Posts by hurley_mom

Hi Supersized and Gang! I am going to bow out of our forum. I am not jumping off the wagon, but I am working full-time, going to school full-time and still trying to be mommy and wife....while I could probably log in my own goals, I won't be able to be a motivator to anyone else. Thank you so much for your support during the short time I was a part of your group.

Good luck to everyone!!!!

Hi Supersize! I guess the one I am closest to reaching is the working out. I generally make it atleast 2 x's a week so, I would love to succeed at 3x's a week. I guess my top ones would be the working out and the water.

msmeg1984: You go girl!!!!!

What area of your plan do you most need to improve to meet your goals? How are you going to do it?

Hi! Just checking in quickly! I'm back from vacation, but very busy catching up at work. I did ok...lots of walking. I'll pop in again later and reply more. 

I most need to improve on my consistency with exercising and I am just going to buckle down and do it. I have a friend at work that is helping hold me accountable. 

By the way....Canada was great!

Hi Supersized! I thought the price for the ferry was crazy too! We'll go some other time when mula isn't so tight. LOL! I would love to see Toronto! I'll add it to my list!

Hello everyone!

   I have really enjoyed being part of this group (even though I struggle to read everyone's posts and I'm too shy to jump in and converse with everyone). I'll try to do better and to step out of my shell more.  By the way, I'll be on vacation next week (Canada!!!) so, I may not get a chance to post. I'll try to get in there,but if you don't hear from me....I'll be thinking of you.  I am going to do my very best to keep up with all my goals while on vacation.

THIS WEEKS QUESTION:

What is your consistency plan to be on the wagon in 1 month?

Your consistency plan is how you are going to be following your weight loss, health or maintenance plan long term, it may be something like: I am setting 2 week goals, every time I am on track for two week's I ________.

As far as my consistency plan for weight loss......I am going to do my best to eat between 1200 - 1500 calories per day and I am going to keep my regular workout routine of 30 minutes of running 3-4 times a week and start adding some weight lifting and maybe even some yoga.

I hadn't really thought about a reward system as I go along. The only real reward I have planned is to buy myself a cool, private tattoo when I hit my goal. LOL!! I think everytime I hit a 5 pound weight loss, (I liked that idea in the earlier post someone else did) I'll treat myself to something like a manicure or new clothes.

To be honest, I haven't weighed myself since that time that I gained the two pounds after working so hard. I understand that muscle weighs more than fat and all, but it was hard to deal with. That was on June 16th so, I plan on weighing myself on July 16th. I was very excited to hear that my husband is starting to notice that some inches are coming off.  YEAH!!!!! I have also noticed my pants are just a little bit looser.

Super-sized: If there is anything I can do (or stop doing) to make this forum easier for you...please let me know. I have NEVER posted on anything like this before so, this is all new to me. I'm happy to help in anyway! I'll even volunteer to help check on people if you like, but I am still pretty new so, whatever you decide. For the record, I think you do a fantabulous job!

NOTE: Planning for weight loss and planning for consistency are different things.

Your weight loss plan may be something like: I am going to eat _____ cal/day and exercise for ______ min ______ days per week. 

Thank you, Supersized. Sorry about sounding so negative. I was just expecting more. It's nice to not be in this alone and you're right.....this is my first time working out in YEARS. So, I'll be patient...atleast, I'll try to be patient. LOL!!

Hi Wagon Jumpers!!

  Just checking in! I have done OK so far with my first week. I worked out Monday and Wednesday and I have been doing my best to do portion control. I am VERY tired this week, but I think that's just me getting used to getting off my butt for once.  My super healthy brother-in-law is visiting us and he is giving me alot of tips (sometimes too many...hehehe) but it is actually helping me.

As for our topic this week.....I am not too much of an emotional eater, but I do eat when I am bored or if there is a social gathering I tend to go overboard. The working out is helping with some of that. I have also started trying to bring a healthy dish when I go to a pot luck party. That way, there is always something I can fall back on. Other than that....I'm not 100% how to always handle those situations.

It's easier on a day I have worked out because, I just ask myself if all that sweat and pain is worth giving up just to eat whatever is tempting me. Most of the time the answer is no. I don't want to do all that work for nothing.

Well, have a great rest of the week!

I would love to join in! Thanks so much!