we are looking for and maybe we can send each other some of the in between sizes we are looking for.
It would definitely help with the issue of not wanting to buy clothes when you know you are just going to change sizes again. I would just ship my clothes to whom ever and if they didn't fit or they didn't like them they can pass them on to the next person.
I know this might be a little trickey because sometimes shipping can get expensive and I am 5'10" so someone who is 5'5" probably would have an issue with the length of my pants
Let me know what you ladies think and I would definitely be willing to send my clothes to peeps even if no one else is interested in participating.
AWESOME IDEA! I'm down. Plus, I can hem (and paying 3$ to get pants hemmed way beats 10 or 20 for a new pair entirely)
Well I'm a shorty- about 5'3", BUT I have a couple pairs of 12's I've outgrown (some jeans, some black and grey work pants) and if I can get a couple of pairs of 8's I can part with the 10's I have now (which I can pull over my butt without unbuttoning)- grey work pants and some jeans. I also have a pair of red corduroys and a pair of khaki brown- both of which I *think* are 12's (will have to verify when I get home) . Meag- let me know how you feel about hand-me-downs/trades for workout clothes. My bro's gf is on her school track team and they are all tiny (but also late teens so much size fluctuation)
But yea - looking for 8's. I
dark wash jeans and favor grey trouser pants, but don't ever have to go too formal for work- we're business casual here.
I don't have too many old clothes anymore, I honestly only went from a size 12/14 to a stable 10 now and I think I will struggle to even get into an 8. I would gladly like to see people's size 10's tho!! especially if there is good workout clothes or just jeans. Let me know, maybe we can do a photobucket group or start a group on facebook if people are on there to put pics up and stuff.0 -
Meag doesnt have FB - we'd have to do photo bucket or post them on here somehow (tho i do think a group would be easier)0
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I'm glad everyone is liking the clothes exchange idea! I have much larger sizes then these ladies have, right now I have some nice size 20 dress pants and I am on ther verge of having some size 18. Let me know if any of you ladies are interested in these sizes.0
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Hey everyone!
Today is a great day. A friend even helped me out with a little situation. I feel bad that I am not putting any money towards the wedding. Its all his money, which we know he makes more than me, but I want to contribute what I can. So my friend thought of a great idea...I can put all my tips I earn each week into a jar and that money can be for the wedding from me, at least until I get a better job (crossing my fingers). Comes to about 200ish a month. So at least its something. Plus I have been getting some great workouts in!
I think the swapping clothes is a great idea. I have 16s in jeans I do not use any more and wear 14/12s right now, but am looking for some more 12s now!
guam-great job getting your running in! HULA Sounds run!
Aly- I am glad your situation is better. Talk sooner rather than later. If you dont, it might get bad. As long as you approach the subject in a good let "us" talk I am sure everything will be good and who knows...maybe he has some concerns/feelings he feels like he wants to talk to you about. Even though you have not talked about how upset you are, I am sure he can sure feel the tension that something is wrong. YOu can do it GIRL :]
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This clothing exchange sounds awesome!! I know seripha does something like this with her friends every couple of months. I actually walked past a clothing store today cause I have money burning a hole in my pocket but refused to even look because I know that I don't want to invest ANYTHING into my current size.
Alexis - I might have some 12s for you. I will have to check my closets and take inventory but I will keep you posted.0 -
hey guys. Its after 9 for me and I am pretty tired, so I am going to make this a short, selfish post. I did read everything thats going on, but I just dont have the mental power left to comment to everyone!~!
I had a pretty good anniversary. My husband and I decided to keep things low key this year since the first three years we went on vacation for it. When Jesse came home from work he asked me out to dinner. I was excited at first but realized that it was tuesday and I had an AA meeting. So I had to decline dinner and stick with my meeting. I know now, after many failed attempts, that if I dont make it to meetings then I end up drinking. And if I want to stay happily married for another 4 years (hopfully MUCH longer than that) then I need to not drink!~! So we are going out to dinner and a movie in friday. we are going to find a new restaruant around and then come back on post to catch a movie. To make it more fun we are gonna get dressed up like were on a "real" date. lol
I have been doing really good this week. Made it to the gym monday and today. I ran again today. Its been about 2 weeks since i tryed to run because my shins were bothering me soo much. My husband gave me some gel inserts for my sneakers and today NO SHIN SPLINTS~!~! It was amazing. Running on the TM before was soo hard for me. But today I was able to run at 7mph (only for one min, but still) and my shins didnt hurt at all. I also kept in mind what meag said a little while ago. She said to make sure that while running you dont tense up. So I did that... and I was able to run for 20 min. I had to slow down to 3mph a few times and let my heart rate come back, but I still did it. I dont remeber the exact distance but after 20 min it was like 1.4miles. So i think I did pretty good. I also got into the sauna for the first time today. It was AWESOME!~! I layed out for 20 min and afterwards I felt great!~! Its definatly going to motivate me to get to the gym more often.
Ok, I told you all this was going to be a short post, so I will stop blabbering now.. good night everyone. Happy almost Thursday!~!0 -
Sorry, I haven't typed on here lately I have been reading everyones posts though. Today was a bad eating day, and now it's time for bed and I'm all stressed and tense. It was my son's 4th birthday so I promised him we would go to McDonalds for lunch. I didn't want to eat something really unhealthy there so I just got a fruit and walnut snack pack. Then picked my daughter up from school and went to an indoor play gym and played with the kids for 2 and a half hours. I ate a couple of bites of my daughter's cheap cheese pizza, and by the time I got home I was starving. I then proceeded to eat way to much beef stew. I still feel hungry and my TOM is coming, like tomorrow. This weekend I'm supposed to go away with my husband, so I have to get everything packed and ready for my kids and us. I didn't get a good workout in this week because I've been busy with work and family. I'm just venting so I will feel better, and can get some sleep tonight. Sorry!
I'm hoping to get some good workouts in at the hotel gym this weekend. Now I need to go pack some healthy choices for breakfast and lunch for work tomorrow. I hope everyone has a goodnight!0 -
Meag-I hope your foot feels better, and what a great workout schedule for the week!! I'm feeling like I need to step my WO's up a notch to compare to everyone else on this thread for sure! Clothes are def a huge issue for me too!! I like Megan's idea if we could get it to work or, you could always try goodwill or even the family dollar for some good deals. Thanks for the good luck on the WI and for the comment on me and my bf...he is the greatest
Megan-great job on your workout!! and not a bad idea at all about the clothes; however, I am only 5'3" so your's wouldn't work for me!! LOL I myself have anywhere from 12-16's that I wanna get rid of...jeans and cords...and am looking for 10's in the same
Guam-what's your name btw?! realized that would be beneficial to know for when we go on our double date for sushi!! LOL Great job at the gym and good luck on your weigh-in tomorrow!
Alexis-how tall are you?? Gonks and I are 5'3" and seem to be the one's with the 12/14's that may work for you!? oh, and great idea on saving the tips for the wedding
Kandace-sounds like you are gonna have a great time on Friday...very exciting and great job on getting to the gym and on challenging yourself on your run!
Rachel-we all have things that we have to do in normal everyday life...so don't get too down about your eating choices for the day...you have plenty of time to kick Feb's goals in the *kitten*!! have fun on your trip this weekend
QOTD-my fave workout to do when I need a pick me up is either Yoga Booty Ballet or Turbo Jam!! dancing seems to do the trick...plus, the instructor's goofy personalities always helps
PLANNED WO SCHEDULE
Wed-rest day
Thurs-30min elliptical/10mins arms/10min abs
Fri-30min elliptical/10min arms/10mins abs
Sat-wii zumba (i think 60 minutes)/10min arms/10min abs
Sun-turbo jam T3-30min
AFM-WK2 check-in:7/7 days over on water, 4/7 days over on fiber, 3/3 abs, 3/3 arms, and I only lost 0.8lbs this week for a total of 3/6lbs for the month so far.0 -
You're clothing exchange sounds so fun! I don't have anything to contribute..sigh. I just jam myself into clothes that are too small/big because i have no money for anything new haha. I was skinnier in the summer so hopefully I will fit my summer clothes again when the snow melts!
@aly - I feel like I have totally been where you were yesterday. (was it yesterday? i didn't bother to check the date of your post and now i've forgotten!) last year my husband (then fiancé) didn't' get my anything for valentines...like, NOTHING! I was so upset, I remember sobbing to my mom - how could I marry someone who didn't even know me well enough to know that this mattered to me?! My mom told me her "go to" piece of relationship advice. "Did you tell him you wanted something? you cant just expect them to know!!".. Anyway, whether or not I always believe this, I have to say I did (obviously) stay with him and I am happy that I did. I hope that your mood continues to improve and that you two work everything out.
@kancrav - So jealous of your sauna!! I have one at my gym but have been working out at home lately.. I should really hit it up once my driving is ready for "real traffic!" haha
AFM - Wrote my midterm today. Last big school stress for a little bit. I have reading week next week but I work 5 shifts and have a paper to write and TWO midterms the day we get back, phew! I'm looking forward to it though. Had a bit of frustration last night with this battle to learn to drive my new car.
I got all this feedback from people when I was considering buying it - "Oh driving a standard is soo easy! you'll love it"... HOLY *kitten* It IS NOT EASY! - Maybe if you were first learning to drive you'd have a slight advantage, but I have nearly 8 years of my feet not having to work independently of each other to work against! I know that my total learning time hasn't even been a full two hours yet but I feel like I should be picking it up so much more quickly! I took it for a drive around my neighbourhood last night and stalled TWICE..turning RIGHT! Why is first gear so hard?! ugh.. I actually have a little bruise on my hand from shifting so hard.. lol My brother kept saying to me "It's not a friggin video game! Are you angry at the shifter? you don't need to push it so hard!" wish me luck girls.
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~KBell... I laugh everytime I read your posts.. I feel like you write like I do, like we are actually "talking" to people. anyway, good luck with learing how to drive, I cant imagine having to learn something new like that. At this point driving is like second nature, you dont think about it too much, and now you have to learn a whole different way of doing it!~!~! Its gonna be tough, but you will get it faster than you think and then you will be one of those sexy ladys that drive a standard!~! (i dont know why guys think thats hot?)
~Meag... I put apples in my oats this morning!~! AND CINNAMON.. I did use a packet of splenda, but I have kicked splenda in my tea so I know once I get used to eating oats then I can slowly work it out of the recipe and never even notice its gone. Also I used granny smith apples cuz thats all I had so maybe if I get some red apples it will be sweet enough without the splenda. Thanks for all your great ideas, my heart really apreciates it!~!~!
~Radd... I am glad that you are feeling SunnIer today!~! Your a ray of sushine, dont be sad!~!~!
AFM.... BP is looking better than the first half of the week. Its still high but not dangerously like it was before. I think its becasue I have actually been sleeping the last 2 nights. I have horrible insomnia (from not drinking and stress) so I have been taking valerian root. Last night was only the 4th day I took it, but i slept AMAZINGLY!~! I didnt wake up once! Last night was also the first night i didnt sweat through my bedclothes!~! Valerian root is obviously an herb, its used for pretty much everything. It helps with mood disorders, insomnia, IBS and migranes. I was sceptical because I am not really a fan of "taking things" but it really helps.
Its 10 am and I want to get to the gym but i cant motivate myself to move. I have been really working on my stomach, I havent missed a day all week. But i am getting frustrated. I started out doing 100 reps, mixing it up and doing differnet things. Then I went to 150 reps cuz I wasnt feeling anything the next day. Still nothing. so yesterday I did 100 reps and half of them were with more than 20 pounds. I kinda feel it this morning, but not much. I thought i was just doing it wrong so I joined my hubby and his friend and did the ab workout they did for PT. They hurt the next day, and I didnt. I guess I am just a freakin champion. LOL. no, but i feel like my stomach is getting bigger. I stopped the beer and NOW I get a beer belly??? WTF!! (Nervous about my WI tomorrow!~!)
Happy Thirsty Thursday!~!~! (im drinking water, you should too!~!)0 -
Kandace-I always try to be happy and positive...I feel that it really helps As for the ab workout...make sure that your technique and breathing are timed correctly, exhale as your contract the muscle (or crunch)!! I found that I wasn't doing in quite right when I first started my ab workouts and your muscles can "grow the wrong way" if you don't!! so keep doing what you are doing...Just be sure to do it right, you'll get it And you may wanna do some initial measurements of your natural waist and your belly for a good starting point to look back on after a few weeks GOOD LUCK on your weigh-in tomorrow!! 0
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Quick post...I think the clothing exchange is a great idea!!! Unfortunately I have given all of my old stuff to other friends...but I'll see what I have left-may only be sweaters and such. If anyone knows of anyone getting rid of S (shirts or tops) or size 2-4 in pants or skirts or jeans. Or any xs/s workout clothes I'd gladly be interested!!!
So...yesterday I did my interval run (8x400's). Really wanted to run outside it was 50 and gorgeous!!! BUT I know how much easier to keep track of my intervals on the TM. So I opened the windows in my room and had at it! Great interval run for me
I logged a total of 4.6 miles in 45 minutes. Started and ended with a 5 minute walk. Ran first 2 400's @ 7 mph; 2nd 2 @ 7.5 mph; 3rd set @ 8 mph and last 2 @ 8.5 mph!!! I ran my recovery at 6 mph. Overall a very stellar run in my books! I was very happy with it! Today is 3 miler and strength....thank goodness for the GM's!!!!! Defnitiely helps me through my day!
Have a good one,
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Good Morning everyone-
Took it easy today and did some investigating of the free weights and weight machines at the gym at work to see what sort of strength circuit I can create. Had a coworker/friend help me out in coming up with a routine.
I have been pounding away at the cardio but I really need to get into a consistent strength routine. I know that by doing the strength training it will help make me lose inches and as I drop lbs help keep everything nice and tight. My legs were also very tired today- not surprising after 4 days straight of intense cardio workouts of running and spinning. I have training all day again today so I won't be able to reply to you ladies (typing in the middle of class is kind of distracting) however I will be stalking the thread so keep me updated!!
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Good morning ladies!!
Well, I have been totally MIA for the past week. It was my birthday this weekend - which was tons of fun :drinker: :bigsmile: if not exactly healthy :grumble: I knew going into the weekend that I was not going to be good - and now I'm paying for it on the scale! As I see it what goes on WILL come back off. Not sure how fast though, since there is STILL cake in the fridge... I think I'm going to have to force it onto anyone who walks through my door.
Since then I have been good - with one exception: I developed a sweet tooth. I mean I've always loved all things chocolate, but this whole week I've been having such problems with ignoring the peppermint patties in my pantry, or sticking to eating just one at the end of the day. I guess it's fairer to say that I feel like I've lost control of my sweet tooth... not a pleasant thought. Maybe it's the time of year (Feb 15th is National Discount Chocolate Day after all) or the time of the month coming on, but I'm kind of at a loss. It's usually salty carbs that I have to work to put down - so this whole sweet craving thing is coming out of left field for me. Am I sounding completely crazy yet??? What works for you ladies when the sweet tooth gets out of control?
It's time for my C25K W1D3. Every time I've started the program, I have gotten super sick before being able to do D3. BUT I'm feeling pretty fine today - so I think this curse is over!! (knock on wood...)
I'm going to come back later and reply to as many of you kick *kitten* twenty-somethings that I can.
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I wanted to do my best to catch up...
Mkingraham- I am dying to know what W4D2 is….also what a great idea about sharing clothes while changing sizes!! It’s like the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants hee hee. What a supportive & cost effective solution. Kudos to you!!! I would love to participate but I feel I have a LONG way to go until I’m switching pants with other…..:blushing:
GuanGrly- What an awesome way to turn an ok situation into a GREAT workout!! It would have been very easy to skip the 5k training and just do kickboxing or to just nix them both if things weren’t going your way, but you got creative and fit both in and added some lifting!! Yahoo
Ngoat- ha ha I had a similar situation but with an oveglove. I thought they were sold in pairs, but alas they are sold separately…what a thoughtful gift from your hubby!!!
Meggonkgonk- Ok I think a new mini goal of mine is to be able to utilize your size 12’s you have laying around!! Fantastic…I’ll keep it in the back of my mind that there are some pants looking for a good home and that could be on my smaller caboose!! I’m 5’5” so also on the shorter side of the spectrum!!!
Lostalykat- you are recognizing the problem and addressing ways to correct it. That right there is half the battle! You’re doing the best thing possible taking care of you and your emotional well being, it sounds like a tough situation but I’m hoping things get worked out for you soon!
Rachellynch83- I hear you!! I have fallen off the wagon and don’t have the energy to push myself back on! I have zero workouts in this week and I’m so ashamed of it it’s keeping me from actually going to the gym…that’s actually not true, I have done 2 walks with my son after work since it’s been above freezing here and it’s wonderful, but no visits to the gym for me. My TOM kicked my butt this week…came on Monday and I’m still feeling the aftermath…ugh…I feel worse now because of all the crap I put in my body and I’m def lacking in the water dept. Feeling like a failure here….good luck with your packing and getting ready for the weekend away!!!
Kbellnurse- YAY on buying a car!!!! And holy cow I can’t imagine how hard it is for you to learn standard!! GOOD LUCK I know you can do it, eventually your feet will learn the new routine while driving :bigsmile:
Kan Crav- happy to read that your BP is looking better! And wahoo for sleeping! I always feel better a good nights sleep, and there is a difference….WOW huge kudos to you for not missing a day at the gym…you’re my new idol…I haven’t gotten my butt there all week and I’ve let bickering with my hubby lead to missing 2 water aerobics classes and then I’ve substituted chocolate for class not very productive here….but today I’m drinking water :drinker:
Wardiemelissa- great job on your interval run!!! :flowerforyou:
stuartme123- Happy belated birthday!!!0 -
Now I have some confessing to do....I have not been a star this week at the gym actually I have been MIA also at the gym this week. TOM was a BIG BIG BIG factor at the beginning of the week, stayed home from work. This was my first real battle with TOM while full out doing the calorie/workout thing...it was rough...but it also was a gateway for me to fall into old habits, I didn't do a good job of working against cravings and I missed 2 days of water aerobics...and that is pretty much my favorite work out. To make things worse my hubby and I have been on way separate pages all week, bickering and not getting along. He is super stressed about his job (who isn't these days) and its spilling over into our marriage...anyone else have one of those weeks where you just wish you could erase it and have your partner back??
So I haven't logged calories since Monday - today I am back on the horse- and I'm going to do C25K Day 1 today....Just needing a little feedback that I don't have to fall into this blackhole that I feel is sucking me in.....help!0 -
JB- I'm sorry to hear you have had such an off week. TOM is never fun but added stress definitely doesnt help either.
I just wanted to take a second and address the cravings, missed workout and not logging stuff. First, I think it's really important to note that EVERYONE misses their calorie goals, has/indulges cravings and misses workouts. Cuz you know what? Sometimes other parts of life are just more important. *kitten* just happens. I miss 1 scheduled run almost every week to hang out with the BF- sometimes I get it in, sometimes I dont. I had a bit of a health scare a few weeks back and didn't workout for the whole week- nothing to be ashamed of.
And that brings me to my main point-- did you not log your calories because you were just too busy/needed a break? Or did you not log them because you were ashamed to look at what you had eaten? If it was the latter, than hark I must protest! Obviously what's done is done and your attitude of picking your self up and moving on is great! But I just want to put this out for the next time (there's always a next time!)- when you feel the least like logging, that is usually when it is most important to log! Being honest in your diary, even when you aren't at your best, helps you reinforce the concept that food is not your enemy (even Dorritios- their friends. We likes them, we do!)
Anyway, the next time you are down, I highly recommend logging, even if it means seeing those cranky red numbers on your page. (I particularly have a hard time with this). To get your balance back, I would recommend 1) Not stressing about missing a workout- MFP has you set to lose even without it, so workouts are just gravy! 2) INTENTIONALLY go over your calories at least 1x a week. Even if it's by 100-200. It's good for you- both body and mind-- I promise. 3) Try not to stress too much about the Mister. Typically when it's stress related like that, just trying to keep a level head through the most inane of the bickering/sniping, works wonders. I am unmarried, so my perspective/dynamic may be quite different, but I've been with my guy for 7.5 years, so I defintiely hear you on the wanting things back the way they were.
Good luck with the C25K and take it easy on yourself.
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Today has started off great! Thanks for listening to me vent yesterday. I was supposed to work today, and I ended up getting the first half of the day off. I got a chance to catch up on laundry which will help for the packing, got a little more sleep, played with my son, and got to go to the gym. (Yeah!) At work now and feeling much better.
Jb- We can do this! I logged a depressingly large amount of homemade stew last night. I find that logging helps me not binge as much because I am more likely to eat just 2 cookies than the 5 or more I would normally eat. Please stick with this we are all in it together, and remember it is a lifestyle change. One week will not ruin anything and everything you are doing is one more step to improving your health. I still need to get on the website c25k. I have not forgotten just been busy~0 -
Good Morning all!! :flowerforyou:
Tara - my name is Bethany. And I regret to say that the Vegas trip has been postponed.
My best friend just found out that she has a final that Friday and my bf isn't sure if they are giving him the time off. So our double date will have to wait. But if you make it out to LA before I make it to Vegas, please hit me up!!
Kandace - great job keeping your priorities in order this week and attending your meeting rather than going to dinner with the hubby. I think you guys will have a much better time since you went because now you won't be beating yourself up about what you should have done.
kbell - you will get it eventually! I know it seems much harder because you have kinda already become set in your ways when it comes to driving. My 1st car that I could call my own was a manual transmission. I was in high school and would always take the long way to school so that I only had to make right turns. I was horrified of having to make a left turn in front of the school and possibly stalling out. I would have been mortified. But I did it and you will too. Just remember that practice will get you where you need to be and be patient because getting all worked up about it won't get you where you want to be either.
Meredith - I have a huge sweet tooth!! That is probably one of my biggest problems....I sugar and sweets!! Even on a good calorie day, my sugar content is always in the red. I try to avoid bringing that stuff into the house but it gets hard when I am living with 3 other adults that could care less about what they put into their mouths. And at work, they have started to bake cookies fresh for the customers everyday. Just my luck, the oven sits directly behind my desk, like so close that I can touch it. The smell gets to me each and every day but the cookies are only free for the customers and employees have to pay 25 cents so it makes me think just a little bit before indulging.
jbars - I was basically gonna say what Gonks said but as usual, she said it soooo much better. I avoid logging some days just because I know that the choices I have made were less than ideal. I think I have only had one weekend that I have logged the whole thing and that weekend turned out to be amazing food-wise. We can do this!!!
AFM...my muscles were aching yesterday from my 5k training and kickboxing. I really wanted to fit in W2D2 but I know that my body needed to rest. So after dinner and picking up my son from his dad, I decided to do some yoga. I know we have talked about this a few months ago but if you ladies have cable or satellite, take advantage of the FREE workout videos that are on demand. I like that they switch up the videos to choose from and there were 127 videos. I didn't want to work out for an hour so I looked through all 5 yoga workouts and found one that was about 30 minutes. WI didn't go very well this morning. I seemed to be right back where I started. I am sure there are a few things contributing to the # going the other direction but I am trying to not let it get me down. And my date with the boy got cancelled last night cause he got called into work...which hasn't happened in the last 2 months. So I was just looking forward to talking to him once he got off of work but he waited until almost midnight to call and by that time, I was already asleep. Hopefully today goes better. Trying to be positive and perky!! I think I am gonna leave early so that I can fit in W2D2 before having to pick up the kids from daycare today. We shall see!!
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I have a question for everyone-
I know that eating clean is removing processed foods from your diet, eating leann protein, complex carbs, and healthy fats but I would like to learn more and get a better understanding of nutrition in general. I have seen several of you talking about eating clean and I was wondering if any of you have suggestions for a book/books that would be helpful and any tips on where to start. THANKS!0 -
Hey everyone! Sorry I've been kind of MIA lately. Been devoting time elsewhere - but many of you that I have as friends on MFP have likely seen all my updates. Just don't really have the motivation to post on the thread more than once a day... I'll try to respond to a few right now but it won't be too long. Just long enough to ice my foot...
Just got home from a 3.28mi run - ran at a good pace (9:45) but my foot was KILLING me the entire time :ohwell: Maybe I just wanted to finish - who knows! I think I'll be hitting up a walk-in clinic tomorrow just to be safe. There's a very slight chance it could be a stress fracture, so I want to be extra careful. Icing now. Will be using heat before runs and before bed as well from now on.
Also did a short strength work-out. Just 18 mins... Was not feeling it at all. Two cycles of Nerdfitness and that's it. Making my cauliflower recipe for the cooking challenege (http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/173211-cooking-challenge-cauliflower?) this week in an hour or so. And then just taking it easy for the night. Spent last night with Ty lounging and watching Survivor (my biggest guilty pleasure :blushing: ) and still struggling to get my calories in... Yea, it's a bullsh*t problem for someone who just lost 65lbs. I know! And I'm sure y'all don't want to hear about it
Megan - Check out this magazine/website - http://www.cleaneatingmag.com - for some info on eating clean. As they say, "In every way, clean eating is all about consuming whole food in its most natural state, or as close to it as possible." Basically just breaking down your diet to the essentials and eating that which occurs most naturally in our environment. A lot of the processing that goes into making "fast" food these days (vs. "slow" food and raw food) is really just sh*tty for our bodies and is totally unnecessary. Trying to cut down, use minimal ingredients, and get back to basics is how I would describe eating clean. Not sure how others would define it - Hope you get a few more responses b/c I'm eager to hear. :happy:
Guam - I am LOVING yoga these days! It's such a fabulous challenge and my body shakes the entire class :bigsmile: What sort of yoga is available on "demand"? Is it power yoga or hatha yoga or what? Just curious - we don't have any of that stuff haha But I'd definitely recommend a YogaFit type class with constant movement and a cardio-component. I am really enjoying it! And cannot believe what a great workout it is :happy:
Jess - What Gonks said - Logging keeps us accountable to ourselves. Figure out the reasons behind your lull in logging and find the time to do it - no excuses. You owe it to yourself to take the time for you. Good luck with C25K and getting back into the groove with your hubby. You'll find it again - sometimes stress and life just has a way of making us all a little hard to deal with :ohwell:
Meredith - Happy belated :drinker: :bigsmile: :drinker: As for sweet cravings... I really have no clue. Fruit is my go-to. Fruit, yogurt and either a few nuts or some healthy granola. It's dessert-y and sweet, but not too filling or high-cal. Either that or a little chocolate. Perhaps a 2min microwave choc cake (yeaaa I know - totally *not* healthy) or just some dark chocolate squares. Herbal tea, like apple cinnamon or peppermint, can help to stave off cravings when I know they are just emotional. A good long walk or workout is also always a good option, and then if you're still craving afterwards at least you have the added calories to use. Good luck!!
Kan - Apples and cinnamon! Yum! :happy: I mix it together with my dry oats, then add water, then nuke - Fabulous! Had it this AM for breakfast, actually. So good! Any kind of apple works, really. I used to use splenda in mine as well but eventually just cut it out. You'll get used to the oats without sweetener after a little while - just takes some getting used to. I really enjoy golden delicious, gala or fuji apples with my oats. Not sure about other kinds though. Nectarines, pears and other hearty fruits are great too. Mix it up :happy:
OK I'm done icing now and hitting the showers. Hope you all have a good day... I am going to struggle to find some more positive in my day - apart from the warmer weather - and to get out of my funk! This week has just been a total b*tch :grumble: Things better start looking up!
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Good afternoon everyone!
I hope everyone is doing good today. My day has started off good. Shoveling the driveway to get out. We got 6 inches of snow last night...YAYA!!!! And just found out I have some fam coming into town, so I get to see them for a little while in between my jobs!
Tara- I am 5'3 too!! So yay! Also when I was reading your post to Bethany...you live in Vegas?? I was born there and I go there all of the time to visit my family...I now live in Salt Lake City, UT.
Bethany- I lived in LA for 4 years....I definitely miss it and visit a few times a year.
Kandace- Great job on sticking to going to your meetings. You are definitely making sure your priorities are straight and thats great! You go girl!
jbars- You can do it! This next week will be better. TOM STINKS! And I usually do horrible, I just try not to beat myself up about it.
Rachel- I hope you still are having a great day! Way to go with getting ahead/caught up on the laundry to allow for son time and gym time!0 -
Hey Everyone, Mini update for now since my coworker was being a total biotch and mentioned my non-work Internet usage. Grr I hate this place sometimes. I am the damn receptionist with a degree, but they don’t give me any real projects to half of my day is wasted away anyways, WTF. When I get back from Hawaii I am going to look for a real job that isn’t some contract BS where they treat me like *kitten*.
Track workout was cancelled yesterday because of the storm. I guess we are paying for all that sunshine we got for the last few weeks. I made it to the gym and did a 40 minute run workout but got bummed about my music. **note to self make awesome playlist STAT! I need to go back and look at the previous QOTD posts I did where I aked you guys your favorite workout music. I tried doing a mix from a podcast but got super bored and then tried to find stuff on my i-pod to workout to. I still got a good workout in and felt great.
**boyfriend update alert**
I casually mentioned where we want to be in 5 years, he said he wants us to have a house. Then I said so married? He responded with yes, don’t worry. He also mentioned that he had talked about it to a friend of ours this Saturday, so I feel relieved. I was totally messing with my own head and making stuff into what it is not.
I woke up this morning at 4:45 and swam from 5:15-6:20, not bad! I finished my whole workout and felt great. It was also before the storm got too bad thankfully. Tomorrow we have a run scheduled and it might have to be in the gym again. It is only 40 minutes again so it should be mellow. We have some pretty big workouts this weekend so I am ready to work it out.
This guy was checking out my *kitten* at the gym last night and it made me smile hehe. Feeling good today other than b!tch cakes being rude this morning. Hope everyone is having a good day.
QOTD- What do you like the most about the rain?
AS much as I don’t like the rain I do love the way it sounds when I am going to sleep to it. So comforting.0 -
Hey guys!~! Its bedtime yet agin for me but I wanted to share todays daily reflections with you all becasue It really meant alot to me when I heard it at my meeting tonight. I hope everyone has a great Friday!~!~!
Daily Reflections Feb 17th...
"It was the changes I saw in the new people who came into the Fellowship that helped me lose my fear, and change my negative attitude to a positive one. I could see the love in their eyes and I was impressed by how much their “One Day at a Time” sobriety meant to them. They had looked squarely at Step Two and came to believe that a power greater than themselves was restoring them to sanity. That gave me faith in the Fellowship, and hope that it could work for me too. I found that God was a loving God, not that punishing God I feared before coming to A.A. I also found that He had been with me during all those times I had been in trouble before I came to A.A. I know today that He was the one who led me to A.A. and that I am a miracle."0 -
Aly - I'm glad to hear that you talked with your bf and you're feeling better... It's possible that your re-occurring relationship stresses are really just a manifestation of issues you might be having personally, either with self-confidence, self-worth, control and independence or something else. I know you mentioned a few threads back that you were seeing someone to work out your feelings and try to better understand yourself - Maybe you should go back to that and figure out why you go through phases of deep concern regarding your relationship when things are otherwise unchanged? I don't mean to be critical at all - it just seems that things with your boyfriend are going really well and I'd hate for you to compromise that or push him away if the difficulties are really stemming from somewhere else entirely. I definitely just want to see you happy :happy:
I know that lately my own stresses about food, fitness, and controlling my body and myself have been really freaking me out and making me irritable, and it definitely concerns me that I could end up pushing Tyler away inadvertently by making him feel unappreciated or trying too hard to control everything in our lives together (which I admit to doing sometime - especially when it comes to where and what we eat). He works really hard at making things "work" with us, given how differently we see/approach some things, and I make sure to always acknowledge that and work at appreciating it openly so that he knows that I am working towards being less controlling and more open to what is important to him. It's a struggle! But I know that I want this relationship to work, and so I am doing what I can and making sure that I am as self-aware as possible. Talking it out with someone else might help you on this front
AFM - Made myself a really flavourful tofu scramble for lunch/snack today and served it up with fresh pico de gallo. Tasted great! Here's the link to my recipe (w/ pic) if you're interested: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/173211-cooking-challenge-cauliflower?page=1#posts-2340392
Going to just relax and take it easy tonight. No plans yet. Maybe I'll pick up a book and just veg around with my foot up... :ohwell: Sigh! I suppose I should be a little more productive but I am not feeling very motivated right now at all.
Tomorrow should be better - Rest day and a CHEAT DAY! Yep - that's right. I'm TOTALLY cheating and going to be over my cals for sure. The folks are taking Ty and I out for dinner and I plan on just ordering whatever I feel like eating (within reason - I'll try not to eat myself into a coma). Very excited indeed :bigsmile:
Have a great Thursday night everyone 0 -
Melissa-awesome run again!! and what a great pace...especially since you walked for the 1st and last 5!! WTG!
Meredith-Happy Belated Birthday! and as far as the sweet tooth cravings (I struggle with this too!), I recommend the new dessert gums (mint chocolate chip ice cream and strawberry shortcake) or any sweet gums for that matter!! if this doesn't work...I can always go for weight watchers ice cream bars or skinny cow ice creams!!
jbars-way to get back on track with the logging!! I agree with Gonks...it is VERY important to log no matter what
Rachel-glad that your day is better...sounds like a great one too!
Bethany-too bad bout the Vegas trip...but keep me posted! I may be headed out to Long Beach (but possibly Monterey instead), the 2nd week in March, but I waiting to see if MY boy gets approved time off too!! LOL I will keep you posted if we end up in long beach though Do you know what the channel is called or listed under on satellite for the workouts?? Sorry you didn't get to talk to your boy last night...I didn't either 
And don't stress about your WI....we still have almost 2 weeks left, and I am sure next weeks will be better
Meag-sorry you are going through a "rough patch" right now. Just take it easy....have no guilt about relaxing on occassion, enjoy your "cheat" day tomorrow, and get that foot better!! after all is said and done, I am sure that you will be feeling a lot better mentally and physically!
shelsab-you got it!! I have been in Vegas for almost 8 years now and I LOVE it!! I also really enjoy Utah's beautiful scenery, but I def do NOT miss the snow!! (I was born and raised in Wisconsin!)
QOTD-living in the desert now, I realize that I miss the rain so much!! I love how it makes everything green, I love the smell of the clean air afterwards, I love the sound of it at night, and I love thunderstorms altogethor!0 -
wanted to post one of my fave dessert recipes...
Pistachio Jello Salad
1 box pistachio jello (sugar free if you can find it)
1 can of crushed pineapple
1 tub fat free cool whip
1 large container of fat free cottage cheese
mix it all togethor
put in fridge for at least an hour to chill
makes 7 cups....1 cup serving is 214 calories (with regular jello) so quite a bit less with sugar free
i love it and it is filling, takes care of the sweet tooth, and has a ton of protein 0 -
What the #@$% !~!~!~!~ AHHHHHHH....
I had the best week I thought I could have. made it to the gym three times (which is my goal) AND its not even the weekend yet... AND I actually did my core workouts on schedule and didnt miss any, I freakin did more than I needed!~! I started learning different freakin strength exercises so I can start a regiment on monday... and what do I get out of it>>>>???
Im a freaking fatty fat fat fat. 164.5 !~!~!~! Really? seriously? 2.5 pounds gained????? in one week?????
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ok, i cant start my day off irretionally. The thought of missing my AA counselor and BP test already crossed my mind since I want to sit and wallow in my sadness. But I cant do that. I am trying to grow up here. So instead of freakin out and ruining my date night day, I just gotta figure out what I did wrong and change it next week. I did eat lots of carbs this week. So I will really watch that next week. I tell myself I only want to eat them twice a day, but I lie to myslef and I eat them ALWAYS. So I have to watch it. NO MAS!~!
I hope eveyones friday starts out better than mine. CHEERIO!~!~! (idk where that came from, disregard) ... 0 -
Kan- Keep your head up. You will get there and you are fighting a lot of battles both mentally and physically right now. Keep pushing ahead and you will accomplish your goals! I know it!!0
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