T.H.E (Trying Hard Everyday) Team.... Starting again

Iffer75

This is great! You can count me in. My name is HB. I am into tattoos, motorcycling, and my wife. I just want to live my life to the fullest. I want to be healthy and enjoy everything life has to offer. I have had some recent successes with my fitness using INSANITY. It is challenging but I enjoy it (once I have started). Getting started is sometimes the problem.

I am still not at my ideal fitness goal. I have weight, strength, and stamina goals. I will share my weight goals and maybe we can all work together to reach our mutual goals.

I am 6'1" and now at 214 lbs. I was as heavy as 235. My goal weight is 198 lbs. Here is how I would like to progress toward that goal.

You definitely have attainable goals. Goals help keep you motivated to keep pushing play. Don't you just love sweating with Shaun T? He is awesome. I have done one round and 2 rounds of P90X. I will soon be starting and finally finishing my half-marathon training. I have re-started at least 3 times and I want to finally finish. That is my goal and then running a half on December 26th. Here is to goal setting and achieving our goals together. :bigsmile:

Iffer75

JJ... I think for me.. right now my challenge is planning my menu and logging my food each day. I am fine in getting in my exercise, but I am really struggling with logging food for some reason and its been the reason I have fallen off and gained back what I did. I did get my menu planning done for the next 4 days and am heading out the door to stock up on a couple things. Ive figured out if I automate my meals and have a plan it makes a HUGE difference. Plus, I actually eat breakfast since its in my plan.. LOL

Got another 3 mile walk in this morning. I was still sore this morning but felt great after I was done. My ankles hurt but its tollerable. I know another couple days and I'll be fine. Just gotta get thru this first week.

I think this week will just be getting back into the swing of things, then we can start throwing out some challenges. Im getting used to drinking water all over again and for me, thats challenging enough. I need a new water bottle so Im gonna pick one up today while Im running errands.

I have been kinda eating right, just going overboard for dinner lately. I am really going to try and do good tonite, even though it is Friday. That should not be an excuse. I will try to find something to keep my mind off food if I feel the need to munch. That is my hardest thing right now. I am going to walk tonite and see how my back will do with it. It is hurting pretty bad again today, but I really want to get out and sweat a little. We shall see what happens. We can do this!!! :bigsmile:

Iffer75

Today was a good day since I was able to pass up some goodies. You see, the last few weeks I haven't been able to say NO! So many good things that are bad for me! I came home from work and was hungry and tired, but took the time to make something that is good for me. Hubby working late, so I was on my own. Sometimes that makes it very easy to go off track! The only ones monitoring me are the dogs, and well.....they just don't care what I eat as long as they get a taste! Hope everyone had a good day.

LOL That is how I am also, except I have kitties. They love when I cook with tuna. :bigsmile:

Iffer75

I had a great morning then my afternoon went to hell. My iPhone was stolen during my grocery shopping trip and I was only 1/2 way thru shopping off my list in my phone. Talk about being mad. I called the cops and we are tracking it with GPS thru AT&T and looked at store surveillance, but the jerks are keeping the phone turned off, so its a luck of the draw trying to catch them with the phone on to get them with the GPS feature. I hate stress! Luckily I've been able to steer clear of eating anything that wasnt on my plan for the day. Even had 600 some calories left over, so I had some good ole chocolate milk to settle my stomach. Hopefully tomorrow will yield some results in catching them. Boy are they gonna be sorry they messed with me!

In the mean time, Im up early to go for another 3 mile walk... then have an appointment at noon, so I prolly wont check in again until tomorrow afternoon.

Cio!

Wow, that really sucks. I hope you find the creeps that took it. Good for you for putting your foot down on stess eating. :bigsmile:

Iffer75

Getting adjusted to getting restarted on this. I have to go to weight lifing here in just a few. I have been walking each day and trying hard to get back into routine of logging what I eat.I do good through the day - then just don't log at night. OOPS!!! I have been seeing a personal trainer since May 21st. Have trimmed a few inches off various spots and gotten stronger. I will try to get into the hang of checking in again also.

have a fantastic day everyone

Lisa

Sounds like you are doing great sticking with a routine especially since you work with a trainer. Keep up the AWESOME work. :bigsmile:

Iffer75

I actually washed my Iphone two weeks ago. At first I felt like I lost a part of me. Now, I think it is better not being so attached to a phone. I feel great today. Yesterday completed my first week and I lost 5 lbs! My abs are so sore from Zumba. I had forgotten that there was anything under there. This is the most motivated I have ever been at trying to lose weight and it feels great. Hope everyone has a wonderful day!

WHOOOHOOO!!! 5 pounds that you will not have to deal with anymore. AWESOME!!! Keep up the great work. :bigsmile:

Iffer75

I actually did the Zumba DVD. It is great because you can do it in your home and no one can see how coordinated you are! You can also do it on your own time. I definitely recommend it for everyone. I thought for sure my legs would be my sore part, but my abs and arms were much more sore than the rest of me.

I am a little anxious about the weekend. Last weekend wasn't so hot, so I am going to make sure I keep logging and exercising. I also need to make sure the house is stocked with good groceries.

I hope everyone has a great day!

I am with you on the weekends, they are definitely hard to deal with, since no real schedule involved. YOU CAN DO IT!!! Have a beautiful weekend. :bigsmile:

Iffer75

Got my 3 mile walk in this morning.

Weighed in and Im at 227.2, which is 1.7 pounds lighter than I was at the beginning of the week. Im pretty sure alot of it is water weight gone from reducing the sodium in my diet, but hey... I'll take it!

How is everyone else doing?

AWESOME!!! Keep up the great work. Have a blessed weekend. :bigsmile:

HYeliab

JJ - I hope your training is going well. I am using INSANITY and yes - Shawn T is very motivating. This is the first time I have ever done an in-home workout video. I have been so accustomed to "going to the gym."

Honestly, i always thought of the at home work videos as things for women. But I had heard so many positive things about it I had to try it. it is awsome! Now I have to re-think all of my other prejudices (LOL!).

I am even looking forward to getting home to tonight and hitting another dvd. Anyway, thanks for the support. By 9/30 I expect to be at 209 lbs. so feel free to keep pushing me.

I wish everyone success! Do not forget your goals especially with the weekend coming up. Stay focused. If you are looking for a work out plan, I definitely recommend the beachbody products especially INSANITY.

Take care

HB

kelseyleigh30

Thank you everyone for the support. Getting healthy can be hard to do, but with you guys to look to for support and motivation makes all the difference. I am ready for whatever is thrown at me. Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Iffer75

WHOOOHOOO!!! I did it, I finally did something. My back hurt just a little bit, but not to the point that I could not walk or job. It felt really good to work hard and sweat. My quads were really sore when I was done. I even ate good all day. One AWESOME day in the books.

Have a beautiful weekend everybody. Glad to be back in the game again. :bigsmile:

Iffer75

JJ - I hope your training is going well. I am using INSANITY and yes - Shawn T is very motivating. This is the first time I have ever done an in-home workout video. I have been so accustomed to "going to the gym."

Honestly, i always thought of the at home work videos as things for women. But I had heard so many positive things about it I had to try it. it is awsome! Now I have to re-think all of my other prejudices (LOL!).

I am even looking forward to getting home to tonight and hitting another dvd. Anyway, thanks for the support. By 9/30 I expect to be at 209 lbs. so feel free to keep pushing me.

I wish everyone success! Do not forget your goals especially with the weekend coming up. Stay focused. If you are looking for a work out plan, I definitely recommend the beachbody products especially INSANITY.

Take care

HB

Maybe when you get done with Insanity you can try P90X. It is also an amazing workout. Tony Horton is a great and motivating instructor. Of course, Shaun T. is coming out with Insanity Asylum soon, so you may like that better. If you decide you want to start toning, I highly recommend P90X.

You can do this and we are all here for you to get you there. I have no doubt you will make your goal for 9/30. :bigsmile:

Iffer75

Thank you everyone for the support. Getting healthy can be hard to do, but with you guys to look to for support and motivation makes all the difference. I am ready for whatever is thrown at me. Hope everyone has a great weekend!

YOU GO GIRL!!! WOOT WOOT!!! :bigsmile:

profjan6

Ok can someone fill me in on Zumba? What exactly is it, and how do you like it if you do it? I'm getting curious after hearing about it for a year now! Any insight would be appreciated!

kelseyleigh30

Zumba is Latin dancing. It is very aerobic and keeps you moving nonstop. Most of it is pretty fast paced, but it makes working out a ton of fun. A lot of people like taking Zumba classes. I prefer to do the DVD's. I don't have the time to go to a class, so I can do it on my own time at home. It really is a blast, and from what I hear from those that go to classes, they all love it.

I am excited that Saturday is almost over and I have done great. Last weekend was a losing battle, so my main goal for the week was to keep on track during the weekend. I don't know what clicked in my head, but I have not had one craving or moment of weakness in the past week. I am so determined and focused to get healthy. I don't even know how many people I have told about MFP in the past week. I am just so excited.

I hope everyone has a great rest of the weekend!

LosingIt4good

WHOOOHOOO!!! I did it, I finally did something. My back hurt just a little bit, but not to the point that I could not walk or job. It felt really good to work hard and sweat. My quads were really sore when I was done. I even ate good all day. One AWESOME day in the books.

Have a beautiful weekend everybody. Glad to be back in the game again. :bigsmile:

YAY!!! Congrats! Glad you got a good workout in without much pain. :0)

LosingIt4good

No workout today, outside of pulling weeds in the front yard and scrubbing the giant oil spill off my driveway. LOL
It was a yucky rainy, humid day so I did get pretty sweaty out there and at least I got something accomplished.

Doing good on food too. Hit happy hour with some friends last night and had a good, healthy meal.... off to log my days! I havent been on since yesterday morning. :0)

Hope everyone else is having a great weekend.

profjan6

thanks for the zumba info kait. it sounds like fun! maybe i will get a dvd and try it at home. i am so uncoordinated! it should be kind of funny to see how i do.
hope everyone is having a good weekend and staying within their goals. so far i've done ok. the weather is just beautiful, so i've been hanging outside a lot.
i admire all of you who work out and exercise so regularly. i still find all the excuses not to, but i push myself to do at least something! be well!

Cheilsea

Hey everyone! I would love to join in. I just joined MFP yesterday.

My name is Cheilsea and I'm a Marine wife. I'm married to a super great guy who is currently deployed and would really like to lose some weight before he gets home again. My current weight is 163 and my goal is 125 but I would be so happy just to get in the 130's. I'm 5'2" so I'm overweight for my height and I feel so much better when I'm at a lower weight. I love anything outdoors and am pretty active. I love Billy Blanks and Tae Bo, pilates, yoga (a lot of at home work outs) and I am just starting to run again. I'm super excited I found this website and am looking forward to getting to know you all!!!

kelseyleigh30

Welcome Cheilsea. You are definitely in the right place!

I went to the movies today and instead of getting my regular popcorn and candy, I ordered a large water and snuck in a healthy snack. (Shhhh... don't tell!) My weekend has been a success and I am glad tomorrow is Monday. I do better with a little structure. Glad everyone had a good weekend!

MegJo

Hi all! I'd like to join this page as well. Cheilsea, I totally get where you're coming from. I moved to a new state about a year ago and have had a very hard time getting to know people. I moved with my boyfriend and I feel like we've become hermits! It also doesn't help that I work an overnight shift so I sleep during the day. I work as an emergency communications dispatcher, so its 10 hours of being at a desk, and at times can be super stressful. In the year I've worked there I've packed 20 MORE pounds onto my already overweight body. Enough is enough. I started seeing a nutriotist a few weeks ago and she got me signed up on this site. I really feel different about it this time. It may sound weird, but I'm more at peace. I'm not going super crazy about it. I'm just recording what I eat, trying to make better choices, and sticking with excersizing. I've always dieted alone so I'm very thankful that this site is here - hopefully I can do it this time with the help and motivation from all of you!

ps - I was reading past posts and I wanted to add that I signed up for 4 weeks of Zumba at my local gym...I'm scared out of my MIND! EEK! I've never done a class before, hopefully I can keep up with everyone else, and who knows meet some people! I start tomorrow night before my shift. I'll keep you posted!

profjan6

Megjo let us know how zumba goes. I might just try it at home so I don't knock anyone over during a class! It looks like fun! Kait, its great that you didn't eat the popcorn at the movies! Hope everyone else had a good weekend.
It is a beautiful day here again, and I am definitely going to get out and walk! Have a good Monday!

kelseyleigh30

Good morning everyone! It looks like I will be working out inside for most of the week. We have chances of rain until friday. But that is okay- a workout is a workout. Profjan- breath the beautiful air for me! Hope you have a great walk!

Megjo- welcome! Let me know how Zumba class goes. I have some friends who take the class and love it. Hopefully you can meet some new people.

Well, here is to Monday!

Iffer75

WHOOOHOOO!!! I did it, I finally did something. My back hurt just a little bit, but not to the point that I could not walk or job. It felt really good to work hard and sweat. My quads were really sore when I was done. I even ate good all day. One AWESOME day in the books.

Have a beautiful weekend everybody. Glad to be back in the game again. :bigsmile:

YAY!!! Congrats! Glad you got a good workout in without much pain. :0)

Thanx :bigsmile:

MegJo

Hey Guys!

So, Zumba - WOW. I was very overwhelmed, but it was awesome at the same time. The instructor was CRAZY - but in a good way. She is this little 5'0 ball of energy. I have NEVER seen anyone move like that. (by the way she had "special" zumba pants that had streamers on them so everytime she moved...they moved... awesome! :laugh: ) I think doing it at home would be fun, but I think I worked out a lot harder in the class. There were probably about 25-30 of us, all the lights were off except some white xmas lights, which made it very neat to dance to. (also great because I didn not need a better visual of me trying to shake it! :blushing: ) I was really amazed by all the different ages and weights. There were a couple peope who were probably in the 300lbs range. Then there were a couple of "me's" right around 230 and then there were some thin/fit people. We were all bumping into eachother and laughing - it was a good atmosphere. And boy o boy did it work it! I had to modify parts of it for sure, lots of bouncing around and shaking haha. I bet I'll be feeling it tomorrow.

But I would have to say I'd reccommend it! Maybe in a few more weeks I get some of the moves down and can focus more on really getting a good work out instead of saying "what did she just do with her feet?!?!"

Sidenote - I also have to say going to Zumba was what I needed today. I started this journey a few weeks ago and have not had a significant change on the scale. After 2 weeks I was down 3lbs. and today I was back up to my starting weight. :sad: I"m ready to loose this weight - hopefully my body will be ready soon too!

Have a great week everyone! Shake it! haha

Iffer75

Kaltgelt-Sounds like you did AWESOME over the weekend. Keep up the great work. Weekends are my weakness as well. :ohwell: Great job taking your own snack to the movies. :flowerforyou:

Losingit-Great job going out and choosing a healthy meal. You are doing AWESOME!!!

Profjan6-Just remember, even if you just do 10 mins of something a day that you normally don't do, it counts. Take a short walk, go up and down your stairs, walk around the house, anything to get your body moving. I hope that your enjoyed your walk this afternoon. :drinker:

Cheilsea-Welcome to you. I also do my workouts at home with DVD's like P90X, Insanity, TurboFire and Brazil Butt Lift. They are great programs and I get to sweat at home and feel weird about it. LOL Are you a seasoned runner or a beginner? I am a beginner and love to hear from people who REALLY know what they are doing when it comes to running. I so want to get better and I am determined to run a half-marathon before the end of this year. Oh yes and by the way, thank your husband for all that he has done for us. :bigsmile:

MegJo-Welcome, glad you are here with us. I think you will enjoy this site, everyone is very friendly. Don't be afraid to ask questions and put in your own feedback, that is what this site is here for. We are all here to help each other. I have actually taken 1 Zumba class and it was a lot of fun. You get to shake your hips A LOT!!! :laugh: Don't worry about what everyone else is doing in the class, just do your best and forget the rest. You can only do what you can do. Once you do it a few times you will be a pro. :drinker:

Okay for my weekend. I did well in the exercise department, but not on the eating. I did really try, just not hard enough. GRRR!!! I decided to test out my back Friday and I took a wog (walk/jog) and it went well. It did not hurt at all. Saturday morning I decided to do some yoga and boy what that great. I tell you has been a while since I have done vinyasa's and my arms are yelling at me still tonite for it. LOL Sunday I took another wog, this time with my husband and just did about 30 mins. I could feel a little tightness on the left side, but it wasn't too bad, so I kept going. Then tonite I did upper body strength training with a brisk walk and BBL Tummy Tuck. It was a great workout and I am now very ready for bed. Tomorrow morning with be another wog. So far my back is doing very well, my left side is aching a little, but it is not too bad. I am trying to take it easy this week and get back into the swing of things. Hopefully by Saturday I will know if I can start my Half-Marathon training up on Monday. Wish me luck.

Have a beautiful week everybody. KPP :bigsmile:

marejardon

Hi, I would like to join. Like a lot of folks I have a fat gene ( that I re-named the stubborn lazy gene) and refuse to except that is going to run my live and I could change my future... and fate.

kelseyleigh30

Good morning all! I had my second week weigh in today and lost another 4 lbs bringing me to a total of 10 lbs! It feels great!

MegJo- glad to hear that you had a good time at Zumba. You will be sore in places you never thought! Keep up the good work and attitude!

jjtonic- I must of missed something. Did you hurt yourself? Good job getting back into the swing of things. You definitely inspire me to exercise more!

marejardon- welcome! you are in the right place to change your future!

To everyone else- keep working hard and thank you for all of the support!

BTW- Biggest Loser starts tonight!!!! So excited!

egam

Hello Everyone!
I'm so glad we are all back plus some! Welcome new people, thanks for joining!
This summer was good for me untill August which is always bad. I gained back the 8 pounds I lost and another 10 pounds so I am up to 210. Ouch I feel sick just looking at that. It is the heaviest I have ever been and I'm really looking forward to getting back down. My mom is doing this with me this time around, which makes it easier and harder at the same time. So we'll see how this works out.
Anyways, looking forward to friday!
I hope everyone's week is going well.
Emma

sereney

Hello everyone,
I would like to join you all on the weight loss journey.

A little bit about me,
My name is Serena, I am a 30 year old single mother of a 5 year old boy. He is one of my biggest motivators. I want to be able to run and play with him and not feel so worn out. I started my weight loss journey... again... in July. I was at 173llbs which was the highest my weight has ever been ugh. I am now down to 155, but have hit a plateau and the weight is staying about the same. That can be a bit frustrating, and I know from experience that this is the time when I tend to give up. NOT THIS TIME!!! I manage a group home for troubled and emotionally disturbed children. I love my job, but can be fairly stressful at times. I also know that when things get real bad I tend to slack off on the weight loss journey. I also attend school full time, and will have my Psychology degree next year. YAY! I can say in the last few months, I have made several changes in my life, including wanting to drop the weight. I would like to continue to drop the pounds and sometimes that encouragement from others keeps me on track. Well... not much else to tell. I look foward to meeting all of you if you all would accept me.