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Best work out for beginners?
I've done my fair share of walking, running on treadmills and other things. But, it's been a while and I'm looking for something to do at home that isn't going to knock me off my feet and leave me hating it right from the start. I have heard that the insanity program is very hard. I thought about the p90x, but is that…
Birth Control??????
I started a new birth control a few months back. Maybe 6 months ago. Since then, I have gained back about 30 pounds. I take it at night. I was wondering who else is having/had issues with this also. I do know that this is a side effect. I'm wondering if the time of day would have any impact on it? I really don't want to…
water bulge...
So I've been drinking water non stop for the past two days. I've stopped smoking now (little over week) and since then I've cut my pop from 5 cans/bottles to no more than two cans a day. I've been eating more veggies. Cutting out a lot of my junk and red meat. Not all the way with the red meat, but cutting back. I eat my…
Low fat diet for gallbladder surgery
I've been diagnosed with gallbladder disease. I'm due to have it removed next week. I was told low fat diet. I've tried some low fat things and some do irritate me, some don't. I would like to know from others who have gone through this what foods you've tried. I'm ok with fish and chicken so far. As long as it is fixed…
TOPIC: T.H.E Team Starting fresh wk7
"Rule your mind or it will rule you" Author unknown. Week 7 for T.H.E team here. We're starting fresh every week. We keep working hard to get where we want to be. Loosing weight and getting in shape is not a diet. Here we come to terms with that. It's a lifestyle change. One that we take day by day. We set small goals that…
The Pepsi Refreash Project
My work has just been entered in to the contest. We provide service dogs to those who need assistance from either a physical or a mental issue. We provide these dogs free of charge. We need a new building for our service dogs to improve housing and training. It would help us out so much if were able to get this money that…
T.H.E Team Starting fresh wk5
"You've got to say, I think that if I keep working at this and want it badly enough I can have it. It's called perseverance." Week 5 for T.H.E team here. We're starting fresh every week. We keep working hard to get where we want to be. Loosing weight and getting in shape is not a diet. Here we come to terms with that. It's…
T.H.E Team Starting fresh wk3
Hello all and welcome to the "T.H.E" Group. It stands for "Trying Hard Everyday". Not just some days... but everyday. We can't pick and chose what days... we take life everyday... one day at a time and that's how we take our new healthy lifestyle-one day at a time. "We learn wisdom from failure much more than success. We…
T.H.E Team Starting fresh
"If you have made mistakes, there is always another chance for you. You may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing we call 'failure' is not the falling down, but the staying down." "Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going." You will reach your goal for sure if you break a…
T.H.E. (Trying Hard Everyday) Team - Fresh Start wk1
Here is to starting over. We've all had issues with falling off the wagon before, forgot to log food, went over a little the day before.... whatever it is you can come here. We all support each other in this group. We do not criticize no matter the issue. We have fun and we laugh. We get to know each other and we make…
Lifting weights
So I always forget how this goes.... I haven't lifted in forever. I am 5'3 and I'm at 135. I have some arm fat that kinda just jiggles and it's really annoying... So I have two 3 pound weights that I just got. My boyfriend keeps telling me that it's repetition that helps tones not the actual weight number. So... I want to…
T.H.E Team wk 48 A New Year
It's a New Year. A new year means new changes. This group is about trying hard every single day. It's been around for about 48 weeks but for some who are starting over, it's week one. However you look at it, the new year brings hope. There are a few members of our group who have gone through a lot of stress, and lot of…
T.H.E. Team Week 46--New members are welcome!
Welcome to the group THE. The name says it all-Trying Hard Everyday is what we do. We are always welcoming new members to the thread. We share stories, and we share success. Christmas is right around the corner and I know it's going to be hard for some of us out there controlling those cravings and the urge to over eat.…
T.H.E. Team (Trying Hard Everyday) Week 44. Come one come al
Welcome to the group THE. The name says it all-Trying Hard Everyday is what we do. We know life gets in the way and can make maintaining a healthy lifestyle very difficult. It's going to get harder now that the Holidays are here. But, that's why we are here. We offer advice and support to those who need it. This group has…
Half way point
I just thought that I would share that I am half way to meeting my goal. It's taken me a while, but I'm taking my time due to medical reasons. But.. I'm half way there, only 19 more pounds to go... :smile:
T.H.E. Team (Trying Hard Everyday) Week 43 Open to everyone
Welcome to the group that tries hard everyday (THE) Anyone and everyone is welcome to this group. No matter how overweight you are, or even if your struggling to maintain you will find the support and advice here. We share ideas and tips to help others become more successful with their health and advice to help overcome…
abs anyone?
Here's my question... what's the best ab workout for you? How often do you do it and how soon did you start seeing results? I'm wondering because I have issues with my back and it's hard to actually finish a crunch sometimes... I'm looking for a low impact way to help work on my abs, and ideas at all?
Seriously!
Ok so, I just made some pizza rolls for my daughter because they are great finger food for her and super quick. I just happened to look at the bag and the serving size is 6 pizza rolls and those 6 little rolls contains 200 calories.... I used to eat like half a bag of these back in high school all the time... I was…
Anybody have a Wii fit?
Hey all, I'm wondering does any one have a Wii fit? Do you get any satisfaction out of it for like a work out or anything? I really want to get one because I think they are a blast but I've heard conflicting stories about if they really help burn calories enough to give you a good feeling of a work out. I've only done the…
Does any one have issues with meat?
I'm wondering does any one have issues with meat? Mostly red meat. I have severe acid reflux, and I'm talking like I'm on the ground hunched over in pain... I also have IBS. I've always eaten meat and I've never had issues until I had my daughter 18 months ago. I don't get the acid reflux often because I've changed my diet…
Topic: T.H.E. Team (Trying Hard Everyday) Week 42 ~Everyone
Welcome to the group that tries hard everyday (THE) Anyone and everyone is welcome to this group. No matter how overweight you are, or even if your struggling to maintain you will find the support and advice here. We share ideas and tips to help others become more successful with their health and advice to help overcome…
Balance Ball
what exactly would the balance ball be considered? I bounce and do rolling squats along with twists a and arm movements like punching and stuff like that... I need to know what it would be considered so that I can log it....
New...wanting a fresh start
Hi all. I'm new. I just joined this week. I'm 23. I had my first child a year ago June 4th. I need to get the weight off. I'm over weight from what the numbers say... I feel it too. I miss my pre prego body and I want to get back to something that's better than where I am now. I've been cutting back my calories and…