Sexy in Six ****Closed Group**** Week 6
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helped me to be aware of what I eat and how much I could/should not eat. I've learned a lot from that.
Trying to have quality conversations with my grown up children.0 -
QOTD: In what ways has MFP helped you lose weight? Is it the motivation of strangers (some of which became friendships!), food trackers...Is there anything you wish MFP could/would do that it doesn't now?
(an no, I don't work for them...lol)
MFP ...wow, where do I begin? The interaction with others has helped me tremendously. I have learned to eat right from MFP. I've done other calorie counting sites before, and they didn't have the same effect. I know it is the interaction part. By looking at other people's food diaries, asking questions, and reading posts, I've learned a great deal about eating right, and I have found what works for me. I've also been inspired to workout more, maybe not as much as I should, but the great burns I see keep me motivated. I look forward to chatting now more with MFP friends more than Facebook. And, I love reading comments on my diary, exercise, blogs, etc. I've made some fantastic friendships. One in particular, with our fearless leader, is just as true and strong as my "real world" friendships and I look forward to getting to meet her.... someday. As for what I would change about MFP, I think it could be slightly more user-friendly, like making it easier to post pictures, grouping features (I hate having to hunt down a thread I want to post on again), notifications, stuff like that.0 -
ok this IS NOT the QOTD but I'm just curious - hows the challenge going? What types of rewards are you giving yourself?
I'm loving this challenge too. Monday, I had some nice cuddle time with my sweetie. Yesterday, I got home early because my boss said that I "work so hard" and should take advantage of the chance to go home. So, I did
. Came home, watched Fringe online, and then went to my first ever real Zumba class. That was fun. Not sure what I'll do tonight... we'll see. 0 -
Wednesday QOTD: I think just holding me accountable. Even today at work I would have normally started snacking in the afternoon, but didn't because I'd had a big (and, actually, quite filling) lunch. I'm hoping those small decisions will add up eventually!
Other QOTD: in terms of treating myself....I made coconut chocolate mousse this week. I've got four of 'em, one for each day. They fit with the plan I'm doing right now (primal), so they're a treat AND they actually help me stick to my "diet!" I'll have to come up with another treat for Friday.0 -
QOTD: HOW MFP HELPED
definatley logging in everything with calories, along with fat, protein, vit c, etc.... love the motivation from other members and love the fact you can view others' diaries (if you haven't switched preferences to let public view your diary, i strongly suggest it). if i feel like i need a boost in choosing good foods i'll look at other's diaries and see what they've chosen, or new snacks that are yummy and healthy.
something to change: better notification when some comments
tonight for my treat, i am having a fosters and watching "red riding hood." wouldn't usually have a beer, but the bf just seriously pissed me off and if i don't calm down, i'm seriously gonna hurt him or do something stupid lol so yeay beer and a movie! 0 -
TUESDAY QOTD: Most of us are losing weight because we don't like our bodies or we want to be healthier and stronger, but what wouldn't you want to change about yourself? Name a PHYSICAL part of you that you like about yourself AND you are NOT allowed to say NOTHING!!!! You can list as many things as you like just at least name one. Like body shape, curves, long legs, height, etc...
I like a lot of thing about me. I love my curly brown hair and my golden brown eyes. I have nice coloring and a good complexion.... I like my height at 5'5.5". Not to short, not too tall, just right
Wednesday QOTD: In what ways has MFP helped you lose weight? Is it the motivation of strangers (some of which became friendships!), food trackers...Is there anything you wish MFP could/would do that it doesn't now?
(an no, I don't work for them...lol)
MFP has given me an easy way to track my calories and exercises. It takes the stress out of watching what I eat. Plus the message boards and friendships you make encourage you to strive to be better and let you know you are not the only one out there.
The only thing I wish was that the pictures were a little bigger. Sometimes I go to look at someones picture and it's teeny tiny.:noway: all in all I think this is an amazing site. :happy:0 -
Wednesday QOTD: In what ways has MFP helped you lose weight? Is it the motivation of strangers (some of which became friendships!), food trackers...Is there anything you wish MFP could/would do that it doesn't now?
It makes me accountable for what I do. The motivation is there because other people are going through the exact same thing you are. Sometimes I find tracking foods a bit time consuming, but overall, I love it!0 -
Thursday QOTD: What have you changes have you noticed since the start of your fitness journey? I know we have discussed this in the past, but now that we are nearing the end of the challenge, I thought it would be nice to revisit, especially for people who were just starting their journey at the start of the challenge.
Since losing some weight, I have so much more energy than I have in the past! I'm no longer exhausted when I wake up in the morning, and for me, that is a great feeling. My clothes have been fitting better, and I have been more confident in myself and what I can do.0 -
i love my eyes and mfp has helped by keepin me accountable with my weight loss0
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thursday QOTD:
I"m disappointed because I never took measurements. I have not lost a whole lot of weight unfortunately in this challenge but I'm in about my 7th week of running and I KNOW my body shape has changed dramatically. I feel better than I have ever and my appetite has drastically reduced. I wish the pounds would keep coming off ( I have about 10-15 more I would like to lose ) But I'm sure it will happen. But my jeans are all too big I MAY have actually made it to a size 8!!!!!!!! (from an 18 4 years ago!)
I have learned to set goals - my first 5k is November 19th. In a couple more weeks I'm hoping to actually complete 5k for my work outs. I never thought I would love running so much. Honestly I used to only run when in danger LOL!!!!0 -
Thursday QOTD: What have you changes have you noticed since the start of your fitness journey? I know we have discussed this in the past, but now that we are nearing the end of the challenge, I thought it would be nice to revisit, especially for people who were just starting their journey at the start of the challenge.
I have noticed I have more confidence. I for sure fit into my clothes again :-)
I'm still not where I want to be, but I'm getting there and that feels damn good!0 -
In terms of changes since I started on MFP, I've lost more than a few pounds. I've gone from a 14/16 to a size 8, which was my size when I got pregnant or during...I can't remember anymore. I have more energy, I eat a normal amount of calories instead of enough to feed my whole family, and the most important change is that I don't feel alone in losing weight because I've met some awesome friends in ALL OF YOU!!!! :flowerforyou:Thursday QOTD: What have you changes have you noticed since the start of your fitness journey? I know we have discussed this in the past, but now that we are nearing the end of the challenge, I thought it would be nice to revisit, especially for people who were just starting their journey at the start of the challenge.0 -
tonight for my treat, i am having a fosters and watching "red riding hood." wouldn't usually have a beer, but the bf just seriously pissed me off and if i don't calm down, i'm seriously gonna hurt him or do something stupid lol so yeay beer and a movie!
haha i just read this and got a good chuckle! this sounds like me and my husband half the time. i'm always threatening to hit him if he doesn't stop [insert something stupid and infuriating] :laugh: beer is always exciting (i get excited when i have calories for rum and coke zero!). how did you like red riding hood? i thought it was good, reminded me of the village a little bit. but anything with gary oldman is bound to be a fantastic movie!0 -
Well, sadly, I'm ending this on a mega munchy session - completely overdosed on cheese! Not looking good for tomorrow, but I know that 'tomorrow is another day' and that I CAN keep the downward trend going.
Like Peanut, I've appreciated the sense of collaboration as we have all set out on our quests....... very good incentives! I'm glad there is a part two opening up too 0 -
tonight for my treat, i am having a fosters and watching "red riding hood." wouldn't usually have a beer, but the bf just seriously pissed me off and if i don't calm down, i'm seriously gonna hurt him or do something stupid lol so yeay beer and a movie!
haha i just read this and got a good chuckle! this sounds like me and my husband half the time. i'm always threatening to hit him if he doesn't stop [insert something stupid and infuriating] beer is always exciting (i get excited when i have calories for rum and coke zero!). how did you like red riding hood? i thought it was good, reminded me of the village a little bit. but anything with gary oldman is bound to be a fantastic movie!
lol he made fun of me exercising and since i don't get any support from him, (he's naturally thin with a high metabolism and thinks he knows everything about losing weight, when actuality, he doesn't; he only knows how to make "himself" lose weight, but i digress....) i tried to hit him....he got away, but i threw my 2 lb arm band at him and got a good hit lololol
as for the movie, i liked it. very interesting twists in the story. i absolutely loved the dream sequences when they put the lines in from the fairy tale "why grandmother, what big eyes you have!" etc......and yes, the village did come to mind (i absolutely loved the love story within that movie as well)
and i liked that there were "adult" themes as well hehe
THURSDAY QOTD: REVISITING MFP CHANGES
i actually think about what goes in my mouth. granted i still eat junk food, BUT i think "well i gotta work this off if i eat it" or "don't eat it, it's way too many calories. you can't afford it today" before MFP i didn't think about food. whatever i was in the mood for, i ate it.0 -
Wednesday! YAY!
QOTD: In what ways has MFP helped you lose weight? Is it the motivation of strangers (some of which became friendships!), food trackers...Is there anything you wish MFP could/would do that it doesn't now?
(an no, I don't work for them...lol)
All the above mentioned aspects have helped in my weightloss efforts. Especially the accountability of my Sexy in Six sisters.0 -
Thursday QOTD: What have you changes have you noticed since the start of your fitness journey? I know we have discussed this in the past, but now that we are nearing the end of the challenge, I thought it would be nice to revisit, especially for people who were just starting their journey at the start of the challenge.
I feel better and look better. Even though the scale only shows a mere 10lbs, people have noticed and I notice in my clothes and in the way I look in the mirror. 0 -
Thursday QOTD: What have you changes have you noticed since the start of your fitness journey? I know we have discussed this in the past, but now that we are nearing the end of the challenge, I thought it would be nice to revisit, especially for people who were just starting their journey at the start of the challenge.
Well, besides what I said yesterday, which also applies to this question I would say: I have more confidence, and feel better about myself, I have more energy (tho not always bc my job is seriously trying to kill me), nearly all the clothes in my closet fit me now (as opposed to when I started 23 lbs ago and almost nothing fit anymore), I am much more attentive to what I eat and I actually enjoy healthy food, and I look for ways to burn calories.0 -
Friday QOTD: What keeps you motivated? and how do you stay on track?
I look at past photos and that makes me not want to go back there!! I have my up and down days but I continue to stride forward!0 -
All the above mentioned aspects have helped in my weightloss efforts. Especially the accountability of my Sexy in Six sisters.
Ditto!! MFP has changed my life and I am feel truly blessed to have made connections with MFP friends. We all have something to offer one another as go along in our weight loss journeys together!0 -
Friday QOTD
This has changed for me, currently it's Running, it keeps me motivated and gives me a goal to work for. I love it!!!0 -
Friday QOTD: What keeps you motivated? and how do you stay on track?
I try on my goal pants to see how close I am, then I put on my old pants to see how far I have come!0 -
Thursday QOTD: What have you changes have you noticed since the start of your fitness journey? I know we have discussed this in the past, but now that we are nearing the end of the challenge, I thought it would be nice to revisit, especially for people who were just starting their journey at the start of the challenge.
I have noticed how much more confident I have become in myself. I still have my days of doubt but most of my days are now filled with feeling like I am beautiful!
Friday QOTD: What keeps you motivated? and how do you stay on track?
The way my jeans kept getting looser and looser, and now how my "skinny jeans" are getting looser and looser!0 -
Friday QOTD: What keeps you motivated? and how do you stay on track?
you guys do!0 -
Wednesday! YAY!
QOTD: In what ways has MFP helped you lose weight? Is it the motivation of strangers (some of which became friendships!), food trackers...Is there anything you wish MFP could/would do that it doesn't now?
(an no, I don't work for them...lol)
I think it is the food tracker mostly but I love the encouragement sometimes its all that keeps me going.0 -
Thursday QOTD: What have you changes have you noticed since the start of your fitness journey? I know we have discussed this in the past, but now that we are nearing the end of the challenge, I thought it would be nice to revisit, especially for people who were just starting their journey at the start of the challenge.
I have noticed how much more confident I have become in myself. I still have my days of doubt but most of my days are now filled with feeling like I am beautiful!
I deff. feel more fit even if I haven't lost much weight!0 -
Friday QOTD: What keeps you motivated? and how do you stay on track?
Although I haven't been choosing the right foods (that is going to change) Mostly it is the awesome feeling of accomplishment and knowing that I'm being good to my body!0 -
Thursday QOTD: What have you changes have you noticed since the start of your fitness journey? I know we have discussed this in the past, but now that we are nearing the end of the challenge, I thought it would be nice to revisit, especially for people who were just starting their journey at the start of the challenge.
Sorry for the late reply on Thursday. It was a horrible horrible day, I have noticed my confidence sky rocket. Not only with my physical appearance but confidence in myself and knowing what I am capable of. I have noticed my clothes fit better. I have more energy. And my skin since losing weight looks amazing (it may also just be the food). I notice now I look forward to working out and finding new healthy meals which I had always hated before.0 -
Friday QOTD: What keeps you motivated? and how do you stay on track?
I plan my meals ahead of time. So I know what I'm going to eat on Saturday for the whole week coming up. My boyfriend diets with me even though he has no weight to lose because he knows I am more likely to stay in track if he is too. And you guys. Being a part of a team keeps me motivated. Watching all your hard work motivates me. And knowing if I fail my team loses.0 -
Thursday QOTD: What have you changes have you noticed since the start of your fitness journey? I know we have discussed this in the past, but now that we are nearing the end of the challenge, I thought it would be nice to revisit, especially for people who were just starting their journey at the start of the challenge.
The major changes I've noticed have been my belly area...that is always my trouble spot and its getting flatter again! Long way to go still...
Friday QOTD:
I just keep thinking about where my goals and why I want to get there. Sometimes I also remember how I felt when I was 7lbs heavier...and I ALWAYS think about the shopping spree I will go on when I'm the size I want to be!!0
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