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Never - I don't even own a scale, haven't weighed myself in a couple of years. Unless you are at some sort of health risk over/under weight than it doesn't really matter. If you're in a healthy range a better thing to track would be inches or bodyfat % - I don't really care about the numbers on the scale as long as I look…

I am also not a fan of salads. I have discovered that green smoothies are a much yummier way to get your raw fruits & veggies, love them!

A friend of mine gave me a book called "The Wheat Belly" & it sheds a lot of light on all the flabby tummy problems people have even when they are working out & in good shape. I started avoiding wheat and noticed an immediate difference. Beware of the "gluten free" marketing - just because it doesn't have wheat doesn't…

I got the invite & have accepted. Thank you Better for setting that up for us.

Sorry for the late check-in, was away all day for a hiking field trip with my daughter's school yesterday. It was another Bronze star week for me. I did great on the weekdays & then went over on the weekend. better- weekends are always my downfall as well shan & chel - congrats on your races kc - glad you are feeling…

Shan - bummer about the fall, I fell last week on the trail. My issue is that when I get tired I don't pick my feet up all the way, not cool with all the rocks & roots & things to catch. I am back-pedaling on the 12 mile race in November. There is a shorter version the same day & I may opt for that one since I am not…

Edyn - already a noticeable difference, wow. very exciting that you plan to compete. I also love lifting, but have gotten away from it since not going to the gym. I did try some at home DVD's that use bodyweight & bands, but have not stuck with it. Working out at home does not work well for me. Also, I have started trail…

Better, you are totally describing my fall here in NH. It is pumpkin time of year as well, lovin it! I did a corn maze with my daughter's class field trip a couple weeks ago & Saturday we went to an annual pumpkin festival - smashing pumpkins, pumpkin catapult, cookie decorating, hay ride, make your own scarecrow, pumpkin…

Holy crap I do not like this new format. I have to go back & get caught up on everyone. This is going to take some getting used to. As far as eating goes it's not so much the quantity this week it's the quality, lots of drive thrus, parties & snacky food, gross. It's been a crazy busy week & my only exercise so far was a 4…

Beeps - love that dress, you look fantastic! Quick check-in on the star challenge - stopped logging around Thursday & totally blew it over the weekend so no star for me. However, I ran a 5K on Saturday morning in just under 28 minutes, yay! I am pretty sure that was a PR for me so that was good. Now I just have to crack…

Ashley, what a great pic, you look fantastic! Shanaber, I started logging again yesterday so I will jump back into the star challenge for Oct, goal remains the same Let's do this ladies!

Amy - beautiful pics, I especially like the purple dress - great color on you! Beeps - yes, traveling can really mess things up for you weight wise, hopefully you can recover in October Ashley - hope you had a great birthday kc - hope you enjoy Chalean extreme, I haven't done that one, but have seen commercials for it…

Wow, these recipes all sound delish, thanks for sharing. Beeps, yes please post some pics. Shanaber, I am playing a "Londoner" in Dracula. There is a street scene which basically consists of walking back & forth across the stage, stopping to buy flowers, etc. But then there is a pretty long party scene which is all couple…

Hello ladies, hope everyone had a nice weekend. I really enjoyed my time away with my sisters & girlfriends, however there was lots of junkfood, so I need to kind of detox myself from sugar. We did go for a 5 mile run on Saturday & then I had to cut the weekend a little short to go to a 4 hour rehearsal for Dracula. I had…

Wow, new thread! Thanks for rolling us over Beeps, enjoy your "feastival" I will be having one of my own this whole weekend. I am going to my annual "ladies' weekend" up at my parents' cottage on the lake. My sister is flying up from Tucson today to join us yay all the sisters together! Also there are three other friends…

Amy - those sound like some pretty awesome vacation plans. My husband & I had our kids young so we could travel when they are older, can't wait! Chloe - I have been in a cooking slump for quite awhile now, feeling very uninspired in the kitchen lately shanaber & ramalem- I think I miss the heat, things have gotten really…

Amy - I thought I watched a lot of tv too but 8 hrs, wow, I guess I am below avg as well. I know I should read more, but tv is more relaxing & I can multi task & do other things congrats fluffy on meeting one of your goals shanaber - don't panic, just keep moving forward & taking steps to meet your goals better - i also…

Ashley - very exciting about baby boy, also your pic is adorable kc - congrats on Platinum & that's awesome about the scale going down amy - glad you had fun in the Poconos & yes, pics please chelneal - good luck with this week's goals, you can do it Beeps - bummer about your back, take it easy So I am considering signing…

Happy Monday ladies, I had my Mudderella last Saturday & it was really fun. I have to say it was a lot easier than I expected, almost too easy to be honest, but it was a blast anyway. The race was moved three times & they finally ended up in Westbrook which is right next to Portland, ME which was great because I ended up…

Congrats to both Amy & Beeps on your losses, yay! shanaber - enjoy the run & training better - good luck with the home adition chloe - that shrimp dish sounds delightful That's all I can see for now. I did not get to do my mountain run last night due to threats of thunderstorms. :( We plan to try again on Friday night. I…

Beeps - so sorry to hear about the layoff, it's always yucky no matter the reasons, enjoy some time off & best wishes finding a new job that will be just the right fit for you ramalem - that's a good idea incorporating some strength into your walk shanaber - glad you got some strength training in, good luck with all the…

shanaber - glad the beach run went well & from what I've heard about running shoes it is super important to get the right kind so hopefully that will help. My personal fave is New Balance. I like having extra cushion & the price is right for me. :) missmay - welcome & best wishes with your goals, getting a good amt of…

Holy crap I just scrolled through about three pages of posts. I thought I had only been away from the board for a week, but it may have been longer. I am absolutely swamped at work. We are implementing a new accounting software so I am doing trainings & getting things set up during our busiest time of the year…

Hi everyone, I am swamped at work again so not much time to check in, will go back through posts when I have time. No star for me because I could not keep up with the logging. I had my first fall yesterday when I was out trail running by myself which I will never do again. I realized just how dangerous it was when I fell…

ramalem - don't let the drs scare you, beeps is right they are usually wrong about size & big babies are healthy babies. My first was a big one & she was so easy to change & take care of & she was really healthy. My second was small due to a 2-vessel cord so she looked like a preemie & she ended up with bronchitis at only…

Sorry for the late check-in, was swamped at work yesterday. It was a Silver star for me. All this running is making me hungry! I will check back in later & get caught up on everyone's posts when I have time.

Checking in real quick to report on the race, the storm held off, but the heat was intense & I felt awful! It took me forever - 45 minutes which was two minutes longer than last week. I did a quick run last night since I had to pick up my daughter at summer camp & got home right before it got dark. Tomorrow I will do a…

Wow, I am seeing a lot of positive posts this week, you ladies are all doing some awesome things. Beeps, glad your bike ride was good, I don't think I've been on one since I was a kid. I wonder how I would do now & if it would all come back to me. :) It is in the nineties today and there are threats of thunderstorms and I…

Beeps - nice dress, too bad it was too big, but at least you got to show off your totally awesome arms! Amy - bummer about the disappointing splurge, hate it when that happens, such a waste! kc - yay on workout out! glad you feel good chloe - sorry things aren't going well, hope your motivation comes back soon shanaber -…

Amy - congrats on being down a pound, way to go! Beeps - you will get that platinum star this week, as will I :) can't wait to see the pics Shanaber - hope you made it home ok kc - get in those workouts! shander - have a great time in Michigan, good luck staying on track, it's so hard when you're traveling Better - I also…