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Rowing Machine/Your fav?
I have found that I am in love with rowing. It was always really hard for me and I couldn't do it for long or for distance.. but I made some short term goals. I did a 250 calorie rowing challenge with some very fit ladies and I knew I couldn't beat them but it was fun to compete. I was shocked when I finished in just 2…
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Garage Gym/Indoor Gym/ Sore Throat
I workout at my friends gym which is in their garage, so I am working out most days outside in 90 degree weather. Been doing this for 3 months now. I did a kickboxing class inside in air conditions and my throat was burning so bad and I couldn't stop coughing. I was a bit worried.. and then again last night I went for an…
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BodyFat Percentage Change
Went from 54% body fat to 37%. All this working out is paying off. Since the first picture It has only been about 19lbs.
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Motivaters needed.
I have been doing pretty well the last 2 months and had some exciting progress, seen in pictures below. I feel highly motivated right now. I know that in hard times having friends on here who comment on your stuff, and you on theirs really helps you out. So, here I am, asking for some friends. Lol ;) I started out in the…
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Balanced Meals
I need to get some more balanced meal ideas. For my metabolism type (fast oxidizer) I should be eating 30% carbohydrates, 40% protein and 30% fat. I am not very good at pointing them together. I also have a very busy early morning, everyday. I start my day at 4am and can't eat till noon unless its very quick or something.…
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Day 41 Before&Now Pic
before & after 17.4lbs down Still a long ways to go but I am glad I have kept it up for this long and it is just a habit now to do life this way. :)
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BodyMedia FIT
I have been using mine for almost a month. I really like it. My deficit almost always goes alone with the weight I loose. Sometimes thought it will say I only worked out for 1 minute and I know I did more than that and I know my HR was way up. Anyways.. just wanted to know if any of you used one and how has it worked for…
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Cholesterol
I suck at keeping my cholesterol at the right levels. I have a BodyMedia Fit and it kept telling me I have been having to much of it and need to lower it. My biggest issue was eggs.. I was having like 3 eggs a day.. Now i will try 2 egg whites and 1 whole egg. I also am getting it from cheese... I guess I do have to much…
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Struggling... *vent* wanting feedback
So, Jan. 2nd I started this journey with so much determination and was doing amazing. Had some insane will power.. and it was going perfect. Jan. 17th My very close cousin passed away for still unknown reasons at 25. I went out of town to be with family and everything. I truly did my best at trying to just do portion…
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Picture updates.
Post our before and afters as we wish! :) Moderator edit to add: The best post I've seen for how to add/size pictures is here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/262875-need-help-adding-pictures-look-here-pic-heavy
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Recipies!
Even if it is as simple as a granny smith apple with peanut butter. I think sharing what you enjoy and the recipes could help us and help us not get tired of the same thing everyday! Share on!!
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30 Day Shred
Just finished day 2 of the 30 Day Shred. It is seriously rough! Woke up this morning and my legs were so sore when I would sit down. Now after finishing day 2, it hurts just walking. Lol. Loving it though because this burn means its working well!! Day 2 I could already see a difference in difficulty for me to do each…
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Day 16 photo update!
Have a long ways to go! But, Hey! This is success :) Day 4 vs Day 16 (today! )
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Chatting (because we are Ladies)
I thought it would be nice to have a topic where we could chat! So that the other ones can sort of stay on topic. :)
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Taking it slow
From all the research and advice I have gotten on here. I am going to stick to a couple goals at a time. That way I don't get overwhelmed and give up. Here is a blog with some tips. http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2012/06/04/new-habits/
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Seriously
So, I only started my journey 6 days ago. I have lost 3lbs. Now, 3lbs in 6 days is great for some. But I am over 280lbs!! 7 days ago I was eating out once almost every day but atleast 5 times a week. Drinking an insane amount of pop and NO water. Snacking a lot with bad snacks. Just out of control with no exercise. Now on…
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Too much pressure?
I am sitting here wondering if I am putting to much pressure on myself. I was going to start changing my life in early Nov but realized how hard it would be just starting right before the holidays. So here I am! Started today. I weighed in this morning at 287.2 lbs. I kept telling sh myself to not push myself to hard…
