Thanks for organizing this Heather! Did you workout before you went to work this morning? That's awesome! I used to workout before work until I started sleeping terribly. I need to get back to morning workouts too!

I have all my meals planned for the day and mostly prepped as well. I'm planning on cardio only again today as my neck and back are still giving me grief. I miss my weighted workouts!

I'll check back later for accountability and to report how I did today. Have an awesome day everyone!

I see....that's a great idea working it into your day! There's so much we can do without equipment and still get in a solid workout. Awesome idea!

I lost another .5 in off my waist and 2 lbs on my weigh in today! Feeling pretty good but I have slacked on both my 30 day challenge and my Shred videos. MY GOAL this week is to get back on the exercise kick that's been helping me to feel better. You ladies motivate the sh** out of me!! THANKS!!

Hi all I'm having a good day today. My nutrition was on point and I got in 40 minutes on the elliptical. My neck and back have been giving me trouble and I have a weight workout scheduled for tomorrow. I may try to do it, but may switch up some stuff for body weight to lighten it up a bit until I'm feeling better.

I don't crave sweets with TTOM is here....but don't get me near a bag of chips or a bowl of pasta with a garlic cream sauce!! Oh my!!! Yummy!!

I had to take mom to neurologist appointment. Results were as I expected but I was hoping for better (mild cognitive disorder possibly beginning of dementia). Sigh. I ate well and when I got home I actually felt like burning some of the ugly stress on the treadmill (doesn't happen often, hehe) followed by some kettle bell strength training.
Also, I have book club tonight!!! Always too much food and wine!!!! Tonight is pizza, I'm going prepared not to eat any and have a drink instead! I'll eat the veggies and fruit salad (which is my part of the potluck)!!! I hope I can stay strong to my plan, it's always my struggle!!
At least I have a few extra calories to spare with my workout today!!!
Glad to see everyone is doing well!!!

@NadiaMayl so sorry to hear about your mom's diagnosis
@heatherc369 good job on the exercises you got in!

I'm very sad because I started having smoothies with my daughter every morning with added protein powder and flaxseed meal and it gave me lots of protein and fiber. This morning I was putting the blender back on the base and dropped it and it shattered all over the floor. My husband was pretty cranky when he got home. I was hoping he'd give me the money to buy another one. I said, "Sami and I have been having smoothies every morning for breakfast." He said, "Not anymore." And my steam mop broke as well. Hopefully he'll get me a new blender and steam mop for my birthday coming up.

I'm a smidge over calories today, but I still feel pretty good about what I've been doing. I'm actually looking forward to weigh in day tomorrow.

@NadiaMayl I'm sorry your mother is ill but congratulations on your awesome decision-making during what must be an incredibly stressful time (willpower is finite--you made a choice to eat in moderation and it's choices like these that will lead to success so, again, well done!)
@AZLisaLou I'm so sorry to hear about your bad day! That really sucks. I know you'll find another special meal to share with your daughter. Maybe fruit parfaits? We use regular clear juice glasses and my nieces love building the layers with flax, hemp seed, fruit, and a little yogurt.

I, myself, had a rough day with the little one but did okay food wise. Clocked in slightly under my calories but would have liked more veggies. I'm finding bread (pita, tortilla, sandwich bread) is still my go to for food I can grab quickly but even though I put avocado or hummus on it I'd prefer to eat fewer complex carbs and add more veg. I think what I really need to do is make time to prep veggies in the evening but, man oh man, I am usually exhausted and spend my free time washing bottles and baby clothes. So, you know what? I'm going to give myself a break for now and just be happy I didn't eat an entire bar of toffee chocolate that I found in my cupboard.

@mountainponies not eating a chocolate toffee bar is a big win! Prepping does take a lot of time, but it sure is worth it. I'm bad at prepping as well, but when I do I always wonder I don't do it more often lol.

@Ktmc132 water zumba sounds fun! I agree that it has to be fun. That's one of the reasons I have to force myself to exercise...it's just so dang boring. Sounds like you have a lot of activities you like and will fit in with an active lifestyle.

@heatherc369 great job on the exercising!

@NadiaMayl you are oh so right! everything you said about "I'll do this when..." etc. is right on point. I have to learn to just do it as well. Life is not going to get any easier. So glad you are having a good week.

I did not want to go to the gym last night (just got a membership the other day), but I forced myself to. I got on the dreadmill and lasted 27 minutes at 2.4mph. I went a whole mile!!!! For me, being 5'2" and 259lbs (short little legs and a very big body), that is a very big deal. It was made a little easier by the fact that the treadmill has a tv on it and I was able to watch my Dbacks play ball for a little while. That sure did help. If the tv hadn't been there, I honestly don't know if I'd have pushed myself so hard to finish that mile. Walking is so boring!

Question....how fast should your heart rate be while exercising? Mine was 140-146, and I don't know if that's good or bad. I guess I could google it, but I'd prefer actual conversation.

Have a good day everyone!