I'm definitely doing the March challenge! My goal is 8000 kcal per week, with a minimum of 60 g protein per day.

March goals:

1. Walking 10,000 steps per day
2. Biking for 30 min per day.
3. Drink less pop (only 1 can per day)
4. Lose 5 lbs.
5. Do calisthenics routine at least every other day.

wassergottin - I've put you into the March *star* challenge!

OMG Beeps! I'm glad you are okay, but how spooky!

Good to hear from you Shan. Post some pics of your dress?

That's all I can see for now.

I'd say last week was mostly a success. I feel like I ate well, but I ate (drank really) a bit too much so I was over by 703 calories for the week. I totally could have come in closer if I wouldn't have grazed all day yesterday. It was nasty weather, I stayed in comfy clothes all day, didn't leave the house, and just sort of snacked throughout the day. It had been a really long time since I'd done that, and I made calculated decissions to basically be lazy and munch on carbs, so I don't feel terrible about it. It wasn't like I was out of control binging. I just wanted to eat the food. I was a little bloated this morning but already feeling normal again. Sometimes you just need a day in your jammies with a bowl of popcorn. And rice. And sub sandwich. And pasta. I did get a good lift in, so there's that. I also got 5 workouts done last week, including my 5 miles, and I have to say, it was one of the better runs I've had in a while. I did 5 miles in 48 minutes which is a bit better than normal time for me. As long as my bestie can get someone to cover work for her Saturday morning, we'll be running the 10k. If she can't we'll be doing a later run, but regardless, I have plans for a long run Saturday. It has me motivated to continue a long run on Saturdays. I really do enjoy it.

I'm ready to step it up in March. Let's do this!

I was pretty good all weekend, for once. I even went to my husband's comedy show in Colorado Springs. The headliner was Dustin Diamond, Screech from Saved by the Bell. It was fun.

We must have been posting at the same time....but I couldn't let this go without comment! I loved Saved by the Bell! I have heard his material is a bit dark/nasty/etc. Too funny....

Hi guys!

Beeps - so sorry to hear about what you went through, how scary.

Shand - Pic please!

Amy - that is so awesome. Good for your hubs. I also love Saved by the Bell. I literally have all seasons aside from college on DVD haha.

Better - your day sounds awesome. And good for you on an awesome run time. I've decided that I'd like to start picking up "distance" running again (prob no more than a half marathon). I miss it.

That's all I can see.

I had a pretty bad weekend, not gonna lie. Went to Vegas with my husband for work, so his bosses pretty much paid for everything. Champagne and wine were flowing, just couldn't help myself. I actually ate relatively healthy, salad with chicken for lunch and scallops and steak for dinner, so I guess I can't feel too bad. I probably consumed a weeks worth of cals on booze though. We went from Vegas to Phoenix to visit friends, ate and drank badly there too. Sigh. Scale somehow isn't up today thank goodness.

I really want to make March my month for some actual weight loss. Since I started lifting in December, my weight has increased. Yes I feel better, but my pants are still tight and I'm just not happy with the progress. I know that my eating/drinking is the root of my issue, but I am starting to feel like the lack of cardio (only HIIT once a week after lifting) just ins't cutting it anymore. I might have to cut back lifting to twice a week so I can fit 1-2 cardio sessions in. My lift sessions are almost an hour each, and when I workout at lunch, I just don't have time to fit it all in. So I either need to cut down my lifting OR buck up and get up early and run on lifting days.

Anywho, that's my rant. Hope you ladies have a great week and I'm excited to kick the Star Challenges BUTT this week

I know I should know how to do this by now after being on MFP for 3 years... but how do I post a picture in here??:blushing:

I am going to watch your husband's youtube video when I get home, Amy...

ramalem - I wouldn't go to 2 lifting sessions. Really, I wouldn't. Cardio DOES make one "feel better"....but, it isn't the right DRUG to change your shape! If you really want shape-change, you really have to keep up the weight-training. Maybe just try and fit "cardio" in throughout your day, though - park further away when driving to/from places, take the stairs, etc., etc. I'm trying to figure out how to fit in MORE "unscheduled cardio" into this never-f*cking-ending winter, too....


Got my lifting in-and-done...problem now is I can't figure out how to get my weigh-lifting glove, off, without pressing on my pinky-pad (which is stitched and sore). Going on, I was pretty excited because my gauze pad held and I got my work-out done....then, in the change room afterward, I'm kinda like, "ruh-roh...."

I'm still wearing the weight-lifting glove as I type this, lol!

Awww Beeps - You're so determined. Good luck with the glove. I am doing my best to still get three lifts in. I am starting yoga next week (is right next to my office) so that should help too. Just sick of feeling like im in a rut, even though I know lifting is so good for you.

Ok... let's see if this works! Ignore the lighting.. it isn't the most flattering!!!





Edit: Woo! I did it!