QuietDissidence

I'm trying to lose 40 lbs and always on the look out for new motivational buddies. Feel free to add me =)

I've left MFP and I agree it was a bd idea...it was freeing at first but I slowly went down hill then ended right back where I was. So I'm back at this again. But I'm not giving up. I lost that pesky weight once before and I can lose it again!

Essentially the same thing happened to me after being married for several years. It was easy to become complacent and fall into bad habits like wearing the comfy though unflattering clothes and occasionally "treat" yourself to something decadent. It doesn't help that my skinny husband can eat as much food as a freaking…

I'm not a mom...yet. I'm on a mission to get to a healthy weight then tone up to prepare my body for pregnancy. Fingers crossed it will all happen within the next year =) Open to any Friend adds. My diary is open to friends only.

Mines open. Anybody feel free to add me too =)

I want that on a shirt =D I feel your pain, I'm not a morning person either and I used to have to commute 1.5 hrs to work ONE way. On more than one occasion on my drive home I had to pull over to take a short nap because I was simply too tired to even drive. By the time I got home made dinner, cleaned the house, and took…

Hi there, I'm essentially in the same situation and would love to add some new motivational friends so feel free to add me too! BTW LOVE your user name. Sci fi books are my crack =D

im lost...I cant seem to find day 6 =s so im just gonna stick it in here with my day 7. Sorry if that messes things up....i can always come back and edit my post if it does. Day 6= goal 1300 food 2361 exercise 1182 Day 7 =goal 1300 food 2006 exercise 2065 burning at least 700 cal during a workout session IMO is not that…

Sat and Sun are my off days, but I still track my activities and what I eat so I don't go overboard. I watch my portions and do enough activity to at least break even by the end of the day =)

today is my off day, slept in late so thats why my food 3 is so low... goal 1300 food 788 exercise 687 close to that 700 number but not quite there =/

goal 1300 food 1223 exercise elliptical 1050 (*net -399)

Day 3 Goal 1300 Food 1189 Exercise ~ strength training 108, elliptical 900(*Net -410)

Goal 1300 Food 1209 Exercise 1812 (elliptical 30 min 357, Elliptical Intervals 30 min 500, strength training 25 min 170

My day 1 (April 30th): Goal 1300 Food 1195 Exercise 1830 (30 DS for 25 min=272 cal burned, Elliptical for 60 min=700 cal burned, Elliptical Intervals for 20 min=368cal burned) Net -635 700 is gonna be tough to reach!

I'm jealous of everyone who can manage to get a workout in the morning! I have to wait till after I get off work =P~

I've been in your shoes lots of times...more times than I'd like to count. My most recent fall happened over the winter as well. I joined MFP in Feb hoping the app would help me track my efforts on this weight loss journey and make me more accountable. So far it has been a huge help! I still have a ways to go, but things…

Dubstep and Mashups are my favorite kind of music to jam out to when I'm doing cardio. My current must have inspiring songs: The Climb by Miley Cyrus (its slow so I use it for my stretching/warm up) And for cardio.... What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger by Kelly Clarkson Stronger (Nic Nells Bootleg remix) of…

Starting today as a supplement to my gym sessions...nervous as previous mfp members have posted how much it has kicked their *kitten* o_O It will probably take me longer than 30 days to complete as i give myself 2 "off" days each week to give my muscles time to recoup.

That doesn't make sense to me either. My HRM is a watch+chest strap kind that I purchased last year and I haven't had any problems with it during my strength training or cardio sessions. Mine works in tandem with the Precor machines at my gym so I know the readings are accurate. Do you have the watch and chest trap combo…

I love New Balance shoes myself....tho' I just bought a pair of Addidas running shoes in my fav color but I'm breaking them in so the verdict isn't in on those yet ; ) Since you seem to have a specific problem I would do as many of the others have already suggested ~visit your local running store for a proper fitting! Good…

Hi there all! I'm 5'1 j& ust turned 30 this year =/ begining of Feb I weighed in at 176lbs, I am now at 164.8 lbs. With hard work and perseverance I intend to be somewhere in the 150's by the end of April. GW 125-130 lbs...tho' I'm not super focused on the numbers as my program includes strength training. I'll be happy…

click on a persons name (just under their profile pic) and it will then populate a new window that gives you the option to add someone as a friend =)

Thats incredible! Congratulations =)

Alcohol has a bunch of empty calories and thats not even after you add a mixer! Plus, once you get your buzz on your inhibitions go out the window and it's harder to make smart choices....including healthy ones. When I know I'm going out I make myself workout harder and/or longer, enjoy a good healthy meal before hand so…

I think reducing my sugar intake has helped me lessen my cravings for chocolate. I only crave it during my time of the month and a few dark choc. covered strawberries do the trick for me =) or as the others have said just a few pieces of a quality dark chocolate

Hmmm- there are so many possible answers to that! Is it because you're tired? Try working out during the time of day you feel most energized. It may be a food thing ~lack of or not balanced enough. If I don't start my morning with a good breakfast it affects my energy levels all day Or perhaps it's your current workout…

I agree with Elizabeth, you have to take ultimate responsibility for your success or failure. You cannot blame anyone or anything else. ~The easiest fix (in my opinion anyway) Don't leave home hungry!!! ~Always have heathy foods on hand to nip those hunger pangs in the bud! Since I doubt you have carry a purse ; ) you can…

Kay put it quite nicely! I address your topic in my MFP blog, which can be seen via my profile, regarding "not enough time, no gym/just working out at home, & bad knees" (hope i got them all!) the post is labeled "overcoming excuses" and addresses the most common stumbling blocks (including yours) and how to overcome them.…

I like my beats real fast with the bass down low =) to help get my blood pumping~ so mashups are my go to workout playlist, preferably ones that a re a mix of dance/techno/pop/rap. My current top songs~ Sleazy Remix 2.0 -Get Sleazier (ft Lil wayne, Wiz Khalifa, TI and Andre 3000) Bass Down Low (feat Dev) (Proper Villains…