February 11, 2013

Motivational Monday #2 and a "special" giveaway


It's Motivational Monday! Once again, I was wowed by the accomplishments that you've all done over the past week--way to go!

Here is a small peek at what some of you are proud of this week:












 





Reader Angie completed a Mardi Gras Color Run, and said she had a blast doing it (with great photos to prove it!):


For more motivation, you can check out the full Facebook conversation here, and the Twitter conversation here.



I have a very "special" giveaway today...

With the academy awards coming up on February 24, how fun would it be to have a viewing party with your girlfriends, courtesy of Special K?! I received this package:


That includes a couple of boxes of Special K Popcorn Chips, four beautiful beaded coasters, a bottle of OPI nail polish, some Oscar Predictions voting ballots, a red carpet (?!) and... a $100 Visa gift card to buy the party supplies! (After the party, I'll of course write my thoughts on the chips--but I'll spill the beans now and say that I've bought them more than a couple of times in the past, so it's not a secret that I like them).

Having an awards party sounded like so much fun--I'm super excited for it :) And one of you lucky readers will be able to host your very own party with a box of the same goodies! To enter a random drawing, just leave ONE comment on this post, telling me something you did in the past week that you are proud of. I will use Random.org to choose a winner on Wednesday, Feb. 13th at 7:00 pm EST. CONTEST HAS NOW ENDED. (Click here for official rules). I'll announce the winner on Feb. 13th.

340 comments:

  1. I am proud that I finished a 12 mile run when I had second thoughts about it because of the cold and snow. I just did it anyway. Kara L.

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  2. I worked out *run/lifted weights* 5 out of 7 days last week which means my goal for workouts for the week was accomplished! :)
    Chris Newmark
    JourneytoHealth Newmark (on facebook)

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  3. It would be so fun to have a awards party! I ran in a 5k and got a new PR over the weekend!

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  4. I have stuck to eating healthier for 4 weeks solid with only a couple minor cheats. I have lost 18.3 pounds and 15" so far! It has been hard but worth it.

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  5. I am proud that I counted calories all last week! wooo!

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  6. I started training for a 5K!

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  7. I completed my first relay race! I also did 4 miles in some major wind! And afterward, ran 2 more miles with a friend that is new to running!

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  8. I did GREAT with calories today!! One day at a time! =)

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  9. I pretty much doubled my veggie intake. And it's been wonderful :D

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  10. On a rainy, exhausting day, I found myself thinking of ordering pizza on the way home. Just dealing with my students had left me with precious little energy to contemplate dinner! Pizza would have been so easy - and so catastrophic! I ignored the little voice in my head, came home, and cooked a healthy dinner!

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  11. Loving the new motivational mondays!! I got a pesky word file to mail merge from an excel file. Sounds silly, but major accomplishment in a frustrating week!

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  12. I'm down 12 pounds. Drank a lot of water and plenty of fruits and veggies. I just DISCOVERED Special K chips and LOVE THEM!

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  13. I tracked all my eating on fitness pal this past week!

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  14. I am proud of myself for sticking to clean eating after a bad binge last week.
    schutrek01@mail.buffalostate.edu

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  15. I'm proud that I went on vacation and I didn't overeat. That was hard to do with all the restaurant eating.

    mami2jcn at gmail dot com

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  16. I'm proud that I am getting used to my new skinnified body - including testing out no-wall headstand in yoga :)

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  17. Cheryl in BuffaloFebruary 11, 2013

    I've lost almost 10 pounds in 5 weeks, am drinking 8 or more glasses of water a day, and am feeling super motivated that I can really do this! This week I finally started talking to people about my efforts to lose weight.....coming clean feels really good :)

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  18. I had a fluffernutter snack up to my piehole and threw it in the garbage disposal.

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  19. I stuck to my calories even though I'm bummed I can't work out due to an injury. Normally I would just say, "screw it, I'll start over when I'm better."

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  20. Amy from MinnesotaFebruary 11, 2013

    I joined weight watchers and started running. Making healthy choices to be a healthy mommy!!

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  21. I am proud that I have continued to run at least 3 days a week for 4 weeks now, and my daughter and I signed up for a 5k this coming saturday! It would be awesome to have an awards party!

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  22. I ran 1.5 miles straight!

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  23. I successfully stopped my unhealthy streak and got back on track, 2 pounds down from last week!

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  24. I tried a healthy new recipe for paprika, chickpea soup. Eating well can be so tasty!

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  25. I just started adding weights to my walking routine on the treadmill to take it to the next level at bit.

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    1. I don't think I know how to sign in and make my name appear.... I am Kathy M. If I am the winner, I will look here I guess to find out! Maybe you can see my email address hiding in there somewhere.... I did do the Virtual 5k, so maybe you will find my email address there. I know better than to type it here, though!

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  26. I ran one mile without stopping for the 1st time in my whole life on Sunday!!! :)

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  27. I am 7 months pregnant and went for a 3mile walk for the first time since I found out I was pregnant. And it felt great! I needed a nap afterwards, but hey, I did it!

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  28. Ran an average pace of 13:12 on my last run. Fastest run so far.

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  29. I ran two 5Ks on Saturday and it was the first time I didn't have to stop for any walk breaks. I ran the entire time for both and set a couple of PRs. :)

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  30. I planned out my meals (dinners at least - it's a start!) for the week to avoid last-minute decision-making/stress. Shopping and even some prep-work done ahead of time. Thanks for sharing all of these inspiration accomplishments from others!!

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  31. I worked out when I really wasn't feeling it and felt awesome after it was over!

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  32. I got up and went to 530am boot camp all last week and today.
    Michelle R

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  33. Got my rear off the couch and started running again!!!

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  34. I packed a good lunch instead of eating at the cafeteria.

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  35. I was proud of how I did it my workout class tonight.

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  36. I saved enough money to register for the running clinic I wanted to do! That means I am ALSO going to be starting a slower paced running group in my area for the running store! YAY!! I"M SO EXCITED!

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  37. I had my first FULL day of healthy eating EVER. I'm finally doing it!!!

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  38. Last Monday I started using SparkPeople again, stayed within my calorie range the whole week, and lost 4 pounds!

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  39. I lifted weights 3 times this week - hoping it;ll make me faster!

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  40. Getting back to healthy eating and running.

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  41. MinnesotaKellyFebruary 11, 2013

    I stuck to my 1/2 marathon training schedule even though I had to do most of it on the dreaded treadmill (due to the snowstorm)!

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  42. I got on my treadmill when I wanted to hit snooze!

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  43. Celebrated my birthday and didn't go overboard with celebration food!

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  44. I got up at 430 and went to the gym, that NEVER happens on a Monday.

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  45. I have been sticking to my training plan! That is a first for me. I ran 6 1/2 marathons last year and NEVER stuck to the plans that I had. This is super exciting for me!

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  46. I finished my second 5K on Friday and shaved 00:01:22 off my time!

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  47. I ran 7 miles on Saturday for my half training plan and felt amazing! This was especially nice because just two weeks earlier I was seriously doubting that I could run a half!

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  48. Sweet!! :) thx for more motivation. Thanks to you, im more determined to work hard on getting healthy and lose weight...i kept giving up. But hopefully not anymore.
    I went sledding with my sibs last week- i almost gave up after going down once cuz it was tough coming back up but i went down few more times so i didnt give up. Thats.something.im proud of this.past week. :)

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  49. I didn't sleep in on saturday- even though the baby was still sleeping! pretty proud to be breaking through my laziness!

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  50. I ran outside for the very first time in 2 years! No, not a recluse, I just do my training on the treadmill, but wnated to try outside despite facing the public, lol. It was great!

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  51. I signed up for a bootcamp!

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  52. I'm proud that I kept my cool today while my 3 year old had an almost 2 hour temper tantrum.

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  53. Packed a healthy lunch for work instead of relying on the high-cal caf food!

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  54. I skipped the free soda at my meeting tonight and drank water AND I have my fridge stocked with healthy fruits and veggies.

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    1. Oops - I commented with the wrong account and now you can't tell who I am. "Me" is "Steph." :) Brilliant, huh?

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  55. I stuck with my eating plan all week and only lost half a pound. Normally that would have bummed me out, but I made the (easy) decision to keep going this week, which made me feel good to know I am doing the right thing no matter what!

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  56. I went to Cheesecake Factory with 2 friends for an overdue birthday celebration. I had a salad from their skinnylicious menu and drank H2O. Then when they ordered their jumbo pieces of cheesecake, I drank coffee and didn't even have one. single. bite. of. cheesecake. Sweet Victory for me!!

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  57. I lost 5 pounds last week which was awesome to me and for this week I was tempted by a chocolate cake my husband made but said no! Very very proud of myself for that! Not something I usually do. Chris Klemmer

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  58. I ran a 5k today....back on the treadmill after being sick for 10 days!

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  59. Kathi AlbersonFebruary 11, 2013

    What a fun party idea! This week I regrouped after a gain at my WW weigh in. Wasn't happy about the gain, but I am more focused than ever this week.

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  60. I tracked all my PointsPlus even though I wasn't proud of what/how much I ate. I still documented it!

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  61. Finished my last long run before our half in two weeks!

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  62. I made the best food choices possible while out of town. Would love to win!

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  63. Went and gave power yoga a try... not sure if I'm a future yogi or not, but it was huge for me to try - ALONE!

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  64. Still ran my 12 miler even though there was snow/slush still on the roads.

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  65. I traveled 6 hrs to Hilton Head Island, SC to run my 3rd Half marathon. I'm proud to say I PR'd by 16 minutes for a time of 2:06:47! -Deb from TN

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  66. Andrea GellenFebruary 11, 2013

    My spin class was snowed out on Saturday, but I went to the gym anyway and did a 1.5 hour work out with a personal trainer!

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  67. We took a mini-vacation trip, and I actually got up and did my long run while we were gone! Supper proud of myself.

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  68. I ran an 18 mile training run for my first marathon (3/17) and I successfully cooked quinoa and kale-- two foods I haven't really eaten before!

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  69. I walked 81,000 steps while wearing my Fitbit pedometer last week!

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  70. I had a really tough run yesterday, but I stuck it out and finished it anyway. I ended up beating my goal pace -- totally worth it!

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  71. This past week I have dropped two minutes off my 5K time by running 3 times a week!

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  72. I achieved my unofficial PR for a 10k during my 8 mile run on Saturday - sub 60 min (57:51)! After that, I took it really easy the last 2 miles of my run. :)

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  73. I stuck to my workouts.

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  74. I ran 7 miles! Almost down 10 lbs :)

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  75. I really wanted ice cream the past few nights before bed....and I resisted and didn't give in! That is huge for me. And, I discovered the Special K chips a few weeks ago. I LOVE them...my son takes them each day for his healthy snack to school. They are tasty and a true new favorite in our house!

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  76. I made a healthy treat for my dessert!

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  77. I ran an 8:45 min mile for my pace run. My sub-2 hr 1/2 is going to happen!

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  78. This was my second full week of logging all my food on Spark. Down 26# since starting in the fall. Thanks! Ali-M.

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  79. I signed up for a personal training session at my gym and have been following the suggestions of the trainer all week!

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  80. I finished my long run (7 miles) in 1:13:58, which is a great long run pace for me! I felt great! Training for the charity relay in the LA Marathon on March 17 with Team World Vision.

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  81. I finished week 5 of C25K and ran for 20 minutes straight! Probably only the third time in my life that I've been able to do that! I was surprised at how great I felt afterward and am looking forward to my 22 minute run later this week!

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  82. I ran a long run of 10 miles. That is my furthest distance, I have ran since last July.

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  83. I'm proud I started working out again this week! It feels great!

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  84. Omgosh how fun is that!

    I totally fit back into a pair of "skinny" jeans that I haven't worn since my sophomore year of high school..I am now 4 years out of high school; hello 6 years! I am so excited :)

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  85. I joined a gym today. I have been wanting to for a long while but uber self conscious about my size and weight. Today I got the courage. Everyones gotta start somewhere and this is my starting point!

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  86. I finally got in a long run, it had been way too long.

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  87. At my Weight Watcher's meeting on Saturday, I finally reached 50 pounds lost!!! On Sunday, I ran 6 miles, first time ever running that far! I feel great!

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  88. Hi Katie! I finished running week 4 of my 16 week half marathon plan!

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  89. I'm proud that I am the lowest weight I've been in almost two years! It's tough, but worth it to be healthy!

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  90. I'm proud that tonight I ran a "redemption" run after a bad long run yesterday!!!

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  91. I have been to the gym twice since Saturday. Remarkable because its Mardi Gras here!

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  92. I am proud of myself for baking/decorating Valentine's cookies with the kiddos and not eating a single one. Not even some dough or frosting.

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  93. I finished the entire hour of zumba, despite crazy cramps in my right foot. Something I have not done in a year!

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  94. I finished week 5 of c25k!

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  95. Michelle FrostFebruary 11, 2013

    I was able to stay on the elliptical for 9 mins and didn't get sick. The last few weeks I was only able to do 5 mins and threw up afterwards. Also lost 8 lbs. :)

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  96. I went to a Zumba class, sweated my butt off, & loved every minute!

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  97. I ran/walked 2.25 in 35 min best time yet

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  98. I ran 10 miles on Saturday morning in the snow! :)

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  99. The past couple weeks I've been commuting 3 hours a day but I still found time to work out! It feels great AFTER you do it :)

    jfong1130 at yahoo dot com

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  100. I started training for a Biggest Loser 15k that will be in area 10 weeks from now. :)

    Shawna B.

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  101. I'm proud I lost 2 pounds this week after a loooong plateau

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  102. I'm proud of cooking amazing, healthy lettuce wraps for dinner!!
    What an awesome giveaway!

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  103. I ran a half marathon as a training run for in two weeks. Haven't run that far for 6month.

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  104. Went to my first spin class and pushed myself and rode the whole time :)

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  105. Finally hit 44lbs lost! Only 16lbs to go to hit my goal, and I am damn proud of how far I've come!

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  106. I did my 2 1/2 mile walk 5 times and have been increasing my water intake!

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  107. I ran my second farthest ever this last weekend and beat my goal time doing it as well!

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  108. Hahaha! Thanks for sharing my pic :) I had a blast. I just posted a ton of other pics from the Mardi Gras Color Run on my blog if you wanna take a peek (http://droppingtheplus.blogspot.com/)

    Getting there and actually running some intervals during the 5K was definitely my big accomplishment last week. My stupid period was 2 weeks late and slammed me with a vengeance the night before the race. I thought I would just walk the course but couldn't resist running some intervals. I probably only ran a combined total of about 10 minutes but I was really proud for having done that much under the circumstances. And I DID have a complete blast :)

    ~Ang

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  109. I'm proud this was my first weekend not going over my calorie counts!

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  110. I walked/jogged 4 miles on my treadmill tonight (3 miles walking/1 mile jogging)! I haven't done that in months and it felt great!

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  111. I finally completed a high intensity workout that I have been putting off. I'm scared of them for some reason. Lol! Walking is my normal exercise. Doing that workout made me finally understand what it means to exercise out of my comfort zone!

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  112. I'm proud that I made healthier choices for snacks.

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  113. I'm proud of the fact I did my first half marathon on New Year's Day 2013 & now I'm hooked!

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  114. I lost 2 pounds this week, and am 2 pounds away from my goal weight.
    amandarwest atgmaildotcom

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  115. This week I reached 48 lbs. lost and was able to get into a size . 16 woohoo!

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  116. Planned out my grocery shopping better! Making it a point to cook at home more$

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  117. Last week I went to Zumba all by myself. My friend backed out last minute, usually I would have stayed home. I went all by myself and loved it!! -Allison

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  118. This week has been hard from me when it comes to soda, once i start i usually can't stop drinking it. So I've been keeping water handy, plus a big and huge help that Hubby and I bought water bottles which is great for togo times!

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  119. finished week 1 of a run/walk program to a 10k.

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  120. Ran 5 miles with my 7 year old son yesterday...10k in two weeks!!!

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  121. I'm proud that I went to the gym today. Mondays are tough.

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  122. I ran 5 miles Sunday morning with my running group then a couple hours later I ran a 5 mile race in the rain (for about 2 mi) & wind and finished the race in 48:00 & came in 11 in my age group!!!

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  123. I worked out 6 of the past 7 days, as scheduled.

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  124. I upped my weight at the gym and was able to get a great lifting workout while my Personal Trainer was on leave after his wife had their baby. Gave me the confidence that I could do it on my own and still push myself.

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  125. I swam 50 laps, first time in the pool in a long time!

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  126. I ran a 5k with my 10 and 13 years old kids :)

    michele

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  127. Even though it was freezing cold out, I completed a 2 mile walk fundraiser to support a local mission!

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  128. I hate the treadmill but managed to last over 4 miles on it yesterday

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  129. I went on a cruise with my husband, brother, sister-in-law, and 2 year old niece. While visiting Disney's private island, I ran the runDisney Castaway Cay 5K! Just proud of myself that I was committed enough to run a 5K while on a cruise vacation. :)

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  130. Hi ! I'm a NEW reader :) I have put on 30 pounds in the last year. So, I am working on better managing my stress and eating healthier. Started a high protein low carb diet and have been doing such a good job this week that I spoiled myself with a nice glass of wine last night :)

    I'm so thankful I discovered your wonderful blog! It really helps me to de-stress and maintain my focus. Thanks :)

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  131. I got back to my weekly running after having the flu last week. When I had a high fever and was so miserable, I couldn't imagine even running a little bit, but here I am! RunningMomAndGramdma

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  132. I am proud of sticking to my race training plan for the American Odyssey Relay in April (inspired to do the relay by your Ragnar run!)

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  133. I am committed to tracking again. I belong to WW and got sick a couple of weeks ago and all my good "habits" went out the window. I'm feeling better and am committed to getting back on track now before it turns into being off track for a year or more!!! Have a great day.

    Sue (suepado@gmail.com)

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  134. I was able to get passed my plateau weight that I had been stuck at since November!

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  135. I skipped the fast food breakfast I was really craving (and normally give in to) and ate my protein bar instead!

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  136. Jamie JacksonFebruary 12, 2013

    Even though I had been kind of off the wagon for a week+, I am back ON that damn wagon!!!

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  137. I got up at 5:00 this morning to get my workout in. I knew I wouldn't be able to do it this afternoon so I made it a priority and got it in first thing.

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  138. 17 days and counting streak of stopping my mindless eating and snacking. I just quit cold one day and haven't looked back!

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  139. I walked passed the leftover cake at work the other day and didn't take a piece.

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  140. I was stuck in the house this weekend due to the blizzard we got slammed with in MA, however I stuck to my eating plan and lost 3 pounds for the week. I didn't let the snow be an excuse to eat. :)

    Carol H.
    imaginger72atgmaildotcom

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  141. I joined WW again last night. I am thinking my time is NOW!!

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  142. I am proud of that I ran my fastest 5 miles yet - avg 11:37 per mile - I usually run 5 miles in 1 hour, but came in at 57:59. :-)

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  143. I auditioned for a director from Broadway last night, and it went really well! I find out on Subday about whether I got the part or not!

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  144. I am on week 2 of working on a couch to 5k program! I have never been a runner even when I was super this at 110 lbs in high school, but I really want to work on it! After having kids and gaining all the weight, I want to get healthy again!

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  145. I started going to a gym. I was very nervous! Thank you for all YOUR motivation. Love your blog! Tammy B.

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  146. I dropped 4 lbs. on week six of my journey, for a total of 21.8! That's almost 2 lbs. over my goal for this point!

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  147. Set my treadmill to 9 for my 400 intervals.

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  148. Amy CarpenterFebruary 12, 2013

    i haven't binged! 8 days and counting :)

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  149. I ran 4 miles on Saturday and averaged an 11:45/mile.

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  150. I ran 3.1 miles in 39:11 [better than the previous time of 40:28!] - improving little by little. :) And since Oct, when I began counting calories and walking/running, I've lost 36.2lbs so far!

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  151. I love your motivational mondays and look forward to seeing it in my FB feed! :)

    I am proud for staying on tract for the past 3 weekends in a row! Weekends are not easy for me especially when my step-daughters are over for their weekend. I have been getting in the habit of cleaning for long periods of time to keep my mind busy and/or curling up with my kindle and pouring myself into a great book. I have read 4 books in the past 3 weeks! :)

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  152. This week, I went on vacation and managed to keep my food and exercise on track the whole time!

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  153. I lost 2 pounds last week and I'm officially 15 pounds away from 200 now.. My lowest weight in about 10 years!

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  154. I stuck with my exercise plan, even while being sick. Very proud! :)

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  155. My husband and I started counting calories and cooking healthy dinners. We also have been doing a workout at home. Even pregnant it feels good to be moving a little big :-)

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  156. Started back at the gym Sunday after a very long break

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  157. I joined a new gym. My small gym was running out of the things I needed to move forward but I was scared to start somewhere new. But, I did it and I have actually been going!

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  158. I signed up for my second 5k. I'm getting to do The Color Run and am so excited! I'm also joining the gym TODAY!

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  159. I went to a buffet this past weekend with my husband and some friends....for the FIRST time in I actually made myself a plate of salad FIRST, I ordered WATER to drink and made healthy choices (well, healthier choices....is there really anything healthy on a buffet??). I stuck to two plates...one was salad and the other plate consisted of brussel sprouts, roasted sweet potatoes, baked fish and turkey breast. AND I left the restaurant feeling good....NOT stuffed and bloated! Seems insignificant to some...but to me that is a huge accomplishment this week!!

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  160. I upped my elliptical workout to 105 minutes.. and didn't pass out!

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  161. Lost 1.5 pounds last week which puts me just 1.5 pounds from my goal weight.

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  162. I signed up for a monthly pass at a local rec centre on Thursday and I've already tried 3 different classes, which were all great!

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  163. I changed gyms. It's farther away and more money, but I need to challenge myself.

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  164. I've been successful two days in a row at avoiding snacks brought into the office. They looked so good, too, but I resisted the temptation!

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  165. I completed W5D2 of C25K (8 minutes of running x 2) without stopping once and beat both my pace record and distance record!

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  166. I worked out 5 out of the last 7 days!

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  167. After being at my gym since October, I finally got the courage to try aqua zumba! Holy heavens, that is no joke. I have been feeling it this week. Proud of myself, I've always been a water girl, and now I can do so much more! Here's to splashing!

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  168. I conquered my fear of free weights and ventured to the macho man side of the gym and lifted 10lb weights. I am always so intimidated over there but a friend had previously introduced me to the weights and ways to work out with them and I was able to muster up enought courage to do it on my own! YAY! BlingandBows27 via Spark

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  169. I have maintained my 10000 steps a day goal for over 2 weeks now. Juliedozier@rocketmail.com

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  170. I ran 10 miles on Sunday, after eating like crap on vacation the week before.... it was a TON harder than the 10 mile run the week before, but I DID it!!! It's amazing how much better I run when eating "better fuel"!!!!
    I also got back to healthy eating this week!!!
    ~Laura

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  171. I finished my Run for Chocolate 5k in 33:51. My last 5k was 37 minutes! I'm finally almost able to run the whole time without walking!! :-)

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  172. Good morning. I weighed in at WW last night and was down 6.8lbs in one week. Yippee!!!

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  173. I stuck to my workout plan the entire week. And reached my goal of doing 250 squats in the week! Woohooo.

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  174. ran 4 times this week and logged 12 miles!

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  175. I live in NE Iowa, so I have crazy winters like you! On Saturday I decided, since you run outside that I should give it a try! I loved the alone time! Thank you!

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  176. I only drank water so i am super proud of that

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  177. I worked out more than 1 time last week and it felts great, doing it again this week too!

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  178. Love the posts from everyone! Keep up the great work!!!

    Awesome giveaway!! I really have to figure out how to get involved in more giveaways (sponsored!), reviews, and such... Seems like a fun thing to blog about!

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  179. I worked out 5 times last week including a 1 hour Zumba class!

    Stacy H.

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  180. I am proud that as exhausted as I was on Saturday morning, I got up early, drove 30+ minutes to meet up with my running pals and had a great run!

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  181. I wasnt able to go to my regular workout spot and take my classes but I continued to work out at home with DVD's and run.

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  182. Getting my 5% star on WW! - Glory W.

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  183. I ate breakfast every day last week that is a huge accomplishment for me.

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  184. This is my 4th day without drinking soda, big deal for me! Thanks for the giveaway
    neiddyruiz@gmail.com

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  185. Hello!! I am on week 4 of no soda and almost 2 months no smoking :), I didnt eat the torilla for taco night last night, just ate the bowl of chicken rice and beans.
    Have a great day!!

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  186. I am proud that even though I have had a lot of stress in the last week I haven't started smoking again!

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  187. I survived Skiing last week! When I was 20 lbs heavier, I fell every time! I actually enjoyed it this time!

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  188. I'm proud that I rewrote my goals for this year to be things that I really want to do, instead of things I think other people want me to do.

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  189. I up'd my hand weights to 10-pounders! Whew, I can feel it--hurts so good! :)

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  190. I realized that I am my biggest critic and it's because of my negative attitude, I made excuses as to why I can't work out... Therefore, I've decided to do Hal Higdon's 5K walking plan over the next 8 weeks (on my brand new treadmill!) and I've committed to working out at least three days a week at Curves. :)

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  191. I've been trying to lose a few pounds by calorie counting and I'm proud I didn't go overboard when we went out to dinner last night.

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  192. I'm at my lowest weight yet! I did my normal workout routine and then on Sunday completed a 90 minute Zumbathon to raise money for ALS. I burned 1100 calories during that 90 minutes my highest calorie burn yet. A very successful weekend!

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  193. Theresa DunlapFebruary 12, 2013

    Ran for 20 minutes straight without stopping last night for the first time and also ran 1.5 miles straight without stopping!! I was so pumped! I am training for the Boliermaker in July and have come along way since the beginning of January!!

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  194. Quit drinking Coca-Cola about 2-3 weeks ago. Also, I woke up with a cold and still went in to work, not letting that get me down!
    Amanda H.

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  195. I finally changed my negative mindset regarding running! Committed to three days with a friend last week and did two additional on my own.
    Shawna

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  196. The times during the week when I was starving and wanted to grab junk I still made smart decisions on what I put in my mouth.

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  197. I walked over 2.5 miles & averaged just under 16 minutes per mile!

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