MichelleMcKeeRN Member

I grab a bench and put it under the bar. It is the perfect height so I can reach the bar in the gym!

My why has developed over time. Originally my why was just to look good. That why didn’t really motivate me to the point that I could produce results because I felt like I already look good half the time, lol. I still want to look good but it is more than that now. When I am at the gym throwing down pushups and killing my…

Wow!! Your hard work shows!

The scale is a good tool but looking at the bigger picture is useful too. I found the old picture with the green shirt in my photo albums. This pic must be 5 years old and the other photo was taken this month. Challenge Goal Weight: 146.8lbs (fancy digital scale that broke) to 132lbs (on old school scale). I’m 5’2” March…

I am 5’2” 140lbs with 10lbs to lose. I may want to lose another 5-10lbs after that. I will evaluate the situation when I am at 130lbs. I have been slacking but today I mean business, lol. I like lifting, staying active and I try to balance my macros.

Perhaps try some planks, back exercises and arm exercises too.

Challenge Goal Weight: 146.8lbs (fancy digital scale that broke) to 132lbs (on old school scale). I’m 5’2” March 1: 146.8 March 8: 144.0 March 15: 143.8 March 22: March 29: 140lbs (tbh, my digital scale seems to be having trouble weighing consistently so I had to switch back to my old school scale. My old school scale is…

I would suggest measuring the milk for accuracy.

I have my goal set to 1495 and my calories fluctuate from 1000 to 1600. 1000 calories is uncommon for me but with an extra long crazy shift at work, I have been known to be too exhausted to cook/eat dinner when I get home.

I look at eating at a new restaurant as an experience. Take out and fast food don’t have the same feel for me. If you have to eat out, try lower calorie options. Maybe start small and just commit to making a lunch 3 days a week. I meal prep to help my mornings go smoother. There are lots of fun things you can make that may…

I am 5’2” The highest weight I recall was about 155lbs but as I gain weight I stop weighing myself frequently so it could have been more. I am 140lbs right now. I am working on getting to 130lbs. It has been a slow journey. The thing that really changed my mind set was finding a sense of community at the gym and enjoying…

Challenge Goal Weight: 146.8lbs (fancy digital scale that broke) to 132lbs (on old school scale). I’m 5’2” March 1: 146.8 March 8: 144.0 March 15: 143.8 March 22: March 29: 140lbs (tbh, my digital scale seems to be having trouble weighing consistently so I had to switch back to my old school scale. My old school scale is…

I eat a lot less P-125g, C-125g, F-55g 33/33/33. 93% lean Ground turkey, 93% lean ground beef, Sirloin steak, carne asada, chicken thighs with all visible fat removed, Fage Greek yogurt and optimum nutrition shakes are in my regular rotation. Bison, elk, rabbit and other game is rather lean but it isn’t available much…

Growing up we canned all of our own farm grown food. We didn’t buy any canned goods from the store. We made a lot of low sugar jam. They are pretty tart compared to what is bought in the store. Couple things, the lack of sugar affects the consistency and the quantity one eats. We would put a ton of jam on pancakes,…

I rarely comment on people’s looks unless I know them so it is hard for me to understand the boldness of some. In my personal life I know what they are striving for so it is a different sentiment in my book. I compliment their achieved goal. If someone I know wanted to run a marathon and succeeded, I would applauded them…

There are lots of settings. I set my goal to the high 1400s. I am 5’2” and roughly 140lbs. I am very active in the gym 3-5 days per week. I do not like to adjust my daily intake when I exercise. That being said there are days where I am REALLY hungry, eat an extra little meal and go over. Yes my weight loss is slow but it…

I took a week off work and a week off my diet... All the extra sodium and carbs helped me to gain 4 pounds, lol. Normally, I aim for 125g protein, 125g carbs and 55g fat. I use macros as a guide but am not impossibly strict with it. I meal prep which keeps me on track for breakfast and lunch.

Are you doing physical body measurements? If you are working out, you might be getting smaller but gaining weight due to the loss of fluffy fat and the gain of heavy dense muscle.

I try to avoid routine sweets. I have blended frozen fruit and milk (like a milkshake), ice blended protein shakes, fruit bowls, sparkling water with fruit and a few other things to try to keep my cravings in check.

For meal prep, I measure out the exact grams of dry rice. When it is done cooking, I divide it up without re-weighing it. If I eat my boyfriends pre-made rice, I measure it out-1/2 cup. One serving of dry rice is about a quarter cup. One serving of cooked rice is about a half cup.

Plateaus happen. Stay consistent. Sleep well, drink water, eat light and exercise. I have 1 more pound to lose until my first goal. Then I have another 5-10lbs to lose for my final goal. I like to do measurements other than weight. In the time it took me to lose 6 pounds, I lost an inch from my thighs, 1/2 inch from my…

Challenge Goal Weight: 146.8lbs (fancy digital scale that broke) to 132lbs (on old school scale). I’m 5’2” March 1: 146.8 March 8: 144.0 March 15: 143.8 March 22: March 29: 140lbs (tbh, my digital scale seems to be having trouble weighing consistently so I had to switch back to my old school scale. My old school scale is…

I love the gym but have been where you are. Setting up an easy routine with exercises you know and adding in one new machine or new exercise each session eases the awkwardness of trying to read so many directions at the gym. I now feel like a badass at the gym 🕶

I have hit a little plateau too. I am telling myself to stay hydrated, eat healthy low calorie food and get some exercise. I think consistency is really important.

Cold brown rice with a little milk and cinnamon... it is kinda like cereal.

Haha. I don’t stay positive, I have to prioritize my fitness/diet goals. I try to remember that a small weight gain seems to come off easier right after I gain it; basically the longer I wait to tackle the gain, the harder it will be and the more weight I will have accumulated by whatever habits I am developing.

After I eat too much or too many carbs + salt, I generally have coffee in the morning, skip breakfast, drink a couple quarts of water, eat lower calories/nutrient rich foods throughout the day and drink 1-2 more quarts of water. That tends to make me feel pretty normal the following day.

How many squats a day?

I have a cheap thin yoga mat and just bought a manduka pro. There is a huge difference in the density of the cushion.

Two layers of tightly woven cotton appears to be the recommendation. I made a couple. .