theresmynapkin Member

i know what you mean :) I love feeling how strong my body has become and knowing that it can do whatever comes it's way. I too am starting to be enough for myself :)

I got engaged christmas eve :) Wedding is August 31, 2013. Sending FR :p

Personally, when someone says they're proud of me, I take it as them being inspired by me, and maybe a little envious :p revel in the fact that people are excited for you and wishing you well :)

Mine is 27:26. I've been running for just over a year now and 4-6 days a week. Consistency is key, and speed truly comes with mileage. I hadn't even worked to get faster and my body just did it for me. now that i'm comfortable here I have to do speed work :p But then again, I didn't run my first 5K until 2 months shy of a…

I"m about 133 and wanna get to 115 or even 110.... some of the lowest you can be while still being healthy :)

27:26 and damn proud of it! :) Based on your posts, you do longer runs at about a 10 minute mile, which is about what I do. I'd aim for a 27/26 minute time because you go quite a bit faster when there's other people around. just dont start off too fast and then get dead tired for the rest of the race! try and hold back a…

I think I'm going to try it... maybe this week or maybe I'll wait until monday to start on a full week :p

I do the 10 Minute Solutions: Yoga video on Netflix. The first few times you kinda have to watch her, but it's the same basic moves so after a few times you get more used to it and can focus on form and all the tips she says like pulling your belly in, etc :)

I want to do it but it's so expensive for a workout DVD when I feel I can do free Youtube and Netflix videos... Let me know how it goes! After more investigation and yearning I'll probably cave and buy it, but not yet.

I have pretty small arms and I use an iphone armband. I got mine at TJMaxx for about $10. It's made all the difference in the world to me.

It depends on your gait, footstrike, arch, etc. I suggest going to a local running store (preferably small time, not a chain like ****'s Sporting Goods) and getting analyzed for what you need. The proper shoe can make all the difference in the world keeping your knees hurt-free :)

I have a tiny bladder too, but running seems to help. When I run it's like my body heats up and my functions (bladder, etc) just chill until I'm done. Make sure you use the toilet right before your run. And no one seems to laugh at me going slow. If people do happen to say anything tell them at least you're off your…

I also am a breakfast person because of working out in the morning. I find now even on days I don't work out first thing if I don't eat breakfast I tend to binge and overcompensate in the afternoon :-/ But everyone's different! My fiance never eats breakfast and is skinny as a rail...

My fitness board is http://pinterest.com/theresmynapkin/inspirational/ I mainly like quotes with picture backgrounds :)

I don't know what it's called but it's the one that's always on the radio: "I have loved you for a thousand years, I will love you for a thousand more" And that's the only phrase I know and it keeps repeating itself!

What type of goals are you thinking? I know on my other support website (dailymile.com) a few of my friends have been doing the 60/60/60 challenge. It's 60 seconds of plank & 60 seconds of wall sits for 60 consecutive days. Some people make it the 60/60/60/60 challenge and add 60 seconds of side planks on each side too. Is…

If you haven't been working out regularly before this, perhaps you're gaining some muscle. Don't rely solely on the scale to judge progress. For example, in high school I swam every season for 7 years. And every season during the first two weeks the scale would jump up about 5-10lbs, but my clothes would fit the same, if…

It really is 1 day at a time. I know it is difficult not to let those self-depreciating thoughts dwell around the edges of your mind, but really you should try to relax and forget about the past. Beating yourself up and calling yourself a failure isn't going to change the fact that some weight crept back on. Look at it…

I'm 19, almost 20. 5'4" Starting: 135 Current: 135 hehe Goal: 115 Add meeeee :p

I agree with everyone else. 2 workouts a day should be fine. Just make sure you listen to your body and don't push if it's telling you there's pain. Keep hydrated and make sure you eat enough to avoid dizziness and whatnot :p

hmmn... well, what I bring for snacks are things like apples and bananas because they can be out of the fridge for days without getting nasty. Also, try and drink more water! Sometimes we aren't really hungry but thirsty. Plus, if you're making 12 trips to the bathroom every day it helps get your blood flowing and you're…

not only awesome job, but cute bikini :)

I sweat and get a red hot flushed face. Sometimes on my long runs though I don't end up with sweat because the breeze and dry air dries it onto me... then I feel grainy and salty but I'll be sweat free!

I'll be 20 in June. I'm 5'4" and 135. I'm trying to get to about 115-120. I've gotten a little to much jiggle in my step since high school! I run a lot and do yoga and pilates... sometimes I hit the stationary bike or use the weight machines at the gym. I'm hoping to overhaul my diet so that instead of just gaining muscle…