amyelizbradley Member

How brilliant is not only your progress but that you are willing to share in order to help others see that light at the end of the tunnel! Way to go!

I am one of those Vibram Fivefinger geeks; I've got a pair of Bikala LS and I absolutely LOVE them! After a long history of joint issues and lower back trouble, I can finally run with these shoes; I just ran my first 1/2 marathon in them!

I am kind of upset with myself that I have been so out of touch this past week; not the supportive person I want to be at all! :grumble: BUT, I must say that I am so proud to call you guys my friends; you are some amazing women and I hope that I will not loose contact with you- I weighed myself this morning and I am at…

Fantastic!!

i do not mind at all; I appreciate you being mindful of all of it- thank you!

You are amazing Karie! I know what you mean about stress & old habits; then you remember how you felt living that way... sometimes! But remember a quote I posted awhile back (I know I try to): View your life with kindsight Stop beating yourself up about things from the past. Instead of slapping your forehead & asking:…

Today = BUSY! But here it is... FRI. 11/11/11 CARDIO (1/6) 50 JJ/day = no STRENGTH (2/6) + (2/3 bonus) Part 1 Ab goal/ week = 150/1200 Part 2 Fave ab workout every day = pilates FOOD/ NUTRITION (0/6) + (1/6 bonus) Under fat? yes Stop eating at 730pm? no EMOTIONAL (1/1) posted Th. Hope everyone is having a good day! :smile:

Here is to Thursday! And a really good week ahead... :wink: THU. 11/10/11 CARDIO (1/6) 50 JJ/day = yes STRENGTH (1/6) + (0/3 bonus) Part 1 Ab goal/ week = 50 /1200 Part 2 Fave ab workout every day = planks FOOD/ NUTRITION (1/6) + (1/6 bonus) Under calories? yes Stop eating at 730pm? barely (yes) EMOTIONAL (1/1) Mini Goal?…

I'm going to borrow your ab goal... I thought at first "there's no way I could do it" and that cemented it; my ab goal = 1200 :wink:

Some FYI re: getting rid of that "baby belly" and increasing abdominal strength; crunches do help but they are not the "end all" answer; I have found cross training with yoga, pilates, and a variety of core exercises to give me the best results. I found some information on the web that is interesting/ food for thought but…

Yoga is so amazing for strength, balance, and peace of mind! I absolutely love it!

A huge congratulations; this must be a great stress off your shoulders! I agree celebration is a must but I hesitate using the word "cheat" and using food to celebrate- it just perpetuates a unhealthy relationship with food- it's really your choice and you'll choose what to eat; ultimate success has to do with balance. I…

Man, what a week... I really am off kilter and struggling at this... Basically I was a less than ideal member and for that I apologize; to make a really looooong story short, I got sidetracked by stress and I am trying to "get over it". Week 7 weight = 148, -0.5#

I'm just off today ladies- I will report all of my stats tomorrow; been studying for my personal training exam and balancing a CRAZY plate... yikes! Until tomorrow!

Vent away! Speak YOUR truth! That's what we are here for; we've got your back! :heart:

You make the decision to take care of yourself; no guilt! You have that right- just know that we're here to support you whenever, wherever! :heart:

You are fantastic; way to go! I just finished my first half marathon with another one scheduled in January; I'd LOVE to make your time! ;)

U. 11/6/11 CARDIO (0/12) + (0/1 bonus) Part 1 Mileage goal = 20 Current mileage total:16 Part 2 (3/3) interval training? n/a Part 3 (4/4) Logging? n/a STRENGTH (4/6) + (0/3 bonus) full body stretch FOOD (0/10) + (0/3 bonus) "Junk" food? oh baaaaad!!! All I have to say, is... :huh:

FANTASTIC!

You have GOT to see "Crazy Stupid Love"- my husband even liked it! It's out on video now (came out this week; I bought it on iTunes). I love this movie!!! Pretty darn funny, and even poignant with some great eye candy for the ladies... I'm just sayin'... :wink:

I so understand! Thanks so much for giving us a "heads up"; even when you expect someone's passing, it's still hard... love to you and your family. Have a safe trip!

Man! This food challenge is HARD; I never realized some of the crap I've been putting in my mouth (even though I have stayed within my cals for the day)... SA. 11/5/11 CARDIO (0/12) + (0/1 bonus) Part 1 Mileage goal = 20 Current mileage total: Part 2 (3/3) interval training? n/a (but, yes) Part 3 (4/4) Logging? yes…

There's really no way to say it but "Today sucked"; not much self control in the later half of the day but I guess that's why I'm hitting the gym tomorrow- get my Zumba on! TH. 11/2/11 CARDIO (0/12) + (0/1 bonus) Part 1 Mileage goal = 20 Current mileage total: 8 Part 2 (2/3) interval training? yes Part 3 (2/4) Logging? yes…

My list of favorites is looong, but here's my current top 3: 1. Crazy Stupid Love (a very good movie with some surprisingly good acting; & whether they're really his or not, Ryan Gosling's abs are niiiice!) 2. Bridesmaids (such a great girls' night movie; crude at times but freakin' hilarious!) 3. The Help

I think as long as it doesn't cross into the realm of "guilty" eating, I think it's fine; if it's part of your shake yes, if you proceed to eat it out of the jar then no! :wink:

Me too!

TODAY = stress level is blech but overall good day... TH. 11/2/11 CARDIO (0/12) + (0/1 bonus) Part 1 Mileage goal = 20 Current mileage total: 8 Part 2 (2/3) interval training? yes Part 3 (2/4) Logging? yes STRENGTH (0/6) + (0/3 bonus) glute kicks = yes hip & thigh trimmer = yes FOOD (3/10) + (0/3 bonus) "Junk" food? yep!!…

WOW, me too; here's to hoping you feel better! :heart:

I agree!