AmyByExample Member

Go Krys! I have finally found a program that is working for me, so I am more committed than ever. Happy to support you along the way as you have done for me many a time over that past few years. Hugs, Amy :0)

I use a "Pea Protein" shake. There are a few different brands. Whey based don't agree with my stomach, and I'm not loving what I read about soy products these days. My 1st choice is a "real" meal - but sometimes a shake makes a good quick grab. I like to mix a vanilla one with peanut or almond butter, a small banana & some…

November 1st Did I stay within my calorie goals? YES Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes November 2nd Did I stay within my calorie goals? YES Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes

My sister got me hooked on the Arbonne protein powder - dairy & I don't mix well, so whey based protein doesn't work well for me. I like that it is Vegan, no artificial colors, sweeteners, etc. I know part of the protein source is Pea, not sure about the other... Tastes great for me mixed with water (I then shake w/ice…

Hi everyone! I missed weigh in last week - don't know how I dropped the ball on that one! Last week I was down 3, this week down 0.4. I'm hoping today's weigh in wasn't as much due to fluid retention from the crazy heat/humidity wave that has hit our area. I took 4 showers yesterday!! (we don't have AC, so things have been…

Thanks for running this again!!

Has anyone had their ticker stop counting? Mine is stuck @ 11#'s, but I'm down 15.6. I tried to change the style of my ticker, but it won't change to the new style either. I did send tech support a message. The only thing I can think is that maybe I have MFP open in Safari on the iPad, and having it open in 2 places is…

I am loving all the stats! Thanks for putting the time in to share them with us :)

THis challenge is working great for me because it has gotten me back to tracking :). Sent a message to my person on the list. Have a great day all! Hugs, Amy :)

Ok - made my diary public :) This is a good challenge, b/c in the past when I have been successful on this site, I tracked EVERYTHING - food, exercise, you name it. Haven't tracked in a long time (I've lost the last 2 weeks, so I'm doing something right - but this will probably get me even better results :))

Love challenges b/c they keep me focused! Started out our first full week camping for 2 nights. Lots of walking, canoeing, kayaking, splashing around the water park with the kiddos. It cracked me up, most of the people rent golf carts & zoom around the campground on them - all I could think was what a waste of calories to…

Hi all! I just updated my 5/31 weight. I had entered it on Friday, but did so from my phone & I guess I didn't give it enough time to "save" b/c it was gone. Anyway, I lost 1.1 from when I joined the challenge to our first weigh in. Down 2 so far this week - hope I can keep the momentum going & get an even higher number by…

Hello all! So very excited for this group! I was very successful with MFP last summer & got down to 178 & was working out daily, jogging up to 10 minute intervals (courtesy of C25K app) & feeling pretty amazing. Then fall came (meaning I switch back to working 5 days a week versus the 3 days a week I work in the summer.…

Last Tuesday did Level 2, did my couch to 5K on Wednesday - then got busy & didn't make the time the rest of the week! Will have to do better this week. Hugs to all, Amy

I have finally done level 2!!! Got it done on Sunday & had a massive right thigh cramp during. I must have bent weird or something. I took Monday off, and was able to get it done Tuesday without any cramping. All the plank stuff is a bit brutal (I don't have the world's toughest core). Even following Anita is a bit tricky…

Going to give Level 2 a go today! It's funny - I've had this DVD for YEARS & it's always my "go to" workout - but I may have done Level 2 one time ages ago..... my kids may be more excited than me that I am finally branching out to Level 2! We'll have to see how it goes. :)

So happy for you! What an incredible feeling!

Both Mini-Challenges completed (better late than never!)

I actually left my warm cozy bed & got this done before work this morning. Good thing, because it's turned out to be a crazy busy day! Let's keep it going! Hugs, Amy ;)

I did day 2 today. Have a feeling tomorrow may be a bit tough. The one that always gets me is going from jumping rope to jumping jacks. My calves are en fuego!

Added myself. A little nervous about what the tape measure will show!

Hi Everyone! I'm Amy. I'm 38, Married mother of 3 (6, 8, 10). I have a very intense job & I try to squeeze it in between the kids getting on the bus & off - so I'm always in a bit of a rush. I use all my vacation time over the summer, so I can be home more with the kiddos. We have a very active summer, and I was great at…

SW: 211.8 CW: 183.4 GW: 178 Weigh in Dates: 10/1: 183.4 10/8: 182.1 10/15 10/22 10/31 Total weight lost: 1.3

SW: 211.8 CW: 183.4 GW: 178 Weigh in Dates: 10/1: 183.4 10/8 10/15 10/22 10/31 Total weight lost: 0

SW: 211.8 (Starting weight) CW: 184? (will confirm & update in the AM)(Current weight) GW: 178(Goal weight for the month) Weigh in Dates: 10/1 10/8 10/15 10/22 10/31 Total weight lost: Scary Moment: My nicest business suits are now too loose. I wore one anyway last month, but when I reached the top of the stairs my heel…

Great work! You look amazing! So very happy for your success!!!

Thank you for the inspiration! Any tips to share? What do you do for calorie intake / exercise? So very happy for your success!!!

Fantastic job!!!

I think I have a Polar F6? I've had it for 3 years (I think) - I wear the watch 24/7 & the chest strap when exercising. I don't think the gel is necessary at all - I've never used it. Needless to say, I love it!

I'm aiming for 145 (ish) - I haven't been in that range in so long that I plan to re-evaluate when I get closer. I am currently 185 (ish) and started around 210...