Motivation, Success and Frustration Sharing!

CariTJR

Thanks everyone, i'm feeling good about getting back to it now.
I am taking baby steps however, and this week my main goals were to get back on here and start logging again, but not worry too much at this point about what i'm eating exactly, just to get back into the habit of logging each day, and my second goal was to get moving more again.
Just to add to my worries last year I got made redundant a few months after my Mum died, I did manage to get another job fairly quickly (thankfully!), however, unlike my old job this one offers very little in the way of opportunities to exercise. I used to have a 10 min walk to and from the car park and my office, now the parking is directly outside the building, plus I used to work in a town centre and would go out every day at lunch for a walk about, now i'm working in the middle of nowhere, so it's a bit more difficult as my company is on a very long main road in between two towns. But i've made a pact with myself that every day it's not raining I will go out and walk, even if it's just 20 mins in one direction, turn around and walk back again, at least i'll be moving.
As for my running @jdelaroy, no I haven't kept it up, my last run was in September, BUT my best friend has just signed us up for a 5k Muddy Mayhem run on the 18th March, so i've got 10 weeks to get back to it!
Next weeks goals are to focus more on my food choices and start back on the C25K programme to ease myself back into running again. Not sure how i'm going to do that though as it's currently freezing and dark in the mornings, and by the time I finish work at night, so I'm going to go and research local gyms now, and see if there's anywhere nearby, that doesn't cost the earth, where I can go and use the running machines.
I hope everyone has a great weekend, keep up the good work.

brown_eyes74

hi there just rejoined a few days ago and I can use all tbe help I can get! please add me for support too! also you can add me to fitbit cstod74@aol.com

janetay01

@brown_eyes74 - welcome!

Cari - sounds like you've got the right idea to ease back into it gently. I remember you saying you were made redundant - really pleased that you got something else quickly. Good luck with the running again - nothing like being signed up for something for getting you going again!

Shy - well done for having the rare quiet day, you don't sound like you have many of them and I'm sure that the rogue extra lb will disappear this week!

Rachel - hope your games night on Friday went ok. Agree with you, January is a cruel month financially, it's the 9th and I'm already having to keep a close eye on my expenses

@kaavery120188 - hope the weekend was good to you and that you made some good choices. Weekends have always been my downfall although I find the busier I get with my little boy, the less I struggle with it. I think keeping active is very key for me - I eat when I'm bored.

Jen - yay for getting your car back with some heating. That's a lot of snow! We haven't seen a single flake this winter although a few people here are saying it might snow later this week - we shall see!

So, it's been a good weekend here - swimming and lots of stuff around the house on Saturday and I took Alistair to a playdate with friends yesterday afternoon. The three of them spent all afternoon rambling round the garden and he was very happy and wet and covered in mud by the time I took him home! Food wise I've done ok and I'm getting my steps in each day so feeling good at the moment. I've joined a group on here that starts next Monday so not weighing in till then - thinking that this will give me plenty of time to get over all the Christmas excess and get back into good habits. We put all the Christmas stuff back in the loft yesterday so the floor is clear again in the spare bedroom - so I can get my exercise DVD's out again this week. Have a good day all

kaavery120188

@janetay01 Thank you! I actually did pretty well this weekend. Not perfect, but I'm happy with it since I was down 1 lb this morning! I'm hoping to start my exercise DVD's next week. I really liked The Biggest Loser Boot Camp the last time I did it, so I think I'll try that again.

I wasn't perfect this weekend, but I did pretty well so I'm happy! And happy to be down a pound this morning. I did a TON of meal prep yesterday. I go to school at night 3 nights a week (M-W) to get my masters, so I made healthy dinners for those three nights and lunches for the whole week. I was exhausted! But so worth it this morning when I could just grab my meals and go. I hope the lunches turn out good. I made chicken breast, sweet potato, zucchini and quinoa. Hopefully setting myself up for success this week.

Happy Monday all! Saw this quote this weekend and really liked it..... "You don't have to see the whole staircase. Just take the first step."

PhedraJD

@kaavery120188 Stress eating, when I am at work, I don't normally have a lot of snack foods around so that helps. At home I try and distract myself with the kids, laundry, cleaning, walking. You will also find on here, that most people will tell you there is no bad thing to eat. It is about balance and staying within calories. So ribs, and pizza under calories means you are golden! Dinner sounds delicious.

@Rachel0778 It seems like every month is really expensive to me. LOL, but I am a mom with three kids. How did game night go?

@ShyCush6 you are doing so great. Sometimes our bodies just don't do what we want them to do. All your hard work will catch up soon enough. Did you manage to stick to 1 beer?

@CariTJR You did have a rough year. I am so proud of you for continuing on with your goal to become a healthier person. I also have a very stationary job. I make myself get up every hour and walk around. Even if it to just go look outside. Occasionally I even pace in the bathroom to get the stiffness out. Muddy 5k sounds like a blast.

@janetay01 Sounds like fun, and you are doing great. Yeah for Exercise DVD's. What group did you joining?

Well I have managed to make my steps all weekend long. I did a challenge with my family, and my lil sis was kicking my butt. I refuse to lose to her. So Saturday night I walked for 80 minutes in my living room, just so I could stay ahead of her.

Finally made it back to the gym yesterday after missing 2 weeks. There was probably twice as many people there last night as normal. Was okay though, plenty of machines and I didn't see anyone waiting for equipment. The gym has a pool area with a shower to rinse off before/after use. There was this guy making use of the shower, but he grossed me out. He had his hands in his shorts, holding his cheeks apart to get the shower water in, Then he did his front side. They have showers in the locker room for this.

I feel like I am getting my exercising back on track, but still munching too much. I will get there though. Just have to keep at it.

Happy Monday, and lets start a great new week.

My week goals:
12500 steps everyday
Eat under calories, minimize the snacking.
Make the gym 4 days (1 down)
Try to do an exercise video this week. (This will be hard as my internet sucks)

Rachel0778

Friday night went amazingly well! We didn't even touch the board games until 10pm we were having so much fun getting to know each other! I snacked and drank waaaay too much though. I eat when I'm nervous so it was definitely a set up for failure! My SO made a good point though that we don't have anything major coming up on the calendar and the holidays are over so I've got some time to truly get back into my good habit mindset.

I started it off with meal prepping for the week yesterday and getting up early to get my workout in this morning since we've got Derby Photos tonight. I hate that the photos were scheduled right after the holidays because I feel like an absolute whale and not at all sexy Part of that is PCOS too. I went back on BC to regulate my hormones, but it caused my body to freak out a bit so it's been rough.

@jdelaroy Great job getting back on track! I'm glad your gym wasn't too overrun (although that is really gross that that guy was doing that by the pool!)

@kaavery120188 Great job meal prepping for the week! I'm with you, my week always goes so much smoother when my meals are already prepared and pre-portioned

@janetay01 It sounds like you've got a great plan to get into the swing of things. I've been avoiding the scale too to see if I can mitigate the damage a bit. What are your favorite workout DVDs?

@brown_eyes74 Welcome!

@CariTJR It sounds like you've got a great plan to get back into things! You'll have to keep us posted on how getting back into running goes. I'm so glad you were able to find a job so quickly!

@ShyCush6 Drivers Ed?! Are you nervous? Glad the scale showed a drop for you!

0505jen

I hate to say I'm back at "again" but I am.
Goals this week:
Weights and stationary bike 3x
Stay within calories for 5 days minimum, weekends eat back exercise calories for the week.
Drink more water

tazzy2911

First week back at ww-down 1.5lbs. Delighted!!
Hadn't the best week but I logged everyday and cooked all my own meals so it's a start!

bluepoppies777

Happy Monday fit and fab ladies! OMG I was sick this weekend, so things went to hell in a handbasket. I was giving myself the first week of January to kind of ease back into things - like giving time for all the holiday food and drinks to be consumed... well, being at home for 3 days straight was just like Christmas again! eating whenever I felt like it, lying around - basically getting fat(ter)!! LOL!

SO! Today was D Day... started the "health" program. (not calling it a diet, because my word is health!) I'm not yet sure exactly what that is, but first things first - just bloody well logging everything into MFP! Why does that seem like a monumental task? And why the heck am I so hungry alllll the time?! HA! I have to dig out my fitbit again and get my steps up too, will find that tonight.

Sounds like everyone is on track and had a good week/weekend!

My goals this week are:
~Log everything, even if I'm over
~Try not to go over!
~No sweets (except Friday night - we are going out to celebrate our anniversary late)
~Gym 3x
~Drink lots of water to curb the appetite
~Plan 3 meals this week - obviously healthy ones!

Notice I didn't put no alcohol - remember last year I had no booze January? What a nightmare that was! My hubs and I were talking about that, we definitely won't be doing that again any time soon! LOL!

kaavery120188

Hi @bluepoppies777 Good luck on your goals this week! I agree, sometimes just logging seems monumental. I try and do it ahead of time as much as possible just to be done with it! I also need to dig out my fitbit. Not even sure where it is. Oops. I also tried to go a month with no booze once. It was terrible! I think I'll just stick to it in moderation.

A quote I read today that really struck home and I'm going to try and remind myself of every day: "Progress, not perfection".

janetay01

Joy - sorry you got sick, that's a lousy way to start the new year! But good for you for setting the goals that you have - hope D day went well

@tazzy2911 - well done, that's a great loss!

@0505jen - welcome back!

Rachel - glad games night went so well. How did Derby photos go? I hate having my photo taken - I get so self conscious and end up looking slightly insane as a result! Workout DVD's - I'm a bit of a Jillian Michaels fan - I always seem to get a really good workout and sweat with her sessions. However! I may start gentle with some of the Wii fit workouts - get myself back into the groove rather than injure myself on day one

Jen - good goals for the week! The group is http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/117809-cindys-24-week-summer-challenge-2017-january-16th-to-june-26th - just a standard weight loss, weigh in support group rather than getting too complicated with challenges and scoresheets and the like!

@kaavery120188 - sounds like you had a good weekend and well done for the meal prep. What are you studying?

Not much happening here - just a Tuesday in early January. Going to try and cut down my tea consumption - I'm using up far too many calories on average cups of tea at work, calories that could be better used elsewhere!

PhedraJD

@Rachel0778 I bet you looked stunning in your Derby photos. Glad you had a great weekend. If the form of BC you are on isn't working for you, you can always ask your DR to change it up. Might check into the options that allow you to go a few months without your period.

@0505jen Welcome back, good luck with your journey and feel free to join us here whenever you need to.

@tazzy2911 1.5 pounds down sounds like a great week, especially for just starting. Don't sell yourself short. New habits are hard to come by.

@bluepoppies777 Being sick sucks, and you probably are hungry because of all the calories you used to get healthy. That is my theory anyways. Just remember getting healthy is a life long journey, and it is okay to have a day or two of being unhealthy. I still love your word. Happy early anniversary. I have a feeling you and alcohol are like me and my chocolate. People would get seriously hurt if I couldn't have any.

@kaavery120188 I love the quote! It fits great with my word of the year Perseverance.

@gemwolf110 That is a great goal.

@janetay01 Looks like a great group. The Amazing Race group challenges that I have been doing will be starting up again soon. They are posting the link tomorrow. So excited. I love the challenges, it forces me to try new things. 9x10 I enjoy them too.

I hate getting my picture taken as well. I did that 7k back in September. Well I was curious to see when it would be this year. I didn't find a listing for it yet, but I did find pictures from 2016. You can look them up by your last name or your Bib number. Ugh, the pictures they had of me were horrible. They made me want to cry. I never want to look like that again. (I still think I look like that, but I am 20 pounds thinner) So hopefully by the next one I will be down 50 pounds total. It has been so long since I was a healthy weight, I forget what I look like when I am healthy.

So yesterday, I managed to avoid the Girl Scout cookies in our break room. This was really hard for me to do, and they will be there again today. Right now they are in the fridge, out of sight, out of mind. However, they will bring them out and set them on the table. Then I will see them every time I walk by. Ugh.

I managed to make my steps, and stay under calories. I still did some snacking, but not as much.

We set a gym schedule and today is gym day. Woot, I really like going.

My NSV for yesterday, (Besides resisting the cookies) I did 2 10 minute runs during my walking time. Me, running for 10 minutes at one time, unbelievable. If I keep this up, I will actually be able to run a 5k by March. I am not telling the BF about this, because I want to surprise him. Do you know how hard it is to not tell him?

Have a wonderful, healthy, self caring, strong day ladies!

kaavery120188

@gemwolf110 - yes, definitely something I'm working on! Trying not to drink during the week and only on weekends. And then limited on weekends. Mostly special occasions.

@janetay01 - I'm getting my MBA with a concentration in Strategic Marketing. I'm a little more than halfway done. I feel you on your tea consumption, although mine is coffee. Trying harder to stick to my one travel mug in the morning and drink a lot more water.

@jdelaroy - I caved in and bought a box of girl scout cookies from a coworker's daughter. Hopefully I can just keep them in the fridge and eat one at at time. Or share them and get rid of them quickly! Awesome NSV!

Rachel0778

@jdelaroy Running photos are the worst! I got mine back from the stair climbing event and quickly hid them away. I'm hoping derby photos turn out better. At least I won't be sweaty! I definitely will check with my doc if this month is anything like last month. Seriously, it was awful!

@kaavery120188 I'm a little jealous you have girl scout cookies already. I have no girl scouts in my life so I have to wait until they set up shop in the supermarket to get my fix

@janetay01 I love Jillian Michaels DVDs too. I feel like she does a really good job at keeping my attention engaged. For tea consumption, I use stevia and cashew milk to try to lighten it up so it might be worth a try?

@gemwolf110 I'm with you. I can limit booze, but there's no way I'm not having wine for a month

@bluepoppies777 So sorry to hear you were sick! Eating healthy while sick is seriously hard! My SO and I are celebrating our anniversary late this Friday as well! We got together right before the holidays and always have a heck of a time trying to celebrate any time during November/December season.

@tazzy2911 Congrats on the loss!

@0505jen Welcome back! Great goals!

I think Derby photos went well. I had a hard time not smiling, and they got me in some interesting poses, but it was a lot of fun! I hope they turned out well. It's hard to feel sexy when you're bloated but I fished my spanx out of the closet so I'm hoping that helped!

This morning I woke up naturally and thought my clock said it was 20 minutes before my alarm so I got up to do some light yoga before work. Turns out it was an hour and 20 minutes before my alarm! I didn't realize it until it was too late so I ended up getting my full workout in, cool down yoga, and played with my dog all before work. I'm feeling awake and energized so I'm counting it as a win! Plus now I have extra time after work to get caught up on laundry, etc. Happy Tuesday everyone!

mmcjtink

Hi! I would love to join your group!!! My name is Melissa I'm 46 from Ohio. I have 25lbs to loose. I take care of baby's for a living. I have 7

KatyFlatlander

Struggling this week. Working to get back on track tomorrow morning.

Hope your week is going well team!

janetay01

@KatyFlatlander - welcome and hang in there. Today is a new day to get back on track!

@mmcjtink - welcome! 7 kids - wow, I have a lot of admiration for you. I have a 2 year old and he alone keeps me busy enough!!

@gemwolf110 - good to see you back. It is sad how fast we get out of shape - I've noticed how much harder my exercise is in the last couple of weeks having not done much for a good few months. The work balance is so hard - finding that correct balance between doing all you want and need to for work whilst still looking after yourself and doing everything else, I'm still not sure I've got it right. Yay for the new fridge!

Rachel - I have so much admiration for people who wake up and just get up and do stuff! I always say I can and will but I think I just have to admit I'm not good first thing in the morning and have to take it slowly! What a great way for you to start the day though

Jen - sounds like you had a great day yesterday with multiple NSV's. You are rocking this. Now everyone keeps talking about girl scout cookies. What are they? What am I missing out on??

Well, I had a bit of a fail yesterday. Had a lousy journey to work - stood for an hour and a half on a packed train. Then a stupidly busy day at work and by the time I got home I had a horrible headache - not aided by my cutting back on the tea I might add!! Didn't sync my fitbit with MFP to get my calories registered - and by the time I'd chomped my way through some maltesers and chilli flavoured crisps (yes, a strange mix!) I would probably have been over my allocation anyway. But today is a new day and I've already done my workout after dropping Alistair at nursery. I've got an app on my phone called 30 day fitness so I may work my way through day one of that at lunchtime (working from home today) - crunches, sit ups and the like. Have a great Wednesday all!

PhedraJD

@kaavery120188 I love GS Cookies and can inhale a box in a second. I am not going to buy any this year. I don't need the temptation. Yesterday I allowed myself 2. I put them on my desk and said I could have them at the end of the work day if I stayed on plan. I did well. I ate the cookies very slowly and enjoyed every dang bite.

@rachel0778 Waking up early and getting a head start on the day can make you feel fantastic. Good job getting down to business.

@gemwolf110 Great job making it to the gym! That is great that you are going without sugar in your coffee. Working crazy hours, on a shift you aren't use to can mess with your head.

@mmcjtink Welcome, and good luck on your journey. Just keep coming back and we will be here. 7? Holy smokes are they all yours or?

@KatyFlatlander We all struggle at times. But at least you are making the effort. Even if you only do one or two little things to improve your help, it was 1-2 more things than you would have done in the past.

@janetay01 Not a complete fail. You survived, be kind to yourself. We all have those crazy days when all you can do is hold and experience the ride. Look you are already back at it. Girl Scouts is a group of girls ranging from age 5-18 who get together in small troops (groups) they work on badges, work on characters and just becoming overall good adults. Once a year they do a fund raiser by selling cookies. These cookies are delicious, addicting, expensive as all heck, go for a good cause, and a crap load of calories. There are usually 8 different kinds to choose from. Probably better that you don't know what they are.

@ngolden3320, @CariTJR Are you guys doing okay? We have missed your smiling faces around here.

My lower body aches today. I did a lot of hard core walking yesterday. Normally I do about 25-40 minutes in a given day. (Had 2.5 weeks of no school) was only doing 25 minutes then. Yesterday I did almost 80. I almost stayed under my calories (Without exercise calories) yesterday. But the cheese was calling my name. Cheese and chocolate are my weaknesses.

Last night I made soup from scratch, I saw the idea on a website, called clean out your fridge soup. I think it turned out pretty good. I will know for sure @ lunch. Basically, the idea is to use the vegetables you have in your house, that are a little over ripe. So mine I started with a can of diced tomatoes (I blended them up) Added in some chicken stock and beef stock I had sitting in the fridge, onion, green onion, celery, a couple of potatoes, garlic and added a couple of carrots, through in some leftover steak. Seasoned with kosher salt, garlic, red pepper flakes, white pepper, cumin, and ginger.

Happy hump day ladies.

wishfuljune

It has been a crazy busy week, and it sounds like it has been here as well! Next week won't show any time of slowing down for me either with a concert and a hockey game that I'll be attending. The boyfriend's parents are coming this weekend, I'm planning on attending a small brewery's birthday party on Saturday, and I've been trying to make time for friends, all while staying on track with calories and the gym. Boy, this year is already off to a crazy start!!

Just wanted to pop in, say hello, I'm here and reading everyone's posts, I just haven't had the time to write a proper response for everyone. Keep up the good work!

Rachel0778

Welcome @mmcjtink and @KatyFlatlander! Please keep posting!

@gemwolf110 Great job getting back into the gym! How many hours do they have you doing at work right now? It sounds brutal!

@wishfuljune I am with you! I thought January was going to calm down, but if anything my social calendar has gotten even more crazy!

@jdelaroy Great job on all the walking! Chocolate is my weakness too. Let us know how the soup turns out! I have some chicken stock that is getting old in the fridge so I might have to copy you!

@janetay01 Sorry to hear your day was awful yesterday. Less caffeine and an hour and a half commute on your feet is enough to make anyone dive into the crisps! It sounds like you're already doing a great job getting back on track today. As far as mornings go, I have always been a morning person so it's easier for me to get stuff done before noon. If I have time after work I am an absolute slug without a plan.

Yesterday I was super hungry all day, but I happily kept to my plan and didn't overdo it, although it was a close one. My body is really not wanting to get back on track after the holidays! (I don't blame it- feasting all the time is fun).

The weather has been atrocious where I live so I've been feeling a bit stir crazy. I miss my morning walks! I dropped my fur baby off at doggy day care today since he's been going stir crazy too cooped up in the house all day. He gave me a pitiful look when I left him there, but I think he'll appreciate me more after a day of excitement with other dogs.

kaavery120188

@mmcjtink – welcome! Good luck in your journey. 7 kids is a lot! I’m sure they keep you moving!
@gemwolf110 – finding a balance is definitely hard. I have a hard time balancing school, work, and exercise. Hoping to get back into it next week since I am on break from school. Happy you are getting a new fridge!
@janetay – sounds like a stressful day. But you’re right, today is a new day and it sounds like you’ve already set yourself up for success by getting a workout in.
@jdelaroy – that soup sounds like a good idea. Maybe I should try that….

Yesterday was a good day. Our cafeteria had a pasta bar for lunch and I avoided it and went straight to the salad bar. Having a cafeteria in house is difficult sometimes because they always have yummy food and it's so easy to skip making my lunch and say I'll just get something from the cafeteria. I also finally dug out my fitbit and yesterday I got to 10,000 steps! I'm also trying a bit harder just to get up and move a little every hour. Tonight is my last night of class for the semester and then I have a three week break, so I'm really hoping to get some exercise in starting next week. I think I might try and do some light yoga or go for a walk this week if I feel up to it.

Happy hump day, all! Stay positive today!

kaavery120188

@rachel0778 I feel you on the weather. It's slightly warmer here today but still too chilly to take the pup for a long walk. We take him to doggy daycare two days a week also. Just to get his puppy energy out! I wish I had as much energy as he does

bluepoppies777

Happy Hump Day! Yikes this week is going slow!

Happy to report I am down 2 lbs this morning - praise baby jesus! LOL!!! It's funny how any loss can make you feel more committed to losing more... I'm feeling good today! My friend told me about this thing she does, it's supposed to help digestion. She takes a capful of apple cider vinegar in the morning with a little bit of water (like do a shot). She does it 2 x a day, morning and night. So I did it the last 2 days and this morning I am down 2 lbs - not sure if it's helping or a coincidence, since I haven't done any research on it. But I think I will keep it up this week and see what happens. Honestly it tastes like crap!! So beware if you try it!

Rachel - doggy daycare is so fun for them! I'm sure Chase will come home totally pooped and happy. He'll flop and sleep so well! I have to say, I really admire you for your dedication! Sometimes when I don't feel like exercising I think of you and tell myself - get your *kitten out there, Rachel is doing it!! haha!

Jen - I saw your weight loss posted this morning - GOOD JOB!! You're my inspiration! I wish I would be down over 40 lbs!! That is crazy awesome, my long term goal is to lose 45 more lbs... not sure how long this will take, but I'm in it for the long haul too.

Jane - Girl scout cookies are really popular in Canada and US. They are like an oreo cookie, but different taste. I prefer oreos myself, but that's probably because you can't get GS cookies any time you want them, only when these cute little girls are knocking at your door selling them, or set up at a store out front on tables.
I'm sure your headache is from less tea! Drink lots of water, I think hydration can help with that... I don't drink coffee, and usually only drink tea when I'm cold (herbal is my fav), so I don't experience those headaches when I don't have it!

@kaavery120188 - I don't think I know your name! Good job on choosing the salad over the pasta bar - that is a huge NSV!! I would have dove into the fettuccine alfredo for sure! I looked everywhere for my fitbit last night, and it is LOST. I will keep looking, but honestly I think I looked in every nook and cranny... besides my 21 year old's room, which looks like a bomb has gone off (we just keep the door closed). So I'll give it another shot tonight, I really want to start wearing it again!

Gem- You are working so hard! Good for you, it is going to help you with the experience and the money - especially with ordering a new fridge! Hopefully you can carve out time for exercise in between all those work hours. I decided this week that I am going to do 30 minute work outs at the gym. Usually I try to do between 45-60 minutes, but I feel out of shape right now still from the holidays, and I find if I overexert myself, then I don't feel up to going the next day. Yesterday I did 30 mins hard cardio, and I'm feeling ready to go back today after work. So maybe just choose small bursts of exercise during this busy work time!

June - a brewery birthday party?! Helloooo! My kind of birthday party! Hubs and I tried a new winter ale last night and it was so good. Sounds like your schedule is packed with fun stuff -that is awesome!

Welcome to the newbies, feel free to add me as a friend! Have a good day everyone! Hopefully everyone gets in some exercise today!!

bluepoppies777

bluepoppies777

bluepoppies777

I feel like those are me in January! LOL!!!

mmcjtink

Kaavery120188 I can understand how the cafeteria could be hard to stay away from!!! Good for you!!! One of my family's brought doughnuts this morning I looooove doughnuts especially with a cup of coffee. Lol. BUT I didn't eat it!!! I felt like a super hero all morning for staying away from it!! Enjoy your day!!!

mmcjtink

Thanks everyone for making me feel so welcome!!!! lol no the 7 children are not mine I have 2 but they are much older 21 and 18. I take care of 7 ranging from the age 6 months to 4. All teacher kids so I get holidays and summers off!! They help me handle the fact that my babies are growing up and moving on. I gained about 30lbs when my daughter went off to college

Zoey2715

Motivation is not my problem -- it is temptation. I can resist for a while and then one justifiable slip-up (like a piece of birthday cake or a Christmas cookie) and all I want is sugar! Elimination of sugar is nearly impossible in the US diet but as long as I am aware of this problem and am truthful about its effect on my body, I can deal with it. I make almost all of my own meals at home where I control the sugar and fat content of what I eat. I love to bake but have mostly eliminated this activity from my life. After all, it is not like a cupcake will never cross my path again through some other means -- it will so there is no need for me to feel any deprivation about it.

missjazminenicole

My name is Jazmine. I lost 50lbs recently, and my initial goal was to lose 70. So I went from 230 to 180. Goal was 160. I realized I'd like to hit 75 to 80 down now. So my overall goal is about 150-155. I recently had two pregnancies that resulted in two miscarriages over the past 4 months. So now I am hovering between 192 and 198. Only 32 pounds down . So discouraging to backtrack. Right now I'm really trying to get back down to 180. Then on to 155. I've lost my weight by counting calories and doing herbalife shakes. I joined a dietbet this month while I also do my 28 day #buttsnguts challenge with my herbalife team. Hopefully I can lose the 8 pounds to at least win my dietbet. But getting down to 180 this month would make me ecstatic.