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| Weight Loss | What's your favorite NON guilty pleasure? | Apr 30 2008 19:20 (UTC) |
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| graham crackers with non fat whipped topping inbetween frozen. VERY GOOD :P almost like an ice cream sandwich but not remotely as close to as many calories i think its like 150 with two full graham crackers and a serving of whipped topping. yummmm | |||
| Health & Support | I feel like I'll never be happy. | Apr 30 2008 19:17 (UTC) |
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| I m no professional but i think that positive self talk might help. Look at yourself every day and say good thing s .not all the negative things you think. I know i dont always feel good about myself and the way I look but I just try to remember that there is so much about me that is good and i tell myself those things when im feeling down. It is a journey to be at peace with yourself and I hope that you find what works for you . Best of wishes to you and btw...you look awesome!!!! | |||
| Weight Loss | New to this weight loss thing... | Apr 30 2008 15:38 (UTC) |
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| Hi !!! Your starting stats are very close to mine (5'6" 217lbs) I have lost 53.5lbs in the last 7 or 8 months. You really do have to figure out what works best for your body. I did lots of tweaking and still do. Adding strength training is a great idea. One thing that worked for me was I started to learn how to run. I started just doing 30 second intervals and progressively worked my way up and now i can run up to 4 miles. I usually do 2-3 as im usually in a time crunch. Also just doing intervals helps a lot to burn fat. For example I will run at 5.5 on the treadmill to start for a warmup then up to 6 for a minute then up to 6.5 for a minute then up to 7 for a minute then up to 7.5 for a minute and then up to 8 for 30 seconds. and then start back to a 6 and do the cycle again until ive hit 20-30minutes. I really dont have much advice on eating as i listen to my body and try to eat often small meals with healthy foods but dont really count calories. I have a general idea of how many calories i eat but not exact amounts. When i have bad days thought i make sure to journal so that i m being accountable for every bite i eat. I have 4 kids so its so easy to pick off their plates and boom and extra 500 calories...lol....well good luck to you and if i can lose so can you and this is the best piece of advice ive ever taken to heart. dont make the lifestyle change about weight loss only. find other motivating factors. for me it is being fit and being able to keep up with the kids and my skinny friends...lol...i can run up stairs and not get winded..shoot me running...a year ago i would have thought that was hilarious. I think if you find other motivating factors if you have a bad eating day or what not its easier to just pick yourself up and keep going. :) i wish you the best on your journey . | |||
| Weight Loss | Cellulite-Has anyone ever gotten rid of it? | Apr 30 2008 15:20 (UTC) |
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| as ive lost weight and been building muscle definition i have lost all cellulite. I had some on my rear and upper thighs but not a whole lot when i was at my highest. I think a lot of it is genetics. some people tend to have it and some dont. I think the best you can do is drink lots of water and get to a healthy body fat % if youre not already there.
good luck :) |
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| Weight Loss | Is it possible to lose weight but get flabbier? | Apr 29 2008 15:49 (UTC) |
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| Just wanted to say you look fabulous...i cant wait until i make it to the point youre at. Also just to throw this out there sometimes it takes the skin a bit to catch up with the rest of you from the weight loss. but i definitely agree that you should slowly add in excercise and you will see massive gains in toning up. I weigh about 164lbs but my derierre and my legs and arms and shoulders are very tone.....Just gotta work on that belly now...ha ha....;P | |||
| Weight Loss | New photo!! | Apr 29 2008 15:44 (UTC) |
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| Youre looking fabulous!!!! were around the same weight (im down to 163.5 5'6") and i like your figure much more then mine :P....keep up the good work !!!!!! | |||
| Weight Loss | apple vs pear. | Apr 29 2008 07:54 (UTC) |
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| Im the banana shape...lol...whoda thunk it...lol | |||
| Weight Loss | Is it better to lose weight or inches | Apr 28 2008 20:54 (UTC) |
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| INCHES!!!! I dont care so much about the number as long as my body is strong and looks good ! | |||
| Motivation | 5'6" Girls | Apr 28 2008 20:44 (UTC) |
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| Each person is different . I know for me 115 would be way too skinny. i have a medium frame but it really is hard to say without seeing. I think my ideal is betwen 125-139 | |||
| Motivation | I had a disastrous weekend! | Apr 28 2008 20:40 (UTC) |
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| Don t fret... I did the same thing. went out friday had mexican food drank way too many fruity drinks!...lol....had pizza saturday and didnt excercise..well with the exception of dancing on friday night and chasing the 4 kids around. but i never count that stuff...lol...i woke up today feeling miserable..but took my butt to the gym and just hopped back on the wagon. just start off where you left off .and you will feel better... i feel great after the invigorating workout. :) | |||
| Fitness | how many days strength training? | Apr 28 2008 20:35 (UTC) |
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| I do three days a week of weight training and i alternate lower body monday upper body wednsday lower body friday and then upper body again on monday. It definitlely is working in building muscle i see a lot more definition building. your muscle does need time to recover and repair. i was doing every day light weights but i never really saw any progress with that...so now i do moderate to heavy weight on the three days...really makes the body look better. | |||
| Fitness | If I wanted to... | Apr 28 2008 20:32 (UTC) |
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| the plank is awesome.. you start in pushup position but with your forearms on the ground and you make sure your whole body is straight from head to toe. and hold for as long as you can..you just basically work your way up from 10 secs to more | |||
| Games & Challenges | 25lbs by 4th of july ... anyone with me!!!! | Apr 28 2008 20:06 (UTC) |
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| ekojj.....welcome glad to have you you sound like you have reasonable expectations work hard eat well and it will happen :)
nblank15...welcome and glad to have you with us as well...seems like youre doing quite well already...great job on your loss so far and keep up the good work Sharly norton....yes...i think that there are definitely times the scale doesnt budge but you lose inches...i think that is more important to me than a number anyways...you look in the mirror and dont see a number right...lol...congrats on the smaller size and the weight training really does make a difference..keep up the good work finally tall...dont let the gain get you down sounds like the revamping of the house was a good i dea..i know its hard when the goodies are sitting there...lol...congrats on getting married btw...im sure you can make it to your goal weight just dont let little mishaps derail you as we all have them..just pick yourself up and keep going...and you will be successful :) Ok so i had so much fun this weekend...maybe a bit too much :P ...lol...i ate pizza and mexican food and drank way too much...lol...well im not gonna step on the scale until weigh in day and i pray i didnt gain...gonna be good until friday and hope that will do it...lol..i stepped up my workouts a bunch to...im gonna do cardio everyday as usually i only do 3 days of cardio 3 days of weights..so ill do cardio on my weights days...i did those crazy step ups using the weight bench at the gym.... i think my a@# is going to be hurting tommorow...lol...well hope the rest of ya are doing good...keep it up ladies...woo hoo |
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| Weight Loss | SO upset | Apr 27 2008 18:05 (UTC) |
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| Sounds like me ...Im always doing stuff like that...dont let it drop your motivation though. do what excercise you can and watch what you eat more carefully. you will be ok. Just a mild setback. | |||
| Games & Challenges | 25lbs by 4th of july ... anyone with me!!!! | Apr 25 2008 23:56 (UTC) |
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| WElCOME johanap!!! glad to have you
YOu go cutesy....woo hoo thats a great loss..feels good im sure. you can do it !!! 4.25.08 163.5 .5 lb loss..not what i wanted..but hey..ill take it...:) |
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| Weight Loss | finaly did it! | Apr 24 2008 19:25 (UTC) |
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| awesome job.!!! I cant wait until I can fit into mine and wear it proudly!!!! yayyyyy | |||
| Weight Loss | clothing while you're "in the middle" and when do you buy new clothes? | Apr 24 2008 19:22 (UTC) |
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| i bought new clothes when the others were just ridiculous. i went from 16 to a 10 so far. i also made sure to invest in some great belts...lol Im lucky because im a saver so i had some clothing in smaller sizes packed away...but ended up i didnt like a lot of them anymore. guess im more trendy then i thought i was. | |||
| Weight Loss | Its A Celebration!! Happy Dance time! | Apr 24 2008 17:15 (UTC) |
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| U go on with your bad self ...!!!! :P | |||
| Weight Loss | Almost 4 weeks and down 16 pounds! | Apr 24 2008 17:14 (UTC) |
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| Woo hoo quite the accomplishment...keep it up! | |||
| Weight Loss | What has been the best thing you have invested in to help your weight loss? | Apr 24 2008 17:12 (UTC) |
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| My double jogging stroller. A bit spendy but I use it often for running and just to be able to walk up to the park or grocery store instead of taking the van. I also like my bike seat and bike trailer. I can pack my 4 year old and the little one in and we can go for a ride. My oldest is big enough he rides his own bike. (THANK GOD) It is already a really hard workout lugging the 3...lol...HMMMMM...what else...oh yea turbo jam videos for the days when the kids are sick and we cant get out to excercise..then i have no excuse...and those dumbells....cant have any excuses then. I would say my tread mill but it finally died on me...lol...want to get a new one...but we'll see.. | |||
| Games & Challenges | 25lbs by 4th of july ... anyone with me!!!! | Apr 24 2008 17:08 (UTC) |
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| Julia ...you are hilarious!!! That pumping iron will do your body good :) Hopefully you wont be as sore as I am though. My husband says Im walking like Ive been horseback riding...lol
Cutesy...You WILL be able to jog longer then you walk. It will happen for you. Never in a million years would I have thought I could jog let alone run...My mom always teases me about how when I was in Elementary school we had a jogathon at school and I was the only kid not jogging ...ha ha..I was just walking alone at a leisurely pace....lol...YOU CAN DO IT!!!! |
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| Motivation | 2 years and 70lbs and about ready to quit. Any suggestions? | Apr 24 2008 01:59 (UTC) |
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| Im no expert but im thinking that you might need to bring your calories up progressively ... so many calories for a few weeks until you reach a good level ...that way your body is adjusted...i do agree though that talking with your physician would be a good idea or a nutritionist as they can possibly guide you without having the weight gain especially if you specify that you dont want to gain the weight and that you wont....i wish you the best :) | |||
| Motivation | Before and almost after | Apr 24 2008 01:47 (UTC) |
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| woo hoo...you look great!!! | |||
| Weight Loss | What are you most looking forward to? | Apr 23 2008 23:59 (UTC) |
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| feeling good about myself!!!! THat is number one for me...but I love the bikini one too...:) | |||
| Weight Loss | How much more, BMI, and Belly Fat | Apr 23 2008 21:25 (UTC) |
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| You look great too me!!! I wouldnt suggest going any lower than the recommended BMI. Do you do any toning work. Maybe start lifting and doing some pilates if youre not already. I think that the weight is fine that if you apply those principles you will get the results you want. But once again you look awesome!!! | |||
| Weight Loss | Halfway to my goal weight!!! | Apr 23 2008 21:22 (UTC) |
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| great job!!!! keep up the good work. | |||
| Weight Loss | Some advice greatly needed! :) | Apr 23 2008 21:15 (UTC) |
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| maybe try interval training?...also try and eat more whole foods if you arent already. ie no white bread rice etc. just whole wheat and no processed foods. just some thoughts. good luck to ya | |||
| Games & Challenges | 25lbs by 4th of july ... anyone with me!!!! | Apr 23 2008 19:03 (UTC) |
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| Sharly....I m sure that someone will comment...a lot of times people dont seem to want to comment because they dont want to say that you were fat before...but for me 40lbs was the magical number where everyone noticed. IM sure it will be great. I hope you have a great time. | |||
| Games & Challenges | 25lbs by 4th of july ... anyone with me!!!! | Apr 23 2008 16:22 (UTC) |
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| THANKS CUTESY...I remember doing that atkins before I had my first child and I tell ya...I was messed up for that entire pregnancy. It just had so many side effects for me. Im glad that you are doing it the right way now and I will be here for any support you need. Sounds like a good way to go...I tell you the way i lost the weight so far was interval training. and working mmy way up to running. I can now run 2 miles easily and run 3-4 miles with a little more effort. It really helped get the pounds off...oh yeah...and I also make sure to do weights. So just some tips there for ya. !!! :)Looking forward to weigh in friday. Dont think im gonna make my goal of 2.25lbs lost for the week. But thats ok...a loss is a loss | |||
| Weight Loss | Can't see a difference! UGH | Apr 23 2008 07:03 (UTC) |
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| big difference ...most definitely..its hard when you look at yourself though...i know i still feel like im a size 16 and im a 10...keep up the good work :) | |||
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