lisahoyle

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  • Think I'm in a similar place to you - lost 10lbs and really chuffed that clothes fit and people have commented on looking better. Also when you have a birthday you work towards that date - and that can be a powerful motivator. You may need to find another point in time to re-envision goals - a holiday perhaps? You are…
    in still not happening Comment by lisahoyle March 2012
  • Stop thinking about it as giving up something and start thinking of it as freeing yourself from things... Having to carry *kitten* (I'm English) lighter Having to remember to go to the shop Having to leave your friends to go out for a *kitten* (again UK) Having to live with the rubbish feeling that you're doing something…
    in Need advice from ex smokers Comment by lisahoyle March 2012
  • You live and learn - still fairly new to this MFP thing so its' been a fairly steady progress so far but sure I'll have ups and downs - we need people like you on here to inspire us to keep going when the going gets tough.
    in Middle aged bloke looking for support Comment by lisahoyle February 2012
  • I was told that walking on an incline on treadmill (WITHOUT holding on) was one of the best ways to trim waist area so I do that - but I also walk outside which is great for my mood as well as calorie burn - I put on a pair of old boots and off road and vary my route so there is always something new to look at. It's a…
    in Will walking make a difference? Comment by lisahoyle February 2012
  • thanks for sharing - you are looking fab and slender
    in 28lbs down before and after pics Comment by lisahoyle February 2012
  • Even my cheap and cheerful gym will offer a bit more support than that - look out for a member of staff who looks friendly and keen and ask them for a bit of advice - or if there isn't one see if there are any friendly punters who are about the same age and build as you but look fitter!
    in Help needed at gym please! Comment by lisahoyle January 2012
  • you look fab in them all but I like the animal print best
    in Help me pick out a dress! (Pics) Comment by lisahoyle January 2012
  • You are heading towards your goal (not away from it) You are clear about your motivation You will get loads of support from this site - if you look in the right places You have managed to reduce your use of anti-depressants so you know that you can make changes
    in I Need Motivation/Support Comment by lisahoyle January 2012
  • Yes, I try to do a short meditation every day before I get going in the morning - but from your post it sounds like you've already been in the gym for 2 hours by then! I find that the Meditation makes me much more patient in my approach (to the weight loss and other things). Last year I did the 8 week Mindfulness Based…
    in How's it going? Comment by lisahoyle January 2012
  • REALLY INSPIRATIONAL - Have to wait till Friday to get on the scales but reading these is encouraging me - I love this app.
    in Week one results Comment by lisahoyle January 2012
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