msmonique46 Member

I have lost 28 pounds since June 2013. Slow and steady. I've made a lifestyle change. So, it's not about a quick fix--mad exercise and diet to reach a goal,.only to gain it all back. I'm using portion control and cleaner eating with moderate exercise about 3 days a week for about 30 to 45 minutes. Working for me. Feeling…

You will get there, too. You should be very proud of the weight you have lost so far. Congrats in advance to reaching onderland.

Congratulations. You should be so proud of your accomplishment. God is good! Keep in going!

What a great inspirational response. I agree about the inches and scale. It's just so hard, especially for women, to want to see the pounds drop. Thanks, again, for reminding me to look at the big picture. God Bless!!!

A life time of excuses. Now I'm excuse free. For me, that weighed a ton.

I can't deny anything you have said. Hypocrisy indeed!!!

Great job! A happy you. A happy mom. A happy wife. A happy life. God Bless!!!!!!!!!!

I hope everyone that suggested you don't need to drink water because they haven't experienced any negative health issues, is joking. Not drinking water will ABSOLUTELY kill your kidneys at some point. I have kidney disease in my family and it is devastating.

I would skip the dinners. Remove yourself from the temptation. Alternative--if you have 4 invites,go to 2. Cut them in half and stay shorter time. Perhaps, have a healthy snack of fruit--apple, grapefruit, etc. before attending. Eat smaller portions at dinner and forego the alcohol for a sparking cider or flavored water.…

I am trying to lose 2 pounds by December 31st. The holidays (Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas) motivate me to workout harder and longer to burn more. I don't over eat on meal portions, but find myself snacking too much, especially at Halloween with all the chocolate candy. Managed to lose 1 pound during Thanksgiving…

Add me. I'm trying to lose 25 by April. I'm down 6. We can keep each other motivated. Thanks.

Just have to say, "GO RAVENS!!!" LOVED that game yesterday!!!

Chicken eggs--hard scrambled with cheddar cheese. My eggs—definitely, unfertilized!!!!! Already have 3 little chicks. (smile)

Wow! A real sleep junkie. (smile)

You probably should, but I don't. I get plenty of water. Just can't eat before 9:00 a.m.

Sounds obvious, but you just have to DO IT. I hate workiing out in the morning, but waiting until night gives me so many chances, reasons, excuses to talk myself out of it. So, set your clock early, move your alarm away from your bed so you have to get out of bed to turn it off. Keep your sneakers and workout gear near the…

Great job! You should be really really proud of yourself. The effort and commitment you have to lose 129 pounds is massive. Stay strong. God Bless!!!

I'm so freaking happy for you. (smile) You go girl!!!!

Good for you. I love it when I can see those type of changes. Keep it going!

Under exercise, enter calisthenics vigorous enter the time and the computer will calculate the amount of calories burned. If it seems too high or too low tweak it. It's not an exact science when you don't have a calorie counter waist/wrist ban. Hope that helps.

Very well-told story. Your venting is the best thing right now. We all need to do it from time to time. You said everything that you need to keep moving in a positive direction. So, no need for me to add on. God Bless!!!

They are both nice.

I had the same thought about resistance training. I know the tae bo, insanity, PX90 type of workouts help with body sculpting and definition. I don't think they incorporate weights. Could be wrong because, I've never done them. But I like light weight lifting (no more than 50 lbs) kickboxing and resistance training. A…

Yvette, what is more important to you?

INCHES ALL THE WAY!!! I would love to see a flat belly and no back fat!

This is funny. Your 80 year old mother offering you her clothes.--so wrong on so many levels. (smile)