lindarpolk Member

Then do it for the kids and you. You don't want them to grow up learning to put up with abuse and all the negative consequences that go with it. You want them to grow up understanding how men and women should treat each other, not show disrespect. If he refused to get help to deal with his issues, call an abuse hotline.…

I watched the video. I can't argue with them that they're wrong, but experts have been saying for years that cardio, strength training and diet are all important and that none of them should be left out. I hope that when people watch it that they don't think they should avoid vigorous exercise only focus on their diet.…

That's terrific!

What everyone else said.

Most people say once a week, but when I did that I found myself thinking, "I can eat this and enjoy it now, then work out hard later." I would think, "I have __ days until I weigh in. I can work it all off by then. Of course, that hard workout never happened and I didn't lose much weight. I also was too impatient to wait…

Did you talk to your mother? I definitely have experience with that. I am long overdue for a talk with mine. It is very difficult for me. One day I'll have the courage. How do you quote other people on these boards. I don't think this is going to look like other posts that have quotes. Yes, I talked to her. I guess it's…

Most people say once a week, but when I did that I found myself thinking, "I can eat this and enjoy it now, then work out hard later." I would think, "I have __ days until I weigh in. I can work it all off by then. Of course, that hard workout never happened and I didn't lose much weight. I also was too impatient to wait…

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Congratulations on making such great progress and not giving up despite the challenges and setbacks!

I guess some of it could just really be a difference of opinion. My mom served to sweet desserts at dinner, even though most of us present were diabetic and/or obese, because she saw it as giving us more choices. To me it felt like she was putting them in my face, maybe because it doesn't seem to me like she's supportive.

I would say your pictures are sexist and provocative instead of inspiring.

Welcome!

Keep going and don't give up, even when it seems like you should start seeing progress. It seems like it takes way to long to start seeing rewards for your efforts. Just keep doing the right things and they come. I eat a lot of frozen vegetables. They're cheap, convenient and low in sodium. I don't put anything on mine…

Congratulations! Proud of you!

All I can say is "WOW!"

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Overall a good day. I was so busy doing laundry and dishes that I lost track of time and didn't get to go to the gym because of summer hours. I found two good job leads and started applying because I don't think they'll last long. I need to put my list somewhere where I'll see it and they time I'll do it so I don't get…

SW: 207 CW: 198 GW: 188 Today is the first day of the rest of your life. Linda

1. Stay away from junk food and stick to my calorie goal. 2. Have a serious talk with my mother about her behavior. She has the right to do what she wants, but I am hurt by it. 3. Aerobic exercise and strength training. 4. Apply for jobs. 5. Write a thank you note.

I usually drink a bottle of water everywhere I go in the car.

I guess I'm not paying attention this early in the morning. After inviting a lot of people to be friends, I realized this board is for people who have 100+ pound to lose and want friends. I only have 53 more pounds to lose to get to my goal weight. I've lost 9 so far. So I'm not in the same boat as you all, but feel free…

I'd like to try this.

A very big congratulations to you! Thank you for not making it short and sweet. It's a lot more encouraging to hear more of your story and pictures. Make it into a book!

Hi from Iowa. Congratulations! I'm really happy for you.

I have a 20 ounce bottle or two with me in the car. I usually drink at least one bottle everywhere I go. With the weather getting warmer, I'll have to switch to thermoses to keep it cold. When I had a stick shift, I had to wait until I was in 5th gear to drink my water because I needed four hands!

I used to for a while, but they gave me the runs. I finally figured out that's why I had to keep running to the restroom at work. With only 180 calories they never filled me up, so I ate enough food to keep from getting hungry. I can't say I lost anything, except the runs when I quit. I ended up liking the vanilla flavor,…

Dear Ashley, I'd love to be your friend! Add me to your list. I'm 53, 5'7" and starting over at 205 pounds. I'm getting back on the wagon, too, and with the weather warming up some day soon, I'm going to get out and exercise more. Linda

You can add me. I need to lose 60 pounds and stop gaining and losing the same 5. Spring is almost here. We can do it together. Anyone else feel free to add me, too.

I was the last one to leave work as usual. While I was in the restroom, I noticed that I had a 6-inch hole running along the seam in the back of my pants. All I had with me was a big sweater, so I think it covered me in back on the way to the car. I put off getting new clothes if I can because I want to lose weight so I…

We all like to kid ourselves and say that a little bit here and there won't matter. Maybe it won't, but the chances are pretty good that cheating on yourself will have consequences that you don't like. Think about why you want to get in shape/get healthy/lose weight or whatever your goal is. Write them down. Yes, I mean…