Amy11108

I will try these! I don't recommend the angel food cake+cake mix+water one, comes out spongey.

No, we shouldn't censor ourselves as to not offend someone. Her goals are not my goals, and I am NOT offended. I am simply saying I can see the point of view where someone might be.

Exactly my point. She is making the assumption that if you don't look like her you are making excuses. Maybe someone doesn't want to look like her. They are good where they're at.

I don't think she is fat shaming, but she is making the assumption that everyone that doesn't look like her is making excuses. Maybe not everyone wants to be that fit. To me, inspirational, but I can see where to others it might be offensive.

You're welcome! And along with that motto -- I have to apologize to the OP! I didn't really offer any advice and she is awesome too just for coming here and wanting to improve! :flowerforyou: OP: Make small goals, walk as often as you can to classes, between classes, and after classes haha... and drink a lot of water! Take…

This is so true. I work 10 hour days and an hour commute. I get home, eat, put my child to bed, and go to bed. I wake up at 4am to work out.

I would sleep the extra hour. 5 hours of sleep does not seem like much. Who watches her while you work? Could they take her to school and that way you can work out after work and then have more time with her in the afternoon before work?

I'm gonna go ahead and AGREE here as well. Most of the time we are overtired, over thinking, and just need to go the F to sleep. We actually say "lets go to bed and talk about this tomorrow" and tomorrow we are FINE!

Mine too! so good

I see myself as a lot smaller than I am. In my mind I don't FEEL like I'm 300 lbs. But when I see myself in the mirror I do look like that person and I refuse to believe it!

LOL fast and shaky!

I am slow and steady I'm 25, mom to 1. Trying to slowly change my habits, not all at once. Which means I sometimes eat 3000 calories. But it is better than what I was eating. I will work my way down!

I have heard in some obese women their OBGYN's recommended they not gain any, or much. And I know MANY women who lose weight especially in the first trimester due to morning sickness. Not saying it is healthy, but it happens. Being pregnant does not require that you gain 30 lbs. The average woman gains 25, and that is a…

Awesome!!!!

not a meal replacement: 1 c lettuce 1 c pineapple 1 banana blend, put in mason jar, freeze. take out the night before so it thaws by the next day.

I lost a lot of weight in the past (I gained it back) but one of the feelings that stood out was freedom. I can't wait to feel that freedom again! Being able to jump on a slide at the playground without getting stuck, go out to eat and be able to fit into any seat or booth. I just felt so FREE. I am interested to hear what…

Hershey's special dark is easy to find in any grocery store, convenience store, and is only 180 calories for the whole bar

I said that to myself when I was 23. I am 25 now, and you're right... I wish I did start then. I kept putting it off over and over saying one more day wont hurt and here I am 2 years later and bigger than ever Good luck to you! Don't give up!

the kiddo, clothes, entertainment - in that order!

upper body twice lower body twice so 4

Nope I always want to eat :mad:

thank you!

Yeah I did download the NROL and looked at the workout plan and was afraid. My fear is that since I am new I wont be using the right form and make a fool of myself. I have a meeting with a personal trainer so I will ask them to show me, and tell them I am interested in compound lifts right off the bat. I love that post…

Thanks for the feedback! I will do those instead :drinker: I'm a beginner with this so I appreciate that

2x a week I do arms and 2x a week I do legs Arms: Bicep Curls | 15 lbs | 2 sets of 15 Tricep Push Down | 70 lbs | 2 sets of 15 Shoulder Raise w Dumbbells | 10 lbs| 2 sets of 12 Anterior Raise w Dumbbells | 10 lbs | 2 sets of 12 Seated Row | 30 lbs | 2 sets of 15 Legs: Hip Abduction (machine) | 80 lbs | 2 sets of 15…

Some people are only concerned with burning calories when they work out so if they eat it back they feel their workout was pointless. They totally disregard all the other great and healthful benefits of exercise but if calories are their main concern I could see why they wouldn't want to eat that back. And also may not…

I don't like to feel miserable, so I give myself an alternative that will make me happy. Sometimes it is an activity or the promise of a healthier treat later. Last night I had a box full of pumpkin cookies leftover from a bake sale and I know if I had 1 I would have eaten the whole box. The only way I made it home is by…

Small changes for me has led to a calorie deficit. Cutting things out slowly that I don't care much about, and learning to have balance in my day. It doesn't have to be all or nothing. Tonight I am planning on eating a fried chicken basket for dinner, but I will eat moderately all day, drink plenty of water, go for a walk…

I wouldn't really tell them the specifics, just say you are living a healthier lifestyle now and if you lose weight then it is what it is.

1250 per slice! Holy crap how big is the slice?