25 pounds by February 2014 trip!

[worm761]

I did week 1 day 2 of T25. I am sore but it is the good kind of sore.

Luvmikids: So far I like it. I do the modified exercises.

 

[pitterpint23]

Please tell me how you like this, I'm really considering this!

 

[worm761]

Day 3 of T25! I am a scale junkie. But the scale says that I am down a pound already!!!

 

[Leeya]

I'm so grateful that you started this discussion.

I tend to set unrealistic goals for myself; ending up heavier and feeling more defeated by my deadline. So I'm hoping that, with the help of viewing all of your own personal goals/strengths and weaknesses, I too can shake off some of this weight by my family's vacation to Disney in March/April 2014. And also continue on a healthy (SAFE) path to reaching my Final goal weight.

Tomorrow I have a doctors appointment to get a consult on whether or not the symptoms I've been having are related to sleep apnea.

For the past couple of years, I've assumed that a restless night was typical for a new mother,.. but now that my daughter sleeps thru the night, and I have no reason to wake up 15-20 times; I think it's time get checked out.

Symptoms I'm having in addition to waking up that many times, or more a night are: sore throats in the morning, strained feeling in my chest, loud snoring, waking up to catch my breath in a panic and above all else feeling like a zombie every day.

I also have PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) which doesn't help matters with my weight. Hormones are all over the place; and I can't seem to get on the right medication to correct things.

I'm 238lb's, 32 years old and 5'6.

My goal weight is to be 145lbs (+- 10lbs).

When I met my husband in 2003 I was 138lbs, married in 2006 i weighed 144. So it's not unrealistic for me or my body type to be at that goal weight.

I've suffered thru depressions, anxiety/panic attacks when I was at a healthier weight and at this current weight. So I know weight loss isnt my only hurdle.. but I do know that getting down to a healthy weight will improve my life expectancy; and that is a driving force because of the life I look forward to each/every night. Waking up to my husband and daughters faces.

I'm wishing everyone the best!

GO TEAM!

 

[worm761]

I'm so grateful that you started this discussion.

I tend to set unrealistic goals for myself; ending up heavier and feeling more defeated by my deadline. So I'm hoping that, with the help of viewing all of your own personal goals/strengths and weaknesses, I too can shake off some of this weight by my family's vacation to Disney in March/April 2014. And also continue on a healthy (SAFE) path to reaching my Final goal weight.

Tomorrow I have a doctors appointment to get a consult on whether or not the symptoms I've been having are related to sleep apnea.

For the past couple of years, I've assumed that a restless night was typical for a new mother,.. but now that my daughter sleeps thru the night, and I have no reason to wake up 15-20 times; I think it's time get checked out.

Symptoms I'm having in addition to waking up that many times, or more a night are: sore throats in the morning, strained feeling in my chest, loud snoring, waking up to catch my breath in a panic and above all else feeling like a zombie every day.

I also have PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) which doesn't help matters with my weight. Hormones are all over the place; and I can't seem to get on the right medication to correct things.

I'm 238lb's, 32 years old and 5'6.

My goal weight is to be 145lbs (+- 10lbs).

When I met my husband in 2003 I was 138lbs, married in 2006 i weighed 144. So it's not unrealistic for me or my body type to be at that goal weight.

I've suffered thru depressions, anxiety/panic attacks when I was at a healthier weight and at this current weight. So I know weight loss isnt my only hurdle.. but I do know that getting down to a healthy weight will improve my life expectancy; and that is a driving force because of the life I look forward to each/every night. Waking up to my husband and daughters faces.

I'm wishing everyone the best!

GO TEAM!

Welcome! My suggestion would be for you to set small goals. I don't do weight goals because it is too depressing when I don't hit them. So, my goal is to do T25 every single day this week. So far I am on day 3 and I have done it. Next week I have the same goal. Thanksgiving week will be hard but I am going to try.

And another of my goals is to eat at least one meatless meal each pay cycle.

We are also trying one new vegetable each pay cycle.
I am also making healthier foods for the whole family. Being healthy isn't only for me. The whole family needs to learn healthy habits.

 

[jensen]

I'm 13 pounds heavier than my last trip... my goal is to be at the same weight I was. But, ultimately, I'd like to be 10 pounds less than that and toned enough to put on a swimsuit.

Best of luck everyone!

 

[worm761]

Day 4 of exercise. I did some. Not a lot because I was not feeling great.

As for T25, I like some videos and not others. I know you should follow the program as is but I won't. I know that if I try to make myself do the videos I don't like then I just won't work out. I will work up to them them though. I did not like Total Body Circuit. I am overweight, out of shape, and I have a bad knee. The up and down is more than I could handle. Today was Ab Intervals. Again, I cannot do the exercises. It was a lot of planking and a lot of balance. I can't balance because my core muscles are week. So I need to work up to it. So I did Speed 1.0 again. But at least I did something. Something is better than nothing.

 

[luvmikids]

Abd

 

[luvmikids]

Never give up. If you are moving, you are ahead of so many others!

 

[Skyhawk341]

Down 14 lbs over the past 6 months. Another 27 and I'll be back where I was 20 years ago! We'll see where I am in another year...looks like time travel is possible!

 

[jensen]

I'm so grateful that you started this discussion.

I tend to set unrealistic goals for myself; ending up heavier and feeling more defeated by my deadline. So I'm hoping that, with the help of viewing all of your own personal goals/strengths and weaknesses, I too can shake off some of this weight by my family's vacation to Disney in March/April 2014. And also continue on a healthy (SAFE) path to reaching my Final goal weight.

Tomorrow I have a doctors appointment to get a consult on whether or not the symptoms I've been having are related to sleep apnea.

For the past couple of years, I've assumed that a restless night was typical for a new mother,.. but now that my daughter sleeps thru the night, and I have no reason to wake up 15-20 times; I think it's time get checked out.

Symptoms I'm having in addition to waking up that many times, or more a night are: sore throats in the morning, strained feeling in my chest, loud snoring, waking up to catch my breath in a panic and above all else feeling like a zombie every day.

I also have PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) which doesn't help matters with my weight. Hormones are all over the place; and I can't seem to get on the right medication to correct things.

I'm 238lb's, 32 years old and 5'6.

My goal weight is to be 145lbs (+- 10lbs).

When I met my husband in 2003 I was 138lbs, married in 2006 i weighed 144. So it's not unrealistic for me or my body type to be at that goal weight.

I've suffered thru depressions, anxiety/panic attacks when I was at a healthier weight and at this current weight. So I know weight loss isnt my only hurdle.. but I do know that getting down to a healthy weight will improve my life expectancy; and that is a driving force because of the life I look forward to each/every night. Waking up to my husband and daughters faces.

I'm wishing everyone the best!

GO TEAM!

Have you tried simply walking? It worked for me. I lost over 40 lbs and my primary "exercise" was 30 minutes of walking around my neighborhood.

I also kept a food journal. It helped me to understand how many calories I was actually consuming. And it taught me that I shouldn't feel guilty about eating... food is not my enemy, I need it to survive. But, when making food choices I need to focus on things that provide me the vitamins and minerals that my body needs... instead of the "empty calories" that are found in so many of the foods I was consuming.

When I started my journey, I swore I would never live on salads and fat free dressing... if that was going to be my life, I would rather be fat! But, I found that I could add a few more vegetables to my diet and still enjoy the pizza and dark beer that I love! Not every meal, of course, or even every day. But, once you get started you realize it really is true, "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels."

 

[Leeya]

@ Jenson...
I'm starting up walking again. Our dog is doing back-flips in his head I think..lol.

When I lost a significant amount of weight the last time I really committed to losing, I did 4-5 days at the gym and weight-watchers.. but the weight came right back when I couldnt keep up that life-style (becoming a new mom/working full time).

I think walking will be great for me while I try to get a handle on my sleep apnea and possible a thyroid issue. (doctor believes I have it, and I'll be getting a call to do a sleep study soon); once I have more energy from getting a restful night sleep, I can focus on preparing my foods early and starting a healthier diet.

Eventually I want to be very active.. and try not only to have a work-out regiment at a gym, but also get out and bike-ride or hike.. doing things with my daughter when the weather is warm enough.. just LIVE again.

Disney's goal for me, is to be able to walk around and not feel like I need a sit-down break or sweat like a total donkey in the first 15 minutes of our day.


I'd love to be able to loose 20lbs by then; but if I can avoid the above issues, it means more to me then what the scale may say.

 

[jensen]

@ Jenson...
I'm starting up walking again. Our dog is doing back-flips in his head I think..lol.

When I lost a significant amount of weight the last time I really committed to losing, I did 4-5 days at the gym and weight-watchers.. but the weight came right back when I couldnt keep up that life-style (becoming a new mom/working full time).

I think walking will be great for me while I try to get a handle on my sleep apnea and possible a thyroid issue. (doctor believes I have it, and I'll be getting a call to do a sleep study soon); once I have more energy from getting a restful night sleep, I can focus on preparing my foods early and starting a healthier diet.

Eventually I want to be very active.. and try not only to have a work-out regiment at a gym, but also get out and bike-ride or hike.. doing things with my daughter when the weather is warm enough.. just LIVE again.

Disney's goal for me, is to be able to walk around and not feel like I need a sit-down break or sweat like a total donkey in the first 15 minutes of our day.


I'd love to be able to loose 20lbs by then; but if I can avoid the above issues, it means more to me then what the scale may say.

I know what you mean about the sweating. I had been wanting to lose weight for a long time, but my final "breaking" point was when I noticed how bad I smelled after being out in the heat/humidity. I grossed myself out.

I actually hired a wellness coach who I met with weekly. She started me on a the walking and would check my journal and give me pointers and weigh and measure me.

I was able to do really well and even lost some more weight after I stopped going to her.

But, now I've slipped and gained back a few pounds and haven't been keeping up with my walking. My incentive to lose it is my upcoming trip and I'm so happy to have a place like this where I can get support.

Best of luck to you!

 

[luvmikids]

Going into week three, down 9 pounds.

 

[worm761]

My scale has not moved this week. But, my pants are starting to slip down. I catch myself constantly having to pull them up. So I am getting smaller.

 

[QueenQuad]

Awesome thread! My family and I are heading to DW in March 2014! I too am trying to get healthier and lose some weight! So far down 8 lbs in a month!

 

[luvmikids]

Awesome queen quad! Keep it going!