So can we start our 2 week challenge whenever we want? Or how does this work? I just don't have the desire to scroll through every page of every thread to read every comment... My apologies in advance if I piss anyone off with this question.

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My first day in Seattle was a killer, we got here early and spent the day loading and hauling cement out of the yard and moving packing boxes of books and 'stuff' into the house in the heat! No need to go to the gym! Yummy carnitas tacos and beer for lunch. We walked to dinner (about 3 miles round trip) but by then I was almost too exhausted to eat and just had minestrone soup and salad with gelato for dessert. Needless to say my macros were WAY off for the day. I was hoping to go for a run this morning but I don't think it will happen and it is going to be hot here again today.

Ashley - I love your new picture! You look so cute all prego in your workout clothes in the gym!
Ram - have fun at the game!! I think we are going to the zoo today after my daughter's clinic shift and to Leavenworth tomorrow, should be beautiful!
Chloe - hope your back is feeling better!
Beeps - maybe you can sneak in a short workout to keep your stretch going
That's all I can remember - have a wonderful weekend everyone!

I didn't even log this weekend. We had a wedding Saturday night and I didn't feel like guesstimating so no star for me.

Goals for the next two weeks....

1) 4 days a week fast until noon (I say 4 days bc weekends are different and I know I have a work breakfast Friday that would look weird if I didn't eat anything)
2) No booze 3 days (thinking Tuesday-Thursday this week)
3) 3 PiYo workouts, 2 treadmill runs, 1 outside run and 1 spin class
4) No snacking and cut out all this sugar I have been eating lately.

Already prepared for today. Have only had a cup of coffee so far. I brought a grilled chicken salad and grapes for lunch and I already did my PiYo workout this morning. I have a hair appt after work, but Mike is making a barbacoa beef slow cooker recipe for dinner.

Happy Monday ladies, I had my Mudderella last Saturday & it was really fun. I have to say it was a lot easier than I expected, almost too easy to be honest, but it was a blast anyway. The race was moved three times & they finally ended up in Westbrook which is right next to Portland, ME which was great because I ended up going out afterwards with my sisters who were on the team as well as my mom & a friend visiting from Scotland. We walked around the Old Port and did some shopping & went out to eat. I was starving! I totally forgot to eat before the race & we had a 10:00 start time. It was crazy hot so I was a little nervous, but ended up being fine, plus they had Balance bars there as well. Next year I plan to do a Tough Mudder, it's 12 miles long & the obstacles are way harder so that will be more of a challenge. Now I have to go back & get caught up on everyone's posts. Have a great week everyone!

Hey all. Sounds like we all had busy weekends! I stayed in Friday as usual. Eric usually meets a friend for happy hour, so it's just the kiddo and me. I ate too much Friday night. Snacked after work and then ate a veggie hoagie and some pizza. Saturday we did our usual coffee shop and farmers market and a little relaxing. Then I had a baby shower. Then some friends came over and we watched the KY game and had a bonfire. So between the shower food (including 2 desserts) and takeout that night, it wasn't great. Yesterday we got coffee, breakfast, walked, went to the park and an art fair all before noon. Then I lounged most of the rest of the day. I put off grovery shopping till 830pm, which was actually kind of nice. I went alone and it wasn't crowded. Anyways.....I ate pretty bad all weekend. Nothing over the top, but had very few veggies and just ate more than I should. Top that off with a half a bag of candycorns and pumpkins last night and I felt pretty icky this morning. I didn't even eat breakfast..... I did get a good amount of walking in, so I was a little active.

Some of the new people also asked about goals. I think we typically post every other Monday, but a lot people pop in randomly, post their goals, and sometimes (but not usually) check back in. I haven't posted this week, but mine are boring....I feel like a broken record.....

1. 4 workouts (Was going to lift today, but worked through half of lunch so I think I may just go walk now)
2. Eat something green everyday.
3. Be in bed around 10 and lights out by 10:30 I've been staying up reading Orange in the New Black and/or doing puzzles on my iPad and not sleeping till 11 or later
4. Keep up my water. I'm having around 112 oz most days.

Hope you all hav a great week!

Happy Monday! I got PLATINUM this week! And the scale is back down(from last week, still a LONG way to go) even though my TOM is here. I was so happy that I got up to workout out this am and everything was CRAZY. They took the Jillian workout that i was planning on doing off of youtube so I think I may go buy it. I started 6 week 6 pack but Addison came into my room twice and the dog wanted out so I only got 13 minutes done. Tonight, I won't be home until 7 so I doubt I will get much more done today. my food is prepped and ready to go this week.

Ashley- congrats on the baby boy! You look adorable.
Beeps- sounds like a great plan
Shan- Wow, crazy weekend! My macros would be off, too!
Ram- have fun in California!
Abigail- FUN race!

Gotta run!

Wow...where did last week go? I swear I posted more than once!....or not LOL.

So to get last week out of the way:

3x morning smoothie - 1
3x salads - 1
3x speed-work - 0
3x push up/sit ups - 0
1x strength - 1
2x long runs - 2

Calories under 12,000 ...actual 11,750!

Scale came up exactly the same as last week. But that 12000 comes in right at maintenance for me...my exercise calories are what causes the weight loss...and this week I burned only 1400 so not even half a pound. But should do better this week


So this weeks goals:

3x morning smoothie
2x salads
3x speed-work
3x push up/sit ups
1x strength
3x long runs

Calories under 12,000

Already have 1 smoothie under my belt...almost literally LOL. Hoping this week goes by quickly at work...been so cranky lately and I am trying to shake it off, but I am not sure what to shake off.

Ashley - very exciting about baby boy, also your pic is adorable
kc - congrats on Platinum & that's awesome about the scale going down
amy - glad you had fun in the Poconos & yes, pics please
chelneal - good luck with this week's goals, you can do it
Beeps - bummer about your back, take it easy

So I am considering signing up for an 11 mile mountain race in November which sounds pretty awesome. I have hiked in the same area as the race and it ends on a trail that passed by seven waterfalls which is beautiful, we did it over the summer. Also, the weather will be nice & cool. The only thing that concerns me is the distance & the fact that I am struggling to find someone to train with. It's not really safe to trail run on your own, plus there aren't that many great places close by so this could be tricky.

Tuesday...OMG some people make my job so hard!

But here it is all about me! And taking care of ME! Yesterday was a good day, went over a ~60 cal but meh, that ice cream was delish! Was busy at work all day and only had 1 mild snack attack which I thwarted with busy-ness. Yesterdays run was good...I was yawning all the way there and was dreading it. Asst Coach misread the plan of the day and saw 8-10 hill repeats at 4 minutes up/down...so when I was on #7 he reread it and oops...it was 4 repeats and 8 mins per repeat ...oof! I was proud of myself b/c I felt strong. I burned some miles (an extra 2.50 I think) just running level ground...for a total of 85 min and 6 miles. I am running into a problem of when to eat. I don't get home till nearly 8 pm...I can't eat a lot before and eat only a bit after. While I am hitting calories they are not distributed wise...I know "they" say to eat most your cals in the morning but after a run, I should eat more. I have been waking up in the morning famished!...like I get out of bed get coffee and food before I even go to the bathroom famished LOL. Hubby has drawn the line about food in bed or I would just have cookies on the night stand LOL. I actually got up for my run this morning but my legs were still tired and so fartleks were not happening...than means after body sculpt I am going to have to go home and do them...not sure what is harder for me...morning or after work and home!

So today has been a nut house again. Calories should be good...got steak plate for lunch and while there is a bit more rice than I should have...there is MEAT! Feeling sleepy again though. Got another bite last night and it itches horrible. I bought some mattress and box spring covers so that is the next step. The bites just don't follow any logical pattern. I have sprayed for fleas, my pets are treated, I have washed everything, I have fogged...everyone says bedbugs but I cant find any trace of them according to Google inspired methods. But whatever is biting me is horrible, the bites last nearly a month and burn and itch miserably.

So here is to another successful day!

Star Challenge results - Sorry so late... back from Seattle and had to get the house in order and get to the gym to train


Beeps - Welcome to the heat! Do you think maybe a day at the spa and/or a massage might help your back? Pretty sure it wouldn't hurt :flowerforyou:

I enjoyed the one cool day in Seattle but I didn't have the right clothes to run in it! The rain was wonderful though! I will have to run early tomorrow - it is supposed to be over 90 all week long!!

Ram - It is supposed to be hot in Seattle this week too but I hope you enjoy the really hot weather here! The zoo was so fun (went to a class on bats!) and the house there is lovely. We really enjoyed being there even though it was a move-in mess - it will be better next time! We ate at some wonderful places :happy:

Amy - so glad you had a good time at the wedding! Great working our without the sports bra - pretty sure I would have used it as an excuse to go home!

Abigail - I hope you can find a partner to train with - if I were there I would! The race in November sounds great! My running partner for the half in October has backed out - want to come run with me? An easy 13.2 mostly downhill from San Luis Obispo to the ocean at Pismo beach! It is a beautiful run (no waterfalls though)...

Chelneal - have you tried just having a bit pf protein at night after you run? Some meat or an egg? I have the same problem in the morning - I don't eat generally before I run and I don't want a lot after but then I am starving and it is too late for breakfast but not time for lunch...I never know what to eat then.

Hope you are all having a great week!

Quick check in....crazy busy at work this week.

I did Piyo Monday and Tuesday morning and spin last night. I was exhausted this morning, didn't get much sleep. I am having major anxiety about work, my boss is making me crazy. So I did drink a half bottle of wine last night, but no booze on Monday. I have been way under on cals bc I have been fasting is the morning.

Hi Kate - Welcome! I have you added to the Star Challenge. Let me know on Sunday night or Monday morning how you did for the week. Do you have any other goals for the next week or so for working out or how you are going to eat?

Chloe - it will get better! Hang in there!

Amy - So funny about your husband moving the scale! great job too bringing your bag to go workout, that is half the battle right there (the other half is actually getting inside the gym, at least for me. Once I am inside I am fine, no problem!)

I ran 4 miles this morning!! The best run so far. I am going to lift tomorrow, run on Friday, lift on Saturday, run around with the pup on the beach on Sunday and next week add in another run day so I run 4 days and 20 miles total. If I can do that without pain I think I should be in shape in time to at least finish the Half(s) in October.

I totally love the gym at this hotel. It is well-equipped!

I dropped the weight on all lower body moves, and upped the reps. Felt great after my weight-liftng. Then I tried to walk....my back just isn't liking that!

So, I am now lounging by the pool, book in hand. Good enough!

BOoM!

Kate - you can set your goals whenever you like. Most do it when they post how they did for the week. I post the results of the Star Challenge usually on Mondays depending on if most have checked-in with how they did for the week and how my schedule is going.

Beeps - enjoy your time by the pool! It is definitely hot enough - not sure in San Diego but up here it is in the 90s and supposed to be over 100 for the weekend - hottest week of the year so far and I am not liking it!

So Amy, for my Wednesday wish I wish it would cool down already! I am so tired of it being hot!