Sharon's coaching thread

I just wanted to say hi and join in. My name is Chrissie, I am married, 42 5'5 133 with 3 kids ages 10, 9 and 8. I work from home part time. I did Jillians 30 day workout last year ending April 2010. at that point, I was 123 and liked the way I looked.. After a lot of hip pain and 3 Drs. They found that I have a Labral tear, but they think a lot of my pain in my hip is more do to bursitis and I was sent to another Dr (which I still have to go to) I finally said screw it, as the pain comes and goes so I'll workout with the pain. I had a hysterectomy in December and got the go ahead to work out again, so started Jan 22 2011 at that time I was at 132, gained 3 inches around my waist, 2 in my hips and 1.5 in thighs,

I have been working out using Chalean Extreme, Turbo Fire and Rev Abs. also have a few kettlebell dvd's. I was doing the Rev abs first, that started to throw in the others. I do like to keep things mixed up, But I'm sure that I'm not doing that right. I have been keeping track of my food, and find it VERY hard to eat my allotted calories for the day, it seems as if I'm eating constantly. Money is very tight, and healthy eating is expensive, but I'm trying.

If you have any suggestions, I will take any, I have only lost a pound but Just measured now and lost a little in my waist. I can tell my jeans are still very tight and uncomfy... I just want to firm up and lose those 7-8 pounds... which I know are the hardest.

I was thinking about purchasing the BB menu plan thinking perhaps I would do better with something like that, but for the most part, I do eat well, healthy and don't really eat junk food... unless its that craving then is a baked chip.

Looking forward to joining you all!

It was Fire 55EZ for me today with my weighted gloves. I burned 405 calories and of course I did my normal walk at lunch. A little later I will do my push ups for the hundred push up challenge. I am on week 3 and I was able to do 30 push ups for my exhaustion test I did Sat.!! I was excited about that

Another thing with the weight loss, is to be sure to take measurements too. I went two weeks and didn't lose anything, so I decided to start measuring. It is nice to see that you have lost in size even if the scale doesn't show much movement.

Hi Everyone,

I ran/walked my first 5K on Saturday. Finished in 41.32. Have another one in two weeks. Still working through Couch-to-5K. I am now in week 6. I'm having some trouble with my right knee hurting so thought I'd lay off the running for a few days. Spin and Boot Camp tomorrow!

Good morning everyone! Just got done with Chalean Burn It Off , Turbo Fire Sculpt and Turbo Fire Stretch 10 burning 490 calories

Hopefully everyone has a great day today!

Thanks for your motivation Sharon. Really appreciate you!!

Hi I'm sophie, I'm 18 from the UK! I only joined yesterday, but I've been battling with my weight my whole life. I'm looking to lose about 30 pounds and would love the support. I really want to do it this time!!

Hi, I'm Crystal and I am 26. I started MFP in the begining of Jan and have lost 17 lbs so far. I do Zumba 2 times a week, a ironbody kettlebell class once a week, and work out on the ellptical and do weights one day a week. I eat 1400 calories a day on the days I don't work out and 1500-1600 on the days I do work out. My current weight is 216 and my goal is 140. I am going to be under 200 by son's 3rd birthday in May.

Yes, I have been loosing every week eating between 1400-1600. I was only eating 1200 even when I exercised and the weight stopped for a week and I realized I do need to eat more so I increased my calories and lost 3 lbs last week. Today is the only day I ate 1800 which is still under the 2000 MFP said was my goal due to me burning 600 calories today. I am so excited to be see onderland in my reach.

Been a little MIA. I havent been able to log. But I have had another 1lb loss.

I wont be around much the rest of the week. My closest cousin is in the ICU over an hour away. She needs major heart surgery. 3 blockages and her aorta isnt doing so hot. Shes not even 40 yet! Its such a wake up call. The women in my family have worse heart problems than the men.

If this doesnt keep me going with diet and exercise I dont know what will.

Send some thoughts her way please. Thank you.

Nicole, I hope all goes well for your cousin, will be keeping your family in my prayers. In our family seems all the men have had heart issues.. I'm not going to take any chances!

Fridays are going to be my "official" weigh in day I think!

Did p90x chest/shoulders/triceps today for the first time...not really super impressed with this workout but will give it another try next week. Going to attempt to get in some extra workout time tomorrow and Sunday since my husband will be home and can hopefully share baby duty with me! I will let you know how that works!!!