juliespears Member

Since I'm in the military, my mantra to get off my duff is to tell myself fitness is part of my job description. It definitely works!

Circuit training today, with the goal of lifting 5 x this week, plus 3 days of cardio and some well-deserved rest periods.

I like to run at sunset or later and now have a nifty headlamp so I don't trip on the trails (Colorado)...can't wait to get back to my routine when I get home from Afghanistan.

My goal is to work out more consistently and change it up so I'm not bored. I have a headlamp for evening/night runs, and do elliptical on "rest" days between lifting weights. Just need to do this more than twice or 3 x per week. I already have a great relationship with food and am eating as clean as possible while…

Internet's been spotty around here, but have kept up the daily consistency. Lifting heavy weights in the gym (bi's and tri's yesterday, abs today), elliptical x 30 mins and then ran in the evening after dark.

It will happen, just takes time. I'm not there yet either, but each week gets better. My inspiration has been a lady who's been out here in Afghanistan with me x 3 months. She started out with noodle arms, and now she's looking pretty buff. She introduced me to this program and I'm just a beginner and already…

1.5M loop this evening. Making progress adapting to the pollution in Kabul. Tomorrow: circuit training and another 1.5M in the evening.

Kinda felt icky today, so did a recumbent bike x 30 mins and walked a mile outside. Glad I didn't cave in and stay in bed. I feel much better!

32 mins on elliptical in the afternoon; ran sprints/intervals after sunset outside. Today will be weights and a tempo run.

Just getting back into it after a couple of months off for military training. I'm finally out in Afghanistan and the local NATO base gym has plenty of good basic lifting equipment. I'm usually the only girl in the weight side of the gym, but the men are pretty helpful, despite the language barriers. So, just easing back…

I do Insanity, weight lifting and running, since I get too bored with too much of one thing. I found the Insanity makes my endurance and speed runs much better. The weightlfting keeps my arms and core balanced, so my stride is easier and I have NO injuries, and the leg squats keep my knees/ankles stronger for runs on…

Today, walking roughly 2-3 miles; ran x 1 mile. Tomorrow, will do weights and cardio.

I'm in. Currently deployed to Afghanistan, so highly motivated to keep mfp structure to stay healthy and fit.

I don't know the answer, either, unfortunately...but would be interested to hear more. I began Stronglifts 5 x 5 last week, and have no idea how to estimate this, beyond counting the cardio I do afterward.

Instead of asking the MD to check your bloodwork, it might be more helpful to ask for a referral to a registered dietician/nutritionist. Not only will they understand fully how to analyze your diet, they will offer strategies for improvement, to include supplements or diet modifications that would fit within your lifestyle…

Laphroiag is definitely my FAVORITE! Went to Scotland this past summer and became completely hooked on single malts from Islay for the peaty/smoky flavor. Not much of a fan of the Lowland varieties, but the Isle of Skye also has a good Highland whiskey called Talisker. Glenfiddich 12-year old is widely available and fairly…

Same exact thing happens to me! If it goes up, I can usually trace it back to too much sodium the day before, or perhaps going a bit overboard while eating out. I just eat a bit less the next day or so, and it's all better over the next few days.

How about no-fat greek yogurt (plain)? Add your own grains/nuts and you can self-limit the carbs.

I actually keep it going and catch up when I feel up to it. Shaun T's comments actually encourage that, and essentially you just join back in when you recover sufficiently. Since I started out so out of shape, I actually repeated the first two weeks of the program rather than go all the way through it. I was used to the…

This also works for me. I make an omelette w/ just egg whites (3-4), and add fresh basil, tomato and other veggies. I also use the whole oats on weekdays, and switch it up to the steel cut (takes longer to cook, but much more filling) version on weekends. Sprinkle it with a teeny bit of flax seed and sliced almonds to get…

Amen to clean eating! I cut out soda 3 years ago, and recently tasted some cola. YUK! I couldn't believe people like that stuff! Just proves to me how badly processed foods and chemicals muck with our bodies. My tastebuds are now so sensitive and I really enjoy eating fruits/veggies in their natural states again. Same with…

I'm definitely going to try this one! Has great amounts of protein, and all the bennies from cooked tomatoes, too...

Oops! Please disregard. I missed the rest of the thread until now...

Count me in! First time with a challenge group, so please provide more details on what's required beyond committment...