LourdesitaMaria Member

Scholaris, thank you so much for painting this beautiful and optimistic picture of how I should best view this journey...because, truly, weight loss is a journey not a destination!!! Thank you, thank you!!!

Wow!! What an amazing feat!!! CONGRATULATIONS!! How I wish I could lose that much, incredible!!! I have been trying to make small changes without going crazy, because I've noticed the moment I start depriving me of certain things I cave. I'm not seen much change in the scale though and that is distressing. But I will say…

Thank you for your advice RANKINSECT! Another new year and I'm at it again. I'm trying to take this 1 day at a time, and really planning out everything as you suggested. Thank you again!

Hi everyone! My husband and I are also TTC for the first time. I am 38 and this frightens me because I also have more 100+ lbs. to lose. Losing weight has been a life-long struggle for me, and how I wish I could have conquered it before now. I want to continue to lose weight, but I know that when one is trying to conceive…

Thank you amorthee!! Congratulations on your wedding too! I have to get going again and realize as each day passes that there is no quick fix--and that it is a long road ahead--a life-long road. We are not alone! Thank you both!

Hi SLLRunner, thank you so much for the encouragement; it means a lot to me!! What I meant is that I am not drinking water, I am not following a plan etc. -- it is all me behaving badly and not getting back on the saddle...no excuses here. But your advice will help me focus. Thank you, again!

Hello everyone! I hope that this new year finds all of you well! My name is Maria and I am back after being away from too long. Last year I was prepring for my wedding and I was able to lose approximately 45 lbs. of the 250 lbs. that I need to lose. Every step of the way was extremely difficult, between controlling my…

Thank you, I'll keep this in mind too! If you don't mind my asking, what type of heart rate monitor do you have. I have a Mio one that goes on my wrist--sadly, I don't think it is very accurate. I know the ones with the chest strap are probably more accurate, but I wanted something that I could where all the time with a…

Thank you so much, that will help me mentally! I shouldn't stress, but I do because I'm doing so much more than I ever have and still the scale is not moving in my favor. Alas!

That is absolutely untrue, medically and scientifically. Because you have to still consider the fat and the kinds of fat that you're taking in as well as the number of carbs and sodium. Your body needs certain kinds of nutrients in order to metabolize effectively that which we eat. If you take in too much sodium you won't…

Thank you, all for all of your input and recommendations!! Big hug!

:flowerforyou: Hello....? Is anybody out there? I could really use some advice on this matter.....thanks!

WHAAAAAT!? Zumba music is what gets through your blood and makes you want to keep moving!!! Live classes are the best....I highly recommend them!!

Oh goodness, this definitely helps to see it distributed like that! Thank you! Would you consider canned tuna to be a lean protein? I never used to eat fish every week...but I've been incorporating it because it is very filling for me. I do feel I should add more protein to my day...I guess...I just always struggle with…

Thank you so much for your encouragement...I think I am very susceptible to Sodium...sadly. I have been struggling with it....and it seems EVERYTHING has sodium even celery!!!!! Ugh. I will make it a goal to stay below the number you recommended above. As for the water, I've gotten much better in the last few weeks at…

Thank you, will give it my best shot...and you're right, I've learned that a little is better than none at all....and that I will get there at some point!! Good luck to you too! :)

Thanks for your help and post! I usually go by the database on here and the labels on whatever I eat if there is a label available. I measure all of my food to the best of my ability and sometimes I will overestimate calories so as not to cheat myself. I log everything each day...but for example I blew Sunday and I tracked…

Thanks for noting my post and for giving me your advice! I have one Jillian Michaels DVD and it was so hard....I tried it last year...I have lost a bit since then so I may be able to do the exercises better...so I will have to try it again. I may have to modify her moves; she's intense! :) Every bit of input helps if it is…

Hi Erica, Thank you for your help! I have just started back up on my tracking here at MFP, but I've been doing Weight Watchers since last March....I had not been eating as well till January when I started to add more fish and vegetables and fruits to my diet. I have started to snack every two hours on fruits and vegetables…

Mossonga, thank you so much for your input...it means a lot. I started the Zumba back up the first week of January after about a 3 month of hiatus of not doing exercise (because of a painful accident...though I'm alright now). So I have been doing Zumba 2-3 times a week since then...I have a toning DVD that I purchased…

(Sigh) where is all the support and love...peeps...:(

Can noone help me out....please...? :sad:

Don't quit, you can do this! I binged a bit yesterday, and felt really badly. But even in the midst of the binge, I began to plan out my meals for today and getting all my veggies and needed food items together to take to work. This morning I got up and was determined to make today count. In the past, I have quit and that…

:flowerforyou: How does everyone log their Zumba workout on myfitnesspal.com? Please share.

Well, some people can really hit below the belt when they say what they say without a second thought. My whole life I've struggled with my weight, and even when I really wasn't overweight the kids would say things about my weight, go figure. Now as an adult, I've learned to try to ignore people--I wear my :heart: on my…

I LOVE ZUMBA!! I have a lot of weight to lose, and I've never been a fan of exercise much to my detriment. Last year I began to do Zumba, and I was hooked. I have been losing weight slowly because I've struggled with my eating, but I do believe that Zumba has helped me shed inches. It is so much fun, and I do look forward…

Thanks! Your reply truly helped me!

Wow, you've lost so much weight, CONGRATULATIONS! LOL Your Manbeast....I love that! I really think I'm going to have to invest in one of those Heart Monitors. Did you feel like Zumba was a good workout? I love Zumba it is the only exercise that I don't cringe at...sad, I know. Add me if you'd like and we'll compare notes…

Thank you so much for your input...this will help me! :) I appreciate it!