Kicking *kitten* In Our Twenties - April Challenge!! Take 2!!

meagalayne

Hey fabulous 20 somethings - Another month gone and another fresh beginning! What better time to set some killer goals to get back on track before the summer weather hits us -- it's already warming up out there so it's time to get fit, and have fun

This will be a quick intro for those looking for a new challenge and wanting to stick it out for at least a month. For those who are vets to our monthly challenges, you know how its done. Keep on scrollin'!

For the newbs - Welcome! Here's the 'skinny' on our healthy living and lifestyle challenge...

As with the challenges that have come before, this is a place where MFPals in their 20s can search out support, motivation, and advice while they are working towards their own personal goals. You're encouraged to set your own targets based on what is important to you and what challenges you face that you hope to overcome - set out goals for the month, make them attainable, and then just keep coming back to update us on your progress, help motivate others, and kick some serious *kitten*!! This group is home to Pals at all stages in their journey and there is plenty of advice, friendship and *love* to go around - If you have any questions or just need help getting moving, or you're a total veteran at this whole healthy living thing, you're welcome here! Just post whatever you like, show some support when you can, and enjoy the group

Here's what we ask:

1) As our veteran members (and newbs alike) sign onto the challenge once again, a list like the one found at the bottom of this post will start forming. This is our “goals list”. If you want to join the challenge, we ask that you copy and paste the most up-to-date list and tag your own screen name and goals onto the bottom – this is so that we can keep things moving along and no one gets left behind! (If you notice that someone's been left off, due to a high volume of posting, please incorporate their goals back into the list whenever possible.)
2) Set attainable and realistic goals! This group is dedicated to supporting healthy living, first and foremost, and that includes physical, emotional and mental health. So set goals that you know you can reach, with hard work and persistence, and find ways to celebrate small victories whenever you can. This will help you stay motivated and on track! We recommend setting some non-scale goals along with a scale goal if you are trying to lose weight – seeing progress in your fitness, your measurements and your diet is a great way to celebrate small changes in your life that make a HUGE difference. Be flexible, know that things aren't going to go perfectly as planned every day, and allow some wiggle room for a bad day here and there. We all have them!
3) Once your goals are posted, stay active and enjoy the benefits of this awesome community. Oh, and invite your 20-something friends! Let's keep this group moving, ladies!

As for March - Here's our most recent goal list. How did your progress stack up? For the newbs, here's a gander at the types of goals we set out to acheive. It may serve as a little inspiration for you to kick start your journey here

-CindyM29 -log in everyday, run at least 2 miles a day, lose 8 lbs this month, drink at least 8 cups of water a day, be able to do at least one pull up.
-Eleanoreb (Eleanore or El for short)- find time for cross training (yoga, spinning, athletic conditioning, swimming..) eat healthy ( use up calories with healthy and nutritious foods rather then cookies etc)
-Kendib - Get my MOTIVATION back! Get ready to rock the 5k race in the beginning of April.
-lalonmeg000 (meghan) tell my job I quit! (scary but exciting). Start insanity back, keep up with the water intake, start using my planner again. Buy new clothes for Cali because I deserve it and I will have lost ssooo much weight
-Twisted88 - Bring dinners on school nights, limit my eating out to a maximum of 10 times total, workout at least 6 days a week, and lose 2 inches off hips and waist
-Ratchettconde - Complete the 30 Day Shred, lose 15 lbs and at least 10 inches, drink more water, motivate my friends to stay on track, and I want to find 10 new friends on MFP to motivate and get support from. Oh, and I need to weigh less than my mother ( shes lost 150 lbs..... 370-220ish) Love you Mom lol
-shattoy (Stephanie) - Go to spin class at least once a week and workout one additional day at the gym (weights, etc.), drink more water (at least 4 servings) and loose 1-2lbs. I also want to log more (at least 5 days/week) on MFP as I have been infrequent as of late!
-mebohan--Master Push-ups and be able to do at least one pull-up/chin-up. Train for half marathon in April by at least running 2 times a week. Workout 5 days a week minimum. drastically decrease carb intake. lose more than 4 lbs!
-rintin88 (Erin)- Workout at least 4x a week, up my water intake, no fast food, walk at least 5,000 steps a day, and lose 6lbs by the end of the month
-SweetMelissa222 - Start running again, hit a total loss of 35lbs. (7 more lbs to go)
-JessYas- finish the LA marathon in under 5 hours (hopefully close to 4:30!), continue weight workouts 2x/week, graduate from "girl" push-ups to "real" push-ups! happy
-VLaaber (Vicci)- Lose at least 5 pounds within the month, start learning to really how to run, go to bikram yoga at least once a week, go to the gym at least 4 times and day and work on my upper body strength.
-Award30 - Pass my oral qualifying exam for grad school, still lose 2 lbs this month while studying for said exam, complete my first half marathon in less than 2:20
-Meagalayne- Run and finish the ATB 30K race and ENJOY the victory; no weigh-ins until Mar 30th (when I will update my weight and all measurements and set goals for Spring/Summer weight training); finish my novel and start a new one; plan another trip in April and register for at least 2 races this spring
-GuamGrly (Bethany) - get into the 130s’s (5 pound loss), continue 5K training, try one new recipe per week, continue to up water consumption, and read one book
-Allie7383- PR in the NYC Half (3/18), keep logging, get to 145 or below, start and complete Ripped in 30.
-Abby459 --- My main goal this month is to keep training and then complete my first 1/2 marathon on 3/25!!! Secretly I have a goal of 2:30 but at long as I finish I will be happy!! My only other goals this month are to keep up water and fruit/veggie intakes.
GreenHumanClay (Cynthia) Continue my training plan for my first 1/2 March 17th, weight train 3xs, sleep more, gave up weighing myself for Lent (not religious purposes), so no weighing-in, eat out < 3 times per week (actual challenge for a project) focus on school, and really appreciate life!
-apple2107 - Lose 5 lbs from now til end of the month. Stick to Jillian M's 6 weeks 6 packs at least 5 times per week (the other two with different activities), drink at least 8 cups of water everyday and start tracking AGAIN.
tiffintn- log all calories (no cheating). work out at least 4x a day (not cardio bunny style.. real lifting)...lose 29 more lbs then reasses body comp...most of all GAIN SELF CONFIDENCE>>>BE HAPPY WITH MYSELF!!!
abellone7289- track EVERY day. No cheat days. Run 3 times a week. lose 4 pounds by my birthday (April 9)
140Aimee- lose 7lbs and to start taking up exercise

**Remember friends - no one ever got anywhere worth going without giving a varsity try. So push yourself a little outside your comfort zone this month. Set goals that focus on your own choices and behaviour and aren't dependent on the whim of the scale, the weather gods, or any other outside force. Look at your life as a whole - fitness, nutrition and mental health - and set goals to improve every part of your day. This challenge is yours and no goals are silly, too small, or out of place here. Just go with what works for you and what will help to push you towards a healthier, happier life!

So! What's on tap for April? Let's see some new, creative goals and really think hard about working on what will get you to where you want to be this month and moving ahead this year. Can't wait to kick some *kitten* in April! Get us started, ladies (and gents)! :drinker:

Meag

allie7383

Hey all! Ok starting this thing off I guess.. Working my night shift this Sat. night instead of having a life.. good lord i can't wait to have a new job! Anyways, here's my goals from March:

Allie7383- PR in the NYC Half (3/18), keep logging, get to 145 or below, start and complete Ripped in 30.

Happy to say I PR'd in NYC (2:20)!, I got to 143.5 last week, and then this week being messed up I was up to 146, so I'm taking it as a half victory..I did ok with logging, minus the last week of the month when I was majorly sick, and I started RI30 and am in level 2.

So for April here goes! Make it a great month guys!!

Allie7383- PR in my 5K on 4/22, Complete Ripped in 30, maintain low 140's, and be more positive all around!

abby459

So my Goals from March were:
-Abby459 --- My main goal this month is to keep training and then complete my first 1/2 marathon on 3/25!!! Secretly I have a goal of 2:30 but at long as I finish I will be happy!! My only other goals this month are to keep up water and fruit/veggie intakes.


I did keep up with my training, as best I could through my bought with bronchitis!! And completed my first 1/2 marathon with a time of 2:10:18 I'd say that killed my unofficial goal time!! Did good on my water intake and OK on fruits/veggies...most days had at least 4 servings, although a few days here and there may have been low....overall an OK month for me!!

For April....I really need to get myself back on track, I have been struggling big time!! So some of my goals this month will be going back to the basics with my logging and workouts. If my scale was correct today then I gained 2lbs in the past week!! Not good at all!!


Allie7383- PR in my 5K on 4/22, Complete Ripped in 30, maintain low 140's, and be more positive all around!
abby459 - Log EVERYTHING I eat this month. Watch my sodium intake. Stay under calories almost everyday (giving myself 2 days off for the month) Keep training for my 10K trail race on April 28th....goal is to be able to run the entire thing.

meagalayne

Great to see you ladies again! I will have more time tonight to update and will post my goals and March victories then. I just wanted to say WELCOME BACK and keep on posting with your April Goals chicas!

Loving this fresh start. Lord knows I need one! :noway:

Resolute2012

Hey all,

Noobie here for the challenge but not so new for the life change. I'm working on those last stubborn 7 pounds so my goals are just about safely and patiently working those off.

Thanks for doing this, can't wait to get started!

Allie7383- PR in my 5K on 4/22, Complete Ripped in 30, maintain low 140's, and be more positive all around!
abby459 - Log EVERYTHING I eat this month. Watch my sodium intake. Stay under calories almost everyday (giving myself 2 days off for the month) Keep training for my 10K trail race on April 28th....goal is to be able to run the entire thing.
Resolute2012 - Log in EVERY day, stay under calories, run five days a week

JulieH3art

Hey all,

Noobie. Having a hard time with it lately.

Making a pledge to do better in April.

Allie7383- PR in my 5K on 4/22, Complete Ripped in 30, maintain low 140's, and be more positive all around!
abby459 - Log EVERYTHING I eat this month. Watch my sodium intake. Stay under calories almost everyday (giving myself 2 days off for the month) Keep training for my 10K trail race on April 28th....goal is to be able to run the entire thing.
Resolute2012 - Log in EVERY day, stay under calories, run five days a week
JulieH3art - Drop 5lbs!!! Stick to my promises.

eleanoreb

Hey guys

my goal was -Eleanoreb (Eleanore or El for short)- find time for cross training (yoga, spinning, athletic conditioning, swimming..) eat healthy ( use up calories with healthy and nutritious foods rather then cookies etc)

So i definitely didnt get to swimming or yoga, but I did do some spinning and did pretty well with my athletic conditioning. As per eating healthy, that one was a bit of a fail. I'm definitely using running too much as an excuse to eat more junk. The past few days I feel i've been eating like garbage. So goal for this month will definitely be to eat healthier and find healthier snacks

I ran 130 miles in March, and i'm pretty happy with that. fitness wise, I will be focusing on running this month, and try and fit in some more core work.

Allie7383- PR in my 5K on 4/22, Complete Ripped in 30, maintain low 140's, and be more positive all around!
abby459 - Log EVERYTHING I eat this month. Watch my sodium intake. Stay under calories almost everyday (giving myself 2 days off for the month) Keep training for my 10K trail race on April 28th....goal is to be able to run the entire thing.
Resolute2012 - Log in EVERY day, stay under calories, run five days a week
JulieH3art - Drop 5lbs!!! Stick to my promises.
Eleanoreb- Eat healthier, find healthy snacks, don't use the excuse "well i'm running so much, i can eat this" , core/ab work

kendib

Goals for March were: -Kendib - Get my MOTIVATION back! Get ready to rock the 5k race in the beginning of April.

I did get my motivation back and was able to workout often this month and stayed on target eating wise. I am ready for my 5k race on the 7th but can't run the whole thing yet. I will continue to work on that for April.


Allie7383- PR in my 5K on 4/22, Complete Ripped in 30, maintain low 140's, and be more positive all around!
abby459 - Log EVERYTHING I eat this month. Watch my sodium intake. Stay under calories almost everyday (giving myself 2 days off for the month) Keep training for my 10K trail race on April 28th....goal is to be able to run the entire thing.
Resolute2012 - Log in EVERY day, stay under calories, run five days a week
JulieH3art - Drop 5lbs!!! Stick to my promises.
Eleanoreb- Eat healthier, find healthy snacks, don't use the excuse "well i'm running so much, i can eat this" , core/ab work
Kendib - Run 3 days a week, add in some cross training, be able to run a complete 5k.

bonniejo

Allie7383- PR in my 5K on 4/22, Complete Ripped in 30, maintain low 140's, and be more positive all around!
abby459 - Log EVERYTHING I eat this month. Watch my sodium intake. Stay under calories almost everyday (giving myself 2 days off for the month) Keep training for my 10K trail race on April 28th....goal is to be able to run the entire thing.
Resolute2012 - Log in EVERY day, stay under calories, run five days a week
JulieH3art - Drop 5lbs!!! Stick to my promises.
Eleanoreb- Eat healthier, find healthy snacks, don't use the excuse "well i'm running so much, i can eat this" , core/ab work
Kendib - Run 3 days a week, add in some cross training, be able to run a complete 5k.
Bonniejo - Stop eating when I'm full, don't eat when I'm not hungry, and lose 3 pounds

greenhumanclay

Back here tomorrow ladies

meagalayne

Ok... Well I've got a few minutes tonight so I'll post what I can. My day did NOT turn out as expected and I really just want to crash in bed with a book. Enough computer time for me today :noway:

My goals for Mar - Meagalayne- Run and finish the ATB 30K race and ENJOY the victory; no weigh-ins until Mar 30th (when I will update my weight and all measurements and set goals for Spring/Summer weight training); finish my novel and start a new one; plan another trip in April and register for at least 2 races this spring

**I finished the ATB under my dream goal (3hours) by 19 seconds, but I have to say I didn't really enjoy the victory. No same runners high as with other racers and my bestest running pal being injured certainly made it tough to feel good about anything. I would have given it all up to just have us all happy, healthy and feeling 100%. I think that long-haul races (over 10miles) are going to be a very rare occurrence for me in the future. The occasional Half marathon to keep me on my toes, but I want to get faster and stronger and the training required for these runs just takes everything out of me. I feel like I sacrificed a lot to run this race and I'm not sure it was worth it in the end...
I didn't weigh-in until Mar 30th, and on Mar 30th I weighed EXACTLY what I weighed Feb 3rd. All measurements were the same. No great shakes. Definitely need to work on toning up and feeling better about my skinny-fat-*kitten*
I finished my novel and started a new one - now just working at that one! I also planned a trip (to San Diego, leaving next Friday) and registered for 2 races (Apr 6th and Apr 29th). So kudos to me on those goals. Easy peasy when things SOUND fun, right? :laugh:

Cynth - You better, girl ! I'm watching you.... :huh: hahah

bonniejo, julieH3art, resolute2012 - Welcome! :flowerforyou: I hope you find this group and excellence source of motivation and support. Post often and get to know us. We're some pretty rad and very inspiring ladies around here. Lots of great athletes, foodies, and fabulous friendships formed. Keep up with your goals and join our little MFP clique All are welcome as long as they know how to kick some major *kitten*.

Kendib - Way to own your goals this past month!! You did great and had fun doing it :bigsmile: Running 5K without breaks is a great goal to have, but just finishing the distance (at any speed) and feeling GOOD afterwards long-term goal making at its finest. The whole to-walk-or-not-to-walk thing has been discussed here in the past and it's very much a personal choice, but taking the odd break to extend your distance, maintain your pace, and enjoy your runs is nothing to be worried about. If it really bugs you, then work at it, but there are a lot of really expert runners who still every once in a while. And no, I'm not just talking about myself :laugh: But it definitely doesn't take anything away from your run. And a lot of times it helps to keep you running faster and stronger, even if it's just a mental boost that you need. My first ever 5K I ended up running way too fast at the start and walking 3 times to catch my breath. And I still rocked my time :bigsmile: You'll kill it on the 7th - just do whatever works for you on that day!

El - Your running is bananas! :noway: I only run 3x per week and I managed just over 100 miles this month. You're a freaking ROCKSTAR for running 130... My hero! *swoon* Great goals lady! What kind of healthy snacks are you thinking of?

Abby - Good luck logging - I know you're going to do great! And once again, we're racing on the same weekend this month. And I don't doubt we're going to smash it again! :drinker: Let's both work at knock this one outta the park too!

Allie - Love your goals and stealing one for myself... I need to work on my attitude bigtime! Thanks darling

I've got a lot of things to work on this month, so here's the updated goals list. Pardon my taking it over :blushing:

Allie7383- PR in my 5K on 4/22, Complete Ripped in 30, maintain low 140's, and be more positive all around!
abby459 - Log EVERYTHING I eat this month. Watch my sodium intake. Stay under calories almost everyday (giving myself 2 days off for the month) Keep training for my 10K trail race on April 28th....goal is to be able to run the entire thing.
Resolute2012 - Log in EVERY day, stay under calories, run five days a week
JulieH3art - Drop 5lbs!!! Stick to my promises.
Eleanoreb- Eat healthier, find healthy snacks, don't use the excuse "well i'm running so much, i can eat this" , core/ab work
Kendib - Run 3 days a week, add in some cross training, be able to run a complete 5k.
Bonniejo - Stop eating when I'm full, don't eat when I'm not hungry, and lose 3 pounds
Meagalayne- Set a new PR in the 5K and 1/2 Marathon distances; Run on the beach at every opportunity on vacation and enjoy some good beer, live music, and great food; Finish my novel and start another; Acknowledge when I'm feeling needlessly sorry for myself and work on being positive for the sake of being positive; and finish out the month with a solid, tangible plan for both building strength/toning up and being happy in your personal life and relationship

OK my darlings - Off for the night! Stay fit and have fun

alexsmith01

Allie7383- PR in my 5K on 4/22, Complete Ripped in 30, maintain low 140's, and be more positive all around!
abby459 - Log EVERYTHING I eat this month. Watch my sodium intake. Stay under calories almost everyday (giving myself 2 days off for the month) Keep training for my 10K trail race on April 28th....goal is to be able to run the entire thing.
Resolute2012 - Log in EVERY day, stay under calories, run five days a week
JulieH3art - Drop 5lbs!!! Stick to my promises.
Eleanoreb- Eat healthier, find healthy snacks, don't use the excuse "well i'm running so much, i can eat this" , core/ab work
Kendib - Run 3 days a week, add in some cross training, be able to run a complete 5k.
Bonniejo - Stop eating when I'm full, don't eat when I'm not hungry, and lose 3 pounds
Meagalayne- Set a new PR in the 5K and 1/2 Marathon distances; Run on the beach at every opportunity on vacation and enjoy some good beer, live music, and great food; Finish my novel and start another; Acknowledge when I'm feeling needlessly sorry for myself and work on being positive for the sake of being positive; and finish out the month with a solid, tangible plan for both building strength/toning up and being happy in your personal life and relationship
Alexsmith01 - Lose 1kg, cook 3 new healthy recipes, study study study for exams on 1/2 May

alexsmith01

Hi I'm new - my last post (in quotes) has my goals, just writing a wee explanation/introduction.

You guys are amazing, all your running and stuff, I am trying to get back into running (used to love it) but not at the top of my priority list this month - so in the future reading your posts will be such an inspiration, can't wait until I get good enough to start participating in races!

To explain my goals::
- I have the flu again, for the third time this autumn (it's autumn for me, started in March). Not sure why my usually bulletproof immune system is letting me down, but I am focusing on eating lots of healthy meals, and will start taking some vitamins and hopefully get better!
- 1/2 May I have professional exams, which for this month basically require me to study 10-20 hours per week on top of full time work - it's only for a month but it is very very very important so this is a huge priority!
- Lose 1kg (2.2lbs), this is more of a secondary goal, the first two are more important, but it would be nice to continue to lose and so I will stick to my calorie goals.

Allie7383- PR in my 5K on 4/22, Complete Ripped in 30, maintain low 140's, and be more positive all around!
abby459 - Log EVERYTHING I eat this month. Watch my sodium intake. Stay under calories almost everyday (giving myself 2 days off for the month) Keep training for my 10K trail race on April 28th....goal is to be able to run the entire thing.
Resolute2012 - Log in EVERY day, stay under calories, run five days a week
JulieH3art - Drop 5lbs!!! Stick to my promises.
Eleanoreb- Eat healthier, find healthy snacks, don't use the excuse "well i'm running so much, i can eat this" , core/ab work
Kendib - Run 3 days a week, add in some cross training, be able to run a complete 5k.
Bonniejo - Stop eating when I'm full, don't eat when I'm not hungry, and lose 3 pounds
Meagalayne- Set a new PR in the 5K and 1/2 Marathon distances; Run on the beach at every opportunity on vacation and enjoy some good beer, live music, and great food; Finish my novel and start another; Acknowledge when I'm feeling needlessly sorry for myself and work on being positive for the sake of being positive; and finish out the month with a solid, tangible plan for both building strength/toning up and being happy in your personal life and relationship
Alexsmith01 - Lose 1kg, cook 3 new healthy recipes, study study study for exams on 1/2 May

lalonmeg000

In for April, post more tomorrow, just got back in from my trip and super tired! Missed y'all though!!

JulieH3art

Thanks for the welcome, megalayne! Excited to do this.

I've zoned in on my biggest weakness lately, which has been chocolate.. I've decided to skip chocolate altogether, and my alternate plan is that: every time I crave chocolate, I will drink a glass of water instead. So far I've had about two litres, so it must be going okay.

Hoping to keep this up until summer season! I haven't dared weigh myself in a while, because I know the result will be hard to take. :frown: I know I need to weigh in for this challenge but it's scary.

edit:

I'm also looking to get back into running I was at my fittest when I trained for the half marathon a couple of years back, but I really grew sick of running after it. Now, however, I've bought a little something called Zombies, Run! - an audio running RPG.. so dorky, but I tried it yesterday and I love it. They even have interval training where you have to flee from the zombies! Bring on a new running season :happy:

Erica_theRedhead

Allie7383- PR in my 5K on 4/22, Complete Ripped in 30, maintain low 140's, and be more positive all around!
abby459 - Log EVERYTHING I eat this month. Watch my sodium intake. Stay under calories almost everyday (giving myself 2 days off for the month) Keep training for my 10K trail race on April 28th....goal is to be able to run the entire thing.
Resolute2012 - Log in EVERY day, stay under calories, run five days a week
JulieH3art - Drop 5lbs!!! Stick to my promises.
Eleanoreb- Eat healthier, find healthy snacks, don't use the excuse "well i'm running so much, i can eat this" , core/ab work
Kendib - Run 3 days a week, add in some cross training, be able to run a complete 5k.
Bonniejo - Stop eating when I'm full, don't eat when I'm not hungry, and lose 3 pounds
Meagalayne- Set a new PR in the 5K and 1/2 Marathon distances; Run on the beach at every opportunity on vacation and enjoy some good beer, live music, and great food; Finish my novel and start another; Acknowledge when I'm feeling needlessly sorry for myself and work on being positive for the sake of being positive; and finish out the month with a solid, tangible plan for both building strength/toning up and being happy in your personal life and relationship
Alexsmith01 - Lose 1kg, cook 3 new healthy recipes, study study study for exams on 1/2 May
Ezak86- lose 5 pounds, do HIIT sprints 3x/week and get target speed up to 11mph, cook more food at home, improve run distance to 10miles, get out an be more confident talking to strangers at the bars


...HI everyone. My name is Erica and I'd like to help motivate you all to reach your goals, and hope to reach a few of my own. This last month I plateaued so I'm really hoping to start the scale moving in the right direction and start pushing my physicality. Toodles~!

GuamGrly

Bumping for now...will post tonight!

qwerty07

Hello all, my name's Michelle and I'm excited to be a part of this motivating group. I'm also training for my second half-marathon, and first 10k of the season this month so I can definitely use the extra push. All that you have accomplished with jobs, school, etc is pretty inspiring! My goals for this month are to run 100 miles, strength train 3 x a week, and stay under my calories everyday (except for Sunday)

Allie7383- PR in my 5K on 4/22, Complete Ripped in 30, maintain low 140's, and be more positive all around!
abby459 - Log EVERYTHING I eat this month. Watch my sodium intake. Stay under calories almost everyday (giving myself 2 days off for the month) Keep training for my 10K trail race on April 28th....goal is to be able to run the entire thing.
Resolute2012 - Log in EVERY day, stay under calories, run five days a week
JulieH3art - Drop 5lbs!!! Stick to my promises.
Eleanoreb- Eat healthier, find healthy snacks, don't use the excuse "well i'm running so much, i can eat this" , core/ab work
Kendib - Run 3 days a week, add in some cross training, be able to run a complete 5k.
Bonniejo - Stop eating when I'm full, don't eat when I'm not hungry, and lose 3 pounds
Meagalayne- Set a new PR in the 5K and 1/2 Marathon distances; Run on the beach at every opportunity on vacation and enjoy some good beer, live music, and great food; Finish my novel and start another; Acknowledge when I'm feeling needlessly sorry for myself and work on being positive for the sake of being positive; and finish out the month with a solid, tangible plan for both building strength/toning up and being happy in your personal life and relationship
Alexsmith01 - Lose 1kg, cook 3 new healthy recipes, study study study for exams on 1/2 May
Ezak86- lose 5 pounds, do HIIT sprints 3x/week and get target speed up to 11mph, cook more food at home, improve run distance to 10miles, get out an be more confident talking to strangers at the bars
Qwerty07- Run 100 miles, strength train 3x per week, stay under calories every day except Sunday

abellone7289

Hello again ladies! I am back for my first full month with y'all. Last month my goals were to:
Log every day (no cheating). Run at least 3 times a week, and lose 4 pounds by my birthday.

So I did long everyday! Even over this weekend when I went TOTALLY over by a lot. so yay on that front. I did not run 3 days a week. with all the tests and papers I had to write, it just wasn't possible. and My birthday is a week from today so I don't know how I did on that last one yet. I won't be getting on the scale til then.

This month I hope to ACTUALLY run 3 times a week, even if it's just a mile at a time. I have asthma so my lungs hate when I start running again every spring. So baby steps. I also hop to get down to 138lbs by the end of the month. I want to hit 135 for my graduation (May 20) so I am hoping I can make it! Also I need to be less stressed about life and the things I cannot control.

Just to update everyone I am feeling much better since my last post! I am still stressed out about not knowing where I am living in a month and a half, but I got to talk it out with my boyfriend and my best friend. I had a girls night over the weekend and spent Saturday catching up with my best friend who was visiting. It was just the stress reliever I needed! I know I have no control over this stuff and I just have to take it a week at a time (planning-wise). I also got in a really good run today. Only 2 miles but it's a starting place. I feel so energetic now. I really did miss this. :happy:

Anywho, welcome to all you newbies out there :flowerforyou: . This is a FABULOUS group. I have only been a part of it for a week and a half and I love the support and motivation I get here! I look forward to helping you all out too!

abellone7289

Allie7383- PR in my 5K on 4/22, Complete Ripped in 30, maintain low 140's, and be more positive all around!
abby459 - Log EVERYTHING I eat this month. Watch my sodium intake. Stay under calories almost everyday (giving myself 2 days off for the month) Keep training for my 10K trail race on April 28th....goal is to be able to run the entire thing.
Resolute2012 - Log in EVERY day, stay under calories, run five days a week
JulieH3art - Drop 5lbs!!! Stick to my promises.
Eleanoreb- Eat healthier, find healthy snacks, don't use the excuse "well i'm running so much, i can eat this" , core/ab work
Kendib - Run 3 days a week, add in some cross training, be able to run a complete 5k.
Bonniejo - Stop eating when I'm full, don't eat when I'm not hungry, and lose 3 pounds
Meagalayne- Set a new PR in the 5K and 1/2 Marathon distances; Run on the beach at every opportunity on vacation and enjoy some good beer, live music, and great food; Finish my novel and start another; Acknowledge when I'm feeling needlessly sorry for myself and work on being positive for the sake of being positive; and finish out the month with a solid, tangible plan for both building strength/toning up and being happy in your personal life and relationship
Alexsmith01 - Lose 1kg, cook 3 new healthy recipes, study study study for exams on 1/2 May
Ezak86- lose 5 pounds, do HIIT sprints 3x/week and get target speed up to 11mph, cook more food at home, improve run distance to 10miles, get out an be more confident talking to strangers at the bars
Qwerty07- Run 100 miles, strength train 3x per week, stay under calories every day except Sunday
abellone7289 (Manda)- Run three times a week, even if It's just a mile. Get down to 138 by the 30th. Accept that I can't control everything and I should take my stressors one week at a time.

oncemorewithfeeling

Allie7383- PR in my 5K on 4/22, Complete Ripped in 30, maintain low 140's, and be more positive all around!
abby459 - Log EVERYTHING I eat this month. Watch my sodium intake. Stay under calories almost everyday (giving myself 2 days off for the month) Keep training for my 10K trail race on April 28th....goal is to be able to run the entire thing.
Resolute2012 - Log in EVERY day, stay under calories, run five days a week
JulieH3art - Drop 5lbs!!! Stick to my promises.
Eleanoreb- Eat healthier, find healthy snacks, don't use the excuse "well i'm running so much, i can eat this" , core/ab work
Kendib - Run 3 days a week, add in some cross training, be able to run a complete 5k.
Bonniejo - Stop eating when I'm full, don't eat when I'm not hungry, and lose 3 pounds
Meagalayne- Set a new PR in the 5K and 1/2 Marathon distances; Run on the beach at every opportunity on vacation and enjoy some good beer, live music, and great food; Finish my novel and start another; Acknowledge when I'm feeling needlessly sorry for myself and work on being positive for the sake of being positive; and finish out the month with a solid, tangible plan for both building strength/toning up and being happy in your personal life and relationship
Alexsmith01 - Lose 1kg, cook 3 new healthy recipes, study study study for exams on 1/2 May
Ezak86- lose 5 pounds, do HIIT sprints 3x/week and get target speed up to 11mph, cook more food at home, improve run distance to 10miles, get out an be more confident talking to strangers at the bars
Qwerty07- Run 100 miles, strength train 3x per week, stay under calories every day except Sunday
abellone7289 (Manda)- Run three times a week, even if It's just a mile. Get down to 138 by the 30th. Accept that I can't control everything and I should take my stressors one week at a time.
oncemorewithfeeling- get below 150 lbs (means losing bout 8 lbs), add the 30 day shred on top of my workouts, stop snacking on things like crackers just because they're low in calories, buy a bathing suit I can feel good in

fitontherun

Hi guys! I'm a newbie. I'm in the final weeks of training for my first half marathon. I was sidelined back in November with IT band syndrome, and I had to take a break from running. I'm trying to listen to my body more, and learn when to take it easy/rest.


Allie7383- PR in my 5K on 4/22, Complete Ripped in 30, maintain low 140's, and be more positive all around!
abby459 - Log EVERYTHING I eat this month. Watch my sodium intake. Stay under calories almost everyday (giving myself 2 days off for the month) Keep training for my 10K trail race on April 28th....goal is to be able to run the entire thing.
Resolute2012 - Log in EVERY day, stay under calories, run five days a week
JulieH3art - Drop 5lbs!!! Stick to my promises.
Eleanoreb- Eat healthier, find healthy snacks, don't use the excuse "well i'm running so much, i can eat this" , core/ab work
Kendib - Run 3 days a week, add in some cross training, be able to run a complete 5k.
Bonniejo - Stop eating when I'm full, don't eat when I'm not hungry, and lose 3 pounds
Meagalayne- Set a new PR in the 5K and 1/2 Marathon distances; Run on the beach at every opportunity on vacation and enjoy some good beer, live music, and great food; Finish my novel and start another; Acknowledge when I'm feeling needlessly sorry for myself and work on being positive for the sake of being positive; and finish out the month with a solid, tangible plan for both building strength/toning up and being happy in your personal life and relationship
Alexsmith01 - Lose 1kg, cook 3 new healthy recipes, study study study for exams on 1/2 May
Ezak86- lose 5 pounds, do HIIT sprints 3x/week and get target speed up to 11mph, cook more food at home, improve run distance to 10miles, get out an be more confident talking to strangers at the bars
Qwerty07- Run 100 miles, strength train 3x per week, stay under calories every day except Sunday
abellone7289 (Manda)- Run three times a week, even if It's just a mile. Get down to 138 by the 30th. Accept that I can't control everything and I should take my stressors one week at a time.
oncemorewithfeeling- get below 150 lbs (means losing bout 8 lbs), add the 30 day shred on top of my workouts, stop snacking on things like crackers just because they're low in calories, buy a bathing suit I can feel good in
fitontherun - Complete half marathon training, run half marathon in under 2:15, drink at least 64 oz of water each day, and take time to stretch and use a foam roller on my legs after running.

hippiechel

hi guys i'm back! i haven't been on MFP for quite a few months but this was always my favorite thread. i've been pretty good the last 2 weeks and working out more than i did the rest of this year.

i'm going to hawaii on the 21st of this month PLUS summer is coming around so i'm extra motivated. however, i have not seen much change on the scale which is a little disappointing. i measured myself last week and i lost inches compared to last YEAR but i will measure again later this week.

i've been back on the 30 day shred.. just went up to level 2 but it's really difficult for me! plus i only have 5lb-weights. i started a cardio barre class last week and i'm trying to go a little more regularly. it's just that LA traffic from my place to hollywood is not the business.. cardio barre incorporates ballet moves but with quick tempo.

i'll do an unselfish post soon when i'm not at work!

Allie7383- PR in my 5K on 4/22, Complete Ripped in 30, maintain low 140's, and be more positive all around!
abby459 - Log EVERYTHING I eat this month. Watch my sodium intake. Stay under calories almost everyday (giving myself 2 days off for the month) Keep training for my 10K trail race on April 28th....goal is to be able to run the entire thing.
Resolute2012 - Log in EVERY day, stay under calories, run five days a week
JulieH3art - Drop 5lbs!!! Stick to my promises.
Eleanoreb- Eat healthier, find healthy snacks, don't use the excuse "well i'm running so much, i can eat this" , core/ab work
Kendib - Run 3 days a week, add in some cross training, be able to run a complete 5k.
Bonniejo - Stop eating when I'm full, don't eat when I'm not hungry, and lose 3 pounds
Meagalayne- Set a new PR in the 5K and 1/2 Marathon distances; Run on the beach at every opportunity on vacation and enjoy some good beer, live music, and great food; Finish my novel and start another; Acknowledge when I'm feeling needlessly sorry for myself and work on being positive for the sake of being positive; and finish out the month with a solid, tangible plan for both building strength/toning up and being happy in your personal life and relationship
Alexsmith01 - Lose 1kg, cook 3 new healthy recipes, study study study for exams on 1/2 May
Ezak86- lose 5 pounds, do HIIT sprints 3x/week and get target speed up to 11mph, cook more food at home, improve run distance to 10miles, get out an be more confident talking to strangers at the bars
Qwerty07- Run 100 miles, strength train 3x per week, stay under calories every day except Sunday
abellone7289 (Manda)- Run three times a week, even if It's just a mile. Get down to 138 by the 30th. Accept that I can't control everything and I should take my stressors one week at a time.
oncemorewithfeeling- get below 150 lbs (means losing bout 8 lbs), add the 30 day shred on top of my workouts, stop snacking on things like crackers just because they're low in calories, buy a bathing suit I can feel good in
hippiechel - workout 4 times a week and 128lbs by 21 april

greenhumanclay

Hey Ladies,

My goals for last month were...

GreenHumanClay (Cynthia) Continue my training plan for my first 1/2 March 17th, weight train 3xs, sleep more, gave up weighing myself for Lent (not religious purposes), so no weighing-in, eat out < 3 times per week (actual challenge for a project) focus on school, and really appreciate life!

I continued my half marathon training and starting up again for these next five weeks basically the same plan but incorporating some hills at least 1-2 weekly. As far as my March goals as some of you know what happened with my half but I did train successfully about 90% and ran my 13 miles the week prior thankfully. I've struggled with sleeping thats always a tough one for me. I gave up weighing myself for lent but only lasted 15 days but have been good about it and have only weighed myself Saturdays. i have been eating out a bit more since we had several b-days but I tried to stay between 2-5 meals a week next month should be better since there is not as much going on, well there is but I will have to buckle down. I have weigh trained at least 3-4 times per week and starting too see my muscles slowly but surely develop. School has been okay finally caught up with everything.

My goals for this Month are: GreenHumanClay ( Cynthia) Continue to train for my next half on May 6th thats in SF since it will be hilly (run on hill trails), weight train at least 3 xs per week, be able to do more push ups, increase my pace per minute when running, run my next half in under 2:10, hydrate well and eat as clean as possible and weigh myself ONLY ONCE a week and continue to get better quality sleep.

Allie7383- PR in my 5K on 4/22, Complete Ripped in 30, maintain low 140's, and be more positive all around!
abby459 - Log EVERYTHING I eat this month. Watch my sodium intake. Stay under calories almost everyday (giving myself 2 days off for the month) Keep training for my 10K trail race on April 28th....goal is to be able to run the entire thing.
Resolute2012 - Log in EVERY day, stay under calories, run five days a week
JulieH3art - Drop 5lbs!!! Stick to my promises.
Eleanoreb- Eat healthier, find healthy snacks, don't use the excuse "well i'm running so much, i can eat this" , core/ab work
Kendib - Run 3 days a week, add in some cross training, be able to run a complete 5k.
Bonniejo - Stop eating when I'm full, don't eat when I'm not hungry, and lose 3 pounds
Meagalayne- Set a new PR in the 5K and 1/2 Marathon distances; Run on the beach at every opportunity on vacation and enjoy some good beer, live music, and great food; Finish my novel and start another; Acknowledge when I'm feeling needlessly sorry for myself and work on being positive for the sake of being positive; and finish out the month with a solid, tangible plan for both building strength/toning up and being happy in your personal life and relationship
Alexsmith01 - Lose 1kg, cook 3 new healthy recipes, study study study for exams on 1/2 May
Ezak86- lose 5 pounds, do HIIT sprints 3x/week and get target speed up to 11mph, cook more food at home, improve run distance to 10miles, get out an be more confident talking to strangers at the bars
Qwerty07- Run 100 miles, strength train 3x per week, stay under calories every day except Sunday
abellone7289 (Manda)- Run three times a week, even if It's just a mile. Get down to 138 by the 30th. Accept that I can't control everything and I should take my stressors one week at a time.
oncemorewithfeeling- get below 150 lbs (means losing bout 8 lbs), add the 30 day shred on top of my workouts, stop snacking on things like crackers just because they're low in calories, buy a bathing suit I can feel good in
hippiechel - workout 4 times a week and 128lbs by 21 april
GreenHumanClay ( Cynthia) Continue to train for my next half on May 6th thats in SF so it will be hilly, weight train at least 3 xs per week, be able to do more push ups, increase my pace per minute when running, hydrate well and eat as clean as possible and weigh myself ONLY ONCE a week and continue to get better quality sleep.


Meag You have done an awesome job running all those races and keeping yourself disciplined and motivated to keep registering for more races. You BTW are NOT fat at all please lady I got some junk up in here lol... great job finishing your book and starting another one. Jealous you're going on your vacation I really like that you take all these mini trips, whenever you decide to come up to my neck of the woods let me know I think you would really like the Bay Area ( Northern Ca.) Awesome sticking through your goal of not weighing in, that was my goal as well and I gave in 15 days later I was itching but I do have to say I've improved from hopping on that thing like I was getting paid lol. Are your next couple races 1/2's sorry might have missed that??

Abby I think you definitely smashed that goal and did AWESOME and as far as your 2 lb. weight gain I wouldn't stress too much I have fluctuated in weight about 3 lbs in one day but I think going back to basics and logging is a great idea sometimes we get side tracked with other goals or things in life we forget the basic stuff. I have a feeling April will be a great month! And you will for sure rock that 10K if you can do a half the 10K should be easy peasy.

El I feel you on the eating and running excuse I do that as well, I think well I ran 10 miles I will eat what I want but in reality next thing you know I racked up the calories and not all of it was even nutritious. Great job logging in 130 miles thats craziness, it sure seems like you have that marathon in the bag with all your training and coaching you will do awesome, when is it btw??

Kendid you can definitely run the whole 5k but if you need a walking break do it as long as you complete and enjoy it is all that matters!

Alexis there is definitely a large group of runners on here and all of them inspiring in there own way.. I would make my studying a priority as well sounds challenging but Im sure you can it!! As far as recipes Meag on here posts recipes pretty consistently and they look delicious.

Julie That app sounds pretty cool and different and as far as this challenge there are no weigh ins unless thats a goal you set up for yourself. I love me some chocolate good luck with that, subbing water sounds challenging I know personally I could not do it but if it's working for you awesome need some of your discipline lol.

Welcome to all the other nebbies, this thread is great and thanks to Meag for keeping it going!!

AFM I had an okay day its Monday... Finished my 6 mile trail run in under 57 minutes and had about a 9:30 pace or so pretty good considering I was on 5< hours of sleep and had nightmares from a trippy movie I saw last night called, " Martha May Marlene" something like that weird movie for sure and creepy. Plan on weight training before work tomorrow and have plans to eat free Mexican food that a client of ours gave to all of us at my work for all our hard work!! Today was National Autism Day at work so we all wore our blue shirts to represent and had a pretty busy day thankfully I have finished all my homework for the week last night, and only need to study for the Professional CPR/ first aid for April 14th and Im done with school and will only have my online class left woohooo!! Well thats it for me ladies until tomorrow have a great night and terrific Tuesday!! Cynthia! :bigsmile:

lalonmeg000

Okay so for march my goals were : tell my job I quit! (scary but exciting). Start insanity back, keep up with the water intake, start using my planner again. Buy new clothes for Cali because I deserve it and I will have lost ssooo much weight

didn't end up quiting the job, but I am in a better emotional state and have come to terms with it for now, they do know that if something better comes my way I am taking it however. I did start insanity, but I didn't finish it, I got through about 1/2 the month again. Water is getting better....the diet dr.pepper is still an evil vice though. Didn't use the planner, but got it from the dust today and making myself plan again! And yes i did have a fab shopping trip! I got some really cute clothes, and I felt really pretty and confident the whole trip. Not to be bragging betty, but I was the cutest one there (or at least I felt it)

So goals for April: Realistically I don't have time right now for 6x workout, so lets shoot for a good 4 days of insanity/peer week. Knock out the diet soda, and figure out a replacement stress buster. I want to see how long I can go without going over my cals and without eating any form of fast food.

allie- Way to go for March! You did great!

Abby- sometimes getting back to the basics is what we need! Still an accomplishment for March though, keep up the hard work.

eleanor-Healthy snacks are my hardest! We should exchange snack list though, I have come up with a nice list that a rotate each week at the grocery store so I don't get board. Good job on the spinning classes!

kendib- Can't wait to hear how the 5k goes for you this weekend! Even if you can't run the whole thing, you are going out and doing it and that right there is a victory!

meag- We just missed each other in Cali! Say hello for me, I miss it already. Sorry you didn't get celebrate your run goal, but ya live and ya learn. Hopefully the next ones you have planned will be more fun and relaxing for you.

bethany- I am SSSSSOOOOO sorry I never messaged you when I was in Cali. That week got away from me faster than I wanted it too. I was working on theater the entire week from sun up to sundown. I am hoping to make another trip in the fall though to look at specific grad schools, so maybe we can shoot for then. I will actually be in the San Diego area then

abellone-we all have tough months, I know test and papers are the worst when it comes to trying to get into shape. Assuming you are in college too? What are you studying? Great job on logging everyday, that takes dedication and what seems like a lot of energy some days.

Welcome to all the newbies! Can't wait to get to know y'all better.


AFM: Good start to April so far. Yesterday was a bust as I flew back to Texas at like 1am, and then had to drive another 3 hours home. Today though was great eating wise! I hit my calories dead on, I am still a little hungry, but I didnt sleep well last night, so going to bed early tonight. Had a check up with the neurologist and it went okay. The abnormal spot on my brain is still there, but it hasn't changed any and other than my nocturnal panic attacks (which I have gone almost 2 weeks without one), no other symptoms, so I am cleared for the next year. I didn't spend any money today on out to eat food, and resisted the kolaches work brought for "teller appreciation week" couldn't you appreciate me without the food? I went for the fruit tray instead


Allie7383- PR in my 5K on 4/22, Complete Ripped in 30, maintain low 140's, and be more positive all around!
abby459 - Log EVERYTHING I eat this month. Watch my sodium intake. Stay under calories almost everyday (giving myself 2 days off for the month) Keep training for my 10K trail race on April 28th....goal is to be able to run the entire thing.
Resolute2012 - Log in EVERY day, stay under calories, run five days a week
JulieH3art - Drop 5lbs!!! Stick to my promises.
Eleanoreb- Eat healthier, find healthy snacks, don't use the excuse "well i'm running so much, i can eat this" , core/ab work
Kendib - Run 3 days a week, add in some cross training, be able to run a complete 5k.
Bonniejo - Stop eating when I'm full, don't eat when I'm not hungry, and lose 3 pounds
Meagalayne- Set a new PR in the 5K and 1/2 Marathon distances; Run on the beach at every opportunity on vacation and enjoy some good beer, live music, and great food; Finish my novel and start another; Acknowledge when I'm feeling needlessly sorry for myself and work on being positive for the sake of being positive; and finish out the month with a solid, tangible plan for both building strength/toning up and being happy in your personal life and relationship
Alexsmith01 - Lose 1kg, cook 3 new healthy recipes, study study study for exams on 1/2 May
Ezak86- lose 5 pounds, do HIIT sprints 3x/week and get target speed up to 11mph, cook more food at home, improve run distance to 10miles, get out an be more confident talking to strangers at the bars
Qwerty07- Run 100 miles, strength train 3x per week, stay under calories every day except Sunday
abellone7289 (Manda)- Run three times a week, even if It's just a mile. Get down to 138 by the 30th. Accept that I can't control everything and I should take my stressors one week at a time.
oncemorewithfeeling- get below 150 lbs (means losing bout 8 lbs), add the 30 day shred on top of my workouts, stop snacking on things like crackers just because they're low in calories, buy a bathing suit I can feel good in
hippiechel - workout 4 times a week and 128lbs by 21 april
lalonmeg000(meghan)- insanity 4 days/week, see how long I can go without going over my cals and eating fast food. find a different way to relieve stress other than diet dr.pepper

meagalayne

Quick before bed post just to welcome the newcomer and welcome back some familiar faces

Cynth - Happy to see you back! :flowerforyou: Great goals and sounds like you are on the right track. Hopefully we can both make some progress with weight training this month As for "fat" - it's much more of a state of mind than an objective reality. I feel and look fat when I look at myself in my mirror most days, despite seeing pictures of myself and knowing objectively how thin and lean I am. I'm not toned, I have no abs, and I'm all loaded up with stretch marks and lose skin from my weight loss. It's hard to be body-positive most days. But it's something I am working on :ohwell: Thanks for your support chica.

chel - welcome back - long time no see, girlie! que pasa? sounds like you have lots going on in your life and a very exciting trip coming up! I am sure you'll be smoking for your beach time in Hawaii happy to have you back on the thread!

Newbs - WELCOME! :flowerforyou: and so selfishly pleased to see new running buddies on the thread! :blushing: I'm a run-a-holic and talk WAY too much about running, so if you're keen to have someone to hob-knob about running with, I'm your girl!

Looks like fitontherun got squeezed out, so I'm re-posting the full goal list. If I missed anyone please let me know.

Allie7383- PR in my 5K on 4/22, Complete Ripped in 30, maintain low 140's, and be more positive all around!
abby459 - Log EVERYTHING I eat this month. Watch my sodium intake. Stay under calories almost everyday (giving myself 2 days off for the month) Keep training for my 10K trail race on April 28th....goal is to be able to run the entire thing.
Resolute2012 - Log in EVERY day, stay under calories, run five days a week
JulieH3art - Drop 5lbs!!! Stick to my promises.
Eleanoreb- Eat healthier, find healthy snacks, don't use the excuse "well i'm running so much, i can eat this" , core/ab work
Kendib - Run 3 days a week, add in some cross training, be able to run a complete 5k.
Bonniejo - Stop eating when I'm full, don't eat when I'm not hungry, and lose 3 pounds
Meagalayne- Set a new PR in the 5K and 1/2 Marathon distances; Run on the beach at every opportunity on vacation and enjoy some good beer, live music, and great food; Finish my novel and start another; Acknowledge when I'm feeling needlessly sorry for myself and work on being positive for the sake of being positive; and finish out the month with a solid, tangible plan for both building strength/toning up and being happy in your personal life and relationship
Alexsmith01 - Lose 1kg, cook 3 new healthy recipes, study study study for exams on 1/2 May
Ezak86- lose 5 pounds, do HIIT sprints 3x/week and get target speed up to 11mph, cook more food at home, improve run distance to 10miles, get out an be more confident talking to strangers at the bars
Qwerty07- Run 100 miles, strength train 3x per week, stay under calories every day except Sunday
abellone7289 (Manda)- Run three times a week, even if It's just a mile. Get down to 138 by the 30th. Accept that I can't control everything and I should take my stressors one week at a time.
oncemorewithfeeling- get below 150 lbs (means losing bout 8 lbs), add the 30 day shred on top of my workouts, stop snacking on things like crackers just because they're low in calories, buy a bathing suit I can feel good in
fitontherun - Complete half marathon training, run half marathon in under 2:15, drink at least 64 oz of water each day, and take time to stretch and use a foam roller on my legs after running.
hippiechel - workout 4 times a week and 128lbs by 21 april
GreenHumanClay ( Cynthia) Continue to train for my next half on May 6th thats in SF so it will be hilly, weight train at least 3 xs per week, be able to do more push ups, increase my pace per minute when running, hydrate well and eat as clean as possible and weigh myself ONLY ONCE a week and continue to get better quality sleep.
lalonmeg000(meghan)- insanity 4 days/week, see how long I can go without going over my cals and eating fast food. find a different way to relieve stress other than diet dr.pepper

Had a very busy and longgg Monday but a happy one. Mondays are always the BEST workout days because I get to hit a wicked spin class with a buddy and ogle at CrazyCarl for an hour. Mmm hmm ! Killer burn too - that man is just nuts! The good part is that my fitness and spinning has improved dramatically in the last 6 months and he doesn't seem TOO Crazy anymore :happy: Yay for progress! I kicked some major *kitten* today in that class and my HR didn't go through the roof. NSVs are the best!

Planning a run for tomorrow evening and some healthy eats. Hope you folks have a great Tuesday. Much love

**Edit** Sorry Meg, we must have been posting at the same time. Added you to my list though!

eleanoreb

Hello ladies,
quick post this morning as I'm swamped at work.

My marathon is May 27th, so it is coming up!! I definitely don't have it 'in the bag' but thanks for your kind words!! It will be a huge challenge!

Meag-definitely know what you mean about the longer races. I actually feel in better shape when i'm training for shorter distances. There's a clinic here i've done a few times called "advanced 10k" where we do tuns of intervals/speed word/ hills, drills to improve form etc.. i love it. I will probably do it later in the summer after the marathon just to get my speed up again. Long distances require a different kind of endurance though, and i think it's good to be able to do both.

Meghan- yes!! lplease share your healthy snacks, i would love to hear

for today, i brought:
hardboiled egg
almonds (10 maybe?)
apple and a bit of light peanut butter
small greek yogurt (no fat liberte)

I'm trying to add protein to my snacks.

Welcome to all the newbies. Feel free to add me as a friend on here

mkwow

Hi Everyone! Newbie to the challenge group here! My goals for April are to get into the 180's, putting me at a 55 to 60lb total loss and to actively increase my exercise levels working on the C25K and 30 day shred programs!

Allie7383- PR in my 5K on 4/22, Complete Ripped in 30, maintain low 140's, and be more positive all around!
abby459 - Log EVERYTHING I eat this month. Watch my sodium intake. Stay under calories almost everyday (giving myself 2 days off for the month) Keep training for my 10K trail race on April 28th....goal is to be able to run the entire thing.
Resolute2012 - Log in EVERY day, stay under calories, run five days a week
JulieH3art - Drop 5lbs!!! Stick to my promises.
Eleanoreb- Eat healthier, find healthy snacks, don't use the excuse "well i'm running so much, i can eat this" , core/ab work
Kendib - Run 3 days a week, add in some cross training, be able to run a complete 5k.
Bonniejo - Stop eating when I'm full, don't eat when I'm not hungry, and lose 3 pounds
Meagalayne- Set a new PR in the 5K and 1/2 Marathon distances; Run on the beach at every opportunity on vacation and enjoy some good beer, live music, and great food; Finish my novel and start another; Acknowledge when I'm feeling needlessly sorry for myself and work on being positive for the sake of being positive; and finish out the month with a solid, tangible plan for both building strength/toning up and being happy in your personal life and relationship
Alexsmith01 - Lose 1kg, cook 3 new healthy recipes, study study study for exams on 1/2 May
Ezak86- lose 5 pounds, do HIIT sprints 3x/week and get target speed up to 11mph, cook more food at home, improve run distance to 10miles, get out an be more confident talking to strangers at the bars
Qwerty07- Run 100 miles, strength train 3x per week, stay under calories every day except Sunday
abellone7289 (Manda)- Run three times a week, even if It's just a mile. Get down to 138 by the 30th. Accept that I can't control everything and I should take my stressors one week at a time.
oncemorewithfeeling- get below 150 lbs (means losing bout 8 lbs), add the 30 day shred on top of my workouts, stop snacking on things like crackers just because they're low in calories, buy a bathing suit I can feel good in
fitontherun - Complete half marathon training, run half marathon in under 2:15, drink at least 64 oz of water each day, and take time to stretch and use a foam roller on my legs after running.
hippiechel - workout 4 times a week and 128lbs by 21 april
GreenHumanClay ( Cynthia) Continue to train for my next half on May 6th thats in SF so it will be hilly, weight train at least 3 xs per week, be able to do more push ups, increase my pace per minute when running, hydrate well and eat as clean as possible and weigh myself ONLY ONCE a week and continue to get better quality sleep.
lalonmeg000(meghan)- insanity 4 days/week, see how long I can go without going over my cals and eating fast food. find a different way to relieve stress other than diet dr.pepper
mkwow (Missy)- get into the 180's, putting me at a 55 to 60lb total loss and to actively increase my exercise levels working on the C25K and 30 day shred programs!

kendrafox

Hi everyone!! I am a newbie to this so here goes.

My goal is to workout at least 4 times a week, begin 30DS once again, stay under my calories, and drop 5lbs.

Allie7383- PR in my 5K on 4/22, Complete Ripped in 30, maintain low 140's, and be more positive all around!
abby459 - Log EVERYTHING I eat this month. Watch my sodium intake. Stay under calories almost everyday (giving myself 2 days off for the month) Keep training for my 10K trail race on April 28th....goal is to be able to run the entire thing.
Resolute2012 - Log in EVERY day, stay under calories, run five days a week
JulieH3art - Drop 5lbs!!! Stick to my promises.
Eleanoreb- Eat healthier, find healthy snacks, don't use the excuse "well i'm running so much, i can eat this" , core/ab work
Kendib - Run 3 days a week, add in some cross training, be able to run a complete 5k.
Bonniejo - Stop eating when I'm full, don't eat when I'm not hungry, and lose 3 pounds
Meagalayne- Set a new PR in the 5K and 1/2 Marathon distances; Run on the beach at every opportunity on vacation and enjoy some good beer, live music, and great food; Finish my novel and start another; Acknowledge when I'm feeling needlessly sorry for myself and work on being positive for the sake of being positive; and finish out the month with a solid, tangible plan for both building strength/toning up and being happy in your personal life and relationship
Alexsmith01 - Lose 1kg, cook 3 new healthy recipes, study study study for exams on 1/2 May
Ezak86- lose 5 pounds, do HIIT sprints 3x/week and get target speed up to 11mph, cook more food at home, improve run distance to 10miles, get out an be more confident talking to strangers at the bars
Qwerty07- Run 100 miles, strength train 3x per week, stay under calories every day except Sunday
abellone7289 (Manda)- Run three times a week, even if It's just a mile. Get down to 138 by the 30th. Accept that I can't control everything and I should take my stressors one week at a time.
oncemorewithfeeling- get below 150 lbs (means losing bout 8 lbs), add the 30 day shred on top of my workouts, stop snacking on things like crackers just because they're low in calories, buy a bathing suit I can feel good in
fitontherun - Complete half marathon training, run half marathon in under 2:15, drink at least 64 oz of water each day, and take time to stretch and use a foam roller on my legs after running.
hippiechel - workout 4 times a week and 128lbs by 21 april
GreenHumanClay ( Cynthia) Continue to train for my next half on May 6th thats in SF so it will be hilly, weight train at least 3 xs per week, be able to do more push ups, increase my pace per minute when running, hydrate well and eat as clean as possible and weigh myself ONLY ONCE a week and continue to get better quality sleep.
lalonmeg000(meghan)- insanity 4 days/week, see how long I can go without going over my cals and eating fast food. find a different way to relieve stress other than diet dr.pepper
mkwow (Missy)- get into the 180's, putting me at a 55 to 60lb total loss and to actively increase my exercise levels working on the C25K and 30 day shred programs!
kendrafox- workout at least 4 times a week, begin 30DS once again, stay under my calories, and drop 5lbs.

caitwinmary

Heyyy guysss i am a newbie to this! But My goals for this month are keep training for my 5k so that when my first race comes on 6/2 i can run the whole thing, shred another 10lbs by the end of april, and workout hard and use ripped in 30 between runs.

Allie7383- PR in my 5K on 4/22, Complete Ripped in 30, maintain low 140's, and be more positive all around!
abby459 - Log EVERYTHING I eat this month. Watch my sodium intake. Stay under calories almost everyday (giving myself 2 days off for the month) Keep training for my 10K trail race on April 28th....goal is to be able to run the entire thing.
Resolute2012 - Log in EVERY day, stay under calories, run five days a week
JulieH3art - Drop 5lbs!!! Stick to my promises.
Eleanoreb- Eat healthier, find healthy snacks, don't use the excuse "well i'm running so much, i can eat this" , core/ab work
Kendib - Run 3 days a week, add in some cross training, be able to run a complete 5k.
Bonniejo - Stop eating when I'm full, don't eat when I'm not hungry, and lose 3 pounds
Meagalayne- Set a new PR in the 5K and 1/2 Marathon distances; Run on the beach at every opportunity on vacation and enjoy some good beer, live music, and great food; Finish my novel and start another; Acknowledge when I'm feeling needlessly sorry for myself and work on being positive for the sake of being positive; and finish out the month with a solid, tangible plan for both building strength/toning up and being happy in your personal life and relationship
Alexsmith01 - Lose 1kg, cook 3 new healthy recipes, study study study for exams on 1/2 May
Ezak86- lose 5 pounds, do HIIT sprints 3x/week and get target speed up to 11mph, cook more food at home, improve run distance to 10miles, get out an be more confident talking to strangers at the bars
Qwerty07- Run 100 miles, strength train 3x per week, stay under calories every day except Sunday
abellone7289 (Manda)- Run three times a week, even if It's just a mile. Get down to 138 by the 30th. Accept that I can't control everything and I should take my stressors one week at a time.
oncemorewithfeeling- get below 150 lbs (means losing bout 8 lbs), add the 30 day shred on top of my workouts, stop snacking on things like crackers just because they're low in calories, buy a bathing suit I can feel good in
fitontherun - Complete half marathon training, run half marathon in under 2:15, drink at least 64 oz of water each day, and take time to stretch and use a foam roller on my legs after running.
hippiechel - workout 4 times a week and 128lbs by 21 april
GreenHumanClay ( Cynthia) Continue to train for my next half on May 6th thats in SF so it will be hilly, weight train at least 3 xs per week, be able to do more push ups, increase my pace per minute when running, hydrate well and eat as clean as possible and weigh myself ONLY ONCE a week and continue to get better quality sleep.
lalonmeg000(meghan)- insanity 4 days/week, see how long I can go without going over my cals and eating fast food. find a different way to relieve stress other than diet dr.pepper
mkwow (Missy)- get into the 180's, putting me at a 55 to 60lb total loss and to actively increase my exercise levels working on the C25K and 30 day shred programs!
caitwinmary(caitlin): keep training for my 5k so that when my first race comes on 6/2 i can run the whole thing, shred another 10lbs by the end of april, and workout hard and use ripped in 30 between runs.

meagalayne

Wow - You three sounds AWESOMELY inspired and motivated :bigsmile: I am so thrilled to have you all here! Please keep up with us. I am stoked with your goals. Healthy, fit, active and lots of good stuff going on! Pleasure to have you all on the thread :flowerforyou:

And this is totally unrelated, but all three of you newbs have GORGEOUS profile pics and stunning smiles :bigsmile: Always so uplifting!

El- I hear ya! It's a totally different experience, and I am so glad that I did it. No regrets training for the long haul. Those 15+ mile run really teach you about yourself. Running for 3+ hours takes GUTS girl - and a wee bit of crazy :laugh: But I wouldn't want to do it forever. Or even for 1/2 the year, really. Focusing on strength and speed these days, but who knows. I'm going to do as much racing as I can afford during the summer months on shorter distances, kick some major *kitten*, and if the mood strikes me to take it up again in the fall, I'll do that. We shall see. Right now I am just really feeling down and out about my body comp and long running isn't doing anything for gaining muscle and toning up. It just depletes all my stores and keeps my body looking both flabby and malnourished at the same time :ohwell: Not a happy camper about that one! Onwards and upwards!

AFM - Tuesday's are the WORST at work and today was no exception. Absolutely miserable. But I got home and immediately put on my running gear, hit the streets and did 4.5miles at 9:13. It was a good clip and hit very few lights. Not a bad run at all. Then I quickly washed up and made a smokin' dinner with mi madre. So tasty and very low cal. I actually have loads to eat back but tomorrow's a rest day so maybe I'll just carry some over :blushing:

We made a huge stirfry with lean pork tenderloin, onions, carrots, broccoli, asparagus, and zucchini and tossed it with a spicy peanut sauce that I cooked up. For the whole she-bang it was about 350 calories. Leaves me with a ton to eat back... Epic snack tonight for sure! :laugh: Here's the recipe for my spicy peanut stirfry sauce. So easy and super delicious...

Measure out the following into a small bowl using the tare feature on your scale:
3Tbsp (45g) Natural PB
2Tbsp soy sauce, low sodium
1 1/2Tbsp rice vinegar
1Tbsp honey
1-2tsp sriracha

Cook your meat + veg until tender crisp. The sauce above will be thick so I usually toss it in, and add 1/4cup of water to help spread the love. Add as much water as you like to desired viscosity. Devour and enjoy.

Healthy snacks... I snack a TON on fruit, yogurt, homemade protein brownies (my recipe is posted in the forums if you're inclined), raw veggies, cottage cheese, nuts, and oatmeal when desired. Love all the suggestions. Keep em coming!

Anyway I have to run. Tomorrow's a hectic day. I'm out of the office all day visiting our facilities around the GTA and then in the evening I've got a stylist appt (FINALLY!) and then some catch up with Tyler. Hope y'all have a fabulous HUMP day. It will be the long weekend before you know it! :bigsmile: