mandy_lynn Member

I love this type of thread. I feel the world can be a harsh place and we need to learn to step back and appreciate what we have. my family all pitching in and spending time together looking for my bike yesterday my husband sticking by me for these years of my body transformation and the moodiness that comes when I don't…

You may be missing out! I'm on my 4th time through the series. My reading helps curb my snacking ;)

Haha, another good one!

The "I have 50 calories left and am craving a cheeseburger, what should I do" Cheeseburger wins...every time, especially if it has bacon on it! Damn, now I want a burger.

I like this one, hehe

I begged for a webcam to Skype with. I've done it twice and had it since December.

Maybe I should try making a protein shake after my workouts.

I'm here and bored. Everyone else in the house is sleeping.

The Lion King! "May the wind always be at your back and the sun upon your face. "

Hope your cardiologist appointment goes well! I run a high HR when I run. When I first started, it would go over 200. Now it stays in the 170-180s on flat and goes into the 190s when I do hills or sprints. My dr was more concerned with whether or not it came back down quickly to recover, which it does. I just keep an eye…

I always thought it was 500 calories. You could always keep an eye on it and if your supply drops, add more food in. Make sure you are eating some oatmeal for breakfast or a snack and that should help.

I weigh less now than I did in high school. I now look back and realize that a lot of it was emotional eating and I am still fighting that war, although I'm winning more battles now!

Pittsburgh here, welcome~

Definitely get your gait assessed. I run in Brooks Adrenaline and get them at a local running store.

My favorite song to finish every run strong with is "My Apocalypse" by Metallica!

I have my entire inner forearm done on one arm, but want a wrist tattoo on the other. I think if it's done nicely it doesn't look trashy. Besides, it's my body and that's the only opinion that truly matters in the end.

Yep, I'd say "Thank You"

I run with an Amphipod handheld bottle. It has a pocket that I put Honey Stingers in for long runs. I drink a lot when I run, as I'm a big sweater, so I refill my bottle at water fountains. I also keep another water bottle in my car for when I'm done.

I just ran my first half this past weekend. I ran with my cousin, we ran slow, walked through the water stations and on just a couple of the bigger bridges (they are big hills).

I only have 1 and I love it! This is the day after it was done so it's still red in this pic:

Running, it's the best calorie burn and you don't need any equipment!

My first half is in 2 weeks and another a month later. I also have a few 5Ks thrown in this summer too. I love running, it's my therapy!

I eat my steel cut oats with pumpkin and spices. I love anything pumpkin!

You look like half the person you used to be

I only use my HRM to do my calorie burn recordings. I think it's the most accurate method, as it is monitoring your heart rate the entire time and not going by a calculation. Great burn, btw!

You have pretty eyes!

That's amazing! Your arms look fantastic! I wonder if I can get my husband to commit to doing it with me. How long are the workouts?

I do shop there too. I buy my socks, a lot of clothes and other accessories. The only reason I didn't get the shoes there this time was they only had this awful neon color in that shoe.

I only run in Brooks. I got fitted for the size and style at a running store, then I come home and shop around for the best price!

9 you have a nice smile :)