i am quoting this in its entirety for a reason, keep it.save it, print it out and place it somewhere you will see it.

that was beautifully said- and you're right. i have the same issue about control, and being nicer to myself. i think that many of us should really step back, and see what advice they would offer to a friend. i have gone through some life changes as well in the last several months, and the universe played a cruel, cruel trick on me in the last couple of months. that is okay, i've been thinking about this particular trick, almost daily (who am i kidding, daily, several times a day) for the past nearly 2 months. and you know what? that quote just put it into perspective. what if a friend was dealing with this situation? what would i tell them? this is what i am going to practice.

you are a beautiful person, with a bright, shining soul, so..keep on keepin on!
i mean, laughs and smiles are far more condusive then grumbles and fits of rage right?

Aww. That's sweet!

Laughs and smiles are better. I think we tend to badger ourselves when what we should be doing to ourselves is :hug:

August Goals!!

#1 NO BINGE DAYS. For the first 6 months of starting this I had no binge days and lost 124lbs... in the month of July I had many.. and lost no weight... hmmm...

#2 To get into the 150ies, and stay there!!!

64.1 kgs this morning up 0.1 from yesterday.

I deffinately started August off on the right note!

Last night was a "rest" day- so I met a friend after work for dinner- we went for thai. We sat in the resteraunt for about 30 minutes chatting, and well...weren't served. So we decided to leave. My friend then grabbed a fast food burrito (which I don't really crave ever- so I passed). By the time I got home at about 9 pm, I just had some watermelon and yogurt and went to bed early. Hit minimum cals, saw a good number on the scale this morning- and wasn't extremely hungry this AM.

Lets make these good numbers a streak in August.

I am also done my contract on Aug 10th, and going for a 3-4 day visit to Ottawa- when I left I was at my all time low 3 months ago, so hopefully I can be just as happy and healthy for the next 10 days, and make a good impression on the city! I will also be practicing at my old yoga studio- while my practice has improved, certain postures are harder to do with a belly, and because I am STILL injured, I would like to atleast not be restricted in other postures!

I have been at this for about 7 weeks now. I am down 7.8 pounds. My eating habits have changed drastically, and I feel wonderful! Time to kick it up a notch in August! :barbell: :strong:

August Goals!!

1) Continue to eat healthy around 1200 calories a day (and try to cook more - learn some new recipes). - No fast food, lots of lean meats, fruits, veggies, etc. :chef:
2) Log every day of August in myfitnesspal app
3) Attend boot camp 3-4 times a week and do supplemental workouts on off days. - track calories burned with my heart rate monitor.
4) Complete month one of the 90-day challenge.
5) I'd like to lose 5 pounds (minimum). I am in a wedding the second week in September so I would like to fit nicely in my bridesmaid dress.

I am hoping to be able to buy some new cute fall clothes!!! Motivation!

I think that is a good start.... Good luck in August y'all! Make it count! :lifter: :running:

Over 12,500 steps already today! Starting August on the right foot (feet)! :)

Started off August at 168.8lbs hoping to end it at 159 :)

I normally only change my ticker on Sundays, but this will make me not want to change it off of 168!! :)

Hi all. I did ok on food today but I forgot to put my fitbit on this morning. I didn't workout today but cleaned my house for hours before I got this terrible :headache: so hopefully I worked off enough cals. I was certainly sweating. Looking forward to tomorrow when hopefully the meds and sleep will given me some relief. I'm off to relax and work on getting that sleep.

Mind if I join you?

I have been reading along, and I have found lots of inspiration and wonderful advice.

I am new to this forum and new to calorie counting. I started my diet on July 5. I met with a dietician, set some goals, and started using myfitnesspal app. Love it! I have two sons, a 4-year old and a 5 month old, who is still nursing. My goal is 1700 cal/day, plus zumba 2-3x per week, and yoga when I can.

My goal for August is to get out of the 200s, and try to pick up a day walking with my boys.

My goal for august is to get to 155, to run every other day, to start toning my arms, and to fit into a certain pair of shorts (they are currently snug).

woohoo! You certainly did!

Trust - welcome!!

63.7 kgs this morning!! I think I'll bask in that number today. I know tomorrow the scale is probably not going to be as kind ;) Here's my notice to 62 kgs - I. Will. Hunt. You. Down.

167 this am... :) my goal all around was to be at 165 by tomorrow, I don't think I'll lose another 2lbs by tomorrow, haha however I'll probably see in the 166ies and that makes me happy :) :)

carryon... woowhoo on seeing 63! I just know you'll be seeing that 62 soon!!!