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Looking for Friends who Lift or Who Want to Lift!
MyFitnessPal helped me get my life together back in 2012. I was addicted to the site and addicting to logging my food and workouts. After working out a few months, I got into weightlifting again (did some in HS and early 20s). I fell in love with lifting and spent most of my time researching and working with other people…
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Before & After - Inches Matter! Not the scale.
Hey Everyone! I just wanted to share my story to everyone who struggles with the scale. I started working out back in August 2012 and I haven't stopped since. I came across many obstacles which almost ended my journey to a healthier me but I stuck to it. Here is a time line of my never-ending journey to a healthier life.…
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Coming Back!
Hey everyone! I am coming back to MFP and hopefully I will start logging again. I started my journey to a healthy lifestyle back in August 2012. I have learned so many things about myself while getting in shape! Here are a few: 1. The scale doesn't matter! 2. Inches are important, but the way you see yourself is more…
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December 18th Surgery - I need some tips!
I am having surgery on both my feet on December 18th, and this will prevent me from doing any workouts on my feet. I want to do small workouts at home just to keep me motivated and not lose all the progress I made so far. Doctor said swimming is out because the water may cause infection. Any suggestions for home workouts…
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NSV - No longer weight lifting like a little girl!
I finished my 12 week fitness program on Saturday - first time I ever stuck with something for that long at the gym. I see a difference in my body, but I still have some ways to go. Pics will come after I finish the new 12 week program. Here are some of my wins from Week 1 to Week 12: I usually do 3 sets of 8, 10, or 12)…
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Working out in Flip Flops
Last night, I saw a guy doing deadlifts with a 40lb barbell, he moved on to the decline crunch bench and took off his sandals to be more comfortable on the bench. Then he proceeded to the Knee/Leg Raise chair - he was swinging his feet all over the place. lol So strange. How do you guys feel about this? What is your go to…
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Jerk at the Gym
I have been going to the gym consistently since August - however, I am on week 8 of a certain workout plan. In the beginning I was just tracking my weight, but since I am lifting, the scale hardly moved. So, I started taking measurements on 9/13. I have lost 2.5 inches from my waist since I started taking measurements and…
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Self portraits in nasty rooms - I don
I don't get it! Why would you take a pic of yourself in your own filth? Clean up your room!. I am just killing time at work...
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My Second True NSV!
I have been going to the gym pretty consistently since the beginning of August, and I am starting to notice a huge difference in my body but I still have ways to go. There is a woman at the gym that I secretly crush on. I am not a lesbian but her body is absolutely perfect, especially her arms. So last night, while I was…
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20 Days Next Week! Need more positive friends!
I just completed my 15 days this past Monday, and I WILL make my 20 days. However, I am looking for more positive friends. I don't wants friends that criticize other members because of the choices they make, that is their life. I don't want people who call out members and call them names. I want people who are here to…
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No longer have to unbuckle my pants after lunch!
So, I gained all this weight pretty rapidly and I refused to buy new clothes until I lost the weight. Last Wednesday was the first time where I did not have to (since my weight gain back in April) unbuckle my pants after lunch! lol Yes, it was pretty sad, but I did not want to give in to a new size - I needed a new…
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Looking for friends that are looking to Build Muscles!
Hello Everyone, My name is Rosa and I am 26 years old. I noticed a huge change in my body and I am really looking to get back into the groove of things. I am looking to lose weight, but ultimate goal is to build lean muscles. Would love to get advice, support, meal plans, etc. I did Lose It before but all of my friends…
