Motivation, Success and Frustration Sharing!

Hi everyone, I have not had a chance to read all the posts on here due to being so busy but it looks like lots of ups and downs for everyone. but you are all still here and that goes to show what a great bunch you all are. Keep up your great work and keep moving forwards.

I managed to do my first 4 mile run today when i started this journey i never imagined that running is something i would ever do and it is with thanks to you guys that i decided to give it a try.

I am still trying to lose my last 2 lbs that just will not budge, but hey its just a number right

I have lots of fun things planned for this summer and one of them is a beach boot camp in August with lots of running on the sand so i need to keep training

@icecreamheadaches Great accomplishments, way to go!

@bluepoppies777 I seriously love the idea of starting fresh with a new streak. If things don't get back on track in July I might be joining you!

@ShyCush6 *Kick!* Just kidding! But we are totally here for you for motivation to fit in your activity and eat the yummy healthy food

@Spacewitch88 I like tea with unsweetened cashew milk and stevia. It's sweet, warm, and filling and keeps my munchies at bay

@janetay01 Sorry to hear about the flood/unexpected days off. You're always welcome in our rut, although I hope you get out of it soon (and bring me with you!)

@mdog449 Welcome! I'm a fellow fur baby mom. What kind do you have?

@danan01 Happy Anniversary!!! I hope you enjoy your celebration!

@canadianvampyregurl Welcome! Keep posting

@bethanykilpatrick17 Welcome! Congrats on your loss!

@KassiesJourney Welcome! Congrats on your upcoming wedding!

@GillianSmith2 Way to go on your 4 miler! You'll have to keep us posted on that bootcamp group, it sounds awesome!

@jkhoffe I am so glad to hear that. I will keep u in my prayers that everything works out for you and your family.

Anyone feel free to add me! I'll do my best to motivate you as I go through the process myself!!

Happy Meme Friday!

Deep breath, so this I am a little nervous about this. If I write it, it becomes real.

Hi, everyone. Thank you for sharing your journey with everyone. I have struggled with my weight since I was a teenager. Never really dieted or did anything about it. I didn't mind, it was just who I was. About a decade ago, I did the whole life change thing and lost a little over 50 pounds, Then I ended up pregnant, and could no longer work out. 7 years, 2 kids and going through 3 years of hell I am back to my all time highest weight. I have been having health issues, and on Monday the doctor told me I needed to lose at least 10% of my body weight in 6 months. My weight is now causing health issues, and if I don't make changes they could become serious to life threatening. So here I am.

I joined this website back in January 2015 at the request of my older sister, but never did anything.
So this Tuesday, I opened it up, logged in my weight, set my goal for 25 pounds in 6 months and started counting my calories.

The basics about me: 39 years old, 3 kids. 16, 7 and 5. I work full time, school part time (except in the summer) and until recently a single mom.

For the first 3 days, I have managed to do my food log, and stay on the recommended calories. I have tried increasing my steps. I have an app on my phone for the time being. It seems pretty accurate.

I look forward to being a part of this community and sharing the journey of becoming a better me with all of you.

Happy Friday, MFPeeps! We made it.

Nichole - thank god your niece can move in with your mom, that will give you a huge sense of relief knowing she will be cared for until all the decisions can be made!

Jen - thank god your hubs turned the corner and you guys are making progress! Once when things were a bit rocky with my hubs, I asked a friend who was married for a decade longer than me what advice she could give me. She said "one word: commitment". So stay committed to trying, to your family, and to working through the tough times. It will be 12 years for me in December and I'm so glad that we've weathered the ups and downs!

@bobsburgersfan I am going to try the no sweets thing I think, but I have to work up to it! LOL! and don't be discouraged easily, this is a long journey (for some of us), and if it was easy to just drop 3 lbs a week and stay there, we'd all be thin and wouldn't be on this site! We all know it can be frustrating, and it takes commitment to persevere through the ups and downs of the scale, our mentality, and body changes. Maybe only weigh once every week on a certain day, or every two weeks, or once a month - until you feel more comfortable. I personally don't weigh every day or I would go mad!

Oh man, Rachel - double the price for your gym pass?! GAH!! If mine went up double, it would be $95 a month!! I put my gym pass on hold for July and August (can put it on hold and pay $10/month). What about doing that for the summer months when it is nice and you can exercise outside? then go back to paying in the fall? Just an idea. I'm too busy camping and having company etc in the summer to make it worth while. So I will be biking and hiking and walking the pooch - if it would ever stop raining! LOL

So I had my yearly physical this morning. My doc was really happy that I've lost over 30 lbs, but she told me I have high blood pressure!!! What in the world?? She said if it was 2 pts higher, she would have had to prescribe me medication! I'm glad I've lost, and I do have more to lose for sure, but MAN!!! She said no salt, and lose weight is the answer. So I'm definitely re-motivated, with my new streak and that news, I've just got to buckle down and succeed. Your health is your wealth!!

Hope everyone else has a great weekend. Newbies, feel free to add me! Shy, have a fun girl's weekend!

Well we did it! Color Me Rad 2016! That is my two cousins and my Daughter with me! I'm on the end

Welcome all newbies. Feel free to add me as a friend.

Jen. Ur color run looks like fun. I'm glad u got to share it with your daughter and cousins.

Joy. Glad what you have lost has kept you off the meds and is a great motivator to keep going. We got your back.

I had a crappy wknd food wise. Aye all kinds of food that is bad for me. And the thing is I wasn't even hungry. I think the emotional eating was/is creeping back in after everything that has gone on. I am back to the gym today. Also have to go to grocery store so no junk food here fingers crossed

Woo I made it through the weekend.

It was a busy crazy weekend for me. I think overall I did well. Although I didn't make the best food choices, I tried to make better choices than I would have in the past, and limited the portions to what I was actually hungry for. I was able to keep under the calories with my exercise added in. So I am going to call it a win.

I am feeling super lucky right now. My SO knows I am trying to lose weight and he decided to join me. He is being very supportive and encouraging. This is so much nicer when you aren't the only one trying to make life changes.

For those of you who had a bad weekend, what do you think you can do better next weekend?

For those of you who had a good weekend, what tips do you have for us, who are struggling?

Well made it to the gym after my feel aorry for my eating weekend. Wasn't feeling the arc trainer so I worked on shoulders chest and arms. I think I was just needing to feel strong again. Fingers crossed that it works.

3 mile run completed today and the new addition to my exercise seems to be working on getting me closer to my goal. I have had the slightest of losses but im happy that the scale is moving again, These last couple of pounds are hanging on for life

@health_guard How did your final go?

@TatajanaScylinda 130lbs? That's amazing! Welcome to the group!

Welcome @jdelaroy, @metamorphmama and @catapennarolli96 ! Keep posting! @jdelaroy Glad you made it through the weekend on a high note with your SO joining you, keep up the great work!

@jkhoffe Love the new photo of you! I totally understand taking some time to wallow, and it sounds like you're kicking it back into gear this week to break yourself out of it! You're a rock star!

@bluepoppies777 So sorry to hear about the doctor visit. Hopefully the last 30lbs will make a difference. I'm sorry to hear your boost of motivation had to come from a health scare! As for the gym, I love my mixed martial arts training too much to give it up, even for the summer. I decided to budget it out since it's my hobby and my exercise, it's just a painful bill!

@mdog449 Even with bad weekends I try to log just to keep accountable so that way I can see exactly what I did and what to do better next time. How's the healthy week going so far?

@JenHul Love the photo of you guys! Looks like you had a blast

@ngolden3320 Sounds like you are starting the week on the right foot! Emotional eating happens but its what you do after that makes a huge difference!

@FitEqualsSmile Way to channel your frustration at the gym! Hopefully the movement and endorphins helps to lower the pain

@GillianSmith2 Way to go on all that added activity! You are so close to goal it's going to happen before you know it!