julesandrich Member

Nope...not a work out addict; in fact it is EXTREMELY difficult for me to find the time (and energy) to exercise. I have to make myself do it because I know that it is important for my health. I do a variety of exercies at home and at they gym-when my significant other is in town I like to go to the gym and complete an…

Checking in...weight today: 198.6 :smile: :smile: :smile: This week my goal for myself is to walk at least 20 minutes everyday. I am really hoping to lose 10 pounds in this challenge.

I would love to join this challenge. I have continued to make excuses for not exercising everyday. So this would be a great way to be accountable. :smile:

I agree with the above suggestions. Log everything (even when you don't want to!) it really does help. I log in everyday and log EVERYTHING. I have had some really bad days, but I am learning how to eat differently to change my life. :smile:

I am also in the obese range and I am on week 4. I really like the program because it provides structure which is so key for me right now. It is hard but I am amazed at how much more I can do each week. I really like it a lot! It has helped me to branch out to try other types of exercise such as spinning at my gym. I…

I agree. I can tell a difference as well. :smile:

Voss still water.

Love Lords of Acid...also routinely added to my playlist.

I am the same way...music really influences my level of workout. Missy E, Korn, Greenday, and Madonna are always on my excercise playlist. I am kind of all over the place with my musical tastes. :smile:

I keep mine with me for emergencies (I have a son) and sometimes I am on call at work so I need to be able to respond pretty quickly.

I too work in the social work field and it is hard to get motivated after an emotionally exhausting day. I will send you a friend request for support. :smile:

I agree...I always end up WAY over my calories when I go out to lunch or dinner. I think I am making a healthy choice and then when I log everything in...not so much. So I make an effort to bring a lunch to work each day and cook healthy dinners at home.

So far only 9 pounds. I am a bit disappointed-but on a positive note, I do feel better and I am able to do more physical activity than before I started.

So true!! :drinker:

I love red wine, but I also really like beer as well-good beer-I am not a fan of typical light beers but I have found that Beck's Premier Light is pretty decent. I also like Skinny ***** Margaritas.

Cal, Carbs, Fat, Protein, Fiber, and Sodium. I actually alternate between sugar and sodium. I want to know how much sodium I am consuming each day. I am actually shocked some days at how much I have consumed. I am making a concerted effort to reduce my sodium.

My diary is public so feel free to have a look. My breakfast depends on my schedule-if I work out really hard in the morning (spin class) I will have a heartier breakfast, if I am just going into work, I will usually have bran flakes, skim milk and berries or yogurt and berries (maybe granola). On the weekends I try to be…

weigh in today: 199.8=1.2 pounds lost since last week. :smile:

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I made black bean veggie burgers and sweet spicy sweet potato chips. It was my first time making the veggie burgers and it was pretty tasty...got both recipes off All Recipes website.

My 8 year old has always been very good about trying whatever we put in front of him. He eats all types of veggies but it is a bit harder with fruit. He much prefers processed food (sugary type treats) and our biggest challenge has been portion control on his cereal in the mornings and mindless snacking in the afternoon…

I will send you a friend request. Support is necessary to continue through rough times. :smile:

That is awesome! Great job!!!!:smile:

Just found this link...mine is public as well. I will send you a friend request. I am always looking for other options.

I love this site...I will send you a friend request. :smile: I would love to provide support along the way.

I am 5'7 and I would be happy with 140 but would prefer 135. When I was in college I was 125-130.

completed 60 minutes of exercise yesterday (spin class at the gym) and finished my 8 glasses of water today. :smile:

I am in. Starting weight 201 and I would like to weigh 195 in one month. I need the motivation. After several weeks of doing this, I am feeling a bit discouraged. I let you know how I did next Monday. Thanks!!

Sent a friend request. I often get stuck in an eating rut and it helps to see how others stay on track. My diary is also public.

Great idea...I just made my diary public. Thanks!