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Let's Have Fun Together!
Come join the DietBet challenge! The more people who join, the larger the pot becomes! DietBet starts on Monday, April 28th! It's a four week challenge to lose 4% of your starting weight. $35 buy in. All the winners will split the pot. Share this link with your friends and family! http://www.dietbetter.com/games/42179…
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Early Stages of Dating -- No-Nos
I'm back on the dating market and I'm curious to know what are some of the worst offenses that someone has committed when you've gone on a first date with a person or in the early stages of dating someone?
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Winter Olympics
America is apparently throwing an ugly sweater party in Sochi this year and invited some other nations to attend. They're calling it the "Winter Olympics." I guess the winners will get medals and it's being televised. Cool huh? LOL Seriously, did you all see the uniforms? They're ridiculous. I feel bad for these…
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2014 Race Calendar
I'm planning my races for next year and I'm looking to do more runs outside of California. What races would you suggest doing? What's your favorite race you've done? I'm looking into the Nashville Rock'n Roll Half...and I can run up to a full. I'm not mentally ready to tackle an ultra or tri just yet, but perhaps in 2015!…
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The Truth About Apples
I did not write this, but the forums are a place of discussion etc. so I thought I'd post this. Source: http://www.foodrenegade.com/your-apples-year-old/ The produce you buy in the supermarket or grocery store is not fresh. With many items, like spinach, the leaves may have been plucked no more than a few weeks ago. But…
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Short Ladies: Before and After Pics -- PLEASE!
I'm about 5'0" and weigh around 132lbs. I'm hoping to lean out and continue to gain muscle but I could use some "fitspriation." It's getting hard and discouraging that I'll never get out of the 130s. Pleaseeeeeee if you have any before and afters or just some progress pictures post them here... Thank you! --S
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GYPSYs!
I'm considered a GYPSY via this article... I have to say that this was an interesting read and analysis on my generation. But seriously, I am special ;) http://www.huffingtonpost.com/wait-but-why/generation-y-unhappy_b_3930620.html?utm_hp_ref=fb&src=sp&comm_ref=false
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Nothing Irritates Me More...
Than when I'm having a conversation with another woman and she says she doesn't like lifting because she's afraid of getting bulky or says to me something along the lines of oh, you're lifting because you're trying to bulk up huh? Excuse me??? NOPE. WRONG. I had this happen over the weekend and I immediately had to change…
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Tough Mudder -- Tips Please!!!
I'm competing in my first (and maybe only lol) Tough Mudder next month. Any tips or advice are GREATLY appreciated!!!! Also, anyone ever worn hair extensions to tough mudder -- good or bad idea? Thank you, --S
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Week 4: How are you doing?
So, how are you all doing?!?
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Your Favorite Thing About Yourself
Hello all MFP! People are generally quite hard on themselves. We also don't typically see ourselves the way that others do. Let's take a moment and write somethings that we love about ourselves. We should be proud of who we are and what our minds and bodies do everyday. I love my legs. They have always been a part of my…
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Motivational Quotes - Daily Fitspiration for All!
So, if you read my post in the welcome group, long-winded as it was, I mentioned that I went through a ROUGH break-up at the beginning of the year. Once I started battling to get out of my funk, I got into quotes pretty seriously. Each day, I wake up and write down one new quote on a post-it and place it on my mirror.…
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Week 2: Check-In
So, how is everyone's progress?!? I'll check-in tomorrow with my progress and stats!
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Favorite Band/Singer from when you were younger?
I just found my OLD iPod from high school and early college which got me thinking and curious about what other people listened to when they were younger. I was a HUGE Something Corporate and Incubus fan. You?!?
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Super Summer Challenge: Starting!
Each week, I'll create a new check-in for everyone to write down where they are. We can discuss progress, what we've done, what we're doing to get there. It will be a great way to motivate one another, congratulate members, and maybe pick-up some tips along the way! I did not stand on the scale or take my measurements…
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Things You Had to Deal W/ As The Only Black Kid
Ok, this was HILARIOUS and I HAD to post and share this. 27 Things You Had To Deal With as the Only Black Kid in Your Class.... http://www.buzzfeed.com/hnigatu/27-things-you-had-to-deal-with-as-the-only-black-kid-in-your Is there anything missing? Are there anythings that people of other backgrounds experience that are so…
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Welcome!
Hello there and thanks for joining! This is a great spot to introduce yourself and what your goals are! I finally had time to share mine later in the post. xoxo Sierra
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Super Summer Fit Challenge
Hey there MFP! I'm thinking of starting a group as a summer fitness challenge; Summer is only 51 days away!!! If you're interested, bump this post or add me and I'll invite you to the challenge! Let's rock these last few weeks together! xoxo
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FitBit vs BodyBugg vs Nike+ etc
I keep seeing MFP members post about their use of external devices to track. I'm keen to idea of incorporating this but I'm not sure of the products out there. I'd love to hear your success stories, thoughts, suggestions. Any information/advice is GREATLY appreciated! --Sierra
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New and need friends!!!
Hello Everyone!!! I'm not really new to MFP but my mommy is (yes I still call her Mommy)!!!! She is a wonderful woman who could really use more friends as a basis of support, advice, and motivation. I love her and I want to see her succeed. I've had success using MFP which is why she joined. She has been more active about…
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New Tattoo & Exercise Advice -- PLEASE
Hello! So I recently got my 3rd tattoo and it is on my arm. I am training for a half marathon in March and I have a 10k on Sunday. I have a strength training program that requires 5 days of working out and running program with at least 4 days of running. How do I properly protect my new ink when I exercise? When I got my…
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LADIES!!!! (smh)
Now let me say this, we are ALL working SO HARD to make our goals...GIVE YOURSELF A PAT ON THE BACK....BUT When it comes to clothes, smh, some advice. While you are able to buy 12/14 because they now "fit" here's some advice for ALL women, "Just because it zips, doesn't mean it fits." If people bought the size that they…
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Anyone else in CA?
Looking for more friends in CA! I live in Northern California (Oakland) work in San Francisco, and go to Sacramento and San Diego quite frequently! It's be nice to have some local buddies as motivation!
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Anyone else using...
Bodybuilding.com ? Just signed up and I like it a lot. I feel like using that along with MFP, I will definitely be able to reach my goal. Thoughts?
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Motivational Quotes???
What are some inspirational/motivational quotes to keep you motivated. "You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great." - I used that to help me get through my first half marathon. "Don't be upset by the results for the work you didn't do." - Keeps me going at the gym/running when I feel like…
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Zig-Zag Calorie
I have seen a few people post about using a zig-zag calorie counting method. I would like to hear people's thoughts on this and if it works for them? I'm thinking of doing this as I train for my next half marathon since I will have long run days, cross training days, and no running at all sometimes... Many thanks in…
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Northern CA???
I need some serious MOTIVATION so anyone in the Sacramento or surrounding areas, PLEASE feel free to add me! Thank you!
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Protein Smoothie / Shake
Hello! So within the last year I've picked up running. I've done a few halfs and I'm trying to improve my pace. I've noticed that I perform better when I'm consistently using a protein shake in my diet. I've recently learned about protein isolates. Does anyone have any recipes that they'd like to share for a delicious…
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HELP: I Think Myfitnesspal Is Wrong...
About my goals... It's telling me 2030 for calories when I'm 140lbs, at 5 feet tall, and I'm attempting to lose 2lbs a week (to be 115lbs) with a sedentary life...HELP!! How many calories should I reset it to?
