MelodyAnn323 Member

Yogurt Parmesan Chicken & Steamed Brussels Sprouts!

Ha ha! That about sums it up for me too!

Amazing! Congratulations on your weight loss! You were beautiful before and now you're beautiful AND healthy. Win!

Here's a link you can use to track loved ones that were participating in the race: http://raceday.baa.org/individual.html

It's times like these I am thankful that God know's the prayers of my heart when I don't have words to express them. Keeping all those impacted by this horrific event lifted up.

Estee Lauder Beautiful (my favorite). My mom has worn this since I can remember Ralph Lauren Romance. What I wear on days I want something a little lighter and flirtier J'Adore. The name says it all. This perfume reminds me of my trip to Southern Spain. I need a new bottle!

This is so sweet and funny! Love it!!

I dooo, I dooo!!! My sister is getting married November 3rd, so it's crunch time!

I say go for it! Never settle. Life is too short! I have a similar goal eventually, but in order to stay focused I keep my eyes on my smaller goals and count them down one by one. I have a long way to go and you are closer than I am, so I KNOW you can do it! I am cheering you on! Finishing my last workout B of stage 1…

Most exciting victory since I started? On my last workout A (AMRAPs are next!) I successfully completed SIX regular pushups!! I completely surprised myself and I can't stop being excited about it! Progress, baby!!

Okay, thanks ladies. Good to know I'm not alone! I definately am sore today from Mondays work but going to give it my all today. Workout B5, watch out!

So yesterday was workout A5, moving from two sets of everything to three and WHOA! That was intense. Usually I don't have a problem finishing my prone jackknife reps but I almost didn't make it through that last set! Did anyone else experience a huge increase in effort moving from A4 and B4 to A5 and B5? I am guessing this…

Bump! Great use for rotisserie chicken, thanks!

Pre- sweet potato or plain fat free greek yogurt with sliced banana, almonds, and 1 tsp pure maple syrup. Post- chocolate protein shake with frozen fruit and a tbsp almond or cashew butter. Yum!

Beer White Chocolate Pretzels Weight Watchers Ice Cream Bars Pizza Cheez-Its. Oh my yum.

I love all these responses! Things I'll never do: cut out whole food groups, allow myself to be hungry, or eliminate things that feel like treats from my diet.

I have only felt like I was an "almost normal" weight once in my life, just before I left for college. Even then I was pretty insecure. I find myself constantly having to battle self doubt. The crazy thing is, I find I battle it most when I am having the most success. This morning I was finally down half a pound after…

Ahhh! This has got to be one of my favorite threads on here. Thanks for the huge dose of inspiration this morning. I needed it and found it so refreshing to my walk AND my weightloss fight.

This is the greatest thing I've read today. Love it! Thanks for posting.

Most granola bars have added sugars and are probably a worse option than bread in my opinion. But! They are so convenient and can be satisfying, so maybe try a protein bar instead for that sweet taste, portability, and a huge hit of protein to keep you full. My favorites are Think Thin and Detour Lower Sugar. Some protein…

Great and informative answer, jackson!

Think Thin protein bars! White chocolate, dark chocolate and brownie crunch- so satisfying and tasty!

this.

Couch to 5k Week 2 day 2! Can't wait for Week 3!

Laugh if you will, but I maintain listening to Kesha makes you run faster. And laugh. Black Eyed Peas is my favorite for keeping a good pace and staying positive and motivated.

I just started a week and a half ago, although I had done some lifting a couple of years ago. Here's where I was Monday: Squats and Deadlifts: 95 Bench: Haven't started.

Great questions Daisy- I am also a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to stuff like this and you certainly asked some of the questions I was wondering as well. Sue and Holly- amazingly wonderful answers! Thanks for really taking the time to be thorough and a great resources for us newer lifters!

Bell's Two Hearted Ale Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and a good Pumpkin ale when it's in season. Foothills brewery Cottonwood Pumpkin Ale is pretty awesome.

I like Jay Robb's Chocolate whey powder. Not the cheapest, but a lot of protein bang for your buck, and one of the better tasting options out there in my opinion.

I finished week 1 today with my 2nd workout A! Squatted 75 and struggled less with the step ups this time, which was encouraging. Looking forward to B2 on Monday! Thanks for being such an inspiration, ladies!