steffmd25 Member

AWESOME!!!

Such a good topic question, LOL! Food excuses: I'm not even thinking and start eating. Just one more. I'll work it off later. Exercise excuses: Too busy with my son.

I usually do 45-60 minutes if the time permits. Sometimes its hard to fit that in, so I will at least try to do a minimum of 30 minutes.

Thanks Ben :)

Thanks JoRocka... I love dead lifts and want to incorporate those again... I'll google some of the unfamiliar ones :)

My heart rate is very similar while running! I was training for a race in the Mississippi humid summer... whoa! I think I remember mine spiking above 190.

@Ashley 10

I'm also enjoying running, too! It does awesome things for my body, I'm so glad I started.

They'll fit soon enough. Just keep working hard and try them on again in 2 -3 weeks.

Thinner thighs = Running. It is awesome for them. But I do advise to change it up and do different types of cardio if you belong to a gym!

Have you tried increasing your workouts to one more during the week?? Or possibly exercising at a different time? Not sure what to do, very good question.

I have been training for a 5K since January. I run on a treadmill for 5K about 5 times a week. Well my 'real' 5K was on Saturday. I was very nervous about how well I would do because I hadn't been running outside. Well it was AMAZING, I ran it in 27 minutes which is a little less than the time I was doing it on the…

You could slightly give into your cravings, just try to stay into realistic portions. (Keep count of the calories while you're craving, even if you know you're going to go over)

Does your gym have an abductor/adductor machine. Not sure of the specific name, but you sit down either pushing your legs in or pushing them out. Great for thighs!

I often feel like this. I am trying my hardest to control it! It helps when I am anal about logging my calories.

Thanks everyone of the great suggestions. I think if I become better with my recording exactly what I eat, I'm holding myself more accountable.

@Drosen, No, always been a snacker. Sometimes good, and sometimes bad. But I have always been into exercise, even as a teen.

I usually take my lunch to work. I will sometimes bring leftovers. While I'm fixing my son/hubby and my plate for dinner, I go ahead and fix my lunch for the next day. Sometimes I also bring frozen meals like healthy choice or lean cuisine. I know the salt is high on these, but the calories are usually between 250-300. I…