Anyone want to shape up in 2018? A continuing journey.......

Sprunkn7

Thoughts_Arrive said:

Natashapearljamfan said:

chadwick said:

you'd be better off eating healthy than starving yourself

Very true, otherwise you binge later.

Not me. I have light dinners. No carbs.

My biggest meal has been lunch and dinners have gotten smaller. I didn't plan it that way, it just kind of happened! And I'm trying to cut back on sugar anyway, but no sugar at night.....no...no....no!

DancedNLaughter

I know I'm late to the game and haven't had much time to post lately, but I want need to do this too!

About 2 years ago, I started exercising daily and making better choices food-wise (watching portion sizes, no night snacking, 1/2 of the cookie instead of 1/2 of the bag of cookies , etc.) and for the first time, really lost weight and lost it in a healthy way.

However, for some reason, since probably the fall, I got off track and my clothes are starting to get snug again and I can notice the weight coming back. Ugh! Reading this thread really motivated me get started again, so thank you! I've also cut out diet soda this time (which is extremely hard!!!! I know how bad it is for me, but it's sooooo good!!!!!)

I'm not what you would call a naturally active person, so exercise continues to be my hurdle. It doesn't help that my main exercise is walking/blading, and the weather is so crappy outside right now. :( My first goal is to get moving, exercising a minimum of 60 min., 5 days a week. I had clogging class last night, so one day down I think I'm going to dig out some exercise dvd's today and go for it!

All of the recipes sound great!!! Can't wait to try some of them!

Sprunkn7

Yay Danced!!! Welcome! I'm home with a cold and yesterday I picked up a gluten free chicken consume wit veggies at lunch. I went back and got more it was so good. having that again today and it's making my throat feel much better. Low in carbs, all good veggies and white chicken I think when they have it at the caf it's a a great meal for winter. Sick or no!

Natashapearljamfan

DancedNLaughter said:

I know I'm late to the game and haven't had much time to post lately, but I want need to do this too!

About 2 years ago, I started exercising daily and making better choices food-wise (watching portion sizes, no night snacking, 1/2 of the cookie instead of 1/2 of the bag of cookies , etc.) and for the first time, really lost weight and lost it in a healthy way.

However, for some reason, since probably the fall, I got off track and my clothes are starting to get snug again and I can notice the weight coming back. Ugh! Reading this thread really motivated me get started again, so thank you! I've also cut out diet soda this time (which is extremely hard!!!! I know how bad it is for me, but it's sooooo good!!!!!)

I'm not what you would call a naturally active person, so exercise continues to be my hurdle. It doesn't help that my main exercise is walking/blading, and the weather is so crappy outside right now. :( My first goal is to get moving, exercising a minimum of 60 min., 5 days a week. I had clogging class last night, so one day down I think I'm going to dig out some exercise dvd's today and go for it!

All of the recipes sound great!!! Can't wait to try some of them!

Welcome, sounds like you know what you need to do. I used to find it hard exercising because if I don't exercise first thing in the morning I usually don't exercise during the day (except walking). My husband leaves for work at 5.45 am so I can't leave the house to exercise because of my son, but I started walking on the spot while watching TV, then I realised I needed more and I pulled out the exercise dvd's, I use them alot, quite often I am finishing up exercising when my son gets up.
If you make a few of your healthier eating changes and ramp up the exercise to what you said the weight gain will fall off you.
Good luck, write down your plan and tick it off each day to prove to yourself you can do it. Then it becomes habit.

Natashapearljamfan

Sprunkn7 said:

Yay Danced!!! Welcome! I'm home with a cold and yesterday I picked up a gluten free chicken consume wit veggies at lunch. I went back and got more it was so good. having that again today and it's making my throat feel much better. Low in carbs, all good veggies and white chicken I think when they have it at the caf it's a a great meal for winter. Sick or no!

Chicken vege soup always soothes the soul. Enjoy

ehbacon

Did 4 miles today and it felt pretty easy, gonna do one more day of it and then move on to 4.5 (maybe 5 depending on how I feel while on the run)

Thoughts_Arrive

Ok so I didn't starve myself, had a sandwich yesterday and now my weight is up 1kg wtf.

Sprunkn7

Thoughts_Arrive said:

Ok so I didn't starve myself, had a sandwich yesterday and now my weight is up 1kg wtf.

Starving is a no no! there are so may ways to eat. The one that works for me, eat 3 meals a day. Lots of veggies, protein and good fats. Don't "graze" and keep hydrated. It will come off a lot faster if you work with your metabolism.
I recommend reading the Whole 30 Book, Even f you don't want to do the month, it explains HOW food works in the body and the gut. I has a lot of info in easy to understand terms. I felt a difference in my body in a week!

FoxyRedLa

I heard this little tidbit last night. Divide your weight by 2 and that's how many ounces of water you should be drinking daily.

FoxyRedLa

Oh. And I meant to add great job everyone!

Ms. Haiku

This morning when I ran it wasn't my New Year's resolution pushing me out the door it was the inspiration from this thread. Good job!

SVRDhand13

Time for some burpees

Ms. Haiku

I ran this morning so I could post about it

rgambs

SVRDhand13 said:

Time for some burpees

Seeds?
I go through Jonnhy's, they have a huge selection and don't have Monsanto profiting seeds.

rgambs

I am endeavoring to lose all my new Dad weight in the next 45 days so I will be back in shape for hiking in the mountains and PJ shows.
40lbs in 40 days is the goal.

Ms. Haiku

rgambs said:

I am endeavoring to lose all my new Dad weight in the next 45 days so I will be back in shape for hiking in the mountains and PJ shows.
40lbs in 40 days is the goal.

Good luck, rgambs!

SVRDhand13

rgambs said:

SVRDhand13 said:

Time for some burpees

Seeds?
I go through Jonnhy's, they have a huge selection and don't have Monsanto profiting seeds.

the workout

rgambs

Ms. Haiku said:

rgambs said:

I am endeavoring to lose all my new Dad weight in the next 45 days so I will be back in shape for hiking in the mountains and PJ shows.
40lbs in 40 days is the goal.

Good luck, rgambs!

Thanks!

SVRDhand13 said:

rgambs said:

SVRDhand13 said:

Time for some burpees

Seeds?
I go through Jonnhy's, they have a huge selection and don't have Monsanto profiting seeds.

the workout

Hahaha that makes more sense, I haven't heard of that workout. I'm archaic, pushups, pullups, squats, lunges, heavy bag, free weights and jogging lol

rgambs

rgambs said:

I am endeavoring to lose all my new Dad weight in the next 45 days so I will be back in shape for hiking in the mountains and PJ shows.
40lbs in 40 days is the goal.

I'm not good at counting.
There are 75 days until the shows/vacation and I don't need to lose 75, I would be in dangerous territory there.
40 lbs in 70 days is a lot more manageable. 40 in 40 was entirely possible though since I fattened so quickly it's all just waiting to slide off.

JWPearl

you better shape up!!
cause i need a man..
and my heart is set on you...

lol