dangie2002 Member

I appreciate everyone's suggestions. I can't guarantee any extra sleep because I have to study, read, and write papers. My hours and time are limited. 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt is my only dairy. Occasionally I will have a second serving but usually once or twice a week at the most. My carbs are split out pretty evenly…

Thanks, Ladies

Please, no pregnancy! LOL. I have too much on my plate right now. I could increase my intake again and see where that takes me.

I keep my carbs low, like 80-100 a day. Protein is 110-140 a day. Fat is around 100 a day. Total sugar intake is generally 20-40. I use 21 day fix which is 30 minutes. Then I walk after work 30-40 minutes on a treadmill.

I have goals set to lose 2# a week. Its been like this since January. Before I was only doing 1# a week. I think my nutrition is good. I usually don't eat anything processed, except once or twice a week with my cheat meals.

sometimes I may use 1/3 of them, but not often.

Congratulations on the 4.5# loss, that is an AWESOME start!!!

Hi! I have been on a weight loss journey for 2 years. I've lost 83# and have a 105# to go. I have PCOS. I am willing cheer you on your journey!! The most important thing I have learned, it this isn't a diet or a quick fix. This is it....for life! I have to exercise all my life, not just to get healthy. I have to eat…

I understand its hard. This week has been a challenge for me as well. Of course, next couple weeks will be tough as well. I figure my focus is to maintain and at least not gain. You can add me if you want, I'm cool with motivational support. I'm trying to log in and document my calories every day still. I'm not perfect.

So far I'm down 77#, I still have 130# to go. It took 2 years for the first 77, I'm trying to go slow, and be consistent with creating new healthy habits. I figure at this rate it will be another 3 years or so. This week has been a challenge for me, however, I figure, as long as I maintain and don't gain any weight over…

Congratulations on your success!!!

You are right, in the past, I'd get only so far and quit. I'd get frustrated, tired of depriving myself of what I wanted. What makes it different this time? I've come to realize I'm an emotional eater and binger. I'm learning to love me which means I need to show myself I love myself by making choices that will help me and…

The difference between free weights and machines: Free weights force you to use muscles to stabilize the weight you are lifting/moving. Machine weights are on a guided plane that may or may not be comfortable for you to move in that fixed motion. Both can help build and grow muscle when used correctly, however, free…

I started out with this,http://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/12-week-beginners-training-routine.html, at very low weights and kept increasing with each workout until I hit where I needed to be challenged. For me, the weight needed is something I can feel when lifting. I keep it heavy so i'm challenged to finish my…

She is AMAZING!!!!! Thank you for sharing!!!!

Thank you!

Thanks, Ladies!

you tube has lots of free workout videos. Everything I do is free.

Mom0819, thank you for your Advocare post. I have been looking at their supplement as well as a few others and hesitate because they are expensive. Currently, I am attempting to have a whole food, low-no processed foods diet. Because of my medical condition, I am encouraged to buy/use Fish oil, Chromium Picolinate, and…

Wow, Great job!!! You really put in some hard work!!!

I understand the "I'm not a morning person" statement. I worked night shift for 16 years. For the last 3 years, I've been on days. Initially, I hated getting up at 6am to go to work, it was painful getting up. I would say, "I will work out when I get home" and never did, always making an excuse to avoid working out. When I…

YOU TOTALLY ROCK!!! There is so much to read in here!!!

Thank you!

Hi! I've had PCOS my entire life, wasn't properly diagnosed until 11 years ago. I lost 70#, got pregnant, gained it all back plus some. I became depressed, ignored my health, and felt like crap for several years. Last year I decided to take my life back. I currently lost 75#. I am eating healthy most of the time and…

GuitarJerry, Thephoenixisrising, dbmata, jemhh and everyone else on here: THANK YOU for the references for educating myself and the tips. You are all very helpful!! My next concern is knee pain with squats. I have a weak knee along my MCL, old damage from High School. I have been squatting using a wall for form and doing…

I work out at a college, I've asked questions, get referred to talk to others, when I email, I don't get responses. I'm trying to navigate this process on my own. Doctor's aren't trained in this. Where I live, we are rural, little resources around us.

Thank you for the tip! I'm not afraid of bulk. I know I won't build like a guy.

I always gain 10# in water weight during my cycle. I only weigh myself twice a month because any more and I'm obsessing with numbers. I take measurements once a month. I think its important to take pictures to help document progress. I also know I'm in better shape now because I'm lifting heavier weights, I get the…

Hello fellow nerds!! My name is Angie. I've lost 75# so far. I am a HUGE since I was a child Doctor Who Fan, Star Wars, Star Trek (all of them), LOTR, HP, Percy Jackson......yes I love SciFi and Fantasy, reading, sewing, music, board games. B)

Even though a woman isn't going to build muscle large like a man, you still want a toned, defined look, not soft and squshy. My calves are gorgeous since I started working out. They are about an inch smaller, but very hard and defined. My best feature. Personally, I know i will have lots of belly skin to deal with, I'm ok…