April 20th, 2012
Make it your day
Happy Friday all! Eat your plan, burn some calories, and smile a lot!
Make today a great day!
Hi my name is Eva. I am 48 married with Grandchildren! This group is for anyone, especially in your Forties. What Happens in the group stays in the group! When I started this group a few years ago the word FORTIES Was taken, so I improvised. Hope you come join us!!!
Happy Friday all! Eat your plan, burn some calories, and smile a lot!
Make today a great day!
Hello, I joined this group ages ago but I never got actively involved. 4 years ago I lost 110 pounds, but the weight started creeping back over the last year. I have 20 - 30 pounds to get rid of this time. I caught this before things got out of control. I am finding it really tricky becuase I never lost the habbit of working out. I am mostly cardio heavy 4 days a week (spin is my fav, but I alternate with treadmill) and I have just started working back some back work. I am frustraited beause my calorie intake is really low (LS suggests under 1100 cals) and I am not losing much. Any movtivation would be helpful as I am just restarting this journey.
Hello,
Rebecca here, I just turned 44 a few weeks ago, thought this may be a good group with
which to find people with similar goals and challenges. I am a div single mom, soon to be
an Empty Nester, you can read about me in my profile, so I wont repeat more here.
SMILES
I do have questions on the "fitness log" what is the difference between Moderate and
Vigerous... I wish we could write in ____ lbs ______ reps _____ sets for
wieght training like we can do distance and time for cardio. I think that would be a bit
more accurate than how long it took me to do 50 reps of ab flex pre set.
And on the calorie usage... if it says I have 900 calories left... does that mean I have
to burn off that many more, or I can eat that much more?
And on making a loop, how do you post the markings for restroom,. off road, etc to the
map?
Thank you,
have a great day!
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It's time to get serious here! I've lost the same 30 pounds several times in my
life...here I go again :)
Hello everyone!!!! I am a mom to 2 beautiful little girls.....6 & 9. I am getting ready to turn 45 and am a single mom with a crazy schedule. I work as a 911 dispatcher and have a rotating schedule...that combined with the eating habits of my kids and their grandparent/babysitters who live with us I need support from somewhere else. Would love suggestions from others who have eating and exercise challenges too. I just m,opved my gym membership to Planet Fitness so I can go anytime so hoping that will help. I have 40 lbs to lose.
Welcome Siouxz. Sounds like you have a full plate! I have had to "change my lifestyle" (better word than diet) with people in my home not on the same plan as me. It is a little rough, but definitely doable. Taking time to do the myplate stuff (food/fitness) has really made a huge difference to me. It has made this a challenge rather than a chore! There are different forums here that you can check out that talk a lot about exercise how/when/where. The people provide a lot of information/motivation to get our buns moving! Letting yourself be known on the forums is also a good thing. Keep in touch wth your struggles and your accomplishments as well. Even if it is the first day that you meet your water drinking goal. Every little bit counts!
I have lost 100 + lbs and am ending my first week of maintenance. So, just to let you know, goals can be reached!
I lost 100lbs pounds in my early 40's this past year I have gained 40lbs and it seems it is much harder to lose weight at 45 years old then it was few years ago. Anyone else having a hard time to lose even a pound with excercise and watching what you eat at my age? Any suggestions?
I have had a similar struggle as you. I lost 110 right before I turned 40. It wasn't "easy", but it wasn't brutal either! I gained 22lb recently and this is much harder to get off. I am taking the advice (as much as I can so far) of others and it seems to be coming off sloooooooooowly. I am exercising faithfully, drinking LOTS of water and eating several small meals a day. I used to save up all of my calories for a big meal at night. Not good for me! I need the fuel throughout the day. Are you tracking your calories or just kind of paying attention in your head? How about calorie numbers on your exercise? i.e. I always thought "egg night" was a light eating night. Turns out it is my highest calorie dinner!
What's up folks. Been technically a "member" of Live Strong for a few years, but that was
back when I had a simple aim: lowering my sodium, and avoiding the blood pressure meds. So
I used My Plate, and moved on.
However, the stress of my job, business traveling and the holidiays "caused" me to skip
workouts for a three month stretch at the end of 2011. I put on 35 pounds. And found
myself getting winded a little more easily than I had in the past.
Of course it wasn't the job or the holidays. It was me. So I said to myself, "I'm taking
my life back." And really kicked up the workouts, and improved my diet. I shed 10
pounds, but got stuck at around 205.
Then I remembered LiveStrong and MyPlate. And, instead of just
calorie counting, decided to begin interating with a community. Because, it turns out
that even a confrimed fitness freak like myself needs people to hold my feet to the
fire.
Hello. I'm new to the group. I've been tracking my calories, and at times, my excercise. Seeing what I eat has really helped me but I get a little lazy about tracking my work-outs. I'm a lawn care specialist so I burn my share of calories just walking the miles I walk every day. However, in Ohio we don't have much to do in the winter. I lost around 40lbs with my divorce three years ago and was happy with my body. Now that life has calmed down, I have gained about 30 back. I don't like to weigh myself because I find that it hurts me more than it helps. I know when I am gaining and losing by the way my cloths fit. I don't even have a scale in my house and I don't want one. I know that if I were to weigh myself and see that I gained a pound instead of lost one I would be discouraged and I would fall into the junk food drawer. :) I just want to learn a better way of eating. With my work I tend to live on snack cakes and candy bars washed down with Coke. In the winter it is normal for me to gain at least 10-20 pounds of "winter fluff." I just turned 40 and am learning that the pounds go on much easier but they don't come off the same way. Livestrong has helped me to see how many extra calories I was eating and how simply making different food choices can make a differance. So...you won't see me post anything about the pounds I've lost (unless I'm forced to go to the Dr.) However, I hope you will see me post happy thoughts when my jeans fit the way I want them to.
Yesterday I went on a bike/hike trip with my husband and 21 year old son. We were hiking in Pt. Reyes, CA and the trail to the coast was 4.4 miles. I wanted to ride 3.2 miles of the trail and then walk the rest of the way. It was all uphill and I admit I walked alot of it. I got so winded. My son told me midpoint that I bit off more than I could chew and my response back was that if you only do what you know you can do, you'll never find out what your capable of. Am I right? It's not whether you make it or not, its about the jouney.
You are absolutely right!! If you never push yourself beyond your limits you will not make progress. That is where improvement happens. Keep it up!!
Hi, my name is Lori and I just joined this group. I am a 46 yo mom of 6. I have been on
Livestrong for awhile now and was tracking my calories and workouts on my ipod. I have
lost 30 pounds over the past couple years and feel great. I like fun exercise like Zumba,
bike riding and walking (and talking) with my neighbor. I gained back 10 pounds between
Thanksgiving and Christmas and want to loose that and about 5 more. I started the new
year upping my exercise and eating healthy and less calories but as usual the scale wont
budge. I could be eating pizza and get the same results! I know that is not right but
that is how it feels. I know it takes longer at my age and a lot of work. I am
committed and determined. Looking forward to the support and encouragement of this group
and maybe giving encouragement to others as well. 
Im back on and actually tracking my food intake and exercise. I have 40 Ilbs to lose and it's not going to come off by doing what I have been doing. I read an artilcle today on this website and the author said that you can't out train a bad diet. When I thought about that it really hit home. I have been living my life thinking that I could when i wasnt really exercising on a consistent basis. I just love it when the light goes on. Good luck everyone!! We can do it!! We will do it!!
I love it when light bulbs go off! You cant out train a bad habbit? WOW that is really strong!
And yes we can!
Hi All,
I am glad to finally see some action in this group. I really am pumped about the new me in
12 weeks. I feel little goals really help when you are trying to lose weight! I am doing
24 pounds on 12 weeks! And you?
I need to lose 40 but have not put a timeline to it. I have some goals that I want to accomplish this summer with backpacking and I would like to have alot of it off by then.
You can set your mind to anythin gyou want to. Just do it! If I can help just let me know!!
I am back to Livestrong after quitting in August after trying for about 7 days. I
really liked the program and thought I was doing well until I weighed myself and became
discouraged. I had not lost one pound and gave up. Well I'm back and ready to make life
long changes, not just a temporary "fix." I also plan to stay away from the scale.
I have been blessed most of my life to have not struggled with my weight, until the
last few years. A number of things have changed and caused me to gain over 40 pounds. I
adopted my grandson and now spend very little time hiking and being outdoors like I had. I
was put on medicine that has the side effect of weight gain. I also have noticed my
metabolism has completely slowed down since hitting 40. I now cannot wear 90% of my
clothes and am depressed all the time at how I look. I seriously need to make changes to
get back to a healthier weight and become the happy, active person I used to be. I look
forward to being a part of this group.
I feel the same way as you. It's been so hard losing the weight after 40 but then again I haven't been good at tracking the amount of food that I eat and the amount of time I exercise. How old is your grandson? Maybe he can go hiking with you if he's big enough. Im a hiker too and that is what motivates me to get in better shape. Don't give up though. We have to find a way to kick down the barrier.
There are several things you can proactively do to have beautiful skin, such as eating
healthy foods, eating lots of fresh fish and nuts, using the right supplements (Vitamin C
ester, Alpha Lipoic Acid, DMAE, Acety L-Carnitine, Omega 3?s) controlling your stress
levels (reducing cortisol), using sunscrean, and using topical creams on a regular basis
(We like Mary Kay and Baxter of California). These are all beneficial and
recommended.
But there’s one thing you can do that can have the most powerful effect on having
beautiful and radiant skin —–Exercise. More specifically, strength
training.
Let me explain why.
As we age, our bodies produce less human growth hormone. This decrease leads to a slower
metabolism, muscle loss, increased body fat, less cognitive functioning, lowering of the
immune system, and an acceleration of the aging process.
However, as you engage in a strength training program on a regular basis (2 or 3 times per
week), you can naturally increase the amount of human growth hormone. Cardio exercise will
only have this effect if it is done in the anaerobic training zone, meaning very intense.
On the other hand, compound strength exercises (multi-joint exercises), such as squats,
will give you the best results increasing the amount of human growth hormone.
And, when human growth hormone is produced in the body naturally on a consistent basis, it
enables the skin to thicken and have a more youthful, glowing appearance. And here’s the
best part, exercise is free. You just have to use your energy and “do it.”
We don’t recommend human growth hormone therapy as this can get complicated, very
expensive, and is considered very controversial.
According to Dr. Nicholas Perricone, a world-renowned dermatologist and assistant clinical
professor at Yale University School of Medicine, strength training is one of the best
things you can do for your skin. Perricone says, “resistance training releases
growth hormone, while increasing muscle mass. It also lowers stress, resulting in lower
levels of catabolic, destructive cortisol. For the skin, this means increased cell growth
and repair and restored collagen fibers. Stronger muscles increase the body’s capacity
to perform, whether it is moving, thinking, or metabolizing on a cellular level. When the
cells can successfully metabolize food for energy and repair, they are better able to
handle free radical development and the accompanying inflammation (p. 148).”
If you haven’t already done so, get started on your stength training program today. Your
skin will love you for it!
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Can I join! I am 43, struggling to lose my 15-20 pds, just had blood work done and
everything was normal, IE: thyroid etc. doing Tae Bo, which has worked great for me in my
30's and also do weights and elliptical but I can NOT get scale to budge! I keep losing
and gaining the same 5 pds or so! I thought maybe if I had some support that would help!
Hope you don't mind me popping in! I think I need to be more strict with my diet...hoping
for accountability here! ;)
Jenn
I'm a newbie to and Im bound and determine to make this work. Hoping that being more strict with diet wil do the trick.
I need so much help. I am gaining daily like 2 to 4 lbs. Went to dtr no thyroid.
Lost 110 lbs a few years ago and quit working out loss muscle mass. Working out now
living on 300400 calories and gaining. No starvation mode. 46% percent body fat at
156. Please if you can help me message me. I do elipitcal daily for an hour and lift
weights on circuit for 30 minutes.
I am looking for an angel
Just started using this website as a food tracker -- which I love and was pleasantly
surprised to find these groups...
I am 40 something- fifty startiing and have soo much trouble loosing these pesky 15 to 20
pounds. Of course, having a hysterectomy 2 yrs ago did not help at all. Gained 10 pds
since then.
Does anyone have any experience with natural hormone replacement therapy? It's fairly
expensive, but the (commercials-lol) swear that they make you loose those pounds again.
Thanks for having me.
Hello group,
I'm new here, 45 two great kids (12, 14) and I too am going through a divorce. Almost
final, next week hopefully. Married 18 years, about half of those years were great, then
it unravelled. I have already been through the ugly part of the process, healing now and
very inspired to get healthy inside and out. I'm single, have been for over two years.
Dated off and on a little, met some nice guys but was not ready for anything "real".
I lost about 100 lbs just prior to the marriage ending and have gained about 25 back.
Trying very hard to shake those extra pounds off but they are not budging! I run daily,
not fast, but I get it done. Usually 6-8 miles and try to run a couple half marathons a
year to keep my training going. I have one next week! How did I gain the weight while
running? I stopped tracking my calories... and that is why I am here. Having a group of
people to be accountable to would be great!
I have no doubt that you will lose the 25lbs. Someone who can lose 100 lbs and not gain it all back has what it takes. I wish you the best on your new journey.
Good morning, y'all!
So good to be a part of this group. I've been on Livestrong for just over two years.
My profile has a photo journal of my weight loss progress so far. Its been a fun but
rough road.
I started this week tracking my weight daily since Tuesday to see how the addition of
casein to my diet would effect me. Tuesday: 311.5. Friday: 307! The workout
routine remains largely unchanged and the food I eat is about the same as it is each
day. I made two changes to the diet. First, the casein protein at night before bed.
Second, an 8oz whey protein pre-workout. The result has been the weight coming back off
in chunks this week.
I'm in the gym this morning doing my weight training. I've got my mp3 player on and
Distrubed cranked! I'm listening to a live version of a song called "Stupify" and I'm
really getting into it. I had gotten so into the song that I didn't realize I had
started head banging in front of the weight rack. Naturally, I had to do the "did anyone
see me" glance around the room. Luckily, the morning rush hadn't come in yet. But, it
was amuzing. Then again, that's why I'm the Sarge and I..
ROCK HARD!! LIVE STRONG!!
Hey big Sarge,
never heard of casein protein? I think I tried so many supplements, and proteins, etc, nothing seemed to be working. Sounds like this one is?
Hi, I'm new to any type of group, I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone, and getting some great tips on losing wieght.
Hello evryone...well, how to start this. Ok, well I'm 43 yrs old and getting a divorce. I feel like I'm having to start over again which is overwhelming. The marriage lasted for over 20 yrs and it was abusive in every way you can imagine. I did find a boyfriend and living with him, but even in that I'm not sure. I didnt go to college and wished I had when I was young but I guess at the time I didnt care about it. I'm at a cross roads in my life...I wished I knew which direction to take but everything seems like its kinda hopeless. Im in between jobs and my ex ruined my credit..soooo...I wished I knew what to do. I caught my boyfriend talking to one of his exs on facebook and now Im unsure about us even cause he makes me feel like Im controling and thats not how I wanted to come off to him. When he was questioned about it...he wouldnt answer me and beat around the bush about it, which led to an arguement :( Now, I cant sleep and hes sound asleep which makes it even more worse. His solution...just drop it and forget about it. I'm the type who just cant drop it...it bothers me and then I cant sleep cause I know the relationship is strained. I wished I had a secure job and paid good wages and actually had a place of my own...at least thats a goal of mine. I want and desire to get my life on track and be stable...but I feel like im in the middle of an earthquake. I wonder if anyone else has problems like I do...cause sometimes I feel all alone and seem to be the only one going thru these things.
I'm Laura..44 yrs old..280 lbs..my youngest just turned 21..so I am done being a single Mom..now I need to take care of me. Not sure where I'm going..but step 1 is lose the weight..so no matter where I end up..I'll be healthy and able to enjoy it..I'm a grandma..they call me Mima..Mommy called me Mommy so it got confusing..Mommy's Mommy ended up Mima..I started jogging after high school..LOL over 25 yrs ago..so I tried running today..I ran from um my mailbox at end of my drive way to neighbors mailbox at end of their driveway..Okay not impressed I understand..so tomorrow I'll do it again..and maybe be able to run to the next neighbors mailbox??..Anyway this is how I started over 25 yrs ago..but I think I was running 1 block then 2 blocks then 3 way back then..mailbox to mailbox..much shorter distances..but it's a start..I'm in NY..Central NY..about 4.5 hrs northwest of the city..So I feel like 1st half life over..onto the next half..how do I want to spend it?? Trying to remember all the things I wanted to do before I got married, pregnant and divorced..finish college? art classes? write a novel? Ok Ok..lose the weight step 1...
You go Laura, this is your time! Hey, how about travel?! I'm 48 and my daughter is 9 so I'm not going anywhere for awhile. You see I did all kinds of travel before marrige and having a child. I loved it, see the world!
As for me, yes i also need to loose big time!
Well why dont I ever learn!, wish I could just be as they say normal but I keep pushing
myself and go for the jobs!
is there any body else like me who at 47 is still not settled !
Hello all
hows everybody?
Good morning all!
I hope you are all having a stellar week!
SW - 286.6
LW - 216.6
CW - 214.6
GW - 170ish
STGW - 200 by 09/10/11
I realize you posted awhile ago, but keep up the excellent work. I hope the last part of August has been as sucessful as the first part.
OK I have figured it out those plastic totes that you store summer clothes in shrink my
clothes!!!
I have been tracking my food and exercise for 30 days now. I am thrilled to see the success so far. I am aware that in my 40's I need to be more proactive to maintain a healthier life.
Welcome sorry I have been MIA, Yes it is a very sad that we have to work harder to look good when we are younger.
Plans for the 4th of July?
I am having a pool party on the 3rd. other than that not much here. I did take the 5th off
of work though........ I am in need of a vacation from work. I figured that would give me
a mini vacation.
Whats your plans?
I'm off tomorrow and Tuesday although I will likely end up working some at home on both days. But better than going into the office. As for plans, I have a concert tonight, BBQ and fireworks Saturday and again on Monday. Hope you have a great holiday weekend.
It's been one week since the accident. I'm losing weight but only because I know it's muscle mass :( Went for a walk yesterday - probably not even 1/2 a mile and it took me 20 minutes. I'm usually an 8 - 8 1/2 minute runner so that's pretty hard to take. I know I'm feeling stronger and better so want to start ramping up my activity level but that walk took alot out of me so I know I'm not ready. I don't do R & R very well! I'll start back to work part time next week. I might be able to do some finning in the pool prior to running or biking so that would alleviate some of this pent up energy. I always keep track of my workouts so it's funny to see what I was doing at the beginning of last week then down to NOTHING! But it will be a great journey getting back to where I was. So exercise isn't the issue for me - it's what I eat. So far so good today but it's only 10:30 am. but if I can just think in 2 hour increments perhaps I this is when I'm going to conquer my bad eating habits.
Hang in there and be patient with yourself. You will be back to your previous level of activity but it will take time. I was in a bike accident (had a siezure and passed out going 18mph) a little over a year ago and I know how hard it is to suddenly stop all activity. I was out for two weeks as I had to regain function in my leg before I could even walk. I did lose muscle mass and it took me about six months to be back in full exercise mode again. It's been over a year and I can say that I still have lingering injury issues but overall I'm back to where I was and in some ways stronger. So hang in there, listen to your body and have patience (that is the toughest part).
Yes do not try to do too much at once. Little baby steps. You will recover sooner than those that are couch potatoes. You can rebuild those muscles once you are 100%.
And also eat small portions several times a day. try and stay away from carbs eat fruit and veggies a lot!
Hang in there you will be back in no time.
I am an extreme exercise addict as a way to offset my poor eating habits. Instead of eating healthier to maintain or lose weight, I exercise more. Last week I was hit by a truck while early morning cycling. Fractured seven ribs and punctured a lung. Needless to say I won't be exercising anytime soon which means I MUST monitor my eating during this rest and recovery stage. :( So after no calorie tracking or posts for a year or so, here I am back at it. Looking forward to being held accountable. Debbie
Wow Debbie,
THat was not good, but atleast you didnt get it worst! SO tracking is your ticket! Can you walk, if so take a couple short walks to keep you moving! Hang in there!
Can't walk yet. the punctured lung leaves me breathless to just talk. I've tried walking to the end of the driveway and back but that's it. But getting stronger every day! Thanks.
If anyone out there are in the same boat as I am, I SO blew it this weekend on the
diet!!!
Really not dieting, just watching my weight, and counting calories and being more
paticular on what I am eating.....
Lets set goals for ourselves, small goals work for me! That way they arent so easliy to
break!
Exercise 3 times this week. do some walking the days I dont go to Curves. Drink more water
than usually!
So what is yours??
Hello 40-somethings! Registered a while back then blew it off, but i'm back with a
better attitude and ready to get started. Not a moment too soon either!!
Welcome Nana!
I also am called Nana!! Lets all do this together!!
Hi All!
I have been tracking for a few weeks now and am now checking out groups looking for a few
individuals to communiate with for support.
I am 40 something, and proud to be in this decade!
Welcome New you!
I am here and looking for support and to help give support!
Took a 4 day weekend and now I am back on track!
Anyone here?
Started Curves Monday, I think I am going to like it! I do curves M-Wed-Fri and Zumba Tues - Thurs. 5 day work out I think is going to be great for me. Anyone else have a workout plan?
I have been weighing myself all week I HAVE NOT LOST 1 pound!
DON'T focus on the scale. Take the number as is. It will come off! Do you weigh at the same time every day? Same amount of clothes on? If you are working out, i know i hate it when people tell me this, but, you really are firming up, and muscle weighs more than fat. Someone told me one time to take something out of your closet that doesn't fit. they never got on the scale, they just kept trying this pair of pants on until they fit... i have done that before too, and it really does help!
Thnaks 64 you rock!
Good morning! I just joined the group! Any rules I need to know about?
No not at all, I am glad there are some interrest in this group!
What is your goals??
I started this new weight loss journey in the beginning of January - my daughter was getting married (she did get married now) in June and I didn't want to be the grossly obese mama! :)
Started out at 286 - goal was to be at 225 by her wedding which was June 05 - I didn't quite make it, but that was fine. I was at 230. My next short term goal is 200 by September 10 - my niece is getting married then!
I really want to get into shape. I have always been the big one in the family. I want to be able to run a mini marathon within the next 3 years. Maybe for my 50th birthday!
It is difficult to start again at 46 - discouraging that the weight doesn't fall off - you know, it jumped on me one night when I was sleeping! :)
Ok I will try again Monday!
If anyone wants to start up again I am here!!
Still Here!!
Hi, I just turned 45 and I've been on a roller coaster when it comes to weight since 1994. I am hoping to join your group for support and at the same time offer support to others trying to loose the weight.
Hi Forties Group I'm new in hopes to get motivated to loose weight. I logged what I
ate today which of course was to high in calories and sodium ect. My first goal is to
loose 50 than I'll see whee it goes from there. Such a challege to get motivated to do
this weight loss thing. It's been a life long battle!
Take care
Jackie
Today was a good day. For the past week I have been walking/running on the treadmill for 30 minutes (too much snow and cold and rain to get out) and using our weight machine. Upper body 1 day and lower the next. Boy it hurts to do the lower body after running on the treadmill. But I decided that it is my turn, my life and everyone can just leave me alone for 1 hour. Good luck to all....
Hi Upstate New York here. Looking to lose 30 pounds by my sons wedding at the end of July....no will power.....ughhh
I know what you mean...I don't have any will power either! One thing I've started to do is exercise 45 minutes a day. It makes me feel like I'm doing something good for myself. If I could only get control of my eating habits, I would be doing great! Tracking the food that you eat does help. It has made me realize that I like to do a lot of snacking during the day and the snacks aren't always very healthy. Good luck with your weight loss and keep tracking your food each day!
can someone tell me how to make my own calories on My Plate for the unique bread that I
eat? I want to make my own nutritional chart for it and put it in My Recipes because I eat
it often (too often)
Hi ! My name is Gloria. I am 46 years old with 3 children and a wonderful, supportive husband. I joined last night with a weight of 242 ! I am so disappointed in that number ! I am looking for friendship, support and encouragement. I also hope that I can be the same to all of you ! I like the fact that this is a smaller group. Is there any weigh in requirements that I need to know about? Thanks in advance for your support !
I will workout today
Hey, new to the group and Livestrong. I'm using this along with being an active member of
TOPS where I'm the youngest...needed some folks to support and be supported by that are in
the same boat.
Well, although I vowed to get back on track at the new year, we are 10 days into it and I am really not happy with the progress I have made in getting back on track. Pretty dismal at best. My husband is turning 50 in February and just told me last night that he wants to go to Vegas for a weekend for it. So, I am using that as motivation to get my butt moving and to force myself to get back on track. I know I can do this, I have done it before. This is the best site in the world and all I need. But I have found that being a part of a group and getting inspiration from the other members and feeling accountable to the group is a big help for me too. So, here is my plea, help me get it together again! Thanks!!
Just need a little motivation. This website is so awesome. I think I will really like it....fingers crossed.
by dtinsley777 on May 5, 2012 at 10:08 am
Iamkiki, I have been having a similar problem. I lost 35 but the last 20 won't go away. I hired a personal trainer 2 weeks ago because I am just not making any progress. I asked my trainer this question. Like you I don't overeat and I exercise regularly.He says this is normal because I am already doing things right a fit body does not lose weight as quickly as an overweight body. He recommended that I become more vigiliant about my food log. I am now using the "My Plate" tool on this site. I have already found the fruit smoothies I have been drinking have more calories than I thought. I also found I sneak treats here and there like peanuts and chocolate chips. Having a personal trainer makes me more accountable. I am also realize that I am spending alot of money for his advice so I should heed it. The goal is to do the personal training for two months then go on a maintenance plan. He has been teaching me exercise that I can do at home or while traveling with no equipment except for bands which are both cheap and light. I am also doing some weight training especially upper body due to horrible posture made worse by a desk job.
Let me know if you need any help with ideas.