CatherineLaurel Member

I am a highly motivated Type A competitive human being to the point where it may not be so good. I recently have been having boy troubles and I have been super motivated in the gym because of it. Also, when I had a very tough last semester, I was in the gym almost every day sweating it out. Proving to myself I have the…

I laughed multiple times reading this thread. “How many calories does dying burn?”😂😂😂 If I knew the day I was going to die my diary would be so crazy. And yes, Taco Bell, Mexican food, spaghetti, pizza, and cake would all make an appearance!

I saw pics of myself at my binge eating sedentary lifestyle a few years ago and decided I did not want to be that person. Now I enjoy looking at my reflection as I pass by, seeing the changes. Stress relief Longevity/health I am enjoying learning discipline of eating healthy and hitting the gym

The fresh scent of a babbling brook :)

Thanks for posting this question! I have wondered about this myself.

I agree with this. It took me forever to figure out the cal deficit thing. But timing when I eat (basically have small lunch, snacks, and huge dinner ) plus funding lower cal alternatives helped me. Mainly shopping the perimeter of the grocery store where the protein and veggies foods are is a big key to success! Halo top…

FR sent! I run and lift

Sticking with MFP is definitely worth it! Sounds like you’ve got what it takes to be successful and achieve your goals and one of the best things about MFP is the supportive community!

That’s awesome! Great pace and commitment.

Current mini goal- have a full week of eating well until Saturday when I enjoy me some Buffalo Wild Wings watching the fights with my bf :) so far so good!

This is so awesome!

Thanks to months of weightlifting and running, I just found out today that I am no longer in the “overweight” BMI category. I’m a huge fan of weightlifting. It’s a lot of fun! I’m going to keep lifting even after I reach target weight.

Today’s workout was 5 miles jogging on treadmill + five minute cool down.

That’s AMAZING!

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Sounds like a net loss overall though! And good for you. I love lifting these days. Isn’t it such a confidence booster?

Great job. ✅

Agreed!!!! I picked up the weights and got rid of the scale. Totally new happier mindset and 11 lbs down. And tons more self-confidence!!!

Hour strength circuits - abs, shoulders, back, glutes 5k on treadmill made up of walking + jogging on 2-6 incline

Mexican food !

Fitbod is my JAM

I used to as well. Start small! Set a target each time you practice. Targets can be by distance or time. For example, if you decide time (best choice IMO) just tell yourself you’ll be outside or on the treadmill alternating jogging and walking for 20 mins. Do what you feel like during that time. Increase it to 30 then 40…

Drink preworkout and you will have to get moving then it’ll become a habit without drinking preworkout haha

Gained back 3 pounds out of the 8 I’ve lost so far but that will likely drop a bit hopefully as I cook healthy foods and it evens out #iaintstressinit

Yassss!!! Lifting is amazing! You are the proof!

Someone took a full body pic of me and I could really see a difference for the first time! I’m the one in black.

I like planks. I mean they kinda suck but they feel most effective. I also really like using the bosu ball for crunches and half push ups. The leg raise stand thing is awesome too.

I was super inspired by this forum and have been hitting the iron hard! There is a 19 day difference between the two photos. I can’t wait to compare again in a month!!!

wow!!!!!! Goals!!!! I’m slightly bigger than your starting weight and am starting to see definition from weight lifting and eating at a calorie deficit!

I know from personal experience how big of a deal this is! great job.