Ris - what's the secret, re: "pineapple"? (This isn't one I've heard before...walking - yes, lots-o-sex - yes, but "pineapple"?!?!?!)

Jen - elections last night - all busy, busy, busy, "Sarah Brightman" tonight. "PINK" tomorrow night. Meeting Thursday night. Kidlet activities Friday night. Ugh - 1 more weekend and then zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

I had a decent diet day, yesterday -not low, low, but a little bit of a deficit. Win!

Good job on the diet Beeps! Oh and the pineapple is supposed to induce labor. Not sure why.

Speaking of....I hope Ris is going into labor. She's logged on today, so maybe not. Chloe is right behind her!

Jen, of course you have to celebrate your birthday! Is this a big one? I was thinking 40, even though you don't look like you're in your 40's. Oh, and the funk I refered to was physcial, not mental. I've got a cold that's been hanging on about a week, but I think I'm improving.

Hi to everyone else!

My run yesterday was great. The guy I ran with is 50 (but doesn't look much over 40 and is a very young 50). He hadn't run in 5 months, so we had to stop a few times, but great run nonetheless. I'm actually a little sore in my hips and I'm wondering if my body has become that adapted to running with a stroller, that without, I am using different muscles. I've got my pilate-ish class tonight. I brought my 8 pound weights so I'll try that this week instead of 5's. I'm off tomorrow and we're having family pics taken for the first time since Daphne was 4 months. I still need to find a top to wear. So after nap time tomorrow, we're heading to the mall, which I sort of loathe.....

Have a great day ladies!

Beeps - that's a bummer about the cramps, I don't usually get them. I used to get wicked lower back pains, but not anymore. I just get irritable & have a headache for a day or two. Anyways, have a blast at the concert.

Jen - glad you decided to go ahead and celebrate with your friends, sounds like fun

Better - you're right, I bet it is different running without the stroller. I have not heard the thing about pineapple starting labor, just eggplant.

I finally decided what to do next about exercise. I am no good on my own so I ordered the DVD program called Tapout XT. It's a collection of MMA style workouts and the strength piece is done with body weight & resistance bands so I won't need a lot of space or large equipment. The order has shipped so hopefully it will get here soon. I'll let you all know how it goes.

Have a great week everyone!

Hey ladies. Back to work after a nice day off yesterday. We had family pics done yesterday, so the morning which is usually spent walking/running around the neighborhood, going to the park, etc. was spent shopping. (We did nuetral colors with pops of red - I had a red necklace, Daphne red undershirt and flower in hair, and Eric's shoes had red soles and laces). It was cold and gloomy. I need to figure out some other ways to entertain Daphne other than shopping. That has been the go to when she is getting antsy. I love shopping, but my bank account does not. Anyways, pictures will be great I think. We did some at a park near the house. She did OK; our friend/photog said she did great for an almost 2 year old. She was a little hungry and cold I think and tired of us posing her. Our friend/photog came back for dinner and Daphne was being a little ham; like literally posing for the camera, so we got some bonus shots there. Should be awesome. Anyways..... I did get a little running and walking in late afternoon and also got some lifting and abs in. I hope to either run with D after work or get on the treadmill after she goes to bed (unlikely) today. Eric is going to see Danzig tonight with a friend. Should be a riot. We have another round of compnay coming Friday night, and have our helicopter ride and dinner out Saturday, and babysitting Sunday. Another busy weekend! So Beeps, I feel your pain. I love having a weekend with absolutely nothing planned! Sucks about Pink, but I bet you're relieved.

No news from Ris. She hasn't logged on today. Maybe a baby has come!

Abigail - video sounds good! I'm not a huge fan, but have not done many. The only ones I've done lately are 30 day shred and 6 week 6pack. I have some yoga DVDs I pull out from time to time. I used to do some Kathy Smith back in the day though. I know tons of people love videos.

I hope everyone else is doing well!

That 10-1 sounds grueling. I may have to try it! I'm on week 7 of "Ashley's Stronglifts" and am aiming for 8, so I may switch it up a bit after. I also read about some good supersetting for the butt, so I may do some of that too. Just supersetting in general isn't something I do. However, I just feel like I'm really getting the most out of my lifts and actually going up in weight (finally) so maybe I'll stick it out a while. I PR'ed my bench Sunday - 85 x 5. And I feel like I just got my back row right yesterday, after watching yet another video and reading the description on the Stronglifts website.

Looking great as always Beeps!

Hi ladies! Just a quick check in to let you know I had the baby! Wiley Van was born on Thursday night. We're all doing well. I'll post pics when I get a chance.

Yay Ris! I didn't check in on the thread over the weekend, but did see your new pic. He is a cutie! I hope you all are doing well.

Jen, that is great you're down 2 sizes and still have the girls! I always leave them first when I drop weight. But unless I get REALLY skinny, I can keep a C cup, so that's fine by me.

My weekend was OK. I drank too much Friday and was up too late Thursday and MUCH too late Friday. I've had a cold and I can't shake it, so Thursday and Friday resulted in me feeling like I"d been hit by a truck Saturday. We had our date night and even met friends for lunch that day as well. We were home from date by 9:30 and in bed by 10. I've been taking some OTC meds to try to prevent a sinus infection that may have already started. I did not get a run in as planned this weekend, but I got through most of a stronglifts set yesterday. I'm trying to get rest, but trying to keep up with workouts too. I may go for a run after work, or may put it off till lunch tomorrow. We'll see how I feel. Eating was decent over the weekend, but not fantastic. Desptie not logging and not being super diligent with diet and workout, I still feel about the same. Maybe a tad fluffy, but not bad.

My goals for the week are:

1. 2 lifts (3 ideally, but not realistic)
2. Group class Tuesday
3. 2 runs
4. In bed by 10:30 at the latest, preferably 10

Have a great week ladies!

Wow babies for Ris and Chloe!!!

Congratulations, ladies - I hope you can post more pics here! (I see your son, Ris, in your avatar - he's GORGEOUS!)

Ashley – Sorry to hear about your cold. Hope it goes away and doesn’t get worse! Focus on rest and getting better  And btw, I need the bed time goal too! I always stay up too late surfing FB or Pinterest

I saw Chloe’s baby pic but not Ris, so I will have to go look! Yay, 2 babies!!

Beeps – I know what you mean. I’ve been dealing with the same 10 lbs the last year and a half. I got bored, tired, burnt out with the whole thing and then I got fluffy and mushy and I wasn’t having it anymore. I just knew I couldn’t log again. I know I would have made my goal already if I started logging when I got back to it 2 months ago, but I really like how it’s going the way I’m doing it. I don’t feel so restricted and I see progress. So do what you gotta do to stay motivated and moving forward with your goals. You can do it!!

Went through my closet today and had a pile of “fat pants” I got to set aside! Stuff that was way too tight during the spring fit with ease now and tonight my zumba pants kept falling down because my muffin top is shrinking :happy: Trying to stay focused and planning ahead for the trip. Just because I’m on vacation doesn’t mean I have to change my eating habits. (So I’m trying to convince myself!)

Because Halloween is on Thursday, my class was cancelled, so I was going to have to miss my highest cal burn workout, but someone needed a sub tonight, so I got my workout back in!! yay!

Plan for the week:
1. 3 lifts (did one tonight!)
2. LOTS of water (2.25 quarts today)
3. Eat CLEAN
4. Pack…I really dislike packing :huh:

http://summertomato.com/goals-are-for-losers/

^^^ This is what I'm going to try! Building a "system"....I actually am quite a systems-person, so this could be quite awesome! And, my husband is a great systems-builder, so he can be my "collaborator", I think.

This is how I get OUT of the "last 10 lbs" club and into the "lifestyle" club....I might HARP about "inputs" all the time, but I still haven't digested them (and remain focused on the "outputs").

YAY!