Easter Bunnies Support Group!!!!

Hodgeypodgy

Yayyy! I did 5k in 29 mins and 36 secs today. It was on the treadmill so not too sure how it would translate outdoors but hey ho I'm getting there. Tomorrow I going to do a slower but longer run probably about 8k and then start getting my times down for 5.5 or 6k next week. Having a goal keeps me interested. I also just calculated that if I should be on for completing 100k in total this month. Writing everything down and keeping stats definitely keeps me on track, it's the inner Virgo in me.

Everyone else is doing really well too and although I'm not sure if I will have lost weight on Monday, I know I will have had other successes.

tammyquinnlmt

Do you think it would be possible to get everyones name? Easier to remember (and spell without looking back) usually than the log names. Mine is Mary.

As you might have guessed...mine is Tammy!

bonjour24

i'm joni (it's pronounced joan-ee, just incase you think it's johnny!)

and hodgey- i agree about the goals. for me it's not about weight loss either. i'll be joining you soon in getting 5 ks in 30 mins. but i do it outside as i don't have access to a treadmill.....wish i did tho!
tomorrow is going to be my long run- 10ks (ish). i'm going to run for 35 mins up a long road, then run back again! i'll find out how far i went when i get back. next sunday 8/5 is mothers day here..... and i'm also doing a proper 10k- it's my 1st!
i love having things to aim for. i'll see how i go tomorrow in 1hr20 (5mins warm up and 5 cool down), then i'll be able to compare it to the week later.

cherubcrnp

Same for me.....I have to buy a tape measure tomorrow

KayleesTryin

Hi everyone! Hope you are doing fantastic!

I have been pretty good the last couple days. I am staying within my calorie goals, but I have to confess that I am not eating the greatest. But the good news is - I am not starving like I usually am! I really am committed to making it work this time and I am more than happy with a slow and steady pace. I can't wait for Monday's weigh in to see if this is working!

mbvenske

Good morning everyone!!

Hodgey, way to go on your run, talk about fantastic, I'm happy/proud for you.

Joni, You do good on your long run. I have faith in you, it'll happen, your to dedicated for it not to.

Kaylee, great job in staying under cals, and your not hungry! that's fantastic.

I also have mixed feelings about weigh in. My clothes feel better, I put a tee shirt on yesterday and didn't have to stretch it out in the stomach area to feel comfortable. I was estatic about that. But on the same hand, maybe I'm expecting to much on the scale. I wish I had the ability to throw out the scale and just go with how I feel.

You all have a great day, get your exercise, and drink that water!!
Mary

dmkaiser83

I'm sticking to it! Today is my rest day but I did a bonus workout I got with TurboFire. It's chalean extreme burn circuit one. Turbo doesn't have a lot of resistance and I'm missing it so it's perfect that I got the bonus workout and don't have to go back to P90X for weights!
I think I put myself in starvation mode. I wasn't eating my calories back when I logged my workouts and I was lacking about 800-900 calories a day so I'm trying to really get those calories in a healthy way so I'm not so sluggish and I can hopefully get back on track with losing the weight.
Printed out my before pics and I put them inside my workout log book so I see them A LOT through the day. Keeps it all in perspective and keeps me from eating that cookie staring me down! LOL
I want to be in a bikini by July 4th and go to the beach and watch fireworks and feel GREAT!
My name is Donna, by the way! Mom of 3, ages 8, 5, and 2. married for 9 years to a USN Seabee.

mbvenske

Donna, you are strong, your are dedicated, you will do this. And tell your hubby thanks for the service!

bonjour24

donna- it's great that your goal is to look good in a bikini!! and you'll do it too, i bet. how much do you want to lose? there are a few mums of 3 on here. 3 must be the new black!!!

mary- i think that some people's weight loss shows on the scales, and others doesn't. you see people that lose 7lbs and drop 3 dress sizes, then there's people like me who lose 12kg (25lbs) whose clothes are just a touch more comfy! i think you're lucky if you can tell the difference in what you wear- then maybe the number isn't that important. but it's always good to remember that the slower you do it the longer it's likely to stay off for.
the other thing is, (being supportive here, not a cow) is your diet ok? i haven't looked, but you seem to be working out plenty. do you rely on MFP to work out how many cals you're burning- i think it gives you the wrong number on here. i have a hrm, and the numbers i get on that are way lower (by a few hundred usually) than what MFP calculates for me. so i go by my hrm. you may actually be eating over your cal allowance???? just a thought.

hodgey- its fab you're doing so well with the running. you inspire me to keep going. thanks.

AFM- i'm still nervous about the weigh in, but i'm more nervous about my big run tomorrow. i'm taking today as a rest day (i struggled on the elliptical yesterday and only lasted 35mins), so figured if i rest up then i can go hard out tomorrow. before my hubby goes to work in the morning :-/ so there's a road by me that's exactly 5ks long, and that's what i'll be doing.... that road...... there and back...... ugh!

Hodgeypodgy

Well I'm full of endorphins this morning. It feels great. I just did 7k on the treadmill, a bit slower than the pace I've been working up to for 5k but I was still feeling good.

Joni you are doing fab, I love running outside and believe me if I wasn't stuck on a US Air Force Base in the middle of the desert I would definitely be choosing outside over the treadmill. I love running through the country side in England. Here it is far too hot even at night and there is only sand to look at so I prefer indoors. Fortunately the USAF look after their people really well and the gym faciities are awesome. Much better than we get in the RAF. If I do 3k tomorrow that will be a total of 100k for the month. I may need to get new trainers at this rate (or sneakers as I think most of you would call them!)

Hope everyone has a food and fitnesstastic day!

mbvenske

I am really thinking about getting a heart moniter. I've heard good things about them. MFP has me set at around 1800 cals and I usually reach that every day. I'll have to check into ebay.

Joni, you will do great on your run, I just know it. You want to bad and have been exercising to long to not get it. Go girl, do your 5K and make yourself feel GREAT!!!

tammyquinnlmt

I also need a heart rate monitor. I'm not sure I'm burning what the estimates on MFP say I am for my cardio. Maybe I can pick one up cheap? I need a decent one though

bonjour24

i'm sure you can pick them up pretty cheap- like $50 or so (so i've read from other yankie posts). i've got a polar, and i swear i wouldn't be without it. it's fab and gives me heaps of motivation.

dmkaiser83

Thanks guys!
yall are all doing awesome! I love my heart rate monitor!
I'm trying to lose about 40 pounds. I'm at 190 right now and I'm 5'9 so 150 is my first goal. after that I will play it by ear, I'm thinking 135-145 for my ultimate goal!
I was going through my TurboFire books agaian last night and saw where the program recommends my calorie goal is 2023 and on here it says 1300. I'm going to go back to 2000 calories and see if my energy kicks back up.
I wish I liked to run, I used to run in high school but only for sports. maybe once I lose some more weight I will actually not mind it again! My husband runs and I would love to be able to run 5Ks with him.
I love the gym on base! we live kind of far from base though, so I don't go anymore. When we lived in housing there I was there 2 hours a day everyday! It was my mommy time! 3 is the new black I think! LOL most everyone I know has 3-5 kids!

bonjour24

i did my run- i was time limited though, so i ran for 36 mins in one direction, and then back. it took me 72 mins to run 9.2ks. so i didn't quite get to 10ks, but i'm ok with that. and my time wasn't too flash, but i'm still really proud of myself- it's my first proper timed run! i just need to get to the top of that road..... there's a big hill followed by a bigger hill! i got up the 1st hill, then had to turn round because of time. i was so close to the top- about 350 metres away! but i was knackered too.

o well, i've got a 10k funrun next sunday (which is mother's day here, and my little boy's 3rd birthday), so i'll get a good (and hopefully hill-less) time for that.

hodgey- you sound like you're doing great. running 7ks is fab. and i fully appreciate what you're saying about running in the desert- you'd have to be on a real mission to think that was worthwhile!!!! you're doing so well with your timed runs- keep it up. and what's a pom doing working for the USAF anyway? or is that a long story?

dmkaiser- i never ran in my life (not even at school- i was the podgy kid then too). the only reason i started running is because i got really angry with my hubby a little while ago- you know, that angry that i wanted to rip out his throat! he told me to eff off and just take the dog for a walk. i was that angry while i was out that i didn't know what to do with all this energy, and i couldn't walk fast enough to burn it off and calm down. so i started jogging between lamp posts- jog to one, walk the next 4 to recover! and i just kept doing it! but it wasn't until i found c25k that i was able to develop it properly- c25k is fab.

and i weighed myself this morning after my run. i took water with me today as it was a longer run (i usually don't bother) so, i was more hydrated than i usually am when i weigh in.

94.2kgs!!!
my goal now is to get to 89.9kgs by the time this challenge is over!!! i know it's aiming high- about 2.3lbs a week. but i may as well aim high- i want the reward!

Mary and Tammy- i can't reccomend HRMs enough. mine is fab, and it really helps me to push through, and even to get up and get out (i don't like seeing too many gaps in the records!!). mine's got a strap, and i wear it over my boobs rather than under. and it works just fine.

mbvenske

Ahhh Joni, I am sooooooo proud of you girl!!! Fantastic run. You are such an inspiration!

I checked out ebay for heart monitors, looks like I can get a fairly decent one for a reasonable price, so now I will try to get one on payday.

I did get a pedometer and try to do 8000 steps a day. Days I work its hard to do. But after work tonight I made myself go for a 45 minute walk to get my steps in. Boy I didn't want to, I hate trying to sleep after I've done any exercise, but figured my health was important so I did. Now shower time, quiet time, and bedtime. Just to do it all over again tomorrow.

Be good everyone, have a great and healthy Sunday.
Mary

dmkaiser83

thats a great run! my husband runs all the time and I've done every home workout there is and never stuck with any of them so he is just waiting for me to quit. I can't wait to finish and then run a 5k with him! he doesn't discourage me, I can just tell that he's expecting any day now to come home to me on the couch with a hershey bar and a dr. pepper! LOL
I actually talked him into getting a HRM tonight! I love little gadgets and he thought that's all it was, just some other ridiculous trinket. after showing him how much easier it is to track calorie burn and be held accountable for the work you do he bought a polar ft4!
tomorrow is a new day, make good choices and stay positive!

Hodgeypodgy

Excellent running Joni.

I didn't run today as my shift was a little messed up and my knee was hurting so I thought I would rest it for 48 hours. My FT4 HRM arrived though so I can't wait to get started with that. I will weigh when I get up later on this afternoon and post my results tonight/Mon morning.

Claire x

mbvenske

Okay girls, you talked me into it, I'm gonna get a hrm. sonner the better. I cheated this morning and weighed in. I know, only one more day, but I felt sooo good that I had to see. I am down, hopefully I'll stay that way for the official tomorrow. I'm excited, I haven't seen a loss of any kind ijn years, this feels soo good.

You girls are doing so good with your running. I'm so happy for you, keep it up, the dedication you have is amazing, and Donna, let your husband be pleasantly surprised not to catch you on the couch anymore. That is superb!

I'm going to have a GREAT day. I'm gonna eat right, move as much as I can here at work, and be happy.

Hope you all have a great day also. ~Mary

mbvenske

Claire, I see you talk about Slimming World in your signature. Mind if I ask what that is?

sweetnic

Hello everyone! I am happy to report that I did FABULOUS these past three days of traveling, eating out and a cookout/going away party. I am not normally one to brag about myself, but I am just so pleased with myself for making good choices and not obsessing over food that I shouldn't eat, but focusing on all the yummy foods I could eat. You all sound like you are doing great as well... I am so impressed with you runners. I just don't have it in me, I don't think. I'll just stick with my walking, elliptical, and occasional p90x for now. ) I am excited to weigh in tomorrow!

My sister has a heart rate monitor and loves it. All this talk about it on here makes me think investing in one is a pretty good idea. Especially when I do p90x. I have to guess my calories burned when I do that and I have no idea how close I am to the real number. I hope everyone enjoys their Sunday!

tammyquinnlmt

Today I am feeling guilty because we are sitting around doing nothing. We've been busting out humps on home repais, and we need a day off! I am thinking I might go for a walk though...just so I feel like I've accomplished something today! Great job everyone on all your accomplishments this weekend!

tammyquinnlmt

Ok, I did it. I walked only a mile, but I walked and now don't feel so guilty for taking a day of rest. Have a great Sunday everyone!

sweetnic

Ok, I did it. I walked only a mile, but I walked and now don't feel so guilty for taking a day of rest. Have a great Sunday everyone!

Good for you! A little bit is better than nothing. ) I don't feel like doing anything today either, and keep putting it off! lol I guess I better just get to it. 30 minutes. That's all I've got in me today.

mbvenske

Nicole, I'm really glad for you that you had a good weekend. And you for sure can be proud of yourself!! If we aren't proud and happy for ourselves than we can't achieve what we set out to do. You rock!!

Tammy, You got a small walk in, and that is absolutely great! It's Sunday, and who feels like doing anything on Sunday? But we all have to do at least a small amount. For ourselves.

Everyone is doing so great!! What great motivation we all have and what a super weigh in we are going to have tomorrow. I can't wait to see it!!! ~Mary

dmkaiser83

so far so good today! ate good, pushed super hard through Fire 45 this morning and then hung out and watched TV with the husband all afternoon!
everyone is doing great! I'm hoping i'm down at least a pound tomorrow! need to break this plateau!

Hodgeypodgy

Well I've just been for a run to test my new HRM out and it said I burned 308 cals doing my usual 5k. That's about 24 less than what my nike+ or treadmill usually tell me but not vastly off the mark. I liked that it synced to the treadmill I was using though.

Mary, Slimming World is a group like Weight Watchers. It is very popular in the UK and I believe the US has some groups as well. I know loads of people who have lost a lot of weight using the system. I found it to be less restrictive than WW as you can eat unlimited fruit and veg. Here is the US website http://www.slimmingworldusa.com/.

If I wasn't overseas I would still be going. I am still kinda keeping to the system but also using MFP to keep an eye on my overall calories.

I didn't weight this evening as I feel really bloated. I think not swimming this week has had an impact on any losses. I will go and weigh when I get up this afternoon though and post my weigh in tonight, no matter how small it may be.

Have a great day everyone xx

cherubcrnp

I would like to join too....I will weigh and measure in the morning....time for me to go to sleep.

Hodgey...what kind of HRM did you get?? I am looking at several of them and looking for advice

bonjour24

hi all.

just thought i'd pop in and give a heads up about the calorie burn numbers.

i did 53 minutes on my elliptical (blah- i nearly died, i swear). BUT............ the monitor on the elliptical said i'd burned 345 cals, MFP said 747, and my hrm said 517. i'm going with my hrm. but if the numbers you're going off are the mfp ones, i think they estimate the burn too high.

just wanted to let you know.

how are we doing for the monday weigh in? when we're all done, i'll knock up a list of who has lost how much. i lost 1kg! i must be honest and say i was hoping for about 20kgs! but i'll take 1 (that's about 2lbs). in 3 weeks since starting on mfp i've lost just over 4kgs or about 9lbs.

i look forward to the scales saying 93.9 kgs. and i worked out that 90kgs is ONEderland! so nearly there!

Katrob9

My weight last money was 219 and 217 this morning so down 2 pounds!