whats up everyone! Its suppose to be spring here, but I fail to see it! lol Its still pretty cool most days and we might be getting flurries or showers today. I'm hoping for the showers.

I recently got a fitbit for my birthday, loving it so far. Its the flex, and I've been logging everyingn on the site, food etc etc.

Lisa, how are you coming along with the half marathon training?

I ran today! I have a 5km race on Sunday & I have hardly run this month. So that answers the question that half marathon training hasn't really been going anywhere. I need new shoes because my hips hurt to run, but I can't find a pair that I love. Even saucony seems to not have a light weight pair that are made for me. Spring is Finally here. Today was the first day that I enjoyed the weather. I wasn't battling a frigid strong wind every where I turned.

My goal for May is to start running at 6:30am again. It is the only way I will get those runs in!

Just back from a 6K run on the rails to trails. Felt somewhat difficult, felt a bit heavy and sluggish. I haven't been running otuside a lot, mostly treadmill so maybe that is why. However, it is DONE and i am happy that I got out there.
Tomorrow I will be driving to my sons apartment (2 hrs away) and moving a bunch of his stuff to my other sons apartment (another 1 1/4 hr away) and then driving 3 hrs to home. UGH...not really looking forward to tomorrow. But it has to be done! I plan to take a few snacks with me so that I don't load up on crap at some point. Lol

How are things going for eveyone else? Hope to get some chit chat going on again!

Hi all! Yep seems pretty quiet around here these days! I haven't logged in....I seriously can't remember the last time I logged my food Finishing up my second week of 21 Day Fix Extreme so using the containers to track food. Don't like it, so will be glad when it's done and I can start tracking calories again. Need to get back to logging food daily as I've gained four pounds in the last month. Working out every day though.

Maureen, how are you liking Chalean Extreme? I just got her Turbo Fire dvds and have tried a few workouts and love them. That will be my next program after I'm done with 21 DFE.

Hi Brenda & Maureen. Sorry I have been MIA. I have been working a lot (6-7 days a week). Not exercising, not really dieting. I am going to get everything I need to get my energy back up again. I think that maca really helps to balance hormones & give me energy. There is NOTHING wrong in my life but I feel like I am dragging, & blah for the past 6 months, I stopped having morning smoothies to save calories & time, but I think I need them. So back at it this week so that I can run & work. Hopefully I will have the energy to burn those extra 350 calories. Looks like it will be a beautiful day. So we are keeping our store closed for a much needed day off & will work outside in the garden. Have a great day!

Happy Saturday all! Long weekend so very happy about that! I'm on the last day of 21 DFE and gained one pound this week. I am so not liking the containers! Will start logging food again tomorrow. Need to get that last 10 pounds off. Starting Turbo Fire tomorrow, but am thinking I'm going to get Chalean Extreme and mix that with running. Only been running once a week since I started the 21 DFE program I miss it. Will have to check out maca - never heard of it either, but I could use some energy!

Hi Maureen! Just got my Chalean Extreme DVDs yesterday and tried out the first Burn Circuit - loved it! Also did Turbo Fire Fire Starter - still have hard time getting the moves down - I'm not that coordinated!! I'll get there though! It is fun and that motivates me to get it done every day. I've also lost 2.5 lbs this week - woohoo! Hopefully I can keep that up.

Hope you had a great rest day!

Have a great Sunday all!

We are still super busy & working 7 days a week. The weather turned really cold on the weekend. So we had a bit of a break in the action. Another month of this then I will be able to exercise & run again. I keep hoping every morning that I wake up in time with the energy for a run.

You guys are motivating me with your exercise. Maybe tomorrow...

Good morning!

Yesterday I had my first HOT run. I know that some would laugh at me, our temps here where I am in NS don't get nearly as hot as some of you....but I'm just not use to it. Plus, it was muggy, a lot of humidity. so...I suffered through an 8K run, but was very happy that I did it. Today I'm not sure what to do. I've been alternating my running days with Chalean so technically its a strength day for me.

Lisa, sounds like you're still pretty busy, hope you can get back to your exercise and running again.

Brenda - I find that my weight hasn't been dropping much, but I can tell that my clothes are fitting better. I think my body is changing with the Chalean workout, things are firmer for sure. Just going to keep at it, its got to be a good thing, how can it not.

Its Sunday, so we'll be going to my moms for lunch. Going to get the rest of my flower pots done this afternoon, I've been a bit slack with that. But....we really just haven't had the weather for it. I'm only motivated for something like that when its nice and warm! lol

Happy Monday! I was so close to running this morning. My plan was to drop DD off at 5:30 (5 day field trip to Quebec City & Ottawa) and run.. I woke up at 2am, & knew that I wouldn't be able to work at all if I ran. Oh well, clothes are out & waiting for me tomorrow. I booked a cruise for the end of January this weekend. I want to lose this weight once & for all, so I am back to feeling good & gave more energy. I still don't energy but it is a cycle that I need to break. Our store is slower & I have great staff, so no more excuses

I ran, I ran, I ran! Woohoo! It felt good. I did not lose any fitness by taking so much time off. I will get new shoes today & a Garmin viva active watch. I still want the apple watch but the Garmin one is better for running & exercise. Maybe someday Apple will add a gps to the watch so that it works better. Have a great day!

Good morning girls!

Great news Lisa! So glad that you got out there and felt so good. Such a great feeling! I would love an apple watch someday too. I have a fitbit, my kids bought it for me for my birthday. I guess the Vivoactive watch must have a gps does it? I would love that. When I run now I use the Runkeeper App on my iphone.

Brenda - Good for you with the pushups! I still can't do more than a couple. Which of the Chalean workouts are you liking the most? I find Phase 1 workous 2 and 3 hard.....but butt is always twitching when I'm done. LOL

Today I am going to run, no idea what the distance will be. I am working a full week this week but today I go in from 2-8 so have all morning to myself.

Ok back at it again. At least I keep getting back at it. I have just under 7 months to reach my goal. We are going on a cruise on January 30th & I want to be proud of our family picture this year. I am trying to book us a really active/expensive tour in St. Kitts & I want to enjoy it. It is mostly about the pictures though. I can pretty much to everything but don't like how I look in pictures. Lol. Happy Canada day!

Part of my problem is usually sleep related. Last night I could not sleep due to work stress, I finally fell asleep some time after 3:45, so I slept in and didn't run. I planned to go for a walk at lunch time, but our store was too busy. I did well on the eating front, even though I was tired. I will run tomorrow no matter what. I don't have any real stress today, so hopefully I will sleep well. I have got to drink more water. I know how to do this. Just have to be consistent.

Hi all! Yep, beginning of a new month and things need to change. I'm like you Maureen, exercise is going great, but the eating needs a LOT of help! The Core 20 has about 2 minutes of plank exercises at the end, not too bad really. I'm not a plank fan either, but they say it's the best way to strengthen your core. I'm going to start a plan challenge I found on Pinterest today. Starts with a 20 second plank and at the end of the month a 240 second plank. We'll see how it goes!! I started the Push circuit of Chalean - am quite sore today, but love it!

Lisa, hope your sleep is getting better! Yep, makes for a rough day when you can't sleep at night. A friend of mine runs at 8 pm every night to relieve stress. She says she sleeps like a log!

Have a great Sunday!