Jaymie Member

I havn't lost a huge amount, 4kilos (i think 8pounds) over 9months. So its a slow steady loss and I was exercising alot. But I have stopped exercising alot.. mainly because Ive been a bit slack (naughty naughty ! I will get back into it!!!). I even changed my goals so I increased my daily calorie allowance. i just don't…

Welcome back!!! I have also been struggling to log in all my food and havn't done any exercise for a while... so I know how your feeling! But we are all here now and remember 90% of success is just showing up.. so lets do this!!!!!

Thanks for the words of encouragement. Nothing comes easy in life! its true no pain no gain! I took some time off work and pampered myself with a nice massage yesturday. Feels nice to treat yourself once in a while. Im back to work again today and the stress levels are still sky high. Im dying for a nice big piece of cake.…

I use to be a morning exercise person when I first started this site. It worked really well for me. Made me feel quite energetic throughout the day. I was able to cut down on my coffee intake which was a huge bonus. But I also have a bad habit of sleeping late. So Ive started exercising after work now. Its harder in the…

Im not sure if Ive always had low thyroid levels as I only checked it this year. But I have always struggled with fatigue and my weight. Im having another set of blood test done in 3months. I wonder in the meantime if there is any food that can help.. I'l grab that book you reccomended Cindy.. must keep up the exercise as…

Hi Neighbours!!! Its good to know there are a couple of other southern hemisphere ppl here hehehe I was just in Melbourne a few weeks ago, GREAT FOOD there!!! How are you guys finding this site? I have been using it since April and it has really opened my eyes on what I have been shovelling into my mouth!!! :wink:

Id like to join in as well Im in a different time zone being in the southern hemisphere. but still need some support.. Im feeling aweful at the moment as I have had a HUGE dinner today and no exercise. Work was long and tired.. the last thing I could think of was exercise let alone cooking anything decent. So I ate out…

Im definately going to have to make this!!!! Bump Bump Bump

hehehe what a cool post!! yup lots of perks to having a healthier weight :laugh:

I was thinking exactly the same thing this morning!!! I was so good the last few months and had an awesome routine of exercising in the morning before work. Now I struggle to get out of bed! Ive already put on an extra kilo (I think thats 2lb). Day light savings and extra work commitments have thrown me out of whack!!! I…

Welcome back!! :smooched:

COOL! thanks ladies.. I find strength training a lot harder than cardio.. Maybe its because im just not use to it! Yeh I also find tummy flab is hard to get rid of... and I dont even have any children yet O NO!!

IM IN!!! This is exactly what Ive been looking for!! Thanks so much!! This site and all the MFP members are FANTASTIC!!!! :flowerforyou:

Thanks!!! will check those out! Im just trying to find ways to cut down cost. i do see the value in being a gym member but cant really afford it at the moment

Id have to agree that 1.5lbs per week is alot to lose. If your just starting out, maybe change your goals to 1lbs per week (use the default or recommended setting on MFP). Or just start with cutting out 200cal a week and gradually increase the calorie deficit to the reccomended level. If you make a drastic change to your…

Be kind to your body, and yourself. Focus on the days that you were disciplined with your exercise and eating plan. Then allow yourself a break. If you keep pushing yourself too much and don't let yourself have rest days. It will be hard to stick to it, remember this is a lifestyle change. We have to take small steps at a…

Thank you guys for your advice!!! Im going to make sure I pace myself when I get back into it and do loads of stretching.. !!! I cant wait for the day when my muscles will be able to handle alot of exercise! well I just cant wait to be fit again.. all in good time eh :flowerforyou:

Do you add the music yourself and it helps you arrange music to sync for when you are walking then running?? I tried to get the suz C25K but it doesn't seem to download that podcast I like hip hop dance music and I find the other ones are too techie for me. I havn't started C25K yet but eventually want to get into it

Thanks ivykivy :flowerforyou:

Thanks so much for your support lulabellewoowoo!! Well I have had some strange things happening with my body, I havn't had my 'TOM' since June ( I sstill dont have it), then over the last few weeks I have been very fatigue and lethargic! So there were a few things the docs were not sure about. I have had alot of testing…

YEH!! got my results back and ALL CLEAR!!!!! I was petrified last week, was having test done for glandular fever and pituitary gland tumour!!! BUT ALL CLEAR!!! I feel like I have a new lease on life!!! Thank you MFP buddies for your support and I really hope you all are well and in good health!!! :flowerforyou:

thank u, i appreciate your support!!! :smile:

I know how you feel, this is not easy. I was so good last week, with my exercise and eating.. things seemed to be going well. Then.. over the last 5 days Ive been down with a cold/flu, I have muscle pains, headaches. So I let my body recover, that meant no exercise. However I have been eating and eating and eating.…

I have heard that exercising in the morning speeds up your metabolism for that day. not too sure if there is any truth in this. But Im a MORNING EXERCISE person. I choose mornings because Im less likely to get distracted, ive made it a routine and I find it gives me a bit of a kick start for the day. I find now if I don't…

Cinnamon also helps regulate your sugars/insulin levels -- WOW I didnt know that. Thanks Thanks for the motivation and advice guys.. much appreciated! So I will work on my strength training! and I need to invest in a HRM. I been hearing alot of people here are using them. Any reccommendations on HRM?

I am actually going over in my proteins and sugar. The only thing that I am not going over in is carbs! I still eat carbs, I just have reduced the amount. But not drastically and my 'under' in carbs is not by that much. Probably under by about 20 or so, on average. I should measure my body fat.. not too sure where I can do…

I hear you about weekends! thats my weakness!! Its when Im with other people I just mentally lose my discipline or good habits I have developed when Im on my own. I feel extra hungry or I feel like I need to have dessert when Im with a group of friends. I need to keep practicing this good habit even when Im with people.…

Il save this to watch (or go through) when I finish work today... being naughty and browsing MFP at work (OOps) :tongue:

great post !!! thank u

Another great post... THANK U I will be printing this out and reading it again :flowerforyou: