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Now Who loves Road Runner! Meep! 1/10/2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eu2qocvfCzE I thought since so many folks talked about running let's get some education on running up and down hills! Yes, there is proper form! We can even incorporate with walking. Hey guys we want to keep our bodies in shape and healthy and prevent injuries! Meep Meep.....ZOOOOOM!!!!!!…
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1-2-2013 What's yourgoal?
Good Morning all!! My goal is to avoid sweets. That was my goal yesterday and I have to admit I ate some chocolate last night!! So I will keep working on that today!!
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Fruit of the Loom! LOOOOOL! 1/7/2013
Fruit...try and add a piece of fruit to your day! It makes a nice snacke, addition to salad or dinner even depending on how you work it. Peaches or apples with pork chops, orange chicken or beef and rice...you get the idea. YOU can even make fruit with a healhty dessert...slice apple heat up and add some granola on top or…
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WOW!!! Did you see Susie??? She looks great!!! 1/9
Are there days when you feel less then stellar? You are tired and sometimes weary of eating right going to the gym or pulling out the dvd...I mean dang...sometimes you think "why can't I just have the donut when I want the donut?!?!?!!!!" Well, I was reading PEOPLE magazine the other day while waiting on my car to get…
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SOS: Shout out Sundays
Jan 6, 2013 Bring it on troops! For newbies...Sundays we discuss what we learned this week either from the daily challenges, your diet plans, exercise...what worked and what did not and how you want to change things. NO JUDGEMENT but just to see how this is not an absolute but a work in progress. So, as the NEW YEAR rang…
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Now who wants some Fatback w/ their greens?! 1/4
I have noticed something att he gym...I see more women who wear skimpy shirts or will role up their T-shirt and all I see is all thier fatback!!!!!!! I really don't want to see mine let alone yours!!! Do they think it cute?! NO it is not so let's do something about it folks!!!!!!!!…
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Get to the gym in the morning.
My goal is to make it to the gym 5 days a week. I'm not a morning person, so just getting out of bed is my biggest challenge. It's starts now with me going to bed on time to wake up on time and to do my thing.
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No Dr. Pepper and going to bed earlier
Hi all, new to the group but needing motivation like nobody's business. I just weighed for the first time in a long time and after guessing my weight for awhile, it is higher than it's been in years. SO...now I am serious. I actually cut out Dr. Peppers before Christmas and have amazingly stayed with it. That is HUGE for…
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Why should I do what NIKE says?!? ):0 1/3/13
Ok, we all have heard of willpower...okaaay so why is it so hard sometimes to get the WILL to use that POWER to do what you got to do like those 10 push-ups and sit-up you said you were going to do or not go to the drive-thru window at _______!!! We are more then willpower folks sometimes we are tired, weak, troubled and…
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GET 6-PACK Abds for only $19.99! No, really! 1/2/13
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1MT3NHlf_E Help me God if I see one more infomercial on another abdominal equipment or diet pill "you can eat whatever you want and still lose weight!" or a quack doctor saying, "I have the program that will bring you success!" I turned off the TV in disgust one day! Don't give into the…
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Hey, sexy you got any PLANs this evening?! (wink) 1/1/13
Now that the first is here and I am sure a lot of folks cleaned out the house, got their new workout gear on and promised to never eat a 'bad' food ever again! Well, for us more realistic folks let's do the one day at a time thing and try and do the small steps...daily! I say the strongest thing we all can do is PLANs.…
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I'm the new guy
Hello everyone, I am new to MFP and this group. I'm from Erie Pa. I like the concept of making small changes and building on them. My first commitment is to... Use the stairs every time i go to my desk at work. It's on the third floor. I'll try that for thirty days and see where to go from there. Thanks, Don
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REVOLUTION I say...not resolution! 12/31/2012
I have a fitness journal. No, I am not like Beverly Clearly and write in my diary everyday but usually when I learn something or a tweak happens or even when I read a 'saying' or see a workout I like I write it in there. I usually do write definitely at the end of the year to take note of what did work this year and what…
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SOS: Shout out Sundays 12/30
So comrades what did you learn from Christmas and family and work parties etc??
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Eeeeew! Cooties! Get away! 12/29
Take care of yourself! Eat your fruits and veggies for all those good vitamins and minerals that keeps our bodies in tip top shape! Get sleep this is MAJOR because we NEED rest to build and repair and restore! Also, exercise even if light helps keep our bodies in motion and ready for anything of course if really sick then…
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TAPAS!!!! Who's in??! 12/28
TAPAS...little tastes or bites is the definition from what I have heard. So, what little change can you make starting today?!?! For example, I read in a fitness website about what to do if you want great legs...little things. One of the things listed was to challenge self to use stairs whenever the opportunity arises! So,…
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Put down the cookie and come with me! Now! 12/27
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCyhYkljIMw I really like this video! This is a way to get back into the game if you took a couple days off. Start with some light to moderate weights use great technique and form. Add a 15 minute warm up of your choice: running, walking or jump rope some BURPEES! Do 10-12 reps with 3 sets.…
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REFOCUS...yes the camera lense please!!!! 12/26
Now, you all know how a fuzzy picture looks...out of whack and you don't really get the full picture! You want more...You search through the slides to see if you can get a better one. So, now that the eating has passed what picture are you trying to see? Are you out of focus...can't see clearyl?? One thing I have learned…
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CHRISTmas JOY! 12/25
YOUR challenge I demand is to enjoy today and the gift of life! Eternal that is...I give all my MFP friends a huge hug and love! I am so glad I got to meet you all!!! Peace, Joy and most important Love! WW
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Alcatraz...No No NO NO! 12/24
Because I don't think anyone will be reading that much next 2 days I will keep light and simple. Do not kill family members...we want to see you back on MFP and not the news! Enjoy those you can and know some folks have problems...just pray for them. Anger and misery will only dampen your celebration not theirs...most of…
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SOS: Shout out Sundays 12/23
Ok, for those who are here or checking in...how did this past week go? How were you preparing for the next coming couple days? If your holiday has past whether Christmas in other country or Hanukkah how did it go? Let's talk...
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Ta-what??? Did you say Tashawna??! 12/22
http://www.oxygenmag.com/Training/Articles/Tabata-Workout.aspx I know we may not have a lot of time but if you can do a 3-4 minute warm up of jumping jacks or running in place then you can do this Tabata workout! At least you get something in! Now she is breathing hard so I definitely know I will be! Peace, WW
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Why are you sweating me?!?!! Sigh! 12/21
http://www.ratracetrap.com/the-rat-race-trap/the-best-ways-to-not-sweat-the-small-stuff-part-i.html I wanted to start the weekend of celebration with a challenge that is mental...because our hearts lead to thoughts in the mind...then actions....let us all try to not sweat the small stuff.…
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Fist of Fury...now who doesn't want that?!!?!? 12/19
Hey! I thought I would share one of my favorite workouts with you! I really love kickboxing...who doesn't like feeling like you are Bruce Lee! Wooooaaah! It is great to get out frustrations, develop coordination and balance as well as burn calories. Challenge yourself with this exercise or ifyou go to a gym that has the…
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Remember '80s 20 Minute Workout show?! LOL! 12/20
Hey! Since I am older I find that it is a tad harder to lose the weight then even 6 years ago but I am a fighter! Will not give up! But this article put a renewed spin for this 'old' dog. My trainer years ago used to say "you need cardio to lose" boy is he correct! I can tell the difference too! I think for me cardio helps…
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"I said UMAMI...not your mama!!!!" 12/18
Mmmmm, chicken or pork chops smothered in a gravy with MUISHROOMS! YUMO! Mushrooms are a haven for carnivores and hervivores alike! The add that 'punch' to any meal! If you are limiting calories or just trying to cut back on meat, the wonderful variety of mushrooms add a great addition to that 'meaty' flavor. I like all…
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SOS: Shout out Sundays
Ok, comrades how was this week? Food-wise, exercise-wise, mental-wise...life in general....how was your week? What good or bad or lessons learned? Want to get something off your chest without judgement or shame? Here is the place we embrace all...because we are all learning and growing! Peace and love, WW
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I am so sweet..I make your coffee sweet w/ my finger! 12/17
Hey, since I was cooking up a storm last night it hit me this am...while enjoying one of my creations a pumpkin muffin; how do you tweak what you eat? I made the muffins and the recipe called for 3/4 cup of sugar so I put a tad less then half cup. They taste fine! Why do we overload our foods with sugar and other oils and…
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Straw, hay, twigs, barley, bran....."neighing" 12/14
http://www.livestrong.com/article/401402-what-does-an-increase-in-fiber-in-your-diet-mean/ Fiber wow how important it is! If you don't get enough you will soon find out! Constipation, poor absorption of nutrients, and/or cholesterol issue to name a few. I am going to share I hope not TMI but I am going for a colonoscopy…
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12-12-12..so can I have 36 potato chips?! :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X663kXIufZI http://www.oxygenmag.com/Training/Slideshows/Tone-and-trim-with-plyo-Pilates.aspx#slide-7 Hey, I want to give ya'll a 12 minute workout. Try and do it since today is 12-12-12! Now it is up to you....If you want to do a 12 minute one or you can do the 12 minutes 3 times! YOUR…