Motivation, Success and Frustration Sharing!

@shkycush6 – that’s so interesting! I’ve never heard of that. LOL. Sounds like you had a blast at the Dells. I am going to great wolf lodge with my niece next weekend. Should be fun.
@tazzy2911 – that looks yummy!
@kristinak48 – welcome! I am also a Midwesterner  Grew up in Indiana and now live in Chicago.
@sherilynca – welcome! This group is great for motivation! Lots of positive people that are willing to give you a pep talk when you are struggling. And it’s just fun 
@gemwolf110 – I love the Biggest Loser Boot Camp DVD. It has three levels. I’ve done levels one and two before, but starting off at level 1 for now. But trust me level 1 is no joke! I like it because it’s a mix of weight lifting and cardio. I need to do some Zumba soon! I used to go to Zumba classes when I was in college with some friends.
@janetay01 – yes, Game of Thrones is wonderful. You should definitely watch it. That’s awesome that you’re making a blanket for Alistair. Both of my grandmothers made quilts and I still have a ton of them to this day. I agree with you on the bread thing. I refuse to cut it out. I’m not going to go my entire life without ever eating bread again so I might as well figure out how to work it into my diet now.
@jdelaroy – GREAT job on 20 minutes without stopping! That’s impressive! Hope you have a nice, relaxing time at Winter Park.
@Rachel0778 – Work it girl!

Hope everyone has a fantastic day!

Thanks for posting. I am looking for the exact same thing as finding motivational friends and "checking in" with others has always helped me stay focused as I am being held accountable. I ultimately have 83 more pounds to lose to hit my final goal but for now I have about thirty to get to my first major goal.

@ShyCush6 way to go on turning down the pizza!!! That's serious will power!!

Shy, I don't think I've ever said no to pizza in my life. Not even once! LOL! So good for you! Going on the cruise in August!!!!! I told myself this morning to not think about the 35+ lbs I want to lose... just think of ONE POUND. Then think of the next. Don't want to get overwhelmed, throw in the towel and eat the world (and all pizzas), and then be mad at myself. I can do one pound at a time!!!

Shy, that is you talking to me! HA!!! Yes, you can come on the cruise and I will go with you to Coloradoooo!!!

@rachel0778 Normally, I would have did it before I started, I was just starving by the time we got home. It was mostly mindless eating. Yesterday, wasn't much better. You are no slug and glad you are feeling beautiful and a little Sassy today. My work would flip if I wore something besides jeans. I have worn slacks once or twice and the first thing my boss asks is if I have an interview somewhere.

@kaavery120188 I am so excited, I bet I drive everyone crazy at work today. Just 7ish more hours.

@ShyCush6 RMNP is beautiful. I don't make it up there often. Last time we went camping up there it was in August, was a gorgeous day. Woke up to 6 inches of snow on the ground. I was the only one smart enough to have brought warm clothes and a coat with me. I laughed my *kitten* off at all the boys. They kept telling me I was stupid to bring it all. We have a saying in CO, and it is even more true when you are in the mountains. "Don't like the weather? Wait 10 minutes it will change." I rarely don't have a coat in my car.

@pudgy1977 Happy 40th Birthday. I hope you have a fantastic birthday and this year bring you many great rewards, and a lot of joy.

@bluepoppies777 One pound at a time is exactly right. I would like to lose between 60-80 pounds, but right now my goal is to lose 5 pounds. That is a small number, I can do that. Then I can be happy and be proud of myself. Then set a new goal of 5 pounds... and so forth. Woo hoo, Colorado is the place to come visit. Although a cruise would be good too.

@janetay01 Yep, I am not going to get bummed about it. I learned a lesson fast food cheeseburgers are gross, not worth the aftermath. Next time I was just ask the BF to bbq me one and I will stick to the chicken at fast food places. Great job getting your errands done.

I had a really tame night last night the BF had to work late (got home at 930) and I didn't have anything besides shopping and packing to get done. I did those things. Shy made the mistake of inviting me to do a Fitbit challenge. I hate losing, and had nothing else to do. My living room and kids saw me walking back and forth. Ended up with 22000 steps. Almost 10k more than I had planned. I also got asked to be a team leader for the Amazing Race winter challenge. Pretty excited about it, but bummed I have to leave my old team to do it.

Ladies have a fantastic weekend, breathe and remember our words! I challenge each of you to do a new to you exercise, video, or walk a walk you haven't walked before.

It's been a while since I posted on this site, I've been doing well despite my changing the rate of loss to 1/2 lb/wk instead of my usual 1 lb/wk. I just had more of an appetite during these cold wet winter days. I put it back to 1 lb/wk today. Despite that i did lose 2 more lbs recently, yay for me. My hubby was in hospital with high heart rate week before last but thankfully came home after a week & is doing well. All last week he wanted me to be near by so I was going to the gym every day since it's 3 min from our house. I think that helped me lose wt. We made some pork ribs a few days ago. I cooked them in slow oven for 3hrs, then hubby put them on the grill. They were awesome but both of us felt sick after, I think because we're not used to eating fat anymore.