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Tried a new recipe this weekend--its a keeper
ACCIDENTAL CHOCOLATE PEANUTBUTTER BAR 1 cup peanut butter 2/3 cup honey 1/2 cup coconut oil (no substitutes, this is what gives it creamy texture and flavor) 2 cups quick cooking oats 3/4 cup cranberries 8 servings (16 chips each) ghirdardelli choc chips 60% cocoa you can sub reg choc chips 640 calories worth INSTRUCTIONS…
ok ladies
Ok ladies, it's warming up outside. I'm getting spring fever. I love the spring, planting new flowers, watching the ones from last year come up and just shaking the blah of winter. My short term goals for this spring, is to be back to running and strong enough to do the tri-fest 5K. I also want to focus on upping my milage…
finally
Well after a vey rocky start this year on the exercise front, and after 7 days of doing nothing at all I finally got to try some aqua jogging:smile: I got my new aqua shoes in the mail last week and after finally getting the ok from doc I headed to the YMCA this morning. It was awkward at first, trust me water is not my…
my new plan of action
Ok been goggling and trying to find the best things I can do until my leg heals up and I think I have decided to try Aqua jogging. Has anyone ever tried it? I don't know how to swim so I thought might work. I am also gonna bike and do the upper body workouts from my firm videos. My plan is to do the firm workout and when…
Hi all!
I'm new to MFP but excited to have met Scrook who invited me to join your group! I'm a 43 year old High school English teacher. No kids of my own, but I have an amazing husband and 14 year old stepson. I love to do Firm workout tapes and roller skate (wow--that definitely makes me a "child of the 80's"!) I'm not a runner,…
ok got my bags packed
Ok ladies, I have a week off from running and firm videos, now its off to disney I go. Got my bags all packed and am really excited that after months of hard training our goofy challenge is finally here. I wish I hadn't injured my leg 2 weeks ago, but gonna stay positive and hope for the best. Don"t know how much time I'll…
Getting ready for the week
Ok I spent all morning getting all my food prepped for next week, I do so much better when I have everything ready and planned out. So I cooked a turkey, and divided into 3 oz baggies for turkey wraps. Made a huge bowl of veg. soup. cut up celery, carrots, cucumbers, green peppers and onions. Got my egg whites and salsa…
How has your day been?
Hi ladies, well it was back to work for me today after being off 10 days. Those steel toed shoes were so heavy. I did good on my eating today but no exercise for me, it was a rest day. Hope everyones day has been good. Recipe of the day-- High Energy Protein Balls 16 oz almond or peanut butter 1 cup vanilla flavored…
Exercise Question
Does anyone know how I would count jogging on a trampoline into my exercise record. I noticed that jogging on a trampoline wasn't in the data base.....and I tried it today and found it much easier on my knee than using my treadmill. I had walked/jogged on the treadmill and then my daughter had her mini-trampoline out and…
New Years resolutions
Ok ladies it is officially 2013, what are your short term and long term goals for this year. Mine are--1. maintain my current weight 2. Run a minimum of 850 miles this year 3. participate in the horsey hundred bike race 4.keep a positive attitude We are off and running--2013 here we come
