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I feel pretty good today. :) I have been struggling to get back into a routine of logging and workouts and this is my second day in a row. I have been around MFP for a few years now but was never very active in the boards. I think I have been missing out on an important part of the journey by not having a support system of…

I would love to join this group!! :) I have a long way to go and could really benefit from some sort of support system. I was doing so good a year ago and I just kind of let life get in the way again and gained it all back plus some. I am 33 and have 4 kids at home. Two teens and two under 5. I am trying to get back in the…

Only .5 lbs. down but I'll take that....Here's to a better week!!! :flowerforyou: Angie: SW 207 / GW 197 / CW 204.5 / WL -.5 / TWL -2.5 Anita: SW 175 / GW 160 / CW 169 / WL -1/ TWL -6 Tina: SW 207 / GW 195 / CW 202 / WL -3 / TWL -5 Kimss: SW 158 / GW 154 / CW 156 /WL-2/TWL-2 Channing:SW 170 / GW 160 / CW 165 / WL -2 / TWL…

Sorry I never posted Wednesday....I got really busy. Have only done 1 more workout on Active and burned only 200 calories...I think it was workout 5? Anyway, down another .5 pound is all but I'll take that. :smile: I will be keeping better track this week!

I love it! It gives me more of a work out than I thought it would. I have a HRM and I burn quite a few calories. It was a good investment for me...there is so much to do on it that it will take a long time to get bored with it! :smile:

Another thread was started which contains the current list of members so I'm moving over to that one!! :smile:

I started a thread earlier too!! :laugh: Yours has the current list of names though so I think we'll stick with yours!! :smile:

Started a new thread for week 3.....see you all there?? :smile:

I'm so happy!! :bigsmile: After having a rough start I have been working really hard and it payed off...that's all the motivation I need to keep going this week! Hope everyone else is finding success! :flowerforyou: Angie: SW 207/GW 197/ CW 205 / WL -2!! Kristina: SW 246/ GW 230 / CW 242 / WL -3 YAY!! slowly ..but surely.…

Good Morning :smile: I only lost .9 lbs.....but I'll take that! That's almost a pound in 1 week so I'm okay with that. I feel like I have had too much sodium this week though, so I think I'm going to try and moniter that more closely. I haven't measured yet though, I wonder if it is possible to lose any inches in one…

Hello all :smile: Having a good week here so far. I'm really hoping to post a loss this week....tomorrow I'm going to hit it hard and really watch my sodium intake to be on the safe side. Hope everyone had a great day! :flowerforyou:

Hello :smile: I finished another workout (took a rest day yesterday). I think this would now be day 4. Only burned 251 calories but I'll take that! :tongue: Had to do the jumping squats and lunges.....those are definately not my favorite, but it's nice to do something out of the ordinary. I customized my own workout…

Hello all :smile: I didn't do too bad this weekend. Took the kids to the movies and planned ahead for myself. I took a low calorie pack of chocolate covered pretzels, sugar free hard candy, and had some of a kids size popcorn (no butter), and an unsweetened iced tea. I was proud because the movie theater food can really…

Just completed Day 4 (day 3 was a rest day) I didn't burn as many as with the other days but still managed to burn 262. :happy: I've definately been feeling some of those muscles I'm not used to using! Not too bad though. I'm loving these workouts! I like that they are short enough too that you can always find time! Hope…

So I just completed Day 2 of the 30 day challenge on Active and burned 364 calories!! And I have to say it is so much fun!! I'm feeling so full of energy right now!! :happy: I'm excited to see what kind of results I can get from adding this "game" to my routine. :bigsmile:

Just completed day 2. This time I burned 364 calories!! And I picked easy again because I'm not sure how tough medium and hard are....but I think once I complete the 30 day on easy I will move up a level and do it all again. :bigsmile: I am so shocked at this because I really didn't think that a game could keep my heart…

I've always been pretty active, played sports in middle/high school...but then I had kids and sort of lost all that for awhile! :tongue: I had a great excuse, my kids were so young that I couldn't do anything....well they are 7 and 9 now and I've had a lot of time to do something and just haven't so here I am, many failed…

I have a pair (got as a gift) and I really like them. I don't know if I would have bought them for myself due to the price (and due to the fact that my idea of buying shoes is getting a new pair of flip flops! :laugh: ), but I'm glad they were given to me!

Glad to be a part! :happy: So what is everyone else doing in addition to Active? I currently do 6 days a week on the treadmill, kind of varies in time and intensity depending on how much time I have (I do full time daycare for a 3 yr old.), but usually spend 30-45 minutes doing a walk/jog combo. I also have a stationary…

I'm having the same problem...but I'm finding a way to work around it. I've just been buying lot's of fruits and vegetables...especially the ones on sale. Lot's of lettuce! And I buy hummus and make sure I have peanut butter (1 tablespoon of PB on an apple makes a great low cal snack for me)....tuna is pretty cheap…

Hello all :smile: I'm feeling really good and motivated today! Hope everyone has a great weekend!! My hubby has a show this weekend so he'll be gone pretty much all weekend. :frown: I guess that just gives me extra time to workout though right? :tongue: I think I am going to take my kids to go see Up in 3D. Anyone else…

Hello everyone :smile: I'd love to join. I just started day 1 yesterday and loved it!! SW210/GW165/CW207 Calories burned on the first workout 326 and I was only on easy!! :bigsmile: The game said only like 132 calories or something so I was impressed. So how are you guys doing this challenge?

I have an American Bulldog mix!! She is so much fun....super goofy!! :laugh: She's only 4 months right now but getting pretty big already!! She's almost as big as my 17 month old Shepherd mix!! They are best friends and wear each other out...but now that it's getting warmer they just lay around!! I got a little kiddie pool…

It's been a tough week for me, but hopefully next week I'll be able to lose something!! I just started the challenge on Wii Active, so hopefully will see results from adding that to my usual routine. Hope everyone is having a great day!!! :smile: :flowerforyou: Week 1 Weigh In.... EM: SW 150 / GW 140 / CW 149.4 / WL -0.6…

I know how hard it is. My two are 7 and 9 now so they no longer present a challenge when it comes to working out. They join in half the time, especially my oldest! Her favorite is yoga. :smile: It was definately challenging when they were younger though! 20 months apart and I was all alone as well. It gets better though!…

Polar F4 here also. I love mine and would recommend spending the money for a good one. I think mine was on sale for around $80 when I got it. I felt a little guilty because I don't typically spend that much on something for myself...but definately worth it and glad I did! :smile:

Thanks Channing!! I appreciate the support! :flowerforyou:

Thanks!! :flowerforyou: 45 lbs. seems like a doable amount. I mean it feels like it's forever away right now but it came on slowly and it will go off slowly...especially because I want it permanent! I figure if I feel comfortable before then I will quit. The first time around doing this I lost 20 lbs and was starting to…

Good Morning :smile: I'm having some tough emotional stuff going on right now but I am determined to not let this ruin my efforts. I considered dropping the challenge and giving up (like I would've done in the past!) but instead I'm posting here I guess to reaffirm to myself that I am changing that pattern this time. No…

Hello all :smile: My weekend wasn't the worst ever but definately not my best either. We always seem to have some sort of family gatherings on the weekends and it is tough to stay on track. :ohwell: I have started trying to bring my own healthy stuff with me to snack on so I don't overdue it on the not so healthy stuff.…