Mechelle1967 Member

Phenominal success story! And to add to everyone else's comments, you look fantastic, Am hoping to look as toned when I hit my goal weight. It's great that "Victoria" shares her "Secrects" with us! LOL!

I'm in. Sodium seems to be my nemesis even when I think I am being careful. September was ok for me until I went on my cruise, and of course THAT totally blew my sodium out of the water. Even tho I exercised, ate carefully (for the most part) and drank plenty of water, I still gained. Luckily, I have lost all but a pound…

I, too, am hoping to lose 30 lbs during Phase 1. So far I am down 5 lbs with two weeks still to go in the first month. Workouts this week have been sporadic due to trying to get ready for a trip next week and my Zumba instructor being out of commission. Will definitely be getting some different exercise in next week! Lots…

Here's a great recipe for you to try for a great high protien pancake 2 Tablespoons greek yogurt (I use vanilla) 2 Tablespoons oat bran 1 packet splenda (optional) 1 egg white In a small bowl mix first three ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk egg white until frothy. Pour into yogurt mixture and mix well. Pour into non…

Feel free to add me as well. I live just south of Dallas and, except for next week when I'm on a cruise, log in daily (often more than once!!)

Me, too! Hope you have a great holiday!

If you can find a way to do water aerobics or exercises in the water, it is easier on the joints and body. Just a thought to help you get started!

I know what you mean about not being comfortable at that weight. When I was at my smallest my senior year of high school, I was 140-145 and my parents were starting to worry that I was anorexic because I had so many bones sticking out. For my body frame, my doc said he would be thrilled if I reached 170, but I am going to…

Woohoo! Let's get this party started! Starting weight: 250 lbs Phase 1 goal: -30 lbs (220) Phase 2 goal: -30 lbs (190) Phase 3 goal: -20 lbs (170) Phase 4 goal: -10 lbs (160) That will get me to my goal weight.

9/1 is good for me. Are we going to weigh in weekly, every other week, or monthly?

I, too, am wanting to see 30lbs by Dec 1. I am participating in another challenge to make sure I am moving everyday, so I hope that helps. My food choices have been fairly good and I am working on getting better. I need to cut down on my sodium tho, so that is a challenge for me. Good luck to us all!

Hey everyone! This should be fun! I, too, enjoy the show and think having the accountability to each other will help us be strong when we are weak and to encourage each other. My heaviest in Nov 2010 was 297 lbs. I am currently at 250 with a long term goal of 160. I am a 45 y/o mom of 3 (22, 18, 13). I enjoy Zumba and am…

I treat myself to a massage or new piece of clothing when I hit my mini-goals. I would love to take a really nice trip with my hubby to celebrate hitting my final goal. We will see!

45 and having the time of my life! On the 19th of Sept., I will be celebrating 25 years of marriage! WooHoo! only 22 days till my cruise. Goal is to look/feel even better and reach my goal by this time next year!

I have the same problem as well. I am shooting for 1500 per day and am having a hard time reaching this goal. I'm not hungry between meals and try to eat every 3-4 hours. I've come close a couple of times, but I'm usually 200-500 calories short or more. I'm eating healthier and trying to stay away from simple carbs

Pretty much anything in the water is good. Also, go to YouTube and look for T-Tapp. If you like the demo videos you can order DVD's. It is a great core workout that is super easy on the joints. I have a friend who does only this because of bad knees and she looks amazing!

Congrats on your success!

I love doing Zumba and try to go at least 3 times a week. As far as getting it added to exercise, it seems the best way it to get a heart rate monitor and calculate calories burned that way because it is different for everyone. There is also a website called "caloriesburnedhq" that can help give you an approximate…

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Ok, question. How do we log this in our exercise log? It doesn't come up in the data base under cardio or strength (I considered it both!) and I don't know how many calories burned it would account for to create it. Help?

HA! I did it! A little harder that I thought it would be, tho. I did 100 (mixed front and back) with 1 lb weights, and 100 (mixed front and back) no weight. Whew! Tomorrow's exercise for me will be helping my daughter move. That a lot of lifting and walking up and down 3 flights of stairs. Not sure how I will log that!

1) spiral notebook 2) red grading pen 3) daughter's schoolwork (that I should be grading) 4) cell phone 5) glass of water