Betty_Rubble Member

Pittsburgh!

Mine will be about a half hour of different ab and back exercises, followed by a moderately intense interval incline session on the treadmill for another 30 minutes.

I brush the salmon with lemon, olive oil, and peppers then put it in the broiler on hi for 4 minutes each side. Tasty and easy!

My beloved is both my biggest supporter and biggest saboteur! He is totally on board with getting healthy and losing weight and eating and liking (at least not complaining) all the healthy things I fill the fridge with. He is also totally on board if I say I "let's eat an entire pizza, Italian hoagie, and a 12 pack!

I just wanted to chime in and say that you DO NOT need money to workout! Filling the empty detergent bottles is an excellent idea! I started out taking a walk outside (it was spring and summer), then found my first set of hand weights at the Goodwill for a couple of dollars, then bought a $10 walk at home DVD, and…

I am also (recently diagnosed) hypothyroid - Hashimoto's style, and have a host of other hormonal crap going on right now. I don't blame this for my weight gain - I basically got lazy, lost focus, and had fun having drinks (too many) on the weekends. Alcohol is my devil! My favorite sayings for this are: "Be like Nike and…

OK, here it goes: I'm 156.6 this morning, but can also tell I'm pretty bloated. I was 155.2 earlier this week. Stats: 37 years old, 5'5", natural waistline is 28.25", bellybutton is about 30", hips are 39.25". I'm a size 10 right now, would love to be a size 6. I used to be pretty in shape and was a "lean machine" but…

OMG! I call mine empty socks, or pancakes. This is hysterical.

^^^^^^^^^^^^This!

Well, honestly and mainly: getting lazy and alcohol on weekends. And now a thyroid issue as well as a host of other hormonal bs. At one point I had maintained a 70-80 pound weight loss and was very healthy and in shape, but over the last 18-24 months I gained back 30 pounds of it. I used to exercise with weights and/or…

I am currently an 8 - 10. At my peak fitness, I was a lean 2 - 4. I don't know if I will ever get back to the lean machine I was :laugh: but would love to be an in shape, healthy, size 6.

My "go to" snack is a handful of warm almonds! I just sprinkle them with a little bit of water and warm them up in the microwave. They smell wonderful!

I don't know about anyone else, but I am STARVING in the morning - hungry as soon as I get out of bed! I eat as soon as I'm done with my morning activities (shower, dressing, hair, getting lunches together). I usually throw together a smoothie, both with high protein and high carbs.

Hi, Cheryl - I am also starting over. Please feel free to add me! I lost about 75-80 pounds back in 2005 and kept it off until the last year and a half. I've gained back 35 pounds, but would be happy to lose 25. (3 down already) I think MFP is great to be honest about tracking everything (everything!) we are eating, and…

I love my treadmill workouts! I listen to "old school" Now That's What I Call Music - the beast and songs are great to keep a decent pace and put your mind to it and just go, go, go! Baby Got Back, The Humpty Dance, Now That We Found Love - the time flies by for me! I usually do: 5min, 4mph, 4% to warm up 26 minutes of…

Hi there! I need to lose about 22 more pounds. My job is completely sedentary (and very boring), and I just started to get healthy (again) two weeks ago. Since then I've been using MFP to log my calories, try to make the right and healthy food choices, and exercise every day. Stay focused, stay motivated! I always say to…

Yes! I was recently diagnosed with Hashimoto's (and medical issues). Still trying to find the right medication amount (I may switch to a different kind though) It's excruciatingly slow to lose weight at times. Sometimes I feel like I work out so hard and eat so well, and I'll see a measly half pound drop in two weeks. BUT…

I recently started using Rice Protein Powder (to rule out an allergy to dairy). Tastes gritty, but mixed with the right things (almond milk, fruit, Greek yogurt) its not bad. It's just rice protein - no artificial sweeteners, no nothing. Very low carb also.

When I do cardio (treadmill incline intervals) I *love* older hip hop dance! Nothing like working hard to The Humpty Dance, Baby Got Back, Good Vibrations, etc. :) When I do the weights and strength training I usually just watch TV.

Why, I'm only 29 if you don't know :) 37 here!

I'm in starting January 13! Starting with 14 days alcohol free. Very interested to see how much of a difference it makes!