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I am training for my first half on May 5.. kind of following a plan, kind of doing my own thing :)

1. Favorite ice cream flavor? Java chip 2. Favorite pop tart? Frosted Strawberry 3. Favorite chips? Salt and Vinegar 4. Favorite snack cracker? Sea Salt and Olive Oil (forget the brand) 5. Favorite chocolate candy? all... 6. Favorite chewy candy? Swedish fish 7. Favorite fruity candy? cherry slices 8. Favorite hard candy?…

Oreos..

I did this the other day and it was delicious!!

I work full time and have a 6 year old and 19 month old.. I workout three times during the week after they go to bed. I go right when they go to bed so I know they will be asleep. On the weekends, I go during the youngest's nap and daddy watches the older one. It isn't always ideal (sometimes super tired) but now that it…

Yes, I work in Compliance

36 years old and 5'0... SW: 143 CW: 119 GW: 115

Me! Me! Me.. you sound like me this morning. I am finally at a good weight and increased fitness and my body is failing. First, my IT band was giving me problems, then I found out i have a cystocele (falling bladder) which means no heavy weights), and now it looks like I have a pinched nerve that might be worse than I…

I am training for a half at the beginning of May and run about 20-25 miles a week. I could never sustain myself on 1200 and I am small. I have mine set at 1450 and then try to eat back my calories especially on long run days plus as everyone said drink lots of water. If you want to have a successful race, you really need…

I usually eat between 1400-1700... my diary should be open.

I work full time.. leave at 6:45 and get home at 5 and have a 6 year old and 18 month old. I try for 4-5 days a week. 2 Days during the week I go to the gym after putting them to bed. One day I work out at home with a video. On the weekends, I try to go for a run during the youngest's nap.

I subscribe to a meal planning website called the Fresh 20.. it is $5 a month and they have a gluten free menu option. Every week they send you a menu with recipes, grocery list, and nutrition facts for the meals for the week ahead.

I did a monkey theme for my son't first birthday in August. Pinterest and Etsy were my friends for ideas! They have really cute monkey cupcake ideas but I made the cupcake toppers with a picture of a monkey to put on them. I bought a couple blow up monkeys from oriental trading for decoration. I didn't really have a theme…

steamed shrimp, salmon, turkey pepperoni, egg, chickpea, black beans, cheeses-feta, cheddar, goat, blue cheese

Jillian Micheals' videos are on there.. i like the No More Trouble Zones.

Mother of 2 boys.. 6 and 1 1/2. I work full time and try to work out when they go to bed or the youngest naps on the weekend..

Routine.. figuring out what works best for exercise time and packing my lunch every night before going to bed.

I love Old Navy active compression pants. Their sports bras are not bad either.. I have not used their shirts yet-most of the ones I have are New Balance.

I am also 5'0! I have an open diary and log in everyday.. I have lost 24 so far and have about 5 more to go.. woo hoo!!

It does and someone has already entered the numbers into MFP

I just tell myself that I would get home later and it would only lengthen my commute.. that and chew gum..

I think mine has actually gotten more crowded!

I have 2 kids.. 6 yo and 18 months. It isn't easy and my days can be long. I usually go to bed at 10:30 and get up at 5:30. I find it easiest to work out after the kids go to bed so 8 or 8:30. I only plan on 3 days during the week and go to the gym two of those days and work out at home the other days. On the weekends…

I just started using the Fresh 20.. it is a website, not an app and it isn't free. It is $5 a month but I got a Groupon for the year. I am on my fourth week and so far so good. It gives you 5 recipes, grocery list, and nutrition facts (most are already entered in the MFP database). Most of the ingredients are fresh and…

I am not aware of a home DVD like body pump since it uses step, weight bars, etc but I have Jillian Michaels No More Trouble Zones which is an all over body toning and is great.

I upped mine. I am also 5'. Started at 143 and am now down to 120. I upped to 1610 for awhile and lost with that but then it slowed and my workout intensity dropped so I am now at 1440. I eat back some of my calories. I almost always eat them all back with extra on the weekends and try to stay below on the week. I almost…

In the winter I use pockets in my running gear. In the summer, I have a Spi Belt.

I need coffee but I also need the creamer to go in it.. The fancier the better :)

Salmon with roasted red pepper sauce and parmesan cannellini beans.

Great post! I completely agree. I hear so many petites say that they have to stay at 1200 calories and then exercise and end up netting 900 or so calories. I can't imagine-I would starve. I really never started on the 1200.. I was so hungry. I started at 1300 and am now at 1600. Somedays I may eat 2000. I think it is the…