Announcements
Week #11 - Monday, April 11th - Family Detour
This is a late but quick entry. My mother had a serious fall and had to have a complete shoulder replacement. I drove 20 hours through snow, sleet and rain the entire way to see her. It has been an exhausting trip, but I'm glad to be here now to help out. Much work to do in the next few days to help out my dad at home and…
Week #10 Monday, April 4th
Sorry for the delayed start to the week. I am traveling and on a cross country trip from Boston to Los Angeles. I've been slipping this week and while I am happy about this trip, I will Be glad to get back to training on Saturday. I'm kicking my workouts and diet up a notch over the next two weeks to see what I can…
Week #9 - Monday March 28th - It's Never Too Late
Hi everyone! Sorry for the delayed start to the week. It was a crazy day and weekend with the Easter holiday. I am seriously off track with eating and indulging my sweet tooth. But it has to end, like now!! Good thing is that I got all the crap out of my house. Gave away leftover Easter breads and desserts tonight and am…
Week #8 - Monday, March 21 - Making Progess
Hello fitness goal achievers! Thanks for all the great posts last week. Everything you all said is so true! And we are making progress, regardless of the little slips or moments of doubt. There is more than the number on the scale to show ones progress. For me, I am much more active, stronger, have more energy and can move…
Week #7 - Monday, March 14th - It's Monday Again?
Hi everyone. I'm behind today on many things and realized I hadn't started our thread for this week! Forgive me. I am completely wrapped up in many distresses and distractions that fall into the "life happens" and "sometimes it really sucks to be me" category. Major job change, major construction project, a legal battle…
CAUTION: Construction Zone!
Hello all! I can't believe it is almost the weekend. I am so close to finishing a basement remodeling project and can't wait until it is over, but will be painting a lot. I hate my house being in such disarray as it is right now. And I'm sure my neighbors are tired of seeing all the garbage in my driveway, too. I am…
Week #6 - Monday, March 7th - Looking Back and Looking Ahead
Wow, I can't believe this coming week is our half way mark to the original 12 week challenge! Look back on the goals you set during our introductions and week 1 thread. Are those goals still important to you? Were they ambitious, but realistic? How has each week pushing yourself forward made positive changes in your life…
Week #5 - February 29 - Leap Into Spring!
Greetings friends! It is a sunny day here in New England and the weather harkens of Spring's renewal. I am so happy to soon bid farewell to winter. I've had a good week despite the stress of embarking on a new job search. I started walking for three miles each morning before work and then also keeping up with my gym…
Women and Weight Lifting
Hello all! My name is Jonathan Quinn, and Elizabeth has asked me to be a contributing writer and editor for the Lean on Me group. I have been an athlete, and I have been fat; and through it all I have learned a lot about the human body and the will power of the mind. I hope to share ideas and thoughts that will challenge a…
Breakfast Ideas - At Home and On the Go
This thread will be open to share tips and ideas for healthy breakfast. For me, I often eat breakfast at work or on the go. I have some fairly standard go to items, but tend to mix it up a bit on the weekend when I have more time to cook. I aim for high protein (20+ grams) and complex carbs with 350 calories or less.…
Discussions
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Week #4 - Monday 22 February
Hopped on scales first thing over here in UK, fearing not good news after school holidays - didn't go wild, but didn't stick rigidly to logging everything either: Scales say gained 0.5lb over last fortnight, but tape measure says 2cm off waist, 1cm off hips. After school holiday last week, goals are to get back on track…
Introduce Yourself and Share your Goals - Week #1
Hi everyone! While I'm still trying to get the hang of managing a group, I'm trying to start a thread for week 1. Hopefully, this time it works well. Thanks to Emily for introducing herself and getting us going. Whether your goal is to lose 10 pounds or 100 or whether you'd simply like to make better eating choices or…
PREP WEEK!
This challenge will begin on February 1st. For me, planning ahead makes all the difference, so make this week (and weekend) count! Some things to think about to help you be successful with a new challenge: DIET/FOOD PREPARATION 1. Clean out your cupboards, fridge and freezer of all those lingering post-holiday treats. 2.…