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So getting a nasty bout of a legit flu...my goals crumbled at the end of the month. But was doing well until then, and getting back on track fairly quickly now. Life happens, so time to dust myself off and get going! I'm going to try for the same goals this month, and see if I can maintain them. I was doing well before, so…

Sherry - glad things are looking up for you! A lot of times my mood will plummet because of lack of sleep..land then everything that is even remotely bothering me becomes that much worse. Yesterday I got to take a break while hubby got kids ready for the day. But I still had to go in to do childcare later that morning. My…

Maureen - Yay on the sleep! That's awesome! Laura - This whole thing has to be so frustrating! Hoping for good news for you on Monday! Sherry - I have days or weeks like that, where I just feel blah and those feelings affect what I see in the mirror. I just keep plugging away, knowing that eventually the feelings will pass…

Marla- Yay for good sleep! Hooefully this trend continues! Sherry - I'm glad I'm only watching him until mid-July. I'm also pretty strict and so he always has to kind of transition every morning from his house to ours. I'm not cut out for daycare apparently. ;). Maureen - Once I have a routine set up, things usually go…

Good to hear from you Maureen! April - we're all allowed days where things just don't go as planned. Just gotta pick yourself up and start fresh the next day! :) Laura - how is the leg doing? I saw you had a weak spot on your femur or something? How does that impact your race and training? So I had about three paragraphs…

Ha! Great thread Starter! So far things are going okay with the extra kid. We don't coddle him but he's already used to that since he's with us so much already anyway! Going to try to do a jog this morning. Keeping it slow and light as I work my way back into it. I have my first race on Sunday. so I'm hoping I can get back…

This cold still clings! But I'm starting to feel at least somewhat normal. Ugh. I totally get what your talking about Marla! I've been having to miss out on training for over a week and I'm going crazy! As for the make-up and jewelry discussion I missed out on, I don't wear earrings anymore. I've had them pierced and then…

I figured this kind of went along with what I said yesterday about where my focus lies in my fitness goals. It's amazing seeing what my body is capable of doing! Loved all the advice yesterday. Love this group! I still feel out of sorts. It's been over a week of this cold and it just clings to me. I sit here still feeling…

April - I've stopped concerning myself with a number on the scale. It is only one small part of the whole picture, and to base you're entire success or failure on that is unwise. Most studies have shown that weight is based on what you eat. But that overall health has less to do with weight (except as a byproduct of an…

Still in the crud, but last night was the first night where I didn't wake up in the middle of the night so miserable that I had to take more cold meds. So hoping that I'm near the end! Yesterday also marked 11 years since I lost my twin boys to preterm labor. So it was a rough day with not the best eating choices.…

I miss running! So Wednesday I completely crashed. Fever and all other nastiness hit. It started to settle in my chest yesterday and then stayed there. So no workouts for me and I haven't really been tracking much of anything either. Guess that's life though. Excited to get back on track next week though! Went on a dage…

This is basically how I feel today. Marla - glad you finally got some decent sleep! It's amazing what a difference a good night's sleep can make! Sherry - spring break ...or really any break from school...is rough for us. We lose our routine and it makes it very hard to stay on track. So don't feel bad, you're in good…

Laura - way to go! I'm hoping to do my first full marathon next January! Basically, trying to build up to a half ironman that I will do a year from November (I'm volunteering at the HIM this November as it's the only way I'll get in to the race next year. It usually fills up in about two minutes when it first opens) But…

1. check! I also stopped by Starbucks yesterday during my cool down. The line is longe and the drinks are pricey so I think I'll be changing my rewards. I like these rockin' refuel protein recovery drinks. They are real milk, but enhances and faste just like a milk shake. I think I'll start letting myself have one of those…

Laura - is it a half or full marathon? I always register for races because they are definitely motivation to keep on getting out there. It's still impressive to see you so dedicated! :) Sherry - so glad you had a good Easter! It's amazing how nice it is when the kids behave! :). Marla - What are these fans that are keeping…

Laura - that's an amazing run, especially considering all the issues you've been having! A lot of people would just quit for a while but you keep at it. Fantastic! Marla - glad you got some sleep, although I agree with Laura that 5 hours does not sound like much. Hopefully this is just the beginning of a slow increase in…

Sherry - You got a run in with a cold! That's impressive as I really struggle to do even basic tasks when I'm sick! Laura - I've been praying about your leg issue...hoping that these exercises will do the trick for you! I charged my fitbit yesterday, and then forgot to put it on. Oops. Funny how it feels like a lost day…

Hey all! Hope people are feeling better from colds and sinus issues! Yesterday was a good day. The morning was stressful. Just one of those Murphy's law things. No lanes available when I went to swim, people refusing to share their space, forgetting things...so my your long swim was only 40 minutes. But it's still better…

Sherry - Hope you're doing better today! I hate emotional days like that, they are more draining than anything else! Hopefully this cold you're coming down with doesn't last long! Marla - Is it allergies or some sinus infection causing these headaches? Hopefully they go away soon! Yesterday was not the greatest as a food…

Marla - how exciting that people are already coming to look at the house! Hopefully this sale goes quickly so you can just move on, Bummer about the lack of sleep though. Just when you need it to get better too! Laura - how is the icing and stretching doing? I know this has to be super-frustrating, so hopefullh this new…

Laura - That is frustrating to have pain and not know where it's coming from! I hope you figure it out! Unfortunately, I have no idea what would cause it and no suggestion on how to make it better. Yesterday went well. I got up and did my bike ride. It took me a while to get my HR up to the correct zone, but now I know…

Oldest child was doing much better yesterday! We had a good time with family yesterday and plenty of food! I didn't bother counting calories yesterday, as it was a holiday. I don't think I went over as I ended up skipping dinner, and did not over indulge on the desserts. :) I also rearranged my workout schedule a bit. I…

Happy Easter everyone! Marla - I'm glad you got some sleep! That makes all the difference! Yesterday we all had fun at the Easter Egg hunt. When it was done, oldest child promptly told us she didn't feel very good and the vomited all the goodies she had munched on. Then later that day sprouted a 104 degree fever. My dad…

So I used my run to ponder incentives and goals for this month and I think I've come up with a few! Goals for April: 1. Get my workout hours in...focusing especially on my long run and bike, and force workouts. 2. Do my strength training every week. 3. stay in my calorie goal according to my fitbit. 4. Get at least 7 hours…

1. finally did this the last week of March! Hopefully I can keep it up during April! 2. again...last week of March and I finally get on track! 3. was pretty consistent with this, but for the middle two weeks of March missed a couple. I think I like the incentive for weight lifting. But the free meal thing I need to…

April - good luck with a new trainer! Hopefully you find another good one to keep you motivated! Sherry - Glad you got your runs in! Marla - I think lack of sleep is one of the roughest things I deal with. I think I can function through almost anything else! Hopefully you got decent sleep last night! Well, made it until…

Sherry - That sounds awesome! My longest run this year is only a little over 5 miles, so breaks, aside...I think you did fantastic! Yesterday was a good/bad day. As I was almost all alone, I was relaxing and started to just eat stuff I shouldn't. Cake and ice cream, in the middle of the day. But then pulled it together and…

Sherry - Aorry you had a rough day! Marla - Yeah, easy to clean is pretty much. requirement for me right now. :) Didn't really count cLories yesterday. It was a splurge day for me. But I didn't binge on anything. I had normal food during the day that I always eat. For dinner I had. couple servings of bbq meat and beans,…

lol. Marla - Finally got the house ready! Hopefully it sells quickly and you can leave this experience behind you, Sherry - Glad you earned that falafel. I've never had one before so now I'm curious! :) I slept in yesterday and today, and it felt great! I've also managed to get all my workouts in so far this week. I also…

Sherry - I'm so jealous! What a nice and peaceful day you got to have! And an awesome run on top of that! Laura - I know how you feel! I was so excited to have a year of really good training now that all the bleeding problems are gone. But it had been weeks since I had been able to do a long run, and still hadn't run more…