Posts by yvarner

I feel like this all the time as well and I attribute it to the fact that I am anemic.

I just started running a little over a month ago and I absolutely love it! I cant recommend any of the C25K programs because honestly they bored me to death. I was always overweight so running was never in my workout regime. Well once I lost the weight, I started looking for new challenges. I signed up for a half marathon and decided to just go for it. Well the rest is history...LITERALLY. Some days I can go out and run 3 or 4 miles without stopping and on other days I just go .5 miles and I'm exhausted. Just remember that each day is different. Don't stress about time/pace, just have fun. I run really slow (10-11min/miles), but the most important thing is getting out there. Last thing, explore as many of the running websites as you can, there is so much knowledge out there. Also make sure you have good shoes. GOOD LUCK!!!!

My favorite protein powder is spiru-tein. I love this stuff. I actually mix it in a single cup blender (not noisey at all and it was like $5 at GNC).

Well ladies, I happy to report that I am VERY single. If you know any nice guys in DC be sure to send them my way. Yes Tonnie, I am VERY selective. My friends call it being "picky" but I like your choice of words much better. But if I'm honest with myself (and I know I can be honest with you ladies) I really dont have much time (or interest) in dating right now. My parents (i.e. my stepmom) really thinks I'm wasting precious years but the way I see it is that I am working on me right now (well God is helping with that too) and once Im done working on me, I feel that I will have so much more to offer someone else. So no, Im not looking, but if Mr. Right fell out of the sky tomorrow, I CERTAINLY wouldnt walk the other way.....

Take care you lovely ladies.

Yes there was a similar post a while back and while I wont rewrite everything I posted there, I just want to say that I am really glad I am not the only one suffering from this. I have really been depressed about this lately. Please, please, please keep yourself surrounded with positive support systems as I think it is the only way to really overcome this. I know that while I have a few friends who are really supportive, I think that for the most part my friends think I am crazy, or just craving attention when I tell them I really cant see the new me. Stick in their everyone!

Hi I was on prednisone for most of my childhood (from elementary through high school) as I was a chronic asthmatic. I never managed to lose weight while on this medication (in fact I was obese as a child), even though I was very active in sports. As you are aware, prednisone is a steroid and I would imagine that therein lies the problem. I agree with vrykol, that the medicine makes you extremely hungry and therefore it is imperative that you plan your meals for the entire day, otherwise you may find yourself contstantly eating to fill the hunger pains. In addition, is there anyway you can talk to your doctor about alternative medicine. I noticed that predinose made me feel quite crappy as well.

Good Luck and hopefully you wont be on prednisone nearly as long as I was.

Original Post by picchi:

---Warning--- This is my pet peeve. I'm going to let loose here. Not for the faint hearted and I know not all of what I'm saying is neither true, or the rule. Vent incoming.

This really rubs me the wrong way, and I feel it is all to do with envy and distrust.

People, it does not matter if they are fat, thin or in between. They don't believe we can do it. And when they see us finally being slim, comments like "she doesn't eat anything", "she skips meals", "she must be bulimic or has developed an eating disorder". It's all distrust in our capacity to change. Their doubts and fears of their inability to change, projected onto us.

They don't want to believe that we have this inner strength, because lets say it. Loosing weight though healthy eating and exercise is all a mental battle. Eat this not that, 5 minutes more on the treadmill, always take the stairs, and all the little other things we do, are all easier not to do. It takes strength to loose.

I recently over heard a friend commenting to another friend, after a copious healthy dinner I had cooked "oh she can eat anything, she must have a really fast metabolism." Excuse me, are you talking about me???? Your friend who has gone down many dress sizes after working her butt off in the gym and counting every calorie that enters here system for the last 6 months???? Are you kidding me????

What ily51 said is the best advice against this I have seen:

"Look her in the eye with confidence and ask something along the lines of 'If you are happy with your choices, how come you are so concerned about mine?'."

Envy and distrust, it's all in those two words if you ask me.

 

 WOW...couldnt have said it better! This is starting to quickly become a pet peeve of mine as well. ESPECIALLY, because when I was fat NO ONE said ANYTHING!!!

Original Post by mvmchick:

and my wieght gain the past couple years definitly has to do with my love for beer.

what are some tips on maintaining my social life and enjoying some drinks but still watching my calorie count?

I struggle with this as well. I have however been able to lose weight and maintain it while still having a social life (that includes drinking). My one piece of advice to you is to plan ahead and budget your "beer calories". For example, on days that I know I will be having drinks with friends, I factor in how many calories I plan to consume that evening. I have also switched from drinking sugary mixed drinks (which you never said you drink) to wine and having my drinks made with sugar free red bull. In addition, I have grown to like some of the light beers that are out there. The thing to remember is that if you are seeking a lifestyle change you will have to make adjustments (maybe having two beers not ten). I wish you the best of luck, after I if I can do it, you can too!!! 

Tonnie~I have a good feeling about this move (hope I dont regret this later ). Whats the worst that could happen. Family is important (esp in these hard times). I have been trying to get my dad to consider relocating to the Nation's Capital (he's not interested). I good friend of mine always tells me that if the good outweighs the bad, then the bad aint that bad (think about it)! GOOD LUCK!!!!

It really amazes me how people dont understand something that I see as being so simple (not eating meat). When thinking of a story to share one of my coworkers comes to mind, she is an older lady who really doesnt get it. One day we had a party and I was looking at the various trays to see if there was a veggie wrap and she says, "what are you looking for?" I said something without meat. Then she said that I could take the turkey out of the wrap and give it to her. I then explained to her that I was a vegetarian and therefore was not going to do that. She said, "Oh you cant touch meat either?" I was speechless. I politely told her I was going to get something else to eat and walked away.....

Tonnie~ You're the only one with the excitement in your life these days. Nothing is happening in DC...nothing exciting at least!

Today I started Level 3 of the 30DS. This was not easy at all but I survived. I am going to do this for a week or two and then I am going to switch to heavy lifting for a while.

Tonnie~GO FOR IT!!! I think this is AWESOME. VTW...I'm totally jealous of you right now. I think that it is fine to continue to talk to Matt for the time being.....PLS KEEP US (ME) posted on your decision....this has to be doing wonders for your self-esteem....Once again....GO YOU!!!!

Second week on 30 DS. I took off Fri-Sun, because I recently came to the realization that I might be overdoing it a bit. Today I started level 2...not bad. I did sweat a little more than in level one (looks like I might be investing in the DVD after all).

WOOOOOHOOOOOOO!!!! Go Tonnie