Dare to Lose Weight

By JShell1265 on November 20, 2009 at 04:14 PM

Good job!! You can do it.

By tinkerbellmeg on November 20, 2009 at 07:53 PM

Wooot!!!! (:

By jennabug917 on November 20, 2009 at 08:17 PM

Thanks guys!!
I have a question about something, ok so you guys say that sometimes even if you don't see a drop on the scale, you might see a difference in inches..well I'm totally opposite. I have lost 10 lbs. NO difference in my measurements. What's wrong with me?? lol I'm going crazy over this.

By rjct on November 20, 2009 at 09:24 PM

I was talking to a lady today who says she can never see a difference with her first 10 pounds. She's tall, has 'dense bones' and quite a bit of muscle.

Plus, for me, it takes me awhile to notice a change. I know it would be lovely to drop a size right away, but it will happen. Hang in there - you're doing great!!

By vannesskl on November 20, 2009 at 01:16 PM

Portland - I think my scale has the same problem... 142...142...142... I have a really tough time avoiding the scale too, what is its appeal?

By portlanddunn on November 20, 2009 at 01:52 PM

no kidding! it's like if i step on it once in between weigh ins I have to check EVERY day between weigh ins. And I don't think the frustration helps in the long run! Let's get off the plateau- let me know how it goes!

By Tazsmit on November 20, 2009 at 02:17 PM

I used to step on it everyday, then one day after too much sodium, stepped on it that night to see what it said and was up 5 lbs. That cured me of stepping on the bugger everday. Now I step on it Monday, Thursday, and Friday mornings only. Monday is to see how bad I did over the weekend (usually up because of water weight), Thursday, because it is turning out to be my lowest weight day and Friday is currently my offical weigh in day. Probably going to change to Thursday so that I will only step on it twice a week.

By tinkerbellmeg on November 20, 2009 at 07:56 PM

Maybe thought of only weighing once a week? Or at least not EVERY day? That can drive a person crazy lol.

By portlanddunn on November 20, 2009 at 09:24 PM

I used to weigh in only once a week, until this week, and it already drove me nuts, i'm back to once a week....for SURE

By jennabug917 on November 20, 2009 at 09:00 PM

Good work!! I've got to lose about the same amount as you, maybe some more depending on how I feel. I'm down 10 lbs since October 30th. Good luck :) :) If I can do this, anyone can!! haha.

By tmtjthomas on November 18, 2009 at 02:22 PM

that's awesome!!!

By tinkerbellmeg on November 18, 2009 at 03:23 PM

Way to go on the will power!! (:

By kk1019 on November 18, 2009 at 04:45 PM

We don't need no stinkin' donuts! :)

By collese on November 18, 2009 at 07:04 PM

Great zombiegirl, today donuts, tomorrow Fritos!

By Melanie43 on November 18, 2009 at 07:07 PM

love itt!! great job!!!

By JoeKayak on November 18, 2009 at 08:49 PM

Isn't that the coolest? Thats my favorite part about utilizing this site. Walking by some cheese and bein all like: *pssh* i dont want that cheese...*pssh*

By zombiegirl on November 20, 2009 at 08:21 PM

thank you so much for all of your encouragement! please add me as a friend if you would like:)

By tinkerbellmeg on November 20, 2009 at 08:02 PM

Hahah, we reallly gotta stop doing this, because my guard captain just got a boyfriend hahah!!! That's crazyy. I live in Ohio by the way. I saw when you said you lived in Michigan. Going well. I only have practice once a week now, for a parade we have to do through town. Then three days after Christmas were heading to Florida. Sooo, going to get a LOT of exercise but a lot of fast food too. =\ How are you doing? If you want, you can private message me lol.

By tmtjthomas on November 20, 2009 at 09:14 AM

Go kims!

By collese on November 20, 2009 at 09:16 AM

Great Kims - keep it going!

By KrystalL on November 20, 2009 at 09:31 AM

I bet you would hit that goal after a spin class...hahaha, I couldn't resist! :)

By Kims1977 on November 20, 2009 at 09:37 AM

Krystal! I know you say JUST DO IT...and I dont know why I am SO scared. I guess because I KNOW the first time I'll do it i'll look like a sweaty/crazy weird person! I AM doing it though! Dangit!

By KrystalL on November 20, 2009 at 10:00 AM

No one will be able to see you! It's dark and every one is focused on their own workout. I promise you, you may look like a sweaty/crazy weird person, but everyone does and no one will notice! You may not like the workout because it's not for everyone, but you really should try it out. Imagine how I felt the first time I went...someone on here pushed me to do it...At 260 I thought, yeah right! The big fat girl going into a spinning class, i am going to DIE and how embarassing am I going to look! Then I went to the class and was so worried about not dying on the bike I didn't even notice the other people in the class and they didn't notice me! :) I couldn't stand up and do all the climbs, or spring as fast as the other folks, so I went at my own pace and still got an amazing workout. Now I can hang with the best of them.

By tinkerbellmeg on November 20, 2009 at 07:59 PM

Woo.!! Good luck on reaching it soon!

By TaxiTam on November 19, 2009 at 09:58 PM

Do you like Crystal Light? I like to add that to water. Or even just some fresh lime. I have to have my water - ICE COLD.

By collese on November 20, 2009 at 10:08 AM

different things to put in your water

spring of mint
lemon
lime
cucumber (yum - my favorite)

By Berry13 on November 20, 2009 at 10:33 AM

I like the crystal light packets too, they are only like 5 calories. But Im picky about which ones I like. I prefer the tea ones, but I do like the wild strawberry, because it also has caffene. The lemonaide is good, but gives me heartburn..lol

By tinkerbellmeg on November 20, 2009 at 07:58 PM

I can not STAND water. I hate it. I use zero calorie and zero sugar flavor packets. If it's all zeroes it can't hurt to use it. And frankly I wouldn't care, because I hate water that much lol

By CaitieDubs on November 20, 2009 at 11:18 AM

Nice work, Jenna! I'm not a Twi-hard, but I do admire your strength to resist that snack stand (and after the popcorn thing yesterday, who can blame you?!)

By jennabug917 on November 20, 2009 at 11:25 AM

Yeah really!! Movie popcorn is SCARY!! I forgot to add in my post that I hurt my back somehow and I can't stand up straight...I almost collapsed a few times walking last night...I haven't had back pain like this since I was 9 months pregnant. SOOO, I'm afraid to keep working out. What do you guys suggest?? Rest a few days?? I'm never going to reach my Thanksgiving goal now :(

By KrystalL on November 20, 2009 at 11:40 AM

Rest a few days. My chiropractor reccomends walking to keep things from tightening too much, but no heavy lifting or working out.

I am a twilight fan but I am waiting for the crowd to die down a bit before I go. Maybe next week one night after work before the in-laws come down. They think I'm weird enough as it is without me talking about how excited I am to watch "that teenage vampire movie" :)

By jennabug917 on November 20, 2009 at 11:53 AM

lol Krystal! Honestly it wasn't too crazy last night, I mean the theater was full but it was totally controlled, no giggly little girls in sight..mostly young adults. It was a very enjoyable experience.
As for my back, ugh I'm gonna try do just do my normal daily activity for a day or 2 and see how it feels afterward.

By MPG3B on November 20, 2009 at 11:58 AM

Ahh, I'm going to see New Moon tonight, I'm so excited!

I hope I can be as strong as you and avoid the popcorn... it just calls my name everytime!

By tinkerbellmeg on November 20, 2009 at 07:57 PM

Better than Twilight? So far I've heard good reviews. I'm planning on going on Thanksgiving. Give it a chance to clear out lol.

By Tazsmit on November 20, 2009 at 11:51 AM

Congrats mysticl!

Like your kids, I am very proud of your sucess and I am cheering you on.

Your kids also sound like they are great people. You did a wonderful job raising them and I am sure they will continue to learn from you.

By kk1019 on November 20, 2009 at 03:31 PM

That's just so awesome, Mystic! :)I'm so excited for you!

By tinkerbellmeg on November 20, 2009 at 07:55 PM

You will be proof!! And that just goes to show, no matter how old or young, big or small, if you set your mind to it, it will happen. No if, ands, or buts (:

By Kims1977 on November 20, 2009 at 02:10 PM

Thats awesome! Congratulations!!

By JShell1265 on November 20, 2009 at 04:12 PM

Ooopps, I'm not at work with my calculator . . . my math is off. I lost 74 lbs!!

By HeidiTheOni on November 20, 2009 at 07:43 PM

That is freaking awesome!!!!!!!!!

Great job Jeff!

By tinkerbellmeg on November 20, 2009 at 07:52 PM

Wow awesome!! That's when I started and and I was at 271. But, currently only at 250. But, I'm on the way to that's what matters (: Congrats again!

By bnelson333 on November 20, 2009 at 12:01 PM

I just laughed so hard I nearly spit string cheese out my nose. haha thanks!

By tokyo_roxx on November 20, 2009 at 12:35 PM

Loved it! You're a regular Robert Frost, spras.

By portlanddunn on November 20, 2009 at 12:48 PM

ahahahaha incredible!

By Kandibar181 on November 20, 2009 at 01:03 PM

Hilarious and so TRUE!! haha

By Gracie12 on November 20, 2009 at 01:16 PM

Exactly why i just can't stomach the thought of even eating it - i can't take the smell!

By kittykatkayl on November 20, 2009 at 01:43 PM

hahaha amazing!

By Tazsmit on November 20, 2009 at 02:19 PM

Beautiful. I am going to share this with friends.

Thanks for the laugh. Have had a bad day and needed a good one.

By JoeKayak on November 20, 2009 at 03:09 PM

This is awesome. I've actually given up on cooking it, and we eat it raw with hot sauce, balsamic vinegar, or hummus.

By mysticl on November 20, 2009 at 03:18 PM

Nice poem but even tho I have an incredibly sensitive nose I have never noticed the smell of cauliflower ... weird. I love it! Course I love the smell of garlic too ..so maybe I'm just an oddball ;)

By nancedance on November 20, 2009 at 06:54 PM

LOL great poem! Why I eat my cauliflower raw!

By IWannaBeSlim on November 20, 2009 at 07:29 PM

I had to laugh at the poem because years ago my mom and I got this stupid idea of pressure canning cauliflower. I mean, why not, right? WRONG!!! No. 1 we ended up with like 60 jars and No. 2 the smell was so bad that I couldn't eat cauliflower for years!!! She moved out of my house and 'conveniently' forgot her share. Boy was I mad. On a positive note our rottweiler loved it!!

By NicolaW on November 20, 2009 at 12:09 AM

So, this Jillian Michaels dvd, you mention weights, is there other stuff you need to buy to go with the dvd? Also, how much "room/space/area" do you require to do it?

Thanks!

By kmulva7914 on November 20, 2009 at 12:45 AM

Just hand weights, I use 1 lb and 2.5 lb depending on the exercise. Room/Space is minimal. You need enough room to do jumping jacks, squats/lunges, ab work. Nothing more than that.

Personally, I think a hot tub or sauna would compliment it perfectly. Unfortunately my kids are set on having Christmas presents this year :)

By NicolaW on November 20, 2009 at 12:47 AM

Kids, they're never happy.
lol

By rjct on November 20, 2009 at 12:48 AM

kmulva - 18 pounds is fabulous! Congrats!! I don't know the answer to evening out the weight loss. I will, however, watch closely to take advantage of any tips you're given.

Nicola - You need a mat if you're going to be working on a hard surface. Weights are useful, but I know ladies who use bottles of water or cans of soup (so they don't need to purchase anything).

Space - enough to lay down, stretched out. In Level 2, you need to be able to take a large step backward and forward from your starting point. I've not made it to Level 3 yet.

By cramirez31 on November 20, 2009 at 04:27 AM

I've had the Shred video for quite a long time, I also have her other two - No More Trouble Zones (basically a 45 minute version of the shred) and Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism (45 minutes of high intensity cardio - no weights.

I too have had issues with my lower abs. Although Jillian's workouts are great (I alternate them with running) - there really isn't enough time spent on the abs to make a serious impact (for me).

By burning calories (her videos) you'll lose weight (which is necessary to get rid of the pooch) - but for me, what's worked the best is to layer in 2 workouts each week that are just ab focused (in addition to her workouts and the running). I only spend about 15 minutes / twice a week - but it's made all of the differnce in the world.

(Yesterday, my 18 year old daughter told me it "wasn't fair" that I could now fit in her jeans - which was my secret wish all along - and I was just able to smile and say that time tested parent response - "yeah, sometimes life isn't fair : )

By KrystalL on November 20, 2009 at 04:57 AM

Ok, I've been thinking about buying this dvd all week and now I am definitely getting it! I am seeing good progress with my spinning a few days a week, but this dvd sounds like an excellent option for some strength training. How long have you been doing the dvd?

By jomama33 on November 20, 2009 at 05:37 AM

I do banish fat/boost metabolism too, 2-3 times per week. My body has changed SO MUCH!

By KrystalL on November 20, 2009 at 07:36 AM

For those using JM dvd's...what do you notice the most?

By CaitieDubs on November 20, 2009 at 07:40 AM

kmulva, I don't know if you can actually "change" where the weight is coming off of, per say.... I've always been told that if you're losing an area that you don't want, the only way to get it "back" is to either gain a few lbs back or to build up the muscles so that there's more "bulk" in the area.

By collese on November 20, 2009 at 08:20 AM

Geez, gray hair, pouch, spa deprivation - rotten little things. Just imagine great hair, perfect body, hot tub, and perfectly funtioning mind - ahhh that would be boring and lonely.


How long have you been doing JM Shred? I need a plan B in case the trainer doesn't work out.

By Berry13 on November 20, 2009 at 08:34 AM

Collese, you crack me up!! (hows that trainer going for you anyways, you havent told him off yet have you?)

I think Im gonna ask my hubby for this video for xmas. Ive NEVER been one to do videos, but often I am so busy I dont have time to get to the gym, and it always helps to change things up anyways.

As for that pooch that I think we all have. Unfortunately womens bodies have a natural tendacy to have that pooch, it goes along with being fertile, having babies, bla bla bla, they say a small amount of fat around a womans hips and belly is normal, and almost necisary if you want to get pregnant. Of course, realistically, most of us dont have a "small" amount. When I lose weight, I lose in my waist very well, and I have plenty of hips, so I find it pretty easy to hide a pooch with clothes, and I think can be done by most women if youre creative (watch What Not to Wear, they have great ideas!). That being said...my personal, ultimate goal is to lose weight to a comfortable spot for me...maintain it for at least 6 months, and then I want to get a tummy tuck. I have 2 kids (3, but one is a step-kid), and my youngest that I gave birth to is 13 (yikes, when did that happen!!). My poor tummy has never been the same since. I have terrible stretch marks, and lots of loose skin, no matter what I do to it. So thats my BIG goal, someday. (sorry to spam up your thread...lol)

By jomama33 on November 20, 2009 at 09:15 AM

most changes?... well everywhere! but a lot in my butt, thighs, and abs. And arms. Well, that kinda makes everywhere!

By collese on November 20, 2009 at 09:32 AM

Now I'm spamming it.

Berry - Saw him Monday, kicked my butt. Said he'd email me a workout plan by Tues am. Nothing. Said he was busy, be here Wed. Got a note saying it wasn't done do 60 crunches/30 pushups/50 squats. It's Friday. Still no plan. I paid for 2 more sessions in advance. I'm getting plans B and C ready. Thinking I'll do the next to sessions and hold on to my hard earned $$$

By Kims1977 on November 20, 2009 at 09:39 AM

On Comcast they have the free "on demand" fitness menu that has Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred videos. When I first started on here I was doing those every night after work. They definitely gave me a great workout. I guess I just prefer the gym in the morning now...because I dont quite have he motivation after working all day that I do first thing in the morning :)

I dont think there is a way to control "where" it comes off first. My chest is always the first place to lose, then my butt and then my chubby thighs dead last..unfortunately. I wish it was the opposite :)

By jomama33 on November 20, 2009 at 10:37 AM

In the past, I lost my chest last because that seems to be the 1st place I gain weight. I think that's why I was so passive about gaining weight because I was like, "at least I have boobs now!" I know that they will start to disappear real soon, but I think I'm ok with that. I guess I just wasn't meant to have them :(

By Kims1977 on November 20, 2009 at 10:39 AM

Yeah...me either. I'm not quite sure how it happens that every other woman in my family is "well endowed" in that area. Eh, could be worse things in life :)

By ohliz on November 20, 2009 at 11:01 AM

cramirez31 - what ab workouts are you doing?

By CaitieDubs on November 20, 2009 at 11:14 AM

I lose first in my waist, last in my chest and hips. Like jomama, I think I let the way I lose and gain weight distract me from the fact that I was progressively getting larger. I had an hourglass shape at 135 and at 209, so no one suspected that I was as overweight as I really was -- including myself! It was disheartening to hear people make cracks about people over 200lbs when I was standing right there, because they had no idea that I was almost 10lbs over that. It's only when my face gets rounder that I really stop and say, "Oh no!"

By Tazsmit on November 20, 2009 at 12:01 PM

I would love to lose my chest!! I have no hips and carry all my weight around my stomach, which is decreasing even as we speak.

In all my years of yo-yo diets, the only thing to change was the around measurement but not cup size.

I am willing to share!!! LOL I am really surprised that my back hasn't given out yet. It must be pretty tough.

By MPG3B on November 20, 2009 at 12:07 PM

Wow, I might invest in this dvd! It would make it a lot easier to work out... I have such a hard time going to the gym because it's so cold outside and I hate walking there! My roommates would give me hell, but workout dvd might just be what I need :)

Kmulva, how long have you been working out to the dvd?

By NicolaW on November 20, 2009 at 02:13 PM

I've bid on the dvd on ebay. So far I'm winning at 0.99c. I figure why pay shop price.

By cramirez31 on November 20, 2009 at 06:49 PM

ohliz- I do several different things. My body seems to respond best when I change things up quite a bit. (plus I get bored easily).
I have 30 -40 fitness videos - many of them have an ab section. Gilad has a good one, Core and More - but it's 40 minutes, so I usually do half. Kathe Freidrich (sp?) has a good one too - Core to the Max (I think it's called) - that's about 20 minutes.

I also do ab work using a stability ball.

What I'm doing right now = 2 -3 times a week (in addition to running /strength training / Jillian) I will take the moves that Jillian has in her videos (ab twists, different upper and lower situps) and I will do each move for 3 sets of 20 - alternating with sets of pushups from the 100 pushup challenge (which rocks, btw)

I can knock out all my situps and pushups in under 20 minutes.

I try to change my routine every 6 weeks or so.

Have to say, my stomach hasn't been this flat and defined since my second daughter was born 12 years ago

Hope that helps.

By nancedance on November 20, 2009 at 06:24 PM

I think reading through a few pages of the posts here is really movtivating!! Best to you, you can make the changes you want and need to make.