Hey all. Board is moving fast! I was off work yesterday and got in some running. I was sure last week that I was done for the rest of my pregnancy, but I felt good. I walked for about 5 minutes, did 6 minute run, 2 minute walk, 6 minute run, then walked about another 5. I would have done more but was strapped for time, so on the walk home I added in two more 4 minute run intervals so completed 20 total minutes. Very little lower abdomen pain, although my back was a little sore yesterday. Typically happens on my day off (even when I'm not prego) because I'm on the go all day. Sooo....not giving up on running yet. My wish is I can run for at least another month or so!

I didn't gain any weight this week for the first time in a while. I'm at 13.5 pounds gained at 21 weeks so okay with that. I've also eaten relatively well this week. So generally feeling good.

Shanber, awesome about your run! Sorry your mini partner backed out.

Hi Fluffy!

Beeps, hope you have fun and your back feels better. Yeah....I think you should lounge by the pool.:drinker:

Amy, I like the idea of daily topics, although I rarely check in over the weeeknd. Could serve as a guide if someone reminds us what the topic is. Looks like you're having a good week desptie the scale hiding.

Chloe, sorry work sucks. I HATE work stress. Luckily I have not had much lately.

That's all I see right now.

I brought a gym bag so plan on lifting at lunch. Have a great day ladies!

I like this idea of topic every day!

Thursday Truth: I hate running on the treadmill! This morning was torture. I only did two miles playing with speed, but it was still torture. The temps have dropped, so I am thinking I need to get outside after work at least one day a week while its still light out later.

Another truth-my life would be much easier if my single 40 year old boss would find a man!

Ram when are you due again?

I swore by Elastin3 when I was pregnant. Expensive but worth it.

Truth Thursday: I ate a whole bag of candy corn/pumpkin mix in about a 72 hour time frame.

Good morning Ladies!

I was off of work yesterday but feel even more tired afterwards LOL. So far this week has been going pretty well. Yesterday was nuts exercise wise. I got up (thank to the jack-hammering of the sidewalk at 7:30am) and lounged for an hour or so and then dragged my butt on the treadmill for a short 35 min workout to work on my speed (1 min 8:30 pace, 1 min fast walk, x14 reps). I was tired after that...sleep tired! I took a nice nap with hubby when he got home from work and was up again for running club. Thankfully it was only a 90 min run but we ran 3 miles down hill...aaaaand then 3 miles back up the hill to the cars. Let me tell ya...my goose was COOKED! Calories came in kinda high b/c of lunch date with hubby, even with a 1K exercise burn, I still only had about a 600 cal deficit. By the time I got home, all I wanted a coke (I really crave carbonated drinks after a run)...I had half a spring roll...I washed off the gnats that were stuck to me by the dozens and crawled into bed. Yeah, not exactly good for you after a run like that. I slept hard for an hour...and then laid there and tossed and turned till well after midnight and then woke up at 6 am exhausted

Today is a rest day...I don't think I could convince myself to do anything but rest. I have to make chili tonight so I think that is gonna take the little bit out of me that I have left.

Goals are going ok...as usual behind on smoothies and salads LOL.

Truth Thursday...I don't drink enough water...maybe 60oz a day (gasp)!

Time to get to work so the sooner I can go home

Truth Thursday - I am almost 15 lbs over my goal weight and starting to panic! Some of that is from vacation bloat but I have got to get it off!

Kate - great job not eating after dinner!

Amy - I can't believe the 'average' is 8 hours per day! How do people have time to watch that much TV? I am way off the average on that one - 2-3 hours tops for me. I just have too many other things to do!

Ram - I live in Anaheim, not far from the Pond and Angel Stadium (I run along the river to where they are and it is around 4 miles).

Chel and Better - I too love candy corn and will NOT have it in my house because I am the only one who eats it and well someone HAS to if it is here, right?

Beeps - I hope you had a wonderful day at Coronado! Did you walk down the strand there? I bet it was beautiful!

Morning Everyone... I'm new to the group and I would like to share my 2 week challenge goals...

1. Get consistent 5 day a week workouts
2. Walk more on the weekends
3. Keep drinking to only one day on the weekend

The last one I struggle with as that's what most people I'm around do on the weekend... Hoping to make this a habit and eventually part of my healthier lifestyle... I've been reading a bit through the thread and I have to say that I admire this group of ladies for keeping each other accountable and giving encouragement when you need it.. Kudos!

Thanks for the warm welcome Abigail... It's nice to have a good support group on this journey... I was just reading about your fitness schedule how to work in some strength training.. Might I suggest using one of your cardio days as a weights/lift day and seeing how that works? On the lift/weights day, you can adjust your diet accordingly to compensate your calories burn/consumption ratio or try carb cycling.... Just a suggestion..

I love fall, only if spring and summer came right after Christmas. I just dread the whole January-April time.

What am I doing to get fit?? My plan right now is:

3 days of Piyo- I believe this is really helping with my normal back issues I normally have.
1-2 days on the dreadmill with speed intervals- this one is tough for me, but I want to make sure I keep up with running through the winter and its too dark in the morning now.
Saturday morning run- at least 3 miles, I look forward to this every week
1-2 spinning classes- this is new and I am loving it so far

My plan to get me through this weekend...

This weekend is going to be tough because its my brother in laws wedding. Tonight we have the rehearsal dinner at an Italian place, I will keep it as healthy as possible. Tomorrow I picked the fish option so thats not too bad. And I will get my run in. I'm not making any promises for Sunday as I am sure I will be exhausted.

I would say I have probably tried most Beachbody programs....the only ones I have bought myself are the Chalean ones (Chalean Extreme, Turbofire and Piyo), I have done p90x and Insanity also, but they were given to me.

I like Chalene Johnson so maybe I am drinking her koolaid :laugh: But, I do like PiYo alot, I don't follow the program strictly, 6 days a week of it could get boring. But, mixing it in with running has been great for me. It forces me to stretch and there is also alot of body weight training.

Wow is right Kelly - I didn't have time to check-in today and seems like so much is going on!

First off - Welcome to the group Fitnessqueen and Larsensue!
Larsensue - you do have a busy schedule! Good idea to walk when your daughter has soccer practice. I used to do that too when my daughter was swimming. Finding another parent or two to walk with you is always nice too and makes the time go by faster.

Fitness Friday - I ran today! 4 miles again and want to go for a long run on Sunday. Tomorrow I will fit in the gym for some cardio and lifting. For now I am still running every other day, strength training 2x and adding in a 3rd day at the gym on my own. If my foot holds up with the long run on Sunday I am going to try adding in another running day next week and see how that goes.
Food planning is not happening right now - we came home from vacation to not much in the cupboards and no time to shop. I am going to make a batch of spaghetti sauce to have in the freezer and since it is still so hot we are going to BBQ chicken one night and maybe ribs or steaks the other. We are also out of wine (:huh: how did that happen?) so I haven't had to worry about that but I am sure that will get fixed soon :laugh:

I do love the fall - when it decides to be fall here it can be quite nice... spring and winter too. I actually like it when it is cold and love wearing sweaters and layers. I love running when it is cold too and it is so fun to run when the leaves are changing. Enjoyed this when we were splitting time in Baltimore but we got to leave and come home to CA so we weren't stuck in the cold for months and months - that definitely helps.
Kelly - where do you live again? Sounds like AZ or here (So Calif)...

Chloe - are the workout DVDs fun? I just can't seem to get into them. I do stretch and do some body weight exercises primarily after I run though.

Hi!

A nice walk with my son, today. Will lift M/W/F this week.

BOOM!

WhooHoo - ran 7.5 miles today! It was so freaking hot though by the time we got home - well over 85 and the high to day was well over 105! I haven't really been hungry much at all today but the heat does that to me. I did drink a ton of water though.

And I made Platinum for the week!

Have a great Monday morning everyone!