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Fitniche?!?! Best Running Shoes?!?!
I have feet problems but I'm wanting to start walking and slowly work up to running. My dream is to become a runner. There is a local store call Fitniche and they fit you for a pair of shoes. Has anyone ever heard of this place?? What pair of shoes to you recommend?? Thanks!
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what would you do?!?!
So last night the hubby and I got to talking and he wants a baby now. Wants me to go ahead and get pregnant then lose weight after the baby. But I want to get my health under control first and get my diabetes under control. So we had August 1 set as our baby making date. I told him to give me will January 1 to prove I can…
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Hardest thing about losing weight...
What was the hardest thing for you about losing weight? Mine is getting on track and staying on track :(
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Losing weight with portion control and exercise?!?
I'm a really picky eater and was wanting to know if anyone has lost weight on portion control and exercise alone? I hate being a picky eater but I'm not the type to try new foods although I know I need to start.
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Introductions
This is where I would like everyone to introduce themselves. I will be posting another thread later next week where we can post our weighs in and such! My name is Amanda. I'm 23 y/o I'm 5'1 My highest weight was 210. My ultimate goal weight is 140. I was diagnosed last October with type 2 diabetes. My main reason for…
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Protein Powder
I'm thinking about buying some protein powder to start making smoothies for my breakfast since I'm not a breakfast person. Anyone have any suggestions? I'm a diabetic.
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What keeps you motivated?
What really keeps you motivated. For me its knowing that I need to control diabetes and not let diabetes control me. My husband and I want to try for a baby and start our little family but first I wanna get my health and weight under control!
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Member since Nov. 2010
I have been a member on this site since November 2010, sadly I have been fighting with the same 5-10 lbs. This ends now. I recommitted myself Monday. April 1, 2013 and I can truly say this time its feels different and it feels like I'm ready. I still hate myself for wasting so much time. But I guess I learn the hard way.…
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Your Insanity Story
I was hoping to hear and see peoples journeys with insanity? I'm wanting to get the program. Anything you would like to share about it? What weight did you start at and finish at? What were your starting and final measurements?
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Arc Trainer or Elliptical
Which is the best cardio machine that I should use at the gym between these two?
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With or Without a trainer?!?!?
I was wanting to see who all on here lost their weight with a trainer and who lost their weight without a trainer! Every time I see a trainer at the gym with someone I really wish I had one. I can't afford one right now so I would really like to prove to myself that I can lose weight without a trainer... So how much did…
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My biggest bass...
Went fishing Saturday and ended up catching my biggest bass I've caught before! I was one happy chick!!!! 19 inches and 3.5 lbs I just really wanted to share! I know its not huge or a wall hanger by no means but it meant a lot to me! ***sorry the pics are so big...you can view them in other tab..try resizing didn't work***
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Diabetic Food Help Needed
I'm trying to make a meal plan out and it is hard. I'm a diabetic and it seems like everything is high in sugars....anyone have any good lunch and snack ideas????
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Weight Loss Blogs
I'm wanting to get some weight loss blogs to follow. Starting fresh and need support and motivation. So if you keep a weigh loss blog please list it below. Thanks
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Howdy....Newbie here!
Hey yall. I'm new to the group. My name is Amanda, I'm a down to earth country girl. I love fishing...even got my own bass boat. However I was diagnosed Oct. 2011 as type 2 diabetic at the age of 22 years old. I can't believe it has already been over a year. I got married this past March 2012. The hubby and I really wanna…
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What's your favorite TV show???
I was wondering what everyone favorite TV show is?? I love Criminal Minds. I also like CSI (all of them), Law & Order: SVU. And I started Dexter...and omg I love that show...that is the show that I workout while watching...I watched Season 1 & 2 on netflix...now I got to get one DVD at a time in the mail for the rest of…
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New Year's Resolutions
Anyone set any for 2013? Mine are.... Lose 52 lbs. Get my diabetes under control. Learn to love myself. Gain self esteem. Get more fruits and veggies. Try a new fruit or veggie a week. so.....what are yours?
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Craving Chickfila
I have been craving chickfila for over three days now. When I do there, there is only one thing that I get and thats a fried chicken sandwich and fries. I know I don't need it. How do you get over a craving that you have had for more than three days?
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WANTED: Supportive Buddies
I have been trying to lose weight for over 3 years now. I really would like to find some people on here that will be there to kick me in the butt. Would also be great to find some friends around the same age or height or weight as me. I'm 23 years old, 5'1, 196.8 lbs my goal weight is between 150-140. Anyone out there!?!?!?
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What was your breaking point?!?!?
I was going through my old blog posts. Some dating back to Jan. 2011. I could be way past my goal weight. I even found a blog post from Jan. 3, 2012 where I set goals to lose 30 lbs. Seeing how I aint really lost nothing that really hits me hard. Its a hard slap across the face. I don't know why I keep doing this to…
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Slap across the face....
I was going through my old blog posts. Some dating back to Jan. 2011. I could be way past my goal weight. I even found a blog post from Jan. 3, 2012 where I set goals to lose 30 lbs. Seeing how I aint really lost nothing that really hits me hard. Its a hard slap across the face. I don't know why I keep doing this to…
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Smoothie Recipes
I'm trying to find some good smoothie recipes. I'm not a big breakfast person so I'm hoping to be able to find healthy diabetic friendly smoothie recipes to drink for my breakfast!!!!
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What is your favorite TV shows?
Mine are Sons of Anarchy and Grey's Anatomy....what are some of yours? oh yeah and LOST
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When measuring foods...
Do you weigh it before or after you cook it for the weigh you need to enter in mfp? Example hamburger patty or chicken breast!?!?!?!
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Losing weight to have a baby!?!?!
One of my main reason to get my health under control is so my husband and I can try for a baby. Right now I'm a diabetic and really need to lose weight and get my health under control before trying. I was hoping to find some other women on here that is also trying to lose weight to have a baby. I could really use the…
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Recipe help
I'm trying to make a recipe of my chili but no clue how many servings it makes bc I never measure how much it makes or how much we put in the bowl. Is there a easy way to find serving sizes out without measuring the whole pot? And how do you determine what a serving size is on like chilis and soups?
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Best HRM and where to buy?
What is the best HRM to buy and the best place to buy it? I had a polar ft7 and not even using it for a year it dont work no more...keeps saying check transmitter and stops working in middle of work out!
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Trainer or NOT?!?!?
Okay ya'll i really need your input. Meet with the trainer and have three options. Option number 1. See the trainer twice a month for 80 a month. option 2. Three times a month for 105 a month. Option 3 four times a month for 120. I can pick any and change at any time. I only pay 23 a month for the gym. I will still have to…
