samanthachen Member

Oh my goodness! I'm in the same boat. I think I had decent posture as a kid. It's now that I spend too much time in front of a computer, and I'm tired all the time from chasing my kids around, and [insert all my excuses here] haha. TBH, I think it really got going when I developed tension headaches. I started slouching…

Haha This is my life! I am currently eating some chips and Organic Jacks Cantina Salsa while reading through this thread. I love an evening snack... maybe with a small cup of tea or water. I go through my day knowing that I want that snack. OP: I do want to stress that I never sacrifice something I need for my evening…

My pleasure! It is a ton to take in, and it really can be trial and error. Utilize the search function in the forums here too, and I'm sure there will be tons more information and links with other sites. The other thing I forgot to add was that you should try to use a few calculators and maybe take an average. They will…

Finding that I enjoy jogging, and actually looking forward to a work out. :)

BMR is your basal metabolic rate. It's what you would burn if you were comatose with only necessary things functioning to keep you alive. It's the minimum amount of calories you need to support vital body functions. You want your calorie goal to be over that but *under* your TDEE, total daily energy expenditure. It's the…

I'm adding that these are if you really want to push yourself and move. If you really want to focus on stretching those sore muscles, I'd definitely go with the other recommendations of yoga. Sorry... I partially answered! Good luck!

I put on some amazing music and jam with my two little boys! They love it, and I get to move. If you really get moving, you can actually burn quite a few calories (like Zumba-level sweating haha). Even if it's just dancing around your kitchen and/or living room, you can get moving at a speed-walking pace, and that feels…

You look fantastic!!!!!! (oops... hit post before I was done! haha) Congratulations! Not just looking great, but you probably feel fantastic too!

Thank you for the link :smile: Most of the stuff I was able to find was from fitness sites like this one. Your link made me feel a bit better about the answers.

40 lbs lost looks absolutely amazing on you, sweetie!!! You look so happy, and you look like a whole new you!!! Congrats!!! <3

25 looks amazing on you! Congrats, girly! You look stunning

I cannot imagine the emotional pain you are going through. I am so sorry for your loss! Keeping you and your partner in my prayers!!! Let yourself have time to go through the process of grieving. Talk about it if you can, cry if you need, and just take this time to be with yourself and your partner! I am so very sorry; no…

I didn't start as a resolution from New Years (Feb 8th)... a little late haha. I didn't want it to be a fad; it was rock bottom. I am so glad to still be here though. What a wonderful reminder that we are still pushing through this :) I love this site

Such a wonderful feeling! This is a slippery slope; you just wait and see. Now everything will begin changing really quickly! Congrats!! :flowerforyou:

I know what you are saying and what you are getting at, but I didn't tell people. I was very ashamed that I was the person that needed to lose as much as I did (and do), so I am keeping it to myself. My family knows. My husband (of course) knows. My two best friends know, but only after they saw me. I wanted to keep it to…

I only chuckle because if anyone actually believed the weight on my driver's license (which I am getting closer to now, thanks to MFP) and were to see my actual weight, they would think the very same thing. I would not be able to leave the room without someone forcing me to go in for a check-up regarding my thyroid. I…

Once the person who answered before me gives you advice, I would listen to that well before you listened to mine (since they seem to be a personal trainer), but make sure you have enough potassium in your system. I also notice that the muscle you are speaking about gets sore with too much computer time, strong Spring…

Happy Birthday! You look stunning!!!:flowerforyou:

I said it in my last comment on your last post, and I will say it again: You look amazing! The look on your face shows how proud you are! Of course, we all did this to ourselves (for the most part), and it's our fault (yadda yadda yadda), but YOU are making the effort to change and get healthier and happier! For that, and…

OOOoooOOO I had to "google" her because I didn't know her name. She is gorgeous! It must be our big smile full of teeth! Any way to spin it, I will take it. She's hot :) Thank you for the compliment

Your post brought tears to my eyes. I have also NEVER felt happy in a bathing suit, until today, actually. I am so happy for you!! That look on your husband's face made me openly weep. He looks so happy, and it seems to be pride! He is so proud of his GOREOUS lady and her accomplishments. You have a wonderful love, and…

I wrote this line because it's something I am frequently reminding myself of. My life is difficult, as is everyone's. I have a toxic relationship with a brother-in-law, my MIL doesn't get this (As she is 94 lbs and eats triple my meals with each sitting), and life life life blah blah boring haha. Sometimes, it is easy to…

I had better see your successes posted in here WITH the tiara :flowerforyou: and thank you!

I keep checking in and seeing these wonderful well-wishes and kind words from everyone. Thank you so much!!!:heart:

That is fantastic! I don't know what weight you started from, but I have heard, the closer you are to your goal, the more difficult it is to accomplish each pound loss! Great job!!! You must be super excited, as you should be :)

You look amazing, and your success is apparent in so many ways. You have come out of the shadows and are just the life of the photo now :) Great job; you are stunning

Thank you guys so much! I cannot quote and comment on everyone's comments, but I have to say that I read through them all, and THANK YOU! Sincerely :) It's a perfect birthday present to me to put smiles on all your faces and hear that I encouraged and inspired you! Keep up the amazing work, and I hope to be reading your…

Then I am celebrating a different success. I am glad I could inspire someone to keep going. Like I said, I am not even close to being done, and even when I reach my goal, I plan on using this site as a tool in life, but it is good to show people how amazing you can feel, even when you are just scraping the 1/2-way mark! It…

I promise that I know you were not being rude! :) Thank you, and I am sorry if my quote made you nervous that I was upset.

Wow! It would be an understatement to say that you just made my day... You made... EVERYTHING! Thank you. When I am in shorts or skirts, it's very apparent where those 30 extra pounds are sitting... haha in my thighs and calves! Thank you though! That is one of the sweetest things I have ever heard :)