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Friday Squat Challenge
60 squats today! I'm done! I know some of you mentioned that you couldn't do this challenge because it hurts your knees... If you are doing squats and it hurts your knees, you are not doing them correctly! Here is the correct form http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDdSZmWNYQI anyone know how to turn this into a hyperlink?
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Friday ❤
Last weigh in for this challenge...3 days away! Let's make it the best one yet!! My plan today.... *run 5 miles *do 60 squats *strength training-arms *eat healthy! Plus..I have class from 1-4, hope you all do great today!!! I loved reading all the posts yesterday!! PS...I had Lucky Charms for breakfast...I love Lucky…
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Monday
Good Morning! Weigh in today! Only one weigh in left after this! Then we find out who the biggest loser is and the top five! What did you all think of this eight week challenge?? Who wants to go for another eight? If you do want to continue for another eight...could someone please step up and post the daily topic? I'd like…
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Thursday Squats
Oh my goodness! I did my 55 squats! Yay! Check in everyone...did you do yours???!!:bigsmile:
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Thursday
Good Morning... I had the news on throughout the night...I've been watching and praying for people in Texas. I hope April (Amcmikel) is okay!?:cry:
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Running for a long time?
What is the best advice you've learned in your experience?
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Wednesday
Morning! I'm just getting ready to go workout...hope you all have an awesome day and burn those cals...Burn'em!!! Anyone have any ideas on how to light this board up and keep us all motivated? Something that would peak everyone's interests???
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Tuesday
Good Morning! I hope y'all are doing great today! I didn't workout yesterday...I had to study my Cost Accounting..I have a big test coming up. I can't wait until this semester is over!!! I am going to be so happy!! So...major workout today since I missed yesterday! That and my daughter bought me a minibon cinnabon at BK…
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Explosions at Boston Marathon!
I hope everyone is okay...it doesn't look like it, but I hope the injured aren't bad...:frown: My thoughts and prayers go out to the injured.
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Sunday
Last Chance Workout! Time has gone by so fast! After tomorrow...one week left! We have had some great losses in this group, I can't believe the numbers! It's so awesome! Make today count! Start working towards next Monday..if you haven't been the Biggest Loser of the week yet this week is your last chance...Just do…
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Week 6 results
Sorry this is late! Congratulations!!! Biggest Losers of week 6: #1 rebekah5055!! Rebekah is the Biggest Loser for week 6! With a loss of 2.37%, 3.9 lbs!!! Great job Rebekah! #2 steadyrollinwoman!! Steadyrollinwoman lost 2.33%, 4.2 lbs.! Awesome! #3 RobertHendrix!! Robert lost 1.99%, 7.8 lbs.! Way to go Robert! #4…
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Saturday
Good Morning! The sun is shining here! I love it when the sun shines...it's been rainy and icky for the last week or so...so seeing the sun finally come out makes me so happy!! I'm going to attempt my first long training run today (not my first ever, last year when I was training for a half-marathon I was running 10 mile…
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Running Injuries
I've been training for a half-marathon and I'm starting to feel pain on the inside of my leg, about an inch above my ankle and I'm wondering if this could be that start of a stress fracture? What type of exercises could I do to strengthen this area? I should probably ice it? Also, a couple of my friends have torn their…
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Eating or Netting 1200 calories?
I know there are days when I do this, but I really try not to anymore...if you are please take a look at this thread? http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/908271-when-is-1200-calories-appropriate-hint-almost-never?hl=1200+calories+danger
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Friday <3
How's everyone doing!? I normally weigh myself mid-week but I didn't this week so I have no idea if I'm up or down...Monday will be a surprise. :smile: Hopefully it's a good surprise! My plan for today is to do 60 min. of cardio and some strength training at the gym. I have an excellent book that I highly recommend, it's…
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Runner's should know this!
Actually not just runner's, anyone that does intense exercise! Okay, so I've been training for a half-marathon and yesterday I did a really long workout and I drank A LOT of water...I know it was over a gallon...maybe not enough to hurt...but I don't know..anyway I felt really sick and when I got home I put it on my thread…
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Thursday
I'm just getting ready to leave for the gym...I need a really good workout today! I have been slacking lately! I loved that strength training video called Iron Strength Workout..I didn't care for the other one too much though. You know, I don't have any problem coming up with workouts to do...the problem I have is figuring…
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Wednesday
Good Morning, I had a thread going where I asked about strength training and this guy sent me a message with a workout (it's on Runner's World, but it's not just for runner's!) and it is one you can do at home. I just watched it and it is INCREDIBLE! I'm very excited about this because no more lifting weights at the gym!…
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Strength training for runners
Hi... I'm trying to incorporate strength training into my workouts because I know if you your legs, core, etc. is stronger you will become a better runner. How long do you strength train and what exercises do you do? Thanks!:heart: I want to set up a workout schedule that's quick (like hopefully under one hour) for…
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Tuesday
Good Morning! Have a great day today everyone! If you had a bad week, or even if you didn't have a bad week, today is the day to focus and set goals for the next weigh in! Remember every day counts! If you want to see results...now is the time...we aren't getting any younger..lol! Everyone is doing SO great! Let's have an…
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I think I'm going to set a record...
Ha...one that is nothing to brag about! For the most interviews without getting hired! I have another one today. Hopefully today is the day and I get the job! :embarassed: Any words of wisdom greatly appreciated:heart:
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Monday April 8, Weigh In and Measurements
Good Morning...Hope you all have a great weigh-in!!! 2/25: 208.5 3/4 : 196.6 3/11: 195.4 3/18: 195.4 3/25: 193 4/1: 192 4/8: 189 Measurements March 11: (I couldn't find the thread from two weeks ago) Upper Right Arm-13 Upper Left Arm-13 Chest - 41 Waist - 40 Hips - 43.5 Right Thigh - 25.5 Left Thigh-26 April 8: Upper Right…
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Sunday...last chance workout!
Good Morning, Hope everyone had a great week! I found another interesting article in Runner's Magazine called Fridge Wisdon by Liz Applegate PH.D. and thought I'd share a couple excerpts from it: WEIGHT-LOSS SNACKS Letting yourself get too hungry can lead to overeating at you next meal, which won't help your weight-loss…
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Try this you tube video today!
I found this today and I like it A LOT! I'm going to do it four times...wonder how many cals it is? I wish I had a HRM! Do you guys have any You Tube videos that you like? I challenge you to do this today....lol! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuErjRFzc5o How could I turn this into a hyperlink? Anyone know?
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Saturday
Good Morning Everyone! So here is something interesting that I read in my Runner's magazine and I know it says running, but I'm sure it pertains to any type of exercise: GO LONG IN THE A.M. by Lisa Marshall, Runner's Magazine "One of the primary reasons to do a long run is to improve fat-burning metabolism," says Scott…
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Saw this...had to share!
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Resting heart rate
I've been researching a lot about max heart rate and what you should be shooting for during your workout...also the Karvonen formula...etc. So I figured out my numbers yesterday with a resting heart rate of 81 at 11 AM and the trainer that was helping me with this said I should take my RHR in the morning instead because…
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It's Friday, Friday, freaky flippin Friday!
Ha! Ha! I bet that title got your attention...lol! I'm singing the words and it's quite a catchy tune...lol! In case you couldn't tell, I'm feeling pretty darn good and energized this morning! I've got lots of ideas going around in my head..(I love that)! I'm starting to see a really big difference in my figure and that…
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Kervonen Formula and anaerobic exercise
I just heard about this today and I can't believe I've never heard of it before! So I did the formulas and found out my max heart rate is 179...so what heart rate is best for burning fat? And if you know more about this could you explain in to me please!? Thanks!!
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Marathon or half marathon training?
Would love to have friends that are doing the same...please add me..I'd like to see others running/eating plans!!:heart: Also...what is the date of your marathon/half-marathon?
