Posts by coopeju1

first of all- congratulations and good job.  you have achieved a lot.  i'm not sure why people aren't saying anything... but you are obviously making a lot of progress.  sometimes weight is considered taboo and people don't like to talk about it or bring it up because they are afraid of making you uncomfortable.  whatever the reason... don't focus on others.  just keep doing what you are doing and you will just continue to get more fit.  and don't be sad, be psyched for yourself and the progress you made!!!!

it sounds like a lot more people understand what i meant than i thought would.  i appreciate everyones responses. 

emily- it breaks my heart that someone as young as you is feeling so much pain.  i wish i had advice for you, but obviously i'm a little lost myself.  i think we all struggle with what our intellect knows to be true but then the little voices inside our head tend to be louder.  i know you said you don't really want to talk to a professional about it- but sometimes they are the best ones because they won't judge you or say things like "if you think you're fat what do you think of me..." 

isn't it funny how it is so easy to see the beauty in others- to forgive the flaws in others- but never to grant ourselves the same courtesy?

Hey ladies.  So, already a little progress...

SW 140

CW 138

LW 124

GW 135 by January 15...

now if i can just keep away from all of the holiday goodies!!!

Hi Girls- it has been a long time since I've posted.  Sadly, I have put on some serious weight.  A few months ago I was between 130-132 and now I'm fighting to stay under 140.  I"m pretty frustrated because I have really been doing a great job with working out.  I have been running, doing interval training, strength training and stretching.  I feel like my fitness level is improving, but the scale is NOT MOVING at all.  I can't believe I've let myself get so heavy again.  I'm so bummed out. 

ugh!!!  last week i was 131.  today 131.5.  i know i shouldn't get all huffy about half a pound, but i am frustrated.  i am eating well and doing great with the workouts.  i just feel like eating a huge bag of cool ranch doritos.

i'm totally stuck in 130-132 as well.  and experiencing a huge lack of motivation.  aaahhh!!!

hey ladies- happy hump day.

hw:141

lw: 127

cw:132

i'm going down about a pound a week which is sort of bugging me because it feels so slow, but at the same time i know i need to be patient.  at least it is headed in the right direction :)

hw: 141

lw: 128

cw: 134

i'm not sure how many of you like sweet potatos, but one really yummy thing i've done is slice on really thin, but just a tiny bit of olive oil, and then sprinkle taco seasoning on them.  then bake them, they are healthy and make you feel like you are treating yourself. 

to go along with that, at the prepared foods counter they usually have some fish that is all seasoned and ready to go.  if you aren't too into fish, go for the white fish like halibut or mahi. 

a few fresh berries on the side and you'll have a really filling meal that is really good for you. 

So, I wrote earlier this week about stress eating....  I have been doing better with going to the gym and that has helped a lot.  But then on Tuesday I had the most stressful day in years.  1. I found out that my boss (who I love) is transferring to China  and 2.  While I was waiting at the train stop some guy pulled a gun out and started waiving it around in the air.  (nobody got hurt)

Ever since then all i want to do is eat potato chips and sleep.  Not really helping with my efforts.  I am going to get to the gym today and really want to get back on track before the weekend hits.