Posts by arose32

Hello everyone!

I see that the long holiday weekend has taken its toll on some of us:( I know it has for me. I am not even going to put up my numbers because  I didnt weigh in because I know I am way up from last week. Chin up, cheer up=) I definitely have to keep plugging along and not let this get the best of me.  .  For me, when I fall into these bad habits I just want to give up altogether, but I know it doesnt get me anywhere - such a vicious cycle.

Where is my will power?!?

I am leaving home to Montana today. I wont be back until the end of the weekend.... I hope I can watch my diet and get some exercise in!

Heather: Congratulations on the upcoming wedding! I hope everything is perfect for the two of you! Enjoy your trip to Costa Rica. I have been wanting to go there for years!!!

Have a great week ladies!

Hey Jen, where in Mexico are you going? I leave to Mexico in about a month too - very excited! We are going to Puerta Vallarta.

Thank you Bluenote! I completely agree with you. I know from past experience that if I dont have something small to satisfy the craving, I will binge.  And coming from someone that loves sweets all the time, not just once a month, it could be very bad;)

Hello ladies!

I have been laying low on the posts. I cant really give advice or have little to say on weight lifting because I am just starting with mine. I still am trying to figure things out, so its very helpful to hear what everyone has to say.  Thanks! So far, it's been going good. I love the sore feeling the next few days. And, hopefully I will see results in time. I know in the past when I have tried doing weights, I lose patience because I don't see the results right away, but that has got me nowhere. I gotta stay strong and continue on this track and that's why I am here:)

Good luck on the weigh in tomorrow!

Thank you Simi! You made me smile and put things into perspective... You are right about working those things that I enjoy into my life. Those are things that I enjoy and if its not all the time and I am working hard the rest of the time, then it is okay. I guess I just have to stop feeling so guilty when I do it! I have to have a more positive attitude I guess:)

Thank you, Thank you for all your kind words! =)

I hope everyone has a wonderful Tuesday!

Danni, I often wonder that myself. I hear both sides...

 Please help me understand too? Should I do cardio and lift weights? I am just concerned that if I lift weights I will actually gain weight. How does this work and what should I do? Right now I just do cardio, but I was going to start doing both tomorrow. Should I do weights one day and then cardio the next or combine both in the same workout?

I know alcohol is a no-no. I hardly ever drink and tonight I am going out with a friend to mexican food and I know that I will have a drink or two. Any suggestions on what might be a good choice?

Thanks for all your thoughts and advice.

I definitely agree with Jredig on eating more protein and lifting! I am going to try that out... What kind of things do you guys eat for lunch? Do you prepare this the night before?

And I have been keeping track of my calories for the past week. What exactly am I look for on the macros? What are good numbers?

Let's see where to start... Right now I am 5'6" 135lbs. I would really like to drop some weight, but more importantly just tone up. I have always been insecure about my arms because they are a little bit bigger, so thats one of my problem areas. The others are my tummy... Recently, it feels like all my weight just appeared in my middle area - not so much looking like a pot belly but its just all over. That's my focus right now. I have a gym membership and I have a been doing about a half hour in cardio about 3-5 days a week. I also have lowered my calories to about 1500 a day, but that seems to be a struggle. I have a thing for sweets so I am really try to limit myself. I am not sure if what I am doing is helping or what I should do, so any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Summer is coming soon and I really want to feel good!

Ok last week I weighed in at 135. This morning I was just around 133. I guess I am down, but my weight flutuates so much its hard to believe that it will stay down. Rrrr I just want to be under 130 and I cant remember the last time I was able to get down below that... I will keep pushing on:) Today is going good so far... I wanted to stop and get some fast food after my son's baseball game, but I went home and ate some left over chicken stir fry! Progress I guess... it is definitely the little things that count! Tomorrow might be difficult though, going to a major league baseball game and you know what that means?!!?! Goodies! I guess I will have to go work my butt off on the elliptical. Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend!

Welcome Sheriglass! I think we are very close in weight...and we both enjoy baseball and wine - so far, lots in common! ha ha Good luck to you! You can do it!

Hello all! I weighed myself this morning and I lost 2 pounds! Yay! I am doing good - well better. I got up early and did the elliptical for a half hour, but then on the way to work I stopped and got a bagel with creamcheese:(  And the weekend is coming and that is my weakest time to cave into all my cravings. I have to keep strong and remember Summer is coming soon =)

Good job ladies! Keep up the good work!

Thanks for motivating me ladies! I would love to lose 10 pounds. I am 136 this morning. 125 here I come!