melb2003

I gained weight after being married...enough said.

I'm one of the lucky ones I guess. My husband and I have lost weight together since January of this year. He's lost 85 lbs and I've lost 58 lbs. If she isn't already into the idea of living a healthier lifestyle, ANY way that you say, hey why don't you lose weight, you're going to sound like a jerk. Before Christmas, I…

I hear you though. When I first started, I hate taking pictures of any kind. Anytime I would take them, I would look at them and be disgusted and then delete them right away. When I was in my brother's wedding, I hated the fact that I looked like a slob in all their pictures. It takes time though to feel comfortable, and…

I love spinning!! It's one of my favorite workouts. But like on of the other posters said, which is a better workout, it depends. I've had teachers in spinning that don't really motivate me and I lose focus and don't push myself as hard. I've also done bike rides that I can coast and don't do many hills to really challenge…

1. pee 2. weigh myself 3. check mfp

wow!! you look amazing. I have a ton more weight to lose and you are ultimately my goal to where I want to be. I just started weight training this week, I can only hope to get as far as you have. Thanks for posting! :flowerforyou:

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I do it. Can't help myself, but if it's ever a number that I don't like (gain or didn't loose enough) I NEVER let it bother me. I know eventually it will come down. However, I do log my weight anytime I have a loss over 1 lb. Just so that I'm now held accountable at that new weight and I never want to go above it again. It…

For A beef stew recipe, I like this one: 3 lbs of angus beef chunks 5 cups of chopped baby red potatoes 1 sweet onion 1 green pepper 2 cups of chopped carrots 2 cups of chopped celery 2 packs of the slow cooker beef stew seasoning You may have to add about 3 more cups of water than the directions on the seasoning call for.…

bump...i love broccoli and look forward to a new way to prepare it. Thank you for posting!

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Awesome! I love these! Thank you for sharing

Awesome job Joy!!! Way to push through even the toughest of situations and reach your goal! I bet your daughters think to themselves....wow, my mom is amazing, she's superwoman!!! :drinker:

Be patient. With having a lot to loose, it'll take a little more weight to really notice. Also, not everyone loses weight in the same way as others. Each person gains/loses weight in different parts of the body. Keep with it, before you know it, you'll try on a smaller pair of jeans and be like...omg they fit!! :happy: I…

I like doing indoor cardio for a couple of reasons. 1. I live in Western NY and this summer we've had sweltering hot days compared to what we're use to. I already have a hard time breathing when I do cardio (because I'm so heavy), when I've tried to do cardio outside, I seriously almost passed out. I had to sit down and…

I'm on a budget too but luckily it is just my husband and I. What I did was I got a membership to our local bulk store, Sam's Club, and the first time I went there I looked at everything I would like to start eating and then I started comparing prices to Walmart, Save a lot, etc. After a few weeks of really paying…

I have PCOS and because of my weight my doctor believes that this is why I haven't been able to have children. The DH and I have been trying to conceive for over four years. We love children and just want one of our own. It would truly sicken me if I went through life never able to have children and all because I was…

I need to get my butt back in gear this month. In June I did 60 miles. Here is a challenge for me: Run/Walk 80 Miles

I've done WW twice before. The first time, I was a junior in high school and lost almost 40 lbs in 2 1/2 months. The second time I didn't stick with it for more than a month. When I decided I wanted to lose weight again, I have been hearing a lot of complaints about the new points plus from WW so I was researching other…

2 cups of coffee a day does it for me.

HAHAHA :laugh: You made my day with this....I'm glad someone has similar humor to me because when I say....your mom....people around here don't appreciate it as much. Thanks for the laugh! :flowerforyou:

I really lucked out with mine. I did an end of the year special last December, and I paid $100 for the entire year which works out to be $8 a month. That includes all classes, showers, lockers, a women's only section, and up to a hour and a half of daycare for kids (but I don't have any yet but it is nice to know for the…

It really is normal not to see it yourself for a little while. It took me about 45 lbs to look in the mirror and be like....wait a sec, is that me? I remember going to the grocery store and taking a double take at myself in the window as I walked. Don't get discouraged, you have to remember, you see yourself everyday…

This site will really help you a lot! Just make logging a habit. It will become so routine, you won't even think about it. Also what I try to do, is when I have a spare moment, I try to log my entire day, and it really does help. I know exactly what I plan on eating for the day. Good Luck!!

I like working out right after work. I feel like I get a surge of energy after I get out, I go to the gym and burn it off.

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I kind of think you're mom is proud of you and excited for you about your weight loss. I mean, loosing weight right now is a big part of your life, and your mom wants to be apart of it. I wouldn't get offended if my mom talked to people about my weight loss, or asked me if I lost weight lately, or wanted to look me over to…

Seriously take this from someone who has hardly ever been focused on loosing weight. I don't look at the overall picture of how much I have to lose. I take things ONE DAY AT A TIME! When I first started this change in my life, I was so overwhelmed that I had over 130 lbs to lose. I always tell myself, for everyday that I…

It depends on what I'm eating. Meat, I remember the rules from weight watchers, a portion of meat should be the size of a deck of cards. Same thing with fruit, which is about the size of your fist. When it comes to things like carbs (cereal, potatoes...etc), I measure everything out, just because I love carbs and I don't…

Yes we do, everytime. I have to say I love you to my mom, dad and husband everytime I get off the phone or leave them. When I sit down and think about it, it would tear me apart if I didn't say it and that was the last time I talked to one of them.