2012Brenda

I'm in again for this month!!! I challenged myself to 80 last month as a first timer and I made it!!!! This month I am going to stay with 80 miles but I want to push myself to have at least 20 of the miles be on something besides the bike. Thanks for setting up and keeping track of our total miles!!! 1 mile swimming 12/1 =…

thurs 1 mile elliptical 6 miles on bike I crossed my finish line!!!!! When is the Dec challenge going to be posted? I love this. Thank you to those who pull it together and monitor it!!

Tues 11/20 4 miles wed 11/28 12 miles on bike !!!! My total shows 77 of my 80 miles completed!! GO ME for a 1st timer to MYA challenge with about 100 pounds left to melt off. Guess I will have to bump it up next month. Happy Trails everyone!!

Monday 11/19 bike 6.5 miles on “random” setting, whew-that was rough!! elliptical .5 mile treadmill 1 mile 53 + 8 = 61 total miles for Nov. No miles for today - Tuesday -

I had to make huge changes to what I was eating, so I have been there. Agree with other poster; protein will help you stay fuller longer and there are many proteins that are low in calorie which will help you keep your numbers low. Protein with every meal. egg beaters, turkey dogs, chicken, low fat - low sodium lunch meat,…

8 miles on bike today and 1/2 mile in the pool. I think this makes me at least half way to goal. I will update my ticker later. Happy trails y'all.

Had a huge NSV yesterday----First time ever to hit 10 miles on a bike (or treadmill, elliptical, roller skates, LOL) !!!! Wed 11/14/12 ½ treadmill ½ swimming 24 + 1 = 25 for Nov Thursday 11/15/12 10 miles on bike!!!!! (10.4 in 45 min) 25 + 10 = 35 total miles for Nov.

completed another mile yesterday (wed 11/14) 1/2 mile on treadmill 1/2 mile swimming treadmill walking and swimming don't add up so fast, I need to get back on the bike and burn some rubber.... happy trails everyone

1 mile elliptical 4 miles on bike 5 miles total for today

off line for a long weekend, adding 2 miles from last week: Thursday 11/8/12 2 miles at gym 17 + 2 = 19 total for Nov. Gym is in my future for tonight also. I will update this thread and my ticker after.

I can't remember what I have listed so far. Her are my totals: Thursday 11/1/12 1 mile 16 min on elliptical 2 miles 20 min on bike = 3 miles total Friday 11/2/12 0.5 miles 5 min. on elliptical 5.5 miles 30 min on bike 30 min training session = 3 miles + 6 miles = 9 miles total for Nov. Monday 11/5/12 1 mile at lunch on…

miles for Friday 11/2 6 miles .5 elliptical and 5.5 on bike none for Saturday-shopping and having fun with friend but nothing tracked Sunday--the day has just begun---lets see what happens.

Finished 3 miles today toward my 80 for the month. Maybe more tomorrow. Tired and sore. Pushing myself for 2 weeks now and all I could push out was 3 miles but that is 3 more than those who sat on the couch tonight. Happy trails everyone................

1st timer...pushing myself for 80 miles on elliptical and bike. I hope my ticker works. If it doesn't, will some one tell me what to do different?

I have butterflies, should I or shouldn't I? Since I don't have to "try-out" for the team.....I'M IN!!!!!! Excited for the accountability through the end of the year!!

Try to get a little extra sleep this week. Being tired can also increase the munchies. :huh: Increase your iron intake this week if you can. It may help also. It is what it is. Weigh yourself with the knowledge of what the week is and knowing next week will be better!! I'm with one of the other posters, I don't show it…

"I am just a parrot. I have found it all through time spent lurking forums." Thanks for sharing so we don't have to lurk.......LOL Good tips and sites I wouldn't have thought of looking for!!

Thanks for sharing!! I love to hear what works for others and you have proved this worked for you. On to the next project to push your limits and continue with progress. Hope to see another 30-day progress with pics. Keep the focus.

Guess what? I need you too!! I need the feeling someone IS WATCHING me and willing to comment on the good, bad, and the ugly. 5'2" start 238, current 221 first goal is to get below 200 yes, my best weight for my height is less than 140 I try to get on MFP everyday but struggle with it on the weekends. I am supposed to do…

Wow!! You have accomplished so much but think of how you will feel when you really meet your goal. Keep the focus. You have already proved you have the tools and know how to do it. :happy: These weights are so ME, minus the weight loss. I started at 238, yes I'm sure LOL, and so far I am down 17 pounds and struggling to…

CONGRATS KARABUTZAN!!!! You have admirable stick-to-it-tiveness!!! Now, go get your next goal dress and enjoy the heck out of the one you can wear --50 pounds early!! :flowerforyou: I think the next dress should have matching shoes. You have accomplished a lot!!!!!!! :bigsmile:

In one month --5.5" in waist, hips only 2". Just starting out (3 mo) and I have a lot to lose (75-100 lbs). I am short and hold a lot of weight in my mid area. I had to laugh the first time I went to the bathroom and pulled my pants straight down w/o unzipping!!! You can do it too!! Keep the focus, watch your food totals…

Traveling and short on time? Go prepared. I had one today. I bought an individual one at Wal-mart but guessing you could get it at most random grocery stores, drug-stores, ect. Also good for the chocolate and PB cravings. Supreme Protein bar 30g 9/25/12 - Chocolate Peanut Butter Wafer Crunch Servings: 84 g 1 g Calories 400…

What an awesome feeling!! Good for you and thanks for sharing. I hope it gives you that mental boost when the scales are not moving or moving slow, you know changes are happening. Have a great week! :flowerforyou:

thanks for all the responses--seems we all differ a little but what ever works for each of us I can not drink more than 2 cups of coffee a day without it killing my stomach. So I'm not worried about drinking caffein in excess. My iced tea is decaf and on that rare occassion I drink a soda it is decaf. I do count my ff…

I have the regular bullet and I just got it out of the closet yesterday to start having frozen berry and protein shakes when I have too many calories left to eat and I don't feel like eating. My husband and I both use it. and we really like it. So, if the Nutri Bullet is a step-up or improved, I would recommend it.

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OMG, both of these fit me!! :wink: Overweight all my life. I don't know what skinny/healthy is or feels like but I want to experience it!! I am 44 yr old, 5'2' 224 lbs now but 248 was my heighest. :brokenheart: I joined a gym in May but have had injuries, self doubt, and plain laziness jump in my way. I have had a walking…

Erlanger on board. Just today was released from my walking boot. Still on restrictions from anything weight bearing but hope to walk this fall before it gets to cold. Let me know.............

This is perfect. Have ground turkey already thawed and wondering what to do with it. Thanks for sharing. :flowerforyou: