Calling All Non-Moms Again!

I'm a non-mom! Probably not what you're looking for though eh?

I think you are all doing incredible! Keep it up!

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.

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 us

Question: What does c25k mean? I've seen in multiple times...

I looked it up and it is a "Couch to 5K" running program.

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.

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.

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 me

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.

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 me

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!

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.

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

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!!

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.