Motivation, Success and Frustration Sharing!

I worked 12 hour day shifts over the weekend so my weekend started this morning!!

@gymprincess1234 Awesome job! And so true about the figure skaters! My mom and I used to watch it every time it was on TV. Mom still does. Lol. Good job with the deficit! I actually had to force myself to eat so that I was above 1000 calories yesterday. I dont know, I guess because I didn't eat much during the day. I had a large dinner though. Keep up the great work!

@gymprincess1234 Where will you be studying? And have a blast on your trip! I hope you love it!

Gemwolf110, I really hope your dog is ok & you got a puppy! I love dogs, we have 6. gymprincess I was imagining when you talked about seeing the mountains, I would love to stand there & drink in that view. It's great that you can go to so many places, I love seeing other countries on tv at least. HGSmith, I'm so glad you had a good week end. I'm still getting over pneumonia, feeling a lot better. I went to the gym Saturday, didn't work out too hard but it went ok. I worked yesterday, as I do every sunday. It was a good day too. Yesterday I planed to go to gym this morning while it's pretty cold then take dogs to dog park around 10 then go volunteer at the animal rescue, but I slept so poorly, getting up every couple hours, I didn't go anything yet & it's almost 9:30. I get real tired & need to recover after a day of being busy. I haven't slept well for a long time. Some nights worse than others. Yesterday on mfp, a person was asking about this & several ppl said they haven't slept well since they cut down on carbs. Anyone experience this? I am planing to do all the things I mentioned just not start out as early as I planed. Everyone have a great Monday

@Evamutt That's terrible that you still haven't gotten over pneumonia yet! I haven't noticed a correlation, but honestly, I haven't really been paying attention to it. I think I will start looking into it! I hope you are able to get everything done! That seems like a jam-packed day. I would say still take it easy. Dont try to do too much too soon. You dont want a relapse!

@gymprincess1234 You really are like a gypsy! Are you originally from Latvia? I hope that you have an awesome time in England! I have a lot of distant relatives in Scotland. I would love to spend some time in Great Britain and meet them some day.

I just started back up on MFP, a few years ago I hit my goal weight and maintained it for a few years, but then emotions took its toll. I currently have 40+lbs to lose and I could definitely use some friends to help me fall back into the swing of things. Feel free to add me, anyone!

that's great gymprincess, where around the US are you traveling?

it would have been fun if you came to California

that's great gymprincess, the elliptical makes my legs feel so tired, it's hard for me to use. I hope I stop being so hot all the time, even after my current wt loss I haven't cooled off much. It's been very cold here. Last week it was in the 70's & this past week in the 50's, yay. I love the winter. it' makes me feel alive & not hot. Today was the first day I really felt close to normal since being sick.Didn't need to use any inhalers today. I went to the gym this morning, went on treadmill, rowing machine & a few others. Took dogs to dog park, went to lunch with hubby, went to farmer's market & went for brisk 40min walk with the dogs before dark. I downloaded some new music from Hark Nelson & me & hubby were dancing. I want to go to gym in the morning too. My dtr & her family are supposed to come tomorrow to pick up their stuff from the storage.. they're moving into a nice big house after living in a tiny apartment for the last 2 years. Hope everyone has a good week end

Hey!
Checked my planner, I'm on day 3 of week 8 . Enjoying the happy and hunger free gap between TOMs and sticking to deficit.
I've been noticing new bones, especially my hips when I rest my hands on them, feels so odd. Very interesting experience to lose weight when you've been overweight most of your life. Gets some staring in the mirror to adjust.

Omg those huskies

I love your dogs!! couple years ago, our border collie had a genetic liver disorder so I cooked for her. I looked up a diet for liver problem & did that.She passed away. I ended up going to the gym. My attitude was I don't have to stay a long time & do my full work out. I can leave when ever I want so no pressure on myself, it worked out well & glad I went. I'm glad it's Monday tomorrow. I like Monday's (don't work on Monday's)

I HAVE to get to the gym tomorrow! I think I might wake up early and go. Use it kind of like a wake-up. Grab a cup of coffee on my way and head right there. I want to get it done and out of the way. I have a bunch of things to do in the morning, but I want this to be first! I NEED it! Lol. I have really been slipping on it recently. I mean I have been doing some stuff around the house and things, but not any hardcore workouts. I think I might do something like 20 minutes on the elliptical and a 20 min strength workout.
I have to stop by the college tomorrow morning as well. I want to meet with an advisor to see what I need to do to FINALLY finish my degree...at least my Associates Degree. It's been hanging over my head since 2008. I feel like I need to get this done to feel like I've actually accomplished something by the time I was 30. Lol. I only have 6 months left! Lol.

Happy Monday, all! I love all the dog pictures that were shared! I don't know if I've ever mentioned this, but I have 3 dogs of my own. They are a handful, but I love them. I especially admire @Evamutt and how she cares for her dog pack!

I am having major issues with my gym motivation. I've been maintaining the last month. I have been to the gym 3 times the last 3 weeks. Literally once a week. I have long-term and short-term goals for myself, but when the time comes to exercise, I just don't feel like it. I am going to start Beachbody's T25 program tomorrow. I initally purchased it when it first came out, did 3 weeks of it, and quit. The 10 weeks will bring me right to when I leave for vacation, so that should be a good motivator.

I know @Rachel0778 does Crossfit. Does anyone else? I would love to hear about your experiences, because that is another option I have been exploring!