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Shattered Dreams
Just feel like crying. The summer was amazing for me, I lost about 20lbs before going back to school. Now with my busy schedule of school and laziness, I'm sure I've eaten out for the past month non-stop without lifting a finger to exercise. Now, I'm sure I've at least gained 5lbs back, and don't want to know if I've…
Short and Long Term Goals
My goal by the end of the year is to be 180lbs and my ultimate goal is to maintain a weight of 135/140lbs! What are your short term and long term goals?
Restaurant WORKOUT?
I work at a restaurant where I'm on my feet the 3 or 4 hours that I work. Do you record that into your exercise? Usually, I won't record anything other than when I actually intend to work out, but I just want to see what you guys may do!
homecoming insecurities..
The last week has been very hard for me. Physically, I worked so much and had so much schoolwork that I couldn't find time to get my workouts in. Emotionally, I just couldn't handle all of the stress of my senior homecoming approaching within the next couple of weeks. I know I've lost 15lbs, which should be something to…
TRICKY WEIGHT!
Weight loss is probably the trickiest thing I've ever had to deal with! Last week was a really bad week for me, as in, I wasn't able to work out a DAY throughout the week. But when I stepped on the scale this morning for my weekly weigh-in, it read 198lbs! Meaning a loss of 4lbs in ONE week, of not working out at all. I'm…
DRESSES & PANTS
I always have trouble trying to predict what dress and pant size I will be when I hit each of my weight loss goals. Right now I'm 5'5" and 202lbs and wear a size 15/16 in pants and a 14/16 in dresses. Where are you guys at right now and where do you plan to be. I know my ultimate goal is 135, however, I have no clue what…
School Lunch!
School is more hectic than ever this year! What are some quick reciepes that you like to make for school, if you are still in it. Lately, I've been packing the Starkist Tuna Lunch kits (unfortunately, they contain incredible amounts of sodium), and Turkey Sandwiches on whole wheat sandwich thins. Then I usually pack…
WHAT?
I feel like whenever I workout consistently, it is hard to find results in my weight. But after a couple of days of not working out, I seem to lose 1 or 2lbs? What is this?
DANGEROUS CARBY SNACKS!
What are your favorite snacks to snack on? I feel like anytime I reach for a snack it is carby stuff like pretzels, special k sea salt cracker chips, special k fruit crisps, special k strawberry bars, etc. What low-carb, low-sodium snacks are your favorite? I love something with a crunch though. Any suggestions would be…
Inconsistent Calorie Confusion...
5' 5" women! How many calories do you eat a day? It says a healthy weight for my height is between 111 and 150lbs, and if I want to lose about a pound a week, I should be eating 1710 calories!! That seems outrageous to me! Especially considering after excersing, it wants me to eat over 2000 cals! Usually, I try to eat less…
To Eat or NOT To Eat
Exercise calories? I keep getting mixed advice! Should I consult my physician? I am trying to lose about 60lbs within the next 8 months, so to help speed up the loss, should I not eat back the calories? What has worked for you? I feel like this is a tricky topic...
Countdown to PROM!
Right now I currently weigh 203lbs. My ultimate goal is to be between 140/145lbs before my prom next May. Is this possible? I feel like it is a lot of weight to lose in a span of 8 months, but has this been possible for any of you? If so, what kind of exercise/meal plans do you suggest? So far, I've lost about 10lbs, but…
AMP IT UP!
So far, it has taken me about 2-3 months to shed my first 10lbs. What do you suggest on shedding this same amount of weight in about a 1-2 month time span? Right now, I try to work out 3-4 times a week for 30mins to an hour burning at least 300cal. As far as my eating, for the most part, I stay under my calorie limit and…
CRAVING RESULTS!!
When did you start noticing a big change in your appearance after weight loss? I've only lost 10lbs so far and I know I have a long way to go, but lately I have just been CRAVING results!! I am noticing that my clothes are fitting a lot better and are not as tight, but as far as my overall body appearance, I just can't see…
THE FLAB??
I'm so excited that I've joined MFP and have lost my first 10lbs because of it! (SW: 213lbs, CW: 203lbs) My only concern, though, is if getting to my goal weight of 135/140, if I will have excess skin in my arms, legs, and stomach? Are there exercises to prevent this? If so, any suggestions would help! I'm just so thankful…
Maybe SCHOOL isn't a bad thing?
I'm so impressed with myself right now. I came home from a LONG first day of school and quickly snacked on a Special K Strawberry Bar, took off my makeup, and started working out! I did for 34 mins and burned about 340cals. Although, typically I like to work out for 45mins to an hour, I know now that school has started, I…
UNHAPPY WITH WEIGHT LOSS?
Does anyone ever get scared that after losing a great deal of weight, that you won't be happy with yourself even then? I know I have such a long way to go, only losing about 8lbs, but I'm just nervous that once some more of the weight starts to come off, I'm just going to want to keep improving my body so that it will be…
CAN'T SEEM TO LOSE WEIGHT!!
Two months after beginning my weight loss journey, I lost eight lbs (213lbs to 205lbs), but lately I've just been stuck at 207 wondering how I gained two lbs. I can't seem to break 200lbs! It's frustrating seeing how others can lose so much more weight in two months, and I can't even lose 10lbs! I really want to be in the…
WORKING OUT EVERYDAY??
Somedays I don't feel like working out, but this week it has turned into three consistent days of constantly running around of getting ready to go back to school and when I got home, I just don't feel like working out. Do you guys workout everyday? However, if I don't work out, I try to eat less. Now that school's just…
LOUISIANA HOT SAUCE = ?
I am a huge sucker for adding teaspoons upon teaspoons of Louisiana Hot Sauce to any kind of meat/fish dish that I may make. Whether it's grilled chicken or parmesan encrusted tilapia, it never fails. Is this bad? Of course, it says it does have any calories but it does have a high amount of sodium. I just can't stop, it's…
LOW SUGAR CONTENT?
I always feel like the foods I eat are pretty healthy, but somehow I'm almost always over my sugar limit. What kinds of foods do you like to eat that have low sugar content? I love bananas but seeing as they have approximately 14g of sugar per serving, I might have to lay off!
GAINED 4LBS IN THE PAST WEEK?
I am freaking out! I seem to have gained back half of the weight I lost, 4lbs. Is this normal in the beginning? Ever since, I've been pushing my self in the gym and have really restricted my diet. I'm just at a complete loss as to how this must have happened. I know they say to not be as concerned with weight, but should I…
Healthy Snacks & Meals?
I've been doing very well with eating healthy meals. For example, my favorite would be Parmesan Encrusted Tilapia with a cup of salad on the side; however, when it comes to snacks, I seem to fall back to carb, sodium, and fat filled snacks like Cheez-its and Special K Sea Salt Chips. I'm just wondering if anyone has any…
THE FATAL CHEEZ-ITS!
CHEEZ-ITS! My favorite, and by far worst, indulgence. These past couple of days, I haven't been able to keep my hands off of them. Unfortunately, my mom buys them because it's my brother favorite snack, and somehow, even after eating well all day and exercising, I seem to consume a bowl of it by the end of the day. It is…
Weight Fluctuation?
I just recently lost 8lbs, and weighed in at 205.4lbs, but now, after not recording my intake for about 2 days, my weight has increased to about 208.8lbs, and I was wondering, is it possible to gain 3lbs so quickly? I mean, I haven't been eating the best this week, but I certainly haven't been going over my limit. Has…
Weight Fluctuation?
I just recently lost 8lbs, and weighed in at 205.4lbs, but now, after not recording my intake for about 2 days, my weight has increased to about 208.8lbs, and I was wondering, is it possible to gain 3lbs so quickly? I mean, I haven't been eating the best this week, but I certainly haven't been going over my limit. Has…