2catowner

can't wait to hear about your results !

good point!:laugh: I noticed one evening my knees were a little sore, but I think I did a Billy Blanks Tae Bo video and am still getting used to using the correct form so I might have kicked a little "wildly" - I'm sure I look like a lunatic...:bigsmile:

Well- it's working for you if you've lost 20lbs !! Great job!:flowerforyou:

ahart281- how lucky to have a dietician as a spouse!!! I am so envious:smile: I also excercise in the AM, and find that my day always goes better and I have more energy. I usually make an eggbeaters omelet when I get home (I don't eat before going, I'm usually not hungry before going). I've cooked the omelet so many times…

I know how you feel, I tend to over indulge in these type beverages on the weekend as well.... I have switched to weighing on Fridays -- HOWEVER, I am getting ready to go on vacation this week and I am sure the diet will be blown to bits after this vacation.... sigh.... I think the idea you had of weighing on Wed and Fri…

I'm so glad you clarified this for us-- but you'll probably have to say this several more times for us thickheaded ones like me to retain it-- seriously-- great info and this makes so much more sense after I've read it twice! :happy:

try changing your workout up a bit, I started doing a short 20minute workout in the evenings in addition to the 1 to 1-1/2 hour in the morning and it really helped to curb my appetite and also helped me earn a few extra calories for the day. It is super hard once we hit 40 to lose the weight, but it CAN be done. The proof…

I am new to this 40+ club-- last week I thought I was 45, but someone on Myfitnesspal noticed my correct age-- I guess I now need to find a myoldbrainpal website...lol. Ya'll sound like a fun-young-at-heart-group! I will be joining in now with ya'll now that i found you! -2catowner

It is just a lot of kick boxing and a lot of cardio -- it was the only thing at Wal-mart so I got it for those days when I can't get to the gym or get outside.

GREAT INFORMATIONS!!! Thank you for sharing!

Thanks!!! Now I know why I started back up on this website-- for all the great encouragement-- it helps a TON!!! You look good too-- sometimes I think we are our own worst critics--- because I always think everyone else looks better!! I think we will get there-- I have finally realized it takes time, time and more time,…

Wow, this makes me feel MUCH better--thank you! I know my clothes are quite a bit more loose.

You are exactly like me - I promise! Even your weight is the same. I swear--- even the 141 thing happened to me. It is SOOOOO frustrating. I have worked out like a maniac for 6 weeks. today I didn't -- I am exhausted. I really feel like we have to write down every little tidbit that goes in our mouth! :sad: It's absolutely…

I am still in.... was on vacation for a week, then it was that TOTM...so I haven't weighed in about 2-1/2 wks. I am going to weigh in on Friday....I just hope I didn't gain anything while I was on vacation. :tongue: I'm glad you are doing good AJ-- you inspire the rest of us! :wink:

I am doing it now... day 6- haven't lost a single pound, but at least , like you, I am getting all my water.:laugh:

This sounds like a great idea-- that's what I need to do for sure, I've gone over the last 2 days, chocolate cravings if you can imagine that... :blushing: Oh well! I haven't gained any weight, right now I am holding steady.

my Friday always starts out too high in calories-- I went over alot, I did a bit better Saturday- shish kabobs, with lemon martinis- but used artificial sweetners and added some water to the martini, so that watered it down in calories ( I hope) :ohwell: I've started adding a light workout on the weekends- I walked…

Maybe we need to start some recipes- sounds like a good "night time" snack or dessert!! -Cindy

yes, I work out in the morning, usually after about 2 cups of coffee, so I am weighing after the coffee, before the work out. - 2catowner

How does everyone weigh? I weigh at the gym at the same scale every time. I always wear, gym clothes (shorts, shirt of course, and tennis shoes)- can I deduct anything for clothing/shoes? I don't have a scale at home or I'd weigh in NAKED-:blushing: Just curious....

I'm going to have the same problem tonight as far as alcohol goes... I'm quite sure I'll go over my calories...-Cindy

I am certainly not an excercise physiologist (sp?)- but I was told at the gym by someone that is that you are burning lean muscle instead of fat when you get your HR too high. I still raise my HR at the end of my workout just to keep my aerobic level up. I'm 5-6" 138- 43 yrs old, he told me to keep my HR at 120-129 for the…

a good drink for that time of the month when it comes up again.

Ok, sorry to be so ignorant, but is this a hot drink then? (I'm so stupid!) :glasses:

? about the teabag, do you have to make a cup of tea first or do you just put the tea bag in the drink?

ALF1163- I am like you - virtually the same weight as you (138) - my goal is 130. It is like chipping away at granite for me-- very frustrating :grumble: especially since I weighed 136 the week before last... My routine the past 3 weeks: M-F- 45 minutes of light/heavy cardio- i try to mix it up to burn that fat. Then I do…

Yes, can you say "teenage step daughter"? I can identify sister... I had to bite my tongue and look away alot.. She is now 21 and I am still biting my tongue.