Posts by sugarkelly24

i am so happy to hear that others have had a similiar experience (and found spinning does help!)  i really enjoy this type of exercise and i always feel challenged and like i had a really beneficial workout afterwards.  i will stick with the spinning and combine with weight training a couple times a week (at least 2, maybe 3 days a week) and see what type of results i get.  i am eating at a deficit- usually b/w 1500-1700 cals a day (but with at least 1 hr of exercise a day as well) so im hoping to see the scale move downward while i am building muscle and losing inches.  i know its a process (i didn't get my body into the shape it is right now overnight and im motivated to stick with a healthy eating/fitness schedule- so it's only a matter of time!). 

feex- those colors sound lovely!  i love the pink and purple combo.  you're daughter and niece and nephew will look adorable.  i picked out my bridesmaid dresses a couple months ago- they are tea-length (i thought i wanted a bit more casual/elegant feel- and the girls absolutely loved the gown) dress by jim hjelm.  it is teal (more a rich deep teal as opposed to aqua- if you know the difference) with a unique bow-like design on the right side waist- really cute. for flowers, i decided to go with deep pinks/fuschia mixed with light pink and bright orange- we are using a mix of roses and gerber daisies for the bridesmaids bouquets and the reception centerpieces.  im really getting excited now that these details are done!  i think we are also going to color coordinate the linen napkins and bows on the chairs to be pink and orange-alternating with the reception centerpiece color combos (i know im a dork, but i love this stuff!)

one of the main motivating factors for me and my weight loss journey has been that little white dress.  when i first started trying on dresses- i wasn't very body confident or excited to be seen in it.  now, i am super-excited for the process and to challenge myself to be in the best shape possible for my special day and beyond. i feel so much more alive and looking forward to things in my life (summer, special occasions, getting dresssed up, etc) since i've become more active and eating better. 

edunph- i definitely agree that is much more difficult to be motivated to work out when its cold outside.  i hate feeling freezing when leaving the gym at night- no fun!  but i figure, if i stay on track and establish workout dedication now, it will be that much easier when the warm weather comes.

i would absolutely love to lose 10 lbs by june.  that is pretty much on target for my weight loss goal before summer.  im 5'6'' and cw: 136.  i am aiming to be 125ish by my wedding in september.  so it would be awesome to get to that weight early and be able to enjoy bikini weather! 

I tend to weigh myself everyday to keep myself on track and motivated to get my butt to the gym and eat right.  I usually do it in the morning, just after waking and using the bathroom and I find it is a good way to start my day with the consciousness that what I do and put into my body makes a difference.  Also, I keep my scale in the hall closet (which happens to have a full length mirror right there) so even if i might not be losing pounds as quickly as i like- I have visual motivation that my daily actions translate into a healthier-looking, toned body. 

I am going to aim to take my measurements every 2 weeks to also keep me accountable and able to see how my body is changing.  Does anyone else keep track of their measurements?  If so, how often?  Right now, I am 35', 28', 38' and I am happy with my proportions- just want to lose inches but keep my curves :) 

Restless girl- Thanks for the motivation!

I definitely agree that Britney and Jessica Biel are beautiful...especially as it looks like they both workout regularly (well, britney took a break for a bit there, but now she's back!- just like me).  Shakira is also up there.  I'm also a big fan of Evageline Lilly (Kate from LOST)- she looks healthy and strong and natural- very inspirational.

This is such a great idea!  I recently (just this week) got my butt back to the gym and I am super-motivated to stick with it this time.  I need to get in shape for the summer and, most importantly, my wedding in September! 

Name: Kelly
Age:25
Height:5'6''
Start Weight (Your February 1st Weight): 136 (this is my weight today...so I am going to go with that as Feb 1st is a couple days away)
Goal Weight (by February 29):  130

1/2/09:
8/2/09:
15/2/09:
22/2/09:
29/2/09:

Total weight loss:

i just ordered extreme fat smash and the original fat smash books (they came as a packaged deal on amazon).  amazon had a lot (almost 300!) reviews, 90% of them positive, for the extreme fat smash book so i am optimistic.  also, from what i read, there are a variety of people who have had success with the plan- from overweight individuals to people who have reached plateaus and need to get over them. 

i am slightly skeptical of the seemingly low daily calorie count- i am concerned about the "starvation mode" issue as well.  i am planning on seeing how the program works and upping my total calories with food items included in the plan if i feel i need to up my caloric intake. 

wish me luck!

I'm 5'6'' and the following stats:

Highest weight ever: 167 lbs (2 years ago)

Lowest weight ever: 110 lbs (10 years ago)

SW on cc: 156 lbs (February)

CW: 143 lbs

GW: 135 lbs (Sept)

GGW: 125 lbs

Does anyone feel like there is a certain weight they tend to be when not paying attention to diet and exercise?  My body tends to like 150lbs, when I make healthy eating decisions (without counting calories) and being lightly active (walking 2 miles a day).  The only thing is- I don't feel my best/healthiest at that weight! So I really need to be accurate in calorie counting and regular exercise to lose weight.  This is the first time in a couple years that I have seriously committed to weight loss...so wish me luck!

it sounds like most of you agree that portion control and smart food choices are the major key to achieving steady weight loss, which makes a ton of sense.  over the past year, i have made healthier eating decisions (most of the time!) and seen an  overall weight loss of 12 lbs (without incorporating exercise- other than walking my dog and to/from train station). 

laphipps-  since starting my exercise routine this past week, i already feel lazy/sluggish if i don't get my daily exercise in!  it's interesting how quickly my body has re-adjusted to working out and seems to crave the activity.  is there a certain exercise routine you follow?

aliceyoung- how long did it take to go from 152 to 144?  i definitely understand what you mean about how not eating enuff calories can hinder weight loss- i went through a period of time (a long time ago!) when i would limit my daily calories to the point that i really think i put my body into "starvation mode".  i did this for a couple of years (high school) and then when college came around i packed on the lbs due to increasing my daily calories to what was really a normal amount- my body just wasn't used to handling the increase and stored it as excess weight.  although it has taken some years to get my body back on track, i am back on the right track finally!

burnyh- your weight loss is exactly what im looking to achieve.  i have a little over a year before my wedding and im looking to incorporating healthy lifestyle choices to get down to around 130 by that time.  what type of workout videos do you use?  any favorites? 

2 years ago i was at my heaviest (169lbs) after stopping jenny craig and regular gym exercising.  i am 5'6'' and currently 24 yrs old.  that past weight put me into the overweight zone and really had me feeling lethargic and had family members commented on whether i was pregnant- how depressing!  

anyways, i lost 10 lbs immediately (over 1 1/2 months) using nutrisystem which i recommend to give your diet a kickstart- but definitely get familiar with portion sizes and healthy choices on your own as well to make the transition to your own food easier. 

then over a year i lost an additional 13 lbs by simply walking daily (my dog and work) and making relatively healthy eating choices (eating home more than eating out- which was a problem in college!)

i am back on track with really watching what i eat and making healthy choices and exercising most days of the week so i am looking forward to striving towards more weight loss and healthy lifestyle changes!

good luck to all looking to lose weight...stick with it and you will succeed!!

Hi all...hope everyone is motivated for some serious July weight loss and fitness.  I am planning on getting back on track with my exercise regimen- I used to be sooo good with it (working out 45-60 mins 5-6x/wk) until my life got super-busy.  But I'm done making excuses for not exercising anymore- and I really think it will make a difference in my weight loss (speed it up) and how I feel about my body (more healthy, confident, and toned).

Name: Kelly
Age: 24
Height: 5'6''
Start Weight: 147
Goal Weight (by August 1st): 140

1/7/08: 147
8/7/08:
15/7/08:
22/7/08:
29/7/08:

Total weight loss:

I am so happy to hear such great things about TJ!  I ordered it and just received it last week.  I am looking forward to starting the workout series :)

I recently joined and think this twin thing is a great idea!  What a good motivator :)

 24 yrs old

5'6''

SW 149

Short term GW- 140 by end of March

Long term GW- 125 by October (my bday!)

Small frame

I just joined and am from the Philly suburbs and work in the city. 

Hi all,

 I am new to this board and am very excited to kick start my weight loss.  I am newly engaged and have both long and short term goals.

 SW-150

STG-140 by March 22

 LTG- 125 by next May