RedHairedChiliPepper

Thanks so much for taking the time to help me. I will head over to Bodyripped and check it out.

AMEN

Very wise people on this post.

Oh, my friend, I know how you feel. I get into such a tizzy because I want this fat to go away quickly. I also know - in my head - that it didn't get there in weeks so it ain't gonna come off in weeks. August found me only losing 3 pounds. July was 10. It isn't consistent for me - especially since I thought I moved more in…

Couple of things could be happening. 1) Too few calories sends your body into starvation mode and it will hoard avery available calorie. 2) With your activity level, you are also building muscle and that is going to weigh more than the fat that you are shedding. When I get stuck, I continue with what I know is right and…

I just started week 1 last Monday. Ready to join in this group!

St Joseph here! Home of KC Chiefs training camp!

I have had the dvds for a year. I tried the "learn and burn" and cried thru the whole thing the first time. Talk about uncoordinated! But then I had a talk with myself - what did I expect for the first time? So I have crracked open the 20 minute version and am gonna give it a try. I viewed it first and I think I can handle…

Born and bred Missourian. Northwest - close to the flooding river. I love being here.

You are so right about this being hard. I am sorry that your husband is not there for you. That makes it harder. Hope your day gets better - oh and congrats on losing 7!!!

I find it hard to stay motivated sometimes and that's when I hit this forum. I don't plan my meals as well as I should and that is when I make it hard on myself. The exercise was hard to get going 2 months ago, but now I have that "appointment" with myself to do it that I look forward to and don't like to miss. It's all…

Welcome, cindys1959. This is a great place to get into the habit of being accountible to yourself. Have an exciting journey!

Remember - make yourself a priority. Make an appointment with yourself to exercise and keep it. You make sure to take care of your family, right? Took me 20 years to figure that out. RedHairedChiliPepper

First pop-in for August for me. I don't always have access to a computer, so I get in when I can. I have been putting myself first when it comes to exercise. If family or committees need me, I tell them I will be available as soon as my session is done. It's not like they can't survive. When I take care of myself, I feel…

Hey, kiddo! I am from Missouri too. And during this lovely weather ~ some people have been known to say MISERY! My best advice to give you in this adventure is 1. Journal (food, exercise, gratitude) Even when I am away from the computer, I write things down. I feel more accountible that way. 2. Move, do something. Does…

I have been catching up on the posts. I rarely get to a computer on the weekends. Those of you chatting about the in-laws~my MIL didn't want her son to marry me because she thought I was going to take him away from her. She had not had a good experience with his first wife. My philosophy when I married him was that his…

Yesterday was such an out-of -sorts day that I didn't even want to post. All because of the **** scales. I logged in more miles last week ~ stayed within my calorie goals and the stinking LED showed a gain of 2 pounds. What the hey!?!? I can totally commiserate with mynyddisamrs. My son was quizzing me on my salt intake…

Went on vacation last week and have had computer issues, so haven't been here for awhile and boy, did I think of you all when I couldn't get to you. I get so pumped keeping up with everyone's progress. Where we went on vacation had a walking trail and I racked up 8 miles! I was extremely proud of myself. I walked 2 miles…

Boy, do I understand! I had parts moving that I didn't know moved!

I have just found this thread and joined because I am so amazed at the support you give each other. And some of you - wow! - your exercise levels just blow me away. That is my biggest downfall - keeping up with the exercise. I have great intentions until the alarm goes off and I don't have time in the evening. I wish the…