Comments on: Finding That Last 40%

By: Ellen

Ellen — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:05:20 +0000

One of the best things to do to make sure you are working out at your full capacity is to get a heart rate monitor. I got one a few years and ago and am so addicted! I have Polar F9 and it tracks your heart rate and calories you burned during your workout. At the end of the week, it gives you totals for the week; # days, length of time, and total calories burned. It’s a great way to set goals for yourself and track them.

By: Pam

Pam — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:03:04 +0000

Kool kake…he he! Looks yum-o!

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By: broccolihut

broccolihut — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 04:47:42 +0000

Fave GS cookie is definitely Samoas! A few months ago I had a GS Oatmeal challenge for myself, where I made a bowl of oatmeal for each flavor Girl Scout cookie…and the Samoas was by far the best!

By: Kristin

Kristin — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:41:49 +0000

It actually did! I was pretty hungry when I got home from work around 4:15, so I had a Clif bar to tide me over until dinner!

Kristin @ Iowa Girl Eats http://iowagirleats.wordpress.com http://twitter.com/iowagirleats

By: Mia {runs and rests}

Mia {runs and rests} — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:10:27 +0000

Yeah, I definitely need to give it more effort on my runs. But slow long runs are so much relaxing! LOL. I understand though that speed work is a must so have to work on it.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:55:03 +0000

Thats awesome that you felt the urge to go a little harder today. It’s so cool when you can recognize that your body is capable of more and then actually finishing strong.

I try to recognize these ques as much as I can. When I run, I always try to push the last mile as hard as I can. I running my little heart out because I love the feeling of finishing a run all sweaty, heart pumping, and completeing exhilerated!

Your breakfast looks perfect and lunch looks beee-uuu-tiful! Does this really fill your tummy all day at work? I am ravenous during the day after my runs.

By: Gab*

Gab* — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:15:39 +0000

I totally ‘la-di-da’ my way through workouts! It’s not intentional, I start thinking about other things and get distracted. I did bootcamp earlier this year and I found it really beneficial, I think because I was pushed the whole time! I got a lot out of it.

By: Niki

Niki — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 23:46:02 +0000

That cake looks delicious!! My favorite GS cookie is definitely the samoas!! Love those!! The salad looks delish, I am making a side salad pretty similar to that for dinner tonight!!

As for the 100% question, I think sometimes I find myself not giving 100%. But when I realize this I do tend to try to push it harder especially if I am running!! I find that I have a harder time giving 100% in other workouts besides running because it’s so much easier to go easy biking, ellipticalling, etc than it is for me to go easy in running. Don’t know if this makes sense or not! Ha!

By: Kristin

Kristin — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 23:30:44 +0000

Absolutely!! If I tell myself, ok – I’m ONLY running 4 miles today – then I can feel my body start to crap out at 3.5 miles. This is why I’m totally convinced that running is 90% mental and 10% ability. The mind is a funny thing!!

Kristin @ Iowa Girl Eats http://iowagirleats.wordpress.com http://twitter.com/iowagirleats

By: Kristin

Kristin — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 23:28:57 +0000

Fabulous – I’m so glad you liked it!! I do put dressing on my salads – right now I use a Kraft roasted garlic dressing. When that’s all used up, I pick a new one to try!

Kristin @ Iowa Girl Eats http://iowagirleats.wordpress.com http://twitter.com/iowagirleats