vstraughan Member

It's definitely mental. Similarly, I always felt that sweating wasn't a spectator sport, especially as I sweat ALOT. This time last year I couldn't manage 20 minutes on the x-trainer without wanting to throw up and I was in baggy clothes to hide my blob. Now I'm in leggings (although some may disagree if I should be) doing…

You see yourself every day so the gradual changes will be harder for you to see. I've just seen your pictures and OH. MY. GOD. it is immensely obvious that you have done amazingly well. All I can say is that anytime you feel discouraged, take a look at your pics. BRAVO YOU!!! Muchos respect!

I think you're assuming a lot. HRMs and DVDs are nice to haves but that's not what makes you lose weight, YOU are. Cleaning is actually pretty good exercise. I took time off recently and did a spring clean. I was aching like hell and sweating all over the place. If you don't have a set time to get your work done, just try…

A friend of mine jumped into a relationship, blatantly on the rebound from a previous (she couldnt stop talking about him) and still hurting. 3 months after she'd met this guy online and physically met him 3 times, they were talking about marriage and her moving away (again) and pulling her kid out of school (again) No…

I get compliments from the fellas when I wear Armani She, whereas the girls tend to pay compliments when I wear Chanel Coco Mademoiselle.

I'm no master of the squat, but here's my personal suggestion ... If you go to the gym then find the leg press machine and use this to replace squat efforts. After a while of doing that then a squat is pretty much just that but without the machine. If you don't go to the gym, put your butt against the wall and slide down…

I'd interpret his response to you ("idk" and "you might know her") as he doesn't know if he'd call her a girlfriend and you probably do know her. ... I really don't think there are any lines to read between. I'd also interpret your defense of him ("he's a marine with PTSD") as you really do know that this is no more than a…

I'll scratch your back if you scratch mine! :-) (added)

*raises hand at registration* " yes miss, here!" Fellow Brit, have no kids, do not work in education (but have a little) and also working to earn more than 1200. Welcome and let's get this party started! Vicky :-)

^^^ This. Trazadone, when used as a sleep aid, is 25 – 50 mg. Higher (usually 100+) than that and you're starting to look at what gets prescribed for depression. It's also a low enough dose of this particular drug that it wouldn't affect your day-to-day mood anyhow. EVERY drug that is designed/can be used to treat…

I had a sleep disorder and was given Amitryptiline with a low dosage. Higher doses are used for severe depression. Its actually very, very common that drugs prescribed for sleep disorders are also used (usually in higher doses) for depression or similar disorders. Speak to your Doctor or continue to lose sleep or follow…

I am reminded of a quote from that queen of curve, Marilyn Monroe ".... if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best"

I do say it out loud and I would (very nicely) disagree with the secret attraction, for example .... a guy could be gorgeous, funny, smart, but if he turns around and that derriere does NOT look like 2 eggs in a handkerchief or 2 squirrels fighting in a bag or I can't bounce a 20 pence piece off it then the deal is well…

Men have the same concerns y'know (so my friends tell me). Depends on you as a person, but if there were a lot of regulars in that section, I bet they would make you feel very welcome if you said to one or some of them something like "hi, I'm new to this, I want to .... (insert reason) ... , I have no idea what I'm doing,…

Well ... it's not actually a weight loss site. It's a fitness site. Some people are on here because they enjoy some or any aspect of fitness, some trying to bulk up, some trying to maintain and, yes, some trying to lose weight.

Yep, I do. Use it as a planner. It also keeps me disciplined i.e. if I log it, then it sucks to delete it, especially when other people can see my food & exercise diary

Ooooh multiple choice Friday :-) You said 'embarrassed' not that you're worried about safety so here goes ... a) get some noise cancelling headphones and ignore b) treat them as your own personal cheering squad c) watch carefully, there could be a hot one out there :-) d) train your brain to not give a toss what other…

My motivation comes every Sunday when I have to sort out my painkillers, anti-inflams and sleeping tablets for the week. All had to be increased (dosage and volume) when I put on weight and it's really depressing. The only way I can reduce my meds is if I lose weight. At 34, I really don't want to trash my kidneys and be a…

Bad knees over here too and avoid all impact work. I love starting Friday with people in agreement! :bigsmile: As rbeckner said elliptical & cycling... I'm a big fan of the elliptical trainer (75 mins 3 x a week) and cycling (spinning class 3 x week) As phjorg, Get them strapped up and get some deep squats in. There really…

To add ... I am so bloody grateful I checked the location of some of you guys before I cried myself to sleep! Where you said a size 10-12, I started freaking out. Now I see the parity, I am not alone! Whew! (FYI UK size 10-12 is US 6-8)

I'm 5ft 9" and reached 196lb at my heaviest. I was in a UK14 and about to split the seams in some stuff

big ol' bump! Hmmmmm :-)

I did ... A LOT! You are not alone. I use the phrase 'habits are as hard to make as they are to break'. What I suggest (did) is choose ONE of those questions to overcome. You could get on that treadmill and walk for 20 minutes, but you'll have done it. You could go shopping, buy that stuff, just buy the lower…

Just started today - supplements and prescription - as I want to keep notes on how I feel/progress as I continue to workout, lose weight and shape up. Also curious about the side effects of my meds as 3 of them can (emphasis on can) cause weight gain. One of my motivators is to reduce the volume of medication I'm on

Ditto! Habits are as hard to make as they are to break! I took away the spindle of lollies in my office (yes, seriously) and replaced it with a fruit bowl I replenish every Monday. A harsher version .... give yourself pocket money!

All at once .... *LOL* Awww :-( YES!!! Now I know I'm not alone, just as none of you are either! Very cathartic!

This! ;-) If you're concerned about keeping it cold on the commute, just try a travel mug

Stalled at day 3 but loving this group being here as I feel guilty about committing and stalling. Migraine ... 2 days so far ... Jumping about is not best advised :-( I shall be back with vengeance. Keep it up shredders, we're all driving each other! x

I don't think being interested in those things means he is doing something wrong. For instance, I want to know about that stuff and I'm not doing anything wrong. What is the difference, you know? [/quote] So he asks questions and you talk about things openly, because you share and you two are just like that. So when he…

Doll ... if you have to ask then the answer is a blatant no No, don't stay with Chris No, don't move No, don't date anyone else until you can realise YOU state you are bad at relationships because you are a scientific person (go back and read what you first wrote) so need to STOP basing your decisions on what other people…