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I have set the rule of no dating until my kids are 16. I will allow for group activities (school dances, parties, etc.) at 14, but I have to know where they are going and who they wil be with. I think by allowing for group activities it hasn't really affected my kids socially to wait until 16 for real dating. In addition,…

I'm jumping back on that wagon today myself. I had a really bad infection for a few weeks, and while it made it more difficult to want to exercise, it really didn't stop me...that was all in my head. It was just way too easy to justify no exercise and not logging my food because, "I was sick". Well, now I am sick for an…

Basically, by making this post, you have started your group! You get to set up the rules and let others join in as they want and everyone just continues posting to the same thread. You can choose a day to start and pick weekly or every-other-week weigh in days. Usually people start a list like: Starting Sept 26: 213 lbs…

Thank you! Also...then vs. than anyone? It's a blessing and a curse...but it's nice to know I am not alone. :happy:

I'm so impressed with your explanation and your forthrightness. I wasn't aware there were issues going on, I just haven't come across this, which leads me to think that the "problems" you are talking about are probably a small minority of the users on this site. By and large, I have seen the best support network ever.…

For me it depends on the day. I try to eat some of them back, but I usually don't eat them all...adding 400-800 more calories is a little much for me. At the suggestion of my dietitian I raised my net goal to 1600 cals and I try to eat at least that much without figuring in the exercise cals...so I am often under 1600 net,…

I did the 30 Day Shred last spring and didn't think I was seeing much, until I compared the pictures from before to after. You can see them here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Charice I am now on round 2 of the shred. I am on Level 1 Day 5 and it is kicking my butt all over again! I love it!! The funny thing is that I…

30 Day Shred is a workout DVD from Jillian Michaels. It has 3 levels...the idea is to do one level for 10 days then move up...but you can do it however you want. I like it because it is intense but short 18 minutes of "workout", 8 minutes of warm-up/cool down for a total of 26 minutes start to finish.

Before I got my HRM I logged it as Circuit training for 26 minutes. When I got my HRM and could see what I was burning, I was glad to see that it was within 20 cals of the "Circuit training" estimate.

Day 7 completed (last night)! Day 8 Done! 8 squats 8 lunges 8 burpees 8 sit-ups 8 push-ups They are starting to get harder to get through! This is going to be tough by day 60!!

I had the exact same issue when I started out. I just wasn't hungry, I had eaten good things and I just didn't want more. I too was afraid that if I ate high calorie food it would defeat the purpose. For me, it was a short term problem. I did start eating a few things that added calories, but in a healthy way. I started…

Apparently I didn't post yesterday, but I did the Day 5! 9/11/11: Day 6 6 Squats 6 lunges 6 burpees 6 push-ups 6 sit-ups Done! "Let's Roll!"

Day 3 completed last night: 3 squats 3 lunges 3 sit-ups 3 push-ups 3 Beginner Burpees I do believe the burpees are going to be tough come day 60! Bring on day 4!

2 squats 2 sit-ups 2 push-ups 2 lunges 2 beginner burpees Done! Take that you migraine!

This is worth a try! I'm in: Day One Done! 1 each Squat Sit up Push-up lunges burpee (beginner)

It's OK just do what you can. The nice thing about C25K is that it really is your schedule. If you need to repeat days/weeks, you can do that. The important thing is to keep it up and you WILL see improvement. I did W1D2 last night. I am really pleased because I did all the run segments at 5.0 on the treadmill...one of my…

I am starting (again) tonight. I have done it before, but haven't done it for a while and would like to build up my endurance. I have been lifting weights and other things, but not running. Anyway, since it has been a while since I ran regularly I decided to start Wk 1 Day 1. I would be happy to have a cohort.

That's awesome! And just what I needed this morning. Thanks!! Nice picture BTW!

start weight: 199.6 7/6 - 199.8 grrr! 7/13 - 197.3 :-) 7/20 - 197.4 7/27 - 197 8/3 - 198.2 bleh :-( 8/10 - 8/17 - 8/24 - 8/31 - 9/7 - goal weight: 189 I am soooooo sick of this plateau! I am working hard and i am seeing some changes in body composition, but I would like to see the scale move too! This has been going on for…

"Bump" means that you want to be able to find the thread later so by posting "bump" it puts it in your "My Topics" list where you can access easily later. Thanks for the question, now I don't have to "bump" it!

I didn't have a chance to sit down and post this...but I did weigh in on Wed. I also did a couple of hikes this week, which was fabulous! I should be around a little more now, traveling for work should slow up a bit. Here is last week...not great, but I will definitely take it!! start weight: 199.6 7/6 - 199.8 grrr! 7/13 -…

I did both a couple of months ago and I definitely saw results! I didn't do 30DS every day, I did it about 5 or 6 times a week. I was running only 3 or 4 times per week and I did go back to week 3 trying to increase speed. I really loved how quickly I made progress on my fitness. I think I lost a total of 10 inches (4 on…

I have the Polar FT7 and I love it. I think it is really easy to operate and it does everything I need it to do. I got a really good deal on it ($82) so I bought the FT7...but I also looked at the FT4 and I think it would have been a good HRM as well. Good luck!

My son said I should explain that Rocky Mountain Oysters are steer testicles. Mmmmmm

Rocky Mountain Oysters...a little chewy!

I'm a little late getting on...I was traveling for work (again!) and didn't have a scale. I am posting today's weight, but it probably is the same as last Wed...because it is basically the same as the Wed before! I have been stuck forever! I talked to a dietitian this week and she suggested I bump up my daily calories to…

start weight: 199.6 7/6 - 199.8 grrr! 7/13 - 197.3 :-) 7/20 - 7/27 - 8/3 - 8/10 - 8/17 - 8/24 - 8/31 - 9/7 - goal weight: 189 Going in the right direction...finally!

^ That was my first thought as well. I had that problem when I first started, then I went and got shoes fitted at a running store and they put me in 1/2 size larger and told me to not lace quite as tight as I was (make sure it isn't too loose either or you can get blisters). I also started wearing orthotics in my shoes…

Excellent suggestion!

I actually went to a conference two weeks ago where Stephen Covey was a keynote speaker and he talked about personal mission statements. There is a website that helps you identify things to include: http://www.franklincovey.com/msb/ So this challenge was freakishly well timed!! Anyway, here is my work in progress: My…