Fitness check-in 8/26

cmarie520

I haven't seen a check in post for a while, how is everyone doing?  Progress?  Struggles?

Bonus question: share your good workout play list or pandora channel.  I need some new work out music

cmarie520

I have been exercising more regularly lately and I've done pretty well with eating.  I'm not tracking my calories anymore, although I do think I want to get back in the habit of doing it.  I really find it helps me be accountable.  Also, it is finally starting to cool down so we are starting to do more family walks after dinner.  Last night DH, DS and I walked for 3 miles around our neighborhood. 

Like I said, I'm in need of a music refresh, but here are some songs that I enjoy running to: Uprising by Muse, I Like It by Enrique, S&M by Rihanna and I Want You to Want Me by Cheap Trick. 

Bighair12

I have been running still almost everyday.  I have been following my training plan pretty spot on.  I am struggling with a food though.  We were at the in laws last week and I gained everything I had lost back.  So again at square one.

I do love the Starship station, Rihanna, and Todays Alternative stations on Pandora to run to.

Flamingemu

I did great last week until Sunday when I ate everything in sight. 

Boot camp reset me last night and I am ready to take on the week. 

My favorite station lately is Spotify 90s pop station

melody921

I need new music too. I've just been listening to Today's Hits on Pandora.

I ran 12 miles Sunday morning, my longest run before the 1/2 marathon next weekend. I did a quick 2.5 this morning. I'll probably do a short run tomorrow morning and 8 miles or so on Saturday to start the taper.

Food-wide, I've been trying to watch portions. It's too early to say I'm seeing progress, but I'm definitely snacking less, which is a major start for me.

tyrannasaurusjess

Well I was doing alright, but i found a delicious recipe for oatmeal raisin cookies yesterday, soooo that's what I did!

my favorite pandora station to workout to is "Tambourine"-- it's a song by Eve and the station is mostly mid 2000's hip hop. Favorite songs on my Spotify workout list are

Good Good Night - Roscoe Dash (this smash crank remix)

Booty Wurk (the dorm party remix lol) - T Pain

Move Shake Drop Remix - DJ Laz

I Like the Way - Bodyrockers

Shake Señora - Pitbull (and others, too many to list)

I like to pretend I'm hood when I workout haha

ETA clarification on a song--- the remix is infinitely better to work out to

Holly_1007

I'm really struggling with making healthy food decisions. Part of this is tied into my depression which I just started getting help with last week. Im also struggling making healthy dinner recipes, with portions for just the three of us, that my boys will eat. So I'm definitely still in a transition period, and haven't even bothered to step on a scale. I have been getting the boys out for walks more, which makes us all feel better, so I'm considering it a win this week.

MommaP12

jessk86 said:

Well I was doing alright, but i found a delicious recipe for oatmeal raisin cookies yesterday, soooo that's what I did!

my favorite pandora station to workout to is "Tambourine"-- it's a song by Eve and the station is mostly mid 2000's hip hop. Favorite songs on my Spotify workout list are

Good Good Night - Roscoe Dash (this smash crank remix)

Booty Wurk (the dorm party remix lol) - T Pain

Move Shake Drop Remix - DJ Laz

I Like the Way - Bodyrockers

Shake Señora - Pitbull (and others, too many to list)

I like to pretend I'm hood when I workout haha

ETA clarification on a song--- the remix is infinitely better to work out to

This is right up my alley!  I like to go "hood" when I workout too!

I use the Cardio Mix list on Pandora too.

I have been totally off the wagon.  I don't know what's wrong with me.  I'm telling myself that DD's party this Sunday is the last hurrah and that Sept 1 it's ON LIKE DONKEY KONG, otherwise, I'll just blow up through the holidays.  If I can lose 6-8 pounds through September/October, I can calmly go into the holidays.   LISTEN UP MOMMAP!

cmarie520

melody921 said:

I need new music too. I've just been listening to Today's Hits on Pandora.

I ran 12 miles Sunday morning, my longest run before the 1/2 marathon next weekend. I did a quick 2.5 this morning. I'll probably do a short run tomorrow morning and 8 miles or so on Saturday to start the taper.

Food-wide, I've been trying to watch portions. It's too early to say I'm seeing progress, but I'm definitely snacking less, which is a major start for me.

Awesome job!  Good luck next weekend!  You'll do great!

melody921

cmarie520 said:

melody921 said:

I need new music too. I've just been listening to Today's Hits on Pandora.

I ran 12 miles Sunday morning, my longest run before the 1/2 marathon next weekend. I did a quick 2.5 this morning. I'll probably do a short run tomorrow morning and 8 miles or so on Saturday to start the taper.

Food-wide, I've been trying to watch portions. It's too early to say I'm seeing progress, but I'm definitely snacking less, which is a major start for me.

Awesome job!  Good luck next weekend!  You'll do great!

Thanks! I'm getting really excited. :-D

MommaP12

melody921 said:

cmarie520 said:

melody921 said:

I need new music too. I've just been listening to Today's Hits on Pandora.

I ran 12 miles Sunday morning, my longest run before the 1/2 marathon next weekend. I did a quick 2.5 this morning. I'll probably do a short run tomorrow morning and 8 miles or so on Saturday to start the taper.

Food-wide, I've been trying to watch portions. It's too early to say I'm seeing progress, but I'm definitely snacking less, which is a major start for me.

Awesome job!  Good luck next weekend!  You'll do great!

Thanks! I'm getting really excited. :-D

So awesome!  Good luck next weekend!!

melody921

MommaP12 said:

melody921 said:

cmarie520 said:

melody921 said:

I need new music too. I've just been listening to Today's Hits on Pandora.

I ran 12 miles Sunday morning, my longest run before the 1/2 marathon next weekend. I did a quick 2.5 this morning. I'll probably do a short run tomorrow morning and 8 miles or so on Saturday to start the taper.

Food-wide, I've been trying to watch portions. It's too early to say I'm seeing progress, but I'm definitely snacking less, which is a major start for me.

Awesome job!  Good luck next weekend!  You'll do great!

Thanks! I'm getting really excited. :-D

So awesome!  Good luck next weekend!!

Thanks!

OceanLover26

I haven't quite fit working out into my new schedule but I still have my mind wrapped around it so I know I'll work something out soon.   I think that counts as progress!  lol

Eating, I could improve on. I just need to prepare more really.  I am bad to grab a snack at night lately and I need to just altogether cut that out.

I'm taking notes with all this music talk.  I lean more towards the Garbage 2.0 Cd, and Rhianna (why is she so good to listen to working out? IDK her music just fits so nicely), and T.I., justin timberlake, Nelly Furtado, JLo, and just a mix of all kinds of stuff.  I pick 4 songs for every run because I only run for 15 min.  It's nice to vary it up for sure!

tyrannasaurusjess

OceanLover26 said:

I haven't quite fit working out into my new schedule but I still have my mind wrapped around it so I know I'll work something out soon.   I think that counts as progress!  lol

Eating, I could improve on. I just need to prepare more really.  I am bad to grab a snack at night lately and I need to just altogether cut that out.

I'm taking notes with all this music talk.  I lean more towards the Garbage 2.0 Cd, and Rhianna (why is she so good to listen to working out? IDK her music just fits so nicely), and T.I., justin timberlake, Nelly Furtado, JLo, and just a mix of all kinds of stuff.  I pick 4 songs for every run because I only run for 15 min.  It's nice to vary it up for sure!

Breakin dishes by rhianna is a good one to work out to-- great beat!