courtneyweiss

I just switched from Nike Air Pegasus to Asics (forget the model). Loved the Nikes. Not sure about the Asics yet...

Originally from Regina but living in Airdrie, AB!! Welcome! :happy:

Thanks for the advice everyone! I am totally lacing up for a short, slower run followed by some serious stretching! MFP peeps are the best!

I don't know if you're into listening to podcasts or anything, but Jillian Michaels had one about plateaus a couple of weeks ago. It was REALLY good. It's free on iTunes!!

I AM IN!!!! I have about 40 to lose and I have set the goal date as my birthday (November 2). I call it "130 by 30". I posted a topic a while ago - "Hot by 30" - and there are a lot of us that are like-minded. Hopefully some of those folks will join this challenge, too! Will add you.

How's it going, folks? I'm still plodding along!

Amazing work! You can totally tell. :drinker:

I am certainly no speed demon and I JUST ran a 10k in 1:09 (my first since I had my son 5.5 months ago). So, I would say for your first race a time of 1:30 - 2:00 would be a-ok! And frankly, don't worry about how long after "everyone" else you come in. You're doing this for you, right? Do what you can and be proud of your…

Sounds like this trainer doesn't listen. Plain and simple. He's not going to have much success in his business if he doesn't listen to his clients and set realistic, attainable goals. Sounds like you just have to be honest with him. And if he's too hardcore about it, dump him. It may be a tough break-up, but in the end you…

Welcome! I'm currently losing baby weight also! Only 3 more pounds to go. It's taken me 5.5 months though. Yuck. You can do it! Will add you. :wink:

Slow and steady wins the race, right? You are doing fantastic, keep it up! LOL, I was surprised this morning when I went to MFP before Facebook! It's just as addicting but maybe a little better for us, right?

Just checking in with everyone! How is it going? I've been on track all week and have been feeling pretty darn good! Can anyone suggest what to do when you go out to a restaurant and can't find nutrition information anywhere (not on the website, etc)? I ate out for lunch yesterday and did the best I could at logging the…

I am desperately hoping mine shrink! I'm normally a B, but I'm currently breastfeeding and sitting at a DD. Ugh...I feel for you! I have to wear 2 sports bras when I go running and they just always seem to be getting in the way. Hubby likes them, but I'm dying to get rid of them.

How is everyone doing? My journey is going okay, but was derailed slightly by a vacation where my son would not settle in. It only took a week and a half after we got home to get him back to sorts. Ugh. We're finally back to naps (he's 5 months old) and actually going down for sleep at a decent time at night! I find I get…

Wow, what a response! Awesome! So many of us out there who want to be fit and we enter into the age where people will finally start to take us seriously! Well, if we want to be taken seriously that is. Awesome! Keep it up everyone! Let's help each other get past our struggles.

Hey all! Check in day! I've been out with the flu for a couple of days, so I'm sure the 160 lbs that I am currently at will change over the course of the next week. I've been living on tea and soup...bleh...but, it still felt good when I stepped on the scale this morning and saw 160! This means that I'll be in the 150s…

Hi all! Sorry I've been out for a few days...life gets crazy sometimes. I'm scared to weigh myself now as I gave in to some of the temptations at Halloween and it's close to my TOM. That's a recipe for a good 5 lbs right there. We made healthy curry chicken skewers for dinner on Halloween, but then the treats came out.…

Um, yeah, exactly. I was BAWLING. Absolutely BAWLING. But wow, what an inspiration. Abby is an amazing woman and has a special strength. It is amazing that she's done something so wonderful after coming off the show.

I think it's completely different for everyone. I was also set at 1200, but just recently upped my calories to between 13 and 1400 per day, and I've been losing faster (it seems counterintuitive, but it's true). The numbers can say anything they like, but you may need to take some time and play around to find your sweet…

Honestly (i promise I'm not kidding), I have read that chocolate milk is the PERFECT post-workout food. It has simple surgars to replace what you have depleted quickly and proteins to help rebuild the muscles you've just broken down. That being said, I'm certainly no expert and would take what I say with a grain of salt. I…

I believe we are open to any and all new members! Welcome Rainman! So, all, I upped my daily calorie intake a bit (a little bit risky, I know) and I hit my sweet spot. I increased from 1200 to between 13 and 1400 every day (plus any exercise calories) and I've lost 2 lbs since my weigh-in on Friday. I just hope it doesn't…

WWWWWOOOOOOHHHHHOOOOOOO! Great job. It's great to hear success stories! Know that it makes you an inspiration. :flowerforyou:

Yuppers to the 5 and 10 K! Did a 5 K last year and a 10 earlier this year. I love it. I have a running buddy that does all these with me - and we tend to have a very competitive (but good-natured) spirit! How was everyone's weekend? Mine was fantastic...although not long enough. :grumble:

Cheers to you, Alf! :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: . Half marathon? In my dreams. Congrats! And congrats on the 1 lb! We are getting there!

Is it wrong that this post makes me want to RUN to the nearest Timmy's? Honstly, I just think "will this help me?" And every now and then I'll "pinch an inch" around my middle. It generally makes me disgusted with myself so I don't give in.

Sometimes gum does the trick for me as well. I'll also try some Crystal Light in water (double whammy as I'm getting more water...yeah!). Cottage cheese with vanilla and a little sweetener works for me as well (especially when I need something with a little substance). Although, sometimes (to be totally honest) you just…

Last summer at my husband's cousin's wedding. When was the last time you went skating?

Ali, I think you hit it right on. I've done many things in the past for "cheat" days, but I find that it leads to crazy cravings - give me a day (or meal) to eat chocolate and I'm a gonner for a week. I'm weak like that. :wink: This time, I've been finding that by not planning my cheat days, I can just do things when the…

Hi All! Time to check in...I'm at 164 this morning. This is down 1 lb since last week! Woohoo (doing a happy dance). I'm pretty happy with this considering I haven't been extra vigilant this week. Have another run planned for tonight, and I'm definitely falling in love with my Wii Fit Plus - more for the strength training…

Awesome, Constance - good for you! Keep it up with the Halloween candy - you are stronger than you think! And, I love working out in the snow (as long as there's no ice). My hubby and I are planning a showshoeing trip one weekend this November - I'm very excited to take up some new winter sports. Happy Birthday to…