Christie23 Member

The ellipticals at my gym have pre-set programs... the weight loss interval is alternating from no resistance or elevation at all, to the absolute highest, and back. The cross training comes to a peak, but will periodically ask you to pedal backward and then forward again. And the gluteal is REALLY high resistance and…

Me too!!! Ava has autism, so solid sleep is pretty hard to come by in this household.

Brilliant! Thank you!!

I can get a LOT done on the elliptical! I switch up the programs, and on days where I am going to do a serious run/walk, then I will just do the 33 minute weight loss interval program... but I can burn 900 calories or better doing a 50 minute Cross Training Session. I like to watch my heart rate, keep it steady, but PUSH…

I just feel so moved when I see them go out there and give it their all. I mean, I was a professionally trained dancer, as well... but I feel so limited by my weight gain and when I see them go out there and MOVE IT, I feel so inspired to get back to what I really loved to do. It's embarrassing when your mind KNOWS how to…

Welcome! You will love it here. If you need a buddy, hit me up!! We all can use some cheerleaders. :flowerforyou:

lol... I saw Paula Deen make that once and I was horrified. I would save my abundance of calories for the deep fried twinkie at the fair. (and the speedway fair, here in Charlotte, actually has deep fried Snickers and Twix bars... never had the cojones for those... even at my biggest... :laugh: )

I recently learned that grapefruit is the only food that actually increases your metabolism and reduces your insulin, which helps increase your weight loss with your daily workouts. I have since made sure to add it to my diet everyday and I really have noticed more energy and more effective workouts. If you're not a fan of…

Yeah, I can relate... I gained all this weight because of a too close relationship with wine. And, as a cocktail waitress / bartender, it's a part of my every day life, like it or not. For me, taking alcohol out of my life completely began to make me feel like I was being punished... like I had no freedoms left... so I…

Don't let that bother you... some people just aren't observant. And, for what it's worth, I am a cocktail waitress that has to wear a pretty tight and low-cut uniform. I have been known for some time as being the "big girl" there... so it's probably much easier for them to notice me in my "sausage suit". lol...

I, too, have to thank you for that, sir. Very well said.

Welcome back!! I did the same thing... started back in January, but got sidetracked with this or that... I can't even remember. All that matters is that you're back and we've all got your back! :flowerforyou:

NO DOUBT!!!! I run all over the place! That's why I have been frustrated forcing myself to go to the gym afterward... at 10pm... after running all day. Ugh...

P.S. I'm from Charlotte, so I'm almost a neighbor! :)

Welcome!!! I think you'll love it here. I surely do. Friends will definitely help support you along the way and I have made some great ones here!!

Yeah, with flaming red hair and a personality to match... I am hardly his "safe girl". :smokin:

I'm SO with you!! My boyfriend is gorgeous, 6 ft., 150 lbs, former Marine and firefighter. Everytime we go out to dinner, I can almost hear the old nursery rhyme "Jack Spratt could eat no fat, his wife could eat no lean"... He eats EVERYTHING... I eat veggies... He eats his Little Debbie snacks, Chef Boyardee, pizza, pie,…

THIS, my dear, is a really great thing. I have always struggled with body image, as well. I could never really tell I was gaining until my clothes became uncomfortable. I had been a dancer all my life and when I hit my early 20s, I started losing parts because I was too tall, bottom too big, what have you. I became enraged…

Me too!!! Friend request on the way, maam... :bigsmile:

If you set a goal for yourself, then you know you really do want to reach that goal. If you stop anywhere before it, then you are only shortchanging yourself. But think of it as dropping out of college when you only have a few credits shy of graduation... don't you wanna kick its butt and be proud of yourself for doing it?

I love mine too... but I feel like I get bored with it sometimes. Running in place is pretty cool. So is hula hooping. But after about 3 months straight of hopping on every single day, I started doing the unthinkable...missing the gym!! LOL! I wanna try the EA Sports Workout... that looks really cool.

You are my hero. :laugh:

Sorry, love... I tried 30 Day Shred too... and I got very little results (even though my nutrition was up there too) and Jillian made me so angry that I found myself yelling back at the tv. I had to try something else... I hope it works for you, though... keep us posted! Even if you try another avenue, don't give up!! :)

I thought forever that eating before bed was BAD... but I am learning that eating a LITTLE bit of something, with no sugar or carbs, will help keep your metabolism going while you sleep. I will sometimes have a slice or two of turkey, a hard boiled egg, some cheese or some carrots and hummus. To be honest, I don't know if…

I like to put them on the grill in packets... sprinkle some salt and pepper on each filet, then rub with olive oil. Place on a square piece of foil. Toss some lemon juice over them, and/or include a lemon wedge, add some coriander, a spring of thyme and some roughly chopped fresh sweet onion. Fold up the sides of the foil,…

My daughter has to take them due to system defencies as a result of autism. I recently switched her to Methy MB12 spray, which is working just as well and not as painful for her. I'm not sure that I would take it to lose weight, but if you are interested in trying it, perhaps the spray would be better to try than…

I love it too! I strayed once, and stopped journaling my foods... but I came back stronger than ever. It helps knowing that everyone on here will hold you accountable for your own actions! I love it... :love:

Thank you to all of you. I am not so much depressed as lamenting. Ava is my only child. When I found out I was pregnant with her, it was a beautiful surprise! I had been told for most of my life that I wouldn't have children and I had previously had 3 miscarriages. At 20 weeks pregnant, we found out that she had a…

Oh my!! That's terrible! I would like to send you a friend request and keep posted on how she is.

Eggo NutriGrain Low Fat Waffles are pretty delicious. I use Earth balance spread on them and a touch of Lite Syrup or some all-fruit spread. For a protein boost, you can even use some reduced fat peanut butter. I like to go to the gym in the mornings, so I like a quick breakfast before I head out... I have a Kashi GoLean…