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  • I am jealous, I was able to visit Ireland 2 years ago on a work trip. Absolutely loved it & I loved the people. I was there in April and want to get back again someday!!!!
  • Curious- please do not hang your head in shame, you should be proud even if the scale stayed the same. That has been the results for me too. I have been trying harder to make better choices & get in more exercise (even if it is a walk for 20 minutes). The important thing thing is we keep trying, we search out new ideas &…
  • This seems to be the story of my life, I guess I live for Holiday weekends:) LOL, at least I can say I lived it up. :D
  • Great job!!!! Congratulations:)
  • CG- let me know how it goes, I have been doing the same plan for a couple weeks & did not lose. I must be taking into many calories from 12-8. I have not had enough workouts either. It is strange because I am not a morning eater but when I started doing the 16:8 I felt really hungry in the morning..... I am still trying…
  • Yeah, met all my goals yesterday.... JFT Monday 1.) stay on 16:8 eating plan 2.) workout at lunch 3.) make left over chicken into chicken salad tonight when I get home after long day & late meetings 4.) be grateful for where I am at in the NOW Keep rockin on everyone! We can do this one day at a time together. It helps to…
  • JFT Sunday 1) stay on my 16:8 eating plan 2) finish my gardening work I started yesterday 3) get laundry done 4) prepare mentally for hectic football schedule that starts tomorrow for son. Do not let myself slip away due to excuses of all the running I will be doing to get him where he needs to be. Make time for my…
  • Beeps - awesome pictures! It looks like u are having a great time. Lcantrell- I will let u know how the 16:8 goes. I did really well last week but yesterday got messed up in the evening. We ended up with unexpected company and supper got really late. The whole day yesterday things just kept getting off what I had planned.…
  • ^The ride was great! I wrote a blog post about it, if anyone's interested. :) http://jacquelinegikow.zumba.com/apps/blog/show/43455996-8-915-women-around-the-world-rode-100km-on-sunday [/quote][/quote] @ jacqueinegikow.zumba I loved your blog. I just recently bought my 1st road bike, the end of May 2015. I really enjoy it…
  • Sederski - that is awesome you took in your guests at midnight. Your story made me realize how lucky we are to have a safe home. I know disaster could happen but there are people who have to leave their homelands because of the violence. That is so sad. Thanks for everyones input on the 5:2 fasting. Wow 500 calories only 2…
  • Good Morning Everyone. Larro your breakfast looks amazing!!! How did the 5-2 work. Did you fast for 2 days and eat normal for 5? Alf- that is the same plan I am going to try is 16:8. I was reading last night about taking a BCAA supplement at the end of the fast if you are going to do a heavy lifting workout. I will check…
  • any one have any suggestions on IF? I am starting the Leangains IF. Today was 1st day & it went good. I plan to eat from 12-8 and then fast from 8 PM until noon the next day. Work out will fall right at the end of the fast.... I could also fit in a 2nd workout towards the evening. I have been reading some info but a little…
  • That is so awesome! You are an inspiration!!! Sometimes we all get so caught up in a certain number or size but really what it is about is making progress and getting/staying healthy! I am proud of you. Have a great vacation!!!
  • Jft Tuesday 1. Cardio at lunch 2. Salad for lunch 3. Healthy snacks
  • I love that you are doing this with barbells, dumbbells ect.... it just shows me you do not need big fancy equipment to get the body you want. You just need determination. You are an inspiration!!
  • Nick - Great job on only being up that much at your doctor appt after all you have been through. Great job! Larro - Beautiful pictures, I love the lily pads!!!
  • Thursday JFT 1.) Be happy with where I am at in the present 2.) keep dreaming about the future and where I want to be
  • JFT Wednesday July 8th 1.) live in the future not in the past 2.) take the dogs out for a walk tonight 3.) do not stop believing in myself
  • You can do this! You are already extraordinary, you just have not realized it yet. I believe in you:)
  • Good Afternoon Friends, it has been while since I checked in but wanted to let you all know I am thinking about you. I have been cycling on my new bike and that has been amazing. I am challenging myself to some pretty good hills. Eating has been so/so last week with the holiday I kind of lost track but I getting back in…
  • Joan you are in my thoughts! I know how hard it can be. You have a great attitude!!! I will keep you in my prayers.
  • JFT 1.) Help my son, he is getting braces on teeth today. The good news is they are removing the palate expander he has had in for 10 months. 2.) Get out for a bike ride 3.) Stay calm as I am getting ready to host big 4th of July party tomorrow!!!
  • Monday JFT 1.) Pray for calmness 2.) Do 1st workout of Chalene Extreme workout 3.) Walk at lunch
  • Good luck you can do this, prepare, get a good night sleep, and knock them dead with your beautiful smile! I know you got this:) I sometimes pray for God to calm me right before going into the presentation, that really does wonders for me.
  • JFT Saturday 1.) Get out for new challenging route on my bike 2.) Do not overeat at family reunion 3.) Try to not get overwhelmed with going to the family reunion. I have over 100 1st cousins.... Large family
  • Wow! great posts today everyone! Losingrae- I am so glad you are feeling better. You inspire me many times by your posts. I can tell you are a very caring, kind person. I am glad we can help each other. We are better together than we are alone. Kwfit- you are such a great writer and so encouraging. We have had a lot of…
  • [/quote] JFT Wednesday 1.) Go to gym at lunch for cardio :) 2.) Salad for lunch :) 3.) No junk dessert after dinner tonight, if I need something it has to be healthy :) [/quote] I had an incredible day yesterday! I made all my goals & got in BONUS 7.5 mile bike ride after work. Thank you for this group & giving me the…
  • Alf- great job for making it through 1st phase of Chalene. Are you seeing good results? I am doing good. I bought a road bicycle and have been getting out a few times a week. I road15 miles on Sunday. Tonight when I got home from work I got in 7.5 miles. I should start Chalene again too! You are motivating me. I NEED the…
  • JFT Wednesday 1.) Go to gym at lunch for cardio 2.) Salad for lunch 3.) No junk dessert after dinner tonight, if I need something it has to be healthy
  • Vicky - My prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry to here you are going through this difficult time. Try to take care of yourself the best you can right now. I know it is extremely hard. (((HUGS)))
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