Posts by geminitwin37

Yay to everyone!!! I agree that it's the little victories along the way that keep you going. Normally when I wake up and weigh myself first thing in the AM, I weigh 128. By the end of the day after eating and drinking I'm usualy about 132-133 ish. I haven't weighed myself in the morning for a while, but on Saturday I jumped on the scale around 5pm. It was my niece's communion and I had been eating like a pig and even drinking beer all day and you know what the scale said??? 129.8??!!! Wow, that must mean I lost 2 or 3 lbs. So yay to any weight loss, no matter how small, bc I haven't changed from 128 lbs in months and I was starting to g crazy!!!

Good luck to everyone and keep up the good work!

I agree with a few of the others. Obviously your body needs fuel since you are exercising and burining it all up. Try eating foods that are higher in protein and fiber. Cottage cheese, egg whites, peanut butter, and protein shakes w/ milk are all some options you might consider adding to your diet if you haven't already. Be patient. You'll figure out a balanced diet that will work for you, even if it takes a little experimenting.

Good luck!!

Protein is great for you. It helps build muscle, and from my personal experience food that has a lot of protein keeps me fuller longer. A lot of my friends who work out a lot, eat a high protein diet and even drink protein shakes.  I don't think you need to worry.

I am so sick of these trash magazines making real, beautiful, normal women feel bad about their bodies. I am not a celebrity and just like I cannot afford to buy $400 shoes and $2500 purses, I cannot attain a thin toned body when I do not have access to personal chefs, nutritionists and trainers. These women have the time and money to eat right and exercise. And don't be fooled, a lot of them are getting nipped and tucked to keep up with the  competition. And like some of you mentioned, I think some of these Hollywood stick figures are gross. I would prefer my natural curves as opposed to their emaciated bony bodies anyway. I am almost 5'5" and I weigh 128. The most I would even want to lose is 8 lbs. I cannot imagine weighing 105 like Lindsay Lohan. No thank you! I hope the tide starts to change so that curvy, real bodies reminiscent of Marilyn Monroe (size 12) get the attention they deserve. 

I personally take a so called "diet pill" simply to curb my appetite. According to the CC quiz,  I am an Excessive Eater. I just cannot do portion control. So if I can curb my appetite so that I can eat healthier, smaller portions and less calories than I am ok with that. I don't get any crazy, shaky, dizzy, nauseous side effects from Atrophex, otherwise I would stop taking it. I am not looking to starve myself, just to stay within a decent range of 1200-1400 cals/day vs 1700-1900 if left to my own devices. I am exercising and working hard, but if I cannot maintain a low calorie, balanced diet b/c I am constantly going over my calorie limit, then it is pointless. I am not recommending that people take "diet pills" nor do I judge anyone for taking them. We all know there are def some pills out there that will do more harm than good, and nobody wants to damage their body just to look good. Each person knows what they feel comfortable with and what works for them. I am happy with my results so far and I hope everyone gets the results they are looking for, with or without the extra help.

Good luck!!!

Your weight can fluctuate up to 5 lbs in just 1 day. You're always lighter in the morning than at night, b/c you haven't eaten or retained any water yet. I'm sure the difference from January is not really 8 lbs. Weighing yourself at different times of the day and on different scales, those are variables that could throw the number off. No worries!

I remember that too. I got my tongue pierced when I was 17 and it hurt like hell even to eat jello. Eating during the healing process sucked, but it def controlled overeating, lol. I did like the way the piercing looked, but it was kind of a pain in the butt overall. I took it out after a few years and sadly I have lost a lot of my sense of taste b/c of it. It must have destroyed some taste buds or something. Lesson learned.

At least you got it out of your system and now realize that it was cooler in theory than in reality.

I think it's just a preference and what you're motivated by. I personally like the fact that on the weekends I don't calorie count. I give myself the freedom to eat ice cream and pizza and pasta and barbeque (which is mostly protein anyway). And it's funny b/c I eat these things, but I don't go crazy and pig out like you would think, b/c I don't want to ruin my hard work from the whole week. It's just my days that I eat  "junk" food, but in moderation. Don't get me wrong I don't eat only junk on the weekends, but if I'm going to splurge, that's when I do it. I don't think eating healthier is a job, but it definitely requires more planning and willpower than caving in and eating that bag of doritos vs. an apple for a snack. I enjoy some foods that are not typically healthy, and for me, it is unrealistic to phase them out all together. So that's why I do my cheat days. But to me it's just another day, not the highlight of my week or anything. That could be b/c, like you said, my cravings are not as strong as they were before I started eating healthier.

Where do you work that this girl can walk around showing off her six pack?!

I have to agree with satyrswoman amd tmck99 on the cottage cheese. I love it. Cottage cheese is really high in protein so it keeps me fuller longer. It's delicious with peaches or pineapples too. Egg whites with turkey are a good source of filling protein as well. Other than that, my weapon for fighting hunger is my protein shake. I mix it with water and half a banana and I'm good to go. Plus it makes a great pre work out snack to fight off the hunger until after the gym.

Welcome to CC.

Girl from your mouth to God's ears. I am having that issue with my hamstrings. Trying to get them toned is like asking for a miracle. I have a "meaty" (for lack of a better word) butt and I notice it getting firmer and lifting a little but no fat is going anywhere. So I unfortunately can offer you little help in that department. But I love having a round butt and I would never want it any other way...and neither would my boyfriend. You look good in your pics and nowadays people are paying for the JLO butt. So enjoy your curves, they're free, lol.

I agree with gi jane. That's what I do b/c it's way more accurate. If you really want to cut calories, I recommend egg whites. They have 0 calories!! Since I personally think they are not that delicious, I like to mix egg whites and turkey (lots of protein) or 2 egg whites and 1 whole egg just for a little bit of flavor. Good luck.

Weighed myself yesterday and I'm down to 128!! The best part is I got measured at the gym by my trainer and I've lost 2% body fat in the last 2 months as well as a few inches in my waist and thighs. Wow, counting calories really is the key. Exercise makes you feel good, but if you want to lose the weight, it's all about the diet...unfortunately.

My Puerto Rico vacation is in 2 weeks. I'm getting my bikini body ready!!

I think between hormones and water retention anything is possible. I have mine right now and I feel so bloated it's disgusting. Although, I never have stepped on a scale to measure the before and after weight loss/gain due to my period.  But you're young, with good metabolism, so an extra pound loss might just be your body burning fat and calories. Enjoy being 18, a pound and a half lighter, and having a fast metabolism.

OMG 20lbs in 6wks. That's awesome!! Congrats! Please share your secret, diet exercise, helpful tricks? I'd love to know.