Posts by medayna

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Monday is a tough day. I always forget.

stayed the same 202lbs

I've got a new workout routine going though, should do better!

i was out of town yesterday and didn't get to weigh myself. I'll post tomorrow.

How is everyone doing this week?

I had spaghetti squash last night for the first time instead of noodles. It was really good. I also made tacos in lettuce wraps instead of shells. I'm trying to cut back on my carbs. I eat a ton of noodles and potatoes. I'm going out of town for four days so I'm going to try really hard to stick to my guns and get a few work outs in.

Hope you're all having a successful week!

Current weight: 202

10% goal weight 182

5'7"

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Original Post by beccha:

I hope is not too late for me to join your support group. I too work in an office and work out after I get home from work I can't seem myself getting up before work to work out. I have a 7 month old which sometimes makes it difficult for me to work out, he wants attention.  I gained 54 pds. during my pregnancy and have lost 40 pds. of that so far, I thank that to breastfeeding and not having time for myself anymore. I got 14 to go until my pre-pregnancy and about 30 to go to where I feel good about myself and then 30 more to my final goal. Right now my issue is that I've been working out, eating better and the scale is not moving.

 When this plateau thing has happened to me in the past it's been suggested to keep a food journal. A lot of times we eat things or portions that we're just not aware of because we eat when we're busy or distracted. Writing everything down might give you some insight on why you're weight isn't moving. I also wouldn't rely too much on what the scale says either, it's one tool to use but pay attention to how your clothes fit and how you feel more than the number, you'll get less discouraged that way. I don't have any kids but I imagine the body is pretty hard to predict after pregnancy too so you might need to try some new/different things to get back on track.

preperation is definately the key to overcoming the office lunch battle. I try to make a little extra dinner every other night or so and box it up right then and there that way I have instant lunch the next day.

Brooke, I am the same way, always tired after work. I will try to talk myself out of going to the gym on the car ride home haha. If I don't work out after work I will generally go home, eat, and watch tv, then go to bed and my poor body doesn't get any excercize. For me it's all in my head, once I get my gym clothes and shoes on I already have more energy and I know I'll sleep better that night too. It's a constant battle going on in my brain, Me vs Me I call it :) I'm always so glad when I do get my butt in the gym though, it's a small victory.

Give yourself little rewards too, I think of something I want (non-food item) and tell myself if I go to the gym at least three times this week I can go buy this thing. I've even gone as far as giving the money for the item to my friend and telling her, don't let me have this money unless I do this haha.

I think a Monday weigh in sounds fine, lets do it!!

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