staliajones

Hey! If you decide to nix the personal trainer, my advice to you would be to make sure that you log EVERYTHING and ANYTHING that you put in your mouth into your journal. It makes a HUGE difference. Working out every other day is great, but that means that you are only hitting the gym 3 or 4 days a week. If you are very…

I'm definitely not an expert, but I am sure that you will be okay. Think about it - on an average day, most people (who are working out, etc) take a multi-vitamin and other supplements that may include calcium, vitamin C & D, in addition to the already vitamin-fortified foods, oh and possibly a protein shake. So on…

I did 450 crunches last night (variations) and 50 push-ups (guys style...10 each rep). I went to the gym this morning and did a 2 mile run in 20 minutes and 20 minutes on the elliptical then a bunch of lunges and squats. As for the cardio, I burned approximately 415 calories but have no idea about the amount I burned…

I'm in! Current weight: 143lbs. Goal weight: 130lbs. Weight lost so far: 3 lbs. Waist: 29 (3 inches above belly button) Waist: 32 (across belly button) Hips: 41 (6 inches below belly button)

Way to go rookie! Keep up the amazing work and workouts even though you are looking great! :happy:

I had an awful weekend - I ate everything that I could and it was all bad. I didn't even log in food. But, instead of kicking myself in the *kitten* for it, I am back on track today and doing great. Hope everyone else is having a wonderful Monday!

Remember that the more muscle you have, the more calories your body will burn. Incorporating weights is a great idea! Make sure that you begin with light weights and do quite a few reps - try to avoid doing heavy weight and low reps. You can also try doing things that do not incorporate actual weights, but the weight of…

So one of the main reasons why you take in the calories you burned during exercise that day is because you are already on a reduced caloric 'diet'. If you fail to eat those calories, then your body can go into what is referred to as 'starvation mode' and instead of shedding excess weight, it will hold on to everything is…

Life_is_good and icandoit - have you tried baked nacho cheese dorritos? I had a bag with my sandwich for lunch and they were surprisingly good.

Roma's calzone Mac & Cheese mixed with mashed potatoes and green beans Homemade biscuits and gravy Fried okra (can you tell that I am a southern girl born and raised?) Hershey chocolate bars McDonald's quarter pounder with cheese Wendy's french fries with extra salt

Have you tried weight watchers whipped cream cheese? I eat it everyday on a thomas whole grain light english muffin. 1tbsp is 30 calories and it is really good! Try it if you haven't already.

I suppose the most inconvenient part of increasing the amount of water you drink, is having to get up and go to the bathroom so often for a few days. Your body will acclimate to it and it won't be as bad after a bit. However, remember that there is a point in which you can over hydrate. Rule of thumb is...if your urine is…

I looked up the information on Dasani's website and they do not have any calories, but they do have sodium.

Water is not only good for helping you lose weight, but it is great for your skin and energy levels as well! I enjoy flavored water on occasion, but be aware that a lot of those packets and store bought drinks have calories and sugar. You will still reap the benefits of drinking the water, but you will also be drinking…

I suffer so badly from seasonal allergies (in the heart of the southeast) and it gets to the point where I have to avoid doing outdoor activities until everything has bloomed. I completely understand what you are going through and how it affects you. Are you currently taking any medication for your symptoms? I take an…

Hey girlie! Don't feel like you are alone - I went over by 73 calories today! I know that it doesn't sound like much, but I was only suppose to go to 1700 (including my exercise calories) and I went over with a chocolate brownie because my cravings are so bad this week. YIKES! Just know that it happens and the best thing…

SW: 142.8 CW: 142.6 Weight lost: .2 lbs Not much of a loss, but I feel really great since I was able to do 5 solid workouts this past week that burned anywhere from 500-600ish calories. I also incorporated some weights and did ab workouts.

Are you paying close attention to your breathing? Sometimes when I get a little winded and fail to focus on my breathing, I get a clogged up feeling in my ear and realize that it is directly affected by my breathing. Lack of oxygen can also cause you to feel dizzy and/or light-headed. Next time you exercise, pay close…

Where was the other post?

Well, it is that time of the week...time to weigh in and post your numbers. I hope that everyone was able to stay focused, motivated, and dedicated to this challenge over the last week. If not, well...we still have time so get going!!! Last week I weighed 142.8 and this week I am at 142.6. Not much of a change, but I feel…

Just stay focused and continue to log your food and exercise. Sometimes during week one, a lot of people will drop water weight and then after that comes the real weight loss. Are you exercising? If not, I would definitely add some sort of movement to your daily schedule because the more you move, the more you loose! I got…

It was my understanding that we would check in on every Wednesday, but maybe I misunderstood...no, I just checked and we posted last Wednesday so I think it would be best to keep it to that day. Hopefully everyone will check in tomorrow!

That is fantastic! Way to go! :happy:

Welcome! I am 100% sure that whatever questions you may have, someone on MFP will have an answer and you will find all the support that you need! You already made the best decision in joining and all you have to do now is stick with it! :happy:

A lot of people will insist (me included) that there is no such thing as spot training and therefore, no quick fix. You need to make sure you are getting enough cardiovascular exercise on a daily basis as well as incorporating core exercises such as medicine ball workouts. When I am working my obliques, I will do the…

Thanks...that is just what I needed to hear! Have a great day!

I'm venting...started the website a week ago this past Thursday and dropped 3 pounds (even with an increase in water consumption) and now I am back up 2 pounds. I have been sticking to my calories and not going too low to avoid putting my body into starvation mode since I work out 5 days a week at a moderate-heavy activity…

Hey...been there, done that! Do you have your own kitchen or are you in a dormitory style room? I realize that eating healthier requires more money and this is usually not a luxury that undergrads and even graduate students have -ugghhh! :grumble: Anyway, since you seem to be on the go with school, I would suggest getting…

Welcome aboard elvidnir and spunkone! The more the merrier. I will add you two to the weekly list. And yes, with a bit of encouragement, self-dedication and commitment, we can all do this!:flowerforyou:

Sure, why not? I'll keep a list going each week like the one I just posted and if you want to tally the numbers, that would be great. I get motivated when I see significant changes and a group change would be really motivating for me!