Blakelynn3 Member

I just found out thru a friend that there's going to be a 5k mud run at a nearby beach in September. It looks like a lot of fun so I might sign up for it!!

I've had a small success, losing 16lbs since January, doing only Zumba and changing up my diet. It's the only form of exercise I've found that I don't dread so hopefully it'll keep working for me longterm.

Mine kind of came in waves. I've been wanting to lose weight for a long time. I'd try and a week or two later give up. lol. Then in September I broke my foot. I got REALLY frustrated at how dependent I was on others, how little I was able to do and that I was gaining even more weight from sitting on my butt and not being…

Congrats on the weight-loss!! And good luck on the 5k! :)

I've been having that same discussion. I just have to prove my motivation will stick first. I haven't been able to get in as much exercise in at home as I'd like due to my schedule so I figure once I am consistent with getting in at least 3 days in at home for a while, I'll be able to convince him (but mostly myself) that…

Congrats on the weight loss & the good report with the doctor! Share your sweet tooth secrets! haha

Congrats on the weight loss! I also definitely credit my MFP friends for keeping me motivated for so long! :)

Congrats on 15lbs! I haven't been able to exercise as much as I'd like either, since I'm still recovering from a broken foot. :/ It'll all come together eventually as long as we keep trying!

If you like Zumba, look up Refit Rev on Facebook or Youtube. They have really good youtube videos with 45 minute playlists to get in a full workout. They just came out with a dvd too. They are 'clean' and use a lot of Christian songs in the workouts too.

Same here with the food. I'm staying under my calories, however I've found that I can eat a grilled chicken sandwich and waffle fries from Chick-fil-a and still easily stay under my calories for the day. So, I've been eating there about once a week. I'm sure it's contributing to my slow weight loss. Don't quit! I'm doing…

Thank you! :)

So far I fail at the Squat Challenge. I need to set a reminder on my phone or something. haha!

I'm jumping in without reading all 6 pages. I'm just starting out and if my diary were public, you'd see plenty of 'junk'. I'm slowly changing my eating habits. And I'm learning moderation. If I go out to eat, I order what I want and eat less of it. If I am eating fast food, I'll get a grilled chicken sandwich (dry - no…

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Fun! Starting: 235 Current: 220 Goal: 130 Height: 5'6 Age: 27 Shape: Hourglass-ish. At least, I was when I was thinner. I'm starting to see it a little again but I have a spare tire around the waist so maybe a little apple shaped at the moment. Exercise: Currently just Zumba and walking Health issues impacting weight-loss:…

I'm in! Do I have to do 50 in a row? Or can I do 10 here, 15 there throughout the day? haha! :)

I remember you! Welcome back! :)

I don't. I measure food that can be measured with a measuring cup though haha. I think when I lose a bit more weight and my calorie deficit gets smaller that I'll invest in one. For now I just eyeball it based on how many servings there should be, etc. Edited to add that if I'm not really sure, I over estimate my portion…

I do too if I eat too many in one sitting. And my pulse skyrockets.

Ouch! I'm blanking on ideas for exercise since so many areas of your body were injured. I'd probably just try walking if I were determined to get up and move. But what I'd probably do is just rest until the soreness goes down and keep an extra close eye on my calories.

I'd suggest visiting an endocrinologist. I have PCOS but don't have ovarian cysts. The name of the disorder is misleading. I suggest reading up on it. This is a good book: http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-PCOS-Handbook-Fertility-Self-Esteem/dp/157324371X

No. I have an under-active thyroid and PCOS. Both of which can contribute to weight gain and make weight loss harder. But I'm losing weight. Getting on meds to get your levels regulated is a must. You might have to work harder at losing weight, but it can absolutely be done.

That's what I'm trying to figure out. I'm losing weight at 1400 calories but according to my BMR & TDEE I'm not eating enough. And apparently eating less than your BMR is a bad thing. It makes your body take energy from places it shouldn't or something. I don't know. Like I said, I'm a newb. I started out doing this wrong…

Right. I used the scooby calculator and entered 1-3 hours of light exercise/week for my activity level. I also used thefitgirls calculator, citing "light exercise", just to make sure that the TDEE was correct and it was the same with both calculators. Thank you both for your help. I really appreciate it!

My husband is only about 20-30lbs overweight. He's not dieting or exercising but he eats the healthier dinners that I prepare without complaint because he is on board for me getting my health under control.

I often have enough calories left over after dinner that I can have dessert if I'm still hungry. I usually grab a skinny cow ice cream sandwich. Yum.

I'm rewarding myself in 10lb increments too. I got a haircut after my 1st 10lbs. I haven't decided on future rewards yet.

I've never heard of it either.

:blushing: Haha! Ok, I have two jars. One has a bunch of marbles in it. Every time I lose a pound I move a marble to the other jar. I saw the idea on Pinterest. I like having a visual.

- The Success Stories thread definitely helps. - Being in this group and on MFP in general, where others are checking in every day & having people to chat about weight loss helps too. - Just being determined. - Having health issues that can be controlled with weight loss is a motivator. - Keeping my goals small helps,…