Lizzy622 Member

I found that fat does not come off evenly nor where you want it to come off first. I had one pair of chinos that seemed to take longer to loosen up. Not unusual keep at it.

Lift more than my weight

My daughter's home this week so she did the planning and prepping. WooHoo to a week off.

With 5 boys how do you not meal plan? If I didn't meal plan and do at least a little prep when my kids were home, we would be eating dinner at 8pm every night. Keep breakfast as simple as possible. I sometimes make plain oatmeal in my timed slow cooker so it is hot and ready in the morning and everyone can add their own…

You can replace your pasta with a noodle made from vegetables like zucchini or carrots. I get very sleepy also when I eat too many carbohydrates for lunch.

A little trick I use is to keep adding new things. I like changing up exercises or adding new foods. Changing things and adding new activities or goals keeps things fresh. I also focus more on the short goals than the long term.

You may want to have your thyroid levels checked to make sure you are on the right dose. If you have a stroller taking walks outside with your daughter can help both of you. My children always slept better after having some time outside in the fresh air.

How did the start go?? Remember this won't happen overnight and don't let yourself feel overwhelmed by focusing too much on the big picture. Do what you know you need to do today to start.

Didn't get to do my exercise this morning so I will do 30 minutes of yard work when I go home today

Only solution is taking your meds. Once you are on the right dose, you should be able to lose the weight again. It won't be easy but it is worth the effort.

Have you asked your doctor about it? Could it be some vitamin deficiency that gets worse or is affected by hormonal changes? Parsley or parsley tea may help. It is a mild hormone regulator.

On the move - so Dunkin Donuts egg white veggie flatbread

This is mine. My cravings usually hit at night when I am relaxing and getting set to go to sleep.

Neck, waist & hips is what is in the tracker but you could also do thigh and arm. I also like to push myself physically to see how far I could run or how fast i can finish a mile or how heavy I can lift.

I found that peppermint tea gives me a little boost without the caffeine. It is my afternoon drink now.

A smoothie would be good since it is easy to digest. Go with a protein powder (i prefer unsweetened/ unflavored) a small portion of fruit (berries, 1/2 of a banana, some pineapple), a fat (avocado, coconut oil, nuts) and a liquid (almond milk, coconut milk). You can add spices or cocoa powder to change things up.

I love to go outside for a good power walk but in bad weather the treadmill keeps me moving. There is a place for both.

Also check your local grocery circulars and apps. You can find some amazing deals.

I am a complete addict. I have cut caffeine a few times. Going cold turkey causes horrible headaches. I would suggest cutting back slowly. The withdrawal is much easier. I am currently down to 2 12 oz. cups a day which is a good place for me.

I put my gym clothes by the side of my bed and pack my work clothes in my gym bag so no random deciding to go. I try to set new little goals each time I go. A slight increase in either weight or reps. A slight increase in incline or speed. These little challenges keep me interested and push me to do a bit better each time.

Lately my fave is carrots with hummus - I like the crunch plus protein combo

This^^ Or a pound of muscle weighs more than a pound of fat

Some of the things have happened or are happening as I lose. I have gotten off or lowered doses of medications. I can walk up and down stairs without huffing and puffing. I have a better selection of clothes when I shop. Enjoy each step as it happens.

The scale is both a wonderful and horrible tool. Don't completely rely on what it says for things like constipation and water retention can cause huge shifts. Now if you know it is not that, it is time to reevaluate and reset priorities. I often get in a rut and need to just step back and look at the picture. Where am I…

Too much right / wrong- healthy /unhealthy. Try to break down what you want into smaller pieces that are more manageable. Going from one way of eating to another completely different way is a big move. Start with something smaller like I will eat at least 5 servings of vegetables a day. Keep it positive.

Cortisol and stressing your body out with too much exercise can stall weight loss. Also great job on the First 40. :) Losing fat is a much slower process than losing muscle so remember slow and steady wins the race.

My lunch is usually leftovers from dinner. For Breakfast I would put a nice runny egg on my oatmeal. Also there are tons of smoothies that use coconut or almond milk.

The steamable frozen bag vegetables are my staple. If really pressed I just pick up a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store. It is extremely versatile. You can just throw it on a salad or in a sandwich, or make chicken tacos or a quick stir fry with some veggies and soy sauce.

I like Guiness, it is dark and heavy but surprisingly low in calories. I also tend to drink it slower. Moscow Mules are also good but watch out for sugar ginger beers.

Both. I eat seasonally so the foods I eat in the Winter tend to be different than the Spring or Summer or Fall. But I do tend to eat the same things over and over again when they are in season. WooHoo berry season is starting.