all my single ladies

I don't know how sexy it is but I definitely got my workout on this morning. There are only 2 more days left of boot camp (Wed & Fri) so she brought it today. All in all it was a great workout and I burned over 500 calories so that's how I got my sexy on.

Nice! You are SO close. Keep that dress in mind!

Today I'm getting my sexy on because I styled my new hair cut and I'm wearing a really cute shirt I bought at Gap Outlet for $6!

Later on I'm starting my Freeway to 10K training, I can't wait!!

Girl, you are soooooo AWESOME!!!!. You not only motivate and educate members but you definitely get your workout on.

Thank you again for all the motivation you've offered over the last few weeks. It has definitely helped. Now go get your sexy on.

I'm glad to help Choco!!

Okay, so tonight I was SO sneaky heheh!!

I was running on the indoor track and I saw my trainer guy come in and go to spinning class. So I'm wondering how to strike up a conversation and also noticing how stiff and sore my legs are...and it came to me! Sign up for some sessions with him doing PNF stretching! It's a type of stretching that requires a partner (who knows what they're doing). I really DO need it anyway. So after my workout I went up and asked him about it. This gave me a chance to finally formally introduce myself! And then he asked me about school and such, and I got the little info packet to fill out and we're going to be meeting 2X a week for about 15 min. sessions. So I will get one full session in two weeks. He also said if he's not busy I can just grab him and do some quick stretching. Now I have his phone # lol but it's not like I can use it to call him up and ask him out...yet. :bigsmile:

All is fair in Love and War, you get your man girl....LOL I hope it works out for you. Not feeling particularly sexy today b/c it's rainy/misty and my hair looks a hot mess. I go to the hair salon tomorrow after work and I CAN'T WAIT......getting my hair done definitely makes me feel sexy.

As for my workout: It's day 26 of my challenge (burn at least 500 calories a day for 30 days) and i'm beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I found a boredom buster treadmill incline interval routine online and decided to take on that challenge. What a challenge it was. At my highest incline I was at an 8.0 and jogging at a speed of 4.0. I've never been so happy to see a minute pass before in my life. Anyway, I did that routine for 45 minutes which equated to 3.52 miles jogged and 338 calories burned. In order to ensure I burned at least 500 calories I hopped on the elliptical for 25 minutes. I was able to burn 234 calories for a total of 572. I'M EXHAUSTED but I have to complete this work assignment so there's no rest in my immediate future.

Have a great day ladies.

I tried my little black dress on this morning and I can't believe it almost zipped up. I had the biggest grin on my face b/c my birthday is in a month and it looks like I'll be able to fit into it if I stay focused. I remember when I first tried the dress on back in September and it could barely get past my thighs never mind zip up the back BUT today not only did it move effortlessly up my hips but it ALMOST zipped to the top. I can not believe how much progress I have made and am extremely happy. This may have been just the boost I need to see the 30 day challenge through. WOOHOO.......WOOHOO!!!!!

awesome job choco and I agree with songbyrd - 2 extra days to get ur sexy on! still admiring how committed u are to this challenge.
songbyrd 0- keep up the great workouts girl, I wish I were as tough as you chick

on the bf issue:

wow I really enjoyed these past few comments. they were really interesting esp. since I haven't been able to get on MFP all week or weekend for that matter.

choco - damn girl u are brave lol I would never have the guts to be that str8 fwd with a guy. then again I do know how to flirt my butt off but ultimately I let him pursue me. hehe. guess thats also part of me being old fashioned. but u are right sometimes u have to seize the moment! this guy i used to like and he liked me back we used to talk all the time and he told me he liked me but i was so afraid to get into a relationship for fear it won't work or something that we lost touch and a year later BOOM! HE WAS MARRIED. that shocked me and made me realize time waits for no one.

on the other hand, if its someone at the gym I would be careful cuz then if something goes bad u will still ahve to sse him all the time. I'm not saying don't talk to him just be careful about what u say, etc. other than that go for it songbyrd! lol
great job on getting his number and get the ball rolling I can't wait to see how this turns out. lol as for the other guy if he can't get with the program, then forget about him. I find that I have the same frustrations as you both do with men and games - I used to do it but now I can't deal with it.


Update on me:
I have been home since saturday ( 80+ degree weather in beautiful Belize!!!!) enjoying my time home with my family, definately watching what I eat. everyone is actually surprised by my new eating habits and I find myself craving healthy food all day while I push away all the unhealthy stuff being bought for the house, etc. on the downside I brought my turbo jam DVD's to work out with and can u believe that with 3 dvd players in the house not one works! grrrrrrrr not even the one on the computer. I'm so efffin pissed u can't imagine. and no one will work out with me, so I can't go running/ joggin by myself (not safe)
I'm waiting for my mom to get back to town tomorrw so she can do it with me cuz she loves to work out. so far its been very frustrating but I am really watching wat I eat plus I've been running around with my lil nephews 6 and 3 years taking care of them and playing with them, so I hope that counts for something! haha

anyways ya'll I don't have much access to internet as before so I will try to check in as much as I can .

Yikes...I have been trying to walk around to ease the painful soreness in my quads today...this is UNREAL soreness. I think today I'll have to take an unscheduled rest. :sad: I was only going to eat 1300 cals anyway, so I'm not worried about the deficit. I'm just disappointed I can't work out!!

I am short on time today b/c I'm about to head to a meeting but day 28 is complete. I was able to burn 267 calories after 30 minutes on the stairmaster (not the stepper but the actual moving stairs) so I hoped on the treadmill for another 30 minutes and burned 265 calories. My total for today is 532 calories burned and only 2 days left for this challenge.....YIPPEE....YIPPEE....YIPPEE!!!

Choco, I thought this was the funniest thing b/c I say this all the time!

I just do not have the time nor the desire to play games

Monday I made it all the way through the Firm 500 calorie burn. I despise all lunges but know they are good for me and make me feel strong.

Yesterday I got my hair done so I feel so light. I rocked my skinny jeans and deflected all negativity.

Today I completed W2D2 of C25K and I am feeling full of energy.

Have a Diva Day

My date had to be rescheduled for tomorrow because of this DUMB snow!! :sad:
I did get to see him yesterday though because I came into town early. He took me to lunch at Whole Foods and took me to the Bally's to look around and other than that we chilled at his apartment and chatted. I'm super bummed I have to wait until tomorrow!! Then on the 22nd he's going to Barbados to visit his family. I don't know when I'll see him after that.

I took my anger out on the snow by shoveling my neighborhood for an hour. Did all but 3 houses' walkways cause I was tired by the end! One nice lady is paying me $15.

Choco, I don't pay a lot of attention to the scale. I use body fat and the mirror. You lost a lot of body fat and inches, be super proud!!!:drinker:

hey ladies,
my vacation is over and I'm back to work which should make logging and posting 10x easier.
hope everyone is doing well. I'm just trying to get back into the flow of things. Hope to hear back from all of you!
Oh and I am getting my sexy on with a size L shirt which fits loose and a size 12 pants which used to be tight and now falling off.
I hope I didnt gain weight over my vacation, I will know Saturday when I weigh in.

Wow, you guys sound like you're having some fun!!

I am a little bummed that I haven't done anything fun over break besides a couple dates. I work out 2X a day because there's nothing else to do LOL

I am looking super good though. We've gone out to eat as a family a couple times and I've worn my cute new outfits. I already have one planned for NYE! I just don't know what I'm going to do. :grumble:

I made a good NY Resolution: Know what I deserve, and act on it. I started by telling one of my casual 'beaus' that I am interested in something with substance and the opportunity for a long-term relationship. I told him if he's not interested in that, I'm going to make myself available to someone who appreciates me and knows what I'm worth.

Well THAT had him opening up and apologizing. :laugh: His upbringing was pretty much devoid of emotional enrichment so he finds these things difficult to talk about. I know he's a good person but he needs to be more honest and direct.