AndreaG170 Member

Thank you both! Yeah, I've been overweight for a long time, and the more time has passed, the harder it seems to get the motivation and momentum to do what has to be done. But we can do it!

Hey! So... I completely lost track of MyFitnessPal for the last couple weeks. Anyone else want to join me in getting back on track? I think we need this group to hold each other accountable. Luckily, I haven't gained any weight back, I've just plateaued, but I've been in this plateau for, like, months, and I'm tired of it.…

A guy I work with mixes cottage cheese in his scrambled eggs. I haven't tried it, but he likes it.

Swimming is awesome exercise. And I know what you mean. Usually, I feel like working out when it's too late to jump around in my living room because the downstairs neighbors have children and go to bed early. I wish there was some way to save up your energy for later, and just pluck it from a bank to use when the timing's…

And I don't know about anyone else, but I pretty much failed that challenge. Instead of 7 new things, I did 1. I do feel pretty good about jogging, but does anyone have any good ideas for a new challenge?

Awesome, Thanks. I took a quick trip to visit my family this weekend, but I'm back now. It wasn't my health that was my priority this weekend, it was my grandmother's. But here I am, about to take my dog for a walk!

Thank you! I'm actually really motivated by the thought of running in the color run next year with some friends. http://thecolorrun.com/ ...We'll see. Also, have any of you read this article? It's really interesting and I thought I'd share with this community, you are all sure to appreciate it:…

Ahh! I jogged this evening and I am so out of shape... First time running in ...6 or 7 years? ugh. Jog 1.5 min Walk 1 min Jog 1 min Walk 1 min Jog 1 min Walk 1 min Jog 30 sec Walk 30 sec Jog 30 sec Walk the rest of the way home... Soo... I just did the calorie count for that *exhausting* workout and frankly, I'd rather…

Great! Yesterday, I confess, I didn't try anything new, but I did have a very long day of walking all over town, burned about 800 calories. That's gotta count for something. Today... Well, there's still time yet.

Thanks!

I've been burning calories this week, but haven't been keeping track of much. It's a busy week. I'm my best friend's maid of honor in her wedding on Saturday-- my motivation for joining MyFitnessPal-- and although I didn't lose the 43 lbs I wanted to lose before the wedding, I did lose 18, and that ain't bad. :) Wish me…

Good job!

Sunday: 671 Monday: 182 Tuesdsay: 400 Wednesday: 318 Thursday: 462 (so far) Running total for the week: 2033 That's with taking my dog for walks, cleaning house, and playing Dance Central 2 on Kinect. Sometimes, I count a busy day at work where I'm on my feet all day, running around like a crazy person, and sometimes I…

Ok. So, just to make sure I'm clear on the concept (Haven't participated in challenges like this one), we must burn at least 1000 calories per week in at least 4 workouts? Sounds good to me. I'm gonna start right now. :) Good luck, everyone!

I like calories burned.

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No headache today! Yay! We made homemade tacos and fresh guacamole today for dinner and it was fantastic. Anyone trying new recipes lately? Have a happy 4th of July tomorrow and enjoy the fireworks while I consider giving my dog a tranquilizer!

Nice! I have successfully only drank water from Sunday 'til now. Had a migraine to prove my caffeine addiction, but I am hoping I'm over that now and I don't plan on adding coffee back into my daily routine. As for the exercising, I completely failed. But once I get a migraine on a Monday and then again on a Tuesday and…

Katie, I hope today was better than yesterday. Work and responsibilities and life can get in the way, but the important thing is that you set aside time to make your life healthier. Hopefully this weekend coming up can be a fresh start. Vader, people get migraines for all different reasons, and weather affects some people…

Glad to hear your migraine's better, WifeNMama! I had a horrible migraine today as well, and it didn't let up until about 4:30. missed work. totally sucked. and I'm wearing sunglasses. I had a feeling this would happen when I gave up coffee-- but I didn't let my guard down, just drank water and some plain tea, and…

Good luck this week, everyone!

I love swimming for exercise; that's awesome that you have a pool! Drinking the last of your kids juice must seem like second nature. Now they'll just have to finish their juice themselves! Or just pour them a little less. I could probably do pullups on this one door frame in my apartment... if I had man hands. Have fun at…

Can I just say, this group is fantastic. Cause now I REALLY have to pay attention to the beverage challenge, now that you're all waiting for me to get off coffee... starting tomorrow! NOOO!!! Oh my god, this is going to be hard. This is an exchange between my fiance and I: "For the next week, I'm only drinking water, from…

Sounds good. I think the key is to not say "Oh, what the hell, I already had one cup of coffee. Might as well add cream and sugar too." I drink my coffee black.

And I totally have a caffeine problem, so I've been weening myself off of coffee in the morning. I'm down to two cups now, and I have to be careful just going cold turkey because I get awful headaches. So can I have a rain check on the water challenge with the promise of drinking just one cup of coffee for the next two…

Alright, alright! Looks like I'm in... "You don't get to post a message in the group, be called a winner and then disappear for a week!!! So now you have my attention and I will be waiting for a new post. also, looking for a new challenge for this Sunday lasting 2-4 weeks. counting you there will only be 5 of us. yes, I'm…

Good luck with that wedding! I have a wedding in July too, which was my initial motivation for losing weight, and I've got four weeks. Here's to looking our best.

I totally already feel like a winner, seeing as I have the Queen of Sarcasm award, and it's been said that I'm funny. I'll take it! And you're right. I should get in with a good, motivating group on here. Hence... DEWARS! Totally here to stay. Thanks for the encouragement. :)

Wait, goals? We're supposed to have goals? I thought I'd just log on day after day and post my diet and exercise log, showing off the fact that I can stay the same weight for an extended period of time. Because that's the point, right? To stay the same weight and not make or have or reach any actual goals? Right? Cause let…

Well, thanks! And good for you too. Focusing on the positive helps us get over the negative and keep moving forward.