Kicking *kitten* In Our Twenties - January Challenge!! Take 2!

Hey everyone! Sorry to bother but I'm new to this site and looking for friends! I'd love to help motivate and support one another!

You're not bothering anyone! Welcome, this group/challenge was started by Meag and you will see how awesome and addicting this group can be just set a list of goals (attainable) you want to achieve this month and either add yourself to the bottom of the list might have to look back a couple pages if not we can add you, good luck hope to see ya! Cynthia!

Thanks for the welcome everyone.

Abby- 12 hour shifts..? Ugh. If you don't mind answerin, where do you work? When I use to work there, Subway did that several times to me. No fun.

Cynthia- So you're thinkin about going into personal training? Sounds like a profitable career, especially this time of year. When you learn more, you'll have to let us in on those secrets.

Eleanor- Argentina? Vacation? Sounds like quite the adventure.

Skylar - Welcome to the fray. I jumped in myself just a day ago, but everyone seems pretty friendly around here.

Meag- It's amazing how working out can take you away from everything.. But once you're done - Back into the frying pan. Enjoy those single moments with your oats - And try to get some zen back into your life.

Leela - Wish I could tell you WHAT to eat, but I can say that you should pack nuts or some sort of snacks when you're out and about. That's what I've been doing anyway - And it keeps me closer to my calorie goals, otherwise I am never close enough. Good luck

Guam - Prayers for you and your kids. Also.. Pumpkin Pancakes? Where can I find that recipe? Kick some butt.. It's amazing how exercise can get rid of stress.

Today I still woke up feelin' pretty bad.. But I got out of bed, and went to work for about eight hours. After that, I went to the gym. 45 minutes of weights, and 30 minutes of 3 minute runs, and 2 minute walks (going to try to stabilize myself to be able to run the whole thing before working on speed.) Walking out of that gym feelin pretty darn good - Take that, cold. Came home and ate a buffalo chicken salad with what food was lying around. Now I am sitting back, and eating my banana in victory.

Now.. To get to studying for a test next week. Keep it goin' girls.

-Emily

Hey ladies

Abby Hope your 12-hour shift isn't too bad, I ended up going to the movies also we watched "The devil Inside" not to bad actually or too creepy I love horror movies but it was a bit to much gore for me. Hows your training plan coming along?

Emily (moochachip) Yes Im going into personal training thats my plan and once I do that I hope to go back to school and get a degree in Nutrition long journey but well worth it. Good job kicking some *kitten* at the gym.

AFM I applied at a few jobs this morning before work and am hoping I find something sooner than later my time is ticking I need to get out of that place ASAP! Have a 30-45 minute run planned today and I did pick up some yoga dvds from the library so I will be doing a power yoga dvd tonight not my fave way to do yoga but it's free, convenient and will keep me changing my exercises from this training/weight training that Im mainly focusing on, nice change! Made some yummy stuffed bell peppers Monday night and made some thai chicken stir fry with lots of veggies last night can't wait to have that for lunch, well thats it for me ladies until tomorrow or hopefully tonight for a quick update have a great Wenesday!! Cynthia! :bigsmile:

Hi all! I am new but i want to be a part of this challenge!!! Ive been on MFP since Jan 2nd so I am accountable for the whole month. I hope i have everyone on this list!! SO EXCiteD!
Abby459 - Run 100 miles in January. Find a 1/2 marathon training plan and actually stick to it!! And for my weight, I guess I would like to be under 135 by the months end!!
Corbinam - to complete the 30 day shred (which i started today), to drink very little pop (maybe even none at all), and keep logging my food and exercise here on MFP!!!
ChocChipMuffin - keep logging my food and exercise on MFP, start and regularly go to pilates and yoga classes again, keep remembering to take vitamins (I always forget)
Boolahboo- run 3 times a week, and complete the 30 day shred!
SeeEmRun2012- maintain a consistent healthy eating pattern, loose one jean size before summer vacation, and run at least once a week (on top of working out 4 days a week)
Meagalayne- Complete 5 weeks of training for the ATB 30K race, running at least 3x week with long runs on Saturday up to 11 miles, lift weights 2x a week + spin with CrazyCarl on Mondays, stop binging on holidays treats to cope with stress at work, and finish the novel I started in NOLA.
lalonmeg000 (meg or meghan) - water, water, water! starting that Insanity, 6 days a week , pack my lunches throughout the week! clean out my car every sunday
tiffterry- run 2-3 times a week, add some yoga, go to bed a half hour earlier, and go for evening walks.
missjessicann - Get out of the 150's, stick to month 1 schedule of Insanity, drink enough water, and getting into bed by 1am.
missgolightly727(Emily) - Lose 5 pounds(which will FINALLY put me into the 150s!), run twice a week(lets try that again...), try something new, no sodas, post on this board more!!
jlrushton12- Lose at least 5lbs, try (and stick to) 30 Day Shred, limit sugar (except from fruits), burn more calories than in December.
mrswhitehair-Complete the 30 Day Shred, be able to complete the video with no stops & non-modified pushups! Limit pop intake (after I get into the swing of things with student teaching this month, I will set more challenging goals next month!!)
nicalillo - work out twice a week and for weight somewhere below 120
GuamGrly (Bethany) - Plan, plan, plan!! Plan my meals for the week! Drink my water everyday! Get in as many workouts as my life will allow. Stay on track! Keep reading!!
naoblue - log all food and exercise on MFP & to make sure to stretch after each workout
Jessie544- log all my food/excercise on MFP, lose at least 10 lbs, stick to cardio classes I've registered for at the gym....
npryor100- do not eat 2-3 hours before bed, say 'no' to processed foods and desserts, complete weight/circuit training at least 3 days a week
GreenHumanClay (Cynthia) Train for my 1/2 marathon (March17th), continue weight training 3xs/week if possible fit in some stairs (hill) or other random workouts (hiking, mt. biking), keep hydrating properly, eat more protein, sleep more, give myself a full R&R day! Be more positive in my daily life/work life! Lose 2 pounds or lose some inches overall!
USNGirlMel- Start working out more often, no late night binge eating, get into marathons! Lose 15 lbs. Plan my meals..... but i need friends and encouragement!!:)
YLopez04 Continue to log every day on MFP, run 5 miles non stop out door, sign up for my first 5k!!!
ladyjoie - log all my food in MFP, eat more fruit and veg, go on my crosstrainer 3x a week, lose 7lbs this month, do yoga or pilates twice a week.
Maridelsol82-Drink at least 10 cups of water a day & exercise everyday. Even if its just a walk.
mkingraham (Megan)- Actually hit up the gym, stretch everyday, eat healthier
DDBeard - Workout (Zumba/Cardio/weights) at least 5 times a week. Do not exceed my calorie count 1 day. Eat fresh veg/fruits at least 2 times a day (just getting started and not a fruit/veggie person so this is a challenge for me). Survive my best friend destignation wedding weekend without breaking my diet (Jan 28)
Ninjalis- workout 3-4 times a week consistently, logging food intake everyday and trying to maintain less than 1500 cals.
stacyann1001 - cardio 3 times a week, yoga 1 time a week, learn how to use weights (dont laugh, i have no clue what to do with them), no cheese snacking while home!!!!! (this is my weakness, my most favorite food, i could sit on the couch and eat a pound of cheese and a box of crackers every night), be more positive mentally and emotionally and learn to appreciate my natural flaws
PattyCake123- Workout on my off days from work as well as the days I only work 8 hour shifts. Plan my grocery shoping before I go. loose 4 lbs and get into one-derland (I'm 1.2 lbs away). Stay well hydrated, especially at work. Log all of my food and exercise daily. Maintain not eating fast food or drinking soda.
Wrightstuff0- lose 5 pounds and to workout 3 times a week and start zumba class at my gym.
Lindz625- Stick to my daily calorie goal. Exercise at least 5 times a week.
AJones1021 - Pre-plan and pack my lunch every day for work. Log my food/exercise in to MFP every day! Continue to take Zumba/belly dancing class 2x a week at the gym.
Leela 30 - weight train 3-4 times a week
Miss_magzy - work out 4 times a week, get out of the 170s and into the 160s, drink lots of water and NO SODA

Miss you lovelies!! Been busy the last few days but will post tonight after I get the kid's to bed. Hope everyone is having a great day!!

Hey Ladies,

Abby here is the recipe!!

4 large green bell peppers
1 cup of cooked brown rice/or quinoa
1 lb 93% lean ground turkey (I used 99/1 Jennie-o recommend 93% though!)
2 garlic cloves
1/2 cup chopped onion/or shallots
1 can diced tomatoes (with italian seasoning is better)
tomato sauce - enough to cover the bottom of a casserole dish
2 tbsp canola oil/or spray
salt and pepper to taste
Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes. Place in a casserole dish - the bottom of the dish should be covered with a thin layer of tomato sauce.
In a pan, add canola oil and sautee the onions until translucent (5-7 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Then add the ground turkey and brown.

In a large bowl, combine the cooked ground turkey, brown rice, and diced tomatoes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Scoop mixture into each bell pepper half.

Bake, covered, for 30 minutes. If desired, uncover, sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top, and bake an additional 5 minutes.

I used canola spray and skipped the tomato sauce step accidentally and instead of brown rice I used Quinoa! It came out yummy I also only cut the top part of the bell pepper vs right in half but you can cut it anyway you'd like and instead of onions I used shallots!

My training is going ok so far just started this week and doing the 10 week plan with very little modifications Im keeping the same sequence if you're interested Im reading this book just started last night actually, called " Marathoning for Mortals" gives you tips on running 1/2 marathons check it out you can skim through the book since you are limited with time. I have a friend thats signing up for the half Im doing also but not till the 15th which Im hoping will still be ok since the race Im doing is a small one not a big well-known race! I hope she does join me, and that will be great if your friend can run with ya. My question is if she does are you running together the whole time, because I did that for the 10-k with this same friend that might join me and I think she could have flown right by me but instead stayed at MY pace. Just curious cause I might tell her to do her own pace so she does't feel obligated to run with my slow *kitten* lol!

Meghan The movie wasn't too scary it was a bit too much gore for my taste but I would recommend the movie it's pretty short! Thanks I feel like I'll never be done taking classes but I do enjoy more when it's something of interest! Awesome job on the 10th day of insanity, Id up my calories too if you're consistently doing those workouts! Maybe when the weekend comes up you'll be more excited and maybe see that as an opportunity to get to know some new folks and definitely bring lots of healthy snacks since your options will most likely be limited!

Welcome new *kitten* kickers!! :happy:

AFM I posted this morning but a short recap of my crappy goes like this... Didn't workout in the morning but did take my clothes with me to run after work, had a tummy ache and headache probably from work stress and only managed to knockout 2.5 miles which is better than none! Did end up doing an awesome short 25 minute Vinyasa Yoga DVD from the Biggest Loser I picked up from the library, don't care too much for at home DVD's but I like variety and it gives me more flexibility with getting some cross training in plus I really liked my yoga studio but with training and many other things going on it has to be on hold for a couple months and basically have it fit 1-2xs per week! Other than that had a better day once I was home and plan to make a better one tomorrow, Im also getting off work 2 hours early tomorrow WOOHOO and a three-day weekend coming up that Im super stoked about! Well ladies I will either post tomorrow morning or later in the evening have great Thursday!! Cynthia :bigsmile:

Meg - Its sounds like upping the calories will help you out!! If you feel more energy on those days you eat more then your body must need the extra fuel!! Try upping them for a few weeks and see how it goes. I had to up mine too from the measely 1200 that MFP keeps giving....no way I can survive on that everyday. Insanity takes a TON of energy, so I am sure you neeed more fuel for that!!! Good luck at your convention and hopefully you can stay some-what on track throughout it!!

Cynthia - Thanks so much for the recipe....I have always loved stuffed peppers but I have never tried making them. But I just picked up some jennie-0 93% yesterday....so I may be trying it tomorrow!! Sounds so yummy. And glad that the start of your training is going well. Because my time is streched a little thin...I am doing a longer length training program. I have till the end of april to prep anyways. But I still sticking to the 12 week plan as close as possible, mainly just switching the rest day to thursday and doing some things on the treadmill when its late at night. And I dont know if we are running together or not yet. She started running just 2 months ago...but is up to 6miles now. She runs a little slower right now, but we will see when its gets closer to the time. We are going to do a few trail runs together to see what our pace is like!!

Meag - Its great that you got some time away from Ty to hang out with friends and de-stress for the relationship situation!! And kudos for getting up early and doing your run!! I still struggle with that and end up running at 10pm most days. Someday I will be able to wake up earlier...that may be a goal one month. And definately add a recipe for that peanut sauce...I would love to know how to make my own (I always buy it)!!


AFM - Sooo excited to finally have tomorrow and Saturday off. Friday will be my longer run day, with a 6-7 mile run planned. I also had a good time at the gym. I liked getting some cardio done on the elliptical instead of just running. I like the strength training on my days off from running, but I also need some kind-of cardio to also get in the higher calorie burn!!

Hey all. I know it's a week into January already but I was wondering if I could join the group? I'm trying to stop my binging habit for good and lean out. I've gone 11 days without binging so far so I'm doing well.

Morning Ladies,

Posting early since most likely I will not have a chance tonight!

Meag Thanks I have been keeping track of my time and I already see improvements I remember at first being happy A. to be able to jog and B. for the mile to be completed in under 12 minutes, depends where Im running and how the weather is I can do about 10-11 minutes running comfortably but have ran a mile in 9:25 but thats not something I can do for 13 miles. Thanks for posting your recipe and congrats on the loss even though there might be a glitch on the scale at least you know if anything you didn't gain weight so thats a plus!! :happy:

Bethany Nice to see ya back! Rest days are super important still trying to figure out my schedule and what will work modifying my training plan but keeping the same sequence! Hope you're able to get in some gym time or even a nice walk with the hubby!

AFM I have some weights and yoga planned for tonight after work then having some hot cocoa with my cousin and another friend late tonight hoping today is a smooth ride cause Im dreading going in to work but happy that I've applied at several jobs and hope to hear from at least one sooner than later and it's also a three day weekend! Happy Friday the 13th ladies make your Friday awesome! Cynthia! :bigsmile:

Hey *kitten*-kickin' ladies,

Cynthia- Here's to hoping for one of those applications to come through. Kick some butt tonight, and enjoy the hot chocolate. Ride through the workday.. You'll get something else sooner or later with all the applications you've turned in.

Graham - The gym is your friend.. Get back in the ring. You've got this.

Eufy - Jump on in, we don't bite.. Much. Keep up the hard work, it's hard the first few weeks.. But once you get into working out, you find it a lot less tempting to binge after all the hard work you put into your body.

Meag - That made me hungry, even after eating a good lunch. Both sound good, appetizing and good for you. I may have to steal that recipe off of you.. Good luck with your weigh in - And remember if you're doing weights, that a extra pound or so may not be such a bad thing.

Abby - You are one heck of a work out machine. Keep kickin butt.

Meg - Insanity sounds.. Insane. But fun - Is it a large group work out? Good luck with that theater convention. Sounds like you're playin it smart by taking your own snacks.. I'm sure you know several fast food places also have some 'better for you' options then a big mac.

I had one of my off days for working out yesterday, but still fought the snow outside for about 20 minutes or so walking to work.. There's never a break. Came back to my hometown this weekend for the last weekend before Spring semester starts up. It's hard to believe in a few days I will be a senior.. Exciting.

Today I almost didn't get to work out. I let our two dogs outside, and told my brother who was half awake and half asleep on the couch to let them in when they were ready. Drove to the fitness center, and texted him.. No answer. Called the phone about 10 times, no answer. Since I didn't want frozen dogs, drove back home (15 minutes) and let them in. They jumped on him as I left.

Not giving in, I drove back to the fitness center and exercised for about 80 minutes: 45 on weights, 35 running/walking. Drove home in the snow feeling accomplished, and rewarded myself with a bowl of Campbell's Chunky Chicken Potato Broccoli Soup. Studying for the rest of the night for my big test on Thursday.

-Emily

Morning Ladies,

Posting early since most likely I will not have a chance tonight!

Meag Thanks I have been keeping track of my time and I already see improvements I remember at first being happy A. to be able to jog and B. for the mile to be completed in under 12 minutes, depends where Im running and how the weather is I can do about 10-11 minutes running comfortably but have ran a mile in 9:25 but thats not something I can do for 13 miles. Thanks for posting your recipe and congrats on the loss even though there might be a glitch on the scale at least you know if anything you didn't gain weight so thats a plus!! :happy:

Meghan Nice to see ya back! Rest days are super important still trying to figure out my schedule and what will work modifying my training plan but keeping the same sequence! Hope you're able to get in some gym time or even a nice walk with the hubby!

AFM I have some weights and yoga planned for tonight after work then having some hot cocoa with my cousin and another friend late tonight hoping today is a smooth ride cause Im dreading going in to work but happy that I've applied at several jobs and hope to hear from at least one sooner than later and it's also a three day weekend! Happy Friday the 13th ladies make your Friday awesome! Cynthia! :bigsmile:

Put Bethany instead of Meghan oops

Abby459 - Run 100 miles in January. Find a 1/2 marathon training plan and actually stick to it!! And for my weight, I guess I would like to be under 135 by the months end!!
Corbinam - to complete the 30 day shred (which i started today), to drink very little pop (maybe even none at all), and keep logging my food and exercise here on MFP!!!
ChocChipMuffin - keep logging my food and exercise on MFP, start and regularly go to pilates and yoga classes again, keep remembering to take vitamins (I always forget)
Boolahboo- run 3 times a week, and complete the 30 day shred!
SeeEmRun2012- maintain a consistent healthy eating pattern, loose one jean size before summer vacation, and run at least once a week (on top of working out 4 days a week)
Meagalayne- Complete 5 weeks of training for the ATB 30K race, running at least 3x week with long runs on Saturday up to 11 miles, lift weights 2x a week + spin with CrazyCarl on Mondays, stop binging on holidays treats to cope with stress at work, and finish the novel I started in NOLA.
lalonmeg000 (meg or meghan) - water, water, water! starting that Insanity, 6 days a week , pack my lunches throughout the week! clean out my car every sunday
tiffterry- run 2-3 times a week, add some yoga, go to bed a half hour earlier, and go for evening walks.
missjessicann - Get out of the 150's, stick to month 1 schedule of Insanity, drink enough water, and getting into bed by 1am.
missgolightly727(Emily) - Lose 5 pounds(which will FINALLY put me into the 150s!), run twice a week(lets try that again...), try something new, no sodas, post on this board more!!
jlrushton12- Lose at least 5lbs, try (and stick to) 30 Day Shred, limit sugar (except from fruits), burn more calories than in December.
mrswhitehair-Complete the 30 Day Shred, be able to complete the video with no stops & non-modified pushups! Limit pop intake (after I get into the swing of things with student teaching this month, I will set more challenging goals next month!!)
nicalillo - work out twice a week and for weight somewhere below 120
GuamGrly (Bethany) - Plan, plan, plan!! Plan my meals for the week! Drink my water everyday! Get in as many workouts as my life will allow. Stay on track! Keep reading!!
naoblue - log all food and exercise on MFP & to make sure to stretch after each workout
Jessie544- log all my food/excercise on MFP, lose at least 10 lbs, stick to cardio classes I've registered for at the gym....
npryor100- do not eat 2-3 hours before bed, say 'no' to processed foods and desserts, complete weight/circuit training at least 3 days a week
GreenHumanClay (Cynthia) Train for my 1/2 marathon (March17th), continue weight training 3xs/week if possible fit in some stairs (hill) or other random workouts (hiking, mt. biking), keep hydrating properly, eat more protein, sleep more, give myself a full R&R day! Be more positive in my daily life/work life! Lose 2 pounds or lose some inches overall!
USNGirlMel- Start working out more often, no late night binge eating, get into marathons! Lose 15 lbs. Plan my meals..... but i need friends and encouragement!!:)
YLopez04 Continue to log every day on MFP, run 5 miles non stop out door, sign up for my first 5k!!!
ladyjoie - log all my food in MFP, eat more fruit and veg, go on my crosstrainer 3x a week, lose 7lbs this month, do yoga or pilates twice a week.
Maridelsol82-Drink at least 10 cups of water a day & exercise everyday. Even if its just a walk.
mkingraham (Megan)- Actually hit up the gym, stretch everyday, eat healthier
DDBeard - Workout (Zumba/Cardio/weights) at least 5 times a week. Do not exceed my calorie count 1 day. Eat fresh veg/fruits at least 2 times a day (just getting started and not a fruit/veggie person so this is a challenge for me). Survive my best friend destignation wedding weekend without breaking my diet (Jan 28)
Ninjalis- workout 3-4 times a week consistently, logging food intake everyday and trying to maintain less than 1500 cals.
stacyann1001 - cardio 3 times a week, yoga 1 time a week, learn how to use weights (dont laugh, i have no clue what to do with them), no cheese snacking while home!!!!! (this is my weakness, my most favorite food, i could sit on the couch and eat a pound of cheese and a box of crackers every night), be more positive mentally and emotionally and learn to appreciate my natural flaws
PattyCake123- Workout on my off days from work as well as the days I only work 8 hour shifts. Plan my grocery shoping before I go. loose 4 lbs and get into one-derland (I'm 1.2 lbs away). Stay well hydrated, especially at work. Log all of my food and exercise daily. Maintain not eating fast food or drinking soda.
Wrightstuff0- lose 5 pounds and to workout 3 times a week and start zumba class at my gym.
Lindz625- Stick to my daily calorie goal. Exercise at least 5 times a week.
AJones1021 - Pre-plan and pack my lunch every day for work. Log my food/exercise in to MFP every day! Continue to take Zumba/belly dancing class 2x a week at the gym.
Leela 30 - weight train 3-4 times a week
Miss_magzy - work out 4 times a week, get out of the 170s and into the 160s, drink lots of water and NO SODA
LisaJuliette: burn 7000kcal a week. be 74kgs by end of Jan (79kgs now)
maru84- Log my food every single day, even if I go over. Increase calorie awareness. Continue the steady decrease I've been seeing! (In the long term--> stick to my calorie goal with a little wiggle room for a cheat date night on Friday nights, and then increase my activity to make up for those extra calories on that cheat night!)

Great group! Thanks!!