Posts by gill88

Hey, why don't you try 2% or skim condensed milk? I have used the 2% in a couple of really good soup recipes, and it thickens really nicely.

Thank you for that. I think you're completely right..I kind of am setting myself up for failure once I walk out that door...and I've done that far too many times. I think I'm just going to have some cottage cheese and call it a day :) I knew that was what I should do in the back of my mind, but it helps to hear it from someone else.

26 to go....any takers?....

thanks guys! between you and my friends, i've gotten 60 responses, so only 40 more to go which isn't bad! 

thanks so much! really appreciate it

Hey guys,

I am soon to be 20...I can't believe it...lol but I am in a similar situation. I am 5'1 and 135 pounds and I'm looking to go down about 20 pounds also by December. I don't have a problem with exercise-it is the eating that is my weakness. I have msn so message me your email address and I'll add you :)

-Gillian

Congrats!!! You can definitely see a big difference between the before and after pics!! Looking good :) Keep it up!

hey, i just did the same thing, and it was my second day in a row. prior to that, i had been doing so well, so i don't know what has gotten into me lately. i feel so unbelievably gross right now and i knew i would regret but that didn't stop me from stuffing my face :S Anyways, as I said yesterday, tomorrow will be a new day and I will try my best to beat this. I don't have anything ingenious to tell you, but just know that you aren't alone. 

p.s. i checked out your profile and we seem quite similar-both born in 88 and i'm studying psychology as well (currently going into my third year). feel free to msg me if you ever need any support!

lol 6 bowls of honey nut cheerios and about 800 calories later, i can kind of relate. yahhh i'm feeling guilty too and kind of bloated...but yes...i will start afresh tomorrow too...good luck!

I've fallen into that same trap and ended up gaining weight back. So, sure take a couple of days off and celebrate, but then get right back at it, or else you will slowly make your way back to where you started...and trust me, it's much easier to stay where you are than it is to have to start from the beginning again!!

I think that you should rethink your goals. So first of all, congrats for reaching goal one!!! Now, set a new list of goals for yourself and don't give up! Focus on toning those areas that need toning because it makes a world of difference. Sure, we all have our down days where we don't feel like working out, and of course that's allowed! But really, look at all of the progress you have made. It's not worth it to stop now.

Besides, being a healthy is a lifelong thing so it's a good idea to keep at it! Hopefully it will get easier, but I have some of the same issues as you do with getting motivated, which is why I am on here in the first place. You could even consider getting a personal trainer twice a week maybe...I got one and once I set workout times with him I was held accountable. He kicked my but, period...lol! Or even bring a workout buddy with you to keep you accountable.

Just keep truckin' :) and congrats!

anyone? I don't want this to happen again tomorrow when I go to the gym :S

hehe...i think i will :) even if i only have one or two

holyyyy, impressive! quite a drastic change from the first picture. congrats :)

Yes, I think that a weigh in day is probably a good idea so that we can feel more accountable in terms of our progress. If our weight is not moving, rather than justifying it, we can help each other out and make suggestions as to what changes need to be made. My trainer also sent me a list of the 15 worst foods to eat and they were pretty obvious to me, but I am going to try my best to avoid them as much as possible, even if I do have calories left over. Among these foods were ice cream, baked "treats"/doughnuts, chocolate, products with refined sugar, etc. I know I have to allow myself these from time to time, but I think I can definitely cut down on the amount. I think "clean eating" might be a good idea to try out. I know that alcohol hinders weight loss, and although I know I won't cut it out completely, I should lower my intake. I am not too worried about exercise--I have been very consistent with it and plan on continuing to be. Weight loss is 70-80% based on nutrition, with exercise having a minimal effect. I have the exercise down, but I need to shape up my eating plan. I would like to have some sort of a set weekly menu possibly, but that gets complicated sometimes because things always come up that cause me to veer off my planned path. I know that was just a jumble of ideas but that's what I have for now.

LOL "I want FOOOD" haha...I'll second that one!

SO I am finally back and have not been counting calories and it feels sooooo good to just eat healthy without counting. I think I've said this before, but when I lost my first 20 pounds or so I focused on eating healthy foods and keeping the unhealthy foods (cake, cookies, candy, chips, etc) to a minimum (but I did not eliminate them completely). I think I am much more mindful of what I am eating when I don't count, simply because when I do count, I purposely make allowances for the unhealthy foods and end up feeling hungry and guilty. I am planning on trying this for a while. I am still at 135ish but I have definitely firmed up. I still plan on losing, but am home for a week or so and will probably end up maintaining for this week. 

Just thought I would check in and see how everyone was doing. I think my mom is taking me shopping tonight...woooh :) Should be interesting, but I'm excited. And my friends want to go out for all-you-can-eat sushi this weekend...YIKES...i love sushi but i'm worried i will go overboard. 

Anyways, I am off to the gym :) 

Take care!