clarinetmajor Member

How did you get your mind in order first?

Thanks for sharing your experience. I do believe everything you say is true. I also know I suck at self love and self compassion. My insecurities really get in the way of my relationship too. I also know I could be doing much better nutritionally. I'm eating mostly clean but could decrease carbs and increase protein. I…

I'm sorry about your cat. :-( That is always a very tough thing to go through. I hope he recovers! It seems increasing my exercise would be the way to go to feel saner. I do exercise daily but maybe an extra 1/2 hour in the morning would help. Thanks for sharing your experience!

Thanks! :-) I have been wondering about these questions for awhile although, the responses aren't what I expected. That's okay because I now have an answer which is to up my exercise. I swim with an adult swim team twice a week and it is awesome. My partner and I also walk out dogs when I don't swim. I am seriously…

I'm certainly looking forward to having more confidence. In sure that can help with the insecurities that hamper my relationship. Thanks!

Thanks for your response! I appreciate all of you chiming in.

Thanks for your help!

Thanks HappyCampr1! I agree with you about the benefits of exercise. The anxiety is unmanageable without it and then that leads to anxiety. This has also been my experience. Thanks for your thoughts!

Thanks Charmmeth! I do exercise regularly and I would agree that the endorphin high is fantastic - and addictive. Swimming is my exercise of choice but if not swimming, I walk. I do my level best to exercise 6 days a week regardless of my eating. The fact is I'm such an addict, I can't live without it. It is the best way I…

Thanks for this Shannon. Glad when I leave Minnesota, you will still be here on MFP for me to be inspired by you. I'll miss the snow and skiing too!

Awesome work! Your face tells the difference in a major way!

Would you be willing to send me a copy of your spreadsheet? This sounds like a great idea!

I think this is awesome! Zumba is great. I dance a lot! It is hard on your knees though so I highly recommend, (insist really) that you MUST get dance specific tennis shoes to do Zumba with. It can make a really big difference in how your knees feel and the wear and tear on your knees when dancing.

You are awesome! Great job!

You are doing an amazing job! I am inspired!

I think you look amazing just the way you are. It is obvious you are a pear, and that your legs, hips and *kitten* are naturally going to be a problem area for you. But, with that said I'm an apple and I wish I were a pear!!! I think girls with itty bitty waists and nice hips and *kitten* look awesome! But alas I am an…

Inspiring! Congratulations!!!

I think it is fine. I don't think it's yo yo dieting because are you really on a diet? Or are you just paying attention sometimes and sometimes, no so much? And that's okay. As a friend on MFP said to me, time is going to continue to pass, so you can either count calories and loose weight little by little over the next few…

Thank you ShugMN for sending me this thread! I am in NE Minneapolis in Spring Lake Park. I just recently moved here from St. Louis, MO, so I really would like to meet some new people. I am sending all of you a friend request!!! I would love if anyone would like to get together to walk or hike, etc. I will even meet you…

Wow! That is really impressive! As are your arms!!! :-)

Awesome job! So proud of you!

Awesome Job! Way to go!!!

I hope you think of this every time you pick her up! That is a lot of weight! Awesome job!

I can't wait to go shopping in a normal store! OMG I want cute clothes!!!

I can't wait! I am excited for things to be easier, especially the things that I already love to do. Thanks to everyone for all of the great input. You have all mentioned some things that I hadn't even considered! Like going on roller coaster rides. I love them, but have avoided them for years because I'm not sure I would…

I dance all the time! Latin, Ballroom, and Swing! Wow, if it makes dancing more fun that would be amazing because I already have so much fun when I dance! But you know, I am too self conscious to "let it shake" because it is so big right now!

LOL I'm not shy, my sex life is the #1 reason I am motivated to loose weight.

Great Job! Keep up the good work!

Please send me an invite!!! :-)