Bekka B

I have the same problem - 5.5 WW (Cinderella feet, I call them). My go-tos for athletic shoes are New Balance and Asics, but skate shoes are just built wider than other shoes for whatever reason and they are also very good for workouts. Also they tend to be flat, which I understand is good for weightlifting - but can't honestly recommend since I haven't actually weightlifted since one trainer session in March that torqued my back out for three days. I am scared and re-collecting underpants in the corner until further notice :c but definitely check out Journey's or Zappos for skate shoes!

I usually do buns, triple-banded ponytails (they can make my face look tight but shut a door open a window etc), or french braids. My hair is fairly long though, around mid-back, and until I work up the nerve to hack it all off for a donation again, this summer is a struggle. Also it flips into my face and gets stuck during the many turns involved in dance fitness, which is always fun. Have you tried using a bandana, just to get it off your neck - like this ?

Go go go! You got this! I also love the smiley face method of achieving a goal. It's a literal reward, not "great pat myself on the back and forget about it." Do you mind if I steal this?

Awesome on both! Nothing like protein and plenty of veggies to end the day right. Eggs and bacon are my usual go-to late night dinner, but spinach would be a great addition.

Longtime lurker, first? time poster - or it's been long enough since I was brave enough to post that I don't remember. Berserker mode, go! MULTIPLE WOOTS OF THE WEEK 1. Finally finished knitting a scarf for my boyfriend that I started literally a year ago! +10 ...endurance 2. At long last, as of Sunday night I have seen Star Wars Episodes IV, V, and VI for one full time each. Am I officially a nerd yet? 3. Joined a gym last night and did my first workout in three weeks, and first Zumba class in over a year. Looking forward to trying out BollyX tonight! 4. My mom and I are doing a 10K-A-Day November step challenge with each other (tracked on FitBit) and are roping in our friend and lingerie fitter. I was down by 4,160 on Tuesday but made it all up yesterday. 14,804 steps, nbd. 5. Drank an extra 32 oz over my daily goal yesterday. As the bf likes to say - "Hail Hydrate!" 6. Weighed myself for the first time in about a month and I'm suddenly 9.6 pounds away from the goal weight I've had since high school. I don't want weight to be my only goal in life but this one's been a long time coming. 7. I'm late again but screw everything I'm doing a six week challenge. I don't know how to join, but I'm a halfling and want to be an Assassin. It would help if I could do a single pullup. Baby steps. Welcome to "New"vember, errybody. ;D -Bekka B