*FIT BY FALL*

mrsprazak05

Welcome!! I am so excited we had a good turn out...and I'll try my hardest to get on here every day and keep everyone motivated! Odd..but by helping keep others motivated...it motivates me as well!! Just remember how good you feel when you step on that scale, and the numbers are lower....remember how good you feel when those clothes start getting baggy...remember how you feel when someone says, "wow you look great!!" Those are the things that keep me going. That...and the bikini I have hanging in my kitchen...as a visual of what I'd like to be wearing next summer!! Have a great week everyone!!!

memaw66

Okay so I guess I'll start.

My weight is still the same today 212
I did 50 minutes of aerobics and 22 minutes on the treadmill. I walked 1 mile set at level 3. That's a BIG achievement for me as I HATE to exercise!!
Hope my weight see some changes soon!!!

Have a good day everyone and STAY HEALTHY!!!


Memaw

pammiles47

You have a blessed week also!!!!! :smooched:

mrsprazak05

Okay so I guess I'll start.

My weight is still the same today 212
I did 50 minutes of aerobics and 22 minutes on the treadmill. I walked 1 mile set at level 3. That's a BIG achievement for me as I HATE to exercise!!
Hope my weight see some changes soon!!!

Have a good day everyone and STAY HEALTHY!!!


Memaw

Wow!! That is AWESOME!! I didn't weigh today, and I'm trying to weigh only once a week...but weigh to go you!! With work outs like that...you're sure to see changes!! When I first started, I HATED exercise too (I don't know how long you've been at this...but it took me a long time to WANT to work out!)..Keep up the great work!! Yesterday...I did Jillian Michaels in the morning....then met a friend at the gym and did 30 min on the elliptical level 6, incline 6....then ran 20 minutes incline 4 on treadmill...and am planning on meeting her at gym again today. Have a wonderful day Memaw!!

fiftyandfit

Good Morning!! :flowerforyou:

Well DH set the alarm for 0800hrs......ugh! It's summer, I'm supposed to be allowed
to sleep in!! So, what does he do, rolls over and hits the snooze. Well, I'm up!! So,
drag his sorry butt out of bed and tell him, "You set the alarm, let's get up and walk!"
Walked our morning 2 miles.......did I mention I really HATE sweating??? Really loved
when I used to take water aerobics!

So, got in my exercise, will def get in my water as it's a work day and I pack 6-8 16oz bottles...
will try to get in one more veggie and one more fruit today.

Have a wonderful day!
Pam :drinker:

timeforchange

Hey all!
I'm only going to be weighing myself once a week as well because I find it more exciting that way! So, yesterday I weighed 190 lbs. I have a lot going on a the moment and so the only exercise I'll be getting this week is my 30 day Shred videos. I'm not expecting to lose weight by next Monday, but it's the best I can do at the moment! After this week is over I will have LOTS more time to work out!!
I'll be in touch!
Lindsey

mrsprazak05

Great job Pam!! And weigh to set a goal of eating an extra veggie and an extra fruit! Little mini goals like that are what keep me going!! And Lindsey! Stop that talk!! :bigsmile: 30 day shred is a GREAT workout...and if you combine that with eating healthy....I would put money on the fact that you lose this week...you MUST expect to lose...that's our goal!! But...on that same note...if you DON'T lose one week...you can't get yourself down in the dumps...we pick up...and start fresh the next day! :drinker: I have faith in ya Lindsey...:flowerforyou:

fiftyandfit

Did I mention how much I love your lil love notes to everyone!
Here's one for you;
I'm glad that you started this thread...you be da bomb baby!! :drinker:

mrsprazak05

Oh, Thanks so much Pam!! I truly just want EVERYONE to be successful on their journey!!

curvykatie

i'm going to try and weigh in once a week, ive been weighing in everyday recently and it hasnt done me any good - this morning i was 150.6lbs

im doing a exercise class tomorrow called 'fatburner' so im hoping that wil burn a lot of calories, and if i enjoy it im going to try and go every weeks, and if the gym membership is a reasonable price i am going to join as a 'pay as you go' member

i determined so much now to lose the weight and get back down to what i was two years ago

good luck everyone! we can do this!!

Katie
xxx

memaw66

Are we checking in daily here? Or will there be a new thread each day? Please let me know, don't want to miss anything.

Memaw

mrsprazak05

Are we checking in daily here? Or will there be a new thread each day? Please let me know, don't want to miss anything.

Memaw

Let's plan on checking in here daily...and I'll try to add a little encouragement every day...and I'll also try to get it done right after my 5 AM workout...so hopefully everyone can read it as they start their day...or close to it! I hope everyone is doing well today...and making healthy choices!! Remember...every day is FULL of choices...WE ALL need to make sure we're making the right choices!! Here are some encouraging quotes I found!!

"Stand up to your obstacles and do something about them. You will find that they haven't half the strength you think they have."
- Norman Vincent Peale

"Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors."
- African Proverb

"The reason most people never reach their goals is that they don't define them, or ever seriously consider them as believable or achievable. Winners can tell you where they are going, what they plan to do along the way, and who will be sharing the adventure with them."
- Denis Watley

I TRULY hope you're all finding this Hump day a glorious one...and I TRULY hope you're staying encouraged!!!

:drinker: Jen

fiftyandfit

late posting for today...getting ready to head home from work

didn't get in my extra veggie and fruit yesterday
but, think i walked an additional 4 miles at the scene of the traffic collision!!
boy! do flares burn out quick! back and forth, back and forth!!

today......well today woke up tired, had to work over due to the t/c...
didn't really have any goals except to eat what i packed and not stop
in for any carbs/comfort food due to being tired..
met that goal! didn't have time to stop running around today!!

so am out of here and going home to put up my feet and sit with the 4 legged critters
for a bit before hitting the hay

(5am workout??? are you crazy woman??? )

pam:flowerforyou:

lesliemk

Hi everyone!

I wasn't sure if this was weekly or daily, but daily is great so I'll always be on the look out for this thread!

Each week I go do an EcoTrek Fitness routine w/ a personal trainer. It's a 75 minute workout with a group of women and we work out outdoors and it's awesome--I love being outside in the summer, but it totally kicks my butt!! We power walk the trail, jog, do polymetrics on the trail, get in some ab work, use a nearby park to do squats, lunges and use bands on anything we can find to get in our arm work. It's awesome. The ladies are great and so encouraging and very friendly compared to my old gym membership and the bonus is that this goes year round and I'm hoping in the next few weeks to be able to go 2-3 times per week. You burn about 500-800 calories depending on how hard you work. Last night was killer, but it feels amazing and it really helps me stay on track with exercising and eating right all week!

Anywho, I was down .5 this morning from yesterday, which feels great after such a hard workout. Plus, AF just left town, so I'm hoping I'll shed a few more pounds too. Now I've just gotta keep my eating in check through the weekend since I will be out of town and in a girlfriend's wedding. I hope everyone has a great rest of the week!!

memaw66

Morning all!!!

Yesterday was a great day!

I drank lots of water!
Someone noticed my weight loss!
I worked out hard and stayed within calorie range!!!
I know it's not good to weigh everyday but I do it anyway and whooo hooo I was down a lb this morning!!

Hope everyone has a great and healthy day!!!

Memaw

fiftyandfit

Good Morning!!

Way to go memaw!! ( i weigh in every am too...let's me know mentally if I'm on track or not!)

Don't think I ate enough yesterday, up .2 of a pound this am...course it could be water weight too...
not too upset about it...will just have to try harder today to eat EVERYTHING I pack in my lunch.

It's my Friday......yeehaw!!!

DH has a 4 day weekend, so he wants to go up to Solvang or up the coast tomorrow. That always
worries me when I'm away from my structure.

Have a wonderful day!

Pam
:flowerforyou:

mrsprazak05

Good afternoon everyone!! I am staying out of town at my parents, as my grandparents are in town from Oklahoma...and I am finding it SO easy to stick with my 1200 calorie range!! Thank God! I was worried! My grandma (and mom) keep saying how great i am looking...and that is a HUGE encouragement! My sister...kind of a downer...but always seems to rain on my parade. Not sure if its jealousy or what...but she's done it my ENTIRE life...I mentioned I was down 28 lbs...and was proud cause I've worked HARD at it...and she goes "I've lost 30...just by not drinking pop"...and I was TICKED!!! Difference is...she's casually dropped over 1.5 years not drinking pop!!! I don't drink pop...but I've worked my tail off to get 2.8 lbs off in 3 months!!! She must have been ircked because grandma had just said I looked great, and asked how much I've lost...and needed to put the spot light back on her!!! So...that was kinda a bummer...but I REFUSE TO LET NEGATIVITIY HAVE A PLACE IN MY LIFE!!!

Weigh to go ladies!!! Its so encouraging to see blogs about others making healthy choices!!! I am so glad you're all here...it boosts my spirit...and keeps me encouraged and motivated!!! Here's some quotes for today...have a great day everyone!!!

"Into each life some rain must fall, some days be dark and dreary."
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow


"Life's challenges are not supposed to paralyze you, they're supposed to help you discover who you are."
- Bernice Johnson Reagon


"You must do the thing you think you cannot do."
- Eleanor Roosevelt

memaw66

Oh hi guys. Just wanted to let you all know that I won't be able to post this weekend. My home computer is in the hospital but I will be back on Monday to report good things!!!
I'm off on Fridays.
Stay healthy everyone!!


Memaw

jklm

I'm inspired by your great attitude and your weight loss! I'd like to join your group, but don't know if I'm supposed to join only this thread and/or the "Finish Summer Fit" thread.

My high weight was 223.
June 2nd at 214
June 29 at 204
July 6 at 202
Goal weight 159

anewday

Hello everyone! I'm excited to hear everyone is doing so good so far! After my son's nap we are going for a brisk walk, hoping to get a little something done everyday. Yesterday I walked over 2 miles, probably close to 3 but not too sure on that. I have fallen in love with my fresh fruits! Yumm, and found alternatives to snacks, like the mini rice cakes, chocolate is so yummy and much better then a candy bar. Have a great weekend ladies, and I will see everyone for weigh in soon!

I wanted to re-post this so I have it on this post and not the old on. Thanks! "It helps me keep track of my progress"

7/06 - 128
7/13 -
7/20 -
7/27 -
8/03 -
8/10 -
8/17 -
8/24 -
8/31 -

Goal Weight - 112

anewday

I'm inspired by your great attitude and your weight loss! I'd like to join your group, but don't know if I'm supposed to join only this thread and/or the "Finish Summer Fit" thread.

My high weight was 223.
June 2nd at 214
June 29 at 204
July 6 at 202
Goal weight 159

I am pretty sure this is the new thread. Good luck!!!

ClassiC

Good afternoon everyone!! I am staying out of town at my parents, as my grandparents are in town from Oklahoma...and I am finding it SO easy to stick with my 1200 calorie range!! Thank God! I was worried! My grandma (and mom) keep saying how great i am looking...and that is a HUGE encouragement! My sister...kind of a downer...but always seems to rain on my parade. Not sure if its jealousy or what...but she's done it my ENTIRE life...I mentioned I was down 28 lbs...and was proud cause I've worked HARD at it...and she goes "I've lost 30...just by not drinking pop"...and I was TICKED!!! Difference is...she's casually dropped over 1.5 years not drinking pop!!! I don't drink pop...but I've worked my tail off to get 2.8 lbs off in 3 months!!! She must have been ircked because grandma had just said I looked great, and asked how much I've lost...and needed to put the spot light back on her!!! So...that was kinda a bummer...but I REFUSE TO LET NEGATIVITIY HAVE A PLACE IN MY LIFE!!!

Weigh to go ladies!!! Its so encouraging to see blogs about others making healthy choices!!! I am so glad you're all here...it boosts my spirit...and keeps me encouraged and motivated!!! Here's some quotes for today...have a great day everyone!!!

"Into each life some rain must fall, some days be dark and dreary."
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow


"Life's challenges are not supposed to paralyze you, they're supposed to help you discover who you are."
- Bernice Johnson Reagon


"You must do the thing you think you cannot do."
- Eleanor Roosevelt

Go u!! :flowerforyou:

dont let her get to you! mine is the same way... think it's jealousy indeed but we'll keep on keeping on!!!! :glasses: wooo!!!!!!!

thanks for the encouragement! i've been getting demotivated this week...i expected to lose at least a lb and havent yet so.... ugh! (lol) ...... so i'd like to join the thread!

High weight - 196lbs (size 16)
MFP start weight 185lbs (size 14)
Current weight - 180lbs (size 14/12)
goal weight - 145lbs (size 8) .....and we'll go from there

Thanks everyone!! Let's try to keep each other going on this ever so challenging but necessary journey!!!

Thought for today:
**Go the Extra Mile**

"And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two" (Matthew 5:41)

Let us choose an attitude of excellence:happy: Let us find creative ways to be a blessing to those around us & keep moving forward from glory to glory! We CAN do it! :flowerforyou:

Happy Friday all!

fiftyandfit

Happy Friday All! :flowerforyou:

Didn't do so good yesterday, gave in to my craving and had a Blimpie sub....
stayed away from the mayo, used vinegar, but put me over on cals and I'm
up on the scale today. Not gonna sweat it....knew it was gonna happen....

1st day of my weekend.......gonna walk tonite when it cools off......today
is laundry day...ugh :frown:

Hope everyone is good to themselves!

Pam :flowerforyou:

mrsprazak05

Here are today's inspiratoinal quotes...

"How tight can life be without the space of hope?"
- Arabian Proverb


"Everything that is done in the world is done by hope. No merchant or tradesman would set himself to work if he did not hope to reap benefit thereby."
- Martin Luther


"Diligence is the mother of good luck."
- Benjamin Franklin


Welcome Casb and asdfjkl!!! this is our new thread...and you can go ahead and weigh in here...every monday...and we'll try to keep you motivated and encouraged!!! I am in love with MFP...and I love this thread...such a great group of people!! I am so blessed to have met everyone on here...and your stories and thoughts and ideas keep me motivated!!! I pray everyone here has a fabulous weekend...and stay on track!! Keep your eyes on the prize!! You've got to want it bad enough!! you can do it!

ClassiC

thoughts for the weekend!! :flowerforyou:

"The Victor"
By: C. W. Longenecker

If you think you are beaten, you are.
If you think you dare not, you don't.
If you like to win but think you can't,
It's almost a cinch you won't.
If you think you'll lose, you're lost.
For out in the world we find
Success begins with a fellow's will.
It's all in the state of mind.
If you think you are out classed, you are.
You've got to think high to rise.
You've got to be sure of your-self before
You can ever win the prize.
Life's battles don't always go
To the stronger or faster man.
But sooner or later, the man who wins
Is the man who thinks he can.

happy weekend:happy:

mrsprazak05

Here we sit...Saturday...the weekend...sometimes that hardest time for us to stay on track. So...I'm here to MOTIVATE you to stay focused....and motivated towards a change!! I have posted a few quotes...and I'm going to share with you what these quotes mean to me...

"It's not only the most difficult thing to know one's self, but the most inconvenient."
- Josh Billings

This means, to me, that....often times...it's easy to judge others...it's easy to read others...its easy to point out other people's flaws. But, how often do we sit in denile of the life we're living?? Until we open up and discover WHO we are and WHY we eat the foods we do...we won't be able to have a complete life transformation...and ultimately, that is what this weight loss journey is...or should be. I have been a yo you dieter MY ENTIRE LIFE!!! ...well, at least from the age in which i realized I was way over weight...probably early teens...ANYWAY...I would lose the weight, just to put it back on. I'd cut out this or that...and deprive myself of those 'COMFORT' foods...then one day...I'd binge...and all would be lost and I'd be right back at square one. Some of you might know where I am coming from. It wasn't until I sat back...relized that I really disilked myself...and didn't feel worthy of being thin and fit...and was just a depressed...unhappy person...that I could change. I didn't WANT to be that person!!! I wanted to be happy...I wanted to be fit, fun, and fantastic!!! When I made that conscious choice...and discovered my comfort foods...and WHAT I was trying to comfort myself from...then the weight loss journey became much easier! I made the CHOICE...TO NEVER BE FAT AGAIN!!! Was it easy to get here?? Heck no! Do I sometimes find myself wanting those COMFORT FOODS (mine is fried foods)....YES!! But, now I know WHY i crave such foods at times...and I know how to quickly change my attitude!!

"There are two ways of meeting difficulties: You alter the difficulties or you alter yourself to meet them."
- Phyllis Bottome

Simple...you can't always change life's circumstances....but we can ALWAYS change the way we handle them!! The way we persever through lifes curves and difficulties...THAT is what makes you stand out above the rest!!

"Real difficulties can be overcome; it is only the imaginary ones that are unconquerable."
- Theodore N. Vail

Many times, WE are our own worst enemies...WE are our own stumbling blocks!! WE make our own difficulties. Life is only MISERABLE if YOU let it be! Life is what you make of it!! There are some people that just have a flare for the dramatic...and aren't happy unless there's drama in their lives...and so they MAKE their own difficulties...or exagerate a minor difficulty...or make a mountain out of a molehill. these "difficulties" are often what cause us to stumble...these "difficulties" often become our excuses for straying off the beaten path.

I urge you...stay on the path this weekend!!! Keep your eyes on that prize! Be encouraged this weekend!!!

applepie

wow, what an encouraging thread this is. I just found it. Love it!

ClassiC

Here we sit...Saturday...the weekend...sometimes that hardest time for us to stay on track. So...I'm here to MOTIVATE you to stay focused....and motivated towards a change!! I have posted a few quotes...and I'm going to share with you what these quotes mean to me...

"It's not only the most difficult thing to know one's self, but the most inconvenient."
- Josh Billings

This means, to me, that....often times...it's easy to judge others...it's easy to read others...its easy to point out other people's flaws. But, how often do we sit in denile of the life we're living?? Until we open up and discover WHO we are and WHY we eat the foods we do...we won't be able to have a complete life transformation...and ultimately, that is what this weight loss journey is...or should be. I have been a yo you dieter MY ENTIRE LIFE!!! ...well, at least from the age in which i realized I was way over weight...probably early teens...ANYWAY...I would lose the weight, just to put it back on. I'd cut out this or that...and deprive myself of those 'COMFORT' foods...then one day...I'd binge...and all would be lost and I'd be right back at square one. Some of you might know where I am coming from. It wasn't until I sat back...relized that I really disilked myself...and didn't feel worthy of being thin and fit...and was just a depressed...unhappy person...that I could change. I didn't WANT to be that person!!! I wanted to be happy...I wanted to be fit, fun, and fantastic!!! When I made that conscious choice...and discovered my comfort foods...and WHAT I was trying to comfort myself from...then the weight loss journey became much easier! I made the CHOICE...TO NEVER BE FAT AGAIN!!! Was it easy to get here?? Heck no! Do I sometimes find myself wanting those COMFORT FOODS (mine is fried foods)....YES!! But, now I know WHY i crave such foods at times...and I know how to quickly change my attitude!!

"There are two ways of meeting difficulties: You alter the difficulties or you alter yourself to meet them."
- Phyllis Bottome

Simple...you can't always change life's circumstances....but we can ALWAYS change the way we handle them!! The way we persever through lifes curves and difficulties...THAT is what makes you stand out above the rest!!

"Real difficulties can be overcome; it is only the imaginary ones that are unconquerable."
- Theodore N. Vail

Many times, WE are our own worst enemies...WE are our own stumbling blocks!! WE make our own difficulties. Life is only MISERABLE if YOU let it be! Life is what you make of it!! There are some people that just have a flare for the dramatic...and aren't happy unless there's drama in their lives...and so they MAKE their own difficulties...or exagerate a minor difficulty...or make a mountain out of a molehill. these "difficulties" are often what cause us to stumble...these "difficulties" often become our excuses for straying off the beaten path.

I urge you...stay on the path this weekend!!! Keep your eyes on that prize! Be encouraged this weekend!!!

THANKS!! :flowerforyou:
weekends are always horrible!!!! grr......lol.... BUT getting to a regularly scheduled gym class & making plans with a friend to join me is usually good incentive for me to keep up with my workouts over the weekend and not fall off the wagon If anyone here doesnt go to the gym, make plans with a buddy to take a walk, run, bike, swim, video, etc.... knowing someone else is waiting for you will keep you motivated, on schedule and you'll find they may even be inspired by YOUR dedication to keep moving over the weekend (which is usually considered "break" time)!! Always great to encourage others while working away yourself:bigsmile:
Also, try your best to plan out your meals for the weekend (of course MFP helps with that).... I find that since my WEAKNESS is SWEETS:ohwell: i make my snacks on Saturdays 100 calorie treats from Hostess (instead of just my usual fruit during the week).... makes me feel like i'm treating myself and i dont fall off b/c its actually a "good" snack:happy: :happy:
Find something low fat, low cal, etc that is a version of your favorite "bad" /weakness food (100 calories chips, cakes, baked french fries instead of fried, etc - u get the idea ) and you'll be surprised how satisfying it feels when u think you're cheating but you're actually NOT!!! lolol...woohoo!! :glasses:

Summer is here guys! Get outside and enjoy the sunshine activities this weekend, drink lots of water & keep up the good work!!! :flowerforyou::flowerforyou:

fiftyandfit

Whoops! Double post!! :blushing:

fiftyandfit

Happy Weekend!!! :flowerforyou:

Inspiring today!! You girls are great!!
Yesterday I had planned the meals for the weekend, went to the market and shopped
just for those items. The kids didn't miss a thing last nite....they had their baked
potatoes....I had mushrooms and grilled asparagus, which they despise!! lol :ohwell:
We ALL went and walked 2 miles after dinner...was nice to have the kids join us.
For dessert, wasn't really hungry, but wanted something sweet. Had a handful of
sugar free choc covered raisins.

Remember to stay true to yourself.......when you cheat, who is it really hurting??????

Have a wonderful day!

Pam :flowerforyou:

mrsprazak05

Okay, so I worked all day today...so didn't get a chance to post. But , I am having a TERRIBLE day today!! Eating and drinking is going fine. I'm just down and out!! I started a "biggest losers" competition with some of my nursing friends, and me and another girl have been neck and neck. Well...I think I've rocked this competition, but since we're going by percentage, and she had less to lose...she took the lead...so her 3 lbs loss, is my 6 lbs loss...as far as percentage of body weight...anyway...I'm totally bummed about it...and pissed at myself for not stepping it up...and taking back the lead. I'm annoyed...and simply pissed...and yet trying to be happy for her also...