Shutterpillar

I used to DETEST running. Then I decided to give myself a challenge and I began the C25K program. I am only on the first day of week 2, and so far I adore it. I never ever in a million years thought I would actually WANT to run, but I do. I wouldnt mind doing more than the 3x per week that the C25K program suggests, but I…

surely they can make these foods without putting a gazillion calories in them, right? That is insane.

You can do them for 30 consecutive days, or you can take some breaks inbetween. there are 3 levels, you do each level for 10 days. I did level 1 10 days straight, took a 2 day break in Level 2 because I was having knee problems, and just recently took a 5 day break in Level 3 because I went on vacation and I have been…

I gained a bit the past couple weeks since I went on vacation, but finally lost it all all of it but .4 last friday (which is my weigh in day). hopefully that last .4 will be gone this friday and I will be back to 135.4.

As a mother of a daughter who needed a trach for the first 4 years of her life, I know how important the moment is when it is removed and they can go swimming for the first time. I also know how important it is to feel comfortable in your skin so you can enjoy the moment together. Congratulations on the weight loss! I hope…

I am in the same situation right now. All I want is chocolate, chocolate, chocolate, with a side of more chocolate. (and chinese food too, though that craving was settled last night).

I weigh in once a week... every friday immediately after I wake up and use the restroom.

Pick up some hobbies. I took to painting, blogging, and scrapbooking. If you have a car, you could also try to look for some mommy's groups in your city. (not an option for me, since my husband has the car during the day).

bump for rubybelle. I'm kinda interested to see where it all goes, too!

Emmy - never thought about mace for when I am running alone. great idea!

Level 2 is the only one that puts me in physical pain during the workout. Levels 1 and 3 are not as bad as Level 2, in my opinion. KEEP PUSHING THROUGH! If you keep doing it like you are supposed to, it will get easier by Days 5-7. .

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I jump rope for exercise sometimes. I do 8 minutes usually, with other exercises inbetween (since, like you, I am no longer as young as I used to be and cannot go go go forever). it would look like this: 2 min jump rope 1 min squats 2 min jump rope 1 min lunges 2 min jump rope 1 min bicycle crunches 2 min jump rope I…

Couch To 5K it is! thank you everyone. off to research the program and hopefully get started running!

I try hard to plan room for something, and usually I do. But on certain days I do go over just because I am so busy and dont check in to MFP as often, or due to what we have in the house. I find it harder to eat right the night before grocery night because theres nothing but crap in the house. So yes, make room for the…

i'm in the same boat. in the past two years it had become habit for my husband and I to sit down to our favorite shows with our favorite snacks. pizza bites, ice cream, cookies, breadsticks, etc etc etc. I started breaking that habit when I joined MFP in april, but its still been hard. especially when my husband still…

I've been there. people discover I am losing weight, trying to get in shape and have an overall healthier lifestyle, and its like the weight is all they care about. I hear comments all the time about how I am already skinny and dont need to be losing weight. or my favorite... "why are you losing weight? I would give…

mine is usually on track, but I always step on and off the scale 5 times, then use the number it gives me most. sometimes it gives me two different numbers, but most of the time its pretty consistent. So, I feel your pain.

i just do it when I can. sometimes that means as soon as I wake up, sometimes that means after lunch while my son has his nap, and sometimes that means at 9:00pm when the kids are in bed and I finally have time to myself.

We had a family shoot done to help out a friend who needed to build up her photography portfolio. In EVERY SINGLE picture I had muffin top and my face was beginning to get noticeably chubby. (double chin in most photos). it motivated me to get my butt in gear.

I've has a c/s and it definitely messes with the muscles down there. It never hurts for longer than 5 minutes after the exercise, though and is usually gone by Cool Down time. I would ask your doctor about it though, just to be safe. You dont want to be continuously hurting yourself.

I am on my last day of Level 2. I remember Level 1 though... it was ROUGH. But about day 5 or 6 you start to really feel your strength building and it gets easier. ... then you start Level 2 and do it all over again. LOL. Good thing is, Level 2 only has jumping jacks in the warm up. :wink:

NAMECurrent WeightGOAL WEIGHTLBS LOST SINCE STARTING CHALLENGE Mandie (Ding724)153.81470 Melissa (mhanson18) 158.0..............................................140...................................0 Yanicka125.0120.00 Sara…

AMEN. :laugh:

i've been at this since April and there are some things I STILL have a hard time saying no to. (ahem... cookies, ice cream). MFP has enormously changed the way I look at food, and I am always making calorie estimations in my head while I am out and finding new ways to exercise. But there are still times I need to be…

I would have fun, and do everything in moderation. Have a drink, but dont overdo it. I am going to be doing the same thing this coming weekend. My husband and I are getting away Fri-Mon and going to the beach. I plan to watch what I eat, and try to get in some exercise at least once a day. Probably will be taking 30 Day…

just the other day I had a cookie when I had a ton of calories left at the end of the day. I still continue to lose exactly 1 lb per week. :smile:

measure or weigh everything. :smile: if i'm out, i eyeball it.

I am LOVING level 2! Just the push I needed. I need a ton of work on my upper body strength, and its definitely doing it for me!

I'm a little over 5'4 and my goal is 128. MAYBE 125. we will see when I get to 128. Sorry, no pics yet. :(