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I have a new mind set and am feeling awesome!
I decided with this new season of Biggest Loser, that I was going to pretend I was one just doing it at home. This all started with buying Jillian's 30 day Shred. I am 90 pds overweight, have Multiple Sclerosis, and diabetes. So I have a lot on my plate and still I found this DVD very doable. That was Jan 14. Today, almost…
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Another notch in the belt!
It's not that I haven't noticed any subtle changes to my body, I feel stronger thanks to cardio 5 or 6 days a week for the past two weeks but I haven't had any extreme "fitting into those old jeans" stories to share. This morning though I noticed when I put on my belt that I have moved a notch, a whole notch!!!! How…
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Happy Shopping Experience- for once
I was just complaining on how much I had been working out but no weight loss. People said I looked smaller but I figured it was the clothes I had on or they were being nice. Well I lost 4 pounds last week so I treated myself to shopping. I actually went into Ann Taylor's Loft and grabbed a pair of pants off the rack and…
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On the edge...
I have a goal to be 189 by Valentine's Day and I weigh 190.5:grumble: I will have to lose 1.5lbs this week to get there....I'm GOING to reach this goal one way or the other if that scale has to show 189.9 :explode: Anyone else close to a mini goal? If so, what are you doing this week?
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15 Pounds Lost!
I started monitoring my calories on January 12 after having a baby in November and eating TERRIBLY over the holidays! I'm the type of person who loves fatty deep fried foods and not thrilled voluntary exercise.....and I finally just got sick of it! So since January 12 I have lost 15 pounds! (if my ticker shows up....it's…
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have a good week
Here is to another week of weight loss:drinker: - good luck everyone!
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Smaller Jeans!
I tortured myself over Christmas. :laugh: I told everyone I needed new clothes and then I told them I was a smaller size than I was. :laugh: :laugh: Well they finally fit!! Right now I have on a brand new pair of ripped jeans from my friend Krista and they fit really well. (They did not fit at Christmas time). I've given…
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I can't believe I didn't cave in!
My sis and I go out most weekends with a BBW group here in Vegas and on first Fridays two other sisters in the group have game night at their house. Well I knew there would be lots of snacks and food so we planned well. We have a buffet here called Souper Salad that has a fantastic salad bar and baked potatoes and they…
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Down a size with no weight loss
Hello! Some may know me, others may not. Some just plain wish they didnt!!! I have been here since June (signed up in Jan 08, did nuttin till June!) and have lost my cholesterol medicine, 21 inches, 4 pant sizes, OH and 28 pounds. I have gained a healthier body, a love of good food, a better attitude, energy beyond my…
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WOW SEXY...................................but no weight los
I tried on a pair of jeans today and my husband :heart: said WOW sexy :blushing: will you go out with me today?. He was taking the mick as we were only going grocery shopping and I had to wear my wellies :noway: ( because the snow has not melted yet and our car is parked 1/2 mile from the cottage as we cannot get it up the…
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new dress, not really.......
Okay so this moring I was in the closet for a dress to wear to church, and I pulled on out that I hadn't wore in quite some time, and I thought I would try it on, I didn't think it would fit b/c it was always tight on me, well, I put it on and it is loose on me, I couldn't believe it. I asked my hubby how it looked and he…
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Finally
10 pounds and 10 inches in a month and a half .I am in total AWWW!! I love this I am definitely not giving up and I am going to keep working hard.
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My first Mile!!!
Hey all.... I am so excited I ran ONE MILE today! This is the first time I have ran one mile straight in 15 years, and I felt great! I could have done more but I want to do it again tomorrow! I am training to do a 5k, there is one in October that I did last year in memory of my Dad, but I walked it, I am running this year.…
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15 pounds - new face pictures
I can't believe the difference 15 pounds has made in my face! See my photos.
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Something I never knew....
I started my weight loss journey one week before thanksgiving at 319lbs. Life was difficult on me at this weight. I was constantly tired.....constantly frustrated and constantly eating. It has been a journey of self discovery. One that I could not have imagined four months ago. As is the case with many of you...it has been…
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amazing, down another lb today!
I know the green team doesn't weigh in til Wed. but I got in the habit of weighing on Saturdays. Just so amazed at how this all works. Losing 9 lbs is just so new and wonderful for me I can't hardly contain myself!! Anyone with similar stats(weight, age etc)as me that is having trouble, I can share my "plan" with you that…
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Down 6 lbs in 3 days?!?!
I posted yesterday that I had lost 4.4 lbs in 2 days, and then this morning I weighed and I was down another 1.5 lbs! I'm drinking enough water, eating the right amount and some nights a little over....And the weird thing is that I didn't make it to the gym once this week!!! The body is such an odd thing...Whatever it is,…
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OMG I can't believe it
Ok so I have been trying for a week to get under 200 pounds, when I started this back in Aug I was 275. So I wanted under 200 for the last 2 days the scale kept saying 200.5 I was like is that a tease? So finally this morning I weighed in at 199, I am so excited. I went walking today I burned 336 Calories Walked for one…
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What a great day
I have lost 10 lbs ( and don't want to find them again!) My waist is down 2 inches and my butt is down 3 inches. I am on cloud nine and feeling so proud
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Yea me!!!(panting)
I've been doing low impact (I'm talking Richard Simmons) excercise. Well today I decided to challenge myself. I was able to do 20 mins high impact kickboxing. :sad: :love: While I'm just barely breathing, I am super excited because I can remember just a month ago doing 20 mins of Richard and I was about to pass out. So…
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YAY
I have lost 1.2 pounds this week so far..down to 12lbs! ;) I am sooooooooo excited to keep going!!!
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New Haircut
What do you guys think? It's been a long time since i've actually had a hairstyle...and bangs!
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Finally!!!
I'm back on track and I'm so proud of my progress this week!! This is week 5 for me and its been a rough 5 weeks with little loss (4lbs in 4 weeks). Yes I know that's normal, but it was so frustrating because one of those weeks I gained 2lbs. So this week I increased my calories (I wasn't eating what I should, and with the…
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HALF WAY TO MY GOAL!!!!
I was starting to think I was never going to get past 153, today I weighed in at 150 and am officially half way to my summertime goal!!!!! I feel great, my body is changing in appearance and strength and clothes are fitting me differently! Can't wait to lose the next 20 lbs!! Hoooooraaaay!!!!:bigsmile:
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I set out to do it, and I DID IT!
I stepped on the scale today with a feeling, even though my weigh-in day isn't until tomorrow. When I looked down at the scale I almost cried it read 150lbs. It took me 11 long months to get here. It was diffficult and easy at the same time. I've gone from 209lbs to 150lbs, a size 18 to a size 10. My waist has shrunk to a…
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Daily Success Thread
Are you new to MFP and just started? :happy: Or are you a long time member of MFP and started weeks, months, or years ago? :happy: I'm sure you did something today big or small towards your lifelong goals of healthy weightloss and fitness. Daily successes add up to a lifetime of triumph!! :happy: ______________________…
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Yeah ,no longer addicted to Diet Coke
I gave up Diet Coke almost 2 weeks ago:explode: ,what with headaches, anger, obnoxiousness :blushing: and other withdrawal symptoms I thought it would never happen. Well it did and today I decided Dammit I am going to have a Diet Coke :noway: (just because I wanted one), hubby opened a can gave it to me and like all…
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Gonna blow my own trumpet
Ok I know there are so many of you out there with so much to lose and so many of you have done so well already. My heartfelt congrats to each and every one because I know how hard it has been. I have only lost 12 -13 lbs (nearly 1 stone which we in Britain tend to use rather than just the pounds).(14lb = 1 stone) BUT…
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I bought new workout cloths.....and.......
Dang if larges were TOO big!!! bought 2 pairs of pants, 2 matching jackets and a new shirt...ALL MEDIUM! I couldn't freakn beleive it! ( can you tell I'm happy?) :laugh: :laugh: I love this site!:heart: :heart: :heart: :wink:
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I think I entered the Twilight Zone !!!!
My son bought 2 14" pizzas for dinner tonight, we were all excited about it - not having pizza for about 6 months. Well, I had 2 slices and gave up! I actually GAVE UP :noway: :noway: :noway: I am completely bloated, gonna drink my water and be content in the fact that I didn't enjoy it as much as I thought I would :noway:…