Posts by missvirgell

Original Post by stephanietingle:

It IS just in your head...I'd love to be where you're at.  We're almost the same height and 149 is less than my goal weight, so I'm positive that you look great!  Just pick up a tube of Jergens Natural Glow Firming to take care of the pale wiggly bits that I'm sure are really only noticeable to you. :)

 Great advice! a spray tan or self tanner before you go on vacation will make you look skinnier and feel sexier! Believe me, it makes a difference and is worth the money!

Original Post by hedgren:

Beg to differ -- age absolutely matters in how much you should weigh and what kind of calorie restriction you should attempt if you want to stay healthy while you're at it.

If you are under 25, then you need to accommodate the fact that your body is still growing and so being at the high end of or even slightly over a healthy BMI is less relevant than post-25 years of age.

 Yes I guess it does make a difference in your metabolism, BMI and calorie intake. That's true, I guess I was just trying to let this person know that age alone is not a sufficient determinant of what your weight should be.

I ate at an Irish Pub once that had a really good salad with grilled chicken and lots of veggies. A small amount of lean steak is good on a salad, too. Choose the best dressing (light dressings or vinaigrettes are lower-cal) and get it on the side. Any questionable ingredients (like cheese, croutons, or dried fruit) just ask for them on the side and you can add just a small amount, or don't get them at all. And drink just water!

Wendy's small chili is only 190 calories, high in protein and fiber. I think it is still just $1, maybe 1.29 now!

That is my go-to fast food!

Good tips! I use tiny bowls for ice cream, too!

I also started weighing and measuring my food to help me learn portion size, and it was very surprising! The reccommended serving size is much smaller than what I have been serving myself my whole life! What was more surprising is that I was still satisfied by the smaller portions!

I don't want to spend my life measuring everything I eat, so just doing it sometimes helps me to learn what a serving size looks like and now I know how to "eyeball" it!

OK so that's not even the same person in those two pictures! two different women with two completely different body shapes. Advertisers will do anything to get to us!

Why does this bother you?

Thanks guys! I didn't even think of mojitos, that's my fave!

Keep the great ideas coming!

5'5.5"

started at 173 in a size 12

160 lbs got me into a size 10

now 147 getting into some 8's and even a bridesmaids dress that was a 6!

People never believe my weight when I tell them either. I think that so many people lie about their weight that it's hard to tell who weighs what anymore!

I have this problem, too. My man is highly unmotivated and he is really sensitive about his weight. I have learned that I CAN'T make him do something he is not ready to commit to!

My plan is to lead by example. I've lost 28 lbs since Feb. and he has certainly noticed. The more weight I lose, the more he says, "Oh I really need to lose weight, too." I tell him how great I feel and how nice it is to be in a size 8 again! He sees how much more confident and happy I am now. He wants that too, even if he doesn't say it.

I cook healthy dinners and try to encourage him to eat nutritious foods the rest of the day. Once in a while I'll pack him a lunch to take to work and he really appreciates me taking care of him!  Now he's lost about 10-15 lbs without trying, and his pants are baggier on him, which he likes! He still has a long way to go, and is not motivated to exercise on a regular basis, but I just keep on with my healthy routine and hope that he will join me!

Just keep living your healthy lifestyle and include him in as much as you can. Try to make it fun. He'll see that the changes you've made are making your life better, making YOU healthier, happier, sexier, and more confident. He will want those things for himself, too.

I'm on birth control (and have been for about 7 years) and it has never affected my weight. In fact, I recently lost 26 lbs!

Your eating habits affect your weight. BC pills contain hormones, which contribute to your cravings, but they mostly help to balance you out. They reduce my PMS symptoms significantly, including moodiness, cramps, and of course, crazy cravings!

I think you'll enjoy the benefits!

I just bought expensive new shoes about a week ago, and they do make a difference, you're right.

Also since the balls of my feet hurt, I always focus on landing on my heels or with as flat a foot as possible. I definitely do not land on the balls of my feet!

I try really hard to focus on my form.

I rest the day after my hardest workouts, usually 2 or 3 days a week.

naked or in just undies. I want to know how much I weigh, not my clothes!

BMI, Calorie calculations, and all these silly math equations we all do for weight loss and fitness are meant for your body only, not clothes!

I noticed that recently, too. Whatever information Wendy's puts out for the public is the most accurate and recent info, so I'd say we lucked out! Perhaps they modified their recipe or something! I'm glad it has even less calories now because I LOVE it too!

yeah protein is great to help your muscles recover from a hard workout.

Today for lunch I had a shake: 1 small banana, 4 medium strawberries, 8oz skim milk, 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder, and a handful of ice cubes. It tasted pretty good! It was around 325 calories, which is ok as a meal replacement.

I buy the GNC brand, I like it ok! It's best mixed with fruit and/or milk instead of water like the packaging suggests!