I am 39 years old. I am married. I am a mother of two and a grandmother of three. I enjoy spending time with my family, going camping, reading, and music. I have entered this competition because I am ready for a life change. I wish everyone the best of luck!
Awesome job! Keep it up!!
Good job today Karen…us grandma’s gotta hang in there : ) take care and have a great week-end. If I don’t see you in the gym this week-end then I’ll see you on Monday at weigh in.
Kathleen
GO BLUE!!!!
Karen,
You are really doing a great job. Isn’t it exciting to see all of the changes we are going through? It’s only half way. Just think what another 7 weeks will do for us. Keep up the good work. Have a great day and a great weigh-in tonight.
Holly
Was glad to be back tonight and seeing you again. Hope you are doing well in the workouts and don’t forget me – I’ll be back as soon as possible!
Karen, I enjoy sitting next to you and talking before the weigh-in begins. Remember to keep pushing yourself. We are so capable of more than we think! Have a great week!
We had an excellent workout this morning. I plan on redeeming myself for my low number this week. Rick pulled me asided after class this morning and put me on the stairmaster. My first thought was “oh no, what did I do, or not do!” I thought I was going to die half way through. But I am glad that he did. He pushed me further then I thought I could go. Thanks Rick! I appreciate all that you, Tina, & the trainers do for us.
Karen
Way to push yourself! Keep it up!
Karen,
Sorry to hear about your calf pain. I know it hurts. I have been spending about 10 minutes on an eliptical machine (no resistence) before our workouts just to warm up and stretch before we start jogging. It seems to help.
Keep up the good work and way to go pushing yourself with Rick on the Stairmaster.
Holly
Sorry I was not at Wednesday workout, missed everyone
Crohn’s hit Tuesday afternoon
Spent all night in and around the toilet
To the pink power
Steve O
Way to work it today Karen!
Thank You for the positive comments they do mean a lot to me..
Have a great weekend..
Green Team Jen
Karen, you were amazing in class on Wednesday! Your hard work motivates me to work harder, too!
Todays workout was good. I am finding that I can run a lot more now. It feels good to see myself improving every day. I never thought I would be able to even run a lap.
Karen,
You did a great job today. I dont think you stopped jogging once. Awesome job!! Keep working hard!
EJ
Karen,
Had a great time yesturday at the church walk. Keep up the hard work.
Take care,
Dan
You’re doing a great job, keep it up!!
I went to the 13 mile walk in Auburn on Saturday and I am happy to say that I finished it! It took me 3 hours & 45 minutes. This was mostly walking, so I feel better knowing that in July I will be able to make it in under 3 hours. I had such a great feeling of accomplishment after. The only problem I really had during the walk was the friction of my socks in my shoes. I was told this is commen, but I really dont know. Its been a great weekend.
I don’t know how I managed to miss you yesterday! I did the whole walk too, but didn’t see you!
The Pink team was well represented!
I had the same friction problem and ended up with a blister on the bottom of my foot. I was a little sore this morning, but nothing a little ice and advil couldn’t fix. I feel like I’ve been living on ice and advil have become a regular part of my FWSW routine.
See you tomorrow night!
Lisa
Karen,
You are doing great. Good job on your accomplishments of completing the 13.1 mile walk. I wish I could have been a part of it myself. Keep up the hard work! Hope your blisters are feeling better (your’s too, Lisa).
Karen,
From one grandma to another you are doing fantastic….i do not know how i would do if my two young granddaughters had to move in with me just a couple of weeks into this program….be proud of all that you have accomplished….i am so proud of you….you inspired me on that stepper:) let’s just try not to be late again
take care and keep up the great work
Kathleen
GO BLUE !!!!!!
PS You and your sister did great at the Prayer Walk…..i’m coming to get you at the 13.1 at Spiece on July 3rd
I did 25 minutes on the stairmaster this morning! I never thought I would be able to accomplish that. When Rick had me get on it last time for 10 minutes I thought I was going to die. It is such a great feeling to see & feel improvement. I thank God we have Tina & Rick and all the trainers pushing us to do better.
I did have my shots this morning in my back. I am not feeling very well right now but I hope they help. I was told it will take a few days to feel improvement.
Hi Karen,
I was just checking to see how you are feeling after the shots in your back…You will have to let me know how they went…I was thinking about you yesterday…Take care of yourself…
Hugs,
Shannon
Sweet Karen,
I am praying that your back starts feeling better soon. You have been such a trooper and have continued to push yourself even in the midst of all this! I’m so proud of you and I’m honored to be your team mate!!!
Lisa
How’s your back feeling?
Karen,
Keep up the great work….I pray your back is better since your dr appt. I don’t know if i would have the strength you have if i were suffering the way you are. You inspire me…..
Kathleen
Karen,
I know that you were having some trouble with your calves, but I didn’t know that your back was bothering you too. I hope everything is ok and that you can finish this program. You looked like you were doing good today. Keep up the good work and I hope you feel better. You are looking great.
Holly
You were a great partner on Thursday. Even through your back pain you push yourself, that is great!!
Keep up the great work, karen…You will thank yourself for it in the future..
Green Team Jen
You just keep pushing yourself and I am proud of you. Keep up the hard work you are doing a good job! You are a great person and I love seeing your smile in the mornings.
Your quiet confidence is inspriing. I enjoyed reading your journal and am trying to eat more this week. Thank you.
You are always working hard. Great results so far, keep it up!
Karen,
I hope you legs and back are doing better. Way to go pushing through your pain. We are almost done and you have done so good. Keep it up.
Holly
I’m so proud of you for all you’ve accomplished while being in a lot of pain! I’m praying that you’re feeling better! Keep up the great work!
Lisa
I want to thank everyone for being so supportive. I feel blessed that I am a part of such a wonderful group!! You all motivate me to push myself.
I am still having the back pain but I am determined to not let it beat me. I ran/walked 6.5 miles yesterday and I can feel it in my hips today. I will be at Spiece today at 3:30 to see how far I can go. See you all tonight:)
Karen
You’re doing such a great job. And you’re lookin good! Keep up all the hard work.
I’m so impressed with how hard you work through the pain. You are doing awesome! Keep it up, you are totally worth it!!
Karen,
You can call me. I work 11am to approx 7pm,M-F, so the weekdays are a little busy although if I am out of work it does stay light and I keep my gym bag packed in my car.
Now that I have your new number I will be calling to exercise with you. We can always load up the grandkids and head to the park to walk
take care and keep up the great work,
Kathleen
GO BLUE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tomorrow is our last day and I wanted to say thank you for your kindness throughout our program – best of luck and do hope you will stay in touch.
Karen,
I admire your determination!!!!! You did great finishing that 13.1 miles on Sat. I am so proud of you for not giving into the pain and for finishing strong. Take care of yourself and do stay in touch
Kathleen