gypsycoyote

It's weird, but the Shape Ups work wonders for me. I cannot wear them on the stationary bike (my feet go numb, not just the toes, so I take them off when I decide to pedal and my feet are much happier with me after that), but on the treadmill, elliptical, and for everyday outdoor movement the Shape Ups are amazing :D I…

Great tips! I am going to copy these down tomorrow. Thank you!! :D

Thank you so much :D

Yoga is my most favorite thing to do when I am feeling unmotivated - it is something I love doing anyways! Just yoga alone wont get you the weight loss - well, it might, but it would take years; however, yoga in the morning always works to set me up for a good and productive day :D And I agree, swimming for fun and walking…

Congrats on the baby! My youngest is almost 10 months :D When you get the go ahead from your doctor, look into post natal yoga. It is great for stretching, and though it has a minimal calorie burn, it is still something to look into. I was using Heather Seiniger's Pregnancy yoga, and it has a routine for during and after…

Says it's 101 in Tucson right now... And we have clouds in the sky! Monsoon is upon us, bring us some storms!! :D

Well, I say add it for the well being factor! I burn 175 calories during a 40 minute session of post-natal yoga - it is not crazy, just Hatha yoga, which is calming and relaxing, not a major work out, however I always come out of it with so much sweat :D It is such a positive practice! I do it almost every morning -…

I feel the same way sometimes. It's like "really? 670 calories all day? BUT I PIGGED OUT." That is because of WHAT we are eating, not HOW MUCH. Fruits and veggies don't contain a lot of calories, depending on the fruit or veggie. I have noticed I get a lot of my calories from meats, dairy and grains. Like eggs - OMG so…

This right here. A person should never force themselves to eat. Food is fuel, and if your tank is good, don't force more fuel in there. However, healthy snacks throughout the day are not bad, if you are hungry. There are days when I eat 500 calories, there are days when I eat 1600 calories <-- pretty rare for me though. I…

I track it as circuit training, because that is what it is :D Hope that helps!

Rewarding oneself is a key motivator for the majority of the human race. It is a tangible reminder of how far we have come. Jewelry, clothes, shoes and anything else that is not a single serving reward is the best - it is something you can see, and keep seeing. And, having those tangible, long lasting rewards cuts out most…

I think the OP is talking about sex posts, not relating to fitness or healthy eating, in the fitness and healthy eating type forums. There is a time and place for flirty, sex filled convos. And in the case of married people, they may be talking about how there is the possibility for married people flirting and having sex…

I have never hated veggies. :D BUT exercise and I have been constant enemies since I was a young girl. In elementary school and up, whenever I would do something strenuous, like CARDIO, I would cough up blood. But then, after finding out I was 200 pounds after our youngest was born, I realized I had to get over my aversion…

I've done both - panhandled and stripped. I loved being a dancer, and panhandling always made me feel... icky. I felt bad doing it, but situations prevented me from getting a job - the town I was in did not like pregnant women, and any place I applied denied me work. When I was a dancer, I felt good about myself. I loved…

Thank you so much for posting this! WOW I am going to try out the barcode one :D That would make it easy for me to wake up in the morning. Once again, thanks! :D

I log my morning yoga, my walks to the store, certain household duties - trash, vacuuming, scrubbing, mopping... Anything that gets me sweating, I log. There is a website that provides household activities, fitday.com - it is pretty awesome. I am currently listed under a moderately active lifestyle - exercise 3-5x weekly -…

Our kitty is a black cat with a bobbed tail. We have had constant issues with his names. LMAO SO, his full name is: Toothless Osiris Lunatic Kitty Manning Welter. LMAO. He reminds us of Toothless from the kids movie How to Train Your Dragon. :D

I have been diagnosed with chronic depression, and I refuse medication because I do not believe in the man-made crap. I am a big believer in "mind over matter", and have noticed some serious changes since I started just living. I have few friends - the most interaction I get is from my two kids and their father. I have…

Thank you so much for this! This is perfect. I am in the same boat as you - I feel soo cheesy doing affirmations, but there is one that sticks with me even to this day. "I am beautiful, intelligent, competent and caring - the hurt, anger, and jealousy of others will not change the truth." I used that back when I was…

That is a great goal, and a wonderful birthday present to yourself! It will take hard work, but I know you can do it! You have the right outlook to be starting this journey! I'd love to be there right beside you, as I have about 70-80 pounds to lose over all (hoping to get down to at least 150 by the holiday season). I…

I've replaced my Pepsi and other store bought sodas with fruit juice and club soda... Not as healthy as water, but it IS better. :D And though I miss the caffeine, I do not miss the heavy feeling it gave me. :D And about the kids only drinking soda... That is up to the parents to educate them and tell them NO MORE SODA.…