LauraLLee Member

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we have the same journey left and I am just re committing myself here. I was very active until late last summer when my marriage broke up and a bunch of other stuff but anyway...I started at 353 and am at 242...I also join a summer body group I can send you the link if you like. so add me as a friend if you want.

Hi Im Laura, I am just starting over with exercise this year...Last year I lost 111lbs and am ready to have a normal summer without feeling so fat and lumpy. I am going to start with Jillian Michaels burn fat increase metabolism. I believe I have 87 lbs to reach my goal weight so I cant wait to see what happens...for all…

so exciting!!!

I weighed in at 251 today. My goal is 250. I started at 277

weighed in at 262.2 that is a 15lb loss since we started.

Hey guys weighed in at 265.6... Yay!

Missed the weigh in this week but I did lose at least two pounds. I have been moving but I am motovated and still here.

weighed in at 272.2 today... : )

weight today was 277.6 Goal weight by Christmas 250.

I am in Ill weigh in tomorrow.

Knowledge challenge is to share or post a topic that you have been thinking about or concerns you. Power challenge workout an extra hour this week and share your workout routines and what works for you. We are now in our seventh week and Its time to share and pull up our boot straps, and lets make our goals!

Hey, I just wanted to pop in. I have been camping this last week. I weighed when I got home, but I had already eaten and drank so I think I am about the same. I will weigh in tomorrow offically. I did have a great nsv this last week. I was able to get up and down off the air mattress without pain and with ease. So I am…

Hi everyone, I just wanted to let you all know I was going camping for the week. I packed turkey burgers and oscar meyer reduced fat hotdogs ( 40 cals). I am not sure If I will have service or not. I will be home on friday for weigh in. I may be later though. I hope you all have a great and successful week!

weigh in at 294.2 which is one pound more than when I started, but at least I am taking off the gain I have had the first two weeks. So we are going in the right direction. Yay!

Interval Training Benefits Exercisers of All Ability Levels Monday, December 13, 2010 ROCHESTER, Minn. — Interval training isn't just for competitive athletes, according to the December issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource. In interval training, short bursts of intense activity alternate with intervals of lighter…

MayoClinic.com Highlights 20 Tips for Healthy Eating Quick and easy tips to make meals and snacks more healthy Tuesday, February 05, 2008 ROCHESTER, Minn. — Healthy eating doesn't need to be boring or tiresome. Flavorful food combinations, fresh cooking ideas and a creative spirit can liven up meals and snacks. A new…

Knowledge challenge Share a healthy recipe that you enjoy. Include calorie count and serving size Power Challenge Use your own workouts and try interval training and share your results at the end of the week. Also make sure your working out for at least 5 hours this week. : )

So I was thinking about my NSV this week and the state of mind I have been in the last 4 weeks. I realized that yes I put on those 6lbs but I also have lost 4lbs of it off. I realize that I make my choices and that I dont make good choices when I deal with relational things (husband). I also realize that I need to love me…

Friday ## Saturday Swimming and walking 2 hours Sunday Cleaning floors 1 hour Monday 30 minutes of abs, thighs and arms.

How do you do with minding your portions? Share your tips. I use a digital scale and I measure everything out. I also will buy convience foods that a preportioned to eliminate the temptation of eating a whole bag of whatever. I have also been considering preplanning my meals and trying to be more dilligent in that area.…

Sounds like everyone had a great weekend. My weekend was full of bad eating also. Saturday My husband and daughter went to the lake for the day. I packed a lunch and we brought chairs and shade. We went swimming with the floaties and hung out in the water for a while. We seen a snake in the water but it was harmless, not…

My mantra for the week: This is the week I will not feel sorry for myself. I will not let my situations determine my mindset of healthy eating or exercising. I will strive towards my weight loss goals and I will be accountable to myself and my mfp family during this week. I will love myself!

Week 4 Portion control • Portion control — Downsize portions for better weight control By Jennifer Nelson, M.S., R.D. and Katherine Zeratsky, R.D. Research tells us that people eat more when presented with larger portions of food. Even children as young as two years are affected by portion size. Our judgment about serving…

Week 4 How fit are you? How fit are you? See how you measure up Ready to start a fitness program? Measure your fitness level with a simple four-part test. Then use the results to set fitness goals and track your progress. By Mayo Clinic staff You probably have some idea of how fit you are. But knowing the specifics can…

K nowledge challenge: Read articles and respond. Power challenge: Work out at least 4 hours this week. 2 hours cardio 1 hour strength training 1 hour of choice. Share your workouts.

Awesome job This week! I am returning to start this week, weekend off with a blast. No more playing around. It is time for me to buckle down. I weigh in at 296.6 which is technically a loss but still a gain since the begining of our challenge. . Like I said I am going to be buckling down and moving towards the prize, no…

Welcome Laura! Glad you could join us!

Hey I have had that before, I guess I wasnt thinking! Thank you for the welcome back! You are always so supportive.

I am working my way to be back like I was before. But I feel so ashamed, and disgruntled. I have gained the last two weeks and I feel grosser than I usually do. Thank you for your support! It is the only support I seem to have at this time and I appreciated the fact that I am not alone.