ohrebecca Member

Thanks so much, everyone! I've only been monitoring my glucose less than a week, so I'm still learning - my numbers are *generally* good so far, with a few spikes just a bit above my ideal range. No big "surprises" as far as that, when I have a higher number, I can usually pinpoint what caused it - like tonight, when I…

I want in! I normally weigh on Mondays but I'll just forward my Monday weights to Wednesdays :)

Can you get an exercise ball or exercise step box? Those are relatively small (smaller than machines, anyway!) ways to incorporate cardio/strength at home! Also workout DVDs! Anything fun you've wanted to try - dancing, pilates, etc., there's a DVD for everything. Usually don't need a lot of special equipment, anything…

I don't think *that's* true. http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-242-304-311-8402-0,00.html

For the first mile, all I'm thinking is "I hate this, I hate this, I hate this so much, I hate this, I hate this." After that I get all empowerment-y and am like "YEAH! I RULE! RUNNING RULES!"

My goal is 130. I'd be happy-ish with 140, though. That's the lowest I've been as an adult. I'm currently 188.8, started MFP 2 weeks ago at 196.6

I didn't measure everything this morning, BUT, I am down another 2.2 lbs! Starting weight: 196.6 Current weight: 188.8 I've lost 7.8 lbs!

what a great transformation! congratulations, and you're doing amazingly!

exactly! Rubenesque means you're BIG. Do not want!

voluptuous actually REALLY means pleasing to the senses/delightful, so, no, I don't hate it. I'd rather have "pleasing curves" than none at all, thank you. Rubenesque, on the other hand...

I'm really only about a week and a half into my weight loss journey, but I had a cheat day last week and still lost 5.6 lbs my first week. Yesterday I had a cheat/no exercise day and I'm still on pace to lose this week. Coming back from yesterday, I actually did the most cardio I've done at once (97 min) without faltering,…

gym socks :)

The last time I was thin, I was in second grade, so I miss... jelly shoes? I did wear a bikini one summer when I worked at a horse farm and was working all day and hardly eating, so I guess I'll say that!

Yesterday I made one with a banana, scoop of whey, tbsp of apple butter, 1/2 tbsp honey. Today it's a banana, an avocado, 1/2 tbsp honey, and whey. I'm gonna have to try some of the recipes you guys posted, though!

I have a Gaiam pedometer that I love, but haven't used this time around. Normally I just wear it to make sure I'm getting in my 10,000 steps a day. With my job, it's not that hard. It has a light on it, and an alarm if you are out by yourself and need to make some noise. It's the intermediate pedometer, I've also used the…

I'm always up for a little friendly competition! One of my friends was doing a virtual Biggest Loser on fb, but I don't have the $50 to throw my hat in the ring right now!

mexismom - do you have an iphone or other smartphone? They have an app, super easy to log food/exercise! Great job everyone! I'm excited to see how we all do, and where we end up as a result :-)

Congratulations! You look GREAT!

I eat 'em, because they are a good, quick way for me to feel full. Also good for those whirlwind days where I'm going directly from work to the gym or vice versa and don't have time to eat a different snack.

This is beyond inspiring to me, because I'm at 196.6 lbs right now, and I'd love to be down by 70 lbs! Thank you for sharing :)

That sounds REALLY good. A few years ago, I wouldn't have thought that, but I've broadened my tastes to include, uhm, almost all of those items! I'm not super good at meal planning, but I generally try to have a protein, a SMALL amount of rice/pasta, and lots of veggies. I steam, saute, and roast my veggies. Start…

Ooof. First time I've measured my body in a while. Not good. Age: 30 Height: 5'5" Weight: 196.6 Waist: 42 :( Hips: 47 :( BMI: 32.8 Goal weight: 130 or below

Just added everyone who posted on this thread! Hope that's okay!

Hi! I'm Rebecca. ohrebecca on COTH. I have battled with my weight as far back as fourth grade. I was a skinny minnie up till then, and then puberty started setting in and I ballooned. At my thinnest adult weight/shape, I was about 140 lbs. I was working at a sporthorse breeding farm, doing chores (feeding, mucking,…