Any "Last Stubborn 20 pounders" out there?

April---You are going to have to post your before and after photos before long!!!!

OMGosh...I saw a photos of me recently from the Winter Holidays of '07...I was floored at how bad I really looked. It made me realize how far I've come with just losing about 10 pounds. I'm petite, so every pound counts a LOT as far as showing whether it's for better or worse!

I actually had dh take "on the way" pics of me in my bikini:noway: on Sunday, 4 weeks into P90X. Although I have a long way to go, I didn't want to vomit or hide when I saw them!!:drinker: I'm technologically challenged, so when I get the chance, I'll figure out how to get them, and a face pic, onto mfp!!

I don't really have any good pics of me from the last year, but I'll see what I can find to give you some idea of where I started. My true "before", from about 8 years ago, aren't digital, and I don't have a scanner. They are horrible!!!:mad: I have them tucked away in a cupboard next to the frig for when I'm really in need of some motivation!!!

I'm currently as frustrated as ever.

I hurt my knee Friday and haven't ran since then. I did lift arms yesterday.

My nutrition has been crap the past couple of weeks. But yesterday, I was on point and I feel rejuvenated and ready to keep going.

Mickie, what's been going on with you?

Hi, Mickie and 12by311!

It's been a while! Mickie, I have to say P90X is THE THING!!!!!! I'm pretty consistent with the routine- 95%, and about 90% good with the nutrition. My shape has changed drastically! I've lost about 2 pants sizes and am much more toned everywhere!!!

Again, when I can figure out the technical thing, I'll post pics- day 60 pics next week.:drinker:

YES - I work out often but I have been probably between 10-20 lbs overweight for 10 years, and as I get older it's getting harder. I've just started "Making the Cut" Jillian says its specifically designed for me ! Lets hope !! I think the giving up of the alcohol will be the most difficult, not that I drink a lot, but I do enjoy a glass of wine at the weekend. I'm about the same as songbyrdsweet, so I would love to know how you are achieving your goal....

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As you get older--you might not even be done growing! :laugh:
When I was your age 4 years ago, I was 154 and over 30% body fat. It has taken a long time to get where I am now and my body doesn't look anything like it did then. It has just taken a lot of trial and error, a ton of hard work, and a lot of patience. I haven't done anything drastically different from what you see here--counting calories and exercising. I just don't give up when I get stuck and I keep track of what does and doesn't work so I can avoid my wheels spinning in the mud. I also don't kid myself into thinking I'm working when I'm not...my workouts are really intense. That stopped me from just looking like a smaller version of my flabby self. :laugh:

I'm frustrated as well. I'm at 143, eating 1200, exercising eliptical 25 (hard), strength training 15 minutes or so, and recumbent bike at home 15 minutes. I guess it boils down to i want it off faster, i'm not a patient person. anybody else feel the same??????????? :frown:

Grrr...I feel ya! Same boat...20lbs left...seems like a big enough number that it would still come off easier.
Right now, I'm just aiming to maintain. Headed out now to a different YMCA...gonna see if they have some new classes I can get excited about! Something fun! I'm driving myself crazy worrying about it all the time.

I did much better when I 1st started...THINK HEALTHY...not #'s...before I knew it 33 lbs gone.

Train the brain!

laurie

Hi, everyone! It's great to see this thread alive again!

Not that I'm an expert, but I think I may finally have found the trick, after YEARS of moderate fitness and moderate nutrition control. Although I have only lost 4 pounds in the last 7.5 weeks, I have lost over a pants size and changed my entire shape. I am still not where I want to be, but I finally see the possibility of having a body that I'm proud of.

My 3 break-throughs:

1) track your calories consumed and calories burned honestly and eat MOST of your exercise calories back! Not only does this give your body enough fuel for exercise, it's much easier to stick with good eating and make good choices when you get 1500-1600 calories a day as opposed to 1200.

2) find an exercise routine- not a single exercise but something that combines cardio, strength, core, and stretching on different days- that you can stick with. But most importantly, you must PUSH yourself, as long as you don't have any physical reasons not to. You MUST get out of your comfort zone!!!! I have found P90X. It's the thing for me, that keeps me pushing play even when I don't want to.

3) finally, you must overcome those last bad habits. Now, I'm not into perfection. I think perfection sets you up to fail. However, when I want to nosh on the chips after dinner while watching TV, I don't completely deny myself, but I modify- I eat carrots with low-fat dip. BUT, if I really must, I'll put a small amount in a bowl- no more eating out of the bag!!!! You must start making better choices- the "I burned a lot of calories at the gym so I can have a cheeseburger and fries for lunch" mentality doesn't work.

Be patient! Forgive yourself! Try to be more controlled with bad choices- see them for what they are, try to account for them if you see them coming, and push play the next day and continue on your journey!!:flowerforyou:

Triple post! :grumble:

I've got to do this...what would be a good price for it? I surfed the web on it a few weeks ago...and it was a little pricey for a recently laid off teacher. :happy:

Mickie,

The best price I found was actually thru beachbody- $120. You might look for it thru ebay or craig's list but make sure it comes with the plan and nutrition guide, not just the dvds.