Good morning Masteries!!

After four days on the road, I am happy to be home. Incredibly, I did not gain weight while traveling and I did manage to eat most of the time on plan. I am so happy to be living a healthy lifestyle because I did not succumb to hotel breakfasts, sweets, and other unhealthy foods. I managed to exercise every day, even while on the road.
Hope you all have a great day.

Christine

Hanna choosing to feel good and exhilarated is an awesome choice!

Christine Yeah you are home! Hotel stairs make a wonderful exercise. I have even been known to do one legged lunges and tricep dips and step ups on the hotel coffee table LOL! Enjoy your day today!

Well today my son is scootering to school so it is more work for me to keep up with him. He is only 8 so he isn't old enough to go by himself. Fun memories for sure!

I am coming home after a walk and doing Chest and back. I am doing a 3 day split right now.

Eating is on track!

Michele

Another reminder about upcoming assignment deadline and results posting




We are quickly approaching our first Transformation Mastery Milestone/Benchmark.

April 22nd marks the date for having the first Six assignments, the




Extended Mastery Assignment, (Changing my Perception)




along with photos and stats posted to qualify for our 6 week incentives.


Post photos and stats to this thread:



Transformation Mastery 6-Week Results and Reflection


*1-3 no later than Sunday, March 25th at 11:59pm


*4-6 no later than Sunday April 22nd Along with 6 week photos and stats.



I trust that each of you are giving it your all. I am looking


forward to seeing some inspiring results.

Good afternoon, all.
I hope everyone is doing well. I have been MIA as of late. I am so swamped at work.
My Cardio and weight lifting have been going really well. I go to the gym 5 days a week and exercise outside the other days. I am now 12 pounds lighter since the time I started the challenge. I can notice change in my body now. I am so happy to be healthy to do all this. I now feel even healthier each week.
M1: egg whites
M2: Right Light Shake.
M3: Grilled chicken and salad
M4: Right Light Shake.
M5: Salmon Asparagus and salad
M6: Greek yogurt or Right Light Shake.
I am keeping the carbs very low today to mix things up. I usually have it with every meal. I am also drinking a gallon of water a day.

All my best,
Elliot

Hi, there, Masteries!

Boy, am I ever behind on the MAINSTREAM. I've spent nearly every day of the past week out doors and completely away from internet and cell service. My "workouts" have not been structured, but I have sure burned some calories! I've been rappelling, caving, canyoneering, and hiking in the snow. I'm literally battered and bruised right now, but lean and mean and taking a recovery day. Ironically, my morning has been spent working out logistics for more caving on Sunday.

I'm going to take some time to try to catch up on posts and homework today; will stop by again with more when I can, but wanted to check in and let you all know I'm still here, and still going strong.

Cheers!
Chip.

Way to go Laurie! You are amazing!!!!

Chris

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Originally Posted by LaurieJane Okay have to share..... My daughter had knee surgery and the med tech stopped by today to pick up her rental rehab equipment....we chatted and I told him the story about being mistaken for my daughter's sister during surgery. He could not believe I was 49 and then said....you have a killer body! Me a killer body? Really? Made my day. My daugther says I am boasting with this post and probably my coworker who follows me here also. I am taking a vacation day today. So I am not using any company resources to post this.

Hey Guys!

Laurie-I'd be boasting too-hot mama!!!

Elliot-Congrats on those 12 lbs-I know you feel great saying that. Good work!!

Worked out this morning on my step machine & will be doing a run with my husband after work-probably 3-4 miles. Poor guy had knee/calf injuries on and off and then got a stomach bug during our longer run last Saturday. He even had to call in sick one night & I think it's been several years since he did that. So hoping he stays healthy for our 8k on 4/28 & half on 5/5/12. It's much better running with someone than by yourself in those longer races!

Eating was 100% yesterday, not real great today-missed my 4th meal again & had some sunchips & some peanut m&ms that were at work. When will I learn?!

Had a pretty good day at work. We have been going through a re-accreditation process this week and had our exit interview today & I received a lot of kudos and praise from the assessors (in front of my boss) so it was nice to have him hear it. He does appreciate my work, just nice to have someone outside of work say it too.

OK-gotta "run". Kathy

Buff..what an inspiration you are. Thanks for your messages.

Chip and Autumn, wishing you some comfort.

Laurie.. wow.. good for you. I bet you look terrific in person.

Maria and Chris thanks for the morning hellos. Sherry hope you are feeling better.

I am eating well and doing my weights with Bill's 5 25s. I am remembering to keep a positive mindset when I start to dwell on the unknown in my family. Staying in the present moment is really helpful so as not to create fearful thoughts.

Wishing everyone a good day. Marilyn

Hi Folks,
This is a reality check. We all seek better versions of our selves. We strive in various ways to improve. We are mostly blessed. We are probably all in the wealthiest and privileged 1% of all people who ever lived.
Just a few minutes ago my daughter called in tears. She does social work with a highly at-risk population. One of her clients, a young lady, former foster child, no family, HIV positive, was murdered here in Chicago. The deck was stacked against her and she lost it all. Never forget your blessings.

Million Pound Guy

Okay so I have an appt with the cardiologist on friday to find out why I am having chest pain but that has gone away and now I have these periods of anxiety and I am not sure what to do about it

Hi guys!!! Great news - today marks 1 month of sobriety!!

So I did everything as planend yesterday - LBWO and 3 km run. Think I'm ready to increase the weights with my LBWO. My clothes are getting more roomy! Love the feeling Dentist appointment went well - no injections needed!! Yay!!!

Plan for today:
Workout: UBWO + interval run on treadmill + stretches
Nutrition: 3 shakes + 2 meals

Have a good one!!

Reetu

Amy - hope you get some answers, soon.. Keeping you in my prayers..

Reetu... Congratulations on the milestone marker!!!

Team

I have been evaluating and re-focusing a bit. For me, my workouts are the foundation of my success (or failure) and I have had such a good cycle for such a long time that I have been able to count on this for so long as a constant. To a degree, this has left me. I have been trying to change and tweak my workouts, specifically adding more weight/resistance workouts. I have not been as happy or not nearly as consistent lately.

As such, I have decided to focus on functional workouts and cardio work. I have been advised by some that I really respect to do the opposite but right now, I feel that a more cardio / functional workout based program is what I need right now.

This week, I started an "Insanity" challenge - 60 days of Insanity (the BeachBody workouts). In addition, I will be doing BodyPump 1-2 days a week and trainer-lead athletic training (i.e. boot-camp) once per week. I really feel that this is what I need right now and I am excited to get on with this new challenge.

I am back to feeling better and eating on plan (tonight was an exception).

I won't say I am out of my funk yet but I am pulling myself out of the abyss.

Cheers
DJ

HI Gang,

Great to see all my T.com peeps here today. Had a good day yesterday. Productive day at work yesterday and I had a lot of fun at Special Olympics last night. Made a easy but healthy new dinner with breaded white chicken, potatoes and corn medley that was great comfort food but also yummy as well. Today is running outside and a strength band class tonight. Have a super day friends!

Chris

I agree. I have been trying to do that lately with my life and it really makes a difference!

Chris

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Originally Posted by FitPro

DJ,

I can really relate. I do things and then the best thing to do is to figure out the whys.

Chris

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Originally Posted by DJoyce Reetu... Congratulations on the milestone marker!!! Team I have been evaluating and re-focusing a bit. For me, my workouts are the foundation of my success (or failure) and I have had such a good cycle for such a long time that I have been able to count on this for so long as a constant. To a degree, this has left me. I have been trying to change and tweak my workouts, specifically adding more weight/resistance workouts. I have not been as happy or not nearly as consistent lately. As such, I have decided to focus on functional workouts and cardio work. I have been advised by some that I really respect to do the opposite but right now, I feel that a more cardio / functional workout based program is what I need right now. This week, I started an "Insanity" challenge - 60 days of Insanity (the BeachBody workouts). In addition, I will be doing BodyPump 1-2 days a week and trainer-lead athletic training (i.e. boot-camp) once per week. I really feel that this is what I need right now and I am excited to get on with this new challenge. I am back to feeling better and eating on plan (tonight was an exception). I won't say I am out of my funk yet but I am pulling myself out of the abyss. Cheers DJ

Prayers for you Amy. Take care!

Chris

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Originally Posted by Amykr Okay so I have an appt with the cardiologist on friday to find out why I am having chest pain but that has gone away and now I have these periods of anxiety and I am not sure what to do about it

Bill,

I can totally hear you. I hate it when I have to clean someone elses mess but so proud of you for carrying on.

Chris

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Originally Posted by stingraystripe Good Morning Masteries! How is everyone? I have been positively swamped here of late! My work life has just been completely chaotic, and at times, I've really let it get to me and cause some stress. I'm reminded of what my college Wellness professor told us about stress... he'd say, 'stress is YOUR reaction to a situation.' And I'm reminded that it really is how we react, and we can control our reactions. Transformation has given me the tools to catch these moments and reflect. And I'm reminded that as much stress as I may feel in this situation, I didn't cause the situation, and am only trying to help solve for it. There are no easy solutions, and it is what it is. And at the end of it all, I have much to be thankful for, and I am very blessed and fortunate. Through all of the stress, I'm happy to say, I haven't missed a workout, and I've been able to follow my nutrition plan as well. I did leverage my free day on Saturday, however, to be all about "comfort food" and that was nice! (A bit paradoxical that I didn't feel "comfortable" at all by the end of it! But at least those cravings are gone!) Wishing you all an awesome day and very blessed week - much love - Bill

Kathy,

Thanks for the kind words yesterday. I know about those temptations. Monday it was a cake from a principal leaving and I am a weak person when it comes to buttercream frosting. Yuck!

Chris

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Originally Posted by ksukus Hey Guys! Laurie-I'd be boasting too-hot mama!!! Elliot-Congrats on those 12 lbs-I know you feel great saying that. Good work!! Worked out this morning on my step machine & will be doing a run with my husband after work-probably 3-4 miles. Poor guy had knee/calf injuries on and off and then got a stomach bug during our longer run last Saturday. He even had to call in sick one night & I think it's been several years since he did that. So hoping he stays healthy for our 8k on 4/28 & half on 5/5/12. It's much better running with someone than by yourself in those longer races! Eating was 100% yesterday, not real great today-missed my 4th meal again & had some sunchips & some peanut m&ms that were at work. When will I learn?! Had a pretty good day at work. We have been going through a re-accreditation process this week and had our exit interview today & I received a lot of kudos and praise from the assessors (in front of my boss) so it was nice to have him hear it. He does appreciate my work, just nice to have someone outside of work say it too. OK-gotta "run". Kathy