I did a pyramid on burpees, full push ups, and squats. Total numbers were 25, 25, 44 respectively. I ran 1.5miles with a 10min pace... My first real run since my stress fracture. Went real short and real slow - babying the foot. It's several hours later now though- and feels fine! Woot!

Yesterday was heavy weights... Military press, rows, squats, deadlifts, and I can't remember. Today - KB conditioning. KB thrusters, tricep dips, burpees, Toyotas, swings, rows, and some V-ups. Tomorrow- I am thinking an easy run.

Monday 9 am - 6 pm Tuesday - Thursday 9 am - 8 pm Friday & Saturday 9 am - 5 pm

Really- it's practice, practice, practice. I remember when I was first learning- I would set a child's toy on the table and shoot the same toy under same conditions using all different types of exposures... Snap, take a look, tweak, snap, tweak, and so on. Getting your reflexes down on how to respond to light within your exposures is the best advice I could give you. Soon your fingers will automatically start flying when your behind the camera- and you can expose correctly with little notice (and pre planning those exposures in your head too). Just practice and play a lot :)

Could it be sleep? I have very recently discovered that 7hours or less means "lead leg syndrome" for me. And honestly- I find it hard to devote that much time to sleep- especially when I am backed up with other work around the house. I have to do it though or I am just slogging through my workouts. Just a thought. :)

I did a strength kettlebell circuit Monday- with some free weights tossed in (a few deadlifts and military presses) Tuesday I did a kettlebell conditioning circuit- it was 4 different circuits of 4 exercises each done 3 times over- in intervals (40seconds work, 20 seconds rest) Wednesday I ran 11 hill sprints with KB swing pyramid in between. Yesterday was a quick 1.5mile run during a brief lull in cooking before guests arrived. Today- another kettlebell strengthening interval workout. I felt like crap - zero energy (likely from yesterday's ridiculous intake). Had to back the time down to 30 seconds / 30 seconds- but was able to maintain my loads. I swear I am dumping all of the naughty left overs so I won't feel like I did this morning again! Lol I saw Stephanie's race time too- and tried to post my congrats but kept getting the boot. Way to go girl! That was AWESOME!!

I am more paleo/LCHF than Atkins. I made the lifestyle change a year ago this week, and am 60 pounds lighter. I would like to lose another 5-10, but am more concerned with performance goals that the numbers on the scale at this point. :)

Sorry I haven't been around- I managed stress fractures in my 3rd & 4th metatarsals- so it's been upper body workouts only for a month, no running. Felt stupid to say "and I did more bench presses and inverted rows today, AGAIN" lol. However, I am allowed to workout now- advised to regress all of my weight and distance. I tried running Friday- and was very sore on the top of the foot, so I am going to leave that alone for a few days. Yesterday I did a full body 5x5 weight lifting circuit- with a little more emphasis on the lower than upper... Felt so good to do deadlifts and squats again- even though the 50% weight felt pointless. Lol Today was a kettlebell day. Two circuits, 8 exercises each, each circuit repeated twice. The first was 40sec work, 20 sec rest: deadlift + burpee, rows right and left, passing lunges- right and left, plank climbers, and R&L push presses. The second circuit was Tabata (20sec work, 10 rest): and I just did KB swings- which ever type of swing that struck me as I went thru. Mostly 2 hand and alternating swings. It was a really great workout- felt spent but not annihilated at the end. It's good to be back! I missed it!

I just would have replied "I am sorry- it is too late for text... Next time please text before 9pm (or whatever you prefer). I will be available to respond to you in the morning" Gets the job done without having mom go all touchy on you about it.

I hope so! Love that shelf! I have other cheaper versions- but that one is my go to every time it's clean! :D

Never trust a fart.

I found a great one at target- by champion. It has the divider, and closure in the back. Having a back closure for workout shelves seems to really adjust the uni-shelf situation for me without reducing overall support. As for the high beam reduction- I only get that by layering as far as workout gear is concerned.

We are lazy healthy eaters. :) Most of our meals are very simple- dinners are usually a grilled meat and veggie. Lots of salads for lunch (or tuna salad, or chicken salad, or left overs from dinner, etc). And breakfast is eggs, eggs, and more eggs. Sometimes they are just scrambled plain with cheese, and other times I sauté a crap ton of veggies and throw it in. As for snacks- the favorites for my kids are apples, cubed cheese, grapes, bananas, pears, etc. like other posters- my kids know that they can have as much of any fruit or veggie whenever they want it- they don't have to ask. I am not a big "from scratch" chef. When I do make a more complex meal (not grilled something and veggie), it *is* usually from scratch- but I may do something like that like once a week. Seriously. I think the more convenient you can make healthier food- the easier the transition. So I would start with very easy and tasty meals. Stuff you will look forward to- to eat and prepare. Don't make yourself a food martyr. Lol! I cook everything in real butter- and it is amazing how sinful everything tastes that way. Even apples- cook them in a skillet with butter (no sugar- the Apple has plenty!) for a sweet snack- or for a change of pace- YUM! 2 huge benefits of getting off of processed food that we discovered (totally unexpected) was bloating and satiation. The bloating is obvious with the high sodium content in almost all processed food. But the satiation- especially with my kids- was amazing to see in just days. Before - they would be back at me within an hour to an hour and a half needing a snack. Now... They easily make it 3-4 hours after a meal before snacking. And my kids are fit anyway- they do not need to lose weight- they are just satisfied longer now :) Anyway- my point is to keep it simple. Don't go too crazy, eat yummy stuff, shop the perimeter of the store for your food (produce, meat, dairy... All the carp is in the center aisles- just stay away), and don't buy anything your great grandmother wouldn't recognize. ;)

Where is my "like" button? ;) and kudos to the teachers for being so open minded and affirming!

I have ran and ran and ran and lost 10lbs max. The weight didn't start rolling off of me till I started lifting heavy a$$ weight. Kettlebells, free weights, etc. large compound movements- deadlifts, squats, KB swings, etc. The weights do something to my metabolism that all the cardio in the world wouldn't do (i am now down 60lbs, and from a size almost 18 back to an 8... i am within 5lbs or so of my wedding day weight, and i wasnt healthy then, i was definitely "skinny-fat")I still run as an endurance activity that I enjoy (well I really enjoy obstacle racing, but that's another story), and for the heart health benefits. But *for me* it never amounted to any real fat loss that stuck.

Yep... Exactly. It's about putting in a little thought and effort. And IMHO, thought and effort is what is lacking these days.

I will say that I see more and more SAHM's returning to the workforce (I unfortunately don't know more than a handful of HS'ers). Prices of *everything* seem to be increasing, and in my circle, fresh rounds of professional layoffs. I know for us, that we have cut everything possible- and the "leftover" for savings and fun stuff is smaller and smaller every month. It *is* really depressing to work hard, make good money, and not have much left after the small amount of monthly bills we have.

Aww! Cute girls! And congrats on your first day!

I wouldn't change a thing if you feel good and are happy with goals. If your asking out of pure curiosity, check this guy out: (its an hour... And thanks to justamouse again for originally linking me to it). He made a lot of sense to me- and I "got it". There are plenty of other resources too... Gary Taubes is a great place to start. As for real life... My DH had a total cholesterol just over 400 18 months ago. He is now 173- and not on any meds. I can go into the rest of his blood test- but it was all normal :) We have both lost significant weight (me=60lbs, him=75). We are both within 5lbs or so of our ideal weight. I think low fat, hi carb diets were recommended with the best of intentions- but based on terrible science. And now, unfortunately, the agriculture industry is entirely dependent on this recommendation- and I am sure will move heaven and Earth to make sure it isn't challenged. I know that feels a little "tin foil hat", but after reading and studying, and pouring through journals (remember this was a big risk for us to test this "theory" with DH's TC so high- but it wasn't getting better- so it was worth it) that I really don't get why this wouldn't be more common knowledge. I mean- it literally inverts the USDA's food pyramid.

I just wanted to throw in another vote for adding in more fat. If you are having some steamed veggies, throw real butter on top. Add some chopped bacon and an avacado to that salad. Cook in butter if you can. I am like the mouse ( justamouse)... I see a significant difference in my success if I am not carefully watching to make sure I am getting those healthy fats in lieu of the carbs. Hang in in there!

Today is a rest day... Tomorrow is weight lifting. I made a personal record on Friday... 95# deadlift for 3 sets of ten :) Yesterday I ran 5k - without stop (with 10min splits- woot!)... Another first :)

Wowzers!!!! Congrats!!!

I voted thong. I do both the cheekie style (is that hipster?) and thongs. I cannot stand more fabric- it shifts and moves, thongs and cheekies stay where I put them :)

Sorry- I forgot to explain the quoted. She lost just under 20 pounds (didn't add excercise or anything as far as I know) and gained half of it back. Yes, it was taken for weight loss purposes. :)

I have a friend that has used it with some "success". She likened it to "speed"... It does give a ton of energy, but she also said that she could feel when it " wore off", as her energy definitely decreased. If your doctor is okay with you trying it- and it is a short term "get over the hump" to get you into a good exercise regimen- then I don't see the harm. I would definitely look into the fatigue though- are you sleeping enough? Could there be foods, while "healthy", are contributing to your tiredness? Are you taking in any multi-vitamins, or supplements? Are you on hormonal BC? One in particular made me gain weight... And extra weight will make you more tired. I would look at those variables for a more long term solution. :) Beyond that- just carefully monitor yourself while on the adipex... BP and all that. Good luck!