PNWBethany Member

I find the group helpful! I'm thinking more about my choices than if I wasn't in the group and I like the daily check-in. It has helped me to take one day at a time and just send an update regardless of whether things were ideal or not. I do agree with 2nelune about the format. I think FB would make it easier to interact…

No exercise today and may be getting a cold. :(

Groovaroo babywearing dance class (yes, this is a thing :D ) and a 1.5 mile walk around a nearby lake. 10,000+ steps today which is good for me.

70 min walk wearing 19lb baby. Did not drink enough water today.

Weight: 157.8 (down 1.8lbs) Body Fat: 25.5% My only true goal this week is to drink enough water each day. I haven't been drinking enough for a couple of months now and staying hydrated is usually the best starting point for me because it makes me feel better within a day and that makes me more motivated. ☺

60 minute walk at a nearby nature trail

Oh my, I 100% identify with this. The comparison to years gone by, the feeling down about your current size, and the food cravings. I even compare myself to 4 years ago, too! Same time frame. And I compare myself to others - that's always a losing battle, isn't it?! I haven't been able to figure out emotional eating yet,…

Walked about 4 miles with my husband and baby today. Logged 14,540 steps so far which is unheard of for me! Thank goodness for clear, sunny weather.

I have not exercised in 3 days. We have a baby who is waking erratically up to 8 times a night. I'm exhausted. I did go to two mom's groups (Wed and Thur) and visited with friends yesterday (Fri) so I'm counting this as a win because it was very good for my emotional health.

Walked 55 minutes while wearing an 18lb baby. :)

Great idea! I have trouble navigating in the MFP app as well - a little cumbersome.

Week 3, Day 1 Couch to 5K

I hear ya. I'm also starting out higher than I would like. I'm thankful for the group, but also feeling frustrated :/

Weight = 159.6 lbs (Goal = 135lbs) Body Fat = 35.2%

I just have to say I think it's WONDERFUL that you are doing this together!

Hello, I'm Bethany. I'm 32 years old, 5'4", about 160 pounds, and live in Washington state (U.S.). I used to be a public school teacher but am now a stay at mom to my 5 month old daughter. Until 5 years ago I was really pretty healthy. I finished two marathons, several half marathons, and enjoyed yoga. However, emotional…

I would love to be a part of this if you still have room. I'm 32 years old, 5'4", about 160lbs. I want to lose 25lbs, but much more than the weight loss, I want to take care of myself consistently (drinking enough water, eating more plants, and exercising more often). I used to exercise and eat healthfully. I've run a…

Have you tried YouTube? I've found about a dozen decent videos on there that I bookmarked. Some are for strength/stability, others are for morning yoga, etc.... I've been pleased so far. :)

Add me too! 20 weeks, due in July. :) <3

Feel free to add me! I'm 20 weeks along with 1st baby, due end of July. Would love to have some connections and support on here! I was able to lose about 25lbs in the last year. Had 15 more to go and got pregnant. Am trying to maintain some good habits! :)

I have clinically diagnosed anxiety and depression. I definitely am on here, eating well (trying to), and exercising to improve my mental health. Stabilizing my moods is a major reason for exercising....a more important reason for me than the 40 lbs I am trying to lose . (It was gained over a period of 2.5 years due to…

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 I've been there, too, with oodles of negative self-talk. Please feel free to add me. I most definitely will not be thinking of you that way! :)

Feel free to add me. This is more fun with friends/support! :)