alirae75

Ready! Can't wait!

I am prepped and ready to start on Sunday!!! Completed my first 5k in many year on November 20. Ran it in 32.01. A friend told me yesterday that her Garmin tracked it in at 3.3 miles instead of the normal 3.1 miles (US distance here folks). That means that I was running under a 10 minute mile. Very exciting for me!

I'm in St. Louis now. I went to Culver Stockton (in Canton, MO) for college and ventured to Kirsville often. I have some friends that arae still in that area.

Great idea! Do you have the link to the Self Defense on in Brentwood? I work in Clayton and that would be something I could easily get to. I couldn't find it on the Groupon mobil.

I take a zumba class at the rec center by my house one night a week. I am taking a yoga class at work over one lunch hour. I also have a treadmill at home. As for the rest.... Monday nights I've decided are family fit nights. My boys are 5 and 7 (almost 8). We would go to a park after work and have a picnic dinner. We…

I had my first NSV this past weekend! I didn't want to buy new pants until I felt like I had really accomplished something. In August I was in a tight size 12 (really size 14). My pants couldn't stay up. I had found some 10s in my closet from years ago. As we were getting our family picture taken I wanted some that were…

In the winter I drink a lot of green tea or other herbal teas. When I need a caffine kick, I will drink an Advocare Spark. (My sister sells this stuff so I don't pay full price.) I don't drink it everyday, maybe once every few weeks. The only other thing I really drink is milk, which I love!

This is a really tough question. One that I have been trying to figure out since the beginning of September! As a single mom I have the challenge of not having someone to help with the boys when they are with me. However, on the flip side, they are with their dad (or his parents) every other weekend. Before it began…

Thanks for posting this. I am running my first 5k on November 20 and then plan to move into this.

I grew up in Central Illinois and moved to St. Louis for my job (at that time). I live in Arnold and work in Clayton. I'm frequently in O'Fallon, MO as my sister and her family live there.

My goal is to eat healthier but also get back to a weight where I'm not tired all the time. I also want to lead by example for my children. I look at how my parents eat and feel that the example I was shown helped to contribute to the weight gain. Oh, and I gained 75 pounds with both of my children so I'm sure that has…

Hi! I'm Alison. I'm a single mom to two boys. My youngest just turned 5 and my oldest will be 8 next month. We are busy with baseball and soccer. I am trying to have Monday nights be our family workout nights, or at least no TV night. I work full time in human resources, yes I said it. I enjoy what I do and the company I…

Alirae, Group B, 6 miles

Rough few weeks, dropping to group B. Alirae, group B, 4 miles

Trunk or treating has gotten the best of my workouts this weekend. Alirae, group c, 8.5 miles

Alirae, Group C, another 6.25 miles -- Hoping to get a few more in tonight after the kiddos are in bed. Also, trying to burn the calories so I can enjoy some of the candy they will be getting from trunk or treating tonight...:smile:

Yep! I'm a mom of a 2nd grader and a preschooler. I'm finally trying to lose the weight I gained with my 2nd son.

Getting back on track!! Alirae, Group C, 6.25 miles

Bad weekend for running with too many birthday parties! Alirae, Group C, 6 miles Sunday. This week will be a better week!

I'd love to keep going! This is helping to motivate. Plus everyone has seemed so positive so far.

You look great! Way to go!!!!

I'm in!

All of your ideas are great. I just have to find the time to do them!

Alirae, Group C, 5.25 miles today.

Great idea on the groups! Sign me up for C please. 5 miles done this morning!

I'm gonna try. Last time I couldn't get them all in.

It's going to be a rough food weekend for me! We are heading to my parents' house after the boys soccer games. When we are there we seem to eat out or order in most of the time. My saving grace, we will only be there for three meals as we will turn around and head home tomorrow.... At least I got my cardio in this morning!

Rough couple of exercise & food days... One mile Thursday and 6 today.

1 mile this morning. Not sure if I'll have time to get more in today.

I haven't given anything up. It's more the frequency in which I used to eat it. Haven't had pizza in a month but I will tomorrow. :)