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FastFood=EVIL and I love it (NSV)
Hi Guys, Happy Friday!! A week ago I started a no fast food challenge for myself because I am addicted to fast food. I used to eat it two or more times per day and would literally die inside if I felt a craving and didn't satisfy it. So I decided for thirty days I would give it up and see what my body does.. after just a…
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Ladies- How many cals do you eat?
I really dont think its a doable thing for me to stick to 1200 so im thinking 1500 is a good number since I plan to work out at least 6 days a week. What do you guys think? How much are you eating and whats been your results? By the way I'm 5'7 currently at 175 I want to get to 135/140 BMI is in a healthy weight range at…
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30ds ? for intermediate exercisers
Hi All :) I would say I am an intermediate exerciser, I run/hike/do pilates and alternate strength training workouts approx. 5-6 days a week (when I'm being consistent). Before when I was working a desk job and only doing daily walks as exercise I would go to start Jillian's 30ds only to finish the first day and be so sore…
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30ds ? for intermediate exercisers
Hi All :) I would say I am an intermediate exerciser, I run/hike/do pilates and alternate strength training workouts approx. 5-6 days a week (when I'm being consistent). Before when I was working a desk job and only doing daily walks as exercise I would go to start Jillian's 30ds only to finish the first day and be so sore…
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Runners, Advice please
First plese dont be rude, sarcastic or a troll I just want honest opinons/advice/real life experiences- I'm currently jogging a 5k at around 40 minutes however I've just been informed about a 5k race comming up that will benefit my sons soccer league and it's a month from now. I could run it for fun but my competitve…
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100 Miles In August!!
Hi Friends :-) Here’s our thread for the 100miles in August challenge. You can earn miles walking/running/biking/elliptical whatever cardio you do that your able to track your mileage. I have done this in June (75miles) and July (hit 89 miles!!) so I’m looking to actually hit 100 in August. I found this helps me stay…
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Week 4?s eek
So im starting week 4 tonight, how was it for you? I'm a wee bit nervous about the 5min runs however for the past week I have been doing my run and than doing a 10min "fun run" that the app has also and I can run for 10mins so I guess I should be to scared of it right? What was your experience? How about time are you…
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Are you still upset you only lost one pound of fat?!?..
How about now?... Just thought this would help keep us in perspective... what your doing is amazing!! Your changing your body and your lives for the better. Your becoming healthier, stronger and more awesome with each step you take and each calorie you burn. Dont compare yourself to others, this is your journey and…
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Take Measurments, stop listening to the scale!! (with pics)
I am in no way done with my journey, I have approx 30-35lbs to go until I'm at my goal weight and about 15 to hit a healthy bmi number. I restarted this journey after two months ago after losing 50lbs and process halted. In the past two months I've lost 12lbs and most recently last month I only lost 6. I didn’t take…
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Motivational Pics. 4u :-)
Hi Guys, Feel free to post pics that motivate you and just might motivate others, heres my two fav. ones.. This second one I created from google images and put it on my fridge and on my background in my desktop at work to help me stay on track and remember its one day at a time, one foot in front of the other
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General Questions (Part Deux)
Hey Guys, I had to make another post for general questions because it wouldn’t allow me to make the other one sticky (maybe because I didn’t start it?) anyway feel free to post and answer questions/concerns here. Please be sure that when answering someone’s questions or concerns that you are courteous and not judgmental. I…
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Starting C2 5k anyone wanna join me?
I decided that I need to do something with myself and give myself some NSVs to reach because I'm a slave to my scale, after getting some advice from runners I seem to hear alot about the Couch 2 5k app so I downloaded it and I'm going to start today when I get off work (better sooner than later right) anyone feel like…
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I'm back, sorry for the neglect my loves
Sorry for not being around the group much lately, last week I re started week 3 day 1 and than over extended a muscle and had to sit the whole week out. I re did my week 3 again with some slower results but after my week 3 day 1 run was complete I did one of the "fun runs" they have on the app. I ran for 10mins straight!!…
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Nsv over myself! You can do this!
I just wanted to share something that im personal so proud of myself for and maybe it will motivate someone struggling out there.. would consider myself a food addict sadly i eat 4any and all reasons im sad happy depresed board whatever i eat so diet has been extremly hard for me harder than exercising was controlling my…
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Bmr?Tdee? My head is spinning!!
I dont understand how I can possibly eat to my BMR which is 1600 something.. honestly when I drank alcohol and ate fast food it was no problem but ever since I've been balancing my meals and including lots of fresh veggies, fruits, healthy fats (almonds) and focusing on protien I normally fall between 1400-1500 cals and…
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Jillians Yoga Meltdown with a HRM
Anyone with a HRM can you give me an idea of what you burn on Level 1 and Level 2? Im currently 174 and I did level 1 last night for the first time in awhile and i was dripping sweat!! Im gonna get a HRM soon just on a tight budget but just curious what kind of numbers you get?
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Jillian's Yoga Meltdow and HRM
Anyone with a HRM can you give me an idea of what you burn on Level 1 and Level 2? Im currently 174 and I did level 1 last night for the first time in awhile and i was dripping sweat!! Im gonna get a HRM soon just on a tight budget but just curious what kind of numbers you get?
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Mini Goals- Tell us yours :-)
I thought I would post a thread for some mini goals, once you've reached one quote yourself and update your goal. I was looking at my weight loss in a whole and started feeling a little overwhelmed but setting mini goals (scale or non scale) can really help. I mixed in scale and non scale goals in no specific order.. whats…
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Week 2 Day 3 soo happy!!
So yesterday I completed week 2 a little slower than the 3days because of the holiday my routine got jacked up. I know moved my run days to Tues, Thurs, Sat this will help keep me accountable on Friday nights and make sure I dont go out and blow my whole not drinking pact I made to myself. I was a little peeved at week 2…
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My Week 1 Day 3 Results
Hi All, Well i finished week 1 (ya!!) so proud of myself and excited/nervous to start week 2. I ended week 1 with the following: Overall Pace; 12:34 Overall Distance: 1.47miles Time: 18:30 Calories: 177 Compared to Day 1: Overall Pace; 13:05 Overall Distance: 1.41 miles Time: 18:30 Calories: 177 So I guess I've made a…
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Day 1 Week one *Redo*
Hi Guys, so I kind of went a little hiking crazy last week and did that in place of the c25k, I was soo sore by Sunday I decided to let myself rest and than start over again today soo, I will be doing Day 1 Week 1 again today and do this program Mon, Wed, Fri. Im going to try with everything in me to get up in the AM early…
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Week 1 Day 2
Hello Folks, Yesterday I pushed myself through Day 2 not that it was all that hard on me it was just soooo hot when I did it and I chose a different track to run on and there was these highschool boys lapping me making comments about how slow I am so it was a little hard to find the motivation but I just cranked up my head…
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JMs advice, what do you think?
So I "liked" Jillian Michaels on FB and just saw her post today, I found it kind of interesting what do you guys think? anyone doing this and had success? "Here's a little skinny tip for you: DON'T DEPRIVE YOURSELF! Practice the 80/20 rule. Make 80% of your daily calorie allowance clean and healthy and then make 20% treat…
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Timed or Distance
How are you doing your C25k? I dont really know which one I should chose!!
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Week 1 Day 2 *Fail!*
:-( I did NOT do my c25k run yesterday like I had planned but I have a good excuse lol my best friend needed a baby sitter last minute for her 1year old plus I had my 4year old and my husband had to go to work so since I dont own a double stroller I had to by pass yesterday. To be honest my thighs and glutes are in a lot…
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Are you doing anything else?
Hi Friends, Good Morning and Happy Thursday (or Friday-eve as we call it around the office ) How is everyone doing? I'm pretty excited I start Day 2 of Week 1 today and I'm feeling very confident. I completed a hike yesterday that although short in distance (a little over a mile to the top) is very challenging (It climbs…
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Week 1, Day 1
Hi Guys :-) I started last night, I decided to to do Tues, Thurs, Sat this week and than revert back to my original schedule next week of Mon, Wed, Fri. I just had to start last night I think if I didnt than I would have made excuses and put it off LOL! Anyway Heres my first day results, in my exercise journal I am…
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Gonna Start Tom. AM
Hey guys, I was going to start tonight after work but after talking to someone about the schedule I should keep I decided that I will do it Monday, Wed, Friday so I can take my weekends as yoga/pilates/recoup days so in this case I will start tom. morning. Tonight I'm planning on doing my Jillian Michaels Yoga Meltdown…
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C2 5k Program.. Advice Please?
Hello, I'm starting the c2 5k program tonight and am not a runner lol, I currently walk 2-3miles 4-5 days a week but this will be my frist attempt at running :-) My question is, does it matter how I do this program aka if I do it on the street or on a track? I would like to do it on a track at the local high school because…
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Exercise in America?
I found this pic. and at first I cracked up but than I got sad because its so true isnt it? What do you think about our cultures diet/exercise ways?
