Calling All Non-Moms Again!
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I'm a non-mom! Probably not what you're looking for though eh?
I think you are all doing incredible! Keep it up!0 -
morning everyone! sooooo sore this morning! i had another great psycho-lady specialty at the gym yesterday, followed by 30 minutes of hula hooping! i am sooooo feeling it right now! all the same, i'm about to head to the park for my doctored-up c25k. right now i'm alternating a 7 minute jog and a 3.5 minute jog with a 3 minute rest period. doesn't look so bad written down...but i'll probably stuck here for another week or two before bumping up to an 8 minute jog! anyhoo, hope everyone has a wonderful pr-turkey day! if you go out for groceries, please be careful and don't get stampeded! it's been crazy around here!
welcome to all new nom-nom non-moms! glad you're here!0 -
So, Hi, I'm Jane, and I'm fighting.
*love* this! straight and to the point, obvious that you are ready to kick some *kitten* and take down names! welcome, and you'll do awesome!0 -
So, weigh in day wasn't great but better than I expected after a week of a birthday bash. Because of my schedule changing up daily, I didn't get to the gym as much as I wanted. I expected to gain my 2 pounds back, gained .2, better than I thought but I prefer a loss. The next few days will be rough but I just have to remind myself that I don't want to be miserable.
Have a great day!!0 -
I'm a non-mom! Probably not what you're looking for though eh?
I think you are all doing incredible! Keep it up!
Well, I doubt you have any baby weight to lose. You're the second guy to ask!
Welcome, newbies. Chanstriste, your c25k could kick my c25k's butt. I don't feel too bad while I'm doing it, but I am crazy sore afterward. Today was day two and I probably shouldn't have done it. Going to do Jillian for the next couple of days and do my last day of week 1 on Saturday. I'll have my HRM by then anyway, so I'll actually know how to log it and how many calories I'm burning. Odd how a person can work out almost every day and one little seemingly innocent workout comes along and turns her world upside down. I have to say, I must be a masochist, because I really like it! I am so doing a half marathon next year.
How's everybody's Wednesday going? My husband is home because we have to go to the eye specialist for some pressure behind his eye. The last time I went to an appointment with him, it was the dentist in August, and I was reading a magazine that had a bunch of helpful websites for weight loss. Most of those were blogs, and I made a note in my phone of all of them. One, though, was MFP! Thank you, dentist's office, for bringing me here. Also, it's curry night.
Anewpath, next week will be better. Just stick to it! Besides, that's not so bad. You can do this.0 -
Making veggie curry tomorrow, and then I'm going to post the recipe in here. It's very easy to make and it's a meal for 2, so I figured it might be helpful to someone. If not, oh well. Anyone else fancy posting their favorite non-mom (smaller) nom nom (recipe)?
Actually been thinking about creating an entirely new thread for this in the recipe section. Something like "recipes for two" and explain that the idea is for people to post recipes that are relatively quick, easy, healthy for two adult-like people. I don't cook for two, so I'm not much help. We only have two adults living in our house, but we eat leftovers a lot.0 -
Making veggie curry tomorrow, and then I'm going to post the recipe in here. It's very easy to make and it's a meal for 2, so I figured it might be helpful to someone. If not, oh well. Anyone else fancy posting their favorite non-mom (smaller) nom nom (recipe)?
Actually been thinking about creating an entirely new thread for this in the recipe section. Something like "recipes for two" and explain that the idea is for people to post recipes that are relatively quick, easy, healthy for two adult-like people. I don't cook for two, so I'm not much help. We only have two adults living in our house, but we eat leftovers a lot.
thats a great idea! Its only me and my husband and we'll make one meal during the week that has leftovers but we like to make other meals with just enough for the 2 of us0 -
Just found this tread - what a great idea! I'm also, as you might expect, a non-mom. I just joined and glad to see a forum of women in a similar place as me.
Question: What does c25k mean? I've seen in multiple times...
By the way, I'm Chana.0 -
Question: What does c25k mean? I've seen in multiple times...
I looked it up and it is a "Couch to 5K" running program.0 -
Glad to see this thread. I'm a non-mom. I have simply made crappy decisions regarding health and fitness and want to get my "real" life back again! Current goal is to break 200lb. It would seem that once you go over it's a giant, Hurculean task to get past it again. I came on here about a month ago at 208lb, then went up to 213lbs... now I'm at 209lbs and so excited to lose 4lbs but then saw my ticker said zero..... looked back and realized I'd simply lost what I'd gained in the first place. Sigh.0
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Question: What does c25k mean? I've seen in multiple times...
I looked it up and it is a "Couch to 5K" running program.
Indeed it is. You can search for it in google. It's a program that helps people run. You start out slowly, but even so, it's a rough workout. I thought I was tough until I met c25k.0 -
Glad to see this thread. I'm a non-mom. I have simply made crappy decisions regarding health and fitness and want to get my "real" life back again! Current goal is to break 200lb. It would seem that once you go over it's a giant, Hurculean task to get past it again. I came on here about a month ago at 208lb, then went up to 213lbs... now I'm at 209lbs and so excited to lose 4lbs but then saw my ticker said zero..... looked back and realized I'd simply lost what I'd gained in the first place. Sigh.
You can do this. Mini goals are a good thing, so focus on that one, and you'll get there eventually.0 -
I saw my goal weight on the scale this morning!!! It was the second time I stepped on and so it may not be entirely accurate, but it was nice to see the day before Thanksgiving. :laugh: I imagine once I get back into exercising (I've been slacking horribly since I got back to town) that it will go up again. But at least now I know my December goals will be accurate.0
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:laugh:I'm a non-mom! Probably not what you're looking for though eh?
I think you are all doing incredible! Keep it up!
of course, you're a perma-non mom...feel free to join us...we're all nom nom's here :laugh: sorry i really like the nom nom name...reminds me of eating...0 -
yay for all the new nom noms!!!!! well ladies (and now gentlemen) I have to say that I have not reached my goal of 600 calories burned yet...i killed 300-some odd ones yesterday but that was because i was pissed off and cleaning...i seriously don't know where my motivation went..i'm not a fan of Insanity, that's where it went...so I don't want to do it...i think tonight i'm going to look into a skipping rope and an exercise ball and see where that takes me0
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I would LOVE! to join this group
I don't have kids ... and I'm not sure if I ever will to be honest. Not that I don't like them though
I'm actually up 2 pounds (aaaaaccccckkk) Do i just check in on this thread?0 -
I would LOVE! to join this group I don't have kids ... and I'm not sure if I ever will to be honest. Not that I don't like them though
I'm actually up 2 pounds (aaaaaccccckkk) Do i just check in on this thread?
yup, you are now a member. 0 -
psycho-lady specialty
why does this scare me?
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Not sure how much time you have to exercise, but I managed to burn 500 calories this past Saturday doing the Slim & Lean 1000 workout in the Get Ripped! series with Jari Love. It took about an hour, and wow, what an hour!yay for all the new nom noms!!!!! well ladies (and now gentlemen) I have to say that I have not reached my goal of 600 calories burned yet...i killed 300-some odd ones yesterday but that was because i was pissed off and cleaning...i seriously don't know where my motivation went..i'm not a fan of Insanity, that's where it went...so I don't want to do it...i think tonight i'm going to look into a skipping rope and an exercise ball and see where that takes me0 -
I weighed and measured myself tonight, hoping to get out of my funk...and guess what, IT SURE DID! I know it's not Monday (my usual weigh in day) but here are my specs from when I started until tonight
weight - down 20lbs
Neck - 0 inches
Waist - 4 inches
Hips - 5 inches
Chest - 2 inches
Thighs - 1 inch
Grand total - 12 inches so far
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I saw my goal weight on the scale this morning!!! It was the second time I stepped on and so it may not be entirely accurate, but it was nice to see the day before Thanksgiving. :laugh: I imagine once I get back into exercising (I've been slacking horribly since I got back to town) that it will go up again. But at least now I know my December goals will be accurate.
That's still pretty cool! I can't wait to be so close to my goal weight that I'm constantly frustrated. It seems miles away right now.
GillianPinder, that's fantastic! Maybe this will give you the motivation you need to get up and burn those calories.
Welcome anyone who's new; I've lost track by now. We've got so many newbie noms! Well, I'm exhausted, but my husband bought me a hot water bottle yesterday and besides it being super cute (it's wearing a sweater) it helped my sore muscles a lot. Going to just do some Jillian Michaels today and cook a pseudo-Thanksgiving meal for my husband and me.
I have some really good (weight-loss) news as well. This seems to be the week for it! I ordered some new workout clothes this week. I left mine in Tenerife. Whoops. Long story, but I should've checked all the drawers. I still don't get why someone (my husband) would unpack a suitcase of just a few items and put them back in a drawer. So, until my parents-in-law (out-law) come back, I am missing my best sports bra, workout capris, one really pretty dressy top, and my favorite flattering black dress. Well, with c25k, you really need good clothes, so I ordered new, and I had to order a 16 (note, I am super frustrated because I've lost over 80 pounds now and the whole time I've been a sixteen. I am almost at a healthy weight and I'm still a frickin sixteen. It's starting to make me very angry.) Anyhoo, they sent me a 14 instead, in the bra and the leggings (those tight workout capris) and both fit, very well. I was shocked and couldn't stop looking in the mirror. All I can really say is FINALLY. Sheesh. It was a mistake on their part, but a very very happy one. So yip yip and good job everyone on the small victories. They keep us going.0 -
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I'm about to tackle my first Turkey Trot in a couple hours! The turkey breast I'm making is happily slow roasting in the crock pot and after the run, healthy side dishes will be made and a reasonable amount of calories will be consumed! Like I said! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!0
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Morning All! I'm a non-Mom from Toronto and would love to join your group. Everyone around me has kids and as much as I love them and their kids when it comes to talking about weightloss I get the eyeroll and told politely that I don't need to worry about that because I didn't have kids...urgh.
For exercise I'm doing the C25K because I really wanted to complete a 5K by running it and not walking it. I just started Tuesday and completed 2 days. I'm actually looking forward to doing day 3 tonight.
My motiviation right now is that I'm turning 40 on Saturday and it's a wake up call for me. I need to feel healthy and want to do so much before I can no longer do anything.
Anyway, just looking for support and motivation and would love to join this thread 0 -
I decided to weight in this morning (normal weigh in is on Fridays). I'm down another 2.4lbs! Now to maintain this for the day with all the lovely Thanksgiving food around ...
Thanks for everyone's support!0 -
Anyhoo, they sent me a 14 instead, in the bra and the leggings (those tight workout capris) and both fit, very well. I was shocked and couldn't stop looking in the mirror. All I can really say is FINALLY.
Woohoo!! Congrats!!0 -
looks like everyone is doing awesome! Any new goals? I may have to change my goal, instead of burning 600 calories three times a week, i changed my calories to lose 1.5 lbs a week...i hate setting goals just so you know...I have no idea about mini goals or how much weight i should lose by christmas, so i might be slightly spazzy about them...sorry if it's irritating...i'm just plugging along and it seems to be working...HAPPY THANKSGIVING ALL MY AMERICAN FRIENDS!! I'll be thinking of you while i sit at work staring at the freezing cold winter...0
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Well, I hope everyone is having a good Thanksgiving! It's been pretty quiet here today, so I'll assume you are. We had turkey, stuffing, green beans, mushrooms, and my husband had regular mashed potatoes. I didn't, but I made a version of sweet potato casserole for myself. It was yummy and not too bad for me. I made my husband eat some (oh, the power of nagging) because he was determined to hate it. He's never heard of such a thing! Anyway, he loved it and said he prefers sweet potatoes as dessert now. Yes, that is a smug look on my face, thanks for noticing. Just remember, ladies, and gents, if you overdid it, well that's today, isn't it? Tomorrow is a whole new adventure. Have a wonderful evening everyone and I will ramble to you all tomorrow (weigh in day!)
As for new goals, I think I just need to push myself and get to a healthy weight by the end of this year. I think if I start next year at a healthy weight, it will make a huge difference on my (pessimistic) attitude. I haven't been at a healthy weight since I was about 12 years old, but I am definitely on my way.0 -
I hit my original goal weight a couple weeks ago (I only wanted to lose 20lbs cuz that's all I thought I'd ever be able to manage ), and decided to push for another 10 lbs. So I've been working out and eating well, and I'll be darned if I weigh myself and the blasted number doesn't change :grumble: But, before I get upset about what my nemesis the scale is telling me, I decide to try on some clothes I haven't been able to squeeze into for over 4 years (well I could squeeze into them with the help of some vaseline or crisco... :laugh: )
Holy cow - they fit!!!! A month ago they almost fit but were still a little too snug around the waist or hips or the buttons on the shirt looked like they were about to pop off Well, even tho the scale has not budged, apparently my waist & Hips have :happy: I plan on having my fiance measure me when he gets home from work to "see" the change; especially my chest since I had to put my bra on the last hooks yesterday and it was still too loose!
So, my BIL confirmed that I'm building muscle quicker than I'm losing fat which is actually quite good (he's an ex-body builder & PFT); he reminded me that the scale is just a number that doesn't mean too much once your body goes into the burn and lean stage. So for all NonMoms that haven't seen a change in the scale, pull out a tape measure or try on some clothes you kept hidden in the back of your closet that you never thought you'd get into but kept just in case (we all have those!): you just mite surprise yourself and find that you're leaner than before and whatever it is that you're doing is paying off :happy:0 -
of course, you're a perma-non mom...
smirk...perma-non-mom...! :laugh:0 -
psycho-lady specialty
why does this scare me?
be afraid...be very afraid...
she definitely rocks it out, but she is in*sane*! it's a love/hate relationship for sure... 0
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