mixmastermolly

I've tried so many things...rewards, an outfit I strive to wear, upcoming special events, unflattering photos. Nothing seems to keep me motivated all the time!

I LOVE it! I have to get my DVR set up! I haven't seen any episodes this season.

Keep rocking those shorts, boys!

It happens! It doesn't matter how quickly you lose...you don't have to be the one to lose 40 pounds in 4 months. You'll still get there at a pace that works for you. :)

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Where are these guys? I sure haven't met any.

Cancun is a blast! One of the best times of my life.

I'll be in that area. It is a beautiful place.

Well, I just got back from Vegas which was a blast and I'm planning a long weekend trip to northern MI for the holiday...so yes, I almost always feel the need to get away lol. But if I could go anywhere right now it would be to Scotland and Ireland.

I've never tried them but my sister in law has a friend who has used them on and off for years. She said she notices how unhealthy her friend is and how unbearable it is to be anywhere near her when she's taking the diet pills because her moods get crazy. Doesn't sound good to me.

What about a degree in nutrition? You could still become a certified trainer and then you could work anywhere offering nutrition and fitness advice. A girl I know works for a local hospital creating diet plans for people after they've had surgery or people who are suffering from medical conditions like heart disease and…

Kerri, that was great information, thanks! Although, calculating my BMI according to her suggestion means that I still have a lot to lose. Can you explain the calorie portion more? Did she say if eating the number of calories plus a zero is for maintenance or for losing, also? It seems like WAY too many calories for me to…

I completely agree with this. I realize that I can't have a successful relationship until I work a lot of things out with myself and find happiness with me. I guess that old, "you can't be happy with someone else until you're happy with you" thing.

Sorry I've been missing everyone. It's been a really, really rough month. I'm going to Vegas next week but hope to be more active on the forum. Glad everyone is doing so well!

Great job! You look amazing!!

I've always heard Kate Bosworth. I did that celebrity look-alike thing and she was my match lol.

I can totally understand where you're coming from. My self-hatred is definitely inhibiting me from achieving success. I met with a friend this weekend and I was talking to her about a lot of struggles I've experienced in life. She told me about a time in her life when she was struggling with different things, similar to…

So last week I lost 3 pounds. I lost 3 pounds because of some extremely emotional events which caused me to feel anxious and ill most of the week and limited how much food I could stomach. This week, emotions have carried over (and been added to) so I've been eating terribly. High fat, high sodium, high calorie garbage. I…

Hey, everyone, I'm around. I've been struggling emotionally lately due to a few difficult things happening in my life. I'm sorry I haven't been more supportive. Normally, my personality is the kind that talks a lot but I'm just not up for it. I'm still checking in and will chime in when I can. Molly

I have a new motivator. The social worker for the middle school in the district where I work has a support group once a week for girls who may be struggling with self esteem or have difficult home lives. I asked her if I could volunteer to participate in the support group but it runs from 2:45-3:45 and I don't get off work…

Good for you! You must feel ecstatic! I loved this bikini I had from J Crew as a teenager. I wore that thing for summers. Now I doubt I'd ever get in a bikini again given that I have tons of stretch marks and saggy skin from pregnancy, child birth, and ballooning weight gain. BUT....I still hope to feel incredibly great in…

I believe this is true but I'm still trying to learn how to do that!

I'm reading "In Search of Respect: Selling Crack in El Barrio" for my Anthropology class. I'm enjoying it. The Agnes Browne series was a good read.

Yeah, I definitely need to get in the habit of not thinking that I need to eat the whole thing.

Ok, girls, how do you resist cravings? Let's hear it. People are ALWAYS bringing treats in to my work. Some days I can resist and other days I can't. Particularly right before or during my period...like today. I totally gave in and ate a donut that I resisted all morning. I'm within my calories and but still feel yucky. It…

I'm in!

Anything is fine in moderation. I choose brown rice and whole wheat pasta over white rice and white pasta. I often choose sweet potatoes over white potatoes. However, regular potatoes still have nutrients that are great for you, especially if you eat the skin, also. They're higher in calories so I think people suggest you…

I'm not gluten intolerant but was considering going gluten free for at least a week.

My mom homeschooled my siblings during elementary school and me for just one year. She would have continued but had to go back to work when my dad was laid off. Good for you. :) Although, I work for public schools so maybe I shouldn't say that in writing! ; ) If you want to be a personal trainer then you should absolutely…

Hey, Lindsay! My sister lives in Lansing, too. :) I visit there often. Congrats on your baby boy. I'm hoping to adopt a rescue pup in the next few years when I'm done with school and home more often. I'd LOVE a large breed!