heatherlas

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  • Those are really good questions. I would say that I'm more rewards motivated, but I don't tend to follow through. When I hit my last mini-goal, I said I would get a pedicure, but never got around to doing it. I love challenges, though. Maybe I'll look into a group. I find the doing something you hate for a bad choice is…
    in I need to be accountable! Comment by heatherlas November 2013
  • Way to go!! What a great job!!
    in 2013 Wine and Dine Weekend (Nov 8-9) Comment by heatherlas November 2013
  • Congratulations!! What a great accomplishment!! I like this goal, I may steal it for next year!
    in New Year's Resolution - Knock on Wood...ALMOST THERE;) Comment by heatherlas November 2013
  • I would love to meet up with everyone! I do have a luncheon on Saturday but any time after would be fun. I'll be arriving on Wednesday and leaving on Monday if anyone will be there early, too.
    in Meeting up at the Tink Expo or post race. Comment by heatherlas October 2013
  • You totally need to focus on yourself. You need to like and love yourself before anyone else does. And you need to know that IT IS OK TO BE SINGLE. You do not need a man in your life to show that you have a good life. Learn to live and respect yourself an not think about trying to hook up with someone. Find activities and…
    in "Boyfriend Problems" but still need to lose weight Comment by heatherlas October 2013
  • Talk to a doctor, or two. I get really bad ones during my TOM and my Obgyn told me that I could take the active pills of my birth control all year round. So I don't have a TOM anymore, which is the best thing in the world to me. Also, you might want to consult a neurologist. There are medications nowadays that are…
    in Does anyone have a good headache remedy? Comment by heatherlas October 2013
  • I wouldn't trust the MyFitnessPal Stats at all. I got a HRM a few weeks ago and I was shocked on how little calories I burned, especially in comparison to MFP. I have never tracked my calories with an elliptical or treadmill so I don't have any advice on that. They don't "average" the calories, they have a default weight…
    in Elliptical Stats vs. MyFitnessPal Stats Comment by heatherlas October 2013
  • It may be that you get migraines from certain foods, not how much you eat. I have suffered from migraines since I was 15 years old. Back then there were not a lot of drugs to help, but now there are. There are medications that can help prevent as well as treat once you get one. I don't know if you have talked to a…
    in Calorie increase but Migraine is a hurdle Comment by heatherlas October 2013
  • I have a bad knee right now and swimming has been a great way to get my cardio in. I have been using the Pulsar F7 and it works great in the pool. I like that I can track my individual calorie burn and not rely on what MFP might suggest. I also got myself a waterproof shuffle to play music and books on tape when I swim. It…
    in Swimming Questions Comment by heatherlas September 2013
  • I set my goals at 10 lb increments. Once I hit 180 I changed it to 170. For me it is less overwhelming looking at 30+ lbs that I want to lose and just focus on the next few lbs. After 170 I'll probably change it to 5 lb goals. You can do it this time, we are here for you!
    in I fell off the wagon Comment by heatherlas September 2013
  • That all looks right. If you look at MFP and it says 1280 and most days you are burning 350 calories, then you should be eating back your burned calories and eat 1630/day. And if you look at your TDEE-20% is 1680, then they are both right about the same thing. You should be fine between 1500-1700 calories a day. The last…
    in Question about calories Comment by heatherlas September 2013
  • To be able to finish up my half marathon training in January for the Tinkerbell half and not have my knee give out on me anymore. Less weight means less pressure. And fit back into my size 10 jeans.
    in I want to ______ by the end of this year! ~ Comment by heatherlas August 2013
  • Run. Or any other type of exercise. If I'm at work and can't handle much more, I go and take a walk around the lake we have near our building. Taking Pilates at lunch a couple times a week also helps. And this will help you with your goal of getting healthier. And sometimes screaming helps. ;)
    in How Do Non-Smokers Handle Stress? Comment by heatherlas August 2013
  • I use to be an evening runner/exerciser but a few years ago my scheduled changed so that I'm running or going to the gym early in the morning before I go to work. It took me awhile to acclimate myself to that schedule, but once I did it for a few weeks I was hooked. If I'm going out to run first thing in the morning after…
    in Running in the morning... help! Comment by heatherlas August 2013
  • I found the cheapest pair of tri-shorts online. They have been working out well. I was just going to wear one of my tight running shirts but I joined a training group and broke down and bought one of they tri-tops. I am defiantly wearing a sports bra under. I haven't had any issues yet, but I haven't done a swim then…
    in What do you wear? Comment by heatherlas August 2013
  • Nope, in Virginia. Good luck and hope to hear about it!
    in First Triathlon Comment by heatherlas August 2013
  • I signed up for the Princess Half as well!
    in 1 year til Disney Comment by heatherlas August 2013
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