MelanieRBrace Member

I am hoping to get a Fitbit and some Jillian Michaels DVD's. I also asked for a yoga studio gift certificate. We'll see how good Santa is to me this year. lol

I LOVE carrots - I have them every single day.

I also love Lululemon's bras!

I use MFP

I find that when I'm tired, I generally give in to cravings much faster and easier.

I have to be in the mood for pretzels - something crunchy and salty.

Yes, I do. I also find it helps with cramping.

People generally do not affect how I eat but situations do. For example, if I'm alone, I don't eat as well. I eat great at work. When visiting family, I usally eat more because of all the goodies.

around 30 pounds

Daily - keeps me accountable.

This ^

My pet peeve is when people say, "You should watch it, you're going to get too skinny." I'm far from skinny and a long way from my goal weight. And, my goal weight is not skinny anyways.

I am hypothyroid, diagnosed about 6 months ago. I bottomed out and gained 70 pounds in a very short amount of time. Finally, my doctor tested me. I am on meds now and slowly losing, it's tough but not impossible.

lol or several

I have a salad bar at work and I put in romaine lettuce, spinach, roasted chicken and a light dressing or a calorie-wise dressing I brought from home. With all the options it sounds boring but it is super satisfying and simple to me.

I started with a two week challenge to cut out alcohol - I did really good at losing weight and I've maintained alcohol abstinence and it has worked out really well for me. Everyone is different but it would never hurt to try.

LOL!

^ this is great advice, I agree

Congratulations - little motivators and goals add up to a big difference and change!

This was it for me. The fat clothes weren't fitting anymore and I couldn't stand to catch that glimpse of me in the window and didn't want photos taken with my child...it was long over due and due time.

Sounds like you're onto something - good work!

^This

Log it and move on. Today is a new day.

Limiting my alcoholic intake by a ton and counting calories to stay under/within my goal. Two small things that made a big impact/change!

Everyone is different. I weigh myself daily in the morning. This helps keep me accountable.

Sounds like you've got a plan - good luck on your journey. I weigh myself everyday - habit and keeps me accountable. I log approximately once per week - gains and losses because I can learn from the truth.

+1

OP, thanks for your post. I've been nursing a bad head cold and concerned that I haven't been to the gym in a week and a half. I'm starting to feel better now and am thankful I was patient to let my body heal. I suggest that you do the same - listen to your body.

I finished the program and lost 25 pounds - I loved it. Yes, it was hard but it got results. I also really like Jillian Michaels - I find you have to "click" with the instructor to aid yourself in persistence. Good luck on your journey and don't give up!

It's a slow process but quitting won't speed it up.