Motivation, Success and Frustration Sharing!

CariTJR

CRASH! BANG! WHALLOP!
What is that sound you may ask? Well, that was me falling off the wagon, again....
Dinner with friends was not how I'd planned. Eating out is probably not a great idea right now for me when my will power is at it's weakest. Whooops.
Oh well, I'm off to sleep now, and tomorrow is a new day....

janetay01

@Rachel0778 - what a great goal to have and well done with the baggy trousers, that's a good victory and reminder that you are on the right track
@MFPJVAL - it is so hard when you don't see the number move but remember that it's not all about the weight and that's really great feedback from your trainer. It sounds like you are doing so well so keep it up and you will get to where you want to be.
@FitEqualsSmile - hope you enjoyed the meal with your father in law. That's a long way to go for a meal - good for you for making the effort knowing that he enjoys it. My father in law is on his own now but is a 4-5 hour drive away depending on traffic and it's hard - it is far more than just a quick pop to visit him, particularly now when we have to plan and pack for the little one as well!
@JenHul - love the meme, sums up exactly how I felt yesterday. I'm so glad today is Friday - why is it that when you work a short week, it feels soooooo much longer??
@ngolden3320 - no experience of the teenage years (yet!) but feel your pain, I'm not sure I'll always have the ability to keep my mouth shut! What do you mean by getting her temps?
@goonietime - well done you, I'm looking forward to going swimming tomorrow!
@CariTJR - I've fallen off the wagon myself and you have so much more justification given the month you've had. Don't sweat it - tomorrow (or today ) is another day and you'll get back on track over time.

So, so glad it's Friday - the sun is shining and we've got a busy weekend in prospect. Two play dates for Alistair (one at ours and one at someone elses house) - he has far more of a social life than me!! Swimming tomorrow afternoon and somewhere along the line I need to find the time to do some batch cooking for Alistair's meals. Oh and I have a herb planter in the garage which needs weather proofing so that I can put it in the garden and actually grow some herbs in it. Have a good day all!

CariTJR

It's Friday! And you know what that means? It's MEME DAY!
Here's one to start the day with

47Jacqueline

My second day dressed and out. I'm on my way to a Melt class this morning to ease into activity after a week of recuperating from a cold.

Rachel0778

For Revenge of the Sixth and Meme Friday:

Rachel0778

Welcome Newcomers, keep posting!

@MFPJVAL I agree that taking measurments sounds like a great idea! I haven't budged on the scale but my pants are a lot looser. The scale really doesn't tell the whole picture

@FitEqualsSmile How was the magical doughnut? Was it everything you were hoping for and more?

@jkhoffe My friend used to have one and loved it. Apparently they sell them online at Target for a pretty reasonable price. I agree with the fitbit article. I can get pretty obsessive about things which is why I don't have a fitbit, but it works well for people who are less obsessive than I am.

@CariTJR Don't worry too much. You're easing back into the routine this week and there's bound to be bumps! Just think of all the progress you made with running already! I would totally mass murder people without coffee

@janetay01 Sounds like you have a busy weekend planned! I hope you both have fun at all the playdates

Tonight a local bar is doing a zumba and buti yoga night. My friend and I are making a girls night out of it and I am so excited! I am all about wearing workout gear and tennis shoes to the bar and having wine with yoga Hope you all have a fantastic weekend!

janetay01

@Rachel0778 - that sounds like a fun evening - enjoy!

bluepoppies777

bluepoppies777

Happy Friday, everyone! We made it to the weekend! I hope everyone has a great weekend, get your work outs in, even if it is going for a walk for 20 minutes. Try to eat healthy and pre-plan the meals if you can! And for all the moms out there, enjoy Mother's Day, and hopefully someone is going to pamper you and you won't have to do the dishes!

bluepoppies777

ngolden3320

Have a lot of reading to do to catch up but I was excited about my NSV and wanted to share. Scales didn't move again this morning. Was very discouraged and the throw in the towel voice was creeping in. When jenna got home from school I had her take a pic and compare it to one 2 months ago. Yeah there is a difference.
The voices are gone and I'm ready to take on the next 2 months.

These last 2 days have been trying. Spent 6.5 hours in ER w my dad this time. He keeps falling so they r trying to figure out why his legs keep giving out. When he is released he will have to go to a rehab place to get stronger.

Today is temp day for Cassidy. We r here now. I sure hope she passes if not someone might have to pick here up and take her cause I don't want to be n the car w her.

danan01

bluepoppies777

Good job, Nichole!! Way to go, I can totally see the difference!!
And yes I hope she passes! Otherwise you will get an earful listening to her rant on the way home!! Fingers crossed!

GillianSmith2

nice job Nichole, awesome NSV

CariTJR

Looking good Nichole! Not to be a total perv, but not only is your tummy way smaller, but so are your boobies!

Tweaking_Time

Good morning people. It's Saturday. That means most of you are home from work. So...I am here to tell you to:

Go for a walk
go to the gym
dig in your garden
plant a tree
get on your bike
turn on that Zumba DVD
do something - anything
but get going no matter what.
You always feel better AFTER you do it, even if you didn't feel like doing it in the first place.
Besides...
You could be here in an hour....

tarynbearyn

Nichole there is a huge difference! Got myself out of bed and went to boot camp this morning and so glad I did! Now off to take the dog on a long walk. Hopefully it doesn't rain! Happy Saturday!!!

FitEqualsSmile

Hit the gym, cleaned the house, "played" some tennis with hubby...tonight's prom. Have a great weekend people.

magicpickles

Someone started messaging me and we were having a good chat until he started talking about *his family jewels*. I hinted that I wanted to talk about something else and he wouldn't, so I had to block him :-( I thought I made a penpal here. I was wrong.

PinkZebra2014

Hi everyone, my name is Alaina. My goal weight is somewhere between 120-125, currently I weigh 165 pounds. I've tried to lose weight many times before but I lose motivation and just go back to my old lifestyle. I think It'd be best for me to have friends that cheer me on to reach my goal and vice versa...

GillianSmith2

just over 2 hours of black belt training and the 1 hour of kickboxercise. Then out for a lovely lunch with the hubby happy saturday everyone

danan01

danan01

ngolden3320

Good Morning All.

Thanks for noticing the changes, and they weren't all in my head.

Cassidy passed her temps and is now able to drive. (that is as long as the mouth and attitude change) She also made cheer. Thank GOD because after the weekend I had that would have pushed me over the edge if I had to listen to her b@#$% about that. Jenna also hit her very first home run. yeah!

So my dad went to the hospital on Thursday for falling due to his legs giving out. Friday evening Jenna and I were on the way to the hospital when they called and said his heart stopped. they had to perform CPR for 15+ minutes. They don't know why it stopped but now he is on a vent. They tried giving him blood thinners but that caused bleeding in the belly so they stopped them. Dr. said they are between a rock and a hard place. Had to yell at him yesterday and tell him to get his head out of his *kitten* as he has things to do and places to be at the end of the month. I am praying to GOD he pulls through Jenna graduates and she wants to tell him about her home run. First my uncle dies (his brother) then my mom and now him. This last month or so is really sucking and trying my patients.

Thanks for listening to me vent. I will catch up with everyone once I do a little work.

healthymom76

Hi I am a 40 year old mother of 6. I need some serious motivation and help to get started again. I have 100+ lbs to lose and can't seem to get started. I am doing great on my exercise which right now is tracking my steps. I am up to 12,000 a day and hoping to be at 20,000 by the end of the month. Need some serious friends that can help me stay the course....

ngolden3320

Any newbies feel free to add me.

ngolden3320

So hospital just called. Heart sank to my feet. It was a dr want permission to scope my dad and see where he is bleeding from. Said yes and appreciate him calling. WTF. Use a different phone for Gods sake

Rachel0778

@ngolden3320 My thoughts go out to you and your father. I hope he continues to pull through and improve.

Also, great progress photos. You are the incredible shrinking woman!

Happy Belated Mother's Day to all Mothers here. I hope you all had a fantastic day!

Welcome Newcomers! Keep posting!

I had a great but overwhelming Mother's Day weekend. We saw Beauty and the Beast, which was an amazing performance. But then my Mom and Aunt wanted to go shopping at the Mall of America...on a Saturday. I was very proud of myself for making it though the crowds without going insane. I hate shopping and malls and crowds so it was definitely my nightmare, but I'm really glad I held it together and my Mom had fun.

FitEqualsSmile

We had a great Mothers Day in western New York, was a little chilly with some rain...nothing changes. Had a great brunch with my family and then hit the mall for some errands (and to walk off the brunch). We were actually able to make the pups for a short walk in the afternoon between the drops.

Today we I have trainer and then yoga and pickle ball in the evening so it is busy day. Dinner will be apple chicken dogs on the grill so easy pessy.

Hope everyone has a great one.

@jkhoffe - what a great way to spend Mothers Day!

Nicole - we are all thinking of you. Just remember to you have to stay strong and healthy to help everyone get through. Mom always ends up holding everyone together so take some time and center yourself every morning if you can find it; even a few breaths. You will be in our thoughts.

Welcome to all the newbies - feel free to add me!!

chasidee90

healthymom76 wrote: »

Hi I am a 40 year old mother of 6. I need some serious motivation and help to get started again. I have 100+ lbs to lose and can't seem to get started. I am doing great on my exercise which right now is tracking my steps. I am up to 12,000 a day and hoping to be at 20,000 by the end of the month. Need some serious friends that can help me stay the course....

I sent you an invite. I to have 100+ lbs to lose. I have been on my journey for 4 weeks and I have lost 24lbs thus far. You are way more active than I am so I know you can do this! You just have to believe in yourself! The struggles are real let me tell ya but you just have to put some blinders on and keep reminding yourself that the end reault will be sooo worth it.