MeadowRae Member

It sounds like you have a long, lean body type (ectomorph.) You could try to bulk up with weight bearing exercise, but it doesn't sound like you are too thin or doing anything to damage your body. I'm 5'7", but I have a larger frame. My ribs and such start poking out in the 130's. There are other women my height that look…

Name: Rae Age: 31 Height: 5'7" Total weight lost: 35 Time it took to lose: 1.5 years How long in maintenance: 1 year Maintenance weight range: 140-150 Average weight recorded from 2018: 145 Average weight recorded from January: 149 Average weight recorded from February: 151 Average weight recorded from March: 153 Week…

It really can be that bad. I have had three different sizes of pants fit at the same time. A lot of companies offer a sizing chart online, so at least that helps. I would say that the thing I learn when losing weight is how shallow people really are. Like why are you treating me differently now? Oh....right.

I work full time and have a 16 month old. I work from home most days, so that really helps. I squeeze a run in before work some days. Other days I will cross train with bodyweight exercises on my lunch break. I have an exercise ball, adjustable dumbbells, resistance bands, and a pull up bar that I can use.

I second this. I was feeling a bit down today as the scale hasn't moved in a month...but then I remembered that I'm supposed to start Shark week this week and I've lost an inch around my waist already. Measurements are just as important as the scale.

This reminds me of my ex from high school. I grew up very sheltered in a religious home. My ex husband was multiracial, so I was exposed to Spanish, some amazing food, and definitely a different perspective than my own. I also learned to be almost fluent in sign language from an extended family member of his. We aren't…

My lips/smile is what usually comes up. I like my hair, but it's rather short at the moment. I've also been told I have a nice rack, lol

January 22. Let's see how many Aquarians post on this thread!

In addition to the wonderful advice Sunna_w gave, I would also recommend taking 5-10 minutes in the morning to center yourself. I know it sounds simple, but taking five minutes to reset your mind for the day is really helpful. You would meditate, pray, stretch, or just sip your coffee a little more slowly.

Getting into a size 10 jeans (currently a size 12.)

My SO (who is wonderful and supportive in every way, and always tells me I'm beautiful) bought me an item of clothing in a plus size. He was trying to be sweet, but I didn't realize I looked that big. I started exercising and dieting the next day.

My son is 14 months and I'm looking to get fit again. I was in great shape about 6 years ago, and I feel like I'm in a place where I can give it a go again. I need to lose about 10-20 pounds, but my main goal is get stronger and more fit.

Same here...especially on the weekends. I have no issues during the week.

Ugh. I had a friend try to rope me into this...no thank you. My biggest pet peeve is when people don't put their carts away at the grocery store. It only takes a moment, makes someone else's job easier, and keeps the parking spaces free for other people. I actually had a guy who put carts away thank me one time because…