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I carry an M&P Shield 9mm, and use a Remora holster. Even with tighter tops/jeans, it's barely noticeable, and much more comfortable for me than a belt holster.
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Bumping this so I can see the answers that come up. I'm in the same boat: cardio 6 days a week, calorie deficit, no weight loss. I know I need to start some sort of weight training, but I don't want to cut out cardio in the process. I feel healthier than I have in a very long time and don't want to lose that.
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Just remember, there's no timetable you have to conform to. If it takes you longer to get to a 5k or to day 30 of 30 Day Shred, so be it. The idea is to keep going. Push yourself a little more on days when you're feeling stronger and sooner or later those days will become the norm instead of the exception. Keep in mind;…
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Enell is an excellent option, though rather pricey (around $70). It's incredibly supportive, comfortable, and functional. Another option is the Lane Bryant Cacique brand sports bra. I love those, and they're a bit less costly than the Enell. However, while it IS supportive (I wear a 40DDD), it's not quite as confining,…
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Having spent the last couple weeks asking myself if it's worth it, I needed to read this tonight. I just keep watching the same couple pounds show up and disappear, and don't see any progress, and it's discouraging. I'm 45 years old; so not too far behind you, and I don't have as much weight to lose (50 or so more pounds),…
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The other thing to keep in mind is that no one else is really watching you; they're more into doing their own thing and making sure they do the moves right and such. I do a kickboxing-style class and had the same concerns about my lack of coordination, but once I realized this, I relaxed and really learned to enjoy the…
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There's a diet Coke Zero! It's my hubby's fave, so I have it in the house all the time. For the OP, the Excedrin idea is not a bad one, since it has caffeine, but don't take it too much, since the acetomenophen can screw with your liver/stomach. Also, try to make the switch to diet. You may think it tastes nasty at first,…
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I went the Phen-Fen route and lost 75 pounds without even having to think about it. As soon as I went off, the pounds came back. I went the South Beach route and lost 75 pounds again. As soon as I started eating normal food again, I started gaining the pounds back and then some. Because I denied myself foods that I…
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Good for you! Taking that first step and sticking to it is sometimes the hardest part; so you've done great! Keep up the good work, and remember, having friends on MFP does not add pressure...usually, it adds encouragement and the occasional morale boost when you need it. :) Good luck on the walking!
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40DDD here, and I've found two brands that work incredibly well. Enelle sports bras are soft cup, front-hook bras that keep the girls totally in check. Downside is, they don't give you a whole lot of shape. Personally, I don't care about their shape when I'm working out; I just care that they aren't bouncing into my face!…
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Costco is my "buy a gallon of ketchup" store of choice. The meat selection alone is worth the price of admission. Add in the excellent kirkland brand, the in-store and online coupons, the travel/cell phone/electronics deals, and it comes out to be the better of the two, IMHO. We have a Sam's and a Costco within a couple…
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Bumping for future inspiration when I'm feeling discouraged...all of you look amazing, and most of you seem be smiling a lot more in the after pics...what great inspiration!
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I'm 45 and started with about the same amount to lose. Instead of looking at the long-term goal only, try to set mini goals. Mine tend to be round numbers. Started at 236, 230 was my first goal, then 220, etc. Almost to 210 now, so I'm getting there slowly but surely. Each time I hit a round number, though, it feels like a…
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Have to bring up the obvious here...when "Dallas" brought Bobby back and the whole previous season was completely wiped out.
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Bumping for future reference. :)
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If you have one nearby, Costco is another great source for a good starter set of stainless. The cost is very reasonable, and you end up with a decent-sized set of cookware, often with bonus utensils included.
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Sounds like you did terrific! You didn't really deprive yourself of anything (except the vodka sprites) and you still got to feel like you did the right things and made the right decisions. Good for you! :)
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Personally, I'm going to be trying more to not gain weight than to lose weight. I'll be trying to stick within my calories, working out as much as always, etc., but I'm sure I'll have a couple cheat days in there; more out of peer pressure than anything! lol I figure that if I come out of the holidays weighing around the…
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Good for you! That must be a terrific feeling, emotionally AND physically! Keep up the great work. :)
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Hiya Nancy! I'm not in TX anymore, but I used to live in Dallas area. I feel your frustration about the not-instant thing sometimes too, but then I remember that instant (or seemingly instant) in the past has also meant nearly instant regaining of the weight I lost. Slow and steady is the way to go, even if sometimes the…
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Did a 2-hour cardio workout and didn't feel the need to shy away from the mirrors in the club when I happened to end up in front of them!
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Actually, the session was free; taken through my gym. Of course, it was also a chance for him to sell me his services for a period of time moving forward, but I didn't buy a package. I do realize that diet is the key to weight loss, and that's what I've been working on, along with the cardio. But from all the reading I've…
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My favorite thing to do when I'm at "middle sizes" is to go to Goodwill, Salvation Army, etc.; the clothes are generally in pretty good condition, they're quite inexpensive, and it's for a good cause. My husband has been having the same problem as you with jeans, and he knows he won't be done for a while yet, so that's…
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I went through the same feelings of embarrassment when I started taking classes. I hid in the back, regularly looked at the instructor like she was crazy, and stopped for "water breaks" often. But I stayed, which was HUGE. Not only did I stay, I made myself go back. And when I went back, I did more and did better. I'm not…
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I decided to google this, as it rang a bell for me, since I used to work for a horse magazine. Apparently, it's a far more common problem than you might think. I found three promising links that might actually help you stretch out the boots just a little. http://www.chronofhorse.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-227556.html…
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I'm only 44, but I'm experiencing much of the same trouble. As long as I stick with it, I think I can keep making it happen. :) As to your comment about there being nothing good about getting old, I'd disagree. The great thing about getting old is that it's better than the alternative! :)
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Like most everyone else, bumping for later! What amazing inspiration to be able to turn to when frustration/discouragement starts to set in!!
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I log in every day (even days when I know my diary will look horrible!). Please feel free to add me. :)
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Christina Hendricks from Mad Men. Amazing body!
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#2 or #4....but you look great in all of them, and #5 is definitely a keeper for the future, since you're not 100% comfortable in it yet. That dress definitely deserves a night on the town! :)
