tmazionsmith

Really, in my experience, you have to find ways to motivate yourself - you have to really want it and commit to getting what you want. Do you have a dress picked out or are you a bridesmaid? Maybe keep a picture of the dress you want/need to fit into posted on your fridge, on the bathroom mirror - anywhere where there is…

I haven't reached my final goal yet, but when I was my heaviest, I was a size 22. Yes, 22. I am a 14/16 now after losing about 60 lbs (that was on Weight Watchers, before joining MFP). I had gained back a little, so in November, I reset all of my stuff here and have lost 5 lbs since then. My goal is to lose roughly 10 more…

So far, I am only doing the cardio, but I just brought it home, so not into a new routine yet. I have found some online videos that work on core strength, but I'm finding already that I won't be able to do some of, given my back issues. My next goal is to find targeted videos to work my arms and obliques (trouble area).

Yes! I actually got an awesome deal. It was the last of that model in the store, and had been sitting for about 5 months. I was able to get it for $399 (plus the 3 year warranty).

I ended up buying a new NordicTrack machine - it came home today! I did quite a bit of research before buying it; I am excited to get it all set up and working for me.

If I have to hunch too far forward, no. Also, definitely not on the street - way too bumping/uneven. A bolted bike in a gym, maybe, though the little I've tried of it was not comfortable for my back. It is not as uncomfortable as doing an incline on a treadmill (OUCH!), but still gives some pain. The SI joint impacts so…

Alta2000: I've found some free videos on YouTube, but I end up cutting out a lot, due to my back condition. There is one that says to just walk briskly in place if you can't do some of the moves, so that's what I've done to this point. I'm not much of a video/DVD person when it comes to exercising, partially due to my…

Unfortunately, a lot of the 'normal' things that most can do, I can't, as I have ankylosing spondilytis, which puts incredible stress on my SI joint and hips. Jumping jacks and jumping rope are big no-no exercises for me. :( My MD actually recommends swimming (which I love, but no access to a pool) and either elliptical or…

I will check their site - didn't even think of that. I've been looking on sites like Amazon, Sports Authority, SecondWind, etc.

Just know that it takes time to get into any new routine - eating better and working out is no different. Start with a small goal of maybe working out two times per week for 20 minutes, treadmill or elliptical. Then it won't seem like such a huge leap into cardio! As for food, that is harder to control, I think, but if you…

I have 6, after thinking in my younger days that I would never, every get any. I do have a 'tramp stamp', given its placement, but I think it is 'art' and not distasteful. All of my mine are in places where I can hide them, if I choose. For the record, every man I've ever talked to about it or shown mine to has said that…

I don't know your specific plan, but one of the things about Weight Watchers I loved was that I could have whatever I wanted, as long as I didn't go over my daily/weekly limits and I kept to my exercise routine. If you think you can't ever have KFC, then you are likely to not stick with your fitness goals. I know that as…