Jill4165 Member

I am always looking for new active friends. My diary is always open.

I'm 5'9ish and a larger build. I started out at 220lbs at my heaviest and am currently around 180ish. I have been doing lots of strength training and really trying to get my snacking under control. I would love some more tall friends :)

I am always looking for more active friends. My diary is always open. Lets help keep each other motivated :smiley:

I try and keep my snacks pretty healthy. I like nuts (as long as you measure them out), cheese, jerky, fruit, sugar free jello, veggies with hummus.

My diary is always open. Would love some more motivated friends ^_^

Hello! I know how you feel. Stepping into a gym can be a little intimidating. Maybe check out what machines and equipment your gym offers and then decide what you would want to do. First try new things see what is fun to you. I try and mix it up so I don't get bored. I started the C25K running program a few weeks ago, so I…

Hello! My diary is always open. Feel free to add me I am always looking for more motivated friends ^_^

I guess try and bring high protein snacks with me to work. However I find that drinking green tea always helps me out.

I cannot find the right shoes yet! I look everywhere for a mid heel red pumps with a bow, no luck yet. I will have to check out Zappos, that is a sweet return policy. You never know which shoes are comfortable and which are not :) As for this week I am really trying to stay focused and watch my carb intake.

What a beautiful wedding nicky! I agree I think all the handemade details really made your wedding. That is what I am trying to work on for my vintage wedding. Seems like a lot of work now but I am sure it will be worth it :)

Yay for another challenge. I am looking forward to it keep my accountable. I will get fitted for my dress probably in August, so I really need to work hard these all of July. It's scary how fast our weddings are approaching. Anyone else stressed out? :)

Yay! Can't wait for the new challenge. I would like to lose 10 lbs before my wedding. I am feeling good where I am at but 10 lbs would be awesome. I really need to also work on toning my arms and legs up.

Age: 28 Height: 5'9 SW: 220 lbs CW: 177 lbs GW: 165 lbs

I am not having the best week either :( I have been really tired and not getting in my workouts like I should. My eating has been okay, I did splurge on mexican food last night. Oh well guess everyone deserves a cheat day every now and then :)

I'm a fellow pear and I agree with the above: Squats, lunges! I know they suck but jump squats I think have really helped me with the outer parts of my huge thighs :)

Good Afternoon Ladies! How are we all doing on the last week of the 12 week challenge? And the first week of the 6 week challenge? I am feeling very motivated! I am back down into the 170s and feel like some of the hard work is paying off. I keep seeing so many cute spring clothes and can't wait to feel comfortable wearing…

New Challenge for this week in case anyone missed it :) Brides: We need a kick in the pants to get those scales moving again, so I'm bringing back the Exercise Minutes challenge. 1pt for each exercise minute from Monday through next Saturday. 25pts for reporting in on time AND BONUS 100pts for your whole team reporting in…

Wow that sounds awesome poached pears in wine! I think your right sometimes you just need chocolate! :)

I am curious how many of you ladies eat desserts at night? I always kind myself craving some sweet after dinner. I should probably eat fruit or something but I always want something chocolate or peanut butter.

Good job last week ladies!! I know we are kind of getting to the end of this phase of the challenge, but lets stay strong and keep each other motivated. I am going to work on getting in a few good workouts this week. I have been feeling sick the past few days but much better today so I think I can at least do something…

I think the biggest thing we can all do it just stay consistent. If you just keep logging your food, eating healthy foods and working out you will see the results you want. Nothing is going to happen overnight or in a week. This is hard for me to keep to as well, I want instant results. I work my butt off and eat good and…

Lildaug I know how you feel. It does get harder when you get closer to your goal. Losing 1 lb a week is awesome. I have about 10lbs or so to go to my goal and I know I just have to really really watch what I eat. I count every single thing I eat and it has really helped. I also measure my food with a food scale. Don't get…

Way to go Team Iris!!! We are the biggest losers for this week and challenge point winners! Congrats to lomins and meglynne1987 for the biggest individual loser and biggest weight loss in lbs. You guys rock and are keeping me motivated everyday :)

I agree, like my grandma always said "When you marry someone you marry their whole family." Like it or not they will be a part of our lives. I guess my problem is I just ignore the issues with her hoping they will go away instead of addressing them with her. I really need to figure all that out at some point.

That is really frustrating about your in laws Destaine. Hopefully you can get something worked out for the venue. I would think they would be a bit more flexible with you. I have in law issues with my fiances mother. I think she keeps hoping that we really wont get married. She has not even acknowledged that we are getting…

I like the calories burned idea. I think that would work well for everyone. So 5 points per 50 calories burned each day. We have lost a couple of members but we are still going strong team Iris! Lets make week 5 one of our best weeks yet. I am going to work on getting my work outs in this week and really tracking and…

Excellent tips! I really like the JM detox water recipe. I am certainly going to try that. I agree I feel so much better when I work out. It almost makes my cramps less intense. I have found that when I was heavier (like my heaviest 220 lbs) I had the worlds WORST cramps. I really think it had something to do with eating…

Good luck on this week's star challenge Team Iris. I know we can do it. I am really going to try and keep really good track of my challenge points. I had a harder time with the sodium last week I think I'll do better with the sugar tracking. I have really been trying to push myself with my workouts. Its so awesome to start…

Excellent job on reporting in for week 3 Team Iris!! There were only about 2 people I didn't hear from this week. Looks like everyone is staying motivated and working hard towards their goal. I just looked on the spreadsheet and one of my goals is to get to 179 I can't wait till I get there. I know I can do it! Keep…

I agree gotta stay focused on the long term goals here. I do not lose weight quickly and sometimes I get discouraged but I know I just gotta keep at it and the results will come in time. Hope everyone had a wonderful week and dont forget to get me those weigh ins and challenge points on Sunday :)