CoachPriscilla

Working out from home is the absolute best as it gives you flexibility (no rushing to make a class), adds time to your day (no commute time to the gym), and is low pressure (no worrying about what other people are doing around you, what they are thinking, etc). I gave up my gym membership years ago and found I have had…

Any day is a great day to start. As you start watching what you eat and get exercising, you will definitely feel more energetic. Also, be sure you are drinking enough water. Dehydration can cause fatigue. Aim for 1/2 your body weight in ounces per day so if you weighed 100 lbs, you should drink 50 oz.

What kind of exercising are you doing? If you adding muscle mass, it does weigh more than fat. Are you drinking enough water? When you are dehydrated, your body will retain water and you will gain water weight. You should be drinking 1/2 your body weight in ounces of water per day. minimum. So if you weighed 100 lbs, you…

Great positive outlook! You are so right, surrounding yourself with people who will boost you up and support you is so important when you are starting out on a fitness & healthy living journey. Too many people will not be supportive and that is simply because they may be intimdated by your dedication and success. Every…

Absolutely! Food is a powerful thing - what you put in your body can influence your mood significantly. Ceasing to eat other foods can make you feel like you are going through withdrawal with all kinds of negative emotions. Having a "great" day of clean eating can make you feel super amazing and powerful because you stuck…

Accountability is the cornerstone of success!!! Sometimes you need someone to gently prod you along or maybe give you a kick in the pants! In any case, I am happy to help guide, mentor, and do whatever I can to help people get healthy and happy in 2015!

You guys have the right idea! Accountability & support can make the difference between success & failure for sure. Everyone needs someone to cheer them on once in a while or give them a gentle kick to get them going once again. I would be happy to join you all!

You are on the right track asking for some group motivation. Accountability groups or a workout partner can make a huge difference. On those days you feel like slacking, the power of guilt / the group(!) brings you back in line.

Do you have an accountability group or workout partner? That can totally help on days like this. I know my group pretty much makes me feel like i have no choice but to log my workout!

I can relate to emotional eating - it can totally blow apart any success you have had previously. It is so hard to break it. I still struggle with it - a rewards for a great accomplishment, a treat because the day was so horrible My downfall is salty snacks Having a group of supportive people around you can totally make a…

Accountability can make the real difference! To have people around you who are looking to achieve similar goals and who will boost you up rather than smack you down is so important! Happy to help any way I can!

Feel free to add me, having trouble with the app right now.

Surrounding yourself with people that have the same mindset as you is so very helpful. Accountability and support are key for long term success! I know I always feel like I gave to work out because of my accountability group, I owe them

I totally agree. Surrounding yourslef with people who are like minded and who will build you up and not tear you down is a great thing & so important. Having an accountability group can help! There are days when I totally feel like skipping my workout but I know that if I don't, my group will get on me!! We all cheer each…

Having an accountability group can help! There are days when I totally feel like skipping my workout but I know that if I don't, my group will get on me!! We all cheer each other on and hold each other accountable - in a nice way :) FR me!

Having an accountability group can help! There are days when I totally feel like skipping my workout but I know that if I don't, my group will get on me!! We all cheer each other on and hold each other accountable - in a nice way :) FR me!

Having an accountability group can help! There are days when I totally feel like skipping my workout but I know that if I don't, my group will get on me!! I We all cheer each other on and hold each other accountable - in a nice way :) FR me!

I agree, it would be great if those could get added to the standard lists of exercises here!

You need to think of it as a lifestyle chaneg and take it one decision at a time. Will you workout today? Yes or no. If yes, great, you move forward! When you decide what you eat, realize that you have control of that situation. Do you want to eat the snack or not? Is there are better choice? You can do it! It all boils…

Surrounding yourself with like-minded people who will build you up rather than take you down will go a long way! Also, having people who will support you and keep you accountable is important!!

Surrounding yourself with like-minded people who will build you up rather than take you down will go a long way! Also, having people who will support you and keep you accountable is important!!

You need to try to start feeling like you are making a lifestyle change. It is hard but if you can set aside time each day in your calendar to work out, it becomes non-negotiable. You need to make a date with yourself and hold that time sacred. Once you start to think of fitness that way, it will become easier. Having an…

I love to help people and cheer them on and understand how hard working out every day can be. Having an accountability & support group can help! Surrounding people who want to build you up rather than tear you down is so important!! There are days when I totally feel like skipping my workout but I know that if I don't, my…

I love to help people and cheer them on and understand how hard working out every day can be. Having an accountability & support group can help! Surrounding people who want to build you up rather than tear you down is so important!! There are days when I totally feel like skipping my workout but I know that if I don't, my…

One day at a time! You are making a lifestyle change and that takes time. Every good decision is a step in the right direction! Having an accountability group can help! There are days when I totally feel like skipping my workout but I know that if I don't, my group will get on me!! I belong to a group right now that posts…

It is best to slowly give up caffeine. Going cold turkey can cause horrific headaches. If you drink 1 cup of coffee a day, you can get to zero cups between 1-2 weeks (I took 1 week), try skipping every other day, then every 2 days, and then every 3, etc. Try drinking lots of water to help with headache. If it is really…

Wanting to make a real change and putting it out there for everyone to see is a real positive first step. All of us struggle with eating - i like to snack far too much during the day and I work at home so it is so hard. I don;t see you mention anything about exercising. Maybe if you were to try to get moving more, even 15…

What are you starting? Any specific fitness program or nutrition plan?

Please talk to your regular doctor about this. He/she can help point you to the support system you need. You are doing yourself more harm than good. Please make that call.

Your body can definitely get used to your routines. Even if you think you are shaking things up, you may not be shaking them up enough. For example, using treadmill and then using elliptical is not changing things up. Over the past year, I have discovered the joys and benefits of weight / resistance training. I was a…