I got up super early (for me) to run and it was already so hot! Managed to get in almost 6 miles but now I am exhausted! :yawn:
I tried out the HRM with my Loop on the run and it worked really well. The app and website give a graph of your HR over the time it was on which is really cool. I have had several other Polar HRMs but this is the first one that synchs to my phone and/or the web. I used my old ones to also track my actual running time and pace since I could pause it when I needed to stop for the puppy or to chat with a neighbor but this one is just on until you take it off - there is no pause or off button. That will take a bit of getting used to. I started using one initially because my HR is really low (really really low) and I needed to ensure it wasn't dropping too low and that I was getting it high enough during my workouts. I think having the chart over time will be great especially if I am doing HIIT.
It measured my calories burned yesterday at 1580 - good since I was just under 1500. For my run today it said 647 calories burned; Map My Run had it at 695 and MFP has it at 595.

Amy - it does track your sleep and is supposed to give you restless versus restful time but I have yet to find that. I think one of the FitBits does more sleep analysis and has the alarm.

Beeps - hope you are having a blast! I hope the weather starts cooperating!!

Kelly - Hope your week is getting better!

Chloe - I look forward to hearing if the wrap works - would love to know if it would help my weight loss 'leftovers'!

Shander - my feeling is if your hair and make are perfect after your workout, you didn't work hard enough! :laugh:

InspireUFit - Welcome from California I love Maryland - so beautiful there!

Welcome InspireUFit! I hope you this group helps in your goals!

Hey Amy, hoping this week is going better for you!

I had a landslide yesterday but not as bad as in the past and if I curb cals by 100 a day through Sunday I can recoup for Platinum. I am getting my running in so I wont have it all in three days like last week. I think part of what happened was that I was very carb/cal depleted!

Shanaber- your running and awesome food logs are inspiring!

Thanks Steph - I have been a recording fiend for a while now and I credit it for getting me this far. I have been reluctant to stop even when I reached my goal initially and now it seems even more important when I just want to lose those last few sticky pounds!

Amy - another reason I have seen for my weight to go up even though everything else seems to stay the same is my stress levels. Even if I am eating well and getting in my workouts if I am stressed out I think my body processes it all differently and up the scale goes. Just a thought. Hang in there!

This was too good to not share here especially since so many seem to be getting a little discouraged. Copied from a post on FB from I to Run

It takes 4 weeks for you to notice your body changing, 8 weeks for your friends to notice, and 12 weeks for the rest of the world to notice.

Give it 12 weeks. Don’t QUIT!

Platinum star for me, I was 180 calories under for the week. I had a couple days over and 5 days under... I like this system of averaging for the week, it allows for some flexibility. I ran 14.25 miles this week in addition to strength work, HIIT and backpacking. Good week. We just got my 3 year old a push bike -no pedals for her first bike so I am afraid my days of hiking her on the bike path with the other three are over! A little less calorie burn for me!
My goals for the week will continue with:
11,200 calories
water
run 12 miles, plus HIIT and strength
protein!!! Didnt do so great on that again.

Hi everyone!
Hope everyone had a really nice weekend!
I had a really great week and ended up under by 800! Platinum for me!!

I hit all of my macros finally - getting in all the protein is still so hard for me but it seems if I focus on the protein everything else falls in line assuming I keep to my calories. I also got in all of my running despite it being so hot here.
I am looking forward to getting back to my regular running schedule this week. We do have company though - my SIL arrived Saturday from Dubai and another friend comes in on Thursday from NZ. I am going to have to be super diligent to eat well since I know there will be more eating out and lots of wine.

Goals for the week:
Calories - 10,500 again
Running - 5 runs, 30 miles total (just realized I haven't done this since March!)
2 strength training sessions
Stretching and abs every day, not just on running days

Have a great week!

Hey everyone! I was only 358 over which I though was awesome since Zi just lowered my calories and went to billion parties , choir concerts! and piano recitals last week! My protein was low - only 25% but it averaged to 88 g a day which isn't horrible.

Shanaber- it's hard to be good with company - good luck!

ris- good luck with cutting back on sweets. That's a hard one!

Steph- great job being under!

I went bathing suit shopping this weekend. It was pretty depressing. :-( 5 weeks until vacation. I know I won't Lise 10 pounds at this point, so I will just work on doing the best I can.

Thanks for reporting ladies! I have everyone's but Chloe's and then I'll post.

I had a pretty good week last week. Even though I got platinum, I feel like I just ate a lot last week. And lots of carbs. Today I am feeling icky, like I may have a stomach thing. I came into work late and am still not feeling great, but better. So my calories are all jacked up from sugar full ginger ale and a bunch of carbs. I did good on workouts last week. I skipped my Thursday class because I had to have a minor procedure that left me pretty sore. But I ran twice, lifted twice, and did a ton of walking over the weekend so I'll call the week a success.

This week I want to focus on eating better foods. I did a ton of food prep yesterday to set me up for a good week. But this morning when I left, baked sweet potato with salsa, cheese, and ground turkey and veggies and dip sounded horrendous, so I got a veggie sub for lunch instead. Once I'm back to 100%, I'll get back on my diet and workout horse.

I'm heading out of work early today so just a quick hi to everyone and let's have a great week!

Glad you had fun, Beeps!

Ramalem- I know I said this before, but I have alot of respect for your goals and continued fitness!

Kelly- 88g of protein is wonderful. I am not hitting that and definitely need to.

Shan- good grief! I see you run tons but had no idea it was 30 miles a week! Holy moly! You continue to inspire!

Ris- I get sugar busted too! I have liked cottage cheese or fage yogurt with a little low sugar jam or honey in the past for a sweet craving. I also like berry tea with truvia in the evening while I am dinking around on the computer!

Amy- Im so glad you got a star this week! Great run! Just keep up your cutting goals for today... and tomorrow.... the 12 weeks will come. (the "push bike" is a little bike with no pedals. Everything else the same, but they push and coast with their feet to the ground. Supposed to be good for a training bike, although this is the first time we have tried one!)