Wow, I guess I signed on to the right forum. Everyone is so supportive!

I actually weighed in at 141 this morning. So I guess that is what I should use as my starting point; 5 pounds to go by the end of the month.

And the hundred pushups? Hmmm, looks interesting...

wonder - we are FUN! And I LOVE :love: the support in here! We know when to :kickbutt: and :hug:.

I'm not starting another bootcamp after August - since I'm going to be in the TBL challenge... but anyone who wants to is MORE THEN WELCOME TO!!! I also do holiday themed ones as well (pop on over to the Labor Day challenge!)

I can't wait until I'm at #141!!! That will be AWESOME!!!

Ok - I did the Thin Thighs video this morning as a short video to go along with my 30 day shred. I picked it this morning because I was determined to do it - so that you all wouldn't call me a liar.. but it was the shortest one (10 mins) I have (since my motivation before 2 pm is NADA!)!! ;) BUTA I DID IT!! and my legs felt it FOR SURE!!!

Hey momma - what do you think of this theory (our resident counselor)- Joe and I have been having issues lately (about 1ish months) and I've noticed that I'm standing up for myself a lot more then I used to. Could it be that with my increased self confidence that I'm gaining and exerting - that he feels threatened? When we started dating I was at #241 and he was at about #200. Now i'm at #186 and he's at #260.... (2 1/2 years later). I feel better - I look better. I have a degreee, a good job.. he's lost in the world, doesn't know what he wants to be when he grows up... I'm also 5 3/4 years older then him. What do you think (based on my one sidedness;))

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:wave: Hi everyone!!!

Eny - I definately think that is a great possibility with Joe! It would definately explain alot! From birth baby boys are treated differently....they are held differently, most aren't cuddled as much as baby girls (at least by their fathers and notice I said most and not all). They are given different toys to play with...and most are taught it is not acceptable to play with certain things. Around age 11-12 it has been proven that boys start to cry less than girls.....there are so many male stereotypes.....get the "right" job (for example Doctor, Lawyer, labor worker...something like that most men don't grow up wanting to be a nurse or something that is typically stereotyped as a female job).....be the bread winner and support the family....be tough and don't cry or show emotion....be competitive and win...etc..etc!

With your weight loss and successful degree/career and boost in confidence he is probably feeling a little less superior or like he isn't living up to those stereotypes....he is also probably a little jealous of your accomplishments both career and weight loss and maybe a little jealous of what may come...maybe he thinks that since you are losing weight and confident of yourself that you may find someone better than him and leave him....he may feel like he isn't good enough for you!

If I were you I would just try to show interest in things that he likes (for example if he is a big football buff...talk to him about preseason foot ball and ask him if he is ready for the season to start...who is he rooting for going to the super bowl...etc...) Often times we women get caught up in our problems and our life...we always expect the men in our lives to listen and be interested but we very seldom return the favor to them.....also be encouraging....if something is coming up with a new job or promotion and they are thinking about applying or something....be extremely supportive...if the succeed be even more supportive...if they fail ....just reassure them that they did everything they could and they will get it next time!

These things should boost his ego! Plus it couldn't hurt if you told him how great he is and the reasons why you love him! Like maybe when you come home from work one day just kick off your shoes and sit next to him on the couch and just say "This is my favorite part of the whole day....the part when I get to come home to you!".....make him feel important to you....that will take away any worry that you are gearing up to move on or find someone else!!!

But....congratulations are in order! Look at how much weight you have lost and the confidence you have gained and how great you feel about yourself! I'm proud of you.....and I'm definately proud of you for not giving up no matter how your relationship seems to suffer! If he is the right one for you he will come around!

Theresia - I went to the link that you posted. I can’t even do 1 pushup! I’m so embarrassed! :o

Eny - Congratulations on your successes!!! :carrot:

I'm so excited because I'm allowed to use a ticker now. Yay!!

Ohh I dunno what to say...checking in...nothing new going on here.

Jessy - say anything.. give us an updat eon how you're doing... how the fam is... anything else. :) it's not all about the numbe ron the scale and what's going into your mouth! ;)

Momma - I'm trying desperately not to make him feel insignificant.. and really if I didn't want to be here I wouldn't be. *sigh* boys... one moment at a time...

i am super proud of myself today! I am in some kind of crazy zone..I walked over 10k today ( split into 2.. and part doing my c25k) I feel like a walking machine! hehe it's amazing what good sneaks can do!!

Eny: Relationships are hard. I've spent most of my engagment via long distance. He's in the military in the US and im in Canada trying to get the gov'ts ok to marry him ( long , stupid process.. haha but im biased) ANYWAY.. my point is... all you can do is do what you do.. and show him you care.. im staring to learn that i can't fix every issue I have with my DF.. sometimes patience and time are key to stuff like this. In my experience boys need a little extra time to realize life in some cases. AND most importantly they need to think they came up with the realizations you made months ago.. on their own.. 2 months later.
Just be patient chicka.. and let him know you care and want to do stuff/be with him. I ust know that in my relationship.. sometimes he's just need sometime to think on his own without me trying to fix things. ( that could just be my issues sneaking into the storyline here.. but just my opnion!) Regardless of my rambles.. im thinking of you and i know your strife!

also... i recommend chapter 8 of 'the power of now' by ekhart tolle. I know when I was having probs with my df reading this really helped. for reals yo!

lily: horrah for your new ticker! I was excited too when I got mine! lol

Originally Posted by leelily:
Theresia - I went to the link that you posted. I can’t even do 1 pushup! I’m so embarrassed! :o

Don't worry :) In June I couldn't do even one.. only maybe 3 - 5 girlie ones,, Now today, I just did 6 almost real ones,, So just keep on going and you'll get stronger..

theresia - keep going! I could do 6 girly ones when I started, now I can do about 46 girly ones (still only 8 regular ones though!)

Momma & faux - thank you for being so helpful and supportive! I LOVE the advice!

The scale seems stuck to me... still at #186 (at leat it's OUT of the #190's!) I'm going to keep plugging along and working out and pushing. I know that WHAT I'm eating is effecting the loss - even though i'm still in range. i need to cut back on the sodium BIG TIME! today i'm going to start doing just that. I HAVE TO SEE A #185 ON THE SCALE!!! (lower would be nice too ;))

I havn't officially started my pushup program yet. Think I may start today since it's rainy. I can do.. uhh... barely 1 at the moment. My df and I always play games and the loser has to do something active. He always picks stuff like flutterkicks and pushups... both of which im horrible at. Someday I will do it! I want to be stronger! hehe

I drank over 4 liters of water yesterday! I had to make a lot of bathroom runs, but I did lose amost a pound overnite! Give that a try! hehe

I did good yesterday! I exercised yesterday for two hours. So that means I am getting closer to my goal. Now I only need to exercise for 13 more hours to meet my goal.

fauxtini- Way to go you with all the walking!!!!! :)

theresia - Is that your beautiful tummy in your profile picture? I can do a push up (not very gracefully though) if I'm on my knees but forget the regular kind. I lift myself up half way, shake like crazy and then fall down.

Moonring05 - way to go on all the exercise!! Woohoo!!!

I am soooooo EXCITED!!! I can fit into a size 11 jeans!!! I have these curdoroy jeans from AE that I wore constantly before I got pregnant and gained all the weight, size 11. I kept them hoping one day I could fit into them again because I just love how they make my butt look lol. So I was feeling risky today and tried them on and they fit without me having to suck it in!!! They are a bit tight and when I bend over you can see the plumber side of me...I'll wait to wear them out of the house until I lose a little more weight, but I'm just so happy that they actually fit without the need for pliers!! YAY!

faux - you're right.. i've been slacking on the water intake BIG TIME! that along with the high sodium intake I believe is a big reason that I'm stuck! My hips hurt really bad today. I don't think I injured them, just pushed hard yesterday. (30 day shred & Thin thighs) I'm going to keep going though!

Jess - :congrat: on the 11's! That's AWESOME! I Can't Wait until i'm there! I have some cute 12s hanging in the closet right now that I'm DYING to get into!!! Hopfully another #10 or so!

Moon - Great job sticking with the exercise! :yay:

Checking In
 

Hi, Ladies.

Just checking in. I walked yesterday morning and this morning simply b/c I knew I'd force myself to post today, and I really did NOT want to say I had stayed in bed! I did some strength training and ate well, too. Today I am going to focus on drinking lots of H2O and standing up straight! And I was at 140 this morning, btw. A good feeling.

One benefit I always get from getting up and moving in the morning is that it sets my frame of mind for the rest of the day - it's great!

Hope everyone has a good day.