gumigal82 Member

I hate when people say I don't need to lose weight- Or worse, "all you need is to feel happy with your reflection!" I know it comes from a good place-mostly. And possibly I don't need to lose weight, but I feel I want to tone up more...and the being happy with my reflection...well that is work in progress;) The days I bust…

I always try to exercise in the morning-but I have the most motivation& energy in the afternoon:)

Try dark chocolate chips, and some fruit (cherries or strawberries).

I do feel that you need to do what you want to do fitness/nutrition wise. Of course, that is easier said than done. Family is either critical about weight, or critical about weight loss/exercise goals! (Some even in the most loving of ways) I would eat a small dessert or make a"light" cocktail (or wine) on the holidays,…

Nope-I only do the scale once every two weeks. With my height (5'2) I am trying to nail it into my head that I need to stop focusing on the number as much as how tone I am, and how many inches I lose.

I drink water, do an exercise dvd (then I have en excuse to eat if I'm still hungry), or if I'm really not in the mood...get on my computer to distract myself. If you are truly are hungry, break the hunger from a healthy snack-almonds or a protein shake for example. Otherwise, do anything busy! (Especially exercise)

Hi&Welcome-- This site is very helpful. I underestimated in the past how useful it is to track calories! Some useful hints-- -make a plate that is 1/4 lean protein, 1/4 healthy carbs and 1/2 veggies for every meal. (For breakfast I do fruit, and I also make sure to add some healthy dairy as well...but this is only if you…

If it's possible (not causing too much pain)-- just work your core, or do strength training exercises for your upper body only.

I logged my calories. I did go over by about 250-300. I refuse to beat myself today:) I will simply do some more time in my workout tomorrow!

I don't mind firm thighs...which I'm working on-but my prob area is my thighs/hips. I have to be very careful just not to gain fat in this area. By doing JM killer bus&thighs, plus Turbo Fire, I'm toning it. So it looks more slightly slimmer, but with good definition. I do wish I could do skinny jeans...but I'm just not…

Not sure I could say no to dessert on Tday! :( I feel a little bad too.

It really is all right to have a day when your calories get a little high--especially if that day is a holiday such as Thanksgiving! :) Guilt and shame will only make it harder to get back on track tomorrow. I agree with the many--spend this time enjoying your family. (and yes, the treating yourself!)

I would say almond milk, chocolate protein powder (is that gluten free)& banana

I'm 5'2 and was about 125...my doc just says that even with calorie counting& cardio, it can be very difficult for petite ladies to lose weight. I added wrist weights to my cardio (The intense cardio of Turbo Fire really works for me). I also didn't think to add strength training (or interval training) at first.This helped…

I love it....this is how I feel about my cocktail today!

If I hadn't done two cider cocktails I would have ended up at (about) 1220. It is But my totals have been low all week, so I gave myself a treat. No beating myself up today! (I'll let Charlene&Jillian do that tomorrow;)

Hot spiked cider. It was tasty...and worth it;) Everything else I did great on--I was a "one plate" wonder.

I did about 1600-1700. So only a couple hundred above my daily target. (My daily calorie goal (to lose weight) is usually between 1200- 1400) Today I let myself have a few drinks, so that's what did it. Otherwise, I had lean turkey -only a couple tablespoons of the "goodies...stuffing, gravy, sweet potato. I also did a…