RobinLynx

I've noticed my mood drops a bit & I feel a certain way the afternoon & night before a couple of pounds drop--it's like the body begrudges letting go or something. The next morning I feel just fine. Now I'm trying to maintain & even get a little muscle, but you know, the scale fluctuates.

Sending friend request, & anyone who likes feel free to add me too. I did make goal weight & am maintaining--if I can do it, anyone can

Thanks!

Just got the book, reading it now--very excited about it--also thrilled to see there's a SC group! I'm on page 46 but did the Testing exercises (along with some of the workout I've been doing) today, and wow, definitely need to do them every day for awhile. The glutes are burning lol. Been doing hip thrusts with weights,…

My doctor says working the glutes helps lower back pain & coincidentally a book I ordered called "STRONG CURVES A Woman's Guide to Building A Better Butt and Body" by Bret Contreras & Kellie Davis got here the same day & it says the same thing. Got it because after getting to goal weight, my butt needed to be built back up…

Sounds like you're off to a great start! It was a real eye opener tracking calories on here, & check out the success stories & recipes--fun

Wow, these look great!! Thanks for posting :heart:

Wow, yum!

You can get an inexpensive glucose meter & test strips at Wal-Mart. I was able to get blood sugar down to normal by diet & exercise--can't do cardio due to spine problems, but have been able to do some weight lifting & it's working. You can do it, try not to stress. There are some great resources here in MFP, you will find…

Great post! you are all so inspiring! Anyone please feel free to add me too

Wow--completely inspiring!!

Good going!

Sounds delicious!! I like fresh strawberries dipped in erythritol (a sugar alcohol that looks & tastes like sugar & isn't too rough on the digestive system) --current favorite. Guylian no sugar added Belgium Milk Chocolate is really good--it's heavenly-- but it's hard to eat just one serving.

Just stopped in to get inspired--WOW, you look amazing!! You are ABSOLUTELY inspiring--thanks!

This is really useful advice, thanks so much for posting (even though I 'm not the OP)! I've managed to find about 6 different lifting exercises than can be done that don't impact my spine problem in a bad way, but that book sounds perfect.

I think mine's open, it's set to Public. Still getting the hang of this.

Omg that puppy face is irresistible!

5'3" & small frame here. I have spine problems but found weight training exercises I can do (it can be done!) --carefully--& am very surprised to learn I love it! It must be endorphins--I start sweating & heart pounding & feel fully alive :heart: I keep upping the weight as soon as it starts to get easy & going until I…

Welcome, Tiffany! Sounds like you on on the right track :smile:

I like to play Mad Scientist in the kitchen, trying out recipes. The best part is that when you make the food, you get to make it YOUR way!! Both of my sons cook --& enjoy it. We always had fun in the kitchen while they were growing up, it's a good experience cooking something from scratch-- the colors, the scents, the…

Hilton Head Island, SC

It works very well for me, no problems, it's been a lifesaver. It didn't take too long to work, less than 2 weeks in my case. You can get the generic form (which I use) at Kroger's pharmacy 3 months worth of 150 mg twice a day for around $65!! It was far less expensive than anywhere around here anyway & that's the price…

Just a couple of thoughts to add. Are you drinking enough water? According to a doctor I used to go to, it takes 22 ounces of water to process (burn off) 1 lb of fat. (i drink 3 liters/day of filtered water --keeping it cold in glass bottles, & sometimes adding liquid stevia). Also, really breathe when you work out, that…

If they want to go with you, they will get themselves up & get ready in time to go when you go. Otherwise they are just making things difficult for you. It's not the end of the world if they have to take themselves. Natural consequences. I do see where the pressure comes, but dragging them to the gym will just end up…

Wow, you got this! You look so much younger as well as slimmer, great going!

You look absolutely gorgeous--amazing job! Wow!!

Hi, welcome! Sounds like you're definitely on the right track :smile:

Hi :) You came to the right place, that's a great step in the right direction! You can definitely do this. Be sure to check out the weight loss success posts, so inspiring! You're not alone :flowerforyou:

My jack russell Clairibel is like a mini-Jillian Michaels --go go go go! She wakes me up every morning by dropping a squeaky ball on my face. She will pester our rat terrier Buzzy until he plays with her, wear him out, then is like "next!" and moves on to get my husband to golf squeaky balls for her to retrieve, assists me…

I'm in, I'd love random active friends, too!