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Hi, everyone !! I introduced myself recently and have been working on form and technique more than increasing weights. Overall, I am surprised by what I CAN do !! Squats - 65 OHP - 30 (yuck but way more than I thought I could do) Bench - 55 Rows - 55 DL- interesting topic. I am so afraid of these, that I am going to mess…

Great thread and GREAT ideas !!! Keep 'em coming please......currently have access to an on-site gym at work, but this could be changing quickly, so want to ensure my workouts don't suffer..

I use mapmyrun.com to estimate calories burned on a bike ride. You actually put in your route (mapmyrun has an elevation built in). It also has my stats: age, height, weight. Once I complete a workout, I put my time in and it gives me the number of calories. Of course this is ballpark without an HRM, but I also don't have…

Newbie question....apologies but I have not been able to find it in any of the message boards, what app?????

Thanks Everyone !! I am going to read through all the docments provided in the summary and watch the videos. I hope to start in the next week or two. I am really excited by this and so thankful to have found a support group that I can go to with questions. Thanks again

I hadn't had my measurements done for 3 years (I belong to a gym that will do them). In that 3 years I stopped going to the gym, didn't do my cardio, etc,etc.....So to say I was nervous, was an understatement. Anyway, I was pleasantly surprised to see that I lost 2" in my waist 3" in my abdomen 1" in my hips The rest…

I don't post often, but I can actually share that I am proud of myself today for two reasons. The first is on Saturday my family and I were going on a road trip. My husband said we will stop at Burger King on the way for lunch. Instead I packed my lunch !!! Second, today is a co-worker's birthday and the people in my…

I am also interested in this topic !!! Also, what size weights you are using?

While I would normally agree with your assessment, the rest of my measurements decreased or remained the same, so I am only getting "fatter" in one area?

My physical therapist actually recommended Asics to me due to some arthritis in my knee. I have worn them ever since and love them !!

Sorry, no pics of this, but Ocean Spray makes the cherry infused dried cranberries. They also make a pomegranate infused, they are also amazing. They both have more sugar than the regular dried cranberries. When I eat this for breakfast, it only ends up being 250 calories, which is great for me, because I like to save my…

I never really liked oatmeal, used to force it down actually. I recently discovered the steel cut oats and now love my oatmeal. I am definitely in the minority on this topic, I am currently using 1/4 cup with 1/4 cup cherry infused cranberries. It is amazingly delicious. I am full right now (just ate them about 1/2 hour…

My 10 year old son. He wanted to run a 5k and there is no way I will let him run by himself in a race. I found a race that is kid friendly so we signed up. The best part is training with him, its something we do together. I personally hate running, but I have never completed a 5k, its great to see my son wanting to be…

I have 3 kids to get ready and out the door in the morning as well as a husband and myself. I am a huge fan of protein bars during the week. I take one day (low in sugar, high in protein) to work with me. Its quick and can go on the run with me with low calories.

Wow these sound great !!

I am 5'2" and my goal weight is 125. Once I get there, I will re-evaulate how I look and feel. This is a great board, thanks for introducing this topic !

Wow, I haven't really posted on these boards, but let me just say this board called to me !! I went through the summer drinking all cold beer I could lay my hands on, thinking there would be time when summer was over to get back on track. OK, summer is gone and my thoughts are consumed by all the wonderful fall brews that…