-
Hunger question
3 weeks paleo now, and loving it... I notice sometimes I am not hungry... like at all, even if its been like 4 hours... Is this something most of you experience... I used to believe in the "eat small meals every 2 hours", but now realize you don't need to. Do you just wait until you are hungry, even if its been a long time…
-
Survived an xmas party - NSV
Last night I had my husbands xmas party, and although I am following the 80/20 on paleo, I really wanted to be as good as possible... The party was at a Lebanese restaurant, so of course there was lots of pitas, rice, rice balls, hummus and other dips, desserts etc. I am PROUD to say I stuck with the salads, and meat…
-
Fruit and supplement question
Hey all, I am currently trying to lose some weight so I have been limiting my fruits. So I am wondering if a multivitamin is enough to get what I am missing from lack of fruit? I also take a omega and probiotics.. what do you take being paleo? I can't workout at the moment due to a injury, so I don't think I need the fruit…
-
Dead Lifts?
Hello, I am new to crossfit.. I started my first week and loved it... however on the last day of week one, we had to do dead lifts.. I have a history of back issues, and did fine the first one, but the second one was like a knife in my back... I have read they are easy to lose form and people get injured often, so I am…
-
I am in women's health!
My interview is finally in this months womens health (dec 2012) ! They changed a few things like the real reason I wanted to lose weight was to not be over 200 lbs if I got pregnant, and they didn't mention that I had a baby 9 months prior (when the photoshoot was)... still its exciting !
-
Women's health Photoshoot
So its been quite a week for me.. Saturday I completed the Tough Mudder Toronto race, and yesterday I did a photoshoot for women's health magazine. I will be featured in the dec issue as one of the success stories, in the "you lose, you win" section.. It was such a fun day, we took photos of me rollerblading, jump squating…
-
Tough Mudder accomplished !!
Well I did it! On saturday I competed in the Tough Mudder Toronto and damn was it hard! All the hill training I did, did not help AT ALL for this race! It was held on a ski hill, and basically was going up and down black diamond with obstacles in between. It was 16 km of craziness !! The obstacles were super fun, and…
-
Tough Mudder anyone?
Hi All, This year I will be competing the warrior dash, which is basically a 5km run with fun obstacles. Not too worried about that one.. but also thinking about doing the toughmudder. www.toughmudder.com if you aren't sure what it is... its a half marathon with INTENSE obstacles like crawling through dark small tubes in…
-
Running gear help
Hi all runners... I want to buy some long pants and long sleeved top to run on the cooler days... any type you recommend that don't make you sweat or get you soaked... Just something light ... its not super cold here, so just on days I can't wear shorts... thanks all!
-
Hot chocolate help!
I really love hot chocoate, and the packs that are already made, but with 130 calories, seems like a waste of my cals for the day, since I like to have like 3 a day ! I hate tea and coffee, and don't want to buy the "light" hot chocolate because it contains splenda, aspertame or other bad sugar subsitutes. Anyone have any…
-
Before, during, and after baby
Hi all, just wanted to share my so-far success to keep me motivated to that ultimate goal- getting back to prebaby body. A few years ago, I weighed 190 lbs, and decided that I did not want to be in that kind of shape if I got pregnant. So I worked hard, ate well and lost 50 lbs (140 lbs) . When I got pregnant I made it my…
-
Breastfeeding and body fat?
Hi mommies out there- I am still nursing my 3 month old, and although I look great, and have built back up all my muscle, I still seem to be holding onto fat on my thighs and butt. Can't seem to get my old pants over my legs lol... I work out everyday, eat pretty good, and know other than these spots I am back to normal.…
-
Going to be featured in women's health!
So many about a month before I got pregnant, I had applied to women's health magazine to be featured as a before/ after success story. I hadn't heard much back from them until a few days ago. They emailed me back again saying they have chosen to feature me in an upcoming issues, and we are to arrange an interview/ photo…
-
Angel Food Cake - need reciepe
Hey all, just wondering if anyone has a really healthy angel food cake reciepe made with egg whites. Trying to keep as healthy as possible! Thanks
-
How to run a faster mile?
Hey all you runners, I am looking to speed up my race pace, any tips? i would like to get down to a 8 min mile, and then hopefully a 7. However I am pregnant, and can't do speed intervals, so I'll prob just have to try to run a bit faster each time. But any tips will help! Thanks
-
Cake baking help lol
Hi All, this is not a diet question, but we are finding out the sex of our baby tomorrow, and wanted to do either a cake or cupcakes that will be blue, or pink (depending on results) for fathers day to reveal it. I can't find a bakery that does it in my city, so might have to bake it myself. Just wondering if any has a…
-
Running watches help!
Hi All, I would like to buy a watch that will tell me my pace and other essential things that are good for running (heart rate etc).. if you have one you recommend please let me know.. The easier to use the better for me!! Thanks Andrea
-
Buffet = disgusting decision
Well since I am close to goal and am not really in a rush to lose that last 5 or so lbs, my husband and I decided to use a gift card to our casino buffet to celebrate selling our house last night. BIG MISTAKE! whoever thought of buffets was an evil person. I ate 3 plates of food and 1 giant plate of dessert! The food is…
-
Bikini photos before and after
I know everyone likes motivational photos, so here is one in my bikini at around 190 lbs. then again 2 weeks ago in mexico at 140.. Then another profile pic before and after ! Enjoy
-
Tim Hortons Oatmeal
BOOOOO.. decided to try timmies oatmeal with brown sugar to have something in case I needed something to eat one time and I was there... Calories aren't bad.. they give you wayyy too much. I only ate half of it, but the taste was not that good :( I guess if it comes down to it and i really need something I will get it, but…
-
Ipod touch investment and apps?
Hello friends, I am sad to say my Ipod nano is no longer with us :( However its time to move up in the ipod world. I am going to go all out and get myself an ipod touch.. .cause gosh darn it , I've earned it lol! However, I am not sooo tech savy, so i was wondering what apps do you like that are simple to use hee hee and…
-
Oikos organic greek yogurt- chocolate!
Hi all, picked up some organic greek yogurt with chocolate on the bottom... Has 110 calories, 10 grams protein, but sadly 16grams organic sugar... However I got a good chocolate fix and protein and it tasted pretty good. Might be worth those sugars as a somewhat healthy treat! Try it and let us know!
-
49 lbs lost (w. pics)
Here are some new current weight loss pics for everyone.. The fat ones were taken a year ago at 190lbs, the current are me at 140 lbs... can't wait for the final pics sorry i couldn't figure out how to put them on my blog!
-
Vacation help!
Hi Friends, I am hoping to book a last min trip the week that falls on new years (around dec 27th ish)... anyone find that you can get any good deals booking the week before ? Or is new years just expensive no matter how close you book to that date? Which sites do you usually book with? Appreciate any help! Andrea
-
C'est L'Halloween Hey! Finally wearing a sexy costume!
Halloween is my favorite holiday ! I always go to tons of parties and dress up in 2 different costumes. I usually have fun no matter what size I have been, but this year is going to be the best! I got a really sexy costume (firewoman) and this time in a medium (used to be a large- a tight large) . A lady trying on her own…
-
Journal / Diary?
Hey all, is there a feature on this site where you can journal (where its not public). the last site I used had one and i enjoyed writing on it.. hoping there is one on here so I can just use the one site
-
Updated B & A pics at goal
The end of my journey - went from 190 to 152 (5"9) from doing kettlebell, spinning and swimming. Looking forward to my half Triathlon next month !!! A great way to celebrate all the hard work I have done!!
-
Greek Yogurt?
I can't stand cottage cheese, but here greek yogurt is high in protein and good for you.,.. Before I buy some, just wondering what it tastes like, or what you eat it with? Thoughts?
-
Tri Result0 with WORKING pics and weight loss results
So for all MFP friends that have helped me with this journey and anyone interested here are some pics from my tri a tri It was a 300 meter swim, 15km bike and 3 km run . This was my first open water swim, and it went very well, I was one of the fastest and first woman out of the water. I didn't get kicked at all lol... my…
-
Triathlon results - with pics
So for all MFP friends that have helped me with this journey and anyone interested here are some pics from my tri a tri It was a 300 meter swim, 15km bike and 3 km run . This was my first open water swim, and it went very well, I was one of the fastest and first woman out of the water. I didn't get kicked at all lol... my…
