aimeercole

This post makes me feel so much better! Since the cold winter months I have started more weight training and less running. Although I actually FEEL like I am slimming down the scale climbed 5 pounds since November. I was so frustrated. I almost decided to stop the weight training all together and just go back to only…

Does he know you feel he is not be supportive? Try just talking to him about it first. He may be completely oblivious and change his ways once he knows it hurts your feelings.

I had this problem too plus I needed something I could make at work and eat at my desk. I bring a portable container with a half a cup of plain oatmeal and mix in a scoop of protein powder (I am vegetarian so protein powder is the best way for me to get a lot of protein with minimal calories). I mix it with some hot water…

Oh I have fallen off every time. I usually would get frustrated because I would read all the posts that said "I lost 8 pounds my first week" and I ALWAYS gained my first week. A couple weeks ago I had completed a triathlon and thought I was in good shape because I finished, but my time was much worse than last year. Then I…

I love this! Well said.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE that!!!!! Thank you!

I have a similar problem with my 11 year old. He is 5'3 and 146 pounds. His problem is he thinks this is okay! He looks at the football players and WWE wrestlers being big and thinks that is what he wants to look like. I don't think he understands the difference between muscle bulk and fat yet, after all he is only 11.…

I am going through the EXACT same thing. I lost 2.5 pounds early on, now on week two I have put on 4 pounds! I don't know why this is happening. Let's stick it out a couple more weeks. Maybe our bodies just need a bit more time to realize we are serious.

My first thought was pregnant. I would see a doctor ASAP

Ha! I never thought of that. Mine is set to friends only, but I pre-log mine a day out. I hope people don't think I am eating a day in advance! haha.

You look great! nice job!

^^^^^^ dead right!. He left because your NOT fat! Trust me, you just lost another aprox. 200 pounds- the piece of $h!t who didn't deserve you in the first place :) Please believe me when I tell you I have been right where you are. It hurts and you will live through it!

I am 35. Add me too!

Welcome! You are going to love it here :)

That is exactly right! 4 pounds is great! Imagine if you had GAINED four pounds, you would think it was ALOT.... so give yourself the victory of the 4 pounds lost. Great job. Keep it up.

Egg beaters and greek yogart. Thanks for the great breakfast ideas everyone!

Welcome! I quit smoking 413 days ago (who's counting hu?). I started running as a way to keep from sliding back to smoking. I didn't gain much weight (like 5-10 pounds) but I didn't lose any despite all the running and I had about 15 to lose to start with. I wasn't too hard on myself because hey let's admit it, quitting…

Totally agree. When I ran the half marathon I stratgically set certain songs for points I knew would be tough. Eminem lose yourself was on the 11th mile :)

I have a gym playlist. It includes alot of 90's rap :) I also like to listen to Mumford and Sons and the Killers while working out. Florence and the Machine song Dogs Days are over is fabulous to run to. What is on your playlist?

I am 5'5.5" ( tell people I am 5'6, it make me feel thinner hahaha). SW 164 CW 161 (after two weeks) GW 145 I have no "before" pics... I make people delete them. Maybe I should take one today. Thanks for the idea!

Yeah! thanks for the inspiration! Keep up the good work!!!!!!

That has always been a problem for me. I think because I was taught as a child to finish my plate. I not only make an effort to leave a bite, I will never require my kids to clean their plates! Good for you for recognizing this! It will only help you in reaching your goals. Good for you.

I see the difference. Keep up the great work!

My motivation is I found a fabulous pair of ridiculously expensive jeans. When I reach my half goal I am going to buy them! I have never had a pair of really nice jeans before (because I was always waiting until I lost the weight, which day never came). This time I am hell bent on buying these jeans and that is keeping me…

Welcome, this is a great site full of great people. This is the first time I have actually felt motiviated to stick to losing weight! Feel free to add me and check in often. Aimee

Thanks for all the encouragement guys! Of course I plan on sticking with it, maybe a month from now I will look back at this post and laugh and wonder why i thought it was so hard :)

Good luck! What beach are you going to?

Good luck! What beach are you going to?

Good luck! What beach are you going to?

Welcome! I am new as well and so far I love it. I have actually fought my post lunch candy bar so that I could have something to brag about on this site :) Good luck. Friend me if you want. I would love to cheer you on!