Motivation, Success and Frustration Sharing!

@Rachel0778 - what a great goal to have and well done with the baggy trousers, that's a good victory and reminder that you are on the right track
@MFPJVAL - it is so hard when you don't see the number move but remember that it's not all about the weight and that's really great feedback from your trainer. It sounds like you are doing so well so keep it up and you will get to where you want to be.
@FitEqualsSmile - hope you enjoyed the meal with your father in law. That's a long way to go for a meal - good for you for making the effort knowing that he enjoys it. My father in law is on his own now but is a 4-5 hour drive away depending on traffic and it's hard - it is far more than just a quick pop to visit him, particularly now when we have to plan and pack for the little one as well!
@JenHul - love the meme, sums up exactly how I felt yesterday. I'm so glad today is Friday - why is it that when you work a short week, it feels soooooo much longer??
@ngolden3320 - no experience of the teenage years (yet!) but feel your pain, I'm not sure I'll always have the ability to keep my mouth shut! What do you mean by getting her temps?
@goonietime - well done you, I'm looking forward to going swimming tomorrow!
@CariTJR - I've fallen off the wagon myself and you have so much more justification given the month you've had. Don't sweat it - tomorrow (or today ) is another day and you'll get back on track over time.

So, so glad it's Friday - the sun is shining and we've got a busy weekend in prospect. Two play dates for Alistair (one at ours and one at someone elses house) - he has far more of a social life than me!! Swimming tomorrow afternoon and somewhere along the line I need to find the time to do some batch cooking for Alistair's meals. Oh and I have a herb planter in the garage which needs weather proofing so that I can put it in the garden and actually grow some herbs in it. Have a good day all!

My second day dressed and out. I'm on my way to a Melt class this morning to ease into activity after a week of recuperating from a cold.

Welcome Newcomers, keep posting!

@MFPJVAL I agree that taking measurments sounds like a great idea! I haven't budged on the scale but my pants are a lot looser. The scale really doesn't tell the whole picture

@FitEqualsSmile How was the magical doughnut? Was it everything you were hoping for and more?

@jkhoffe My friend used to have one and loved it. Apparently they sell them online at Target for a pretty reasonable price. I agree with the fitbit article. I can get pretty obsessive about things which is why I don't have a fitbit, but it works well for people who are less obsessive than I am.

@CariTJR Don't worry too much. You're easing back into the routine this week and there's bound to be bumps! Just think of all the progress you made with running already! I would totally mass murder people without coffee

@janetay01 Sounds like you have a busy weekend planned! I hope you both have fun at all the playdates

Tonight a local bar is doing a zumba and buti yoga night. My friend and I are making a girls night out of it and I am so excited! I am all about wearing workout gear and tennis shoes to the bar and having wine with yoga Hope you all have a fantastic weekend!

nice job Nichole, awesome NSV

Good morning people. It's Saturday. That means most of you are home from work. So...I am here to tell you to:

Go for a walk
go to the gym
dig in your garden
plant a tree
get on your bike
turn on that Zumba DVD
do something - anything
but get going no matter what.
You always feel better AFTER you do it, even if you didn't feel like doing it in the first place.
Besides...
You could be here in an hour....

Hit the gym, cleaned the house, "played" some tennis with hubby...tonight's prom. Have a great weekend people.

Hi everyone, my name is Alaina. My goal weight is somewhere between 120-125, currently I weigh 165 pounds. I've tried to lose weight many times before but I lose motivation and just go back to my old lifestyle. I think It'd be best for me to have friends that cheer me on to reach my goal and vice versa...

Good Morning All.

Thanks for noticing the changes, and they weren't all in my head.

Cassidy passed her temps and is now able to drive. (that is as long as the mouth and attitude change) She also made cheer. Thank GOD because after the weekend I had that would have pushed me over the edge if I had to listen to her b@#$% about that. Jenna also hit her very first home run. yeah!

So my dad went to the hospital on Thursday for falling due to his legs giving out. Friday evening Jenna and I were on the way to the hospital when they called and said his heart stopped. they had to perform CPR for 15+ minutes. They don't know why it stopped but now he is on a vent. They tried giving him blood thinners but that caused bleeding in the belly so they stopped them. Dr. said they are between a rock and a hard place. Had to yell at him yesterday and tell him to get his head out of his *kitten* as he has things to do and places to be at the end of the month. I am praying to GOD he pulls through Jenna graduates and she wants to tell him about her home run. First my uncle dies (his brother) then my mom and now him. This last month or so is really sucking and trying my patients.

Thanks for listening to me vent. I will catch up with everyone once I do a little work.

Any newbies feel free to add me.

@ngolden3320 My thoughts go out to you and your father. I hope he continues to pull through and improve.

Also, great progress photos. You are the incredible shrinking woman!

Happy Belated Mother's Day to all Mothers here. I hope you all had a fantastic day!

Welcome Newcomers! Keep posting!

I had a great but overwhelming Mother's Day weekend. We saw Beauty and the Beast, which was an amazing performance. But then my Mom and Aunt wanted to go shopping at the Mall of America...on a Saturday. I was very proud of myself for making it though the crowds without going insane. I hate shopping and malls and crowds so it was definitely my nightmare, but I'm really glad I held it together and my Mom had fun.

healthymom76 wrote: »

Hi I am a 40 year old mother of 6. I need some serious motivation and help to get started again. I have 100+ lbs to lose and can't seem to get started. I am doing great on my exercise which right now is tracking my steps. I am up to 12,000 a day and hoping to be at 20,000 by the end of the month. Need some serious friends that can help me stay the course....

I sent you an invite. I to have 100+ lbs to lose. I have been on my journey for 4 weeks and I have lost 24lbs thus far. You are way more active than I am so I know you can do this! You just have to believe in yourself! The struggles are real let me tell ya but you just have to put some blinders on and keep reminding yourself that the end reault will be sooo worth it.