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

Meg - Stress can definately tear your stomach up!! Hopefully you get things under control and the stomach will settle!! I hope everything works with yout paper dress---sounds risky with paper and not being able to move...but I bet it looks fantastic!! And I am sure that your clothing size will drop a lot with Insanity!! And kudos for getting rid of the scale...I should do that too, but I am scared!

Cynthia - Thanks for the tips! I am trying to pre-cook and pre-pack....although my hubby tend to eat anything I leave in the fridge for myself!! I will need to start labeling my things!! I did go to Trader Joes and get some yummy foods!! Trying hard to stay on track until vacation! I worked in San Fran for 3 months once and it was very hilly...you are going to have your work cut out for you and in that half!!! Its funny because we dont watch football either, and I forgot it was SB sunday and went to the store and man it was swamped!!


Meag - All that food looks awesome and is totally making my mouth water sitting here at work!! I dont have break for another hour!!! And I love Kimchi too!! But my Grandma makes it for me...I have never made it myself...maybe I will try some day if I ever find time!!

Allie - Sorry you had a bad massage experience...I am getting one this week (first time since I started running) and I am scared that it might mess up my legs too!!! I am sure you will rock it in your Disney Half!! I am a nurse that worked nights for 3 years (just recently switched to days) and it can be horrible on your diet!! Hopefully you figure out a way to make it work for you!!

Bethany - Thanks and a HRM is defiantely the perfect way to spend yours too!! Mine is definately way lower then what MFP was giving me and I didnt want to be eating extra calories that I didnt really earn!! Hopefully you find a good one that you will like!! Glad to hear that you are all moved in and your commute will give you a little extra free time!! ANd I am sure that once you get back in your gym/run routine you will sleep better!! As another insommniac, I understand how much it sucks to not sleep!!


AFM - So I went and got fitted for new running shoes yesterday for the first time!! I am apparently the rarer under-pronator with a mid-foot strike. They fitted me for a pair of Ascis GT-2170 for my road and TM runs and a pair of Saucony Perigrines for trail running. I tested out the Asics last night and I have to say that they felt great!! No hip or knee pain at all and none the next morning. Only did a 3 miler though...so we will see. I am going to hopefully test out the Sauconys on a trail run friday or saturday!! I am praying that this is the solution to my knee/hip pain!! As soon as the guy watched me run, he said "I bet you have right knee and hip pain" which is completely correct!! Still need to work on some form though!!
I also went to Trader Joes since it was close to the running store. I was adventerous and tried Lentil Soup for the very first time (only because they had samples) and I have to say that I loved it!!! So I bought that along with some other goodies for the week!! Trying my best to stay on track until vacation time!!

Cynthia--I hope you start feeling better soon! I know being sick can totally mess up my workout schedule and get me completely off track, so I'm impressed with your ability to still make yourself run and do bootcamp when you're not feeling up to par!

Abby--Going to a legit running store was the best thing I ever did, and I'm not a pronator or suponator (I never spell those right). I'm glad you did it! Shoes can make SUCH a difference!

GuamGrly-- I definitely think unpacking counts as some sort of workout I hope getting settled in and back to working out will help you start to sleep better!

Meag--Your food looks great! I'm going to have to try some of your recipes. I've been slacking on cooking lately, so I've been making a lot of protein shakes instead. I get excited about it because I got a new blender for Christmas My favorite is just 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup vanilla greek yogurt, and 3/4 cup frozen mixed berries! The frozen berries make it really thick and remind me of a real "bad for you" shake!

AFM, I'd like to thank you all for your kind words after my rant! I'm feeling much better emotionally. The semester is in full-swing now, so school is still stressing me out, but such is the life of a graduate student I haven't been making the healthiest food choices, but I have been pretty good about logging it. And sometimes even when I make bad decisions, they're still "good enough" to make me come in under my calorie goal (like today for example). I'd like to be working out 5 days a week, but I've been consistently doing 3 days. My dedication will get back up there soon. Also, I'm adding another February goal. I NEED to sign up for a 5k. I don't know why I chicken out every time I want to sign up for one. I can run 2 miles consistently 3x per week. I CAN run a 5k if I push myself. I WILL sign up this month!!

Well, so far this month I have been doing ok with my goals.

My water is definitely up, and my workouts have been on track.

Had a rough food time with the superbowl, but managed to stay away from beer.

It took me a few days to get back on track, I am hoping everyone is doing well with theirs!

Best of luck all month/journey long

i would love to join you guys if that's alright! I've posted my goal below

~Allie7383- PR in my Disney Half Marathon, be under 145, log 5 days a week and drink at least 8 glasses of water every day.
~Skreal89 - break the 210 mark for the first time in 3 years; run 4 miles without a walking break; burn 6000 calories a week working out; eat all of my daily calories instead of eating low and being hungry all the time.
~Catrina9785 - actually finish the 30DS, work on completing my C25K, decrease my muffintop area by 0.5in, lose 5 lbs, start cooking more homemade healthy meals.
~courtneymal17-Lose at least 1 lb//week, workout 6 times a week, no fast food, & start running (Long term goal is to run a 5k in november!)
~jnbud2002- start working out 6 times a week with P90, drink at least one whole 3 qt ish jug of water while at work, lose at least 5 lbs, and start eating more homecooked meals
~adam4life - Swim 3 times a week, Bike at least 3, run at least 4. 3 hours of workouts per day. Push-ups and sit-ups in the morning and at night before bed. Keep up another solid month of no soda and no fast food. TRAIN HARD!!!
~Kaitthegr8t- go to the gym M/W/F and walk the park or beach Saturday AND Sunday. Cut carbs and eliminate beer all together. Only go out to eat twice this month
~strunkm4 - Run 100 miles this month, Lose 5 lbs, eat at least 1,200 calories a day.
~miss_amy- hit onederland this month!, lose at least 6lbs, work out 5-6x a week, making sure to get at least 2 arm/back workout days in every week, do more yoga!
~monkeypantz - Do some kind of cardio workout 6 days a week, no takeaways/ fast food, track food in MFP everyday, stay within calorie limit everyday
~StacyAnn1001 - work out 6 days a week, minimum an hour a day - double works out 3 times a week (cardio on my lunch for 45 mins, circuit training at night for 55 mins), learn how to use weights (this is the goal i didn't complete last month), get down to 120 lb by feb 29 (HAPPY LEAP YEAR!!!!), continue to NOT snack on cheese at home, book a vacation for March to somewhere tropical i can wear a bikini, continue to network on MFP and help support all my new friends on here
~lilieslosinit- I have one goal that is really important to me. I want to log everything, every day. I'm terrible at holding myself accountable. Other goals include: drinking 8 glasses of water, getting down to 160, and exercising 5 days per week.
~abby459 - Run 100 miles in Febuary (will be harder this month, less days and vaca!!) Keep up with my training plan for my 1/2 in April. Hopefully get to 135lbs. And since I have vacation from Feb 25 - March 3, I am making it a goal to work out a minimum of 4times over that week!!
~mkingraham (Megan)- stretch, drink at least 64oz of water a day, make heatlhy eating choices, and visit the gym
~ eleanoreb- El- rack up the running miles
~ moochachip (Emily)- Drink 8 glasses water a day, work out at the gym 3-4 times a week, run 4-5 days a week preparing for 5K in May.
~Maridelsol82 (Mari)- Drink at least 10 cups of water a day, weight train at least twice a week, and some type of cardio at least 3 or 4 times a week. Lose at least 4 pounds this month:)
~Jessie544- get below "lowest weight" (since I've been dieting) which is 175 (current weight 184.8) AKA lose 10 lbs, continue going to cardio classes and maybe try zumba (big maybe cuz they charge $11 a class!)
~Cassi_Eats_Apples- Knock off 5 pounds this month, try a Zumba or Aqua Zumba class. Do more strength training.
~Shannonaufman - Eat 1200 net calories; Drink 64 ounces of water on weekdays, 32 on weekends; exercise for 1000 minutes; burn 10000 calories; walk/run 30 miles this month. I wouldn't be devastated if I saw 161 on the scale at the end of the month.
GreenHumanClay (Cynthia) Continue to train for my 1/2, increase h20, 1-2 days of R&R, eat less than 10% of boxed food items, lose 2 pounds, weight train 3xs/week, sleep more, focus and stay on top of my current school program and enjoy this month more than last!!
~Meagalayne- Complete 4 more weeks of ATB training (modified for my travel schedule) including a long run up to 14miles; weight train 2x per week + spin with CrazyCarl on Mondays; Try hot yoga; No weigh-ins after Feb 3rd until post ATB; allow myself to indulge while in Austin, but not to completely derail my progress with food and emotional eating; Start/Finish another novel on vacation.
~jublum- workout 4-5 days a week. each of those days include cardio, but each day i need to incorporate 15-20 of strength training which I have been lacking in. Also, to stay on tracking and meet my calorie goal everyday!
~lalonmeg000 (meghan) Finish up Insanity, only 4.5 more weeks! Continue eating healthy by grocery shopping 1x/week so I can get fresh fruits and veggies. Do 1 thing this month that is fun, for me just because I am worth it (ie, a new shirt, a pedi, massage etc)
~KCrandi-I'd like to fit into size 10 Jeans. BUT the goal I'm setting is to Work out atleast once everyday, as well as drink atleast 8 glasses of water/day.
~btor- My goals for this month are to not drink pop, work out a minimum of 5 days a week for an hour each time, and to eat more veggies!
~Stylistntenn - My goals this month: to lose 7 lbs, to keep increasing my exercise and treadmill time as I get in better shape, also decrease my diet soda intake and up my water. Good luck to everyone!
~Alcavin08-My goals for this month are to drink at least 8 glasses of water 7 days a week, be more active, eat more fruits and veggies, and be down in the mid 170's by the end of this month.
~clairification-Complete the 30 Day Shred, work out on breaks at work, eat more raw foods and remember to take my vitamins!
~GuamGrly (Bethany) - create a meal plan each week, workout 3-4 times per week, keep up with 5K training for the mud run on March 31st, consume no less than 64oz of water per day, up fruit and veggie intake
~CaliAliLouise- stick to my meal plan for the month, only eat out twice this month, work-out 6 days a week and get below 175!
~Twisted88- My goals for this month are to be under 225 by month's end, to workout at least 5 times a week, and to start bringing my dinner with me Tuesday-Thursday when I have class in the evening (10 out of 13 potential times if possible).
~alodell89 - My goals are to drink more water and to work out at least 4 days a week!
~ TonnaJai - lose 5 lbs, 6 glasses of water I want say 8 because I am beginning from old habits, use my elliptical Monday through Friday!
~melrose09 - run a 10k and get my 5k below 30 minutes. 5 second one arm handstand on EACH side, 4 press handstands in a row, perfect 2 man squat and at least 3 more acro tricks with my partner.
~siobhanhannon: workout 5x weekly including at least one pilates class to improve my posture; drink 3L of water a day (regularly not gulping down when I realise its been hours!), lose 8lb to bring me down to 160lbs, think positive and keep at it
~kendib - work out 6 days a week, enjoy my rest day, back to going to bed early, lose 6 pounds.
~jacksonsarah6 - work out 3 or 4 days a week, drink 6-8 glasses of water every day and finally see the scale move in the right direction!
-ThisisMiss - Walk at least one hour every day with my DD, get more aerobics/dancing time in at least five days a week, drink more water, eat fewer carbs

haha I love board games too!!! Settlers of Catan, backgammon, scrabble.. anything erally.

well one of the best things about vacation is that there is much more time to read!

Cynthia - I think maybe you got me confused with someone else...but I live in little Delaware. I just spent several months working in San Fran a few years back. But it is very different....we have virtually no hills here!! Even walking through SF gives your legs a burn!!! My training is going OK....kinda took an easy week last week because of my knee and hip pain, but I am back on schedule this week and so far no pain at all!! We will see how I feel after my distance run tomorrow though!!
And I am sending good vibes your way and hope you feel better!!!

lilie - I agree I think it was worth the 40min drive and the money to get shoes that will stop my knee/hip pain!!! And eating heathly while in school is soo tough...but at least you are staying under cals, thats the best place to start out IMO. Then worry about maing healthier choices later down the road!! And if you can do 2 miles, you can totally do a 5K. I did my first one when I could only do about 2 miles too...the addrenaline will give you that extra push!!

Meag - it does sound like you may need a visit to the Dr. And sorry you arent sleeping well, I deal with that too and it destroys your body and mind!! Hopefully your trip away will help!!

Meg - Glad to hear that things are going good with the bady...and I am sure that the weight is just from the baby growing, especially if you cant see it anywhere else!! I am soo impressed by you still wanting to get your exercise in while preggers!! That takes serious dedication!

Bethany - you will love having a HRM...I think I became obsessed with mine when I got it...it actually made me want to workout more!! So its definately worth the money whenever you have it!! I have only been to trader joes a few times because it is not at all close to my house (about 40mins) so I havent tried a whole lot. But next time I go I will have to try that pre-cooked chicken...I really need some easy, quick foods!! This trip I just bought a few frozen dinners and some rice crackers and soups. Good luck starting your 5k training...you will do awesome!!! I guess I missed your last QOTD, but I will also have to say reading!!!


AFM - Well I have been at a weight stand-still again...scale doesnt seem to want to move this past month. Oh well I guess I wont be seeing 135 before my vacation!! But still excited and will be proudly wearing a bikini.....I cant wait!!! We have a group of 12 going down and it should be a great time!!! And everything is good so far with the new shoes....will be putting them to the ultimate test tomorrow on my distance run....hopefully 10 miles if I am still pain free!!!

~Allie7383- PR in my Disney Half Marathon, be under 145, log 5 days a week and drink at least 8 glasses of water every day.
~Skreal89 - break the 210 mark for the first time in 3 years; run 4 miles without a walking break; burn 6000 calories a week working out; eat all of my daily calories instead of eating low and being hungry all the time.
~Catrina9785 - actually finish the 30DS, work on completing my C25K, decrease my muffintop area by 0.5in, lose 5 lbs, start cooking more homemade healthy meals.
~courtneymal17-Lose at least 1 lb//week, workout 6 times a week, no fast food, & start running (Long term goal is to run a 5k in november!)
~jnbud2002- start working out 6 times a week with P90, drink at least one whole 3 qt ish jug of water while at work, lose at least 5 lbs, and start eating more homecooked meals
~adam4life - Swim 3 times a week, Bike at least 3, run at least 4. 3 hours of workouts per day. Push-ups and sit-ups in the morning and at night before bed. Keep up another solid month of no soda and no fast food. TRAIN HARD!!!
~Kaitthegr8t- go to the gym M/W/F and walk the park or beach Saturday AND Sunday. Cut carbs and eliminate beer all together. Only go out to eat twice this month
~strunkm4 - Run 100 miles this month, Lose 5 lbs, eat at least 1,200 calories a day.
~miss_amy- hit onederland this month!, lose at least 6lbs, work out 5-6x a week, making sure to get at least 2 arm/back workout days in every week, do more yoga!
~monkeypantz - Do some kind of cardio workout 6 days a week, no takeaways/ fast food, track food in MFP everyday, stay within calorie limit everyday
~StacyAnn1001 - work out 6 days a week, minimum an hour a day - double works out 3 times a week (cardio on my lunch for 45 mins, circuit training at night for 55 mins), learn how to use weights (this is the goal i didn't complete last month), get down to 120 lb by feb 29 (HAPPY LEAP YEAR!!!!), continue to NOT snack on cheese at home, book a vacation for March to somewhere tropical i can wear a bikini, continue to network on MFP and help support all my new friends on here
~lilieslosinit- I have one goal that is really important to me. I want to log everything, every day. I'm terrible at holding myself accountable. Other goals include: drinking 8 glasses of water, getting down to 160, and exercising 5 days per week.
~abby459 - Run 100 miles in Febuary (will be harder this month, less days and vaca!!) Keep up with my training plan for my 1/2 in April. Hopefully get to 135lbs. And since I have vacation from Feb 25 - March 3, I am making it a goal to work out a minimum of 4times over that week!!
~mkingraham (Megan)- stretch, drink at least 64oz of water a day, make heatlhy eating choices, and visit the gym
~ eleanoreb- El- rack up the running miles
~ moochachip (Emily)- Drink 8 glasses water a day, work out at the gym 3-4 times a week, run 4-5 days a week preparing for 5K in May.
~Maridelsol82 (Mari)- Drink at least 10 cups of water a day, weight train at least twice a week, and some type of cardio at least 3 or 4 times a week. Lose at least 4 pounds this month:)
~Jessie544- get below "lowest weight" (since I've been dieting) which is 175 (current weight 184.8) AKA lose 10 lbs, continue going to cardio classes and maybe try zumba (big maybe cuz they charge $11 a class!)
~Cassi_Eats_Apples- Knock off 5 pounds this month, try a Zumba or Aqua Zumba class. Do more strength training.
~Shannonaufman - Eat 1200 net calories; Drink 64 ounces of water on weekdays, 32 on weekends; exercise for 1000 minutes; burn 10000 calories; walk/run 30 miles this month. I wouldn't be devastated if I saw 161 on the scale at the end of the month.
GreenHumanClay (Cynthia) Continue to train for my 1/2, increase h20, 1-2 days of R&R, eat less than 10% of boxed food items, lose 2 pounds, weight train 3xs/week, sleep more, focus and stay on top of my current school program and enjoy this month more than last!!
~Meagalayne- Complete 4 more weeks of ATB training (modified for my travel schedule) including a long run up to 14miles; weight train 2x per week + spin with CrazyCarl on Mondays; Try hot yoga; No weigh-ins after Feb 3rd until post ATB; allow myself to indulge while in Austin, but not to completely derail my progress with food and emotional eating; Start/Finish another novel on vacation.
~jublum- workout 4-5 days a week. each of those days include cardio, but each day i need to incorporate 15-20 of strength training which I have been lacking in. Also, to stay on tracking and meet my calorie goal everyday!
~lalonmeg000 (meghan) Finish up Insanity, only 4.5 more weeks! Continue eating healthy by grocery shopping 1x/week so I can get fresh fruits and veggies. Do 1 thing this month that is fun, for me just because I am worth it (ie, a new shirt, a pedi, massage etc)
~KCrandi-I'd like to fit into size 10 Jeans. BUT the goal I'm setting is to Work out atleast once everyday, as well as drink atleast 8 glasses of water/day.
~btor- My goals for this month are to not drink pop, work out a minimum of 5 days a week for an hour each time, and to eat more veggies!
~Stylistntenn - My goals this month: to lose 7 lbs, to keep increasing my exercise and treadmill time as I get in better shape, also decrease my diet soda intake and up my water. Good luck to everyone!
~Alcavin08-My goals for this month are to drink at least 8 glasses of water 7 days a week, be more active, eat more fruits and veggies, and be down in the mid 170's by the end of this month.
~clairification-Complete the 30 Day Shred, work out on breaks at work, eat more raw foods and remember to take my vitamins!
~GuamGrly (Bethany) - create a meal plan each week, workout 3-4 times per week, keep up with 5K training for the mud run on March 31st, consume no less than 64oz of water per day, up fruit and veggie intake
~CaliAliLouise- stick to my meal plan for the month, only eat out twice this month, work-out 6 days a week and get below 175!
~Twisted88- My goals for this month are to be under 225 by month's end, to workout at least 5 times a week, and to start bringing my dinner with me Tuesday-Thursday when I have class in the evening (10 out of 13 potential times if possible).
~alodell89 - My goals are to drink more water and to work out at least 4 days a week!
~ TonnaJai - lose 5 lbs, 6 glasses of water I want say 8 because I am beginning from old habits, use my elliptical Monday through Friday!
~melrose09 - run a 10k and get my 5k below 30 minutes. 5 second one arm handstand on EACH side, 4 press handstands in a row, perfect 2 man squat and at least 3 more acro tricks with my partner.
~siobhanhannon: workout 5x weekly including at least one pilates class to improve my posture; drink 3L of water a day (regularly not gulping down when I realise its been hours!), lose 8lb to bring me down to 160lbs, think positive and keep at it
~kendib - work out 6 days a week, enjoy my rest day, back to going to bed early, lose 6 pounds.
~jacksonsarah6 - work out 3 or 4 days a week, drink 6-8 glasses of water every day and finally see the scale move in the right direction!
-ThisisMiss - Walk at least one hour every day with my DD, get more aerobics/dancing time in at least five days a week, drink more water, eat fewer carbs
-nyfashionista19- Stick with my zumba for wii routine, while incorporating 30 DS starting on the 13th and complete it! Get under the 210 mark(7 lbs.to go!) and take my son for more stroller walks!-weather permitting
-ser1019 : Drink 8-10 glasses of water a day, lose 6 pounds, eat more fruit/veggies, and work out 4-5 days a week for 1-2 hours. Good luck everyone!

meag- like Austin, TX Austin!? I am only 2 hours away from Austin, hope you are enjoyng it

AFM: I started the shakeology detox thing, here is the break down, its not just a liquid no calorie diet

breakfast- 1 scoop shakeology in water and 1/2 cup of fruit

snack- piece of fruit

lunch- 1 scoop shakeolofy in water

dinner- 4oz of white fish or grilled chicken with 3 servings of veggies

snack- 1 scoop shakeology in water

over all you end up eating about 1200 cals give or take. You do this for 3 days and basically you pee all the junk out of your system. I could eat a freaking horse! Why am I so hungry!? I hardly ate anything this week cause of the stomach bug, and I figured this would be a heatlhy way to add cals back in. I seriously could go eat everything in that fridge.

Meghan - Sounds.. Interesting. Not sure I could do that shakeology. Can't even do protein shakes, they don't keep me full. Kick some butt this weekend.

Meag- It's best to enjoy yourself on vacation, and jump back on the bandwagon when you get back. It's funny how vacations at first can be the most stressful moments trying to get to your destination. Hope you're enjoying the warm weather there.. It's blizzardin' here.

Abby- I'm sure you know, but scales aren't always the most reliable source. Tape measuring however.. Where are you going for vacation?

Cassi- Way to keep on track. A lot of people like zumba, and glad it fits in well for you. Keep kickin that fat's *kitten* - Looks like you're doin great.


These past two weeks have been insane with all the class work going on. Sliding in social time, and I don't get much time to log much less post here. Keepin up with the gym though - Went tonight despite the 'lovely' weather (snow, wind and cold.) Yesterday we did kickboxing in my aerobics class. LOVED IT. Wish they had regular classes that could fit into my schedule.. Oh well. Still running and weight lifting.

No date this weekend. Snowstorm and hectic schedule got us, but we're making up next weekend.

Also looking into work after college (graduate in December.) I am getting my degree in Graphic/Web Design/Video/Photography, but would like to work for an Athletics/Fitness company. On the edge of my mind, I'm contemplating getting my Master's in Public Health Communications to help others with eating disorders/fitness troubles..

There's my plate. Keep kickin it.

-Emily

You guys seem like an awesome group. I am new to this challenge. I am a newlywed oncology nurse and am studying for my Master's certification. I want to be in the best shape of my life this year, before we start thinking kids, so now is the time for me to BURN!!


~Allie7383- PR in my Disney Half Marathon, be under 145, log 5 days a week and drink at least 8 glasses of water every day.
~Skreal89 - break the 210 mark for the first time in 3 years; run 4 miles without a walking break; burn 6000 calories a week working out; eat all of my daily calories instead of eating low and being hungry all the time.
~Catrina9785 - actually finish the 30DS, work on completing my C25K, decrease my muffintop area by 0.5in, lose 5 lbs, start cooking more homemade healthy meals.
~courtneymal17-Lose at least 1 lb//week, workout 6 times a week, no fast food, & start running (Long term goal is to run a 5k in november!)
~jnbud2002- start working out 6 times a week with P90, drink at least one whole 3 qt ish jug of water while at work, lose at least 5 lbs, and start eating more homecooked meals
~adam4life - Swim 3 times a week, Bike at least 3, run at least 4. 3 hours of workouts per day. Push-ups and sit-ups in the morning and at night before bed. Keep up another solid month of no soda and no fast food. TRAIN HARD!!!
~Kaitthegr8t- go to the gym M/W/F and walk the park or beach Saturday AND Sunday. Cut carbs and eliminate beer all together. Only go out to eat twice this month
~strunkm4 - Run 100 miles this month, Lose 5 lbs, eat at least 1,200 calories a day.
~miss_amy- hit onederland this month!, lose at least 6lbs, work out 5-6x a week, making sure to get at least 2 arm/back workout days in every week, do more yoga!
~monkeypantz - Do some kind of cardio workout 6 days a week, no takeaways/ fast food, track food in MFP everyday, stay within calorie limit everyday
~StacyAnn1001 - work out 6 days a week, minimum an hour a day - double works out 3 times a week (cardio on my lunch for 45 mins, circuit training at night for 55 mins), learn how to use weights (this is the goal i didn't complete last month), get down to 120 lb by feb 29 (HAPPY LEAP YEAR!!!!), continue to NOT snack on cheese at home, book a vacation for March to somewhere tropical i can wear a bikini, continue to network on MFP and help support all my new friends on here
~lilieslosinit- I have one goal that is really important to me. I want to log everything, every day. I'm terrible at holding myself accountable. Other goals include: drinking 8 glasses of water, getting down to 160, and exercising 5 days per week.
~abby459 - Run 100 miles in Febuary (will be harder this month, less days and vaca!!) Keep up with my training plan for my 1/2 in April. Hopefully get to 135lbs. And since I have vacation from Feb 25 - March 3, I am making it a goal to work out a minimum of 4times over that week!!
~mkingraham (Megan)- stretch, drink at least 64oz of water a day, make heatlhy eating choices, and visit the gym
~ eleanoreb- El- rack up the running miles
~ moochachip (Emily)- Drink 8 glasses water a day, work out at the gym 3-4 times a week, run 4-5 days a week preparing for 5K in May.
~Maridelsol82 (Mari)- Drink at least 10 cups of water a day, weight train at least twice a week, and some type of cardio at least 3 or 4 times a week. Lose at least 4 pounds this month:)
~Jessie544- get below "lowest weight" (since I've been dieting) which is 175 (current weight 184.8) AKA lose 10 lbs, continue going to cardio classes and maybe try zumba (big maybe cuz they charge $11 a class!)
~Cassi_Eats_Apples- Knock off 5 pounds this month, try a Zumba or Aqua Zumba class. Do more strength training.
~Shannonaufman - Eat 1200 net calories; Drink 64 ounces of water on weekdays, 32 on weekends; exercise for 1000 minutes; burn 10000 calories; walk/run 30 miles this month. I wouldn't be devastated if I saw 161 on the scale at the end of the month.
GreenHumanClay (Cynthia) Continue to train for my 1/2, increase h20, 1-2 days of R&R, eat less than 10% of boxed food items, lose 2 pounds, weight train 3xs/week, sleep more, focus and stay on top of my current school program and enjoy this month more than last!!
~Meagalayne- Complete 4 more weeks of ATB training (modified for my travel schedule) including a long run up to 14miles; weight train 2x per week + spin with CrazyCarl on Mondays; Try hot yoga; No weigh-ins after Feb 3rd until post ATB; allow myself to indulge while in Austin, but not to completely derail my progress with food and emotional eating; Start/Finish another novel on vacation.
~jublum- workout 4-5 days a week. each of those days include cardio, but each day i need to incorporate 15-20 of strength training which I have been lacking in. Also, to stay on tracking and meet my calorie goal everyday!
~lalonmeg000 (meghan) Finish up Insanity, only 4.5 more weeks! Continue eating healthy by grocery shopping 1x/week so I can get fresh fruits and veggies. Do 1 thing this month that is fun, for me just because I am worth it (ie, a new shirt, a pedi, massage etc)
~KCrandi-I'd like to fit into size 10 Jeans. BUT the goal I'm setting is to Work out atleast once everyday, as well as drink atleast 8 glasses of water/day.
~btor- My goals for this month are to not drink pop, work out a minimum of 5 days a week for an hour each time, and to eat more veggies!
~Stylistntenn - My goals this month: to lose 7 lbs, to keep increasing my exercise and treadmill time as I get in better shape, also decrease my diet soda intake and up my water. Good luck to everyone!
~Alcavin08-My goals for this month are to drink at least 8 glasses of water 7 days a week, be more active, eat more fruits and veggies, and be down in the mid 170's by the end of this month.
~clairification-Complete the 30 Day Shred, work out on breaks at work, eat more raw foods and remember to take my vitamins!
~GuamGrly (Bethany) - create a meal plan each week, workout 3-4 times per week, keep up with 5K training for the mud run on March 31st, consume no less than 64oz of water per day, up fruit and veggie intake
~CaliAliLouise- stick to my meal plan for the month, only eat out twice this month, work-out 6 days a week and get below 175!
~Twisted88- My goals for this month are to be under 225 by month's end, to workout at least 5 times a week, and to start bringing my dinner with me Tuesday-Thursday when I have class in the evening (10 out of 13 potential times if possible).
~alodell89 - My goals are to drink more water and to work out at least 4 days a week!
~ TonnaJai - lose 5 lbs, 6 glasses of water I want say 8 because I am beginning from old habits, use my elliptical Monday through Friday!
~melrose09 - run a 10k and get my 5k below 30 minutes. 5 second one arm handstand on EACH side, 4 press handstands in a row, perfect 2 man squat and at least 3 more acro tricks with my partner.
~siobhanhannon: workout 5x weekly including at least one pilates class to improve my posture; drink 3L of water a day (regularly not gulping down when I realise its been hours!), lose 8lb to bring me down to 160lbs, think positive and keep at it
~kendib - work out 6 days a week, enjoy my rest day, back to going to bed early, lose 6 pounds.
~jacksonsarah6 - work out 3 or 4 days a week, drink 6-8 glasses of water every day and finally see the scale move in the right direction!
-ThisisMiss - Walk at least one hour every day with my DD, get more aerobics/dancing time in at least five days a week, drink more water, eat fewer carbs
-nyfashionista19- Stick with my zumba for wii routine, while incorporating 30 DS starting on the 13th and complete it! Get under the 210 mark(7 lbs.to go!) and take my son for more stroller walks!-weather permitting
-ser1019 : Drink 8-10 glasses of water a day, lose 6 pounds, eat more fruit/veggies, and work out 4-5 days a week for 1-2 hours. Good luck everyone!
-ElleD89 - Lose at least 3 pounds, bring my running up to 25 miles/wk (currently at 18), and limit my drinking to one night a week.
-charf88 - Try 30 Day Shred, but if i vomit work out by walking or doing a Zumba DVD at least 3 times a week
~zgolub - log in every day to MFP till end of month, work out every day off from work (I work 3 days a week), get up early one workday to work out, stick to under 2000 cals 5 days a week.

Meg - The shakeology cleanse sounds interesting?? I dont know if I could stick to the exact same thing for 3 days...let us know how it works. And hopefully you are feeling better by now!! As for your QOTD...I listen to kinda strange music for the most part...what I like to call alternative rock?? But sometimes for workouts I will through a catchy pop song into my playlist...how can you not be motivated listening to "I'm sexy and I know it"?

Meag - Glad to heat that you are enjoying yourself down in Austin!! We are headed down their later this year...hubby's brother (and his family) live their and I have never been. I can't wait!! You trying the Texas BBQ?? And glad to hear that you still got a run in!! Enjoy the rest of your trip!!

moocha - I am heading down to Riviera Maya, Mexico for some R & R on the beach!! Sounds like you have a lot on your plate!! But kudos to you for fitting in your workouts whenever you can!!

bethany - no not my first time in a bikini, but probably the first time in the past 4-5 years?? Its been a while!! I wont look amazing, but I am proud of my progress and a bikini is no longer mortifying!! Sorry you had a rough start to your weekend, but the 5lb challenge sounds good, I always like having someone to help me stay on track!! And I love that water trick!!


AFM - I guess I can share that I have a birthday this week...the very un-exciting 28th! Nothing big planned though, just dinner with the hubby, since my bday is the 15th we usually skip valentines day and just to a dinner on my birthday. I keep telling myself to buckle down on my diet plan but its still shakey some days...and only 2 weeks till vacation!! In other news, I was very excited on friday, I did my distance run. I ran 9.5 miles and my average pace was 9:57min/mile!!! Definately my fastest pace on anything over 4-5 miles!! So I was very excited for that, even though it was a flat course. Also, no knee/hip pain afterwards!! I guess a week of taking it easy plus the new shoes has really helped!!

meghan- Great to hear about the size 10. You are kickin fat to the curb.

Abby- I'm sure it's a lot less busy out there on the 15th compared to the day before anyways. Congrads on the run, that's one heck of a turn out. You should be proud - And are an inspiration. I hope to get there someday. Happy early Birthday (since I probably won't be around till after.)

bethany- Interesting theory with the water glass - You'll have to let us know how that goes. Good luck this week with the 5K training this week.. As well as the 5 pound challenge. Will be keeping a stern eye out for those meal plans..


This weekend was a nice relaxing time compared to the past few weeks. I got to get homework done, get a portfolio ready for a career fair on Tuesday, and got my work outs in as well. Just started reading the book "The New Rules of Lifting for Women: Lift Like a Man, Look Like a Goddess" and can already say I recommend it for other girls to read it as well. It's got plenty of information, as well some interesting information on the popular 'decrease calorie' diet plan today. Did my first whole day of free weights today too - And my arms are already cursing/thanking me for it.

- Emily