spitfire1962 Member

We all feel that way at some time or another. It's become a part of my life just like brushing my teeth or taking a shower. You are allowed to have a cheat day, or a cheat meal. Still log it in so that you can keep track. Just know that you may weigh in a little heavier for a few days. Make sure you drink lots of water,…

I would like to get down to between 120-125. But I would like to build up muscle so I don't look gaunt. :) Jillian Michaels weighs about 115-120, but I think I have a larger frame than her.

I can see a huge difference. You look toned and much smaller and healthier than the before picture. I can see the hard work you've put in. Great job! Congratulations. ;)

I loved the Body Gospel workouts. I'm doing Jillian Michaels vidoes and Biggest Loser Last Chance, Boot Camp. Do whatever will motivate and challenge you. I liked the Body Gospel because of the gospel music. Great beat, makes you want to move. Great workouts if you are just starting they can prepare you for the more…

Congratulations!!! I had wanted to be called grandma, but I'm now nana. You just might be called Tata. :)

5'4" weigh 172, size 10

You do so amazing! It's like night and day seeing your before and after pictures. Congratulations!!

Wow, you look fantastic!!! You definitely don't look like a pumpkin anymore. Great job!

Think of why you are doing this, why you would like to be healthy. It's going to lengthen your life and your family's as well. Children learn behaviors from their parents. Break the vicious cycle of emotional eating right now and your children won't have the same problem. Get rid of the junk food in your house. I have…

You look fantastic!!! What an amazing transformation! You do need to keep reminding yourself how far you've come. Thanks for posting the pictures, they are very motivating. Keep up the great work!!!

I voted and sent to my page on facebook asking others to vote as well. Good luck to you and your daughter. :)

When you're that big you need more support than a sports bra. I stayed with the 18 hr padded shoulder strap. It was very comfortable and held me in place so no bouncing around. It's a little pricey but well worth it's weight in gold. Once you've lost cup sizes, then you can look for a sports bra. :)

Everyone is welcomed here at MFP. Even if they only have 5 pounds to lose, they may need the help and support from us. We all struggle with food issues. I can't see any reason why anyone of healthy weight shouldn't be on here. They may just want to maintain their weight, or maybe they would like to be a role model to us.…

First off you will have to stop the negative self talk (you are not a jiggly puff, you are a beautiful woman) and stop trying to talk yourself out of this. I too was once were you are now. Making excuses to not work out because of this or that. Just chose something you like doing and do it. For me it was kickboxing, but I…

Thanks for posting, very motivational! I still struggle at times too. But the next meal will be better, the next workout will do better. Better choices is what it's all about. I chose not to dwell on past mistakes but learn from them and move on.

:) Congratulations!!! That's fantastic news!!! I wish I would have thought to measure my feet when I first started. My feet have shrunken too. I was an 8 1/2- 9 and now I'm fitting 7 1/2 size I used to wear in High School! :) You are doing great, keep it up!

I'm a food addict and so I will forever think about what to eat. Like the others have stated, it's not such a bad thing. Logging in does help teach you about foods. Before MFP I will eating without thinking. I didn't want to know how many calories or how much sodium was in food. I didn't want to think about what I was…

I like Jillian Michaels workouts. Most of them are circuit training and you don't need much room to do them. The videos are about $10.00 each, but they are so amazing!

I miss nothing. It's so nice to be able to fit into smaller clothes and buy news ones that fit. When I get to my goal weight, I still miss miss nothing of the old big frumpy stuff. On to new and better fitting clothes and a healthier body is what I'm looking forward to.

Weigh yourself before you drink the water. I was having the same thing happen. I had to start weighing in on the day after my rest day, with no cheat day. Your muscles will hold water after a workout and you will weigh in heavier after drinking water. That's what the contestants on the Biggest Loser do. They will drink…

I love almond milk!!! I wish I had known about it sooner.

Welcome to MFP! I think you sound like a great inspiration and role model to your brother. MFP does work if you work it. Just keep thinking of it as a lifestyle change and can and will do it!

Incredible transformation!!!! Wowzers you look like a totally different person! Congratulations on your weight-loss!!! Thanks for posting. :)

You look fantastic! You should be very proud of yourself. You look very healthy, keep up the good work!!! Thanks for posting this, we all have problems with food one way or another and we are all here to get healthy. You are an inspiration.

Before I got my HRM, I would log it in as circuit training.

These photos are so amazing! It does look like different people. You look incredible and I can see the self confidence and power in you. Thank you for posting, it will help inspire and motivate us all.

First off, you have worth and you are beautifully and wonderfully made. God does not make junk!!! It sounds like you have already lost over 200 pounds when your ex walked away. You have your whole future ahead of you. You are in the right place. MFP will help you get to your goal weight. Start off with short walks, even if…

Bump is what people post so that they can follow up on certain posts they like. They can look on my blogs and read it later. Now what does NSV stand for? Thanks!

Both my brother and my son have done P90X and they both have 6 pk abs. They completed the 90 day cycle and started it up again. I think they may be in their third round. Just continue with it and you will start to see the fruits of your labor. I am trying to get the nerve up to do P90X as well. But afraid of re-injuring my…

I have been doing the Jillian Michaels No More Trouble Zones. The surrenders are a killer and the zumo squats with a press too. Surrenders you hold the weights over your head and put one leg behind you like a lunge and get on your knee then bring the other leg behind you get on your knee then push up with one leg and get…