ZiezieO Member

Oh, no!

You are doing great! Seeing results is the biggest prize!

50 lbs is a LOT. I can hardly carry 50 lbs across my house without getting tired! Congrats!

I will wear the badge proudly if I have to ;) I'm about ready for a new pair of shoes, I'll be sure to go have them fitted!

I work in an office. I'm trying to move to areas where I have to stand and work so that I can move around more. But I'm interested in other peoples suggestions!

Lol, gurl you can workout in whatever you dream up when you're home. I personally like my workout outfits to be close to my body; wide legged pants trip me up. Yoga pants are meant for yoga-like things… or at least they're suppose to be. So, give them some dignity and use them for your exercises and not just lounging…

Some people just need more sleep than other people. I went to the doctor because I went through a spell of about a year where I needed to take cat naps and would be able to nap anywhere. She said that some people just have periods of change in their life where their body just needs to shut down a little extra. It's good…

So excited for you. It's a life style that you're creating, not just a temporary fix until you lose what you want. That has always helped me maintain and trim, especially when I'm ready to revert back into old life style habits that weren't helpful.

I hear ya. I was in a lecture about sugar addiction funny enough! A woman is suppose to take in an average of 7 tsp of sugar per week… 1 glass of Orange juice has an average of 9 tsp of sugar… yikes. The dietitians advice was to NOT quit cold turkey, because withdrawals happen. Instead, go slow. If you have 10 sodas a day,…

70 lbs that fast is concerning. Have you talked to a professional nutritionist? It looks like you exercise and you intake a good amount of calories. If you're worried that something just doesn't seem right, many areas have a nutritionist that you can see for free sometimes. Just listen to your body and put go things into…

I would watch how much sugar and bread you're intaking. I wouldn't cut it out, you just eat a lot of it. I usually pack myself carrots and other things that don't need to be heated/kept cold and eat those on my commutes if I know that it will be late before dinner. Then I'll have a glass of milk or something light. Then…

You're commitment to your health is contagious. Thank you for helping me regain my need to succeed!

What a great feeling! Keep on keeping on!

*applause!* Setting a goal for a second race is a great idea! I'm just getting to the point where I'm ready to start setting time goals for myself. I'd love to hear about your progress as you go!!!

I like that you wore the same outfit! Sometimes people wear outfits that make them look skinnier for their skinnier pictures, but this really shows how little you are now. Great work, you should be very proud.

I know plenty of mums and dads that stay home and/ or work outside of the home and still make it a priority to clean. She may be exhausted, and make sure that you each acknowledge that fact. But you have to be a team to make you both feel worth while.

It's official, we may be online friend soul mates with that speech and ability to use appropriately timed gifs.

HI! Welcome to the greatest place to find friends and motivators! Chin up! You took a huge step today by signing up and logging on. Set an alarm on your phone and make it a habit to do every day. It's hard to lose the weight sometimes, but we are always here to deflate myths, boost confidence and motivate you when you need…

If you're exercising and doing a good job, don't worry about the sweat. You look tough! Keep hydrated and keep up the great work!

Those are some isolated moves being crunched there.

Awesome! Thanks all. I don't really have any one to talk to about health related things besides my doctor… and I don't feel like paying for every time I have a little question.

Thanks for all of the intelligent responses! It's incredible how some things just need to be broken down and myth busted!

Wraps dehydrate your skin. The second you jump back in the shower/drink enough water - you'll plump right back up. Good old fashion diet and exercise is the cure. Not wrapping yourself in plastic.

I lightly sauté mine and have like chicken or salmon on top of them. I can imagine they would be icky and no longer fresh and zesty if you cooked them for an hour. I also like mine with a little sriracha on them too. I haven't tried them with bacon, but try just putting them in a pan with a little olive oil and sauté them…

I usually just skim stories without pictures - bad habit. But I was really captivated by your story. I'm so happy that people are picking themselves up after being at their lowest. You are a hero not only of yourself, but anyone that you tell your story to. Just because they don't need to lose weight, they may need to…

There are some chemicals/minerals/ingredients that push back on measurements and visual results - sodium and processed sugars usually get the blame. Abs are made in the kitchen. But truthfully portion control and moderation are key to getting rid of flab.

You can run and do cardio until your heart gives out. Abs are made from a mix of cardio + strength + food. Eat the right things, strength train all over and make sure you're getting your heart rate up. People are afraid of "getting bulky" if they strength train. It takes a lot to get to an uncomfortable looking bulky. So…

I'm glad I'm not crazy! I thought something was weird--Like I have been living under a rock no to know that basic fact. No, I didn't pay for the session, the gym I went to offers one free consultation, which was good in that it helped me learn a few machines that I wouldn't have known what to do with. But that factoid…

It's like running. You can't expect to run a marathon (p90x) right away, you gotta ease into it. Keep doing the P90X, and if you're tired, slow down and do what you can. Every time you do it, you'll be able to do more. That and take some tylenol ;)

I can understand feeding your family and wanting to have a meal that everyone can enjoy. So I do try to make things that everyone can not complain about… However, I work full time and my rule is that if I have to make dinner and do the dishes, you better eat whatever the heck I'm cooking and don't you dare go looking in…