EHollander89 Member

Wow! I look away for a few days and 300 new posts appeared! Looks like everyone is chipping away at their goals for the month! Keep up the hard work! Today is a rest day/cross training day in my plan, but yesterday I got in a nice 10k. I'm at 36.33 miles so far this month.

I want to work on my grocery budget, too. I spend probably $75 per week on average for myself. Sometimes that includes food I'm preparing for myself and my boyfriend. I do make an effort to plan out my meals for the week. I usually go to the grocery store on Sundays with my shopping list and then meal prep for the week.…

I can relate to your frustrations of running with people who are fast runners. My boyfriend is very quick, so when we go to the park we do not run together. We do our own thing and then meet up when we are both done. Sometimes we will run the path in opposite directions so we can wave when we pass each other. It would be…

I buy both. Enlightened seems to have a bit higher calories. I think Enlightened is creamier and has better added pieces like their cookie dough bites. I usually get what is on sale since both are somewhat pricey. I love the plain vanilla bean Halo Top the best, but Enlightened has butter pecan. Yummy!

St. Louis, MO

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18.2 miles so far this month. Heading out to get in 3.5 after work tonight.

Pancakes and Waffles sounds delicious! So do many of the other flavors. I'll have to keep an eye out at the grocery store! So excited!

I started my training plan for my next half marathon recently. I totaled up the mileage for August, and it looks like I should be running 97 miles if I follow the plan. That seems a little higher than what I have been running, but I think it's doable!

I've tried a couple of versions of healthier brownies that had too many substitutions and came out mushy and gross. I tried a white bean white chocolate version and a raspberry brownie version. The raspberry brownies were edible but looked horrible (my best friend said they looked like dog poop). The white bean brownies…

I have made a cauliflower alfredo sauce a few times that I found on pinterest. It only uses a small amount of cream, and it tastes pretty good. Definitely not the same as real alfredo sauce, but might be worth trying. Pinterest has tons of recipes if you search for cauliflower alfredo. I'm not a huge fan of many other…

I love my Plantronics BackBeat Fit wireless headphones. These fit really well in my ears, and that was always a problem I had before with any headphones. I've never had an issue with these while running. They have an 8 hour battery life and charge up pretty quick once you plug them in. They are not noise canceling, so you…

I grocery shop and meal prep every Sunday. I always make a shopping list so I make sure I get all the needed ingredients. I have a couple of different sizes of containers I use depending on what I make for the week. I usually prep lunches and some snacks to take to work. For dinner I usually have more time so I tend to…

I expect Mayweather to win by decision. Wouldn't be surprised if McGregor gasses after a few rounds. 12 3-minute rounds of boxing is a long time. Mayweather is a defensive boxer - McGregor isn't going to touch him. Not a Mayweather fan at all, but McGregor would have to land a one in a million shot imo. McGregor knows what…

Most of the time getting hit on at the gym is annoying. When I go to the gym, I am there to work. Before/after a class/workout would be the best time to start a conversation. Look for social cues - does someone look like they are in a hurry, are her earbuds in, is she making eye contact, etc. I agree with the comments…

I eat ice cream several times per week. I just make sure it fits into my calorie allotment for the day. If you are worried about portion control or high calories, check the grocery store for smaller containers, try Halo Top or Enlightened (or one of the other similar lower calorie, higher protein options), Dove mini ice…

I really like the Victoria Secret Sport line. I do better with bras that are by cup size rather than labeled sm/med/large. I just got a couple of new VS bras during their semi-annual sale - like $12.99 for a VS bra! Great deals on bras that actually hold the girls in place while working out.

Every race I've done from 5k to half marathon has had plenty of walkers. Some people walk the entire course, others follow some sort of run/walk method. No need to feel humiliated at all! You may be participating in a race with thousands of other people, but it is still very individual. Enjoy the race, and I would not be…

I'm a member at Title Boxing Club, and their classes are like a cardio fitness class. Each gym is a little different since it's a franchise, but the schedule will probably have classes for boxing, kickboxing, or a combo class. An hour long class is typically a 15 minute warm up (jumping jacks, squats, lunges, etc.), 30…

I definitely have similar personality traits to my dad. We're both type-A and would always get the same results on any kind of personality test or leadership style test. I recently learned, however, that I tell stories just like my mom! Which makes me cringe bc I hate how she tells stories. My boyfriend pointed this out to…

Thanks for the feedback! I think I'll visit one of the other running stores in the area to see what they think about the fit of my shoes and if I need to try another style or size. I'm getting ready to start training for my fall half, and I want to make sure I have comfortable, well-fitting shoes!

My shoes feel good when I run outside. I think I might go back to the running store and talk to them about it. Maybe get my next pair a 1/2 size smaller and see how that works out.

I run several times a week. Getting ready to start my training plan for my next half marathon in October. I love running outside, but the heat has been brutal! Feel free to add me

I love being outside, so I love to go running or take a long walk at a nearby park. Just being outside makes the time go by so much faster for me than using a treadmill. Having great upbeat music helps, too. I also am a member at a boxing gym - great stress relief and tons of fun while doing a full body workout. This may…

I'm trying to figure out the best ways to change up my runs right now due to heat, too. I have a heat advisory all week. Yesterday the temperature was 99F with a heat index of 104F. I hate the treadmill. I run slower on the treadmill, and I feel like the running mechanics are so different and uncomfortable. The time also…

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St. Louis, MO in USA

St. Louis, MO!

I enjoy working out. Not every workout is the best workout ever, but I have found types of exercise that I truly enjoy - dancing, kickboxing, running, hot yoga, etc. I usually go to the park to run or hit the gym right after work, and then the commute home is easier since there is less traffic. I also meal prep on the…

I have these too, and I think they are great! Long battery, don't block out all noises so you can be aware of your surroundings, have great sound quality, charge up quickly, stay put in your ear (which has always been a problem for me with other kinds of headphones/earbuds), sweat resistant, etc.