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NeuroRN76

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Actually this will be "before was better" and "this is now" and "help me get back to how I was before."

I know it didn't take long last time to get into shape, but I'm just sooo tired. Winter makes me lazy. Spring is upon us, and I'm starting to get in the mood to work out, but I just can't find the motivation. I thought maybe if I posted my pics, it would give me something to work for. I know last time it felt great to receive encouragement, and I actually stuck to it for 6 weeks. Problem was, I had too large of a calorie deficit, lost too much too fast, and became ill. I don't want that to happen again.

Anyhow, this is me at the peak of my work out last September. (Pilates, aquatics, and light weightlifting.) I weighed 106-108 pounds here. This is my goal:

Sorry for the slightly provocative nature of that last 2, but they were the only 2 I had to really illustrate what I want to look like again...I edited as much as possible. The last time I posted my pics, someone told me they were on an amateur porn site, so please... don't be pervs. :mad: Though I suppose I should feel flattered that I'm considered to be a "hot teen." (I'm a 30 year old mother of 1.)

Ok, I admit... I've been eating horribly. Lots of fast food, lots of carbs (my weakness)... lots of just everything. Other than work (which is very strenous and is considered cardio), I have not stepped foot in the gym since September. This is the result... (I pointed out my "problem areas.") I weigh anywhere from 112-118, it goes back and forth with water weight every day. (And yes I'm standing up straight, my spine just has a slight curvature.)

And how I look in clothes, which isn't so bad... probably why I'm in no big rush...

So I know HOW to do it. Watch my diet and exercise, it's simple. But how do I STICK TO IT? I love my carbs. I seriously think I'm addicted. They're the only thing that really satiates my hunger. I tried the weight watchers meals, but that's not enough food. It leaves me still hungry. Then I end up eating more junk.

I just can't find the discipline...suggestions? Advice? Encouragement?
 
What carbs do you love? I love carbs as well, in the form of beans, broccoli, spinach, etc.
 
Breads, pastas, rice, fruit. I eat very little, if any, sweets/desserts. (Though I do have a weakness for creme brulee, but I only treat myself once in a blue moon.)
 
You look great as you are in my opinion but i know you want to get back to were you were so just keep that image in your head and enjoy it (Working out not the image, not the you wouldnt enjoy the image though sorry)

oh and no need to edit j/k
 
girl u look great! I understand wut ur saying about losing the 5lbs or so tho, cause thats exactley wut i wanna do and i have that same lil belly fat bump as u too and i also am obsessedddd with carbs..dieting is so so hard especially when u look pretty good cause like u said u still look good in clothes so it doesnt feel like a must..just do cardio/ weight training and stick to ur diet..id say cutting carbs is the only thing that worked for me since its hard to lose those last few pounds n as depressing as it is theres no way around it...believe me ive tried everythingggg lol just think how happy ull b when u lose the weight n u get to eat some carbs n creme brulee again! itll b worth it..good luck =)
 
NeuroRN76 said:
...The last time I posted my pics, someone told me they were on an amateur porn site, so please... don't be pervs. Though I suppose I should feel flattered that I'm considered to be a "hot teen." (I'm a 30 year old mother of 1.)
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Maybe you shouldn't pose with the pole in your bedroom...JUST KIDDING!!! :) I know it's a lamp LOL.

Well the good news is that you don't have much to go to get back to where you were before. You're not the only one who gets lazy in the winter, I think most of us do.

Good luck in trying to get back!
 
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Yowzers you look hot hot Hot to me already! good luck with those stubborn last couple of pounds, it's the stubborn first couple of pounds I'm concentrating on ATM! ;)
 
LMAO, that's hilarious... my best friend said the same thing about the pole, and that thought never even crossed my mind when posting it! Haha.. yes it's a lamp. Thanks for the encouragement, everyone. It seriously helps when other people believe in you. Now I actually feel ready to jump back in and HOPEFULLY stick with it this time. I think it's so hard because for 29 years, I ate what I wanted, when I wanted, and it never mattered. NOW it matters. I just have to learn DISCIPLINE! Thanks for the proverbial kick in the butt to get moving.

Umm... I can still have my carbs in the morning before working out, right??
 
NeuroRN76 said:
Umm... I can still have my carbs in the morning before working out, right??
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I do carbs in the morning, before AND after a workout... on non-workout days, i only have carbs in the morning and try to avoid them the rest of the day...
 
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