Do you find it harder or easier to lose weight in the summertime? Why? And do you have any solutions to help?
I always find it harder in the summertime. You would think because I have more time in the summer that it would be easier, but I find that things usually get hectic and I get lazy or have way too many treats. The stucture of the school year is easier for me because once I get into my routine, it is easier to follow.
Vanity- I wouldn’t worry about a small gain after increasing your exercise. It always happens to me. I think it’s just your body adjusting to the increased activity. Ice cream is my weakness...I love it. I’ve switched to the fat free, no sugar and they have a lot of flavors that are really good. I’d never stick to my diet if I couldn’t have ice cream at all.
Melissa- no need to be jealous, you will be there soon.
Cathy- definitely don’t apologize. We all have bad weigh ins. Sounds like you did everything right. Good luck with getting that scale moving in the right direction. You can do it. Swimming is a great exercise.
Heather- glad you got back on track.
Shelby- congratulations on the good weigh in!
Stacy- glad your back op. Good luck getting back to exercising. It’s always hard getting back into it, but you can do it...just give yourself that little push you need.
Tina- Happy Birthday!!! Don’t eat too much cake
Karen- I definitely understand what you mean about exercising in the heat. I love to walk but don’t do it as much in the summer because of the heat down here. I end up doing more of my exercising indoors, in the air conditioning.
Danielle- that is great advice you gave to Cathy. I will do my best to remember it when I get frustrated.
Idealmuse- sounds like you are really challenging yourself and meeting those challenges. Way to go! Sounds like the changes have been for the good. I wouldn’t worry about what the scale says, you’re getting much healthier.
Kelly- sounds like you are doing awesome. You seem so motivated. Way to go!!! I like that quote.
Bjeweled- you are so right about planning for celebrations. That’s a good reminder.
Thistimeisdifferent- instead of being angry with yourself, you should be proud of yourself for making the decision to do something about it. So many people don’t. I hope you get out of your mental funk soon.
Oh yea, after hearing you guys talk about the 30 day shred, I ordered it. I’m going to try to do it for the 30 days straight and see if it helps get my scale moving more.
Tina! I hope you have a nice day today!!
