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My shoulders and back hurt a lot plus I couldn't stand on my feet for long periods of time (I was a cashier/sales floor stocker during college). I also used to get really bad migraines/headaches almost every day. All of that went away when I started eating healthier, exercising, drinking more water and lost the 75 pounds…
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As far as I could remember I was always overweight. What made me finally decide to do something about it 4 years ago was being rejected by my crush. As silly as it sounds, after I was rejected all I wanted to do was lose as much weight as I could over the summer break and when I saw my crush again he'd be shocked and…
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@_nikkiwolf_ @skippygirlsmom @kristinegift @moyer566 Thanks for all the responses! I bought a couple of reflective bands to wear and I also found a headlamp that had good reviews (not too heavy and not cheap). So I will see how that goes. I should be getting everything in a few days. This weekend I got in a 3.8mile run on…
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As far as occasionally having an extra 100 calories at the end of the day, I don't see anything wrong with it. If you're not hungry and ate healthy meals the rest of the day, I don't see the need to force yourself to eat them. As far as the exercise is concerned....do what feels right for you! Go take a brisk walk around…
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As long as you weigh yourself the same way each time, the conditions of weighing yourself don't matter. If you plan to weigh yourself after working out, make sure you do it that way every time, wearing the same or as similar as possible clothing, drinking the same amount of water....etc. You can weigh yourself as many…
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Seems like we are on the same journey! I am also about 5'1'' looking to lose 15+ pounds! I am on a high protein, high fat and low carb diet. AND I have a fitbit (two to be exact haha)!! I'll send you a friend request and we can keep each other motivated and driven to lose those last stubborn pounds!
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Today it was a little harder to get myself out of bed, but I did it! Today was just an easy 3.2 miles and some strength training. I couldn't really do many lunges though because my quads just screamed whenever I tried to lunge. Hopefully after I get into a rhythm that will lessen. I really want to run outside during the…
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@faeriesue1 thanks so much! I contribute them to running and squats/calf lifts. I'm still not 100% happy with my legs, I definitely have a lot of excess fat still on my thighs, but hopefully by getting back into running they'll slim down some.
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Here is a picture of my Before/After. About 4 years ago I stepped on the scale and saw 196 pounds (On a 5'1'' frame). It was a major eye opener. I had tried (before that moment) to lose weight but I was never committed to it (I was also a teenager who didn't really care about dedicating myself to a lifestyle change). That…
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While I was on my weight loss journey about 4 years ago, I researched everything that could help me optimize my caloric burn in a healthy way. Here are some of the things I added to my calorie deficit and exercise plan: 1) I read that green tea can help with "boosting your metabolism" so I made sure to drink 1-3 cups of…
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Thanks for the advice! My legs are feeling much better. My quads are still sore and it's a little rough going up/down stairs but I've been stretching, icing and massaging and afterwards they feel much better. I forgot to log yesterdays run, which was just a simple 3.2 mile. My pace went back down to 11'33'' because I…
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I dealt with the same problem when I first officially lost weight. I went from 196-121 and within the first few months some people would tell me "I look to skinny". At first I had those thoughts "am I developing an eating disorder?" and especially "do I have body dysmorphia" because sometimes I still "feel" overweight. I…
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I definitely have the same problem as you. I can be very addicted to sugar. For the most part I can curb cravings as long as I make sure my day is filled with the right foods. If it's not, I'll come home from work and just want to gorge on sugary (processed) sweets to fill that void in my stomach. I also have to "hide" any…
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Reasons to stay motivated are different for everyone. You need to find what works for you! When I started my weight loss journey (4 years ago) my initial motivation was to make my crush regret rejecting me! I wanted to lose as much weight over the summer vacation before going back to school and I would just envision his…
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Before I started my weight loss journey I had so many problems. I had constant headaches, my shoulders would get this pain that felt like a constant pinched nerve, my back ached, I couldn't stand on my feet for long periods of time, and I couldn't go up stairs without being completely out of breath. I think I noticed…
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-Being able to cross my one leg over the other while sitting -being able to sit "Indian" style in a chair -having people not believe me when I say I used to be almost 200 pounds, and then seeing their shocked reactions when I show them a before and after picture -looking at my legs and still "seeing" a size 16 leg, but…
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So I got my long run in today! 10 miles with a brief walk to cool down afterwards at an 11'45'' pace. I definitely pushed myself a little too hard and ended up with some not so fun runners stomach, but after relaxing a little I'm doing better now. My legs were fine too, despite being a little sore going up and down stairs.…
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Thanks!
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I have a quick question: when you run, after your run if you do a however many minute cool down walk, do you include that distance in what you're tracking? Or do you only track the run portion? Thanks!
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Thanks! For some reason I've always found running outside intimidating. Now that I've got my route down and have done it for a 3rd day, I've actually found myself really enjoying it a lot more than the treadmill. The only problem is that there are a bunch of hills and I'm worried about only having hills in my training, I…
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I got in 3.31 miles this morning! It was my second run outside. I am usually a treadmill runner but since I want to try to do more races I know I need to get out on the road. Today was a little rough, my legs were pretty sore from my run yesterday. There are a couple hills on my route that I haven't gotten used to yet. I…
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Thanks! I will keep that in mind the next time I feel like I'm running like a turtle through molasses haha!!
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Hello! I am located on Long Island, NY!
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Hello all, My name is Kathryn. I started running back in 2011 as a means to lose weight. I lost around 74 pounds in 8 months from running and it has turned into a passion. After I reached my goal weight, I decided to participate in a 5K race. It was the hardest thing I ever did but absolutely loved the feeling of…
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Hello all! I am a newbie here. I am planning on trying to run a half marathon in May so I am looking to join groups like this for inspiration, motivation and advice. I wasn't really sure as far as what to set my goal at, so I'm going to try for 100 miles. Wish me luck!
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I was in your exact situation. I was always overweight, from as far back as I can remember.I had a major wake up call one day and decided to make a change. I lost all the weight and have been so much happier. I'm back now because I gained about 15 pounds over a 2 year period and want to finally get back down to my happy…
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I can't answer your question about teaching and how much steps they actually get-- but I just wanted to chime in that I have a fitbit friend who always has like 30,000 or more steps in a day and she's a stay at home mom (youngest kids are 9 I believe) and I am always blown away at how she gets that many steps. She says…
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I am planning to do a half marathon in May. It'll be my first ever longer race, I've only ever done 5Ks. I am nervous about committing and then not following through with a training plan. I'm not exactly sure of where to start. I have a marathon book from runners world that I was reading, but it's so much information and…
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The motivation part is definitely the hardest part about trying to lose weight! I deal with the same problem, while I'm out I am so strict, I eat my perfectly portioned meals and snacks. the second I get home though, I'll raid the cabinets and stuff my face with not so healthy choices. Over the course of my journey I've…
