Posts by brownsug

i prefer to do first thing in the morning workouts, it makes me feel like the tone of my day is set on a positive note. and sometimes it keeps me more mindful so that i try to eat much better throughout the day...plus i usually go to bed early (like before 10 pm) so it will be easier for me to get up in the morning and get it out the way.

I have that option and I have tried them and like them but I feel like I need that extra something because I'm not staying motivated enough to keep going to those classes on a consistent basis...

glad to see the group has picked back up...anyway, i have no change in weight to report. i'm pretty much maintaining right now. i started the 30 day shred this morning and my body is definately feeling it from those 20 mins. i feel like i will see results soon if i stick with it. hope everyone is doing good and i'll post when i hit my next loss...

Original Post by chrissy1988:

1. favorite flavor cookie? have you found a lower calorie recipe/store bought to satisfy it? PB, no but i haven't really looked either

2. favorite type or cake? have you found a lower calorie recipe/store bought to satisfy it? my mom's red velvet, absolutely not!

3.favorite type or candy? have you found a lower calorie recipe/store bought to satisfy it? reese's pb cup or peanut m&m's and i rarely buy these, only every once in a long while

4.favorite flavor ice cream? have you found a lower calorie recipe/store bought to satisfy it? butter pecan

5. favorite flavor muffin? have you found a lower calorie recipe/store bought to satisfy it? banana nut or triple chocolate and the only lower calorie version i've run across is the Weight Watchers brand which isn't too bad

6. favorite calorific drink? have you found a lower calorie recipe/store bought to satisfy it? alcohol...not really

7. favorite pie? have you found a lower calorie recipe/store bought to satisfy it? pecan, and i'm sure if i look i could

8. favorite cheesecake flavor?have you found a lower calorie recipe/store bought to satisfy it? original, haven't tried or looked. another one of those items that i have every once in a long while

grapes

fresh pineapples

apple slice w/ caramel dip

SBD peanut butter protein bar

fiber one bar

cereal bar

1 serving cashews

i guess the group kinda fell off...well i don't have any updates, i'm still at 205 working towards being 204 this week. i hope everyone is still in it to win it...

when i was really focused and committed i basically cut out fast foods altogether and only cooked at home, i cut out drinking, and i worked out at least 5x a week.

also i only drank water, Crystal Light, and diet mountain dew/coke.

hello everyone...i have been MIA for a couple of weeks but i've been really busy and haven't had time to update. that being said, here are my latest stats:

SW: 214

CW: 205.6

NGW: 203, 204

GW: 175, 180

although this loss is going slowly, i'm glad that it's sticking and i feel more confident than ever that i will reach my goal by the end of the year. I've started sculpting twice a week and although it's too soon to say i see a huge difference i'm glad that i've committed to going (actually i made a deal with the instuctor that i would come for 6 weeks straight and see what my results are vs doing cardio only). hope everyone is still going strong :-)

good morning everyone!!! just wanted to post my updated stats and i'm pleased to say that everything is on the right track so far. hope everyone else is doing well in their journey's...

SW: 214

CW: 208

NGW: 206, 207

GW: 175, 180

B - slim fast (180)

S - i cup grapes (110) and a medium banana (105)

L - slim fast (180) and frozen meal (320)

S - salted cashews (270)

D - boneless pork chop (140), broccoli & cheese casserole (269)

S - slim a bear ice cream bar (100)

total calories = 1674

*today's work out was a 25 min jog

i can say that i think about this constantly. no. 1 reason, i'm in the military and we have weight and physical standards and i don't want to stand out for being the biggest or the slowest which i pretty much am right now. also because this time last year i was a good 25 lbs slimmer and it made such a huge difference and i really took it for granted. i would give anything to be at that weight right this second but thankfully i'm not too far gone and i'm thankful that i'm physically able to do everything i need to do to get back to where i was.

i also constantly think about food, what i should eat for the day in relation to my exercise. if i decide to eat at mcdonalds how much more exercise do i need to do to have a nice deficeit, if i decide to do nothing will i be satisfied with only eat 1500 or 1600 calories to have a nice deficeit. i'm constantly looking up nutrition info on the foods and drinks i consume and i can honestly say that i know exactly what i need to do. it's just battling myself to find the willpower to go the gym after work or do some taebo at home when i'm feeling tired, or in a funky mood, or whatever the reason. i'm a freakin procrastinator and i hate that i often wait to the last minute to take care of what i need to but i'm on the right track (most days)...

i am happy to report that my weight is 210.4 as of this morning...as soon as i stepped on the scale i was just thinking to myself that it would be great to see the number that comes up be lower rather than the same or higher by a pound and i was pleasantly surprised. i actually got on one more time to make sure, lol. that gave me some much needed motivation and i immediately thought of 205, 200, then being back to my sexy self at 185. i'm also happy that i ran my two miles at PT this morning w/out stopping! i'm a visual person and that really made me feel good to see the lower number on the scale. I'm still on the Slim Fast plan and it actually isn't as bad and unbearable as folks make it seem on here. besides it being kinda pricey, i see it as being a staple in my grocery list. anyway, just wanted to share my happiness with everyone. hope all is going well with you guys. and Harmonpl you are looking hot girl!!

CW:210.4

GW:209

OGW: 180, 185

I just decided i want to try and lose 2 lbs a week this month so i pray this motivation stays up. Also my 26th bday is on Sat so that is definately my free day but i plan to drink my Slim Fast during the day, have my bottled water at the spa, and my fresh fruit if i need to snack...i think i'll be good this weekend

boneless pork chop marinaded in honey teriyaki marinade

1/2 c corn

1 svg broccoli, cheese, & rice casserole

debating on having a biscuit with dinner or having a 100 calorie ice cream bar after...

wow, congrats girly...very impressive and inspiring

apples

grapes ( if reasonably priced)

bananas

kiwi

pork chops

frozen dinners

Slim Fast

broccoli florets

rice cakes

water

Zataran's red beans and rice mix

possibly 100 calorie snacks