judgestacy

This year, I am focusing on being stronger and more energetic, so I am currently only using MFP for exercise and water tracking and not tracking weight (It's a psychological thing for me), but still love MFP for the encouragement and motivation! Anyone feel free to add me too!

I'm 5'10 and going to be 40 yrs old this year. At this point in my life, I would be happy with 199lb...just wanna get under 200lb, because I'm a lot more fit and active than I used to be..... I'm okay with weighing more if it means I'm stronger. I was 155lbs when I got married 15 years ago and my wedding dress was a size…

My biggest pet peeve is when people exclaim, in utter horror..."You aren't fat! don't say that about yourself!" Um. 1. I AM fat (and sassy and strong and powerful and voluptous). Merely a descriptor of my body type. 2. why does "fat" have to be an insult?...it's just the opposite of "skinny." I don't tell you "You aren't…

I LOVE this conversation! I read the series (as far as was published at the time) years ago and was pumped that HBO is doing a pretty good job with it (thank the gods for violence and nudity!) I refused to read any further a few years ago because good ole George took his sweet time and I didn't wanna be stuck…

I agree with a lot of what people said already....lost in the shuffle, some women feel more comfortable getting support just from other women, and a lot of people only wait for friends requests and don't send them just because they may be more introverted, or they are afraid of seeming too pushy, etc. I, personally, am…

I think you are actually probably on track. If you are increasing your exercise, ESPECIALLY strength training, you are probably gaining a lot of muscle which weighs a LOT more than fat. And it simply takes time.... I started running this spring and actually gained weight the first month, then lost a bit (but only what I…

the pickles or the *kitten*?

I would also fight the good *kitten* for the good beer.

I'd fight you for the good beer.

Don't give up! But don't expect it to be easy either. I've really been struggling too......I lost about 40 lbs a couple years ago, started on fitnesspal to keep it up and then promptly fell off the wagon. At least this time I've only gained about 10lbs where in the past I've gained 60 when I had given up! As of today, I am…

Feel free to add me too! I have a really hard time sticking to this without interaction and inspiration too.

I agree totally! Being able to enjoy things you love (or in the case of coffee, desperately to have in order to be a likeable human being) in moderation is a huge key to long term success.

Considering the fact that cutting out coffee would make life not worth living, it's better to keep it on your journey towards wellness! (there have actually been some studies that have moderate coffee... 2-3 cups/day... use can boost weight loss and has other health benefts....but they can get a study to say anything).…

I have been struggling a lot too the last couple months. Started running a few months ago, and hit a wall with it and really injured myself....found that it was just easier to totally give up. BUT I realized I am just gonna have to adapt until I can run again....so I"m back to watching my food more, drinking the water, and…

Feel free to add me (anyone) too! I have been lax lately due to some setbacks and overall laziness, but I do MUCH better when I can throw myself into something completely and interact with others about it! If I have others checking in every day, I will do better too and I'd love to provide that support to others too.

They might be trying to be encouraging and helpful, but obviously, trying to tell YOU what to do isn't either one. You have to set the goals that "fit" you. And your goal weight seems about right for your height....there is a reason there is a suggested healthy RANGE and not just one number. :) I"m 5'10 and my healthy…

Social Worker/ Therapist

My childhood dream was to become an architect. Instead I became a social worker and I think "oh crap, why didn't I become an architect?" at least once a day.

I"m too embarrased to go to a gym for similar reasons, but also because I"m a klutz and have a tendency to fall off machines and make a fool of myself (lol). I was able to buy a cheap elliptical trainer that I have in my basement...this saves me time, money in the long run from a gym membership, and my work out ends up…

I agree with the other responses! Do the best you can, but there are simply going to be times that you blow it. :) Think of it as a free day or a free meal and give yourself a "time limit." Say "today seems to be a lost cause, but tomorrow morning is a new day and I will make it mine (whether I feel like it or not).…