Motivation, Success and Frustration Sharing!
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FitEqualsSmile wrote: »Rachel - I have learned that I need to eat before I work but I need to eat about 45 minutes before or else it is not pretty. Holy heartburn. Yesterday in aerial yoga we were hanging upside down and my instructor spun us around and holy crow I thought I was going to lose my breakfast. Not a great start to the day, lol.
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ChangeIsADecision wrote: »Wondering.... how are you gals putting all of your comments on each person you want to comment to into one post? I get the @ thing.... but I hit "quote" to whoever I want to respond to but then I'm dragging 7 message thru the board instead of on big post with a bunch of people tagged in it. Do you start another tab in you browser? This is driving me crazy for some reason. Not sure why...
@Rachel0778 - @ngolden3320 - I know others do too but that's all I can see on this page.
I just type the @ sign and then start typing the persons screen name that you want to respond to, it will pop up on the screen.0 -
Well I am home from the gym, hair and grocery and boy is the weather nice. I hate to say it but I guess I am going to take the puppies for walk. It is so nice outside and the weather is going back into the 40's again this weekend.
Have a great night!!
Jen - so not an IPA girl. I find them a little to bitter for me. I am a girl when it comes to my beer. I like the fruity ones, this time of year the unfiltered wheat beers. There is a Harpoon Grapefruit Shandy out right now. I am such a "kitten" - hehe
So this is what I do to respond. I read a message and go down to the comment box, write my comment and then go up. If I have to go to the next page I cut it and paste on the next page. Works of me as I never remember what everyone else says. I love my aerial yoga class. Give it a try if you get a chance. I don't to the free silks yet as my upper body stretch is not there yet so I stick to a hammock. I am sure there is a class in your area. I started with a sampler class. It was like 90 minutes on a Saturday and went through 4 different apprentices so you could see what you liked. There was even a Groupon. Check it in your area as they are definitely becoming more popular.0 -
@Lauramo06 keep it up! good job resisting those donuts! like I mentioned think about how crappy you would feel if you ate vs. how happy and proud you are that you resisted and remind yourself next time you have a temptation. Just remember we're all human and we are going to slip up or even indulge but as long as it's not a habit you'll be fine
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Karen – Hope you get the watch all synced up! That’s a great idea to only have 2 cold ones at a time… Who wants warm beer!!
Joy – Hoping you ar hanging in there. Thinking about you!
Wouldn’t it be nice to minimlize the fat!! If it was as easy as packing a box!! I like the direction you are taking though!! It sure does feel good!!! How in the hell is the stair machine your favorite!!? You rock sister! I hate that thing!! It does burn the calories though!! Love the meme! And it is so true!!!! I totally think that way sometimes… But I guess I am thinking… I have to burn XX calories and then I can have a beer or a cupcake… It’s hard not to look at it as a reward.
Jane – Hope you feel better soon! Congrats on the hubby’s new job! That will be so nice not traveling so far!
Nicole – The girls won 3-2 on Sunday. This weekend they have a 4 game tournament and more if they keep winning…. So I will be soccered out come Monday! That grocery store trip always gets in my way too…. I hate grocery shopping! Your daughters sound like my sisiter and I. I was a freshman and she was a senior. We competed in the same sports and usually subbed for each other. Luckily I played JV but practiced with both JV and Varsity so I got my playing time in. In softball we got smart and she was the catcher and I was the pitcher!
Not the same position as we did in volleyball and basketball. Great times!!
Chasidee - way to go on the walk!! Awesome!!!
Rachel – You probably felt that way as you were slugish and with your stomach hurting not up to par. I’m sure you wil do great. Always a learning curve!
Glenn – great advice!!! So true!!
Laura – Keep at it Lauara! You know you are doing the right thing.. the scale is just a number! You are healthier and feel better, that is what counts!
Gill – Way to stick to it Gill!
Jen (Change) I actually open an email and then copy and paste it in… There’s probably an easier way but with my two screens, this seems easy at the computer.
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Well work is looking to kill me! I'm done eating for the day! Free Bagels, then donuts, then pizza for lunch... I haven't eaten anything I brought to work... AND I WONT!! Yikes! Bad day for me... It's my long day so it makes it even harder when the hours drag on.
Tomorrow is the hubby's birthday so we are going to a brewery tour, then some light shopping and out to the bar for a gathering of friends, then on Friday a bunch of friends are going bar hopping for his birthday... YIKES! I will not be weighing until next Wed at the earliest!!! Not going to be pretty, as I'm sure the food choices will not be the best. Thinking I will be the DD again!! Life happens.
Saturday & Sunday are filled with soccer and then back to the the grind. Hopefully you all have a great weekend and I am sure I will have a ton to catch up on come Monday!! Keep doing great girls!!1 -
I'm new to this app, it seems very cool!!! I'm brett, (weird name for a female..I know)
I used to be extremely fit...then 3 kids happened! 6 yr old,17 mo old,and a 7 month old!! My oldest is non verbal autistic....there were days that I was so busy with him I just ate whatever was in front of me!!!! I have lost 50 pounds so far and am trying to lose 40 more!! I love positive people, as having a special needs child you must surround yourself with as much positivity. Weight loss journeys are hard and I get discouraged at times!!!! Feel free to add me, im still trying to figure this app out LOL0 -
@brett28elliott Welcome to the group!! I just joined yesterday. It is hard with kids. I know I have 6 of them. I too, used to be very fit and then my last child happened and now i'm in my 40's. I have faith and keep trying everyday to get back to where I used to be. One day I will be there again. Congrats on losing the first 50!! We all get discouraged at times but don't let that keep you from where you want to be. I am in the same boat, as I am sure many others are too.1
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@Lauramo06 I salute ya girl!!!! Thanks very much, I'm so ready to see more results..we allll can do this1
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Yes we can!!!! You go girl!!1
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Laura and Brett - Welcome to the group. I only have two - we play man to man. I don't know how you parents do it playing zone, lol. God bless you.2
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@lauramo06 I have apps for a 30 day ab, plank, & pushup schedule. (I call them 30 day challenges as some days they kick my butt and it is a challenge for me. They must be working though because I am now able to do 7 pushups. (8 today fingers crossed). Even when I was my fittest I have never been able to do real pushups.)
@ChangeIsADecision I don't know how everyone else gets all of their posts but I have to take notes (like in school) so if anyone has any cheat ideas please let me know.
@brett28elliott welcome I also have 3 kids (Brandon 23, Jenna 18, & Cassidy 15) Cassidy reminded me yesterday that she has 13 days until she can get her temps. (UGH! not ready for that. She would be my handful! Can I just say 15 year old mouthy girls SUCK! I remember Jenna being mouthy at 15 but not this bad. Cassidy is definitely all her dad not me. LOL I was a perfect 15 year old girl!
Life has really gotten in the way of the gym for me this week. Tuesday I had work, grocery store, dinner, & then softball. Yesterday my plan was to leave work go home and change and then off to the gym. Not! The doctor called and said they were taking my mom to hospital by ambulance with chest pains. I left work and went and sat in the emergency room for 3 1/2 hours. Found her sugar to be very high and a funky EKG. They kept her last night and I believe they are doing a stress test today. fingers crossed. Then we had another softball game. Lost that one but it was a great game.
Today I should be able to the gym I need my cardio fix. (never thought I would say that) LOL then another game, but this one isn't until 7 under the lights. Do these people not know that that is almost my bed time that I have to get up at 3 in the morning. WTH. Forecast is rain today so I may be good though.
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@ngolden3320 good luck with your mom. That is always scary for sure. Hit the gym hard. It helps.
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@glenneric913 Welcome! I agree that slow and steady wins the race. I don't do cheat days since I don't want my new lifestyle to be something I have to cheat on, but I'm glad to hear it's working for you!
@Lauramo06 It's hard to rest on beautiful days. Don't worry too much about the scale, just focus on these amazing positive life choices you are making!
@ChangeIsADecision Don't hit the quote button. Just go right down to the reply box at the bottom. That way you can do @ persons avatar name and reply to them all in one reply post
@FitEqualsSmile I'm jealous of aerial yoga too, what a cool activity! Sadly my small town Minnesota is a bit limited, but when I'm up in the Twin Cities I'll have to give it a try!
@ShyCush6 Sounds like you have a great weekend planned celebrating your husband's birthday! I love your idea of holding off on the weigh in so that the water weight gains don't mess with your mind. Being DD is a great plan to make sure the beer indulgences don't get too out of hand.
@brett28elliot Welcome! Keep posting
@ngolden3320 I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom. I'm sending positive thoughts that the tests come out well.1 -
I don't know how you parent's out there juggle it all. My significant other and I are DINKs (dual income no kids) and our schedule constantly seems packed as it is!
I woke up this morning feeling much more body positive today so I'm feeling more "in the zone" so to speak. We're visiting my inlaws next weekend (foodapolooza) so I'm hoping to be in a good place mentally to enjoy the treats in moderation and not go too overboard.1 -
@Rachel0778 - the answer is, with difficulty - and we only have 1 child! I am full of respect for you guys who have multiples - managing my one rampaging loony is quite enough!! But in seriousness, we found that your priorities change. Social life (particularly night time) goes out of the window, you focus on other things and prioritise what really matters. You look at your diary and you realise that everything in it is in fact your kids social life and you are simply the taxi driver. And you know what? It's fun....most of the time. Although the 4.30am wakeup this morning doesn't fall into that category! Glad you are feeling positive today - enjoy the inlaws!
@ngolden3320 - sorry to hear about your mum. Hoping that the tests aren't too bad.
@ShyCush6 - I like your plan, both about delaying the weigh in and being the driver. We are going for lunch with friends on Sunday and they want to celebrate hubby's new job with wine (this move has been a long time in the making!) so I'm driving. Win win situation - hubby gets to enjoy and I keep control of my intake and hopefully don't go too over my calories - the friends are great cooks so I'm not planning on staying completely under! Thanks for the good wishes for hubby's job - as I say, a long time in the making and the reduction in travel should do wonders for him.
@Lauramo06 and @brett28elliott - welcome to the thread. Keep posting
@FitEqualsSmile - ah, glad I'm not alone on the beer front. I don't really like it but a good fruit beer will usually tempt me, we can get a really nice raspberry one here (can't remember the make) which slides down a little too easily!
Not much happening here - cold is mostly gone but the cough is lingering and really driving me nuts. Need to be fit for lunch on Sunday so trying to take it easy while still doing a days work (from home) and dosing myself up. Anybody got any home remedies that actually work to ease coughs - I'm trying the gargling salt water (yuck!) and milk with honey approaches but open to other suggestions!1 -
Dun dun dun dun
Another pound bites the dust
And another pound down
Another pound gone
Another pound bites the dust!
Dun dun dun dun
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Wow everyone has been busy. I've been reading posts and I feel motivated to lose weight and clean.
@brett28elliott -welcome to the group. I remember the days of little ones. I have a college freshman and a 15 year old. They will be older before you know it. I also worked with autistic preschoolers so friend me and feel free to vent whenever needed.
@ngolden3320 - sending prayers for your mom.
@ShyCush6- enjoy your husband's birthday weekend. I bet you will do fine with the celebrating. It sounds like you are already aware.
Are there any wine drinkers out there? is3 -
Anyone use the app Mapmyfitness?0
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Laura - I have used it on an off for years. It is a good one.1
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Thanks for all the well wishes for my mom. She has to have a heart cath tomorrow and the nurse told me her average sugar has been bad for 3 months. She keeps forgetting to take her insulin I know her memory is sucks big but. Gonna have to talk to social worker about getting her some in home care0
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Sorry the mouthy brat got in the truck after school. I knew her memory was bad but I guess I was in denial. Praying she can get help.
Sucks about Prnce
I'm a fan from way back in the Purple Rain days. True fan of all 80's music that is what gets me through workouts most days.
Ate a whopper w cheese for lunch. Hating myself right now. Have to definitely go to gym now if I want to eat any sort of dinner.0 -
Hi my name is Lesley I am just restarting my healthy living journey now that I feel like I've got my mojo back after a long depressing winter. The sun is shining & has given me the motivation to make some serious changes to my lifestyle. I would love to join in if still open to new members x1
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Welcome Lesley. Add me as a friend if you want0
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Hi Lesley welcome to the group. I am also loving the sunny weather and try to get outside as much as i can.
welcome to the other newbies
@ngolden3320 sorry to hear about your mum. Hope you get the care sorted for her.
@ShyCush6 enjoy your weekend it sounds like fun
@Rachel0778 sorry it took so long but i got the protein drink is from asda the brand name is Arla and i tried the tropical fruit today and it was lovely, 20g of protein in a milkshake drink.
I have just had another kickboxercise session and absolutely loved it, it was a new set working mainly on legs with some punching and some core work mixed in. I went to the shops after my workout and actually wanted to buy fruit instead of bad snacks loving feeling and looking healthier
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Hi all! Just rejoined a few days ago. I was doing pretty well a few years back getting to a healthy place and then I moved to a different state and everything went blah. I joined a gym almost a month ago and have been going 3 times a week. My goals are: lose 65 lbs, live a healthier lifestyle in general, and to not hit the "continue watching" button on Netflix as much.1
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hi my name is stevie Jane : ) this seems like a great group and I could use motivation. I am 27 currently 200 lbs and am looking to lose 50 lbs and get back to my old self. I have tried many things over the last year and a half to lose this extra weight, and I think my main problem is being consistent, and keeping my motivation going. any support is welcome and I wish everyone luck in their journeys !1
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