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New Year and looking for some motivating friends
As I reflect on this past year and my struggles and look forward to a new year. I am setting my goals for the New Year and am looking for some new friends to add to my list for some additional motivation. One of my goals this year is to run a 10K. Thank you in advance for the additional motivation.
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Not new, but starting over!
I have been on here for a good while, but really lost my focus, so I am STARTING over! It has been a crazy year for me and just when I thought things were settling down, we had an 18 year old addition to our house and I totally lost any workout space I had. Since I have no privacy any more, lost my workout space, and the…
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Help with Map My Fitness
I started using Map My Fitness this weekend and set them up to link, but I don't see on MFP where it shows what I did with May MY Fitness......any words of wisdom???? Thanks in advance.
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Calling all Runners!
I am wanting to take up running at 43 years old. I am starting with a good pair of shoes, map my fitness app, and SOME desire. I am open to any advice and words of wisdom as to how to get going and keep motivated. Thanks in advanced.
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Lost motivation....please help.
I have had some medical issues lately and have had to take some time off. I am having a challenging time getting back into it. I was so faithful at logging on here both my nutrition and my workouts...I find it very challenging to log, much less workout. Any words of wisdom, advise, or motivation are greatly appreciated.
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Polar FT4 vs. Fitbit
I am currently using a Polar Hear Rate monitor, but am considering something that is more user friendly through the entire day.......any suggestions would be appreciated. Also I love my Heart Rate Monitor and am wondering the pros and cons of the Fit Bit... Thank you in advance!
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How hard do you push yourself?
I find that at times I push myself so hard that I vomit. I take a mini break and get right back in there and finish my workout. Just wondering if anyone else does the same thing. Do you ever push yourself to that point? Do you stop if you get sick??
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What is your Guilty Pleasure!
So we all have them, mine is chocolate! I love it and find it hard to resist it. So what is your Guilty Pleasure when it comes to food (HaHa)?
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Cooler weather & shorter days Motivation Sound Off
So the cooler and the days are getting shorter. I am working on my motivation to keep on hitting play. So what do you use as motivation during the fall and winter months?
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Social Media
I have recently started using some additional social media for motivation. Feel free to add me if you use any of them. Instagram: Ampingitup Twitter: Ampingitup2day Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmPlifyYourLife Please post yours also..... Thanks.
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I think I want a FITBIT!
I have been thinking about it for a while now and think I really want a FIT BIT! I am thinking a Fit Bit ONE, ( can get it with points I ear n at work and it won't cost me a thing). Any feed back on this item would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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Finished Round 1 Back for Round 2
I finished Round 1 of Alpha & Beta and decided to do Round 2. I lost about 8 pounds and almost an inch off my waist. That and I don't have the funds to get Gamma right now. So here we go! Anyone else going back for a second round?
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Resisting Temptation!
Temptation is all around in places I never imagined. I struggled for a long time at resisting, and on some things I still do (sweets mainly chocolate). Looking for some ideas of what some of you do to resist those temptations. Some of the things I do to try to keep me away from them: Plan and Pack my snacks and lunch for…
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Excuses! Sound off!
So just for fun what excuses to you make for not working out! I am tired is one I find comes into play. After working a 10 hour day I can find that excuse pops in my mind quite easily. I am trying to have the mindset that if I am not ill then there is NO EXCUSE! I know it makes me feel better and I have come to far to…
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To Blog or not To Blog?
I have been considering starting a BLOG on here, but would love some feedback from others. Do you BLOG or not? If you do what benefit do you get out of it? Do you get feedback from it? Thanks!
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To eat or not to eat?
Cravings can sometimes get the best of me, so I have come to the conclusion that a little doesn't hurt. At least if I have a little of what I am craving (sometimes that might just be one bite) it goes a long way. Do you give into your cravings or do you try to push through the craving without giving in?
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Think I got my MOJO Back!
I have been struggling a bit lately, but decided yesterday that it wasn't going to get the best of me. The easy thing would be to say the heck with it and just quit or take an extended break. So after getting on the scale yesterday and finding that I was officially out of the 160 club I decided to pick myself up and put on…
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My Motivation Stinks
Right now I am finding that my motivation is in the toilet! I should be proud and motivated by my progress, but I am not. I started working out a year ago this month at age 42...and to date have lost 24 pounds and went from a size 16 to a size 10/12....I started using MFP in March and that is when I really started to…
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NSV Please share yours for the week
I have to share that I was outside last night in the yard and my neighbor who I hadn't seen in a couple months was outside also. She said "You are getting so thin. I have to ask how much weight have you lost?" I proudly replied and then our conversation continues on about how I had done it. So let's hear about all thos…
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Long post vs. Short post
Just looking for some feedback! If a post is to long do you tend to skip over it or do you read it. For me it depends on the on the topic. I personally tend to skip over a really long post. :ohwell:
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Week 4
Started week 4 with a BANG! I have been really struggling on Monday to get my workout done in the morning, but made the decision that wasn't going to happen this week, because I have a lot going on in the evenings. So 5 AM up I got! Week 4 of Cardio Done! Looking forward to another Great week. I was feeling good this…
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Week 3
I am determined to stay on track this week! I didn't work out Monday morning and was told I was cranky and that I needed to make sure I got up every morning and worked out. So since then I have made it happen. I am noticing some slight changes, but the end so the week will be the determining factor. How is everyone else…
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When life gets busy!
So things are crazy in my world lately! Back to school, local fairs, working 54 hours a week, taking my 1.5 days off to get housework and things done. Ohhh and trying to get my workout in every day! I have noticed lately that I am tired and have stopped doing my morning workouts because I can't get out of bed. I am even…
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Profile!
How often do you update your profile? I have noticed several people don't even bother. Do you feel it is an important part of your journey? I just updated mine yesterday and was amazed at how my thoughts have changed from where I was when I first started this journey. I find it gives me perspective on things.
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More hours in the day!
I am a busy mother of 1 and work 5.5 days a week and roughly 54 hours. I try to play catch up on everything on my day off. I am finding it more challenging to get up in the morning and get my workout in. So have been trying to do them in the evening after working roughly a 9.5 hour day. I am doing Focus T25 and so I don't…
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NSV (Non Scale Victory) Not shared enough. Let's hear it!
I have been trying to post more NSV moments lately, because so many people focus on the scale. For me the NSV moments are just as important or more important then that number on the scale. A couple more recent moments for me have been: 1. Being able to pull my pants down over my hips without unzipping them. So I brought…
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Weekly Check in for Week 1 results
I had a great first week, considering some hormone issues. Weight down 1/2 pound....not great but I will take it. Chest down 1/4 inch Waist down 1/2 inch Arms no change Thigh down 1/4 inch. How did ya'll do?
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I want an all out Cheat Day!
I am craving so many foods that I have taken out of my diet...I want a cheat day! Full Blown eat anything I want to and as much as I want to. The only problem with that is that I think if I were to go and try to have a cheat day, I would evaluate how many calories are in this and that....and would probably feel like crap…
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Daily Check In's Week 6/23 - 6-29!
Here we go Team! I had a rest day yesterday, but did manage to get in some swimming. This morning I did Kata 45 @ 5 and had the best calorie burn I have had with that workout. I am on the count down and am on day 50 today! Can't wait to order Focus T25,
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Plan it or Wing it?
I personally plan my workouts and know what my primary workout is ahead of time. I may make additions, or if I have to miss a workout I will do doubles the next day! I am just curious as to how many of you Plan your workouts or do you wing it?
