AlynnP1005

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Tapout XT
Anyone try it? I am starting it on Monday, and would love some feedback or tips or just general comments on it :)
Losing support?
It seems like the more dedicated I become to this whole journey, and the more success I have (no matter how small), my fiance becomes less and less supportive. At first he was all gung ho, like LETS DO THIS! And would go to the gym with me, and eat healthy with me, everything. Then its died down to him doing nothing, and…
My progress so far
I have been really struggling with the scale lately, and as such, have been feeling like a complete and utter failure. However, after my workout this morning, I decided to take a progress pic to compare to my last one, and did my measurements. Holy smokes! Pic on the left is Jan 23/12, pic on the right is today. -3lbs from…
IBS
I know a lot of people dont like to talk about it, but is anyone else here dealing with IBS or IBD and trying to lose weight? Are you having trouble? What is working for you?
Kids and Calories
I have a question: How many calories should a kid eat? I'm not trying to be Calorie Police on my son, I am actually worried that he may not be getting enough. He is almost 7 years old, 48.5 inches tall (last time I measured, might be a bit taller) and 54-55lbs. To look at him, he looks scrawny lol But he is SOLID as a…
INSANITY
Who else is doing it?
I need a buddy (or 5)
I need a motivation buddy to help me stick to my plan for the next eternity! Well technically just the next 293 days, but I want to keep the weight off forever, so you get my drift. Why 293 days you ask? Because I will be getting married in VEGAS in 293 days, and I want to look my absolute best!!! Any takers? I just want…
Noobs
I am so sick of logging into any social media site, whether it be here, or Facebook, or Twitter, or Tumblr, or wherever, and hearing people complain about the "Noobs", the "New Years Resolution" crowd. Yeah, there are a lot of new people hopping on the fitness train this time of the year. Yes the gym is more crowded, yes…
Losing it
My boyfriend and I were hit hard with bad news a few weeks ago. We found out on a Thursday that the warehouse that he works for is closing, and so he will be out of a job on October 9th. That following Monday I went to my job only to be told that I was being given my 2 week notice because the company is restructuring and…
ATTN NOVA SCOTIANS!!
I am sure there are a few of us out there :) I just wanted to share with you all, there is a REALLY fun walk/run happening this Saturday, August 14 at Five Islands Provincial Park. Theres a kids run, then a 5k and 10k. It all starts when the tide goes out, and then you do your run on the ocean floor! Check out the website…
Best. Dessert. EVER!
I have been trying to be creative with desserts the past little bit, and REALLY been trying to find something to kill my ice cream cravings. Since I am a lacto-ovo vegetarian, its been tough. I know there are soy and rice subsitutions out there, but the sugars in those things are nuts! So my cousin and I got together over…
Dont give up
My friend forwarded me this poem, I thought I should share it with all of you When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, When the road you're trudging seems all uphill, When the funds are low and the debts are high, And you want to smile, but you have to sigh, When care is pressing you down a bit- Rest if you must, but…
Smile
You are beautiful :)
Ladies---Question
This may seem weird, but bear with me. Every month, it never fails what when my TOM comes, I am up 3-4 lbs for about 5 days. I never really worry about it because it comes right back off (well most of the time :) ) Anyways, this month was strange. I went DOWN 3lbs....for about 4 days, then back up to my normal…
Sore muscles...help!
On Saturday I went to Treego, which is this big obstacle course and ziplining in the trees, wher eyou are harnessed on so you cant fall, but you use ALOT of muscles to make it through. I now hurt in places that I didnt even know I could hurt in to be honest. My question is if I should still work my arms and abs, when they…
People!!
I dont know if anyone else has ever experienced this, but it made me so angry!! I went for a walk on my lunch break today, and before I left, I changed my clothes, but did not wash my make up off (sorry, it wasnt happening). So I head outside and get down by the boardwalk where I like to walk, and these 2 younger girls…
Meal Plan Ideas???
I really need to start following a meal plan. If left to my own devices I will go carb-crazy! Anyone have any tips on how to create a good, somewhat flexible meal plan for a vegetarian (no meat, dairy, eggs, but will eat fish)? I am at a loss here...If I try to figure something out myself, its either too little food or the…
My adventure this coming weekend
This is what I will be up to this coming weekend http://www.treegomoncton.com/english.html Its a zip line and obstacle course that takes approx 2 hours to complete, and its pretty physical. I am sooo excited to do it! I tried to go last year but chickened out...This year I am going to rock it :) :) My boyfriend and I have…
A super fun 'fun run"
I just registered for a 5k "fun run" and I am soooo excited for it! Its not my first one, but its my first time doing this particular one....here is a link for it if you want to check it out www.notsincemoses.com You actually get to run on the ocean floor, and I guess you end up completely muddy, but its a blast :) :):)
Question for Vegetarians
I have been leading a pretty much vegetarian lifestyle for almost 2 months now....I eat no meat or dairy, but I do sometimes have fish. I am wondering if any other veggies out there have troubles with iron levels? Mine is continuously low, even with a supplement. What foods do you eat to help with that? Also, do you take…
Walking/Running Challenge
Hey everyone! I was wondering if anyone would be interested in doing a walking/running challenge with me? It would be totally customized to what you can do....just state at the beginning of each week how many kilometers/miles/minutes of walking/running you are aiming for that week. Only stipulation is that you have to have…
I'm impressed
It has been almost 2 full weeks that I have been eating a meat and dairy free diet.....My reasons for eliminating those things from my diet were stomach issues, and honestly, when I decided to start, I didnt have very high hopes. However, so many things have convinced me that this is how I want to live for the rest of my…
Veggie Chili?
Does anyone have a really yummy vegetarian chili recipe that freezes well that they would like to share? I access the internet through my ipod, so I cant really scroll through all the past posts to see if there is one posted. PS The more beans the better!
I need help
I have always had issues with food and bingeing....it has been the cause of so much anxiety for me all my life, and I thought I was starting to gain the upper hand, then last week it just went all down hill. I just dont know what to do anymore. I try and try to not let myself binge, and then boom, I'm in the middle of a…
Meal Plan Ideas???
Ok I need ideas guys, I am so struggling with my food lately. I need some simple, easy, quick meal ideas for lunches and dinners. We have food restrictions at dinner time of no nuts (includes coconut) or milk or eggs, and lunch restrictions of no milk or eggs. Do you have any simple, easy, cheap ideas for me??
What can I do??
Anyone have any ideas as to what I can do for cardio with a pulled muscle in my thigh? Its not really bad, but I would rather not irritate it right now since I have a trainer session this weekend, but I dont want to lose my momentum. Any ideas??
The little things
What are some of the "little" things that you do every day to get a bit more exercise in?? I have a few things that I do, but I am always looking for more ideas :) I park my car at a parking garage that is a .6km walk away from my work, so I get that extra bit of a walk to and from each day. I also take the stairs as much…
Wrist pain
I used to do yoga alot, then stopped, and now have started up again. The only problem I have is that my wrist is KILLING me. It only hurts when I put pressure on it, like in some poses, or if I try to do a regular push up and sometimes with resistance training. Just wondering if anyone has experienced the same thing, or…
I'm a newbie
Hey Everyone! I have been a member of this lovely site for a few days now, and I am really enjoying it! I am working towards my goal at a good pace, and am looking forward to finding some new online friends to support me in my efforts :)