A challenge is just what I need! There's nothing I hate more than sabotaging myself after working out hard, feeling good, and then I just eat whatever. it's a process I'm working through....my new motto is: "skinny" taste bettered than fat!....although I'm not really into skinny

SW: 262
CW: 262
EoCGW: 224

No scale goal:
-Sticking to a healthy lifestyle that includes regular exercise and eating a balanced meal daily.
-Get my Mom and BF to join me on this journey.
-Give up my addiction to sweets and processed carbs.
-Give myself a fighting chance to do this myself before ever considering surgery again....it's been a thought lately.

SW: 184
CW: 164
GW: 149

Goals:
1) Not get discouraged. (down 20 lbs didn't drop 1 inch.) :grumble:
2) Work harder at toning.
3) Take time to plan meals in advance.

Way to go Yana150, good for you on the dress! Keep up the good work. You have such a great Spirit about yourself! I love that never let anyone take your JOY....

Had to dig this out for extra motivation because it is so easy for me to become deflated on this journey.

When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest, if you must, but don't you quit.

Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As every one of us sometimes learns,
And many a failure turns about,
When he might have won had he stuck it out;
Don't give up though the pace seems slow
You may succeed with another blow.

Often the goal is nearer than,
It seems to a faint and faltering man,
Often the struggler has given up,
When he might have captured the victor's cup,
And he learned too late when the night slipped down,
How close he was to the golden crown.

Success is failure turned inside out
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems so far,
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit
It's when things seem worst that you must not quit.

Hope this can help motivate you too. :flowerforyou:

I've decided to make an adjustment to my goals for this challenge. I've been struggling and the weight is coming off really slow or not at all. I will not get discouraged...just trying to be realistic so I've given myself the option of a new start. I will weigh in on Monday to keep me focused on the weekend. So here are my stats as of today:

2/25 - SW: 219
GW: 195

Goals and NSVs:
1. Exercise at a minimum of 5 days a week.
2. Cook and eat healthier meals
3. Drink a minimum of 80oz of water a day

Thank you Yana and all my friends in this group for your support and motivating words. Starting again and will not give up!

Down .80 this week! I'm crawling my way on to ONEderland!! Total lost since joining this challenge is 7.4.

SW:209.8 CW 202.4 GW:175

Has anyone had success with Slim Fast? I'm always on the go so these seems idea for me. I don't know much about the product though.

Has anyone had success with Slim Fast? I'm always on the go so these seems idea for me. I don't know much about the product though.

I used it, went through one tin and it is filling for awhile but I didn't see much loss but I think that's because it is high in sugar and I am insulin resistant plus when following the plan I didn't feel I was eating enough and always hungry.
I think you should give it a try as a filler when on the run but also keep to wholesome homemade meals

Good luck!

Thanks! I'm going to try it for about two weeks and see how my body responds to it.

Yesterday, I almost hit a stumbling block. My husband and I were in a store and they had a large bag of chips for $1. All different flavors and I was like a kid in a candy store, because I am a sucker for chips. I stared at all the different flavors and my husband walks over to me and said, "You don't want those chips. You have been doing so well!" and he walked away. I guess he walked away to let me make the decision for myself, but I did not purchase the chips. I was really surprised my husband even made a comment, but it also let me know that those times when I just want to fall back, he is there to give me that little push.
I am not saying I am going to deny myself, because we all deserve a treat every now and again, but I thought about what my husband said and YES, I have been working really hard and I am glad he has noticed it too!

Just wanted to share that with you ladies! I have been sick off and on the past few days and I am trying to get myself back into gear for this week. Hopefully, I can get back to my full workouts on Wednesday, but I am going to give my body a rest for now.

Let's do it!!

Way to fight temptation! I love that you have your husband's support; I know several folks who wish they had that!

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