2kaizen

Use that anger to move in the right direction ... channel it with your vision in mind, you'll be back in the game in no time. I did the same thing recently ... knew it while I was doing it - stupid cookies! I was pleasantly surprised with how quickly I recovered thanks to MFP. It could always be worse ... I figure the…

Woop woop ... I'm lacing up my running shoes! Thanks for sharing! :drinker:

Woop woop ... I'm lacing up my running shoes! Thanks f

Welcome both of you! This site IS great and can help you to help yourrselves. If you want something to change, you have to measure it ... and this site gives you the tools you need to do that and also the community support to help along the way. Here's to small steps! :drinker:

I'm in too ... I wanna loose weight between now so that I can gain some of it back by eating my kids halloween candy (I can't resist). :blushing:

You go girl! Success begets success! Keep working the system and there will be no stopping you! :drinker:

Welcome back! It's not how many times you get knocked down that matters - it's how many times you get back up. :flowerforyou:

Hi Denise, Welcome! I am a 40-something year old with 25 lbs to lose too! I joined in July after losing 3 lbs and since then I've lost 7 lbs, so now I only need to lose 15 more! Welcome to a great decade & a great site! :flowerforyou:

Welcome! There are plenty of people here to cheer you on! You're mindset is a great starting place! Good luck :flowerforyou:

Are you kidding ... I count my coffee as water!!! :laugh: YES ... you can count your crystal light as water. And yes ... capture the calories too!

Too funny ... I'm with the mother ship - Medical Mutual. So while you didn't find a workout buddy - how funny is it that you found someone else who works for the same company?! Snow balls chance in ... Good luck on your fitness journey! And keep up the good work - both on and off the job!

Hi Doug, Hmmm ... my company has offices in Downtown, Beachwood and Strongsville ... with gyms in the Strongsville and Downtown office, but NOT the beachwood office ... And you work nights? Do you work for Antares?

Thanks for the laugh! And congratulations! :drinker: "Be kind to your knees ... you'll miss them when they're gone" from the Wear Sunscreen piece - Chicago Tribune :flowerforyou:

Good for you for coming back! You're attitude sounds great and pretty soon you will inspiring others! Good luck! :flowerforyou:

I've heard of this recently .... and I'm sure I'm not the only one who wants to ask ... what exactly is P90X? Thanks & good luck!

Good luck Doug! Sounds like you are on a roll! Hope you find your workout buddy. I live in 44122 too - but belong to my gym at work and like to be finished by 7:30 AM when possible. Nice to see another NEO member on the site! Keep up the good work. :flowerforyou:

I've been struggling with the numbers on the scale not moving too - same as you and weighing daily. But I feel thinner, and I think my clothes feel better. To test that theory ... I measured myself (arms, thighs, hips, waist, bust) and they confirmed I was smaller! So now I'm all about the inches baby! Something else to…

Did I stay within your nutritional goals? YES - and ate most of my workout calories too Did I reach yesterday's personal goals? MOSTLY What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? RAN FOR 40 MINUTES What would I have done differently? WASTED LESS TIME What is today's personal goal? PACK MY WORKOUT BAG FOR TOMORROW & DRINK…

You Go Girl!:flowerforyou:

Hi Katie, What's the alternative? To go back to the way things were? I know the feeling well ... and what I've tried to do (with some success) is get more sleep and drink more water. But I've been more or less exhausted for the last 12 years. Personally ... I think it's the kids - they wear me out! Good luck! :flowerforyou:

Good luck! MFP is a GREAT resource! Welcome :flowerforyou:

Good luck - but I doubt you'll need it - you already know what to do and sound committed! :flowerforyou:

It is GREAT, isn't it?! I LOVE it too and it has made an enormous difference in the few weeks I've been on. The beauty is the simplicity ... and of course the fact that it is free! Enjoy!:happy:

Congrats on the 2 lbs ... string a few of those victories together and you'll be well on your way to your goal!:flowerforyou: And welcome to MFP!

Welcome Kim! :flowerforyou: You are well on your way with 6 lbs already! This site can make a huge difference in melting the other 44 lbs away too! Way to go! Cheers!

You go girl! You CAN do it! :flowerforyou: Have your healthy snacks on hand for back-up. And not only are your co-workers drinking empty calories ... their emptying their wallets at the same time. haha. :bigsmile: Welcome to the site! It's quick and easy and it gets fun when you see the numbers move.

I call it a day and go to bed! If that is not at all an option the take your pick: - or do all 3 in the following order. 1 - drink water :drinker: 2 - exercise first ... then eat 3 - indulge ... a little kudos to you for asking for help! :flowerforyou: And it is NOT okay to be hungry all the time - it could make you quit.…

I think we all have our war stories. My mother has given me a hard time about my weight since I was 12 - stating the "we" needed to go on a diet - and telling me what I shouldn't eat (then why did you buy it in the first place?). She even felt compelled to tell me how fat I was when I was 6 months pregnant. She's mellowed…

Me too! I feel like I've started down this path several times over the past year and just didn't keep the momentum going. At least we come back! This time feels different - I hope that's a positive sign.

Great site! Thanks for sharing! It was very motivating ... didn't like my height / weight picture AT ALL.:sad: But I will by the end of the year! :happy: :flowerforyou: