It dawned on me.....
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Hi there Lovinme- sorry for not responding to you sooner, but I haven't been on the site for several days...been in kind of a slump again, but trying to rebound. Yes, you had me tagged right...I'am a Christian and proud of it! It's too bad some people are offended by that question, but that is what the world has come to. You are so totally right, I'm ready to stop the excuses and do something about this weight that is weighing (lol) me down. With Jesus Christ in my corner, I can and will do it! Look forward to chatting again. Gotta go...need to feed daughter...go figure!
Determined to Succeed
Oooooh Weeee!!!! What a week this has been
I bet yall thought I had fell off huh??? No, No, No!!!! I have been focused on my goals, and determined to accomplish them. I was asked a question at work, whats one of my best accomplishments (if any) and i fell into the if any part. I mean I have several good things that have happened in my life only b/c of destiny not b/c of will power and determination......I have been known for procrastination and for putting everyone else in my life before myself. Now, I am taking it one day at a time, making itty bitty accomplishments like not procrastinating (what ever I say I am going to do I do it) I spend more time on me and with me. My husband is so happy for me. Today (just for example) I went to church this morning (ordinary thang for me) went to the movies by myself(not ordinary) and went to work out. Guess what, I am now up to 45mins on the elliptical .......hmmmhmmm, I am so proud of me right now. Well gotta go, I will check in tomorrow.
Live(life), Love(life), Laugh(about life)
Oooooh Weeee!!!! What a week this has been
I bet yall thought I had fell off huh??? No, No, No!!!! I have been focused on my goals, and determined to accomplish them. I was asked a question at work, whats one of my best accomplishments (if any) and i fell into the if any part. I mean I have several good things that have happened in my life only b/c of destiny not b/c of will power and determination......I have been known for procrastination and for putting everyone else in my life before myself. Now, I am taking it one day at a time, making itty bitty accomplishments like not procrastinating (what ever I say I am going to do I do it) I spend more time on me and with me. My husband is so happy for me. Today (just for example) I went to church this morning (ordinary thang for me) went to the movies by myself(not ordinary) and went to work out. Guess what, I am now up to 45mins on the elliptical .......hmmmhmmm, I am so proud of me right now. Well gotta go, I will check in tomorrow. Live(life), Love(life), Laugh(about life)
UncoverBeauty
New member
Woah, I commend you on that 45mins on the ellipitical...I'm working my way up on it too, but I love that thing =D I wish I had one at home, you'd have to bribe me to get offa it!!
I'm glad you're taking this all one small step at a time, it makes it so much easier and easier to manage!!
I'm glad you're taking this all one small step at a time, it makes it so much easier and easier to manage!!
Hey Girl!!!
How's it been going??? I wanted to let you know that I have been hanging in there, I just dropped another thread, you should come by and see my progress. Check on me from time to time. How are the kids doing??? My 6yr old can't wait for his teeth to come out (can you believe that) and my 2yr old is finding herself for lack of a better word. It is all about her!!! But all is well this way, I have absolutely no complaints. Let me know how you are doing with your new lifestyle. Marie I know it gets hard from time to time but its only b/c the enemy has seen our future and he knows our promise and if we feel good about ourself and could hear God clearer it would mess up his (enemy's) plans and once again our father WINS. We have to become examples of Gods favor and grace. Join in with me and lets make the devil mad.....Talk to you later, take care
How's it been going??? I wanted to let you know that I have been hanging in there, I just dropped another thread, you should come by and see my progress. Check on me from time to time. How are the kids doing??? My 6yr old can't wait for his teeth to come out (can you believe that) and my 2yr old is finding herself for lack of a better word. It is all about her!!! But all is well this way, I have absolutely no complaints. Let me know how you are doing with your new lifestyle. Marie I know it gets hard from time to time but its only b/c the enemy has seen our future and he knows our promise and if we feel good about ourself and could hear God clearer it would mess up his (enemy's) plans and once again our father WINS. We have to become examples of Gods favor and grace. Join in with me and lets make the devil mad.....Talk to you later, take care
Ok, I am diggin this working out thang!!! I mean I have so much energy and my skin is glowing so they tell me I am so glad I joined this forum, I get to vent, celebrate, laugh, etc....I really need to change my diet a bit . I should be losing weight a little faster than this, any suggestions will be great. I have change all of my snack foods to fruits and low fat treats you know the yogurts and graham crackers ( my favorite ) I think its going to all work out once I get this eating part down.....Well I am sooooooo sleepy I am nawding as I type right now, lol....Holla!!!
I am so glad I joined this forum, I get to vent, celebrate, laugh, etc....I really need to change my diet a bit . I should be losing weight a little faster than this, any suggestions will be great. I have change all of my snack foods to fruits and low fat treats you know the yogurts and graham crackers ( my favorite ) I think its going to all work out once I get this eating part down.....Well I am sooooooo sleepy I am nawding as I type right now, lol....Holla!!!My trainer insist that I have an athletes body ready to come out. I told him that my ultimate goal is to one day run a marathon or for long period of time. I feel really good today. Yesterday it was pretty durn tough b/c I did not want to work out, I wanted to eat the house and on top of that yeah I wanted to eat the house. But I put on my work out clothes and headed for the gym, once I got there I started working out (elliptical training) and I felt so much better 45mins afterwards. I met with my trainer and he's very inspiring. Today is a better day, I know it. I just had a turkey weiner and wheat bread, plum and coffee for breakfast. I am starting to count calories b/c not only does the forum believe it works but also my trainer. This should help tremendously toward my weight loss goals. Well i am out of here, holla
Venice girl
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I don't know about America but today in Italy is Women's day, so...HAPPY WOMEN'S DAY!!!
How's it been going??? I wanted to let you know that I have been hanging in there, I just dropped another thread, you should come by and see my progress. Check on me from time to time. How are the kids doing??? My 6yr old can't wait for his teeth to come out (can you believe that) and my 2yr old is finding herself for lack of a better word. It is all about her!!! But all is well this way, I have absolutely no complaints. Let me know how you are doing with your new lifestyle. Marie I know it gets hard from time to time but its only b/c the enemy has seen our future and he knows our promise and if we feel good about ourself and could hear God clearer it would mess up his (enemy's) plans and once again our father WINS. We have to become examples of Gods favor and grace. Join in with me and lets make the devil mad.....Talk to you later, take care
Howdy Lovinme- The kids are doing good. My son turned 4 on the 6th, so I am having a little get together for him in the park with other little kids tomorrow and then the family thing Saturday. You guessed it...food, cake, soda...the whole 9 yards. If I can get thru the next two days without stuffing my face then I shall be ok. One good thing is all the serious calorie burning I'll be doing tomorrow, cleaning to make the house party ready...burn baby, burn! This week had been hard- it seems like I can't get anything accomplished, but tomorrow is a new day and with God's grace it will be better. I like your plan, lets make that nasty, old devil mad by winning thru God's strength. Without Him we can do nothing, but with Him we can do anything. Talk to ya later
Howdy Lovinme- The kids are doing good. My son turned 4 on the 6th, so I am having a little get together for him in the park with other little kids tomorrow and then the family thing Saturday. You guessed it...food, cake, soda...the whole 9 yards. If I can get thru the next two days without stuffing my face then I shall be ok. One good thing is all the serious calorie burning I'll be doing tomorrow, cleaning to make the house party ready...burn baby, burn! This week had been hard- it seems like I can't get anything accomplished, but tomorrow is a new day and with God's grace it will be better. I like your plan, lets make that nasty, old devil mad by winning thru God's strength. Without Him we can do nothing, but with Him we can do anything. Talk to ya later
Feelin good....I still have hope. I have 2 pink eyes right now, which have come to impair my vision and side track me but I am still focused on my goal. I am extremely excited about this season of my life. I feel like I am finally capable of succeeding this time. I have God on my side and all things are possibe. Well got to go, we have daylight savings to night and I don't want to be late for church tomorrow. Holla
You know Marie I am so happy to hear from you. I want to know how serious this is for you. I want to be there for you when you feel discouraged but I must first know where you are mentally with this journey. I pray your strength b/c this is not easy, and I am sure you know this but we wrestle not against flesh and blood but against principalities.....You can do this, we can do this....Holla at me though
Holla to you lovinme- I trust you are feeling better...pink eye is the pits! I'll pray that you recover quickly. From your posts, it sounds like you are doing awesome. Hope to read more good news from you in the next couple of days.
Thank you for your prayers. The last couple of weeks were hard, but things are getting better all the time. Today was excellent. I too have prayed for strength for my journey and I believe He has given it to me. He gave me this body and I want to take care of it the best I can for Him.
I can do all things through Christ, which strengtheneth me. Phil 4:13 KJV
Thank you for your prayers.
The last couple of weeks were hard, but things are getting better all the time. Today was excellent. I too have prayed for strength for my journey and I believe He has given it to me. He gave me this body and I want to take care of it the best I can for Him.I can do all things through Christ, which strengtheneth me. Phil 4:13 KJV
More than a Conquer!!!!!
Awesome!!! This is great....so when do you plan to post your before pics?? I have some but they don't show my for real before. I was a little nervous but I consider this my past and I an going to try to get them posted soon. Hand in there Marie!!!! We slip and fall sometimes but thats not what being a failure is, its when you stay down that makes you a failure...We bounce back...I can't wait to hear from you and your progress
Holla to you lovinme- I trust you are feeling better...pink eye is the pits! I'll pray that you recover quickly. From your posts, it sounds like you are doing awesome. Hope to read more good news from you in the next couple of days.
Thank you for your prayers.
I can do all things through Christ, which strengtheneth me. Phil 4:13 KJV
Awesome!!! This is great....so when do you plan to post your before pics?? I have some but they don't show my for real before. I was a little nervous but I consider this my past and I an going to try to get them posted soon. Hand in there Marie!!!! We slip and fall sometimes but thats not what being a failure is, its when you stay down that makes you a failure...We bounce back...I can't wait to hear from you and your progress
Holla- Hope your day is going well. Everything is good here...the sun is shinning or at least is was earlier and its getting warm...spring is on the way!
Well, I hadn't actually planned to post pics...but you never know I might change my mind. You have tempted me, lol. Like you said, before pics is what we were not who we are going to be. Gotta go get on the treadmill- I check back in to see how you are doing soon.
Well, I hadn't actually planned to post pics...but you never know I might change my mind. You have tempted me, lol. Like you said, before pics is what we were not who we are going to be. Gotta go get on the treadmill- I check back in to see how you are doing soon.
Hola! Hope you day is going well and I trust you are feeling better
In response to your question about meals made at home...yes, it's a combination or tracking what you use to prepare your meal and how much you consume. I must confess though, sometimes I'm guilty of eye-balling it, like wether I have 2 or 3 ounces of chicken on my plate. If I'm not sure, I usually go with the higher number. Most items you use will label the calorie content, but for those items that don't like fresh fruit, fresh vegies, etc. you can use an online calorie counter like fitwatch.com. You don't have to join, just click on the free calorie counter and have fun I know a lot of people here use sparkpeople.com to track their calories, but for some reason (it could just be me) I seem to have a problem finding the calorie counter that is supposed to be there. Let me know it I can help again.
In response to your question about meals made at home...yes, it's a combination or tracking what you use to prepare your meal and how much you consume. I must confess though, sometimes I'm guilty of eye-balling it, like wether I have 2 or 3 ounces of chicken on my plate. If I'm not sure, I usually go with the higher number. Most items you use will label the calorie content, but for those items that don't like fresh fruit, fresh vegies, etc. you can use an online calorie counter like fitwatch.com. You don't have to join, just click on the free calorie counter and have fun
I know a lot of people here use sparkpeople.com to track their calories, but for some reason (it could just be me) I seem to have a problem finding the calorie counter that is supposed to be there. Let me know it I can help again.
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Hola again- something I forgot to mention...if you keep measuring spoons and measuring cups in a place easy to reach while cooking it really helps. Also, you can make a list of commonly used items in the kitchen for quick reference, so that you don't always have to go the computer to find their content. Here is a list I found:
It's not a big list, but it gives you a start on making your own. Talk to ya later...sorry I'm so wordy...it just flows out of me when I type.
It's not a big list, but it gives you a start on making your own. Talk to ya later...sorry I'm so wordy...it just flows out of me when I type.
I am tripping, I haven't been here in awhile and this is what keeps me going. Just want to update....I am currently 225 and still loosing inches. I feel really good about my self and my co-workers say that I walk with a bit more confidence *hmm not sure its any different* I have been hit on by other mean so much here lately I really don't know how to respond you know.
I am really procrastinating on the counting calorie thing, it just seems like its going to be so much work. I need to do it though.
OMG, in the gym on Wed night I did a salsa class and it kicked my butt..lol.... I plan to go back until I master it but for now my calve muscles look like watermelons..
Well i a at work right now, I will holla back later
I am really procrastinating on the counting calorie thing, it just seems like its going to be so much work. I need to do it though.
OMG, in the gym on Wed night I did a salsa class and it kicked my butt..lol.... I plan to go back until I master it but for now my calve muscles look like watermelons..
Well i a at work right now, I will holla back later
With out God on my side tell me where would I be? I have decided that this battle is to hard for me alone. I need some spiritual help. God knows that I want and need this but I have to be honest with myself and no fall back into the slumps when I over eat one day and don't excersie the next. I there is anyone out there that believes that God can, or has done it, tell me. I want to hear from you.