Sometimes you have to be your own support team. Don't count on other "fit" never been "fat and out of shape" people to have a clue. I am so angry right now BUT the good thing about this is that I have NO DESIRE TO EAT my anger away. HAaaaa!!! something is working!

Weekend was pretty good. Food was not as clean but calories were in line...
Except I realized late last night that I had forgotten to meditate. So I did a little bit but I was really tired. Didn't sleep very much either night this wknd. Going to shoot for every other day this week.

Today, slept great last night. Run this morning was about 2.4 miles. The most I had run before was about 2!! yay! I still can't run 2 miles straight, I need to stop a few times and walk for a minute, but today I ran over 1.5 miles before I stopped! This is progress! Then I did 15 min of weights.

I can tell that Im shrinking. I think I may start weighing myself once a week. Maybe on Fridays... Not sure yet, things are going well this way, but it would be nice to track my progress.

Zumba you are doing great!!! Ive done low carb before and sometimes I tinker between going really low again or just kinda low like i do normally. Great sunday sermon, pets are much better than ice cream for affection!!!!

Sum, great workout!! I also do so much better when Im tracking my food, it helps in both ways for me, to stay on track and also if I feel like I have over done it, i can put it into my tracker and go... ok well, thats not so bad, it was just one meal etc or just one day... etc.

Nat, great job on ur run, hope it warms up this wknd for ur outdoor run!

Hello to ya'all and have a great monday!

Yesterday: Didn't eat great, but stayed within my limits. Got my run in.
Challenges: I have to learn to say no to reach my goals. Even to myself.
Today: Focus on today, get through today. Lower body tonight.

This is week 4 and I have to change my exercise program next week. I'm not sure yet which direction I'm going to go. I was thinking P90X but I'm not sure I'm ready.

Weighed in this morning:

1/9 190.8 (started challenge late)
1/16 189
1/24 187.6

Goal weight 180
% of the weight to goal is 30%

I love this forum & the people in it are so great & supportive.

As far as the rest of my goals:

Take vitamins daily- I think I'm 5 for 7
Log all my food -did great on this
Maintain a daily calorie deficeit- did great on this
Try to support others- I'm trying!
And of course lose that 10 pounds- See above

As I'm tracking my calories in & burned, I'm discovering that I really need to eat more protein. My fat % is good, but my protein is way too low. Also, I need to get more "exercise" I can't just rely on the running around at work to burn the calories I want to burn.

What is everyone's favorite workout DVD? If you had to choose only one to workout to, which would it be?

Kim

Doing a lot better with water today than yesterday. When I am tired that is one of the first things to go for me. And I also wanted to say that I meditated ystrdy morning and I wanted to write it on here. My goal is every other day this week. It was really amazing how different it felt from just a couple days ago.

Yesterday: Ate mostly on plan but am going to have to watch the calories. I was high and will need to cut back again. Got my lower body workout in, mostly.
Challenges: All kinds of weirdness yesterday made for a number of interesting challenges.
Today: Have to do better today. Focus on today. Get through today. Run tonight.

Tuesday, what went well: 45 min on the elliptical(burned 290 calories). Ate huge salad for lunch

Challenges: Could not make it a low calorie day - ended up at 1495. Realized that TOM is almost here, so this is not the time for me to try to cut calories much

Plan for Wednesday: Stairs at work, time at the gym(not sure what), more water. I'm normally really good with water but haven't been having enough lately.

andrew, sounds like you did well despite challenges

kandd, congrats on a nice loss for the week!

shining, YAY on the running!!

Wednesday, what went well: 1255 calories, 1 hour body sculpting class

Challenges: didn't get to do stairs at work, so no cardio. Forgot vitamins again! And I can't take them on an empty stomach - have to remember to take them at work.

Tomorrow: Try to keep calories under 1400, stairs at work, some cardio at gym

Yesterday: Did pretty well. 2350 calories in, 3200 out. Still a little high on the calories, but I'm working on it. Got my 3 mile run in 36:05. Going to go with that pace for a while.
Challenges: Getting a little weary of eating the same things, so I indulged a bit on impulse. Not planning it was a mistake, but I recovered.
Today: Focus on today. Make goal-oriented choices. Upper body tonight.

Nat You're doing great! Up until recently, getting my vitamins every day was a challenge for me as well. I still miss occasionally on the weekend.

Shining, water is so important great job on drinking what you need & making time for yourself with the meditation.

Andrew, you've been doing great on staying on plan & getting your exercise in. You are really motivating me to kick up the exercise!

Natamars, sounds like yesterday was a great day, low calorie, body sculpting. I have a hard time remembering to take my vitamins too. I was just thinking of getting an extra bottle to leave at work because of it. lol

Everyone continue to stay on point! We're doing great!

Have a wonderful day!

While reading an article on the web, I found something very inspirational that I wanted to share...

"Just because you fail once, doesn't mean you're gonna fail at everything. Keep trying, hold on, and always, always, always believe in yourself, because if you don't, then who will, sweetie? So keep your head high, keep your chin up, and most importantly, keep smiling, because life's a beautiful thing and there's so much to smile about." -- Marilyn Monroe

Hi folks

Well, I went to see massage therapist yesterday and my leg is doing much better. Its funny I was really stressed last week and i think kinda running out my emotions.... and she said that calf muscles are connected to adrenals... makes so much sense... I like stuff like that. I was actually able to hike a little yesterday and its ok to take a little break from running. I also did some pilates yesterday. Figured if I can't run, I can do other stuff. Not letting it get me down. THanks for all the support

So as far as goals, Ive increased meditation, altho not doing it perfectly (forgot again ystrdy), Im drinking lots of water most days, taking vitimans, exercising 5 or 6 days and not getting discouraged, and my food has been really good! plus supporting others...

Hope everyone is having a good thursday!

Hi guys, I just wanted to check in, to keep somewhat accountable. I just learned that my mother has cancer and I am shocked and devastated. My commitment to my health is very strong right now, so i'll be back... It's hard to act normal right now, but I think it's going to be important for me to in order to stay strong.

I am going to go join the gym right now to get me out of the house.

I hope everyone is doing great and hanging in!

I am up 1 lb. for the week. I know it's not real..my calories have been under my BMR every day. TOM is here, and I'm not feeling well - throat is sore and I feel wiped.

Didn't track perfectly yesterday, but calories were ~1600. Decided to skip exercise and focus on rest, as I will again today. Hoping to feel better in time to run tomorrow as weather is supposed to be good. I did remember to take my vitamins finally!

ilsita, I am so sorry about your mom. If you want to talk about it, we're here. There are also many great support boards online. I learned of my mom's cancer about 6 years ago - she initially chose not to seek treatment and actually hid it from all of us, but eventually she did go through chemo and radiation, and she's still here, 80 years old and quite active.

shining, glad the massage helped.

chick, great quote, thanks for sharing.

kand, good to see you checking in.

andrew, you continue to rock.

Nat, I hate even weighing around the TOM. I retain so much water my weight often goes up 5 pounds. Very depressing to see when you've been working so hard to lose! Even though you know it's not real it still is a downer. Hope you feel better.

Ilsita, so sorry to hear about your mother. It's tough, but as Nat pointed out it doesn't necessarily mean the worst. Keep strong & be there for yourself & your mother.

Everyone else, IT'S FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!! Yay!

I'm going out for margaritas after work for the girls at this great little Mexican restaurant. I'm not going to eat any chips. I'm not going to eat any chips. Maybe if I keep chanting it I will follow it? LOL

Have a great weekend & be good to yourself!

Kim