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Loving everyone's goals. Made me smile:) Cynthia, It took me forever to do a pull up. For the life of me I could not figure out why I couldn’t do one. It became an obsession. I have an assisted machine, but never really got anywhere with it. Wasn’t progressing. I have never tried band assisted. This led me to reading…

HAPPY New Year! Started my day off Jaunting outside for a total of 3.8 miles. Jen, did you hear me cursing? I was! It is cold and windy here. Apparently next week we will have below zero temps. Oh JOY! (I despise winter) Kim, I am starting StrongLifts 5x5 today. Had one heck of a time trying to figure what my 5 rep max at…

Cool! BTW...I am good to start on the 2nd. Even if I stopped eating junk today, my bad choices will be pumping through my veins for a good day after. haha

Try this TJ. Go to: http://whole30.com/contact/ You may get a pop up for signing up. If not, go down the page on the right side and click on this: If you are still having problems, you can shoot me an email with your email info and I will sign you up :)

A G+ friend shared this yesterday and although I giggled, it also hit me hard. Traditionally I spend New Year’s beating myself up over all the things that I have not accomplished that I said I would. This year, not so much. I want to close the year by saying I am proud of myself for fighting my way through 2014. I made it…

Happy New Years Eve!!! A big congrats to the Fantastic Five Finishers:) Proud of everyone logging in. Jen, As for the coat, you will not be alone if it happens. The BF bought me this great Columbia, fitted long coat two years ago and I can barely zip it and definitely could not put my arms out. I can't wear it and every…

Haha! Get off your butt and do a warm up walk in place :p It was 15 degrees this morning and I am not embarrassed to say that I wimped out and wore my puffy coat. All you could hear was the swoosh, swoosh of my arms moving. You won't fail. We will be champions. I hear Queen playing our theme song…

[/quote]Hey, I'm all for that Kris. I know there is on in Chicago in May, so definitely that won't be happening. :) Heck, I'm new to all these races, so I'll have to look them all up. Last time I was on any obstacle course was in 1987 (USAF basic training). :)[/quote] Mud runs are a perfect fit for you Jen. I just know…

Hey Jonny! Hope your wife has a great birthday:) TJ, I want that OXO container. We use those glass ones that came with kits we purchased ages ago. The leak down the side and it drives me crazy. Jen, Party??? I better get cleaning! haha I am going strong preparing for the Jaunt. Four miles done outside this morning. Yeah, I…

Be proud of those miles! I went out this morning and was cold and it isn't technically cold for our region. Great to hear that you have others joining you for the "new year"! It helps tremendously. As for the pants I wanted, they weren't in my size:( I have wanted these and they are sold out all over the place.…

Darn, you had to go and share that. Just kidding. Love the site and there is a pair of snow pants I have had my eye on for awhile and I see they have them. i shouldn't, but they are too cute:)

Thanks Jen and John. Also thanks for the sinus tips. I am happy to report that the headache is gone. Just what I thought...the temp dropped and it helped. Sunny and chilly now:) I like it John. I am ready!!! Congrats on PaleoFX Kim:) Happy Monday All! Got in a walk, but ST will be happening too. Off to try and accomplish…

With the knee, May is too early, but perhaps I could shoot for Vegas. Jen, Since you are closer to my parts, maybe we could do a mud run together one day. In Chicago or somewhere like that. Wouldn't have to be a Tough Mudder, maybe a Warrior Dash or Gritty Goddess. Have to see how my knee heals. I had an awesome Tough…

TJ, Oh my goodness, your pups are SO cute! Jen, Snoopy is cute too, but what happened to his eyes??? As for the Diet Coke surplus, I am embarrassed to say that when there is a deal we stock up and have been known to hear from the cashier "someone's having a party" which is usually followed by a "every day in our house!"…

Yeah, what he said Carol! haha I just signed up for the emails (not the paid subsciption)

I just got my first email from Whole30. This just got very "real"! :smiley:

Hey all! I still need to catch up on last week's thread. Good going John on your workout. I did some rowing, treadmill and strength training. I used to be a non-runner. TJ, I am a fellow asthma sufferer. That was a huge reason why I didn't do it. In school I was okay with short distances. I work with it now and somehow can…

I kind of like the one stop thread, but we can always chime in on the separate threads if we have questions that could get lost in the main thread. I logged in yesterday on one of the other threads and realized I never hit up the main one. So many to choose from:) Really anything works for me. Thinking I will keep a…

Way to go TJ! You are one fast walker. Kim, I am in!

Oh my! My bikini wearing days are over, thin or not! I have only been drinking my minimum. Great to hear Carol! I think it will be easier to get in the water once I am full force with Whole30, unless of course I pick up a new addiction to replace Diet Coke!

Thanks Carol and Aaron! There is hope. I was reading an old blog post from when I quit "the stuff" awhile ago. I can do it! Kim, I am still feeling the carb hangover. We are cooking up some stuff for tacos and I might just skip the taco shell and cheese part. My stomach is still unhappy with me. Great job TJ getting out…

Heron and Kim, Thanks for sharing all of the info and your thoughts on all of it. I watched an episode of the PBS series Victory Garden's Edible Feast that was in Minnesota. One of the farms featured was a couple with a duck farm who raise their animals humanely and work to educate others. It was very interesting. As a…

I will work on this. I have to be careful as I tend to make a long list. I was just saying to Jen how this year was the first year that I was not consumed and down about all of the things that I didn't do. Seems that this past year was about surviving for me and I did. A bit of a roller coaster. I do have some stuff in…

Heron, Such a cute pic. They look like they have been buds forever:) Stacy and John, They are gorgeous furbabies! Now I feel like I need to post some pics of my bad boys. Ha ha Jen. It is difficult for me to not feel a tad guilty since my belly is going to be reminding me of my transgressions for days. Me eating excess…

Thanks for the smile and YES, many challenges to come. Have to admit I felt like I was missing something yesterday and it was the challenge. Happy to report all of my letters were written and going out in the mail today!!!

It seems we all have our January challenge thanks to Jen! Since I have a treadmill it will be easier for me so I am going to make 30 of my miles have to be outside. My dislike of winter will make it a huge challenge, but fresh air is good for the spirit and will make me use my Yaktraxs. TJ, I wouldn't sweat not being able…

Merry Christmas! What a lovely gift John:) Haven't worked out in a couple days. Also had two days of overindulgence on crunchy carbs, cheese, and sodium. Woke up congested, with an upset stomach and sausage fingers and swollen eyes (hives last night). Read an email this morning from Rachel Guy about addressing three…

Heron, Your foster is adorable. It is wonderful that you both do this. Makes my heart happy to know the pup has their forever home for the holiday:) Jeffrey and Kim, Enjoy that prime rib! Ahhhh, a massage! Kevin, WOOHOO on the weight. Happy for you! I am with you on liking free weights over machines. Although I like some…

Woohoo! In support I will put in walking miles. I totally understand the weather thing. Short days, ice and snow make it difficult. Do you have a large mall nearby? Last year I did weekly walks at a mall. Other than the drive there in sketchy weather, it was nice. Worth checking it out. Several malls in our area open early…

YAY! Carol is in too:) TJ, That will be happening in our house too. Nitrates are in a lot of sausage and lunch meats. I am going to try and stay away from them, but will probably have them occasionally if coupons and deals come into play. I am a Walmarter versus Whole Fooder. We make the best choices we can where we shop.…