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Jennifer Fitzpatrick traineo Newbie Posts: 3 Jennifer Fitzpatrick This member has no personal statement yet!	# Posted: 29 Apr 2008 23:58 Hello all! I've been meaning to join Traineo for several weeks, but the best laid plans, you know? I'm a 28 year old mom with a 25lb weight loss under my belt and the desire to lose about 45 more pounds in the next year or so. I've been focusing primarily on running and completed my first half marathon in February of this year. My weight loss has stalled though, and I know I need to step it up. I'm incorporating weights into my workouts and changing up my cardio. So, hi everyone! I'm glad to be here and hope to make some new friends. I could do with some motivators, so if anyone is interested, I'd be grateful!
Sher S Fitness Guru Posts: 500 Sher S In one word - I am an Unquenchable Optimistic!! Im a phd student and have been traineoing for the past 8 months! I am in love with HIIT, dark chocolate, green tea and falling in love with more through this site! I took a break from fitness for the past 2 months and now starting fresh to reach my goal. I am doing my first walk marathon ( Avon walk for breast cancer- total 39 miles) this fall and have begun training for it. I am actively fundraising for this event. Please take a look at my page : - http://walk.avonfoundation.org/site/TR?pg=personalfr_id=1660px=3859069	# Posted: 30 Apr 2008 02:06 Welcome to traineo Jennifer. Congrats on running the marathon. I too used to do a lot of ellipticalling and lost some weight. Switched to running now and i love it. Feel free to add me as a motivator.
Shawn W. Fitness Guru Posts: 440 Shawn W. Looking to add some muscle over the next few months. Trying to get in those calories and focusing on the compound lifts. We'll see how it all goes :)	# Posted: 30 Apr 2008 03:30 Welcome and good luk with the weights I think if you stick with it you will find weights + cardio = better
Jennifer Fitzpatrick traineo Newbie Posts: 3 Jennifer Fitzpatrick This member has no personal statement yet!	# Posted: 30 Apr 2008 03:35 Sher, thanks so much! I sent you a message. I appreciate it. Shawn, Thanks! I've had some trouble finding a gym with childcare that isn't quite scary, so a gym is not in the cards for me right now. I've pulled out my dumbbells and am loving it. I totally agree weights + cardio is indeed way better.
noonie traineo Regular Posts: 44 noonie I hope to have a bikini body for this summer. I was more fit when I was back in college. (which was 2 years ago) I'm stuck in this cycle of the YO YO diet. I'll work out and eat right for six months then it all goes down hill for the rest of the year. So one day I googled a fitness support group and came upon traineo. I'm glad I did!	# Posted: 30 Apr 2008 06:07 Welcome Jennifer! Congrats on your first marathon!
Allison Ann traineo Regular Posts: 64 Allison Ann I'm trying to get back into running as a way of staying healthy and getting fit. I've got two races this year--A 10K in May and a 10 Miler in October. My training includes 3 days of running, 2 days of cross-training and 2 days of weight lifting. I'm trying to eat a little better as well. More veggies, good protein and whole grains.	# Posted: 30 Apr 2008 18:49 Hi Jennifer! We sound pretty similar--I'm 26 and training for a 10 Miler at the moment. At the moment I only have about 15 pounds to go, but years ago I lost around 60 pounds. You can add me as a motivator if you'd like. But perhaps since you've already finished a half you'd be a better motivator for me!
Jennifer Fitzpatrick traineo Newbie Posts: 3 Jennifer Fitzpatrick This member has no personal statement yet!	# Posted: 30 Apr 2008 19:28 Allison, I would love that, thanks! 10 miles is a great distance. Runs between 6 and 10 miles are my absolute favorite. When is your race?
Allison Ann traineo Regular Posts: 64 Allison Ann I'm trying to get back into running as a way of staying healthy and getting fit. I've got two races this year--A 10K in May and a 10 Miler in October. My training includes 3 days of running, 2 days of cross-training and 2 days of weight lifting. I'm trying to eat a little better as well. More veggies, good protein and whole grains.	# Posted: 30 Apr 2008 22:29 It's in October so I have plenty of time. I ran it last year actually. My goal this year is to run the entire race (I walk about a mile and a half last year.) and improve on my time a bit. I've got a 10K in a couple weeks though--should be interesting!
Angie lah Fitness Guru Posts: 641 Angie lah My motivation disappeared for awhile, and quite frankly it's not all that visible at the moment. I've set up a 20 week workout plan to run a half marathon. Usually I overdo it the first week back, so hopefully this will help me increase my excercise gradually and do what I need to do to be healthy and happy again!	# Posted: 4 May 2008 22:09 It sounds like you're already off to a great start. Congrats on setting a great example for your little one(s)!
Jillian B traineo Regular Posts: 40 Jillian B Not sure why NONE of my pictures will upload! I am having a hard time losing the last 15 lbs after having a baby 2 years ago. I want to be back to my weight when I met my husband 7 years ago. We are going on a cruise June 7th and would LOVE to be at 128lbs. I am a stay at home mom and love it. When my daughter is taking her nap, I will play on the Wii. I am usually running around the house cleaning, cooking, playing, etc. For me to lose weight, I am not allowing myself to have a drink during the week (wish me luck).	# Posted: 22 May 2008 19:24 Hey Everyone! I have been needing to lose some weight and stumbled upon this site and have realized it is a great motivator! I love seeing the change on 'paper'. After having my daughter, it has been hard to get back to my previous weight and shape. Eventually I want to be back down to 125!
Rachael M Fitness Guru Posts: 1999 Rachael M I am a triathlete trying to lose some weight so I can improve my times. I love traineo and the very motivational people on here. Basic info: 5'9", 22 years old, mechanical engineer :)	# Posted: 22 May 2008 19:40 Hey Jillian, welcome to Traineo!
Jillian B traineo Regular Posts: 40 Jillian B Not sure why NONE of my pictures will upload! I am having a hard time losing the last 15 lbs after having a baby 2 years ago. I want to be back to my weight when I met my husband 7 years ago. We are going on a cruise June 7th and would LOVE to be at 128lbs. I am a stay at home mom and love it. When my daughter is taking her nap, I will play on the Wii. I am usually running around the house cleaning, cooking, playing, etc. For me to lose weight, I am not allowing myself to have a drink during the week (wish me luck).	# Posted: 22 May 2008 20:24 Thanks Rachel! You are all over this site! Hope you're having a great day!

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