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Runkeeper vs. nike+GPS
Well, I have both Apps on my IPhone. I used them both at the same time today. I stopped the Nike one after 10 minutes, and kept going with the Runkeeper. I am very impressed with both, but I think I like runkeeper a tad bit better. I like how the lady tells me my pace and such every 5 minutes. Now on the nike, I LOVED how…
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June
O.K. all... here;s the challenges for this week... 1. Drink all 8 glasses of water. Yep pretty easy one so far. 2. 100 squats a day. yep A DAY. 3. 3 days of cardio this week. You determine the length of the workouts. 4. post something here so we all know who is in. I updated the weigh in link. Weigh days are friday.…
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Who's back in with me???
O.K. I am back at this full force. Here's 100 reasons to workout today! Because it makes you feel confident Because it helps you get stronger Because exercise helps combat depression Because you'll feel proud of yourself Because you have goals you want to reach Because you'll feel bad if you don't Because you want to move…
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Back in action!
Hi all... I am so sorry for not keeping up with everything for you guys. I thank you all for keeping up on the weigh ins. I have gotten into running lately. I can't run longer than 3 minutes straight, but I enjoy it. The twins have joined track again this year. Courtney even did a 5K race with me last week. Now, both twins…
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What to do...
So, we need something to kick start this group back in to the chatty group we had. I have had a horrible week for food this week. I am so expecting a large gain. I have over done it on everything! :ohwell: I need a lil extra motivation. Today, I didn't even log. Well, first off my phone was broke and then my basement…
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Ramp it up!
OH MY GOD! I thought what the heck, let's do RIU. So, I popped it in. I forgot it was longer. uh! Then it got really hard. So, hard my legs were shaking! And this was like 13-15 minutes in! I thought to my self, make it to the band section... the other DVD was down hill after the bands. Nope! Not this one! My arms are…
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Breathing and running?
HOW do I get rid of the side stitch? I am doing the C25K program currently running at a 5.0 for a min & 45 at a time. My walk is at a comfortable 4.0. I am naturally a fast paced person. Always have walked fast. I have tried to breathe in for 2 or 4 steps and out for the same. I have tried to let my body just do it, and I…
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Week of 2-17-12
Well, I have been a total slacker this week. MY knee has really put a hurting on working out. Don't forget to weigh in! So, this week I will keep it simple... 1. Get some extra fiber in. Even if you have to use benefiber or something like that. It will help to keep the colon moving! LOL 2. Fruit and vegging suck in the…
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Week of 2-10-12
Sorry guys. I forgot today was friday! Well weigh in on the spreadsheet as usual. Here's the things to focus on. If you have any ideas please post them under the ideas thread or message me! 1. No matter how busy of a day you're having, fit in 20 minutes minimum of cardio! It's enough to release endorphins and strengthen…
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Week of 2-3-12
Sorry to post so late in the day! Don't forget to weigh in! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AqxTXEpIQxabdGtJems3ZGk3YXQxSVJvNXhSNUtndFE#gid=0 1. Make a point to eat only until you're satisfied this week. I'm sure I'm not alone in often finding myself stuffed rather than content. Try to eat until you're almost…
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Week of 1-27-12
Sorry to post late. I've been crazy busy. Don't forget to log weight! If you need the link for the spreadsheet, message me! 1. Eat five full servings of vegetables 3 days this week! Vegetables are a great low-calorie and filling snack. If you're not a fan of them on their own, try sneaking them into your food. Add some…
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You gotta read this!!!
I am doing a bit of a copy paste here so there is no reason why you shouldn't read this. Our friend Galaxyhearts posted a blog post and I think we all should read it. I was going to post the link but I thought "what if you don't read it?" So here it is! { What we have to remember on our weight loss adventure is that to…
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Work outs
So with family, work and housework, how do you fit in a workout?
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Introductions!
Hi all! I'll guess I will start... My name is Jenn. I have 13 year old twins and a 9 year old. All girls. Married for 10 years, and work full time as a Surgical Technologist. We are involved in 4-H Dog training with the twins. We are very busy people with the twins getting into all kinds of activities from Band, choir and…
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Hey Guys!!!
Hi all! After not working out in like, oh 5 weeks, This week I got back at it. I did my Start it up 3 times this week, and a different cardio once. I feel better than I have in weeks. I am looking forward to working out tomorrow!!!
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Week of: 1-20-12
Don't forget to weigh in at: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AqxTXEpIQxabdGtJems3ZGk3YXQxSVJvNXhSNUtndFE#gid=0 1. Eat five full servings of vegetables this week! Vegetables are a great low-calorie and filling snack. If you're not a fan of them on their own, try sneaking them into your food. Add some spinach to…
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Week of 1-13-12
Hi, All!!! Don't forget to weigh in at: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AqxTXEpIQxabdGtJems3ZGk3YXQxSVJvNXhSNUtndFE#gid=0 This week's Challenges: 1. Spend an extra 10 minutes or however much you can spare doing household chores such as cleaning, organizing or paying bills. 2. No fried food this week!…
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1-15-11 Plan
Hi, all! I have decided I needed some accountability this weekend. SO... My plan for tomorrow is to get in 30 minutes of some workout before lunch. I have a few DVD's to choose from, and my treadmill is still buried. So I am posting this for all of MFP to see in hopes it will make me do it because I will be posting back…
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This week
Hi, I have been bad posting daily, so here has been my week... 12-29: 5297 12-28: 8726 12-27: 89312 We have been swamped at work and I have gotten stuck on the super long Surgeries, so a lot of standing in 1 place for hours on end...
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NEW Weekly Challenges!
Hi, all. I thought I'd post a link for the new challenge starting for our group nutso for nutrition. New people are very welcome! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/430164-week-of-12-30-11 Weekly challenges, great discussions, friendly people are in this group. We would love to have anyone and everyone! Jenn
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New Challenges for January
So, I was thinking about making a new spreadsheet when January comes alone. This way our group can start off fresh. And maybe get some new members along the way. What would you like to see as challenges? I was thinking of adding some non workout related challenges as well. If anyone knows how to make the spreadsheet show…
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Week of 12-30-11
First off, I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! My husband has been off work all week, so he decided to remodel the kids rooms. They have been gutted, patched the drywall, painting is going up tomorrow, and then some new carpet. The twins are getting new beds, theirs are so old, and falling apart. I guess I am going…
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Didn't log Steps
Well, Christmas Day, I thought I wouldn't log my steps, because of all the driving and sitting. And... today I forgot to put on my stepper, and it is after noon. So, no logging my steps today either.
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Day 5 12-24-11
Wow, I really sat a ton today. First off, I slept in late, so I was off from that. Only 3416 for today! EEK!
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Day 4 12-23-11
Slow day for me. 8971
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Day 3 12-22-11
Hi! I did ok today. I made it to..... 9520 steps today. We had our Christmas Party today at work. So, there was much more sitting going on. lol How did you do???
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New Year
So, what is everyone's plans for the new year? How are we going to reach our goals and stick to it. What's the plan?My plan is to actually stick to my workouts. I have been doing pretty good with food, now if only I can make the time to workout every single day, life would be great.
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Week of 12-23-11
O.k. all, I have decided to skip this weeks challenge. It is Christmas and I know everyone will be busy with family this weekend and the week. So, Everyone do the best you can, try not to eat everything in sight. Remember moderation is the key. Be safe in your travels, and enjoy the family. I know I will. We had Christmas…
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Week of 12-16-11
I am so sorry that I'm not on top of things this week. My daughter had pink eye Monday, and I got it Wednesday. This morning I woke up really ill. Cold, sore throat... uh. So, this week is going to be a reflection week... Whenever you find yourself getting out of control say to yourself " As much as I want to eat {this…
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The Truth About Holiday Weight Gain
Holiday Weight Gain Facts: Most Americans appear to only gain about 1 lb of body weight during the holidays on average. This figure is based on the most commonly-cited research, a 2000 study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, that followed 165 racially diverse Americans whose average age was 39 and whose…
