Really?

randimarie1125
randimarie1125 Posts: 147 Member
in Motivation and Support
So, here i am all proud of myself, that i have lost 22lbs! And i post a pic on facebook. And someone says..."wish i had time to go to the gym"

Really? I am a SAHM, i clean, cook, stay at home with my son all day. I MAKE time!
I attribute my weight loss, to COUNTING my CALORIES! I make myself go to the gym 4-5 days a week, and sometimes i dont get there until 9pm, but i go anyways! Anyways, some people think its all because someone goes to the gym, when in reality, while you were stuffing your face with a double cheeseburger, (which i do sometimes(calories allotted)) i chose a salad, because its what i could eat with the calories i had for the day. .....
Any who, heres my recent pic : )

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  • canelly
    canelly Posts: 731 Member
    Nice job! You look amazing.
  • randimarie1125
    randimarie1125 Posts: 147 Member
    Nice job! You look amazing.

    Thank you! So do you!!
  • samgolod
    samgolod Posts: 93 Member
    They are amazing photos - and it sounds like you have a ton of self discipline, your mate was clearly jealous which I understand 'cos I want to look like that too!
  • bearwith
    bearwith Posts: 525 Member
    Wow - you are inspirational!
  • randimarie1125
    randimarie1125 Posts: 147 Member
    They are amazing photos - and it sounds like you have a ton of self discipline, your mate was clearly jealous which I understand 'cos I want to look like that too!

    Thank you, and i'm not extremely disciplined, lol just really want my bikini back : ) gotta have a good goal, that motivates me : )
  • fluffykitsune
    fluffykitsune Posts: 236 Member
    the reality is, while they were on facebook posting that comment, they could have been at the gym ;) its just their excuse for not being as strong (physically and mentally) as you.
  • carlysuzanne85
    carlysuzanne85 Posts: 204 Member
    You look amazing!! I'm also 5'3" and currently weigh around 138-139 so this gives me a lot of hope and motivation :)
  • Whipppets
    Whipppets Posts: 267
    Keep it up and who cares what someone says. Tell them you make the time because you are worth it.
  • randimarie1125
    randimarie1125 Posts: 147 Member
    Wow - you are inspirational!

    Awe thanks :blushing:
  • IrenePK
    IrenePK Posts: 7 Member
    So true! My daughter is 18 and she works out and eats carefully, like you, so I see what you mean...but what a big difference in the pictures, you did great! Congratulations ! Irene
  • randimarie1125
    randimarie1125 Posts: 147 Member
    Keep it up and who cares what someone says. Tell them you make the time because you are worth it.

    I try to tell people, you Have to Make the time, if you have time to be on facebook for 30 minutes, you have time for the gym!! lol
  • felicia8604
    felicia8604 Posts: 274 Member
    Wow look how flat your tummy is! Way to go!
  • randimarie1125
    randimarie1125 Posts: 147 Member
    You look amazing!! I'm also 5'3" and currently weigh around 138-139 so this gives me a lot of hope and motivation :)

    It is very possible : ) I started out at 144 : ) Good job so far : )
  • randimarie1125
    randimarie1125 Posts: 147 Member
    the reality is, while they were on facebook posting that comment, they could have been at the gym ;) its just their excuse for not being as strong (physically and mentally) as you.

    Thanks! Thats exactly how i feel : ) if you got time to fb you got time to workout : )
  • randimarie1125
    randimarie1125 Posts: 147 Member
    Wow look how flat your tummy is! Way to go!

    Thank you! Its still kind of flabby, but only when i sit down, still have some toning and tightening to do
  • cicisiam
    cicisiam Posts: 491 Member
    It is all about making the time commitment for yourself. *( Whatever that time may be). Be it at the Gym, or anywhere else you can get exercise. Outdoors, on your bedroom floor or living room etc.. *( No Gym Needed here).
  • randimarie1125
    randimarie1125 Posts: 147 Member
    It is all about making the time commitment for yourself. *( Whatever that time may be). Be it at the Gym, or anywhere else you can get exercise. Outdoors, on your bedroom floor or living room etc.. *( No Gym Needed here).

    Yep!! On days on dont want to go to the gym, I walk outside! I cant wait for it to get a little bit warmer, I'll be outside everyday with my jogging stroller : )
  • nb219
    nb219 Posts: 1
    WOW you look great keep up the good work :)
  • katejkelley
    katejkelley Posts: 839 Member
    You've really worked hard and achieved great success - congratulations! Not being able to go to a gym is just an excuse. I don't go to a gym - I walk my dog every day, workout at home using DVD's, and on weekends we do outdoor activities like bike riding, hiking, skiing, snow shoeing, etc. I also count every calorie. People make time for what they really want to do!
  • paulcocker1
    paulcocker1 Posts: 4 Member
    "I don't have time" is the grown up equivalent of "the dog ate my homework"
  • Imadarkswan
    Imadarkswan Posts: 113 Member
    You have done a GREAT job!!! The person who commented on your pic is no doubt envious of your success.

    Help them to feel better about themelf by telling them about this site and then if they do not have time to go to the gym send em to nerdfitness.com
  • kimfeu
    kimfeu Posts: 6 Member
    WOW you look great! Keep it up and forget about the negativity! Be proud and flaunt it girl!
  • graceire
    graceire Posts: 323 Member
    excuses, excuses, excuses. And I used to use them all. :grumble: I'm looking forward to people using them when talking to me about my weight loss! I have so much to lose, that only if I point it out (which I don't, because no, just don't...) is it noticeable.

    Good job! You've made people envious of you--be proud of that! :tongue:
  • Lisah8969
    Lisah8969 Posts: 1,247 Member
    Don't let anyone bother you with what they say! I would post those two pictures EVERYWHERE! That's a great accomplishment and you should be damn proud!
  • randimarie1125
    randimarie1125 Posts: 147 Member
    thanks everybody!! I do tell everyone about MFP!! and how much it has trully helped! And how much support you get from here : )
    You guys sure know how to make someone feel good : )
    I'm very proud of myself, (Not with a big head), but it took me 13 months after having my son, to quit telling myself i couldnt, and tell myself to try! I hate going to the gym super late, but oh well, i feel so much better when i go! I cheat, alot, but its my way of making myself do better the next day! I set mini-goals. 1st goal was lose 10lbs- get a tanning package, 2nd goal hit goal weight....get a new bikini : ) i made sure to make my goals something i really wanted, so i would have motivation to get there!! Anyone can do it, and all of you are right! You have to eventually, STOP with the excuses, and MAKE time : ) I only lost 1lb a week, sometimes a little less and sometimes a little more, but it was enough to push me to want to lose 1 more!
  • shivles
    shivles Posts: 468 Member
    I don't have time really means I can't be arsed.

    You look amazing!
  • AllonsYtotheTardis
    AllonsYtotheTardis Posts: 16,947 Member
    "I don't have time" is the grown up equivalent of "the dog ate my homework"

    QFT. I haven't set foot in a gym in years, and I've seen big changes in my body over the past year.

    OP - You look fantastic - keep up the great work!!
  • RunForChai
    RunForChai Posts: 238 Member
    When I was running 5 marathons a year people who wouldn't run a mile a week would say, "I could do that IF I had the time." I was a fulltime teacher, fulltime single mom and volunteered. You don't "Find" the time, you "Make" the time. I always asked just one question: Do you watch TV? If they watched TV I said, "Well you could cut that." For many people that is 20+ hours a week.

    And how to workout when you have child?
    --run with a stroller
    -trade with another mom
    --hike with your little ones
    --run with your teens and pre-teens [saved me in the teen years]
    -let the kids bike with you while you run
    -I trade childcare for a gym membership [check with a gym nearby and see if you can do it too]

    IF you want to do it, you will.
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    Well you look awesome. My husband once told me an hour is less than 10% of your day I was never able to make the i dont have time excuse again lol
  • toaster6
    toaster6 Posts: 703 Member
    People don't want to hear that it's about what you eat because that takes away their excuse. Anyway, you look great.

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