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I'm in. My goal is to lose 110-130#. I left for awhile, but I'm back. Obviously what I was trying to do on my own wasn't working!!!

There is a coupon at this link that you can print out as often as needed, valid through September of this year. I plan to go between the two box options for variety, and make sure that I add a wide variety of the extras it calls for. I am just beginning this, so I am not pushing this. I just wanted to offer the coupon up…

Pre-registering doesn't require payment. It only means that you will receive notification that the date, time, and route have been set. I've pre-registered fot this year's race, hoping to be able to run SOME of it. (I am not a runner by nature.... but I'm trying!) From the website it looks like previous years cost around…

In my opinion, Barbara is the hardest WOD I've ever done. I just recently had occasion to arrange for my own special class, and invite friends to join me at "Conquering Barbara". 14-16 people showed up to conquer the WOD themselves, and cheer me on to finish as well. The first time I met Barbara I had a goal of finishing…

I'm a "fluffier" CrossFitter, trying to spare my WOD buddies as much horror and damage as possible. I wear capri pants, and fitted undershirt/tank so that things are held in place while jumping, squatting, running, etc. with a tshirt over the top. I've gone down several sizes in the fitted tanks, and am hoping that when…

How do you post photos/jpegs/etc here??

On February 15th I attempted "Barbara" for the first time. Considering my size, speed, experience, etc. my coach and I set a goal of two complete rounds in the max 30 minutes. I cried all night when I missed that goal by only 40 seconds (and had only taken HALF of the 3 minute break). On April 3 I was permitted by my…

Also interested to learn what others do. I also use the FitBit. But even with that, I'm not sure what to log as calories worked off.

I'm working to find the right gloves for me. In addition I use The Healer (Perfectly Posh) on my blisters/callouses.

I wouldn't say that I am the "typical" CF'er. I am working to lose 100 pounds. I started CrossFit in January with twice a week. By March I was doing 3x a week. Now my goal is at least three times a week for the planned WOD. My box offers the opportunity to go in on my "off" days and row, or work on a technique. I am trying…

The thigh/hip stretches on the "horse"..... You know the one where your ankles are held in place and you either face the ground and lift yourself up at the waist, OR you can face up and do torturous crunches. I am not a small lady, so I wear baggy t-shirts. Getting onto the thing alone is enough to create nightmares for…

I know that my CF experience is different than most, as I began this journey quite overweight, and I am using it for weight loss. Therefore, I scale a lot right now, AND I am taking things slow in order to avoid injuring myself, especially my knees. I have pain in the right knee sometimes. I am also quickly approaching…

Maple Leaf CrossFit in Geneseo, IL http://www.mapleleafcrossfit.com/

My thirteen year old daughter and I started CrossFit together mid-January. We weigh at the beginning of the month, and measure on the 1st and 15th. We have each lost 20 pounds so far, and have each lost over ten inches. We had just started three times per week. This week I made it four times. I know I look ridiculous. But…

My daughter is 13 and doing CrossFit with me, which involves weights in many ways. She is absolutely loving it, and it shows! In my opinion, if she is showing interest, absolutely encourage and teach her. As she learns, she will know her limits. I just think it's important to not push higher weights on her, but to let her…

Quad Cities, IL

Then it isn't the SLOW walker you dislike. It is the inconsiderate walker. In my opinion, I know this war is a hard one to fight. My pace is mine, yours is yours. I'm not going to judge. I'm here to encourage, and look for encouragement. Again, in my opinion, whether you pass on the right or on the left, make sure you…

I am SOOOOO excited to find out who "won" round 1, and what they choose as the line-up for the round 2 songs. Maybe in the future we can make this even bigger, with some physical rewards for winners or something. Just something to think about. With or without that............ I can't wait to jump in and join with round 2.…

I just recently started a water fitness class, and I am LOVING it!!!

I just got the game last night (for Wii), and was looking at it the first time today. I'd like to join, and will do those points tomorrow. :) Great fun!!

Newbie, who has really been needing a thread like this. THANK YOU! I have spent the day trying to get over too many vodka shots last night. Urgh. Vodka is pretty new to me, thinking a shot or two some nights would be "better" for me than all the wine I was drinking before. I'm not so sure now. I think I'm gonna have to…

Many stores which sell dresses will do alterations, and for a decent price when you are buying the dress/clothing there. You can consider it a way of pampering yourself and really showing yourself off.

I didn't sleep last night, or go to bed. That's why I was asking. This isn't typical though, so I suppose overlapping one day won't cause any huge problem. I was just curious. :smile:

Believe it, and do it! Start it right now, and do it!! No, it's not that easy to make it so. But it is that easy to start it.....so..... start it with me. I received my referral, and my phone call to get it rolling....... There are many ways to do anything. There is only one way YOU will do it. How are you doing it?!

How does that work with meeting your daily calorie intake???

It's 1:24 am. 2 am is most certainly not when I will wake up "tomorrow"...... or today, as it were.

I also would like to know what NSV means. And, congrats to YOU on giving up soda! You are going to feel so much better! I am going into my fourth week without soda. (I have passed that mark of "21 days to make something a habit.") I drink a cup or two of coffee at work in the morning, and the rest of the day I only drink…

Reaching that goal of being under 200 is a great, AMAZING goal, and I am sure there are hundreds of us here who have that same goal. So I applaud you!! I try to make sure I do not discuss my weight loss goals or journey with individuals who are not supporting me. I keep that topic mine so they don't have the opportunity to…

You will certainly find support here. If I lived close I would definitely join you walking. You'll find someone. Or, perhaps those vigorous walks will make delicious mommy time away from the three kids (I know I seek mommy time!) So welcome!! You're gonna do great!! Tell me about this Phentermine diet??

But I do. As I said, I even enter it higher rather than lower. Some of the machines I can enter my exact weight on.........others must be in increments of five pounds. In those cases I round up. I did over 13 miles today. If I go by the machines at the gym, it was maybe 750 calories. If I go by MFP it was far more......and…