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NEED PALS WHO LOG DAILY!
I am looking for pregnant moms who are already overweight to start with and do not want to gain a ton this pregnancy! I am preggo with baby #3 and started MFP 3/11...lost 65lbs after baby #2 and never quite made it to goal.....35-40lbs left then boom pregnant again! I am now over 200lbs (sad) and don't want to gain 65lbs…
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Hyperthyroid and still fat
Last year I was diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism and placed on meds to regulate. I found this extremely hilarious since I am overweight and cant lose even though I workout 5-6x/wk and have been logging since 2011. The Dr said that in some cases weightloss can be difficult with this diagnosis. I also have Adrenal Fatigue and…
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Pregnant and Overweight
Looking for other pregnant ladies who are still tracking and exercising. I just found out I am 5 wks and this is my 3rd pregnancy. I started here 3/2011 when my 2nd child was 3 months old. I lost 65lbs but have gained back 20lbs in the last year. I still am about 45-50lbs from goal. I don't want to gain more than 20lbs…
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Started 3/2011
Looking for people who started close to when I did on MFP and are still struggling. I have lost close to 60lbs...regaining some almost every holiday. I need more support and motivation! I keep getting in slumps! I see so many Moms doing it in a year's time....what's my problem? I know I have issues with my diet....but old…
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30s'...focused....supportive is that YOU?
I need more people like me to motivate and support along the way. I am a 35 yr old SAHM to 2 gals.....lost 57lbs still have 40ish to go...been on here faithfully since MARCH 2011.....struggling. I work out 3-4 days per week and log almost everyday bad and good. I love food. I want friends that are serious about this for…
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I need help
So I lost 1 lb and gained 4 lbs...I AM DONE. No matter what I do.....eat clean, eat ****, up calories, lower calories, work out like mad, easy on workouts, drink **** tons of water and not I CANNOT get ahead. My thyroid has been checked....Dr tells me to eat 2,000 calories/day and I gain. I am NOT ok with being over 200…
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I need some new friends that EAT!
Hi....I need some people that are like me-LOVE FOOD. I started at 1400 calories a day back in March 2011....I was dying. I have lost a bit of weight-60lbs and am stuck because of my love for food. I went to the Doctor and she actually tld me to up my intake to 2000 cals/day! I would like some motivators and cheerleaders…
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WEIGHTS vs CARDIO
I just read in SHAPE magazine that to drop weight quickly, cut back on Cardio and do weights instead. I love my cardio and feel a better sweat session SHOULD help in losing weight. I have been on MFP for almost 2 years and this last year have gained and lost the same 10 lbs. Could this be the solution? I do alot of…
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FAT ARMS FAT THIGHS---Are these your problem areas too?
I am looking for friends with similar problem areas. I never had issues with a fat stomach until having 2 kids but still this spot is my easiest to lose. My main areas are legs/hips area (ok....shoot...even when I was "thinner" I had "thunder thighs" and have very large arms.....I mainly do DVDs in my living room....stay…
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Workouts to help SHELF *kitten* AND THUNDER THIGHS
I need some help~ my shelf *kitten* is returning. I need ideas for effective workout DVDs to help lessen shelf *kitten* and thunder thighs...bonus if it helps baby belly and batwings. I have tried almost every Jillian Michaels DVD TurboJam-Fire P90X I need something 40 minutes or less as I have little time in the morning…
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px90 Questions !
I want to start PX90......scared that I cant commit to the longer workouts as I usually only do 20-30 minutes every morning 5-6 days/week. I hate working out at night! Did those that did this program follow for whole 90 days...did you take days off? Follow the food plan? With a family I doubt I will follow food plan. I…
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Here's some motivation I found: "Awesomeness"
Waking Up Full of Awesome There was a time when you were five years old, and you woke up full of awesome. You knew you were awesome. You loved yourself. You thought you were beautiful, even with missing teeth and messy hair and mismatched socks inside your grubby sneakers. You loved your body, and the things it could do.…
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Thigh fat pockets.....or plain ole saddlebags....
So I have thunder thighs and have always had them.....I am very hourglass shaped. I have these fat pockets on my outer thighs that stick out.....yes, gross. Since my legs are the worst problem I realize they will be the last to go BUT is there any exercise that can be done to reduce this problem? I know you can't spot…
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Anybody else gain 1st week 30DS?
I am getting discouraged.....I just need to hear if anybody else gained the 1st week of JM 30DS.....muscle gained? Please give me some motivational input.....thanks all!
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I need friends with open diaries......
Hello....I need some more friends with open diaries....this gives me ideas and makes me wanna eat better! Not perfect everyday but not all crap foods! I am definately not good all the time but for the most part I try to eat well rounded meals and snacks! I see ALOT of people under 1000 calories...sorry, I like food, this…
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Disportionate body parts....
Does anyone else look in the mirror and wanna barf? I was trying on a bunch of shirts today....and my arms look like thighs...no kidding! The rest of my body has slimmed down remarkably but these arms are ridiculous! I know I have lost some of them since I measured in the beginning of this journey but still....they look…
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Tricks and secrets that may help me....
I set a goal to be under 200lbs by December and I feel at the rate I am going it isn't gonna happen! I am losing just REALLY SLOWLY! I am almost always under calorie goal, drink my water mostly and exercise 6 days/ week! I have'nt lost in 3 wks and this frustrates me! Any tricks or secrets that may help would be greatly…
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TEAM BLUE- SAHM 60 day challenge....yay!
Okay, gals, I am starting this thread for us.....so be watching for it!! We can do this!!! Report each challenge here everyday so I can keep track of points and then share with main forum!! Let's also root on other teams for motivation and support!! GO BLUE TEAM!!!:bigsmile: Okay Ladies since we have our teams we will…
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Jillian Michaels dvd users....please respond!! :)
Okay...those that have tried both Jillian Michaels Banish Fat Metabolism Boost and No More Trouble Zones.....which one did you like better??? I need some opinions cuz I dont want to buy one if it sucks !!
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Frozen Spinach...what to do with it.....GO!
I have some frozen spinach I bought for a recipe and have a lot left...what the heck do I do with it? I have tried in scrambled eggs and tasted like poo...very bitter even with seasoning!! I need some ideas....help!
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Need to use up zucchini....help me out!
I need some zucchini recipes......other than sauteed, baked in a cheesy casserole and for bread.....sick of all these ways! I have ALOT so please help me!!
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Netflix Subscribers....new exercise dvd to try....
I just tried Crunch: Total Resculpt on Netflix and I thought it was a really good one to try...thought I'd share with everyone! Breaks it up into 2 parts....lower body then upper body both using weights. In 44 minutes I burned 551 calories and it was kinda fun!!
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Jillian Michaels 30 day Shred completed!!!! Inches gone!
So I only lost 5 lbs but I went down 1 whole size almost 2!!! Here are my inches lost......... Upper waist 37-34= 3 Middle waist 42- 38 1/2= 4 1/2 Oh, this needs to go down ALOT more! Hips 48- 45=3 WOW! Thighs 27-25=2 Chest 42-391/2= 3 1/2 Arms left: 16-141/2= 1 1/2 right: 15-13=2 Calf ( I forgot to measure these at…
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JM 30DS start thurs 6/23 Who's with me?
Hey......anyone want to start Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred tomorrow with me? Would be great to have extra motivation to keep pushing on......who's in?
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Anybody else gain 1st week 30DS?
I am getting discouraged.....I just need to hear if anybody else gained the 1st week of JM 30DS.....muscle gained? Please give me some motivational input.....thanks all!
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Low sodium snack ideas
I need some ideas for low sodium snacks other than fruit.......suggestions appreciated!!:bigsmile:
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Clickety clack
My knees click whenever I do squats and lunges......am I just that fat that they can't bear the weight? Anyone else experience this?
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Changing it up on the treadmill....ideas?
So the last month I have been going on the treadmill 25-30 minutes 4-5x/week on an incline.....I usually start at 3.5mph at an 6 or 8 incline then gradually go down ending at 2mph on a 2 incline towards the end of my workout.....now reading some posts with stalled weightloss some have suggested changing up exercise…
