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Ditto. I'm still kinda worried that I would be a handicap to my team, but I'm up for trying. :smile:

Just got home from the gym. I did 15 minutes each on the elliptical and stationary bike for 0.5 and 2.90 miles respectively. Man, the elliptical TOTALLY kicked my butt! Here I'd thought I got past that! lol

So, I just realized I forgot to welcome everyone yesterday! So glad to see all the new faces! :happy: Jennica - I LOVE your name, and also the fact you're a homeschooling mother. I was homeschooled through all 12 (13 if you want to count kindergarten) years. Hannah - I really hope your foot feels better quickly! Lee -…

If nothing else, this sounds like a great argument for going for the real stuff instead of light "fake" maple syrup. Terrific news for me, since that's what I prefer anyway. :smile:

Ummm, oops! Didn't think about the new month and posted yesterday's goals in the March thread. :laugh: Now, for introducing myself: My name is Shannon and I turned 26 a month ago today. I've been on MFP since early/mid-January. Even as a child, I wasn't in the best of shape. I wasn't overweight, but I wasn't totally active…

I think I might just need to join this challenge.... I have the WORST time getting my butt to the gym, and I think this could be just the motivation I need to fix that! To start with, I'm going to say 50 miles and possibly adjust from there once I see how I do this month.

Jess - It's GREAT to see you back! Kim - Yeah, I don't have a clue how they do it either. I posted that question when I first started here and the only reply I got was "use a slow cooker" for meals, lol. Ok, goals for today.... 1. Log the best I can (Lunch is provided at this orientation thing and I'm sort of assuming it…

I would love to join, but I have so much trouble getting to the gym AND am just starting to do cardio other than stationary biking, I feel like I would be a bit of a handicap to my team. :embarassed: I so wish I had some kind of cardio machine at home! (The weather is NOT cooperating right now for me to think about just…

Rav - Hope your finger is feeling better! Kim - Glad to hear your day off did you so much good! We all need those from time to time, I think. Kathy - I definitely can relate about the weather.... I CANNOT WAIT for it to actually start feeling like spring, and sometimes it's really hard to keep from letting it get me down…

Well, there were 2 things I didn't take into consideration when I made my goals for today. 1) That I wasn't going to be home until 5. 2) It's that "TOM" and I'm feeling totally BLAH. (Not to get majorly into details, but my cycle is a bit of a mess and when I actually HAVE a "TOM" it can be pretty rough.) K - Oh, do I ever…

Well, not such a great day again today, goal-wise. :embarassed: 3-28-2011 fitness goals 1. 6-10 cups of water, depending on sodium 2. Under on calories, carbs and fats 3. Week 2, Day 1 of sit-up challenge 4. Do some other type of exercise (Maybe even get to the gym?) 5. Bed by 10:30 3-28-2011 non-fitness goals 1. Complete…

This is EXACTLY the same problem that I have! Even before I started this thing, I would drink water over pop (soda, whatever you call it) when I went out and never bought the stuff. I honestly just don't like it! But, as you all have been able to see in my goals, I am STILL struggling with drinking enough water regularly.…

Nam - Congrats on your new niece! It's always so exciting to have a new baby around. :smile: That Vitality Show sounds really interesting! There are craft shows, bridal shows, car shows, home shows and tons of other stuff like that around where I live, but I don't think I've ever heard of a health show.... Kim - Enjoy your…

I've had a rough couple of days, fitness/physically. :ohwell: 3-25-2011 fitness goals 1. 6-10 cups of water, depending on sodium 2. Under on calories, carbs and fats 3. Week 2, Day 2 of sit-up challenge 4. Do some other type of exercise 3-25-2011 non-fitness goals 1. Get started on taxes and financial aid applications…

Nam - Glad you enjoyed the party, but I was so sorry to hear that your foot was seriously injured. And as far as how I did with walking at work on Saturday, yep, a LITTLE extra. kerenvaknin -Welcome! Sorry I missed today! I've been super tired recently and have been having trouble getting out of bed with enough time to get…

3-20-2011 1. 6-10 cups of water depending on my sodium 2. Log as closely as possible. I'm going to my mom's for the afternoon, so some stuff might be estimated. 3. Week 1, Day 3 of sit-up challenge 4. Bed by 10

Ok, rather than even going through yesterday's goals, I'm just going to cover it all by saying it was NOT a good afternoon/evening, fitness-wise. :ohwell: Went out to dinner with my boyfriend, then went to a local high school musical that I've been wanting to see for a couple of years now. Nicole - Hope you can figure out…

Sorry I'm so late, ladies! I didn't have time to post my update/goals this morning because I just could NOT get out of bed, so had less time than I'd have liked to get ready.... Fortunately, I'm at a school where I am able to access a computer on my lunch! :smile: Hope everyone is having a lovely day, and has a terrific…

Happy St. Patrick's Day, everyone! Welcome, Poppy! 3-17-2011 fitness goals 1. 6-10 cups of water depending on my sodium 2. Stay under on cals, carbs and fats 3. Bed by 9:30, early day again tomorrow 3-17-2011 non-fitness goals 1. Run errands on my way home 2. Nap, but up by 5 (5:30 at the latest)

Oops! Got a message there was an error after I first posted. :laugh:

Tarz - Welcome! Always great to see new members! :happy: Leela - I know for sure that Twinnings is available in the states. It's good stuff, too! lol There are also a lot of fruit infusion "teas" coming onto the market these days that you could possibly try. (I know this because my mom drinks at least a full quart of tea…

Running a little late this morning, so have to make this a short one. Sticking with fitness goals only today because I'm not sure how much time I'm going to have at home. 3-15-2011 1. 6-10 cups of water depending on my sodium 2. Stay under on cals, carbs and fats 3. Gym 4. Bed by 10

Oh, yeah! GREAT book! I don't own it myself, but my dad has a copy and when I visited him not long ago I looked through the book a little bit. Thanks for the reminder that I should get a copy! :happy:

Jess, great goals for the week! I especially love #3 on Tuesday. Best of luck with the scholarships.... If you'd want some suggestions on where to find more financial aid help, message me! I went through that stuff not THAT long ago (Not to mention will be some again in the near future.) and have a few sites I found really…

Not a terrific day yesterday..... Ummmm. Oops! Definitely thought I posted this before leaving earlier today! lol 3-13-2011 goals (Today is gonna be a "doesn't really count" day I think....) 1. 6-10 cups of water depending on the sodium deal 2. Log things the best I can (Things are probably going to be estimated because…

WOW! I'm completely amazed by that idea.... Last time I got on an elliptical, I had a hard time doing it for 5 minutes, let alone nearly 3 hours! lol

It could be you're gaining muscle... Maybe try taking measurements as well so you know if you're losing inches? Oh, and due to some changes in my schedule today, I'm changing the gym goal to just exercising before work. Haven't seen my boyfriend much this week and he wants to come over. He's gonna bring over his Wii.…

3-12-2011 fitness goals 1. 6-10 glasses of water, depending on my sodium 2. Under on calories, carbs and fat 3. Get to the gym before work 4. Bed either by 11 or first thing after I get from work, which ever is later 3-12-2011 non-fitness goals 1. Finish up those finances 2. Handwashed dishes 3. Do that load of laundry 4.…

Steph - Thanks for that suggestion.... I might have to try that. But what I meant by that was just updating my tracking of stuff on my computer program. Ravyn - Based on the book "Eat This, Not That" McD's is actually JUST healthier than BK. (My dad had a copy that I looked through a bit while I was visiting him a couple…

Steph - congrats on your bowling win! I used to be in a league while I was in college and I miss it SO much! Kim - Hope your meeting goes well! Kathy - Better you than me to be working outside! I sure hope it's warmer where you live than it is here.... Looks like I need to give myself ANOTHER kick in the pants! GRRR! But,…