MOTIVATION

kirstilouxx
kirstilouxx Posts: 8
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Hi everyone :) Im new here so just getting used to it. I have lost a total of 7 stone in 2009 ( did this in 7 months very quick) but I have put on a stone and a half since then! I have been told its not a bad thing most people put alot of there weight back on the first year of loosing still dosent help me feeling like a whale lol. I started the 30 day shred last night and im hoping for a quick fix by October when I go on a girls holiday :) Would love to heasr from people in similer situations to me and make some diet friends along the way thanks for reading :) xx

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  • ivan1964
    ivan1964 Posts: 435
    Hello and welcome here. You can do anything you put your mind too. I hope you have a great day and feel free to add me if you wish. :smile:
  • Mrsshellers
    Mrsshellers Posts: 157 Member
    Wow firstly congrats on your weight loss! I am sure that losing the little amount that you do is acheivable by October! I have just under a stone I want to lose by November so fingers crossed we'll get there together!

    BTW - the 30DS is a killer!!!! I never got past level one, but that cos I injured myself :s I am now sticking with the gym/running/kettle bells to try try and shift my weight!
  • mtaylor1980
    mtaylor1980 Posts: 134 Member
    Feel free to add me :-) I am going to start back on 30DS as soon as I get back from my vacation....
  • angelaw543
    angelaw543 Posts: 7 Member
    What helps me is the realization that there is NO QUICK fix. I didn't get out of shape and put weight on overnight, so expecting to get back in shape and lose weight overnight is just not realistic. I finally accepted that I NEED to get in shape and lose weight and that it was going to take time and commitment. One of my friends keeps telling me she can't do the calorie control and lose a pound or so a week, it's just too slow for her. Meanwhile, she has gained weight over the last year instead of losing. I would much rather lose slowly and get to my goal, rather than stay where I am. Keep moving forward, and don't stay stuck in the same place. If you expect to wake up looking like Jillian Michaels after one week of eating right and working out, then you'll be disappointed.
  • nrsemcb
    nrsemcb Posts: 1
    Hello, My name in Monique. I love this site for monitoring my workouts and intake.
    i am 5'2". 155 pounds. I would like to be 135. How many calories do you think I should be allowing myself?
  • kirstilouxx
    kirstilouxx Posts: 8
    Tonight is my second night but I did the gym today so I know it will kill me :sad: I just want to see results now lol xx
  • kirstilouxx
    kirstilouxx Posts: 8
    What helps me is the realization that there is NO QUICK fix. I didn't get out of shape and put weight on overnight, so expecting to get back in shape and lose weight overnight is just not realistic. I finally accepted that I NEED to get in shape and lose weight and that it was going to take time and commitment. One of my friends keeps telling me she can't do the calorie control and lose a pound or so a week, it's just too slow for her. Meanwhile, she has gained weight over the last year instead of losing. I would much rather lose slowly and get to my goal, rather than stay where I am. Keep moving forward, and don't stay stuck in the same place. If you expect to wake up looking like Jillian Michaels after one week of eating right and working out, then you'll be disappointed.

    I NEVER SAID THAT I EXPECTED TO WAKE UP AND BE HOW I WANT!! BUT I DO KNOW IF YOU WORK HARD YOU CAN GET RESULTS QUICKER I LOST 7 STONE IN 7 MONTHS AND IT HAS ONLY BEEN THE LAST FEW MONTHS I HAVE GAINED MY STONE AND A HALF SO I LOST ALOT QUICK AND MAINTAINED IT AT A GOOD PACE SO PEOPLE SHOULDNT SAY THINGS ARE WRONG AS WHAT WORKS FOR SOME MIGHT NOT WORK FOR OTHERS!!
  • angelaw543
    angelaw543 Posts: 7 Member
    Kirsti, I am so sorry that it seemed like I was accusing you of thinking that. I was simply stating what motivates me and my opinion of why a lot of people fail. I believe that lots of people expect to see results overnight and then give up when they don't see them. I was not pointing a finger at you.

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