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  Falling off the wagon

  So, I completely fell off the wagon and haven't been to the gym in nearly 9 months or so. Life got in the way- I got "too busy", we adopted a wonderful puppy, and I am sure I could list 10 other excuses. At this point, enough is enough. I turn 30 in 4 months and I refuse to reach that day in the shape that i am in. Most of my jeans either do not fit or are ripped and I hate that. Today is a new day. No more being lazy. I CAN DO THIS. I started the Couch to 5K yesterday and I am excited to really get the ball rolling on this. I know it is not going to be easy, because I absolutely hate to run, but I have faith that this will buildthe endurance I need to actually enjoy the activity. Besides, I live a 5 minute walk from one of the loveliest running trails in the US. Why would I NOT run? I'm also hoping that after a few weeks I will have the mindset and courage to go back to the gym and start taking those spin classes again that I loved so much. I really felt so amazing when I did them- even when I was only able to make it once a week. And it was SO GREAT to open up the daily burn and log my completed work out with a huge, albeit, tired grin on my face. Today is a new day. :)

  Posted about 1 year ago by apulliam

  
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  Thanks for the props on the quinoa salad! I'm kind of a quinoa addict...In fact, I've got a batch of breakfast quinoa cooking in the rice cooker right now with cinnamon and a little ghee - yum. ;)

  Posted over 2 years ago by jennsutherland

  
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  M.I.A.

  So, I will admit I haven't been logging on to the Daily Burn as often as I'd like. I've mainly been popping on each week to log my workouts. But I have been working out and eating healthy. I actually entered myself into a "Lean Body Challenge" at my gym last night. it is a 10 week program where participants compete to see who can build the leanest body, which is achieved through exercise and nutrition. Each Monday there will be a weigh in and Body Fat % will be logged. Points are gained through going to the gym, taking classes, drinking a recovery shake, etc. I'm excited about it and I think this will give me the push that I really need. I've been noticing results from spinning once a week but they aren't near the results I would like to be seeing. I'm going to be kicking up my spinning workout to at least 2 times a week, hoping for 3 times. I will also be speaking with someone about resistance training, which is an aspect that I have been completely avoiding because I am unsure of what to do. Anyway, we'll see how it goes. I hope you are all well!!

  Posted over 2 years ago by apulliam

  
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  Hi now

  You are doing great at your workouts! I went to a Pilates instructors last week and even scheduled appts but then i ended up getting upset with her and canceling. I think that I will try to do my dvds at home. Good luck. Maybe I will speak to you later. Dan helped me into the car earlier when it was raining. He was on his way to pick you up. Lina misses you, Muah.

  Posted over 2 years ago by fari324

  
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  Gratz!

  Gratz on your loss... that's always encouraging... i'm waiting patiently for my next drop!

  Posted over 2 years ago by catlas