megmanning

I am close... 5'3" 187 currently, been as low as 182. My goal is 140 by my birthday next July. I am on a slump currently.

December 1st is tomorrow, Saturday, not Sunday. Just don't want you to start a day behind. I am also starting tomorrow.

I eat constantly. I try not to think about it in terms of meals. I keep healthy foods around me all day. So when I want a little something I have a handful of soybeans or if I want something bigger I will have string cheese and grapes.

I am a high school teacher and my students constantly tell me my breakfast is "nasty" ... chunky peanut butter mixed in vanilla Greek yogurt.

NOPE, not even on a motorcycle. It takes some of the thrill out of it... the wind in my hair... sun on my face...

Thanks for all the replies! I really appreciate it.

I do cardio 2x a week and resistance 4x a week...

Ruthe8 you could be one to something... it is just so much squishier....

Not only do I see things more clearly now, I also feel like I look worse now than I did then... maybe it is just me???

No way! I love weighing myself daily.

I did a 40 liquid only fast for spiritual reasons several summers ago, while working at a factory. As long as you are hydrated and getting nutrients, you should be fine. Check with your family physician first though.

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I really want to do a pull-up. I got a B+ in 8th gym because I couldn't do any pull-ups. I would also like to run a 10 minute mile because Freshman PE in High School was the only class I got a B in.

I agree with the posts about fruits and veggies. However, I noticed that you don't drink enough water. It is vital to get all the water you need. I know it seems counter-intuitive that drinking more will help you lose weight, but in the beginning that is all I did. I lost my first 10 pounds strictly by drinking at least 68…

That is just over 8 lbs for me. I am in!

I don't have a food suggestion, but how about not eating your exercise calories back? It is counterproductive to eat them all back. You are essentially only exercising so you can eat more.

This is just as bigoted and close minded as conservative, right-winged Christianity. It is plain ignorant not to expose your children to as many things as possible and let them decide on their own. As for the actual topic, it is much easier to date someone who mostly aligns with your religious beliefs. It is one less thing…

Not only are you always over on sugar, more days than not you are over on fat. Not all calories are created equally. I would much rather go over on protein and fiber than fat and sugar. Sugar is hard to avoid because most foods have it naturally, but fat is easily avoided. Good luck!