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Here is a great website for runners http://www.runnersworld.com/ Hope u can find your answers sweetie, I am running my first 5k (official) in October, soooo excited !!! Blessings and Joy !!!

Sorry that should say 7.2lbs lost....woot

Elliptical and Bike trainers, 'nuff said. :bigsmile: Elliptical is very easy on the knees as is the bike.

:flowerforyou: If you are trying to focus mostly on protein, fats, sugars and carbs then forget the snack On the other hand: If you are just trying to stay under calories go for it...it really is all up to you and how you want to do your journey. I try to stay under calories and watch my sugar and carbs, but tonight went…

Final weigh in total loss 7.6lbs for August...woot !!! Wow IRIST and emswanson...you two are AMAZING (singing voice) congratulations on your huge weight loss this month. Rock Stars !!! All missions accomplished this week All commitments accomplished and then some

:flowerforyou: Week 5 Day 2 (final day) 5k √ logging food logging under calories logging all water As I have said before, it has been a pleasure being on this team...Thanks for all the support and encouragement. You are all Rock ╰☆╮'s and I am proud of you all. I will still be around to encourage and motivate you all as…

probably one of the bars you had either the kashi go lean or the atkins...lots of fiber can bloat you and give you gas

Well you know me, I would love for a great recipe from you my sweet friend...never had Indonesian food before but I'm game...You go girl...Proud of you missy :flowerforyou:

Week 5 Day 1 Exercise challenges √ Met all my commitments √ Two 5k's and one 10k √ (I even did those bur-pees (just didn't jump up, so modified slightly) It has been a real pleasure and blessing being on this team with all you girls...You all inspire me to keep going, and I will continue to follow you in September

Read this http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/8977-your-body-s-thoughts-on-calories And these http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/23912-links-in-mfp-you-want-to-read-again-and-again Hope this clears up any questions you may have

Hey girls, I am not an official team member but will be cheer leading you all on this next months challenges...I'm Shannon and I have lost 7.4lbs in the August challenge...You can do this, you are all stronger than you think...believe you can do it, that is more than half the battle. "If you always do what you've always…

fitmommy...don't u worry, it's not like u can help being sick sweetie...just get better and take care to stay hydrated!!!

Week 4 Day 6 Exercise Challenges Accomplished (including modifications for jumps) 25.84 miles total this week (committed to 10 miles but you can put me down for the whole 25.84 if you need to) (I apparently went over calories last Sunday and was not aware of it...sorry captain) All other days of this month were under…

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Week 4 Day 5 Challenge Exercise/Missions Accomplished Plus...30 minute brisk walk (300 jumping jacks done with modification) (500 crunches done) (10+ miles done) Will log all food today Will be under calories today Will drink at least 8 8oz. cups of water today

if you are only eating 1200 calories and workout that much you should definitely be eating a lot more...have you used the BMR tool...to figure out what your body burns at complete rest (not including any exercise or even a lethargic day) look at the tabs at the top of your home page and click on tools and BMR then it will…

Week 4 Day 4 Challenge Exercises/Missions Accomplished 40 zigzag hops (baby hops due to back) 3 sets of 15 swimmers presses 5 sets of 21's 400 crunches (100 to go) Jumping jacks done 10+ miles done Food logged Under calories water logged...

skip the goal and focus on how you look in the mirror...build some muscle and be proud of your accomplishment...who knows you may still lose more weight in the process or at least several inches....good luck and blessings

So welcome sweetie, glad to help...that is what this site is for!!! Feel free to send me an invite anytime. :flowerforyou:

Week 4 day 3 Missions Accomplished Food done Under calories Water logged

the only stupid question is the one you don't ask sweetie... it may come off easier or it may take just as much work as it did last year....losing weight should never be easy peasy, if you want it to stay off, slow and steady wins the race....good luck sweetie just remember you gotta eat if you want to lose...mfp sets…

:bigsmile: I love, love, love the Elliptical Trainer....I like to do different resistance levels...when i first get on it i do about a 4-5 level...and go fast fast fast for 1 mile...then i slow down and go up to an 8 level of resistance and hang out like that for awhile...then i might go backwards for a few minutes...of…

again read this http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/173853-an-objective-look-at-eating-exercise-calories mfp already gives you a deficit when you start out...have you gone and used the tools you are provided with as in bmr, bmi etc....figure out your BMR and that will tell you what your body needs just to stay…

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/173853-an-objective-look-at-eating-exercise-calories read this it should help you understand better why or why not to eat the exercise calories

Week 4 Day 3 All challenge missions accomplished 150 jumping jacks total for week 150 knee raises (modified jj) 300 jumping jacks (including modification) done for weeks commitment. 300 crunches done 200 to go 10+ miles done for the weeks commitment. Will log food and be under calories as well as drink 8+ cups of water

:bigsmile: Good morning ladies...Just wanted to say have a Fantabulous day today !!! Week 4 days 1 and 2 Missions Accomplished

:bigsmile: I absolutely love, love, love the Elliptical Trainer....I also have a bad knee so it is a perfect alternative to running for me. I just started using it at the beginning of August and I have lost 7lbs...I also use the bike trainer, and workout at home doing things like jumping jacks, squat kicks, squat jumps,…

:bigsmile: All these sound so good...Now if I could only find some gluten free ones

that should say 50 squat kicks...sorry

Week 4 Day 2 Missions Accomplished 20 globe jumps 20 tuck jumps 20 squat jumps 150 crunches (200 total so far) 50 jumping jacks (100 total so far) 9.07 miles (10 miles I commited--done) Off to rest and do food log and water later