rachelmorgan77 Member

I get it...I definitely felt this way. Here's a couple things you can try.... * When I first started, I used any machine in the back row. That way I felt like I wasn't being watched. Luckily, there's bikes, AMT, and a wave machine back there! * When you joined, they should have given you an orientation on the machines. If…

One thing to try is see if your local Y has Membership Assistance. This is a great program that will subsidize your gym membership if you're low income. You'll usually still have to pay a small fee, but it's greatly reduced (most will scale it according to your income). Many Ys do this, and ours actually runs a yearly…

I understand - my husband and I lost weight together. The difference? He lost 100 pounds and I lost 40 - you can better believe he looks much thinner/smaller and gets the feedback from people! One thing I found frustrating was watching the scale - I hate the scale. So I started making goals for myself that were non-weight…

hot dogs potato salad chips egg salad deviled eggs Yeah..I'm a lot of fun to take to a picnic. Ick.

It has to be their decision - I was the spouse that was slow to get on board. Just be patient, no guilt trips, no fighting, etc. If you cook, you can start changing the way he eats just be cooking healthier foods. Invite him to go with you for a walk, bike ride, etc. This is a journey we all have to do for ourselves, and…

You'll do great! I've done TRX and nothing leaves me as sore the next few days - it really does work!

Not sure if this helps, but.... Try asking where you bought your phone. They love to sell you extra crap - and surely they have something that will work. I have a Droid, and bought my sleeve from them. Luckily it came in a two-pack so I gave one to my husband and kept one for myself. You could also try sporting goods…

Hmm...what's in the fridge? A good one for us is usually turkey burgers with veggies mixed in grilled outside. yum. My son is gluten free, but he's also a toddler, so there's lots of Aunt Annies Mac & Cheese, rice noodles and PBJ on gluten free bread going on in our house!

First of all, it's hard. I hear you. I have three kids age 7 and under and both my husband and I work full time. First, I would work very hard to get your husband on board. Believe me, the benefits will be well worth it to him in the long run! :wink: Just a few ideas (and everyone is different, so it's finding what works…

I am so sorry about your friend. But what an amazing impact she had on others that they held a 5K in her honor- truly a testament! As for motivation, there's a list... * My husband who has lost 100 pounds himself and is training for a half marathon and truly believes in me. * My kids, to whom I am showing a healthier way…

Envy (green) with a top coat of some green sparkly stuff - i can't remember the name. In honor of St. Patty's day!

I have had the "You're not sick, are you?" I nicely explain that I'm working out and watching what I eat. They really do mean well, and are geniunely concerned that I'm not ill, which is nice. Although my favorite is my mom, who told me (and has for years) that I will never be "little" because of my bone structure. I know…

Not about food, but I had one lady at Walmart comment on my latest purchase of workout wear "What, do you think it's summer out?" I nicely explained that sometimes, you have to take care of yourself, and that's exactly what I was doing and she sheepishly agreed. Sometimes people are rude without realizing it - their "edit"…

JC - If you're a Renner fan - get thee to a movie theatre. I'm not that big of a Cruise fan either, but managed to stay quite enthralled through the whole movie! :wink:

Have you tried anything like Bootcamp? This might be your thing. Every day is different, someone is planning the workouts for you so it takes the guess work off of you, and it's full of people to push you and encourage you. You can modify so you don't hurt your knee, but it might be a great way to stay motivated. Just an…

Have to admit - I went to Mission Impossible 4 on a date with my husband, thinking I would just go along and wouldn't really like it. Hello Jeremy Renner!

Amazon or zumba.com You can always try them out at your local library before laying down the cash if they have them. Unfortunately, mine only carried the older versions.

#1 - definately!

She fixed your picture for you so it would show up.

Stress? Have you taken an anitbiotic lately? That sometimes throws me off. Have you taken every day of BC pills? If I forget to take one, or take it in the evening instead of the morning it'll throw me off too. I'd take a test just to be sure (who wants to wait for days not knowing) and if it's not regular the next month,…

I'd close the gap between my front teeth. All my kids have it too. While we coudn't afford braces when I was a kid - I'm betting I'm gonna have to shell out for braces as my kids get older. And if that magic wand was working...go ahead and take the stretch marks. Like a PP said, I also had a 9 lb. baby (and that was the…

I think it all depends... When I was a single teacher, I LOVED snow! There's nothing better than a snow day and watching reruns of 90210. Now that I'm a mom with a full time job in a field that doesn't have snow days...I hate it. What do I do with the kids when there's a snow day? And they always wait until the morning of…

I just heard my tummy grumble!

When your boyfriend (now husband) tells you that his mom called him and said you left a pair of pants at her house the last time we visited. Funny, I don't remember losing pair of pants. Later, she hands them to you and realize they're your panties. True story.

I'm so sorry you're going through this. I understand, I went through it about two years ago, when my youngest was born. My husband never helped out, and I was trying to do everything myself. Looking back now, he's actually admitted to me, "You know, I was deadbeat husband." Ummm...yeah, you were. What changed for us is…

While I got some great things: new workout shoes some new pants (mine are falling off) a new mp3 player & headphones new travel coffee mug with rhinestones bath & body works sewing stuff (my current hobby) My favorite was that my husband had my parents watch the kids and he ran a mile with me. I've not run a mile without…

I'm here...no time off for the holidays since it falls on a weekend...wtf? Oh well...Am I working? Well, I'm here aren't I?!

I do feel your pain, but you have to keep going - for you. Then you will get to a point where it doesn't matter. I just finished my first session of boot camp and on test day, I was right behind that skinny lady in the shuttle sprints. She looked back in surprise when I finished a second after her, and I was like "oh yeah,…

I think it all depends on YOU. I need to go the gym, I find it a social outlet, I'm motivated by others around me, and my kids love playing at childwatch. I sign up for classes, and that's how I keep myself motivated and accountable to someone. It would be very hard for me to do it on my own. I would always have "something…

Those mini Reese's peanut butter cups...they have to be minis though.