iamlaprell Member

BEFORE NOW

Aww, thank you, just sharing my story hoping it helps because I honestly never believed I could do it either and what's more, I didn't even want to!

Personally I'm having the same issue in a way, but I will say that the most success I've had in my waist comes when I'm doing pilates regularly and lifting weights regularly. I lose more inches in my waist during the time that I do those on a daily basis.

Hiking is great for the booty! Much better than walking, I'm terrified of the pancake booty that walkers seem to get so I actually make sure that I'm walking on uneven ground (more like hiking). I'm looking forward to getting to go actually hiking soon cause I finally have the endurance for it, you can't just go for a 15…

Thanks neandermagnon, I have always been aware of the possibility as I knew that I would occasionally have a period which required ovulation. Many times over the years I would have been happy if I did find that I was pregnant, but that would not be the case today, lol. I'm actually thinking I'd better get in and get some…

This may not be helpful to you but I spent the last 10 years putting on weight and hearing from all corners that I needed to exercise and eat better but even if I cried in dressing rooms while trying on clothes and hurt everyday in my knees and legs and never felt confident enough to even go on dates, I never wanted to…

Wow!!! That is an amazing difference!!!

I understand how you feel! I have recently started adding running to my walks and I have downloaded a C25K app but I can't even get through the full first day because my endurance just isn't there yet for running! I have always had problems with shin splints even while walking so it's not that surprising, but I am not…

You can see a difference! Great job! Keep it up!!!

Thanks everyone! Yeah I felt terrific and not a little less than totally shocked! It's amazing because we can see the changes daily but I guess you kind of forget how bad it was and only see how far you have left to go! I cannot wait to see my next progress pic and for those of you not doing it, I'd say get on it cause…

I used a photo editor to post the pics onto a single background side by side then uploaded them to my photobucket.

Look into Chia Seeds. Also, I agree that fiber supplements like metamucal are a great option, I definitely feel better on days that I do take a fiber supplement. What about adding oatmeal as a breakfast, not bad on calories and great for fiber and very filling.

So wierd, I've resized the first picture but it still won't show the whole thing.

I met a man once who followed the blood type diet strictly and his results were nothing short of astonishing!!! This guy looked like he was an olympic athlete and I very rarely saw him work out!!! He showed me a picture of himself at 350 lbs and he was about my height 5'5", let's just say the man in the picture could have…

Definitely this ^ I do not eat added salt on anything and use very little when I cook. I also don't eat alot of packaged foods where I can help it. So maybe this is why I see such a difference in my waist in one day of drinking a gallon of water.

I guess I needed to spell out more clearly, when I say I'm not a doctor or nutritionist, I meant that you should consult one before making any of the changes I mentioned with the exception of cutting out sodas (after all, every doctor I've ever seen has told me to do that!).

Personally I don't think you can drink too much water, I'm drinking close to a gallon some days and still have dry skin. But one day of drinking alot of water isn't gonna solve that. Drinking water needs to be a habit, as in, choosing it over anything else. I can tell a huge difference now anytime I drink a soda (I've had…

I am not a doctor or nutritionist, however, if it were me, I would do the following (I do and have found success with these tips): Add chia seeds to your diet to promote metabolism increase (1 tablespoon twice per day -not at night/dinner- added to your yogurts, cereal, salads, pretty much anything you eat) You can find…

How terrific that must feel! Just don't do what some do and freak out so much that you fall off.

I'd just explain to him that part of you losing weight is becoming more active and that it would be great if you were able to keep the vehicle to go find things to walk and see and do. If he says no, then I'd be a bit worried that he's trying to control you.

Absolutely AMAZING transformation!!!! I would never in a million years have imagined you were the lady in the before pictures!

I guess the question is actually how long do you think she will be able to stick with all the things that she's sworn off? Also, why did she start this anyway? Is it just a New Year's Resolution or do you think that maybe seeing you live a healthy lifestyle has made her want to as well? If that's the case then it could…

Don't get upset with yourself, just get back to work on it. I joined MFP a week ago and have lost 5 pounds since I joined. I find that monitoring my calorie intake and burn makes me that much more determined because I'm able to see in actual numbers what I'm doing to my body. As for the medical condition, I have shin…

Have you considered that it might be muscle gain from amping up your work outs? Just saw your post saying you didn't think it was muscle gain.

Oooohhhh, I'm totally adding Footloose to my workout playlist now, not sure about the rest of the soundtrack but hearing Footloose in my head right now makes me want to get up and work out! Thanks for mentioning it! Isn't it crazy how some music just makes you want to push yourself when it's not something you normally…

I'm not sure I understand your question, but if you are asking about hearing kids while you are working out then I'd have to be very opposed to it. I find it next to impossible to work out without headphones on, something about a workout playlist just makes it easier for me to work out harder and longer. Now if you're…

Wow!!! I love seeing people's success pictures when there is such a amazing difference in the before and afters, it really makes me feel like it is possible to completely change your body! You've done such an amazing job!

Wow, look at you Miss Hotness!!! That is an absolutely amazing transformation!

I agree, just get more active. I feel sore after just throwing a football back and forth with my nephew, so something as simple as that can be exercise. Basically just keep them from sitting down in front of the tv after dinner would be a great way to instill good habits in them. I applaud you for involving your kids in…

Sounds to me like you need to lose the weight to prove to him that you can always lose weight but he can never take back such hurtful words. I know you said you don't want to husband bash so you can look at it this way....when we are angry we tend to speak the truth before we can stop ourselves, so if you look at it that…