[teacher1]

I tried to PM you but it won't let me send it to you. So we're match for biggest loser partners. Hi, I live in Kansas and just turned 30 this past December. I teach special ed in a high school but hope to go back to elementary next year. I getting married in June so I fully motivated. Today I went to boot camp at the YMCA. I'm calorie counting and trying to workout a least one time a day. Is there a way to PM you?

[BrainBabiesBe]

Hi Teacher,

I tried to change my settings (and checked the FAQs) but doesn't seem to have an option for PM. I'd rather not post my personal email in the forum so... what am I missing?

Sorry for the complications.

BTW: I am also a teacher but of undergrads. Its my first year on the job and my learning curve is HUGE. I turn 35 at the end of the month -- which is a bit fraught for me -- and I don't look anything like my wedding photos any more! Which is my motivation these days -- I'm too young to look and feel this frumpy.

Looking forward to TBL project over the next weeks. Thanks for your help with the PM.

B.

[midwife]

FYI--you need to be a member for 20 days before the PM option becomes available.

Welcome to 3FC! The 20 days will fly by!

[BrainBabiesBe]

Turns out that as a newbie, I don't have PM privileges until 20 days are up.

B.

[teacher1]

Well just post on here then we can PM after the 20 days. Back to work tomorrow for me.

[BrainBabiesBe]

Hi Teacher 1:

Just wondering what type of "partnership" you would like for the next 12 weeks? Just weigh ins? Or do you want to discuss mini-goals and motivation to? Daily exercise pacts? Or?

I could definitely use some exercise accountability but I'm flexible either way.

Best,
B.

[teacher1]

Yeah, let's chat about our exercise. Tomorrow I'm heading to the Y for turbokick.

[BrainBabiesBe]

Teacher 1: Y for turbokick.

BBB: 30 min elliptical; stretches (sore right foot needs attention); 10 min walk outside over lunch

[BrainBabiesBe]

I'm done for today. Foot still sore (did the stretching help it or just make it worse????).

B.

[teacher1]

Turbo done- tomorrow I'm either working on the elip 30 or going to a cycling class. It will depend on the weather.

[BrainBabiesBe]

Long day today on campus. But did five Tabata intervals plus warm up/cool down on the elliptical this morning. Is it possible to have a heart attack at 35 yrs???

Also walked a total of 20 minutes to and from far parking lot. Bloody cold!

How did your day go?

B.

[teacher1]

elip 30 done. I was praying for a snow day but no luck Maybe tomorrow
plan tomorrow- 30 elip

[BrainBabiesBe]

raise you an additional 2 minutes.

How about that?

B.

[BrainBabiesBe]

Hi Teacher1:

I did my 32 minutes today but had to decrease the HR intensity at about 17 minutes because I had an asthma attack coming on. I was ok to keep going at 70% (instead of mistaken 95% I did for first half! dumb).

Taking the day off tomorrow to be with family but trying to build in some outside play with my children. Lifting, carrying, running, climbing toboggan hill etc will be my "exercise".

Have a good weekend!

B.

[teacher1]

Ah well, I did a wii fitness game- Golds Gym instead of the elip. Tomorrow I have boot camp at the Y which I'm dreading. It's a great workout but I'm the weak link and so it's kind of embarrassing. Enjoy time with your fam!!!