Cheer OurSelves On!!! GO Diet GO Group

by SharmanAsendorf on Jun 14, 2011 at 8:42 am

Powerful thought!

This morning I ws up and did some stretching beofre I headed out with my sister to walk. We have a goal for 2.35 miles, but this morning itwas thwaerted by the addition of taking the little ones with us. It was a great walk but it is a little far for them. We did manage to get in 1.63 miles in 32 minutes and a great way to start the morning with beautiful little faces.

by freyja5683 on Jun 14, 2011 at 9:10 am

Well at least you were able to do something. I try to walk outside after work every night during the spring, summer (when not to hot) and the fall. But like everyone else sometimes life just gets in the way. I walked/jogged for 48 minutes last night and I burned 590 calories. I love to walk but I also have had shin splints so I now know that I have to listen to my body and do only what it tells me to do.

by screaminz2002 on Jun 15, 2011 at 10:09 am

That is some great advice I should have followed a couple of weeks ago. Apparantly with age the saying of no pain no gain no longer applies. Or so the doctors tell me Thats ok, a couple of shots in the knees and a little rehab and I should be as good as before I started Still lost 2 lbs this week!

by freyja5683 on Jun 15, 2011 at 12:34 pm

Yes listening to the body for me is a must right now. I can not afford any more injuries OR sidelining. As a matter of fact I am not working out tonight as I have a tightness or cramp in my right calf and I can not make it worse. It seems to have lessened as the day went on but it is still there and I am not pushing my luck. I am 35 and not willing to let this continue any longer.

by SharmanAsendorf on Jun 14, 2011 at 8:53 am

What  is the challenge exactly?

by freyja5683 on Jun 14, 2011 at 7:53 am

That is a very realistic goal and I wish you the best of luck, you can friend me if you would like and I will do my best to give you suport and motivation as needed.
 

by jaybo2272 on Jun 14, 2011 at 6:21 pm

I would love to have the friendship and support and I too have 60 lbs to loose.  I am going to a woman's gym in the mornings have been at least 3 times a week now since Mid April -- and I am just consistently adding the treadmill... planning on doing a 5K this fall!
I am not sure of your situation as far as getting in your walk time -- but making yourself a priority is key -- I have had to make many adjustments because I need to do this for me!

by laurigrosskopf on Jun 15, 2011 at 9:54 am

I applaud you.  I have lost 45 pounds since the first of December and went froma size 14 to a size 5/6.  Livestrong gave me my life back.  I cannot tell you how much better I feel.  I actually like to look in a mirror.  I would love to offer support and get support as well.  Just keep your goal in mind and find ways to motivate yourself and you will do this!

by Marz2922 on Jun 14, 2011 at 6:39 am

I have a couple Zumba DVDs, they are a lot of fun, I highly recommend it.

by Tazsmit on Jun 14, 2011 at 7:22 am

Hi Marz - may I inquire as to which ones you have?  I was reading about them and the first set was said to be to talkative and the second set is like watching a Brittney Spears video. 

by CourtneyStone on Jun 14, 2011 at 10:09 am

I take a Zumba class at the gym and it is fun.  I would definitely need the talkative one because I have 2 left feet!  Sorry I can't help you with the videos.

by Tazsmit on Jun 14, 2011 at 3:30 pm

Purchased the Zumba total body set on ebay.  Hope I like it.  If not someone at work wants it.

by Marz2922 on Jun 15, 2011 at 7:40 am

I will check tonight when I get home which ones I have.  There is a whole instructional portion and then either a 45 or 60 min workout.  They almost seem like they're actually from Latin America, I will let you know what they're called.

by cevans619 on Jun 12, 2011 at 12:27 pm

Good luck Tomo I am sure you will do great as long as you stay on LS and try hard. Also, I would think of it more as a lifestyle change. I have been on "Diets" and it always leads to the yoyo effect. UP and then down and the up and then down (but of course not as far)
Welcome!

by cevans619 on Jun 12, 2011 at 12:31 pm

You just have to get out there and do it!! If you have not been working out then maybe start out slow. TRy and do something you enjoy as well. You can find a hidden workout in a lot of places. Playing with kids, animals, going swimming.
If you give yourself about two weeks of working out, you wont need to force yourself.  You get so much more energy and wont want to just be a lazy bum. Also, you will be surprise how much of a difference working out makes in your fitness goals. It speeds up your metabolism, gives you a TON of energy and lets you eat MORE. who doesn't like that? If you do start working out and doing weight training, (which I highly recommend, it helps your body burn more calories while your not doing ANYTHING, rather than cardio is just while your working out) remember that the scale will lie to you. Muscle weighs more than fat, so dont get discouraged if you dont see a budge on the scale or if you even GAIN weight. its better for you in the long run.

by LILMAN053107 on Jun 12, 2011 at 7:04 pm

 Thanks for the encouragement and advice. Im going to make myself do it tomorrow. I know once I get started I will be alright.

by jaybo2272 on Jun 14, 2011 at 6:25 pm

I am the same way, or shall I say was.. Now I am becoming the opposite -- I don't like the days that I don't exercise!  And I just started going consistently April 20th!  I joined a woman's gym and just finished a Boot Camp that you had to show up at least 3 days a week for 5 weeks - so that helped keep me going... YOU CAN DO IT!!

by laurigrosskopf on Jun 15, 2011 at 9:57 am

I agree, the first 2 weeks are the hardest but then it becomes part of your routine.  I am very routine oriented and getting a workout of some sort even a 20 min walk in is imperative or I am frustrated.  Once it become engrained as part of your lifestyle it will just be one more thing you do each day.  Just stick it out the first couple weeks.

by Angie54 on Jun 12, 2011 at 1:06 pm

The badges come automaticall.  Sign in for 14 & 30 days.  Log food and exercise for 14 & 30 days.  I actually wish they had more for over the different holidays.  I did get one for logging food in on Thanksgiving and Christmas one year but not for New Years Eve.  Perhaps I just haven't hit other special days.

by CourtneyStone on Jun 10, 2011 at 10:14 am

Nope, I've created my own diet structure, LOL, it's a blend of the Ab's diet, volumetrics, etc.  Generally eating only healthy foods, food that is more filling for the amount of calories, and watching my overall values that i track on LS. 
I'd be interested in reading the book though, and hearing about your results!!!  Keep us informed!

by CourtneyStone on Jun 10, 2011 at 9:53 am

What day is the cut off?

by jaybo2272 on Jun 14, 2011 at 6:29 pm

I am new to this group can you explain what you want and on what days??  Thanks (I am looking for the details!)
 

by morgiebabie123 on Jun 10, 2011 at 6:57 am

Everyone in this group belives in you.  I have been on my weight loss journey for about 2 weeks now and in the first week i lost 9.8 lbs..That was my motivation to keep going and i am also doing this with a very good friend and she has kept  me motivated also/     :) i believe in you,  Morgan   (: "I'm telling you, people. Everyday we wake up is another blessing. Follow your dreams and don't let anyone stop you. Never say never." -Justin Drew Bieber :))))

Edited by morgiebabie123, on June 10th, 2011 at 6:58 am.

by CourtneyStone on Jun 10, 2011 at 9:56 am

Good luck on your journey!  You're right about motivation!  I need multiple sources of motivation to counteract the ups and downs. 
Full force ahead!

by LILMAN053107 on Jun 11, 2011 at 7:37 am

 Thanks everybody , I am watching what im eating but have not started to workout yet since my first post , but very determined to do it today and be more active today. I think once I get started I will get more motivation just to continue. Coming to this website inspires me more and more. Everyday is a blessing that god has given me and I sure dont want to waste my blessing away.

by freyja5683 on Jun 10, 2011 at 5:57 am

Trick is to drink a couple of glasses of water before hand, then eat as many veggies as you can or as many as you like. Beef isn't that bad, in moderation and I love red meat! If you can avoid the cake that is great but if not just have a very small pc and take off some of the icing if you can. Trick is to work with this as they are always going to come up.

by cevans619 on Jun 9, 2011 at 1:22 pm

Wow!! Congrats- what an amazing motivation to be healthy than having a baby. I wish I could loose 6 pounds in a week! I have trouble loosing 6 pounds in a month!! keep up the good work and try and check in :)

by freyja5683 on Jun 10, 2011 at 6:17 am

Woo Hoo that is some motivation. Good for you and your husband, I wish you all the best!

by hipmamac on Jun 9, 2011 at 7:14 am

When I was eating alot of junk, at the start of my journey, I did the wild rose detox (i think that is the name?)  Basically eating clean and no dairy, sugar.  It really help to get me off of the sugar cravings and most junk has sugar in it.   I did go back to sugar in my coffee  a while later, but it did help me.  Later on and now, I only allow myself to have junky snacks when I have exercised enough to burn them off first and then I measure out the portion to how many calories I had left for the day!  Just my 2 cents :) 

by bethy87 on Jun 9, 2011 at 8:22 am

I truely believe that the more junk you eat, the more you want it! I have found that true for myself. When I eat healthy for a few days and get the good calories my body needs then i don't crave junk and its easier to say no but when I eat junk a lot during the day then its all I crave.

Edited by bethy87, on June 09th, 2011 at 9:19 am.

by cevans619 on Jun 9, 2011 at 10:52 am

What I do when I fall off the wagon is try to cook something healthy that is like the junk you have been eating.  For example, I LOVE burgers, so I make a healthy option. I  get ground turkey and season how ever I was (garlic, onion and jalapenos mm) and grill them up on the grill or George foreman. I get a whole wheat bun. I LOVE tater tots and fries so I bake them instead of frying them. or if I wanna watch the carbs I'll just make 5oz of garlic potatos so I know I'm only eating 100 calories of potatos and then make a salad or veggie. It taste AMAZING and is easy. When ever I buy ground turkey I weigh them out into 4oz patties and freeze them. 
Try not to beat yourself up to much. we all do it. (esp me) You will be surprised. Your body responds to the way you treat it. You feed it junk and you have no energy, and feel like junk. You take care of it, work out and feed it good food and you will feel amazing, full of energy and not want to be lethargic. Try hard for about 2 weeks and it wont be hard to eat healthy anymore.

by Marz2922 on Jun 9, 2011 at 7:28 pm

 Thanks everyone, I am going to take what I've read here and apply to my situation.  I love the idea of turkey burgers, we already use turkey burger when we make chili, so this won't be a huge change, but it will be waaaay healthier.  I'm also going to look up the rose detox, that sounds like something I need to do.  I'm addicted to diet coke!  I am down to 1 or 2 a day, but I really want to get to the point where I don't feel like I need it anymore.

by freyja5683 on Jun 7, 2011 at 6:57 am

Great job everyone, please keep up the good work!

by bethy87 on Jun 7, 2011 at 9:16 am

Great job everyone! We are all doing excellent!

by dietingdeb on Jun 7, 2011 at 4:07 pm

great job all.  keep up the good work!
 

by CourtneyStone on Jun 8, 2011 at 7:16 am

How can I get involved in this challenge?  I have been using the iPhone app for a while but haven't been involved much in the groups.  I'd like the motivation because none of my friends or family are on a similar journey.  I've signed up at a gym and I'm ready to pump it!  I like the idea of group accountability.

by hipmamac on Jun 9, 2011 at 7:16 am

This one goes for until the end of June.  I can add you in if you want to be accountable,  Just send me your weight today, your goal amount to lose and if you want we can track (optional) water intake for the week in oz and exercise in days per week. I will try and run one in July, it just might take longer to post results due to holidays :)  

by freyja5683 on Jun 6, 2011 at 12:47 pm

Way to go! you did a great job with what was presented to you. Even I couldn't have done that!

by bethy87 on Jun 6, 2011 at 1:21 pm

Awesome job! I also could not do that. I have a hard time controlling myself with pitch-ins and potlucks so good for you!!!!

by Former Member on Jun 6, 2011 at 2:34 pm

Excellent!!  The little steps to make big changes.  They had a bunch of leftover danish, bagels and juice from a meeting this morning and I ate none of it ... :) 

by bethy87 on Jun 6, 2011 at 4:37 pm

woohoo polka dot!

by freyja5683 on Jun 7, 2011 at 7:00 am

I'm so proud of both of you, keep moving in that direction. I was not so lucky I had a pc of poundcake this morning but it was a small one!

by boxofmochi on Jun 7, 2011 at 8:16 am

Thanks for all the encouragement!  It really means a lot when there are other people who know how you feel.
And LoL @ "polka dot" xD.

by freyja5683 on Jun 7, 2011 at 10:23 am

Well so far today I have turned down grilled hot dogs with grilled buns and fudgicles and creamsicles...and it is only 1 pm here. I instead had my grilled chicken on a hamburger roll with BBQ sauce and cheese and an apple. However I have to say there is a very strong pull for a creamsicle.

by Former Member on Jun 6, 2011 at 2:34 pm

I hope to know this is true .... :)

by Former Member on Jun 6, 2011 at 2:35 pm

So, the saying "drowning in sweat" isn't true???? lol

by freyja5683 on Jun 7, 2011 at 6:59 am

You may be drowning in it now but you will never be drowned in it LOL!

by lightfighter on Jun 5, 2011 at 8:46 pm

thanks for the weekend wishes!
this weekend was hard because I have final exams next week, so of course my diet went down hill and I went way over on carbs and sweets :( 
i decided I'm getting back on track tomorrow and I've already logged my meals and calories in advance. this way I can't tell myself I'll subtract calories from later meals when I eat stuff I'm not supposed to! 

by bethy87 on Jun 6, 2011 at 1:17 pm

awesome! As long as you get back on track!

by freyja5683 on Jun 3, 2011 at 11:49 am

At such a young age it is hard to know what to suggest as what I would suggest is what you are doing. Only other thing I can suggest also doesn't include them and that would be to work out while they nap.
Sorry Beth, not much help with this one.

by dietingdeb on Jun 6, 2011 at 10:28 am

have them do exercises w/you.  i use to teach a parent toddler class and kids love to do things w/moms and dads.  
you can lay on ur back with knees bent and have one of them sit on ur feet and bring knees toward chest and back down. 
you can sit on floor with legs straddled and  have them sit holding ur hands and lean back and forth.   try doing dancing and jumping w/them.
do marching around the rm. with them.   standing and do toe touching. 
do crazy dancing w/them.   play follow the leader.  can let them lead too.
you could probably look up exercises to do w/kids online and find things there too.   good luck
 

by bethy87 on Jun 6, 2011 at 1:18 pm

Thanks deb. I will try to do some of that with my son!

by CourtneyStone on Jun 8, 2011 at 10:27 am

A friend sent me this...
Things you can do to get strength training all throughout the day:
 
Throw him in the air a few times
Sit down and put him on your feet then extend your legs out in front of you while holding on to his shoulders.
Lunges while holding him.
Push-ups with him on your back.
Airplane – lay on your back and hold him straight up above you.  Fly him around and lower him closer to you and back up.
Flips - hold your arms straight out in front of you and hold his hands.  Let him 'walk' up your legs and stomach until he can flip over backwards - this one takes practice (on carpet)!
 
 
Things you can do to get cardio all throughout the day:
 
Dance with him instead of watching them.
Clean – LOL
Walk/jog the neighborhood.
Trampoline – small in home version would work
Aerobics videos

by bethy87 on Jun 3, 2011 at 10:22 am

thats a good one

by dietingdeb on Jun 2, 2011 at 5:37 pm

great article!!! great advice!!!!

by freyja5683 on Jun 2, 2011 at 11:34 am

It's all about moderation, you can do anything and everything if you moderate it. It's not about deprivation at all, it's not that you can't have unhealthy food. It's that you can't have more than a small bit of it and if you love exercising. I say schedule at a time of day you know that you can get at least some done, that way you will get up and do it and then you will keep doing it cause as you said once you are up you keep at it. It is a totally different mind set but you need to kind of sych your self up about it each and ever day. I wish I had more encouraging words or a secret I could share with you but honestly each day is a struggle and we just have to try and get past it.

by bethy87 on Jun 2, 2011 at 1:24 pm

Totally agree with Freyja....great comment!

by mrs.armstrong on Jun 2, 2011 at 1:34 pm

Thanks Freyja, You're right. And eating healthy shouldn't suck unless i'm depriving myself. Tues and Thurs I go to fitness bootcamp, but I think I need to start doing more.

by freyja5683 on Jun 3, 2011 at 6:26 am

Start slow, trust me on this....if you do to much too soon you will feel burnt out and you will never stick with it. Try different things and keep the ones you like and move on from the ones you don't. I love to walk when I can't get on e in I feel lost. However I also have a back up for when it rains or I can only find 10 minutes...and I like that too. Start getting rid of junk food from the house, this is a big help. If it is accessible it is much easier to find excuses to eat it.
Slow and steady is the way to go, this if a lifestyle change and it really does take some time and patience, but we can do it!

by CourtneyStone on Jun 8, 2011 at 10:37 am

My reply is kind of late but I just wanted to share my opinion...
I think about that too, that no matter how hard I work my butt off that I will have to do it forever to keep the weight off.  I have to remember that after I get to my goal it won't have to be as extreme to maintain, but I also feel like WHEN I do get the pounds off that I will have more energy, have built up some endurance and will be excited about exercising.  As of now, I don't love going to the gym, running or whatever and struggling through my workouts

by freyja5683 on Jun 8, 2011 at 11:31 am

Courtney, you are right. I think that eventually I will look forward to these things, just not yet. However I have been at this for a bit now and I think that I am getting there.

by bethy87 on Jun 2, 2011 at 8:11 am

congrats on quitting smoking and welcome back!!!

by samaral7 on Jun 2, 2011 at 10:17 am

Congrats on quitting smoking!! As an ex-smoker I know how tough that can be. You'll get back into the swing of things with eating right and exercise just make small changes and stick with it. You can do it!!

by tlusher1976 on Jun 2, 2011 at 10:55 am

Hey Dot! It's good to see you again. I quit smoking too, Sunday will be three weeks. I am scared to death of the weight gain...so I am back as well

by freyja5683 on Jun 2, 2011 at 11:06 am

Wow, great job on the not smoking...

by dietingdeb on Jun 2, 2011 at 5:37 pm

wb pd!  and a big congratulations on quitting!!!!  yayyyyy you!!!!

by Former Member on Jun 2, 2011 at 7:23 pm

Thanks for the warm welcome back!! I am going to be checking in on you tlush! :)

by bethy87 on Jun 1, 2011 at 10:49 am

good article!

by screaminz2002 on Jun 1, 2011 at 11:34 am

Great read, thanks for posting.

by freyja5683 on Jun 1, 2011 at 12:59 pm

I don't get a lot of time to read them but the ones that I do if they are good I share them! We all need encouragement and sometimes a good article can do just that motivate us!

by Former Member on Jun 2, 2011 at 7:54 am

Thanks for posting.  I think this was for me! ;)

by freyja5683 on Jun 2, 2011 at 10:17 am

PolkaDot it just might have been. We need to get you back to where you were berore you quit smoking. I am so proud of you for making that lifestyle change, now it's time for one more! We can do this....one foot in front of the other.

by freyja5683 on Jun 1, 2011 at 10:22 am

Woohoo! Way to got Beth. You are doing an amazing job and you should be so proud of yourself. You beat your ARMY time and that is a not an easy task I am sure. Great job, keep it up!

by screaminz2002 on Jun 2, 2011 at 5:01 am

Beating the Army time is quite an accomplishment! Thats what has got me in trouble right off the bat lol. It's hard to run a sub 7 minute mile after 10 years of doing nothing lol.. Congrats on doing that!

by Former Member on Jun 2, 2011 at 7:55 am

WTG, Beth!!  Yes, you are doing it!

by bethy87 on Jun 2, 2011 at 8:14 am

screamin2002- I have only been out four years so its not that long but I have had two babies since then and a lot of bad food lol but anyways my goal is to excede the great shape I was in then and one way or another I WILL get there!! Thanks Freja and Polkadot!

by freyja5683 on Jun 2, 2011 at 10:16 am

Beth, you are so welcome, I will cheer you on any day!

by bethy87 on Jun 1, 2011 at 10:08 am

True!!! One thing I have really started to realize is it starts from the inside!!

by hipmamac on Jun 1, 2011 at 7:18 am

Good for you!  Celebrate every accomplishment, big or small, just not with food LOL!
 

by freyja5683 on Jun 1, 2011 at 7:29 am

Wow that is amazing, great job. Sorry to hear you lost all your initial information. Stupid site aggravates me sometimes.
 

by bethy87 on Jun 1, 2011 at 9:33 am

woohoo!! How is awesome is that!!! Fantastic job!

by screaminz2002 on Jun 1, 2011 at 11:31 am

Thanks all. I did kind of celebrate with food after I had to go out to lunch today. Looks like a salad for dinner to meet the calories

by Former Member on Jun 2, 2011 at 7:58 am

Awesome!  I'll bet that's a great feeling!!

by snuglbunie on May 30, 2011 at 8:24 am

Woohoo Frey on the exercise :)  Good job Marz!

by freyja5683 on May 30, 2011 at 4:09 pm

Thank you, I need to get my butt moving as the scale hasn't moved. But I feel great, keep up the good work everyone and in this heat in NH I have to remind everyone to drink plenty of water each day.

by bethy87 on May 31, 2011 at 10:38 am

i surpassed my exercise goal too!! ; )! Its ok though! Great job everyone!!!!
 

by hipmamac on Jun 1, 2011 at 7:18 am

Sorry I missed you Beth!  Great job on the exercise! 
 

by snuglbunie on May 30, 2011 at 8:24 am

Hope you had a good weekend too Deb!

by freyja5683 on May 27, 2011 at 7:11 am

I wish you luck, and strength and support. Please keep us updated on how it is going and your progress.

by snuglbunie on May 30, 2011 at 8:25 am

Definitely keep us updated Will as I have the DVDs at home too, but I haven't started yet :)

by Marz2922 on May 26, 2011 at 12:20 pm

I've been using C25K (Couch to 5K).  You start out slow, 5 min warm up walk, and you alternate 8 sets of jogging for 60 seconds and walking for 90 seconds with a 5 minute cool down walk.  You do this particular exercise 3 times a week for 2 weeks. Then, it gets a little harder during week 3 and all the way up to 9 weeks.  You're supposed to be able to run a 5K (3 miles) without stopping at the end of the 9 weeks. 
Sounds great on paper, but for those of us with shin splints, it is pretty hard.  I am really trying to keep up, this week I completed Week 1, Day 3 and have yet to start on the new week because of my legs.  I just need to suck it up!

by freyja5683 on May 26, 2011 at 12:36 pm

I've heard about this time and again, guess I am gonna have to check it out and see if maybe I can incorporate it into what I am trying to do. Thank you for the suggestion, remember to ice several times a day when you can and to stretch, then start back slowly.

by snuglbunie on May 23, 2011 at 1:00 pm

Right on!

by dietingdeb on May 23, 2011 at 2:19 pm

ditto on right on!

by samaral7 on May 23, 2011 at 9:16 am

Excellent!! Congratulations. It's an amazing feeling when you can buy a size smaller.

by hipmamac on May 23, 2011 at 9:20 am

Congratulations!  Gotta love when you fit in a smaller size!
 

by freyja5683 on May 23, 2011 at 9:55 am

Yes you just have to love it! What a truly amazing feeling. I haven't felt that good shopping in a long time. I have to give a shout out to everyone cause without you guys I would not be able to do this, I get great support and motivation from all of you. So THANK YOU!

by freyja5683 on May 23, 2011 at 7:00 am

There is no quick way to fix them, trust me I have tried. But the best way to help you along it to ice them every day morning and night if you can and to stretch, really stretch good. Do calf raises and drops on a stair if you can or a step and keep at this. Do not work them out for a few days really rest them and do something else for exercise and slowly start back up. But it you have pain stop and go back to icing and stretching them. I just got over them and it took me weeks to get back to being able to just walk 20 minutes outside.
 

by Marz2922 on May 23, 2011 at 8:24 am

Thanks Freyja.  I have been using a generic type of icy hot rub on them, which seems to help, but I think I'm going to try using ice instead and stretch, stretch, stretch!

by freyja5683 on May 23, 2011 at 8:34 am

I also think that the icy hot will help too after you ice and stretch you can always put the icy hot on too, I have and then let them rest. Wish there was something else that I could offer up but there isn't. And if you shoes have some mileage on them you may want to look into getting a new pair. But I would try the ice and rest and stretch which is free first.

by kristinasaraxo on May 24, 2011 at 1:15 pm

 i play lacrosse for my college and i get really bad shin splints. Try not to run on the cement.. dirt, grass and sand is better.. heat your legs before running.. it won't get rid of them but it will def help with some of the pain.. then make sure to ICE A LOT after running.

by Marz2922 on May 25, 2011 at 5:34 am

Thanks you guys.  I am coming to the conclusion that this is something that I am going to have to deal with.  I used IcyHot on them last night, they seem to not be as sore this morning.  There are so many people telling me, "you're not getting enough potassium."  Oh really, I eat bananas every single day and have found other foods to eat that are as loaded with potassium.  It has not helped at all.  I try to take a couple ibuprofen before working out, which seems to aleviate the pain while I'm working out, but then afterward, it's pretty excrutiating. 

by freyja5683 on May 25, 2011 at 6:05 am

They are very painful, and only rest and icing will help you alleviate the pain. I had to rest and ice for weeks and use the elliptical and slowly work back up to walking more than 5 minutes outside. Yesterday I finally worked back up to the 40 minutes that I used to do, gonna try again tonight too. Good luck!

by hipmamac on May 23, 2011 at 11:52 am

Welcome! You can do this...just track everyday, and remember everyday is a fresh start.
 

by freyja5683 on May 23, 2011 at 12:06 pm

Know that you will have some set backs along the way but we are all here to support one another and you can post, vent and support us any time.

by snuglbunie on May 23, 2011 at 1:03 pm

Welcome to LS Van.  With support and healthy eating, exercise and lots of water, you can do this

by dietingdeb on May 23, 2011 at 2:20 pm

welcome! we are here for you!

by Marz2922 on May 23, 2011 at 6:56 am

Yayayaya, doing the happy dance!

by sheffshan422 on May 25, 2011 at 6:05 am

Great job Everyone! A super great job to Marz2992 who lost the most last week. Let's keep motivated!! WE CAN DO IT!!!!

by Marz2922 on May 26, 2011 at 6:15 am

Thanks sheffshan422, I am so happy to have found this group.  I love the fact that there are challenges and people here to help keep me motivated.

by freyja5683 on May 26, 2011 at 7:29 am

Way to go everyone. Now my message to the scale is get moving darn it! I put in the work but no results on the scale. This is okay as I have lost inches and I know this, but at times it is still frustrating too.

by hausfrau30 on May 20, 2011 at 2:54 pm

Look at your local school district websites for job openings and application process.  many school districts have before/after school care options for parents.  Also, a good way to get involved with daycare center or community center that provide before/after school services is to apply to be on their sub list.   Another plus that may help set you apart from others is if you have or are taking some continueing educations classes like through community ed.  Most places require some amount of continueing ed hours to maintain the states minimum requirements.  Hope this is helpful.
 

by cevans619 on May 21, 2011 at 5:03 pm

 I already go to community college. Is that what you mean?

by snuglbunie on May 19, 2011 at 5:13 pm

WOOHOO, great job!!!  It's great to see our hard work pay off

by sheffshan422 on May 20, 2011 at 6:33 am

Yay! Congrats! That is  a wonderful feeling!

by hipmamac on May 20, 2011 at 7:47 am

Awesome job!  Like someone said before...I wish this had a "like" button!
 
 

by freyja5683 on May 20, 2011 at 7:54 am

Congrats, that is a an amazing feeling. Great Job

by TheNewJB on May 20, 2011 at 9:50 am

Good job!  That is awesome!  So happy for you!

by hausfrau30 on May 20, 2011 at 2:57 pm

That is FANTASTIC!  Keep it up!

by dietingdeb on May 19, 2011 at 11:50 am

CONGRATULATIONS! inch loss is great!  i never heard of that kin of tape. where'd you get it?

by freyja5683 on May 19, 2011 at 12:12 pm

I got it on Amazon.com and basically it goes around the part that you are measuring and you hit a button I believe and it contracts against you to take your measurements. I'll see if I can get you the link.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000G7YW7Y/ref=ox_ya_os_product