Posts by nsackey

This group is EXACTLY what i need!

I am a curvy girl, but i have always been a bit on the slender, curvy side with a small waist and firm body as i work out consistently.

While living in France with my boyfriend 2 years ago, i was at my ideal weight which is about 130lbs or so; i ate a Mediterranean diet and was very happy with how i looked.

However, after i moved here to the States  i have slowly gained weight. Some of it is because i was terribly ill and was advised not to do anything physically strenuous.

Soooo here i am, 2 years later and 20 lbs overwieght

I have been on calorie count since about last year but have not really used it much.

Also, i know a lot about working out, eating healthy etc. I just need to practise it more.

I have however just started Beacbody's new workout programme INSANITY and i think at least it is a step in the right direction!

I think i have had several 'AHA' moments...but the real one was actually just last week, when i was looking at pictures of myself from last year, and a recent picture one of my sorority sisters took of me....the difference between the two pictures it got me sooo sad

Also, i LOVE fashion and each year i go all out with updating my wardrobe for summer as it is my absolute favourite season. This year however, i have told myself that i am NOT going to buy any clothes until i lose the weight i want to. So hopefully that will be a big incentive for me to work hard

However, i am BACK and would love to give and recieve support and encouragement and i think this is the ideal group for me on this website to do so.

I am definitely in!

Thank you sgbear98 for starting this

Thank you Chrissy1988

I actually did have 2 tablespoons of hummus( i think i put one by mistake)

And, traditionally, freshly made hummus is topped with olive oil sprinkled with parsley as a garnish....the store bought ones don't have this though.

So, fat wise i was good.

Erm, i would not be able to tell you that because i was anesthetized.

But really, i'm sure you will be fine.

Thank you Beaverley. And all the best to you too!!

OMG...i can sooo identify!

I find it  hard to stick to a programme once i start. I think it is because i look around me and see that i am actually "average" weight for my height and so i get comfortable and eat whatever i want :(

I don't have a problem with working out per se...but it is still difficult for me to loose weight despite being active because i eat sooo much junk.

Anyways, i just came back from holiday and i gained 10lbs in 4 weeks!! Can you believe that????

So, i sat down and looked at old pics of myself ( looked soo slim then and i actually thought i was overweight....hmmm, twisted media and what they feed us about standard of beuaty these days) and realized i have lost weight successfully once before, and back then my motivation was my boyfriend at the time. However, since we broke up due  i am not motivated by him to get in shape. So, i have to look within me for motivation. I realized that i am NOT  quitter....or at least that's what people tell me...so being unable to remain disciplined enough to get in shape as i want does not mirror the strong willed, disciplined image i have of myself :( Clearly, this got me uoset!

So, like everybody before me said, start small. I drink a lot of water and NO soda/carbonated drinks, i have cut out alcohol even when i'm out with friends, i am trying to eat about 6 small meals a day; emphasis on TRYING :) etc etc.

And although i have not weighed myself yet, i feel much better already!

Ok to summarise (i know i know i have written a lot but i can't help it i'm a talkative...smile).......look within yourself for motivation ....because i am 100% sure that there's something deep within you, which you may not have discovered yet, that will push you!

ALL THE BEST!

Hi,

 I would love to join in this challenge! I have been yo yo dieting for awhile and i just want to go back to being healthy and in shape; and stay that way!

Name;- Naa
Current Weight:- 154 lbs
Scale stepper or Judge by clothing:- both
Amount of weight you wish to lose:- 20lbs- 25lbs
How often do you want to weight-in?:- fortnightly (every two weeks)

Goal by Christmas?

My goal by Christmas is to have lost the amount of weight i wish to lose, and have maintained it for awhile. As well as get toned by lifting weights.

What do you do to workout?

I jog/run at least 4 times a week for 45 minutes

100 crunches daily

Weight machines 4 times a week

I want to alternate jogging with swimming, pilates and Tae-bo

Eat right?

Also, with regards to food; i follow the Mediterranean diet i.e. i eat a lot of fresh vegetables, fruits, nuts, cook with olive oil, etc.

I just need to watch my portions and drink more water.

Tips or advice

I would just like to encourage everyone to keep working hard towards their goal and not give up. Healthy weight loss is a slow and steady proces....but the results are worth it...not just how you look; but just how healthy you feel and active you become!

I wish everyone the best of luck!

WOW!CONGRATULATIONS!

How exactly did you do it?

Hello,

 thank you so much for writing such an inspirational entry; it's exactly the sort of thing i need to hear as i've sidetracked a bit lately too and feel very out of shape!