Posts by corkerea

I am totally in for a support/buddy system. I am getting motivated to get back to my old fitness regimen, and it started by getting back to some of the sports I love- like volleyball. If you can, I'd say start with a sport you love on an intramural level. It will motivate you on the days you don't play to work hard to get back to where you once were. I'd love to friend you here and on Fb if you're up for that, and to help motivate and train! I also joined Jamie Eason's 90 day challenge, and it gives you great food pointers and exercises every day. I love it. Plus, taking a picture of yourself in a bikini or a bathing suit, then setting big and small goals to motivate you along the way. When I went to college I gained about 20 pounds. Now, I have kept that off for about 4 years. Small successes begin bigger successes. GOOD LUCK! Feel free to friend me on FB too :)

My husband just left for his pre-deployment training today, so I understand somewhat how you feel. My heart goes out to you! We don't have kids yet, but it is in the plans for the future.  Thank you for your sacrifice, too.

My best advice for you is to check out your local base if you live near one.  The gym on the base near us is also free, but has the added bonus of free trainers (not sure if the Y has this too?).  Rather than go and wander around the gym unsure of what to do with your precious time (which is what I used to do until I found my trainer), now I can spend 30 minutes absolutely kicking butt, enjoying my time and walk out feeling fabulous about myself. I have been able to build a relationship and a friendship with the people at the gym, and it made me fall in love with strength training. I know I look forward to my workouts, and the guesswork of a workout was taken out for me- thankfully! Some trainers specialize in running and others work better focusing on strength training- it all depends on what you're looking for! Whether at the Y or your base gym, figure out the staff and the assets that each gym has!  

I bet you will make his jaw drop when he comes home! Good luck with everything, and best wishes :)

Love this!! Especially because I'm about 10 pounds to go, I feel like taking it one pound at a time is the perfect mindset that I need!

I am in the middle of nursing school too :-) And getting married this summer. I know what you mean about your motivation... should I spend that extra hour studying or go for a run? But I have made my focus about my health rather than just the number on the scale, and for me, that helps me make better food and activity choices more consistently.  I want to be around in 70 or 80 years with my husband, grandkids, great grandkids, and whatever else God might throw my way.  I want to be healthy, along with my husband (we are losing weight and getting healthy together), for as many years as we are given.  It has been so helpful to have him along for this ride, too.  We run together, and are on the same diet plan, so we keep each other in check and cheer each other on. It's been fun to have him doing this with me.

PS I'm down 10 lbs from when I bought my wedding dress! I can't wait to try it on again, and have that bad boy taken in... that is another little bit of motivation! Maybe you could go try on some dresses...?

That is awesome! Congrats girl :) Keep it up!