julialou1979 Member

thanks folks - these are great suggestions!

i am about to download gangam style... and i believe in a thing called love is an awesome addition. your list will help with that 545 run tomorrow...

Oh good start thank you. I'm also thinking Pink 'raise your glass'

we should be friends

And here's a 5x5 group on Mfp:http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/5542-stronglifts-5x5

Oh, I just love lifters. I spend a lot of time on fitocracy, where there are zillions of lifters, esp 5x5. We even have groups for lady lifters. Is fun!

Here's a link that talks about what to prioritise for organics, and what to not.http://www.thedailygreen.com/healthy-eating/eat-safe/Save-on-Sustainable-Gallery-44032808#slide-1 Also, frozen veggies can be super healthy while also cheaper and more convenient. The tend to be healthier than veggies shipped in 'fresh' from…

I'm also a pretty strong believer that you can eat healthy for cheap when strategic. Try to not buy for convenience. Buy a bunch of celery, not the individual sticks. Whole carrots, not baby. Complete broccoli, not just the tops. Prepped properly you get snack food that is healthy, low in cals, and cheaper than chips!…

Most if what I've read says to lift heavy to raise HR, and the do 10-20 mins HIIT for specific CV benefits. I know a lot of folks who follow this to pretty awesome results.

Offer to shop for her. But still buy what she needs. Better yet, also offer to cook!

I'd been following NROLW for six months before switching this past month to train for a half marathon. I miss the squat rack! I still lift heavy at least once a week, but won't be serious about it again until after May. No pics for you, but with NO attention to my diet, I still saw results. Oh, and my years of f'd up back…

Yup, relax hands and wrists to help with tense shoulders. And OMG foam rolling your IT and hip flexors after each run is awesome!

Yeah, I think with your workouts, the challenge will just be in the hydration!

Although it's also really important to keep trying new things - so this could be great for a month!

Yoga in general will help with flexibility and core strength, but it won't make you leaner other than helping burn calories etc. It doesn't actually 'elongate' your muscles or anything like that. I've been practicing for 10 years, and outside of the fact that it keeps me from walking around like a hunched up troll, it…

Lift! it's awesome. Take your measurements first and then Lift! Pick up New Rules of Lifting Supercharged if you want a great, adaptable plan... Lifting has made me lose, and made me confident, and it is awesome being stronger. I'm excited for you vicariously!!!!

Here's a big secret: Everyone thinks that they are the odd ball out sometime. It's universal. So don't let it get you down.

Pshaw - perfect is relative and you're only looking at one aspect. Who knows what goes on in their world - everyone has struggles and challenges and things that they suck at. You just happen to be working on improving something, which means you are exposing yourself. But that is AWESOME! In the um, like, 14 years since I…

Forget about them - even if someone is paying enough attention and judgmental enough to think they are hotter, what difference does it really make to your health? Remember, strangers won't take care of you when you are sick, nor will their opinions actually impact on your journey. You are the only one who matters here, and…

I'm training for a half right now - first one after running 10k for a number of years. Using Hal Higden novice http://www.halhigdon.com/training/51131/Half-Marathon-Novice-1-Training-Program and finding it works well. Miss lifting heavy weights 3x week, but still getting to lift them 1x week. Also cross training with…