Motivation, Success and Frustration Sharing!

I did a booty boot camp class today....who knew I could do so many squats...squats, squat jumps, squats with barbell, squats with kettle bell, squat jumps onto step...you get the picture!!! Throw in a few lunges, planks and burpees....oh I'm going to be sore tomorrow!!!

Can you add me to the group, sounds like a good group to be with. I haven't found much support here would just like a group of honest, kind motivated support to help with the day in and out of repetitive consuming never-ending hard commitment to see results from keeping strong one step , meal, day at a time.

I am so glad we're not the only ones that have difficulty not bickering while doing chores!

@ShyCush6 I agree, it's so hard not to overeat during social events like that. Your weekend sounds so fantastic and relaxing though. Your craft room sounds like it's going to be put to good use!

@tazzy2911 That class sounds amazing! Your quads and glutes are going to be SCREAMING tomorrow!

@bluepoppies777 This crazy kitten site! You are already well on your way to being kitten hot! (I think you started a new swearing trend lol)

@FitEqualsSmile It's by no means healthy, but I love the Crystal Light drink mixes to spice up water. I feel like I'm drinking juice all day for minimal calories and they're delicious. Also, I have no idea how you juggled 60 hour work week, 2 teenagers, and chores. I work 40 hours, have no kids and still feel like I'm drowning in a massive to do list half the time!

Welcome Newcomers, keep posting!

Thanks My name is Erin I only been apart of this for a week . I am happy that im finally gitting active. Wed. I will be 4 mo. pregnant. My goal is to eat healthy, have fit legs, arms, and back. So far so good, this weekend crushed progress but not to bad. So today I wrapped my thighs lower belly/back, butt with surrand wrap then walked 8 laps at park, goal to sweat cellulite out, have smoother results when in my shorts. Ive added a 3 pnd weight to walk with for my arms last week. Ive yet to start squats , planks and lunges. One thing at a time, building momentum.

Hola! Looking for motivational amigos!

Well wit the snow my pickle ball was canceled as the gym was being used for lacrosse practice. Not too happy but I think my arm was happy. I attempted to shoot back directly into a new yoga pose and ended up flat on my face. My whole arm was screaming. Hopefully it will be happy in the morning as I have aerial yoga and sort of need my arms, lol.

Hope everyone had a successful day and remember to make at least in person smile

erod95695 wrote: »

Thanks My name is Erin I only been apart of this for a week . I am happy that im finally gitting active. Wed. I will be 4 mo. pregnant. My goal is to eat healthy, have fit legs, arms, and back. So far so good, this weekend crushed progress but not to bad. So today I wrapped my thighs lower belly/back, butt with surrand wrap then walked 8 laps at park, goal to sweat cellulite out, have smoother results when in my shorts. Ive added a 3 pnd weight to walk with for my arms last week. Ive yet to start squats , planks and lunges. One thing at a time, building momentum.

Erin, wow and wow. When I was pregnant I think I walked and maybe walked. You go girl.

Good morning! How's everyone doing today?

@ngolden3320 I have issues posting with my phone too. Last time I tried, I did it three times and it kept printing one or two sentences and cut the rest off. I finally got sick of typing the same thing. That is usually why I don't post much on the weekends because we are always out of town and I don't have my computer with me. I don't have an excuse for not posting yesterday, other that I was really tired! I kept up with the reading though. I enjoy hearing about how everyone is doing! I am so sorry to hear about your daughters friend. How horrible it would be to lose a child. I can't even imagine! Hug your kids every chance you get!

@CariTJR I am sorry to hear about your mom. I hope you are having a great time on your holiday! And hopefully your mom will be feeling better before you get back! Sounds like a fun trip!

@janetay01 Awe-first haircut. That is kind of exciting and kind of sad at the same time! They grow up so fast! Hope your household gets healthy soon! Your summer holiday sounds fun! Something exciting to look forward to. Sounds like the perfect way to celebrate your 40th! I have a couple of years to go but am trying to get healthy before I get there!

@GillianSmith2 Sounds like you had a fun but busy weekend! Spending time in the garden sounds awesome! I do not have a green thumb at all, but we try. I am hoping to try to get some vegetables planted this year, but we will see how that goes.

@SusanConway333 Awesome job on the 4 pound loss! And sounds like your birthday weekend was enjoyed and successful! Now just get back at it this week and look forward!

@FitEqualsSmile way to go on your breakthrough! It is frustrating getting stuck! It's fun shopping in your closet! I know how you feel when people you would hope would be happy for you don't even say anything or notice your weight loss. I have lost over 30 lbs and there have only been a couple of people who have said anything. And the ones who did are really only coworkers that I see infrequently, not really friends. You would think your friends would say something. But-don't worry about it and just keep doing what your doing! The weather has been crazy lately! Thankfully where I am its been nice and warm, but I feel bad for all the people dealing with the snow and cold weather again. Im not a big plain water drinker either. I have been doing the sparkling water with some crystal light for flavor. I figure its much better than soda or anything like that. Hope your arm feels better soon!

@Rachel0778 Spring cleaning... I need to do some at my house. Since we are gone every weekend it doesn't get done as often as I would like. And yeah-we argue and get grumpy too! Even working on this house in florida. It is great when things go right. But when they don't we hardly talk to each other. Some times I wonder if it is worth it, but we are managing. We did have a more relaxing weekend last weekend. Since we had a friend with us we didn't do much work, and spent a bit of time on the beach. The weather was perfect! I can't wait until we are finished with the house so we can spend more time at the beach!

@ShyCush6 Your craft room sounds fun! I really wish I was creative and could do some of that stuff! Do you make any wood signs that would go good in a tiki bar? We have a little tiki hut/bar in our back yard that is kind of fun to find things that go with it! Is it warming up in Wisconsin yet after last weekend? Crazy weather. We have some friends in Milwaukee and they were talking about all the snow. I do not miss Minnesota/Wisconsin winters at all! Its crazy that it can be that cold and get snow all the way into April!

@bluepoppies777 Wow-100 bags in a year? That is a great idea! My husband and I have moved so many times its amazing how much stuff accumulates! Especially when you go from 2500 square feet down to 1500 square feet. We have an attic full of stuff that we aren't using, but it is so hard getting rid of stuff when you don't know when you will need it again. We just have to start doing it though! Our oldest is talking about moving out soon, so we are holding on to some stuff for him, but he has been talking about it for a while now. Or attic and my closet! Those are the two places that need to be cleaned out! Maybe one day... I love looking through old photo albums! Way to find some motivation! I noticed the "kittens" in your post, but that is funny that your words got changed! LOL!

@tazzy2911 booty boot camp sounds fun, but tough! I need to get some squats in!

Wow-I think I am caught up now. You guys are awesome! Well, I took my son yesterday for his permit. Scary! They really do grow up way too fast! I was a little nervous to let him drive back after he got it, so I drove part way and we had to stop at the grocery store. I let him drive the rest of the way and he did pretty good. It is going to be another busy week! And we will be back on the road to Florida on Friday. Now we really need to kick it in gear and get work done on this house. We were hoping to be able to put it back on the market by May 1st, but I don't think we will have it ready by then. We have a bunch out outdoor stuff to do now, so I am glad the weather is warming up (at least in this part). Well, I hope everyone has a great day and keep up the great work! (I should get back to work now probably)

@FitEqualsSmile What happened to your arm? Is it just an overuse injury? I hope it feels better for aerial yoga. That is such a cool activity, I am seriously jealous.

Dana @Danan01 Eeek! They grow up so fast! Glad to hear he did a great job out on the roads. I second Joy's comment about you being supermom!

Jen @ChangeIsADecision I hate TOM too, hopefully you feel back to normal soon

Nichole @ngolden3320 Sounds like your killing it with your daily challenges! 5 full push ups is no joke!

Erin- Welcome to the group. It's very cool you're focusing on a fit pregnancy, although I'm confused why you'd want to saran wrap yourself to shed temp. water weight when you're doing so great making sustainable changes!

Joy @bluepoppies777 I love the idea of a "house diet". I got rid of 4 boxes of stuff over the last week. It's insane how much it accumulates! I still feel like I have way too much stuff, but my best friend calls me a minimalist so I must be doing okay. I just figure more stuff means more dusting and organizing, 2 of my least favorite things!

At practice the other day, the instructor was talking about how we have a great "core" group at the gym. When I realized he meant me as a part of that I got ridiculously excited. I've only been training there for a few weeks, but it's felt like such a good fit from day one that I'm glad they feel the same way. It feels so nice to have a team again instead of drifting mindlessly through random classes that I only sorta liked. I'm seriously counting down to kickboxing practice tonight. I invested in my own gear over the weekend so I can't wait to try it out!

Hi everyone, welcome to the newcomers.

Dana - my son has just turned 17 and has just got his provisional driving license, we are just in the process of booking his lessons but they cost so much, i think they should learn in school

Rachel - the gym i go to has a great core group and it certainly does help with the motivation. Im not sure i would push myself has hard if i was on my own.

Karen - aerial yoga sounds like so much fun What do you do in your plank challenge?

Joy - i love the idea of a house diet, my house could do with one of them, Especially in the loft. anything we dont use gets put in the loft. I would hate to think how much stuff is actually up there

We have our Easter half term holidays for the next 2 weeks so lots of chores to do around the house and garden. I have had another busy day in the garden digging holes, raking and shifting soil for the last 6 hours. its all starting to take shape and is looking good, so hopefully in the summer we can sit outside and enjoy it.
I cant believe i have joined up to 3 steps challenges this week. why do i do this to myself

hope everyone is doing great and enjoy the rest of your day

Dana. I also do not have a green thumb, but I am a champion pricker weed grower.

Shy, that work out with your daughter sounds like so much fun. I love family time

rhonda_stout2002 wrote: »

New too would love to have some friends to go throuh my weight loss journey , i have tried many many many times and just can't seem to stick with it for over a week or so. Has anyone else had this problem? I think i am ready this time once and for all . I have a new horse and need to loose weight and feel like doing something besides sleeping

The important thing when you're starting out is not to give up, especially if you have a blowout (be it a meal or a whole day) is to draw a line under it, get over it and start again straight away! We all have bad days but you can't let it turn into a bad week/month! You can do this!! Check in here with all these wonderful ladies regularly!!!

Karen @FitEqualsSmile Bills and ironing? Ugh, my two least favorite things! I hope you're able to add something fun into the mix. I'm also stuck in a horrible weather state (it started hailing this morning, no joke). I can't wait for Spring to finally arrive (in late May I'm sure lol)

Gill @GillianSmith2 I need to borrow your green thumb! Sounds like you've got a crazy active day planned!

Shy @ShyCush6 I love that you and Lexi are able to be active together! Your family time sounds like a blast. What a great way to burn off those delicious homemade cookies. I love that dogs think that exercise means playtime for them too. My dog is constantly trying to steal my yoga mat from me!

@rhonda_stout2002 If you're having trouble sticking to something for longer than a week that's leads me to think that the changes you're making feel unsustainable. Start by just tracking your regular food to see where you're at for a few days, and then cutting back small amounts here or there or adding in more fruits and vegetables. Slow and steady wins the race because that way you can stick with it for the long haul!