Mom2Ryleigh

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  • Hey girl I'm with you! I'm also 5'3" wearing a size 8/10 but closer to a 10 and currently 172. I have always been very active and carry a lot of muscle mass so I don't think I look like I weigh as much as I do so I'm more concerned with what size I'm wearing than the number. Goal weight is 130 and last time I weighed that…
  • I am currently training for my first marathon. I have done half marathons in the past but never really trained and I am not an experienced runner. I have learned from other runners on Team in Training that they do a "run/walk" to help improve time and endurance before the marathon. So instead of running straight...they run…
  • I would suggest charting your cycles---it is a little time consuming to remember to do everyday at the same time before getting out of bed etc but it really works. Then you can make sure you are ovulating and if so when. Many people do not have a traditonal 28 day cycle. I suggest reading Taking Charge of Your Fertility…
  • Count me in! I have a bachelorette weekend for my friend to go to at the beach in June and my 10 year high school reunion in June too! Gotta lose the little bit of baby weight I have left plus the weight I wanted to lose before getting pregnant. Really want to feel comfortable in my swimsuit this year so I can have a great…
  • Eat foods rich in fiber and protein and that will carry you through your day much better. Kashi TLC granola bars are great snacks for this! Also if you excercise you are alotted more calories for what you burn.
  • Awesome goal! I am right there with you---running in a half at the end of April. I have run this before but it was 2 years ago because last year I was pregnant! My biggest challenge is finding the time to train in between work, my baby, and home duties. WE CAN DO IT!
  • Thank you all for sharing your experience, tips, and motivation with me! I appreciate it so much and look forward to us all getting through this together! Good luck to you all! So funny there is another little Ryleigh out there! I know its not a very common speling for it so that it neat! And what a doll she is too.
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