25 yr old lady that is working on being a better me. I want to do everything I can to prevent diabetes in myself with how prevalent it is in my family. On a superficial level I want to be a glowing bride in a dress that I can pick off the rack if I want to. I want to look/feel good in lounge pants on a lazy day.
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MapleLeafMuscle I'm not even gonna say watch those calories today, and I'm not even gonna mention all the EXTRAcise you'll have to do if you indulge, nope, not gonna! about 7 hours ago
Dawn Jacques I am making sure I work out hard today to be able to indulge a little bit- but not too much about 5 hours ago
Sheri Olesen Thanks for the reminder. I am not changing my food intake. I sure don't want to work any harder than I already do! Geesh! Just not worth it! about 4 hours ago
Debbie Pias No Superbowl for this girl! I'm being have today :) about 1 hour ago
Lilliers dont count calories, dont worry i mean eat in moderation thats what i always do. like yesterday i had chicken, fries (home made),and rice... about 3 minutes ago
Lilliers and i dont care that i have 2 carbs, and that theyre both white... whatever its not gonna make me get fat because of a few carbs... about 2 minutes ago
MapleLeafMuscle OK, working out DOESN'T suck! I've taken off yesterday and today, I feel no better, even worse cuz I'm not at AF! THIS BLOWS! Pardon my bad attitude! yesterday
rosemaryfields Cheer up my friend! I get AF withdrawals too! Maybe a sauna would help ya feel better! *HUGS* yesterday
Debbie Pias Time is a long spectrum of road. Grand scheme, Bri. You'll be back in no time! (sending healthy waves) :D yesterday
Alicia Melvin Just think how wonderful it'll be to get back in there. *hugs* yesterday
yellowballoons I totally get it Brian. But, just curious, what happened that you're not going to the gym? What hurts? yesterday
MapleLeafMuscle Well Molly, my neck and shoulders are hurting, been like this for almost two weeks now, very irritating! about 7 hours ago
MapleLeafMuscle And everyone else, thanks for the good vibes =))) about 7 hours ago
MapleLeafMuscle As my friend Rhonda says, let that bright sun ENERGIZE YOUR EXERCISE, or EXERGIZE! =) 4 days ago
Tony Nicholson I love it; EXERGIZE…..word of the day! Is that Rhonda in your pic? What does she do with that barbell, curl it, deadlift it, clean & press it????? 3 days ago
Dawn Larson You guys are too funny- Rhonda is one of my H2I's at Becker, mn club. I am sure she would love to know you asked if she was the granny though! 3 days ago
MapleLeafMuscle T, what Dawn said....the woman in my pic is just an old power house! I am striving for her drive! 2 days ago
MapleLeafMuscle I created a new AF email for everyone to converse with. Add me when you get a minute =) brianytimefitness@hotmail.com 5 days ago
Paige Peterson Thanks for keeping in touch, Bri! Keep being you. :) 4 days ago
Liz Mathie B-scholl...glad you are takin' 'er easy! Tell me what you are going to do in the meantime to stay fit and healthy?! 4 days ago
sandymansour Lol, Liz. He's not taking it easy. He told me he's going back tomorrow because he can't handle this. And I quote: "It just hurts, not crippling" haha. 4 days ago
rosemaryfields B. schmoll! Don't make Liz and I come up there and kick yo butt so you have to take a good amount of recovery time off!!!! 4 days ago
rosemaryfields Cuz we would that's what AF friends are for! 4 days ago
MapleLeafMuscle Like Sandy said, I'm back to AF today, had a pretty good sleep last night and now I'm back on the attack! 4 days ago
Liz Mathie hey, if you are feeling ok...then smash the hell out of your workout...no lookin' back- 4 days ago
sandymansour You should change your AH bio. 3 days ago
MapleLeafMuscle ALRIGHT! I'm listening....I'll take a break till it's better. I hate this you know -_- 5 days ago
rosemaryfields Oh I do know how much there is to hate. This fall I was out for three months due to injury and I was miserable! 5 days ago
rosemaryfields Good job resting now before it gets to that point. Go get that massage! 5 days ago
Paige Peterson You have to listen to your body, Brian. In the long run, it's for the best. Sorryyy!!!! 5 days ago
Ashley Kelley Aw don't feel bad, my left ankle is a lil sore, so I'm gonna take it easy today. It feels fine if I take ibuprofen. Hope you get to feeling better. 5 days ago
MsPatti3_Gii Yes, it's much better to take a week or two off now than to have to take 6-8 weeks off later. 5 days ago
JennPerry Try to enjoy your time off & do something else that's fun for you! 5 days ago
Missy the rookie Junker It is the hardest thing but I agree, in the long run you'll be thankful you did. 5 days ago
Matt Lathrop Keep your diet in check and you'll be fine! Your body will thank you anyway, it needs time off now and then 5 days ago
Liz Mathie thata' boy brian...now go sit in the corner and think about the tone you used for that announcement ;) keep up the fight big guy 4 days ago
Dawn Jacques I feel your pain Brian! Remember, rest now, work hard once it's recovered. 4 days ago
MapleLeafMuscle Thanks everyone, but I never did listen well, even to myself =P So i shall go in today and kill it! =) 4 days ago
MapleLeafMuscle OK, Stupid or Smart?...I worked out this morning with shoulder and lower neck pain...hurt them 3 days ago, not getting better =( 6 days ago
Celtatheart517 No, not stupid, but be careful. I have had shoulder pain in the past too...my problem is low back pain recently. Maybe a pro massage is in order? 6 days ago
MapleLeafMuscle If you're offering, I reluctantly accept =P 6 days ago
Celtatheart517 No, I'm not a pro. Haha! But a massage is the most relaxing thing I have ever experienced. I highly recommend it! 6 days ago
Debbie Pias I'd take it a little easy Bri guy. Neck pain is no joke! Massage therapists always help me :) 6 days ago
rosemaryfields Careful sweetie! Wouldn't want to see ya get real hurt. Massage might not be a terrible idea Brian! 6 days ago
Liz Mathie somedays are better left to the foam roller and less intense workouts- i have to remind myself of this... a lot 6 days ago
Liz Mathie chronic injury + forced time away from the gym = unhappy brian 6 days ago
Tony Nicholson Bri Guy, completely agree with Liz. Rest & Recovery = progress; doesn’t mean you take a break from the nutritional side. 6 days ago
MapleLeafMuscle I love you all for caring, but I'm taking a page from Liz's book and punching pain in the face =P 4 days ago
MapleLeafMuscle Met a 61 year old at my gym who works harder then most of the young guys....I have a new appreciation for the senior soldiers at AF! 2 weeks ago
laurietangney I have a man at our gym who works his but off the same time I do at 4:00 am - inspiring 2 weeks ago
Paige Peterson I have an 81 year young lady that could put a lot of people to shame :) 2 weeks ago
sandymansour Must I remind you who the real oldie is in this situation? Mr. I-don't-have-a-cell-phone, but I have a rotary phone at home. But don't call past 9pm 2 weeks ago
sandymansour because that's my bed time. Pfffft. You're like 92 at heart. Just admit it. 2 weeks ago
MapleLeafMuscle I love seeing people at AF who affect me in positive ways! Special shout out to Sandy! And to Amanda(our new H2i), you better bring it on Thursday! =) 2 weeks ago
rosemaryfields I know how you feel! I love my AF family! 2 weeks ago
sandymansour Lol... Briiiiiiiiian. Please keep your hands off my treadmill. Other than that, it was good to see you too :P 2 weeks ago
Alicia Melvin I actually wish I had some friends at my AF gym, but you guys are amazing too. We just need to close in the distance lol 2 weeks ago
Liz Mathie one member hangout week...lol...we can all meet in the middle 2 weeks ago
MapleLeafMuscle Poor food choices this weekend.....if I killed my taste buds, would that help? lol. Self control and discipline must be my goals for 2012. 2 weeks ago
RLynL29070 Brian,
I had the same problem this weekend. 2 weeks ago
MsPatti3_Gii Get up, dust yourself off and keep right on going. Just wash your hands and pick up right where you left off. Today is a new day! :) 2 weeks ago
yellowballoons So did I, Brian! But, I agree with Ms Patti. Today is a new day! 2 weeks ago
laurietangney I hear you Brian - fighting with the same problem here- you have come so far - keep up the awesome work 2 weeks ago
Alicia Melvin it's cool. I had onion rings this weekend. I could only eat 3 of them but I barely touched my main meal. Stomach is smaller. Also wings.. needed wings 2 weeks ago
Missy the rookie Junker I did the same thing Brian. Pancakes with syrup and butter yesterday, haven't had them in like a year. Let's just get back at it today. 2 weeks ago
Debbie Pias I gained two pounds this weekend. That's American pounds, too. ;) 2 weeks ago
Brad Taylor Guilt...not good. Okay to treat yourself in moderation. All good..live love..love life! Pancakes and Butter..mmmm good! 2 weeks ago
Paige Peterson I had one of those weekends. I haven't had a cheat day for a really long time. It felt great. 2 weeks ago
Dawn Jacques Hang in there Bri- I was up three pounds this week! Man you'd think it was the holidays or something! 2 weeks ago
Liz Mathie karate chop that junk food! 2 weeks ago
MapleLeafMuscle WOW! I still can't believe it!! I doubled my jogging time on the treadmill this morning and still did a double workout today, lovin' this Friday! =))) 3 weeks ago
Tony Nicholson **First! Awesome Bri….you’re lovin this Friday…..I think this Friday is lovin you right back! Keep it up my man! 3 weeks ago
Paige Peterson You are my motivation today to get the rest of my workout in. Only had time for cardio this morning :( 3 weeks ago
MapleLeafMuscle Thanks everyone, it was awesome, it felt like a dream with every passing minute, like it wasn't real. And Alicia, sign me up for that run =) 3 weeks ago
Alicia Melvin You can always run the Bay State Marathon with me in October ;) 2 weeks ago
MsPatti3_Gii That's awesome! Good work my friend! 2 weeks ago
Donald Spies Double workouts are great..I do them a few times a week...and jog in the treadmill 4 miles non stop under 40 minutes..good job!!!! 2 weeks ago
MapleLeafMuscle You know what burns my nickers....people that work out less then I do in the gym and have a better body, like, what's up with that??? Just venting =) 3 weeks ago
Becky KP Brian, you're too unique to go comparing yourself to other people. :) 3 weeks ago
MsPatti3_Gii I feel your pain!
Just remember this: "I am building a temple here...NOT a cottage!" 3 weeks ago
Tony Nicholson Meh! They may be built for speed, but you’re built for endurance, luxury & the overall experience!Keep your pace; no one beats the Bri Guy...no one! 3 weeks ago
crys_707 just remember you have done a great job! Keep it up! let's meet that goal! Keep loving life and don't worry about them. :) KEEP IT UP GREAT JOB! 3 weeks ago
Vicki Bowland You shouldn't compare yourself to others (or otters, they are freakin' adorable!), but only to yourself yesterday. Then, you will always win! 3 weeks ago
Lilliers Yeah that sucks, when you ask them do you work out? & there like no... And they obviously have a 6pack :P 3 weeks ago
Lilliers Don't worry about it . you can get to their level too i think. I heard that if you workout in smaller intervals that its better on your body to adjust 3 weeks ago
Kathy Hemperley "Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.- Michael Jordan.. Brian- You make it happen..keep it going. 3 weeks ago
Megan Bowen as a female who's gotta work-work-work to stay fit. it for sure is frustrating to see chicks eatin junk and stayin tight. :) 3 weeks ago
Dawn Jacques I hear you Bri! That's sooooooo frustrating! So are people who eat like crap, don't work out and stay thin! 3 weeks ago
Kelly Hale Because we're all different... and we all struggle with different things... :) 3 weeks ago
Melissa Ouellette I'm still stuck on "burns my knickers"! LOL!!! 3 weeks ago
k9_crystal Next time you're at the gym,look in that mirror & try to remember the body you used to see looking back at you compared to NOW- rock it! 3 weeks ago
MapleLeafMuscle I love each and every one of you, have I told you all that? But one question.....where in the heck is Miss Susan???? She hasn't posted for awhile =( 3 weeks ago
laurietangney They just have better genetics - or maybe they are robots :) 3 weeks ago
Liz Mathie Positive outlook: "wow, that person must have worked hard for that body, I can't wait to only have to do maintenance" 3 weeks ago
Tony Nicholson Bri, let’s hope the outbreak doesn’t go viral. 3 weeks ago
Debbie Pias ... You don't work at the cdc do you? Cause I'm totally prepared for a zombie apocalypse.... 3 weeks ago
Liz Mathie outbreak? like anthrax? lol 3 weeks ago
MapleLeafMuscle LOL, you guy/girls are awesome =P Just a stomach flu outbreak, which i definitely DO NOT want to get =P 3 weeks ago
Tony Nicholson Debbie…zombies don’t exist! Although I have heard of hybrid zombie/vampire strains running rampant in the greater Kitchener Ontario area…..muuhahaha!! 3 weeks ago
sandymansour Tony, what do you know about Kitchener?! You have no idea what's roaming around here... 3 weeks ago
MapleLeafMuscle T knows a lot Sandy, he's a very smart dude, just look at him, he oozes intelligence! =) Bo knows jack compared to T! =) 3 weeks ago
MapleLeafMuscle And T, I am a pure bread vampire, so watch yourself, I like O2i blood the best =P 3 weeks ago
RLynL29070 Who is from Kitchner? I went to a wedding up there several years ago and it is BEAUTIFUL! 3 weeks ago
sandymansour Bri and I are from Kitchener... :) 3 weeks ago
Tony Nicholson I need to make a trip to Kitchener, but I’ll bring holy water, steaks (not the food) & bushels of garlic! Sounds like fun….. 3 weeks ago
MapleLeafMuscle Using new machines, adjusting my workouts, all to hit my goal of 180 by April! =) What are you doing "new" to reach your goal this year? 3 weeks ago
MsPatti3_Gii I am working with someone on my nutrition and have asked them to crack the whip on the weekends! :)--Good for you Brian! 3 weeks ago
crys_707 Got my membership back and i have been walking my little girl to the bus stop instead of driving her. Then I walk for an hour after she is on the bus. 3 weeks ago
Debbie Pias I got a couple workout buddies! I work harder to "push" them, and I push myself harder in the meantime. 3 weeks ago
Sheri Slatt trying to better about not eating as many carbs! so Hard! 3 weeks ago
Kyle Sellers Training once a week with one of our AWESOME PT'ers! Drinking tons of H20! Making healty choices with my diet! Getting in the best shape of my life! 3 weeks ago
Realtorgirl Added aquafit to my workouts! 3 weeks ago
Dawn Larson Good job- I am going to start incorporating some Yoga! 3 weeks ago
Alicia Melvin cooking/baking at least 75% of everything I eat. 3 weeks ago
JennPerry I'm starting an accountability group. I always do better when held accountable, AND I get to help others stay accountable too- a win-win for me! 3 weeks ago
Summer Beseler Portion Control, And trying to eat a more colorful diet. And by colorful I don't mean the color of the packaging....and following the fit2fat2fit guy. 3 weeks ago
laurietangney Trying not to eat sugar - too much indulgence over the holidays - can't stop eating!!!! 3 weeks ago
Liz Mathie changing up my circuits and adding more stuff each week 3 weeks ago
Matt Lathrop Supersetting compounds with auxiliary lifts to kick up intensity, going full body 4-5 times a week and dialing back the diet from the bulk. 3 weeks ago
yellowballoons I joined AF & incorporating at LEAST 30 minutes of exercise every day. 3 weeks ago
TobieGirl I'm cooking 95% of my meals and actually going to the gym & doing workout DVDS every other day at minimum. I'm down 4 pounds and a couple inches! 3 weeks ago
Lilliers well i realized Yoga does nothing but relax you. & that im not stretching properly =p & its really hard to cut out carbs, its everywhere! 3 weeks ago
tlnady2552 i have started doing the 30d shred in a.m. then p90x or gym for cardio/wts in p.m. also do stairs/treadmill/elliptical at work 3 weeks ago