Motivation, Success and Frustration Sharing!
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Hello everyone , it is great to come on here and see the accomplishments everyone has achieved. I have managed to get thru all 3 Christmas parties this week-end and not gain anything phew.. I tried to keep in mind all the work I have done, I even avoided the sweets table
that was a hard lol. Today it is back on track and get my steps in. Have a great Monday everyone, yous are great
Nice!! That is a true achievement!!! Avoiding the goodie table at any party is hard to do!!! Christmas sweets are going to be a hard one to get around. But we can do this!!!0 -
Hi, the first step is admitting that you need help. I thought I could do it on my own but I have gained back 10 lbs this year and even though we are in the season of indulging I am going to log again. I have my exercise routine but too much snacking is my downfall. I am on the downward trend again!
Welcome Jen! Hope we can help motivate you to keep going strong. Check in often! I think that is the best motivation is to hear others are struggling and having successes as well! We are all in this for the same cause and going through the same highs and lows!0 -
Hey ladies! I took the day off Friday and went Christmas shopping. I managed to get 10K steps in easily! Saturday, my daughter and I went for a run and once again easily hit my 10K goal as well as Sunday when I was cleaning and decorating! So now on towards today... So far I'm doing ok. Could have a cleaner eating day than I have but I'm moving forward and will keep doing so. I was down .5 lbs on Friday! So that was a happy dance as well!!0
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I only have 11 lbs to lose , however i rly wana change all my bad habits . i don't gain easy or so but I have always lived a very unhealthy lifestyle and now i wanna fix that (is so hard) and also just tone my body it might seem like nothing compaired to many others here tho 0
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Hi everyone. My name is Renee. I am 48. Previously, I used this program but recorded the food I ate as I ate it throughout the day. I didn't lose a pound due to running out of carbs etc... early in the day. NOW, I plan what I am going to eat the next day and record it to make sure I am on target and adjust foods as needed so I don't go over on carbs and calories. I've lost 5 pounds in 3 weeks!!!! My goal was to lose 5 pounds and now I am determined to maintain the weight. Hope to have some friends to help keep me on track.0
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#dailycheckin - PRAISE JESUS!!! My dad woke up! He knew my mom this AM...didn't know what the 12th month was (he said June). But he ate some pudding, apple sauce... and drank a ton of sprite zero. I can't tell you what a relief this is! We were seriously talking about the fact that he may never wake up. But he did!
This AM I did my first PiYo DVD workout - I LOVE IT! It's yoga with movement... perfect! I also walked at lunch!
Feels good be able to focus on something instead of worrying. I was consumed with worry the past 5 days... it's exhausting!0 -
Hey ladies! I took the day off Friday and went Christmas shopping. I managed to get 10K steps in easily! Saturday, my daughter and I went for a run and once again easily hit my 10K goal as well as Sunday when I was cleaning and decorating! So now on towards today... So far I'm doing ok. Could have a cleaner eating day than I have but I'm moving forward and will keep doing so. I was down .5 lbs on Friday! So that was a happy dance as well!!
way to go, all those steps are fantastic. Keep up the great motivational work.
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ChangeIsADecision wrote: »#dailycheckin - PRAISE JESUS!!! My dad woke up! He knew my mom this AM...didn't know what the 12th month was (he said June). But he ate some pudding, apple sauce... and drank a ton of sprite zero. I can't tell you what a relief this is! We were seriously talking about the fact that he may never wake up. But he did!
This AM I did my first PiYo DVD workout - I LOVE IT! It's yoga with movement... perfect! I also walked at lunch!
Feels good be able to focus on something instead of worrying. I was consumed with worry the past 5 days... it's exhausting!
so glad to hear things are looking better for you.
Keep up the great work 0 -
GillianSmith2 wrote: »ChangeIsADecision wrote: »#dailycheckin - PRAISE JESUS!!! My dad woke up! He knew my mom this AM...didn't know what the 12th month was (he said June). But he ate some pudding, apple sauce... and drank a ton of sprite zero. I can't tell you what a relief this is! We were seriously talking about the fact that he may never wake up. But he did!
Feels good be able to focus on something instead of worrying. I was consumed with worry the past 5 days... it's exhausting!
so glad to hear things are looking better for you.
Keep up the great work
Thanks @GillianSmith2
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ChangeIsADecision wrote: »#dailycheckin - PRAISE JESUS!!! My dad woke up! He knew my mom this AM...didn't know what the 12th month was (he said June). But he ate some pudding, apple sauce... and drank a ton of sprite zero. I can't tell you what a relief this is! We were seriously talking about the fact that he may never wake up. But he did!
This AM I did my first PiYo DVD workout - I LOVE IT! It's yoga with movement... perfect! I also walked at lunch!
Feels good be able to focus on something instead of worrying. I was consumed with worry the past 5 days... it's exhausting!
That is great news!!0 -
I agree weekends are the worst! Regardless of how I do during the week I seem to gain it all back on the week end. I am just starting back on here so I have no friends to keep me motivated
. So if you don't mind an old guy with 20 or so pounds to lose add me...
Welcome! Weekends are my downfall! Who doesn't love a ice cold beer on the weekend? I really struggle with the weekend thing. And I am terrible at logging in on the weekend, so that makes it even worse!
This made me laugh...so true...Weekends are horrible cause I go completely off grid of healthy eating and just binge away...I'm on this major declutter my home project, and I'll reward myself for doing the things I don't want to do, with a glass or two of wine, chips, cheese, and everything in that fridge.
Anyway, can I join this group? I'm in another group but this one just seems more fun and less regimented.
I am legal secretary for a firm on the West Coast. Over 50 but most people say I don't look it. I feel like 30 inside but not when I'm getting outta that bed in the morning! I've been athletic most of my life but as my daughter's schedule got crazier less time for me to workout (yeah, I know, an excuse, but I'm not letting it go!). Ultimate goal is 85 lbs., by June 2016 interim goal is 30 by March 2016. I can do it but it will be a fight.
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...and for all you fellow desk jocks...I have started to do squats throughout the day 3 reps of 15. I have plantar fasciitis and it flared up badly when I was doing my walks during lunch. It's healing but cannot walk as much as I did before. Weight is a factor.0
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@Mrsrobinsoncl - Thanks! He's not 100% but he's headed in the right direction!0
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mysteps2beauty wrote: »...and for all you fellow desk jocks...I have started to do squats throughout the day 3 reps of 15. I have plantar fasciitis and it flared up badly when I was doing my walks during lunch. It's healing but cannot walk as much as I did before. Weight is a factor.
I do the same thing! I normally try and set a goal for 75-100 per day. I also have some 5lb weights at my desk and try and do some upper body stuff throughout the day. Some days I'm really busy and don't spend a lot of time at my desk, but on days I spend a lot of time there I set a timer for 30 minutes and every time it goes off I get up and walk the halls/stairs and do something to get me moving! Makes the day go much faster0 -
Hi guys, would love to join you. I used to be part of a thread like this and found it worked so well for me - but over time it tailed off! So a bit about me - I'm Jane, 39 years old and married to my soulmate with a wonderful little boy who will be 1 on December 18th. And therein lies some of my problem - initally the pregnancy weight fell off but then the loss slowed down along with my motivation and time. And here I am - almost a year into motherhood with a lot of the pounds that I originally wanted to lose + some. My challenges? Motivation to exercise and time to exercise. I work three days a week at the moment - going back up to 5 in the New Year. I have a 1 hour 45 minute commute each way to work - by the time I've done that, worked, seen my little boy, fed him and got him to bed and then spent a little bit of time with my husband, it's late and I'm knackered!
So, I'm looking for encouragement and friends who are also committed - and hoping to find the motivation to make this work. I owe it myself and my family 0 -
Good Morning, My name is Sara. I'm 31 years old and have 180+ lbs to lose. I currently work at a desk job, but at least it's at an apple company. I would love to be part of your group. The motivation on here seems wonderful!0
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Hi everyone. My name is Renee. I am 48. Previously, I used this program but recorded the food I ate as I ate it throughout the day. I didn't lose a pound due to running out of carbs etc... early in the day. NOW, I plan what I am going to eat the next day and record it to make sure I am on target and adjust foods as needed so I don't go over on carbs and calories. I've lost 5 pounds in 3 weeks!!!! My goal was to lose 5 pounds and now I am determined to maintain the weight. Hope to have some friends to help keep me on track.
Great planning!! I love that!! You can easily maintain! Stick with us!!0 -
I only have 11 lbs to lose , however i rly wana change all my bad habits . i don't gain easy or so but I have always lived a very unhealthy lifestyle and now i wanna fix that (is so hard) and also just tone my body it might seem like nothing compaired to many others here tho
Welcome! Hope we can help!0 -
ChangeIsADecision wrote: »#dailycheckin - PRAISE JESUS!!! My dad woke up! He knew my mom this AM...didn't know what the 12th month was (he said June). But he ate some pudding, apple sauce... and drank a ton of sprite zero. I can't tell you what a relief this is! We were seriously talking about the fact that he may never wake up. But he did!
This AM I did my first PiYo DVD workout - I LOVE IT! It's yoga with movement... perfect! I also walked at lunch!
Feels good be able to focus on something instead of worrying. I was consumed with worry the past 5 days... it's exhausting!
Great news Jen!!!! So glad to hear it!!!
Way to go on your workouts too!! That looks like a fun exercise! Keep focusing and glad everything is heading in the right direction for your family!
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Check-in... It's been a while since I checked in, but I read all the posts daily. It seems like it is the time of year when everyone is busy. Christmas shopping, holiday planning, parties... So far I am pretty much staying on track. Weekends are the hardest (sounds like I am not alone). The scale isn't moving down as fast as I would like, but at least it isn't going back up either! If I can just make it through to the new year without going back up I would be happy! We are going on a 10 day trip to WI/MN for the holidays, so there will be a lot of eating out/fast food (we are driving-20 hours) and then when we are there I'm sure there will be plenty of yummy home cooked meals, but not so healthy. But, we will be spending the holidays with family that we haven't seen in way too long, so I am very excited! I hope everyone has a great week! You're all doing fabulous!0
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The hubby bought me a under desk mini bicycle for an early Christmas present!! I love it!! Feels good to be working myself as I work! Not sure if the calories are right or not but I am just doing it on the side and not marking anything on my chart.... It's got to help more than sitting dorment at my desk all day!
Weighed in this morning and I've lost a pound since last Friday!! Sweet! Still got more of the week to go but I did the happy dance this morning!!
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mysteps2beauty wrote: »This made me laugh...so true...Weekends are horrible cause I go completely off grid of healthy eating and just binge away...I'm on this major declutter my home project, and I'll reward myself for doing the things I don't want to do, with a glass or two of wine, chips, cheese, and everything in that fridge.
Anyway, can I join this group? I'm in another group but this one just seems more fun and less regimented.
I am legal secretary for a firm on the West Coast. Over 50 but most people say I don't look it. I feel like 30 inside but not when I'm getting outta that bed in the morning! I've been athletic most of my life but as my daughter's schedule got crazier less time for me to workout (yeah, I know, an excuse, but I'm not letting it go!). Ultimate goal is 85 lbs., by June 2016 interim goal is 30 by March 2016. I can do it but it will be a fight.
Welcome! Always happy to have newcomers! Hope you check in often! This seems to be a great group of gals! I don't do well with regiment! We try to check i on Fridays or just pick the best day of the week for you to weigh in. Update the group on how you've done and struggles or frustrations and of course we want all the great news as well as I know you will have some!! Like toasting that 30 lb goal by March!! Let's do this!!! 0 -
mysteps2beauty wrote: »...and for all you fellow desk jocks...I have started to do squats throughout the day 3 reps of 15. I have plantar fasciitis and it flared up badly when I was doing my walks during lunch. It's healing but cannot walk as much as I did before. Weight is a factor.
Nice job!!! The hubby bought me a mini bicycle for under my desk... I just got it 2 days ago! I love it and highly recommend it! Now I need a new chair! The wheels/swivel thing is kind of hard! 0 -
Mrsrobinsoncl wrote: »I do the same thing! I normally try and set a goal for 75-100 per day. I also have some 5lb weights at my desk and try and do some upper body stuff throughout the day. Some days I'm really busy and don't spend a lot of time at my desk, but on days I spend a lot of time there I set a timer for 30 minutes and every time it goes off I get up and walk the halls/stairs and do something to get me moving! Makes the day go much faster
Great ideas Cassie!! I love the timer idea!!0 -
Hi guys, would love to join you. I used to be part of a thread like this and found it worked so well for me - but over time it tailed off! So a bit about me - I'm Jane, 39 years old and married to my soulmate with a wonderful little boy who will be 1 on December 18th. And therein lies some of my problem - initally the pregnancy weight fell off but then the loss slowed down along with my motivation and time. And here I am - almost a year into motherhood with a lot of the pounds that I originally wanted to lose + some. My challenges? Motivation to exercise and time to exercise. I work three days a week at the moment - going back up to 5 in the New Year. I have a 1 hour 45 minute commute each way to work - by the time I've done that, worked, seen my little boy, fed him and got him to bed and then spent a little bit of time with my husband, it's late and I'm knackered!
So, I'm looking for encouragement and friends who are also committed - and hoping to find the motivation to make this work. I owe it myself and my family
Welcome Jane!! Sounds like a busy day!! I find working our first thing in the morning helps. Not only you get it out of the way but you aren't to exhausted to blow it off at the end of the day. Shoot for 20 minutes... A workout doesn't have to be an hour... especially when you don't have that kind of time. A little bit goes a long way. Also, once you start seeing the change you will want to put more/longer effort in so they may build from there! Hope to hear from you often!0 -
The hubby bought me a under desk mini bicycle for an early Christmas present!! I love it!! Feels good to be working myself as I work! Not sure if the calories are right or not but I am just doing it on the side and not marking anything on my chart.... It's got to help more than sitting dorment at my desk all day!
Weighed in this morning and I've lost a pound since last Friday!! Sweet! Still got more of the week to go but I did the happy dance this morning!!
Great work. Well done on the loss.
Loving the happy dance. 0 -
mysteps2beauty wrote: »...and for all you fellow desk jocks...I have started to do squats throughout the day 3 reps of 15. I have plantar fasciitis and it flared up badly when I was doing my walks during lunch. It's healing but cannot walk as much as I did before. Weight is a factor.
Nice job!!! The hubby bought me a mini bicycle for under my desk... I just got it 2 days ago! I love it and highly recommend it! Now I need a new chair! The wheels/swivel thing is kind of hard!
Where did he get the mini bicycle. I see a Christmas gift for me....0 -
Good Morning, My name is Sara. I'm 31 years old and have 180+ lbs to lose. I currently work at a desk job, but at least it's at an apple company. I would love to be part of your group. The motivation on here seems wonderful!
Hey Sara! Welcome! Check in often... We try to weigh in once a week... whatever works for you!0 -
Check-in... It's been a while since I checked in, but I read all the posts daily. It seems like it is the time of year when everyone is busy. Christmas shopping, holiday planning, parties... So far I am pretty much staying on track. Weekends are the hardest (sounds like I am not alone). The scale isn't moving down as fast as I would like, but at least it isn't going back up either! If I can just make it through to the new year without going back up I would be happy! We are going on a 10 day trip to WI/MN for the holidays, so there will be a lot of eating out/fast food (we are driving-20 hours) and then when we are there I'm sure there will be plenty of yummy home cooked meals, but not so healthy. But, we will be spending the holidays with family that we haven't seen in way too long, so I am very excited! I hope everyone has a great week! You're all doing fabulous!
Hey Dana! Hope the weather stays as beautiful up here as it has been! 50 today! Love it! I killed a mosquito yesterday and my iris' are sprouting... Hope that doesn't screw them up come spring!
It's great to be with family and holiday treats and meals are so hard! But just remember moderation! Everything in moderation is ok! You'll be glad in the end and still enjoy all the fun treats!0 -
mysteps2beauty wrote: »mysteps2beauty wrote: »...and for all you fellow desk jocks...I have started to do squats throughout the day 3 reps of 15. I have plantar fasciitis and it flared up badly when I was doing my walks during lunch. It's healing but cannot walk as much as I did before. Weight is a factor.
Nice job!!! The hubby bought me a mini bicycle for under my desk... I just got it 2 days ago! I love it and highly recommend it! Now I need a new chair! The wheels/swivel thing is kind of hard!
Where did he get the mini bicycle. I see a Christmas gift for me....
He got it online, but I think they have them at Kolhs too... Walmart online carries it as well. Hope you get one! It's great! I actually catch myself breathing heavy and not even realizing I'm really working that hard!0
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