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Welcome, Kerry, so happy you're here! We were all you at one point and everyone is great about offering good advice and giving support when you need it. :smile: Feel free to send a friend request and keep us updated!

2 week update: Ugh. I'm struggling due to the humidity and heat in the area where I live. Because I have exercise/allergy-induced asthma and suffer from migraines, this time of year is a killer. I'm trying to push through because I know I will see major gains in my pace come the fall. SW: 158.4 CW: 159.7 (First time I…

One of the girls in my office suite walked in with Wendy's just now. When I walked into her office, it was like I could smell the grease and fat in her cheese fries and bacon burger. I was so disgusted by the smell, I didn't even want some when she offered. That is a H.U.G.E. NSV for me because I <3 fries and bacon and…

@TerezaToledo, my race isn't until March 2017. This race is my first full marathon (I've done about 10 or 11 half marathons to date) and I'm working my way up to that distance slowly over 9 months, building up a really good base mileage and not stressing my body out. My schedule stays the same for 2 weeks and then ups the…

I actually am not eating at a deficit at all. I'm still obsessing a bit over things and being slightly impatient, so I don't think I'm ready yet. I've been eating at the 2380 amount for a week now and I am finding it a bit difficult to hit the daily amounts. I was okay at the 2230 but the extra 150 calories has been tough.…

I absolutely needed this read today! Lol. I totally have been having issues with feeling the "I need to look perfect already" bug. :/ Thank you for posting this link!

I'm a day late on posting my starting info, but better late than never, right? My pictures will not upload for some reason, so I'm working on that issue. Here are my starting stats and measurements, courtesy of @heybales awesome spreadsheet: Age: 37 Height: 5'6 SW: 158.4 UGW: 125 (I fall between a small and medium frame) I…

Just wanted to give an update. :) Woohoo! I finally have rehabbed this stupid hamstring! Monday, May 30 - Memorial Day here in the US - I will begin my training plan I was supposed to start previously. I'm really excited. I've upped my calories to 2380 based on the TDEE calculated from gathering information for over a…

Hi @TerezaToledo , No, I haven't increased calories as of now. My training plan had to be put on hold for a couple weeks due to a slight strain in my hamstring, so I'm not exercising the same amount as I was when I asked the question. I jumped in feet first in April when I went from 1200 calories or less a day to 1980,…

Thanks, @heybales . That helps tremendously. I'm going to recalculate everything based on your suggestions. Based on the aerobic calculator, I will expend approximately 649 calories per hour during my long runs. My new TDEE calculated with only 1 hour of running on long run days (but a total of 5-6 hours of exercise adding…

I'm currently running between 9 to 15 miles once a week. Today was a half marathon race, which was faster than my normal training runs will be so I was actually running a shorter amount of time. My training plan includes 3 days of running and 3 days of strength and stretching (yoga, essentrics, ballet barre work). One of…

I wasn't training that long when I did my calculations. I haven't eaten over as of now. And drinking more water isn't cutting it. At this point, I am just sucking it up for today. My training runs are going to increase weekly for the next 10 months as I slowly work my way up to marathon distance. I would prefer not having…

My goal is water intake. I'm getting ready for a race in 3 days and need to be completely hydrated before Saturday. So far so good!

Day 1: Salsa Day 2: Cherry Tomatoes on Brie & Prosciutto Panini Day 3: Tomato Sauce over Pasta

@Melodieccurn I didn't see a discussion for the nutrition this week. Are you going to be starting one or do we just post here?

The strangest thing I saw was an entire herd of deer, I mean like 30 or so, just standing about 10 feet away giving me a death stare. I stood there for a few minutes thinking "please don't run me over" and then finally, slowly, edged away from them and then took off at a dead run. It. Was. Terrifying.

Three things I have been accountable on: 1. Weighing and measuring my foods for accurate logging. 2. Logging my foods. 3. Daily activities of some sort. 2 things I am still working on: 1. Sleep habits. I need to get much better at sticking to a good sleep schedule so I'm not like the Walking Dead every morning for the…

@Melodieccurn, I don't have access to a kettlebell. Can I use a dumbbell instead?

1. Favorite healthy foods: carrots, cucumbers, apples, green beans, hummus 2. Why I like them: carrots, cucumbers and apples are crunchy, hummus is yummy and garlicky, green beans I have liked since I was a kid - not really sure why. 3. How to make them more nutritious: eat organic, eat only the appropriate serving size

I am right there with you, @trishfit2014! I am finding the challenges easy since I already drink 110 ounces of water and take flaxseed supplements. And my work stinks right now too. :D

I'm actually noshing on a Greek Nonfat Yogurt with Raspberry. It's a generic brand, Harris Teeter's "house" brand. I'm really enjoying it. A lot of times it depends on the flavor of the yogurt and not just the type for me.

^^^this

I have a very difficult time with eggs, so I generally only eat them as an omelette or scrambled with plenty of cheese, veg and either ham, bacon or sausage. French toast is yummy, but I rarely make it since I don't have bread in my home. I also do enjoy a good bacon and artichoke quiche but I can't remember where I got…

I hate weighing in when I'm on that TOTM. Yuck, my weight went back up 2.8 pounds. I didn't get much time in yesterday either since I also was enjoying a migraine. Sorry, folks. So, I'm feeling a little defeated but I'm not going to let that stop me. I know the weight is probably water weight, hormones, yada yada yada. It…

Happy Friday, everyone! Hope y'all have a lovely day, today!

Oh girl. I am so sorry to hear about your grandma. Good for you for sticking to eating a healthy dinner even with the emotional turmoil and stress I am sure you are feeling. I hope things went well in your grandma's surgery and the prognosis is good. Keep on keeping on, @trishfit2014 Looking forward to a lovely Thursday…

Happy Wednesday, folks! Maicap22, I'm so glad you decided not to throw everything out the window. You are an integral link in our chain. We need you to help keep all of us above the water. Sure hope your day goes much more smoothly and you're able to ride out the storm. Last night's run was awesome! 4.19 miles in 56…

Hi everyone! Hope you all have had a great day and been able to crush whatever part of the challenge you're after. I have a run on the agenda for after work and I am ready to rock and roll!

Hi everyone, I'm Jenny and totally ready to crush this challenge! I hope everyone has had a lovely day. Still waiting to hear from 5 folks on adding as a friend, but I've reached out to everyone else in the group. I will hopefully get my add from the last 5 so I can give them a shout-out today as well. I got in 2 Greek…

Go Team 7! Woot woot! Totally excited about the Amazing Race. Can't wait to get started.