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Based on the studies I've seen, they say to do the neck check. If it's above the neck, then lighten the workouts but still do them. If it's below, then you need to rest. Also if you have a fever you should not workout either. Both the latter two can lead to more problems if you push your body.

Marla - Happy Anniversary! I definitely agree, especially that they have no one to vent to but us. I tried to keep that in perspective and I didn't bring anything up with him until he had calmed down. Hope you had fun yesterday! Sherry - Yay! I hope your plan works! I hated running when I first started and now it is…

Hey everyone! I managed to get conferences done, and the kids got to paint their pumpkins. I went grocery shopping, and even got a swim workout in. I did eat several homemade chocolate chip cookies, but other than that it was a decent day. Hubby has at least improved his mood slightly. I'll be having a conversation with…

Sherry - Wow, you're life has definitely been a whirlwind! Was it the all day shoots with your kids that set you behind or is this just what your normal routine looks like now? I know for me it seems to be a lot of small things that keep cropping up constantly and setting me behind. Laura - I love trail runs! It's been to…

Sherry - those are incredibly long days! I'm glad you survived! I'm in the same boat for groceries...down to pretty much nothing so a shopping trip is in order this morning! April - glad to hear you're doing better! Well, my brain is still struggling to remember simple things. Being an introvert, I notice it gets like this…

I'm back! It has been crazy, crazy, crazy, crazy! Basically, this weekend, my brother and sister in laws flew in and we had a big graduation party for my hubby Saturday morning, then went to his commencement, then got the house ready for middle one's party, went to church, had the birthday party for middle one, then had a…

This thread starter was pretty true for me (although I definitely do not look like the picture they used with the quote). People thought I was crazy when I first started doing triathlons and such, now I get asked a lot about how I got started and things. Pretty nifty. Sherry - I am actually having my mom and dad help a…

Hey everyone! Sherry - sorry your sick! Hope you're starting to feel better now! Laura - I've had some blahs too. Mine I think are mostly stress induced. Family coming in to town this weekend, hubby's graduation party to plan, middle one's birthday party, and then all my usual stuff. Plus random meetings scattered…

All these comments have been right on the money! I especially second the idea that this shouldn't just be a diet, but Somethng you can sustain for life! Remember, food has no moral value...it's not good or bad. It's just food. Eat slowly and purposefully. Contemplate what you are eating what you're eating. To fuel your…

Hey all! It's amazing how we all seem to be going through similar struggles right now! I've actually found it encouraging knowing that I'm not alone in dealing with all the stress and such! Marla - how's the unpacking? Are you getting settled in? Laura - Good luck on your Tri workout! What distances are you doing? Sherry -…

Laura - At least you're eating well. Stress always makes me feel sluggish and gross. I just want to crawl into bed and sleep all the time whe im stressed! Marla - I should probably clarify something. It's not that my hubby doesn't do anything. He does plenty to help out. He's a very generous soul. He just spend the day…

Hey everyone! Yesterday was insane, and then by the end of the day I was wiped, so no run. Also didn't get my ride in this morning. Feeling a bit sluggish. Mainly a lot of stressful things keep happening and I feel like I'm just trying to keep my head above water. It's not a pleasant feeling. Had a meeting about a kids…

I had to change my perspective on food. It's not good or bad, it has no moral value. I eat purposefully now. To fuel my body, and to enjoy the taste. I don't forbid certain foods because they're "bad.". But if I do eat something without much nutrients, I eat slowly and savor it. I don't force myself to eat foods I don't…

Not directly. But if you're not eating enough, it will lead to binge eating, or sneaking snacks and things. So in can stall weight loss indirectly if it is and unrealistic goal.

Exactly!

Sounds like everyone is crazy busy! Hubby graduates a week from Saturday. He's been in school for years, so I'm not sure what we'll do with him actually having time to help out with family and household things. Five years. Five years I've had to run almost everything on my own. Insane. We have a bunch of family flying in…

Sherry - So glad you found a doctor you like! Hopefully you'll get all this figured out! Marla - Yeah, it's pretty hot here in the summer. But it's shorter than the winters I experienced back in MN. We just get cooped up for a few months while it's super hot. The other benefit of here is the heat comes from the sun, but…

I would suggest using other measurements with your weigh in. Like measuring your waist and hips and thighs for example. There are weigh ins where I have no loss or even a gain..but have dropped several inches. So even on those weeks I have something to celebrate. Gives a broader picture of how I'm doing as well.

I don't think it's the process of weighing things and counting calories or wearing a fitbit that causes people to hang on by a thread. I wear a fitbit and measure and weigh food and count calories. Yet I'm enjoying my journey. It's a mentality of some that are the problem. A big change for me was when I changed my attitude…

I'm keeping my goals fairly basic: 1. Follow my training plan: Of course allowing for the occasions of illness where I have to rest, but to get back on track for my Olympic Tri in just over a month I need to be consistent. If I follow my training consistently this month I'll go get myself a massage! 2. Drink plenty of…

Sherry - I hope and pray you get some answers at your doctor appointment! Marla - A nice walk sounds wonderful! The joys of unpacking and settling in!I have a love hate relationship with that. I loved getting settled and having the chance to get everything organized, but hated the feeling of clutter as I worked through…

I do both. I make sure any force workouts (trail running, biking on steep hills, etc) and weight lifting are spread apart with rest days in between to let my muscles recover. I have some cardio and long workouts thrown in that are less intense but work on improving my heart and endurance. Both have their benefits.

Yep, I agree with all the above. I also rely on a tape measure and measure my arms, thighs, waist, hips, and neck every week. I only weight myself once a month because I was getting to frustrated. Plus my weight fluctuates constantly. I also second that ice cream is good! Super good! That and, I've learned when I give…

Hey everyone! Sherry - I'm sorry the heart troubles are back. Definitely stand your ground until someone takes care of it! Holy cow on the steps! That's crazy! I'm glad you got some rest in as well! Laura - I'm the same way about run intervals. Mentally they really mess with me I think. I do better just maintaining a…

Hey all! Missed a day here. Came down with some kind of bug. Nothing major, but enough to keep me tired and out of it the past couple of days. Feeling a bit better this morning, but decided to skip my long run and rest up just a bit more. Sherry - glad some of the health issues have worked themselves out, but hoping you…

Sherry - I'm so sorry about the pain! I wish I had some good ideas to help, but I've got nothing. :( Marla - yay for some time to yourself! Laura - are the meds starting to kick in yet? I was super tired and lethargic all day. I took a nap and was still exhausted. I'm just hoping its a TOM thing and not a getting sick…

Marla - glad you found a nia class you can do at least occasionally, I know how much you love them. So glad you had a wonderful weekend! Laura - glad they figured out what' showing on! Hopefully you'll start feeling better quickly! Sherry - ugh, it's so hard when our kiddos are sick! Hopefully she starts feeling better…

Well, I got my 10K in yesterday on the beach! Had a lovely morning on the beach and an awesome lunch and then drove back to Phoenix. Our lunch was so big I wasn't hungry for dinner. Was glad to see my family again! Time to get back into real life now! Normal eating habits, catching up on chores, and following a normal…

This meme cracked me up so I couldn't resist posting it. :) Been a great weekend! Lots of eating, but I planned on it being that way. I figure the next few days will be a bit of a struggle as I get back to reality with my eating and everything else. But it was well worth it to have a weekend of pure enjoyment! Did get a…

Sherry - bummer that you now have to deal with a sick kid on top of everything else! And you had to miss that doctor appointment! But at least you only have two more days before hubby leaves and you can finally start to de clutter and such! ;) Laura - I love how you put that..lnot big things but a lot of small little…