tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6512932890170699572.post3089131125192369300..comments2023-06-10T08:09:46.692-07:00Comments on the INSPIRED creative ONE: New BegginingAshley Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06204943908528056339noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6512932890170699572.post-46139189721669075902013-01-05T14:55:06.635-08:002013-01-05T14:55:06.635-08:00Hey Ash! Question, I have done a lot of research ...Hey Ash! Question, I have done a lot of research about eggs and them being a complete protein, but everything I've read says that you have to have the yolk AND the white (or at least 1 yolk with the whites) since they both have nutrients in them that work together to give you the complete protein. They can't do their job alone. Your thoughts???Brenda Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13579272203462190499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6512932890170699572.post-42976811631301393952013-01-05T14:49:57.431-08:002013-01-05T14:49:57.431-08:00You're looking so good! I too am on the same ...You're looking so good! I too am on the same path as you...only I took a break for about 2 weeks around Christmas/New Year's. I'm now back on track and doing a 7 day cleanse that is free from added sugar, sodium, and only complex carbs in the morning. The rest is lean protein, veggies, and my new friend...nuts. MMMmmm!!! I've eaten them before, but LOVE them as a crunchy munchy when veggies just don't cut it. I've even made my own peanut butter to dip apples into. LOVE! I've found that I'm missing and craving my rice/potato with dinner and sodium way more than I miss any sweet treats I was eating. Crazy! Anyhow...we should chat more since it's easier with supporters and people trying to do the same things. <br /><br />Since you'd like to hear stories, here is mine:<br />I always seem to bounce back to my pre prego weight within a few months after I stop breast feeding (for some reason, I don't lose weight while I nurse. Weird huh?!?). I don't change my eating habbits much besides having a slim fast for breakfast and for part of my lunch. After my 3rd, I just didn't feel like it. I kept eating more and more junk. It's bad when your kids ask "What's for dessert?" not "What's for dinner?" It all came down to the day I polished off a cookie sheet of twix bars all by myself (1 lb. butter + loads of sugar and other stuff). UGH!!! It made me feel sick and realize things had to change. I decided that if I wanted to accelerate my weight loss, I ought to add some exercise to the mix...and I am getting older so it's getting harder to bounce back. I finally broke down and started a 12 week running program that would have me running 20 minutes continuously. I ended up hitting 20 minutes by week 6 and 30 minutes by week 7! It was amazing! But it was seriously hard the first few weeks. I had NEVER been a runner before. I finally hit about 3-4 miles when I got hooked up with the mapmyrun app so I could actually see how fast/far I was running. Then my neighbor, who was training for a half marathon, heard I was running and asked if I wanted to do a long run with her. It was 7 miles. Double what I've ever run. I told her I'd go, but probably have to walk halfway home. Guess what??? I made it in 69 minutes and 54 seconds. SAY WHAT??? I went faster than my friend normally does. I was so surprised at what my body could do in a short 3 months that I knew I needed to sign up for a half marathon. I completed my first half marathon in October (6 months after I started running because the one my friend was training for was full, in August). Technically, it only took me 4 months from couch potato to train for a 1/2 marathon. I lost 29.4 lbs in 6 months. The first few months I just walked/ran. Starting in August, my body needed more, so I started weight training a little, and have hit it harder since November. I've gotten to the point that I WANT abs! I did before, but now I really want them. I've done a lot of research and it seems that the only way is to eat clean. I need help with that seeing as I'm SO picky and don't want to get burned out eating the same foods all the time. HELP! <br />Brenda Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13579272203462190499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6512932890170699572.post-34451733296705017032013-01-05T12:43:27.080-08:002013-01-05T12:43:27.080-08:00You look amazing! Your blog is so cute! :) Thanks ...You look amazing! Your blog is so cute! :) Thanks for sharing!Jesse.Amanda.Maeleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02678000750373427157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6512932890170699572.post-17930585177539063652013-01-05T12:41:09.194-08:002013-01-05T12:41:09.194-08:00I've been on the fence, like I know I need to ...I've been on the fence, like I know I need to get back to the good stuff but haven't had the desire! But you inspired me! I'm doing it! Gotta have the energy to chase my boy!!! Thank you! Your doing great!Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12442590946952288818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6512932890170699572.post-14967929391162067322013-01-04T16:52:27.931-08:002013-01-04T16:52:27.931-08:00Thanks so much! :)Thanks so much! :)Ashley Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06204943908528056339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6512932890170699572.post-66772160003489233192013-01-04T16:07:27.801-08:002013-01-04T16:07:27.801-08:00Thanks for posting! I can really tell a difference...Thanks for posting! I can really tell a difference in your photos! Good luck with the rest of your journey.Kristina jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04071964316570263183noreply@blogger.com