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Feeling kind of skinny today
I have lost 15 lbs...and evn though I am still wearing the same jeans...they are getting pretty baggy...and I am starting to notice the skinnier feeling that I have.... and now instead of now wearing my belt just to wear it...I am having to wear it to keep my pants up,...or I have the major droopies in the back…
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Have been here a while but need some HELP! Please! :-)
Ok so I've been here at MFP for a long time and started out pretty strong. I did P90X, ran, ate very healthy, and then I injured my back/neck. This kept me from lifting any weights over ten pounds. BUT I stayed strong and switched to bands, which got very boring after a while because I was a weight lifting junkie lol. I've…
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Need a kick ,,support ,,tips ,a rollocking !!!!!
Im so disgusted ive done this for years yo yo,d ,,was doing really well but last weigh in was a bit disapointed for all the work and very little loss ,,then with birthday special occasions ,,planned events and mothers day my eating habbits have slipped back and i have become lapse ,,,,im so annoyed i need to snap into…
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Those who are aiming to lose the last 15 lbs
For people who are stuck at the last 15 lbs . It's getting frustrating now , the weight isn't coming off like it used to , 3/4th of the work is already done and now it's more towards toning and maintaining. How long do you think it will take to lose the last 15 lbs?
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Hey Runners! (Whether you run 10 steps or 10 miles)
I'm looking for some new tips & tricks. Sometimes telling myself to "Just suck it up!" works, sometimes not. Occasionally, recalling a pleasant visual image or experience works, sometimes not. Sometimes it works to get my mind off what I'm doing by looking around the gym or whatever until I see something umm…
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I finally lost some weight!...YAY
I am so very excited and just had to share... I finally lost some weight! ...YAY 2 pounds, but the hardest 2 pounds I've every lost...L0L. I am A Woman of Faith, Movin 4Ward and A Work N Progress, that's me, SugaDumplin.
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Do you have a quote or mantra that you say for motivation?
I don't know why but I'm big on quotes and little says that help to motivate me. I found this one this morning that I really like - "Living a healthy lifestyle will only deprive you of poor health, lethargy, and fat." ~Jill Johnson~ But I wanted to see what you do - what motivates you? I look forward to hearing your…
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Habit is habit
Habit is habit and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed downstairs a step at a time. Mark Twain SparkPeople Translation: Every giant leap forward is in reality a series of baby steps. For every major breakthrough you see in your performance, don’t forget all the hundreds of little things that had to…
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my new motivation
so i need to lose weight. ive accepted that and been here for 65 days today and lost 13 pounds. not a whole lot in my opinion but it's more than i would have lost if i did this whole lifestyle change crap on my own. ive lost my steam last week due to whatever...no excuses. ill suck it up, dig deep and kick *kitten* this…
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Rewarded with Cheesecake Factory!!!
So I went 18 days with no fatty foods and no sweet foods. Today I went shopping with my girlfriends and got a delicious piece of cheesecake as a reward! I'm very proud of myself though because even with the cheesecake, because of the super healthy choices I made the rest of the day I didn't go over my calories for the…
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My 2 mantras at the moment - what are yours?
My 2 mantras at the moment when I'm lifting at the gym: "PUSH" = Pray Until Something Happens and "only 5.8 weeks left - YOU CAN DO THIS.... What am I saying? YOU ARE DOING THIS!!!" Cheers!
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April Shed challenge!!!
Let's test out Jillian's claims that in 30 days we can get shredded! Starting April 1, try to do the shred for 30 consecutive days, even weekends...c'mon, it's a short workout!!!! Take you measurements on the 1st, then every Friday until the end. Let's see what kind of difference there is! April 1: chest: waist: hips:…
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Green with Envy
Here's a little history. I have been struggling with losing weight for about 3 years now, going on and off diets, joining several gyms, buying all kinds of workout systems and equipment....to no avail. I begged my husband to walk with me or ride bikes to keep me motivated. I suggested we do something other than go to the…
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Challenge Group (New Members Welcome!!!) 3/28-4/3
This thread is one in which a new fitness and dietary challenge is posted each week. The challenges begin on Monday. Lets keep this rolling! Here are the challenges/format to post for this week: (ANY one can join in at ANY time!) _________________________________________________________________________________________…
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Boo Hoo :(
So last time I weighed myself was aaaages ago and I was much fatter than I am now, I thought I was around 140lbs but today I weighed myself and I am in fact 151lbs, I feel like I have lost weight, have been working out and am eating 1200 calories per day. So what the hell has happened, I am absolutely gutted. I know I…
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Sigh.
I went to the gym and rocked 40 minutes on the elliptical. Then? I are a burger and fries and felt disgusting. Sigh. I have no will power.
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Need Motivation!
I am back where I was last week. Feeling sort of down. I know I can do it. I just can't get the stupid numbers out of my head. This keeps happening to me I work hard all week at what I eat keep track of the calories etc and do tonz of exercise I lose lbs and then the weekend comes and I'm not as strict on the calories and…
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Stupid doctor's scale!!!!
I know my scale is calibrated correctly, I tested it after coming back from my appointment. My question is, why does every single scale that is in a doctor's office make you weigh at least 5lbs more?!? That stupid scale said I was 12 pounds heavier than I am right now, they also measured me to be 3 inches shorter!!!! I…
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Rough Weekend HELP!!!
Ok guys! I had a rough weekend filled with too many calories. I'm a single mother of three who is desperate to lose weight. So far I have been really good about checking in and keeping up with my food diary, but this weekend I just went overboard. I didn't log my food intake because I was too ashamed. We had three birthday…
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A little bit of rain goes a long way
Last week I started with a 6week boot camp program. I'm used to not eating before exercising is the best! I don't feel overwhelmed or nauseated. - Well not this week! We started out this week with strength, instead of the cardio that I'm used to and boy did I feel sick as ever! I ended up not being able to jump during the…
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It's monday!
Get out there and kick some butt guys! Make sure you try and have a game plan for the weeks and far as meals and workouts. I expect you all do to a fantabulous job. xoxoxoxoxox Victoria
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Motivation of the Day
Wake up thy heart and let the beat begin! You need to seek thy passion that makes the heart beat again.....allow yourself to be re-inspired. Life is about re-inventing and creating a new path to walk, skip and sometimes run on. It's time to wake up your heart and rock to a beat that's going to put a tap in your feet, a…
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where is my water weight?
I realllllllllly need to vent. 3 weeks of clean, healthy eating and 60 min of exercise each day 5times a week for 3 weeks and what to I get in the scale ZERO weight loss. I mean nil. That is beyond frustrating. Not even water weight? where is my water weight? Drank lots of water, watched my sodium, met my calorie goal…
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I need a few more friends :)
Just for even more motivation and support! So feel free to add me :) Thanks!
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My Memaw
This morning, my Grandmother passed away. She was a wonderful, amazing, beautiful woman and she taught me so many things. In her honor...I will not allow myself to eat emotionally, and will continue to lose weight because she wanted me to be healthy and happy. I am still doing this for myself...but she will always be one…
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SIXERS Spring Into Action--Week 3
Onto another week... Datenshi.......................................SW 243.4 lbs / GW 234.0 lbs / CW 240.6 lbs / PROGRESS -2.8 lbs Cathy(chipper).............................SW 250.4 lbs / GW 240.0 lbs / CW 250.4 lbs / PROGRESS-1 lbs Lindsey (LHuffman24)...............SW 148.0 lbs / GW 145.0 lbs / CW 148.0 lbs / PROGRESS 0…
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4 out of 5 weekly challenge WEEK 4 March 28.....
If you want to join in this challenge please sign in no later than midnight eastern time on Monday, March 28th. After that feel free to join us next week. This is a 4 out of 5 challenge. Meet 4 of the following goals every day to stay in the challenge. Goal 1 - Log all food Goal 2 - drink at least 8 cups of water Goal 3 -…
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Me vs. The Weekend
Good Morning everyone and HAPPY MONDAY!! :) Well, normally the weekend is an EXTREMELY hard time for me to stay with my eating plan....and for some reason having 2 days off from work, makes my mind think OH WHO CARES if you consume endless calories and just eat eat eat..... Well not THIS weekend....I am proud ot say I am…
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BAD weigh in this week
Someone call me fat *kitten* .. LOL .. Bad week ... Weigh in went terrible .. I have to get back on track
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how skinny sld you be for a belly ring. BE HONEST
Okay, So i've lost 24 pounds since Jan 2011, and Im going on a cruise in June. I want my bellybutton pierced for the cruise. I know i'm no where near my goal yet, but i want it to be healed for the cruise. So i was thinking of getting it pierced when i hit 30 pounds lost as my reward. I weigh 178 now, and i dont look…