OK - Here is a new thread for a new week. Lets make it a great week!!! And for anyone who started the spring challenge on March 5th this is the start of our last 4 weeks!!!

So weird to be starting this thread so late in the morning.... You all must be sleeping in today!

I went to my last bootcamp class for a while. I can't afford two classes a month and I decided that I need the weights class more than bootcamp. Weights class also meets twice a week so its actually more cost effective. So cardio is on my own for now. However this week I get the bonus of going to both classes (I'll be at the gym 3 times this week )

Today food is on track and it will stay that way.

I am grateful for boiled eggs, green apples, and tea for breakfast; blue skies and warm sunshine; being able to afford an amazing vacation (I've been planning some this weekend); and as always my family.

Wishing you all a strong, happy and grateful day!

Had a fantastic LBWO this morning . I change it up and added 30 burpees to it . It work me boy did it work me lol . got 6 healthy meals plan out for today . And going to enjoy the blessing in my life . I m feeling good and today is going to be a great day . Phillip

For the last four weeks of my spring forward challenge I have a goal and it scares me, but a little fear is good for me, eh?

MY GOAL: I have one month to be swimsuit ready!!! I am NOT buying myself a new swimsuit for my summer vacation so I will have to wear one of the two piece ones that I own.

I will take week 8 progress photos tonight in one of those suits....

What up friends?!? This weekend turned out pretty good. Ate a little crappy yesterday (when it was not my free day, free meal, etc.), but I am excited for a fresh start today. So far so good!!! Got an ubwo in and a 3 mile run! Did my 3 mile run in 24 minutes! Fastest time yet...ever in my whole life!!!! I was super excited about that. )

Eating has been clean so far and I plan to keep it that way throughout the day.

Now, off to clean up the house....laundry, dishes, diapers, etc. Wish me luck!!! )

Angela

Terra-I love have positive and fun you are! Thanks for being so great! I think your goal for the next 4 weeks is great. You can do it girl!!!

Phillip- You are doing amazing! Keep it up!!!

Overall Notes: I had computer problems this morning, delaying my posting and eating into my plan. In the Navy, we might of described my computer as an excellent glubmaker. "What's a glubmaker?" you ask. That when you take some piece of crappy equipment, throw it over the side of the ship, and listen to it go "Glub - glub - glub..." Do you think there's some sort of corporate conspiracy? You know, all those Windows Updates just add a little problem here and a bit of a slowdown there, until eventually you just go get a new computer and new software???

Anyway - paranoia aside, I plan another normal day. Not much time left to amplify that.

Today’s Exercise: Stretching/Core strengthening routine; WBWO (Whole Body Workout) in the home gym Countdown: 28 days until the Memorial Day Half Marathon in Owensboro KY

Today’s Food Plan: Wheat-free & Low Glycemic Index

M1 (B’fast): 2 poached eggs on no-wheat Brown Rice Bread; Fiber drink (psyllium husks, flaxseed, etc.)
M2 (Midmeal): Vegetable Juice
M3 (Lunch):Leftover chili; fruit
M4 (Midmeal): Protein shake
M5 (Dinner):Personal Chef (aka, spouse) has not yet determined / revealed this.
M6 (Dessert/Snack): Protein shake; fruit

Tom

Hello All,

This weekend was much, much better, still some tweaking to do, but a lot less indulgence.

That said I'm on track today. Ran 4.5 miles this AM. Some really good news to share. I got into the Nike Women's Marathon, so on October 14th I'll be in San Francisco running for a Tiffany Necklace. I'm so very excited. Also, my running partner and I made a training program the we will start in June that is very challenging and will hopefully get us breaking the 5 hour mark. Whoo Hooo!!
Meals:
M1: Toast and Egg Whites
M2: Right Light and Banana
M3: Wheat Pasta, Turkey Meat and Tomato Sauce
M4: Right Light and Apple
M5: Pork Loin, Broccoli and Brown Rice or Couscous
M6: Half Protien Bar

Hope everyone has many blessings this week.

Sincerely,
Robin

I'm grateful for a new day and a new week.
I'm grateful for the progress I've made and the positive feedback I got this weekend.
I'm grateful for my wife and family.
I'm grateful for the great gym I belong to.
I'm grateful for all the support I get at T.com.
I'm grateful for Jeff's coaching on my upper body workout.

Hal

Exercise
Weightlifting: focus on the "Back"

Nutrition
Pre-Workout Supplements: N.O. Explode, creatine, amino acid
M1: Right Light with a scoop of whey protein, amino acid, creatine mixed in water
M2: Whey protein (2 scoops) mixed in water
M3: Tuna fish, celery, and water
M4: Whey protein (2 scoops), Right Light (1/2 a packet), mixed in water
M5: Grilled chicken, small salad, water

Hey group!
Getting at this late today, but Mondays are that way. Sounds like everyone is hitting this new week with a bang!

PHILLIP- Sounds like your doing wonderful! There is always such motivation in your posts!

TERRA-Fantastic! I am so eager to see your 8 week pics!

ANGELA-3 miles in 24 min?!! That's wonderful, you are really hitting this thing! "Now, off to clean up the house....laundry, dishes, diapers, etc. Wish me luck!!!"-So with you there,lol, sounds like our days are alot alike!

TOM-Glubmaker, that is funny. I don't have a body of water next to my house but I have SERIOUSLY been tempted to throw mine out the front window while my husband was mowing! Keep up the good work!

ROBIN- Way to go on the Nike Women's Marathon!! Bill has said many times to keep having a goal to shoot for, it is such a motivator. You will do awesome!

HAL-Really enjoyed the two posts on the previous thread, I looked up that book, could be a help with my 10 yr old son, thank you!

SPENCER-Keep going strong my friend!

Meal Plan:
Meal 1: Click Protein Shake
Meal 2: Right Light Shake
Meal 3: Yogurt/ Cottage Cheese Mix (EFL)
Meal 4: Nutrition Bar/ Apple
Meal 5: Healthy Tuna Casserole

Workout: Ok, so our treadmill went on the fritz, suspected it was going to, so I have had to rethink cardio. My 15 yr old daughter committed to doing a 60 day program called Insanity and she talked me into doing it with her. So, I am committing myself to that and continuing the 5-25 weight workouts on Mon., Wedn., and Fri.

(The Insanity program begins with a Fit Test you do every 2 weeks to see how your improving, here is where I can laugh at myself, because I started the "test", got the first 5 min. done thinking "ok, this is tough" and realized it was the WARM UP!!!)

On to bigger things! Have a wonderful day!

Good evening team!

I’m starting over after the forum deleted my first posting. Grr!

Positive Mindset:

1. Do a great upper body workout. Huge Win! I did the workout 10 minutes faster today than Friday, while keeping the weights the same. I even raised the lats from 15 to 17.5 and curls from 25 to 30 on the last set.
2. Plan my meals and follow my plan. Win! I did drink a tall non – fat latte that wasn’t planned, though.
3. Post my daily gratitude. Win!
4. Plan officer induction for Scouts. Win!
5. Attend a twelve - step meeting at noon. Win!

Making a Difference:

1. Support Tom, Darcy and Gray with texts. Win!
2. Support T.com teammates with my posts. Win!

Three things I did very well today:

1. I did a great upper body workout! Win!
2. I attended a twelve – step meeting. Win!
3. I supported my teammates and friends. Win!

One thing I can do even better tomorrow:

1. Plan my meals and do my positive mindset tonight before bed.

Meal Plan:

M1 – 3 egg whites, 1 egg, 1 cup oatmeal, 3 cups coffee, 6 T half and half Win!
M2 – protein shake and fruit Win!
M3 – protein shake and fruit Win! Added a tall non – fat latte.
M4 – cottage cheese and fruit Win!
M5 – homemade chili and fruit Win!
M6 – Greek yogurt Win!

Evening all! Great start to the week.... Clean eating, LBWO this morning (shoulders, tris and abs)....then 5/25 cardio tonight.... I feel great! Focusing on making every choice count


Have a happy healthy week all

Leah

I'm grateful for a new day.
I'm grateful for the changes that are taking place in me, both physically and emotionally.
I'm grateful for the chance to work out today.
I'm grateful for good, healthy, nutritious food.
I'm grateful for friends and family.
I'm grateful for Transformation.com.
I'm grateful for Carolynn's challenges and inspiration.
I'm grateful for a new month. I turn 57 on May 31!

Hal

Overall Notes: Well, the construction crew that's widening US Highway 301 is working right in front of the house today, putting in a new, wider and deeper drainage ditch and filling in the old one - so there goes peace and quiet for the next couple of days. Diesel D. Dawgg is absolutely convinced that it is his job to bark incessantly at the workers, the bulldozers, and pretty much anything that moves out there. Well, at least the workers know that this property is one that they don't want to visit after hours (if any are inclined to do so - know what I mean?).

May is an odd numbered month, so that means that I'll spend my Tuesday evenings teaching a class to the clients of the law firm where I used to work. (A series of 4 classes taught every other month as a service to the clients.) It makes dinner scheduling a bit of a challenge. I've tried skipping dinner and eating my big meal after class - that left me going to bed with a belly full. I've tried eating the big meal earlier, in late afternoon - but I really wasn't ready for a big meal that early and I felt hungry after class and usually ate too much as a snack. The concept that I'm trying out today is sort of "splitting" the dinner calories into a light meal before class and a heavy snack afterwards. Let's see if that works.

Did I stick to the food & exercise plan yesterday?? Yes

Today’s Exercise: Stretching routine; 3.8 mile interval training run (focus on run/walk ratio)
Countdown: 27 days until the Memorial Day Half Marathon in Owensboro KY

Today’s Food Plan: Moderately Wheat-free & Low Glycemic Index

M1 (B’fast): Open Face Ham n Egg Sandwich (1 slice of sprouted grain bread toast, thin slice of ham, 1 egg, thin slice of cheese); Vegetable (mostly) Juice; Fiber drink (psyllium husks, flaxseed, etc.)
M2 (Midmeal): Whey Protein shake
M3 (Lunch):Tuna Salad over lettuce
M4 (Midmeal): Protein shake
M5 (Dinner): Smoked salmon; steamed veggies; Rice & Almond crackers
M6 (Dessert/Snack): Protein shake; cheese snacks

Tom

Can you tell I'm just a little excited???

What's up gang?! Loving the energy generating from our thread this week. I've been making positive changes in my mindset the past few weeks, and the results are showing in my clothes and on the scale. I learn more about myself each day as I move forward on this transformation journey. I'm excited to think about where I'm headed. The health I'm gaining back as I move toward my goals.

Went to the gym last night and the doors were locked. My key wouldn't work. Several other folks showed up and their keys didn't work either. We've had a lot of storms and this has happened before. The computers that control the doors got jacked. So I got up this morning early and hit the gym by 6:15am. Yes...I made it to my morning workout - FINALLY. And...the doors were still locked. Instead of getting frustrated, I went home...ate my breakfast...and came in to work early. I'll hit the gym right after work.


Nutrition:
M1 - 2 eggs, 1/4 cup oats
M2 - RightLight
M3 - RightLight
M4 - Granola bar
M5 - Turkey sandwich
M6 - Post-workout protein shake


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Tuesday's plan

UBWO, 20 cardio

Oatmeal, Choc protein
Banana, cottage cheese
Turkey sandwich
Pear, string cheese
Tai pork & rice, leftover
Yogurt, banana, vanilla prot, frozen berries - popsicle

Today is my Saturday, day off. Lots of stuff to do.

Grateful for...
Being connected here, even though I'm a slacker, and not a regular poster.
The work of Bill Phillips
Knowing things will always work out, even through difficulties.
My family, no matter what, I'm a lucky man.

Good luck t.com folks!

Brad

Happy Tuesday!

Today I did a UBWO at the gym in my new class. It was a great workout and the instructor even pointed out that at the weight I was lifting, I was at my fatigue point. I laughed at him and said that was my goal. It was my third set (of three) at rep 14 of 15 - sounds perfect to me! It was a stellar WO and I expect to be sore tomorrow. I am keeping the intensity high as promised!

Food is on track and will stay that way today despite the plan for pizza at dinner. I will have just one slice of ultra thin crust pizza with a huge salad. The pizza is a fundraiser for the grade school.

Today I am grateful for my hubby and girls, good APs, friends to talk with and the support from all of you in this amazing community!

Wishing everyone a strong, happy and grateful day!

Tuesday
Hey gang, I hope everyone is having a great week so far. About four weeks to go in the Spring Forward Challenge for me. Today is my day off.

Nutrition Plan Today
Pre-workout supplements
M1: Right Light mixed with supplements and whey protein
M2: Grilled chicken
M3: Right Light mixed with 2 scoops of whey protein
M4: Grilled chicken breast with some lean ground beef mixed with salsa, water

Exercise
30 minutes of fat burning cardio
1 hour of shoulder workouts
15 minutes of abdominal workout

sore throat sore throat sore throat
But got my workout done and feeling a little better

Hello All,

Hanging in there today, it's been a crazy day, starting with my dog falling in the pool, so there I am in my PJs jumping in at 545 AM, I'm sure that was a sight!! Anyways all is well here and I'm right on track today. Heading home for an UBWO. YaHoo!!

Blessings to you all!!

Robin