Cali_Mell

I'm here- I didn't forget! Pneumonia and I are still in the war, so far he's kicking my *kitten*. Go in tomorrow for three shots to said *kitten* and I'm not too enthusiastic about that. I missed the 500 cardio goal by 40 minutes. So irked about that. Strength I only got in 95, and let me tell ya, that was pushing it this…

Y'all are gonna laugh, but I just read through all these, stopped, waved at my monitor and say "hey you guys." :) Definitely getting better over here- had an adjustment in antibiotics and an 'oops' moment with some codeine (apparently I'm allergic, who knew?) but I've been given the go-ahead to keep exercising. Pffttt,…

Mell is down and out with pneumonia and a severe sinus infection. Apparently pushing myself so hard for work the last 2 weeks and then too much everything else too fast wore down my already weak immune system and it fought back. So I didn't get anywhere near my usual totals. I've been asleep most of the day, almost crashed…

Had a bad nausea incident today, so I did some cardio (slow pace) and was able to get my legs in. Still nauseaus, so I'm going to cut out for the night. Easily under my calories today, haven't been able to keep anything down. Sorry ladies, not extra wall squats to share tonight. I vote for Abraham as well- he's a definite…

I've got spare to give ;)

I love that Jchrisman, something that once seemed so easy that now seemed impossible. I took a 'me' day today and went to the river. I walked, and walked, and walked. And it felt awesome.

I read this page tonight, and as tired as I am I told myself "Just do it Mell, stop stalling and go flippin' do it" so I did. I did my fitspo. You can see it here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1198808-mfp-fitspiration?page=6#posts-18916929 (Sure hope I did that right)

I am a newly-started journey in progress, but I love this thread and wanted to share. My Fitspiration needs a bit of explaining. I started getting extremely overweight 2 years ago. I blamed it on working at home and sitting on my bum all day. At the same time, I was getting sicker, and sicker. So I ate unhealthy everything…

My totals for the week: Cardio- 340 minutes (95 of those are combat cardio minutes) Strength- 145 minutes (including 10 minutes to simpersea from Carol) - all but 20 minutes was leg stuff) Stayed within Calorie goal too I also did 20 minutes of Sally Squats for anyone who needs them in here. I don't need them this week, so…

Thanks for that TJ! Everyone always talks about how once they started exercising they get obsessed or love it. I still don't love it. I would rather walk 50 miles in the woods wearing a full pack then do 30 more flipping minutes of Zumba.. :) Sorry I haven't been talkative this week. These grant deadlines are killing me. I…

Okay no one throw anything at me or shoot me- but today I almost slipped fully. I put in another 12-hour day today and my butt cheeks all the way to my feet are killing me for sitting so long for 3 days in a row now. I have 6 more days of this kind of day because of our work deadlines. So by the time it was end of day, I…

Good morning all! I did 20 min. of leg lunges this morning, which ended up not being as bad as I though. 10 of those minutes go to simbersea from Team Carol, 10 to me :) I also tried the Sally squats just to see how I'd do. Didn't do so well with those. After 2 minutes I was ready to collapse, my legs are still shaky. Not…

Since you've already tortured the legs, I will be adopting you this week and donating 10 minutes of strength training of legs. :)

Thanks TJ!! With all the great numbers popped up in this group, can't believe I got MVP! Made my afternoon. I plan on keeping up with the cardio, but pushing the strength training this week. Still looking for exercises I can do, but think I'm just going to try a bunch of different ones. LOL I adopted simbersea from Team…

She completely and totally creeped me out tonight! I still have the piss shivers.

Good morning everyone! I did it- I finally finished the bow and arrows. Barely, but I did it..lol Didn't have the greatest week food-wise, but still kept under my calorie count every day. Turning in my reports here now so I don't forget (I've got a long day of work ahead possibly). Cardio- 435 (this is my strongest area)…

Hope everyone's had a successful day. I admit I'm having trouble with the bow and arrows. So far I can only do 15 on each arm, and that's with TH setting the bow up to the lightest weight (pull?) and yes, I'm using a real bow..lol. I think it's because I have spagetti arms from typing at the computer all day. All I know is…

That is a wonderful story and I like that you don't sugar coat the struggle or the success you've had. Thank you for sharing. While I may not be in the same 'boat' as you were, you have it right that we all have struggles, no matter what the boat is. :)

I'm trying to make this more successful for myself with people that actually interact, so I think finding my 'twin' would be great. Age- 36 SW- 178.6 CW- 176.8 GW- 135 (I'll adjust as I lose and see how I look and feel) H- 5'3" Single mother of 2 teenagers (boy and girl), work from home during hours of all sorts, and live…

Thanks Georgie I think that's what I'll do.

Okay, I'm stuck. I did my bow and arrow stretches for the day, but cannot figure out how to add them to my exercise diary. As for the burpees, I like 3 sets of 60-second burpees to 3 of their workouts this week.

Awesome job everyone! And congrats to Amy for MVP!! I'm all for the burpees.. it's nice when I'm not the one doing them. :)

Doing great here today.. I have pretty much an 'off' day from work, so I did my house cleaning this morning and I've been TWD marathon'ing it all day :) I'm so excited not only for the season premiere, but that I'm actually keeping up with working out. Definitely feel it. @Georgie You crack me up! So sounds like something…

I like to Zumba for cardio..but my real dirty secret? I love to do my heavy duty cleaning (scrubbing floors, dusting, cleaning windows, etc.) to loud music and dance while I do it! To me that's the ultimate cardio because I don't have to follow someone else's stupid routine and feel like a moron when I can't get in…

Okay, I think I figured it out. Cardio minutes- 190 Strength training minutes- 150 New measurements: Waist- 39 (down 1 inch) Chest- 42 (down 1 inch) Hips- 43 (lost nothing) Thighs- 23 (lost 1 inch) Arms- 13 (lost nothing) Weight- 176.8 (down from 179 and I can't believe I forgot to put that!) I am WAAAAAAAAAAAAAY under my…

Looks like we're off to a good start this week. I feel like I've done pretty good. I'm not snacking on junk as I normally would during frantic work hours. I'm getting my exercise in as well- both cardio and strength training. I did push it a bit much today, so I may take a bit of a lighter time tomorrow. Oh, another plus:…

I got my Zumba in this morning, and my strength training! I got word from my boss that the next 19 days are going to be non-stop working starting now. We're on a serious deadline for these grants, so I get it. But last time I was non-stop work I fell back into the "oh I can't eat, I've got to work" mentality. It always…

Thanks guys! I should clarify real quick: none of the progress was me actually working out. I had my gallbladder removed and once I did, all that gas build-up and nasty other things I don't like to think about, just melted off. I waited until now to do any actual 'activity' because I didn't have the doctor OK to get…

I've decided for this challenge to work on inches. When I measured everything yesterday, I almost cried. Okay, I really did cry- but don't tell anyone. I especially want to focus on the stomach, waist, and hip areas (and if I happen to lose a few in the butt area, I'd be a happy camper too). I did have an 'up' moment…

Whoo hoo- what a way to start out. Like I could ignore this challenge? I'd love to join Team Mika and Lizzie, gotta start slow over here, but definitely up for the challenges. :) Oh, and just call me Mell.