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The plan for dealing with sugar cravings.
5/25/2013 1:36:13 PM,  2 COMMENTS

Ok, I've thought about this overnight. I'm kind of a moderate person so the idea of cutting out all forms of sugar like fresh fruit and carbs is somet...  Read more

FRENCHSEAMS

It's back
5/25/2013 1:33:53 PM,  1 COMMENTS

...the rain ! Gray misty rain. 198 Frustrating in that we can get a few days of nice warm sunshine and "always" it comes back to this [rain] for ma...  Read more

CAMEOSUN

Saturday
5/25/2013 1:32:18 PM,  1 COMMENTS

It's another Saturday. Day to do laundry. I'll be doing a little more today, doing the car rugs and all. We may be babysitting today. We'll find o...  Read more

ARNETTELEE

woohoo!
5/25/2013 1:31:21 PM,  4 COMMENTS

So last week I was totally bummed that I hadn't lost much as far as inches in the previous three weeks (only a half in on hips and thighs). Today I me...  Read more

MISSYMOM1002

Monthly Progress Screenies
5/25/2013 1:31:05 PM,  0 COMMENTS

One of my favourite features of Fitday is all of the reports and chart and projected results. I'm sure that spark people and other such programs have...  Read more

DOPAMINEJUNKIE

oh my, oh dear...
5/25/2013 1:30:53 PM,  5 COMMENTS

His grace has gotten me moving for the day putting that spirit of laziness on the run...LOL...His grace does it all in the name of Jesus. OK. No...  Read more

JESUSLIGHTSMEUP

Day 6
5/25/2013 1:30:24 PM,  1 COMMENTS

Wow - today's the first day that I'm really starting to notice a physical change. I'm slimming down in the waist and belly. Muscles still hurt from...  Read more

SASS122

Chapter Five
5/25/2013 1:30:16 PM,  2 COMMENTS

This is long over due, to the point that I feel silly writing it. However at the start of the year my plan was to write one blog for each month with h...  Read more

JMC155

5 Week challenge: week 1 Day 6
5/25/2013 1:30:03 PM,  0 COMMENTS

Saturday, May 25th I did 1/2 of my regular Saturday "walk 'n Shop"--The library, P.O. and 1 of the grocery stores. Later today, I may go to the othe...  Read more

LHLADY517

Kale-Beet Juice from rebootwithjoe.com
5/25/2013 1:29:15 PM,  2 COMMENTS

I can't believe I'm drinking two beets! The rest of the colorful fruits and veggies. Beautiful kale-beet juice! Check it...  Read more

BURRITAELITA

Never too young to start
5/25/2013 1:25:12 PM,  7 COMMENTS

Today was a beautiful day for a race. The 5K along the Ohio River flood wall seemed like the thing to do. The 5K was part of a multi-sport racing eve...  Read more

JERIBERI1

I haven't talked to you guys in a week.
5/25/2013 1:24:25 PM,  3 COMMENTS

Oh how I miss having more time for Vlogs...  Read more

SMCBR0031

Super-lunch!
5/25/2013 1:24:17 PM,  2 COMMENTS

Yesterday I was way under for carbs, and way over for fat! I went to bed with a headache last night, so I'm working on making sure I do better today....  Read more

KEEPGOINGEMILY

Eureka!!!
5/25/2013 1:22:00 PM,  11 COMMENTS

" You always pass failure on the way to success." Mickey Rooney Don't give up !!! Don't give in!!! Don't say No!!! Don't Quit!!! ...  Read more

ALEXSGIRL1

Running in Vibrams
5/25/2013 1:20:23 PM,  3 COMMENTS

So I have been transitioning my running from heel striking to toe running. It has gone pretty good. it has been a lot harder than I thought but I am r...  Read more

ISHIIGIRL

Just One Good Day Makes Such a Difference
5/25/2013 1:19:19 PM,  17 COMMENTS

After one good eating day, I feel strong and in control again! Let me repeat that: after just one good eating day, I feel strong (in regard to food) a...  Read more

SLENDERELLA61

Customizing Chalean Extreme Rotation
5/25/2013 1:16:55 PM,  1 COMMENTS

This week I started with Chalean Extreme, which is a strength based training program. I'm making notes here on my rotation, due to time constraints,...  Read more

HCORNETTO

Week 2 Challenge evaluation
5/25/2013 1:16:38 PM,  1 COMMENTS

I couldn't be more please as to how things are going in my life! I am down 4.5 lbs this week! Only 1/2 lb to go to be back in Onederland! I am working...  Read more

PREDFAN

This is why I tend to give up
5/25/2013 1:16:30 PM,  1 COMMENTS

well I HATE scales and I HATE numbers. my allergies have parked in my ear and it feels like an ear infection, but its not, just fluid build up. I got...  Read more

MEXENIA

well-being is accomplished by participating in life
5/25/2013 1:12:05 PM,  1 COMMENTS

so i am participating,,, i volunteer at a non-profit office twice a week for a few hours. I am networking there to find work and to better underst...  Read more

PAMELALYNN2011

Monday is Memorial Day in the USA...
5/25/2013 1:10:55 PM,  0 COMMENTS

SIMPLY GIVING THANX TO ALL WHO SERVED, INCLUDING MY DAD AND MY BIG BROTHER AMONG OTHERS. 247...  Read more

EWL978

Rough day yesterday
5/25/2013 1:07:03 PM,  0 COMMENTS

My day yesterday was long and tiring, and honestly, I feel I deserved to be the little bit of bad that I was. .... maybe it was really bad, I dunno....  Read more

WRITERMOM2010

I've heard it's always darkest before the dawn....
5/25/2013 1:06:49 PM,  2 COMMENTS

Yup.... that's what they say. I believe it. Have you ever noticed that things look so much more manageable in the morning. The early hours of...  Read more

DAWNRHARV

Bacon, eggs and cornbread for under 300 calories?
5/25/2013 12:59:08 PM,  4 COMMENTS

I knew that would get your attention! Yes, 298 calories to be exact and that includes coffee. I have a few tricks that I use to cut the calories and p...  Read more

SIMONEKP

Ok, ok, the scale can stay!
5/25/2013 12:58:27 PM,  2 COMMENTS

I lost a whopping one # when I weighed myself this morning. I'm actually not as discouraged as I thought I'd be. My trainer came over and I lost a t...  Read more

ERICAANN44

Quickie
5/25/2013 12:55:19 PM,  1 COMMENTS

So, this is the third week I have tried a fourth running day...didn't go too well this morning, I was just pooped! I walked for 15 minutes, then made...  Read more

ERIN1128

Not good..
5/25/2013 12:53:27 PM,  5 COMMENTS

Haven't had anytime for me and quite frankly the scale is showing it, about the only thing I'm managing is walking 24 Graduation is coming up and fami...  Read more

JUSTA123

It maybe silly but. . . . even arrogant
5/25/2013 12:51:15 PM,  1 COMMENTS

To some blood pressure is a trival issue. Theirs is usually good and they don't worry too much about it. Well my grandmother and many relatives includ...  Read more

LADYJ6942

What a Difference a Year Makes!
5/25/2013 12:51:03 PM,  10 COMMENTS

What changes a year can bring, indeed. I already mentioned this to my team-mates, but I thought I would record this for posterity to remind me when I...  Read more

JAOTAO

Thought Tool: What it takes to be Great!
5/25/2013 12:48:02 PM,  1 COMMENTS

"Good morning my genius friends. I'm stuck on Michelangelo here (I'm reading about him obviously), but there is so much to learn from him... perha...  Read more

NUTMEG25

FitBit order update!
5/25/2013 12:47:19 PM,  3 COMMENTS

I got my FitBit Flex ordered but now I'm wondering if I would rather order the FitBit One, which is actually available now and has great reviews. ...  Read more

SNIC23

day 25 (14)...
5/25/2013 12:46:20 PM,  0 COMMENTS

good workout and good walk today... will have to walk the dog later but maxed my exercise points for the day... wish there wasn't a cap on that....  Read more

MJL2010

Positives & Negatives of The Week
5/25/2013 12:46:03 PM,  3 COMMENTS

Positives: 1) Went grocery shopping last night and filled the cart with things like a veggie tray, bananas, apples, yogurt, multigrain bread, straw...  Read more

CWHEATLEY12

Let the excitement begin
5/25/2013 12:45:32 PM,  1 COMMENTS

Class has begun, and the two jobs are in full gear. I am glad that I ended the third job on Thursday. I haven't gotten the eating down yet. Breakfast...  Read more

KIN59VARA

How are Things Going for You?
5/25/2013 12:45:02 PM,  0 COMMENTS

I'm writing a letter to a friend. A long newsy letter in return for a long newsy letter from her full of all that she's doing with her new husband....  Read more

JEANINNEWCASTLE

Real happiness is a pain free run!
5/25/2013 12:44:50 PM,  2 COMMENTS

Admittedly a short run & still wearing the knee brace but it was a pretty good pace & it felt good. Just a short run on the treadmill on Thursday was...  Read more

JLITT62

New Beginnings
5/25/2013 12:43:17 PM,  3 COMMENTS

So a lot has happened since my last blog entry in January!! The main two things being: 1) I graduated from grad school and now have my Masters of...  Read more

JUSTDOIT011

30 day shred: day 5
5/25/2013 12:39:12 PM,  0 COMMENTS

362 whoo hoo!!! Day 5, level1, week 1 done! Mom and I went for a 5k before the shred and then she did it with me. Made me feel better about the shred...  Read more

DO4FIT

Go Girl Run 5K 2013!
5/25/2013 12:37:46 PM,  3 COMMENTS

It's hard to type with a cat on your hand, but I will do my best... his head is on my left hand and my right arm is on top of him... So anyway, c...  Read more

OAKBORN

MEMORIES
5/25/2013 12:37:10 PM,  5 COMMENTS

Something happened to me yesterday. I remembered who I was before I became who I am. I remembered the girl who traveled all over the world by herse...  Read more

STEFIGURL

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