Hi ladies - quick check-in.

Abi- Hope it didn't storm for you and good luck with the run!

Ris - Good for you for being able to maintain. That's awesome! All my girlfriends that have had babies say the same thing... that they are back at their goal weight but nothing fits like it used to and things are just a bit... wonky.

Hi chelneal! Good for you for getting those runs in.

Beeps - I think you have to ride your bike pretty consistently to not get "frozen butt". It took me a month of spinning consistently before that feeling didn't always happen ha ha. Keep your focus, it's only Wednesday, you can do it!

Shanaber - I'm having the same problem... lot's of work and still dorking around on MFP... sigh.

Got my lifting in at lunch time today. Man... push-ups combined with my weight gain is no bueno. I could barely do them before! But it's done

Hey guys! I'm happy to report that I was able to get an ab workout in right before bed. I'm hoping my eyes aren't playing tricks on me because I feel like I can see a difference, but it hasn't been very long since I started strength training so I don't know... I am slowly drinking more water every day.... Still not up to eight glasses though, but I'm getting closer and I'll be there soon. Unfortunately, I'm still taking sleep-aids at night because I know I would stay up forever if I didn't. But I slept great and I was super excited this morning when my scale decided to be my best friend and give me some good news that suffering through cardio is paying off. I watch Star Trek Enterprise when I work out, it aired thirteen years ago and I was too young to understand it, but now that I'm older I'm totally crushing on Connor Trinner, he played one sexy chief engineer!
And I also wanted to say thanks for all the encouragement I got since I joined this! You ladies are amazing and I hope y'all have good days too!:)

checking in....

Still doing well with eating this week. Three 3 mile runs so far and did Piyo buns workout this morning. Also getting out of work a little early today so I plan on taking the pup for a walk tonight. I will run tomorrow morning. And then my goals for the weekend are to get in one dvd workout and one run. Also to keep my calories under control. No plans for Saturday, but I have a bridal shower Sunday so I will try to make good choices there (I will indulge in a cocktail or two and stay away from dessert I am thinking). I am doing better overall when I stay away from sugar completely.

Shanaber- yea I don't think I will ever be able to give up my wine....I figure I did it for nine months and I will probably have another nine months of no booze eventually, so I am going to enjoy it for now.

Where is this week going?

Yesterday was another good day. Calories came in pretty good...a little over my target but my exercise covered the excess (which it shouldn't since I do TDEE). The weather was on my side for my 5 mile run with nice breezes, I didn't even mind that I forgot my water bottle! I got a lululemon silver something or other t-shirt and it was a dream to run in too! My run wasn't all rainbows and unicorns though as I significant fatigue in my thighs (legs of jello) and my calf was really tight until about mile 3.5. Also having issues with my plantar fasciitis for the past 2 weeks....the bottom of my feet just burn and ache like I have been running barefoot on cobblestone roads (yeooch!) I remembered then I had taken out some really old stinky Dr Scholls arch support thingy's from my work boots and either the bottom is really flat or I took out the insole (can't remember, that is old and stinky those suckers were). But bought some new ones for "active" lifestyles with arch support and I am now "gellin' " under the balls of my foot and heel....and I need to lots fore stretching.

Busy day at work planned! Didn't get on the treadmill this morning for hills b/c my feet just HURT! Planning on rowing this afternoon for low impact. Lots of snacks in the office today ... uh oh!

kclynch - I HATE the vanishing post!!

I made it to the gym and got my lifting in!

And, TA-DA!!! I FINALLY got to 115 lbs on my deadlifts....meaning; I do NOT have to change out the 35 lb plates anymore....whew! THAT TOOK FOREVER.

But, now I am here and it will be SUCH a time-saver when switching between deadlifts and hip thrusts.

I am doing well still this week - keeping my calories and macros in check!
My sister-in-law arrived today from Dubai via Luxembourg and will be followed on different dates by her daughters and my brother-in-law. They are going to move my niece into college and all of them will be here until September... I didn't realize until tonight they were going to be here beyond the August 20th move in date.. sigh. It means lots of cooking, eating and going out but I think I have just about convinced my sister-in-law to go to the gym and train while she is here - we'll see.

Talked to the trainer tonight about the weight gain and inability to lose much. We talked a lot about how it is just a number and shouldn't be a focus (Beeps I think we had this conversation too!). It is really how we feel and if the clothes still fit (they do). He also reminded me that my body won't react to cardio or have the after burn of calories the way it did when I was heavier and the weight just came off with the running. Guess that means I just have to work harder and up my game! Game ON!!

I don't watch TV when I do cardio cuz mostly I am outside, but in the gym or at home I still just listen to music. What is on your playlists ladies? What kind of music do you like to listen to?

Kadi - congrats on husband getting a job! THAT'S AWESOME!

shanaber - will you train with your sister?!??!? That could be fun, or it could be a nightmare...

jess1jane - believe me, my deadlifts are not that great...nothing to write home about. I still cannot even lift my bodyweight and I've been at this nearing 3 years. I'm a terrified WIMP in the gym....more terrified of injury than anything, so I stay at heavy weights that, with utmost effort, could probably get heavier, faster, than what I choose to do!

I am off to the gym again, today....it is raining cats-and-dogs and the wind is gusting to 90 km per hour!! Terrible weather....especially since today was supposed to be the first day of son's baseball playoffs.

Doin' the happy Friday dance!

Yesterday was an acceptable day even though I didn't do any exercise and my calories came in around maintenance. Those snacks got me yesterday and my meals add up to my goal...and my snacks of grabbing the goodies across the room added up to exactly my overage I left work early to work out (my rowing) but when I got home I sat down and ...well...that was that. I fell asleep and slept hard! Woke up and helped the hubby grill and then back to bed. I have be rewarded though today with my feet not hurting as much and feeling well rested.

Today I need to do a 4 mile run and then hubby announced tonight was date night and so not sure what I am going to do with calories...dinner isn't till 8pm so things might get a bit off.

Now all I need to do is survive the weekend (my weakest time) and maybe be in-line for a good week

I took my body measurements for the first time today to try to find out what my body fat percentage is. I'm having trouble finding a website to help me input the information. I tried four or five and I get a wide range of answers. Do any of you have a reliable website or should I try to go to a professional for my true body fat percentage?

Hi all

hope everyone is enjoying their weekend. I did a 10km run today which felt good.

I'm going to be platinum this week. I'm about to head to bed soon and I've got 1000 to spare.

I might be able to pop in as someone said I should go and use free wifi so I might do that